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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
5
A damaged Ford roadster bearing license 439 024 is held at Tribby Garage under Sheriff Ed ward Bitelforge orders for investigation. The car was brought in from three miles west of the sub power station about halfway between Greencastle and Cloverdale on State Road 43 after burning a week ago Saturday night.
The Trade Boosters contest concludes Saturday at 2 PM at the Court House where the grand award recipient, the fully equipped Chevrolet coach, will be announced. This marks the sixth contest run by the Chamber of Commerce merchants during summer and fall, with monthly events since April and a three month run from September 12 ending December 15.
The Rev James Stewart Shearer aged 83 died Sunday afternoon at his Greencastle home after a five months illness. He resided with his daughters Miss Dade Shearer and Miss Mayme Shearer at No 1 Seminary Court. Burial will take place in Washington Iowa after a service in the Washington Presbyterian church where he long served as pastor. Born Mansfield Ohio January 12 1844 he died December 9 1928 in Greencastle Indiana.
Richmond Lattimore, 22, instructor at Washab College, was selected by the committee on award from nine candidates for the Rhodes Scholarship. The three year study at Oxford University is valued at $2,000 per year. The final selection followed personal examination, and Prof. R. H. Coon of Indiana University announced the award.
Walter Heath, a local contractor, purchased the Thomas building opposite the Herald office from Icar Thomas and Fred Thomas. The sale closed last week with a rumored price near 10000 dollars. Occupants include Beck Sales Co and attorney Fay S Hamilton. no occupancy changes planned.
County Agent Stevenson chaired the Belle Union event promoted by Orva Keller. About thirty entries competed in yellow white and mixed corn across ten ear and single car classes. Winners included Dayton McCloud Loftie Stringer Harry Mullis Lawrence McCammack and Clem McCammack.
2nd Henry Vaughn and 8rd Clarence Horn headline corn entries for the Putnam County Corn Show to be staged at the First National Bank this week. Exhibitors include James Hill Arthur Wright Clem McCammack Otis Maxwell Clem McCammack John Nick and others with many boosters listed.
Dr W M McGaughey Greencastle city health officer reports widespread colds and grippe conditions with a few influenza cases. He does not foresee an epidemic and notes most flu cases are not severe with many people home ill from colds mistaken for influenza.
Willys Overland unveils redesigned Whippet four and six eyefinder cars with advanced Finger Tip Control from a center steering wheel button. The longer wheelbases yield roomier bodies and enhanced interiors with improved seats, instrument panel, and easier one hand windshield operation.
Greencastle high school basketball coached by W E Bausman used two five man lineups to wear down Fillmore in the local gymnasium Saturday night for a 45 to 25 victory. The Cubs held an 11 to 6 halftime edge as Fillmore’s slashing defense disrupted Greencastle until the second half when the Greencastle five began to connect from the hoop.
In a fast paced second period the Cubs scored heavily as Greencastle subbed five, wearing down the Cardinals to lead 11 6 at halftime. In the second half Fillmore kept scoring from the field while Brown and Crawley led Greencastle with shifty play and strong defense.
Greencastle Junior five, coached by Johnny Ward, defeated the visiting Broadripple Juniors 45-5 on Saturday night. The locals led 24-8 at halftime, limiting Indianapolis Juniors to two field goals and a single free throw, as the win preceded the Greencastle Fillmore tilt.
North Salem farmers Joe Jordan and John Clay pleaded guilty to killing a deer that escaped a Crawfordsville area home. They were fined 50 dollars plus costs by Hendricks Circuit Court Judge Zemri Dougan after game warden findings. The incident involved a deer seen near Jamestown before vanishing.
Central Trust Co trustee transfers 40 acres in Floyd to Chas Christy for 1050 dollars. Hiram C Callender and wife transfer a lot in Northwood to Karl Kreis and wife for 1 dollar. Maggie L Fink and others transfer undivided one eighth interest in 50 acres in Russell township to Lucy M Leonard for 625 dollars.
A series of land and lot transfers recorded with nominal consideration of $1. Transactions include Phila Olds Cole and others to Cole Real Estate Co. Inc. in Greencastle. Flora Anderson and others to Theodore Crawley trustee. Crawley to Flora Anderson. Steve Warner Titus to Chas T. Rice. and multiple transfers involving Earl Lee Grove, Lenj M. Brown, Ray Lawson, Blanche V. McGaughey, Wallue R. Heath, True & True Lumber Co., Melvina Ruark, Jas O Mullinix, Elizabeth B. Hamrick, Paul J. Coleman, and Joseph L. Owens to local institutions and trusts in Bainbridge, Reelsville, Marion, Madison, Floyd, and Washington townships.
Indiana Farm Bureau president William H. Settle said lawmakers will back a proposed state income tax via a constitutional amendment special election. He argued farmers pay far more tax relative to current income, while stressing opposition to any burden beyond fairness, with labor federation support.
Senator Watson is slated to be elected Republican leader of the Senate around Hoover’s January inauguration. Republicans in the Senate largely back Watson to succeed Senator Curtis when he becomes Vice President, with boosters Moses Fess Edge Reed backing him as a Hoover administration spokesman in the Senate. Curtis is expected to complete his term and assume the Vice Presidency on March 4.
