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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1921

Page

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US Labor Board Blocks Railroad Strike Action

The United States Railroad Labor Board assumed full jurisdiction to prevent a national rail strike. It ordered unions and carriers to defer any walkout pending a conference set for October 26, with a decision not to be announced before October 30. The board also ordered Tremont & Gulf railroad in Louisiana to rescind an open shop.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board Washington W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railtway Cleveland United States Supreme Court International Great Northern Texas Anno Hhh TAO Men’s Tremont & Gulf Railroad Louisiana

Miss Irene Hammond Weds Dr Walter Quay in Home Wedding

Miss Irene Hammond became the bride of Dr Walter M. Quay at 3:30 PM in the Hammond home on Indiana Street. The ceremony, officiated by Dr W W Sweet, featured a ring service, Mendelssohn music, and a champagne luncheon followed by a motor trip. the couple will reside in Tiffin, Ohio after December 1.

Irene Hammond W. M. Quay DR. Sweet OF Depauw Isaac Hammond Indiana Street Irene Walter Quay Tiffin Ohio J. M. Quay W. W. Sweet DePauw University Quay Tiffin Ohio Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Cincinnati C. P. Lesh Fred J .Hoke Perry Lesh Cushman J. Hoke Helen Lesh Charlotte Tesh Nila Edmundson Indianapolis

News Tip Prompt From The ie Herald

A request for tips to the ie Herald from readers and subscribers seeking quick, snappy news tips. Call or send news items to help secure timely coverage.

Ie Herald

Advertising on State Roads Ordered Removed in Indiana

Indiana State Capitol October 21 1921 The state highway commission ordered removal of advertising signs along the state highway system by July 1 1922 Signs directing routes detours or railroad crossings will stay but advertising signs must be removed The commission acted because most signs are at crossroads blocking views of intersecting highways and have caused accidents Lawrence Lyons director said

Indiana State Capitol State Highway Commission Lawrence Lyons

Reverend Hootman Called to Stilesville Church for Third Year

Rev A M Hootman who has past two years as pastor at Stilesville Christian Church was unanimously asked to return for a third year in a letter received that morning The second year will finish January first and the pastor has been successful and well regarded in the church and community

A. M. Hootman Stilesville

Indiana Traction Lines Prepared If Railroad Strike Hits

Washington October 21 The Post Office Department plans to keep mails moving by using Indiana traction lines to supplement rail service. Second Assistant Postmaster General Shaughnessy said daily newspapers will have mail priority and traction systems will be extended where railroad service is deficient. Indiana already relies on traction for mail in some areas, a role he expects to expand.

Washington Post Office Department Shaughnessy Indiana

Greencastle Teacher Is Secretary Treasur er

Indiana State Teachers Association English section named officers at Meridian Street M E Church. Mabel Goddard of Indianapolis is president Haven McClure of Frankfort is vice president and Bess Sanders of Greencastle is secretary treasurer. The meeting urged dramatics to enrich school and community life fostering democratic student participation.

Indiana State Teachers’ Association Meridian Street M. E Mabel Goddard Indianapolis Haven McClure Frankfort Bess Sanders Greencastle Indianapolis News

Traction Company Sees Record Week During Teacher Convention

The local division of the T. H. I. & E. traction line reported a record week due to the Indiana Teacher's Association annual convention. The company operated several special cars to manage the surge.

T. H. I. & E. Traction Line Indiana Teacher's Association Traction Company

Mrs. W. D. Torrance Elected Indiana Club President

Mrs. W D Torrance of Evansville won the Indiana federation of clubs presidency by a large margin at the state convention in Muncie Indiana. Mrs William Zeller of Brazil was chosen second vice president with other officers named including Mrs Rank J Sheehan of Gary corresponding secretary and Mrs Charles P Dramond of South Bend treasurer. The convention also discussed the Fauntleroy home purchase at New Harmony and voted to appoint a committee to guide the project though no funds were pledged at once.

Muncie Ind W. d. Torrance Evansville Indaina Federation of Clubs William Zeller Brazil Rank J. Sheehan Gary Charles P. Dramond South Bend A. J. Dillon Rochester E. C. Rumpler National Federation Torrance Conservation Committee Parent Teachers Association of New Harmony

Rubinstein In Concert Pleases Large Audience

Arthur Rubinstein, a world renowned pianist, gave a recital in Meharry Hall at eight o clock Friday night to a large enthusiastic audience. The Greencastle crowd heard one of the finest performances, presented under the De Pauw School of Music. A women�s league meeting at College Avenue Church was postponed indefinitely.

Arthur Rubinstein Meharry Hall Mr. Rubinstein Greencastle Donner

Methodists to Convene Three Day Indiana Convocation

The Methodist Episcopalans of Indiana plan a three day convocation November 8 to 10 with five to six thousand delegates expected. Delegates from hospitals colleges and Wesley foundations join ministers for sessions and district seating led by district superintendents. The DePauw University choir will perform and Bishop Leete will address the gathering in Green Castle and other Indiana cities.

Methodist Episcopalians of Indiana F. D. Leete State Council Wesley North Indiana Northwest Indiana Methodist Episcopal Church DePauw University Robert G. McCutchan Greencastle B. M. Tipple Rome Italy Leete London Europe

State Gathers Strong Turnout for Convention

Officials from districts including Richmond Munice Logansport Kokomo Wabash Fort Wayne Goshen report wide interest and expect full district participation before the State Convention.

