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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1930
Page
2
A misc. community note roundup reports residents visiting relatives in Martinsville and Indianapolis, a Elks initiation in Greencastle, and several medical and employment updates. It covers deaths and funerals in Brazil and Denver, and upcoming talks by Masonic leaders and religious educators.
Hollywood through Queenie Quinn guides Leo Hanlon into a life on film with the musical revue Show of Shows. Frank Fay shines in low comedy with Beatrice Lillie and Sid Silvers as the troupe’s laughs and songs spark chaotic but delightful performances.
A telegram from Dr. Oxnam reports Mrs. Oxnam is considerably better though very weak and still seriously ill. She underwent an appendicitis operation on January 6 and is on the road to recovery with recovery described as satisfactory.
Liner Masten reports the theft of one hundred Buff Capons. Several residents including Mrs Laura Chapman and Mrs John Eiitel are ill with varying conditions. O J Larkin returns from Phidalia Ga. Jimmie Tobin is home with a cold. Miss Margaret Ellen Barr recovers from injuries after a vehicle strike. Roachdale and Bainbridge high school students plan an exchange program. Myron Lawrence returns from Putnam County Hospital after surgery. Firefighters respond to smoke at 56 Beveridge Street with no damage. Robert Webster returns to Indianapolis to work at Eli Lilly. A G Brown and Simpson Stoner attend Purdue banquet for Indiana Corn Growers.
Creditors heirs and legatees of George H Conklin must appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana January 21 1980 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Clerk Ferd Lucas December 27 1929 St Dee 30 Jan 6 13
The Star Democrat listing shows it is a Greencastle Indiana newspaper established long ago with circulation and postal details. Howard W. Miller is city editor and Bop vas manager, with the office at 17-19 South Jackson Street. Subscription rates are $9.00 yearly in Putnam County and $5.50 outside, with carrier delivery offered. Charles J. Arnold is proprietor.
Greencastle truck drivers lacking operator licenses were summoned to city court Monday by State Motor Policemen Nesbit and Early. Affidavits were filed after officers checked licenses all morning. two defendants were fined one dollar plus costs, six more scheduled to appear.
The National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford has petitioned to remove Bascom O'Hair’s $10,000 damage suit to the U S District Court at Terre Haute claiming improper venue since the defendant resides in a state different from the plaintiff. The action stems from the O'Hair house fire last September once suspected incendiary. The insurance claim was filed in Putnam Circuit Court two weeks ago.
London, Jan 13. A new arrival is expected in the family of the Duke and Duchess of York within a few months. If the child is a son, he would be England's future king, assuming the Prince of Wales does not marry. The Prince is 36 and not seeking marriage, so the news drew strong interest.
Multiple entries announce candidacies for Putnam County offices including Sheriff Treasurer Auditor Clerk and Prosecuting Attorney. Names listed include Alva Bryan R W Etche son Greeley R K Huffman William A Cooper Paul Albin Gilbert McCanmack Joan H James and W T Handy with primary date May 6 1930.
DePauw University speaker Prof William Telfer will headline the Matrix Table banquet at Indiana University next Thursday evening. DePauw Theta Sigma Phi alumni will be represented. event marks ongoing campus activities and honors.
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