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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1930
Page
2
A talk at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Chicago featured Benjamin Moore of the Dudley Observatory presenting a proposed electromagnetic universe. He argued for a theory replacing gravity with electromagnetic forces shaping cosmic structure.
Bloomington Troop 10 hosts a three day event at the university and campus venues. Leaders from Chicago and nearby groups join in demonstrations and a parade through downtown with field events and a grand Saturday night rally at the arena.
A DePauw era football report describes early plans as Tiger players report for practice. The piece highlights returning lettermen, new freshmen, and coaching staff including Comhldoyd Meneramish, hired as the fresh coach after duties at Short Ridge High.
University records show several faculty members taking leaves and returns. Notables include Mire Aleord acting dean, Mlle Miléret Dinewiee associate professor at Wrench's oil, and Lilian B. Stownteid on leave for health recovery, with planned returns and interim assignments noted.
Local residents share visiting relatives and attending a Sunday gathering at Farmers Chapel near Verndale. Names include Mary Bebe Hazel Mere Merton and Clarence Rowing, with Virgil Cox and Alte Cox also present.
The piece lists society figures and guests at events with names such as DeParwe, Geis, Cooper in Cows Boy, and Mew Gevere Eerie. It mentions dress, attendance and a sense of community among families and acquaintances in a small town setting. The OCR yields many garbled names.
The text appears garbled but references a social event where Priscila Cho is hosted by Mos Battles Ts Be and mentions a gathering at Greencastle with Mr and Mrs C and guests. The exact date appears unclear.
Matison county branch of the W C T U will meet to map plans for the annual convention in Anderson Oct 16 to 13 drawing about 400 visitors. Clara Sears of Indianapolis treasurer assists. Mary Harris Armor of Atlanta will speak Oct 12. Beehive Rebekah lodge hosts a post meeting party. Women’s Relief Corps meets Monday at 2. National speaker Miss Reena E Shaner will address Presbyterians Monday afternoon. Child Welfare committee meets 3:30 at the city library to plan the school year.
A local notice details a Christmas season wedding between Mr Eke and Miss Mary Cooper Bat and mentions Mr Harris. It notes plans for a ceremony at Greenvale with a reception, and a burial and health order related to a separate disaster aftermath. The piece also references a storm with 130 mile wind in a city, destruction of homes, and widespread debris.
Classified items include modern rooms for rent near the square and University, four room houses on East Seminary, furnished apartments, and a two room plus bath unit. Also listed are free garbage hauling, fruit sales from Buchheit Orchards, and job inquiries seeking office work. Agents wanted to sell Christman Cards with commissions available.
Indianapolis livestock market notes holdovers and calves mostly steady with lingering price ranges. Cattle and fat cows vary with tops around 12.35 for steers and 11 for yearlings. vealers steady near 11.50. sheep and lambs mixed with light demand and occasional high bids.
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