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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

2

Social and legal notes from Putnam County

Miss Ellen Finn of Putnamville entertained eight couples at dinner. Prof William Blanchard of DePauw was in Indianapolis on business. Joshua Lancaster was committed to Evansville State Hospital by Judge James P Hughes of the Putnam circuit court. R J Ellidge of Portland Cement Co sails to South America from New York. Katherine Tillotson Mary Case Vera Worth and Vaneta Kanter left for Niagara Falls by auto. Reachdale Bank named executor of Paulina Barker's will settling $4 000 estate. Case John P L Crowthier vs Jane Mayan continued to March 6 in Putnam circuit court.

Joshua Lancaster State Hospital For the Insane Evansville James P. Hughes Putnam Circuit Court Katherine Tillotson Mary Case Vera Worth Vaneta Kanter Niagara Falls Reachdale Bank Paulina A. Barker Putnamesreult John PL Crowthier Jane Mayan Veronica Club John Able Fred Callahan Able My. Will Herod Veronica Collett Able Mary Elizabeth Able Callahan Merle Brewer DePauw University

Parish child ill with chicken pox

The nine year old daughter of Walter Parish is ill with chicken pox. The Century club will meet with Mrs. Roland Leach at the Anderson Annex 408 Elm street Seture ay afternoon January 24 at 2 30.

Waltery Parish Century Club Roland Leach Anderson Annex Elm Street Seture

Sousa Sets Poe Poem Annabel Lee In Hospital

Baltimore January 23 John Philip Sousa the march king, aged 76, in Johns Hopkins Hospital ailing from an old injury works on music for Edgar Allan Poe’s Annabel Lee while the author Poe is buried in Baltimore. Sousa vows to finish only after careful revision despite courtly remarks of continuing work.

Baltimore John Philip Sousa March King Edgar Allen Poe Annabel Lee Poe Sousa Johns Hopkins Hospital Edgar Allan Poe Tshad Ford King, Morrison, Foster,Co

Law Causes Fatal Injuries

MT. VERNON Ind Jan 23 In juries suffered by Oscar Kessler 41 here early this week when hig cloth-

MT. Vernon Ind Oscar Kessler

Power saw accident ends in Evansville man’s death

A man was fatally injured when caught on a power saw and drawn into the whirling blade. He died at an Evansville hospital after the incident.

Evansville

Thirteen year old James Marion or Lavita Gray

Robert Gray turned out to be Lavita Gray a thirty year old former circus midget and mother of two who had masqueraded as a boy to travel. She said she planned to reach Tulsa to attend to an estate her mother left. She claimed two children in South Bend and was traveling with 20 cents from a patrolman and a sleep spot.

ST. Louis Robert Gray Lavita Gray Robert Tulsa Okla South Bend Ind

WLS Man to Speak at Putnam County Tonight

WLS broadcaster W. R. Renshaw will address farmers in Putnam County tonight in the courthouse court room. A motion picture and a WLS artist musical program are on the bill, following successful meetings in the northern part of the county with strong turnout.

W. R. Renshaw WLS Broadcasting Station Putnam County Court House WLS Renshaw

Wabash Valley Electric Wins Airport Lighting Contract

The Wabash Valley Electric Company wins the contract to light the new municipal airport south of the city. Local manager Joe Bamberger says work will be completed within thirty days.

Wabash Valley Electric Copany Joe Bamberger

Cubs Down Rushville Five In Thursday Night Hoops

Green Castle high school team the Cubs defeated Rushville 29 to 24 as strong defense limited Rushville to outsider shots and occasional drives. H Stone and Hurst led scoring for the winners while Bausmanites played the full game with no substitutions.

Rushville Lions Wilkinson Gregg Tiger Cubs Cubs H. Stone Hurst Dawson T. Stone Bausmanites

College basketball scores pair DePauw and Wabash

DePauw defeated Wabash 19 to 15 in a low scoring affair. Indiana Central led Hanover 30 to 24 at halftime as Franklin trounced Indiana State Normal 46 to 46 and Western State Teachers 46 to 40. Manchester 33 edged Heidelberg 35 to 31. Kansas beat Iowa State 34 to 27.

DePauw Wabash Indiana Central Hanover Franklin Indiana State Normal Western State Manchester Heidelberg Akron Kansas Iowa State

Penny supper ad at Christian church Saturday

We will not take checks for automobile license plates. Bring the cash. Rector and Rightsell announce a penny supper at the Christian church Saturday from five until seven o'clock.

