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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1927
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold recalls a rainy trip by interurban to Indianapolis. He meets old friends at Claypool hotel including Arthur Hamrick and a state senator, jokes about Andy the senator, and encounters Greencastle acquaintances in transit, before returning home.
The text notes Saturday as the final day of week month and year, a rare occurrence occurring once every 25 years. It highlights the cultural weight of a year end and the tied symbolism of the date.
Mrs Emma Goodbar age 75 died at her Ladoga home Friday afternoon after months of illness. Born in Syracuse New York she was married to John Goodbar who preceded her in death. She was a Christian Church member and survived by three daughters Mrs Carl Fisher Miss Isabelle Goodbar of Ladoga and Mrs Ada Davis of near Roachdale a son Robert Goodbar of California a brother and a sister in the east along with other relatives.
The Indianapolis Star notes Mrs. Catherine Beveridge donated 50000 dollars as the nucleus of a historic research endowment in memory of Albert J. Beveridge. The American Historical Association lauds the gift and plans to hold its next convention in Indianapolis. Hoosier donors aim to raise another 50000 dollars to reach 100000 for the fund.
More than 1,000 farmers and leaders from seven states gathered in Attica Indiana to press Congress for continued federal direction of the corn borer eradication drive and to support a new 10 million dollar appropriation. They opposed the Agriculture Department plan for each state to wage its own war and urged compensation for farmers’ extra labor under cleanup rules. Congressman Fred S. Purnell endorsed ongoing federal supervision and the additional 10 million dollars.
Beck Sales Co announces the display of new Chevrolets described as bigger and better than the previous models. Four models arrive Saturday and will debut tonight. the sedan, coupe, coach, and Imperial sedan feature four wheel brakes and refinements.
Indianapolis December 31 In its final report the Marion County grand jury urged Prosecuting Attorney William Remy to continue investigating Marion County political corruption in 1928. It called attention to a contract on patronage between the Congressmen Ralph Updike and D C Stephenson and said it had a written agreement. The panel also urged contempt citations for John H Kiplinger for withholding witnesses.
Police in Strasbourg report arrests of several alleged autonomists amid found documents proving a plan to establish a free republic by civil war. A warrant is issued for Doctor Ross, a former Prussian captain, rumored to lead revolutionary shock troops. In Chicago, a severe snowstorm paralyzes traffic as workers scramble to keep lanes open downtown.
Four passengers and the pilot died when a hydroplane believed to belong to the Aero Naval Transport Company crashed near Marignane on the Le Bourget to Algiers route via Marseilles. Pilot listed as Enderline in papers.
A major blaze in Fort Wayne Indiana gutted the Grand Leader department store, injuring no one reported. The loss is estimated over 500000 with the People's Trust Co next door sustaining damage. Firemen battled the stubborn fire for hours before containment. The store is owned by Stillman Dry Goods Co which runs a chain nationwide.
Four Waseda University students died at Harinaki Pass in the Japan Alps when a snow slide buried them during holidays. Three bodies were recovered, with the tragedy announced as officials investigated the accident.
Rev Bruce Kershner a Bible teacher at Butler College begins work as pastor of Fillmore Christian church onian first. He will preach morning and evening on the first and third Sundays of each month throughout 1928.
Two year old William Edwin Stockdale of Frankton died after overturning a bucket of hot water onto himself at home. He was rushed to Riley hospital in Indianapolis where he died the following morning. His parents Mr and Mrs Clark Stockdale reported the tragedy.
The forecast notes a cold wave with fair conditions. Sunrise is at 7 07 and sunset at 4 20, marking a short daylight day.
An intense cold wave moved into Indiana marking the last day of 1927 with temperatures reported up to forty degrees below zero in the region north of Wyoming. The zero belt stretched to northern Oklahoma and eastern Missouri, with the coldest conditions set to last until Monday night.
Putnam Lodge No 45 will present William Vandiver with a 45 year veteran pin at a meeting Tuesday January 3. Vandiver has been an Odd Fellow for 45 years and is a past Grand officer. The presentation will be made by Charles Merkel a 40 year member.
Members of the Priscilla Club will entertain at a luncheon Monday at the home of Mrs. FE A Browning on East Washington Street in honor of Mrs. Walter Hutcheson who will depart with Dr Hutcheson on January 4 for a world tour. They will sail from New York.
The Kiwanis Club gathered Friday at 6:30 pm for a dinner program at the Presbyterian Church. Austin FE Kress installed officers with guests present while past presidents spoke. Tools presented to the new president included a blacksmith hammer gavel a bread pan badge and a cow bell.
Engagement of Miss Helen Louise West daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy O West 5623 Woodlawn Avenue Chicago to Le Grand Cannon son of Mr and Mrs John Talbott Cannon 4929 Central Avenue Indianapolis announced by the brides parents. Both graduates of DePauw University class of 1927. Miss West a Kappa Alpha Theta member and Mr Cannon a Phi Delta Theta.
Indianapolis, Dec 30 Rev Albert Ogle longtime superintendent of missions for the Indiana Baptist convention and former treasurer of the First Baptist Church died at his Woodruff Place home after a brief illness. Born April 10, 1839 in Vevay he studied at Franklin College and Shurtleff Seminary.
The MidWest Crushed Stone Co held a dinner at the Elms Inn Friday for its Indiana polis staff and others to discuss next year’s operation policies. Attendees included L. R. Cartwright FE A. Pearson E B Taylor J J Murnane W L Miller W C Thomas Guy Riggs H M Field Dick Oliver Albert Branham Archie Dunkin and Sam Walts.
Clarence Heidergott aged 26 died when his car skidded on an icy Indianapolis street and overturned after he applied the brakes. The accident occurred on December 31 according to INS dispatches.
James Ellsworth alias Jack Forest alias Jerry Hammond, linked to William Hickman, was detained in Detroit on charges of being Hickman’s bandit ally. Ellsworth claimed various abductions and killings last year but police say his confession is false. He surrendered voluntarily after naming Hickman as his employer.
Los Angeles reports reveal Mrs. Cars re M Driskell and grandson sought to rent Bellevue Arms apartment as investigators press for new evidence. William Hickman, the confessed kidnapper, claims accomplices Andrew Kramer and June Dunning, with Welby Hunt, tied to the Rose Hill Pharmacy holdup and the death of C Ivy Thoms. Hunt, 16, faced by deputies over the Thoms killing, admits part in the holdup but denies fatal shot. autopsy cites a .38 bullet. The inquiry also probes Abner Driskell amid his mysterious death.
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