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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1928
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold recalls Greencastle’s rapid 1920s progress with paved streets new second ward school planning a city hall and playground while noting cold weather woes tax and bank charges as winter tightens. He urges community effort for a better year.
Palm Beach Florida reports a rare snowfall the first since 1886 as large flakes cover the town on January 3. Children puzzled by the scene ask who is throwing confetti while winter attire replaces summer clothes among locals and visitors.
Crawfordsville Indiana January 3 plans outline the Indiana City Superintendents Research Club will gather February 1 and 2. Twenty five members visit local schools, enjoy a Kiwanis hosted dinner, and attend the state superintendent’s meeting in Indianapolis. Research topics include Special Types of Recitation and The Junior College.
The Indiana Farm Bureau Federation board approved establishing a tax and research division with Lewis Taylor of Newburgh as head. James R. Moore of Rochester will edit the Hoosier Farmer and direct publicity. Everett Hunt and Oscar W. Larm win re election and new appointment join the executive committee alongside W. H. Settle.
The Crawfordsville holiday trap shoot was postponed from last Friday to Friday January 6 at the Crawfordsville Gun Club. Turkeys geese chickens and dressed pigs will be awarded to the lucky shooters. Several local bird-breakers are expected to participate.
Indiana farmers and laborers formed a united front at a Claypool Hotel dinner to back federal action. They pledged support for McNary Haugen farm relief, restricting equity courts in injunctions, and opposing the repeal of the federal estates tax. William H. Settle chaired the Farm Bureau Federation, T N Taylor led the Labor Federation, with about 200 000 farmers and equal voting age dependents represented.
Audrid Fleenor announced this morning that Hugh A Owens will manage the Fleenor Drug Store at the corner of Washington and Indiana streets. Owens is a Purdue University School of Pharmacy graduate and has five years with Hooks Drug Stores in Indianapolis.
Phillip Wolfenbarger, 74, a farmer from New Mexico, weds Nancy W. Mackey, 61, housework, from New Maysville. Frank Buis, 22, farmer, and Margaret Blue, 18, both of Putnam County, listed for marriage license issuance.
The home of Earl Taylor two miles north of Reelsville burned to the ground around 5 30 Monday afternoon. The family saved part of the furniture and some insurance covered the eight room house owned by Ernest Frazier local barber. The origin of the fire is not known.
Charles Morgan Kittle former Sears Roebuck president died at 47 from septic poisoning after gallstone surgery. Funeral set for tomorrow at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Kittle rose from water boy at 14 to senior VP of Illinois Central Railroad by 46.
Chicago police faced a tense day after a powerful bomb ripped the Newport hotel front, feared to be a Skidmore Zuta Bertsche racketeers’ resort. The blast damaged nearby structures and caused an estimated $12,000 to $15,000 in damage in the city’s $75 million annual vice economy.
Michael Mulac, 40, woke his wife Veronica and shot her to death in their Chicago home. With their four children present, he fired three bullets into himself and died beside her. Witness Frank Kraus, 16, son from a former marriage, said the couple often quarreled.
Fire caused by sparks from an open fireplace damages the Indianapolis Country Club near Clermont. Firemen confined the blaze to the roof though the ball room furniture and floor were soaked. Estimated loss about 5000 dollars.
Chicago dispatch reports Captain Courtney J. Hodges of the city fire department died during a small blaze. Three of his command were injured when a barn roof collapsed on them, Hodges suffering a broken back from a falling timber. He was 38.
Circumstances force change in plans for Week of Prayer. Official Board meets Wednesday at 7 30 PM to discuss January agenda. Thursday’s Prayer Meeting will cover the widely discussed theme. Friday at 6 PM officers and teachers of the Sunday School convene.
The forecast calls for fair skies and warmer conditions. Sunrise is 7 07 with sunset at 4 32.
The nationwide cold wave claims over sixty lives with Chicago reporting thirty deaths from traffic crashes and exposure. Officials warn of gradual warming but note widespread ice and delays across the South Gulf states Florida Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes as citrus damage and transport disruption rise.
The wedding of Philip Wolfenbarger age 74 and Nancy Mackey age 66 occurred in the Court House with Elder Jasper N. Dalby officiating. The groom listed New Mexico as his residence and both parties were marrying for the second time.
A blaze at Hutchinson & Lewis in Clinton Indiana caused 15 000 to 25 000 dollars in damage. The fire started in the basement or near the flue and badly damaged the rear of the building and the ceiling. Offices and living quarters above were nearly destroyed and the stock is believed ruined.
In Vancouver on January 3, Rev. Richmond Craig reported burglars robbed his church office of 2000 dollars intended for New Year cheer for the poor. He and his congregation prayed that the thieves might have a happy New Year, reflecting a somber yet forgiving response.
In Franklin Indiana a six hour blaze in the Red Men Block gutted the three story building on East Jefferson and Home Avenue. The Raridon and Son Furniture Company occupied the fire ruined block alongside the Red Men Lodge Oscar Lloyd Laundry and Interstate Public Service Company. Indianapolis Engine Company 26 aided the effort in subzero weather with crews suffering frozen extremities and ice encrusted gear. Officials estimate losses exceeding 200000 with only walls remaining and the Wright family owned building saved aside from its structure.
Luke Rowan deputy sheriff was severely beaten by George Dale Jr at the county courthouse after Rowan confronted him over alleged prior newspaper comments. George Dale Sr, editor of a weekly paper, was not harmed. Dale Jr, an Indianapolis highway department employee, was later arrested on liquor charges and escaped custody earlier.
The Indianapolis Times reports Rev. Henry Hitt Crane, Malden Mass., nephew of Frank Crane, as favored successor to Lemuel Hurlin Murlin at DePauw University. Trustees may name a June successor. Crane appeals to younger alumni for a modern leadership style. Other candidates include Rev. Ralph Sockman and Rev. Ernest F. Tittle.
At the Crescent Rebekah Lodge regular meeting on Monday evening Sister Maude Snider installed officers led by Past Noble Grand Clovie York and Noble Grand Marie Rector with Elizabeth Bundy Rec See y and Maude Snider treasurer. A class of candidates was initiated followed by a social hour and refreshments provided by the new officers.
John H. Morrow county commissioner and his son in law Homer Showater swam in Silver lake near Wabash on New Year’s Day. Friends broke the ice for the plunge as temperatures stood six degrees below zero at entry.
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