Putnam County Centennial Parade Dazzles In Greencastle
Putnam County celebrated its centennial with a record parade in Greencastle. Thousands lined streets as six divisions featured a frosted county cake float with 100 candles, townships, schools, churches, and local organizations in lively floats and a trackless train.
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Putnam County
DePauw
R. P. Ilins
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Clinton
Cloverdale
Don McLean
Franklin
Floyd
Jefferson
Oris Lush
Ort Dobbs
Jackson
Madison
Marion
Monroe
Russell
Warren
Clarence Vestal
Greencastle
Arnold
John Caight
Julius Bryan
Ott Dobbs
J. A. Throop
Comercial
Greencastle Township
Putty
Ty Schools
John Vermillion
Greencastls I
Brazil Sings Centennial Plan as Clay County Marks 100
Mayor James Q. Layne announces a committee of local business leaders women clubs schools and press to study centennial celebrations. Clay County will turn 100 next year with a Brazil Greencastle joint observance including a parade and historical pageant led by Greencastle.
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Brazil
James Q. Layne
Clay County
Layne
Greencastle
H. D. Falls
Lewis McNutt
Amos McCalip
Lucy Klinger
A. D. Davis
C. P. Keller
R. BE. Day
George J. Jaise
Sam W. Moore
Ira Englehart
Ralph H. Plumb
Mayor Layne
Pageant Recreates County Pioneers at McKeen Field
Thousands witnessed a two afternoon pageant depicting Indiana pioneer life. Scenes covered Indian life to early settlement, school scenes, quilting and husking bees, dances, and wars from Mexican to World War. Finale featured Indiana and Putnam County personifications.
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M’keen Field
Les: Walls
McKeenfield
Mies Lela Walls
Greencastle High School
E. S. Krantz
Lucy Bowen
Hale Overstreet
Miss Ader
Floyd Township
Putnam County
Mr. Hutchens
Roachdale
Miss Ridpath
Greencastle Union
William Strain
Indiana Asbury
DePauw University
Mr. Goldsberry
Marion Township
Miss Leachman
Cloverdale
Miss Carrington
Russellville
Mr. Blue
Indiana
America
Flags Brought In by Soldiers and Sailors Parade
Three large American flags carried by soldiers and sailors are brought in from different field sections. All salute the flags as the band plays the Star Spangled Banner and the entire company sings.
Everett McClure Chosen Farm Bureau Officer
Everett McClure of Aurora and formerly of Cloverdale was elected director of the tenth district Farm Bureau at a North Vernon meeting of twelve county units. He will take office January 1, succeeding George Trautman of Sunman.
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Everett McClure
Aurora
Cloverdale
Tenth District
Farm Bureau
North Vernon
George Trautman
Sunman
Shannon speaks here at courthouse campaign rally
Democratic candidate John R. Shannon addressed an enthusiastic crowd at the courthouse last night. His speech offered a convincing analysis of political conditions and drew strong support from attendees.
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John RR. Shannon
Congress
Court House
Mr. Shannon
Reverend Zimmerman Killed in Collision with Traction Car
The Rev William L Zimmerman of Indianapolis driving an Overland touring car was killed when his vehicle was struck by an eastbound traction car at Fox stop west of the city Thursday night. Deputy Coroner Charles McCurry took charge. body prepared for shipment to Indianapolis. Surviving are widow Emma R Zimmerman and daughter Iva May Zimmer of Indianapolis.
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William L. Zimmerman
Indianapolis
Anderson
Ind
Motto House
Fox Stop
Charles McCurry
Burleigh Burns
Charles Stearling
Terre Haute
Emma R. Zimmerman
Iva May Zimmer
West Twentyninth Street
Buchtel Built Locust Street Church in 1876
Dr Henry A Buchtel former Colorado governor and Denver chancellor emeritus died at his Denver home. He built Locust Street M E Church in Greencastle in 1876 merging with College Avenue Church into Greencastle Methodist Church. The Locust Street Church opened January 9 1876.
