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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1929
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold urges Greencastle residents to promote the town while condemning smear tactics in politics. He notes a promising Putnam County Fall Fair and calls for boosting it. Hoosier State Automobile Association places dangerous curve signs east to U.S. 40 and plans new Greencastle direction signs soon.
County Agent Floyd Miller attends the Indiana State Fair eight day program in Indianapolis. Miss Eleanor Collins goes to Indianapolis to assist with fair publicity. The Priscilla Club meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs Kenneth Peck. Labor Day bank closings announced by Central National and First National banks. An obituary note recalls J S Wrenchey of Kingman Kansas, former local resident. Putnam County high school principals meet to outline the year program. Several locals file suits in Putnam Circuit Court over promissory notes. Major labor day guests include Mr and Mrs W A Miller and others.
The public service commission approved a modest rate increase for the Bainbridge Telephone Company after a hearing on the petition held in Bainbridge last week. The action follows the commission's review of the company's request.
Alva Neff of Lena and Glen Lancaster of Brunerstown were convicted in Rockville juvenile court Friday for contributing to the delinquency of Kathryn Urton a 15 year old Reelsville girl. Neff was fined 100 dollars and costs Lancaster 50 dollars and costs by Judge Howard Maxwell. They were arrested during a Parke county liquor resort raid weeks ago. The Urton girl an expectant mother could not attend the trial. Bastardy proceedings were started in the local court against James Lunchford 20 of Brazil for paternity of her unborn child.
Dr W R Hutcheson writes from Lucerne describing a European tour with Mrs Hutcheson in 1929. They visit Cuxhaven Hamburg Cologne Rhine trip Wiesbaden Frankfurt Heidelberg Berlin Dresden Prague Vienna Venice and more noting German work ethic rail travel by electric trains and gondola transit in Venice. The letter mentions Kaiser and Wilson monuments and remarks on medical progress in Europe.
Bill Shields of Greencastle drives Pontiae in a six hour stock car endurance race at Sunflower Speedway west of Brazil. About thirty stripped stock cars race from 10 am to 4 pm with purses totaling 1895 plus lap prizes. Cars include Ford A Chevrolet Nash Chrysler Desoto Oakland Pontiac Whippet Oldsmobile.
Thomas G. Reid of Downey California set a new solo non stop non refueled endurance record but was killed when his plane crashed head on into a tree near Cleveland Municipal Airport. His mangled body was found by flyers from a navy search plane.
Lady Mary Heath, famed British aviator injured in a Cleveland crash, is reported somewhat improved. Florence Earlle of Brazil and her mother, once residents here, visited friends while Mr. and Mrs. Robert McElheney planned a weekend trip to Rushville and Madison.
George Mallory, 32, an escapee from the Indiana State Farm at Michigan City, was sentenced to 1 to 5 years after pleading to the charges. He was recaptured in Indianapolis this week while on crutches from a broken leg suffered during the escape.
Ed Rossick of south Crown street was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Alva Bryan on a complaint of relatives. He was jailed for intoxication, threatened family members, fined 45 dollars, and given a suspended six month sentence on the State Farm by Mayor Charles McGaughey. Also noted is the marriage of Mrs. Bertha Beetem to Sol Glick in Indianapolis with reception guests.
Scott Irwin won the wrestling match at the Irwin reunion held yesterday at Oscar Irwin’s home in Madison township. Miss Della Miller hosts her sister Mrs W Hunt of Cavour SD. A marriage license was issued to Noah Carmicheal and Ida Cooper. Charles H Merkel Fred Todd and Aaron Cooper were drawn for jurors for the fall term of court.
DePauw University prepares for a large enrollment with Freshman Week starting September 11 Registration for upperclassmen begins September 13 and lectures start September 16 The total Rector Scholar count reaches 253 for this year with 696 total Rector scholars on campus including upperclassmen and graduates The university cautions against campus car use except for essential reasons and notes a planned Old Gold Day Homecoming with Earlham and a music school registration uptick.
Partly cloudy to cloudy tonight and Sunday with possible showers or thunderstorms in the north and west central areas. Warmer conditions expected in the east and south portions.
Greencastle and Madison township 4-H Club Girls planning to attend the Indiana State Fair together will meet at the local traction station Wednesday morning to catch the 7 10 car. Chaperones are Miss Ethel Ader and Miss Martha Smith, local club leaders.
Rev. Bruner starts his fourth year at the Greencastle church with a strong record. Membership has grown eighty five since arrival, the church income rose, and Bible School and Young People programs advanced. Both Bruner and wife have led community service, and Bruner holds multiple state church posts this year.
Milton Reed 18 formerly of Brainbridge was injured when his Ford coupe was struck by a Big Four passenger train at a crossing in Lebanon. He was racing the train. his 15 year old brother escaped injury. Reed was taken to Witham hospital with non serious injuries.
More than a hundred members and friends gathered Friday evening at the Handy residence on Cemetery Road for a picnic dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W T Handy. The afternoon featured the Woman's Union monthly meeting and children and youths enjoyed organized games under committee supervision. A full dinner followed, with guests praising the Handy hospitality and lawn scenery.
San Juan shipwreck toll reached seventy four with 18 passengers and 24 crew saved. Purser among the dead. allegations fly over fogbound collision with tanker Dodd off Pigeon Point. Rescue work continues as officials trade blame and seek survivors.
Graf Zeppelin leaves the United States after a triumphant visit. Future plans include more Atlantic flights to South America and the U S, with Arctic routes possible. Weekend travel plans involve families from Kokomo and Louisville as they visit relatives in Kentucky and Wisconsin.
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