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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1924

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Flyers Reach Hawkes Bay on Way to Boston Thursday

Newfoundland Sept 2 American round the world fliers led by Lieut. Lowell H. Smith and Lieut. Erik Nelson arrived at Hawkes bay Newfoundland in 4 05 standard time amid rain and fog. They planned to jump off from Hawkes bay to Pictou for Boston on Thursday with an extra stop at St Johns for refueling. Boston officials promise a royal welcome on their return.

Hawkes Bay Newfoundland Labrador Lowell H. Smith Erik Nelson Lieuta. Smith Lieut Nelson Boston Pictou St. Johns New Brunswick

Preparation of children for school health bulletin

A Publicity Bureau issued by the Indiana State Medical Association urges parents to focus on a child's health as the key to school readiness. It notes common defects such as enlarged tonsils, vision, hearing, malnutrition, flat feet, and goiter, and recommends medical checks, nutrition programs, proper footwear, and weekly iodine for goitre prevention during the school year.

Indianapolis Publicity Bureau Indiana State Medical Association

Barnaby Mill to Rise Again in 90 Days

The Charles Barnaby Saw mill, in operation 25 years, will be torn down within 90 days and rebuilt with steel engine and boiler room, automatic modern machinery, and roughly double capacity. The existing mill whistle, 50 years old, will be saved and reinstalled, preserving its familiar sound. The veneer mill remains unchanged.

Charles Barnaby Mr. Barnaby

Jewelry Heist Yields 60471 In Gems In Cincinnati

The lone bandit who robbed James More, manager of the Sterling Jewelry Company, took diamonds and jewelry valued at 60 471 and $500 in cash. Police reported late today.

Cincinnati James More Sterling Jewelry Company

Final Greencastle Band Summer Concert Plans

Greencastle musicians present the last summer concert Thursday at 8 pm on the courthouse lawn. Bertrand Keller directs while Ray Trem Sly is away. A strong program includes marches and overtures with potential indoor shows planned for winter.

Greencastle Court House Lawn Bertrand Keller DePauw University Ray Trem Sly

Larkin Dinner Hosts Cloverdale Guests

Mr and Mrs Ray Larkin of Bloomington formerly Cloverdale entertained at dinner on Sunday August 31 1924 with guests from Cloverdale including Mr and Mrs George Wallace Mr and Mrs Albert Wallace Mr and Mrs Noble Vaughn Mr and Mrs Herman Wallace Mr and Mrs Loftie Stringer Mr and Mrs Will Hubert and children Mr and Mrs Robert Terry and children Mr and Mrs Ernest McCammack Harry Nier Mr and Mrs Walter Keller and sons Keneath and Kimble Mr and Mrs G W Wright Miss Lovibel Wright Mr and Mrs Igle Breedon Mr and Mrs Mack Hodge and daughter Geraldine Mr and Mrs Dallas Hodge and son Mr and Mrs Van Kumparey Mr Elbert Humphrey Miss Lulua Belle Fowler Miss Agnes Hodge Mr and Mrs Lester Terry Mr and Mrs Clem McCammack Mr and Mrs Russell Sparks and children and Mr and Mrs Walter Breeden

Ray Larkin Bloomington Cloverdale George Wallace Albert Wallace Noble Vaughn Herman Wallace Loftie Stringer Will Hubert Robert Terry Ernest McCammack Harry Nier Walter Keller Keneath and Kimble G. W. Wright Lovibel Wright Igle Breedon Mack Hodge Geraldine Dallas Hodge van Kumparey Elbert Humphrey Lulua Belle Fowler Agnes Hodge Lester Terry Clem MecCammack Russel Sparks Walter Breeden

Cassarean Operation at Putnam County Hospital

A cesarean birth occurred at Putnam County Hospital on Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson. The mother and child are reported doing nicely after the first such operation at the hospital and in the county in years.

Charles Anderson Putnam County Hospital

Hold-up of Golden State Limited Thwarted

A tip prevented an attempted robbery of the Golden State Limited near Meade Kansas. Deputies boarded the train at Fowler and fought three masked men who boarded at the last stop. Law officers were wounded, one bandit captured, others fled in darkness. passengers reported attackers waiting beside the train as an automobile sped away. The train departed Chicago at 6 30 p m yesterday.

Tip Golden State Limited Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Meade, Kas Fowler Meade Law Rock Island

Traction line in merger rumors at Terre Haute

Rumors spread that Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction and local light and power interests may join the Indiana Power merger. G O Nicolai said no such move had been communicated. TheInsull controlled Ameri can Public Utilities aims to cut production costs by forming a giant electric company affecting Indiana cities.

Terre Haute, Ind Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company Light and Power Indiana Power Indiana Power Company Dresser Ind American Public Utilities Company Insull G.O. Nicolai Terre Haute Dresser Indiana Mr. Nicholas Samuel M. Insull

Rival cement teams to play game Sunday

The Indiana Portland Cement Company club of Greencastle will meet the Lehigh Portland Cement Company of Mitchell in a Sunday afternoon game. The Lehigh club seeks revenge after an 11 to 3 Labor Day victory in Mitchell. Jay Turner of Indianapolis may start for the I P C. team.

