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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
2
Ferry seeds claim high vigor and ease of care, with true stock pedigrees from multiple generations. The advertises fresh, pure bred seeds available at local stores and invites readers to request the Ferry Seed Annual from D. M. Ferry & Co. in Detroit Michigan.
C J Leonard of Russellville visited here today. Mrs Bruce Shannon entered county hospital for treatment. Ray S Eads of Bainbridge was X rayed at the County Hospital. Paul Cook of Indianapolis spoke to DePauw Advertising class. John Boyd of Vincennes attended a Mason Temple meeting. Final exams for county pupils set for next Wed and Thu. Schools dismiss Friday April 19. County Superintendent John Vermillion to address DePauw Education club. Mrs John Hamm left for Texas for about a month. Maude Lauthers Chevrolet coupe recovered by Marshal Grimes. Thelma Bell aged 17 operated on for appendicitis at County Hospital. Robert Goodman injured by a baseball at recess. Reelsville seniors will present class play tomorrow night at 7 39. Class sermon April 14 by Rev Dallas Rissler. Commencement April 18.
Eighteen people were reported killed near Newport as a tornado struck Swifton Alicia Moorfield and surrounding areas. Scores were injured and many homes were demolished. Communication lines were down hindering casualty tallies and relief efforts.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Bonita field in Meridian Mississippi to refuel and left for an unannounced destination. He gave no further details and refused to reveal his next stop. Earlier he departed Brownsville Texas and was headed toward Washington per a telegram noting a midweek arrival.
About 300 Putnam County farmers visited the B and O Dairy Sire Special which stopped in Russellville. The ten car train carried bulls from Guernsey and Jersey breeds, demonstrative gear, and lecture cars with loudspeakers and radios for crowd entertainment. Speakers included Purdue dairy extension specialist B. W. Wallace, USDA Dairy Industry official W. E. Wintermeyer, and P. T. Pancoast who shared the story of his herd and how pure bred cows and approved methods built a top Virginia herd.
The Morning Musicale met Wednesday morning with Mrs J B Crosby who presented a program of modern American lyrics. She reviewed background on American music and chose lyricists to discuss their lives and work, providing fuller insights into their contributions.
South Carolina Senator Cole Blease proposes a bill at the special session to compel all foreign representatives to obey the American dry law. He would strip diplomats of preferred liquors and seeks support from Anti-Saloon League groups, arguing diplomats have flouted U S liquor laws for years.
Two gunmen robbed Citizens State Bank in Carmel Indiana taking 4000 to 5000 dollars after terrorizing four employees and five customers. They abducted assistant cashier Chester F Bailey 35 and released him half a mile south of Carmel. Injuries included a man suffering a stroke and another with car crash cuts. The bandits fled toward the Hamilton Marion county line then east. Local news also notes a DePauw student song performed in chapel and plans to publish the tune with other faculty involvement.
The Association of University Women elected new officers for the coming year at a Wednesday evening meeting. Officers include president Mary Lou Wellenreither Danville Illinois vice president Josephine Reed Chillicothe Illinois secretary Virginia Grishaw Kokomo Indiana and treasurer Mary McCord Indianapolis Indiana.
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