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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1920

Page

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Robber Tries Safe Break at American Zinc Plant

A man entered the main office of the American Zinc Products plant after 4 AM during pay day week and attempted to break into the safe. The safe dial was broken off the lock with a heavy tool, but the intruder did not access the safe or leave tools behind. An unknown job seeker circling the mill may have been involved. The night watchman saw nothing amiss at 4 AM, and mill records were inaccessible due to the damaged safe.

American Zinc Products Co American Zinc Product Company Ashe Ofice

Locust Street Church Service Schedule and Classes

Locust Street Church announces Bible School with H C Clippinger as minister and W C VanArsdale supervising. Morning worship at 10 19 with sermon An Ideal for the New Conference Year Epworth League meeting at 2 30. Evening worship at 7 10 with Watch as subject. Maple Heights Mission offers Sunday School at 2 50 led by Mrs Grace Black, Supt, preaching by J E Cash. Visitors welcome to all services.

H. C. Clippinger C_ VanArsdale Epworth Fpworth Maple Heights Grace Black Tiny J. E. Cash

Michigan veteran to vote for Cox

Bernard A. Cook a Civil War veteran from Montgomery Michigan says he will support Governor Cox for president. He notes Cox’s League of Nations stance and plans to register protest against Harding, stating many other old soldiers will vote for Cox. Cook attended the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind Bernard A. Cook Montgomery Michigan Cox Cook 30Th Michigan Infantry Ohio Sandusky County Jim Cox League of Nations Hillsdale County Harding Grand Army of the Republic

University Service Set For Sunday Afternoon Sermon

First University Service of the Year will be held Sunday at 3 15 in McHarry Halls. President George R Grose will preach. Public is cordially invited to attend this service.

McHarry Halls George R. Grose

Masked robbers loot Illinois Central train

Rail officials tally value of registered mail taken from six sacks on northbound Illinois Central No. 2 the New Orleans limited seized by two masked bandits who stopped the train near Tucker Illinois and fled toward Riverdale. Investigations center on Chicago and northern Illinois as a search widens.

Chicago Illinois Central New Orleans Limited Tucker, Ills Riverdale

Sunday services at College Avenue M E Church set

Blaine E Kirkpatrick minister welcomes university students to extra Sunday school classes and morning worship. Last year 394 enrolled. aim 500. Anthem by Mrs Otis, sermon Keeping the Faith, Epworth Leagues for youth, organ recital, and centenary notices mark the last conference year service.

Blaine E. Kirkpatrick W. M. Blanchard College Avenue C. W. Otis Dudley Buck Epworth Ted” Ogden League

Enrollment at DePauw Hits Record High

Dr. George R. Grose of DePauw University announced enrollment surpassed 1,100 for the first time, with a freshman class of 440 including 215 men and 225 women. Total men 439 and women 524, 154 music students. Eight new faculty hires. Grose to deliver first university sermon of the year tomorrow with the university choir providing music.

George R. Grose DePauw University School of Music Grose

Opera House to Open With Balcony Tonight

The Opera House Moving Picture Show, closed for two months, reopens this evening after extensive repairs. Only the balcony will be open tonight.

Foley to Speak Here This Evening in Putnam County Court Room

Indianapolis attorney Mike Foley, a prominent Indiana Democrat, will address voters in Putnam County at 7:20 PM in the courthouse. Mrs Edna Christian of Indianapolis will also speak, offering a woman's perspective. The event draws a large audience and is open to all interested residents.

Indianapolis Putnam County Edna Christian Mike Foley Crawfordsville Greencastle Mr. Foley Foley State Council of Defense Indiana Eding Christian

Christian Church Promotes Sunday School and Services

Levi Marshall pastor. Mrs Cora O Bri en superintendent. Promotion day. Orchestra. Preaching at 10 45 subject Making the best of Ourselves. College students invited. Large choir starts today. Christian Endeavor. Evening sermon 7 30 subject Serving our Generation. Junior Choir music. All welcome.

