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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1930
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold argues the Putnam County Junior Fair should be labeled a 4 H club exhibit not a county fair. He praises 4 H members work while criticizing expectations of livestock and large displays. He recalls droughts taxes and a public official’s “financial sacrifice” remark.
Roy Davee a school teacher near Martinsville was released on $1,000 bond after being arrested for possessing a still. Sheriff Lucas deputy Richards and Prosecutor Bray stopped him as he carried a bucket through a corn field and directed officers to the site. Davee said he started the liquor venture to support his seven children and wife.
A grass fire Wednesday afternoon northwest of Cloverdale on the Herman Bridge farm burned several hundred acres and destroyed one unoccupied building before being halted. The fire's origin remains undetermined.
Bainbridge and Greencastle girls led the junior fair demonstration contest with drinks and desserts. Putnamville and Washington township teams followed, earning a Purdue Roundup trip for top finishers. Judges Mary Louise Talbott and others announced scoring winners in the judging contest. Weather outlook: increasing cloudiness with possible Sunday showers and cold north areas.
The twelve days old son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Gasper of 112 Chestnut street died at Putnam county hospital after a brief illness. Harold L. is survived by the parents and three sisters. Funeral services are set for 1:30 Sunday at Mc Curry Funeral Home with Mrs Grace Black in charge. Interment will follow at Mt Pleasant cemetery.
Norman Evans of Indianapolis was brought to Greencastle and jailed in Putnam County on a charge of issuing fraudulent checks. An affidavit alleges a $25 bad check to Floris McCammack for light poles, claimed to be from The Evans Electric Company. Evans may be arraigned this afternoon or Monday before Judge James P. Hughes.
Authorities say rioters may face federal charges with warrants ready to serve. Officials indicate U.S. prosecutors plan to pursue cases tied to federal statutes and possible conspiracy counts.
Greencastle plant will reopen Monday under receiver Fred Masten. Judge Hughes allowed borrowing from First National Bank to pay workers and buy tomatoes, with a lien on plant output. Jaqua, former head, allegedly bankrupt. bank holds mortgages and creditors await settlement.
Prizes awarded at the pet parade include Largest pet Pony Harold Cook Tinyest pet Baby kittens Ver non Lecman Uliliest pet Bull dog Laconda ox Prettiest dog Spitz Eileen Jobe Prettiest cat Cornelia Geabes Prettiest pony John James Most unusual pet Goose Joyce Jarvis Best costume Lau cille White Cutest child and pet Lois Griffiths Child with most pets Prank Corder Cutest dressed girl and decorated doll carriage Jackie Nichols.
Two gambling stands at the Putnam county fair were closed by Greencastle police after an investigation led by Chief of Police Tro Dobbs. Pro Pri owners were ordered out of town for allowing youths to participate in the games amid numerous complaints.
A lone intruder forced coal chute access to Greencastle High School Friday night, stealing $15 and wrecking offices. Furniture and records sustained heavy damage estimated at $700 to $800, with no police prints found. A shoeprint size S to 9 and gloves suggest single-actor entry. insurance covers building damage but not records. The thief also damaged DePauw gymnasium.
Cardington Wales Aug 16. The airship R-100 moored at a slight angle to its mast returning from a transatlantic run to Montreal. The Graf Zeppelin beat the R-100 for speed by about two hours with 55 hours 24 minutes versus 57 1 2 hours over roughly 4 200 and 3 200 miles respectively. A gusty wind delayed docking as the craft was lowered to the mast by a trained crew after a night by.
The Industrial tent features a modern kitchen assembled by the Putnam County Home Economics club led by Mrs. Ly curgus Stoner. Exhibits include a gas stove with oven regulator, electric refrigerator, automatic iron, percolator, toaster, and a kitchen table. two new canning outfits show Conserve steam cooker and Burpee tin can method. Canned fruit from Mrs. Clarence Goff of Russellville includes a first prize peaches can. assistants include Mrs. Ruth Fry, Mrs. Will Glidewell. equipment loaned by Horace Link Furniture and Moore Electric.
Marion Ind August 16 Indiana based IN S reported Prosecutor Harley Hardin said he has received four death threats since the investigation of the double lynching began He added he has not started wearing a sidearm yet and is taking the threats seriously but cautiously
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Subject: What is a Christian. Official board meeting Wednesday evening. Pastor T. J. Cotton.
In a note from August 15 1910 William Peck James Vermillion Mack Jones Milo West and Charles Broadstreet traveled to Mr Wests farm in Owen county for a three day fishing trip Mrs and Mrs Charles Ewan departed for a two week visit with relatives in Illinois Judge J W Rawley led the Putnam County Sunday school convention at Fillmore Methodist church with fifty one Sunday schools represented
The Express Courier reports Mrs Frank Cowan daughter of Dr A B Ayler raised Trish Setter pups. Pat a pup from ten pups was brought to the office and appeared calm. Pat’s sire is champion of Nebraska dogs and the dam’s sire was the highest priced setter in America. Harley E Smith was appointed administrator of Charles Craver estate valued at $5 000 by Judge James P Hughes in Putnam Circuit Court.
Miss Charlotte Etter, president of the Junior Fair board, won the dress review with a green crepe wool dress entry. Class winners include Mary L. Hammond, Betty Fenn, Harriet Heaney, Mildred Brattain, and Charlotte Etter. Etter earns a Purdue Roundup trip and state review entry.
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