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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1920

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Indiana Gets Bishop Leete

At the general conference May 25 changes were announced in Methodist Episcopal bishop assignments. F D Leete moves from Atlanta to Indianapolis and W O Shepard from Wichita to Portland, with J McConnell moving Denver to Pittsburg and W F Thirkield from New Orleans to Mexico City. Reports from committees numbered about 75 completed, with roughly 200 remaining to act on. A local Lodge event and election of officers are noted for Green Cone Lodge No 248 I C O F this evening at 7:35.

Des Moines Methodist Episcopal Church F. D. Leete Atlanta Indianapolis Shepard Wichita Kas Portland Ore J. McConnell Denver Pittsburg W. F. Thirkield New Orleans Mexico City Mexico Green Cone Lodge Ant Bus

Community Notes From Stalk Valley Socials and Birthday

Mrs Mingle Robinson and children visited her parents near Coatesville on Sunday. Mrs Nellie Heavin hosted a social Thursday. Wesley Bowen’s 45th birthday drew neighbors with baskets. Moron and Homer Slavens and Oran Bull visited the Newmans. Bethel festival planned for Saturday May 29 with invitation to all.

Mingle Robinson John Wise Coatesville Wesley Bowen Moron Homer Slavens Putnamville

Liberty Move and Sunday Visit Gather Local Families

Mrs Henry Lash visited Mr and Mrs Henry Kaiser Sunday. Elves Joseph Allee from near Greenscastle stayed with Mrs Sarah Randers Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Vernice Syester from Vicar Me and Mrs Silas Syster of 1 Sent e plus Mr and Mrs Frank Jongard of Saline visited D W Sister’s family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herman Kennedy and chives from Center Point visited Mr M and Mrs R B Mustard Sunday. Mr and Mrs Moses Stephenson of Itas Point visited Mr and Mrs O I See Sunday. Mrs William Syester and Mr and Mrs George Woolf of Staunton and Elder Lawrence Athey of Green e were dinner guests of Mrs Sar Nader and family Sunday. Section 4 of the Christian Church will meet Thursday at 4 pm. Mrs Harry Talbott and Arn mene Mheluce of College will also meet in church parlors Thursday at 4. A picnic supper will be served. all movers urged to be present.

Henry Lash Henry Kaiser Joseph Allee Greencastle Sarah Vernice Syester Silas Syster Sente Frank Jongard Saline D. W Herman Kennedy Chives Center Point Mes R. B. Mustard Moses Stephenson Itas Point Raed William Syester George Woolf Staunton Lawrence Athey Greene Mene Mheluce College

Democrats Name Western Man Convention Head

J Brice Kremer of Montana vice chairman of the Democratic national committee will call the convention to order when it meets in San Francisco June 28. He was chosen since Chairman Cummings will act as temporary chairman to open the first western party convention west of the Rocky Mountains.

Washington J. Brice Kremer Montana Democratic National Committee San Francisco Kremer Cummings Rocky Mountains

Haymakers to Host Parade and Concert in Greencastle

The Hay Makers of Greencastle No. 140% plan a large street parade and band concert on the square in a few days. They count twenty candidates and expect more, with the exact date to be announced later.

Greencastle

Death of Mrs. Wilbur O. Clodfelter

Mrs. Wilbur O. Clodfelter dies at Morton home at about 7 45. She was 32 and leaves a husband and three children. Funeral services set for Friday at 11 in Union Chapel Church with Rev. Dawson officiating. Burial in Union Chapel Cemetery.

Wilbur O. Clodfelter Morton

Hog Supply Price Rise at Indianapolis Market

Hog receipts totaled 9 990 with 5 cent price gains. Tuesday carryover 7 500 hogs and 2 400 loads arriving late Tuesday. Early hog sales set at 14.90 per hundredweight while pigs sold at 15.00. Local buyers purchased 6 500 of the supply, outsiders 2 500. Cattle were more active and strong calves steady sheep steady.

