Say Indiana spirit and small-town chatter in one column
Green Castle resident traps a milk man with a detective and rifle, a loud yell echoes through the night. Bob McCutchan shines with five field goals for Deerfield Academy in a Wilbraham contest. In Greencastle Crawfordsville and Lafayette, the College Town High School tournament draws a sparse crowd despite three school bands.
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Greencastle
Indiana
Wilbraham
Mass
Bob McCutchan
Dean
R. G. McCutchan
Academy
Deerfield Academy
Bob
Jefferson Wins Monon Tournament Thriller in Monon
Jefferson High of Lafayette captured the Monon invitational title after a tight final against Greencastle, 23 to 20 in overtime. Holtman LaPlante Crowe led Jeff, while E Crawley Tobin and G Crawley starred for Greencastle in a coasted semifinal and earlier rounds.
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Lafayette
Tiger Cubs
Greencastle
Jefferson High
Warren J. Yount
Jeff
Holtman
Crowe
Crawley
Tobin
Cubs
Jefferson
la Plante
E. Crawley
Gene Crawley
LaPlante
G. Crawley
Gross
Crowefort Holtman
McLeung
Coomey
Keller
Stone
Lee Eeeer Tobin
Beeunose
Ellis
Eee Eeeneee
Strohmeier
Vandiver
Aged Fillmore Woman Emma Joslin Ragain Dies
Mrs Emma Joslin Ragain age 81 died at her Fillmore home Sunday at 2 20 am after several years of illness She is survived by sisters Rose and Hattie Joslin and four children Edith Ragan Charleston Harry San Bernardino Nellie and Clarence at home Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 am at the Fillmore Methodist Church with Dr L R Eckert in charge Interment in Fillmore Cemetery
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Emma Joslin Ragain
Fillmore
Norking
Fillmore Methodist Church
L. R. Eckiit
Fillmore Cemetery
Lena Resident John Chopp Dies After Brief Illness
John Chopp, 84, a Lena road resident near Putnam county farm, died Sunday at 3 00 pm after a four day illness. He died of infirmities of advanced age. Survived by two daughters Mrs Hester Cheever and Mrs Nellie Farrow of Woodland Ind and two stepsons Rev Grace Black and Frank Carrington of this city. Funeral at 1 30 pm at Sector Funeral Home with interment in Lena cemetery. Daughters unable to attend.
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John Chopp
Lenard
Putnam County Farm
Heath
Hester Cheever
Nellie Farrow
Woodland
Grace Black
Frank Carrington
Lena
Final consolation game saw Crawfordsville edge Bloomington 22 to 20
In the consolation game between the losers of two afternoon games, Crawfordsville led Bloomington 12 to 7 at halftime then pulled ahead to win 22 to 20 as the Athenians opened the second half with a 7 point burst.
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Greencastle
Bloomington Panthers
Crawfordsville
Bloomington
Democratic Club Meeting Postponed
The Democratic club postponed its Saturday meeting due to extreme cold. A new meeting is planned for next Saturday with the election of officers on the agenda.
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Democratic Club
Weather: Snow Tonight and Thursday With Little Temperature Change
A weather bulletin notes snow developing tonight and again Thursday. Temperatures are not expected to significantly shift, with light to moderate accumulation possible in the affected regions.
Workmen Enlarging City Hall Office
The mayor's office in the rear of City Hall is being enlarged today. The partition is moved east, and the stove shifts to the adjoining room. The project aims to provide better records storage and more space for the mayor's office and court.
Putnam County Pioneer Is Dead
Howard B Lisby aged 16 years longtime Putnam County resident died at Putnam County hospital at 10 83 after a fall caused hip fractures. Survived by son Tom Lisby five grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren with relatives in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Funeral at the Fillmore Methodist church Wednesday at 2 pm with interment in Fillmore cemetery. Lisby came from Kentucky in youth and lived in the county most of his life.
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Howard B Lisby
Putnam County
Putnam County Hospital
Lishy
Tom Lishy
Roscoe Skimmerhorn
al Gorman
Ohio
Everett Stokes
Merle Lishy
Indianapolis
Clarence Lishy
West
Methodist Church
Fillmore
Lisby
This County
Kentucky
O'Hair Suit Dismissed In Putnam Circuit Court
Bascem O'Hair withdrew all papers in a suit against the National Fire Insurance Company of New York City seeking 10000 damages for a house burned in September. The case was dismissed today. Grand jury had investigated arson but returned no indictments.
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Bascem O'Hair
National Fire Insurance Company
New York City
Putnam Circuit Court
O'Hair
Te Grand Jury
Mrs Oxnam May Return to Campus Next Month
Word from President Oxnam indicates Mrs. Oxnam has improved enough to possibly return to the campus in late February barring complications. Dr. Oxnam returns to Indiana Thursday and Greencastle Friday night with three addresses this week including the mid year commencement at Central High School South Bend on Thursday.
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Oxnam
Indiana
Greencastle
Central High School
South Bend
Progress Club
Lebanon
Greencastle Couple Married in Indianapolis Night
Harry Swank of Bittles Mill and Miss Minnie L Cromer of Indianapolis wed in Indianapolis last night. A Clinton Falls girl’s sister accidentally shot by brothers during rifle play today. Lillian Hays hosted friends on Anderson Street. Jessie Gill of Cloverdale marked her 18th birthday with a masquerade party.
