Judge Refuses Divorce and Offers Candid Advice
After a two week courtship Eva Nina Smith and Charley Taylor wed. Taylor, a divorcee with a troubled past and no steady income, moved in with Nina's parents. Judge Hughes declined the divorce and advised Mrs. Smith about her son‑in‑law, hinting he has no rightful place in the Smith home.
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Nina Smith
Bert Smith
West
Franklin Street
Charley Taylor
Taylor
Hugh Court
Judge Hughes
Smith Home
Attitude of Crawfordsville Boy Changes
ErNeSt Wilkinson of Crawfordsville faced a painting spree at DePauw University that damaged property for thousands. Initially denying involvement he later agreed to pay $100 after witnesses testified, while 21 other youths had already paid $2200, and the case against Wilkinson remained active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ErNeSt Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
Crawfordsville
DePauw University
Wilkinson
Greencastle
University
DePauw
Hughes
Montgomery County
A Christmas Hint From Indiana Medical Association
The Indiana State Medical Association Bulletin warns Hoosiers about overeating during the holiday season. It quips that the calendar holds many stuffing days beyond Christmas and urges moderation to avoid a post holiday hangover and digestive strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana State Medical Association
Bureau of Publicity
Jerome Goddard Arrested for Failing to Support Family
Jerome Goddard of Greencastle was sentenced to four months at the state farm and fined 25 dollars for failing to provide for his wife and child. Judge Hughes suspended the sentence on condition he support his family and abstain from other women. Goddard later violated the warning, and the sheriff was ordered to detain him at the state farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Goddard
Greencastle
State Farm
Hughes
Goddard
Christmas Services at Presbyterian Church
At the special Christmas Service Miss Ethel Morris read The Story of the Angels and the Shepherds from Ben Hur. Prof Gustave Arlt played a fifteen minute organ prelude as the choir performed Silent Night and solos by Thyra BeVier Florence Ellis and Ann Woodcock with violin by Harriet Barnum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ethel Morris
Ben Hur
Thyra BeVier
Florence Ellis
Ann Woodcock
Harriet Barnum
Bee Hive Rebecca Lodge Plans Monday Christmas Event
Bee Hive Rebecca Lodge No 1106 will entertain members and families at the lodge hall Monday evening. A tree Santa Claus and Christmas Candies are planned. Each member and guest should bring a ten cent gift for exchange.
Brazil High Stuns Cloverdale In Lopsided Victory
Brazil High School routed Cloverdale 36 to 5 in Friday night action. Star Baker led Cloverdale while M Dean and Proctor paced Brazil with multiple field goals as refs issued 11 personal fouls on Cloverdale.
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Cloverdale
Brazil
Forky Dean
Christenbury
Brazil High
Cloverdale Boys
Baker
Protter
Duncan F. Dean
Small Town Pranks Sideline Brazilians in Cold Hike
A Cloverdale streetscape prank disrupted a Brazil vs Cloverdale basketball game by tampering with car radiators. Cars overheated, forcing a cold midnight walk for Cyril Hicks and others after the engine overheated on State Road 32. Cloverdale’s host town image may slow future visitor turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Cyril Hicks
Westinghouse Battery
Hick
Elks Plan Big Christmas Party for Greencastle Kids
The Greencastle Elks Lodge hosts a free Christmas party for all grade school children at the Cook Opera House next Thursday afternoon. A motion picture show, candy, oranges, peanuts, and goodies await the youngsters as Santa Claus distributes treats after the film.
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Greencastle
Cook Opera House
Elks Lodge
Greencastle Lodge B. P. O. BK
Belle Union Delivers Victory at Dedication Night
Belle Union High School defeated Putnamville High in the main basketball game marking the dedication of the new Belle Union High School gymnasium. Talks by B W Kelly and John C Vermillion praised fair play and honored former superintendent Frank Wallace. The gym is the completed portion of a $60,000 project by Walter Heath with completion expected soon.
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Putnamville Quintet
Wallopedia
B. W. Kelly
Greencastle
John C. Vermillion
Belle Union High School
Putnamville High
Belle Union Net
Walloping
Putnamville
Kelly
Vermillion
Frank Wallace
Wallace
Walter Heath
Death of mail pilot in snow storm near Kaneville Illinois
Charles Gilbert, United States air mail flyer, disappeared during a snow storm while en route from Chicago to Omaha. His damaged plane was found near Kaneville, Illinois, but his condition is unknown as searchers and postal officials continue to hunt and fear injuries.
