Huge 40 Pound Catfish Haunts Owen Park Waters
Local fishermen flock to Owen Park chasing a reported 40 pound catfish said to haunt the waters above the park. Two anglers have hooked it, but it has always escaped. One nearly reached the bank before the fish broke away. The creature has grown wary since then. Meanwhile Eugene Chenoweth and Morris Rightsell caught a four pound channel catfish at the park Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Park
Eugene Chenoweth
Morris Rightsell
Miss Washburn's Return From Olympic Games Highlighted
DePauw University standout Mary Washburn returned from the Amsterdam Olympics where the U S team dominated. she placed second in the relay and set world records in hurdles. At Brussels she captured the 800 meter hurdles title, defeating French English and Belgian champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Washburn
DePauw University
Amsterdam
Holland
Miss Washburn
Brussels
United States
England
France
Belgium
DePauw
Newark
New Jersey
Kappa Delta Sorority
Ross Hurst Makes Big Deal in Dairy Cow Sale
Ross Hurst, a renowned dairy cow dealer, reports selling 87 dairy cows to G. W. Deere of Crawfordsville. The deal, described as possibly the county’s largest dairy cow sale, marks a major local livestock transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hurst
Hurst
G. W. Deere
Crawfordsville
Settle Praises Smith Agriculture Plan For Tariff
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation leaders say Governor Alfred E. Smith’s acceptance speech on agriculture is very acceptable to them. President William H. Settle notes the bureau will not endorse a candidate, leaving choice to members while endorsing Smith’s plan to make tariffs effective for agriculture and to manage surpluses separately from home use. Settle and other farmers recently met Smith in New York to discuss farm policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
Alfred E. Smith
William H. Settle
Petroleum
Settle
Smith
Central West
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Settle
New York
Prisoner Star Hitter Adkins Returns to Indiana Prison
In Michigan City Indiana on August 23 an article notes William Adkins former star player and feared hitter of the state prison baseball team has returned to the facility bringing relief and morale to about two thousand inmates as he resumes duties and status within the prison program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Indiana State Prison
Wiliam Adkins
Parole Violation Leads to New Charge for Adkins
Adkins, released from the state farm, faced parole violation after his escape sentence of two to five years. He previously led the Michigan City Industrial Baseball League, where the prison team competes, as a standout batter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Adkins
State Farm
Michigan City Industrial Baseball League
London Nurse Maid Sets English Channel Swim Record
Miss Hilda Sharp a 17 year old London nurse maid swam the English Channel from Cape Gris Nez to Shakespeare Cliff Dover arriving at 3 32 p m local time after entering the water at 12 30 a m She completed the crossing successfully and is reported ashore today at Shakespeare Cliff near Dover England
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Hilda Sharp
London
Shakespeare Cliff
Here
Cape Griz Nez
France
Dr A FE Ayler Receives Chandler 8 Sedan Delivery
A Chandler 8 sedan has been delivered to Dr A FE Ayler by Otis and Walter Gardner acting as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. A. FE. Ayler
Otis and
Walter Gardner
Brown Family Reunion Held Last Sunday
The Brown family gathered at Somerset church for their 21st reunion on August 19 with about 85 relatives and friends. A social program followed a noon meal, with recitations, readings, songs, and a secretary’s report noting 5 marriages, 4 births and 2 deaths since the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Church
Mr. Gully
Danville
William Ferrand
Winnie Davis
Martha Ellen Ferrand
May Wamsley
Martha Wamsley
Chadwick
Davis
William Stratton
Indianapolis
Robert Glidewell
Daisy Davis
Ira Grantham
Ladoga
Artie Sadler
Wallace
Ind
Lilly McGlothlin
Belle Chadwick
Brazil
Bernice Ferrand
Urbana
Lawrence Ferrand
Terre Haute
Ray Evans
Greencastle
Mollie Wamsley
Putnamville
Roy Ferrand
Charles Davis
Harold
Howard
Artie Sadlers
Albert
Delbert
Wamsley
Martha
May
Jean Glidewell
James Grantham
Martha Ferrand
Jefferson Ferrand
Hubert Roy Ferrand
Bainbridge
Williamsport
Cloverdale
Reelsville
Ill
Leave For Virginia After Visit With Prof. and Mrs. Blanchard
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Atkinson of Richmond and Miss Fannie W. Brickhouse of Norfolk cousins of Prof. William Blanchard of De Pauw University spent a week with Prof. and Mrs. Blanchard. They left Friday by motor for Chicago on their return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Atkinson
Richmond
Fannie W. Brickhouse
Norfolk
William Blanchard
DePauw University
Twelve Escapees At Indiana State Farm Noted In Probe
Investigation officials at the Indiana state farm near Putnamville report three more inmates gained early release through altered records. Superintendent Ralph Howard announced twelve inmates total escaped illegally, with Steve Mizarick of Michigan City among those at large after one was returned to the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Farm
Putnamvile
Here
Ralph Howard
Steve Mizarick
Michigan City
Indiana prison staff scandal rocks farm payrolls
Charles C. Huestis reports a prisoner clerk caused date discrepancies in records at the Indiana state farm. The guilty party, released, faces strong circumstantial evidence. The crime commission, led by Judge W. H. Eichhorn, met to review a preliminary report with changes to be proposed for the October convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Huestis
Board of Trustees
Huestis
Elmer Armat
Indiana
Indiana Crime Commission
State Charities Association
Indianapolis
State Farm
W. H. Eichhorn
Bluffton
Association
John Boyd
Vincennes
John G. H. Klinger
Brazil
Putnam County Principals Meet For Upcoming School Year
High School principals and County Superintendent John C. Vermilli met Saturday to discuss the coming school year's course offerings and study schedule for Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
