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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
5
The Rev. Jesse Leo Brandenburg, 82, longtime United Brethren Church minister, died at his daughter Mrs. Fred Myers home in Clay City after suffering influenza while aiding a revival in Rockville. He served over fifty years in ministry.
De Pauw University dean Katherine Alvord will spend the Christmas holidays with her brother and his family in Sandusky Ohio. The report notes a family visit during the holiday season.
The Nefer Eater Manufacturing Company was destroyed by fire and explosion in Indianapolis Dee 15. Four men were seriously burned. They are Thomas Klein Lindsey Hughett Carl Jeffries and Herschell Cassady all of Indianapolis. Loss estimated about 40000. Fire officials investigate cause.
Everett J. Holloway was named president of the Indianapolis Alumni Chapter of Delta Tau Delta. Alfred H. Johnson and Ralph Hueber were elected vice presidents, Foster Oldshoe secretary, William Moore treasurer. The Feb 9 1929 state dinner dance is at the Columbia Club.
In Indianapolis on December 17 the Greencastle Water Company suit seeking an interlocutory injunction against Public Service Commission rates was continued until Friday morning. Evidence is finished, oral arguments to start upon resumption, with briefs due this week. The water company seeks fair return, contending property value at $590,000 versus the commission’s $300,000 figure. stock offered at $500,000. Three judges hear the case: Alschuler, Baltzell, and Slick.
Frank S Chance head of the Frank 8 Chance Advertising Agency died at 8:45 am at his home 4088 North Illinois street apartment 201 from heart disease. He was 62 and had been ill seven weeks. Born in Cincinnati he moved to Indianapolis early, worked in printing, joined Indianapolis News advertising, and founded his agency in 1918. He led the Indianapolis Advertising Club and belonged to Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce Ancient Landmark Lodge F and A M Hoosier Athletic Club and All Souls Unitarian church. Survived by widow two sons Frank Chance Jr David O Chance and daughter Mrs John Cartwright. Funeral at Flanner Buchanan mortuary 2:30 pm Monday officiated by Dr Wicks. Burial Crown Hill cemetery.
Six Kokomo residents die when fast Pennsylvania mail train No. 216 pierces a crossing with obstructed view. Two others injured in the Windfall Indiana incident. relatives identified include Mary Hines Lloyd Richey and Eugene Richey. Other weekend fatalities listed from multiple towns.
Charles Oliver Talbott longtime Putnam County resident dies at 412 East Hanna Street Monday morning after a two week heart illness. He was 82, born in the county, operated in the pump and lighting business, retired four years ago after his son Thomas Talbot took over. Survived by widow Mary Pickett Hathaway and four children Frank Harry Susie and Lelia all of the city. He attended Baptist Church and belonged to Ben Hur lodge. Funeral arrangements announced later.
Perry M. Rush performed as a soloist in the Old Melodies concert Sunday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall in Indianapolis. The event supported a charitable cause run by the Knights, with Rush delivering selections from classic tunes and contributing to the community fundraiser.
The Meridian Street event, an annual Knights of Columbus concert for the Orphan’s Christmas Fund, drew about 1,500 attendees last Sunday. The program was praised as one of the year’s most pleasing performances.
Indianapolis December 17 Dr Edward S Shumaker Indiana Anti Saloon League superintendent completed a 60 day term at the State Penal Farm for contempt of the State Supreme Court Retained by Governor Jackson he may be considered to have served the sentence Recent motions by League lawyers aim to resolve whether the time served absolves him or requires further action, amid broader political maneuvering and court tensions.
Three people injured in a Sunday evening collision at Hanna and Locust streets. A. M. Arnold suffered a fractured collar bone, three broken ribs and possible internal injuries, while his wife sustained facial cuts and a severed muscle in her arm. Clark Arnold and his parents were unhurt. Clark Arnold, DePauw University faculty member, was driving the Chevrolet. Stanley Sears drove the other car.
Sears, a resident living west of town, was driving a Studebaker when an incident occurred.
A thief entered the Will Wetz grocery store on east Washington street Sunday evening and took about $3.75 from the cash register. The back door was used after breaking glass and a key left inside unlocked the door. Police think the robbery happened before shift changes.
The six weeks honor roll is announced by Principal F N Jones. Many students earned the distinction for the first time including freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors such as Alvin Ellis Mary F Landes Julia Murnane Harold Vawter John Thomas Ethel Harris Marguerite Davis Mary Evens and Roscoe Sutherlin among others.
The Indianapolis News reviews Rev. B H Bruner's Pentecost A Renewal of Power from Doubleday Doran. The author, pastor at Greencastle, argues Pentecost rooted in empirical religion, stressing cooperation and unity. He cites Peter and leaders' lived faith, urging modern church leaders to present Christ as the same yesterday today and forever.
Bruner argues the church has collapsed into a cumbersome organization failing its key duties. He says religious workers must return to core Christian truths for the church to regain its rightful place in modern life. The volume targets lay readers and clergy alike, offering timely yet lasting insights.
Harry Phillips a cement plant worker was charged with intoxication in an affidavit filed in Mayor Charles McGaughey's court by Marshal Paul Grimes. Police say Phillips was too drunk to be arraigned until late afternoon.
Herbert L. Craver, after a year with Beck Sales Company as a car salesman, accepts a position with American Central Insurance Company. His present territory covers Putnam County and may expand to nearby counties, while he will retain his ties with Beck Sales Company.
