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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1929
Page
1
Say! Charles J Arnold recalls the Granada Theater launch as Greencastle unveils its first sound pictures using modern equipment at the Granada, amid bustling shopfronts and urban chatter. Readers are treated to a Lyric column interlude and a playful verse about domestic mishaps and vows.
Orville Hutcheson age 19 a laborer from Reelsville and Dorothy Pearl Payne age 19 from Diamond received marriage license. Hutcheson is son of Ross A. Hutcheson of Reelsville and Payne is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton Payne of Diamond.
Neil Murphy a 34 year old World War veteran and garage operator in Logansport Ind died from slashing his throat with a razor. He had been in ill health. His wife and two daughters survive him.
Attorney General James M. Ogden announced the state will not interfere with Rockville authorities over a sewer construction, after reviewing investigation findings by a deputy AG. He said there is no evidence warranting state action, following a conference with the state board of accounts.
An estate partially valued at 76163 was left by Will H. Latta Indianapolis attorney and DePauw University trustee who was killed in a car train crash near Hamilton County. The report lists life insurance of 85000 and various holdings including 650 Hoosier Casualty shares 666 2 3 Mid West Insurance shares and a 9000 note against the casualty stock.
Hunters report a short squirrel crop despite the open season. Dry weather kept game scarce, with twig snaps and branch breaks warning approaching animals. Rain improved conditions Friday night and Saturday, but many plan limited hunting until late next month when squirrels start “working on hickory.”
DePauw University fills two vacancies in the economics department for the fall term. Edward Morris Bernstein of New York City will replace William R. Sherman, while William A. Neiswanger of Manhattan, Kansas, will succeed Dean Long. Both arrive before September 11 to begin teaching.
Roachdale Aug 4 Mrs Lila Lavon Jones 18 former Roachdale resident died at her home seven miles west of Indianapolis Saturday night from tuberculosis suffered five months She was born May 29 1911 daughter of William and Jessie Dickerson Married William Jones December 6 1927 Survived by husband one daughter and four siblings Funeral service at Roachdale Christian church Tuesday at 11 am burial in Roachdale cemetery
Peaches in various size shipping packs are shown at the First National Bank. L. C. Buchhett presents a bushel pack of fancy South Haven peaches and Strain Orchard displays Carmen peaches in three sizes, half bushel pack and a half peck. Growers are invited to view for shipping ideas.
Belle S Hanna former city librarian and sister of the late Mary L Berryhill was left 75 dollars per month for life in Mrs Berryhills will filed in Indianapolis probate court. The estate valued about 40000 dollars.
The Putnam County Fair Board in the County Agent’s office decided to hold a 1929 fair. A location and time committee was expanded, with Harry Allan and R. P. Mullins added to the group already including Harry McCabe, Jacob Eiitel, and Ray Vaughn. A report from the new committee is planned for Friday night. Debate over fair placement continued, with backing for a downtown square event opposed by proponents of an off square, smaller admission fair.
A large crowd attended the opening Institute program in Fillmore last night. Victor Griffin, an Australian, spoke on his country, with lantern slides. A concert is planned tonight and the Institute runs nightly through Friday with a final program.
Phi Delta fraternity boys were guests at a slumber party hosted by Mrs. Racer Bittles on Washington Street. A car loaded with watermelons from Mrs. Andy Nelson in Posey county arrived this morning. Mrs. Nelson formerly lived locally, and Mrs. Jennie Curtis Hearst of Cedar Falls, Iowa visits her parents in Putnamville. Miss Mildred Gardner went to visit her grandparents near Clinton Falls.
A display of 4-H Club work will be at the Manhattan Schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Miss Odessa Hodlshire and Mrs. W. W. Lucas, Washington township 4-H club leaders, and their club workers, will make the display.
A weather update warns of showers and thunderstorms tonight with a possible continuation into Wednesday morning. Temperatures warm slightly tonight in the extreme southwest portion.
Dr Eckener and the Graf Zeppelin prepare for a world circumnavigation with refueling at Lakehurst before midnight start. Eckener notes plans for a new Zepp, trans Atlantic service, and eight engines plus helium use. Passengers at 9000 dollars include Lady Drummond Hay and Karl Von Wiegand.
Claude Pfieffer 23 of Belleview Michigan received ten dollars and costs in city court for reckless driving in a contact lane that caused John Lamb Yeazel’s death on June 17. A hook on Pfieffer’s fruit truck snagged Yeazel’s wrist watch, severing his arm and causing fatal blood loss. Pfieffer fled and was arrested after a chase to Peru Indiana. his attorneys appealed the fine to circuit court.
Six Indianapolis motorists had their licenses revoked for one year under the new motor vehicle law. Special Drivers' License Judge John W. McCord announced the first such revocations, all for driving while intoxicated. The six were Arthur Carr, Herman Whited, Harold Sheedy, A. J. Fender, Thomas Simmons, and Leo A. Wiley.
Albert Buschko Graf, the stowaway awaiting deportation, says he was treated fine in America and will return to be a citizen. He recalls Friedrichshafen bands and hopes to make money on the stage, ending with homesick pleas for his mother and a vow to come back after trouble.
In Champaign IDL Aug 6 two girls and three men still compete in the rocking chair marathon that began last Friday night. Effort Johnson dropped out earlier today after failing to stay awake.
Milton Scott, 42, a parole violator from Marquette prison, was placed in temporary custody at the Marquette County jail today by Sheriff Edward Eitelforge. A prison officer caring for Scott left him in the local jail for safe keeping while handling other duties. Scott's address is Nashville, Tennessee.
Mrs C C Piper 33 of Pontiac Michigan faces manslaughter charges if Otto Parker 40 guard at Pendleton reformatory dies from injuries after her sedan crashed into a farm detail injuring thirteen inmates and Parker. Parker and Piper hospitalized as authorities assess outcome.
Jefferson township Staley bridge and Monroe township Brackney bridge contracts will be let by the county commissioners at the September 2 meeting. Staley bridge estimated at 10 580 dollars Brackney at 1 976 dollars. Floods washed them out earlier this summer. financing via 15 340 80 dollars in bridge bonds to be sold by the county auditor August 31.
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