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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1931

Page

3

Canaan Chapel Mothers Day Pro Well Attended

Sunday events at Canaan Chapel drew a large crowd for a Mothers Day program. Midle Aid plans a meeting with Albert Girton on Wednesday for an all day session. A C. C. class will meet with Faglesfield Wednesday evening the 20th. Helen Beaman visited with Margaret Donald.

Midle Aid Albert Girton C. C Faglesfield Helen Beaman Margaret Donald de June Chew Callie Hassler Ray Beaman Nin Brazil Evelyn Yound

Local Social Notes Highlight Malta Visit and Calls

Malta and Mrs Herbert Lawson and Allan Mrs Alice Ransom of Sapolis and Mrs Herbert Smith of ore spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Robert Lawson Mrs Rebecca Shuck called on Miss

Herbert Lawson Allan Alice Ransom Sapolis Herbert Smith Ore Robert Lawson Rebecca Shuck

Social and Family Notes from Local Community

Elmer Robinson visited last Sunday afternoon. Clay Garrett and family spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Heavin. Mrs. Nellie Bartlett has been ill but is improving. Mrs. Gladys Nichols of Indianapolis visited home folks. Miss Hattie Garrett called on Mrs. Alberta Heavin last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Heavin attended the funeral of her cousin Roy Phillips at Union Chapel last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Shuck visited Mrs. Jemima Duncan last Friday. Annie Phillips called on Cora Nichols once this week. Hazel Woods and children visited her father John Lydick last Wednesday. Several people from this place went shopping in Greencastle last Saturday.

Elmer Robinson Clay Garrett Leonard Heavin Nellie Bartlett Gladys Nichols Indianapolis Hattie Garrett Alberta Heavin Roy Phillips Union Chapel Will Shuck Jemima Duncan Annie Phillips Cora Nichols Hazel Woods John Lydick Greencastle

Shower Receptions and Visits Highlight Madison Center

Mrs Lucile Ellis Skelton received many useful presents at a well attended shower. The West Madison Home Economics club met at Mrs Robert Johns and Mrs Fred Johns. Neighbors helped make comforters for Mrs Ida Evans. Mrs Mary Glover of Indianapolis visited her parents the Head family. A shower for Mrs Evans, whose house burned recently, was well attended.

Lucile Ellis Skelton West Madison

North Clinton Palls Visits and Local Callers

North Clinton notices detailing visits by G C Ramey and family from Indianapolis, George Pierce, Elbert Bettis family, Ward Arnold and children to Thomas Bettis family, Ezra Newgent and others at the funeral of Jesse Nelson. Thelma Humphrey and John Bee callers on Mrs Skelton, Greencastle resident Jones visiting son Oscar Jones, Mary Ann Stites with Ezra Newgent this week.

G. C. Ramey Indianapolis George Pierce Elbert Bettis Ward Arnold Thomas Bettis Ezra Newgent Eula Stages Emily Boswell Jesse Nelson Thelma Humphrey John Bee Charles Skelton Jones Greencastle Oscar Jones Mrs Jones

Fellowship of the First Christians Sermon Title

Bible study from 9 30 to 10 20 a m includes worship Lord's Supper and Bible school. Sermon by Mr Bruner from 10 45 to 11 40 a m on The Fellowship of the First Christians. High School C E at 6 50 p m. Union service at 7 30 p m at Greencastle Methodist church preached by Rev V L Raphael.

Church Uniting Bruner Fellowship of the First Christians High School C. E Greencastle Methodist Church V. L. Raphael The Presbyterian Church

WAZARENE UNURUE Church Services Schedule

Reverend Clarence and Bertha Talbert lead the church with Sabbath School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 45 and evening worship at 7 30 p m Young People meet at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 o'clock Everyone is invited to attend

Wazarene Unurue Clarence Bertha Talbert

Presbyterian Church Notices and Events

Church school at 9 30 with Prof G B Manhart as superintendent Worship at 10 35 sermon Jesus Returns Home Young People tea 5 30 in the Manse Seniors guests Union service 7 30 at Methodist church Mr Raphael to speak Christian Endeavor 6 50 Leader Karl Newman Junior C E 3 45 Monday after Ladies night Men’s Club 6 30 All women and men invited Religious Education supper 6 30 Wednesday honoring Dr and Mrs F E Bartlett Officers and teachers of all Sunday activities listed

G. B. Manhart Jesus Taxis Christian Endeavor Karl Newman Methodist Raphael C. E Board of Religious Education FE. R. Bartlett

County invites schools and others to attend

The notice invites schools in the county and all other interested parties to attend.

