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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1924

Page

3

Sorority pledges announced at DePauw University

A large scale sorority rush at DePauw University ends with pledges announced by activity chair Mrs. W W Sweet. List includes Delta Zeta Alpha Gamma Delta Kappa Alpha Theta Phi Omega Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Omicron Pi Delta Delta Delta and many named pledges from Indiana Kentucky Illinois and Michigan cities and towns.

Depauw University W. W. Sweet Delta Zeta Helen Stewart Coatesville Edith Hill South Bend Ruth Fulmer Mishawaka Marion Niles Margaret Taggart Orleans Ind Caryl Chenoweth Chicago Ione Spangler East Chicago Eleanor Cammack Greencastle Florence Fox Des Moines Helen MacLeod Oak Park Dorothy House Oaktown Alpha Gamma Delta Mattie Mae Toy Henderson Hazel Shaffer Delphi Catharine Parker Somerset Virginia Lyons Brook Mary Louise Cherrington Anderson Gertrude Mathew Helen Roland Richmond Marybelle Baker Indianapolis Jean Baker Mary Ann Tall Kappa Alpha Theta Emily Wylie Paxton Josephine Duckwall Fortville Henritte Junelaus Kathleen Campbell

Baby Health Conference Highlights at County Fair

The Central National Bank sponsors a Better Baby Conference during the Putnam County Fair October 1 2 3 under supervision of the State Board of Health. Dr Ada M Schwitzer will co operate with local physicians to score babies at Putnam County Hospital. Parents must submit a coupon by September 27 for examination of babies up to age five. Prizes include a health booklet and a bank souvenir. posters prize offered to county school children.

The Central National Bank Putnam County State Board of Health Ada M. Schwitzer State Board of ‘Health Child Health Conference Committee Central National Stank Greencastle Ind Curtis Hughes American Chile Health Association

Community Bible Study School Opens in Greencastle

A new Community School for Bible Study will open in Greencastle on Monday September 29 at 7 p.m. The program targets church workers and any resident of Greencastle or Putnam County. Prof E R Bartlett of De Pauw will serve as Superintendent and lead the school. Faculty from the University will teach Elementary Psychology and Old and New Testament courses. Officers include Rev V L Raphael president, Rev A M McGuire vice president, Prof G B Manhart treasurer, and a secretary.

Greencastle Putnam County Board of Religious Education E. R. Bartlett Department of Religious Education DePauw

Committee names outline education meeting agenda

A list of several committee members appears for a Teachers and Curriculum session including Miss Jane Farmer Prof. G B Manhart Prof L E Mitchell Dr Taylor Supt Kelly and others. A complete schedule of courses and meeting place will be announced within a few days.

Jane Farmer G. B. Manhart Chm Marshal L. E. Mitchell Taylor Courtney E. R. Bartlett

Mooresville Star Enters Greencastle High Basketball

George Hayworth, Mooresville star and captain of Mooresville High School last season, enters Greencastle High School as a senior center. He is described as a tall husky player and the likely star for the 1924 25 season at Greencastle.

Greencastle George Hayworth Mooresville Hayworth

Miss Lillian Sigler and Leo Terry Wed in Green Castle

Miss Lillian Sigler and Leo Terry were married Tuesday morning September 16 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Charles R. Lizenby. The couple, from near Morton, will reside in Indianapolis. Elizabeth Terry and Herbert Flint served as bridesmaid and best man.

Milton Terry John Sigler Dwight Terry N. B. Coleman Ethel Walker Indianapolis J. A. Tabor Elizabeth Terry Herbert Flint Edith Hallberg St. Louis Lizenby Leo Terry

Gifford Reunion At Brown Home With 50 Attendees

The Gifford reunion gathered about 50 relatives and friends at Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brown's home on September 14. A noon meal followed by music speeches and songs featured the program. Officers elected were Harriet Callahan president Etta Gifford secretary and Bessie Jones treasurer. The 1925 reunion is set for James T. Gifford's Bainbridge Indiana home on the second Sunday in September.

Gifford Milton Brown Harriet Callahan Etta Gifford Bessie Jones James T. Gifford Bainbridge Indiana

Armenian City Alexandropol Destroyed in Earthquake

A strong earthquake destroyed Alexandropol in Armenia with heavy loss of life and property. Dispatches to Washington report details are scarce while Armenian officials confirm the disaster. The Turkish government notes 102 villages damaged and hundreds killed. Red Cross aid is being sent.

Washington Alexandropol Armenia A. F. Manuelan Legation Paris Vahan Cardashian New York Mosul Constantinople Ekrzerum Red Cross

Roachdale Students Enter Colleges In Indiana

Miss Thelma Rice enters Teacher's Training College in Indianapolis while Miss Pearl Collins begins at Butler College. Claude Hanna and Maynard King go to Bloomington for IU. Nerbert Jeffries and Frank Barris enroll at Purdue. Others visit families in Ladoga and Lafayette as activities wrap up.

Thelma Rice Pearl Collins Indianapolis Teacher's Training College Butler College Ella Welsh Henry Anderson St. Vincent's Hospital Mr. Anderson Ralph Nerbert Jeffries Frank Barris Lafayette Purdue University M. F. Lovett Carthage Ralph Lovett

Purdue Swine Day Invites Putnam Farmers to September Event

Purdue University extends invitation to Putnam County farmers for Swine Day at Live Stock Pavilion on September 26. Gilbert Gusler will discuss hog and corn markets. experimental hogs on legume pasture for 90 days will be shown. Multiple breed hogs including Poland China and Duroc Jersey to be displayed. event runs 10 am to 3:30 pm with noon lunch. Mr Gusler remarks target current farm concerns. trip encouraged for attendees from adjoining towns.

