Man Found Guilty in Hound Theft Case
In Martinsville Indiana Howard McCullough was convicted in Circuit Court of stealing a hound owned by Alva E Guy of Ashland township valued at seventy five dollars. Judge J W Williams sentenced McCullough to six months at the penal farm with a twenty five dollar fine plus costs after hearing the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Howard McCullough
Alva E. Guy
Ashland Township
McCullough
J. W. Williams
Raphael Thanksgiving Message Highlights Divine Gratitude
The Annual Union Thanksgiving Service featured Rev. V. L. Raphael’s sermon on The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving, citing Psalm 116:17. He urged recognizing God as the source of all provision, stressing humility, unselfishness, and national gratitude amid America’s vast population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L. Raphael
God
America
Local Painter Recovers Stolen Ford In Terre Haute
Everett Williams, local painter, received a Friday notice that a Ford se dan stolen in this city weeks ago had been recovered in Terre Haute. A letter from C. EF Braun at 1427 Liberty Ave informed Williams his car was near his home for five days before he traveled Friday to recover it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Williams
Terre Haute
C. EF. Braun
Liberty Ave
German-born resident Mrs Eiteljorge dies in Greencastle
Mrs. Wilhelmina Eiteljorge, 44, died Thursday night at 11 0 at her daughter Mrs. William Kocher’s home 306 West Washington Street. She came from Urbach Hannover Germany at age eight with parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerhart Hinsching and spent her life in Greencastle. Survived by two children William Eiteljorge and Mrs. William Kocher a sister Rosa and a brother Herman. Funeral Sunday at 2 at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Victor L Raphael. interment Forest Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Eiteljorge
William Kocher
West
Washington Street
Eiteljorge
Eiteljorze
Greencastle
Gerhart Hinsching
Urbach
Hanover
Germany
Henry Eiteljorge
Hermina
William Eiteljorge
Rosa
Herman
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
Victor L. Raphael
Forest Slill Cemetery
DePauw Grad Artist Worth Brehm Dies at 43
Worth Brehm, a DePauw University graduate and noted painter of child life, died in Norwalk Connecticut at age forty three from blood poisoning. Born in Anderson, he lived in Noblesville, studied art in New York, and will be buried at Vineyard Haven Connecticut on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depauw
Check Writer Operated in Greencastle
Martinsville man Romines admitted using fictitious names to mail fraud in Illinois and Indiana. He bought pens with fraudulent checks, received refunds, and targeted local merchants. He confessed to postal authorities and faces federal charges and local arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Romines
Martinsville
Illinois
Indiana
Romines
Parker
Parker Fountain Pen
L. W. Sleight
Fulk
Spears
Terre Haute
Chief Fulk
Carpenter
Chief Falk
Greencastle
C. B. Spears
Mrs Frances J Arnold of Fillmore dies at 81
Mrs Frances J Arnold 81 widow of William Arnold died at her Fillmore home Thursday afternoon after a stroke suffered a week earlier. She and her husband were longtime Marion township residents. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Earl Bunten and Maude Arnold and a son L A Arnold of Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances J. Arnold
William Arnold
Fillmore
Arnold
Earl Bunten
Marion Township
Maude Arneld
L. A. Arnold
Oakland
Cal
Mrs Velma Kocher Dies of Pneumonia at 34
Mrs Velma Kocher wife of Mark Kocher of Arlington avenue died Thursday morning at 3 45 at the county hospital after a brief pneumonia illness She was 34 and is survived by her husband two children Betty Ann and Mark Charles Jr her father Milton Crawley and a host of relatives Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 30 pm at the Presbyterian church with Rev Victor T Raphael officiating and burial at Forest Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Kocher
Mark Kocher
Arlington Avenue
Kocher
Lfe
Putnam County
Mre
Crawley
Greencastle
Presbyterian Church
Victor T. Raphael
Forest Hill Cemetery
Greencastle student Howard Hanks fatally hurt in car crash
Howard Hanks 19, a Terre Haute State Normal College student and Greencastle native, died at County Hospital after a two car collision on the National Road west of Belleville. Three other passengers in his Ford touring car were injured. the Studebaker driver and occupants fled the scene. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at McCurry Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Clifford Frazier
Homer Frazier
Jackson Street
Jewell Shannon
John Shannon
Monon
Floyt Buchanan
Charles Buchanan
Indianapolis
Belleville
Hanks
Hank
Studebaker
Clayton
Frazier
Ford
