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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

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Tigers and Normal clash on McKeen field today

DePauw activities on McKeen field feature a 1 pm baseball game vs Central Normal College Danville followed by a dual track meet with Indiana University. Team notes cite Merriam's squad with point getters Jones Cady Haas and Smith and a projected easy baseball win despite Pavis absence.

DePauw McKeen Field Tiger Central Normal College of Danville Cinder Pounders Indiana University Pavis Bills Pruitt Jones, Cady Capt. Haas Smith Notre Dame

Interfraternity baseball tourney resumes at DePauw

The DePauw Interfraternity baseball tournament will resume next week after two weeks of action. Six teams remain, with three games scheduled Monday Tuesday and Thursday at 5 pm, in a round robin to decide the trophy winner currently held by Lambda Chi.

DePauw Inter-fraternity DePauw-Greencastle Lambda Chi’s Delta Taus Dekes Lamba Chis Delta Sigs Sigma Chis Florence Hall

Last Issue of DePauw Out Friday Evening

The DePauw University bi weekly newspaper issues its last edition this Friday evening before the new school year. Under Richard McGinnis of Evansville the paper grew in subscriptions and finance this year. The new staff Eugene Thackery editor in chief and John B Campbell Jr business manager are experienced and expect another prosperous year.

DePauw DePauw University Richard McGinnis Evans Ville Alvin Heskett Eugene Thackery John B. Campbell, Jr

Real Estate Transfers From Local Properties

Harvey P. Hill transfers 6 acres in Cloverdale township to Frank G. Sear. R. H. Richard transfers a lot in Greencastle to Adelbert F. Caldwell for 5000 dollars.

Harvey P. Hill Frank G. Sear Cloverdale Township R. H. Richard Adelbert F. Caldwell Greencastle

Juniors Entertain G. H. S Seniors At Formal Reception

The junior class held a formal reception in the High School Building for the seniors on Friday evening. Faculty and Board of Education members were guests. Neal sisters and Sidney Jerome of Indianapolis performed violin and vocal solos, vaudeville jokes, songs, and magic tricks. A four course dinner was served by Baptist Church ladies.

Board of Education Neal Sisters Sidney Jerome Indianapolis Ladies of the Baptist Church Glenn Stamm Paul Sweet Elizabeth Stoner Elizabeth Tilden Ivans. Glidewell B. W. Kelly Russell Clapp H. Wadsworth DePauw

Cedric Pritchard and Clara A Heavin Noted Residents

Cedric Pritchard of Cloverdale and Clara A Heavin of Coatesville are mentioned in the local record. The note records their names as part of a community notice or event reference.

Commission approves abandonment of Chicago & Indiana Coal line

The Interstate Commerce Commission granted authority to abandon the 162 mile Chicago and Indiana Coal railroad in Indiana now in receivership. The line from Brazil to La Crosse with a branch served coal transport but 48 towns protested. Commissioner Eastman dissented on partially preserving West Union to Brazil operations. The commission ruled continued operation not justifiable given ongoing losses and availability of other rail service.

Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago & Indiana Coal Road Authority Brazil Lacrosse Washington Chicago & Indiana Coal Railroad Indiana Chicago & Eastern Illinois Eastman West Union Ind la Crosse

Democratic Voter Thanks From Putnam County

Charley Crodian thanks Putnam County voters through the Herald for their support in the recent primary. He pledges continued effort and a Democratic victory this fall.

Herald Putnam County Charley Crodian

State Auditor issues advance tax calls to county

U S State Auditor sends financial calls to Putnam County for advance payment of state taxes. County Treasurer Ott Webb has received the notice though taxes aren’t due until June 1. This marks the second advance demand placed on the county this spring.

Ott Webb Putnam County

May music festival prep dominates Greencastle high school

Eldon C. Hill reports Greencastle High School gears up for the May music festival with Rose Maiden cantata rehearsals under Prof. Sloane. The event spans Wednesday through Friday at McHarry Hall with two season tickets per student at seventy five cents for the full three days.

Iusiec Glidewell Sloane McHarry Hall DePauw University School of Music

Happy Howard Jailed on Bootlegging Charge

Happy Howard pleaded not guilty to bootlegging after being captured north of the Big Four railroad with a sack of several bottles. Mayor Charley Zeis fixed the trial for Monday. unable to post $500 bond, he was jailed. Officers believe he headed to a white mule cache to refill the bottles.

Happy” Howard Marshall O'Hair Big Four Charley Zeis Howard

Jug Buried in Dunbar Woods Leads to Arrest

Marshall Henry O Hair arrested North Jackson resident “Happy” Howard after spotting him burying liquor near the Major Dunbar farm north of Greencastle. Howard, tied to white mule in a five gallon jug, faces liquor possession with intent to sell and awaits trial with a $500 bond.

Marshall Henry O'Hair Happy” Howard Jackson Street Monon Dunbar Greencastle Howard Marshall O’hair O'Hair Indiana Portland Cement Company Zeis

Faculty Defeat Rotarians in Five Inning Game

Cold weather limited action as DePauw faculty beat Green Castle Rotary 9 to 6 in a five inning practice game at McKeenfield Friday afternoon. Players agreed on seven innings but weather prompted an early finish after five.

