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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1920

Page

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WANTED MAN LINKED TO WORTHLESS CHECKS OUT OF STATE

Bartholomew county officials seek William A. Parker formerly of 123 North Monfort in Columbus over a $25 worthless check given to Sherman Doles on Michigan Avenue. Parker left town nearly two months ago and is believed headed toward Illinois. Local inquiries from Indianapolis intensified as investigators chase his whereabouts.

William A. Parker North Monfort Street Bartholomew County Columbus Parkes Sherman Doles Michigan Avenue

Rebekahs Hold Record Breaking Degree Night

Philo Lodge No. 75 Daughters of Rebekah initiated seven candidates and received twelve petitions during a record breaking session last night. New officers elected include Cora Birdsell Noble Grand Louise Huber Vice Grand Cappie Imlay Rec Secy Elizabeth Ehrhardt Fin Secy Clara Martin Treasurer and Ethel Woodward Pianist.

Philo Lodge No. 75 Daughters of Rebekah Will McCormack Mary Barnard Dorothy Allen Luta Gordon Mamie Robbins Frances Tekulve Cora Birdsell Noble Grand Louise Huber Cappie Imlay Elizabeth Ehrhardt Clara Martin Ethel Woodward

Dalmbert Window Display Promises Ontario Trophy Find

Rollin Keilor of the Dalmbert company arranges a Greensburg window display featuring E. E. Arbuche hunting trophies from his Ontario trip. The display includes Arbuche’s guns smaller pieces and two large moose heads with Buck’s moose head noted for its game fight.

Rollin Keilor Dalmbert Company Greensburg E. E. Arbuche Ontario Buck

Aging Woman Dies at L O O F Home

Mrs. Louisa Glazier aged 90 died at 4 a m in the L O O F Home after a long illness. Born in Ohio September 6 1830 her French origin parents. She came to Indiana in May 1918 from Indianapo lived toward Crown Hill cemetery. Survived by three sons. A marriage license issued to William F Raver and Rose Augusta Ricke of this county.

Louisa Glazier Ohio France Indianapo Ony Indianapol Crown Hill Cemetery McKay William F. Raver Rose Augusta Ricke

Hazel Clark Visits Indianapolis Home Folks

Indianapolis resident Hazel Clark visits home folks at Newpoint, returning soon to hometown.

Hazel Clark Indianapolis Newpoint

Curious Interstate Car Attracts Attention Near Will Miller’s Home

A large green Interstate car with a flat tire stopped by the roadside near Will Miller’s home east of town on Sunday night at about eleven. It remained there until noon the next day when unidentified parties from Greensburg removed it. Rumors suggested a stolen Indianapolis vehicle. Sheriff Beeson was summoned but the owners drove it away before he could investigate.

Will Miller Worcn Greensburg Indianapolis Beeson

Aged Woman Dies on East Main Street

Mrs. Bessie Mahalah Goodwin aged 81 died at two o clock this morning at her daughter Mrs Lynn Adams home on East Main street cause paralysis. The body was shipped to Cartonville Ga the old home of the family. A son E J Goodwin and the daughter survive.

Bessie Mahalah Goodwin Lynn Adams East Main Street Cartonville E. J. Goodwin

Beautiful window display at Minear store

A striking autumn themed window at Minear's, arranged by Albert Schauffer, features a large white turkey surrounded by colored leaves, plus an artistic display of fancy work, living linens, and tasteful lighting to showcase the scene at night.

Minear Albert Schauffer

Suit Overdue Payment For Labor Filed In Squire Creath

Jeffrey Smith sues Frank Huntington in action on account for 80.66 dollars. Trial scheduled for nine o clock Friday morning.

Jeffrey Smith Squire Creath Frank Huntington

Beagle Recovered After Fence Entanglement Near Farm

Mr and Mrs Taylor Temple ton and Mr and Mrs John Young released a valuable Beagle found stuck in a woven wire fence west of town. They learned the dog matched a description lost days earlier in the Milforc area and owned by Dr McKee of New Point. The doctor was notified and begun locating the animal.

Taylor Templeton John Young John Greer Milforc McKee Newpoint

Meeting at freight office discussed claims at Big Four house

Railroad men attended a claim prevention meeting held in the Big Four freight house this afternoon. Several matters of importance were transacted.

Big Four

Woodward Family Dinner Guests D A Wert Thanksgiving

The Woodward family will dine with Mr. and Mrs. D A Wert on North Broadway for Thanksgiving. Cooks prepare meals for twenty eight and guests will be seated accordingly.