Terre Haute State Normal College
DePauw University
Harry Pierson
Bainbridge
Lyle Green
Oscar Roberts
State College
Oberlin
Ralph
McCurry
W. A. Bundy
L. R. Eckardt
Forrest Hill Cemetery
Maplewood Thanksgiving Notes and Local Updates
Turkeys are scarce in this neighborhood but well wishes for Thanksgiving accompany a report of improving home exteriors. James Ellsberry and children visit Terre Haute for dinner with the Millers and Woodalls, while Ross Hanks works as a carpenter for Mrs. Denny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Verl Ader
James Ellsberry
Terre Haute
Ray Miller
B. Woodall
Baby
Lee Brown's
Ross Hanks
Bainbridge
W. W. Denny
Jasper Proctor
Ewel Christie
Floyd Township
Jesse Jones
Greencastle
Birthday celebration honors Monroe township matriarch
Mrs. W. W. Boardman of eastern Monroe township marked her eighty third birthday on Sunday November 25 at her longtime home since 1846. Neighbors and relatives shared a festive dinner with gifts and kind remarks, the day capped by a fern decorated birthday cake baked by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooley Shoemaker
Viola Denny
J. M. Jones
R. L. Dooling
Bainbridge
W. W. Boardman
Monroe Township
Iowa
Eliza Jent
Emma Hall
Indianapolis
Ray R. Miller
Glenn Jones
Jesse
J. G. Masten
Walter Masten
Louise Jones
Jesse Jones
Greencastle
Cyril Masten
Gilbert Masten
Tiger Cubs Fall In Close Greensburg Contest
Tiger Cubs lose 45-44 at Greensburg after two overtime periods. Poor condition and early season fatigue hindered fast breaks, while Evan Crawley led the effort with support from Gene Crawley, Stone, Tobin, Brown, and Freddie Masten. A fatal auto crash involving local youths followed the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Tiger Cubs
Greensburg
Cubs
Evan Crawley
Tiger Cub
Gene Crawley
Stone
Tobin
Brown
Freddie Masten
D. D. Morris Killed in Houston Race Crash
Chicago Heights driver D D Morris, a popular dirt track racer, died in a Houston crash during a winter racing stint. He was well known in the Wabash Valley and Sunflower Park circuits, having survived a serious burn and blood poisoning from a prior accident.
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D. D. Morris
Chicago Heights
Ill
Houston
Tex
Morris
Texas
Wabash Valley
Sunflower Park
Springfield
Daredevil racer D. D. remembered for fearless flights
In a hospital for weeks D. D. known by race lovers as a fearless pilot of risky stunts passed away. He earned praise as one of the most daring figures in the world of flirtation with danger and racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D
Martinsville Sheriff Thwarts Jail Break
William Eggers jailed for vehicle taking and stealing chickens attempted escape early this morning. Mrs. Lucas heard the commotion and alerted Sheriff, who with Deputy Richards found Eggers had sawed two bars from a window. He threatened them with an iron bar but was overpowered after a struggle. A new hacksaw and three blades were found in the cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
William Eggers
Woman suffers broken leg at Rector Hall incident
Mrs W K Griggs of the town north area sustained a broken left leg Wednesday evening after her car rolled forward at Rector Hall rear entrance. While cranking the stuck car in gear, it pushed her against a brick wall. She was taken to her mother’s Elm Street home and an X-ray done at County Hospital. Dr W R Hutcheson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Griggs
Rector Hall
John McNeely
Elm Street
County Hospital
W. R. Hutcheson
Workman Seeks 5000 For Compensation Order Violation
William B. Vaught sues in Putnam Circuit Court alleging Bainbridge cooperative Association directors failed to comply with a 1923 order to pay him 9.90 weekly for 250 weeks and did not insure the company or provide proof of ability to pay under the Workers Compensation Act. The suit names H. O. Batman Ora Heathe Ray Sallust Howard Hostetter Morton Smith John W. Curran William Darnall and Fred Stoner as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge Cooperative Association
William B. Vaught
Putnam
H. O. Batman
Ora Heathe
Ray Sallust
Howard Hostetter
Morton Smith
John W. Curran
William Darnall
Fred Stoner
Industrial Board
Miss Nora Buis Dies at 20 After Illness
Miss Nora Buis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Buis, died Friday morning at 10 15 at her parents home on Commercial Place after a two week illness from tuberculosis. She was 20 and had always lived in the county with residence in Greencastle and Jefferson townships. Seven brothers and sisters survive. Funeral services will be Sunday at Rector Funeral Home with burial at Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Buis
Virgil Buis
Commercial Place
Greencastle
Jefferson Townships
Rector Funeral
Forest Hill Cemetery
Miss Hunter Heads to International Club Congress
