Local notices and society briefs from Putnam County
Reports from Putnam County include illnesses and home confinement for Bittles and Elizabeth Ward, operations at County Hospital and a visit to the Maytag factory. Officials attend state auditor meetings and the governor’s inauguration in Indianapolis, with travel to Newton Iowa and Purdue University. Obituaries note Ennis Hester’s pneumonia death, while legal actions involve ejectment heard in Putnam Circuit Court and guardians appointed for Hunter heirs. The annual meeting of the Putnam County Credit Association is set for January 21 at 6 20 PM.
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Putnam County Credit Association
Presbyterian Church
Babe Ruth emotional collapse after wife’s death shocks Boston
Babe Ruth says he is through with baseball and wants to escape after learning his wife had been living at the Dr Kinder home. He shows no anger toward the girl he loved and vows to help the bereaved family while mourning privately. The star’s career appears crushed as he lies in a Brunswick hotel suite in deep distress.
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Boston
Babe Ruth
Brunswick Hotel
Babe
Dr. Kinder
Hog and cattle market report from Indianapolis
Hog prices slipped 10 to 20 cents with 150 to 300 pound hogs selling around 9.90. Reef steers weakened to about 11.40 to 14.00. Overall stock was steady as dealers gained up to 50 cents. Lambs rose to a top of 16.50 with most sales between 15.50 and 16.35.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The Masks of the Devil opens at Vancastle Theatre
John Gilbert stars in The Masks of the Devil adapted from Jakob Wassermann. The two day run at the Vancastle Theatre showcases ultra modern sets and advance fashions with Victor Seastrom directing and a cast heavily billed in marquee lights.
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John Gilbert
Romeo
Vancastle Theatre
Jakob Wasserman
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Victor Seastrom
M-G-M
Big Ten Race in Status Quo Amid Tight Standings
Chicago Jan 15 The Western Conference basketball race remains largely status quo as Michigan and Purdue lead by beating Illinois and Chicago respectively. Northwestern first win ends Ohio State run 27 24 at Buckeye gym. Wisconsin down Indiana 24 20 and Iowa defeats Minnesota 36 28 as Minnesota struggles early season form.
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Ohio State
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Michigan
Purdie
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Wisconsin
Indiana
Real estate transfers and deeds in Russellville Greencastle and Jefferson Town
Harry N. Fine transfers a lot in Russellville to Mary F. Gott for 1200 dollars. Ira B. Gott and others transfer to Mary F. Gott a Russellville lot for 1 dollar. Citizens Trust Company executors transfer to Carrie W. Hays and others Greencastle lots for 8000 dollars. Warren Pickens transfers 80 acres in Jefferson Town to Cris E. Pick ens for 1 dollar. Charles T. Rice transfers 60 acres in Warren township to Steve Warner Teters and wife for 1 dollar.
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Harry N. Fine
Mary F. Gott
Russellville
Ira B. Gott
Citizens Trust Company
Carrie W. Hays
Greencastle
Warren Pickens
Cris E. Pickens
Jefferson Town
Charles T. Rice
Steve Warner Teters
Warren Township
Blanket of Snow Marks Mercury Drop In Greencastle
A deep cold spell hit Greencastle with a low of 1.5 degrees below zero and over an inch of snow and ice on Monday night. The high reached 18 degrees above zero, with temperatures rising next day toward normal as forecast for Wednesday.
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Greencastle
Earlham College President Injured In Icy Crash
Dr. David M. Edwards 56 president of Earlham College and his wife 42 were hospitalized in Seymour Indiana after their car skidded on an icy highway 18 miles south of Seymour and hit a tree. Edwards jaw and Mrs Edwards arm and shoulder were fractured. Dr L L Shuler of Indianapolis consulted. They were returning from a visit in Tennessee.
Bebe Daniels Engaged to Ben Lyon in LA
Film actress Bebe Daniels wears a sparkling diamond ring signaling engagement to actor Ben Lyon. A formal announcement is expected from her mother, Mrs. Phyllis Daniels, at a dinner party next week in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Bebe Daniels
Ben Lyon
Phyllis Daniels
Governor Leslie Urges Reform To Speed Criminal Trials In Indiana
The governor urges reform of criminal procedure to remove undue delays and improve efficiency. He also asks lawmakers to scrutinize public fund expenditures, maintain the Tax Board's powers, and keep agricultural research plus education strong, aiming for an enviable state record through constructive legislation.
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Indiana
Leslie
State Tax Board
Love-triangle tragedy ends with self-inflicted gunshot
Gary Indiana report details Tony Waciak a 23 year old farm hand shooting Ruth Ewing 22 then fatally shooting himself after a rebuke from Miss Ewing. The wounded woman survived with a neck wound as neighbors described the scene on the Blackoak farm.
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UNS
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Miss Ruth Ewing
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Wadak
Barney Moore Funeral Held for Lawrence F Moore
Funeral services for Lawrence F. Barney Moore were held at his north Madison Street home with Rev. B H Bruner leading. Pallbearers included George Long Charles Sage James Sage and others. interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Moore served on the Monon railroad and later held posts with E T H R R and Big Four before ill health forced retirement.
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Barney” Moore
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James Sage
Indianapolis
Joe Swallow
Harry Moran
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Forest Hill Cemetery
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Legion Convention Dates Fixed for Louisville Event
In Indianapolis on January 15 Rabbi Lee J. Levinger of Columbus Ohio was elected national chaplain of the American Legion. The committee also chose Louisville Ky for the eleventh national convention with dates September 30 October 1 2 and 3. Herman J Peck of Pottsville Pa resigned as national chaplain and a successor was named.
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Lee J. Levinger
Columbus
Ohio
The
American Legion
Legion
TNL
Herman J. Peck
Pottsville
Louisville
Indiana Federation Woman Club Sets Meetings in Indianapolis
State Council of the Indiana Federation of the Business and Professional Women's Club met at the Lincoln Hotel with a 10 o'clock board session led by Miss Jennie Hersch, followed by a 12:30 luncheon. The group supported Teachers Tenure preservation and higher ed funding. announced Miss Mary Kennedy of Lafayette as international Goodwill chair, and Terre Haute plans for May convention.
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Indiana Federation of the Business and Professional Women’s Club
Indianapolis
Lincoln Hotel
Jennie the Hersch
Mary Kennedy
Lafayette
Sherwood
Terre Haute
Shrine Temple
Deming Hotel
Marie Zaharakas
Ella Mahanna
Bus Crash in Terre Haute Kills 4 Children
Four children died today in Terre Haute Indiana when a Walash Valle bus struck them after running into the road. Eyewitnesses say the incident appeared unavoidable as the bus veered into their path.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jan
INS
Donald Eugene Kyner
Rockwell Delivers Report at National Student Federation Meet
Alvin Rockwell of DePauw presented aims and purposes of the national Student Federation during its December convention at the University of Missouri Columbia. Following his address Sines led yells as the group prepared for tonight's clash with Wabash College.
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Tional Student Federation of
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University of Missouri
Columbia Mo
DePauw
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