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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1928

Page

3

Local visitors and hospital notes from Greencastle area

W H Ader of New Maysville visited Greencastle on Friday. Miss Kathryn Miller of Auditors office was in Indianapolis Friday. Mr and Mrs Morris Heavin of Fillmore are new parents a son born Friday morning. Charles Crawley rural route carrier fell ill at the post office Friday morning and was driven home south of town. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Finney of Williamsport visited Greencastle Friday. Finney now works with a Williamsport telephone company. Miss Retha Webb underwent a major operation at the county hospital Friday morning with surgeons Dr Carmack of Indianapolis and Dr O Brien. Miss Georgia Chambers of Spencer, after an operation at the county hospital, was moved to the Crawley home Friday.

Morris Heavin Fillmore Charles Crawley Lawrence Finney Williamsport Greencastle Finney Retha Webb Otto Webb County Hospital John Carmack Indianapolis C. B. O'Brien Georgia Chambers Spencer Robert Wees Reelsville New County Hospital Brazil Wees O. H. Williams Department of Education DePauw Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Williams

Auto Dealers Deliver Cars to Local Coaches and Greencastle Buyer

Stark and Griffith local dealers delivered a coupe to Louis M. Stevens of Greencastle and cars to coaches H. E. Burkhalter and Ray McGinnis of Fillmore. The deliveries highlight regional vehicle sales activity.

Stark & Griffith H. E. Burkhalter Ray McGinnis Fillmore Louis M. Stevens Greencastle

Local residents visit and temple neophytes in Indianapolis

Notable visits span Indianapolis and Greencastle with David Braden Fred O’Hair Leland Torr and Warren Rumford among others. Murat Temple inducted 175 neophytes at a home coming event in Indianapolis. Local hospital and funeral notices accompany civic activities and a fire incident at Vol Millsinery Shop.

Warren CT Rumford Greencastle Murat Temple Mystic Shrine Indianapolis

Ill At Home Charles Talbott Remains About The Same

Charles Talbott who has been very ill at his home on Hanna street remains about the same, according to family updates. The brief notice records his ongoing health condition without new developments.

Charles Talbott Hanna Street

Miss Mable Torr and James Ingle Visit Miss Mary Torr

Miss Mable Torr and James Ingle of Indianapolis visited Miss Mary Torr on Sunday at her home on East Franklin Street.

Mable Torr James Ingle Indianapolis Mary Torr East Franklin Street

Wells Confined by Illness at West Walnut Home

Harry Wells, cashier of Central National Bank, is confined to his home on West Walnut Street by illness.

Harry Wells The Central National Bank West Walnut Street Methodist Hospital

Hanks Sues Evans Over Note in Putnam Circuit Court

Aden B. Hanks files a suit on note in Putnam Circuit Court against R. F Evans and Webb Evans demanding 88 dollars. The filing seeks recovery of the debt with any applicable costs in a civil action.

Aden B. Hanks Putnam Cirucit R. F., Evans and Webb Evans

Gilbert Rhea Watches Greencastle Fillmore Game

Gilbert Rhea, former Greencastle net coach now based in Indianapolis, attended the Greencastle Fillmore showdown Saturday night as a spectator.

Gilbert Rhea Greencastle Indianapolis

Kreisler Concert Draws Baldwin and Merryweather in Indianapolis

Mrs. L. J. Baldwin and Miss Velma Merryweather attended a Sunday matinee at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis to hear the famed violinist Fritz Kreisler.

Mrs Bonnie Smith Returned Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Bonnie Smith, who underwent surgery at the county hospital several days ago, was taken to her home on Main Street Sunday.

Bonnie Smith Main Street

J L Randel Returns to Duties at Central National Bank

J L Randel resumes duties at Central National Bank after a ten day absence spent in Martinsville.

J. L. Randel Central National Bank Martinsville

Funeral Services for Henry Wall Held in Jamestown

Funeral services were held at Jamestown Monday for Henry Wall the step father of Ora Heath of Bainbridge. Mr Wall died at Lafayette Saturday.

Jamestown Henry Wall Ora Heath Bainbridge Mr. Wall Lafayette

Fred W. Thomas Corp Sues Plummers Over Overdue Note

The Fred W. Thomas Corporation files suit in Putnam Circuit Court against Arthur Plummer and Avis Plummer seeking $62.20 on an alleged overdue note. Lois Cowgill, a plumber, suffered severe finger injuries Monday when his hands were caught under a heavy casting, treated by Dr. W. M. McGaughey.

