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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1930

Page

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Say Happy Birthday to Me in Greencast

Charles J. Arnold lists birthday gifts received from friends and officials as he marks his Greencast residency anniversary. He recalls a Kansas City memory of an all fresco in a park theater and notes Lester Lonergan appearing in a Granada picture this week.

Ott Webb Don McLean W. Hollowell John Cartwright A. J. Duff Dobbs Jon Lannon Bill Mark Kocher Ralph Overstreet Jack Little Glenn Lyon Jim Earl Sourwine Louis Hodshire Court House Fred Snively Harry Brown Kansas City Ed Allen the Journal Lester Lonergan Journal Lester Troost Park Al‘resco Granada

Court Notes Show Partition and Quiet Title Disputes

In Mate Blaydes v Booker, court grants motion to distribute per Margaret C. Dickerson will. Curtis Harcourt et al v Ward et al ends with default and finding for plaintiff on quiet title. William McCarr v Bolt et al transfers from Clay county on venue change to challenge a deed as fraud.

Mate Blaydes Ohn Booker T He County Margaret C. Dickerson Curtis Harcourt Thomas Ward William McCarr Maggie J. Bolt Frank D. Bolt Clay County

Farmer Loses 50 Chickens in Hen House Raid

Lloyd Summers of Ployd township reports theft of fifty Rhode Island Red chickens from his hen house Monday night. Deputy Sheriff Bryan visited the farm Tuesday morning but found no tangible clues.

Lloyd. Summers Ployd Township Rhode Island Bryan

King George Opens Arms Conference With World Wide Outlook

In the House of Lords five powers inaugurated a landmark disarmament effort. King George I welcomed delegates including Ramsay McDonald Henry Stimson Andre Tardieu Dino Grandi and Reijiro Wakashiro. Leaders warned of naval competition dangers and urged restraint as a global radio audience listened.

George R. Holmes International News Service London House of Lords Washington Charles Evans Hughes United States George I England Peach Ramsay McDonald Henry L. Stimson Andre Tardieu Dino Grandi Reijiro Wakasaki Admiral Nelson Trafalgar Wellington Blucher New Zealand MacDonald King George George

From A Rodman To The Presidency Of Railroad Promotion Of Activities

Don Bancroft, a Methodist Brotherhood field secretary, will speak at Greencastle's Methodist Church on February 10. The article outlines a nationwide drive to organize men into local chapters, district brotherhoods, and area councils, led by Edgar T. Welch and a prominent group including Lieutenant Governor Karen Dickinson and Branch Rickey. It describes Brotherhood activities in evangelism, youth work, stewardship, and world service, and notes a new program book How for monthly activities.

Don Bancroft Methodist Brotherhood Methodist Greencastle Brotherhood Organization Methodist Church Motherhood Dro Bert Edward Smith Methodist Episcopal Church Brotherhoards Amatrad Conference Methodism Women's Foreign Missionary Society Women's Home Missionary Society Methodist Men’s Work Commission Edgar T. Welch Welch Grape Juice Company Karen D. Dickinson Michigan Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals H.R. Snavely Marshall Ilinois Allen Kansas George W. Dixon Chicago Thomas Nicholson Detroit Brothershood Bancroft

Downs rises from Greencastle to led Illinois Central rail

Lawrence A Downs born in Greencastle grew through local schools and DePauw to become president of the Illinois Central railroad. He visits DePauw Thursday and attends joint Kiwanis Rotary luncheon at noon.

Lawrence Larry) A. Downs Greencastle DePauw Purdie University Ilinois Central Railroad Downs DePauw University Kiwanis Rotary

Kiwanis Birthday Marks Fifteen Years Of Service

Kiwanis International turns fifteen on January 21. Founded in Detroit in 1915, the federation now has 1,840 clubs and more than 102,000 members across the United States and Canada. Leaders cite social problems and civic service, with 1929 totaling over 35,000 activities across clubs.

Chicago Kiwanis International Detroit Kiwanis United States Canada Horace W. McDavid Decatur Iinois Fred C. W. Parker

Purdue urged farmers to keep farm business records

A county campaign, led by Purdue University through the county agricultural agent, promotes annual farm record keeping. Thirty farmers used complete records in 1928 and twenty did last year. eight have record books now. Carroll Bottum of Purdue’s Farm Management will assist twenty farmers this week.

Purdue University Miller Carrol Bottum Farm Management Department

Fire prevention slogan chosen for schools

The state fire marshal office selected a winning slogan for school fire safety. Douglas W. Allison from Anderson submitted Carelessness Causes Costly Conflagrations which will be displayed on school black boards statewide for thirty days.

Douglas W. Allison Anderson

Funeral services for Velda Toole Brown

Funeral services for Velda Toole Brown wife of John Brown of Commercial Place will be held Wednesday at 10 30 am at Rector Funeral Home with Rev Grace Black officiating. Burial will be near Roachdale viewing hours at the funeral home for those who wish to see the body.

Velda Toole Brown John Brown Commercial Place Rector Funeral Home Grace Black Roachdale

Carelessness Causes Costly Conflagrations Wins Slogan

The State Wide Contest for the best slogan on fire prevention was won by Douglas W. Allison of Anderson Indiana. His winning line reads Carelessness causes costly conflagrations and will be promoted in schools for thirty days across the state.

