Disbarment Petitions Filed Against Indiana Officials
Indiana AG files petitions in the state Supreme Court seeking disbarment of W Lee Smith former grand dragon of the Indiana Klan Robert F McNay former grand mitan of the Indiana Klan and Jesse D Hamrick Indiana polis attorneys for felony convictions Smith and McNay were fined and sent to Leavenworth by Judge Baltzell on November 24 for Dyner act violations in an interstate auto theft ring Hamrick recently was released from state prison after an arson term
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Indianapolis
INS
W. Lee Smith
Indiana Ku Klux Klan
Robert F. McNay
Indiana Klan
Jesse D. Hamrick
Indiana Supreme Court
Arthur L. Gilliam
Smith
McNay
Leavenworth
Kansas
United States
Robert C. Baltzell
Hamrick
DePauw President to Address Christamore Settlement Directors
Dr G Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University will speak at the Christamore Settlement House annual dinner and directors meeting at 502 North Tremont Street at 6:30 PM Monday. The settlement's annual report will be presented. Mrs C D Edwards leads the dinner.
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G. Bromley Oxnam
DePauw University
Christamore
North Tremont
Strees
Oxnam
Los Angeles
Cal
C. D. Edwards
Indianapolis Star
Ex-Putnam Girl Verda Owens Dies After Illness
Miss Verda Owens formerly of Crawfordsville died Monday at Culver Hospital after a brief illness. Born September 15, 1897, she lived at 509 East Jefferson Street. Survived by mother Effie Owens and aunt and uncle Bertha Hyten and Tilman Hyten of Ladoga. body returned to Mrs Anna Foster of Ladoga for private funeral services.
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Verda Owens
Crawfordsville
Culver Hospital
Miss Owens
East Jefferson Street
Effie Owens
Russellville
Bertha Hyten
Tilman Hyten
Ladoga
Anna Foster
Crawfordsville Journal
DePauw Grad Sells Stake in Daytona News-Journal
Eugene C. Pulliam and Raymond Thomas announce the sale of their stock in News-Journal Corporation to Herbert and Julius Davidson of Chicago. The Davidsons paid about 500000 for the entire property. Herbert Davidson will become editor and Julius Davidson business manager. Pulliam and Thomas will exit.
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Lebanon
Ind
Eugene C. Pulliam
Raymond Thomas
News-Journal Corporation
Daytona Beach
Fla
News-Journal
Herbert Davidson
Julius Davidson
Chicago
Davidsons
Pulliam
Thomas
Chicago Daily News
Mr. Pulliam
Mr. Thomas
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Daily News Company
Washington Daily News
Washington, N. C
Indiana
North Carolina
Maple Hill community notes on illnesses and visits
Lottie Dickey cared for John Thoman ill with cancer at Robert Irwin’s home last Monday. Mrs. Carey Payne improves after influenza. Easton Dickey plans a small winter shelter after his barn was destroyed by fire. Carey Dillinger family visited grandfather Thomas for Sunday worship. Emily Johnson Cletus Dillinger and Mildred Gowen spent Sunday dinner with Etta Head. Elbert Irwin and family worshipped at Long Branch then visited Rob Irwin’s home. Mrs. Eldora Gardner and grandsons Everett Gilbert and Clifford Dickey spent Thanksgiving at L. M. Wright’s.
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Lottie Dickey
Robert Irwin
John Thoman
Carey Payne
Easton Dickey
Carey Dillinger
Cloverdale
Thomas
Emily Johnson
Cletus Dillinger
Mildred Gowen
Etta Head
Elbert Irwin
Rockville
Long Branch
Rob Irwin
Eldora Gardner
Everett, Gilbert
Clifford Dickey
L. M. Wright
Bartley and Rogers sale draws strong turnout
The Bartley and Rogers sale last week attracted a good crowd and items sold well. Mr. Rogers plans to move to Greencastle next spring. Ben Wells and family and Mrs. Mary Wells visited Carey Payne on Sunday evening.
