Tiny device to measure heat of stars
Chicago January 5. A new micro thermocouple measures heat differences as small as .00001 degree. Betelgeuse emits the most heat among 24 stars tested, about 200 light years away, with Antares, Sirius following in heat output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Hoffman
N.S
Chicago
Edwin Frost
University of Chicago
Yerkes Observatory
The
Astrophysical Journal
Frost
Drs. Edison Pettit
Seth Nicholson
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Betelgeuse
Earth
Antares
Sirius
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Friday in Court House
Putnam County Farm Bureau will hold a 10 a.m. meeting in the Assembly room of the Court House on Friday January 18. The session acts as a school to explain Farm Bureau departments with speakers Nevins of Farm Mutual Insurance Briggs Len Taylor and Ward Martindale. A free luncheon will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Farm Bureau
Court House
Farm Bureau
Nevins
Farm Mutual Insurance Co
Briggs
Purchasing Department
Len Taylor
Tax Department
Ward Martindale
Farm Bureau Organization
The
Putnam County Democrats Prepare for Jackson Day Banquet
Putnam County Democrats have arranged their annual Jackson day banquet at the Terre Haute house Thursday at 7 pm. Speakers include John E. Frederick Kokomo Democratic State Chairman Earl Peters Fort Wayne and John S. McFaddin Rockville. Attendance from local Democrats will exceed twenty five people including Judge James P. Hughes and Senator Andrew Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Terre Haute House
John E. Frederick
Kokomo
Earl Peters
Ft. Wayne
John S. McFaddin
Rockville
James P. Hughes
Glen Lyon
F. S. Hamilton
C. C. Hurst
C. J. Arnold
Fred Thomas
Theodore Crawley
John H. James
John C. Vermillion
Leona Cooper
Harry Moore
W. M. Sutherlin
Andrew Durham
0. J. Webb
Rickard Planned Return Fight for Dempsey After Death
New York Jan 8 The promoter Tex Rickard planned to announce Dempsey's return in the February issue of The Ring and distribute the title announce ments ten days early. He revised proofs before leaving for burial and hoped to stage a pageant around the heavyweight comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Rickard
Dempsey
The
Ring
Dempsey plans return as Rickard dies and signals fade
The article details Jack Dempsey's possible comeback after promoter Richard's death affects his plans. It notes Dempsey's loyalty and money as factors, with references to Miami Beach bouts and potential champions Sherkey, Stribling, Paulino, and Heeney. It closes highlighting Richard's farewell eulogy and Dempsey's lingering ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Dempsey
Rickard
Richard
Sherkey
Stribling
Paulino
Heeney
Star Chamber
the Ring
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Mrs Brown Dies at Monticello
Mrs Carroll Edgar Brown daughter in law of Mr and Mrs Milton Brown of 523 Anderson Street died at her parents home in Monticello Monday. She was born Della Gochenour and a 1920 DePauw graduate. She and Carroll Brown lived in Chicago where he teaches. They have a one month old daughter. She died of influenza after several days illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Edgar Brown
Milton Brown
Anderson Street
Monticello
Brown
Della Gochenour
DePauw University
Carroll Brown
DePauw
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Jamestown Man Killed in Crash in Indianapolis
Julius Al Underwood 53 of Jamestown was killed instantly in a two car crash at S2nd Street and Central Avenue. Ivy Underwood wife of the deceased sustained a fractured skull. William Layton 17 Calvin Nelson 17 injured. Richard J. Lothner 17 arrested on manslaughter and speeding charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
INS
Julius AL Underwood
Jamestown
S2nd Street
Central Avenue
Ivy Underwood
Underwood
William Layton
Calvin Nelson
Richard J. Lowther
Army plane Question Mark ends 150 hour test
Aviation fans in Los Angeles speculated on official records after the Army plane Question Mark completed a 150 hour 40 minute endurance flight ending at Metropolitan Air Field. A motor failed and another sputtered before a safe landing at 2 07 p m. The five crew members were reported in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
INS
Metropolitan Air Field
Quadruplet Lambs Born on Indiana Farm
Cambridge City Indiana Jan 3 Quadruplet lambs have been born to a ewe owned by Lindley W Baker on his farm north of here Twin lambs are common but quadruplets are very rare The unusual birth has attracted much attention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Ind
Lindley W. Baker
Here
