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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1928

Page

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Golf Match Sparks Toast With Marshmallows

Sunday afternoon at the club house veranda in Greencastle features Fred Snively and Miss Helen Black in a ladies friendly match with Mrs. John Melville and Mr. Snively. Miss Black wins with clever shots and luck, the prize a dollar box of marshmallows.

Fred Snively Helen Black Miss Black John Melville Snively Bobby Jones Luck A- G Brown Neely O’hair Andrew Hanna Joe Jim Hanna Mr. Snively

Effa Sutherlin to be buried Wednesday

Effa Sutherlin 43 wife of Peter Sutherlin died at her brother Earl Taylor's home after a two week illness. She leaves ten children, five brothers, three sisters and her parents Mr and Mrs George Taylor. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Deer Creek Church with burial in Deer Creek cemetery.

Effa Sutherlin Peter Sutherlin Earl Taylor Indiana and Larrabee Streets George Taylor Deer Creek Deer Creek Cemetery

Bainbridge Girl Sues Kidnapper in Municipal Court

Miss Juanita L Libka of Bainbridge sues Russell Karnes of Beech Grove for 325 dollars in damages. She accuses Karnes of employing her as confidential clerk and booking officer and refusing to return a 200 dollar bond. An imposter impersonator, Chatman Karnes alias Sparks, 2 years old, was arrested for threatening to arrest the couple and obtaining 200 dollars from the girl's parents.

Indianapolis Russell Karnes Beech Grove Juanita L. Libka Bainbridge Libka Karnes W. H. Manifold Louisville Chatman Karnes Sparks East Michigan Street Miss Libka

Beeks Sentenced to Penal Farm for Kicking Girl

Elmer Beeks received ninety days at the state penal farm plus a five dollar fine and costs after a Police court ruling in Wabash Indiana. The defendant argued he had only struck and kicked a local girl he was courting she testified through bandages and said she had three broken ribs from the blows. The mayor noted the sentence was the maximum permissible under the charge.

Wabash Ind Elmer Beeks James Wilson Beeks Wilson

DePauw Choir Featured in Movietone Show in Winona Lake

A historic movietone film shot in Winona Lake on August 12 will be shown at the Billy Sunday Tabernacle on August 29. The event includes the Chor us Choir and DePauw University Choir performances, Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas solos, and talks by Paul Rader and Billy Sunday. The Fox Film Company will supply sound equipment for the two hour program starting at 8 p.m.

Winona Lake Ind INS Indiana Billy Sunday Tabernacle Paul Rader Billy Sunday DePauw University Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas Homer Rodeheaver Fox Film Company New York

Efficacy Views Divergent on Kellogg Briand Pact Across Europe

Across Europe opinions vary on the Kellogg Briand treaty. England hopes it blocks future wars, France believes it may succeed, Germany shows mixed views, Italy remains skeptical, and Soviet Russia may sign despite Moscow forecasts. Paris hosts celebrations for the Multilateral treaty with Kellogg and Herrick en route to Rambouillet.

London INS Europe England Germany Italy Soviet Russia Moscow France

Farm inmate Wanted for Murder in Mockville NC

Richmond Indiana August 27 Earnest Jarrett alias King Crawford and Cherry Red serving sentence at state penal farm for bootlegging is sought on a murder charge in Mockville North Carolina. North Carolina officers heading to Indiana to take Jarrett who was sentenced from this county.

Richmond Ind Earnest Jarrett King Crawford Cherry Red Mockville N. C North Carolina Indiana Jarrett

Parking ban ends Circle parking in Indianapolis

Mayor L Ert Slack signed an ordinance prohibiting parking on Monument Circle about ten days from Aug 28. The measure also bars angle parking on Indiana Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Virginia Avenue and Kentucky Avenue.

Indianapolis Monument Circle L. Ert Slack Indiana Massachusetts Virginia Kentucky

Governor Sorlie Dies of Heart Attack in North Dakota

Governor A. G. Sorlie of North Dakota died from a heart attack at his home in Bismarck early today. The death tolls the state’s top executive, with physicians confirming the cause of death as a heart attack. He served as governor since 1933 and faced economic and political pressures during his tenure.

