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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
4
Boost County Dog Tax To $1
Putnam County voters will face a boosted dog tax on March 1 with $4 for each male dog and spayed female over three months, and $5 for each unspayed female over three months. The rate increase raises the prior year’s male and spayed female tax by $1. Additional dogs incur a 35 tax per animal. Tax collected by township assessors in spring. unpaid totals go to the County prosecutor after a set date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Madison Township Farm Bureau Meeting This Week
The Madison Township Farm Bureau will meet at Center School House Thursday night. All farmers interested in organization are invited. K. C. Smythe, president of the Putnam County Co operative Association, will be among the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township Farm Bureau
Center School House
K. C. Smythe
Putnam County Co-operative Association
Dress by Local Student Excels in National Contest
Miss Blanch Bachert a Greencastle High freshman earned favorable mention in the Buttrick National Dressmaking contest in New York City. Her dress, made under Miss Ethel Ader in the freshman clothing class, stood out among entries from 400 high schools nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanch Bachert
Frank Bachert
Greencastle High School
New York City
Ethel Ader
United States
Indiana Bankers Meet in Indianapolis Announces Program
A. G. Brown of Greencastle announces the Indiana Bankers Association Mid-Winter meeting in Indianapolis on January 28. Speakers include E. P. Gunn, E. Watkins, and Frank W. Simmonds with postdinner talks and a DePauw University music ensemble. Local bankers will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bankers Association
Indianapolis
A. G. Brown
Greencastle
Indiana
Forba McDaniel
E. P. Gunn
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Bankers Association
E. Watkins
Detroit
Union Trust Company
Frank W. Simmonds
New York
American Bankers Association
Indiana Banking Department
Claypool
DePauw University
Brotherhood Honors Oxnam At Methodist Banquet
Dr G Bromley Oxnam was guest of honor and speaker at the Methodist Brotherhood banquet held Monday night at the church. Seventy seven attended. He spoke forty five minutes on Problems which the Church must face with illustrations from his experiences. Next meeting is the second Monday in February with Dr Flynn of Bloomington as speaker. Officers elected include Prof C W Hildebrand president Ford Lucas vice president and Charles McCurry secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bromley Oxnam
Methodist Brotherhood
Ognam
Brotherhood
Flynn
Bloomington
C. W. Hildebrand
Ford Lucas
Charles McCurry
Bainbridge Youth Seeks 85000 Damages Over Auto Crash
Edward Allen Stoner through his next friend Cestil Stoner sues in Putnam Circuit Court for 5000 against Agnes Curran John Curran alleging negligence after a July accident at Bainbridge where the youth was run over by their automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Agnes Curran
John Curran
Edward Allen Stoner
Cestil Stoner
Putnam
Curran
Corwin & Gillen
Boy Injured In Scooter Collision With Car
Plaintiff alleges he and another youth were riding scooters along Bainbridge Roachdale road at Bainbridge July 8 when the other pushed him into Curran automobile. He suffers a fractured leg, four broken ribs, tooth loss and permanent disfigurement. Damages of 35000 requested in each paragraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Roachdale
Four Workmen Die When Train Hits Car at Crossing
Indianapolis January 15 Four Prest-O-Lite Company workers were killed when their automobile was struck by a Big Four freight train near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Driver L F Poland deaf, and three other coworkers John Q Mullen Charles Meyer and Frank Glenn Ryker were killed or fatally injured. The car was hurled several hundred feet and the engine carried Poland 600 feet before the body was freed. Meyer had previously predicted a fatal crossing accident according to his landlady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
INS
Prest-O-Lite Company
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
L. F. Poland
John Q. Mullen
Charles Meyer
Frank Glenn Ryker
Poland
Mullen
Meyer
Ryker
Argos Bank Closed in Argos Indiana
The Argos State Bank was closed today in Argos Indiana. It had a capital stock of 40 000 dollars and Harry E Hillis served as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argos
Ind
Argos State Bank
Harry E. Hillis
Moore and Hirt Take Maytag Agency in Greencastle
Carrol Moore and Jacob Hirt opened a modern electrical repair shop in the Johnson building at Seminary street and College avenue Greencastle. They are Maytag washing machine agents for Putnam County and Greencastle and will repair electrical machinery and handle electrical contracting. Moore comes from Wabash Valley Electric Co. and Hirt from Moffett and Dobbs Buick sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Carrol Moore
Jacob Hirt
Johnson
Seminary Street
College Avenue
Maytag Electric
Maytag
Putnam County
