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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
6
Fragmented OCR records evoke a county fair program with earlier officials, judges, and attendees. Names like Joe, Mary, Olivia Irwie, and Lemeuel Jobe appear among descriptions of contestants, teachers, and community leaders connected to Grecmvarie area events, with notes on winners and attendance.
Retired Broad Park farmer Selerne BR Walters aged 71 died Wednesday from infirmities. Funeral services were held Friday at Wal et Chapel Church with burial at Stilewville. Survived by three sons from Broad Perk Cart a Belle Union and James Costes ville.
The Oldemobile Agency moved from its long time location on Franklin Street to Crase Carace on North Jackcorn Street. The former site on the square is now occupied by C F Mattes and a bani fernitere shop.
Edward Spence was granted parole at the Indiana State Farm in Indianapolis on August 17. The governor acted on the boards recommendation, remitting a three month sentence from the Putnam Circuit Court.
L. B. Linn age 14 father of Her man Linn of Roachdale dead at home near Crawfords ville after a wagon accident at his son in law’s farm. He fell from a straw wagon when the wagon broke. He died almost instantly. Seven children, a brother and sister survive. Funeral services were held at Mace.
Richard A. Wernecke of Terre Haute Ind was named by Herman H Lehman of New York finance director of the Democratic party for the fifth district. The appointment was announced in Indianapolis.
The inferred report notes a tent for the Farm Bureau at the state fair stage. It mentions the Farm Bureau's display area to be erected near the fairgrounds with the governor or state official attendance anticipated. The event aims to showcase farm products and inform families.
A damaged OCR fragment reports several civil cases with monetary judgments. It lists amounts including 251 dollars for sustenance and 154 dollars in water services, plus costs. It mentions real estate, promissory notes, and unpaid sums, with names like Thomas Kandel and others in High Point district.
Mrs Maliedz Dittemore age 71 wife of Joke Dittemore died after tuberculosis at her home miles west of Cloverdale. Funeral services were held at Cloverdale cemetery Friday with burial in the family plot. Survived by two brothers and two sisters.
A candidate in Milwaukee dies after a heat induced attack following a volatile address. The victim was pronounced dead two minutes after the incident and two daughters survive the deceased.
A Ford Roadsteel 8 model was reported stolen Thursday night from Walner Street and College Avenue after a band concert. Grayson Herod notified police, stating he left the car at the intersection, and it disappeared by the time he rejoined it. He provided a description to local authorities.
George M. Miller, 64, dies at home in Madison township Thursday afternoon after months of illness. He was a lifelong bachelor, lived on the family farm, and is survived by a sister Mrs. Emily Knaver and a brother Daniel. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the home. burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward B Williams of Knights Town and Park Bryan of Akron Ohio son of Mrs Anna Bryan formerly of Indianapolis was held Thursday at 5 pm in the Williams home garden. The couple will reside in Akron Ohio. They are DePauw University graduates with Mr Bryan a Sigma Chi and Mrs Bryan a Kappa Alpha Theta sorority member.
Municipal water rates and hydrant charges are outlined for Canepa and the Eiwosvt Waser Co. The case notes a federal court proceeding over water plant operations at Vincennes and Greenscastle with a petition for rate increases pending before the commission. Attorneys for the company indicate no appeal in the Elwood matter.
The Fletcher American Company of Inétamapoli paid 111 for 59 260 Greencastle township road bonds sold by County Treasurer Alva E. Lishy Saturday. Banks offered 54 as others joined in the bidding. Proceeds fund new Oar Otorchais and concrete road work west on Walcot street after approval by the State Board of Tax Commissioners following taxpayer remonstrance.
Howard Hanks driving a Ford roadster collided with an air stand at the east Washington Street Pilling Station late Friday afternoon. Hanks was racing another car when a truck owned by William Randel and driven by Arthur Hannemas pulled out. The Ford side swiped the truck and struck the air stand, bending the bumper and breaking the stand. Hanks was unhurt.
Edna Brown a 23 year old from Paragon Morgan county swallowed a two ounce Dolson bottle to avoid arrest on petit larceny charges. She died two hours later at Bloomington Hospital after running from an officer on a rooming house porch. Police said the warrant was issued by Frank Ford.
A scrambled OCR fragment recounts land grants, county officials, and early 1800s settlement patterns. It mentions Mesopotamian style plots, the 1837 village, county superintendents, and the start of public school provisions with local directors and minimal taxes as a precedent for free schooling. The text references names like Wright and Moore and notes postal service gaps and mail delays.
The document recounts historic local governance with names like Sears Gowet and P23 Thoor, notes terms of two and five years, and references elections in Bainbridge and Green Castle. It mentions the county superintendent and old school buildings used for education and weapon storage, reminiscing Autumn days and a stove by the creek.
Incomplete text from a newspaper page yields little verifiable information. The readable fragments point to a generic notice or brief item with unclear details and missing names or dates.
Eighteen surviving veterans of the Grand Army post and Sons of Veterans will attend a bean dinner at the Green Castle Post in August Springs in Putzam County. Committees include Arrangements Oscar Ott bats Jacob Kiefer George Cramp Transportation Harry Meore Pre¢ Masten Chairs O F Lakin Lem Ru Grounds John Goddar2 Entertainment Harry Moore Mit Murphy Ralph Conner Attendees are asked to bring table service.
The first Putnam County Farm Picnic drew an estimated 2000 attendees from several states and Illinois. Farmers praised the event and voted to make it an annual affair with department displays and cooperation from State Farm officials.
Genevieve Babcock seeks divorce from Psu Babcock in Putnam Circuit Court alleging marriage on September 6, 1927, separation December 19, 1927, and grounds including desertion, lack of home, irascible conduct, and alleged strikes. She requests restoration of her maiden name and $500 alimony.
Demotte 19 year old basketball star from Huntington High School drowns in the White River near Him Self s Ferry while out in the area. The incident marks a sorrowful end to a noted 1927 high school team member.
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