Report says cornstalk pulp factories can locate near raw material sources and cut transport costs. Proponents claim cornstalk paper is stronger with higher ash content, cheaper, and produced faster than wood pulp. Danville factory has produced pulp for months, though earlier output was mainly experimental.
The Sigma Delta Chi journalism fraternity will hold a formal dance January 4 at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity home. Dec Noble and his orchestra will provide the music. Committee in charge includes Robert Ryker Guernsey Van Riper and Robert Small.
A Saturday night event hosted by Mrs J P Green and daughter Lois in Roachdale celebrated Mrs Benjamin Miller formerly Miss Mable Young now living in Anderson. Christmas decor filled the house with candy cane favors tied to poinsettias and a guest list including Mrs Hugh Piercey Mrs Ross Young Mrs Flossie Miller Mrs F H Young Mrs Sally Wells and several Misses plus other local women.
Indiana Collegiate Conference coaches set athletic dates at the Claypool Hotel Indianapolis. Muncie Normal to join Hoosier schools with freshmen barred. State Normal to play Chicago next year. Track and tennis meets awarded. Purdue Indiana and Notre Dame barred from college meet. DePauw schedule lists openers and key games through November with Muncie and Wabash on the slate.
Miss Catherine Tillotson of the treasurer’s office at DePauw will leave Thursday for Denver Colorado to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents Rev and Mrs Demetrius Tillotson. Rev Tillotson was a pastor at the College Avenue M E Church here.
The Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae club met Saturday afternoon with Miss Genevieve Daggy on East Washington Street. A delightful Christmas party followed the business session. The house was attractively decorated for Yuletide and refreshments were served at the close.
Roachdale’s Russell Rybolt and Mary McFerran won cash prizes in the Blue Valley Creamery Co contest where about one third of five thousand entrants were rewarded. Miss Faye Sutherlin’s Chrysler roadster, stolen last Saturday in Fort Wayne, was recovered there. Clayton Wilcox, Wa bash College junior, returns home ill with influenza. Frank Bowen, new weather strip company head, visited Martinsville. Mrs. Ida Wilson travels toward Miami to winter with son Bennie Miller. Mrs. Kate Anderson and nephew Edgar Franklin spent a week in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Phares of Goldsmith and Alma O Connor dined with Ella Welch. The Barnards stayed with Rev. J. C. Drake in Elwood.
An unconfirmed report circulated in Greencastle claiming Harry Foster, a former local Black man, was fatally shot in a gun battle in Illinois while resisting arrest. Penal Farm officials heard the rumor but had no details. Foster, sent on a liquor charge, was paroled by Gov. Ed Jackson. failure to pay the fine led to parole revocation. Foster’s ex wife said a Harry Foster was shot in Illinois but it was not her former husband.
A new cornstalk paper product aims to aid farmers by turning stalks into pulp for books newspapers and magazines. The Rommel study notes 600 workers harvested stalks for three publications and a pulp plant paid farmers 180000, signaling potential growth as more cornstalk factories appear.
Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam will join the law firm Pickens Davidson Gause and Pickens in Indianapolis after his Indiana term ends December 31. The firm will include Daniel O. Pickens, Robert F. Davidson, Fred C. Gause, Gilliam, Owen Pickens, and Smiley N. Chambers. James M. Ogden will succeed Gilliam as attorney general.
Clinton Falls school resumed classes Monday after a weeklong closure due to the illness of Miss Frank the teacher.
Wanetta Sanders spent Thursday with Eula Staggs. Mr. and Mrs. John Bee have been sick with the flu. Leela Moore has returned home from the hospital after influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goddard hosted visitors last week including Rev. Hanger, Wanetta and Helen Sanders, and Anton Cloe for Sunday dinner. Louise Cox returned Saturday from Oakland City. Abner Sigler and William Lane of Morton visited Sunday with Mrs. Sigler. Mrs. Willard Miller spent Sunday at North Salem with her sister.
The Methodist Students Union at DePauw University is active under Harold Ross. It includes gospel teams, the Methodist Student players, orchestra, choir, and Epworth League. A Christmas pageant was presented, with another planned for Easter. Two gospel teams have eight members each and perform across Indiana towns. An executive committee will manage future policies and projects.
Friends report the death of Rev. A. L. Crim in West Frankfort Illinois on Dec 3. He preached here in 1903 for W. T. Brooks and later served the Christian Church from 1904 to 1905 before moving to Ellensburg Washington.
Seven workmen began re-building the Highland Apartments yesterday at Henry Ostrom's. The place recently was destroyed by fire.
Funeral services for Charles O Talbott who died at his home 412 Hanna street will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the residence Rev C How ard Taylor and Dr John L Beyl will conduct the services Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery
The Greencastle Telephone Company held its annual workers and families Christmas party at the rest room Monday night. The room glittered with a lighted tree and red green decorations as guests enjoyed games and a wilts exchange, followed by sandwiches and ice cream. Attendees included Margaret Nelson, Gladys McAnineh, Georg Williams, Frank Butler, Ina Malone, Elizabeth Calloway, John Denny and family, Roy Shanklin, Morris Nelson, Norma Dunkin, Lelia Miller, Jessie Pitts, Esther Gorham, and many others.
Fire at Gerstmeyer Technical high school in Terre Haute Indiana caused about 25000 in damage. Origin undetermined. Repairs began immediately to have the school ready for reopening after the Christmas vacation.
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