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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
7
The Central National Bank hosts a Dahlia Show next Friday and Saturday with classes for CACTUS BRONZE RED YELLOW PINK WHITE VARIEGATED DAHLIAS. Entry deadline is noon Friday. $2 first prize and $1 for seven classes. largest single dahlia prize is $1. At least 10 blossoms per display. expect a large county display of blooms.
District 19 Rebekah Lodges held a tri county meeting in Stilesville on October 3. A class of candidates was conferred by Greencastle Crescent Rebekah No. 768 staff including Rosa Knauer and Dave Dobbs with pianist Estelle Hamrick. The group received high commendations and a chicken dinner was served to visitors followed by ice cream for over 200.
The Salvation Army reports its fiscal year ending September 30 highlights evangelistic work including 655 indoor services and 463 street services with an estimated 87 029 attendees. It notes 2 183 in indoor attendance and 208 conversions, plus 22 003 distributed publications.
Wayne Schoppenhorst aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schoppenhorst of Washington township near Reelsville was fatally injured about 11 am Monday when he fell from a high tension line tower by his home. His mother found him dead after hearing the crash.
The Greencastle Specials defeated Spencer on the Zinc Mill diamond in a 1 0 game. Brown pitched a complete shutout with eleven strikeouts and only allowed a late surge as four runs crossed in the third inning. Charles Wise of Clinton, the Specials left fielder, was in the lineup, while the pitching and defensive effort secured the win.
The married student preachers and their families were entertained Friday evening by Rev. and Mrs. Charles R. Lizenby in their home at 1058 College. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Parsley with two girls, Rev. and Mrs. Adams and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Hays and a niece, Rev. and Mrs. Cordell and three children, and Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Baetty. A monthly gathering at various homes was planned and a ladies club to be organized. Rev. Adams gave scripture and closing prayer.
Awards were announced by County agent Harold McNary for farm product exhibits. First and second place winners are named for grapes, peaches, quinces, pears, apples, vegetables, and fruits with many residents from Greencastle, Bainbridge, Cloverdale, Fillmore, Russellville, and Putnamville listed among winners.
John W. Davis is slated to address a Terre Haute crowd on Monday October 13 at 8 p.m. A Davis special train will reach the city around 7 p.m. and travel via Crawfordsville Lafayette Logansport and Greencastle. The new stadium accommodates 16 000 with temporary seating to 25 000. flood lights parking and general admission only.
The Herald profiles a Democratic candidate for state governor born in Sheboygan in 1871 who moved to Indianapolis in 1888. A physician by training, he served in World War I, rising from Captain to Colonel, commanded Mobile Hospital No. 11, and earned the Croix de Guerre for service under fire at Mondidier and the Argonne. He practiced medicine, worked various early jobs, and remained active in St. Vincent and Methodist hospitals and Congregational church circles.
Two weeks ago 15 000 people gathered on a public square to hear Hon John W Dav is, the Democratic candidate for President. Republican leaders worry over Dawes failing to draw large crowds at Indiana meetings in industrial centers and agricultural regions. State Chairman Wald, National Committeeman Keal ing and other officials accompanied the train amid concerns about election day results.
A pair of pillow slips misfiled at the county fair were recovered and returned to the county agents office Tuesday morning. The Herald Want Ad prompted the return.
The Hon. John W. Davis Democratic candidate for President will address Putnam county residents at 1 PM Monday October 13 at Monon station. Senator Ralston and other Democrats will speak in nearby towns October 14 16 17 with Harvey Harmon Olive Belden Lewis Robert Bracken and George Emerson Francis scheduled for appearances in Cloverdale Russellville Bainbridge and other venues.
Hanover College brings its scrappy team to Blackstock Field to face the DePauw Tigers next Saturday. The game kicks off at 2 30 p m and features a local gridiron showdown between neighboring colleges.
Ralph Knoll appointed by the Democratic State Committee to run the state campaign fund in the fifth district named five assistants. A religious education campaign fund class opened at the county high school with 112 enrolled at 8 pm and more expected. Professor Bartlett heads the new Community School with classes on Jesus life and teachings and on teaching religion. The school aims to extend over three years.
Excellent photographs of stock parades dog show and horse show were taken during fair week by R. P. Mullins a druggist and James Bittles. The pictures are creating much interest now that the fair is over.
Oren Hall a Putnam county farmer near Roachdale is named as defendant in a damage suit in the Putnam Circuit Court. John J. Appel of Indianapolis official for T H I Eastern Traction Co seeks 400 dollars damages for his Dodge Coupe damaged when Hall allegedly struck it on Rockville road about five miles west of Indianapolis. Appel says he had legally parked his car when Hall driving over 30 miles an hour hit the Appel vehicle. The complaint claims damages amounting to 400 dollars.
Republican hopes sag as General Dawes draws small crowds in Terre Haute Greencastle Crawfordsville and Lafayette. Only 1500 to 2500 attendees at Lafayette and 4000 in Fort Wayne fall short of target, with farmers and laborers underrepresented in the campaign stop turnout.
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity invites Green Castle business men to its fourth annual Business Men's Smoker at the fraternity house on College Avenue. The event is scheduled for Thursday evening, October 9, at 7 30 o'clock and has become a popular annual gathering for four years.
Businessmen of the town praise the Phi Psi fraternity for loyal hosting and splendid entertainment at the event.
Indiana's crippled children received the first three units of the $2,000,000 James Whitcomb Riley hospital for children in Indianapolis. The Riley Memorial Association presented the hospital to the State of Indiana with Dr. William Lowe Bryan accepting for citizens. Dedicatory ceremonies featured Dr. John H. Finley and a wreath at the Riley tomb. The event drew 2,000 people and notable educators, with 200 women at a luncheon. Remaining units will raise capacity to about 3,500 annually as funds allow.
Mrs James L Randel and Miss Lelia Walls joined Indianapolis attendees for the Riley Memorial Hospital dedication exercises. The women’s committee led by Mrs Thomas R Mithall organized activities and hosted a luncheon at the Claypool hotel Riley room for committee members.
Hazel Turner formerly Hazel Skelton was granted a divorce from Ora Turner on Tuesday morning by Judge James P. Hughes on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
Maurice V. Brown of Greencastle files for divorce from Hazel Brown in Putnam Circuit Court alleging marriage on January 7 1922 and separation in March 1922 due to cruel and inhuman treatment.
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