Turkey Dinner at Clarksburg Home Hosts Notables

Mrs. Henry Hollenslee hosts a turkey dinner tomorrow at her Clarksburg home. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Alex Burns, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Phill Stapp, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Hopkins and daughter Miss Helen, and C. L. Sample.

Henry Hollenslee Clarksburg Alex Burns J. L. Burns Phill Stapp Harry Hopkins Helen C. L. Sample

Thanksgiving Dinner Honors Guests from Detroit and Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Henry C Schwabe of First Street host a Thanksgiving noon dinner in honor of Arthur Coleman and family from Detroit and Ed and Howard Oakly from Indianapolis. Attending with the Schwabes are Mr and Mrs Will Kirkpatrick Cliff Kirkpatrick and families Frank Watkins and families Pat Gannon and family and Mrs Lark Eubank and Ralph Milton Schwabe of Chicago.

Henry C. Schwabe First Street Arthur Coleman Detroit Michigan Howard Oakly Indianapolis Will Kirkpatrick Cliff Kirkpatrick Frank Watkins Pat Gannon Lark Eubank Ralph Milton Schwabe Chicago

Ex-service men invited to apply for scholarships

Local Y M C A committee on scholarships from the National War Work Council has learned that more funds are available for Decatur County men. Collegiate scholarships are filled. applicants now seek short and home study courses. John Collicott and Everett Cowan study mechanical courses. Purdue short courses and other approved options are open to qualified applicants. Information and forms are available from County Sept. J. P. Crawley, City Supt. Elmer C Jerman, Claude Wyant, or Rollin C. Higley at the Y M C A. Apply promptly due to limited county funds.

National War Work Council Young Men’s Christian Association Decatur County John Collicott Everett Cowan Purdue J. P. Crawley Elmer C Jerman Claude Wyant Rollin C. Higley

Big Time Expected at K of C Rabbit Fry

The Knights of Columbus host an annual rabbit fry on Monday night December 6 promising to eclipse all past events. Invitations go to neighboring councils and visiting knights are expected. Chairman George H. Menzie Jr. reports scouts will locate rabbit haunts for next week’s hunt with ample supply assured and several speakers lined up.

Knights of Columbus George H. Menzie Jr

Glenn Clark to enter eight week Sweeney course in Kansas City

Glenn Clark son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Clark of Near Liberty church leaves Tuesday morning for Kansas City to join the eight week Sweeney auto and tractor skill course.

Glenn Clark Ernest Clark Near Liberty Church Kansas City Sweeney Auto and Tractor Scill

Greensburg’s Grand Old Man James Lathrop Celebrates Birthday

Ninety five today born in Greensburg on November 24 1825. Longtime Indiana University alum and minister who served the Martinsville Connersville Moores Hill and Milroy circuits. He later led Greensburg Woolen Mill and Citizens Bank becoming the nation’s oldest bank president before retiring from active ministry.

Greensburg Indiana University Martinsville Methodist Church Connersville Moores Hill Milroy Citizens Bank Citizen’s Bank Masonic Fraternity

Indianapolis Visit Planned by Clippenger and Friends

Mr and Mrs G C Clippenger second son Doris and Weldon. Mr and Mrs Harry Black and Mrs Elmer Cotter will be guests of friends in Indianapolis Friday.

G. C. Clippenger Doris and Weldon Harry Black Elmer Cotterman Indianapolis

Legion Committee Sets Meeting in Indianapolis

Indianapolis November 24 The American Legion state commander L R Gignilliat has called a meeting of the state executive committee to discuss a legislative program for the coming session. A draft boxing bill will be reviewed. Progress reports on plans to cooperate with state legislators for a war memorial building and headquarters in the memorial project will also be presented.

Indianapolis L. R. Gignilliat American Legion Marion County Indiana War Memorial Board Indiana School For the Blind St. Clair Park the Legion

Thanksgiving Services At Ten Tomorrow

W C Watkins of Sandusky will preach at the Union Thanksgiving services at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning at 10 oclock. Special music by the choir under the direction of Prof. C R All. The public is invited.

W. C. Watkins Sandusky Union Presbyterian Church Prof C. R. All

Thanksgiving service at Christian Science church

The Christian Science society will hold a special Thanksgiving service at their church at the corner of Washington and East streets at 7 30 PM Thursday evening. You and your friends are cordially invited.

Christian Science Society Washington and East Streets

No Greensburg Daily News Tomorrow Holiday

The Greensburg Daily News will not publish tomorrow in observance of Thanksgiving. The note joins others in giving thanks for blessings and future promises.