Fred W. Thomas Corporation Putnam Circuit Arthur Plummer Avis Plummer Lois Cowgill W. M. McGaughey

DePauw Biology Professor Confined by Illness

Dr. Benjamin Graves of DePauw University is confined to his home due to illness. Professor Everett Myers will lead Graves’ biology classes while he recovers.

Benjamin Graves Biology DePauw Everett Myers Dr. Graves

Illinois Central president Downs helps Green Castle woman on rail pass

Larry A. Downs, De Pauw 1888 alumnus and longtime Greencastle resident, as president of the Illinois Central Railroad, recently gave Mrs. Carrie Ratcliff a rail pass. Ratcliff, former Greencastle resident and assistant superintendent at Urbana Methodist Children's Home, recalls teachers at the Third Ward school in a letter as Downs, a longtime friend, speaks fondly of them.

Larry A. Downs DePauw Greencastle Illinois Central Railroad Carrie Ratcliff Methodist Children’s Home Urbana Downs

Arrest of Homer McCloud for public intoxication

Homer McCloud of the county's west part was arrested Saturday evening for intoxication. He pleaded guilty at arraignment and was fined ten dollars plus costs and sentenced to ninety days at the penal farm. He already has a suspended Hendricks county case.

Homer McCloud Hendricks County Martinsville

Local notes and visits fill Greencastle week

Dr Edwin Post suffers a severe cold at home. Harold Bunten returns from County Hospital to Coatesville. Mrs Alice Cline of Fillmore visits. Janitor Ab Hensley ill at home. Dodge Victory Six sold to Frank Vaughn. Mrs Rebecca Alspaugh seriously ill at home with illness. Delta Upsilon member Allan Potts hospitalized with influenza. Mrs Theodore Bees recovering from pneumonia. Dr O H Williams quotes contentment at Ohio State. First National Bank decorates for Christmas. Attorney Glenn H Lyon improving at home. Tuberculosis clinic held at county hospital with 15 to 20 examined under Dr John Stygall.

South Indiana social notes and health updates prompt travels

Thomas B Huestis and his mother plan a South drive with Gulf Florida likely next weekend if weather holds. DePauw junior Robert DeVault Fry remains ill after Thanksgiving with ulceration of the throat from a cold and flu. return to school before holidays unclear. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Webster and Hutcheson family hosting in Russellville. Joe Mazen, once a cement plant worker, released from County Jail after sanity review and left for Chicago. Mazen had drawn attention for a Monon train disturbance.

Thomas B. Huestis C. C. Huestis South Gulf Florida Robert DeVault Fry DePauw University Phi Delta Theta Fry Charles Webster South Indiana Street Clyde Hutcheson and Son Beveridge Street Russellville Oscar Ashby Joe Mazen Edward Eitelforge Mazen Chicago Monon

Divorce suit of Stephen Brown l dismissed at cost

The Putnam Circuit Court dismissed the divorce case of Stephen Brown l against Ada Brown with the plaintiff taxed for costs.

Stephen Brown Ada Brown Putnam Circuit

Suit on Note Dismissed Against Ranidel in Putnam Court

The case filed by High Point Oil Company against Thomas F. Ranidel was dismissed in the Putnam Circuit Court with costs taxed to the plaintiff.

High Point Oil Company Thomas F. Ranldel Putnam

Miss Nellie Kendall Visits Chicago Relative in Town

Miss Nellie Kendall of Chicago will spend holidays with her mother Mrs. Asa Smith and other relatives and friends in town.

Nellie Kendall Chicago Asa Smith

Clayton couple called to Danville by aunt’s death

Mr and Mrs Arthur Hamrick of Clayton formerly of this city are being summoned to Danville by the death of Mrs H C Jones an aunt of Mrs Hamrick.

Arthur Hamrick Clayton City Danville H. C. Jones

Missouri Students Return Home Amid Flu Epidemic

Charles Blue and Roy Sutherlin, University of Missouri students, have returned to their homes in this city after the university closed due to a flu epidemic.

Charles Blue Roy Sutherlin University of Missouri

Former Manhattan Man Surrenders Over Bounced Check

George Gardner now in Indianapolis surrendered to Sheriff Edward Eitelforge on a charge for writing a $2.76 check to George Fox drawn on the Central National Bank while funds were absent. Gardner posted a $50 bond for appearance before Judge James J. Hughes. Fox and authorities reportedly will dismiss the charge upon repayment plus costs. Mr and Mrs Leo C Wilson return to Miami after visiting relatives here and in Clayton. Mrs Wilson formerly Miss Blanche Bicknell spent about two months with her mother on East Seminary Street.

