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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1931

Page

2

Local News Briefs from Indianapolis and California Trip

Don McLean returns from a California trip. Harry Bee buys a Chevrolet coupe from L and W H Chevrolet Sales. Mr and Mrs Arthur Lynch visit Ed Lynch of the King Morrison Foster Co. Judge James P Hughes travels to Indianapolis on business. County Supt of Schools John C Vermillion also in Indianapolis on county business.

Harry Bee Chevrolet Sales, Co Arthur Lynch Ed Lynch The King-Morrison- Foster Company James P. Hughes Indianapolis John C. Vermillion King Morrison Foster Lynch H C. Foster

Jackson Day Banquet Aims To Promote Democratic Unity

Three hundred Cassell county Democrats gathered at Flora Community Center for the first annual Jackson Day banquet with Paul V. McNutt as speaker. Indiana University alum Kalpin Jluana introduced, McNutt urged legislators to fulfill party pledges and promote minimal government. State officials and legislators attended, including Floyd Williamson Amos Woods and Joseph Treacy. A county Woman's Democratic club was formed with Margaret Alfis as president and Effie Guckien and Adelphia Bitler as vice presidents.

Ind Cacell County Flora Paul V. McNutt Kalpn Jluana Indiana University McNut Mme Margaret Alflis Effie Guckien Morris Ayres Adelphia Bitler Marie Scheckard

Bandit attack leaves child wounded as trio flee scene

A violent daytime robbery ended with Betty Cronin ten and Raleigh’s sister hiding behind a chair while purists helped an injured victim. The bandits jumped into a waiting car with a third man and fled. Thompson suffered serious injuries at the receiving hospital and was expected to die.

Riyth Am Betty Cronin Raleigh Thompson

Oats Grinding Study at Purdue Boosts Hog Gains Costs

Purdue University experiments show grinding oats by fineness affects pig gains and costs. Coarse ground oats cost less than medium and much less than fine or hulled oats, with hulled oats offering the cheapest gains at $6.54 per 100 pounds.

Lafayette Ind Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station Animal Husbandry Department Agricultural Engineering Department C. M. Vestal

Local Social Calls Reported in Palestine

Miss Aline Goodwin spent Tuesday night with Marie Beck. Numerous calls occurred Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon among neighbors including Card Summers, Ruth Pogers, Linn McFarlane, and the Shinn and Beck households. Mrs. Aaron Goodwin attended Bloomington for her mother’s death. Charles Deaver moved his family to Ohio. Mrs. Waldo Mickel of Indianapolis visiting Mrs. M. E. Smith.

Aline Goodwin Marie Beck Clarence Beck Card Bert Miller Jean Charles Miller George Randels Card Summers Ruth Pogers Linn McFarlane Cliff Fillmore Cliford Shinn Coatesville Nan Hylton Smith M. FE. Smith Aaron Goodwin Bloomington Charles Deaver Ohio Waldo Mickel Indianapolis M. E. Smith

Just Plain Folk Blamed by Nosey People in Midas Case

Belvidere Indiana January 16. Albert William Benham known as Midas and town one man mint faces possible grand jury probe January 26. He blames nosey people for trouble claiming he did nothing wrong and made quick profits by buying and selling autos homes and other items at bargains.

Belvidere Ind Albert William Benham Midas Alexander Strom Boone County Benham

West Madison clubs hold meetings and programs

The West Madison Home Economics Club met at Mrs. Ray Evans home with eight members. Mrs. F C Johns spoke on The Bed Room and its Furnishings. The Christian Church Choir and several other local clubs planned gatherings and programs for the upcoming weekend and week.

West Madison Ray Evans F. C. Johns Christian Church

Charleys Aunt Heads to Granada for Two Day Run

Columbia Pictures presents Charleys Aunt a Oxford farce of mistaken identity and female impersonation at Granada Theatre for Saturday and Sunday shows including matinee and night. Charlie Raggles stars with June Collyer Doris Lloyd Halliwell Hobbes Hugh Williams Rodney McLennon Flora Sheffield Flora Le Breton and Phillips Smalley in the cast.

Charley’s Oxford University Columbia Pictures Doris Lloyd Halliwell Hobbes Hugh Williams Rodney McLennon Flora Sheffield Flora le Breton Phillips Smalley

Livestock Receipts Report From Indianapolis Market

Livestock receipts at Indianapolis on Jan 16 list hogs 4500, cattle 500, calves 400, sheep 1200. Hog prices rise with 180 to 225 pound weights at 4.05 to 8.35, underweights 8.30, heavier kinds 7.95 down, sows 6.75 down. Cattle unchanged, calves steady with 11 down, sheep steady, lambs 8.50 down.

Indianapolis Ind

For Rent and Sale Classifieds Catch Eye

WANT ADS list several rental options including a strictly modern two room and bath apartment with kitchen and living space, a four room and bath with hardwoods and fireplace, all with gas stoves and utilities. Also notices for a March farm move in Stilesville Indiana, a stocker and banking fives sale offer, and a red gilt animal for sale with contact details.

C. J. Arnold Herald Office

DePauw Choir Praised By Paderewski Visit

Paderewski’s Indianapolis visit coincided with Miss Seeb’s DePauw campus concert. his presence did not dull attendance nor her brilliance. Miss Steele praised the DePauw choir after its informal Thursday appearance as she prepares for a Europe tour.