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Bartley
Local Family Visits and Health Updates Listed
STOP 32 Mrs Harold Sears and children visited her mother Mrs Frank Toney last Friday. Mr Bales, once seriously ill with pneumonia, shows improvement. Mrs Addie Clifford, moved from County Hospital to her home but remains in serious condition. Mrs Walter Torr and Mrs Frank Torr shopped in Greencastle Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Layton Clifford and little Ruby Jean Thomas visited Mr and Mrs Mat Furney Sunday. Lena Mae Hepler visited Mr and Mrs Gardner Sunday afternoon. Mrs Edmund Torr was in Green Castle Saturday. Mr and Mrs Guy Sutherlin visited his sister Mrs Addie Clifford Sunday.
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Harold Sears
Frank Toney
Bales
Addie Clifford
Walter Torr
Frank Torr
Greencastle
Layton Clifford
Ruby Jean Thomas
Mat Furney
Lena Mae Hepler
Mrs. Gardner
Edmund Torr
Guy Sutherlin
Thanksgiving in Madison Center brings visits and incidents
Thanksgiving week in Madison Center featured residents visiting Lena and Greencastle, a barn repainted by J. T. Rowings, and travel by the Wright and Thomas households. Dr. McGaughey tended Uncle John Thomas in a critical condition, while a car driven by Ray Dickey and John Phelps wrecked after leaving the road. Mapled logs were hauled to Indianapolis. Farmers husked and cribbed corn as harvest continues.
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Trank Thompson
St. Bernice
J. T. Rowings
Maynard Johnson
Greencastle
Paul Thomas
Mr. Mace
L. Marion Wright
Indianapolis
North Clinton Falls Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Arnold and daughter visited Thomas Bettis and family Sunday. John Bee visited Charles Hart. Russell Boswell with William Thomas family. Mary Ann Stites saw sister Elizabeth Vanhuis. Marie Cox, staying with Clara Thomas, returned home. A miscellaneous shower at Thomas Bettis' home honored Mr. and Mrs. Willard Miller with many gifts.
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Ward Arnold
Thomas Bettis
John Bee
Charles Hart
Russell Boswell
William Thomas
Mary Ann Stites
Elizabeth Vanhuis
Jake Martin
Arthur Brattain
Marie Cox
Clara Thomas
Willard Miller
Clinton Falls Church News and Thanksgiving Gatherings
Sunday night services at Clinton Falls were led by Rev. Newman with Mrs. Newman assisting. Attendees included Rev. Hauger with George Pierce. Ben Sanders from Brazil visiting Ed Bettis family. James Frank and family with Earl Lurber. Joe Staggs and two sons with Russell Boswell in Greencastle. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas. visits featured Chas Young and family and Edward Arms with H F E Thompson and Leona May at Thanksgiving in Indianapolis.
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Newman
Hauger
George Pierce
Ben Sanders
Brazil
Ed. Bettis
James Frank
Earl Lurber
Joe Staggs
Russell Boswell
Greencastle
William Thomas
Chas
Edward Arms
Indianapolis
H. FE. Thompson
Leona May
Charles Cloe
Hearing Planned Saturday In Bosse Suspension Case
Evansville Indiana two taxpayers seek injunction to stop Indiana High School Athletic Association from enforcing its ruling suspending Bosse High School pending the hearing set for Saturday in the matter.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Bosse
High School Association Board Hearing on Sports Ban
The hearing examined the high school athletic ban extending until January 1. All members of the association's directorate and A. L. Trester, the permanent secretary, attended the session.
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Association
A. L. Trester
Clothing drive volunteers donate through county nurse office
Residents asked to leave clothing for the needy at Miss Carol Shoultz office on the third floor of the Court House. The appeal seeks adults and children's apparel for charitable distribution.
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Carol Shoultz
Tuberculosis Clinic Set at Putnam County Hospital
A tuberculosis clinic will be held at Putnam County Hospital on Wednesday December 12. Dr. John Stigall of Indianapolis will examine patients. Several appointments are already filled but a few vacancies remain. For a consultation call the hospital superintendent.
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Putnam County Hospital
John Styigall
Indianapolis
Heavy Snow Falls Marking Early Winter Arrival
Heavy snow in the present fall months fell Tuesday morning, making streets slick and hazardous. Several minor accidents occurred as skating cars slid on slushy surfaces.