Moore
Wabash Valley Electric Co
Hirt
Moffett & Dobbs
Buick
Hoagland Bank Closed Over Defalcations and Check Kiting
Indiana closed Hoagland State Bank a $500000 institution at Hoagland due to alleged defalcations by a former cashier amid an alleged check kiting scheme. The closure was announced by Thomas Barr chief state bank examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
INS
State Banking Department Today
Hoagland State Bank
Hoagland
Thomas Barr
State Bank Examiner
Daggy Funeral Rites Held at Presbyterian Church
Last rites for Charles W. Daggy were held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Victor L. Raphael presiding. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery with pallbearers including Dr. O. F. Overstreet Louis F. Hays Ed Black Judge James P. Hughes Jacob Kiefer and C. G. Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Daggy
Presbyterian Church
Victor L. Raphael
Forest Hill Cemetery
O. F. Overstreet
Louis F. Hays
Ed. Black
James P. Hughes
Jacob Kiefer
C. G. Jordan
Knauer Seeks Divorce in Putnam Circuit Court
Floyd L. Knauer a local taxi driver filed for divorce from Veragene Knauer in Putnam Circuit Court. Custody of their two children is also requested. The couple wed June 6 1925 and separated December 29 19?. the plaintiff alleges that soon as.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd L. Knauer
Putnam
Veragene Knauer
Marital Strife Alleged as Wife Leaves Husband
The defendant became quarrelsome after marriage and criticized all his efforts. He claims she objected to his income and refused to prepare provisions he furnished. She allegedly raged, cursed him, used mean names, then left him.
Leslie urges statute reform to curb public official crimes
Indiana Governor Harry G. Leslie calls for amending the statute of limitations so it cannot shield public officials from punishment for malfeasance during office. He also seeks changes to primaries, highway funding, and tougher penalties for banditry, urging prudent, reforming legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene J. Cadoun
Indianapolis
Ind
Harry G. Leslie
Ed, Jackson
Senate
House of the State
Jackson
Warren T. McCray
Leslie
C. Oliver Holmes
Gary
Indiana
State Tax Board
Indiana State Government Aims to Raise Efficiency Standards
The speech frames a consistent push to elevate government efficiency across Indiana. It credits the administration and state officials for pursuing higher performance and collective progress throughout the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cincinnati Debate Team Plans February Varsity Tour
University of Cincinnati men’s debate squad announces a five day February trip to Indiana and Michigan. Debates set against DePauw Kalamazoo Albion Michigan State and Detroit with return debates against Stewaun and Detroit. Possible topics include jury abolition and hydroelectric development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
University of Cincinnati
Leon McCarty
Cincinnai
Cincinnati University
Indiana-Michigan
DePauw University
Greencastle
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
Albion College
Albion
Michigan State College
Lansing
University of Detroit
Detroit
Stewaun
Michigan State
United States
Indiana Teacher Training System Author Passes To Ohio
Dr. Oscar H. Williams, former head of education at sere, now associate professor at Ohio State University, authored The Indiana System of Teacher Training to appear in Ohio Schools. He spoke before the Ohio State Teachers Association and was asked to draft the department of education proposed bill for the next legislature. Williams works in graduate teaching at Ohio State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar H. Williams
Department of Education
Sere
Ohio State University
Ohio
Indiana
Williams
Ohio State
Penney Stores Post 16 Percent Annual Sales Rise
December gross sales reached 25.10 million, up from 21.80 million a year earlier, a 15.16 percent gain. The annual total stood at 176.70 million, up 16.28 percent from 151.96 million, with 1023 stores in operation. Local manager C. D. Chapman cited unseasonable weather as a factor and projected over 200 million in 1929 as five new stores are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
C. D. Chapman
Delaware
Carnes Shortage Fixed at 909000 by Baptists
Atlanta officials disclose that auditor findings place the shortage of Clinton S and S Carnes, former treasurer of the Southern Baptist home mission board, at 909000 dollars. Board president Dr L R Christie announced the tentative audit amid upcoming trial on embezzlement charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Clinton S&s. Carnes
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
L. R. Christie
Sports Writer Fred Hayner Dies in Fire at Lake Forest
Chicago Jan 15. Fred A Hayner veteran sports writer for the Chicago Daily News was found burned to death in the ruins of his Lake Forest home. His wife and two children escaped. The blaze began shortly before midnight after Hayner tended the oil burning heating plant. An explosion is suspected. Neighbors aided efforts as flames spread through the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred A. Hayner
