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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

4

Birthday Dinner Hosted by Mrs. Jennie Williamson

Mrs. Jennie Williamson entertained friends at noon Sunday dinner at her home 10 Bloomington Street. The event marked her birthday anniversary and followed her long time custom of hosting guests on that date. Those joining were Mrs. Gertrude Williamson, Mrs. Mattie L. Gilmore from Whittier California, and her nephew Albert E. Williams.

Jennie Williamson Bloomington Street Williamson Gertrude Williamson Mattie L. Gilmore Whittier Cal Albert E. Williams

Moser Family Holds First Reunion in Jefferson Township

More than fifty Moser relatives gathered at William Moser's home in Jefferson township for the first reunion. Dr. W A Moser of Grant's Oregon organized much of the event. A noon dinner was the day's feature and plans were made to hold the gathering annually.

Moser William M. Moser Jefferson Township W. A. Moser Grant Oregon

Marriage Of Madonna Thomas And Charles Gordon Announced

Mr and Mrs Fred V Thomas announce the marriage of their daughter Madonna to Charles Line Gordon. The ceremony was in Marshall Illinois on January 14 1928. Madonna graduated Green Castle high school and belongs to Tri Kappa and Alpha Chi. Gordon resides in Andrews Indiana and works at Fletcher American Trust Company in Indianapolis. He attended DePauw University and is a member of Sigma Chi.

Fred V. Thomas Hanna Street Madonna Charles Line Gordon Marshall Illinois Gordon Greencastle High School Tri Kappa Alpha Chi Andrews Indiana Fletcher American Trust Company Indianapolis DePauw University Sigma Chi

Hammond Reunion Set for August 26 at Allee Home

The Hammond reunion will be held Sunday, August 26 at the home of Albert Allee, four miles east of Greencastle. Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to bring a basket dinner and enjoy the day together.

Hammond Albert Allee Greencastle

Rotary Set for Terre Haute Conference Next February

Indiana Rotary Club executives met at the Claypool Hotel for a two day session to plan the district conference in Terre Haute on February 21 and 22. Worth W. Pepple presided and district officers will be elected there with 125 delegates present.

Indianapolis Indiana Rotary Clubs Terre Haute Indiana Rotary Club Claypool Auburn Columbia City Sruests Worth W. Pepple Michigan City Charles M. Leary Gary Robert M. Snider Fort Wayne Frank P. McNutt Crawfordsville

Reunion Will Close Revival at Clinton Falls M P Church

The Boswell reunion schedules revival services at Clinton Falls M P Church with morning and evening sessions led by Larry Newgent and party. A dinner and afternoon program are planned, featuring Newgent’s prison evangelist talk. The committee seeks a record crowd and invites baskets and all-day attendance. Newgent departs next week for Arkansas City, Kansas.

Boswell Clinton Falls M. P Larry Newgent Newgent Arkansas City Kan

Stolen 1925 Chevrolet Coupe Recovered in Bainbridge

A 1925 model Chevrolet coupe stolen Saturday night in this city was found in Bainbridge Monday afternoon. It had been recently bought by James Hill from the local Chevrolet agency and driven to Bainbridge. Tools were missing. the car was undamaged. Hill and Chevrolet salesman Herbert Craver recovered it.

Bainbridge James Hill Chevrolet Walnut Street Hill Herbert Craver

Two Children Die in Plainfield Auto Crash

In Plainfield Indiana this afternoon Stanley Smith six of Pawhuska Oklahoma and his sister Marcelo eleven were killed when their car was struck by a westbound interurban east of Plainfield. Their mother Ola Smith and sister Imogene four were seriously injured and taken to Robert W Long hospital Indianapolis. Brother Wade eight and uncle G M Grady were uninjured. Marcelo died soon after at Dr J C Stafford Plainfield. Grady driving east said he did not see the crossing until on it and braked hard causing the car to rotate on the tracks.

Plainfield Ind Stanley Smith Pawshuska Okla Marcelo Ola Smith Imogene Robert W. Long Indianapolis Wade G. M. Grady Delta Pa J. C. Stafford

Woman Hurt in Accident at Stilesville

At Stilesville Indiana on August 20 two women were injured when a tire blowout caused a head on collision between cars driven by their husbands. Mrs Parsher of Kansas City Missouri suffered a head cut and fractured arm while Mrs Turner of Cincinnati was cut on the legs. The men were unhurt and both cars were wrecked. Dr F N Wright treated the victims.