Funeral for Lawrence Sutherlin Postponed to Wednesday
Funeral services for Lawrence Sutherlin 22 son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Sutherlin near Morton were postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday at 11 AM the parents home. Burial will follow in Russellville cemetery. He died in Indianapolis Saturday night of influenza. He is survived by his parents four brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sutherlin
Jesse Sutherlin
Morton
Russellville
Sutherlin
Indianapolis
Cloverdale Man Dies of Influenza At 35
Emmett Hunter of Cloverdale died Monday afternoon at 4 after several days of influenza. He was about 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hunter, west of Cloverdale. Survived by widow and two children, a daughter 8 and a son 5. Mrs. Hunter is critically ill with the same disease. no funeral plans yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Hunter
Cloverdale
Luther Hunter
West of Cloverdale
Hunter
Preaching Sunday at M P Church in Clinton Falls
Rev Hanger will lead morning and evening services at the M P church in Clinton Falls. Flu sickness is reported around town. Mrs Irene Lurber and daughters visited Mrs Eula Stages Friday. Mr and Mrs Elbert Bettis spent a day with Mr and Mrs George Pierce. Dr Veach of Bainbridge attended Earl Miller, the couple’s young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Church
Hanger
Irene Lurber
Eula
Elbert Bettis
George Pierce
Veach
Bainbridge
Earl the
Charles Miller
Sees Sister Twice in Forty One Years in Gary
Peter Emmershy, 41, in Gary Indiana, has met his older sister for the second time in his life. The sister, 58, left Scranton Pennsylvania before his birth and joined a convent. Their first and only prior meeting occurred when Peter was 29, with a 30 minute visit. The nun is in a Chicago convent of the Sisters of Christian Charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Jan
Peter Emmershy
Scranton
Penna
Peter
Sisters of Christian Charity
Chicago
Son of Local Man Gets Fine Position
Frank Brackney receives notice that his son Dr. E N Brackney has accepted a position in the French department of the State University at Minnesota. Dr Brackney, a 1915 DePauw graduate, taught six years at the University of Nebraska and earned his Doctor’s degree from the University of Chicago just before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brackney
E. N. Brackney
The
State University At
Minnesota
Dr. Brackney
DePauw University
University of Nebraska
University of Chicago
Wreck Delays Monon Traffic At Ellettsville
A Monon freight locomotive 602 derailed south of Ellettsville causing seven hour delays on the middle division. Chicago bound passenger train 6 detoured via Indianapolis and Greencastle, while Louisville bound train 5 waited until the track reopened. McDoel wrecker and master mechanic Jesse Struble assisted in the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington World
Monon
Ellettsville
Chicago
Indianapolis
Sinels Central
Greencastle
Louisville
McDoel
Jesse Struble
Meldrum Timberman Obituary Notice in Brazil Times
Mrs. Timberman died at midnight after a brief illness from influenza. She kept faith throughout life. Survived by husband and two sons John and Hugo of Reelsville, and three brothers Mike Dwyer Terre Haute John and Pat Knightsville. Brazil Times.
Indiana to distribute school funds this week
Roy P. Wisehart state superintendent announces distribution of 1 804 207 to Indiana counties in state and school funds this week. Putnam County portion listed as 10 594 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Roy P. Wisehart
Indiana
Putnam County
Four Bandits Rob Irvington Bank for About $10,000
Four bandits dressed as hunters terrorized three bank officials and ten customers at Irvington State Bank Rit ter Avenue and Washington streets. Armed with sawed off shotguns they forced thirteen people into a rear vault and escaped with about $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
INS
Irvington State Bank
Fletcher Savings and Trust Company
Ritter Avenue
Washington
Business changes at New Market shift local firms
New Market changes include S B Love closing stock and moving to Waveland. L B Etter & Sons Ford agency shifting: L B Etter and Roy Etter move to Rockville to run a Ford agency. Arco Alexander also relocates to Rockville with his Ford salesman role. Lon Layne becomes manager. Lloyd G Etter and Harney Servies join the sales force. John Oswald moves to Rockville as a railroad watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
S. B. Love
Waveland
L. B. Etter & Sons
Ford Agency
L. B. Etter
Roy Etter
Rockville
Arco Alexander
Lloyd Servies
Adaev
