Westbound air mail success cuts coast-to-coast time
San Francisco received the first night flight westbound air mail in 34 hours 23 minutes from Hempstead Long Island. Pilot Clair K. Vance landed at Crissy Field delivering 400 pounds of mail amid swift postflight handling and official congratulations.
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San Francisco
Cal
New York
Air Mail Service
Clair K. Vance
Crissy Field
Hempstead Field
Long Island
Hylan
Ralph
Golden Gate
Berkely Hills
San Francisco Bay
Vance
Nelson
Wyoming
Air Cers
Hugh
World
Reno
Bellmore Team Plays Specials on Sunday at Greencastle
The strong Bellmore baseball team will visit Greencastle Sunday to meet the Greencastle Specials at the Zine Mill diamond. Bellmore is described as a strong outfit and the Specials face a tough test to contain them.
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Bellmore
Greencastle
Greencastle Specials
Bellmore ‘Cereration
Campbell Family Reunion Set for Indianapolis Area
A Campbell family reunion is planned in Indianapolis inviting all members from Indianapolis Putnam Hendricks Johnson counties to gather August 26 at city controller Joven J Hogue’s home.
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Campbell
Indianapolis
Putnam
Hendricks
Johnson Counties
Joven J. Hogue
The
Fly
Crawfordsville Couple Die in Crossing Crash
A Crawfordsville couple, John Massing aged 72 and his wife 63, were killed when a Monon passenger train struck their automobile at a crossing five miles south of Crawfordsville, as they returned from a visit with relatives. They are survived by four sons Frank Massing George Massing William Massing and Leo plus two daughters Mrs Hugh McClure and Mrs Far Kepner.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
John Massing
Monon
Here
Mr. Massing
Ripley County
Madison
Frank Massing
Advance
George Massing
New Ross
William Massing
Washington D. C
Leo
Hugh McClure
This City
Far Kepner
Springfield, Ill
Central Bank Facade Rebuilt During Modernization
Steel workers began tearing out the front of the Central National Bank and Central Trust Co building for remodeling. A new street level entrance, mammoth beams, and an updated banking room are planned, with two large vaults and rear remodeling already done. Completion will take several months.
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Central National Bank and Central Trust Co
Central Bank
First Baptist Church Evening Gathering
Hot coffee and a welcoming gathering at First Baptist Church at six this evening. The pastor will attend, and anyone may bring a dish to share. All church members, committees, Sunday school workers, and Baptist students at DePauw are invited to discuss church affairs informally. A prayer meeting will follow the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
DePauw University
Hog Receipts Decline At Indianapolis Stock Yards
Hog receipts at the Indianapolis Stock Yards totaled about 10,000 with a 15 to 25 cent decline. Prices ranged from 8.50 to 9.35 for hogs, pigs steady around 9.00, sows down 25 cents, heavy sows 6.75 and light sows 7.75. Early sales near 9,000 with 3,500 to outside buyers. 700 layovers. cattle and calf prices mixed. steers and heifers steady, cows weaker, calves near 13.00, sheep steady with lambs around 12.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tucker to Indianapolis for treatment at Methodist hospital
Dr. W. W. Tucker accompanies C. W. Ellis of this city to Indianapolis where Ellis will receive treatment in the Methodist hospital. Ellis has been ill for several weeks. Mrs. Susie Rambo of West Walnut Street is recovering from a three week illness of typhoid fever.
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W. W. Tucker
C. W. Ellis
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Mr. Ellis
Susie Rambo
West Walnut Street
National Road Brick Paving Progress Slows
Brick paving on the National road between Mt. Meridian and Cloverdale slows due to brick shortages. About 2,000 feet remain with completion now expected around Sept. 1, delaying earlier estimates. Local residents and visitors including Ben Saathoff and Mrs. Anna Ferdinand are noted, along with various visits and travel reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale Road
MT. Meridian
Cloverdale
Mrs Swope Widow of Charley Swope Former Greencastle Undertaker
Mrs Swope widow of the late Charley Swope formerly of Greencastle was known for years in the undertaking and furniture business through his long service in the trade.
Widow Flora Swope Dies After Illness in Indianapolis
Flora B. Swope aged 57 died at her home 809% Fort Wayne avenue after an extended illness. Funeral services set for 10 tomorrow at Patterson Wysong Funeral Parlor 1324 North Illinois street. Burial in Greencastle Ind. survivors include her son Charles E. Swope of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Flora B. Swope
Fort Wayne Avenue
Patterson & Wysong Funeral Parlor
North Illinois Street
Greencastle
Ind
Country Club Stockholders Meet for Greencastle Club Plans
Subscribed Greencastle residents and stockholders are called to meet Friday night August 24 at Ed Hamilton Bookstore to discuss organization. The group plans to purchase a site and build a clubhouse with 100 shares at 150 dollars each. Attendees will decide on site selection and permanent governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Country Club
Ed. Hamilton
Ike Forecast Predicts Fair and Warmer Weather
Weather prognosticator Ike reports fair and warmer conditions. Sunrise is 5 04 and sunset 6 31 with steady daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Cartwright Music Shop Opens with Phonograph Giveaway
The Cartwright Music Shop, in the former E Shipley room, opens Saturday August 25 with a feature packed day. A phonograph and a small Victor dog are given to the first ten customers each hour after 1 pm, 2 pm, and so on, plus a musical program. The remodeled shop showcases Victor phonographs and Kimball pianos.
