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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1923

Page

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Auto crash near Greencastle claims life of Leroy Jackson

Leroy Jackson, 29, of Chicago, died when the Hudson Speedster he drove left the road on State Road 32 near the Charley Daggy farm gate and overturned. Stanford White and W J Waters, both of Chicago, survived with minor injuries. Jackson's neck was broken. The wreck occurred about 6:30 am Saturday as the trio traveled to Indianapolis. the car was damaged, and the body sent to Chicago.

Leroy Jackson Greencastle Bowen Avenue Chicago Charley Daggy Farm Greencastle Square Jackson Stanford White Calumet Avenue W. J. Waters White Waters

Hoosier Section of American Pen Women Formed

An Indiana section of the League of American Pen Women was organized Friday in Indianapolis at a luncheon in the L. S. Ayres tea room. Officers include Mrs. C. O. Fenton president, Mrs. Felix T. McWhirter vice president, Mrs. Ethel Arnold Tilden treasurer, and Mrs. Blanche Foster Boruff secretary. Grace Porterfield Polk of Greenwood is a member. The league comprises women authors, cartoonists, composers, designers, dramatists, editors, and other professional women.

Indiana League of American Pen Women Indianapolis L. S. Ayres Tea Room C. O. Fenton Felix T. McWhirter Ethel Arnold Tilden Greencastle Blanche Foster Boruff Bedford Grace Porterfield Polk Greenwood

Harding Stamps On Sale At Greencastle Post Office

The 2-cent Harding memorial stamps are now on sale at the Greencastle post office, says postmaster Rupert Bartley. He notes the issue will likely be discontinued soon and the regular red 2-cent Washington stamps will continue as standard.

Warren G. Harding Greencastle Rupert Bartley Bartley George Washington William McKinley Harding

Greencastle Country Club elects officers and adopts by laws

Wallace Holcomb is named president with E B Taylor as vice president and Ed Hamilton as secretary and treasurer. By laws and a constitution are adopted as 100 stockholders receive certificates. Site selection and construction of a clubhouse and golf course will begin once finances are in place.

Wallace Holcomb E. B. Taylor ED. Hamilton Greencastle Country Club Council Chamber Ed Hamilton

Miss Esther Johnson Names Wedding Attendants

Miss Esther Johnson selects matron of honor and six bridesmaids for her September 18 wedding to Earl Burroughs of Ponca City Oklahoma. Attendants include Christine Wilson Neva Pentecost Edith Smart and Madeline Hixon with flower girls ribbon bearers and organists named. wedding parties and hostesses listed. Johnson a DePauw graduate and Tri Delt soprano is the bride.

Indianapolis News Esther Jane Johnson Clem Johnson Earl Roberts Burroughs Ponca City Okla Central Avenue M. E O. W. Fifer C. Tom Johnson Christine Wilson Neva Pentecost Okmulgee Evelyn Brockway Rockville A. Hastings Smith Madeline Hixon Edith Smart Kentland Vivian Jane Geraldine Johnson Billy McMasters Mary Brown Jeanette Benedict Ruth Rooney Mrs. Johnson Mr. Burroughs

Seelyville Lad Killed by Auto

Marvin Jones ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones of Seelyville was killed when struck by a car driven by John G Ferrell Staunton druggist on the National Road near Blue Goose road east of Seelyville. He stepped in front of the auto as it approached from the east and was mowed down. The car passed over his head after the impact.

Marvin Jones Charles Jones Seeleyvile J. G. Ferrell Seaunton Brazil National Road Blue Goose Road Seelyville John G. Ferrell Staunton Ferrell

Professor Robert Worth Frank to Preach at Christian Church

Professor Robert Worth Frank of McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago will preach at Sunday morning services. He is a former local resident born and raised here and brother of Mrs. John W. Young who lives at Jackson and Poplar streets.

Robert Worth Frank Christian Church McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago The Frank John W. Young Jackson and Poplar Streets

Former DePauw Graduate Safe in Japan

J. Wade Emison Jr a DePauw University graduate and well known locally has been in Yokohama and Tokio Japan for months as a representative of the International Banking Corporation and is reported safe by his brother Ewing R Emison of Vincennes. A separate note mentions the Greenwood Indiana baseball team playing at the Zinc Mill diamond Sunday at 2 30 oclock with Miss Eleanor Cammack listed.

J. Wade Emison, Jr Depauw University Yokohama Tokio Japan International Banking Corporation Ewing R. Emison Vincennes Greenwood Indiana Zinc Mill Eleanor Cammack

Berneice Bassett Safe in Japan After Quake

Miss Berneice Bassett of Goodland Indiana a former Green Castle girl and DePauw graduate is reported safe in Kama Kura Japan after an earthquake tidal wave and fires destroyed a mission. She was on vacation at a mountain resort and escaped the disaster. Her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Robinson Stankard received the cable from Methodist Foreign Mission headquarters.