John Oswalt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mrs O J Stewart Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs O J Stewart hosted a luncheon at the Grant Hotel for a bridge club on Monday. Guests included Mrs W A Beemer Mrs Fred Thomas Mrs Albert Dobbs Mrs Lee Williams Mrs Donald McLean Mrs Charles Gardner Mrs Howard Yunker Mrs J A Throop Mrs Kimber Gardner Mrs Jacob Eitel Mrs W A Grogan and other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Stewart
Grant Hotel
W. A. Beemer
Fred Thomas
Albert Dobbs
Lee Williams
Donald McLean
Charles Gardner
Howard Yuncker
J. A. Throop
Kimber Gardner
Jacob Eitel
W. A. Grogan
Aged Greencastle Man Dies at County Farm
Carey Austin a Greencastle colored man died Tuesday morning at about 10 5 o clock at the County Farm where he had recently been taken for care. Known for his familiarity with the Bible he had worked as a handyman in the city for years despite losing an arm. He is survived by his widow and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Dorsett
Jefferson Township
Dorsett
William F
Hall
William Smith
Cloverdale
Oscar O
Fairmount
Cal
Alva Curtis
Calvin Milhorn
Stilesville
Shirley B
James M
Joseph
James Hurst
Greencastle
Carey Austin
Mr. Austin
Mother Timberman Dies After Illness at Harmony Home
Catherine Timberman wife of Robert Timberman died last night at the Harmony home after a two week illness. A daughter of Thomas and Alice Dwyer she was born sixty years ago near Saline City Clay county and spent much of her life in Knightsville and Harmony. She was raised Catholic and held in high esteem by friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Timberman
Robert Timberman
Harmony
Large Missionary Society Meeting Draws Big Crowd
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met Monday at 2 30 PM with an unusually large attendance amid illness. Mrs. John Boyd spoke on Porto Rico Jamaica noting 21 church buildings before a 1913 storm damaged many. estimates repairs at 50000. Jamaica started missionary work in 1868 and resumed in 1876. The Philippine Islands are described as the richest field for church growth begun in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
B. H. Bruner
Jessie Sears
Zion
Islands
Isle
Porto Rico
Jamaica
Philippine Islands
Japan
John Boyd
Joe Crosby
Local Society Notes on Japan Talk and Church Outreach
The group reports a membership of 5 400 with 45 organized Churches and 22 church buildings. Mrs Hutcheson shared a recent trip to Japan adding questions on Japan and Japanese culture. Her display of articles bought there enhanced the meeting and a lively discussion followed. The Society thanks Mrs Hutcheson and hopes for more talks. refreshments were served during the fellowship period.
Newton Girl Weds DePauw Man in Newton Ceremony
Miss Evalyn Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs James Russell Campbell and Clifford Paul Miller of Chicago married at 2 pm Wednesday at the bride’s Newton home in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev H C Riley of Battle Ground. The couple will reside at 5351 West Huron Street Chicago. Miller attended DePauw Northwestern and Indiana University and is assistant secretary general of the Lions International Club in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evalyn Campbell
James Russell Campbell
Clifford Paul Miller
Chicago
Newton
H. C. Riley
Battle Ground
Hester Kay
Ruth Aydelotte
West Huron Street
Miller
Indiana Unniversity and Center College
DePauw
Northwestern
The
Lions
Gardner Hosts Shower for Mrs. Margaret Dee Robinson
Mrs. B S Gardner and helpers Dor o thy Wiltermood Esther White Lola Thomas and Lenora Smithson hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday in Russellville for Margaret Dee Robinson a Russellville graduate of 1928 who now lives in Crawfordsville and works for Western Southern Insurance. Robinson married Noble Robinson November 29 at the Ladoga Methodist parsonage. Robinson is the daughter of James Chamey of Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville
B. S. Gardner
Dorothy Wiltermood
Esther White
Lola Thomas
Lenora Smithson
Gardner
Margaret Dee Robinson
Russellville School
Robinson
Crawfordsville
Montgomery Ward & Co
Noble Robinson
Methodist Parsonage
Ladoga
Martini
James Chamey
Clay Robinson
Fillmore
Preent
Western Southern Insurance Company
Cloverdale Young Man Weds California Girl
Willard D. Denny son of Mr and Mrs Aly Denny and Virginia Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Smith of Rosemead California were married Monday evening at 8 at the groom’s parents home. Rev D E Denny brother of the groom read the ceremony. The marriage ends a romance begun during Mr Denny’s visit in California last year. Mrs Denny was recently a student at the Music School in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard D. Denny
