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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
1
A county nurse reprimands a dirty boy then praises him for cleaning up. A Greencastle barber flubs a haircut act to a customer who leaves with a blunt refusal. Cartoons by Henry Major and a Putnam county farmer heroics headline in a row of light local notes. Weather jokes and small anecdotes wrap the column.
Mayor L Ert Slack of Indianapolis a Democrat elected by a Republican city council testified before the Marion County grand jury as it closes a broad probe of political corruption. His appearance drew scrutiny from local politicians hoping to gauge the jury’s next moves in the inquiry.
MRS MARGARET LILLIENDAHL may escape prison after being convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Dr William Lilliendahl. Willis Beach and the widow faced sentencing by Supreme Court Justice Luther A Campbell with a maximum ten year term and a $1000 fine.
A fire partially destroyed the Hotel LaSalle annex in South Bend Indiana early today driving 50 guests from their rooms in night attire. Damage was estimated at 25000 dollars and three guests were overcome by smoke with one hospitalized.
A double header at Greencastle High School gym tonight features the Greencastle Juniors coached by Davies opening against Noblesville Juniors at 7 pm. In the main game Baysman boys meet Princeton Tigers with Ashley and Sinclair of Crawfordsville leading the visitors.
Harrodsburg Ind December 9 The local post office and four other properties were destroyed in an early morning fire caused by an overheated stove at the home of J W Thrasher The loss was estimated at 12000 dollars
The U S Senate voted 66 to 31 to deny administering the oath to Senator-elect William S Ware of Pennsylvania, referring his eligibility case to the Senate special committee on elections led by Senator James Reed. The same action was taken previously against Senator-elect Frank L Smith of Illinois.
The criminal contempt trial of Harry F. Sinclair and William J. Burns was halted over the weekend due to illness of George Hoover, attorney for the oil magnate, one of the fifteen defense lawyers.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh will travel from Washington to Mexico City on a personal invitation from President Calles. No start date is set and a non stop flight is not yet decided. He will fly the Spirit of St Louis, the plane that crossed the Atlantic.
Promoter Tex Rickard will cover all funeral expenses for the late boxer Young Griffo who died penniless in New York. A burial plot has been bought in Woodlawn Cemetery and services are set for Sunday afternoon.
Moscow reports pitched battles as hundreds of marooned Caspian fishermen on ice floes clash with marauding pirates seeking plunder. One pirate was killed and several wounded as seven hundred fishing smacks were stranded by the November 29 storm, with rescuers at constant risk from pirate attacks.
Rev. A L Johnson leads prayer and class services at 11 am. Sunday School begins at 2 30 pm. The pastor preaches at 7 30 pm on the subject Hang Out Your Sign for Jesus. All are welcome.
The First National Bank Putnam County Corn Show awarded Melville McHaffie of Clayton the first prize in Yellow Corn and the sweepstakes for the best ten ears. Judges noted 57 yellow corn entries and strong showings across four other classes with multiple exhibitors from Russellville Greencastle Fillmore and Clayton.
Two large new plants costing over 5000000 will be built at the New Castle Chrysler facilities a forge shop and a machine shop as part of the expansion. Chrysler officials have held talks with local authorities regarding the project.
The second bandit linked to the Huntertown Indiana bank hold up was captured in a barn near Hillsdale Ohio after a bloodhound chase. He carried about $800 and two revolvers. Authorities identified him as John Smith, 30, of Indianapolis. The companion fled into a cornfield after a gunfight with Deputies Bly. The Huntertown bank loss was about $1,812.59 plus a Colt revolver.
A fire driven by a cold wave threatens Mentone and surrounding towns. Mentone’s business district suffers major loss as L. P. Jeffreys Furniture, Vern Jones Grocery and Meat Market, Harris Millinery, and Ike Harbor Grocery burn. Fire crews from Mentone Akron Warsaw and Rochester battle the blaze amid water shortages. Separately Valparaiso University gymnasium is destroyed by a $15 000 fire with the new Boucher gym to host remaining schedule.
A severe December cold wave paralyzed Chicago and the middle west, with eight deaths in Chicago and many more across North and South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio and New York. Forecasters expect slight moderation today and a rise tomorrow, as the frigid air continues to threaten residents unprepared for the extreme cold.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with possible snow in the northern area. Temperatures not as cold tonight and in the eastern and southern portions Saturday.
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