State to abolish county fee system under new pay plan
Lawrence I. Orr announced a readjustment plan to end the fee based pay for county officers. The schedule halves compensation on fees and halves on salary tied to valuation population and area. Examiners found Lake County prosecutors earned 125000 in fees last year while Marion County treasurers drew 63000 in fees.
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Lawrence I. Orr
State Board of Accounts
Lake County
United States
Marion County
Hig
Death of Mrs Alice McGinnis of Fillmore
Mrs Alice McGinnis age 75 of Fillmore died Tuesday morning after a brief illness. She passed away at her daughter Cosie Applegate’s home. Survived by daughter Mrs Lawrence Me Ginnis of Fillmore son Isaac Christie of Indianapolis brother Peter Storm of Fillmore. Funeral services set for Thursday at 11 a.m. at Bethel Church with interment in Bethel cemetery.
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Alice McGinnis
Fillmore
Cosie Applegate
Lawrence Me
Ginnis
Isaac Christie
Indianapolis
Peter Storm
Bethel Church
Bethel Cemetery
George Cone Hurt in Snow Crash at Washington and College
George Cone of Commercial Place was injured in a crash at the corner of Washington Street and College Avenue about noon Tuesday. His Ford roadster collided with a Vandalia Coal Co. truck driven by Frank Bitzer, possibly caused by heavy snow. Cone suffered chest injuries and a cut lip. the roadster had minor damage.
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George Cone
Vandalia Coal Co
Frank Bitzer
Washington Street
College Avenue
Cone
Noahs Ark Exploration Association Receives Charter
The Noahs Ark Exploration Association obtained a charter in Chicago as William J. H. Strong H. H. Lurie and F. W. Thorne form a group to search for Noahs ark for the 1933 world fair. Offices opened and a fund will be raised with airplanes to assist the search.
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Chicago
Casualty List Of Hunters Grows Daily In Indiana
A daily tally of hunter casualties continues in Indiana this season with reports of a Nimrod shot each day in the Hoosier state. The list, compiled by Indiana outdoorsmen, recalls World War I style death reports as the season progresses.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Hoosier State
Fatal hunting accidents attributed to hunter inexperience
International News Service figures show most fatal incidents stem from hunters unfamiliar with weapons. Youths and adults, from 13 to 40, die or are injured across Indiana as loaded guns are mishandled near Muncie Worthington Evansville Maxwell Metea Bloomington Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
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William Johnson
Muncie
Donald Sherrow
Worthington
McClure Muffley
Evansville
Jesse Durham
Anderson
Maxwell
Elmer Harding
Metea
Harvey Harlow
Bloomington
J. W
Billy” Hill
Indianapolis
Francis Mellen
Franklin Ind
Court Finds Perry Nichols Not Guilty of Incest
Perry Nichols aged 41 of near Ladoga was acquitted in Montgomery circuit court after the prosecuting witness, his 18-year-old daughter Nellie Nichols, recanted her accusation saying she had been frightened into making the charge. The judge was Jere West as the arraignment concluded Monday morning.
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Perry Nichols
Ladoga
Jere West
Montgomery
Nellie Nichols
Crawfordsville
McConnell Named Next President of Federal Council of Churches
Bishop Francis J. McConnell of New York is slated to become president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. The sixth quadrennial meeting opens in Rochester, as Rev. Dr. S. Parks Cadman’s term ends with no re election. Cadman’s successor will be chosen Thursday night. McConnell is 57 and came to New York last May after eight years as bishop in Pittsburgh.
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New York
New York Times
Francis J. McConnell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Rochester
N. Y
S. Parks Cadman
Cadman
McConnell
Proclamation Declares Sunday Tuberculosis Sunday 1928
Mayor Charles McGaughey proclaims Sunday December 9 1928 as Tuberculosis Sunday in Greencastle urging support for Christmas Seals and Health Bonds to battle tuberculosis. The note cites declining death rates from organized educational effort and praises the Putnam County Tuberculosis Association and Indiana Tuberculosis Association.