First Baptist Church Services and Sermon Subjects

Morning worship at 10 40. Sermon What Did Jesus Mean By the Kingdom by Minister Crowder. Evening worship at 7 40. Sermon What Think Ye of Christ by Rev Anderson. Young People's union 6 30. Clayton Baptist church services Thursday 6 30 at Clayton. You are invited.

Jesus Christ P. Anderson Clayton Baptist Church

Methodist Church Service Preview with Greencastle Choir

The service features Morning worship at 10 40 conducted by Dr Albert E Monger minister with music from the Purple Robed Junior Choir of Greencastle led by Prof K R Umfleet Dr Byron H Wilson DePauw comptroller speaks on The Search for God Union service at 7 50 with music by Prof W D Thompson Rev V L Raphael Presbyterian minister preaching on The Living God High school Epworth League 6 30 led by Charles Brown invite to all services

W. M. Blanchard Meharry Hall Greencastle K. R. Umfleet Byron H. Wilson DePauw University God Epworth Charles Brown Methodist Church W. D. Thompson V. L. Raphael Living God

Indiana U professor explains gasoline tax distribution

Bloomington May 16 Indiana university professor Frank G Bates explains how gasoline tax proceeds are distributed under 1923 1925 and 1929 laws The bulletin shows that despite rising sales some towns receive less due to population share calculations and shifting distribution dates the 1951 1931 date error and census changes impact allocations.

Indiana Municipal League of Indiana Frank G. Bates League Indiana University Political Science Department Bates General Assembly

Prince of Pineapple Broadcasts Jubilee Parade

Ray Perkins known as Prince of Pineapple walks State Street on Chicago Jubilee parade night May 11. The New York guest announcer for NBC appears with a staff of announcers along the sidewalk amid thousands of spectators. Perkins radioed from Blue network and WIBO Chicago outlets on Thursday and Friday 9 to 9:15 am.

Ray Perkins State Street Chicago Perkins New York National Broadcasting Co Blue WIBO Mary Hale Martin Libby, McNeill & Libby

Indiana Guide Fire Patrol Expands Across Indiana

Alfred Houston announces results of the Indiana Guide Fire Patrol, with 2187 boys joining in early 1931. About 10 percent earned sergeant rank. lieutenants and captains will follow as the program grows in townships and counties to boost rural fire prevention nationwide.

Indiana Guide Fire Patrol Organization Wil Jooxston Indiana Z. C. Anderson Indiana Farmers Guide Magazine Indiana Guide Patrol United States

The Herald Charles J. Arnold Publisher Note

Public notice style credit line for The Herald with publisher name Charles J Arnold, established 1858, located Greencastle Indiana, postal details, mailing address, and subscription rates for Putnam County and outside areas. Carriage and contact details included.

Charles J. Arnold Greencastle Ind South Jackson Street Indiana Putnam County

Brook Trout Abound Off St Ignace Island Nipigon Lake Superior

The article notes square tailed speckled brook trout, locally called coasters, common near St Ignace Island Nipigon and Lake Superior. It mentions seven pound fish and the Nipigon River area near Rabbit Rapids where a world record brook trout reportedly weighed 1444 pounds. The Nipigon River Bungalow Camp on Lake Helen shore offers season access with Indian guides known for brook trout fishing in Nipigon country.

St. Ignace Island Nipigon Lake Superior Rabbit Rapids Nipigon River J. W. Cook Fort, William Ontario Canadian Pacific Railway Lake Helen Hai Goman Louise Girvan Mon Toresta St. Ignace Ojiteway North America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Canaan Chapel Malta Jmakiy EAB Cit Johnson Aen Watch Makers Guild Madison Center North Clinton the Herald First Christian Church B. H. Bruner E. R. Bartley Presbyteran Church L. Raphael First Baptist Church William J. Crowder Methodist Episcopal Church Albert E. Monger Times Greencastle-Bloomington Rus Line Greencastle Bloomington Bloomington Prince of Pineapple Alfred Houston Shal Indiana Loan Co Washington St Stignace Island
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