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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
6
Members toured the C. J. Loyd and Co. Poultry and Egg house and learned about the industry. The facility processes millions of eggs yearly and ships most dressed to market with a new addition planned. H. L. McClure of Paonia joined as guest rotarian.
Ed Morgan testifies that the monster steer raised by Thomas McCoy was white not roan as his son Wilbur McCoy of Guthrie Oklahoma had reported. The dispute centers on color and ownership of the famed beast.
Miss Hazel Dixon and Rev and Mrs Overman motored to Indianapolis and spent Tuesday visiting the city and nearby sites.
In Greensburge an unusual project restores decaying tombstones and reads from aging records to revive romance and memory. Local volunteers digitize inscriptions and recite passages to bring long neglected history back to life for residents.
Mary Baen Wright reflects on Greensburg’s South Park Cemetery and its early history. She traces the 1850 founding, notable interments, and the tale of Elizabeth Finnern a Civil War nurse honored there, linking memory, patriotism, and community roots.
John Hasty faced a small fine after he shot thirteen squirrels once the season closed. He admits a big mistake and the game warden mirrors that assessment.
Church notices show the Baptist Ladies' Aid meeting postponed because Mrs. George Hightower's funeral required attendance. Other brief items include a six o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cory for Louisa Cory and Robbin Smiley’s family, plus a Methodist Standard Bearers gathering on Friday June 1 with needlework lessons led by Miss Mary Thomas and Leo Wonn.
The Sandcreek Township Sunday School convention at Mapleton Church elected new officers for the year. Walter Sharp of Westport was chosen president, with Ernest Carder as vice president, Miss Mattie Morris as secretary, and Todd Robbins as treasurer.
Indianapolis May 29 The drive to read the Bible in all public schools circulates among Presbyterian General Assembly delegates. A resolution noted by the Bible Fellowship led by R L Edmonston Spokane seeks reinstating Bible study in schools excluding it. The movement argues Christ’s deity underpins the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding.
The Light Bearers class hosts a seven o clock gathering at Miss Mabel Banta’s home 416 West Sheridan Street. Various society groups meet with social hours and refreshments. A wedding of Loretta Peters and Harry Vandiver took place at 8:30 pm with a month long Kansas trip planned.
Engine No. 6071 derailed after passing a defective flag in the west end yards. Walter Coil engineered the freight as it left the 7 track for a siding. the frog is blamed for deflecting a front wheel. Wrecking crew from Brightwood freed the engine after a four hour lift and traffic remained open via detours.
The Fire Department answered two Decoration Day alarms. In the morning a blaze at George Little's Wilder street home started in the attic from an overheated stove, causing little damage. The second alarm, about nine o clock, was to an alley behind Porter's wareroom where burning refuse threatened nearby buildings and was put out with chemicals.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Harry V Vandiver and Loretta Peters both of this city with Elijah Vandiver and Frank Peters listed as fathers. The license lists Lori Pet ers as the bride finalizing nuptial plans in the local records.
Joseph W. Folk governor from 1905 to 1909 died yesterday in New York at age 53. Born in Brownsville Tennessee on October 28 1869 he studied law at Vanderbilt and began practice in his hometown. He rose as a reformer in Missouri politics and later served as solicitor for the State Department under Wilson before acting as Peru counsel.
Miss Louise Sefton will entertain several couples this evening in honor of Miss Helen Johnston of Kansas City Missouri at a social gathering.
Mrs. A. E. Harris and Mrs. Rebecca Scott from Indianapolis visit Mrs. Elizabeth Styers here for a social gathering.
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