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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1930
Page
1
Charles J Arnold reports on gossip and society notes with humor about engagement announcements, car oil demonstrations, drought relief debates, Henry Ford’s statements, and St Louis aviators. The piece blends comedic columns with topical opinions and local events.
A light truck struck Ed Brockway’s parked car in front of the Elks Club on Indiana Street this morning around 10. The rear fender running board and rear tire were damaged. The driver fled, officials searched but could not locate him, and no license number was obtained.
Terre Haute Quick Welders defeated Greencastle Merchants Boosters 13 to 5 at Limedale park. Greencastle played without key battery Sun day catcher and infielder losses weakened infield. next Sunday expected to field lineup at full strength for a probable rescheduled game.
The Putnam County Junior Fair closed with a pet parade featuring children and unusual pets. Joyce Jarvis won for the most unusual pet, Jacquline White won best costume, Lois Griffiths named cutest child with a pet, and Jackie Nichols entered a decorated doll carriage. Other winners included Harold Cook largest pet and John James prettiest pony, with Cornelia Geabes and Lileen Jobe awarded prettiest cat and dog.
C F Mathais a Greencastle furniture dealer filed a replevin suit in the Putnam circuit court against Clawson F E Byrd. He seeks $250 and attorney fees. The complaint claims Byrd holds household goods valued at $250 that belong to Mathais and asks either sequestration or immediate possession.
A fifteen year old Putnamville girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Evans, dislocated her shoulder Sunday afternoon after falling from a truck filled with youths. She received medical care from Dr W M McGaughey as a crowd gathered at her home and rode around the pasture in the truck.
Jesse W Weik 72 a Greencastle native and noted Lincoln historian died Sunday night at his daughter Mary Grifalconis home in Larchmont New York He helped organize Greencastle Telephone Co and was associated with Republican politics He authored Life of Abraham Lincoln with Herndon and wrote histories of Putnam County and the party He is survived by two children and a sister and had moved to New York five years ago
William Blanchard son of Mr and Mrs Blanchard presented an organ recital as part of the Sunday union service at the Greencastle Methodist church. A DePauw music graduate and former WIL St Louis staff organist, he has performed in local theaters and Indianapolis. His program included pieces by Handel Grieg Franck and more across a varied classical lineup.
A car owned by Elmer Crawley and driven by Talbott Runyan overturned late Saturday afternoon in East Greencastle, leaving occupants with minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to Franklin Street Garage for repairs. Two unidentifed cars collided Sunday evening at Bloomington and Seminary streets, one from Indianapolis and one from Illinois.
Mrs. Sarah Wilson a seventeen year old Madison township bride of four months is in critical condition after an attempted suicide by taking lye following a quarrel with her husband Claude Wilson on Saturday night. Neighbors and Dr W M McGaughey attended. she later improved slightly. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Tanenster.
R. E. Sandy owner of the Home Steam Laundry and Mrs. Sandy are home from Cincinnati where they visited the Proctor and Gamble research department. Mr. Sandy was commended for testing pieces in tensile strength soil removal and color preservation. They toured the Ivorydale and Krisco plants and observed large scale soap production.
The Greencastle Commercial Club planned a court injunction to stop Greencastle Cabinet Company from moving to Martinsville. Jack Denny and Naoma Miner were scheduled on the Air Dome program. Charles E. Cooper attended a truck demonstration in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Charles Huffman departed for Tulsa to visit their daughter.
Fair tonight and probably Tuesday. Slightly cooler in the extreme north and west portion tonight.
Attorney General James M Ogden reenters Marion double lynching case after Judge O D Clawson blocked affidavits and warrants for mob leaders. Deputy AG Merle Wall and Earl B Stroup head back to Marion to pursue action against those who abducted and lynched two Negroes from Grant county jail.
Paul V. McNutt former national commander is set to speak to the Putnam County Democratic club this fall alongside state and district leaders. The announcement followed a Saturday meeting in the courthouse where Dr. T A Sigler and Mrs. Theodore Crawley discussed organization and recent regional meetings.
Irwin Atherton of Indianapolis, named as a chicken thief, was released from the Putnam county jail. Charges of grand and petty larceny in Putnam circuit court were dismissed on a county official’s recommendation after disputes over his involvement in a 30 chicken theft at Hugh Hicks farm on July 17. Kenneth Kercheval and Ralph Bending disputed Atherton’s connection, and Kercheval’s statements were later found unreliable.
Miss Bertha Reaser received the large stick of candy after correctly guessing its weight. The candy weighed 4 lbs 4 oz and had been on display in the window of the RE Mullins drug store. Over 600 people guessed the weight, with smaller prizes going to Andrew Sanford, Joe Darnall, G H Taylor, and Stanley Cone.
County Superintendent John Ver million announces two Indiana university scholarships for Putnam County high school graduates. Each year the county receives two awards covering tuition fees about 60 dollars. This year only three applications. Alice Hanna of Reachdale and Verna Katherine Brothers of Bainbridge win on strict scholarship basis.
Gary Ind August 18 Three Gary Banks closed today as the Mid City State Bank and the Fifth Avenue Bank began voluntary liquidation after a directors meeting. The American State Bank closed last week after its president Albert De Fries died by his own hand. Depositors were assured 100 cents on the dollar, with bank examiners in charge. Police guarded entrances as crowds gathered.
The Ford coupe owned by C. W. Beemer Havens was stolen Saturday night between six and o clock from across from the fire department near the police headquarters. The car, found later today at Market and Washington, shows no damage and had a top coat and steamer robe. it had been driven about 100 miles.
Reverend Arthur L. Swarens will deliver the sermon Tuesday evening at Brick Chapel. The regular pastor preaches tonight with special services each evening. Attendance encouraged for members and visitors. Miss Sara Lagle visiting cousin Miss Juan Ellett in Newcastle.
Police from Milford Bourbon and Warsaw raided the Wa wasee Hotel at Lake Wawasee early today seizing six roulette wheels chuckaluck and other gambling equipment. Prosecutor George Bowser and Constable Bert Mabie led the raid ignoring Sheriff Frank McKrill who denied any gambling in the county. More than 50 people were in the rooms as witnesses against hotel owner Bernard Gunif of Indianapolis. Authorities say about 200 slot machines operate in Kosciusko county with around 40 at Lake Wawasee.
City council must re advertise its annual budget after county auditor error in certifying net valuation. The miscertification of 4,000,205 vs 4,010,000 prompts a rate reduction of about 2 cents per $100 assessed valuation under the corrected figures.
In a historic comeback flight Dale Red Jackson and Forest O Brine resumed their Greater St Louis monoplane over a five mile circuit at Lambert St Louis field. After twenty seven days and nights they claimed the world sustained flight record with 47 hours 28 minutes and trio of seconds. A motor trouble forced an early landing near dawn.
Mrs Susan F Bayne widow of Thomas Bayne longtime Greencastle civic leader and business figure died at her Passadena California home on Sunday morning August 17. Funeral and burial planned in Passadena Tuesday afternoon August 19.
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