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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
1
J J Randel was appointed treasurer for the New Brive organization of Putnam County in support of the Salvation Army Home Service Fund. Wallace Welch, county chairman, confirmed the appointment details.
Enthusiastic soldiers, veterans of the France service, volunteer for the Salvation Army Home Service drive led by Wallace Welch as county chairman. James L. Randel named county treasurer. township chairmen being appointed. Putnam county quota set at 33 142.70 with local trips and addresses planned to boost support.
The third annual commencement of Reelsville High School at the M E church occurs on Thursday May 22 1919 at 8 15 p m The program features an orchestra overture invocation by Rev Ralph W Graham salutatory World Democracy of Junkerism by Mary E Bond valedictory Human Nature by Dallas Rissler address New America by Hon Dick Miller presentation of diplomas by Supt Frank Wallace Benediction by Rev Ralph W Graham class roll listing Mary Bond Loren Heath Alpha Kirk Herbert Mace Dallas Rissler Fannie Young and music by the DePauw Orchestra An abandoned Maxwell automobile with four flat tires sits at the post office front for days awaiting better weather.
Officers and enlisted men of the 150th field artillery are summoned to a Friday night meeting at the Marion Club at 8 o clock to form the Indianapolis chapter of Rainbow Division veterans. National and state chapters were formed during occupation in the Rhine.
Fears rise for Harry Hawker as wireless attempts to locate him fail and bad weather halts air searches off Itre coast. Rumors vanish as ships and planes pause in the harsh seas.
London reports Harry Hawker remains missing after a Sopwith plane carrying him and Commander Mackenzie Grieve vanished near St Johns. Searches fail due to bad weather and limited wireless contact. Critics in Parliament accuse the government of neglecting support for the flight with MPs naming Captain Elliott demanding accountability for the life and honor of the country.
Miss Florence Fritch will give her senior piano recital in Music Hall Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The event showcases her final recital before graduation and features classical repertoire performed in a formal concert setting.
Admiral Jackson reports the NC-4 caused hull and engine strut damage when forced down near the Azores. The seaplane departed Horta for Ponta Delgada at 12:40 p m GMT amid squalls. it will overhaul, refuel, and proceed to Lisbon after an overnight stop.
The NC-3 went to Ponta Delgada harbor under her own power yesterday, nearly sixty hours after fog forced her down near the Azores on the record-breaking flight from Newfoundland to Lisbon and Plymouth, England.
Receipts Tuesday at the Indianapolis stock yards totaled 9 500 hogs 2 100 cattle 500 calves and 100 sheep. Hog sales ranged from 21.00 to 21.50 with prices steady to strong. Cattle receipts were larger than recent totals with lower price prospects. Calves sold steady to strong and sheep remained steady. The Keystone Bible Class plans a farewell party for Miss McPherson at Miss Emma Reeves home on Olive Street Wednesday at 8 PM. Telephone 65.
Germans expected to present numerous counter proposals by Thursday. Austrians present credentials. Turkey 18 difficult problem Premier or land o of Italy Illinois.
Paris reports the peace treaty with Germany will not be signed before June 1 and likely mid month. Circles say Von Brockdorff-Rantzau returned from Spa with a definite program. Three options remain: sign now, sign after replacements are seated, or refuse to sign.
Clara Cann soprano, with Miss Margaret Pearson at the piano, presented a senior voice recital Monday evening at 8 in Music Hall DePauw School of Music. The program featured Mendelssohn and Handel pieces among others, with praise for the singer's fine voice and tone. Mrs Louise Zaring has returned from a ten day stay at Martinsville.
The May Day pageant by DePauw University women in Bowman gym was moved from Monday evening at Rosa Bower to Wednesday evening. If weather allows, the event will be held at 4 30 Wednesday afternoon. Mrs H M Smith spent the day in Indianapolis.
The chief engineer of the highway commission announced plans to construct the national road westward, detailing a 160 mile build before fall and a schedule of forty miles completed each month.
Survey teams in Indiana push the National Road west project to ease locals complaints. Chief engineer K Bishop announces plans to contract 140 miles of road work before fall with a schedule of forty miles monthly, starting with June. Surveyors are already at work from Brazil toward Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis 500 set qualifying to 95 mph or faster in time trials four days before the race. Thirty three fastest cars advance, with automatic timing to 1/100 of a second. Each racer may attempt three times over three days. fastest trial counts. Also, James Ellsberry files suit against Indian Refining Co in Putnam circuit court over $566.10 plus $150 attorney fees.
A mine rescue car, given final inspection in Washington, arrives in Terre Haute today. Representative Everett Sanders is responsible for securing the vehicle for the rescue team.
Washington officials led by Secretary Lane inspected the government mine rescue car brought to Washington for evaluation. The device was called the most complete mobile mine rescue car in existence before its return trip to Terre Haute, Indiana. Representative Everett Sanders helped secure the transfer.
Minnie May Bartley daughter of Rupert and Mrs Bartley writes on thrift pride and independence in the Own a Home First contest. The essay argues owning a home fosters care for the town and future generations and that thrift begins with buying a home today. Mrs Arthur Post and her children visit Dr Edwin Post in Philadelphia as guests for several days.
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