Stilesville Ind Mandus Turner Cincinnati Owensville Here Jesse Parsher Kansas City Marion Parsher Turner

Indiana M P Conference Assigns Pastor at Marion Session

The Indiana conference of the Methodist Protestant church closed in Marion with pastor assignments for the coming year. A resolution urged the church against tobacco, divorces and companionate marriage. Bertie Mayfield was named for Canaan in the Indianapolis district while Clinton Falls M P Church remained open.

Indiana Conference of Methodist Protestant Church Marion Indianapolis Bertie Mayfield Canaan Clinton Falls M. P

Shafer Gives 250000 to M E Fund for Retired Ministers

Cyrus C. Shafer of South Bend donates 250000 to the Preachers' Aid Society of the Northwest Indiana conference for the care of retired Methodist Episcopal ministers. His son Harold M. Shafer will receive a life income from the fund, after which proceeds support church pension funds. Rev. Henry L. Davis of Indianapolis heads the conference effort.

South Bend Ind Cyrus C. Shafer Methodist Episcopal Church Preachers’ Aid Society Northwest Indiana Henry L. Davis Indianapolis

Arraigned for child neglect in Putnam Circuit Court

Ben Nicholson father of five faced a Putnam Circuit Court arraignment on a child neglect charge. Witnesses from Russellville testified the children were not properly cared for. Judge Hughes fined Nicholson $5 plus costs and suspended six months on the Indiana State Farm, contingent on $5 weekly support to the local court clerk. The children were made wards of the court and will be cared for.

Ben Nicholson James P. Hughes Putnam Circuit Russellville Umong Hughes Nicholson Indiana

Two Young Children Cared For by Defendant’s Brother

Two of the youngest children are being cared for by Amos Nicholson, brother of the defendant, in the ongoing case.

Amos Nicholson

Dirt track racer W H Bunker dies in Decatur crash

W H Bunker of Decatur Indiana, a well known dirt track driver, was killed last week when his yellow Chevrolet No 333 crashed into a fence. A piece of wood punctured his chest. Bunker had won two ten mile races at Crawfordsville on August 12 and was familiar to local race fans.

W. H. Bunker Decatur Bunker Crawfordsville

Oil refinery blast toll rises to 27 at Lawrenceville

The August toll from the Illinois Indian Refinery Company plant explosion in Lawrenceville near Vincennes climbed to 27 with the death of Sylvester Plough of Lawrenceville. Six of the 61 burned remain hospitalized.

Vincennes Ind INS Indian Refinery Company Lawrenceville Ill Sylvester Plough

Divorce Complaint Filed in Putnam Circuit Court

Theodore Crawley represents a husband who seeks divorce from Ruth Lady in Putnam Circuit Court. The couple married September 6, 1919, separated September 21, 1927, and the plaintiff alleges Ruth Lady departed with a large sum of money and has not been heard from since. Address given as 812 South Illinois Street, Jefferson Township.

South Illinois Street Jefferson Township Putnam Circuit Court Ruth Lady Theodore Crawley

City Schools Set September 10 Opening

City schools will begin for the fall term on September 10, the second Monday in September. Preparations are underway for the opening, with two grade teacher vacancies still open and many applicants for both posts.

Cowgill Reunion Delights Community at Talbott Home

The Cowgill reunion assembled at the Talbott country home with a noon dinner and readings by Dorothy Arnold Thelma Baghee and others from Springfield Fillmore Greencastle and Coatesville. R 8 Cowgill brought in a 86 inch long catfish weighing 21 pounds caught at Eel River.

Cowgill Thomas Talbott Dorothy Arnold Greencastle Thelma Baghee Springfield Lois Zeiner Lela Nichols Fillmore Lowell Dicks Fletcher Talbott Alice Barbee Thelma Julian Fry Mabel Talbott W. D. Wright Ruth Arthur Lisby Neve Junior Cowgill Charles Bunten Ollie Sutherlin Kenneth Catherine Will Zeiner Roscoe and Vernie Elisha Zeiner Lois Amy Ira Nichols Carl Cecil Lela Helen Bertha Cecil Arnold Elisha Cowgill Herschel Ruark Margaret Geraldine Patty Jane Lloyd Evans Wilma Jean Alva Purcell Elbert Whitaker Donald Icy Bunten Indianapolis Charles Lisby Herschel and Floy Coatesville George Busby Earl Arnold Dorothy Vernon Mariam Paul Bintz Elmer Dicks Jennie Steele Nellie Lewis Cowgill Dessie Bryan Eel River

Beard and Wells Reunion Held Sunday

The fifth annual Beard and Wells reunion was held at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl French south of Terre Haute. After a noon dinner the afternoon was spent renewing old acquaintances with a review of family history and several readings.