Greencastle Rotary DePauw McKeenfield

Eupaud Choir To Broadcast From Indianapolis

Coach Rhea led his high school baseball squad to a 10 to 3 win over Morgan County at Mooresville Friday. Clarence Christopher pitched for G H S, stifling the Morgan County offense, while GreenCastle infield support kept them scoreless until the sixth. Charles Theodore Miles made a remarkable bare hand grab on a long fly ball.

Rhea Mooresville Morgan County Clarence Christopher Greencastle Morgans Charles Theodore Miles G. H

Miss Clara Heavin and Cedric Pritchard Wed

Miss Clara Heavin age 24 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Heavin of Coatesville and Cedric Pritchard age 22 son of Mr and Mrs Harm Pritchard of Cloverdale were married Saturday morning at the home of Rev and Mrs J E Cash on West Washington street. Rev Cash officiated. The couple will reside on a farm near Cloverdale.

Clara Heavin Daugher Thomas J. Heavin Coatesville Cedric Prichard Harm Pritchard Cloverdale J. E. Cash West Washington Street Rev. Cash

Hog and cattle market report from Indianapolis opening

Hog receipts total 6 000 with cattle 200 calves 400 sheep and lambs 50. Hog prices opened steady to five cents lower with most sales $10.90 to $10.95 and some at $10.85 for heavy hogs. Pigs $10.75 down sows $9.50 down. Local packers bought about 4 000 hogs while outsiders took 1 500. Cattle steady at $10.50 down. Sheep and lambs nominal.

Indianapolis

Explosion Kills Two at Harvard Laboratory

In Cambridge Massachusetts Atherton Kinsley Dunbar of Cambridge a research fellow in cryo liquefying oxygen and William Connell a Cambridge carpenter were killed when a tank of liquid oxygen exploded in the basement of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory. An assistant and six students were injured as the blast blew out the floor and walls.

Cambridge Mass

George Shoptaugh Dies In Marion Township Home

George Shoptaugh, 84, died Saturday morning at the Marion township home of his daughter Mrs. Arthur Raines after a month of illness. Survived by daughter and son Frank Shoptanch in Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral plans pending. wife Mrs. Shoptaugh died over a year ago.

George Shoptaugh Arthur Raines Marion Township Frank Shoptanch Lexington Shoptaugh Arive

Mrs A C Bryce Visits Nephew in Columbus

Mrs A C Bryce of Columbus Ohio is visiting her nephew Henry Prevo and Mrs Prevo on Northwood Appleton? plats.

A. C. Bryce Columbus, O. S Here Henry Ervo Mrs. Prevo Northwood Apleatiets

DePauw Choir Broadcast Tonight Under McCutchan

DePauw University choir directed by Robert G. McCutchan and Miss Mary Arbuckle violinist present an 8:30 p m program to be broadcast from WOH The Star Hatfield station. Solo numbers feature Kathryn Strong Miss Johnson and Helen Finch with Arbuckle violin. Alumni letters encouraged tuning in for a concert from their alma mater.

Star-Hatfield Esther Jane Johnson DePauw University Robert G. McCutchan Mary Arbuckle University Kathryn Strong Italy Helen Finch Roaq Ballybree Hark Miss Strong Miss Johnson DePauw University Choir WOH DePauw School of Music Dean McCutchan DePauw Indianapolis Arbuckle Blanche Shelton Switz City Indiana Virginia Patterson Garrett Ind B. A. Dooley Boaz Ala Margaret Dunn Bicknell Jack Bryan Evansville Center Point Paul Jones Brazil Esther Alice Green Attica Laverne Courtney Greencastle Christine Vickery Sheridan Benjamin Habberton Mt. Carmel Ill Ruth Behmer Culver Dewey Annakin Terre Haute Louise Landon Windfall Cecil Smith Sullivan, Ind Floy Huston Fairmount

Bainbridge High School Holds First Class Reunion of 1918

Eleven or thirteen members of the Bainbridge High School graduating class of 1918 met Thursday evening in the school auditorium for the first reunion by any class. Attendees included Mary Kearney Ilene Reeds Berneice Brown Frances Case Edith Sibilett Floy Smith Eve Shuey Basil Pruitt Wilbur Arnold Edna Arnold Jesse Steele Frank McKeehan and class president Donovan Moffett.

Bainbridge High School Mary Kearney Illeene Reeds Berneice Brown Frances Case Edith Sibilett Floy Smith Eve Shuey Basil Pruitt Wilbur Arnold Edna Arnold Jesse Steele Frank McKeehan Donovan Moffett

Jones Family Visit and Fishing Trip News

Everett Jones of Muncie arrives to join his wife Mrs. Jones and their son William visiting father W. W. Jones on East Seminary Street. Mr. Jones has just returned from a fishing trip through the Ozark mountains.

Everett Jones Muncie Mrs. Jones William Mr. Jones W. W. Jones East Seminary Street Ozark Mountains

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ned Merriam Central Normal College W. R. Heath Cross Roads Heath Willis Wright R. E. Day H. E. Roebuck General R. L. Cowgill Vaughn & Son H. R. Roebuck A. Hartman Cedric Pritchard Clara A. Heavin Joan State Auditor U. S High School News Eldon C. Hill Greencastle High School American Legion Post Happy Howard Jug Dunbar Woods Uepauw Choir Harvard Mary Arbuckle, Violin Golden Crown
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