Indianapolis Woman Killed in Auto Crash
Mrs Rosaland Orr English Parsons aged 21 wife of Stewart W Parsons and daughter of State Senator William E English died when the auto she rode with Kenneth Hurtt veered off the National road near the penal farm crossing. Hurtt survived. Parsons died from a crushed skull. The car, owned by Captain English, left the road and overturned on a steep bank. Parsons had been visiting Hurtt in Terre Haute and was en route to Indianapolis. The wreck occurred on the north side of the National road just east of the penal farm switch. The body was taken to Indianapolis after arrangements by McCurry Undertaking and officials. Parsons had been pursuing a divorce suit and was connected with Republican politics and Indiana law practice.
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Rosaland Parsons
Stewart W. Parsons
William E. English
Indianapolis
Kenneth Hurtt
Terre Haute
State Farm
Mr. Hurtt
Rosalind Orr English Parsons
William East
Indiana
Parsons
Marion County
Republican State Committee
Marion
Johnson Counties
English
Monument Circle
Joy Ride Mystery Solved After Borrowed Car Rampage
The theft spree involved seven borrowed automobiles found near their pick up spots. A Greencastle youth admitted prior joy rides in Ford models and failed to start a borrowed car before being stopped, ending his spree.
Divorce Granted As Nonsupport Case Paired With Musician Link
In Vigo Circuit Court, Kenneth C. Hurtt was divorced from Rosalind Parsons while facing a nonsupport charge. Parsons alleged lack of support. Hurtt, a musician who played in Indianapolis and at local venues, was not present for the hearing and was represented. His parents live at 933 South Fourth Street.
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Hurtt
Bud Cromwell
Orpheum
Oliver Hurtt
South Fourth Street
White Christmas Forecast for Greencastle
The weatherman predicts a white Christmas for Greencastle with more snow likely. About three quarters of an inch lay on the ground Tuesday and temperatures stay below freezing, keeping the snow from turning to rain. By Wednesday evening colder air arrives and Christmas should be cold and snowy. Deputy Sheriff Dave Braden visited Indianapolis on Tuesday.
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Santa
Greencastle Council to convene final year session
Greencastle city leaders meet at city hall for the year end session. Mayor Zeis will depart with Mrs. Zeis for a western vacation, creating a temporary vacancy to be filled by a council member. Annexation of territory south of Berry street and east Washington extension is planned along with several appropriation ordinances.
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Greencastle
Zeis
California
Northwoood
Real Estate Transfers List From Greencastle and Nearby Towns
A concise record of transfers shows Hancel Grimes to Edgar Monnett for a Greencastle lot at $1. Other deeds include William Glascock to Minnie Garrett for a Greencastle lot at $1 and Otto Dobbs to Albert Dobbs for Greencastle land at $1. Additional transfers cover Cloverdale and Putnamville parcels, two acres in Washington township, 53 acres in Monroe township, and a cemetery lot sale for $50. Teresa Detrick and John A. Bolton reappear with multiple Cloverdale and Putnamville parcels, totaling substantial sums and land areas.
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Hancel Grimes
Edgar O. Monnett
Greencastle
William Glascock
Minnie D. Garrett
Otto O. Dobbs
Albert L. Dobbs
Harvey Denny
Matthew M. Boston
Cloverdale
Charles McAvoy
Allie E. Shaw
Gertrude Sears
William F. Kocher
Louis Morrison
Jesse E. McCoy
Hoosier Highlands
John A. Bolton
Teresa Detrick
Putnamville
Thomas M. Roberts
Blanche M. Skelton
Washington Township
John W. Mangan
Ira W. Wright
Monroe Township
Cloverdale Cemetery
Havilah Jones
Samuel R. Pursel
Victoria O. Selig
Clinton Township
Hog Receipts Rise Ten Cents At Indianapolis Yard
Hog receipts reached 14 000 at the Indianapolis stockyards with prices up 10 cents. Purchases ranged from 9.75 to 10.85 for hogs. Pigs rose 25 cents to 9.25, light sows up to 9.75, and sows 10 to 15 cents higher. Cattle held firm while calves fell to 15.00, and sheep showed strength with best lambs around 16.50.