Nuation C Sheen Tor Ontin Tech DePauw l Paderewski Indianapolis Miss Seeb Miss Steele Europe iMas Steele DePauw

Canaan Chapel Services and Local Visits Report

Mrs. Frank Rissler of Brazil led Sunday church services at Canaan Chapel with another service planned in two weeks. C C C class met with Maurice Krollman on January 13. The Ladies Aid planned a meeting with Mrs. Lucy Hoppingarner on January 21. Various locals, including Sammie Owens and the Beaman, Girton, Williams, Hassler, Adams, and Bea man families, were noted visiting or moving.

Frank Rissler Brazil Maurice Krollman Ladies Aid Lucy Hoppingarner Hugo Hendrix Sammie Owens Flias Girton George Girton Jude Williams

Buck Jones Stars in The Dawn Trail at Voncastle Theatre

Buck Jones shines in The Dawn Trail a Columbia western at Voncastle Theatre with Dannty Miriam Seegar as the female lead. The story unfolds in Texas Panhandle where shepherds clash with cattlemen and sheriff Larry Williams must resolve a deadly conflict involving Matt Denton and a love interest.

Buck Jones Voncastle Panhandle Texas Larry Williams Mart Denton Matt Larry Dannty Miriam Seegar Charles Morton Matt Denton Hank Mann Erville Alderson Christy Cabanne

Watering of Evergreens Will Help Their Growth

Fall planted evergreens in Indiana need moisture warns R B Hull extension landscape specialist of Purdue University. Dry ground and winter moisture loss to evergreen leaves require thorough soaking when possible followed by mulch. Protect exposed plantings with windbreaks and inspect winter conditions to keep evergreens densely branched and vigorous.

Indiana R. B. Hull Purdue University F Hull

College Town tourney broadcast from Lafayette budgeted

Arrangements with BAA Purdue station will broadcast games of the College Town blind tournament in Lafayette Saturday. Jefferson of Lafayette Blooming ton Greencastle and Crawfordsville high school quintets compete with Ward Gilbert of Fort Wayne and Otto Strohmeier of Bloomington officiating.

BAA Purdue College Town Lafayette

Ladoga Spartans Head South to Bainbridge Clash

Friday the Ladoga Spartans journey south toward Bainbridge seeking to regain a title from the Wabash College gym showing gains from last Saturday’s Crawfordsville game. Bainbridge is noted for strong squads as sparks are expected Friday night. Fillmore and Russellville play on Russellville’s floor in a second meeting after Fillmore’s early win. Russellville, rebuilt, has posted victories against solid teams. Roachdale travels this weekend to Indianapolis to play Washington high, then to Wingate Saturday.

Putnam County Bainbridge Wabash Valley Brazil Cloverdale Spencer Ladoga Spartans Wabash College Crawfordsville Fillmore Russellville Putnam Town Marshall Roachdale Indianapolis Washington High School Wingate

Reelsville Social Roundup and Local Events

Mary Case of Morrison Foster Co. visited Reelsville. Ray Beaman and family from Terre Haute visited C F E Will. Sunday school social with ice cream and games drew a large crowd. James Beaman visited from the county line. A freight train wreck at Harmony caused a broken wheel with no injuries. Mrs. C F E Hill made a Greencastle trip. Mary Reel visited Terre Haute. Thadd Pickett family from Terre Haute were in Reelsville. The funeral of Mrs. William Emory was held at the M E church with large attendance. burial at Cottage Hill cemetery, Brazil.

Mary Case King Morrison Foster Co Reelsville Ray Beaman Terre Nante C. FE Will Fern Williams James Beaman Pennsylvania Railroad Harmony C. FE. Hill Greencastle Mary Reel Terre Haute Thadd Pickett William Emory M. EF Cottage Hill Brazil

Ladies Aid Crowd at Spencer Home Draws Large Attendance

Large turnout at Clinton Falls for the Ladies Aid gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Spencer. Men cut wood for the church while Mrs. Ella Alexander visited her sister Mrs. Fannie Sigler for a night.

Wallace Spencer Ella Alexander Fannie Sigler

Local Social Note Highlights Family Visits and Church Service

Fragments show Little Frankie Corder broke his collarbone week. Mr and Mrs George Pierce visit Mr and Mrs Charles Cloe Saturday night. Mrs Emily Boswell and others spent Thursday evening with various families. Several guests gathered with Elmer Harvey and Donald Akers on Sunday. A preaching series begins at the M P church with Rev Lakin of Indianapolis. Mrs Alexander visits daughter Mrs S O Ensor.

Frankie Corder George Pierce Charles Cloe Emily Boswell Goldie Thomas Sam Dickey Klet Shonkwiler Elmer Harvey Donald Akers Lloyd Spencer Eugene Stags John Bee Char Heart M. P Lakin Indianapolis Alexander O. Ensor

North Clinton Falls Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Lida Pierce, Minnie Brat tain and Goldie Bee called on Mrs. Charles Cloe after her three week illness. Several locals, including Mrs. Alexander of Pavicyi and Nellie Bettis, were mentioned visiting, with notes on health, gatherings, and family stops around North Clinton Falls and nearby towns.

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