George Gardner Manhattan Indianapolis Edward Eitelforge George Fox Central National Bank Garder James J. Hughes Fox Mr. Fox Leo C. Wilson Miami Fla Clayton Wilson Blanche Bicknell Henry Bicknell East Seminary Street

Trustees Attend Annual Meeting in Indianapolis

County Superintendent John C Vermillion Warren Newgent trustee of Clinton township and Lawrence Rockhill trustee of Madison township were in Indianapolis Wednesday for the annual trustees meeting.

John C. Vermillion Warren Newgent Clinton Township Lawrence Rockhill Madison Township Indianapolis

Hester Family to Spend Holidays in Greencastle

Mr. and Mrs. William Hester of Cambridge Mass plan Christmas visits with Mrs. Hester’s parents on East Seminary Street. They will stay with Mr. Hester’s uncle Dr. Alexander in Evanston Ill over the weekend before returning to Greencastle after Christmas. This marks their first visit since the birth of a daughter.

William Hester Cambridge Mass

Porter Miller Celebrates Birthday in Brazil Home

Porter Miller marks his forty fourth birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Porter Miller in Brazil on December 10. The gathering featured a pleasant evening of conversation and a fine musical program by attendees. Notable guests included Mrs Margaret Siegelin Mrs Matilda Finley Mrs Rozilla Raab Mr and Mrs John Rissler Mr and Mrs Verlin Cassaday Mr and Mrs Oscar Phillips Mr and Mrs Mack Rissler Mr and Mrs Herbert Siegelin Junior Wilbur Lovea l Dallas Risler Carl Parksey Robert Rissler Roy King Wilma Ris sler Kathryn and Lorene Rissler James and Billy Miller.

Porter Miller Brazil Miller Margaret Siegelin Matilda Finley Rozilla Raab John Rissler Verlin Cassaday Oscar Phillips Mack Rissler Herbert Siegelin Junior Wilbur Loveaul Dallas Risler Carl Parksey Robert Rissler Roy King Wilma Rissler Kathryn Lorene Rissler James Billy Miller

Local Births and Notices Roundup

Mr and Mrs Homer Phipps welcome a son born Monday morning. Miss Retha Webb, after hospital surgery, moved to her parents home Monday. James Humphrey from Mt Meridian returned home Monday after hospital care following a street accident. Mrs Samuel Farrow, east of town, is seriously ill at home. Mrs William Harris of Terre Haute visited Greencastle Monday.

Homer Phipps James Humphrey Mt. Meridian Martinsville Street Samuel Farrow William Harris Terre Haute Greencastle

Boes Taken to Methodist Hospital from East Hanna Street

Theodore Boes of East Hanna Street was hospitalized at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Tuesday after a period of illness. Officials also disclosed changes to the sale price of the Thomas Building with Oscar Thomas and Fred Thomas selling to Walter Heath. the announced price was revised to nearly $20,000 rather than the earlier $10,000.

Theodore Boes Hanna Street Methodist Indianapolis Boes Thomas Oscar Thomas Fred Thomas Walter Heath Herald

S C C Club Annual Party with Santa Visit

Miss Lorene Luther and Miss Lula Shildmyer hosted the S C C club party at Luther's home. Thirty members attended as decorations matched Yuletide, Santa Claus distributed gifts, and refreshments included ice cream molds, cake, coffee, mints, and candy boxes. Out of town guest Mrs Blanche Brown of Indianapolis attended.

Lorene Luther Lula Shildmyer Santa Claus Blanche Brown Indianapolis

Woman's Bible Class Meets for Christmas Social

The Woman's Bible Class of the Baptist church gathered at Mrs Tarkington's home Tuesday evening. After devotion and business, Mrs Mayhall read Van Dyke's Christmas story and ran a contest. The home was festive with trimmings and a Christmas tree giving a gift to each of fourteen women. Next meeting set with Mrs Livingston.

the Baptist Church

Christmas Club Party At Mrs Evans Home

One of the most enjoyable Christmas club gatherings was hosted at the home of Mrs T E Evans, located in the east area, drawing members for a festive afternoon and socializing.

T. E. Evans East

Bainbridge club Yuletide program and postponed high school operetta

On Hanna street Tuesday afternoon Miss Lydia Cravens led a club program with songs and a Yuletide story by Mrs Jennings. Gifts were exchanged among twenty three members and three guests Mrs S C Prevo Mrs Kent and Miss Wilhelmina Lank. Hostess served refreshments. The Bainbridge High School operetta scheduled for Friday evening at Bainbridge Gymnasium has been postponed indefinitely due to illness of two cast members.

