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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1930

Page

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Valter Indbt Er It Eludes Sr Herts Zan Gion

The fragmentary text mentions Valter and Zan Gion in a puzzling sequence with unclear context and little readable detail. No definite event, place, or role is identifiable from the snippet.

AH, THE NEW CHEVROLET LINE AT SALE ROOMS

The narrator visits the Chevrolet sales room where a trio of salesmen, Hollowell Matthews and the new Miss Mary Case, pitch a humorous take on the latest line of Chevrolets. The encounter includes mock chaff, manicuring digs, and jokes about dog hay and lines on cars.

Chevrolet Hollowell Matthews Ally Holly Mr. Hollowell Mary Case Holt Miss Case

Estate papers filed for David ce deceased

Wallace and Alpha B Allee administrators filed papers with the clerk of the court. The will left cash amounts totaling $5 000 in a sealed envelope at the Central Trust Company. Names mentioned include Thelma Schowmyer Vel urtis Lola Dove Vaughn Al yas Allee and Marie Montgomery.

Wallace Alpha B David Ce Lerk Court Ent Central Trust Company Thelma Schowmyer Velurtis Lola Dove Vaughn Alyas Allee Marie Montgom

Gillen Named Attorney for Putnam Co

Putnam County Board of Commissioners named Greencastle attorney C. Gillen as county attorney for the year. Ora A. Day was elected board president. George Walker of Cloverdale was appointed county road superintendent, succeeding Elmer Blue. Hospital board members Mrs. Frank Davis and Andrew Wimmer were appointed, with Walter Allee named to replace Gilbert Ogle. Dr. John A. Egan became county health officer.

Putnam County Board of Commissioners C. Gillen Greencastle Ora A. Day Fillmore George Walker Cloverdale Elmer Blue Gilbert Ogle Frank Davis

Fire guts Tipton bank in early morning blaze

The Citizens National Bank building in Tipton Ind failed to escape a devastating fire that began in the furnace room and gutted the 1925 structure. Losses exceed 150000 with insurance covering the bank and tenants. Volunteer and neighboring fire units assisted as flames reached the second floor and roof.

Tipton Ind Citizens National Bank Tidest Bank Leities Kokomo Elwood Fie R.S. Martin Martin

Third Victim of Flaming Wreck Dead at Seymour

Seymour Ind Jan 5 Mrs Hazel Walz nine years old died today in Schneck hospital from burns suffered in an automobile accident three miles south of Seymour last night She was the third victim with Edward Norton seventy of Franklin and Mrs Lillian Chandler sixty seven of Taylorville dying in the flames John Walz and daughter Lillian were reported out of danger by hospital attaches

Seymour Ind Hazel Walz Here Schneck Hospital Edward Norton Franklin Lillian Chandler Taylorville John Walz

Two Charged With DUI After Danville Collision

Frank Heath and John Wasson of Fillmore were jailed in Hendricks County Danville on DUI charges after their car struck and injured ONeill York a Danville college student.

Frank Heath John Wasson Fillmore Hendricks County Danville O'Neill York Danville College

Sensational Spencer Case Venued Here

The suit by Mrs. Blanche M. Thomas of Spencer against Loren W. Thomas and Lola M. Thomas seeks 20000 in damages for alleged malicious prosecution and libel. The complaint claims a cruel libel accusing Mrs. Thomas of poisoning Charles Thomas and attempting to poison other family members to gain custody of her granddaughter. A cistern water sample drank by Charles was found to contain phenol traces in Indianapolis tests. The case was heard by Judge James P. Hughes in Spencer last fall.

Blanche Thomas of Spencer Loren W. Thomas l Lola M. Thomas Owen County Cclicuit Court Owen Court Charles Thomas Thomas Indianapolis James P. Hughes Spencer

Former Local Man James Nobie Campbell Dies in Chicago

James Nobie Campbell aged 68 died Sunday morning in Chicago after a brief illness. He lived with his mother in Chicago since her death ten years ago and was active with the Moose Lodge. He was a nephew of Mrs. Mary Martin of East Washington Street and had a daughter in Chicago. The body will be brought to Green Castle Wednesday afternoon arriving at 2 45 over the Monon Railroad and will be taken to the McCurry Funeral Home for services at 2 34 in charge of the Moose Lodge. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

James Nobie Campbell Howard Briggs Chicago Campbell Moose Mary Martin East Washington Street Greencastle Monon McCurry Funeral Home Moose Lodge Forest Hill Cemetery

Ruth Noblit Dies at Grandmother’s Home in Washington Twp

Miss Ruth Irene Noblit 25 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Noblit of Canada died early Saturday at grandmother Mrs Malinda Braden home in Washington township near the county line of pneumonia after a two week illness. She and her mother had come from Canada to stay several months and were there only a short time before illness struck. The body was sent to Waskatenau Canada Sunday with mother and grandmother. Father and a brother survive.

