Local Notables and Notices From Greencastle Area
High Point Oil's E B Taylor drives Packard sedan Mayor Charles McGaughey pilots a sport Oldsmobile from local dealers Lawrence Rockhill seeks guardian for Elizabeth Rockhill in Putnam Circuit Court Births and visits from Indianapolis and Muncie Funeral services for Jeremiah Steele at Presbyterian Church with interment at Forest Hill cemetery Obit for Mrs Tabitha Rudisill burial beside husband in Forest Hill cemetery Haack dairy herd trademark Airy Knob chosen by Holstein Friesian Association Wilia Hunt visiting Indianapolis Mrs Lawrence Gardner in county hospital track meet draws crowds Fire Chief John Goddard out sick Hiram Huffman steps in at fire force Dr A Evan Ayler improving after heart attack Mrs Joe Kettery and children visiting from Indianapolis Nazarene church services grow Rev Wines to preach Sanctification Margaret Rohwedder train bearers named at The Dell Joseph Grubb injures right foot Lone Star Cement X ray to assess injury Laura Layman dies Madison township funeral set Forest Hill burial planned
Real estate transfers list across multiple townships
Forest Hill Cemetery transfers to Zella Carpenter for a cemetery lot at 400 dollars. Albert W. Allee to Bertha D. Allee for a Greencastle lot at 1 dollar. Browning and others to Claude F. Chiles for 81 percent acres in Greencastle at 1,630 dollars. Thomas L. White and wife to Curry Inman for a Greencastle lot at 1 dollar. Central Trust Co. Adm. to James W. Frank and wife for 21 acres in Monroe two at 2,200 dollars. Ulysses B. Lesh receiver to Ellsworth E. Keller trustee for 40 acres in Warren township at 800 dollars. Laurel Hendren and wife to Jas. McMurtry and wife for 40 acres in Jackson township at 31 dollars. Reliable Securities Co. to Russell Draper and wife for 73.64 acres in Washington township at 1 dollar. Walter Masten to Cyril Masten for a Bainbridge lot at 1 dollar.
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Forest Hill
Zella Carpenter
Forest Hill Cemetery
Albert W. Allee
Bertha D. Allee
Greencastle
Robert L. Browning
Claude F. Chiles
Thomas L. White
Curry Inman
Central Trust Co
Adm
James W. Frank
Monroe
Ulysses 8
Lesh
Ellsworth E. Keller
Warren Township
Laurel Hendren
Jas. McMurtry
Jackson Township
Reliable Securities Co
Russell Draper
Washington Township
Walter Masten
Cyril Masten
Bainbridge
We Want Your Trade For Best Wetz For Eats Ad
An advertisement proclaims to secure your trade with the offer best available and highlights Wetz for Eats as the top choice. The message emphasizes value and quality in a bold sales pitch.
DePauw Unit 70 ROTC inspection set for May 1
The DePauw University ROTC unit will hold its annual corps area inspection on Wednesday May 1. Lieut Col Richard Wetherill and Lieut Col E R Harris will be inspecting officers. Demonstrations in rifle marksmanship close-order drill and weapons handling will precede a battalion review at Blackstock Field at 4 29 p m. Public attendance is invited.
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DePauw University Military
Richard Wetherill
19Th Infantry
Pt. Thomas
Kentucky
E. R. Harris
Cavalry
Sth
Fort Hayes
Ohio
G. Bromley Oxnam
B. B. McMahon
Military Department
Blackstock Field
Wetherill
Harris
Rotary Club
Scabbard and Blade
Lafayette
Purdue University
Seek to Build Ten Armories
Indianapolis April 27 A proposal to construct ten more State armories from 1927 appropriations was presented to Governor Harry G. Leslie by Adjutant General Williams H. Kershner who aims to start by October 1 1929. Sites listed include Michigan City Marion Newcastle Portland Spencer Crawfordsville Evansville Angola Terre Haute and Kokomo. Kershner defended the project against prior 1920 Legislature investigation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
INS
Harry G. Leslie
Williams H. Kershner
Michigan City
Marion
Newcastle
Portland
Spencer
Crawfordsville
Evansville
Angola
Terre Haute
Kokomo
Kershner
Farm Escapes Lead to Prison Terms for Three Men
Three farm escapes resulted in prison sentences ranging from one to five years each. Charles Hall, 27, was jailed for one to five years after an April escape in Marion County. Charles Chanley, 28, received 1 to 5 years for an April 29 escape captured in Vincennes. Virgil Lockhart, 33, drew 1 to 5 years after an April 18 escape in Henry County and subsequent arrest at Tab, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hughes
Putnam Crcuit Court
Charles Hall
State Reformatory
Marion County
Charles Chanley
Vincennes
Chanley
Daviess County
Virgil Lockhart
Henry County
Tab
Ind
Indiana high school discussion champion crowned at IU
William Spray of Lebanon won first place in the state high school discussion league finals at Indiana University. Vernon Van Dyke of Warsaw finished second and Miss Jean Rosenthal of Evansville third. The topic was American Responsibility for World Peace with gold silver and bronze medals awarded.