Aly Denny
Virginia Smith
George H. Smith
Rosemead
Cal
D. E. Denny
Denny
California
Mucis
Los Angeles
Crescent Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers
Crescent Rebekah Lodge No. 763 met on Monday. Mrs Osa Brown installed officers in a skilled manner. A drill by the past noble grand added to the evening. New officers include Past Noble Grand Hattie Hampton and Noble Grand Luella Mundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Crescent
Rebekah Lodge
Osa Brown
Hattie Hampton Noble
Luella Mundy
Edna Crump
Jewel Ashton
Ollie Hainey Twomorice
Dens
Ans
Dave Dobbs
WEG
Esstvtscenai
Ella Rogers
Csucrs
Etta Hall
Guardian
Flora Hinkle
Eugene Snider Charis
Iva Webb
Luetta Walts Lin
Barc
Boca
Maud Snider
Elizabeth Bundy
Leonidas McNeely
North Clinton Falls social notes report visits
Mr and Mrs John Bee visited Sun Fey with Mr and Mrs Russell Boswell at Greencastle. The Ladies Aid met last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bee
Sunfey
Russell Boswell
Greencastle
Ladide
Local Family News and Illnesses Highlight Atl Township
Mrs Minnie Brattain attends crowd events. Mrs Opal Newgent welcomed a son born to Mr and Mrs William Phillips on January 1. Esther Burk was Miss Myra. Charles Miller and Jay sick with influenza. Dr Moore attended remains. Violet Shankwiley and sister John visited with daughter. S O Ens and Omer Phillips attended Sunday afternoon. Callie Bettis visited sister Mrs Arnold who has flu. Herbert Brattain back at school few days amid illness and lips issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Brattain
Opal Newgent
Mn Weliam Phillips
Myya
Esther Burk
Newgent
Charles Miller
Jay
Moore
Violet Shankwiley
John
Yy. & Smith
Omer Phils
Callie Bettis
Mrs. Arnold
Herbert Brattain
Marriage License Bond Forged In California Ceremony
Willard D Denny and Vic Smith, ages 20 and 19, joined in matrimony in California aboard the steamer Lady Rosemeg. The couple from Cloverdale are listed in the license record along with witnesses and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard D, Denny
Ag Cloverdale
Vic Smith
Suit Seeks 20000 For Indiana Accident Deaths
Hal D. Titus of 2515 Bay Tenth Street sues Bee Line Transfer Co and others for 20000 in damages after a May 19 collision near Stilesville that killed his wife and infant son. The action names Union Traction conductor Titus and others. coroner Frank Reed may testify. The case was before Judge Linn D Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hal D. Tiry
Bay Tenth Street
Linn D. Hay
Binney J. Williams
Sam Nation
Titus
Gigville
Conooy
Pondside
Hal D. Titus
Bound
Union Traction Company
Indiana
Sahara Grotto
Mr. Titus
Susan H. Titus
Thomas H. Titus
Hul Titus
Evansville
Stilesville
Titi
Susan
Cement Plant Worker Hurt In Local Accident
Arthur White of Knightsville, an employee at the Lone Star Cement Company plant in Limedale, was severely injured Tuesday when knocked from a steam shovel by a swinging beam. He received treatment from Dr. W. M. Gaughey and was taken home. He suffered a severe wound to the head, a left knee injury, loss of two teeth, and bruises. White previously lived in Limedale but had moved to Knightsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur White
Knightsille
Lone Star Cemt Company
Limedale
Mt Olive Woman Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Emily J. Duncan, 67, died Wednesday at the Mt Olive State Penitentiary Farm Hospital. She had resided previously in Greenfield and with her daughter Mrs. Albert Howcallt of Mt Olive. Pneumonia was the cause after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily J. Duncan
Albert Howcallt
Olive
Wesdine
Duncan
Indiana Klansman Stephenson Hearing Extended
Felix Blankenbaker and Indiana Klan grand dragon James M. Stephenson agreed to a 60 day extension for the writ of coram nobis hearing. A conference with Attorney General James M. Ogden followed, seeking further extension for Ogden's petition to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jan
Felix Blankenbaker
D. C. Stephenson
Grand Dragon
Indiana Key Klan
Stephenson
James M
Blankenbaker
Ogden Armis
Ogden
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By Davis J. Walsh
Col. Dorsett
Carl Spatz
Ira C. Baker
Harry A. Halverson
Elwood R. Quesada
Sergt
Roy Hope
Baker
Hope
Halverson
Clinton Falls
Capitolity Bank
Mrs. Stewart
Mother Reelsville
Harmony Home
Crescent Rebekah Lodge
North
Putnay
Frank Reed
Clovehall
Poobly
Acciden
MT. Olive
PoosTroNe
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