Mrs Donner Urges Voters’ Yes for County Hospital
A Lorencastle woman appeals to Utname county voters to back a proposed hospital at a special election on Tuesday. She cites quick local care, citing surgeon’s warning about appendix risks and the high cost of delays in distant hospitals. The plea emphasizes household affordability and the relief hospital access would bring to families.
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Lorencastle
Utnam County
Indiana
Feolous
Indianapolis
Neerest
Community Requests and Visits Amid Local Week
Local residents from Terre Haute Greencastle and nearby communities visit relatives attend events and attend services. The record notes Mrs Harley Sparks and daughter Maxine visiting her mother Mrs Tom Parsons. various family visits to relatives in Terre Haute Greencastle and Eagle’s, and a masquerade party at C A Downs. A revival meeting led by evangelist J LT Davis ends.
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Harley Sparks
Maxine
Terre Haute
Sparks
Tom
Social visits and sick list in South Russell area
Everett Englan and wife of Attica visited Monday night with Dave Englan and family. Charles Crooks and wife shared Sunday dinner with Earl Sutherlin and a wife. S. R. Bales and wife and Floyd Bales and wife attended the Democratic speaking at Greencastle Tuesday. Mrs. Witt Sutherlin and Mrs. Lafe McGaughey and daughter were in Russellville Tuesday. Howard Clodfelter and Dorothy Martin are on the sick list. Oscar Martin and family visited from Saturday until Monday with relatives at Newport.
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Everett Englan
Attica
Dave Englan
S. R. Bales
Floyd Bales
Greencastle
Howard Clodfelter
Dorothy Martin
Oscar Martin
Newport
Lump coal price drops to seven dollars a ton
Lump coal in Greencastle has fallen from ten dollars to seven dollars per ton as dealers offer seven dollar lump coal amid a short supply. The notable drop comes after days of ten dollar pricing and raises hopes for a warmer winter, though stock remains scarce.
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Greencastle
Coal Shortage Affects Green Castle Residents This Winter
Dealers cannot wet coal but expect greater supply in a week or two. Many Green Castle residents have not secured winter coal and will face difficulty obtaining it soon.
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Greencastle
Marriage License Issued in Putnam County
Bessie Olive Woodworth of Putnam County wedlock with Clayton Kendrick Priest of Putnam County received a marriage license.
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Bessie Olive Woodworth
Putnam County
Clayton Kendrick Priest
DePauw Faces Valparaiso in Fast Afternoon Tilt
DePauw Tigers host Valparaiso Normal College on McKeen Field at 2 10 pm tomorrow. Valparaiso, fresh from Harvard and Notre Dame tests, showed first half strength before fading, while Coach Buss emphasizes speed and endurance to counter weight and power.
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Harvard
Notre Dame
Tigers
Mceen Field
Valparaiso
DePauw Tigers
McKeen
Valpariaso
DePauw
Valparaiso Boys
Eyge
Buss
First Snow Flurries Mark Opening of Winter
The season opens with light snow flurries this morning followed by additional snow this afternoon. A killing frost is forecast tonight with a rising temperature expected Friday. Mr and Mrs A B Phillips return from Memphis after visiting their son Halbert Phillips and family for two weeks.
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A. B. Phillips
Memphis
Tenn
Halbert Phillips
Mrs. Phillips
Putnam County Democrats Predict Strong Election Victory
Democratic leaders in Putnam County forecast a majority of not less than 800 in the Tuesday election aided by enthusiastic women voters. They say the party unity and women’s turnout could double the county’s usual Democratic margin, while Republicans admit defeat of Jim Watson and drift toward a possible Harding win.
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Putnam County
Putnam ‘County
Jim Watson
Harding
What do you think Mr Sears
A letter from Lawrence Sears in the Republican organ urges Putnam County Democrats to elect him sheriff. He acknowledges needing Democratic support and questions Republican insiders stepping aside. The piece cites Arthur L. Reat and Jim Goodrich as examples of GOP figures, suggesting Bent might relinquish the post for Sears. DEMOCRAT
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Lawrence Sears
Putnam County
Democracy Party
Sears
Jim Goodrich
Arthur L. Reat
Bent
Mr. Sears
Watson Keeps Out of Everything in 1920 Campaign
C C Hurst reports from Indianapolis that the Green Castle Democrats, including Hurst, heard James Cox address supporters this evening as the nation debates postwar policy. The piece emphasizes Watson’s influence in keeping groups and reforms away from Republican platforms. Many other Putnam County residents are noted as listening.
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C C Hurst
Greencastle
Indianapolis
James Cox
Putnam County
Democrats Plan Huge Cox Meeting in Indianapolis
Democrats announce a statewide turnout to hear Governor James M. Cox speak on the League of Nations in Indianapolis Thursday October 28. The outdoor Monument Circle rally could host thousands, with Tomlinson Hall if rain. Governor Cox arrived in Indianapolis after speaking in Dayton. Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch will speak beforehand. Several bands engaged for the event.
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Indianapolis
Fred Hoke
Cox
Dayton
Demcratic
Carleton B. McCulloch
Occassion
Corn Stalk Valley Social Notes Summary
Kenneth Wallace spent Tuesday night with the Hodges of Belle Union. Horace Robinson and family visited Clay Robinson and family in Fillmore. Minnie Buis stayed with her daughter Glen Burgess. Cecil Quinlan and wife traveled to Greencastle after the death of Martha Rector. Dr. Wer Ida Newman visited Amy Buss. Tom Sutherlin hosted Clarence Sutherlin’s visit. Russ Hodge died at William West’s home last week. Aunt Sallie Reed’s condition is reportedly not improving. Local residents attended a revival at the M. E. Church in Fillmore. Howard Barnaby has taken a new job.
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Kenneth Wallace
Dallas Hodge
Belle Union
Horace Robinson
Wih
Clay Robinson
Fillmore
Minnie Buis
Glen Burgress
Cecil Quinlan
Greencastle
Martha Rector
DR Wer
Russ Hodge
William West
Sallie Reed
A Vote For Hospital Is For Humanity
Dr. J F Gillespie argues for a county hospital, countering cost and exclusivity objections. He asserts the facility will serve rich and poor alike, across races and beliefs, as a general hospital for all humanity.
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Putnam County
Rockville
Miss Besssie Woodworth Weds Clifton Priest
Miss Bessie O Woodworth married Clifton K Priest at the Brides Home near Brick Chapel in a ceremony by Rev H C Clippinger. Only relatives attended with light refreshments served. Bride’s parents Otis Woodworth moved from Douglas County Illinois to Putnam County six years ago. Priest works as a mechanic for Ford in Greencastle. The couple receive warm congratulations from friends.
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Bessie O. Woodworth
Clifton K. Priest
Brick Chapel
H. C. Clippinger
Otis Woodworth
Putnam County
Douglas County
Illinois
Ford Company
Greencastle
Mrs. Priest
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