Charles Wood and five children became seriously ill after ingesting a neighbor made cough syrup whose main ingredient was pine tar. The father gave each a teaspoonful and himself a tablespoonful. Within minutes all suffered burning in the throat and stomach. Dr A E Ayler treated them through the night. the father was briefly critical.
A Sunday incident, initially feared as an American Express robbery, ended as a mishap when a package for J F Cannon & Co fell from a car onto railroad tracks. Trainmen found eight high school class coats on the tracks near Limedale and Pennsylvania railroad detectives investigated. Wrappings indicate it was an Express package bound for the local clothing store.
Sheriff hunted an Eaton Ohio suspect for the slayings of Dr. and Mrs. Horatio Silvers after a Saturday attack. The suspect, whose brother lives near Leisure Indiana, fled with his three children. a $5,000 reward was posted by Preble County authorities. Detectives from Preble and Madison counties watched Leisure as they pursued leads and warned they would arrest the man if he crossed into the county. The suspect’s wife was reported seriously ill in Cincinnati Hospital.
The trial of William Macdonald of Connersville, formerly Greencastle, for nonsupport will be held in Putnam Circuit Court on January 14 after he pleaded not guilty to the charge filed by his wife Ina Macdonald.
Valley E. Hendricks a 40 year old Roachdale resident pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Charles McGaughey. He was fined 45 dollars, arrested after a disturbance Friday night, and lodged in Roachdale jail by Marshal Tom Ashby.
The Indiana Portland Cement Company announces a ten cent per barrel reduction in the base price of Lone Star cement at its Indiana mill effective Monday December 10. George E. Pierson, manager, stated the move.
The reduction aims to shield markets and aid dealers against intense competition from foreign cement imported to seaboard markets. Foreign cement, produced at lower wages and shipped with cheap ocean rates, undercuts American prices while Portland Cement remains on the free list, causing inland oversupply and widespread price pressure.
Paul Reed was found guilty in Rockford of bombing Vernon Plager’s car, causing his death, to clear the way for Reed’s romance with Plager’s wife Ivy. The jury set life imprisonment and deliberated from Saturday night into Sunday morning.
The Home Economics Club of Warren Township met December 5 for an all day dinner at the home of Mrs. Luella Williams with Mrs. Ruth Fry as assistant hostess. Officers elected include President Ruth Fry Vice President Katie Horn and Secretary Treasurer Lois Wright. Lois Wright and Lacy Hedge chosen as next nutrition representatives for Greencastle. Achievement Day awarded first prize for the booth Steps to Health and the playset on child neglect. Twenty one members attended with four visitors, two joining.
Closing arguments were heard in the case of the Ove Gnatt Co Inc of Laporte versus the Indiana State Farm in Putnam Circuit Court. The plaintiff seeks an injunction to stop penal institutions from making willow floral baskets for general wholesale trade citing an old state law. Judge James P Hughes said a decision would follow, noting the case could affect other prison made products.
The High School Parent Teacher Association held a supper meeting in the Home Economics room of the vocational building Monday evening. Mr. Bishop’s students performed a pantomime “Lead Kindly Light.” Dr. B. R. Bartlett led a discussion on whether adults help youth meet life’s problems, defining a life problem as a situation needing a moral choice.
Dr Norman E Richardson of Northwestern University compiled a study in which thousands of high school youths describe issues they faced. Obedience to parents tops the list, followed by auto riding dates and truth telling. The talk linked choices to knowledge right action and healthy balance of body and nerves. Members engaged in a lively discussion making the meeting unusually profitable.
Mrs Otis presented Miss Ardith Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Moore at a musicale in Northwood Monday evening. About thirty guests attended as Miss Moore sang in German French and English with accompaniment by Mr Vanbroek of DePauw on flute. Refreshments followed and Mrs Otis plans a winter series of musicales.
The local post office group and families held an indoor picnic and pitch-in supper Monday at the Hill home on west Walnut Street. About fifty attended. An impromptu program featured Evelyn Crump Marion Sellers and Mrs John Knight. The evening ended with bridge and games.
Ex DePauw graduate Miss Margaret George wed Robert Morris Bridewell at the Montpelier home of the bride’s parents Rev Harry T Bridewell of Indianapolis officiated. Maid of honor was Martha Nicholson of Chicago and best man was Dr Charles Emery of Ann Arbor. The couple will reside in Charlotte South Carolina after a southeast wedding trip.
Mrs Gwin of East Seminary Street will spend Christmas with her granddaughter Mrs Fendren Willis formerly Miss Elizabeth Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis Hughes at 518 East Seminary Street Willis lives near Bainbridge Georgia Mrs Gwin will also visit Florida before returning to Greencastle in January or February.
Two Anderson men Urey Ray Minton and Ernest Minton, ages 42 and 49, are jailed in Montgomery County on larceny charges for a short change scam. They allegedly defrauded Crawfordsville merchants of 10 dollars by swapping a 20 dollar bill and pocketing the difference as clerks retrieved the payment.
A son named Melvin Eugene Hedge was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hedge of Greencastle R7. The mother, formerly Miss Maxive Duell, is identified as 35m.
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