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Bloomington
William Spray
Lebanon
Indiana
Indiana University
Vernon van Dyke
Warsaw
Jean Rosenthal
Evansville
Marriage License for Clayton Cox and Opal Davis
Clayton Dalton Cox 2) a farmer and Opal Davis 19 apply for marriage license at home in Clinton township. Read advertisement notes after supper for cats sale or best in cats.
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Clayton Dalton Cox
Wifkie Opal Davis
Clinton Township
Indiana Supreme Court ruling clarifies Evansville city manager case
Justice David A. Myers clarified he concurred in one ruling, not two, as the Indiana Supreme Court upheld the city manager law for all points of attack. The decision reverses Vanderburgh County Circuit Court ruling blocking a municipal referendum and declares the city manager form constitutional nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
David A. Myers
Indiana Supreme Court
Evansville
George Ross
Clarence R. Martin
Ross
Vanderburgh
INS
State Supreme Court
Vanderburgh County
Supreme Court
Rip-roaring Indiana junior prom ends in court threats
Indiana University's most riotous junior prom drew 978 couples and prompted fines for two youths after a scuffle. Arrested students faced charges as dry agents and local officers attended in tuxedos. injuries included a deputy sheriff kicked and a trouser leg lost. A physician treated a bitten student amid reports of heavy drinking.
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Indiana
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Charles Paunch
Bedford
Marshall Reavis
Anderson
Bar of Justice
Monroe County
Lester Bender
Bender
Walter Peterson
Merle ‘Clay
Real estate transfers listed for Forest Hill and surrounding townships
Forest Hill Cemetery transfers show Helen Paris gaining a lot in Forest Hill cemetery for $105. H Earl Hall and others sell to Emma C Hall several Carpentersville lots for $1. Frank Rogers and wife transfer 63.82 acres in Green Cattle township to Frank Girton and wife for $1. Fred C Wolfe and wife sell land in Russell township to Chock ey Hubbard and wife for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hill Cemetery
Helen Paris
H. Earl Hall
Emma C. Hall
Carpentersville
Frank Rogers
Frank Girton
Fred C. Wolfe
Chockey Hubbard
Russell Township
Death toll climbs in Georgia and South Carolina
The toll rose to at least 92 dead and 447 injured as tornadoes hit central Georgia and South Carolina. Red Cross aid crews reach wrecked areas amid looting fears and a plague threat while property losses top $1,250,000 and will rise with restored communications. Statesboro reports dire conditions with injured residents and medical supply shortages.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South Carolina
Red Cross
Statesboro
British Win Ryder Cup at Moortown
Great Britain staged an uphill fight to overcome the United States in the Ryder Cup at Moortown England winning 7 points to 5. The British, trailing after yesterday's foursomes, surged in singles to wrest the cup from the defending US team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. A. Wray
N. S
Moortown
Eng
Great Britain
America
United States
Wetz Sells The Best In Foods Today
A brief note proclaims Wetz offers top foods today with a promotional edge and local market appeal. The line emphasizes quality and immediacy for shoppers seeking fresh items.
Rental ads and farm equipment offered in local classifieds
Want ads advertise the Cole Apartments on East Washington Street with viewing on May 1 and 2. A farm for sale near Lime Dale is listed. Beautiful Highland Apartments are vacant with modern utilities and garage. Also offered are used farming implements including a binder, harrow, tractors, plows, grinders, planter, hay loader, and a Burh grinder, with contact details for Campbell Bros Elevator, Eleva tor, Greencastle and Walter Campbell, Fillmore.
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COLE
East Washington Street
Highland
C.&c
East Seminary Street
Osborne
Huber
Oliver
Campbell Bros
Greencastle
Walter ‘Campbell
Fillmore
Ind
For Sale Good Used Shoes On Walnut Street
Classified item offers used shoes for sale after 5 pm at 311 West Walnut Street with contact implied for buyer pickup.