Chicago Daily News
Lake Forest
Hayner
Mrs Hayner Found Amid Fire Tragedy In Ruins
Mrs Hayner wandered in the snow in a night gown as a blaze trapped a building. Fire crews rescued her two sons Frank and James 12 and 14 from the second floor while hours later Hayner’s body was recovered from the laundry room near the furnace. He was a former football player and referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayner
Nereury
Frans
James
Bebe Daniels Engaged to Ben Lyon in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on January 15, the engagement of film actress Bebe Daniels to actor Ben Lyon was announced. The formal announcement is expected from her mother Mrs Phyllis Daniels at a dinner party next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bebe Daniels
Ben Lyon
Phyllis Daniels
Barney Moore Funeral Services Held for Lawrence F Moore
Funeral services for Lawrence F. Barney Moore were conducted from his north Madison street residence Tuesday with Rev B H Tuuner presiding. Bearers included George Long Charles Sage James Sage Joe Swallow Harry Moran and James Moran. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery with out-of-town attendees from Indianapolis. Moore served as a freight conductor with Monon railroad later yard master for E T H R R then brakeman for Big Four before returning to Monon as car inspector until ill health forced retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F
Barney” Moore
North
Madison Street
B. H. Tuuner
George Long
Charles Sage
James Sage
Indianapolis
Joe Swallow
Harry Moran
James Moran
Forest Hill Cemetery
Anna Sage
James Sagell
Orleans
Ml' Ness
Moore
Monon Railroad
The
Monon
Greencastle
Legion Chooses Chaplain and Sets Louisville Convention Dates
Rabbi Lee J. Levinger of Columbus Ohio was elected national chaplain of the American Legion. The national executive committee named a successor to Herman J. Beck who resigned. Louisville Kentucky was chosen to host the seventh national convention with dates September 3 October 1 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lee J. Levinger
Columbis
Ohio
The
American Legion
Legion
National
TNL
Nationa
Herman J. Beck
Pottsville
Louisville
Women’s Business Club Meets in Indianapolis Boardroom Luncheon
The Indiana Federation of the Business and Professional Women’s Club met at the Lincoln Hotel in Indianapolis with a 10 o’clock board session led by Miss Jennie Rae Hersch followed by a 12:30 luncheon. The group endorsed retaining the Teachers’ Tenure law and pushing higher education funding. Miss Mary Kennedy of Lafayette was named international Goodwill chairman. Mrs. Sherwood of Terre Haute outlined May’s Terre Haute convention plans. Local attendees included Mrs. Marie Zaharakas and Miss Ella Mahanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Federation of the Business and Professional Women's Club
Indianapolis
Lncoln
Jennie Rae Hersch
Mary Kennedy
Lafayette
Sherwood
Terre Haute
Swine Temple
Deming Hotel
Marie Zaharakas
Mise Ella Mahanna
Inauguration Reception Attends Gov Leslie Ceremonies
Miss Wilhelmina Lank a former Anderson street classmate joined Gov Harry G. Leslie in Indianapolis on Monday for the inaugural ceremonies. She dined at the Hotel Harrison with Mr and Mrs J D Cramer, dinner hosts. Mr Cramer serves as deputy clerk of the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iends
Leslie
Wilhelmina Lank
Anderson Street
Indianapolis
Harry G. Leslie
Hotel Harrison
J. D. Cramer
W. C. T. U. Celebrates Prohibition Anniversary
The W. C. T. U. marked the ninth anniversary of prohibition with a Monday afternoon meeting at the Methodist Church. The gathering was described as interesting and inspiring to all present, with Mrs. Ben Riley noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Pessent
Ben Riley
Temperance Club Plans Youth Branch and Essay Prizes
The group discussed Scientific Temperance with a plan to award $35 for student essays and raise funds. A branch for young people, the YPB, was outlined by Mrs. Dirks and Mrs. Taylor. Speeches covered temperance history. next meeting at the Christian Church will feature Prosecutor Abrams on law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allee
S. E. Davies
Louis Dirks
George Taylor
YPB
Woman's Relief Corps Installs New Officers
The Woman's Relief Corps held its first meeting of the year at the Court House with strong attendance. Flags were placed on the caskets of Dorsett Mathews and Daggy, and a solemn tribute honored Rachel Parker. New officers were installed by Minnie Kiefer and the group announced committees for the coming year. The auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic invites loyal women to join. meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Woman's Relief Corp
Court House
Dorsett
Mathews
Daggy
Rachel Parker
Minnie Kiefer
Grand Army of the Republic
Ocle Brown
Allie Hirt
Lottie Ashworth
Margaret Hamrick
Jewell Ashton
Rue Donnahue
Charles Pickens
Ethel Duncan
Hester Williams
Katie Gorham
Bonnie Williams
Viola Richards
Katie Jordan
Bus Kills 8-Year-Old Boy in Terre Haute
Donald Eugene Ryner, eight, died after being run over by a Wabash Valley bus in Terre Haute Indiana. Eyewitnesses say the boy darted into the bus path and the impact was unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