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Harry Swank
Bittles Mill
Minnie L. Cromer
Indianapolis
John Burks
Clinton Falls
Lillian Hays
Anderson Street
Jessie Gill
Cloverdale
Disaster Airliner Fire Kills Sixteen Near Oceanside
Eight women and eight men die when Maddux Airliner No. 15 crashes in a coastal storm fourteen miles north of Oceanside. Pilot Basil Russell and co pilot Pred Walker die at their posts as gasoline ignites, officials launch a full investigation into the wreck. Prominent business social and artistic figures are among the casualties.
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Tims
Agua Caliente
Los Angeles
Here
Thoroneh
Basil Russell
Russell
Pred Walker
Pleasant Garden Centenns to Be Observed Tonight
Pleasant Garden in Washington township marks its 100th birthday with ceremonies at Poe Holesap ple's gymnasium. Speakers from Pleasant Garden and nearby areas, plus music, will headline the event in the county's oldest township. The town, laid out January 20, 1880 by William Matkin, rivaled Manhattan nearby as one of the oldest in the area.
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Pelakant Garden
Washington Township
Poe Holesapple
Pleasant Garden
William Matkin
Manhattan
Russellville
Greencastle
Putnamville
Reelsville
Putnam County Credit Association Banquet Tonight
All members are urged to attend the annual banquet at 6 30 tonight at the Country club. Russell Brown president will be toastmaster. A program has been arranged and the election of officers for the coming year will be the chief event of the dinner.
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Putnam County Credit Association
Russell Brown
County Officials Attend Road School in Lafayette
Ora A Day county commissioner and Orville O Neal county surveyor drove to Lafayette today to attend a road school hosted by Purdue University this week. Also enrolled are George Walker county road superintendent and Elmer Blue former county road supervisor. Glascoe Tritton Roachdale and B Cooper Putnamville expect to join later in the week for sessions.
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Ora
A. Day
Orville O'Neal
Lafayette
Purdue University
George Walker
Elmer Blue
Glascoe Tritton
Roachdale
B. Cooper
Putnamville
Alleged Fraudulent Deed to Farm Lands Challenged in Court
In Putnam Circuit Court a deed dispute over Samuel Oscar Melhathe’s estate is heard on change of venue from Hendricks County. Melhathe’s son James Metlaffie seeks to set aside transfers to Bertie Metlaine, arguing insufficient personal property to pay debts, while Bertie claims she owns the land for advancing funds. The administrator’s petition is dismissed after Mrs Meliaie’s testimony confirms her right to the real estate.
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Putnam Circuit Court
Hendricks ¢Ownty
Samuel Oscar MetlaMe
National Road
Putnam County
Priory
Mr. Melhathe
Bertie Metfattie
James M. Metlaffie
Ile
Bertie Meltlaine
Meliaie
Sutherlin Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination
John T. Sutherlin of Greeneast announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff at the May primary. A former Franklin township president and trustee, he is described as a longtime Democratic worker.
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John T. Sutherlin
Greeneast
Franklin Towne
Sutherlin
Franklin Township
Ray Clodfelter Seeks Clinton Township Trustee Nomination
Ray Clodfelter a popular young farmer in Clinton township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for trustee in the May primary. He is active with Putnam County Farm Bureau and a World War veteran. The report mentions community happenings in Fillmore including a shower for Mrs Jimmie Shumaker nee Masten, a missionary society meeting at the Christian church, and a quilting session with sixteen members.
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Ray Clodfelter
Clinton Township
Chadfelter
Putnam County
Fillmore
Jimmie Shumaker
The
Missionary Society of the Christian Church of
Mrs John Brown Dies After Drinking Poison
A bout of tragedy unfolds as Welda Brown age 28 drinks poison this morning in Commercial Place. Police and doctors assist after she collapses following the act, leaving three young children and a charity task force to care for the destitute family. The husband Wesley Brown and extended relatives are named in the report.
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Welda Brown
Sae
Dorn Wesley Brown
Commercial Place
Welock
A. E. Ayler
W. M. McGaughey
Hie Hospital
Chant
Ae Eusene
Charles Ame
Helen
Ernu
Ben Toole
Violet Detro
Greencastle Township
Callie Wilson
Raccoon
Rueeel Stewart
North Salen
Clea Stewart
Miveville
Marton Toole
Chicage
Wea
Dein Brown
Fire damages Johnson Apts on Walnut Street
Fire started by an overheated furnace pipe in the basement of 409 E Walnut Street, caused about 100 dollars in damage. TD BL Johnson owns the building. The blaze spread to a partition wall to the second story before the city fire department extinguished it. No injuries reported.
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Walnut Street
BL Johnson
City Fire Department
Music SurroaS to Conduct Depauw Chapel Wednesday
Miz Louise Palmer Walker violinist will perform with Prof Vernon Sheffield at the piano in the Depauw Chapel service. Walker recently soloed with Albion civic orchestra. Albion Recorder critic praised her mastery and encore selections. Prof L A Rowland provided accompaniment.
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Miz Louise Palmer Walker
Vernon Sheffield
Mies Walker
Albion
Mich
Civic Orchestra
George W. Mather
Miss Walker
Nde Pauly University
Harvey
Brueh
L. A. Rowland
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