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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1928
Page
1
An unsigned letter from Greencastle Indiana discusses spelling errors in the unabridged dictionary. It mentions a county picnic at the State farm, Beekeepers gathering at the R A Ogg orchard farm, and a Northwood development contract restricting livestock. The writer jokes about bees and a stubborn electric fan amid local color and odd anecdotes.
Mrs. Mary McDaniel aged 94 died at her Jamestown home after a short illness of ptomaine poisoning. Her daughter Mrs Elizabeth Oliphant, also ill, survives. McDaniel had been unusually active and healthy until a few days prior to death.
DePauw University will award 228 Rector scholarships to entering freshmen, announced by H. B. Longden director of the Foundation. About 150 scholarships were given last year and a few more remain for outstanding high school students. Twenty-one scholars come from states including New Mexico Oregon Florida and New York with many Indiana recipients listed by name.
W. E. Pickens, Belle Union contractor, awarded the concrete paving contract for east Washington Street from Vine to Wood for 22,038.40 dollars. Work must start by September 1 and finish by November 15, with Pickens eyeing completion of College Avenue as well by October. The council ignored improving east Seminary Street, rejecting all bids for that project amid merger-related litigation, while approving a 0.10 dollar sinking fund levy to cover deficits on street improvements and bond interest.
Fillmore sits cut off as asphalt paving begins on the main road through the town. Stores are unreachable by car and shoppers must take long detours while Isaac Skelton moves his machinery into place to start pavement.
Rev J Orr Powell of Pendleton reveals an ex-DePauw student may file as an independent or third party candidate for governor. Powell notes conferences urging entry and sets a September deadline to file. He cites slogans Efficiency Economy and Justice Make the Government Pay and Let the Taxpayers Profit. Powell, born 1880 in Green County, is a minister and former football player and orator connected to DePauw Phi Delta Theta with five children including Pauline Powell entering DePauw.
Democratic leaders praised Graham P. Hunt of Cincinnati after his primary win for the U S Senate seat to fill Frank Willis's death. Hunt defeated Cyrus Locher, backed by the Anti-Saloon League, signaling optimism for Smith Robinson in November. Ohio results also showed Begg leading Cooper for governor in the GOP race.
The Big Four began using the new tracks between Greencastle and Delmar reducing Terre Haute to Indianapolis distance by 14 miles. Samuel Ragsdale of near Bainbridge visited. Mr and Mrs Oscar Thomas hosted Mr and Mrs C H Hymer of Crawfordsville. Concrete walks on Anderson street were completed.
Announcement of a private kindergarten to open at Greencastle city library on September 1 by Mrs. Albert Dobbs and Mrs. John C Jaqua. Both are graduates of notable training colleges and are described as competent to train the city’s young people.
Don Menke of Indianapolis a DePauw University senior hopeful and Kappa Phi Sigma member is seriously ill at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. Doctors fear climate change may be required for his health and he will not return to DePauw this fall.
The Indiana State Farm and Putnam County Farm Bureau invite Green Castle merchants to the Putnam County Farmers' picnic at the State Farm on Friday. Sponsors say the event offers merchants a chance to meet farmers, learn what the Farm Bureau and County Agent's office do for farmers, with several hundred farmers and families expected to attend despite active farm work.
Bloomington street park land deeded to the city by Mr and Mrs John W Robe. Development steps to begin. Mayor Charles McGaughey says three park experts will visit Greencastle Friday to assess park potential and local clubs and citizens are urged to aid in development.
A petition signed by most south Greencastle businessmen and citizens asks for police protection for the area. It was referred to the budget committee. Roy Abrams said he pays 100 dollars yearly to support an officer and Mayor McGaughey promised the 1929 budget includes funds to maintain an officer if the burden is found unfair.
Mostly fair conditions with little temperature change expected tonight and Thursday. Skies stay dry with light winds and no significant precipitation anticipated.
The second tropical storm of the week swept inland across southern Georgia and the Florida West Coast leaving damage to public utilities crops and private property. Flooding marooned more than 100 families near Lake Okeechobee and tributaries as winds and rains crippled wire service and threatened Lake Okeechobee's banks.
Miss Anne Huestis daughter of J S Huestis of Albany New York died Wednesday at her uncle Charles C Huestis home in Northwood after a March operation and subsequent complications Born August 30 1903 in Fonda New York she graduated from Skidmore College in 1925 Services will be held at the Northwood residence Thursday at 3 PM with burial to follow in Fonda New York on the Big Four line funeral train 5 29
Larry Newgent, known as the cyclone evangelist, opened a revival at the M. P. Church in Clinton Falls Sunday night assisted by his party. He preached from Isaiah 53:1 and delivered a whirlwind rapid-fire message. He returns Monday night and plans Friday and Sunday talks at local venues.
Jesse M. Lee Camp No. 24 Sons of Veterans will meet Friday night Aug. 17 at 7 30 to arrange the annual bean dinner for the G A R Jacob Kiefer Commander John Goddard Secretary Treasurer
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