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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1928
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold reflects on a Sunday horseride with sore muscles and hip of humor. Indiana high school athletes set records at a Saturday invitational while Secrist of Muncie shines in basketball and struggles in track. A local forecast hints fair and cooler weather as aviation and baseball news mix with civic notes and golf links opening promises.
Washington April 28 Col Charles A Lindbergh announces in an application to the Commerce Department for a transport license renewal that he has flown more than 200000 miles totaling about eight world circuits. He reports 2520 hours in the air 7800 flights and 7000 passengers carried.
Members of the Greencastle Country Club and guests will gather at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening at the club house for a basket supper to start the season. Coffee provided, and improvements to facilities have been completed, with a strong invitation for large attendance.
Indiana Attorney General charges Edward S. Shumaker with violating the corrupt practices act by publishing in the Indiana edition of the American Issue that Gilliam is not of record. The affidavit seeks to curb Shumaker's preelection demand for candidate positions on wet and dry issues.
A five room bungalow in south Coatesville owned by Mrs. Amos Shelton and Ernest Heavin was destroyed by a fire on Saturday evening. Cecil Walton and family occupied the home and were visiting in Greencastle when the blaze started. Loss to the house and contents was about 3000 dollars with insurance covering most. Neighbors saved most contents as the fire spread quickly and drew long attention from the countryside.
Forest Sutherlin died at his Roachdale home on Sunday from complications after a long illness begun in January. He was about 34, survived by widow Adele Wilson Sutherlin and their son Robert, five. Also surviving are his Roachdale mother, brother James of Groveland, and sister Faye Sutherlin of Greencastle. Funeral services were at Roachdale Presbyterian Church Monday at 2 p.m. with interment in Roachdale.
A Greencastle Republican rally and dinner drew about 150 attendees at Elms Inn led by Milton Brown. State Senator Arthur B. Robinson Secretary of State Frederick E. Schortemeier and State Treasurer Grace Urbahns spoke at the dinner and at a courthouse meeting. Mrs. Frank Donner also addressed the gathering.
A mysterious blast of terrific force endangered a score of lives and wrecked three stores and a dance hall in Chicago. The explosion and ensuing fire caused about $10,000 in damage and drew quick attention from authorities.
Howard Manning of Lake County and his partner William Prince escaped from Porter County authorities after assaulting Sheriff W. B. Fortney at the Valparaiso jail. Fortney grappled with Prince as Manning fled into the night.
An official inquiry opened in Eureka California into the air tragedy that killed three men William Spaletta veteran pilot Billy Winzel and Larry Beatty musicians. In Denver April 30 Harold Fe LaRue pilot and president of the Air Transport Company and two passengers died when the Eaglerock plane crashed from a height of 500 feet.
Pearl Stigler of Washington township files for divorce in Putnam Circuit Court from David Stigler after nine months of marriage dated July 26, 1927. She alleges lack of support, verbal abuse, threats to take her life, and persistent quarrels. Attorneys James and Allee represent the plaintiff.
Senator Logan Hill, a noted Greencastle character, was arrested Saturday evening on Locust street by Sheriff Edward Eitelforge and jailed on intoxication charges after residents complained he boisterously proclaimed his senatorial relations. He was arraigned before Justice Robert H. Newgent and fined 10 dollars plus 40 dollars in costs.
In Greencastle residents hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Amos Neier who plan to move to Mullinsville Kansas tomorrow. Mrs. D W Newton and daughters visited town, Elijah Cowgill of Fillmore was knocked down after a spill while attempting to catch an interurban in Indianapolis, injuries not serious. Mrs. Melvin Parks of Bainbridge visits Mrs. Charles Brown, H A Gobin and Mrs. Mary Birch hosted a shower Saturday for Miss Lennie Burner.
The Indiana Taxpayers Association analysis shows Putnam County per capita debt at 24.66 and per capita tax at 49.86. The report traces tax totals from 1918 to 1927, notes debt distribution among county units, roads, schools, and cities, and urges citizen oversight to curb rising levies.
A fair day is forecast with cooler conditions. Sunrise is at 4 46 and sunset at 6 38, with daylight length implied by the times. The outlook suggests pleasant weather and modest temperature changes through the day.
William Call 91, a longtime Roachdale farmer, died at his home Monday morning after a lengthy illness. Survived by five children Nathan, Carl, Mrs. Simon Barnes, Mrs. Flora Thompson, and Harry. wife predeceased him by six years. Granddaughter Mrs. Joe Crosby of Greencastle. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Two million New Yorkers greeted Baron Gunther von Huenefeld Captain Herman Koehl and Major James C Fitzmaurice returning from Europe with the Bremen. Crowds filled streets and harbors as bands whistles and sirens joined the reception in a citywide celebration. The pilots appeared shy and thanked the crowds as they circled from the Hitz Garden to Battery Park and back toward Midtown.
The Putnam County Tuberculosis Association hosts a May Day Festival on Tuesday May 1 at 2 30 PM on the east lawn of the courthouse. A parade of township floats and 1200 Greencastle students opens with the Greencastle High School band leading. A gymnastic exhibition and prizes for health demonstrations and best health float will follow under Miss Leona Kestner and W E Bausman.
Funeral services for Hiram Prichard, 58, lifelong Jefferson township resident and prominent farmer, who died at his home near Belle Union from influenza after a three week illness, will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at New Providence Church with Rev. W. E. Gill officiating. Interment follows in New Providence cemetery. He is survived by his widow and three children Kedric of near Coatesville, Mrs Charles Hurst of Clover Dale, and Delpha at home.
Eleven Greencastle high school 4 H girls will attend the State Club Roundup at Purdue University from May 1 to 5. Miss Hazel Arbuckle and Miss Ethel Ader will chaperon. Demonstrations span judging bread judging health styling and canning with the county winners showcasing their work and lessons learned.
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