State Legislature Hears from Greencastle Alumnus and Others
Charles J. Arrols reports on Paul Hill a Greencastle native and former House clerk seeking a familiar post in the legislature. T. A. Sigler observes delegates while Ott Reddick of Parke County is re elected to the State Board of Agriculture and Harry Stamp is eyed for personal legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hill
Greencastle
G. C
House of Representatives
Paul
Ott Reddick
Russellville
Parke County
State Board of Agriculture
Ott
Alde
State Fair Board
Doc Sigler
Shoptaugh Funeral Friday Morning Greencastle Citizen
Funeral service for Henry Frank Lin Shoptaugh coal dealer and Greencastle resident who died at home after a brief illness will be Friday at 10 30 o clock at 616 east Seminary street Dr Albert E Monger pastor of the Methodist church will conduct burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery Pall bearers are Clifford Reeves William Grogan Elmer Sellers Ford Lucas O J Reetor and Willis Wright
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Franklin
Frank” Shoptaugh
Greencastle
East Seminary Street
Albert E. Monger
Methodist Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Cushman Hoke
Buford Gill
Glen Shoptaugh
Henry Shoptaugh
Louisville
Clifford Reeves
William Grogan
Elmer Sellers
Ford Lucas
O. J. Reetor
Willis Wright
Don McLean Disappears Then Sends Picture Postcard From Tijuana
A postcard from Don McLean shows him in Tijuana, Mexico with a bottle of Mexicali beer, a glass setting, and a bottle opener. John C Cartwright of Greencastle, Indiana explains the scene and jokes about Putnam County locals seeking shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dash
Don McLean
California
Mexico
Don
Tijuana
Santa Claus
John
Putnam County
John C
Man Answering Hamm Identity Found Dead in Louisville
A Greencastle Indiana man described as Millard F Hamm was found dead in a Louisville Kentucky rooming house. Authorities say death was due to a heart attack and relatives traveled to Louisville to confirm the body. Hamm had disappeared from his home two weeks earlier and had a known heart disease.
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Millard F. Hamm
Indiana Street Road
Louisville
Kentucky
Hamm
Greencastle
Brother of Greencastle Man Is Dead
Lewis Knoll 85, a veteran Owen county farmer and Cunot Universalist Church organizer, died Tuesday evening at his home east of Poland after long illness. Survived by widow Polly, three sons C H Knoll Elmer W Knoll Hugh W Knoll and four daughters. Also brothers and sisters listed. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon.
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Lewis Knoll
Owen County
Poland
Jackson Township
Mr. Knoll
John Knoll
Universalist
Cunot
Clay County
Ile
Polly Knoll
C. H. Knoll
Elmer W. Knoll
Cloverland
Hugh W. Knoll
Bridgeton
Hugh Pierce
Myrtle Collins
Cloverdale
George Reising
Greencastle
Grace Carpenter
Freedom
Andrew Knoll
Agnes Smith
City
Nancy Row
Mary Herbert
Thief Rifles Goods From Parked Car In Greencastle
David A Aptekor and Henry A Juslow of New York reported their car parked near Florence Hall in Greencastle had been ransacked. Merchandise valued at 117 dollars was taken. Officer Knauer investigated but found no trace of the thief or thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Aptekor
Henry A. Juslow
New York City
Greencastle
Florence Hall
George Knauer
Short Course Closes With Banquet Meet in Greencastle
The two day Putnam County short course ended with a banquet at the Greencastle Methodist church attended by about 250. W P Deering Oak land City College president spoke on The Other Fellow and urged cooperation. Purdue extension specialist G M Frier and toastmaster T A Sigler led a program with a comedy duo from Lafayette and a home talent showing drawing over 1,200 at the gym session earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Methodist Church
Sigler
Greencastle
Putnan
Floyd Miller
W. P. Twering
Oakland City College
Deering
G. M. Frier
Purdue University
Frier
Claim Against T Hargan Estate For $1 000
A claim for 1068 76 was filed against the estate of Thomas Hargan, deceased, in the Putnam circuit court by Mary Nlarcan of Roachdale. The suit states that on April 22 1929 Hargan gave a note for 1000 due in one year with interest at Roachdale bank and that principal plus interest total 1068 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hargan
Putnam Circuit Court
Mary Nlarcan
Roachdale
Mary Hargan
Rofesdale Bank
Hoover to address Indiana Child Health Conference
President Herbert Hoover will give a direct address from the White House to the Indiana Conference on Child Health and Protection January 15 to 17 in Indianapolis. The speech will be broadcast statewide from WFBM and start at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jed
Indiana Conference On ‘Child Health and Protection
Herbert Hoover
Indiana National Guard
H. BE. Barnard
White House
WFBM
Indianapolis Power and Light Company
Hoover
Indiana
Ada BK. Schweitzer
State Board of Health
James Hall Hort In Auto Crash Near Manhattan
An automobile driven by James Hall Hort was damaged in a crash near Manhattan on Wednesday night. The driver suffered minor injuries after losing control and turning over. Hall reportedly went into a ditch while attempting a corner. Hart suffered injuries to his shoulder.