Brazil Robinson Stankard Methodist Foreign Mission Japan Neice Berneice Bassett Goodland Ind Miss Bassett Kama Kura Bassett

Marriage of Hazel Klingler and Jack Bridges Esteemed Local Couple

The marriage of Miss Hazel Klingler daughter of Mr and Mrs William Klingler of Brazil and Jack Bridges son of Mrs Maude Bridges of this city will be solemnized this evening at seven o clock at the bride parents home Attending from nearby families Mr and Mrs A Sayers and son Gordon Mr and Mrs Mark Bills Miss Lide Roberts of Coatesville and Fred Gordon and daughter Marjorie of Indianapolis also travel to Brazil to attend The couple both graduated from DePauw University Miss Klingler in 1919 and has taught at Brazil High School Bridges class of 1922 Delta Theta Phi fraternity member He taught last year at the University of Illinois and this year will teach in the Economics department at Grove City College Pennsylvania

Hazel Klingler William Klingler Brazil Jack Bridges Maude Bridges Sayers Gordon Mark Bills Lide Roberts Coatesville Fred Gordon Marjorie Indianapolis Bridges DePauw Tai Delta Theta University of Illinois University Grove City Pennsylvania

Electric shock injures young workman at Campbell apartments

Cecil Flint aged about 20, employed by Hubert Jordan, received a severe electric shock from an uninsulated electric light extension wire in the basement of the Campbell apartments east Seminary street. Damp clothes and wet concrete aided conduction. Dr W W Tucker treated him on site and later at his office. By Saturday morning he was reported to be improving.

Hubert Jordan Campbell East Seminary Street Cecil Flint Young Flint Herman Flint Brick Chapel Jordan Flint Fred Jordan W. W. Tucker

Capistrano Mission Painting Wins Sixth Place

Louise E. Zaring of this city earned sixth place for her California subject painting Capistrano Mission at the State Fair fine arts exhibit. Voted by the public, Zaring received 71 votes while the First prize went to an Indianapolis girl with 166 votes.

Capistrano Mission California Louise E. Zaring Zaring Indianapolis

City Schools to Open Here Monday

Greencastle Consolidated schools announce opening on Monday at 8:30. Attendance required for ages 7 to 16 with boundaries redefinable to prevent overcrowding. Bus pickups at 11:30 and book-buying times arranged to reduce crowding. regular full days begin Tuesday.

B. W. Kelly Greencastle Consolidated Schools Greencastle Consolidated Schvols Mary Emma Jones Locust Street Seminary Locust City Limits Martha J. Ridpath Hill Center Simpson Hanna Bloomington Depot Street Vandalia R. R. Second Ward Greencastle

Ike Predicts Weather Pattern With Times

Ike forecasts fair weather with sunrise at 5 19 and sunset at 6 06. The note presents approximate daily light times as part of a simple prognostication.

Ike

Ballard Ice Cream Co Picnic For Customers Tonight

The Ballard Ice Cream Company of Indianapolis announces a customers picnic at the Grove near Clayton this Saturday evening. About eight hundred families are expected, with attendees from Fillmore and Marion township. Crescent Rebecca No 763 will meet Monday at 8 pm for drill practice.

Ballard Ice Cream Company Indianapolis Grove Clayton Fillmore Marion Township Crescent Rebecca No. 763

Listing of teachers and grades by districts and rooms

A directory style list enumerates subject teachers and grade room assignments. Names span English, Latin, French, Spanish, science, home economics, Bible, music, art, hygiene, and more. Supervisors and principals are noted along with room and grade designations across Maple Heights and Second Ward schools.

Gilbert R. Rhea Leona Kestner Ralph C. Sloane Hermine Roberts Isobel Walker Oscar Thomas Hattie R. Knight Erma P. Vaughan Nellie F. Stratton

Relief fund for Japanese reaches six hundred

The Putnam County Red Cross Society has collected 8706 of its $3,000 quota for the Japanese relief fund, with a steady push to meet the goal early next week. A $500 donation from Indiana Portland Cement Co led by Adam Beck boosts the drive, along with multiple smaller gifts from local firms and individuals totaling over ten dollars at noon Saturday.

Putnam County Red Cross Society Indiana Portland Cement Co Adam Beck Putnam County Red Cross Allen Brothers First National Bank Centra! National Bank Cs Ween Ry L Eccesans Elizabeth Ames

Tri Kappa Dance Tonight At Elks Hall

The Tri Kappa Sorority hosts a dance this evening at the Elks Hall. Proceeds support the Japanese Relief fund the Tri Kappa Scholarship Fund and local charity.

Elks Hall Tri Kappa Sorority Elks’ Hall Tri Kappa

Local Produce Quotations Poultry Butter and Eggs

Local produce dealers quoted Saturday prices for heavy hens light mondins springers roosters and choogm products. Prices show varied cents per pound or dozen with specific items listed among produce.

Springers Esssevess

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