Township Exhibits of Interest in Green Castle Windows
Nine of Putnam county’s thirteen townships place displays in Green Castle store windows. Franklin Monroe Marion Floyd Russell Madison Clinton Jefferson Washington show canned goods furniture home products crops crafts and historical relics. Readouts include a horn of plenty, carvings by S. S. Solomon, Indian relics, and century old tools attracting strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Indiana
Melvin M'Gaughey
Russell Township
Greencastle
Franklin Township
Christie Potter Shoe
Floyd Township
Provo
S. S. Solomon
Himself
Lincoln
First National Bank
New York
Melvin McGaughey
Madison Township
Allen Bros
Clinton Township
Mullins Drug
Jefferson
Jefferson Township
Zeis
Washington Township
Central National Bank
Gilespie
Old Soldiers Lead Big Event at Putnam County Fair
Led by Uriah Gasaway the 96 year old Mexican War veteran, a military parade opened the fair with the Russellville band from DePauw campus. Civil War G A R, Spanish American and World War veterans rode and automobiles, followed by Girl and Boy Scouts and the Univ ersity Band. Evening livestock and advertising floats parade attracted many. repeats planned for tonight and Friday at 7 30. Afternoon social events included Pie Eating Contest won by Donald Clifford, Bestlooking Civil War Veteran Daddy Mathers, Just Man's Race won by Donald Weber.
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Uriah Gasaway
Reelsville
Putnam County Fair
Russellville
DePauw University
R.L. O’hair
DePauw University R. O.T. C
Rusellville
Putnam County
Donald Clifford
Exhibition room displays diverse farm and sewing products
A court house assembly room shows an unusual mix of tools a plane square pitchfork reaping hook augur and a display of an automatic oil burner by Louis Cowgill. One end features farm products while the opposite side hosts sewing exhibits and other daintier items for the community.
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Louis Cowgill
Pet Parade Entries Grow Fast at Putnam County Fair
Entries for the Children's Pet Parade show a lack of variety with dogs dominating. A turtle stands out as the only non dog entry and could win most unusual pet. Girls are urged to enter, and under fourteen year olds should submit entry blanks to Cartwright Music Shop.
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Putnam County
Cartwright Music Shop
Dairy cattle awards shine at county fair shows
Robert Irwin of west of Greencastle led Jersey entries, winning all his classes with high scores. B F Handy of Greencastle dominated Guernsey class, taking all awards. State Farm herd captured Holstein honors except for best bull calf which went to Putnam County Farm.
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Robert Irwin
Greencastle
Tle
Jersey
Guernsey
B. F. Handy
Greencastle Dairyman
State Farm
Putnam County
Beef Cattle Awards At County Fair Highlights
Ed cogsdon of Indianapolis judged the beef cattle show and ribbons were awarded in Hereford and Shorthorn classes. Dills, Webster, McCabe and Sons, Steeler Brothers, and Clodfester claimed top aged, yearling, and best cow honors. Burdsal Paint Co displayed a miniature paint making machine for demonstrations. Local residents visited or supported Delta Theta Tau hot dog stand on Greencastle square. Presbyterian Church Preparatory Service for Communion planned at 7 30 p m with Session to receive members.
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Donald Webster
John McCabe & Sons
Steeler Brothers
Burdsal Paint Co
R. P. Mullins
Delta Theta Tau
J. F. Cannon & Co
Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army Missing Friends Bureau Aids Lost Youths
The Salvation Army operates a Missing Friends Bureau with over 10 000 local branches in 79 countries and colonies, publishing 80 periodicals and circulating more than a million copies weekly. The bureau helps locate missing men women and children and coordinates with county advisory boards for follow up care.
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Army
Missing Friends
Salvation Army
Bainbridge Girl Wins Bread in Putnam County Fair
Geraldine Boatman of Bainbridge wins first in the bread contest using Indiana flour and earns a trip to Purdue University for the State Fair Domestic Science program. The event highlights ban in the Girls Club Department with multiple awards in kitchen tasks and garment making. poultry show praised and federation meeting postponed to October 14 due to a hospital dedication. fence demonstration by Campbell Bros. draws interest.
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Geraldine Boatman
Putnam County
Bainbridge
Annis Estes
Indiana
Purdue University
Putnam Couny Federation of Women's Clubs
Roachdale
Whitcomb Riley Memorial Hospital
Indianapolis
Campbell Bros
Fillmore
Ed Jackson Speech Stirs Little in Greencastle
The Greencastle gathering featured Ed Jackson defending Indiana Republican leadership. He touted his secretary of state record but avoided fault lines such as debt growth, bond issues, and cabinet misconduct, while critics say the speech dodged key questions and failed to persuade taxpayers.
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Ed Jackson
Greencastle
Indiana
Jackson
Reformatory
Secretary of State
Ralston
McCray
Dawes Train to Stop at Limedale Friday
Republican vice presidential candidate Dawes will make a 15 minute stop at Limedale Station this Friday at 12 15. Indiana Portland Cement Co says Dawes train will be there 12 30. General Dawes will appear on his car platform and greet the crowd as 400 plant workers pause production to greet him.
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DAWES
Limedale
Monon
Hell and Mariah" Dawes
the Herald
Adam Beck
Indiana Portland Cement Co
Indiana Portland Cement Company
General Dawes
Exhibits Brighten Downtown Windows in Local Display
The article notes downtown stores show unusual window exhibits. R P Mullins features Clinton, Prevo Floyd township, McCurry Washington, Allen Bros Madison Christie Potter Franklin and First National Bank Russell. Moore and Cook window attracts attention with a Victrola, floor lamp, and decorative items. Bainbridge High School Manual Training displays furniture, with more exhibits coming.
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Monroe Township
Moore & Cook’s
Bainbridge
Marion
Cannon
Mariet
R. P. Mullins
Clinton
Prevo
Floyd Township
McCurry
Washington
Allen Bros
Madison Christie and Potter
Franklin
First National Bank
Russell
Moore and Cook
Bainbridge High School
Manuel Training Department
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Daddy
Mathers
Donald
PET
Beef Cattle Awards
Ed. Cogsdon
Hereford
Robert Dills
Eadie & Eddie
R. A. Parr
Spencer
William Parr
Parr
Ott Gibson
Fred Leatherman
Rockville
James Bulloch
Henry Crews
D. B. Hart
Lebanon
Crews
Hart
Hazel Crews
Salvation
Ariay
Sureau
Uriail Gasaway
Bainbridge Girl
Cletus Huber
Mary Wimmer
Irene Miller
Ruth Caywood
Lucille Metz
Mildred Lydick
Dortha Beck
Edith Shuey
Lena Miller
Marjorie Sands
Virginia Boatman
Margaret O'Hair
Edith Hale
Lena Mhiller
Dress
Naomi Hunter
Olive Caywood
Elva Proctor
Edra Farrow
Jack Davis
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