Reason Rector & Rightsell

Federal agents raid home of Limit Snider near Belle Union

Federal agents from Indianapolis raided the home of Limit R. Snider near Belle Union and arrested him after seizing 27 gallons of liquor. Putnam county officials were not notified of the raid, which followed complaints from neighboring citizens.

Indianapoli Limit R. Snider Near Belle Union Snider Putnam County

Indiana Loan Co Public Wants Ads

PSP poss we specialize in loans to school teachers and refinancing autos. Rentals listed include strictly modern 6 room home with sleeping porch, fireplace, hardwood floors near square and University. Also modern 2 room apartment and 4 room apartment with heat and water. Wages and positions as typist or office assistant advertised. Luncheon in Court House lobby January 24 by Fillmore Home Missionary Society.

Indiana Loan CO Washington Square University C. Jr. Arnold Herald Office Court House Fillmore Home Missionary Society

Indiana hog and cattle prices from Indianapolis market

Livestock receipts in Indianapolis show hogs at 7.95 to 8.35 for 160 to 225 pounds with underweights at 8.00 to 8.25 and heavier hogs 7.95 down. Cattle steady with calves at 10.50 down. sheep steady. lambs strong with top at 9.25. Sows declined to 6.75.

Indianapolis Ind

Gandhi to Be Freed in India After Arrest

New Delhi reports say Viceroy Lord Irwin plans Gandhi's release from Yeroda Prison Poona to avoid a public demonstration. Gandhi was arrested May 4 after leading volunteers from Allahabad to the sea at Dandi to defy British salt laws.

New Delhi India Lord Irwin Mahatma Gandhi Yeroda Prion Poona Mahatma All-India National Congress Allahabad Dandhi London Rameey MacDonald

Hunt Attacker Sought After Girl Attack near Brownsville

Posses and peace officers hunted a colored man accused of beating and scaring an eighteen year old girl visiting her mother's grave at twilight. Hundreds of citizens from up to a hundred miles joined the chase amid openly stated mob violence threats. The victim, daughter of a Los Ebanos contractor, fled to a Mexican home before entering a US residence where her account was pieced together.

Brownsville Tex Rio Grande Valley Los Ebanos United States

Sunday School Supper Plans At Baptist Church

The Try It Sunday School class will hold a supper in the church basement at 6 50 PM. All young married church members are invited and those seeking class membership are welcome.

The Baptist Church Rebekah Lodge New Ross Parthenia Lodge Mra Mary Mater Relulah

Daisy De Voe Grand Theft Trial Stalemate Prolonged

A jury of seven men and five women in Daisy De Voe's grand theft trial against Clara Bow remained deadlocked after over thirty hours of deliberation. Bailiffs ordered courtroom return by 9 a.m. the next day as jurors doubted a unanimous verdict on thirty-five counts. Prosecutors cited a confession defense claims was coerced, detailing a $25,000 misappropriation and alleged extortion by figures including a Texas doctor and film actor Rex Bell.

Los Angeles Daisy de Voe Clara Bow William ©. Dorain Iva B. Pratt Miss de Voe Miss Bow Earl Pierson Texas Harry Richman New York Rex Bell

Cheletian Church Meeting At Locust Street Home

Christian Church section four met at the home of Mrs Charles Gardner Locust Street Saturday afternoon. Westing hostesses assisted with arrangements and refreshments for the gathering.

Christian Church Gardner Cheletian Church Charles Gardner Locust Street Westing

Penny supper at Christian church Saturday

A penny supper was held at the Christian church on Saturday from five until evening, according to an advertisement.

Fire damages Roosevelt home in Oyster Bay

Fire damages Sagamore Hill the Roosevelt residence in Oyster Bay causing about 1000 dollars in damages. Five men are suspected to have started the blaze from chimney sparks. The alarm brought help from Oyster Bay and the estate superintendent Be ist Gillespie assisted. Mrs Roosevelt was away visiting her son Theol Roosevelt governor of Puerto Rico at the time.

Oyster Bay Sagamore Hill Theodore Rocorselli Caran Roosevelt Be Ist Gillespie

New Characterization for Dick First National and Vitaphone Pietry

A historical note records a new characterization for Dick at First National and Vitaphone Pietry. The update outlines roles, associations, and the evolving public perception of the figure within early film industry circles.

First National Vitaphone

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