Beard and Wells Earl French Terre Haute Barewitt Elizabeth Norman Pruett Mary Newman Caudia Snodgrass Nora Burgass Kenneth Engle

Family names listed for social event in local notice

A long list of individuals and couples appears as attendees or participants in a social or community notice. The names include Earl and Thurman French and family, Nancy Yau, Duff Eldridge, Beard families, Betty Price, Elsie McCrocklin, Louise Harber, Logue Randolph, Wesley Wells, Leo Wells family, Joe Beard, Skelton, King families, Rector family, Rex Hathaway family, Wood families, Rachael and Anna May Hutcheson, George Thomas, and John Wood.

Earl French Yellue Wells Leo Wells Wayne Joe Beard John Skelton Ben King Charles King Charles Rector Charles Martha Ellen Rex Hathaway Iselbelle Frances Lee Wood Rachael Anna May Hutcheson George Thomas Nelson Wood John

Shockley-Wheeler Marriage Saturday at Presbyterian Church

Miss May Shockley and Herschel Wheeler wed at the Manse of the Presbyterian Church Saturday at 4 pm in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. W. L. Raphael. The couple left for Clay City with relatives and will reside in Indianapolis where the groom works as a display manager.

Shockley-Wheeler May Shockley Herschel Wheeler Presbyterian Church W. L. Raphael Clay City Indianapolis

Mrs. Diederich Hosts Bridge Shower for Estella Shoptaugh

Mrs Ed Diederich of Indianapolis hosted a miscellaneous bridge shower Monday evening at Mr and Mrs C C Hurst home on East Franklin Street. Miss Estella Shoptaugh bride elect to wed Buford Gill of Greencastle September 8 received many gifts. Orchid and green decorated the room reflecting her chosen colors. First prize in bridge went to Mrs Harold Talbott with second to Mrs Olive Kelly. Attendees included Mrs W E Gill Mrs Frank Shoptaugh Mrs Cushman Hoke Miss Beulah Gill Mrs Fred Thomas Miss Pearl Gibson Mrs Harold Talbott Miss Evelyn Ayler Miss Elizabeth Daggy Miss Genevieve Daggy Mrs Olive Kelly Miss Florence Helen McGaughey Mrs A W Broadstreet Mrs Ott Rector Mrs Mark Bills and the honoree.

Ed. Diederich Indianapolis C. C. Hurst Franklin Street Estella Shoptaugh Shoptaugh Buford Gill Greencastle A. W. Broadstreet Ott Rector Mark Bills

Lawson Visit in Greencastle and Boston Trip

Mr and Mrs Douglas Lawson of Boston visit Greencastle with Mrs Lawson’s parents. Mr and Mrs Charles Barnaby, from Lake Maxinkuckee cottage, arrive for a brief Greencastle stay before returning east. Mrs Barnaby will accompany them to Boston for a short visit.

Douglas Lawson Boston Mrs. Lawson Charles Barnaby Lake Maxinkukee Greencastle

Shower planned for Miss Josephine Clodfelter in Clinton

Mrs. Sanford Romine of Clinton township has issued invitations for a Friday evening shower for Miss Josephine Clodfelter. Her engagement to Arthur Nevins of Indianapolis has been announced. The marriage is set for early fall. Nevins, a former Greencastle boy, works with an Indianapolis finance company.

Sanford Romine Clinton Township Josephine Clodfelter Arthur Nevins Indianapolis Nevins Greencastle

Miss Lewis Weds Illinois Man at Monticello Home

Miss Gladys Lewis, a mathematics instructor from New Richmond, Indiana, married Carl C. Wolf, owner of a local Ford garage, in Monticello at Dr. M. C. Long's house on Wednesday morning. The couple planned a two week honeymoon in northern Michigan and will reside on North Van Buren Street after returning.

Miss Lewis Greencastle Illinois Gladys Lewis Carl C. Wolf M. C. Long Monticello Lottie Lambrecht W. G. Kilton Peggy Mrs. Wolf Michigan Mr. Wolf Yoodern North van Buren Street

Newlyweds Receive Congratulatory Wishes From Sullivan Exchange

Miss Gladys Lewis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ezra Lewis formerly of Greencastle now living in New Richmond, is part of the Sullivan Exchange as friends of the newlyweds extend wishes for a long and happy marriage.

