Say! reminiscences mix music and banquets at DePauw recital
A 1884 DePauw piano recital program is reproduced to mark Vernon Sheffield's concert at Longden Hall. The item recalls the DePauw School of Music’s $1000th recital, the 75 cent football banquet, and humorous comments by Charles J. Arnold and local figures, ending with a plug for Christmas Seals.
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Herald Office
Star-Press Office
James M. Howe
DePauw School of Music
Vernon Sheffield
The
Herald
Dean McCutchan
Farm inmate dies at Indiana state facility
Robert Holbrook, 59, an Indiana State Farm inmate, died at the institution this morning at 6 45 o clock of tubercular asthma. He is survived by four sisters in Evansville and his body will likely be sent there by undertaker Charles Rector.
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Robert Holbrook
Indiana State Farm
Evansville
Charles Rector
Ladoga Poultry House Robbery Targets Eggs and Radiola
In Ladoga the Havens Bros. poultry house was entered Sunday night by thieves who broke a back window lock and took a case of eggs and a Radiola No. 17. A nearby unlocked safe had been gone through but contained no money. A second Radiola was installed Monday morning for market reports, suggesting local theft.
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Ladoga
Havens Bros
Miller ousted as Capital City school head
Charles F. Miller a DePauw graduate and 10000 superintendent of Indianapolis schools was discharged by the board. Donald DuShane of Columbus the Bartholomew county schools superintendent was appointed to take his place effective today. The incoming members may influence whether DuShane remains or is replaced. Dissatisfaction over Miller appointments prompted the removal. Byron Williams and C C Underwood were also expected to be removed from the board's staff.
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Depauw Graduate
Indianapolis
Donald Dushane
Columbus
Charles F. Miller
DePauw
Bartholomew County
DuShane
Miller
Byron Williams
C. C. Underwood
Hanover College
DePauw University
Mrs Nannie D Arnold Dies At 69 Near Fillmore
Mrs Nannie D Arnold age 69 wife of William Arnold died at her home near Fillmore shortly after midnight following an extended illness She had just returned from Indianapolis Methodist Hospital where treated for goitre and heart disease A Marion township resident she leaves six sons and two daughters Robert Ezra Cecil Cecil Herbert Cleo Arnold Mrs Lola Miller and Mrs Lelia Cash fourteen grandchildren and other relatives Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 30 PM from the Fillmore Christian Church with interment in Fillmore Cemetery
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Nannie D. Arnold
William Arnold
Fillmore
Robert
Ezra
Cecil
Herbert
Cleo Arnold
Lola Miller
Lelia Cash
Weather forecast for north central and southern regions
Rain or snow expected tonight in the north and central areas with rain in the extreme south. Slightly colder tonight in the north and in the extreme south on Thursday.
New Greencastle Council to Take Office in January
Last night the outgoing Greencastle council met with the mayor and incoming officers to approve the Vine street assessment roll and fund allocations. Mayor-elect Denman and clerk-elect Snively were welcomed. the group discussed street improvements, budget surplus, and a December 24 hearing for Vine street objections.
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W. L. Denman
Eleck
Fred Snively
Denman
Charles Mc Gaughey
Beemer Havens
McGaughey
Greencastle
Vine Street
Whicn Street
Indiana
Bloomington Street
Gwin Ensign
John Allee
Ed Maddox
Waller Brown
C. F. iLakin
W. P. Sackett
Leslie Haymaker
City Treasurers Hit By Ogden's Ruling
Indiana city treasurers must stop taking six percent of ten percent collected from delinquent Barrett law taxpayers. Attorney General James M. Ogden ruled that a 1929 law requires forego of pocketing the fee, ending a practice that collected thousands in penalties.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
James M. Odgen
Putnam farmer tries death by own action to escape term
Fred Allen a Putnam county farmer facing a sentence on a driving while intoxicated charge swallowed carbolic acid in an apparent death by own action attempt. He was treated at Clay county hospital and returned home after the substance burned his mouth and throat but did not prove lethal.
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Brazil
Fred Allen
Putnam County
Clay County
Allen
Miller & Sons Ambulance
Clay County Hospital
Hirt
Morris Craver Stricken With Smallpox Near Greencastle
Morris Craver who lives north of Greencastle is confined to his horse due to a smallpox illness as reported in the local bulletin.
