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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
4
Darlington broker James Peterson reported the sale of the 26 acre Charles Petersone farm near Darlington to Dr. M C Brasher of Chicago for 33687 50 the highest price per acre in this region during the last year.
In Shelbyville Indiana on July 31 Dr R W Gehres was burned when a tank of ether used in surgery at Major hospital exploded. The incident occurred during an operation and left the doctor with painful burns.
Hanover Ind July 31 Trustees confirm appointment of Dr Albert George Parker of Chicago as president to succeed Dr William A Millis. Parker has taught in oriental universities and studied at leading American schools. He is a Maryland native.
Public invited to attend a dramatic art recital in the High School auditorium at 8 15 p m supervised by Miss Edna Hillis. The program features a mix of one act plays and dramatic scenes including Funny Things The New Baby On the Street Car and a dramatic version of Mary Had a Little Lamb. Cast lists name several students and teachers from the school.
Eugene T. Lies of the Playground and Recreation Association told a Chamber of Commerce committee that Indianapolis has 280 poolrooms, more than any city of its size in the United States, to offset 401 churches. The survey was paid for by the Indianapolis Council of Social Agencies. He urged legislation barring anyone with a criminal record from operating a poolroom.
A mysterious blast hit a three story brick building housing a hardware store in downtown Pittsburgh injuring two people and causing damage over 100000 dollars. Investigators found no immediate link to International Communist Day.
Donald Wilson 22 lies in serious condition at Elkhart General after diving into Heaton Lake near Elkhart Ind his head struck the bottom and left him paralyzed from the head down John Weybright his friend towed him to shore Doctors fear pneumonia may follow as Wilson remains under observation with past events noted as a near drowning last night
Donald Hunter of Anderson Indiana claimed a world marathon golf record by playing 180 holes in one day at the 18 hole municipal course. He carded 793 strokes averaging 79 per round and wore out four caddies.
Washington July 21 Senator Elmer Thomas Oklahoma praised as well dressed in congress doubting men’s daytime wear in pajamas. Saunders, editor from South Carolina, visiting New York, argues for clothing emancipation for men but Thomas disagrees noting physiques and shape.
Funeral arrangements were under way for Ernest Major 11 and Glenn Harvey 10 who drowned while wading in the White River west of Keystone avenue. Harold Howell 11 jumped in to try a rescue and nearly died. The fishing trip led to the tragedy as bodies were recovered hours later, raising the season’s drowning toll to eight.
Sammy Mendell and Tony Canzoneri taper preparations for a ten round lightweight championship in Chicago Stadium. Mendell reports slight weight trouble at 135 pounds, aiming to shed a quarter to make weight. Canzoneri conducts floor drills and predicts winning by inside work. Promoter Paddy Harmon forecasts a near sellout of over 20 000 and a gate around 140 000 dollars.
Former French premier Raymond Poincare was operated on for prostatic complications at 8:50 a m today in Paris. Dr Marion led the procedure with Drs Josset and Roidin assisting. He is resting well and expected to convalesce for two to three months. Aristide Briand now holds the premiership.
Clerks demonstrate O-CORN removes old corns and callouses quickly and without pain. The ad invites hundreds to visit stores next week or write to O-CORN LABORATORIES in Chicago for a jar, with Mullins Drug Store handling distribution.
A Mellon Institute developed spray demonstrates FLY TOX by releasing live insects in a small chamber. Less than a teaspoon of the product stops buzzing within minutes and kills the insects. The spray is described as harmless to people with a pleasant fragrance and stainless composition.
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