Hanna Street Lydia Cravens Jennings S. C. Prevo Kent Wilhelmina Lank Bainbridge High School Bainbridge Gymnasium

Two Minton brothers face short change graft charges

Ernest Foy Minton pleaded guilty in police court to short change graft against local merchants on Saturday night, receiving a $25 fine, costs, and a forty day sentence at the state penal farm. His brother Urey Ray Minton pleaded not guilty, post bond, and trial set for Monday December 17.

Ernest Foy Minton Anderson Urey Ray Minton Minton Penal Farm Putnamville Crawfordsville

Civil service exams offered for various national posts

The U S Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams including Senior translator and medical adviser posts with salaries ranging from 1 440 to 5 100 per year. Other roles include Lithographic draftsman and junior engineers with duties nationwide and in Washington D C. Full details available from Postmaster E R Bartley.

United States Civil Service Commission War Department Washington, D. C United States Federal Horticultural Board Department of Agriculture California Food, Drug and Inseceticide Administration Coast and Geodetic Survey Department of Commerce FE. R. Bartley

Mardi Gras Month Begins January 7 In New Orleans

New Orleans prepares for a full month of revelry starting January 7 the King’s Night. The streets buzz as workers finish costumes and masks for Rex the king for a day while the Twelfth Night Revelers open the season and the Krewe of Aglia lines up events ahead of Mardi Gras Day on February 11.

New Orleans The Calliope Roman Street Rex

Mardi Gras Carnival Schedule In New Orleans

The sequence of balls and parades unfolds from the Knights of Momus on February 8 through a series of events including the Ball of Nereus the dance of Les Danseurs and balls for Osiris Iris and Athenians with Proteus and Rex in succession. New Orleans revelers anticipate a supreme carnival with days of masking and ornate parades marking the peak.

Nereus Les Danseurs Osiris Iris Les Marionettes New Orleans

Woman Freed in Taxi Slaying in Jeffersonville

In Jeffersonville Indiana on December 11 Gertrude Baltzer 28 was acquitted of first degree murder in the death of Dennis Heffernan a 27 year old Louisville Kentucky taxicab driver slain near Jeffersonville last month Claude Lanham 25 is already serving a life sentence in Michigan City for second degree murder in the same case.

Jeffersonville Ind Gertrude Baltzer Dennis Heffernan Heffernan Louisville Claude Lanhan Michigan City

Local Social Notes From Greencastle And Indianapolis

STOP a7! Mrs W Gwin works for Mrs Edna Bence of Greencastle. Miss Evelyn M Young visits Blanche Lowery. Miss Margaret D Young of 2223 N Capitol Ave Indianapolis visits relatives nearby. Mr and Mrs Ross Hassler visit George W Young. Lowery children with Dickeson children. Oliver Messer completes new barn. Mrs Sarah Messer’s relatives mourn her death. Harvey Lowery’s baby ill with flu. Simpson P Best drives 1929 Ford sport roadster. Sunday School and church at Canaan M E Church December 16. Ladies Aid to hold all day meeting with Mrs Albert Girton.

W. Gwin Edna Bence Greencastle Evelyn M. Young Blanche Lowery Margaret D. Young North Capitol Avenue Indianapolis Ross Hassler George W. Young Little Lowery Dickeson Oliver Messer Sarah Messer Harvey Lowery Simpson P. Best Canaan M. FE Ladies Aid Albert Girton

Frakes Funeral Held After Long Illness in Indianapolis

Mrs. Frakes died Friday after a serious illness prompting Mrs. Bainbridge R. Byard to travel to Indianapolis for the family. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Little Walnut Church at 11 oclock. Other items note Will Fry sick with the grip, Sandy Detro visiting relatives, and Mrs. Thomas Abbott visiting near Greencastle with Milton and family. The Country Sewing Club will meet with Mrs. Otha Bales Friday afternoon.