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Charles McGaughey
National Tuberculosis Association
Indiana Tuberculosis Association
Greencastle
Putnam County Tuberculosis Association
Greencastle Mayor Calls for Tuberculosis Seals Drive
City official Charles McGaughey urges citizens to observe a day devoted to fighting tuberculosis. He asks Buyers to purchase Christmas Seals and Health Bonds, persuade ministers to spread the message from pulpits, and support the 1928 sale led by the Putnam County Tuberculosis Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Tuberculosis Association
Greencastle
Indiana
Charles McGaughey
Gwin Ensign
Greencastle Indiana
Distribution of Gifts Draws Large Crowds Downtown
Hundreds gathered Tuesday evening to close the first day of the official shopping season for a gift distribution in the courthouse assembly room. Merchants of the Chamber of Commerce announced window awards with Mullins Drug Store and J. F. Cannon & Co. among top recipients for displays and merchandise prizes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Court House
R. P. Mullins
J. F
8. C. Prevo
Samuel Hanna
L. E. Mitchell
Ruth Owens
Mullins Drug Store
Brownie
Kodak
Ben Pace
Moffett & Dobbs
Harry Ragsdale
Ed Hamilton
Hester Williams
Beck Sales Co
Earl H. Frazier
Cook Hardware Co
Ruby Cowan
Williams Tin
William Cunningham
Kitelforge
Lawrence Long
J. B. McCurry
Imogene Williams
Tresslar
Melba Collins
A. Tony
Sanitary
Russell Firestone
Browning & Hammond
Owen Glass Baker
Esther M. Benefiel
Todd & Son
Wanda Cunningham
Anderson Tire Co
M. FE. Wade
High Point Oil Co
Phillip Sellers
H. A. Sherrill
Oliver M. Dean
First National Bank
Xmas Savings Club
Mary C. Lisby
Central National Bank
Minnie Shuck
Lee Williams
Orvil Bitzer
Stark & Griffith
Burly Burnham
Franklin Street
Firestone
Jewel Maddox
Herald Office
M. O. Herod
Cannon & Co
Tim Grimes
Moore & Cook
Christine Dietrich
Totter Shoe
A. M. Alexander
Owl Drag
Dusska
Lula Shildmyer
Fleenor Drug Store
Pen & Pencil
Gladys Eggers
Star Store
Edmond Torr
C. Prevo Co
Amanda J. Miesse
Classified Trade List From Local Businesses
A readable catalog lists items and small sums from Wabash Valley Electric Co to Southard Book Store. Entries include toasters, cleaning services, candy, napkins, lunchcloths, tires, coffee, perfumes, watches, food staples and a selection of books with names attached.
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Wabash Valley Electric Co
Westinghouse Toaster
Cinda Tate
Ideal Cleaners
Arthur Hanneman
Jacob Hirt
J. H. Pitchford
Lloyd Hamm
Consol
Tire & Battery Co
Elmer Cox
Grogan & Miller
Chase & Sanborn
Grace K Farrow
Craver Electric Co
Gilbert Cox
G. Will Conklin
Earl O
Two DePauw Men Seek Rhodes Scholarship
Nine candidates for the Indiana Rhodes scholarship were asked to meet the selection committee in Indianapolis. Final personal examinations will include Raymond H. Ewell of Purdue L Bernard Kilgore Alvin J. Rockwell of DePauw Richard Lattimore of Dartmouth Thomas G. McCormick and Byron K. Trippet of Wabash Ferdinand P. Mehrlich of Butler Wilmer T. Rinehart of Indiana and Theodore F. Rose I of Kenyon C Harlan N. Logan of Indiana University is the current Indiana Rhodes scholar. The three year award is valued at about 2000 dollars per year.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Aged check man gets 2 to 14 years in prison
Leroy Romine a 63 year old Martinsville Illinois farmer pleaded guilty in Clay Circuit Court to a 14.01 bad check used to buy an automobile rim at Mace Tire. Judge Hutchison sentenced him to 2 to 14 years with a 1000 dollar fine and costs. Federal officers probe forged checks sent to mail order firms.