Ruth Noblit Ruth Irene Noblit John Noblit Waskatonau Canada Malinda Braden Washington Township Miss Noblit Ethel Braden Braden Waskatenau

First 1980 Ford Sold in Greencastle to Emery Keller

Emery Keller of 509 Elm Street purchased the first 1980 Ford sold in Greencastle. The two door sedan was delivered Monday morning. The local show drew 2,651 visitors from Wednesday through Saturday.

Emery Keller Elm Street Greencastle

Farm Bureau Drive to Start in County Campaign 1929

The county plans a Farm Bureau membership drive for 1929 with a one day solicitor school on January 7. State representatives will train local campaign leaders on federation accomplishments and cooperative benefits while the effort aligns with federal farm relief aims.

Farm Bureau State Farm Burea Farms Bureau Indiana Parm Bureau Tye Uncle Sam Congress Arthur M. Hyde

Whiteman Orchestra Acts In Fifty Million Frenchmen Broadcast

The Old Gold Paul Whiteman Orchestra performs Broadway hit Fifty Million Frenchmen on CBS nationwide Tuesday January 7 1950 from 9 to 10 p m Eastern Standard Time. The show features new songs by Mildred Bailey Jack Fulton and Bing Crosby.

Old Gold Paul Whiteman Columbia Broadcasting System Mildred Bailey Jack Fulton Bing Crosby

Writ Sought Over Detention At Indiana State Farm

A writ of habeas corpus was filed in Putnam circuit court today by Edward Erb against Ralph Howard, superintendent of the Indiana State Farm, challenging detention at the facility.

Ralph Howard Indiana State Farm Putnam Circuit Court Edward Erb

Marriage Licenses for Joseph L Miller and Ruth Lady

Joseph L Miller 33 a laborer of Greencastle and Ruth Lady 82 a housekeeper of Greencastle. Robert Grimes 47 a belt maker of Muncie and Fannie Clark 47 a housekeeper of Russellville.

Joseph L. Miller Greencastle Ruth Lady Robert Grimes Muncie Fannie Clark Russellville

Train struck Cloverdale resident in Limedale death

Twenty years ago in Greencastle a Cloverdale man, Thomas Rule, was killed last evening when struck by a freight train near Limedale. The Farmers Institute featured Dr. T. A. Sigler and others on its second day program. Rev M F Collier named superintendent of Putnam County Orphans Home with Mrs Collier in charge. Florance Mace and Carl Ferrand wed at the bride's father Thomas Mace home south of town.

Thomas Rule Cloverdale Limedale T. A. Sigler S F. C. Tilden Oscar Lane L. G. Wright John McCabe Farmers’ Institute M. F. Collier Putnam County Orphans Home Mrs. Collier Florance Mace Carl Ferrand Thomas Mace

Mrs. Iva Hedge Dies in Indianapolis Hospital

Former Roachdale resident Mrs. Iva Hedge, 52, died Thursday night at 8 15 at St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis from hyperphyroipism. She moved from New Maysville to Indianapolis eleven years ago and was married January 14 1892 to John Hedge. She was a member of the Roachdale Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, one daughter Lora Belle Ellis and seven sons Ara Virgil Foster Ray Estel Darrell Uarkin Homer all of Indianapolis and Prevener and children. Funeral Sunday at two at Roachdale Christian Church with burial in Roachdale Cemetery.

Roachtalk Aletha Hedge St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis New Maysville

Putnam Circuit Court Opens January Term

The January term of the Putnam circuit court opened this morning with Judge James P. Hughes presiding. Routine matters were addressed and trial dates set for several cases. The Wysong and Allison cases are set for Friday January 10, while the Allee and Randel cases will be tried Saturday January 18.