Samuel Byard Indianapolis Frakes Little Walnut Church Will Fry Veach Sandy Detro Roy Detro Otha Bales Thomas Abbott Milton Greencastle Country Sewing Club

Local Social Roundup From HAMRICK STATION Area

Social notes from HAMRICK STATION report travels to Brazil by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Houck and Mrs. Frank Collins. The Country Reading Club met with Mrs. Lloyd Houck. Local youths Miss Alpha Mae Hammond and sisters spent Sunday in Putnamville. Madonna Hutcheson has taken a clerk position in Green CastleMurphy store. Amber’s twenty second birthday celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins. Bloomington visit by Miss Mary Hauck. Bloomington guests of Ed Hutchesons included Carl Ferrand and family and Mrs. Flossie Rockaway. Mrs. Raymond Hammond was in Greencastle on Saturday.

Ed. Houck Frank Collins Brazil Country Reading Club Lloyd Houck Alpha Mae Mildred Pauline Hammond Putnamville Madonna Hutcheson Murphy Five Greencastle Amber Mary Hauck Bloomington Ed, Hutcheson Carl Ferrand B. K. Rockaway Hubert Morrison Flossie Rockaway Clarence Dickerson Danville, Il Raymond Hammond

Curtis Invited to Speak at Indiana GOP Midwinter Meeting

Vice-President elect Charles Curtis will be invited to address the Indiana Republican Editorial Association midwinter session at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis January 24 and 25. The invitation follows a luncheon for 25 members where E. E. Neal of Noblesville presided and committees were formed to arrange Curtis’s invitation and other details.

Indianapolis INS Charles Curtis Indiana Republican Editorial Association Columbia Club E. E. Neal Noblesville Ind Association Curtis

Indiana motorists seek license fee rise to speed road paving

Ethan L. Arnold of the Indiana Good Roads Association argues increasing the average automobile license fee by 5 dollars would fund paving the remaining state highway system within five years. He notes current rates lag behind national averages and that motorists must finance road improvements through gas tax and fees.

Indianapolis Ethan L. Arnold Indiana Good Roads Ass’n Arnold Mr. Arnold

Purdue Threshers Broadcast Live From Purdue Alumni Stream

Putnam county radio fans will hear the Purdue Threshing Crew broadcast on WLS Chicago from December 17 to 21. Sponsored by Purdue University agricultural alumni, the program features Indiana music, talks on agriculture, and thrashing songs each noon and every night.

Putnam County Purdue WLS Chicago Agricultural Purdue University Indiana

Sunday Social Notes From Canaan and Nearby

Clifford Dicks and family spent Sunday with Lester Miller and family. James Meek and wife visited Charles Lisby and family Saturday night and Sunday. Raymond Leathers and family and Mr. and Mrs. Addison Huber called at Wade Millican's. Mrs. Shirley Brown visited Mr. and Mrs. William Todd last week. Claude Iddings weekend with home folks. Mrs. Nina Nichols and friend visited Mrs. Cecil Miller Monday. Herman Heavyin and Thomas Heavin families visited Morris Heavin Sunday. Cletus Huber spent Thursday night with Mildred Storm. Lee Wells and family spent Sunday afternoon with Cecil Miller and family.

James Meek Charles Lisby Raymond Leathers Addison Huber Wade Millican’s Shirley Brown William Todd Claude Iddings Nina Nichols Cecil Miller Herman Heavyin Thomas Heavin Morris Heavin

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. H. Ader New Maysville Kathryn Mr . Miller Ty Auditors Dianapolis David Braden Fred O’hair Leland Torr of Centerpoint W. E. Gill Cloverdale Frank Cannon Helen Black Mrs. Russell Newgent Mrs. Henry Prevo Minnie Mae Ed. Stone American Railway Express Company William Penz, Sr Earl L. Butler Clay County Fincastle George Thomas Sutherlin Evansville Hospital Sutherlin John Bridges Sam Ladoga Joe and Oliver Roachdale Dora Jones Mansfield Hall Oken Ida Cooper Edward Clark C. C. Tucker Vol Vine Street Miss Voliva Elizabeth Darby Delilah Miller H. $. Werneke Edwin Post Harold Bunten Coatesville Alice Cline of Ab Hensley Court House H. A. Sherrill Frank Vaughn Ivan Lisby Arthur Lisby Henry Marshall West of Westville Til Rebecca Alspaugh Galvin King Allan Potts Delta Upsilon Fraternity Theodore Bees Lee D. Mathias Mary Mathias W. M. O’brien Department Club First National Bank Glenn H. Lyon John Stygall Mr. and Mrs. Hester Mrs. Evans New Era Club U.S. Civil Service Bainbridge R Hamrick Station Threshers Canaan Clifford Dicks Lester Miller Cletus Huber Mildred Storm Lee Wells Family F. O. Overstreet R. J. Overstreet Bence South Vine Street Greencastle, Indiana
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