Indianapolis

Sugar pile blocks Chicago rail line 4 million pounds

Four million pounds of sugar lie on Illinois Central tracks in Chicago after a rail delay. A district attorney says no hoarding. the backlog is blamed on the disruption rather than theft or shortage, per Edward J. Brennan of the Artiste department.

Chicago Clyne Edward J. Brennan Department of Arstice

Five Veterans Compete for Indiana G A R Commander

Bloomington May 26 The Forty first annual Indiana Department encampment opened with five candidates for commander A N Grant Kokomo Thomas Dorsett Anderson Frank M Hays Indianapolis R W McBride Indianapolis and Rev W P McKenzie Lebanon All have set up headquarters in local hotels and are canvassing delegates Hammond Fort Wayne Marion and Newcastle bid for the 1921 encampment

Bloomington Ind Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic A. N. Grant Kokomo Thomas Dorsett Anderson Frank M. Hays Indianapolis R. W. McBride W. P. McKenzie Lebanon Hammond Ft Wayne Marion Newcastle

Wood Family Farewell Dinner Before Move to California

A Sunday reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wood's West Blaine street home marked a farewell for the Wood family as they prepare to move to Southern California later this month. An all together dinner was served at a single table with flower decorations, attended by Jesse Wood of Heber Springs Ark, E A Wood and others from Jasonville and Greencastle, and the Cox and Adams families.

Mark Wood West Blaine Street Wood Southern California Jesse Wood Heber Springs Ark E. A. Wood Jasonville Ind Etta Ella Adams William Evans Greencastle Albert Cox Harold Cox Dewey Elmore Beazil Tires

Martha J Ridpath Building Renamed at Greencastle High

The Greencastle High School renamed its old building the Martha J Ridpath Building. A student and friend filled ceremony on the lawn honored Miss Ridpath who led the school for 26 years. Prof. R A Org led exercises with praise for her kindness leadership and courage.

Martha J. Ridpath Greencastle High School Miss Ridpath Ridpath Greencastle

Beautiful floral setting at school entertainment

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hunt of Iedianano s graduates of the high school arranged a bouquet of roses for the event. The orchestra led by Donald Rogers and the grade school chorus under Mrs. George Christie performed fine music. The stage near the main entrance was filled with flowers, creating a graceful scene.

Ed Hunt Iedianano S High ‘School Miss Bidpath Runt Home Columbian Club Donald Rogers George Christie

Avis May Be Big Favorite If Democrats

The message from the New York Times on John W. Davis influences the party scene. The piece argues the Democratic nomination is a three-way race among McAdoo Palmer and Cox, with standings shaped more by timeliness and perception than clear policy or leadership.

Avis Washington New York Times John W. Davis London Times Messrs McAdoo Palmer Cox

Sugar arrives in Greencastle boosting local grocers

This morning a large freight shipment of sugar reached Greencastle, the first in weeks. Grocers expect to sell the despatched sugar at about 2 pounds for 55 cents, per one trader.

Greencastle

Notice to return Red Cross materials at Allen Brothers

All posses with Red Cross material are requested to leave it at Allen Brothers Store at earliest convenience. Mrs. Mac Jones vice chairman.

Allen Brothers Mac Jones

G A R session leads Bloomingto city visit

Ss. F. Lockridge Alec Lockridge and John Keller went to Bloomingto this morning for the State sampment of the G. A. R. head in that city this week. Mr and Mrs. Frank Turner on North Johnson street are the parents of a son born Tuesday evening.

Ss. F. Lockridge Alec Lockridge John Keller Bloomingto Frank Turner North Johnson Street Tuesday Levaning

Harlem plans for juvenile police force of 14 year olds

Jacob Goldstein announces Harlem Protective Association program to recruit over 1 500 boys to act as juvenile police. Recruits will report crimes and hazards, patrol posts, monitor food vendors, gas and tobacco sales to youths, and keep fire escapes clear. The effort aims for city cooperation and official recognition.

