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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
2
Local residents share holiday visits with relatives in Bloomington Crawfordsville and Russellville while the post office will be closed all day New Year’s Day with no city or rural deliveries. Mail will be received and dispatched as usual.
Federal Judge Charles L Dawson warned Kentucky officials in a joint session that the United States faces an era of anarchy within a few years if crime is not controlled. He cited a national crime cost of 15 billion and warned that bold criminals already lead in some large cities.
Mrs Henry Morris aged about 70 died at her Roachdale home Sunday afternoon after years of illness. Surviving are husband one daughter Mrs Densmore of Ladoga three sons Walter Morris Bazil Emory Morris of Wisconsin and Cassell Morris of Roachdale a sister Clara Jamison of California two brothers Dan Broadstreet of Stilesville and James Broadstreet of Miller Tud and nine grandchildren Services were held at 230 pm Tuesday from the Morris home with Rev Switch of Ladoga officiating Burial was in Roachdale Cemetery.
Belle Fourche SD December 20 Clyde Ice aerial sportsman and a gunner chased a wounded coyote in a Dakota prairie flight. The coyote appeared lifeless then revived and attacked, leaving the gunner severely bitten. The crew fought the animal with a wrench, saving the plane from crashing before landing for medical care.
Wisconsin Rep Edward Browne introduces a bill to withdraw federal support from high school cadet corps arguing military training is worthless physically and socially. The debate mirrors college protests that have seen ROTC abolitions and universities like Cincinnati shifting away from compulsory service.
The Kiwanis and Rotary clubs combined to clear 311 dollars at a charity basketball game on Monday night. The money will be used to aid the unemployed in Greencastle and the finance committee of the two organizations will decide the exact allocation.
FOR RENT strictly modern six room house with sleeping porch and fireplace. Living room hardwood floors easily heated pleasant surroundings close to square and University contact C J Arnold Herald office. WANTED A farm either on thirds or by the day Box C The Herald office. DANCE at Red Men s Hall Wednesday night good music everyone welcome.
The Weather Bureau predicted a sharp cold wave for the New Year with temperatures falling to around 12 degrees above zero by Friday morning. Early Wednesday readings showed 20 degrees at 6 am and 28 degrees at 9 am, with New Year’s Eve forecast between 20 and 25 degrees. The cold air is expected to arrive Thursday and intensify Thursday night.
Putnam county council met to approve emergency appropriations from the general fund totaling 662.31 dollars. Expenditures include 300 for county agents office expenses 328.86 for county house supplies and 33.45 for wages of county farm employees.
Ind stall lake city notes for the first time in years no plans exist for the annual New Year swim at Silver Lake Mayor Showalter cites a busy schedule and lack of time to organize a party for the event. The tradition began with Showalter and his father in law John Morrow as Polar Bear Club members attracting growing participation. Last year about thirty participants joined the swim.
The Bulgarian 2767 ton steamer Theodoros Bulgaris sent a Mayday about 500 miles west of London reporting ship sinking and calling for saving the crew. The Aronsay reports Viceroy of Indiana going to assist, while Onna Re was intercepted at Lloyds Lands End station.
Indianapolis market reports December 31 show receipts of 4,500 toys? Wait. Cattle 700 calves 500 sheep 300 hogs priced early with prices 25 cents lower on average. Extreme hog range 7.25 to 8.30, general sales 7.75 to 8.30. Pig weights 100 to 130 pounds at 8.25, sows 7. Cattle slow with little change, calves up 50 cents, lambs 8.25 down. sheep strong.
Professor Albert Einstein, frail but active, docked on the Belgenland and was greeted by students, a chorus, and a public reception. He planned a city tour, a radio broadcast, and a motor trip to Pasadena to visit a family of scientists working on his theories.
Sixty five American colleges will undertake a building program totaling 62.5 million dollars in 1931. Arthur Woods, chairman of the President's emergency committee for employment, announced that sixty five of 250 major colleges polled had answered the committee's questionnaire. The schools span every region of the country.
Damage estimated at 50000 dollars followed a blaze that destroyed the home of Mrs. Cary Grainger east of Terre Haute Indiana. Firefighters were hampered by water shortage as neighbors alerted authorities. The house had recently housed a Rose Polytechnic Institute fraternity.
The Valentino theater, a suburban motion picture house, was demolished by a bomb today in New Orleans. Police believed at least six people were injured. A grocery store behind the theater was nearly leveled and windows blocks away were shattered.
Chicago police raided a south side apartment after a tip, arresting nine men and halting a suspected liquor ring central office. Officers, taking orders by phone, found revolvers with dumdum bullets. three suspects were present when the raid began and six more arrived later. The case also notes a city probate matter and a local illness report.
The Putnam county board of commissioners met in the county courthouse room to fill vacancies from term expirations. No health officer or county attorney was appointed. decision postponed to the first regular meeting of 1931 on January 6.
Depauw University and Indiana University Law School graduate Paul Rheadarmer, longtime chief deputy prosecuting attorney, will return to private practice tomorrow with an office in the Indiana Trust building. Rheadarmer led major criminal cases, previously served as Municipal court deputy prosecutor, and served in World War I with Rainbow division.
Greencastle residents plan New Years Eve fun with two events. The Country Club hosts a dance with Kentucky Serenaders and a midnight buffet. the Masonic Temple features dancing and a play directed by Miss Velva DeMoss with a Brazil orchestra for Mas ons and Eastern Stars.
Members of the 5, ¢ c guests of Mrs. Will Me Hazel Rambo gathered for a holiday party at McBride home on West Walnut. Christmas decorations lit the rooms, a gift exchange occurred, and a late supper was served at small candlelit tables. Lucille Giidens of Ebkhye attended.
Mrs Gobin will head the Woman's Club program on January 1 with Mrs H A Gobin and Mrs O Ison assisting. The event features a talk titled Way with Giant Power. Members are urged to note the meeting details.
Lawsuit filed in Warren Circuit Court seeks $1,200 balance from Willard Pickens. Pred Lane and N B Sipple allege they operated as Lane & Sipple in November 1924, earning a prior judgment against Pickens. part paid, but remaining balance unpaid. The case is described as a conclusive judgment.
Notice to the Putnam County Board of Commissioners Greencastle Indiana requests bids for burial of a pauper. Bids due by 12 noon Monday January at the County Auditor office. Successful bidder must provide embalming coffin burial at County Poor Farm located about ten miles east of Greencastle and furnish a casket with plate and name. Willis F Gill Auditor Putnam County Indiana.
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