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James Hall
Manhattan
Hall
Hart
Williams Granted Divorce in Putnam Circuit Court
Judge James P. Hughes grants Mary L. Williams a divorce from Clyde Williams on grounds of abandonment in an uncontested suit. Prosecutor Marbrall D. Abrams appears for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hughes
Putnam Circuit Court
Mrning
Mary L. Williams
Clyde Williams
Marbrall D. Abrams
Washington Court House Faces Telephoneless Court House
The Davis county courthouse in Washington will soon operate without telephones due to lack of funds. The story notes repeated insufficient appropriations from 1930 and 1951, and a December special session where the new county council reduced the proposed extra telephone funding.
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Washington Court House
Davis County Court House
Washington
Washington Democrat
Old County Council
Gold Council
Masonic Notice for Temple Lodge No 47 Meeting
Called meeting of Temple Lodge No 47 Friday at 7 30 P M M M degree to be conferred in the lodge room.
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Meeting Temple Lodge No 47
20 Years Ago in Greencastle
A brief from Greencastle notes mumps outbreak at Limedale school with Simpson Stoner as latest patient. Mrs J W Cole and son Gilbert return from Erie Pa. Mrs John R Miller attends State Federation of Clubs meeting in Indianapolis. Purdue beat DePauw 44 to 1 in basketball last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limedale
Simpson Stoner
J. W. Cole
Gilbert
Erie, Pa
John R. Miller
Indianapolis
State Federation of Clubs
Purdue
DePauw
Olga Steer Pianist To Give Concert On Fine Arts Program
Olga Steeh a renowned American pianist with over 1100 works in repertoire including 70 plus sonatas and 28 concertos will perform January 15 at 8 o clock in Meharry Hall DePauw University Greencastle admission free The artist trained in Los Angeles London and Berlin gained early praise from Paderewski and has appeared with orchestras in Hollywood Bowl last summer earning strong acclaim
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DePauw University
Meharry Hall
Olga Steele
Miss Steele
Los Angeles
Europe
Paderwski
Olga Steeh
London
Switzerland
Berlin
Stauimier
Hollywood Bowl
California
Greencastle
Many New Members for Greencastle Churches
At the Baptist church supper last night workers reported thirty four converts and church letter decisions from Tuesday evangelistic visits by Greencastle churches. Entire families were won from each participating church. Results of Wednesday's visitation will be reported at the Methodist church supper tonight with a conference message on Case Work Evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Greencastle
Methodist Church
Service Officer to Meet with Local Legionaires
John R. Ecker, state service officer of the American Legion, will be in Greencastle this evening to meet with the Putnam county post service committee. The committee includes Wilbur Donner and William Sutherlin as officers plus Dr. C. C. Tucker of Greencastle, Dr. C. C. Collins of Roachdale, Dr. D. B. Reed of Russellville, and Dr. L. W. Veach of Bainbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Ecker
Vincennes
American Legion
Greencastle
Putnam County
Wilbur Donner
William Sutherlin
CC. C. Tucker
C. C. Collins
Roachdale
D. BE. Reed
Russellville
L. W. Veach
Bainbridge
Weather forecast hints at mixed precipitation Thursday
The forecast indicates possible rain or snow on Thursday with Friday expected to be generally fair and little temperature change. The article notes no major shift in temperatures across the period.
