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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
1
A column notes changes in Greencastle with a new firefighter hired without identification of the man, a city hall equipment update including a bell to summon police, and satirical comments on miniature golf and local politics. The piece mocks inflation and tax burdens while hinting at future residents and local opinions.
Funeral services for 59 year old Mrs Erma Curran of Bainbridge were held at her home this afternoon with the Rev Brattain in charge. Burial followed in the Bainbridge Cemetery. Death resulted from complications. Survivors include husband John Curran two sons Raymond and James a daughter Agnes and a sister Miss Alice Phillips all at home.
Diamond lade No. 349 K of P of Cloverdale will hold a public installation at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening January 27 with Grand Chancellor Dr Colin V Dunbar of Indianapolis as installing officer. Members gather at Castle Hall at 7 for a brief meeting before the ceremony.
At Roachdale the Farmers Institute program for February 6 outlines morning activities including music by the high school, an invocation by Rev. Ragan, and poultry problems discussed by Mrs. W. C. Roberts. Afternoon sessions feature messages on hogs and sanitation, alfalfa and legumes, and prize announcements with reports from committees.
Called meeting of Temple Lodge No. 7 Friday at 7 30 p m to confer the F C degree and discuss lodge matters with members.
Hugo Lynch aged 24 was convicted without a jury of participating in the October 10 1930 North Salem bank robbery and sentenced by Judge A J Stevenson to ten years in state prison. The case marked the fourth gang member sentenced with one still at large. Evidence included alibi attempts and witnesses placing Lynch in Indianapolis earlier that day. Lynch protested his guilt after the verdict and shouted during sentencing claiming a kangarooing. he vowed revenge as he was led away.
In Vincennes Indiana Tracy Cox of Greencastle stopped Bud Clark after 56 seconds in the fourth round of a feature bout. The two fighters were nearly even until the decisive blow. Gin ger Gordon edged Harry Forbes in the six round semi windup.
George Cooprider of Clay City tells officials his sister Uneta Cooprider Grantheim invented ties to the Buckley murder in Detroit. He says she never acted and her illness led her to impersonate actress Neola Cooprider, adding family misfortune and a Detroit trip where their mother was injured.
Mrs. Jennie L. Randel wife of William Randel died suddenly of apoplexy at 7 50 Friday morning at her home 212 West Franklin Greencastle Born November 8 1864 in Greencastle she is survived by husband and four children Clarence Detroit Mich Mrs Pearl Evans Mrs Grover McCammon and Ralph Greencastle Funeral at home Sunday 2 PM arrangements incomplete
Greencastle firefighters were called to the Alamo building Thursday evening around 7 o clock where an awning over the entrance of the Alamo Beauty Shop burned. Firemen quickly extinguished the fire with little damage reported and fire chief Bert Howard suggested a cigarette likely started the blaze.
Funeral services for Dorothy Isabel Gowin 19 died at her parents home near New Maysville Tuesday were held at the New Maysville Christian church with Rev Strolinzs in charge. Burial followed in New Maysville cemetery. Survivors include parents four siblings Fred Herman Eugen and Imogene all at home.
The Greencastle District Boy Scouts of America named its 1931 executives. Captain RB McMahon is chairman with Dean L I Dirks as View-chairman and Harry Allan as treasurer, plus Sam T Hanna as commissioner and Maynard Patterson as deputy commissioner.
Hollywood police guard the bungalow of actress Ann Harding after taxicab driver Jack Tillery was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery plot. Tillery says two men hid in his cab to reach Harding’s home and an armed threat failed to fire.
In Greencastle on Monday January 23 1911 county clerk Arthur J. Hamrick announced the appointment of Miss Pearl Newent as his deputy. Heber Files departed for a extended business trip in western Indiana and Illinois. Donald McLean visiting Indianapolis spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ewing McLean. Mrs Frank Shoptaugh Mrs Sarah Hillis and Mrs Cal Lockridge returned from a brief Chicago visit.
Indiana officials press for a rehearing after the appellate court reversed a ruling that barred the Indiana State Farm from manufacturing willow buckets for sale. The decision could force curtailment of plant operations and idle workers at state institutions.
O. J. Reetor, a Greencastle Auto License Bureau manager, says many demanded payment by check despite state orders not to accept them. He notes Herald figures were erroneous, with about 900 plates sold in the county and 4,500 still to be issued.
Walter G. Bridges, field agent for the state board of tax commissioners, will address an open meeting of the Putnam county township assessors in the courthouse assembly room next Wednesday at 10 o'clock. He will outline assessor duties and discuss the present tax situation from various angles.
DePauw defeated Wabash 18 to 17 in a hard fought game as Ragsdale hit a late center-court field goal with thirty seconds left. Eubank Copeland and Ragsdale starred for DePauw while Howell and Chase led Wabash in a tense 12 to 12 half and a tight second period.
Vienna report from Constanta says fifty people drowned when steamship Javaria buckled amidship and sank in a gale. Thirty six crew and fourteen passengers perished. vessel believed Russian. Storm harmed other ships with reports of collisions and sinkings near Sinope and elsewhere.
G W Brophy, former Phoenix flying instructor, left Shanghai for Manila this morning. He made a forced landing at Chu Chow in China today, was unhurt, and announced plans to try a flight Saturday to Canton.
Dreyfus Rhoades, 30, convicted of manslaughter in the 1926 killing of Vincennes police officer Simon Carte. A Gibson circuit court jury sentenced him to 2 to 21 years in Indiana State Prison, despite expectations of a life term. Rhoades broke down as the verdict was read.
Frank Cam marath named by former Police Commissioner Wilcox as a Buckley murder suspect is arrested in Detroit. Cammarata and Charles Aiello, linked to the Locavoli Moceri gang, face armed robbery charges and Grace Cammarata is held as a witness. Inspector Hoffman cites months of pursuit and grand jury questioning. Three others already charged in the Buckley killing.
A total of 395 dollars was paid to five men today who have been employed at the Airport since Monday. They work four days a week and are paid Friday morning. The fund was raised by the Greencastle Rotary and Kiwanis clubs and the DePauw University faculty. Mayor Denman reported that cards of wood cut by the unemployed were sold and the proceeds returned to the fund.
Generally fair conditions with rising temperatures. Tonight's low around 30 degrees as a warmer spell continues into Saturday.
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