Bismarck N. D INS A. G. Sorlie North Dakota

Editorial Endorses Gov. Al Smith for President

In The Herald today an editorial reprints and endorses Gov. Al Smith for president. The piece explains the paper’s views and reasons for favoring Smith, noting the editorial’s value for readers.

Herald Cleveland Plain Dealer Ohio al Smith Smith

Gas leak incapacitates workers on College Avenue project

A leaking gas main on north College avenue left four Green Castle Gas & Electric Co workers ill while laying pipes before a concrete pavement. Raymond Lady, about 30, fainted and spent two hours unconscious before hospital care. Burkhalter, his son Emmett, and John Hilton also suffered illness but recovered. Hilton returned to work then fell ill again.

North College Avenue Greencastle Gas & Electric Co Raymond Lady H. FE. Burkhalter Emmett Burkhalter John Hilton Hilton W. R. Hutcheson

Eight Firemen Injured In Downtown Plant Fire

Eight firemen were slightly injured while battling a blaze at Klee & Company Inc bottling works at 425 South Delaware Street. The fire caused more than 70000 dollars in damage and led to a second alarm as downtown fire units concentrated on the scene. Origin of the fire remains undetermined.

Indianapolis Klee & Company, Inc Delaware Street

Twenty Years Ago in Greencastle from The Herald

From the files: Putnamville reports twelve ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. C C Hurst travels to New Market to join Paul Conley and group for a camping expedition. W L Denman and J L Randel trio depart for St Louis with Mississippi trip to Memphis and New Orleans. Ernest Browning and Glen Blackford of Central National Bank attend Crawfordsville fair.

C. C. Hurst New Market Paul Conley W. L. Denman J. L. Randel St. Louis Mississippi Memphis New Orleans Ernest Browning Glen Blackford The Central National Bank Crawfordsville

Al Smith Forced to Make First Public Campaign Speech

Governor Al Smith was hustled from his car by a ten thousand strong Newark crowd and moved to the City Hall steps to deliver his first campaign speech. He thanked supporters, praised the enthusiasm in New Jersey, and pledged to uphold Democratic confidence as he shifts to the White House race.

Raymond L. Borst I. N.S New York al Smith New Jersey Newark Smith City Hall White House Newark City Hall

Bean Dinner Honors Putnam County Grand Army of the Republic

Putnam County’s few surviving Grand Army of the Republic members will be honored guests at the annual Bean Dinner hosted by the Sons of Veterans in Allendale on Wednesday. Veterans will give speeches and M. J. Murphy may give a short address. Harry Moore and Fred Masten organize transportation for the veterans. World War and Spanish-American War veterans are invited to attend.

Sons OF Veterans Allendale Putnam County Grand Army of the Republic M. J. Murphy Harry Moore Fred Masten

Weather outlook for North Central and South regions

Partly cloudy with local thunder showers this afternoon or tonight in North and Central portions and in extreme South portion tonight or Wednesday. Cooler tonight in North and Central portions. Cooler Wednesday.

William Parks obituary of Warren township farmer

William Parks 80 a life long Warren township resident died Monday at his National Road home near Putnamville after a three year illness. He is survived by his widow three children Fred Parks Mrs William A McClain and Miss Myra Parks five grandchildren two Kansas sisters and a brother in Oregon. Funeral at home Wednesday afternoon at no time given.

William Parks Warren Township National Road Putnamville Fred Parks William A. McClain Myra Parks Kansas Oregon

County Fair Hosts Multi Night Horse Show With Prizes

The Fair Board led by Lee Bryan plans a three night horse show during the county fair. A $400 purse funds several classes drawing horses from nearby counties. Events run Wednesday to Friday with various gaited saddle, harness and pony classes and additional stunts including races and contests. Admission applies only to the special event and does not affect the Saturday main show.

Fair Board Lee Bryan

Greencastle School Board Adds Two Teachers

Greencastle school board hires Frances Browning and Herndon Irwin as new instructors completing this year’s staff. The district opens September 10 with Maple Heights and Second Ward assignments. Board purchases two 32 to 36 pupil capacity truck bodies from Carpenter Body Co. at Mitchell for expanded transportation.

Greencastle Frances Browning Greenwood Herndon Irwin Robert Irwin Irwin Madison Township Maple Heights Miss Browning Carpenter Body Co Mitchell Warren J. Yount Second Ward Third Ward

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