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Leroy Romine
Martinsville
Ill
Clay
Mace Tire
Hutchison
Romine
Iml
Brazil Times
Flu Epidemic Closes Fortville Schools in Indiana
Fortville public schools shut today amid an influenza outbreak. Health officer D J E Ferrell estimated about two hundred cases in the town and schools to remain closed at least until Monday. In Gaston Washington township consolidated schools were also closed with ninety pupils absent and four teachers ill.
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Fortville
Ind
D. J. E. Ferrell
L. M. Luce
Muncie
Washington Township
Gaston
Vicinity
Here
Golden Rule drive appeals for Greencastle aid
Mitchell, chairman of the Near East relief drive, asks Greencastle residents to donate this week to save a child. National campaign notes 17 cents daily or five dollars monthly can feed and clothe a child, urging civic and business clubs to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. . Mitchell
Near East
Greencastle
Local Greencastle drive seeks donations to meet quota
A Greencastle committee of business people appeals for pledges and donations. Residents are urged to phone in or leave funds at local banks in Mr. Mitchell’s name as efforts continue to reach the drive quota before the week ends.
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Lvery
Greencastle Ling
Mitchell
Putnam County Club Women Plan Another Nutrition Project
At Achievement Day in the Court House the Putnam County club women voted to continue the nutrition project next year under Miss Aneta Beadle of Purdue University Home Extension. The second year closes with Warren township winning first prize for Steps to Health and a playlet demonstration. East Floyd township earns second for China selection booth.
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Putnam County
Court House
Aneta Beadle
Home Extension Department
Purdue University
Warren Township
East Floyd Township
China
Thanksgiving visits span Morton and nearby towns
Mrs Helen Maddox joined her daughter Mrs Lonnie Frank in Indianapolis for Thanksgiving. Families including Frank Gardner at Mrs Frank McGaugheys farm near Russellville and Arthur Garretts group visited Samuel Rhoten. Several locals, such as John Burk, Claud Burk, Cora Carrington, Kath leen Clodfelter, Carrie Clodfelter, Maxina Clodfelter and others, spent the holiday in various homes and on calls around Morton and Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Maddox
Indianapolis
Lonnie Frank
Frank Gardner
Frank McGaughey
Russellville
Arthur Garrett
Samuel Rhoten
Wayne Bettis
Morton
John Burk
Claud Burk
Cora Carrington
Kathleen Clodfelter
Gary
George L. Inge
Oliver Whitson
Carrie Clodfelter
Maxina Clodfelter
W. S. Lawter
Albert Gardner
Ott Burk
Russell O'Haver
Lyle Call
Frank Call
Gwins Move to Lester Brown Farm North of Town
STOP 372 notices E W Gwin and family relocate to the Lester Brown farm previously owned by Mr Gwin. Oliver Messer builds a new barn. Thanksgiving visitors include Mr and Mrs Richard Atkinson Terre, Mr and Mrs Simpson P Best Reelsville, Roy Beaman Brazil, and Ray Bea man. Several residents attend Reelsville High School program last Wednesday. Esther Hedge visits home folks. The Young People thank Reelsville M E Church for inviting their group to a meeting. Melvin Hedge and son James Clinton visit from Manhattan and Melvin Hedge from Brazil. Stella Snell stays with her mother Mrs Dollie Edwards recovering from a broken arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Gwin
Lester Brown
Brown
Gwin
Oliver Messer
Geo. W. Young
Richard Atkinson
Terre
Simpson P. Best
Reelsville
Roy Beaman
Brazil
James Beaman
Ray
Reelsville High School
Esther Hedge
Bill Hoskins
Reelsville M. E
Melvin Hedge
James Clinton
Manhattan
James Hedge
Stella Snell
Dollie Edwards
George T. Sutherlin Dies at Evansville Hospital
George T. Sutherlin died at the Evansville Hospital for the Insane where he had been taken recently. The body will be sent to the home of Mrs. John Bridges near Fincastle arriving Thursday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Sutherlin
Evansville Hospital For
John Bridges
Fincastle
Man Sentenced to Six Months for Planting Moonshine
Peter Nose was sentenced to six months at the state penal farm for violating the state dry law by planting moonshine in his estranged wife’s home. Testimony in city court said the liquor was planted as spite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Peter Nose
Peter
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