Greensburg Daily News

Literary Society Meeting At G H S Library

The G H S Literary Society held its weekly meeting in the high school library with about forty attendees. An original short story by Dorothy Deem opened the program followed by a debate on whether every student should earn his way through college.

G. H. S. Literary Society Dorothy Deem Robert Meek Carol Jerman Erma Lowe Donald Martin Evelyn Eward Edward Metz Mr. McAllister Albert Russell Miss Siling Elizabeth Pavy Margaret Turner

Thanksgiving Dinner Offer At Macon Telephone Exchange

Macon Georgia November 24 193? Thanksgiving dinner for ten cents is offered by a Macon telephone exchange stewardess to system employees She aims to break even and lists the menu including baked goose cranberry sauce stewed corn paste dressing celery hot rolls and coffee

Macon Macon Telephone Exchange

Sandusky Hosts Indoor Benefit Night for Basketball Team

The Sandusky schools held an indoor fair last night to benefit the basketball team and cleared $68. Organizers called it a great success and praised the town for loyal support of the team.

Sandusky

Bible Study Class To Meet At The Y Friday

The Bible Study class will gather at the Y Friday evening with Rev. J. C. Overman delivering the address. The Christian church ladies will serve a dinner. Frank Kirby and family of Indianapolis plan Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirby of Adams. Mrs. Curtis McCoy travels to Yorktown for Thanksgiving with her daughter, Mrs. L. W. Greeley. Mrs. Alvin Harding of Anderson visits her mother, Mrs. William Koenigkramer, in Newpoint.

Ladies of the Christian Church J. C. Overman Frank Kirby Indianapolis Robert Kirby Adams Alvin Harding Anderson William Koenigkramer Newpoint

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Listed at Gilchrist Home

Mr and Mrs W F Gilchrist and Mrs E Stimson host a Thanksgiving dinner at the Gilchrist home tomorrow. Attending are Dr and Mrs A E Gilchrist and their daughter Reta Mae, son John William, Mrs Elizabeth Gates, Mr and Mrs Curtis Hamilton, Mrs Etta Fonkner of Hope and daughter Gertrude.

W. F. Gilchrist Eusebia Stimson A. E. Gilchrist Reta Mae John William Elizabeth Gates Curtis Hamilton Etta Forkner Hope Gertrude

Beeson Family Hosts First Birthday Dinner for Charlotte

Mr and Mrs Charles W Beeson of West Main Street entertained today with a family dinner for the first birthday of their daughter Charlotte Grandparents Mr and Mrs Brumfield Turner were guests Greetings came from Miss Stella Turner of Chicago a student nurse at Illinois post graduate and training school for nurses

Charles W. Beeson West Main Street Charlotte Brumfield Turner Stella Turner Chicago Illinois Post-Graduate and Training School For Nurses

Indiana Weather Forecast Clouds Linger

The forecast for Indiana calls for cloudy conditions on Thursday with no change in temperatures. Winds remain light and skies stay overcast through the day.

Indiana

Endowment plan debated to preserve South Park cemetery

A public meeting at the Y M C A discussed permanent care and beautification of South Park cemetery. Citizens favor endowment gifts and wills, with several donors named and plans to add permanent land, while upkeep costs and road repairs strain resources.

South Park Cemetery South Park Sarah Kemble Sam Bonner Board of Trustees Frank Donnell John W. Craig Will Pulse Walter Bonner Lee Tremain Will Shrhardt I. B. Merean John Godlard Guy Guthrie John Dille Bonner

Four Veterans Lead Y M C A Lineup Tonight

Four basketball veterans will start for the Y M C A against Blue Ridge Independents on the local floor. Coach Eckel plans to test a lineup featuring Nick Reed Edgar Clark Wendell Jenkins Cricker Howard Frank Wilson Herschel McCray Art Schrieber and Paul Buell. Also tonight the local high school meets Burney high school with admission 15 and 25 cents.

Blue Ridge Eckel Nick Reed Edgar Clark Wendell Jenkins Cricker Howard Frank Wilson Herschel McCray Art Schrieber Paul Buell Burney High School

France Denies Citizenship Rights to Bankrupt Until Debts Paid

In France a bankrupt loses all citizenship rights and these are not restored until the debtor pays every debt in full. The rule emphasizes severe penalties for insolvency and implies long-term exclusion from civic privileges pending full settlement.

France

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Illinois Rebekahs Dalmbert East Main ST Georgia Minear’s Pilgrim Fathers K. OF C James B. Lathrop Legion Dianapolis Legislation Literary Society Lawrence Laforge Indianapelis Florence Simmonds Letts
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