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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
1
Charles J Say reports a local merchant warning that new two dollar bills resemble fives. Several buyers passed a $5 lookalike and clerks gave incorrect change. A stranger used a $2 bill for cigars, doubting its value, then later received $4.90 in change. Blondie Bumstead writes a playful note about an engagement and money.
A Chicago dated August 19 1930 letter from Mr Chas J Arnold of Greencastle Indiana asks for half a bushel of Select Peaches by express and payment by check. It recalls a prior peach basket via Mr Barnaby and notes salesmanship rhetoric and a 1931 prospect list while acknowledging inability to fill the order.
Mrs Catherine Castelfi Werts aged 79 died Tuesday evening at 7 in her home six miles east of Greencastle after a two year illness. She was born November 16 1851 in Montgomery county. She was the wife of Scott Werts and came to the community from Ladoga. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 in the Christian church in Ladoga with interment there.
Noble J. Johnson representative to Congress from the Fifth District spoke to four hundred people at a Republican rally on Tuesday evening in Fims Inn on Washington Street. Several prominent men gave speeches and refreshments were served. State candidates including Roy P. Wiseheart attended, seeking the office of state superintendent of public instruction.
Floyd Miller and C. D. Chapman plan to hear J. C. Penney speak in Noblesville on Thursday. Penney will address the Kiwanis club at noon and later speak to Hamilton County 4 H club members. The Hamilton County Fair is under way this week.
Two Putnam county girls Rowena Smith of Brick Chapel and Margaret Wooster of Russellville received $14 scholarships to the Indiana State Fair home economics school. Lorene Hutcheson of Reelsville named as alternate. Training covers two weeks for club leadership with 4 H club leaders selecting by work score school record and potential community value.
Four Putnam county students are among 256 Purdue University students named Distinguished Student for the second semester of 1930. Olive V. Caywood Bainbridge M G Knoy Cloverdale J L Yeager Russellville and W E Hendrix Putnamville all posted averages above 90 percent. Distinguished status waives certain university fees under a 1930 act.
Charles McGaughey and Harold Talbott qualified for the lesser flights in the amateur state golf tournament at French Lick. McGaughey posted a total 188 while Talbott totaled 168 as matches were scheduled for today.
The Midland United Company offers to buy bonds of Terre Haute Indianapolis and Latten Traction lines and plans to discontinue operations if control is obtained. Cash payments aim to cover 70 percent of bonds, with values stated for Indianapolis Martinsville, Indianapolis Lafayette, and Crawfordsville routes.
A grass fire of undetermined origin threatened a property on South Main street for several hours today. It began on a vacant lot and spread rapidly before volunteers brought it under control. A Greencastle crew was alerted around 12 50 PM and found the blaze under control on arrival. Volunteers watched the smoldering grass through the afternoon.
Morgan County hosts the Hammond Reunion this Sunday August 24 at Frank Hammond’s residence. Ham mond family members from Putnam County expect to attend. Also note the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Carey Dillinger R R and a finger injury to Wesley Flint during work today. A Boy Scout meeting is scheduled for 7 30 PM at the Methodist church recreation room.
Partly cloudy conditions continue tonight into Thursday with little temperature change. No precipitation is expected and overnight lows remain mild.
Kenneth Garman manager of the carnival outfit in Staunton was fined 350 and costs and sentenced to 60 days on the penal farm after pleading guilty to public indecency. He attempted to lure a East Brazil girl into his Ford sedan and car near the High School athletic field another girl refused 25 cents offered. Police traced the dilapidated car with help from Officer Hunter's son and kept it under watch at the Davis Hotel before turning the page.
Indiana tax chief Leland K. Fishback reports an investigation into alleged bootlegging in Indianapolis connected to the Greyhound Bus line. He notes only about one third of 256000 gallons sold Jan 1 to July 1 may have paid taxes, involving Sereco Oil Service Station and North American Petroleum Company.