Sullivan Irs Gladys Lewis Fae Ezra Lewis Greencastle New Richmond

Death of J. E. Hall of Mississippi Premieres in Local News

Word came Tuesday of the death of J. E. Hall of Mississippi who died Sunday morning after a period of declining health. He recently visited Illinois and Missouri to see his sisters Mrs. Mitchell Carlyle Wilson Johnson and Hillis. Nieces Florence Watson and Lou E. Hillis reside here. Local friends regret his passing.

J. E. Hall Mississippi Illinois Missouri T. B. Mitchell J. C. Carlyle 0. B. Wilson D. B. Johnson Lou E. Hillis Florence Watson George Knauer

Operation Fatal to Rob't Lee Wright

Robert Lee Wright age 33 a steam shovel engineer at the Ohio and Indiana stone quarry died at the County Hospital Tuesday night after two weeks illness following appendicitis surgery His mother Mrs Emma Wright of Fern Madison township survives along with three sisters Mrs Barnett of Greencastle Mrs Connett of French Lick Springs and Mrs William Walsh and three brothers Charles Bryan and Maynard Funeral from the home Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Long Branch cemetery

Robert Lee Wright Ohio Indiana Wright Emma Wright Fern Madison Township Robert Barnett Greencastle C. C. Connett French Lick Springs William Walsh Charles Bryan Maynard Long Branch Cemetery

Hoosier Farmers Form Al Smith Hay Ring Club

In Crawfordsville Indiana on August 21 farmers near Jamestown formed the first Al Smith Hay Ring Club in this area. Ben Clark was elected president and Bert Kernodle tasked with notifying Governor Smith of the new group.

Hoosier Farmers AL Smith Hay Ring Club Crawfordsville Ind Indiana Jamestown Here Ben Clark Bert Kernodle Smith

Farm inmate released shoots wife to death in Evansville

Addi bell, 28, of Cleveland Hutchinson, 38, formerly Hopkinsville Ky, released from penal farm three days earlier after six months for beating his wife, battered in and shot his wife at 3 am killing her. he is still at large.

Evansville Ind INS Addibell Cleveland Hutchinson Hopkinsville

Lions Club Seeks Crossing Watchman at Plainfield

The Plainfield Lions Club voted to send its civic committee to the public service commission with a petition for a watchman or warning signs at the traction crossing west of Plainfield. The Aug 20 accident killed two children. five people have died there in the last year, all strangers to the community.

Plainfield Ind Lions Club of Public Service Commission

Last Summer Concert by Greencastle Band This Thursday

The Greencastle Band presents the final summer concert Thursday at 8 p.m. in Westfield with director Norman Beeson and the group thanking local music lovers for support. The program features marches, overtures, solos, selections from operas, and Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever, marking the tenth concert of the series.

Greencastle Norman £. Beeson Westfield Jewell Klolu Paul Wright, Jr Crosley Hayes

North Clinton Falls Community Notes at M P Church

North Clinton Falls reports a busy weekend with visits among local families. Rev Kester and family from Covington and Leola Moore visited the Pierce home. Auto races at Sunflower Park drew Mr and Mrs John Bee. The Knauer reunion at Bethel church drew a large crowd. Families including Martin Brattain Burk Ensor Davis Blackley and Thomas relatives all hosted or visited. Several neighbors attended the State Farm farmers picnic last Friday.

M. P Kester Covington Leola Moore George Pierce John Bee Sunflower Park Max Martin Arthur Brattain John Burk Lily May Burl Ensor Mary Ellen Etta Dell Thomas Ora Thomas Knauer Bethel Church Olin Davis William Davis

Clinton Falls Church Program Sunday Aug 26

Community notice for a Sunday program at the M P Church in Clinton Falls with an afternoon schedule. Local residents share a week of visits and family gatherings including Della Davis with Opal Connley, George Miller funeral attendance near Vivalia, and various visits among the Vermillion, Reed, Staggs, and Goddard families.

Boswell M. P Della Davis Opal Connley Bellmore George Miller Vivalia Miller Goddard Leele Moore Nellie Bettis and Gon Goldie Bee Lida Pierce Richard Reed Sons of Joy Staggs Russell Vermillion Frank Vermillion Claude Crodian C. E. Goddard Ezra Louis Charles Miller

Admission Reduced for Indiana State Fair Prepurchase

Buy your fair ticket in Greencastle before August 31 and save twenty percent. Local merchants and the County Agent sell 50 cent tickets for 40 cents, usable for autos. Purchasers incur no profit. tickets help the community access advance sale benefits. The offer ends August 31, with the fair running September 1 to 8.

