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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1928

Page

3

Grissom granted divorce and custody in Putnam court

Artie L. Grissom secures divorce from Thomas I. Grissom on cruel and inhuman treatment and gains custody of three minor children. About forty reservations made for Putnam County Fair reorganization banquet to elect officers and plan fall fair.

Artie L. Grissom Putnam Thomas I. Grissom Putnam County Fair Association Grace F. Gambold Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co D. B. Watson

Candidates Face a 500 Dollar Assessment for Governor Race

Indiana Republicans head toward the state convention with 10 gubernatorial hopefuls facing a $500 assessment each to fund convention expenses. Delegates total 1338 for a 670 vote nomination. Campaign battles include Schortemeier, Davis, Landis, Adams, Jewett and Leslie amid crowded lobbies for nominations.

Indianapolis Indiana Cable Tabernacle Douit Alvah J. Rucker Thomas H. Adams Vincennes Frederick E. Schortemeier Schortemeier Terre Haute Ora D. Davis Frederick Landis Logansport Adams Charles W. Jewett House of Representatives Harry G. Leslie Hotel Severin

Livestock Prices Steady in Indianapolis Market

The hog market held steady with most 170 to 300 lb hogs at 9.85 dollars and select 240 to 280 lb butchers at 9.80 to 9.90. Cattle were steady as beef steers ranged 12.40 to 12.75, some around 14.00. Veal declined to 15.00, sheep steady with spring lambs 16.00 to 18.50 and ewes 8.25.

Indianapolis

Hogate Buys Band Uniforms for DePauw Members

Kenneth Hogate editor of the Wall Street Journal of New York and DePauw graduate has sent a $300 gift to buy uniforms for DePauw Band members. Uniforms ordered in black serge with capes lined in old gold aim to arrive for the May event in Indianapolis and resemble Indiana University Band attire.

Kenneth Hogate Wall Street Journal of New York DePauw University DePauw Indianapolis Indiana University Band

Indiana Federation of Business Women Ends Convention

The annual Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs convention closes in Michigan City after three days. Over 625 women attended and officers elected include Jennie Rae Hersch of Portland as president Gladys Riddle of Connersville as first vice president Marie Tudor of Indianapolis as second vice president Lulu Mulligan of Portland as corresponding secretary Rose J. Self of Sullivan as recording secretary Bonnie Robertson of Hammond as treasurer.

Michigan City Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Jennie Rae Hersch Portland Gladys Riddle Connersville Marie Tudor Indianapolis Lulu Mulligan Rose J. Self Sullivan Bonnie Robertson Hammond

For Sale 233 Gallon Gas Tank and Platform

Want ads list a 233 gal two depart ment gas tank and platform that fits a Ford truck. Cheap. Wright & Shop taugh. Phone 545.

Wright & Shoptaugh

Memorial Day Speaker Chosen for Terre Haute Event

Clay Phillips of Terre Haute was selected as the Memorial Day speaker at a program committee meeting. Miss Carol Shoultz will deliver the Gettysburg Address with music by the Greencastle Band. Flower tributes will be placed at the old soldiers' graves Saturday afternoon, and cemetery visits planned Sunday. Volunteers are asked to provide cars or help transport attendees and veterans.

Terre Haute Forest Hill Cemetery Carol Shoultz Gettysburg Clay Phillips Greencastle Wabash Valley Parent Teachers’ Association L. H. Dirks Dirks Herman Beck Parent Teachers Association B. H. Bruner Prof. Yount

Club to Hear Boyd Gurley at Democratic Meeting

The Democratic Club holds its regular monthly meeting Saturday at 1 45 PM in the Law Library. At 3 30 PM Boyd Gurley editor of the Indianapolis Times will speak on Democracy and its vital needs. The 2 30 drawing explains the 3 30 schedule.

Democratic Club Law Library Boyd Gurley The Indianapolis Times

Open Bids For the New Second Ward Building

Walter R. Heath won the general contract for the erection of the new Second Ward school building ahead of rival J. R. Warner of Terre Haute by a small margin. W A Beemer secured heating and plumbing, Roy Evans of Brazil won the wiring contract. Bids were opened at 10 oclock and reviewed by the city School Board, with Warner noted as the low bidder on a separate item.

J. R. Warner Terre Haute Walter R. Heath Second Ward W. A. Beemer Roy Evans Brazil Pruitt & Masten Saweeee W. BR. Heath J. J. Barnes Seeeee Jake Manneteee Tibbetts Earnhardt Freya Bros Atlantic P. & H. Co R. KE Henry R. Meyer Roy N. Evans McKinley Elec Tibbetts Tererenee Rere

Community Groups Schedule Meetings and Events

Local clubs announce gatherings across civic and church groups. The Woman's Circle meets Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church with devotions by Mrs. Orton and remarks on Alaska by Mrs. Williams, plus singing by Mrs. Arlt. Other notices include the Martha Washington Club meeting with Mrs. Moore, a surprise dinner-bridge for Miss Boyle, and upcoming weddings for Annabelle McWethy and Kenneth McCoy.

Woman's Club The Presbyterian Church W. R. Orton Alaska O. H. Williams Gustave Arlt Will Graham Ralph Newton Maynard Newgent Martha Washington Club Algan Moore East Berry Street McCoy-McWethy Charles Norris McWethy Annabelle Kenneth Davis McCoy Methodist Episcopal Church McWethy East Seminary Street Twentieth Century Club

Greencastle Public Schools to host annual display

The Greencastle Public Schools announce their annual school display and exhibit on May 24 and 25. Teachers are urged to participate to show student progress, with the event held in the gymnasium and open to the public all day Thursday and Friday, except Friday evening.

Greencastle Public Schools Owens H. A. Thomas Busenberg Oscar Thomas Arbuckle Umnfleet Trembly

First Ward Wins Annual Greencastle Track Meet

The First Ward Mary Emma Jones School of Greencastle public schools won the annual Greencastle inter-school track and field meet held at Blackstock Field. The Third Ward was a strong contender, with final scores closely bunched between the two, and the trophy donated by Frank Schoenman awarded for the fourth straight year. Coach Bausman and Miss Kestner with High School aides directed the event.

Mary Emma Jones Greencastle City Greencastle Blackstock Field Leona Kestner W. E. Bausman Frank Schoenman First Ward Cdecreess Bausman Kestner

Lindy’s Congress Plane Flies Over Indianapolis Citizen View

The three motor Fokker used by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh on a congressional tour visited Indianapolis yesterday on the national air tour path finding trip. It passed over south Greencastle in the afternoon while en route to St. Louis and was seen by many locals.

Fokker Greencastle Indianapolis ST. Louis Charles A. Lindbergh Congress Washington South Greencastle

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