Pastor Vietzke returning to Brick Chapel to preach Saturday August 23 with special music by recent members. Delegation night honors Vietzke history at DePauw and prior pastor Wietske. Services continue nightly at 7 30 with Minister Charles R Query inviting all neighboring churches.
City mail carrier Cecil Brown presented a branch with about a dozen wild raspberries to the Herald this morning. It is unusual to find berries out of season, and the bush was located near Crow's Bridge. perhaps a touch of nature's drought relief.
Indianapolis August 20Raymond B Orr 39 division siles manager of Van Camp Products Co died after a week's illness in St Vincent hospital He was born in Greenfield DePauw graduate 1916 funeral 2:30 p m Flanner Buchanan mortuary burial Crown Hill Survivors widow Helen Kelly Orr two children Ray mond B Orr Jr 9 and Ann Orr 2 his mother Clara Orr brother Kenneth Orr Greenfield He was World War I veteran Greenfield Lodge A M and Greenfield Christian Church member He married Helen Kelly Orr daughter of the late Mrs Ollie Kelly and a Greencastle resident
In two suits filed this morning in Putnam circuit court three children of Joseph and Mary Eaglin seek guardians for their father and mother. The complaints allege both parents are unable to manage affairs due to infirmities and improvidence and note a Putnam county estate and a stake in a judgment arising from their son Fred Baglin’s accidental death. Named plaintiffs include John Baglin, Joseph Baglin Jr., Mary Baily, Della Femeyer, Eva Allison, and Daniel Baxlin.
The Putnam County Beekeepers Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday August 0 in R A Dyvys orchard at Greencastle. The group aims to start near 10 oclock and eat lunch together with attendees bringing items. Roy Evans is president and Maud Arnold is secretary treasurer. My Yost and Mr Wilkins of the State Department are expected.
Selby Moler reports threshing 23 400 bushels of grain this year. Wheat on the Hinton and Wright farm yields 28 bushels per acre. Interurban specials four overland touring cars and a truck bring Indianapolis Wholesale dealers to Greencastle to visit merchants. Reese Matson returns from a southwest trip. Vermillion Store marks its thirtieth anniversary with a sale. established 1880.
Funeral service for Jesse Weir noted author on Abraham Lincoln life was held at 3 PM in the Methodist church with Dr A T Briggs officiating. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included Charles H Barnaby C C Hurst John Duntavy Isaac Hammond Judge James P Hughes and Andrew Hanna. Mrs Mary Weik Grifalconi daughter and John Weik of New York attended the service. The body was transported from Green caster via Big Four railroad arriving at noon.
Evangelist Billy Sunday drew a large crowd to the Forest Park auditorium for the Clay County Chautauqua season opener. Attendees traveled from Terre Haute Greencastle and nearby cities to hear him.
A lone bandit entered the Fort Wayne apartment of Mrs Marie L Durbin, bound and gagged her, and escaped with jewels valued at 10000. John Braseld, who entered during the robbery, was also bound. The thief jumped 15 feet from a window to flee as neighbors investigated. The loot included a diamond lavaliere, a twin-diamond ring, two dinner rings, a diamond watch, earrings, a necklace and pins. The jewelry was not insured and had been stolen before seven years earlier in Paulding County Ohio.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bill, 70, was held up at her home in Hammond by a lone bandit who forced her to disclose the hiding place of SL100 in cash and jewelry worth 300 dollars. He fled with the loot after threatening death with a sawed-off shotgun. Police suspect an organized ring targeted her after a Chicago bank withdrawal.
Sam T Hanna was elected treasurer of the Greencastle Kiwanis club at a recent board meeting. He succeeds Joe Crosby who departs Monday for Louisville Kentucky to join the Federal Land Bank. Glenn Lyon Kiwanis president praised Crosby’s tenure and new payment system.
Funeral service for Mrs. Sarah Jane Rice mother of Otis Rice of this city will be Thursday afternoon at the Freedom Baptist church with Rev J M Cauldwell in charge. Interment will be in the Freedom cemetery. Mrs Rice widow of the late William Rice and one of New Market's oldest residents died after an extended illness.
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