John C. Vermilli
New Methodist Episcopal Church Being Rapidly Built in Greencastle
Construction rush underway on Greencastle M E Church with enclosure expected by January. Contractor Leslie Colvin notes basement and foundation in place for the worship unit housing auditorium pastor offices and facilities. A second School of Religion unit will be built by DePauw University and run seven days a week under university control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Greencastle
Leslie Colvin
Indianapolis
Colvin
Longden Hall
Lucy Rowland Hall
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
DePauw University
School of Religion
C. Howard Taylor
College
University Administration
Locust Street
East Campus
Locust Street M. E
College Avenue M. E
Watchman Finds Fire in Bakery
Night watchman John Hamm detected smoke early Saturday in the alley behind Hays Bakery. Local merchants’Night watchman began investigation likely preventing a serious downtown fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamm
Hamm
Hays Bakery
Soot caused small bakery fire with negligible damage
A baker and key holder found smoke near the rear of the bake shop. They extinguished a small fire in the flooring with water before firefighters arrived. Fire Chief John Goddard said soot from a gas burner caused the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamm
Ragsdale
John Goddard
Brown Enters Bankruptcy in Indianapolis
Glen Brown a farmer and contractor of Coatesville filed a bankruptcy petition in Federal court listing liabilities of 20 070 51 and assets of 500 50 Exemptions claimed Three major judgments stood at 8700 to Central Trust Co Greencastle 6500 to Martinsville Trust Co and 2300 to Morgan County plus numerous smaller notes and accounts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Glen Brown
Coatesville
Central Trust Company
Greencastle
Martinsville Trust Company
Morgan County
Indiana St Opens To Traffic In South Section
Indiana Street pavement from Seminary to Walnut is to open next Wednesday after a Saturday opening. City engineer Walter Dunbar announced remaining alley work will not block opening to aid residents unable to use College Avenue.
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Indiana Street
Seminary _ street
Seminary
Walnut Streets
Walter Dunbar
College Avenue
Greencastle Considers Building a City Pool
Residents of Greencastle push for a municipal swimming pool to serve both young and old during summer. Robe Park is proposed as the site while local financing remains unsettled. Experts cite Pana Illinois experience of a $17,000 pool financed by bonds yielding a profit netting 3,000 the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Big Walnut Creek
Robe Park
The
Herald
Pana
Chautauqua Association and Chamber of Commerce Co-Operating
Martinsville Pool Petition Sparks Park Dispute
Martinsville faces a dilemma as the Lions Club plans a profit making community pool financed at no city cost. The pool would have been placed in Hyndam Park but Mrs Hyndam denies permission citing the park’s non profit condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Martinsville City Park
Opinion on Greencastle swimming pool returns
The author argues a Greencastle swimming pool could match financial needs covering operating expenses and debt service. Various financing options are cited including the Pana circular method, direct taxation, or funding by prominent local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Four methods for funding a Greencastle swimming pool
The writer discusses options where a committee or group of men would hold returns on investments or guarantee city funds to underwrite pool costs. In another city similar arrangements exist with six men guaranteeing coverage if the project fails. The author urges making fall arrangements now to have funds ready to build this fall or early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Political Profit Says Al Smith Will Win
A Cloverdale reader writes that political profit predicts Al Smith will carry the South, New England, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Michigan, and parts of border states, with a 42 electoral vote lead over Hoover. The writer, a lifelong Republican, plans to vote for Smith this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Cloverdale
Indiana
Culverdale
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
al Smith
New England
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Michigan
Hoover
Tonsil Operations At County Hospital Saturday Morning
Six patients underwent tonsil removal at County Hospital Saturday morning. Dr. John Carmack of Indianapolis performed the operations with assistants Dr. Cecil O'Brien and Dr. W. M. McGaughey. Patients included Miss Ethel Hunt and several Scobee children, along with Maxine and Iva Lurber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Hospital
John Carmack
Indianapolis
Ethel Hunt
Maple Avenue
Milton Scobee
Art Scobee
Brick Chapel
Margaret
Robert Scobee
Earl Scobee
Maxine
Iva Lurber
North Madison Street
Cecil O’brien
W. M. McGaughey
County Fair Placements Map For September Exhibition
A county fair placement chart by the County Fair Board sets the fair square vacant during the September 11 to 14 event. Exhibits are arranged one block in each direction with areas for dairy and beef, cattle, sheep, draft horses and mules, concessions and rides, auto show, industrial show, poultry, home economics, horticulture, and 4-H displays at specified blocks and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Board
South Jackson
Mrs Minnie D McCullough Vacationing In the West
Mrs Minnie D McCullough of south of Greencastle went to Scobey Montana to stay four weeks with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Robert Malcolin Ferguson En route home she will visit relatives in Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Minnie D. McCullough
Greencastle
Scobey
Montana
Robert Malcolin Ferguson
McCullough
Iowa
Miss Stoner and Guests Spend Day in Indianapolis
Mrs. Omer Newhouse Mrs. William Koehler and Miss Mabel Stoner of West Walnut Street Road spent Saturday in Indianapolis.
