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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
5
A theft report from Alpha Bunten cites the loss of about thirty to forty Rhode Island Red chickens from Greencastle. Sheriff Kitelforge is investigating after the Wednesday night theft from the jointly owned birds of Mrs Punten and Mrs Maggie Storm who share a residence nearby.
William Strain, Miss Gladys Hammond and Clifford Barr attended Friday evening performance of Strange Interlude at the English theater in Indianapolis.
Paul Albin secretary of the Green Castle City and Township School Board announced that the Opportunity Room at the High School will be discontinued with no successor named. The room will be converted into a library, saving about 1500 annually in salary. Seven pupils were in the room and will join other students. Miss Veda Coombs resignation creates a vacancy at Martha Ridpath School. a temporary substitute will teach until a permanent teacher is named. Buckley and Coombs leave for Indianapolis schools Monday.
The sale of Hoo sier Transportation equipment to Indiana Motor Transit was authorized yesterday. Both firms run a bus route between Indianapolis and Terre Haute.
Miss Nancy Cox 72 died Friday at the County Hospital after a two week illness from dropsy. She lived near Barnard most of her life and will be buried there after a church service at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon, with sister Miss Kate Cox surviving.
Ruth B. McConnell, 26, wed Kenneth B. Coulter, 43, of Clifton Springs, after a cross country pursuit by air that drew national notice. Coulter, a wealthy New York dairy producer worth over five million, was reported as her former husband.
The Sunion Derby announces a noon Thursday arrival in Indianapolis on April 18 as part of Pyle’s second annual endurance caravan. The route starts March 31 from Rockaway Park New York and reaches Los Angeles 75 days later with stops at Richmond Knightstown and Brazil. The group pursues $69,000,000 in gold.
A long endurance journey unfolds with a 56.6 mile dash from Springfield to Richmond on April 16 and 17, then 33.9 miles to Indianapolis followed by a 54.6 mile leg to Brazil. The caravan continues through Illinois to St. Louis and returns along the westward route used last year.
Agnes Hill Whitaker aged sixty four died Saturday night at her Belle Union home after a prolonged illness. Survived by two sisters Mrs Savannah Cohn and Mrs R E Masten, three brothers Aught A Hill George G and Van B Hill all of Belle Union, and half sister Mrs B S Fisher of Spencer. Funeral at 11 Tuesday at Union Valley Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Mill Creek cemetery.
Two Indianapolis men posed as Suburban Electric Service Co and took deposits from Mt Meridian area farmers promising a PSC approved power line. B. A. Hull was arrested and faces circuit court. P. B. Scott’s arrest warrant was issued. Prosecutor seeks restitution and charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Farmers affected include Paul Albin and Grafton Longden. A unrelated car crash injured Mrs. Philip Masten.
Two coal cars derailed on a side track of the Big Four railroad west of the station when a switch engine pushed them off the derail. One car overturned while the other stayed on the ties. rail traffic was not delayed.
John Christy an 83 year old Bloomington custodian on the Indiana University campus died after being shot by two masked assailants on the street late last night. He ran into a grocery on West Sixth Street where one of the attackers fired twice the second bullet striking his abdomen. police suspect mistaken identity and no robbery occurred though Christy carried about 30 dollars. He leaves a father and mother and four siblings.
Lelan Stringer aged 23 a farmer of Sambridge R F1 applies for a marriage license with Anna Lucile NeFerran aged 19 at home Koacn kale. The notice records the applicants and their residences as listed in the local license records.
Founders and Benefactors Day invitations go out for February 22 at DePauw. Dr G Bromley Oxnam to preside with music by the Van Denman Thompson organ and glee clubs. Dr Ernest Clyde Wareing to deliver the principal address. Alumni conference plans detailed with officers and delegates to attend in Meharry hall and Loneden Hall. Many visitors expected.
A county youth conference at Greencastle featured morning and afternoon sessions at the high school with DePauw student leaders Charles Mull and Dorothy Eiler guiding worships and discussions. Prof. Hildebrand and John Decket spoke, recounting World War I service. Sunday at the Christian Church included a closing address by E. T. Albertson.
Glorlla Shultz a 20 month old daughter of Edward and Elma Wallace Shultz died at their home three miles east of Belle Union Sunday morning at 4 o'clock from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at Walnut Chapel church east of Belle Union Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev H A Sherrill of Greencastle. Interment will be in Walnut Chapel cemetery.
City firefighters responded to a 5 30 pm alarm Saturday at the James L Randel house on North Jackson Street. Soot on the roof spread to seven spots but early discovery limited damage.
L & H Chevrolet Co moves to new quarters on North Indiana Street just north of the square. The Stark & Griffith Portiac and Oakland agency relocates to a new building on North Indiana Street, while Thomas & Hanks Oldsmobile takes over the former Chevrolet room on North Jackson Street. Construction on the new Chevrolet building on North Jackson Street has begun and should finish early in the spring.
New officers for the Young People's Conference of Putnam County were elected Saturday after a banquet at the Methodist Church. Leon Snider of Putnamville was named president, John Talbott of Green Castle vice president, Neve Cowgill of Fillmore second vice president, Esther Whitaker of Putnamville secretary, and Ethel Marie O'Hair of Green Castle treasurer. About 150 attended the banquet, organized by Paul Reid of Indianapolis, director of religious condition for the First Friends Church.