New York Harlem Jacob Goldstein Harlem Protective Association Goldstein Lower East Side Protective Association Itariem Te Beys Ilarlem Iito Avin West One Hundred and Fourteenth Street Frotie

Monkeylike girl found in Kipling jungle near Novi

A Bombay letter reports a Bombay jungled region where a human female child, exhibiting vaccination marks and hair growth, is described as monkeylike. She sits upright, eats grass and raw potatoes, and later accepts bread and milk. she cannot speak but appears to hear.

Londo England Novi Bombay

Rooster Disturbance Case At Reading Police Station

Pat William O Doy le complains a neighbor s rooster crowing at 11 45 nightly and making a saw like noise through dawn The incident led to a Dutch lunch and social time with initiates Paul Haltom Harold Call Charley Cook Robert Newgent and Dr C C Tucker

Pat William O'Doyle O' Boyle Mornips Paul Haltom Harold Call Charley Cook Robert Newgent C. C. Tucker

City Council Blocked Over Seminary Street Repairs

Council members debated who bears fault for Seminary street condition known as the Bumpity Bump. Plumbers gas and water works crews and the sewer contractor were blamed for past digs while plans to license those who dig the street were discussed to ensure timely repairs.

Seminary Street GAS CO Water Works Hubert Jordan Green Carpet Brigade Hubert

DePauw Loses 9 to 2 in Pranktin Baseball Tilt

DePauw suffered a 9 to 2 defeat Tuesday afternoon as Pranktin dominated on Mek om Pieit. Dwi Grasseoe and Guild pitched for DePauw while T. WV, Bwoot of DePauw sought vengeance for the Meth Lo Cancel Sonference. Separately Baldwin, Kasville will unveil a fatow picture at Baker University commencement on June 2. his father led Baker for years. Purdue Little Theatre Players visit Greencastle Friday with A Womans Way at DePauw Little Theatre. Prof. J Cecil of Indiana Univ will discuss The Psychology of Sow Writing in Dougherty Hall Friday at 8. Mr. Piercy, a DePauw graduate, speaks under the DePauw Press Club. Rotary Luncheon at Christian Church praised by attendees. Prof. E. C. Dodson spoke on Greencastle school conditions. Buster Abrams remains absent from Greencastle after county judge admonished him to avoid jail if he returns. Twentieth Century Club meets Thursday at 2:30 with Mrs Mack Jones.

DePauw Pranktin Allege Dwi Grasseoe de Pauw Baldwin Kasvile Baker University DePauw Press Club Piercy Buster Greencastle Buster Abrams Hughes Twentieth Century Club Mack Jones

Grand Masonic Lodge Meeting Attended by Local Figures

Mealy Hair James JC Randel Shelby Moler and F E Caldwell attended the Grand Masonic Lodge Meeting in Indianansits on Tuesday. Miss Geralda Thomas a dietitian at Lincoln Hospital NYC returns home for a month to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas.

Mealy Hair James JC. Randel Shelby Moler F. E. Caldwell Geralda Thomas Lincoln Hospital New York City Mrs Frank Thomas

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Indiana Leete Man Pols McConnell M. E Committee On Lnymen Committee On Temporeril Nellie Heavin Liberty Christian Church Harry Talbott Arn Western Man Chicago Yard Name School Hong OF Miss Sidpat Ers Parent- Teachers Association R. A. Org Susan Talbott Blaine E. Kirkpatrick Edwin Black Teleby Clas Enrich Lueteke Gautier Hatty Moore Hebe Ellis Atl Chertehoud Hha Picomaterda C. Dodson Lillian Sommers Eloise Blackwell Stanley Young Wilbur Schmitt Bedford Dr. Gobin Britain Kipling The Vauw News Rotary Club E. C. Doddson
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