Putnam Circuit Court James P Hughes Wysong Allison Allee Othe Randel

Martinsville Gets Gas Through New High Pressure Pipeline

Martinsville began receiving gas via a new high pressure pipeline from Terre Haute. The Wabash Valley Electric Company will buy gas wholesale from Interstate Public Service, with a regulator house built west of the city. The Terre Haute firm extended the line to Bloomington, serving Martinsville Greencastle and Bloomington to secure ample gas for years.

Martinsville Terre Haute R. R. Hassfurder Wabash Valley Electric Company Interstate Public Service Company Coet Fall Interstate Indiana Consumers Gas and By Products Company of Greencastle Bloomington Interstate

DePauw University Reopens After Seventeen Day Break

DePauw University resumed classes this morning after a seventeen day vacation. Students arriving by train on Sunday filled the campus as the long break ended. The hiatus was the longest in three years and was extended by President G Bromley Orman. The Thanksgiving recess was not observed and only sixteen school days remain before the semester ends with exams starting January 25 and final day January 28.

DePauw University DePauw G. Bromley Ornam

Weather Outlook Low Temps With Snow Changeover

Skies stay cloudy tonight through Tuesday with a chance of rain then brief snow. Temperatures dip to near zero in the north and 5 to 16 above in the south as a sharp cold wave pushes in, with strong southerly winds turning northwest.

Brazil Youth Dies at Home of Parents in Brazil

Trederick Tane, 19, of Brazil, died last night at his parents home Walter Lane. Tuberculosis is listed as the probable cause. He was born and raised in or near Brazil. his father is a brother of Mrs. O. G. Webb.

Trederick Tane Brazil Mee Walter Lane O. G. Webb

Indiana City Chiefs Inaugurated After November Elections

Indiana cities began new administrations after the November 16 elections. In Indianapolis Democrat Reginald T. Sullivan prepares to be sworn in as mayor, with contention and lawsuits forming in Gary Valparaiso and Whiting as rival claimants seek control of offices and departments.

Indiana Iniianapolis Novemer Indianapolis Reginald TH. Sullivan Bert Slack Sullivan Thomas Lo Sullivan

Torch murder victim found in blazing car near Steger

Police probe a burned car on a rural road south of Chicago where a man slain with a back head wound and brutal beating was then doused with alcohol and set afire. Eight five gallon alcohol cans in the trunk suggest bootlegging as a motive amid explosions as investigators seek identity.

Chicago Steger

New Greencastle Regime Takes Office at Noon

William L. Denman is sworn in as mayor as the new Greencastle administration takes control. Otto Lakin is the lone Republican council member. other officers and the council assign committees including Public Utilities, Public Safety and Finance.

Greencastle Cty Greeneaethe Gwin Ensign Offier Willian L. Denman Fred Shively Focal Youngs Man Mr. Enesign Shively William Stewart Otto FP. Lakin Lawrence Saider John Cherry C. B. Havens Otis Gardner Otto Tf Lakin Woldever Bert Howard Otto Deotbs Ety Minietiat Willian Dittemore Georke Kryader Jaod Dates Moran Fire Aebt Gaga Glen Lyon Brice Brown Jaery Bavgedale Fram Frank Davidson Commeoretal Ensign C. C. Gillen Fron OFP. Lakin Me. Denimon Vlavena Otto Lakin

Jowan H W James Seeks Prosecution Post in Green Castle

John H. James a leading Greencastle attorney runs as a Democratic candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in the upcoming primary. He has eight years as county attorney out of ten, served in the Legislature for Putnam county, helped pass the bill funding the Putnam county courthouse, and was Mayor of Greencastle. The nomination would bolster the Democratic ticket next fall.

John H. James Greencastle James Me. Jalis Putnnam Putnam County Court House

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Les Pers Charles J. Arnold Gillen Putnam CO Board OF Commissioners Tipton Bank Blanche M. Thomas Lodge Ruys FORD Farm Bureau Drive OLD Gold Orchestra Iva Hedge Gary Ofe Wabash G@ne Jone Fueiie Roswell O Johnson Leienenarte l Henry G. Tay Tay Johnson White William L. Denman Gardner John W. Cherry Lawrence Snider Denman Jowan HW James
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