Ben White Arrested in Jefferson Township Theft Case
About 40 year old Ben White of Jefferson township is jailed in Putnam county as grand larceny charges are expected after a raid on his home by Deputy Sheriff Alva Byran and Chief Otto Dobbs. Officials say articles believed stolen from Jefferson township residents were found there. White is not related to Eno White, recently sentenced for land larceny in Putnamville.
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Ben White
Jefferson Township
Putnam County
Alva Byran
Otto Dobbs
White
Eno White
Indiana
Putnamville
Death claims Mrs. Darnall of Bainbridge
Funeral services for 91 year old Elizabeth Darnall of near Bainbridge will be held Friday at 10 am in the family home with Brick Chapel as burial site. She was the last of nine Bridges siblings from Putnam county and lived on the old homestead founded by her family after moving from Kentucky. Survived by three children Charles Darnall of Miami, Lena Todd, and William Darnall of Kansas City. husband H C Darnall preceded her in death. She was aunt to Mrs. Horace Askew and Miss Sarah Bridges.
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Elizabeth Darnall
James Bridges
Bainbridge
Darnall
Gind
Charles C. Bridges
Putnam County
Kentucky
Charles Darnall
Miami
Fla
Lena Todd
William Darnall
Kansas City
H.C. Darnall
Mia
Horace Askew
Sarah Bridges
City
Putnam and Clay Circuits Face Joint Court Plan
Putnam County Bar Association members opposed a proposed joint Putnam County Clay County circuit, saying it would save only a few hundred dollars but impose county inconvenience. They noted judge and prosecuting attorney salaries are state funded, so county share is small. Delays and inconvenience from part time reporting would outweigh minor savings.
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Putnam County
Clay County
Putnam County Bar Association
Jin
Atttorney
M lean to Talk to Kiwanis Club
Dr. W Henry McLean pastor of First Methodist church will speak on New Year s Resolutions at the Kiwanis noon luncheon at the Graham hotel Bloomington This weekly event is chaired by Attorney Donald Bowen.
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Bloomington
W. Henry McLean
First Methodist Church
Kiwanis Club
Graham Hotel
Donald Bowen
Indiana Senate opens with Saunders tribute and Myers
The Seventy seventh Indiana general assembly convened with Walter Myers as Speaker and Lee Hartzell as president pro tempore amid mourning for Rep George L Saunders who died. Oathes were administered to senators and representatives, party lines shaped choices for key posts as economy in expenditures and tax relief dominated remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Saunders
House
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana General Assembly
Walter Myers
Marion
Dem
House of Representatives
Lee J. Hartzell
Allen and Noble
Rep
Senate
Harry G. Leslie
Adams and Wells
Assembly
Edgar D .Repsh
Salem
Clarence R. Martin
Indiana Supreme Court
Curtis Roll of
Kokemo
Supreme Court
Frank Mayr. J
Myers
Olcer
Striet
James M. Knapp
Wayne
G. O. P. Cunacus
Knapp
Hartzell
Walter
Chamber
Hancock
Madison
Henry
House Democrats
Dick Heller
Decatur
Charles A. Salm
Rockport
Charles G Rigney
Vigo County
Leland K. Fishback
Richmond
Herman Douglass
Monticello
John Brown
Anderson
Felix
Miss Backmeyer
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Charles J. Arrols
Py. T. A. Sigler
Putnam County Democracy
Doc
Harry Stamp
Harry
Say
John C. Cartwright
W. P. Deering
Wakey and Kinsler
Lafayette
Dr. T. A. Sigler
Rangoon
Burma
Tharawaddy
T. Hargan Estate
National Guard Armory
James Hall Hort
Olga Steer
ON Fine Arts
Lost Angeles
G’castle
Legionaires
Brick Chapel
BAR Association
Clay and
Putnam Counties
Leslie
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