Christian Endeavor

Presbyterian Social Visitation to Begin Sunday

The Presbyterian church conducts its annual Social Visitation on Sunday September 26 at 130 PM. Eighteen men in nine teams will carry greetings and an invitation to members and adherents. The event aims to strengthen Christian fellowship and is not a financial drive. A unique service is planned for 730 PM with brief team reports.

The Presbyterian Church

Sunday School Classes Picnic At Sellers Springs

Sunday School classes of Mrs H C Clippinger and Prof Burton Knight enjoyed a hike and picnic supper at Sellers Springs Friday evening. After games the group shared a picnic style meal chaperoned by Prof and Mrs BA Knight and Rev and Mrs H C Clippinger.

H.C. Clippinger Burton Knight Locust Street Church Sellers Springs BA. Knight

League of Nations covenant and U S role described

The article contrasts the League of Nations charter with American ratification politics. It notes that decisions required unanimous consent, the United States would only join if Congress and the people agreed, and recalls a meeting of the Assembly and Council to be summoned by the President. It closes with a notice of The Woman's Relief Corps meeting at 2:50 p.m. on Monday.

League of Nations United States League Wilson Council America Senate United States of America Europe Congress

Pledges of Sororities Announced at DePauw University

Six sororities at DePauw reveal pledges after shortened rush. Kappa Kappa Gamma keeps its list for later. Names include Martha Wyrick from Chicago and Ruth Nall of Lafayette among twenty plus entrants from Indiana Illinois Ohio and beyond.

Kappa Kappa Gamma DePauw University Martha Wyrick Chicago Eleanor Smith Ruth Nall Lafayette Marian Stinson Grand Falls N. D Ruth Banker Hamilton Ohio Mary Straudebeck Esther Walker Springfield Ill Mary Hanlin Indianapolis Lorenc Kirk Oblong Ann Allen Sullivan Margaret Ann Geyler Sheridan Christine Bickery Winifred Harwood Lyons Mary Grosjean Terre Haute Dorothy Boyd Waveland Florence Sammons Kentland Bernice Hayden Hoopeston

Names Listed for Local Greencastle Area Selections

The list includes Ethel Davis and Ida Sheets of Greencastle, Elizabeth Yenne of Washington, and multiple others across Indiana towns such as Terre Haute, Kokomo, Evansville, Lafayette, and Muncie. It notes several sorority affiliations including Delta Delta Delta and Kappa Alpha Theta and mentions several individuals from Rockville to Boise Idaho with varied hometowns and colleges.

Ethel Davis Greencastle Ida Sheets Tleer, Browning Elizabeth Yenne Washington Mildred Homrichous Lawrenceville Louise Brockway Rockville Miriam [Kenberry Wabash Marjorie Brickley Clarksville Tex Margaret Blair Terre Haute Edna West Josephine McHarry Chicago Ill Mary Laswell Owensburg Elizabeth Mills Mary LeMasters Kendallville Martha Williams Kokomo Kappa Alpha Theta Ellen Ewing Boise Idaho Christine Newhardt Bluffton June Carter Evansville Helen Warner Rensalaer Sarah St. John Salem Jean Turner Cleveland Ohio Lucy Sickler Lafayette Handruima Jones Dorothy Phipps Frankfort Roma Retherford Muncie Mary Holderman Paxton Ills Katherine Scintz South Bend Dorothy Hardigg

Miss Grace Crump Grace Crump miscellaneous bridal shower

Mrs. Fred Long hosted a Friday evening shower for Miss Grace Crump ahead of her marriage to Roy Sillery of Roachdale. A mock colored wedding was part of the entertainment with participants including Alta Crump and Nina Cook. Gifts were exchanged, and decorations featured golden red and green foliage with cupids. Ice cream cake and punch were served.

Fred Long Grace Crump Roy. Sillery Roachdale Taulman Alta Crump Nell Browning Nina Cook Kimber Gardner Darkies

Thomas sale sets high mark for hog herd

O. M. Thomas held a large sale near Morton Friday afternoon selling 38 head from a 150 plus registered herd of Big Type Poland China hogs. The average price was 244 dollars with a top bid of 2700 dollars for Royal Lady Lunker. About 600 breeders and buyers from several states attended, many buyers shipping stock to other states.

