Reformatory Head Leaves for DePauw Psychology Post
Jeffersonville Indiana August reports Dr R B von KleinSmid to resign as associate superintendent and head of psychology at the Indiana reformatory after two years to resume duties as head of DePauw University psychology. He expanded sociological work and helped classify arrivals via tests and coordinated with Dr Peyton. He aided athletic outreach and urged local Greencastle support for enrollment while students awaited funding. Also notes 18 hole golf record broken by H C Sayers with 22 single round and 77 for three rounds. Brighter report on Fred Fox burn injury and Modern Woodmen meeting at 8 o'clock.
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von KleinSmid
DePauw
Jeffersonville
Ind
R. B. von KleinSmid
Indiana Reformatory
DePauw University
D. C. Peyton
Board of Inquiry
C. Sayers
Reese Matson
Mr. Sayers
E. B. Taylor
School Board To Reorganize At Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting tonight to choose officers. C. C. Gillen, newly elected Democrat, will succeed Mrs. Clara Lam Mers as board member.
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C. C. Gillen
Clara Lammers
New Greencastle School Board Chooses First Democratic Treasurer
The Greencastle school board opens the new year at the city library. C. C. Gillen, a Democrat, becomes a board member and treasurer, replacing Mrs. Lammers. H. A. Henderson is inaugurated as superintendent. Board members include H. C. Allen and W. P. Sackett with Allen likely reappointed as president.
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C. C. Gillen
Greencastle
Gillen
Clara Lammers
H. A. Henderson
H. C. Allen
W. P. Sackett
Allen
Sackett
Lammers
H. G. Woody
Henderson
U S Financial Situation Good Says Report
A late wire from officials notes the United States finances are stable with gold outflow to Europe halted. It believes foreign trade will be re established soon as confidence returns.
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Europe
Treasury aids banks with emergency currency shipments
The treasury department continued support for U S banks by distributing Aldrich Vreeland emergency currency to National Currency Associations and express companies. Sub treasuries will receive funds to meet bank demands as needed. McAdoo expressed strong confidence in government and banking ability to handle current and potential situations as gold outflow to Europe has ceased. Local notes mention Frank and Paul Wright visiting Crawfordsville and remodeling at the Lyric Theatre with three large west windows.
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Aldrich-Vreeland
McAdoo
New York
Europe
Young Couple of South Putnam Married
The marriage of Miss Flossie N Hepler and Otho Turner occurred at the County Clerk's private office at noon. The bride, 16, and groom, 21, both from Putnam county, will reside near Putnamville with their families present.
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Flossie N Hepler
FE. R. Hepler
Cloverdale
Otho Turner
Samuel A. Turner
Putnamville
A. J. Hamrick
A. M. Hootman
Christian Church
Putnam County
Turner
B. R. Hepler
Hall
Fear tourists curtailed by financial stringency
Friends of local residents in Europe voice deep concern over wartime districts and the impact of financial stringency. The American government is expected to consider rescue measures.
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Europe
No Word From Europe Tourists Amid War Mail Delays
Local friends fear for tourists abroad though physical danger seems limited. The U S government reports efforts to aid citizens via consulates and embassy letters of credit, embassy checks, loans, or gold shipments if needed. Diplomatic officers will exchange funds and relay telegrams as Americans seek support from Europe to England and beyond. James Terry and various locals arrive for visits. Hamrick kin and Bedford residents also appear in town notices.
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Europe
Indiana
Washington
United States
Wilson
Bryan
State Department
England
Department
Penal Farm Land Transfer Meeting Set for August 17
Members of the state commission who chose the Putnamville site will meet landowners in Greencastle on Monday August 17 to finalize payment of the agreed price.
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State Commission
Putnamville
Greencastle
Greencastle to Host Penal Farm Deal on August 17
State Penal Farm Commission will visit Greencastle on August 17 to finalize the Putnamville site purchase. Landowners, led by attorney Ben S. Corwin, will deed about 1550 acres to Indiana, with vouchers totaling roughly 57 000 in return. Trustees plan a post trip inspection of eastern and southern institutions before work resumes.
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Putnamville
Ben S. Corwin
Commission
James L. Randel
Indiana
County Council to Meet August 12 for Next Year’s Budget
County Council members Isaac Peck William Dills George Woods John Sinclair J M Stewart William Bridges and William Burris to convene in the commissioners room at the courthouse on Wednesday August 12 to approve the annual appropriation for county improvements and set levies for gravel roads bridge repairs and general revenue. County Auditor C L Airhart issued the notice. session expected to last one day.
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Isaac Peck
William Dills
George Woods
John Sinclair
J. M. Stewart
William Bridges
William Burris
C. L. Airhart
Ernie Mehapie Is Off To The Races
Ernest McHaffie known as Ernie from Putnam County trains two horses at Forest Home Stock Farm Indiana racing Grace Hall a 5 year old pacer and Milton Mac a 4 year old trotter. They will race at Lebanon Crawfordsville Frankfort Lafayette and State Fair races. A steer fell into an abandoned well belonging to Lee Woods and Carey Payne. They freed the steer using block and tackle and a derrick. the steer recovered after-hours.
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Ernest McHaffie
Putnam County
Ernie
Mr MecHaffie
Forest Home Stock Farm
Indiana
Grace Hall
Milton Mac
McHaffie
Lebanon
Crawfordsville
Frankfort
Lafayette
Lee Woods
Carey Payne
Clinton Falls
Mr. Payne
Mr. Wood
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Rk. A. Confer
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Paul Wright
Spencer
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Clyde Patorff and Son
Louisville, Ky
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East Seminary Street
Arthur J. Hamrick
8. Bailey
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Fay Hamilton
Chicago
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Fred O’hair
Evansville
State Penal Farm Commission
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First Rational Bank
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