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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
1
Greencastle downtown wears holiday attire as residents toast bright season spirit. Local figures like Mayor McGaughey and DePauw coach L C Buchheit drew attention at Rotary as town pride and small town humor mix. Residents vow to shop early and enjoy the festive air.
Marion County coroner C. H. Keever investigates three deaths held at the City Morgue. Richard Whittle, 40s, a Big Four railroad brakeman, died from a fractured skull after a fall from box cars. I. L. Beals, 65, found unconscious in a cold house, likely from exposure. Elmer C. Woodruff, 55, died at the Stubbins Hotel presumed from acute indigestion.
An eight year old schoolgirl Gladys Irene Shower died after being struck by a car driven by Mrs. Charles Hines of Portland as she stepped from a school hack east of the city. The accident occurred when the car failed to stop for the school bus and the girl died in a local hospital today.
The notice states a School of Missions event at 7:30 pm at the church. Details are limited and wording is fragmentary.
Indiana University coach Everett Dean will lead the team in its final pre DePauw game practice before the Big Ten meeting in Chicago. Wally Middlesworth will direct Friday practice and the freshmen. A tentative lineup includes Branch McCracken, Paul Jasper, James Strickland, Lucian Ashby, Bernard Miller, James Gill, Claron Weller, Maurice Massy and Eugene Eber as guards.
Vesta M Walker files in Putnam Circuit court seeking a protection order and divorce from June 10 1922 marriage to Aen W Walker of Cloverdale alleging a violent temper intoxication vile names and threats to kill her She seeks custody alimony and child support for two minor sons with restraining order covering husband and his property.
Elijah Baker an 83 year old resident east of Bainbridge died from injuries after being struck by an automobile on State road 36 Monday morning. Deputy Sheriff Alva Bryan found no blame on driver Charles E Whitehead of Indianapolis who was returning from hunting trip with his wife Susie Knauer. Funeral services set for Friday at 1 30 PM at the Palestine Church with burial in Palestine Cemetery.
John J. Early of Greenfield Indiana governor elect led the Kiwanis council in Chicago urging broader membership. He cited Indiana clubs with 4440 members and stressed kiwanis ideals and active service to children, education, and rural relations as keys to future success.
Ollie Latimore, 39, claiming to be a first offender, received a 3 to 16 year sentence in Michigan City State Prison by Judge James A. Collins after pleading burglary and petit larceny for stealing $2.22 from Mendell Brothers Store in Marion on October 31.
Dinan December 5 city council moves to tax the lazy rich as a luxury tax. A socialist member backs the first such levy to tax non workers at a higher rate, arguing it is unfair to tax workers’ incomes alike. The bill passes unanimously calling for an immediate luxury tax on laziness.
L. M. Vogler of Hope Indiana, International Corn King, will judge the Putnam County corn show to be held December 12 to 14 at the First National Bank. The event features ten ears from Vogler’s winning display, a sixth place ear from John W. Day of Fillmore, and three prize-winning exhibits from the International, promising a notable display.
An attractive young woman delivering liquor to customers in the war department fled after a bottle slipped from her coat and crashed on the corridor floor. The bottle dropped in Room 33 of the enlisted personnel bureau. An investigation started but occupants denied involvement and no detailed description of the bootlegger was provided.
Twenty years ago in Greencastle Lois Brackney and Joseph Wright married at a home wedding on December 1 with many friends in attendance. George Knauer announced a campaign oration at Brunerstown school house the next day. The Indiana State Horticultural Society held a memorial for W. E. Ragan in Indianapolis with James T. Denny and Dr H. A. Gobin presenting on his life.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena travel from the Quirinal to the Vatican in a historic state ceremony signaling the normalization of Church state relations after the Lateran treaties. A crowd estimated at over half a million witnessed the procession and historic meeting with Pius XI.
Robert Wickersham a DePauw University freshman lies paralyzed from the chest down after diving over classmates in a Bowman Gymnasium gymnastics class. He sustained a head impact and possible spine concussion. X rays planned to assess injury. medical care from Dr. W. M. McGaughey. his home is Monticello.
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Friday with some cloudiness. Temperatures slightly warmer tonight in the southern portion.
A thief shattered a car window at 142 West Market Street and stole a wedding trousseau in several suitcases along with a bridesmaid's coat. The car owner Lowell LeForge of Rushville reported the theft after serving as best man at Floyd Cameron's Clarksburg wedding.
The Cham ber of Commerce staged a Christmas window contest with Schoenman Jewelery Store winning first prize for Santa by Zeppelin display. Potter's Shoe Store took second and J. H. Pitchford's Store third for miniature Christmas tree and merchandise scenes.
Gilbert B. Clippinger 42 a representative of an investment company, leaped from the eleventh floor of the Fletcher Savings and Trust building in Indianapolis. The body struck a roof near a barber shop. Coroner Keever determined death by suicide as crowds gathered and officers dispersed them. the widow and two children survive. Continuation C
Glen H. Lyon was elevated from vice president to president of the Greencastle Kiwanis Club for the coming year at a noon meeting held at the Christian Church. He succeeds the Rev. B. H. Bruner. Prof. C. H. Smith was elected president and R. P. Mullins was re elected trustee. Directors chosen were Harry Williams Ben Riley Milton Brown O W Hollowell W L Denman W F Mitchel and Gray Potter. Virgil R. Mullins gave two readings at the club's entertainment segment.
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