Sheriff Intercepts Stolen Poultry in Odd Picked-Up Case
Deputy Sheriff Alva Bryan recovered a load of “hot” hens tied to a theft near Putnamville after a state officer detained a drunken driver with fowl in his car. The birds, unclaimed after weeks, were sold to Havens' Poultry House with proceeds uncertain. The item also notes a local court life sentence for beans stolen in Unionville and a satirical Madison Center dispatch.
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Alva Bryan
Putnamville
Indianapolis
Bryan
State Farm
Greencastle
Havens’ Poultry House
Hoot Gibson Divorced by Helen Gibson in Los Angeles
Celebrity cowboy Hoot Gibson, born Edmund R. Gibson, was divorced from Helen Gibson in Los Angeles on grounds of desertion. She gains custody of their 5 year old daughter Lois and $150 weekly until accumulating $30,000. They wed in 1921.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hoot Gibson
Helen Gibson
Harshbarger Couple Mark 59th Wedding Anniversary
Ladoga Indiana February 5 1936 Mr and Mrs D M Harshbarger pioneer residents celebrate their fifty ninth wedding anniversary at home Mrs Harshbarger recovering from a broken hip suffered last November sits up to receive visitors and congratulations from relatives and friends
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Ladoga
Ind
D. M. Harshbarger
Anderson Herald Switches to Cornstalk Paper for Sunday Issue
Anderson Indiana reports the Anderson Herald will publish its entire February 17 Sunday edition on cornstalk paper with over 15 000 copies printed. Greencastle Herald previously ran its afternoon edition on cornstalk bond paper on February 1.
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Anderson
Ind
Anderson Herald
Greencastle
Ind Herald
Queen Mother of Spain Dies of Heart Attack
Queen Mother Maria Christina of Spain died at 3 30 am after heart failure and suffocation. King Alfonso XIII and other royalty were at her side. Danish royal visit ceremonies were canceled and full mourning announced.
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Madrid
INS
Maria Christina
Spain
Alfonso XII
Alfonso XIII
Alaber and
Rapal
Alfonso
Denmark
Austria
Queen Mother
Weyler
Jose Sanchez Guerra
Second Ward School Dedication This Evening
Roy P. Wisehart will speak at the formal dedication of the new Second Ward School building, with a 7:15 concert by the High School orchestra and a 7:40 dedicatory program. Superintendent Warren J. Yount, the School Board, teachers, PTA representatives, and builders will participate. Dr. G Bromley Oxnam has left for Kansas City to address the Woman's Club.
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Roy P. Wisehart
Second Ward
Warren J. Yount
Parent Teachers’ Association
G. Bromley Oxnam
DePauw
Kansas City
Woman’s Club
Ical Veterans to Visit Terre Haute
A delegation from this city will travel to Terre Haute on Sunday for the district meeting of the United Spanish American War Veterans. A fund-raising program is planned, and local veterans anticipate an enjoyable day at Terre Haute.
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ICAL
Terre Haute
United Spanish-American War
Putnam County Enrollments in Club Work Report
Putnam County ranked slightly below the Indiana county average in boys and girls club work last year. R. H. Stevenson reports 215 enrolled in Putnam County with 175 completing. Indiana statewide total enrollment reached 19,988 with 16,137 completing. Seven local leaders, including home economics and vocational agricultural teachers, led the county program.
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Putnam County
Indiana
R. H. Stevenson
Mrs Burdett Dies After Short Illness At 73
Mrs Sarah Frances Burdett wife of John Burdett died Tuesday evening at 9 30 oclock at her home northeast of Bainbridge Monroe township after a three day illness She was 73 Surviving are her husband three sons M F Burdett Hugh Burdett and Harry Burdett and a daughter Mrs Estella Oliver Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 30 oclock at the Brick Chapel Church with interment in Brick Chapel Cemetery.
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Sarah Frances Burdett
John Burdett
Bainbridge
Monroe Township
M. F. Burdett
North College Avenue
Hugh Burdett
Harry Burdett
Roachdale
Estella Oliver
Greencastle
Local Housewives Show Interest in School
Greencastle housewives rally for a cooking school run by the Greencastle Gas and Electric home service department. Mrs Bertha Barnes now leads with Mrs Ruth Porter assisting, showcasing Lorain Oven Heat Regulator to save time and fuel. Attendance gifts offered to participants.
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Greencastle
Greencastle Gas & Electric Company
Home Service Department
South Indiana Street
Rockstroth
Bertha Barnes
Ruth Porter
Northern Indiana Public Service Company of
Fort Wayne
Lorain
Indiana Snow Tonight and Thursday Cold Snap
A weather forecast for Indiana calls for probable snowfall tonight and continuing Thursday with colder temperatures. Temperatures are expected to drop, bringing icy conditions and light snow accumulation across portions of the state.
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Indiana
Eastern Pastor to Give DePauw Commencement Address
The Rev. Dr. Henry Hitt Crane nephew of Dr. Frank Crane will deliver the university commencement address this June. He previously spoke at DePauw and earned a Doctor of Divinity degree here. Crane, once pastor in Malden Massachusetts, now leads Elm Park church in Scranton Massachusetts.
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Henry Hitt Crane
Frank Crane
Depauw
Oxnam
Crane
Dr. Crane
Methodist Episcopal Church
Malden
Mass
Elm Park Church
Scranton
First National Greencastle Depository Receives State Funds
The First National Bank of Greencastle is selected as a state funds depository, the state auditor announced. It is the only Putnam County bank to receive funds as the state Auditor distributes 16,819,000 among 436 depositories across Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Ind
First National Bank of
Greencastle
First National Bank
Putnam County
Missing girl Edith Dierdorf tied to Sullivan County quarry
A gunny sack bundle found in a Shelburn quarry is linked to the disappearance and presumed murder of Edith Mae Dierdorf who vanished January 27. Authorities say a man drove to the mine and left the bundle, the shaft filled with dangerous gas.