Lightning kills stock for Putnam County farmers
Lightning struck last week, killing valuable stock of at least two Putnam County farmers. Ray Vaughn of Mt. Meridian area lost two cows, one a registered Jersey, while J. E. Boesen near town lost five registered Holsteins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Ray Vaughn
Mt. Meridian
J. E. Boesen
All-State amateur golf opens at French Lick with local entrants
The All-State amateur golf tournament begins at French Lick Country Club with Terre Haute’s George Lance defending his title. Local Greencastle golfers led by Richard Taylor and E B Taylor join rivals including former champions as 47 state clubs are represented. Women invitational event planned for Aug 28 29 with 36 holes over two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
French Lick Country Club
Thomas Taggart
Hoosier
George Lance
Terre Haute
Richard
Dick” Taylor
E. B. Taylor
Greencastle Country Club
West Baden
Greencastle
Richard Taylor
FE. B. Taylor
S. C. Sayers
Reese Matson
John Melville
Harold Talbott
Talbot
E. W. Stout Dies at Seymour Former Greencastle Harness Proprieter
E W Stout about 57 died Saturday in Seymour after a stroke. He formerly ran a harness shop at 103 East Washington Street in Greencastle before moving five years ago. Funeral held Monday at Seymour at 2 PM with Greencastle attendees including Mrs Victor L Raphael and Mrs Otis Browning among others from the local Odd Fellows lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Stout
Greencastle
Seymour
Stout
East Washington Street
Victor L. Raphael
Otis Browning
Will Callahan
Charles Meiker
Odd Fellows
Mr. Stout
Odd Fellows Lodge
Morton couple injured inCross Roads crash nearGreencastle
Mrs. Carl Eggers and her son Gardner of Morton were hurt when their westbound car on State Road 36 stopped at Hanna Cross Roads and was struck broadside by a car driven by W H Harrigan of Niles Michigan. Gardner sustained a severed artery and Profuse bleeding. They were treated by Dr W M McGaughey in Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Eggers
Gardner
Morton
Hanna Cross Roads
Eggers
Greencastle
W. M. McGaughey
W. H. Harrigan
Sycamore Street
Niles
Mich
Taylorville Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Theft at Cement Plant
George Nichols of Taylorville pleads guilty to bringing stolen property in Mayor Carpenter's court. He receives $200 fine and six months at the penal farm for stealing 290 pounds of copper wire from the Limedale cement plant. Co-defendants Sullivan and Baugh released following Michaels' confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Carpenter
Austin Sweet
Nichols
Reformatory
Limedale
Dan Sullivan
Virgil Baugh
Michels
Brazil
Local shop showcases Conn band instruments on Vine Street
A display of C G Conn band instruments draws attention on South Vine Street. The James L Cetore agency presents attractive finishes and cases, highlighting Hamilton as a renowned name in band instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Conn
James
South Vine Street
Tage H
Hamilton
Institute of County Teachers Opens Monday
Putnam County teachers gathered in Greencastle for the annual Teacher Institute at the high school. Prof. Clem C. Thompson and Prof. Frances R. Dearborn spoke on home magazine reading and lesson planning, highlighting home access to current reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute OF County Eachers
Putnam County
Greencastle
Clem C. Thompson
Ball Teachers College of
Muncie
Frances R. Dearborn
Terre Haute
Thompson
City
Total
Ladies’ Home Journal
American
Natl
Geographic Mag
Saturday Evening Post
Prairie Farmer
Youth's Companion
Special Coaches Carry Crowd to Chicago Cubs Game
Special coaches were used by the Monon railroad on Saturday to transport a large group of Greencastle excursionists to Chicago. Thirty six people from Greencastle took advantage of special rates to attend the Cubs vs. Boston game in the Windy City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Railroad
Chicago Railroad
Greencastle PLC
Windy City
Chicago
Cubs
Boston
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Virginia
Mrs. Blanchard
Brown
Indiana ST
Martinsville
West Franklin
East Franklin
North
East Washington
Cannon's
Vine Street
South
Washington Street
Washington and
Washington
Home Economica
Eorge Nichols
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