Poland O. M. Thomas Morton Royal Lady Lunker Putnam County Ladies of Union Chapel Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Celia Davenport Sunday

The funeral for Mrs. Celia Davenport wife of Thomas Davenport who died Wednesday evening at 9 40 will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Hying on Martinsville street Maple Heights. Rev H C Clippinger Locust street church will officiate Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery.

Celia Davenport Thomas Davenport Martinsville Street Maple Heights H. C. Clippinger Locust Street Church Forest Hill Cemetery

A Hays to Assist in Lemay Murder Trial

A. Hays, Greencastle attorney, has been hired to aid Prosecutor Harvey L. Fisher in the second trial of Lewis Lemay for murder in Putnam Circuit Court. Farmers from Jackson township funded the hire after Lawson's killing, with the trial opening Monday before Judge Hughes as the state seeks a conviction. Neighbors from Clay County and Jackson township are expected to attend.

A. Hays Greencastle Harvey L. Fisher Lewis (Dike) Lemay Putnam Circuit Court Hays Jackson Township William Lawson Lemay Mr. Hays Putnam Hughes Clay County Brazil News

Rally Day Activities At Presbyterian Church Schedule

Victor L. Raphael minister announces Rally Day across all services with 9 30 Sunday school Special program diploma awards and college student invitations Morning worship at 10 40 with sermon Full Grown Christians. Miss Mary Louise Drescher sings Social Visitation at 1 30 Stay at home no money asked. Young Peoples Christing Endeavor 6 30 led by Miss Katherine Horstman Inspiring foreign mission stories Evening 7 30 reports from visitation teams Special music Woman's Circle 2 20 Wednesday review of The Near East chapter Hostesses listed Junior Christian Endeavor 4 00 Thursday Lamplighters Across the Sea chapter study Helen Werneke presiding Preparatory service for communion 7 30 Thursday session meeting to discuss church unity.

Colege Manse Mary Louise Drescher Young Peoples Christing Endeavor Katherin Horstman Woman's Circle W. A. Durham Joj, Fitel Wm. Welch Fd. Stone Christian Endeavor Lamplighters Across the Sea Helen Werneke

The Baptist Church Service Schedule and Welcome

Alber Lawrence Tidrick is minister with Sunday School at 9 45 Superintendent Grant Scott. Morning service at 10 45 subject Some Things We Believe and Why We Believe Them. Young People's meeting at 6 30 Evening service at 7 20 subject A great Man with a great Vision. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 Professors students and citizens will find a hearty welcome to all services.

Alber Lawrence Tidrick Grant Scott

Boston Club to Meet at Mrs Stratton’s Home

The Boston Club will meet Monday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Elmer Stratton at her home on the corner of Liberty and Indiana street. Dr and Mrs James Moag of Indianapolis are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs George Christie. Mr and Mrs Charles 4 Barnaby will arrive home this afternoon from Lake Maxinkuckee.

Boston Elmer Stratton Liberty and Indiana Street James Moag Indianapolis George Christie Charles Barnaby Lake Maxinkuckee

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College Ave M. E. Church Opera House Levi Marshall Cora O’bren Woman’s Relief Corps Margaret Hamrick Kate Snider Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Omega Frances Jamison Oak Park Katherine Keller Alexandria Mabel Moser Georgetown Esther Engle Winchester Maude Kemp Baltimore Dorothy Knapp Westfield Elizabeth Wade Fikhart Georgia Rowan F Chart Josephin Miller San Juan Texas Mildred Beatty Hartford City Florence Guild Medaryville Mary Loftin Dorothy Goode Lucille Gillespie Cenevieve Ward Alpha Omnicon Pi Mary Meloy North Vernor Ruth Lange North Veeron Bertha Morgan Princetys Mildred Tanchaud Helen Wilson Delta Zeta Richardson Cayuga Jane Johnson Fortville Elizabeth Clark Eva Fouts Flaura Dorothy Keller Wichita Kas Vida Wilson Ruth Cross Miss Grace Crump F. G. Albin Bay Minette Alabama J. S. Albin the Presbyterian Church Victor L. Raphael
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