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Terre Haute
INS
Edith Mae Dierdorf
Sullivan County
Shelburn
Theta Alumnae Club Hosts Active Chapter in Greencastle
In Greencastle the Theta Alumnae Club entertained the active chapter at Mrs. F. C. Tilden's home this afternoon. Leonard C. Nattkemper of Terre Haute gave readings. Edith Swift and Zola Zaring plan to return to Cloverdale tomorrow after visiting friends in Greencastle. Dr. Parks, wintering with his daughter Mrs. C. F. Zeis, has returned to Oak Park Illinois.
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Theta Alumnae Club
F. C. Tilden
Leonard C. Nattkemper
Terre Haute
Edith Swift
Zola Zaring
Cloverdale
Greencastle
Dr. Parks
Mrs. C. F. Zeis
Oak Park
Ilinois
Mystery Black Beast Terrorizes Indiana Farm
Galbena Indiana reports a mysterious black beast attacked A A Akins farm killing a 50 pound pig and carrying off another 60 pound pig. Leonard Akins 20 described the creature as bear like with hind legs pointed ears and ferocious teeth. A dogs aided posse failed to find it and a canvass of southern Indiana zoos and circuses will be conducted to see if any wild beasts have escaped.
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Indiana
Galbena
Ind
INS
A. A
Akins
Airdale
Woman Hurt In Auto Wreck At Mt. Meridian
Mrs. H. N. Fields of Poplar Street was slightly injured Tuesday noon when her car collided with another on the National road at Mt. Meridian. A burst door lock sent her to the pavement. Tribby Garage towed the wrecked Chevrolet coupe back for repairs. Left front damaged, frame bent, door sprung. Estimated damage about $700.
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H. N. Fields
Poplar Street
Mt. Meridian
Carnival Is Big Success At High School Event
The high school carnival Tuesday night drew large crowds and raised a substantial sum to help publish the Senior Class yearbook. Side shows in classrooms ran 7 to 8, the minstrel in the auditorium began at 8, the jitney dance in the old gym followed, and attendees enjoyed an evening of entertaining activities.
Delta Upsilon Fraternity Moves Into New Home
Delta Upsilon members relocate from Seminary and Arlington to a $106 000 house at 628 East Seminary Street. The new home is described as one of the city’s most beautiful and commodious fraternity houses with Hiram Callender Jr. as architect.
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Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Seminary and
Arlington Street
East
Seminary Street
Hiram Callender Jr
More Charges Filed Against Power Line Men
Additional affidavits accuse P. B. Scott and B. A. Hull of Indianapolis of obtaining money under false pretenses from Putnam County residents. Longden alleges $55 paid July 28 for a non existent electric power line. Hull arrested this week, released on bond to appear Friday. Scott faces prior charges and remains at large. Prosecutor Abrams says farmers east of the city were defrauded of about $500 through 10 percent down payments on a claimed line.
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P. B. Scott
B. A. Hull
Indianapolis
Putnam
Grafton Longden
Longden
Hull
Clyde Cash
Scott
Marshall Abrams
Dairy Sire Train to Stop at Russellville April 10
Baltimore and Ohio Dairy Sire Special plans a Russellville stop on Wednesday afternoon April 10. A February 18 meeting will arrange the stop with buses, men, and farmers invited. Indiana organizers include R L Holden and H E Dennison of Jersey groups and C W Newman of the Indiana Holstein-Friesian Association.
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Russellville
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Putnam County
R. L. Holden
American Jersey Cattle Club
H. E. Dennison
Jersey Cattle Club
C. W. Newman
Indiana Holstein-Friesian Association
Indiana
R. H. Stevenson
Fathers and Daughters Night at Kiwanis Club
Daughters will be honored guests at the Kiwanis Club Fathers and Daughters night at the Christian Church Thursday. A 6 30 banquet will open the program followed by entertainment by the girls. Valentine season decorations will enhance the evening.
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Christian Church
Indiana Anti-Saloon leader faces possible 60 day prison stay
Dr. E. S. Shumaker, head of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, contemplates an imminent 60 day sentence for contempt as the Indiana Supreme Court nears a decision. Observers doubt further action will succeed and note past pardons and recommitment motions by state officials.
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Indianapolis
INS
E. S. Shumaker
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Indiana Supreme Court
State Farm
Shumaker
Dr. Shumaker
League
United States Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
William Resener
Putnamville
Ed Jackson
Arthur L. Gilliam
D. Shumaker
Harry G. Leslie
Calvin Coolidge
Jackson
Federal
United States
Robert C. Baltzell
Oxford scholar hopeful and thief detained in New York
George Kaplan Jr. a 19 year old Columbia University senior and Oxford scholarship finalist was held on $25 000 bail after he was caught with $750 worth of photographic lenses and cameras in a West Forty second Street office. He claimed he had no money to buy the items.
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New York
George Kaplan Jr
Columbia University
Oxford
West Forty Second Street
Photos, Graphic Supply
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Here
Frank Bower
King’s Mill
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Bower
Madison Center
Long Branch
Lindy
Capt. Hawks
Northwestern
Erans
Scranton, Mass
First National
Bulletin
THE
Herald
Galena
Delta Upsilon Boys
Power Line
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