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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1924
Page
7
J Duff, Greencastle businessman, is drawn as a member of the Federal Court petit jury in Indianapolis for the October term. He reports to the federal court on October 1 for duty. Harry Hays buys half interest in A J Duff coal business and becomes an active firm member.
County fair chairmen from most townships gathered with County Agent Harold McNary to discuss final arrangements for the October event. They debated entertainment features and favored excluding gambling devices. The entertainment committee announced prizes for largest pet smallest pet and most pets as a feature.
The Greencastle Specials lost their fourth straight, 7 to 4, to Rockville on the Zine 1 Mill diamond. The team outhit Rockville 11 to 7 but failed with runners on base as opportunities went by. Rip Turner started for the Specials with Sammie Holton pitching for Rockville. Valentine caught for Rockville while Ogles started for Eminence and was relieved by Huskey and Jack.
Enrollment data shows total 886 pupils in grade schools with similar figures to last year. High School enrollment is up though exact totals are unavailable. Overcrowding reported in two rooms with 62 pupils in one class and 40 pupils per teacher considered near maximum.
Elbert E. Hinkle of Groveland marries Helen Hines of Greenwood. Charles T. Taylor wed Nina Smith of Greencastle on the sixth day of the month.
Miss Mary Phillips of Rangoon dressed in Burmese rank wear to an Indiana audience at the Baptist church. She gave a talk illustrated with embroidery and woven silk pieces, detailing Burman Shans and Chinese arts. A Franklin College graduate, she spoke on mission work in southern Burma with clear sympathetic insight.
A local university event honors A L Cross and R P Mullins for guiding a campus expansion including business administration and religious education programs. Officials note the institution’s growing faculty, trebled membership, and strong finances as trustees credit leadership for the prosperity and ongoing development.
Dr. Lemuel H. Murlin president of Boston University and a potential successor to Dr. George Grose as DePauw University president expressed friendly interest in the offer. He would decide by October 1 after discussing arrangements and cites DePauw’s strong traditions and his wish to aid the university as a culmination of his career.
As summer ends Locust Street Sunday School sees rising attendance. Mr. Fisher led the first class of the new year. Mr. Parrott plans to return next Sunday. Prof. B A Knight will meet high school boys, with Mrs. Knight guiding her class. An increase in orchestra is promised.
Urban Elmore, Greencastle superintendent of streets, reports that using a road drag on several badly worn streets has proven highly effective. The city will build a drag and use it with the steam roller to smooth rough surfaces fill ruts and holes.
Richard Earl Mathew, 38, died at Putnam County Hospital from burns suffered in an explosion at the Indiana Portland Cement plant early Sunday. He joins W. H. Price and another victim in fatalities from the blast in a coal bin. Mathew’s body was moved to Rector Brothers for burial and then to his home at 1022 South College Avenue. he leaves a widow and three children Dennis Eugene and Robert Earl, plus his father Richard F. Mathew and three Greencastle sisters.
In the Better Babies Contest at the Indiana state fair the 15 month old son of Mr and Mrs Lois B Cowgill of Greencastle won high honors. Donald Wayne Cowgill scored 995.90 points in the rural division 12 to 24 months class and was the highest scoring boy baby.
The Rev Love holds a meeting at Long Branch continuing through next Sunday. Several residents return from trips and reports of health and travel are shared. Madison schools began September 1 with local families noting road work and home construction ongoing.
The Putnam Circuit Court September term begins Monday September 22 with jurors drawn by the jury commissioners. Grand jurors include Ott Burk Clinton and others. petit jurors listed from Greencastle Cloverdale Jefferson Warren and additional townships.
Plans shaped for Putnam County centennial to be staged this fall led by John Vermillion. October 24 is set for observance with a parade of floats in the forenoon and a countywide pageant by schoolchildren in the afternoon and night at McKeenfield. Historical relics include a coffee mill from 1700 and a Civil War firearm.
Putnamville residents share weekend visits with relatives and friends. Miss Collins to study at Butler College in Indianapolis. Miss Glidewell and Mr Albin attend the State Fair. school opens September first. gatherings include family reunions and threshing events. a Rome Coming event is announced for September 7 at Harnagles Grove with baskets to be brought.
Mr and Mrs Barry Wilcox and son Clayton of Greenwood and Mrs Dora Bymaster of Ladoga visited the Bymas ter family. Miss Lorna Barker returned from near North Salem. Leland Stringer called on Miss Burdine Riggles. Several families spent Sunday with friends including Hood Barker Zimmerman and Riggles households.
The Bymaster reunion at Clay Lasleys drew local attendance on Saturday. Miss Dora Anderson spent part of last week visiting relatives in the neighborhood.
Sunday visits highlighted by Orlando Heavin and Mary Heavin with Herbert Heavin and family. Obituary notes Mrs H H Hiesk died Tuesday afternoon and funeral at home led by Rev Kenworthy with burial in Stilesville. Several families visited kin near Coatesville and Litton hosted the Storm reunion. Individuals traveled for schooling, reunions, and social calls across local households.
School opened Monday with good attendance. A miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hurst. Families move and travel plans noted for Hurlburt, Horn, and McCammack circles. Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Ann Cox at Walnut Chapel. Local teaching assignments and family visits described. a dog and pony show drew a large crowd Saturday evening. O. R. Larkin and family visited Bloomington. stone quarry noted. Residents visitations listed among neighbors and kin. Ina Sherrill seeks relief in Michigan for asthma and hay fever.
Mrs Edna Byers and son Edward return to New York from visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Jones. Mr and Mrs D W Hurst and Mr and Mrs L R Hurst spent Sunday in Indianapolis with Mr and Mrs Guy Lyon and family. The Call residence social gathering drew a large crowd Friday. Tom Jones and family returned from Illinois visit. Mrs George Lewis ill with flu and bronchitis. Mr and Mrs Albert McClary visited Litton. Mrs Lou Hillis stayed with Mr Charley Watsons last week.
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