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Indianapolis
Marriage License for Mannuel Shively and Flint Terry Couples
Zachariah Mannuel a colored carpenter of Terre Haute marries Mary Ada Shively a 45 year old home keeper of Marion. Herbert R. Flint a 20 year old electrician of Greencastle R 8 weds Elizabeth Terry a 20 year old of Greencastle R 1.
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Zachariah Mannuel
Terre Haute
Mary Ada Shively
Marion
Herbert R. Flint
Greencastle
Elizabeth Terry
R. 1
Aerial Photos Taken of Indiana Cement Plant
An airplane hovered above the Indiana Portland Cement Plant at Limedale for an hour on Monday afternoon drawing crowds. The craft carried an expert photographer. the shots will be used in advertising by the cement mill management.
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Indiana
Portland
Limedale
Indianapolis
Mayor Zeis May Run Again In Three-Way Race
On the eve of departing for California for the winter Mayor Charley Zeis announced he will likely seek re election. The field now includes three candidates Mrs. R A Ogg a Greencastle club leader and state farmers institute speaker and Virgil Grimes local electrician who promises a spirited contest.
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California
Charley Zeis
Zeis
R. A. Ogg
Greencastle Club
Farmers Institute
Virgil Grimes
Grimes
Farm account books draw Indiana farmers to record keeping
Indiana farmers increasingly value simple farm account books from Purdue University Extension Department. Banks also order books to supply patrons. Since 1917 over 80,000 books have been distributed, with owners noting records help reveal weaknesses and improve efficiency during tougher years.
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Extension Department
Purdue University
Indiana
Purdue University Extension Book Helps Farmers Track Finances
The Purdue University account book offers a simple method for farmers to record yearly income, receipts and expenses, hired labor pay, and capital invested. It helps compare business performance to a standard, identify strengths and weaknesses, and suggests January 1 as a start date. Copies cost 15 cents and are available from county agricultural agents. banks also distribute two copies.
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Purdue University
New Census Indicates Growth in Greencastle Population
Unofficial counts from Greencastle Boy Scouts estimate the city population at about 4000, not including adjacent districts or DePauw University students. Official figures arrive after holidays, with annexation plans already moving forward for surrounding territory.
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Greencastle Boy Scouts
Greencastle
DePauw University
Tri Kappa 16 Spread Cheer in This City
Tri Kappa sorority plans to aid Greencastle residents this Christmas. Mrs Charles Barnaby donated 25 dollars, Prof W V Brown 10 dollars, Prof J P Naylor 5 dollars, and the Masonic lodge 15 dollars. They will assemble food and clothing baskets and place beds and clothes at the city library basement for distribution to those in need.
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Tri-Kappa Sorority
Greencastle
Charles Barnaby
W. V. Brown
J. P. Naylor
Masonic Lodge
Post Office Notice and Injury Update
The Postoffice will be closed Christmas day with a 9 to 10 A M general delivery window. City carriers will make morning deliveries. no rural route service. Mail received and dispatched as usual. Joe Hall, injured when his team threw him against a car while loading logs, is improving slowly and remains seriously hurt.
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Joe Hall
Mr. Hall
Grocer Beaten and Robbed by Three Thugs
William Anderson, 48, Greencastle grocer, was attacked at his north Indiana Street shop near 7 PM by three white men. He was beaten, suffered head wounds and a broken finger, and $100 was stolen. Police found the store lights tampered with and no clear description of the robbers, who fled after the assault leaving a rear door open. Anderson remained in critical condition with twenty six stitches and multiple injuries.
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William Anderson
Greencastle
Indiana Street
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Storh
Major General Bundy to Retire From Army in June
Maj. Gen. Omar Bundy, famed for commanding the 2nd Division in World War I, will retire from the regular army on June 17 due to reaching retirement age. A Newcastle Indiana native, he attended DePauw University in Greencastle.
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Washington
Omar Bundy
Paris
Bundy
Newcastle
Ind
DePauw University
Greencastle
Indiana
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Spencer County
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