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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1927
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold fondly recalls a chaotic holiday morning. He humorously details stockings gifts belts and torn trousers while the turkey finally yields after a long bake. The scene ends with exhausted guests nibbling nuts and candies and a jovial tense truce.
Ellen Delbert Davison married at the groom's home with Rev Booth officiating. The 150 guests were entertained by an orchestra and turkey dinner. Davison, a jewelry salesman for Gray & Gregg, and his bride will reside at 1087 Holbrook Ave Indianapolis.
The Christmas Comet Skjellerup, long thought to be the Star of Bethlehem, was clearly photographed for the first time by Dr Edwin B Frosts staff at Yerkes Observatory using infrared rays. Previous attempts were only partly successful. The star, discovered by an Australian, is believed to be the biblical beacon that drew shepherds to the holy crib over 1900 years ago.
Detroit reports Chevrolet will unveil a complete new line of cars on January 1. W. S. Knudson says full details come Sunday. Shipments have begun, with dealers from Bangor to San Diego receiving cars for simultaneous public showings.
The dirigible Los Angeles searched waters between Cape Cod and Nova Scotia for the Dawn, a missing amphibian plane with Mrs Frances Grayson and three men, after takeoff Friday from Roosevelt Field bound for Harbor Grace Newfoundland. Destroyers Mahan and Sturtevant joined shore crews in the coast search amid poor weather and doubtful radio distress signals.
Guy Mullinix, 35, of Carbon, captured after a chase over alleged assault, has become insane in jail in Brazil Indiana. He insists a mob outside wants to lynch him and pleads to be released while Sheriff Tiffee denies any mob presence.
Lee Phillips 26 of Burnett Indiana dies after a early morning brawl at a soft drink shop. Ed Mc Clara 29, a merchant also of Burnett, is charged with second degree murder after Phillips attacked him with a pop bottle and Mc Clara fired. Phillips died at 8 30 this morning from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Provincetown reports diver Tom Eadie says raising the sunken S 4 may wait until next June due to cold rough seas and calm weather requirements. He notes no life aboard and danger to rescuers. In Ohio, a house fire kills William Duffy and three children, Letty Duffy, ages 26, and their four children.
Jerome Walsh, a Kansas City attorney, departed for Los Angeles to defend William Edward Hickman. He was chosen at a family conference after reports from the Pacific coast that Hickman had admitted involvement in the murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker.
Mexico City December 27 Preparations began for Colonel Charles A Lindbergh to depart early tomorrow for a direct 500 mile flight to Guatemala City The trip should take about nine hours after reviewing weather reports planned as Americas flying ambassador to Guatemala.
Harry Hill 22 of Streator Illinois faces trial here on murder charges after his mother Eliza Hill was found dead in a shallow basement grave. He was arrested in Seattle following a nationwide search and has been held in La Salle county jail for four months. The report also notes a luncheon in Indianapolis hosted by L Ert Slack with Elmer Thomas and Fred V. Thomas as guests, Slack being the city’s mayor.
Postal receipts for December indicate a strong holiday season with stamp sales exceeding $5,000 this month. The post office normally posts monthly totals below this amount, and by Tuesday the Christmas rush eased as staff returned to normal operations.
Unusual December warmth persisted in Greencastle and Putnam County during Christmas holidays with 40 degree readings on Christmas Day and 42 degrees on Monday a general holiday. This contrasts with last year’s heavy snow and less pleasant conditions.
The bulletin indicates unsettled conditions with possible rain starting tonight or Wednesday. Temperatures rise tonight as the weather turns warmer.
Three are dead at Floyd Mosher home near Columbia City Indiana. Newman Harper 50 shot the Mosher couple then killed himself. Motive traced to a feud dating back to 1925 at American Telepost in Momence Illinois. Detective notes Harper left a farewell note to his mother.
Juries for the January term were drawn on Monday as the court prepared for opening next Monday. Grand Jury members include Emery Aker Madison Two Asbury McCammack Jefferson Two Leland Torr Washington Two Walter Beam Jackson Two Roscoe Hillis Floyd Two Ann V Hutcheson Washington Two. Petit Jury members include C E Lewis Washington Two Frank Allen Greencastle Two Alonzo L Heady Clinton Two William C Obenchain Russell Two ER C Clearwaters Cloverdale Two John Hinote Washington Twp Virgil Neier Jefferson Two John A German Jackson Twp Forest McNary Marion Twp Allie C Miller Jackson Twp J J Bugg Floyd Two Ura Coombs Cloverdale Twp.
Sheriff Edward Fiteborge investigates a theft at Wabash Valley Electric Co. Cloverdale supply room last Friday night. Empl oy es reported the break in Saturday. Robbers used a bolt cutter to breach the door and carried away two rolls of copper wire.
In Reelsville Sunday afternoon the oldest living Mexican War veteran, Uriah Gasaway, was honored at a church service. A sharpshooter with the U.S. Mounted Riflemen, he landed at Vera Cruz and helped seize Mexico City. He lives with daughter Mrs. H. M. Smith and stays active with radio and current events.
Four Greencastle and Putnam County men faced liquor charges in city court after pre Christmas celebrations. William Bill Morgan defended himself against an affidavit. motion to quash denied. John Hardwick and Ernest Cox pleaded guilty to intoxication. Shipman and Newman fined. Arrests were by officers Grimes, Grimes, and Hamm after Saturday night incidents.
City library will close mornings this week and open from 1 5 o clock in the afternoons. It will be closed all day Monday January 2.
William Edward Hickman arrives in Los Angeles under armed guard after kidnapping and murdering Marion Parker. The confession detailing the brutal dismemberment is said to be withheld pending his execution, with district attorney Asa Keyes reportedly fleeing a meal upon hearing its details.
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