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Henry A. Buchtel
Colorado
University of Denver
Denver
Locust Street
M. BE
College Avenue
Greencastle
Locust Street Church
Dr. Buchtel
Marlin Makes Farewell Talk at Boston University
President Lemuel H. Marlin resigns as head of Boston University and tells students alumni and faculty that the school has proven its right to existence. He urges graduates to value studies as tools that build manhood and womanhood for DePauw University.
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Boston University
Boston
Mass
Boston University School of Religious Education and Social Service
Lemuel H. Marlin
DePauw” University
War Veterans Get First Chance At Birthday Cake
The county birthday cake, a gift of 13 area, was cut on the courthouse lawn Friday afternoon. Civil War and Spanish American War veterans were first served, with remaining pieces given to the public. Mrs Eva Torr, 92, was to cut the cake but was unable to attend. Mrs Eliza Wood, 82, officiated.
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Court House
Eva Torr
Eliza Wood
Forget-Me-Not Drive To Support Disabled World War Veterans
Greencastle launches a Forget-Me-Not drive on November 8 with blue flowers sold on the street to aid Disabled American Veterans of World War I. Boyd E. Tyron of Brazil leads the effort. war mothers and veterans assist. State Chaplain D. H. Wilcoxen will apply for local veterans October 30 at the courthouse.
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Flanders Fields
Marne
Greencastle
Boyd E. Tyron
Brazil
United
Stttes
Indiana
Putnam County
D. H. Wilcoxen
Terre Haute
Court House
Red Men Glen First Prize By Parade Judges
Winners of prizes for best parade floats in Putnam County Centennial parade announced. First prize of 50 dollars to Greencastle Otoe Tribe Red Men float. second 25 to Putnamsville. third 15 to Canaan Floyd Township. Judges from Chicago Brazil and Danville viewed the exhibit. float depicted passing of the Red Men and town history.
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Woman's Ironday Club
Priscilla Club
Th Century Club
Progress Club
8. C. C. Club
Kappa Alpha Theta Fic
Boston Club
Rotary Club
Baptist Church
the Hospital
Putnam County Ireau
Greencastle
Mary Emma Jones
Arthar
Ridpath School
Miss Jones
S Ridpath
Prin Pal
Dr. Hawkins
High Hool
Commercial
Manual Training
Domestic Science
Physical Training
Agricultural
Fillmore Christian Church
W. W. Sweet
DePauw University
Putnamville
van Buren
Putnam County
New Maysville
Charles McLinden
County Farm Bureau
Indianapolis
Glen
Parade
Putnamsville
Canaan
Floyd Township
Washington
Indiana
N 'Vie Matson Brown
Chicago
James Q. Layne
Brazil
Julian D. Hogate
Danville
Centennial Festivity Grips Greencastle With Parade and Relics
Greencastle marked 100 years of Putnam County with flags and bunting, crowded sidewalks, and a large parade. Boy Scouts assisted traffic as Relic displays and a county pageant drew crowds. food booths fed hungry attendees and spinning demonstrations drew interest at the courthouse.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Court House
Greencastle Boy Scouts
DePauw University
Bainbridge High School
Herald Office
DePauw Freshmen Face Culver Cadets In Saturday Game
DePauw freshmen meet Culver Cadets at Culver Saturday while the varsity expects tough odds at Urbana. The freshmen boast a smooth team with a strong line and rugged backfield led by Montgomery and backfield choices Anderson Marshall and Stratton. Kerr Scott Massersmith Andregg Taylor Karn and Cottingham to start on the line.
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DePauw
Urbana
Culver
DePauw Rhinies
Academy
Montgomery
Ander
Marshall
Stratton
Kirk
Kerr
Scott
Massersmith
Andregg
Taylor
Karn
Cottinghama
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Everett M’clure
Shannon
Winister
City
Zimmerman
Buchtel
Marlin
Boyd E. Tryon
Jackson Street
John R. Wade
Joe Hunter
Fillmore
Greencastle Court House
Pacshmian
Culver Cadets Itere
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