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West Walnut Street
Community Women Host, Dine, Dance and Marry Local Notables
The Woman's Union of the Christian Church met at the A T O house with 75 attendees as Mrs. George Garrett led prayers and the program featured orientalist costumes, readings, and songs. Other items include social gatherings at the Wabash Valley auxiliary, a DePauw student from China speaking, a Lafayette wedding, and a DePauw Delta Chi spring dance with 70 couples.
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Woman's Union of the Christian Church
A. T. O. House
Edith Gilbert
George Garrett
Ira Cowling
W. M. Miller
W. R. Hutcheson
Edgar Guest
Lee Martin
Jane Farmer
Algiers
Fred Williams
Greece
Roy C. Evens
Egypt
Ray Trembly
Palestine
Orville Stewart
India
John Boyd
Frank Wallace
Burma
Grace Roberts
Philippines
W. M. O’brien
Japan
Bence Daggy
Joan
China
W. L. Denman
Margaret Hu
DePauw
Delta Chi
South Locust Street
J. Albright
Fytchell
Hoggard
Blanche Russell
Claire Hull
Clemency Granted on Pardons and Paroles in Indiana
Michigan City April 27 The State Prison Board of Trustees granted clemency on three of 75 pardon petitions and 38 of 58 parole petitions For Putnam Circuit Court inmates the clemency list includes Solomon Pruitt Morse Burden Frank Toda and Thomas Uton all serving year to 5 year terms for forgery escaping from the State Farm and related offenses.
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Michigan City
State Prison Board of Trustees
Putnam Circuit Court
Solomon Pruitt
Morse Burden
State Farm
Frank Toda
Thomas Uton
Notice of Admin Appointment in Putnam County Estate
The Judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana appoints Gene H. Keller as administrator of the estate of John A Kell deceased. The estate is listed as silent and the appointment is dated April 26 1929 with Glen H Lyon as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
John A. Kell
Gene H. Keller
Glen H. Lyon
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Thomas & Hanks
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Elizabeth Rockhill
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Westfield, N. J
Charles J. Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Donald Williams
Central Business College
Mrs
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Highland Street
A. 8 Young
Chicago
A. M. Young
South College Avenue
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Laurence Miller
Muncie
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Presbyterian Church
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Tabitha Rudisill
Radisill
Hiram Rudistil
Albert A. Haack
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
Wilea Hunt
Mrs. H. 8. Walls
Lawrence Gardner
Ross Hillis
Morocco
John Goddard
Hiram
Buddy” Huffman
A. Evan Ayler
Methodist Hospital
Joe Kettery
Mr. Kettery
Sylvester Miller
Church of the Nazarene
Wines
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Bertha Talbert
Betty Ruth Oxnam
Janet McMahon
Margaret Rohwedder
Dell
Longden Hall
Joseph Grubb
Fillmore R. R. 2
Lone Star
Laura Layman
James Layman
Madison Township
MclCurry Funeral Home
H. A. Sherrill
Steve Burk
Brazil
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A. MA Portans
Fleenor
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Hennessey
Okla
Alvin Herrmann
Lesterville
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Galvannealed
True-Hixon Lbr. Co
Russia
G. Bromley Oxznam
TQ Battalion
London Daily Chronicle
Siberia
London
Daily Chronicle Today
Paris
Tomsk
Ukrainia
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Paul Gettinger
Limedale
Rose C. Milligan
West Washington Street
Christian Church Union
Wabash Valley
Ralph Crousure
Martha Minter
John Ave
Grant Hotel
Eva Marie Featherston
Mulberry
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Kingman
West Lafayette
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East Anderson Street
Lyle Green
Paul Wright
Elmer Sellers
Lawrence Long
Rex Crash
Priscilla
Priscilla Club
Frank Farmer
South Indiana Street
DePauw Coed
Wabash
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Franklin Smith DuBois
Smith DuBois
Liberty
Rush W. Tompkins
Milroy
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DePauw University
Kappa Kappa Gathma Women’s National Fraternity
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Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Rush Medical School
Indianapolis Star
Fincastle Country Club
Bridges
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Africa
Willie Williams
Miss Edna Hill
California
Edna Hillis
Roy Hillis
Washington Street
Long Beach
Keystone Bible Class
Keystone Bible
Wm. Bishop
Ella Adams
A. H. Pitkin
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Needlecraft Club
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Theodore Harris
Thomas Tuttle
Martha Ridpath
Frank Jones
Vernon Shirley
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Marie Zaharakas
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