Trict Richmond Indiana J. A. Beatty Munice F. A. Hall Logansport Kokomo W. B. Freeland Wabash W. W. Martin Ft. Wayne A. G. Neal Goshen Warsaw

Reata Vaughan Weds Robert Stoner in Danville Ceremony

Miss Reata Vaughan daughter of Mr and Mrs O P Vaughan Greencastle Indiana and Robert Stoner son of Mr and Mrs Lycurgus Stoner Greencastle were married this afternoon in Danville Indiana. The couple accompanied by witnesses Ralph West and Eileen Browning left for Indianapolis after the ceremony. Stoner is eighteen and the bride nineteen both Greencastle graduates with Stoner earlier on the G H S basketball team.

Reata Vaughan O. P. Vaughan Robert Stoner Lycurgus Stoner Greencastle Danville Indiana Ralph West Eileen Browning Greencastle High School Stoner Indianapolis

Hog Receipts Steady to 10 Cents Higher at Indianapolis Market

Hog receipts reached 8000 with steady to 10 cent higher opening prices. Outside buyers paid 8.40 to 8.50, top 8.60 for good hogs, later local killers at 8.25. Pigs 8.75, sows 7.50. Local killers bought 3000 hogs. outside buyer totals unavailable. Cattle trading slow and weak priced. calves steady to 0 lower with good to choice 11.00 to 11.50. sheep and lambs nominal with good mixed lambs at 7.00.

Indianapolis

Notable Confession Sermon At Locust Street M E Church

Locust Street M E Church invites all to Sunday school at 9:30 led by Jesse McAnally with classes for all. Morning worship follows at 10:40 on the subject A Notable Confession. An afternoon children’s sermonette and joyful music accompany services. Junior League meets at 2, Epworth League at 6:30, and evening worship at 7:30. W F M Society branch meets in Terre Haute with delegate remarks and visitor welcome.

H. C. Cliplinger D. D Jesse McAnally Epworth League W. F. M. Society Terre Haute Auxilliary

Maple Heights M. E. Church Events and Local News

Grace Black leads Sunday School at 9 50 with a 7 30 pm service. Mrs. Black speaks, welcome extended to all. Mrs. Mose Boone shows illness, Mr. Boone and daughter plan to travel to Indianapolis. Sam Pickel visits Greencastle. Bee Hive Rebecca Lodge meets Monday at 8 for initiation and shower. Paul Albin resigns as Democratic county committee secretary. The Herald Classified Ad is advertised.

Grace Black Mose Boone Indianapolis Bee Hive Rebecca Lodge Nelile O’hair N. G Fiona Crawley Paul Albin Democratic Central Committee Otto O. Dobbs

School Board seeks removal of Greencastle grade crossing

The Greencastle city and township Consolidate a school board filed with the Indiana Public Utilities Commission a petition asking Vandalia railroad and the T H N E Traction Co to abolish the grade crossing at Almeda east of Greencastle on Washington street pike. The crossing where road and two tracks meet is deemed highly dangerous with many student crossings daily.

Greencastle Corwin & Guillen Indiana Public Utilities Commission Vandalia Railroad T. H. N. & E. Traction Co Almeda Washington Street Pike

Abe Martin on Autumn Colors and Freight Rates

The column quips that Jack Frost has little to do with the season's colors and complains about ongoing freight-rate mentions after paying high prices for goods.

Jack Frost

Let Contracts for Two County Bridges

County commissioners in a special meeting let the repair contracts for two bridges damaged by high water. Rooker bridge in Jackson township awarded to William Mahoney for 687.50 dollars. Baumunk bridge in Washington township awarded to Isaac Skelton for 267 dollars.

William Mahoney Rooker Jackson Township Isaac Skelton Baumunk Washington Township

Roachdale Electric Signs Transit of Clinton Plant Power

The Roachdale Electric Company contracted with Wabash Valley Electric Company on October 8 to supply Roachdale Bainbridge North Salem Barnard Russellville Waveland New Market and Brown's Valley from the Clinton plant. The Roachdale plant will be held in reserve and the Ladoga plant abandoned. Electricity will come via the Clinton Greencastle line with a new Greencastle Bainbridge line to distribute to the towns. Completion is expected by January 1 1922.

Roachdale Electric Company Wabash Valley Electric Company Clinton Indiana Roachdale Bainbridge North Salem Barnard Russellville Waveland New Market Brown’s Valley Roachdale Company Ladoga Greencastle

Walker and team arrive home tonight

The DePauw football team returns from playing St. Louis University this afternoon. They will reach the city at 10 o'clock on the Rig Four train No 20. Coach Walker, O'Brien, and the student athletic managers Simpson, Stoner, and Don Carpenter accompanied the twenty two player squad.

DePauw St. Louis’ University Arive Walker Missouri City O'Brien Simpson Stoner Don Carpenter

Ruben Day Visits Mt Meridian City Today

Ruben Day of Mt Meridian traveled to a city today for an unannounced visit showcasing regional ties. The event highlighted Day’s engagement with local communities and drew attention from residents and observers.

Ruben Day Mt. Meridian

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U. S. Labor Board Miss Hammond DR. W.M. Quay Hootman Stilesville Church the Herald John B. Thunder, Esq Bud Mrs. Zeller Federated Clubs Evere Chopin Methodists W. FE. McKenzie F. K. Dougherty LaFayette A. G. Leazenby Crawfordsville H. L. Davis W. IL. Wylie Bloomington J. Ff. O’haver Vincennes J. S. Ward M. A. Farr New Albany L. T. Freeland Seymour C. E. Bacon W. M. Whitsitt Greensburg J. M. Walker Connersville Somerville Maple Heights M. E. Church Sam Pickel Herald Ities Commission Almeda Crossing Corwin & Gillen Abe Martin Roachdale Electric CO Team
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