INS
Donald Eugene Ryner
Rockwell Reports on National Student Federation Meeting
Alvin Rockwell, DePauw delegate, reported on the aims of the National Student Federation of America after the convention at the University of Missouri in December. He spoke in DePauw chapel, as Bill Lines led yells for tonight's game against the Little Giants of Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Student Federation of America
University of Missouri
Columbia
DePauw
Alvin Rockwell
Rockwell
Bill Lines
Little Giants of
Wabash
Farmers Urged to Attend Big County Meeting
Putnam County Farm Bureau schedules a all day meeting in the Assembly Room at the Court House on Friday starting at 10 o'clock. A free noon luncheon will be served. Farmers statewide are invited to hear Nevins of Farm Mutual Insurance Co., Briggs Farm Bureau director, Len Taylor tax director, and W. T. Martindale Farm Bureau organization director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Farm Bureau
Indiana Farm Bureau
Court House
Nevins
Farm Mutual Insurance Co
Briggs
The
Farm Bureau Purchasing Departments
Len Taylor
Tax Department
W. T. Martindale
Farm Bureau Organization
Todd's Toggery Closes Doors In Voluntary Bankruptcy
Todd's Toggery, a clothing retailer on East Washington Street run by Fred I. Todd and son Kenneth, closed its doors in a voluntary bankruptcy filing. Proprieties plan depends on bankruptcy proceedings and future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Store Reopens at Former North Square Site
A brief notice notes a shop reopened at the former location on the north side of the square after being absent for less than a year, indicating its return to the old storefront.
Father of Local Man Dead at Bloomington Tg
Ichabod Lynch aged 67 died at City hospital after an abdominal operation. He lived at 109 6th Street. Survived by wife Laura Lynch two sons Bpery of Greencastle and R K Ly of Anderson a stepson Virgil Oy and stepson/daughter Mrs Barringer. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ichabod Lynch
City Hospital
6Th Street
Lynch
Laura Lynch
Bpery
Greencastle
R. K. Ly
Anderson
Virgil Oy
Barringer
Roachdale Native James le Kiser Dies at 21
James le Kiser a Roachdale native aged 21 died Tuesday at his father's home in Indianapolis after illness. Born November 7, 1907 in Pam County he attended Roachdale High School until illness forced him to quit. He was a member of the Roachdale Christian Church. Survived by father step mother brother William in Indianapolis four half brothers and three half sisters grandmother Mrs. William Kiser near New Ross. Funeral at Roachdale Christian Church Wednesday at 1 pm with burial in Roachdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James le Kiser
Clis Ire Kiser
Rio
Insianapolis
Bypam
An J
Roachdale High Echo
Roachdale Christian Church
Broths
Willian G Indianapolis
William Kiser
Tigs
New Ross
Roachdale
Christian Church to Elect Officer in Greencastle
The Fig Christian Church of Greencastle Illinois will hold its annual business meeting Thursday at 6:30 PM. Members and families share a potluck supper in the dining room followed by the election of officers and reports from church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fig Christian Church
Greencastle
Bfficers
Thon
Death notice of Ernest C. Richter
Mrs Maynard Newgent received a Wednesday message announcing the death of her father Ernest C. Richter of New York. Mrs Newgent left later in the day for the home of her relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Newgent
Anders” Street
Ernest C. Richter
York
Newgent
Council to Select NFM Councilman to Complete Term
A special city council meeting is expected to be called after the regular session to choose a successor to the late Dr Allee of the Second Ward. Indiana law requires a special session within fifteen days to fill the vacancy. No clear candidate or successor has emerged yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allee
Indiana State Council
Allee
Little Hope for Editor in Indianapolis Hospital
The publisher in Bloomington reports the editor has been seriously ill for 50 years due to influenza. Bradfute is among those affected. recovery is uncertain. Further details from the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis are expected as officials update conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Ind
Methodist Ispital
Bradfute
Little
Local girls win prizes at Purdue cultural conference
Local high school girls swept prizes at a Purdue cultural conference fielding entries in clothing exhibits cooking and baking. Clifton area winners included Audra Chenoweth and Charlotte Etter of Greencastle with top honors and multiple runners up across clothing food preparation and baking categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Heaney
Charlotte Etter
Greencastle
Audra Chenoweth
Castle
Charlotte Ter
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Louisville, KY
Women’s Business Club
Blooming
Emery Lyng
City
Roachdale Boy
Christian Church
Father Diks
NFM
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