Local Fraternity Plans Tuesday Evening Meeting
Reports list numerous residents visiting relatives and traveling for vacations. Fraternity Phi Delta Kappa to meet Tuesday in regular session at the rooms. Several local families hosting visitors from Danville Bloomington Chicago Lebanon Miami Indianapolis and Dana. A quiet marriage between Elmer Skinner and Ruth Rumley occurred Friday at the Greencastle courthouse.
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Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
Elmer Skinner
Ruth Rumley
Greencastle
Squire Tomer Handershot
Court House
Spencer World
Grass fires damage buildings and park near Plainfield and Columbus
A grass fire destroyed four buildings east of Plainfield. Another grass fire at Columbus burned the Columbus High School Athletic Association baseball park. Farmers plowed a furrow between an oats field and Sheridan to protect the town as a 120 acre fire swept the area.
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Tave
Mt. Carmel
Plainfield
Columbus
Columbus High School Athletic Association
Sheridan
Hogs and cattle market report from Indianapolis auction
Livestock prices update from Indianapolis shows hogs 4000 offered with gains 10-25 cents, weights varying from 100 to 350 pounds. Cattle and calves around 300 each with slaughter classes scarce and steady. Sheep at 500 count, lambs 8-9 dollars, some throw outs 4-7.50.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion Picnic at Sutherlin Springs
The American Legion Picnic will be held next Sunday August 10 at Sutherlin Springs south of Russellville. Ex service men and their families are invited to enjoy contests games and old army activities including baseball and horseshoes. Bring a basket and the dog for a day of camaraderie in a shaded spring water site.
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American Legion
Sutherlin Springs
Russellville
The
Legion
B. Y. P. U. of Baptist Church
Young People’s
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the Baptist Church
Robert Sweeney
Donald Davidson
Frank Allen Low Bidder on Franklin Twp Road
Putnam county board of commissioners opened bids for the Risk and others road project in Franklin township at the courthouse. Frank Allen was the low bidder with 9 405 85 dollars. other bids ranged from 10 441 35 to 11 493 dollars. The board also approved routine claims and conducted regular business.
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Putnam County Board of Commissioners
Court House
Frank Allen
Pickens
Lane
Hendricks
Everett Wood
Isaac Skelton
William Mahoney
Child Killed in Auto CrashIn Heavy Traffic
August 4 report says 9 year old Josephine Kolodziski died instantly after being struck by a car driven by 15 year old Hugh Van Valkenburgh of Chicago during heavy traffic conditions. Local police confirm the accident details.
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Gary. Ind
INS
Josephine Kolodziski
Hugh van Valkenburgh
Chicago
Marion Talley Sticks to Kansas Farm Despite Fame
Colby Kansas August 4 Marion Talley the celebrated songbird remains on her 1600 acre Kansas farm. Fans and managers predicted a return to opera but she prefers farm life citing unreal city life and real value on the plains.
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Colby, Kans
Marion Talley
Broadway
America
Young Statbird
Marion
Sax Plains
New York Metropolitan Opera House
Enrico Caruso
la Talley
Miss Talley
Brightest Boy Arthur Williams Jr Wins Edison Scholarship
Arthur O Williams Jr a bank messenger from East Providence Rhode Island was named the winner in the Thomas A Edison scholarship contest for boys from forty eight states Internationally Illustrated News features his photo in the prize story.
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Arthur O. Williams Jr
East Providence
R. I
Thomas A. Edison
Township Trustees Hold Regular Meeting Today
Putnam county township trustees held a regular meeting with County Superintendent John Vermujlon. Preparations were made for the Putnam county teachers institute and the opening of county schools scheduled for Friday the 29th. The trustees posed for a grotto picture on the courthouse lawn after the business session.
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Putnam County
John Vermujlon
Putnam County Teachers Institute
Court House
Forest fires burn over 300 acres near Henryville
Two forest fires near Henryville Indiana swept more than 300 acres of timberland before officials brought them under control early today. State Forester Ralph Wilcox said the larger blaze consumed about 250 acres and a farm building. a smaller fire affected about 50 acres.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Henryville
Clarke County State Forest Preserve
Ralph Wilcox
Lotus Wainn
Firefight at Pigeon Roost Stalls Nightlong Efforts
Wilcox reports scores of men fought the blaze at Pigeon Roost through the night, containing the flames and preventing wider damage. The incident spotlights community turnout and firefighting strain in harsh conditions.
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Wilcox
Names of Greencastle area residents listed together
A roster of local names includes Helen Hartnagle Eileen O Oneal Mary Lou Hammond Frances Mathes Mary Jane Etter Marian Fllis Winifred Grimes Ruth Ellington Virginia Throop Mary Louise Talbott Madonna Grimes Edna Mae Albin Guy Harris Helen Mae Jones Mary Virginia Young Elizabeth Fenn Charlotte Etter Pauline Jones William Wright Charles Shanner James Harris Oakley Wright Floyd Sims Mary Agnes Miller J D Higgins Edwin E Hunter Robert Ragan Jean Ragan Odessa Hodshire Theta Neier Myrtle Love Mary Rose Harlan listed as residents in Greencastle and surrounding areas.
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Helen Hartnagle
Greencastle
Eileen O'Neal
Mary Lou Hammond
Frances M. Mathes
Mary Jane Etter
Marian Fllis
Winifred Grimes
Ruth Ellington
Virginia Throop
Mary Louise Talbott
Madonna Grimes
Edna Mae
Albin
Guy Harris
Reelsville
Helen Mae Jones
Mary Virginia Young
Elizabeth Fenn
Charlotte Etter
Pauline Jones
Cloverdale
William Wright
Charles Shanner
James C. Harris
Oakley Wright
Putnamville
Floyd Sims
Mary Agnes Miller
J. D. Higgins
Coatesville
Edwin E. Hunter
Robert Ragan
Fillmore
Jean Ragan
Odessa Hodshire
West Madison Club Picnic and Girton Reunion Planned
Social notes list a West Madison Club picnic at Center Schoolhouse on Aug 6 and the Girton reunion set for Aug 10 at Girton grove north of Eaglefield station in Clay County. Other items note Miss McGaughey's Marshall, Illinois trip for Rose Anna Gunder's party and upcoming Baptist Missionary meeting.
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Home Economics
Center School House
Girton
Girton Grove
Eaglefield Station
Clay County
Elizabeth McGaughey
Lafe McGaughey
Marshall
Ill
Rose Anna Gunder
Louise Lichert
Eugene John Ullemeyer
Detroit
John Best
Mary Emily Garrett
Charles Perkin
Brown and Son Win Father's and Son Golf Match
A. G. Brown of Louisville and his son William Brown won the father and son golf tournament held last weekend at the Culver camp for boys. William Brown also captured the low medal score. A. G. Brown and Russell E. Brown visited the camp for several days.
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A. G. Brown
Louisville
William Brown
Culver Camp
Father and Sons
Russell E. Brown
Notice of letting of school bus routes
Edward Chew trustee announces bid opening for all Washington township school bus routes Putnam County Indiana for 1931 on August 14 1930. Bids accepted until 7 pm and awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Require 5000 liability insurance and reserve right to reject any bid. Sealed bids. August 4 11.
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Washington Township
Putnam County
Indiana
Py nam County Farm Bureau Mourns Forest McNary Loss
The board honors Forest McNary as a valuable and capable member. He was dependable loyal and progressive in his work. His loss leaves a vacancy that cannot be readily filled for the association.
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Pynam County Farm Bureau
Forest McNary
Mr.Nary
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