Miss Anthus Hunter of the local high school travels to Chicago for the International Club Congress. She will represent the state in a baking contest as one of two girls from the area. Two entries in the exhibit will be made by local girls. She will be away for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthus Hunter
Chicago
Miss Hunter
Favors Given to Hospital by Campus Groups
The Century Club Junior Red Cross and College YWCA supplied Thanksgiving themed favors for hospital trays. The event decorates patient trays and was warmly received. In the afternoon De Pauw student Robert Philips sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Junior Red Cross
College Y. W. C. A
Robert Philips
DePauw
Crick Be and Nellie Cain Obtain Charleston Marriage License
Crick Be Wickam aged 25 a restaurant worker and Nellie Cain aged 23 a factory worker both of Charleston Tl obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crick BE
Wickam
Nellie Cain
Charleston
Junior Class Dance Draws 70 to 80 Couples at High School
The Junior class hosted its dance Thursday night in the school's gymnasium. About seventy to eighty couples attended making the event socially and financially successful. Doc Noble and his orchestra provided music while chaperons included Mr and Mrs William Goldsberry Miss Helen Dietrich Harold Stewart and Miss Beryl O'Hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Noble
William Goldsberry
Helen Dietrich
Harold Stewart
Beryl] O'Hair
Dance arrangements for Prom by local committee
Arrangements were handled by Dennis Mathews Ruby Blue Donald Grimes and Jewel Shan non. Proceeds will defray the Junior-Senior Prom expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Mathews
Ruby Blue
Donald Grimes
Jewel Shannon
Willard Cartwright Engaged to Miss Mildred Smith of Burlingame
The engagement of Willard Cartwright son of Mrs. George O. Cartwright and Miss Mildred Smith of Burlingame Kansas is announced. The wedding will be held at the bride’s home December 29 with John Cartwright of Greencastle as an attendant. Willard is a Wabash College graduate and Delta Tau Delta member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Ind
Willard Cartwright
George O. Cartwright
Mildred Smith
Burlingame
Kas
John Cartwright Greencastle
Willard
Wabash College
Delta Tau Delta
O Hair Hosts Dinner Guests From Several Cities
Mr and Mrs Ora O Hair of Hanna street entertained many friends and relatives at dinner on Thursday Attending were Mr and Mrs John M Ryan and daughter Nellie of Paris Illinois Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams and family of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs Everett OHair and family of Fillmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora O’hair
Hanna Street
John M. Ryan
Nellie
Paris
Ralph Williams
Indianapolis
Everett O’hair
Fillmore
Thanksgiving Guests in Indianapolis Visit by Ogden Party
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Philips and Misses Ella and Emma Beckwith spent Thanksgiving in Indianapolis as guests of the Attorney General elect James M. Ogden and Mrs. Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
A. B. Philips
Ella
Emma_ Beckwith
James M. Ogden
Fillmore Man to Wed Ladoga Bride in Methodist Church
Miss Margaret De Chaney daughter of James H Chaney of this city and Noble Robinson of Fillmore will marry tonight at eight o clock in Ladoga Methodist church with Rev J H Martini officiating The bride formerly lived in Ladoga and now works for Montgomery Ward in Crawfordsville She is a Russellville high school graduate Mr Robinson is a Waveland high school graduate They will return from a short wedding trip and reside at 406 West Main Crawfordsville after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret de Chaney
James H. Chaney
Noble Robinson
Fillmore
Ladoga
J. H. Martini
Montgomery-Ward Company
Russellville
Robinson
Waveland
West Main Street
Crawfordsville
Webster Family Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner in Russellville
Mr and Mrs Charles Webster of South Indiana Street hosted Thanksgiving dinner for their son Robert of the Eli Lilly research department and Mr and Mrs Oscar Ashley of Russellville, joining family in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Webster
South
Indiana Street
Robert
Eli Lily Company
Oscar Ashley
Russellville
Mrs. Newgent Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner
Mrs. Effie Newgent entertained her children and families at a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday at her east Anderson street home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wimmer and daughter of Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Newgent and family from Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Newgent and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Runyan of this city. Mrs. Newgent's brother F. R. Heddy and Mrs. Heddy of Herrick Illinois were also present.
