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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
1
A humorous collection of New Year resolutions from Greencastle's notable figures includes Mayor McGaughey Judge James P. Hugs and others. The piece notes editor commentary and a festive, anecdotal tone with jokes about Prohibition era habits and a New Year eve party crowd.
Indianapolis attorney general James M. Ogden Noblesville Noel C. Neal and Evansville Elmer Q. Lockyear were sworn in at the State House. Supreme Court Justice Clarence R. Martin administered the oaths. Ogden announced plans to convene conferences with county prosecutors sheriffs and constables to discuss law enforcement measures.
Brazil High School prepares for the season opener against rival Greencastle in the new Washington and Blaine Street gym. The event features a formal program with Mayor Carpenter and Arthur Trester as speaker, concerts, and a large crowd expected.
The Montgomery county dog quarantine, set after the death of 12 year old William Lowe, has been extended sixty days by health commissioner Robert J. Mills due to a suspected rabies outbreak. Three Anglin family members were bitten by a farm dog showing rabies symptoms. the dog was sent to the state health lab for testing. Lowe died at Riley hospital in Indianapolis after convulsions.
Funeral services for Eddie L. Estes son of Mr and Mrs J A Estes northeast of Greencastle were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Brick Chapel church with interment in Brick Chapel cemetery. Estes was killed in an automobile accident in Oklahoma City Saturday night. Walter Smith uncle of the deceased of Oklahoma City accompanied the body to Greencastle.
DePauw travels to Memorial gym in Lafayette to challenge Purdue aiming for a second Big Ten win in three days. The Boilermakers face injury and flu issues, with Cummins out, while Lyle Welch and Eibel may start. Murphy anchors center as Schnaiter and Boots or Sleight man the backcourt.
Basil Baldwin 18 of Quincy and Kenneth Black 20 of Mill Grove are jailed in Putnam County on possession of liquor and driving while intoxicated charges after a Monday night arrest following a New Year party. They are expected to be arraigned before Mayor Charles McGaughey in city court Tuesday afternoon.
Rupert Bartley resigns from Interurban company after twenty years as a popular agent. Mae Dillon marries Tillman Lane in Chicago last night. Will Conklin receives a watch fob and charm from the Rebekah Lodge degree staff in appreciation of his services. Miss Lela Walls travels to Terre Haute for a day with Blanche Alspaugh.
Indiana marked a lively New Year with capstone celebrations at the Capitol City and clubs while many observers noted it as the wettest observance since prohibition. In New York City raids by federal agents and police shut down nine roadhouses and twenty five speakeasies as revelers resisted the new year with heavy drinking. One man died and eleven alcoholic cases were reported at Bellevue hospital.
There will be a change in the free admission policy starting now. Passes will state the date and attraction and be valid for that show only. The old blue and white passes are discontinued and must be turned in by Saturday January 5 for rejection at the door. Holders must present their passes at entry. no exceptions. Voncastle Granada Theatres
Putnam County Farm Bureau members and others are urged to attend a one day Farm Bureau school at Rockville on Friday January 4. Six speakers will present an all day program starting at 10 o clock in the forenoon. The Rockville session aims to boost local participation after low turnout at the recent Indianapolis event. Farmers in western Putnam County are especially urged to attend as plans for the forthcoming membership drive will be discussed.
New Year's Day marks the thirty third year of success for J. O. Cammack, local photographer in Greencastle. He arrived November 4, 1895, from Indianapolis after buying the Kerr studio and has built a noted career and many friendships in town. He recalls early peers J L Randel and John Cannon still operating nearby. Cammack praises Greencastle as a fine town with skilled people and remains active in Indiana photographic circles as a Daguerre club member.
The Fifth District Democrats plan a Jackson Day banquet at the Terre Haute House on January 10 at 7 PM. About a thousand invitations were sent to prominent party members, with John S. McFadden of Rockville and John E. Frederick of Kokomo listed as speakers. Local organizers seek a social and political success with all successful district candidates urged to attend.
Mostly cloudy tonight with probable snow in the north portion. A moderate cold wave brings much colder conditions. Wednesday looks generally fair though slightly cooler in the east portion.
Clarence A. Gilbert, 45, owner of a battery service station, was killed instantly when struck by a car driven by Elwood Pollom, 17, of Manhattan, on the National road west of Brazil Ind. Pollom was arrested for involuntary manslaughter. Passengers James Glidewell and Miss Helen Miller and Miss Ruth Jolson were injured.
A petition from Putnam county farmers seeks a $350000 concrete paved county road turning off State Road 43 north of the Big Four bridge, running northwest through Greencastle Madison and Clinton townships to meet Federal Road 36 near the Putnam Parke line, with Breckenridge schoolhouse near the junction. Construction would be funded by county units but may take years.
Snow flurries closed most Greencastle businesses as melting snow produced hazardous slush. Banks, court offices, most shops, and the post office stayed shut for the national holiday while the sheriff’s office remained open.
Two Indianapolis men, Carl Sulkerson aged 43 and William Riley Osborne 55, employees of the Indianapolis Street Railway, were killed while working on track at Linwood Avenue and Washington Street. Police detained 34 year old Max S Kos, an insurance field representative, on manslaughter and related charges after a New Year’s party crash.
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