Douglas W. Allison Henry Street Anderson Ind

Property purchase and local civic news item from Indianapolis area

Julius Sudranski buys the old Smedley property on Elm street for 1700 dollars. W C Van Arsdel elected president of the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis at a meeting today with J P Allen added to the board of trustees. Mr and Mrs John McCabe of Clinton township celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, Mrs McCabe formerly Miss Julia Hanna fie.

Julius Sudranski Smedley Elm Street W. C. van Arsdel Methodist Hospital Adianapolis J.P. Allen John McCabe Clinton Township McCabe Julia Hannafie

Weather Outlook Cold Wave Narrow East South

Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with some snow in the east and extreme south. Temperatures will dip five degrees below zero to five above with a continued cold wave, especially in the east and south. Much colder tonight.

Clarkson and Webb Wed in Greenfield Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Claude A Webb son of Mr and Mrs C G Webb Marion township and Miss Lillian Edith Clarkson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter E Clarkson Rushville occurred last Thursday in Greenfield The couple will reside in Greencastle Fenwick Reed serves as nurse at Putnam County Hospital meetings.

Claude A. Webb C. G. Webb Marion Township International Cement Co Lillian Edith Clarkson Walter EB. Clarkson Rushville Greenfield Fenwick Reed Putnam County Pital Martinsville

Appeal for Aid for Flood Stricken Relatives and Towns

The Putnam County Red Cross led by Rev. Victor Raphael appeals for relief for more than 900 destitute families in the southern Indiana flood district. The relief drive asks residents to donate checks or money, payable to Roy Abrams, treasurer, left at local banks.

Indiana Putnam County Red Cross Victor Raphael Roy Abrams

War Veterans Banquet Aims to Promote Greencastle Hospital Bid

The Chamber of Commerce backs securing the Indiana Unit of the Veterans Hospital for Greencastle with a banquet Friday at the Country Club. Senator Tul McNutt of Bloomington will speak as a leader in American Legion work. All war veterans are invited. free admission for attendees, tickets from Miss Helen Black at the First National Bank.

Chamber of Commerce Greencastle Tndiana Veteran's Hospital Tate Chuh Tul McNutt Bloomigeton American Legion Helen Black First National Bank

Ladoga Telephone Stock Sold for Reconstruction Work

The Ladoga Telephone company stock, held by Henry Allen Poster’s estate, was bought by Sarah F. Standey. Re construction begins immediately after a sleet storm wrecked the system. Poles and wires are a total loss and will be rebuilt with new material, delaying rural service until about three to four months if weather permits.

Ladoga Ladoga Telephone Company Henry Allen Poster Sarah F. Standey

Indiana University Dean Speaks at DePauw Chapel

Dean Smith of Indiana University delivered the chapel address today, reflecting on European and American educational systems. He and Dean Dirks of DePauw had studied Europe last summer, noting cultural differences and customs such as bells at meetings, stamping, and shouting Hear Hear as signs of approval.

Dean Smith Indiana University Dean Dirks DePauw Europe

Credit association elects officers and expands board

Putnam county credit association re elected Russell Brown as president at its annual banquet at the County club. Directors increased from six to eleven with Gray Potter as first vice president Jo McCoy Cloverdale second vice president Harry Allan third vice president Jacob Eitel treasurer and six other directors named including Joe Crosby Lawrence Hammond Otis Gardner JH Miller Amos Hunter and Marley Miller. No formal program was held.

Russell Brown Putnam County Credit Association Mr. Brown Gray Potter Jo: McCoy Cloverdale Harry Allan Jacob Eitel Joe Crosby Lawrence Hammond Otis Gardner JH. Miller Morton Amos Hunter Fillmore Marley Miller Bainbridge

Bruner's Pentecost Book Garners Broad Praise and Attention

Widespread letters praise Pentecost A Renewal of Power by Rev. Bab Beuner. A color student at Gammon Theological Seminary calls it one of the finest books and urges conversion among colored brothers. A Phoenix preacher notes Bishop Burns urging purchase of the book for Pentecost programs.

Bab Beuner Tnited Gamemon Theological Seminary Atlanta Georgia Phoenix Arizona Charles Wesley Burns DePauw Ves

Girl 8 Shoots Self In Kitchen Accident

In Newcastle on January 20 Marissa Poynter eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Join Poynter, was seriously wounded when a 22 caliber rifle on top of a cupboard shelf discharged while she and her brother Albert fourteen searched for trinkets. The bullet struck her neck and lodged in the throat as she fell. she was restrained by her father and is expected to recover.

Newcastle, Taa Marissa Poynter Join Poynter Newcastle Ouger Albert Poynter

Baby Girl Operated On in Indianapolis Hospital

Margaret Ann Brown seven months old underwent an operation for mas toid trouble at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. The operation, performed by Dr Clevenger, was reported today as successful.

Margaret Ann Russell Brown Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Clevenger

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Charles J. Arnold Greencast Parmer Nieves Britain Rodman E. Pow Bancroft Mr. Bancroft Farmer Purdue Brown Country Club Paul M'Nutt Telephone Company Systems Officers OF Credit Assn Bruner
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