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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold riffs on DePauw students failed attempts to crash theaters and shops after a basketball win. He jokes about pranks, mailing a postcard from French Lick, anonymous letters, and a linemen mishap at the Herald office. A Gill Jones joke ends with a marriage punchline.
William Suckow grand commander of Indiana was an honor guest at the Greencastle Commandery No. 11 K T as part of the annual social visit to the local Masonic chapter. An oyster supper followed a large attendance.
Ruthford B. Hayes aged 49 was killed on his farm near Brazil Indiana while removing a tree block on a stream. A limb struck him after rebounding from a stump and knocked him 50 feet. The widow and five children survive. Indiana lawmakers consider a 10 percent tax on boxing and wrestling events to fund free schoolbooks.
Wendell C. Ressong charged with conspiracy and blackmail goes on trial in Noblesville Circuit Court. Co defendant Jack Montgomery faces a separate trial. both are accused of sending threatening letters signed The Hawk to business leaders in Indianapolis and Hamilton County demanding 3500 in cash.
Indiana Democrats from across the state gather for the Indiana Democratic Editorial association banquet in the Claypool hotel Riley room on February 13 at 6 30 p m. Principal speakers include Senator Pat Harrison from Mississippi and former Governor Nellie Tay lor Ross of Wyoming.
Laura Buchholz, 26, was found dying on a Blue Island sidewalk after two blows from a wooden club. Robbery is suspected as her purse missing, with no signs of a struggle. Authorities pursue a man in a long black overcoat observed fleeing.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh will undertake a South American goodwill flight within 30 days, according to Capt. I V Rickenbacker. He said the route will run along the west coast to the Cape then up the east coast through Argentina and Brazil, with a regular airline service planned within a year.
Rain or sleet expected in the south and west tonight and Friday. Temperature to rise in the northeast, with slightly colder conditions in the southwest tonight. Friday brings a further drop in temperature.
The article notes a severe cold wave hitting the far west with Montana enduring subzero temperatures. Butte reports 55 degrees below zero the coldest in meteorological history. Greencastle sees icy roads from freezing rain and motorists skidding.
A Chevrolet driven by J. A. Comstock stalled on traction tracks at Vine and Seminary in front of a westbound Highlander Interurban car. The car sustained a caved-in side and broken glass. Comstock, connected with DePauw University military department, escaped injury and moved the vehicle under its own power. The Interurban was operated by motorman H. Hempill and conductor Roy J. Middleton of Indianapolis.
Funeral services were held at Roachdale Christian Church for Mort Morris formerly of Putnam County. Morris died of influenza in Richmond after a career as a coal dealer since 1915. He lived in Putnam and Montgomery counties most of his life, later moving to Roachdale and a farm near Ladoga. Survived by widow Emma Tapp Frantz, two sisters Lily Morris and Nellie Payne, and brother Jerry Morris.
A light local option vote was polled with an estimated 60 percent turnout by 6 o clock. Senator Tilden and wife with Mr and Mrs J P Allen Jr planned to see Mimic World at Engisa's in Indianapolis tomorrow. Miss Hennifin of Indianapolis visited her sister Mrs John McCabe at Morton. David Maze of Cloverdale came to Greencastle to cast his vote.
Mrs Ida Cooper age 71 passed away Thursday at Putnam County Hospital after eight weeks of medical treatment. She was born in the county and lived in Greencastle most of her life with time in Louisiana. Survived by son Russell Cooper of Seymour two sisters Miss Hathaway and Mrs Jesse M Lee and brother George Hathaway. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of her son.
Kiwanis Club anniversary luncheon at the Christian Church drew 42 of 48 members. Louis H. Dirks dean of men at DePauw University spoke on Fourteen Years of Kiwanis Achievement, outlining past activities and future goals. R. P. Mullins reported on a recent trustees meeting and Dr. C. H. Taylor read birthday greetings from Mrs. H. A. Gobin. Guests included Principal F. N. Jones and Rev. S. B. Davies.
Madison Ind January 23 Leonard Eads Ripley county deputy sheriff was killed and Clarence L Jackson of Lawrenceburg was acquitted in circuit court after 2 hours 19 minutes of deliberation with the verdict rendered at 11 05 tonight.
Homer Rodeheaver and John Welch must pay 2300 dollars to Georgia Botts of Millersburg for the 17 year old Lamar Botts death at the Westminster hotel in Winona Lake three years ago. Botts was crushed under a heavy trunk while working as a bellboy. negligence for a slippery floor was alleged. Settlement reached by agreement before trial.
Rushville Lions defeated Greencastle Tiger Cubs 38 to 32 on the Rushville floor after leading 16 15 at the half. Levi led Rushville with five field goals while Tobin Brown and Stone paced Greencastle. A low foul game with six Greencastle fouls to four by Rushville.
Thirteen Liberal Arts graduates and four Music graduates will receive degrees in Meharry hall at 10 45 Friday. President G B Oxnam will speak. BA recipients include Alkire Ellis Fleming Hackman McCormick Patmore Prosser Read Stokes Strong Mann Strong. Music degrees go to Aldridge Vance Von Brock Perry.
The Indiana Senate approved by 27 to 22 a bill from Senator Carl M. Gray to jail bootleggers who sell liquor to under 21 for one to two years. The action advances to the House after nondebate passage. Two other measures passed concern cognovit note rescission and a Fort Wayne livestock farm with $100,000 initial funding and ongoing $10,000 yearly maintenance.
The DePauw University Choir under Dean Mel Cutchan will perform at Meharry Hall vesper next Sunday at 3 45 PM. The hour long program from 3 45 to 4 45 includes organ modulations by Professor Van Denman Thompson and a sextette, broadcast remotely over WFBM Indianapolis.
Former Indiana representative Russell Duncan faced a two year sentence at Leavenworth after the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago affirmed a federal forgery conviction. The 3094 91 dollar theft involved a refund check on excess income tax taken from internal revenue officers.
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