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Charles Gilbert
Chicago
Omaha
Dekalb
Gilbert
Charles Gilpert
Air Mail
Kaneville
Ill
United States Air Mail
Kelleville
Maywood
R. L. Wagner
Wagner
Praise for Hospital by Miss Jones
Appreciation of the careful and effective attention and treatment given her at Putnam County Hospital is shown in a letter to Miss Eva Milburn, the superintendent. Miss Emma Jones, longtime city school teacher and beloved town figure, was recently dismissed from the hospital.
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Putnam County Hospital
Emma Jones
Eva Milburn
Jones
Gratitude Letter From Patient to Hospital Staff
A patient expresses heartfelt thanks to hospital authorities and staff for their care. She praises the nurses for attention to detail and patience and notes her near full recovery, calling the hospital a wonderful place and highlighting the staff's kindness and dedication. She even compares her gratitude to a famous landmark.
College Scores Roundup Basketball Results Across Indiana
Butler records 25 while Marquette nets 17. Columbia 26 over Wesleyan 17. St Louis U 30 over State Normal Terre Haute 21. Michigan 21 Kentucky 11. Evansville 35 Rose Poly 4. Earlham 28 Catholic C C Evansville 12. Technical 55 Crawfordsville 32. Shortridge 58 Seymour 24. Hartford City 30 Cathedral 12. Ben Davis 26 Manual 24. Franklin 41 Connersville 22. Michigan City 30 Plymouth 16. Rochester 23 South Bend 20. Muncie 24 Elwood 17. Cicero 27 Lapel 25. Marion 30 Newcastle 29. Central Evansville 25 Centralia Tl 14. Mitchell 31 Jeffersonville 24. West Lafayette 40 Attica 18. Jamestown 39 Danville 20.
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Butler
Marquette
Columbia
Wesleyan
St. Louis University
State Normal
Terre Haute
Michigan
Kentucky U
Evansville
Rose Poly
Earlham
Catholic C. C
Jeffersonville
West Lafayette
Attica
Jamestown
Danville
Stilesville Wins Invitational Tourney In Monrovia
Stilesville High School won the invitational tourney defeating North Salem 30 to 16 in the finals at Monrovia Indiana. Clayton beat Plainfield 45 to 19 in the consolation game. Earlier Clayton lost to North Salem 26 to 19 and Plainfield fell 35 to 29 to Stilesville.
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Monrovia
Ind
Stilesville High School
North Salem
Clayton
Plainfield
Stilesville
Death Calls Farmer After Long Illness
William Thomas Slavens, 70, prominent Clinton township farmer, died at Putnam County Hospital Sunday night after a three year illness. He lived his whole life in Clinton township and previously served two terms as township trustee. Survived by two children George Slavens of Waveland and Norah B. Tuttle of Greencastle, two brothers L. C. Slavens of Indianapolis and Homer M. Slavens of Clinton township, and one sister Mrs H C Bowen of Peru. Funeral at Clinton Falls Methodist church Tuesday at 10:50 with burial in Clinton Falls cemetery.
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William Thomas Slavens
Clinton Township
Putnam County Hospital
Slavens
Mr. Slavens
George Slavens
Waveland
Montgomery County
Norah B. Tuttle
Anderson Street
Greencastle
L. C. Slavens
Indianapolis
Homer M. Slavens
Atric
H. C. Bowen
Peru
Indiana
Clinton Falls Methodist Church
Clinton Falls
Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas Exercises
The annual Presbyterian Church Sunday School Christmas program will be Tuesday evening at 7:30. The event features multiple recitations and songs by children, including verbiage such as Oh Come All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World, with participants listed by name and group.
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Presbyterian Church
Lois Black
James Hall
Vincent Confer
Percy Rice
ME Poy
Paesthes
Deere
Omeios
Virginia Throop
Mary Louise Kocher
Clifford Ellis
Margaret Peele
Cer
Seiss
Kenneth Biteb
Jessie Katheriné Skiles
Margaret Durham
Ardith
Betty Hammond
Snow Likely Then Warm Weather Expected in Indiana
Indiana warms from icy grip as a cold wave eases. Snow flurries expected turning to rain Tuesday with unsettled skies. Snow has begun in northern and central Indiana. In Greencastle the temperature rose about twelve degrees from Sunday to Monday, with a rise above freezing likely by Tuesday.
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Indiana
Greencastle
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