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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1930

Page

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Spare tire safety device tale on State Road 43

An incident on State Road 43 near Brick Chapel recalls a spare tire lock mishap during a DePauw Wabash game trip. John Cartwright, Joe Crosby, and WE Bausman repair the rear tire after a jammed lock, while observers joke about safety. The writers joke about the fix and the trip home to the gym.

Cartwright Jon State C’ville John John A. Cartwright Joe Crosby WE. Bausman Bausman Baus Miles Les Brick Chapel Parkersburg Ikersburg Joe Ted Pete ‘Iighan DePauw

W C T U Appeals for Entry Into World Court

The W C T U urges action to join the World Court. A long report covers anniversary events at a church, moral lectures, and a broad push to have the United States ratify the World Court protocol to end the liquor traffic and promote peace.

W. C. T. U. Appeals For Entry World Court United States Washington, D. C Indiana Washington M. McCos Evansville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Shsereevee National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Indianapolis Harding

Weather outlook for tonight and Saturday

Cloudy conditions with probable snow and much colder temperatures. East and extreme south regions will see the coldest conditions as a cold spell continues into Saturday.

Ralph Dennis Talks On Russia At DPU Chapel

Northwestern University dean Ralph Dennis spoke at DePauw University chapel detailing his 1917 18 Russia experience as vice consul and arguing the Soviet Union seeks to overthrow capitalism with a five year plan funded by a $15 billion program to build factories and hydro plants amid uncertain outcomes.

Ralph Dennis Schodl Northwestern University Russia DePauw University Dennis Kerensky America Lenine Trotsky Deninis

DePauw Chemist Testifies in Zinc Worker Poison Case

Dr William Blanchard head of the chemistry department at DePauw testified as an expert witness for Louis King at the State Industrial Board hearing. He spoke on the possibility of poisonous fumes from zinc though the metal is not poisonous. The board took the case under advisement awaiting a decision.

Depauw Industrial Commission William Blanchard Louis” King Crownstreet American Zinc Products Company State Industrial Board Blan‘chard Blanchard

Edwin F. Stone Seeks Democratic Recorder Nomination

Edwin F. Stone, longtime manager for American Express in Greencastle, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Recorder of Putnam County. A lifelong resident with wide local acquaintance, he asserts his qualifications for the office.

Edwin F. Stone American Express Co Greencastle Putnam County Stone

Duzer Du Pledges Eighteen New Members At DePauw

The dramatic fraternity Duzer Du at DePauw University announced its 18 pledges the largest class ever. The list includes Charles Neimeyer Clayton Jack Chesterfield Brazil Robert Bon Durent South Bend Robert Shaffer New Castle Charles Lee Wheaton AL Vergil Miller Comeraville Peter Hyun Lihue Hawaii William Craven Brooklyn Joseph H. Link Scranton Rexford Smith Greensburg Carl Hintz South Bend Evelyn Richey Lebanon Mary O Rear Greencastle Genevieve Gruenwald Joliet IL Oliver Gusten Gary Evelyn McCullough Greenesetle Charlotte Epple Chicago Elizabeth DeWees Hartford City.

Duzer du DePauw University Charles Neimeyer Clayton Jack Chesterfield Brazil Robert Bon Durent South Bend Robert Shaffer Newcastle Charles Lee Wheaton Vergil Miller Comeraville Peter Hyun Lihue Hawaii William Craven Brooklyn Joseph H. Link Scranton Rexford Smith Greensburg Carl Hintz Evelyn Richey Lebanon Mary O'Rear Greencastle Genevieve Gruenwald Joliet Oliver Gusten Gary Evelyn McCullough Greenesetle Charlotte Epple Chicago Elizabeth DeWees Hartford City

Clarence Vestal Files For Putnam Sheriff Nomination

Clarence Vestal of Greencastle announces candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. A life long Putnam county resident and former deputy, he cites familiarity with sheriff duties and active party work as qualifications.

Clarence Vestal Greencastle Putnam County Vestal

20 Years Ago in Greencastle County Notes and Plans

The new courthouse has settled in the southwest corner causing tile floors to crack on each level. Officials suspect a Fontanet explosion caused the settling. George Wilson named secretary of the County Central Democratic committee. City boundary expansion planned before spring census.

Fontanet George Wilson County Central Democratic Committee

Larry P Downs to Speak Here in Green Castle

Larry P Downs a Greencastle native and former DePauw student who became president of Illinois Central railway will speak at Greencastle next Thursday and conduct the last chapel exercise of the semester at the University. He will also address a joint luncheon of the Greencastle Rotary and Kiwanis clubs at the country club. The DePauw campus invitation was issued by Dr Henry B Loneden.