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Miniature Victor
Cartwright Music Shop
E. Shipley
Victor
Kimball Pianos
Local Social Notes From Indianapolis And Nearby Towns
Miss Margaret McLean is in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Cards from Mrs Edna Arnold Lockeridge now in New York City say she will visit Washington and other Atlantic coast cities before returning home. Mr and Mrs Ford Lucas and daughter Louise leave for Bay View Michigan then Ste. Sault Marie this week. Mae Allen of Carpentersville visited Mrs Earl H Ellis on Wednesday. Rev H L Davis and family visit Crawfordsville relatives. Harry Hughes of Muncie visits his parents Mr and Mrs Daving Hughes. Jane Farmer returns home from Lake Geneva after five weeks away. Earl J Hinton of Indianapolis spending two weeks vacation with his parents.
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Edna Arnold Lockeridge
New York City
Ford Lucas
Louise
Bay View
Mich
Ste. Sault Marie
Ear J. Hinton
Indianapolis
Mrs
George Hinton
Edison Not Ill Only Little Indisposed At Camp
Ishpeming Michigan August 22 Rumeurs about Thomas A Edison health stirred the Upper Peninsula as the inventor rested in camp with his wife Henry Ford and Mrs Ford Harvey Firestone and Mrs Firestone. Ford's manager said he was a little indisposed but not ill and had a minor finger injury.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Thomas A. Edison
Michigan Upper Peninsula
Henry Ford
Frost Threatens Crops in Green Castle and Putnam County
Temperatures Wednesday night near 44 degrees, two degrees above frost, hint at a possible killing frost if the air clears and winds fall. Corn remains largely unmatured and vulnerable. Tuesday's low was 46 degrees. Cool nights drive residents to pull blankets from storage and light fires.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Band Concert Tonight with Rev Reed Speaking
The regular weekly band concert will be held this evening at 8 o clock. Rev C Fenwick Reed, prominent minister, will give a brief three minute talk during the event.
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C. Fenwick Reed
Seven Tonsil Removals at Putnam County Hospital
Seven patients underwent tonsillectomies at Putnam County Hospital with Dr. John Carmack of Indianapolis performing the operations. Assisted by nurse Mrs. Fenwick Reed the team treated families from Greencastle Coatesville Roachdale and east of town under doctors W M McGaughey C N Stroube C C Tucker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carmack
Indianapolis
Putnam County Institution
Fenwick Reed
Assisis
Putnam County Hospital
Harry Allan
Greencastle
A. C. Huber
Coatesville
Evans
W. M. McGaughey
Higgins
Roachdale
C. N. Stroube
Fred Hunter
Ira Nichols
Owen O. Dudley
C. C, Tucker
Local Produce Quotations for Poultry Butter and Eggs
Prices from local produce firms list poultry butter and eggs with cents per unit. Figures show regional quotes including 20 22 and 23 cents with varying suppliers and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TM Seais
Aes Bie
Weiemilda Eewie
Successful Putnam County Teachers Institute With Notable Instructors
The annual Putnam County Teachers Institute in the High School auditorium under County Superintendent John Vermillion features Maynard Lee Daggy Dr J L Jewel Prof Jesse E Adams and Mrs Georgette Herr White. Daggy leads literature courses while Jewel discusses project teaching and Adams covers educational measurements. White conducts music instruction aided by Miss Luther. The week promises strong educational value and will close Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Teachers Institute
John Vermillion
Vermillion
Maynard Lee Daggy
Greencastle
Chicago
American Community Association
J. L. Jewel
College of Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Ark
Jesse E. Adams
Department of Education
Franklin College
Georgette Herr White
Ottawa
Has
Brazil
Indiana
Luther
Jewell
Adams
Daggy
Dagey
Local Socials and Visits Across Sugar Grove Area
Sugar Grove residents report visits and gatherings including church services at Long Branch August 25 and 26. Families and relatives from Danville Greencastle Terre Haute Brazil and Indianapolis share weekends and picnics while noting reunions and offspring with Mrs Mollie Wells Mrs Robert Nelson and Vaughan Dickey among those mentioned.
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Long Branch
Jacob Knauer
Carey Payne
Bert Brattin
Near Lena
Ben Wells
Millie Wells
Cloe Payne
Robert Nelson
Ed. Miller
Terre Haute
Vaughan Dickey
Janie Harris
White
Greencastle
Fred Lancaster
Mollie Wells
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Frisco
Laramie
France
Amerian
A.C. Nelson
Estern
Col. W. E. Gilmore
Air Service
9Th Corps
Army
Campbell Reunion
Ben Saathoff
Anna Ferdinand
Buckley, Ills
George Landes
Anderson
E. W. Flint
Phoenix
Arizona
Fillmore
Issac Browning and Son
George Browning
Harry Webb
R. P. MuMins
Clara Buis
Martinsville
Isaac Peck
Greencastle Township
Clara Bell Pyles
Irene Byerley
G. W. Bence
Mae Hurst
Columbus
Albert Dobbs
Mrs. Dobbs
Country Club
Gaunset
Margaret,McLean
Mae Allen
Carpentersville
Harry Hughes
Muncie
Daving Hughes
Jane Farmer
Lake Geneva
Edison
Teacher's Institute
J. RR. Jewell
Georgette Herr While
Sugar Grove
John Gardner
John Webster
Benjamin Henry's
Otis Gardner
Indianaapolis
Chloe Payne
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