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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
1
A large crowd gathered in the Assembly room of the Court House Wednesday evening to hear Gov. Al Smith’s acceptance address for the presidential race. A radio installed by G. Will Conklin carried the speech, and Smith’s prohibition stance was especially well received by local Democrats.
Columnist Charles J. Arnold discusses sailors trousers and trans Atlantic flight fashion, then shifts to a humorous take on flies and a reader letter from Kentucky. Rupert Bartley of Lexington sends greetings and party optimism noting poll take in Kentucky.
A field force under Dr. W. N. Logan conducts weeks of exploration across Greene Owen Clay Putnam and Parke counties to map coal formations. Samples of fossil plants iron carbonate coal shales and clays will be studied for building materials and industrial uses.
Miss Dorothy Harlan of Green Castle township and Miss Christine Burris of Cloverdale township were chosen from Putnam County club girls to attend the Indiana State Fair School at the Fairgrounds in Indianapolis from August 27 to September 7. Each county normally has one representative, but Putnam County secured two slots. The girls will study home economics and other girls club work under state leaders, during the two week camp and may be eligible for University scholarships.
Mostly cloudy conditions with possible thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight. In the extreme south portion Friday will be cooler.
Dispute between Indiana Supreme Court and La Porte County Judge over Stephenson writ reserved from court action. Stephenson’s counsel plans federal appeal if the Supreme Court sides with the writ. Richter’s attorneys deny Stephenson’s involvement. The case centers on jurisdiction and a habeas corpus matter.
A Decatur dirt track driver W. H. Bunker was mistakenly reported dead after a crash at the Decatur track. He struck a fence and a wood splinter punctured his chest. His condition remained critical but a chance of recovery was noted Wednesday.
The union service Sunday evening at 7 30 will be held at the Baptist Church. Rev W L Raphael pastor of the Presbyterian Church who has just returned from a vacation will preach.
Indianapolis August 28. Robert Beinberg 1 who was among six youths injured when the driver let a girl hold the wheel while he lit a cigarette died at City Hospital. Five others hurt when the car overturned in a ditch were recovering. Thomas Cassidy 19, driver, remains in City Hospital with bruises and cuts and faces manslaughter charges.
Indiana township trustees struggle with 1929 budgets as they misread new forms from the state board of accounts. Harry Miesse of the Indiana Taxpayer's Association warns errors could raise taxes and urges taxpayers to correct budgets or appeal to tax commissioners rather than delay.
William L. Fraley 83 a Linden resident was found dead in bed at his brother Charles M. Fraley’s Crawfordsville home. A former bank cashier and teacher, he studied at Asbury College now DePauw University and never married. The Fraley Homestead was donated to the Northwest Indiana Methodist Conference in 1923 in memory of their father, Rev. William M. Fraley. Funeral is set for Friday at 10 a.m. in Crawfordsville.
Ed Hamilton returned from a trip to Atlantic City and eastern points of great interest. Bar Kiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. W A Kiser, was killed when a threshing machine engine exploded at Charley Hutcheson farm. Miss Mona McAlister of Terre Haute and Miss Irma Hand of Brazil visit Mrs. S J Wilton. Leona Kelly spends the week in Monrovia with friends.
Hope grew for Parker Cramer and Bert Hassell of the Greater Rockford after faint radio signals were received. Amateur operators reported messages through letters A and D with R indicating Cape Chidley, as officials urged all powerful stations to tune to 24 meters for clearer reception.
Clifford Allen formerly manager of the Richman Bros. store in Portsmouth Ohio has been promoted to manage the Columbus Ohio store succeeding Max Grossman who moves to open a new Omaha store within a month. Allen has a decade with Richman and is a former Greens castle boy.
Contrary to a Herald report the weekly Thursday concerts by the Greencastle Band will continue beyond this week. This week's show is the last regular contract of local merchants, but musicians will keep the series weekly through September if interest remains. Tonight marks Norman Beeson’s final appearance as leader.
State Board of Health sends a team of experts to Greencastle high school gym for a three day health clinic on August 27 28 and 29. All children are invited to receive screenings and examinations with no cost to families.
Indianapolis officials clash with Judge Wetter over bail for three of five alleged slayings suspects. Homer Wright Mrs James Walker and Miss Mary Ryan released on 5000 bonds while police demand 15000 for James Walker Donald Hunt. Edward J Shannon identified as Elwin Eckerly slain Clinton gunman.
The state board of charities will inspect records at the Putnamville farm to determine how many prisoners were released early by altering files. At least six cases are known, one man has been returned, and Ralph Howard will assist the inquiry. Judge Eichorn described method and potential for falsified records.
The 1928 race tests major figures with Gov. Al Smith’s push for state liquor control drawing broad support across parties. Hoover’s dry stance splits opinion even within cities, while governors and senators praise Smith’s frank proposal on enforcement and corruption. Farm policy drew mixed views with calls for clearer plans.
Governor Al Smith signals a single central aim for his presidential bid by demanding a drastic rewrite of the Eighteenth Amendment and changes to the Volstead Law. Democratic leaders in Albany expect Smith to win or lose on prohibition with limited emphasis on farm relief as they react to his acceptance speech.
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