Greencastle

Claims Filed Against Estates in Putnam Circuit Court

Lydia M. Tobiy sues the estate of Michael Kelly for 1768 dollars for services. Lillie B. Ratcliff files against the estate of May Champer, deceased, for 2093.57 dollars. Both claims proceed in Putnam Circuit Court.

Lydia M. Tobiy Michael Kelly Lillie B. Ratcliff May Champer Putnam Circuit

Penny Official Arrives in Greencastle Store

F R Graybill of Salt Lake City Utah arrives to take up official duties with the J C Penny store in Greencastle. Mrs Graybill is due next Sunday and the couple will reside here impressed by Greencastle after relocation.

F. R. Graybill Salt Lake City Utah Greencastle J. C. Penny

Marriage License for Varie V. Smith and Edna Langford

Varie V. Smith a 19 year old farmer and Edna Langford a 22 year old at home both of Putnam County obtained a marriage license.

Varie V. Smith Farmer Edna Langford Putnam County

Roachdale Visitors Return From Texas Mexico and Kansas

Mr and Mrs Tom Lovett and son Kenneth return home with a delightful Texas Mexico and Kansas trip report Miss Fern Putt returns from South Dakota last two weeks Howard Ashby in serious condition after son Winston died. he seeks medical treatment at Fletchers sanitorium Mrs Alice Woodrum moves to Anderson property on south Indiana street Mrs Anna Edwards moves to new residence bought from Will Wright

Tom Lovett Kenneth Texas Mexico Kansas Fern Putt South Dakota Howard Ashby Winston Fletchers Alice Woodrum Anderson Indiana Street Anna Edwards Will, Wright

Crawfordsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs E D Hutching and son Richard visited in Indianapolis Friday. Mr and Mrs Bailey Wingert Crawfordsville spent time with Mrs Howard Ashby and Mr and Mrs Charles Pitt, returning Sunday. Walsh family reunion set for next Sunday at Milligan Park Crawfordsville with relatives invited. Mr and Mrs Fred Hillis of Kentucky spent Sunday night with sister Mrs A C Lockridge and family.

E. D. Hutchingson Richard Indiapolis Baily Wingert Crawfordsville Howard Ashby Charles Pitt A. ¢. Lockridge Lelen

Ladies Aid Attends Cy nan M. E. Church Gathering

Report from the Ladies Aid of Cy nan M. E. Church notes a Wednesday gathering on August 15 with members enjoying the event. Families including Mr and Mrs Walter Young and guests from Line, dale and Akron were mentioned plus a sick list update and upcoming school start plans.

Cynan M. E Walter FP. Young Taily Albert Young Line Dale Dennis Diel Little Harvey Jans Lowery Akron Fay Hoskins

Hutcheson Family Notes and Local Social Roundup

HAMRICK STATION O. L. Girton returned to his war Wednesday after a few days at home. Miss Mary Hauck visited in Greencastle Wednesday. Otto Hutcheson called on Dwight Vanlandingham Wednesday evening. William Hutcheson of Greencastle spent Sunday with Mrs. O. L. Girton. First annual farmers picnic at the Indiana State Farm Friday. Irene Jones visiting cousins Madonna and Florence Hutcheson returned to Muncie Sunday. P. B. Hutcheson and Izora Hutcheson attended the old Reelsville school reunion Sunday. Mildred Hammond visiting aunt and returned home Saturday. Dr. and Mrs. Simpson Hutcheson and others visited the Hutchesons Sunday.

O. L. Girton Mary Hauck Greencastle Otto Hutcheson Dwight Vanlandingham William Hutcheson Indiana State Farm Irene Jones Madonna Florence Hutcheson Muncie P. B. Hutcheson Izora Hutcheson Reelsville Mildred Hammond Simpson Hutcheson Hubert Hutcheson Callandon Ernest Pool John Jones J. E. Hutcheson

Now Is Time To Buy Farm Says Banker

Louisv ille based banker James Davis of the Federal Land Bank says farm real estate in Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee shows reasonable demand and pricing. He notes potential improvement as many expect farm sales to rise with rising interest and favorable terms, despite recent adverse weather and cash difficulties.

Louisville Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee James & Davis Federal Land Bank Davis Brazil DePauw University

Miscellaneous Shower For Mrs Scobee

A miscellaneous shower was held in the Green a telephone office rest room on Monday evening for Mrs Isol Wells Scobee who was married Sunday August 5 to Herbert Scobee. The room was beautifully decorated and refreshments served.

Isol Wells Scobee Herbert Scobee

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