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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
8
The judge requires Attorney General Ottinger, representing Warden Lawes, to show cause why Mrs Snyder should not be kept alive so she can testify on behalf of her ten year old daughter Lorraine, beneficiary in the policies, in the insurance suit.
Roachdale faces Bainbridge in a key Friday night battle highlighted by strong Bainbridge play and the ongoing high stakes in Putnam County. The debate over which local team is best, plus the Brazil-Greencastle rivalry, adds nationalistic color to a busy stretch of games this week.
The sale of the Chapin property at Poplar and Indiana streets to Elks Lodge 1077 was completed Wednesday after days of negotiations with W. L. Miller as owner. The Elks plan to move in once alterations are finished. the house recently vacated by DePauw Alpha Omicron sorority.
The 1927 28 DePauw Blue Book shows several changes in regulations for students and faculty. It is shorter by seven pages and adds new provisions on advisors who may prescribe elective courses. Examinations are not listed in the handbook but will be posted a month before exams. Senior exams finish the seventh day before Commencement.
The handbook states organized houses may hold one informal party this year instead of two. No social functions are allowed within a week of semester examinations. The 1927 28 clause restricting parties during the school week has been omitted in the present book.
Nineteen DePauw students will receive diplomas at the end of the first semester under a new mid year program. The ceremony will occur during chapel on January 1 with the usual procession. the principal speaker is not yet chosen.
Prominent Greencastle citizen Hiram Callender Sr was struck at Vine and Walnut streets as he began crossing. Driver Philander Pruitt, a local contractor, side-swiped and dragged him several feet. He sustained head injuries, deep cuts, and severe bruising, with nervous shock. Rev W Henry McLean aided him home and Dr C T Zaring attended.
State superintendent Roy P Wisehart announced a semi annual distribution of 1 803 682 59 for Indiana schools. Putnam county receives 10 507 25 with per capita allotment of 2 157 plus. Total state fund 1 865 755 50 after deductions. interest unclaimed fees and show licenses add 483 484 94 11 794 90 and 2 494 40 respectively. County enumeration lists Marion leading with 92 519, Lake 68 830, St Joseph 39 729, Allen 3 547 and Vanderburgh 29 477. Checks were mailed to counties.
Thomas E. Setters formerly Hamilton County treasurer pleaded guilty after three years in office and heavy embezzlement allegations. He received two prison terms totaling 23 years, plus a 3,500 dollar fine. A state board report cited a 25,000 dollar shortage. Indictments allege he deposited 1300 dollars of county funds and cashed 688 dollars from a farmer’s taxes for personal use.
Land and lot transfers across Greencastle Clinton Floyd Monroe Madison Washington Cloverdale and surrounding townships record values from $1 to $6,706. Transactions involve buyers such as Mary Kuser Edith Charlotte McElroy and organizations including Indiana Baptist Convention and Forest Hill Cemetery with properties ranging from rights of way to residential lots and farms.
Forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Friday. Northern and central areas may see unsettled skies. Southeast regions expect a slight warmth increase.
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