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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1928
Page
1
A hometown column urges residents of Greencastle to unite for better streets and sidewalks, silence knocker critics, and promote civic pride. The writer recounts letters, a prize for a Ferry Letter Contest, and humorous anecdotes about gardening and a Ford Truck mishap.
Walter Keller of Belle Union invested 32 dollars 18 months ago in a young cow that yielded six animals. The cow soon calved twins, and 17 months later one twin bore a calf while the other produced twin calves, expanding the herd.
Parrish found guilty by a city court jury on charges of illicit relations with Edith Browning aged 21. The defense plans an appeal to the Putnam Circuit Court after a $10 fine, costs, and 20 days in jail, the third trial after two hung juries.
Cash took possession of the Cartwright Music Shop on August 1 and adds violins guitars saxophones and other instruments to the existing pianos victrolas and radios. Cash remains in personal charge as Cartwright sells out his stock.
Mr and Mrs O L Goodlander and son will relocate to Crawfordsville to occupy an apartment above the Strand Theatre.
Democrats will push a comprehensive study led by Prof. Seligman to craft a nonpolitical, economically sound plan to handle farm surplus crops. The aim is market stability and increased purchasing power without government price controls, funded by crops benefiting from the plan. An open question remains on timing and specifics before the election. A separate note reports a bridge collision near Stilesville injuring one man with two cars damaged.
Harry Cunningham 50 of Beech Grove Indiana drowned in Hillsdale Park lake five miles east of Greensburg during a vacation swimming incident. He was seized by cramps and the body was recovered several hours after the drowning.
A group of youths ages 14 to 18 were found using the Greencastle Country Club pool and lockers after hours. Club officials questioned them, took names, and warned of prosecutions for further trespass. Articles reportedly missing from lockers.
Ida Schneider of Indianapolis is traveling by car to Shreveport to join her husband Albert J. Schneider a 30 year old World War II aviator. He died when his plane crashed while spraying a cotton field near Shreveport. He left a wife two children Betty and Jack.
James Gilbert Chadd aged 23 of Greencastle R3 and Effie Ethel Buis aged 18 at home Greencastle obtain a marriage license. The record lists their ages and residence as the basis for the licensing.
From the archives the Greencastle Herald notes include Dewey Higert bitten by a dog owned by George Blake this morning Ed Walls and George Cannon traveling to Indianapolis to see the Indianapolis Louisville baseball game Miss Gail Dorsett of Cloverdale visiting J B Hammond and family James P Hughes prosecuting attorney spoke at the Hurst reunion in the John McCommack grove yesterday about 1200 attendees
Polish aviators Majors Louis Idzikowski and Casimir Kubala weigh a repeat trans Atlantic attempt after a leaky gas line spoiled their flight. Kubala aims to leave hospital for Paris soon and an Oporto check will guide the decision within 24 hours. The pair landed near a ship that rescued them after wandering in circles.
William Johnston of Stark & Griffith auto agency and Richard Whelan city mail carrier collided on the old Big Four right of way northeast of the city shortly after noon Monday. Johnston driving west swiped Whelan’s car when Whelan pulled from a driveway, narrowly avoiding an embankment as both vehicles were damaged.
John D. Widaman aged 76 of Warsaw Indiana, dean of the Kosciusko County Bar, collapsed and died at his residence. Hearing of the death, neighbor Mrs T A Goodman suffered a paralyzing shock.
Walter Chammes and Thomas Elliott of Greencastle were arrested by McGinty and Vice for intoxication after returning from Terre Haute with liquor. Chammes carried an automatic revolver. Andrew Harris and Henry Matison, colored, faced similar charges after a late night drive through Brazil. Harris held liquor and intoxication charges. Matison intoxication and DUI. Both groups arraigned before Mayor James Carpenter with judgment withheld pending further investigation.
Frank Allen completed his restaurant at the Hanna Crossing nine miles north of Greencastle. The brick building on the southwest corner opened for business Saturday and adds an attractive improvement to the Hanna Crossing area.
Tad Harmont’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin company brings a 1500 seat tent to the west Walnut street lot for a one night stand. The touring outfit, with 40 players and 18 in the cast, paraded into town after arriving from Brazil for the performance amid talk of its NYC and Chicago runs and a $15000 investment.
Divers have inserted an air tube and a recovery plan is under way as the Italian submarine F-14 remains trapped in 125 to 131 feet of Adriatic water after a collision with destroyer Giuseppe Missori. Weather hampers rescue. 21 to 29 crew members are aboard. Admiral Foschini directs Brindisi operations with acoustic signals keeping contact.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with local thunderstorms in the north and central portions. Temperatures remain steady with little change expected.
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