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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
1
County Treasurer Gilbert Ogles warns that only three days remain to pay the spring tax installment to avoid a ten percent penalty. With two assistants handling payments, total collection is under fifty percent so far, and a last minute rush is likely but avoidable by paying early.
Rockville High School will graduate thirty two seniors this spring announced by Principal F M Klayer. Commencement exercises take place May 15 at the Pie theatre with Rev C M McClure of Frankfort delivering the address. Baccalaureate services are at the local Presbyterian church May 10 led by Rev F C Yynley. An annual junior reception will be held at Turkey Run on May 8.
Michael Lombardo of Argos is jailed in St. Joseph County on a 5000 dollar bond for operating a 300 gallon still near Warsaw. Dolly Fries, owner of the farm, released on 500 dollar bond. Wilbur and Georgia Lowman of Warsaw also held with bonds 1500 and 1000 dollars respectively.
Indiana Reformatory at Pendleton admitted 142 prisoners in April, raising total inmates to 2,240 the largest month in its history. On April 24, 39 new prisoners entered. one block with 24 cells holds 648 inmates, two per cell. A new dormitory for 200 trustees will be finished within six weeks.
Bishop Francis J. McConnell of New York and Bishop Frederick Leete of Omaha will speak at the dedication services of the North Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. The events occur Friday May 8 and Sunday May 10 with Rev. Wilbur D. Grose and Rev. N. G. Talbott, both DePauw graduates, among participants.
James Abel of Greencastle Indiana University student will lead campus tours for 800 Hi-Y boys at Indiana University for the first annual state Hi-Y days May 9 and 10. The event is sponsored by the state Y M C A IU Y M C A Bloomington Hi-Y Federation and Indiana University.
Indianapolis April 10 The state board of education faces a setback as Attorney General Ogden rules its authority is advisory only in investigating morality among high school players at the state tournament. Local boards may bar schools if warranted. the board may pursue action indirectly via school commissions. next steps to be decided at tomorrow's meeting.
Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis observed Lady's day at the Claypool Hotel with a DePauw University choir directed by Dean R. G. McCutchan. Miss Jean Maggee accompanied. William Kiger, Earl Kiger’s son, sang among the group as Jack Rhodes, absent president, sent a telegram read aloud.
Mr and Mrs F H Bowen of Roachdale recently returned from Miami Florida where they spent the winter. They made the trip by automobile.
Junior high school teachers from across the state convened at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Terre Haute for a two day conference. D. H. Vass, principal of Woodrow Wilson and association president, presided. Speakers include W. C. Reaves of the University of Chicago and Milo T. Stuart of Indianapolis at a dinner this evening at Hotel Deming.
Adventurer Frank Buck concludes his radio broadcast on the RKO Theatre of the Air before sailing Friday on the U S Statendam. Buck, famed for Bring Em Back Alive, spoke with Urant l and Rice about plans for jungle filming in Borneo across a 44 station network.
Twenty Putnam county 4-H members will travel to Purdue University in Lafayette for the annual Roundup, May 5. County agent Floyd Miller says the group will depart Greencastle by school bus Tuesday morning, gather at the courthouse, and return Friday night. Representing the county are teams in boys corn judging, boys livestock judging, boys demonstration, girls clothing judging, girls baking judging, girls demonstration, and a dress review girl, selected from the county 4-H fair last fall.
The Paragon High School graduation held Tuesday night featured Prof F C Tilden of DePauw University as the speaker. He discussed education for the new age, noting recent inventions and industrial changes and urging graduates to prepare for evolving work, with guidance for both graduates and older attendees.
Increasing cloudiness suggests rain tonight or Friday with a chance of showers. Temperatures rise slightly tonight as winds shift and humidity increases.
In Greencastle on Saturday May 1 1911 P W McNary observed a buzzard wearing a visible bell while flying low. Nearby Paul Hurst from Mt Meridian is noted for the county's best wheat crop prospects. Alvin Hanks of Monroe township named Putnam county truancy officer. Jasper Miller county treasurer reports Saturday collections totaling 50007.52 dollars.
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co of Newark files in Putnam County Circuit Court to foreclose on 310 acres in Monroe Township. A $16,000 note and interest are due. a receiver is sought. Defendants include William A Moon Guy Drake Crawfordsville Reality Co Crawfordsville Trust Co receiver Harry M Foster State Bank of Francesville Cecil Bachten Kircher receiver William G Myers Fay Keys. Transfers chain from Moon to Deake to Reality Co to Foster to Francesville Bank to Myers to Keys, all subject to mortgage terms.
Alfred Houston state fire marshal released arson division figures for January through March 1931. Of 103 cases investigated, 16 arrests were made and 14 charges filed. 6 cases went to grand jury. 2 tried and 9 convictions obtained.
Erivan reports an earthquake that struck Armenia on Monday killed nearly four hundred people and injured about two thousand. Officials estimate property damage may reach one million dollars as relief efforts begin.
Dr. G Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University will depart Friday for California to transact university business in Los Angeles and San Francisco He plans to return to the campus by May 10 for the May day celebration.
Edwin Boswell a DePauw University senior from Indianapolis was burned on face and hands when gunpowder he was experimenting with exploded near the armory on Anderson street. He is confined to the Phi Gamma fraternity house for several days and credits his eyewear for protecting his eyes.
A year old colored girl found a bottle at her home on Crown Street and drank carbolic acid spilling liquid on her face and neck. Martha Patton was treated by neighbors with a stomach pump after swallowing a small amount. Dr. G D Rhea attended and said the condition was not serious.
Ladoga Indiana April 30 John McKinsey a longtime Ladoga resident died at his home Wednesday morning after a brief illness He suffered a stroke last Friday and died at 3 o clock Born February 8 1845 in Clarksville Ohio he moved to Indiana at nineteen He married Ella Garretson March 1 1877 and had eight children four died in infancy Surviving are three sons Henry Clifford and Forest and a daughter Mrs Bert Peffley Funeral services will be at the Ladoga Christian church Friday at two o clock conducted by Rev S G Smith Burial will follow in Ladoga cemetery
Professor C D W Mildebrand of DePauw University will address the Greencastle Methodist church Men's Brotherhood at a dinner gathering Monday evening. Wives of members will be guests.
Cairo reports forty-one dead and many injured after the Cairo Alexandria Express caught fire from a hot box near Benha railway station. Officials call it the worst Egyptian rail disaster to date as rescue efforts continue.
Isaac Rogers of near Stilesville is jailed in Putnam county after a dance altercation with Marsh Hamilton of Fox Ridge. Hamilton is home with knife wounds. Rogers says he stabbed in self defense. Sheriff’s pursuit failed. Rogers offered to surrender. No charges filed yet as the feud is described as long standing.
The will of Ellen Stack Besser was filed in Putnam Circuit Court for probate today. Dorothy Adland of Chicago named executrix. the will dated February 27, 1924 leaves $500 to sister Mrs. Mary Pierce and the remainder to Mrs. Adland. Signing witnesses were John HH, James, and Kathleen James.
Frank Wade of Indianapolis spoke at the Greencastle Kiwanis weekly luncheon in the Greencastle Christian church. Wade is a recognized authority on precious stones and delivered an engaging address on that subject.
Thieves robbed the Rice Turner filling station west of Manhattan on the National Road before midnight. Sheriff Alva Bryan investigated as the loot, described as an undetermined amount of merchandise, tires, cigarettes, cigars, and candy, was taken. Mr Turner was in Brazil at the time. The station sits opposite Oak Hill park.
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