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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
3
The Rev and Mrs Bruner came back Thursday from Bedford where they attended the Indiana Christian Church convention. The item notes other local news including student entries in Culver Military Academy literary contests and various court filings and social events.
Miss Carol Shoultz county health nurse leaves June 12 for a six week course in school nursing at George Peabody College Nashville Tenn. She will work on the Vanderbilt University Hospital staff during her stay.
In Indianapolis 356 Hoosier athletes from 100 high schools will compete at the state track and field meet at Technical High. Trials start 9 a.m. with finals at 1 50 p.m. GreenCastle is sending Masten and Tuttle in the low hurdles and mile run.
Tex Rickard announced that the Mandell McLarnin lightweight championship bout scheduled for tonight has been postponed to tomorrow night because of rainy weather. The event is in New York.
Former Illinois governor Frank O. Lowden, campaigning in Chicago, warned the Republican Party must address the farm issue to avoid a sweeping November defeat. He urged passage of the McNary-Haugen bill with an equalization feature and said he would not seek the presidency without such support.
The will details significant legacies to Henry A Hirt and family. It leaves Liberty bonds totaling tens of thousands dollars, 480 acres in Yazoo County Mississippi, a three story Washington Street building, and cash gifts. Trustees manage funds for widows and daughters with monthly incomes and eventual estate remainder to multiple sons and Sallie. A 1927 codicil alters residence bequests and directs small sums to Margaret Black and Presbyterian Church trustees.
Mrs Cleve Thomas is confined to her home on Bloomington Street due to business obligations.
Frank Britton camp of the Spanish American War Veterans prepares for a district gathering in Crawfordsville on May 19 and 20. About 300 members and auxiliaries are expected with a dance Saturday, dinner Sunday, and business sessions Sunday led by Claude Reese. State Commander McHuallen of Rockville will speak.
Bradford, Pa. May 18 The first three thousand miles are the hardest. C Cross-Country Pyles led a field of 199 runners departing for Wellsville N Y after Bradford as Andrew Payne from Oklahoma stretched the distance Los Angeles to Bradford in 495 15 48 setting a 20 08 29 edge over John Salon of Passaic N J The trail heads toward New York with 400 miles to go and the crowd awaits further thrills.
About one hundred doctors and wives attended a banquet at the Purdue Home Economics building in Lafayette Indiana as part of the ninth district Indiana State Medical Association convention. Dr B N Lingeman of Crawfordsville was elected president Dr J H Black of Lebanon vice president and Dr Fred Daugherty of Crawfordsville secretary.
An established St. Louis manufacturer seeks ambitious, intelligent women to assist in Greencastle and nearby areas. Part or full time, no travel, no experience needed. Interview Monday or Tuesday 9 pm to 4 pm at Washington Hotel Indianapolis ask for Mrs. Delano. Also rental listing: 3 unfurnished rooms at 105-K.
Livestock prices in Indianapolis on May 18 show hogs over 170 pounds up 35 to 45 cents with pigs and underweights 25 to 75 cents higher. Bulk of 170 pound plus hogs sold $10.15 to $10.25. vealers at $1600 to $16.50. spring lambs $16.00 to $17.25. shorn ewes around 88.00 amid slow cattle activity.
Eight Putnam County candidates filed expense accounts with County Clerk Ford Lucas under the law. Five filing statements show no spending in the primary campaign. Several others report modest costs for political announcements and gasoline, with the primary cost totaling over 3000 dollars as approved by county officials.
Russell Hayes son of A A Hauck from south of Greencastle is a notable DePauw athlete. He became the program’s first playing manager, starred against Rose Poly, limiting the engineers to six hits and fanning 14. His father plans to take him to St. Louis to try out with the Browns.
Indiana Purdue and Notre Dame favored for team honors as 13 colleges and universities from the Indiana Intercollegiate Conference send 176 track and field stars to Ross-Ade Stadium in Lafayette. The Purdue sponsored meet starts at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Continuation of funding to theological schools places Bishop McConnell in the limelight as committee chair in the Bishop Anton Bast case. Five bishops retire including L B Wilson and W P Thirkield, with Bast suspended and supported by episcopal funds. church notes the grave visit to Bishop Hendricks on the anniversary of the MEF Church South leader’s death.
A brief ad lists Cooper and Inman offering strawberries along with sweet potatoes celery kale carrots lettuce cauliflower cabbage turnips apples and quality canned goods.
D A R chartered meeting set for Monday at 2 30 with Mrs W L Denman on east Poplar street. Woman's Club to meet with Mrs Grafton Longden Saturday at 4 30 in town—club picnic. Greencastle Morning Musicale featured Indian Chinese Japanese music at Mrs C Gillen’s home with guests Yang Sasamori and Mrs Otis. W R C to hold call meeting Monday at 2 30. Miss Lucy Bowen and Mrs Marie Zaharakos to attend Michigan City state convention May 19 22. Tri Kappa held a two course dinner at Mrs Beemer Havens. Miss Ella Mahanna pledged.
The Brooklyn Club at the Sigma Chi house elected Barnet A. Firebaugh president Norman K. Heyne vice president and Everett Niergarth secretary treasurer for next year. The group plans ties with the National Collegiate Bowling Association and will organize the inter fraternity bowling match and assist the athletic department.
Mrs. Homer Moser spoke at the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening describing educational work in Brazil. She and her husband operate in Cuiabá and San Paulo interior areas, supported by the Woman’s Missionary Societies of the Indianapolis Presbyterial. Her hour long address held close attention and offered an inspiring view of the country and its people.
Gale Robinson longtime Fillmore resident dies at his son Edward Robinsons home in Stilesville after heart trouble and dropsy. He lived in Putnam county all his life and is survived by two sons Joe of Indianapolis and Edward plus several grandchildren including Ruth Smith of Fillmore and Evelyn Jane Miller.
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