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Morris Craver
Greencastle
20 Years Ago in Greencastle
The morning record shows a low of four degrees below zero. Roy Dobell son of registrar Joseph Dobell of DePauw University has been offered the junior architect position in the treasury department in Washington. Skate enthusiasts visited Rolling Mill pond and the quarry pond. Plans for the new post office are expected soon.
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Roy Dobell
Joseph Dobell
DePauw
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Christmas Sing Program Announced at New High School Gym
The Community Christmas Sing directed by Kenneth R Umfleet will be at 8 p.m. Friday in the new high school gym with no admission charge. Public school and university groups join in, with art illustrations by Miss Ruth Owens and performances by multiple school choirs and ensembles.
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Kenneth Rk. Umfleet
New High School
Christas Sing
Kenneth R. Umfleet
Ruth Owens
Death by own action of Gil bert B. Clippinger
Indianapolis December 11 a coroner ruled 4 year old Gilbert B. Clippinger an investment broker and De Pauw University graduate died by his own action after leaping from an eleventh floor window at the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company office. No motive was found.
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Indianapolis
Gilbert B. Clippinger
DePauw University
Fletcher Savings and Trust Company
C. H. Keever
Wife Dismisses Suit. Husband Files for Divorce in Putnam
Harold D. Flint sues Dorothy Flint in Putnam Circuit Court alleging a troubled marriage marked by anger, abuse, interference with work, and her statement she no longer loves him. They wed August 29, 1920 and separated December 9. A prior wife’s divorce suit in a local court was dismissed recently.
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Harold D. Flint
Putnam
Dorothy Flint
Piamisf
Oxnam Denounces Quack Colleges in Chapel Address
Dr G Bromley Oxnam president DePauw University denounces colleges whose athletic programs dominate education calling them quacks. He cites Wabash College president Louis B Hopkins and Carnegie Foundation as bases for balancing athletics with learning. Both schools emphasize high entrance standards and scholarship while aiming for creditable athletic performance.
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G. Bromley Oxnam
DePauw University
Louis B. Hopkins
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Hopkins
Wabash
Carnegie Foundation
DePauw
Russellville Poultry and Farm Show Dates Set
The Russellville Poultry and Farm Products Show will be held in Russellville on December 19 20 and 21, featuring exhibitors and industry demonstrations.
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Russellville
Auburn prison riot ends after warden slain revolt
Fifteen convicts seize warden and guards at Auburn state prison and threaten to kill them. Two inmates killed as state militia and tear bombs subdue rioters and restore order. National guard units called in by Acting Governor Lehman to quell revolt.
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Auburn
N. Y
INS
New York State Prison
Albany
Dee
Herbert Lehman
National Guard
May Return Creech 10 Local Jail
Charles Creech aged 52, held at Bloomington on a grand larceny charge, may be brought back to face trial after identification by Paul Hurst and three sons. He allegedly stole watches and clothing worth about 38 dollars from Alton Hurst’s home. Part of the property was recovered. a niece of Creech had one watch, another is in an Indianapolis jeweler’s shop for repairs. Creech has served over fifteen years in prison and expressed sorrow.
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Charles Creech
Blomington
Bloomington
Paul Hurst
Alton Hurst
Hurst
Mr. Hurst
Creech
Indianapolis
Two Chicago youths held in plot to aid escape of bank robber suspect
Howard Mackey and John Ross, both 21, were jailed in North Vernon Indiana on charges of carrying concealed weapons and conspiring to help Gene Alger a 21 year old bank robber escape from Jennings County jail. The two suspects provided addresses in Chicago 3610 Lakepark Avenue and 2705 Indiana Avenue.
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Charles J. Arnold
Longden Hall
B. B. McMahon
William Blanchard
Fred L. O'Hair
Hughes
Glenn Hagon
Bushheit
Glenn
Charley Ae
Santa
Lote
Ladoga Company
Oust Miller
Capital City
Marion Township
Snively
Beamer Havens
William Stewart
Otis Gardner
John Cherry
Lawrence Snider
OGDEN
Putnam Farmer
National Road
Rolling Mill Pond
Quarry Pond
Sing We All Neel ‘High School Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club
University
Junior High Chorus
Holy Babe
Miss Bowles
Holy
Angels
Kiwanis Chorus
Art
Miss Owens
Clippinger
Weaurn
OXNAM
QUACK
Dr. Oxnam
Lehmann
New York
Gene Alger
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