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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

2

Local Notes From Here and There

Local visitors and movements include George Rissler of Reelsville and Simpson Stoner of Bloomington. M J Lush returns home. Mrs Claybaugh and Mrs Hendy hospital cases recover. Court actions involve a venue change request in the Bellinger case. Kiwanis elects officers. 4 H Congress report and a school broadcast. Game wardens report October fish and game violations. fines fund county schools.

Kenneth Buntin LeRoy Bellinger Harold F. Bellinger Buntin Guy Sudditch Hendricks County State Conservation Department Richard Lieber

Corn School Demonstrates Rag Doll Seed Test

Dr. Gregory leads a corn seed evaluation showing rag doll and crib field tests to select strong seed. Farmers bring seed corn from Putnam County to compare ears, with Dolly tests identifying poor ears and Dr. Gregory explaining why. The program links seed quality to yields and discusses root rot and fertilizers.

Gregory Putnam County Indiana Corn School

Injured hunter near death after accidental gunblast

Kenneth McCullough, 20, of Churubusco, Indiana, was critically wounded when a rabbit hunting accident caused his gun to discharge while he climbed a fence. The shot entered his abdomen, punctured bowels, and shattered the hip. He was rushed to a Fort Wayne hospital. This incident marks the 13th hunting accident in Indiana since November 30.

Columbia City Ind INS Kenneth McCullough George McCullough Churubusco Young MecCullough Friends Rush Fort Wayne Indiana

Indiana lawmakers push school aid funding ideas in Dec session

In Indianapolis a debate over state aid for poorer Indiana schools grows. Senator Bruce Cooper proposes using inheritance tax revenues to fund relief if a special session is held. Legislators also consider giving the State Board of Accounts authority to approve school expenditures before state aid. The inheritance tax report shows 1,167,473 dollars collected last year.

Indianapolis Harry G. Leslie Indiana Bruce FE. Cooper Poseyville State Board of Accounts

Study reveals living arrangements affect freshmen study hours

A DePauw University study shows private rooming house residents average 1.19 points, dormitory residents 1.11, and fraternity residents 1.01. Rector Scholars average 1.20 versus 1.77 for non Rector men, with ten freshmen reaching 88 points or more in the first half.

DePauw University Edward Reetor James Link John Wise Joseph McCartney Wilfred Bottorf Charles

Sino Soviet Rail Pact Reaches Accord on Eastern Line

Reports from Riga say Mukden and Soviet delegates signed an agreement to reorganize control of the Chinese Eastern Railroad under 1924 treaties. Joint operation by Chinese and Soviet officials is outlined, ending disputes over administration and lines.

United States Riga Mukden Peking

Frank Crawford Visits Detroit Relatives

Frank Crawford of Detroit visits his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Walter Crawford, staying with them during the trip.

Frank Crawford Detroit Mr. and Mrs Walter Crawford

Auction sale of personal property at Hood residence

Want ads announce an auction of Sarah L. Hood's personal property at 310 N Indiana St on Deg 7 at 1 p m. Items include two stores one new two safes a Davenport bed dresser chairs rockers dining tables library table rugs coal oil stove dishes cooking utensils and many other articles conducted by C A Vestal Auctioneers.

Sarah L. Hood Indiana St

Livestock Prices and Hogs Holdovers Slip in Trade

Livestock totals show hogs 13 000 with holdovers 259 and larger hogs 15 cents below Tuesday’s average. Underweights down to 50 cents off. Bulk 160 300 lbs at 9 1 2 to 9 35 for 180 160 lbs. Cattle 1350 calves 800 early steer trade steady with some loads 15.00 to 13.65. Sheep 1200 strong with bulk good and choice lambs 12 50 to 13 00 and lower grades 9 to 12.

Indianapolis

Royce Reappointed Clay County Agricultural Agent for Two Years

The Clay County Board of Education re elected H. L. Royce as county agricultural agent for a two year term beginning the third term. Royce has led farm development programs and earned praise for encouraging farmers to improve land use amid tough farming conditions. He is a former Greencastle teacher and son in law of Mr and Mrs Roy Abrams of Brazil.

Clay County Board of Education Court House H. L. Royce Royce Clay County Brazil Times Greencastle Roy Abrams

Sponsor Art Exhibit to Raise Funds for Greencastle Schools

Supt Warren J Yount sponsors an art exhibit in Greencastle High School to raise money for school walls. Miss Ruth Owens directs the show with carbon photographs photogravures and color prints from Elson Art Publications Inc Belmont Mass. Funds from ticket sales will buy pictures for Ward and Greencastle schools.

Warren J. Yount Greencastle Public Schools Ruth Owens Elson Art Publicationso Inc Belmont Mass

Foreclosure suit yields $1155.84 finding in Putnam County

In a circuit court today the Cloverdale Building Loan Fund and Savings Association of Putnam County won a finding for the plaintiff in the amount of 1155.84 against Emory H. Michael Hazel Michael David H. Sullivan and Goldie Sullivan in the foreclosure action.

Cloverdale Building Loan Fund & Savings Association of Putnam County Emory H. Michael Hazel Michael David H. Sullivan Goldie Sullivan

Prof Sheffield Recital Follows 3000th Evening

On December 10 Prof Sheffield will present his own recital of modest music as a contrast to the 1884 event. Attendees at both recitals will note differences in program order, preserved by DePauw music school. A facsimile of the original program will be used, and the event is expected to attract the largest audience yet.

Feharry “Hall Prof Sheffield Costum How Sim DePauw Music School

Thanksgiving Visits and Local Death Notice in Greencastle

Mr and Mrs Henry Lyon spent Thanksgiving with their son John Lyon and family. Mr and Mrs Bayard Allen and Mrs Elwood Allen visited Mr and Mrs Albert Al baugh and Mr and Mrs Wilber Grimes family. Grimes family called on John Lyon. Neighbors report the death of Alford Limore.

Henry Lyon John Lyon Bayard Allen Elwood Allen Albert Albaugh Wilber Grimes Greencastle Mr. Grimes Alford Limore

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George Rissler Reelsville Simpson Stoner Bloomington Street The Christian Church M. J. Lush Paris Ill Big Four Railroad O. B. Lush East Walnut Street Walter Morris Charles Werneke Indianapolis Star Laura Claybaugh Ellis Hendy Putnam County Hospital Claybaugh Terre Haute Hendy Toledo Ohio Grant Hotel Kiwanis Club Louis Dirks Charlotte Etter Chicago WLS Byuse Mountain Valley Hot Springs Ark Ey R. P. Mullins Christmas Club Kent East Seminary Street Lee J. Arnold Herald Office Alverson West Poplar Street Louis F. Hays Jersey Alva Taylor First Ward Thompson Furniture Shop A. M. Love Greencastle, R Clinton Falls P. Sinclair Cloverdale Echool of Music Rsawes Owen Im Nawtong Supe Rabe Howe SL van Meirnoven Fumana Manca Randel Stark & Griffith Indiana Street Bai Franklin Street Garage A. R. Chenoweth
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