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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1924
Page
1
The Chamber of Commerce and the Greencastle Credit Association ask all merchants to keep stores lighted and open during the three Putnam County Fair nights for visitor comfort and turnout.
Greencastle gears up for the three day Putnam County Fair starting Wednesday. Stores decorate and stay open late to welcome crowds. A merry go round swing and other attractions are being installed as merchants prepare for large exhibits across nearly all classes. Jack Davis oversees the poultry show with a cleaned Besser room for the exhibit.
The funeral for Miss Margaret Quigg aged 48 was held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at McCurry Funeral Home with Rev. Levi Marshall officiating. Burial followed in Forest Cemetery. Pallbearers named Pray Potter A J Duff Albert Raines George Long M C Alspaugh and Howard Barnaby. Miss Quigg died after a hip fracture worsened by complications while in California where she had moved to work in millinery. She was sister to the late Harry Quigg who died in a past car accident near Brazil.
Mr and Mrs Charles Broadstreet left for Washington to attend the opening games of the World Series. Mrs Broadstreet has a strong interest as a cousin of Rice the Washington left fielder who helped win the American League pennant.
Frank Houchin aged 20 admitted taking the Dan Shuey Ford Touring from Bainbridge near Dana Saturday evening. Suspected early. motor policeman Carmichael questioned him after the car was found returned to its original location. He confessed and was jailed.
Ed Jackson Republican candidate for Indiana governor spoke in a court room to a small audience. He urged church and state separation while protecting freedom of worship and called for low taxes with economical government. He praised good roads and the state highway commission, and endorsed strong schools and a budgeting system to maximize taxpayer value.
The Government weather bureau predicts frost tonight if skies clear. For Greencastle and vicinity the outlook is clear and cool. William Hart of Indianapolis visited town Monday on business.
Notice calls all World War men to the Legion Hall tonight for an important meeting led by Ray Smith.
Mrs. Nancy Brown of Greencastle sues the City of Greencastle Mayor Charles Zeis Edward Hamilton and Hays Construction Co asking 5000 damages in circuit court. She alleges injuries from a May 17 1924 oiling of cemetery road when her auto skidded and overturned causing a broken shoulder and lasting disability.
The Salvation Army runs a program at the Indiana Reformatory Pendleton aiding imprisoned youth. Seven hundred prisoners aged 18 to 24 attend Sunday services for two hours with a 35 piece orchestra, scripture study, prayer, and lessons. One hundred fifty are consecrated members of the Salvation Army Prison Corps, and over one hundred attend training to join the corps. Families stay in touch through Salvation Army outreach.
Washington clinched the American League pennant by beating Boston 4 to 2 in Boston. 15 000 fans cheered as the Senators earned the right to meet the New York Giants in the World Series opening in Washington Saturday.
The Brighter Day League serves prisoners and their families across the state, acting as a bridge between those inside and outside. It quietly connects inmates with home by offering a valuable service that reduces doubt and worry, with discreet, unostentatious work behind the scenes.
The first annual school of religious education for Greencastle and Putnam County began with 85 students and may exceed 100. Registration started at the high school at 7 p.m. with classes, bulletins, and a chapel session led by Reverend V. L. Raphael. Prof. E. R. Bartlett led the opening talk on community building and outlined courses.
Miss Marie Eitel of Indianapolis visited Greencastle with relatives and guests from the K T Conclave No 11. A mechanic from Chenoweth & Webb was cheated after a wheel repair. three men fled west and were halted after a gunshot warning. D H Wilcoxen of Brazil to lead a Forget Me Not safe drive in Greencastle on November 84 for disabled World War veterans.
Troops 1 and 2 of the Boy Scouts of America will meet in the scout rooms at 3 45 oclock Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. R A Ogg is visiting friends in Frankfort.
Miss Bery Sandy teaches at Green Castle High School and spent the weekend at home. Midshipman Leonard Branneman of the Naval Academy Annapolis has returned to studies after vacation with parents Mr and Mrs Braneman. William T. O Neil has joined Kresge Co in Cincinnati Ohio. Madge McCarty, former Indiana University student, will attend State Normal College indefinitely. Rev Hays preaches on the first and third Sunday with Sunday Echo from 9 30 to 10 30 each Sunday.
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