Purdue University Putnam County Purdue Gilbert Gusler The Agricultural News Service Chicago Poland China Duroc Jersey Chester White Ton

Northwest Indiana Methodist session urges Marlin to accept presidency

The Northwest Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church urged Dr L H Marlin of Boston to accept the presidency of DePauw University. Officers were elected and transfers approved as the session wrestled with district superintendent terms under the general conference ruling. Bishop Leete urged opposition to Republican candidates Wil loughby and Van Orman.

Clinton Ind Northwest Indiana The Methodist Episcopal Church L. H. Marlin Bosston DePauw University Indiana Methodist Church F. C. Fraley Rochester Claude Young South Bend L.S. Smith Flakeville Board of Conference Relations W. H. Taylor Broadway Methodist Church Indianapolis Indiana Conference University Church of Greencastle Methodist General Conference A. G. Leazenby Crawfordsville W. E. McKenzie H. L. Davis F. K. Dougherty Lafayette Frederick D. Leete F. Harold van Orman Evansville Benjamin M. Willoughby Supreme Court Leete America

Tax reduction urged by Dr McCullough in Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville Indiana Dr McCullough and author Meredith Nicholson spoke to Montgomery County voters criticizing state and county expenses. He cited sharp rises in property valuations and tax collections since 1916 and urged tax relief paired with cutting overhead and frivolous spending. He attacked Fire Marshal office spending and implied insurer funding masks taxpayer burden.

Crawfordsville Ind McCullough Montgomery County Meredith Nicholson Indiana

Goshen Man Sues for $15000 Heart Balm

Goshen resident Howard H. Hopkins a retired grocer sues Isaac H. Simons a wholesale confectioner for $15000 claiming alienation of his wife's affections. Mrs Hopkins obtained a divorce yesterday at Elkhart resuming her maiden name Nellie McNeal. The suit centers on alleged interference during Simons sales calls at the Hopkins Waterford store.

Goshen Ind Howard H. Hopkins Isaac H. Simons Hopkin

Mt Shasta caves in as residents flee eruption fears

In California a large section of the Mt Shasta summit collapsed, sending mud and rock into Mud Creek canyon. An eight mile wall of rock crumbled, followed by a dust cloud that hung over the mountain, sparking mass evacuations from McCloud Weed and Mt Shasta as residents feared an eruption.

Dunsmuir Cal Mt. Shasta Mud Creek Canyon McCloud Weed

Fire Marshall funds misspent and rising costs cited

The report details surges in expenditures funded by the Fire Marshall through governor’s contingency and office receipts, with 1921 1922 transfers, unreported dry cleaning fees, and a depleted appropriation. Officials argue cost reductions are possible amid calls for fiscal reform and party pledges.

State Board of Accounts State Treasury

Mystery surrounds Guy Nichols murder as charges dropped

The Indiana Clay Circuit Court dismissed first degree murder charges against Bernard and Beulah Martin of South Bend for lack of evidence in the Guy Nichols case. Nichols, a telegraph operator at Seelyville, was found dead on streetcar tracks near the Seelyville park two years after he disappeared.

Brazil Ind Bernard Martin Beulah Martin South Bend Clay Circuggt Tozer Martin Guy Nichols Seelyville Martins Nichols Sellyville Park

Failures of Republican administrations highlighted in Putnam campaign speech

Fred Van Nuys, former U.S. District attorney, opened the Democratic campaign in Putnam County praising honesty in administration and criticizing Republican state and national administrations for not enacting constructive legislation while noting large expenditures and a widening scandal. The Greencastle band performed before the address in the courthouse yard.

Fred van Nuys U. S Putnam County Greencastle Court House

Copper carbonate treatment of wheat to control stinking smut

A historical method instructs using three ounces of finely ground copper carbonate per bushel of wheat. The seed is dusted and mixed without water, then sown or stored dry. Do not feed treated grain. Suitable apparatus include a closed shaker, a tight barrel, or a box with a central axle. two minutes of mixing is advised.

Essary

Conference to raise 200000 for new Greencastle church

The Northwest Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference agreed to raise 200000 to build a new church in Greencastle. DePauw University and Greencastle pledged 100000 each, while property of the Battle Ground Camp Meeting Association was transferred to conference management. Dedication services for the Lebanon based orphan home were set for October 10.

Clinton Ind Northwest Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference Battle Ground W. H. Hickman Terre Haute J. L. Stout Indiana Methodist Orphans Home Lebanon Greencastle DePauw University

Sayers Family Spotted in Indianapolis Saturday

Mr and Mrs S C Sayers and their son Gordon were seen in Indianapolis on Saturday confirming their travel presence in the city that day.

Mrs. S. C. Sayers Gordon Indianapolis

Herbine Promises Restored Health for Working People

Advertisement urges workers to take Herbine when liver function falters causing languor and blues. Claims the tonic purifies the system and restores health and ambition. Price 60c. Sold by R. P. Mullins.

R. P. Mullins

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