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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1930

Page

2

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.

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.

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.

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.

American Legion Sutherlin Springs Russellville The Legion B. Y. P. U. of Baptist Church Young People’s Old B. Y. P. U 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.

Franklin Township 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pynam County Farm Bureau Forest McNary Mr.Nary

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Ray Redifer Danville H. L. Jackson Leonard Hellinger Bloomington Mrs John Hellinger South College Avenue Robert Stevenson Central National Bank Mable Dice Ridge Farm, Ill Miss Mable Jackson Indiana Street O. F. Overstreet Bay View Michigan B. H. Bruner Madison Rev. Bruner Lee Mathias Betty Mary Mathias East Seminary Street James A. Moag Ward Christie Lebanon Earl Filis L. W. Hudlin Enid and Erma East Poplar Street Roy Ford Thomas Morgan North College Avenue George Christien Robert Graham New York City New York American Zinc Products’ Company Gladys Owens Staten Owens Madison Street Franklin Twp Gary Child Hudson Ance Hudson Con Frazier & Hanks Hanks Res. Phone Kansas Talley Criminal’s Arsenal Jerry Buckley the Herald Inquire Herald Office Hanna’ Court Arnold Herald Office West Madison Club Miss McGaughey Marshall, Il Baptist Missionary Monaty S. H. Strain Aaron Arnold S.C. C Vera Grace Brown East Anderson Street Robert Dirks Robert McCutchan Leona Snider Miriam Peek Mary Kathryn Harris Gertrude Herod Caroline Ellis Leota Mullins Robert McQutchan Eugene Allan William McGaughey John Brown David Owens Ohio Robert Rouse Richard Wilson Knightstown Mrs. Garrett Missionary Society of the Christian Church George Garrett South Indiana Street Myra Curtis Henry Bicknell J. B. Henry A. G. Brown and Son Mullins Drug Store Edward Chew Putnam County Farm Bureau Association Town Lincoln Ave Ford Truck Sigg and Son Owners Wallace Long C. A. Vestal
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