Mu Phi Epsilon and Phi Mu Alpha present Hulda of Holland next Thursday and Friday at the Canada theatre. Miss Edna Bowles directs with Ruth Scott planning costumes. Cast includes Medford Maxwell Peter Casts Emerson Van Clem Jacob Hoor enbeets Dorothy Deamer Hulda Erma Duffield Katrina Don Wilson Jerry Hyden Donald Jenkins Jimmy Lone Dwight Trezise Adrien Steen tilian Hadley Cornelius Hyden Howard Thompson and a Dutch chorus. A seven piece orchestra will furnish music including Frances Caymon cello Marshall Howenstein violin Carl Von Brock flute George Pierce clarinet Joan Davidson violin and Marjorie Orton piano.
Edwin Markham, renowned author and poet of The Man With the Hoe, will lecture in Green Castle during April. Born in 1852 in Oregon City, Markham spent childhood years in California and later led the University Observation School at Oakland.
Bainbridge High School basketball team lost 32 to 26 on Bainbridge floor Saturday night as Owensville edged ahead in a low scoring game.
Three persons dead and three others severely burned in twin Toledo fires reported from Loredo yesterday. Fire officials say the blazes caused extensive damage to several structures and the deaths occurred on the scene or shortly after. Local authorities continue investigations into the incidents.
Henry Adams of the Adams drug store on Walnut street was fined 100 dollars plus costs and given a 30 day penal term by Mayor J L Hetherington after the state proved he possessed Jamaica ginger with 78 to 80 percent alcohol. The penalty was suspended. a witness testified he obtained a bottle by holding up a forefinger. Officers found two cases hidden under a rear stairway. Ginger sold for 50 cents a bottle.
John Hardwick of Greencastle was fined 45 dollars and jailed 45 days in Indiana for intoxication after police found a quarter pint bottle of rubbing alcohol on him. The mayor and Officer Paul Grimes handled the case. Hardwick reportedly spent 80 cents to buy the rubbing compound containing 70 percent alcohol, deemed unfit for drinking.
In a Lat urday Herald account the groom was incorrectly named Charles. The ceremony honors Miss Julia Jean Nelson, a former Reencastle girl, with the correct groom listed as F. Van L. Rudd from Evansville. Dr. Frank C. Wicks of All Souls Unitarian Church officiated.
The bride arrives with immediate family entourage and wears a plain traveling outfit, reflecting modest ceremony attire.
Miss Helen Bain of The Reporter staff is named the first woman justice of peace in Morgan county after the vacancy from Squire Joseph Prather’s death. She will qualify soon to adjust neighbor disputes and perform marriage ceremonies as needed.
Mrs. Russell Brown served as hostess for the Century Club on a Saturday afternoon. Reports from the dinner committee were given and plans announced for the annual club dinner at Mr. and Mrs. John Cannon’s home on February 16. The program committee for next year includes Miss Lela Walls and several members.
A hearing will occur at 10 45 in the County Auditor's office at the courthouse. A State Tax Board member will review objections by Madison township taxpayers to a 15000 bond issue for Albert Stoner road improvements. Taxpayers had remonstrated the project as not a public utility and an unnecessary tax expense. Notice of the date was issued Tuesday.
The Chamber of Commerce directors met at the First National Bank to outline the annual banquet and meeting set for March 4. A speaker and venue were not yet decided. They voted to raffle a Jersey bull at Dairy Legume Day on February 22, arranged with County Agent Robert H. Stevenson.
Indianapolis, February. Phillip Beatty an 11 month old son of Dr and Mrs Norman M Beatty 145 Mast Thirtieth street died yesterday morning of pneumonia He was one of twins Mrs Beatty formerly Miss Edith Jackson daughter of former Governor Ed Jackson
Harmony Boys of WLW Cincinnati announced on Tuesday noon they will appear in Greencastle Sunday if a contract is finalized. Walter Bidwell, manager of local theaters, said no confirmation yet but efforts are underway to secure a Granada Theatre engagement for three Granada stage appearances Sunday.
The Harmony Boys rank among the nation’s top radio entertainers, delivering daily performances from Station WLW as part of a popular broadcasting schedule.
Chris Rudy, a farmer near Ladoga, had his right leg amputated below the knee at Culver hospital after a wagon accident when a frightened horse bolted. He was admitted after the injury several days ago and is in serious condition.
George R. Haney of 420 West Logan street reported his car was wrecked and his wife injured when a Ford sedan driven by E. Anderson of Greencastle failed to heed a signal and collided with Haney’s vehicle on the National road at Purdy's hill west of the city. Haney said he signaled a right turn but was ignored. Mrs. Haney suffered bruises and cuts.
County Agent R. M. Stevenson announced a Dairy Legume Day to be held in Greencastle February 22. The all day event, promoted by the Chamber of Commerce, features Purdue University speakers Ed. Gannon and K E Neeson at both sessions in the courthouse. The chamber voted to prize a pure bred Jersey bull to the township with the largest turnout. Further notices will follow.
Marion Indiana February 5 The Fowlerton Bank has been named administrator of the estate of Henry Garrison aged recluse who was burned to death in his home here January 28 The estate which consists of about 1000 in personal property and 5000 in real estate will go to his two grandsons Walter E B Garrison of Greencastle and Warren Garrison of Lotisville The aged man who lived a life of seclusion burned to death when his home burned January 23 It is believed an explosion occurred as he started to build a fire that morning His body was burned to unc...
Otto F. Lakin was awarded the county farm pauper burial contract by county commissioners on Monday with a bid of $60. Charles Rector submitted the only other bid. The same meeting advanced several road projects and set a joint Putnam Owen county session for February 16 to plan a bridge over the Eel River on the county line road.
Clinton S. Carnes former treasurer of the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board received a five to seven year state prison sentence for embezzling eighty thousand dollars. The consent verdict includes a proviso preventing parole or pardon and warns of further indictments if violated. Carnes previously worked for the Monon railroad at Wallace Junction and lived in the city briefly.
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