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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1929
Page
4
Mrs. Frances Bush 30, wife of Mace Bush of St Paul, lost her right hand at the St Paul Canning Company plant in Shelbyville Indiana. Her hand was caught between machine cogs while operating a shucking machine this afternoon.
Dus kin Holland, 38, was electrocuted in Kingman Indiana when he touched a telephone wire while trimming trees. Authorities believe the line contacted a high tension line. Holland was unmarried.
Mrs. Maxine Heath wife of John M Heath an Detroit elevator mechanic was freed after arraignment before United States commissioner J Stanley Hurd The charge was assault and resistance of a Federal officer and use of a deadly weapon Heath still faces similar charges in connection with the death of Federal prohibition officers in Detroit
Shelbyville city council accepts a 40000 gift from Mr and Mrs Enos Porter to fund a public swimming pool as a memorial to their son William E Porter WWI captain and Los Angeles manufacturer. The pool will be city property and operated under state health board rules with a 25 year 4⅟2 percent annuity that retires the bonds at the end.
Mydell Surber, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Surber of 4 Melrose Ave, sustained three missing teeth and heavy bruising when a Ford roadster driven by her father struck a melon truck on East Washington Street near Spring Avenue at about 8 30 this morning. The melon truck was driven by John Thrasher of Paxton with Charles Smith as passenger. Walter Surber, 33, also involved, and his wife and younger daughter were in the car. Dr A E Ayler attended the girl’s injuries.
Yesterday's results list several American Association and American League games with scores for Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Louisville, Kansas City, Columbus, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Toledo, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Washington, New York, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, plus National League results including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Boston, New York, Chicago, St. Louis and Brooklyn. The T. H. I. & E. Trac. Co. announced a one way plus 10 cents rate, round trip minimum 50 cents, to Indianapolis for the Indiana State Fair from August 31 to September 7, with tickets valid only on sale day.
Indiana scouts are invited to State Fair Boy Scout Day on Tuesday September 3. The event features a 1 30 pm parade with councils competing for three trophies and pennants. Units must field at least thirty including officials. smaller units may join but cannot win trophies. Bands may count toward the required total.
Magic Peden of Phoenix and Naomi Mason of Lebanon were quietly married at the First Methodist church in Bloomington by Rev. E. H. Boldrey. Attendant was Josephine Mason. Mrs. Peden is secretary to Eugene Pulliam. both families noted for Farm Life and publishing ties. This is the second Peden Mason marriage in the family.
Chuck Wiggins the Indianapolis pugilist won a tough fight with Al Friedman of Boston in Indianapolis Sunday night. Wiggins fought through head cuts from Boston blows, after suffering injuries during an incident involving police, but secured the decision.
Alva E. Lisby treasurer of Putnam County Indiana will receive sealed bids by noon August 24 1929 for sale of road bonds totaling 15349 issued for the A M Doyle et al Free Natural Rock Asphalt Road in Russell Township. Bonds $766 45 each draw 4.5 percent interest first due July 15 1930 with semiannual payments thereafter. Bonds signed by the county board and auditor and payable at Greencastle. Bids must be at par with five percent cash and non collusion affidavit. Right to reject bids reserved.
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