Indiana Portland Cement Ball Club Greencastle Lehigh Portland Cement CO Mitchell Lehigh Portland Cement Company Indiana Portland Cement Company Lehigh Cementers Lehigh Indiana Portland Cement Lehigh Cement Jay Turner Indianapolis Lehigh ‘Ement

Family Allen Reunion Held At Wesley Allens Cloverdale

The Allen family gathered at Wesley Allen's home near Cloverdale on Sunday August 31 for a social day and a noon dinner on a lawn adorned with garden flowers. Attendees included numerous relatives from Cloverdale Poland Knightsville Greencastle and Bedford plus Orrin Craft and others.

Allen Wesley Allen Cloverdale Walter Brann Alma Tresa Oscar Modisett Morton Terrial Raymond and Clifford Theodore Neese Nora Allen Ester Williams Herbert Thomas McKinley Williams Riley Allen Katherine Edward Spears Mary van M. Craft Carrie Neese Artie Ransom Daniel Craft Poland Oscar Craft Lorene Zetta Joseph van Knightsville John Grubb Maynard Grubb Walter Sommers Greencastle Luther Hunter Salem Obliana Taylor ana_ sen Leonard Bedford

Cunningham Reunion Draws Relatives to Cemetery Meet

About sixty Cunningham relatives and friends gathered at the Associate Presbyterian Cemetery for the annual reunion. Attendees traveling from afar included Rev. Luther Ivey and family, Mrs. Emma Burnside of Winthrop Mass, Helen Cunningham of Minneapolis Minn, Blanche Spencer, Wallace Raysay and wife of Garnet Kansas, Arthur and Alicia Cunningham of Lafayette Ind, Mrs. Mary Burton and Esther Webster of Terre Haute, Mrs. Ray Smith, Charles Stewart and wife of Clinton, and Mrs. A P Burnside and Mrs. Gilbert Snyder of Greencastle. Dinner was spread in the grove and a pleasant day was enjoyed by all.

Cunningham Associate Presbyterian Cemetery Luther Ivey Emma Burnside Winthrop Mass Helen Cunningham Minneapolis Gilbert Snyder Greencastle

Maple Heights to Be Included in Church Merger

Maple Heights Mission will be included with Locust Street church in a merger after a well attended sacramental service led by Rev. H. C. Clippinger. Mrs Grace Black has led the Sunday School and may continue in that role. A final College Avenue Church official board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The Putnam County Sunday School Convention is set for September 21 at two o clock in the Antioch Church near Hamrick station Washington Township.

Maple Heights H. C. Clippinger Locust Street M. E Maple Heights Mission Locust Street Church Grace Black College Avenue Church Putnam County Antioch Hamrick Station Washington Township

Temperature Dips to 48.5 Degrees After Weekend Heat

The official weather thermometer here recorded a minimum of 48.5 degrees on Tuesday night, a sharp fall from weekend highs near 90. Heavy rain fell Sunday and Monday night, with a rising temperature forecast for tomorrow.

Tabor and Thomas Receive Reelsville Marriage License

Harley A. Tabor and Laura M. Thomas, both of Reelsville, have been issued a marriage license.

Harley A. Tabor and Laura M Thomas Reelsville

Youth Shot in Hunting Accident Near Greencastle

Courtland Swift about 17 was shot in the right arm and left hand when a companion’s automatic shotgun discharged on a farm west of Greencastle. Part of the right arm bone was removed but doctors expect to save the limb. Swift is hospitalized with Clyde Miller, another youth, in the same ward.

Courtland Swift John Swift North Greencastle Young Swift William Thompson Greencastle Carl Smith Bert Smith Franklin Street Smith Swift Putnam County Hospital Clyde Miller

Elnora Woman Seriously Hurt In Collision

One person was seriously injured and others escaped serious harm after a two car crash at the intersection of State Road 32 and the National Road south of Kyre near 9 a m Wednesday. Mae G. Porter of Elnora Indiana suffered head injuries and shock. Dr Porter and Mrs Porter were en route to the State Fair when their Chevrolet Coupe collided with a car driven by L W Leeper of Elizabethtown Kentucky. Both cars toppled onto their sides. Mrs Porter was thrown from the vehicle. No one in the Leeper car was hurt and they continued their trip. Dr Porter said he did not see the National road until too late due to speed. He had already entered the paved highway before realizing the turn east was needed.

Kyre Mae G. Porter Elnora Ind Putnam County Hospital Mrs. Porter L. W. Leeper Elizabethtown Kentucky Leeper Porter

Kathleen Campbell Returns From European Tour

Miss Kathleen Campbell returned Tuesday evening from a summer tour of European countries visiting England France Belgium Holland Switzerland Italy and Scotland. She sailed from New York and came home via Montreal Canada.

Kathleen Campbell England France Belgium Holland Switzerland Italy Scotland New York Montreal Canada

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