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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1927
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold shares a lighthearted column full of quips about cold starts for bulky car motors and holiday pranks. He notes local jokes about mayoral appointees, aviators chasing endurance records, a cautionary Santa Claus tale, and a bittersweet quail hunting reminder.
Bankers say new dollar bills will be issued shortly after the new year in Indianapolis and other Indiana cities. The notes measure six and five sixteenths by two and eleven sixteenths inches, smaller than the current seven and one quarter by three and one eighth. Twelve new bills fit a sheet vs eight old, promising government savings as each bill lasts about eight months.
A brief item notes Christmas gift ideas for family members and mentions a film arrival at Granada Theater showing Col. Lindbergh’s landing in Mexico. The air mail demonstration occurred Tuesday morning with postage listed as 6.15 dollars.
Greencastle Post No. 58 of the American Legion elected new officers for the year and discussed a tentative activities program. Commander Wilbur Donner leads a group with several overseas veterans and reserve officers, promising a strong year of drills, a troop school, and a rifle club.
George Remus was found not guilty on the insanity ground in the October 6 killing of his wife Imogene by a 12 member jury in Cincinnati. The verdict delivered at 3:55 p m Eastern time requires proving sanity before probate court or confinement to a hospital for the criminal insane.
The First National Bank of Green Castle has filed suit in Putnam Circuit Court to collect an unpaid note. A demand of $150 is stated. James and Allee are the plaintiff's attorneys.
Melvin Moake a 27 year old laborer of Cairo Illinois marries Dorothy Dorsett an 18 year old at home in Putnam County in a marriage license notice.
Myrtle Kumming administratrix of Karl Kumming estate sues Chicago Indiana Louisville railroad for 10000 dollars for death of traveling salesman July 23 1925 at Smiths Crossing Owen County alleging weeds and high grass on embankment obstructed view. Suit transferred upon defendant request with attorneys Charles A West James Tracy and Hickam Rodenbeck representing plaintiff.
The Greencastle Telephone Company holds its annual Christmas party tonight at 8 in the rest room. Decorations include lighted poinsettias and a Christmas tree with presents for exchange. Operators will present a witty play. Forty guests expected with refreshments served. The event is a long-standing tradition enjoyed by both sides.
Six armed men robbed the Terminal Garage used by Arnold Constable & Co in Mt Vernon taking 20000 dollars from drivers and a special policeman. The theft occurred early today as money collected on routes was grabbed.
The Pride of California a Fokker monoplane with Lieut George R Pond and Captain Kingsford Smith stayed aloft 47 hours until 7 28 this morning. Radio reports warned of an imminent forced landing before the 52 hour 22 minute record.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh mother of Col Charles A Lindbergh arrived at the flying field in St Louis moments before a planned take off for San Antonio Texas on the way to Mexico City. A mechanical part was found out of order delaying the departure likely until noon officials said.
Mrs. R. P. Mullins hosted the Penelope Club annual yuletide party at her 209 West Washington street home this afternoon at 2 50 o'clock. The house was festively decorated for Christmas. Members exchanged gifts from a grab bag and enjoyed a Christmas program.
Greencastle high school seniors present The Goose Hangs High in the school auditorium tonight at 8 o’clock. The three act comedy drama centers on a typical American Christmas family and has been a popular choice among student groups. The show has also appeared on screen at a local theatre.
A print and police report confirm William Edward Hickman, the 18 year old former bank messenger, is in Los Angeles. A filling station attendant Jack Ward chased Hickman for a dozen blocks and identified him as the Parker girl murderer.
A copper coin swallowed by Ruth Conway of Madison Indiana 2 traveled seven days through the digestive system without pain. Dr A G W Childs used an instrument to move the coin from the esophagus to the stomach and followed its progress via X rays.
A large community meeting was held at Russellville high school Monday evening with more than ninety attendees. Speakers included county agent Robert H. Stevenson on 4-H Club work, Health Nurse Carol Shoultz on health ed and child welfare, Mrs. Clarence Gough on hot school lunches, and vocational instructor E. W. Baker on beautifying school grounds. Superintendent F. E. Westlund served as Santa Claus, distributing gifts from a Christmas Tree, followed by a short student program.
County Engineer Orville O Neal opened the east road from Greencastle to Indiana city by rock filling an unpaved gap. The new paved route shortens travel to Indianapolis and a contractor will finish paving next spring.
Indianapolis journalists and branch members will attend a smoker honoring James A. Stuart, managing editor of the Indianapolis Star and newly elected national president of Sigma Chi. Undergraduate fraternity members from Butler, DePauw, Indiana and Purdue will be invited to attend the event planned for the second Tuesday in January.
Navy officials announce little chance of saving the crew of submarine S-4 as six men remain alive in the torpedo room after a collision with the Paulding. Rescue divers prepare to risk their lives to bring in oxygen and air despite raging seas and 72 hours since the sinking.
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