Larry P. Downs Greencastle DePauw Mlinois Central Downs Larry Downs Purdue Ftorday Greencastle Rotary Biewanis Country Club Mr. Downs Henry B. Loneden

Postmaster Photos Sought for Green Castle History Group

Bartley plans a group portrait of all Green Castle postmasters starting with Langsdale 1868 and seeks family photos. Desired images include Joshua UH Lucas, Lewis S Sands, James Talbott, James Jones, John Standeford, Henry Daniel, Edward Kercheval, Christopher Brown, John Osborne and others. The Putnam County Democratic Club meets Saturday at 2 15 p m in the court house law library to elect officers.

Bartley Greencastle Langsdale Neginding Joshua UH. Lucas Lewis S. Sands James Talbott James Jones John Standeford Henry Daniel Edward Kercheval Christopher Brown John Osborne Putnam County Democratic Club Law Library Court House

Grand Jury Members Visit Putnam County Jail and House

Putnam County Grand Jury members toured the county house and county jail today. They dined with Guy Jackson, farm superintendent, and are expected to hear evidence from witnesses as their investigation likely closes today.

Putnam County Putman County Grand Jury Guy Jackson

Thompson Gives Successful Organ Recital at Methodist Church

Prof Van Denman Thompson of the DePauw School of Music gave a successful recital on the Kimball organ built for the new Methodist church. He performed his own commission To an American Soldier and Gigowls Rhapsody on a Spanish Air, showcasing tone color and power to an appreciative audience.

Kimball New Methodist Church van Denman Thompson DePauw Muste Cluttel Lim Wan Kimball Company Mer Gigouwl

Putnam County Co operative Elects Officers

William Zeiner of Fillmore was elected president and Raymond Wright secretary of the Putnam County cooperative association at a meeting held here Wednesday. New directors named include Lowell Dicks Marion Thad Jones Greencastle Herbert Sellers Cloverdate and Jefferson. Four directors continuing are Raymond Wright Madison Carl Ciaffman Washington Webster Humphrey Warren and Lloyd Houck Washington. M J Briggs assistant manager Indiana Farm Bureau and Staevens field man state purchasing department spoke on cooperative purchasing.

William Zeiner Fillmore Raymond Wright Putnam County Cooperative Association Madison Carl Ciaffman Washington Webster Humphrey—Warren Lloyd Houck M. J. Briggs Indiana Farm Bureau and & Staevens State Purchasing Department Court House

Indiana Cities Chosen for High School Sectionals and Regionals

Commissioner Trester announces Indiana cities hosting sectional and regional high school basketball tournaments. Greencastle will host the regional bringing winners from Crawfordsville Attica and Clinton to compete, with one team advancing to Butler Field House for the state final. The plan reduces tourney rate receipts and lists qualifying counties and teams for each host city.

Crawfordsville Clinton Attica Greencastle Greencastle High School Butler Crawlfordeville Putnam County Indianapolis Ind Indiana Arthur L. Trester Indiana High School Athletic Association Trester

Death of William E Fox at Rugby North Dakota

Word reached Reeleville of the death of William E Fox at his Rugby home. Born nearby Reeleville he ran a meat market on south Vine street now TE RL Nicholas owns it. Survived by widow two sons his mother Mrs Sarah Fox of Terre Haute one brother Albert B Fox Rugby two sisters Mrs Miora Robinson Terre Haute and Mrs Josie Wood in the South and many relatives. He was about 60 years old.

William E. Fox Rugby North Dakota Fox Reeleville South Vine Street Te, RL Nicholas Omother Sarah Fox Terre Haute Albert B. Fox Miora Robinson Anl Josie Wood South Nee

Oxnam to Return to DePauw After Illness

Mrs. G Bromley Oxnam wife of DePauw University president is reported to be considerably improved after a major operation in Los Angeles. Dr Oxnam states he plans to return to the DePauw campus January 24.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles J. Arnold John Cartwright Woc Alexander Guilmont Tilden Europe D.P.U. Chapel Northwestern School Spefsh Por County Thompson Mr Thompson Putnam County Organization Lowell Dicks Marion Thad Jones Herbert Sellers Cloverdate Jefferson Ora McGaughey Russell Roc. Smythe — Franklin Jackson Thuy Clodfelter Clinton Pountain Warren Bloomington Moreau Monroe H Owen Vermillion Parke Montemery Danville Hendrick Marien Terre Wauth Reelsville Dirs Inn Dakota OXNAM
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