Mrs Kocher Buried Saturday Afternoon
Last rites for Mrs Velma Crawley Kocher wife of Mark Kocher Arlington avenue were held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 oclock at the Presbyterian Church. Rev Victor L Raphael officiated Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery Pall bearers were Worley Timmons Jack Davis Robert Black Mel Lyson Dewey Bryant and Charles Conklin Flower bearers were Mrs Alice Boswell Mrs Ruth Bryant Miss Bernice Fry and Miss Mildred Fry Mrs Kocher died early Thursday morning after a short illness of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Crawley Kocher
Mark Kocher
Arlington Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Victor L. Raphael
Forest Hill Cemetery
Worley Timmons
Jack Davis
Robert Black
Mel Lyson
Dewey Bryant
Charles Conklin
Alice Boswell
Ruth Bryant
Bernice Fry
Mildred Fry
Kocher
Bundy Addresses Ministers At Oxford Fellowship Banquet
Dr. W. E. Bundy spoke at the Oxford Fellowship national convention Friday night on the topic If I were a minister. He urged ministers to know economics philosophy psychology and science and argued German language study and biblical criticism influence. He said a preacher should be a master of the word of God and warned against neglecting core training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Fellowship
W. E. Bundy
Bundy
Germany
Minister's view on Bible and science prompts sermon focus
The speaker argues ministers should bring a direct Bible experience to their ministry not defend it as literature. He says science can erode belief and stresses personal, autobiographical sermons centering on Jesus and Paul. He emphasizes the pulpit moment with Bible before worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus
Christ
Paul
Weight turns truck over at freight house
Three heavy barrels rolled to one side and overturned the truck owned by H. L. Jackson at the inter urban station freight house Saturday morning. Driver Carl Gasper escaped injury as the truck bed was torn off. the barrels weighed 1,400 pounds each and contained bolts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Jackson
Carl Gasper
Expenditures Reported by Putnam County Parties
The Putnam County Republican Central Committee spent 1227.08 in the campaign before the fall election, while the Democratic Central Committee spent 921.00. Democratic treasurer Leona L. Cooper shows receipts of 921.00 and expenditures of 921.03. Republican treasurer H. L. Wells records receipts of 1271.36 and disbursements of 1227.03. Both committees received 500 from the State Committee, with additional individual contributions from candidates and others to reach the listed totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Republican Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
Leona L. Cooper
Republican Party
H. L. Wells
Services Held for Waveland Couple in Danville Crossing Death
Joint funeral and burial set for Frank L. Wilkins and Ida Ford Wilkins after a Danville crossing accident. Services at Waveland Presbyterian Church Saturday at 11 with Rev. C. B. Stanforth officiating. They lived in Waveland, owned a local farm, and were visiting for Thanksgiving. Surviving Ralph Wilkins, sisters Mrs Miller and Mrs Wordwood, brother Edward J. Wilkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waveland
Frank L. Wilkins
Ida Ford Wilkins
Danville
Ill
Presbyterian Church
C. B. Stanforth
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Cemetery
William Cramer
Ralph Wilkins
Harvey Ill
Wilkins
Miller
Harvey
Walter Wordwood
Aurora
Edward J. Wilkins
Decatur, Ill
Mr. Wilkins
Detective Indicted Alone in Mrs Stultz Murder
Elkhart Indiana November 30 Harvey L Smith a South Bend private detective was indicted by the Elkhart Superior grand jury on first degree murder in the death of Genevieve Stultz of South Bend No indictments were returned against Charles L Reyher his wife Janie Reyher or her brother Jack Kimball prosecuted by Glen R Sawyer They had been jailed since their arrest when Mrs Stultz body was found in a lime pile near Elkhart No date set for Smiths trial orer court date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Harvey L. Smith
South Bend
Genevieve Stultz
Charles L. Reyher
Janie Reyher
Jack Kimball
Glen R. Sawyer
Bedy
Mra. Stultz
Strial
Court
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Check Writer
Brazil
Howard Hanks
Maplewood
Workman
International Club Congress
Kansas
Mr. and
Mrs. O’hair
Mrs. Webster
Mrs. Stults
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