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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1929

Page

5

Purdues Natators Nose Out DePauw In Dual Meet

Purdue university swims to a 39 32 victory over DePauw in Lafayette Indiana with Nickerson winning both the 40 and 110 yard freestyles. Purdue also wins the 160 yard relay while DePauw takes three firsts and the key relay. In water polo Purdue defeats DePauw 10 0.

Lafaytte Ind Purdue University DePauw Methodists Nickerson Purdue Boilermakers Hook Marlott Murdoch Sheets Scott Cummings Wurst Jamison Ward Fowle Baugh Doolittle Purdue Wheaton Drake Thomas Davis

Parkerburg Farmer James R Welch Dies at 05 Years

Parkersburg farmer James R. Welch died Friday evening at his home after a two week illness. He was born December 12 to James and Elizabeth Welch and married Victrolia Smithson in 1894. Surviving are a son Lester Ray Welch and two brothers N H Welch and William W Welch. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm from the Parkersburg home will be conducted by Rev Charles Mull and burial in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery.

James R. Welch Parkersburg Mr. Welch James Elizabeth Welch Victrolia Smithson Lester Ray Welch Crawfordsville N. H. Welch Indianapolis William W. Welch Ev. Charles Mull Greencastle Masonic

Wife stands by jailed bank president in Shelburn case

In Indiana Jessup Bollinger 39 jailed president of the closed First State Bank of Shelburn is supported by wife Mrs. Bollinger who says he did not wrap intentionally and was victim of circumstances. Bollinger confessed to forging nearly 100000 and allegedly conspired in the bank murder of Don Maple before an attempted suicide.

Sullivan Ind INS Jessup Bollinger First State Bank Shelburn Tolliger Ryan County Luther Keene Notor Don Maple Bollinger

Couple Married Here Saturday in County Office

Ivory Roe son of Mr and Mrs Bert Roe of Hendricks county wed Kate Lively daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Lively of Putnam County in the county clerk's office Saturday afternoon performed by Rev W E Gill

Ivory Roe Bert Roe Hendricks County Kate Lively Arthur Lively Putnam County County Cork W. E. Gill

Marriage License Report From Putnam County

Four individuals listed for marriage licenses including Emory Roe and Kate Lively in Putnam County. additional pairs include 'ierman Day and Kathleen Hart in Quincy and public work worker notes for Day. The OCR text records a local civil licensing entry with ages and occupations.

Emory Roe Hendricks Inty Kate Lively Putnam County

Liquor Trial for Eli Chambers Postponed

The trial of Eli Chambers of Cloverdale for liquor sale to young men is postponed from Wednesday to February 14 in the Putnam Circuit Court. Chambers was convicted in city court and appealed. The postponement followed a medical certificate presented by Mrs. Chambers.

Eli Chambers Cloverdale Indiana Wednessy Put“ni Chambers

Lisby and Miller Named in Fillmore County Notices

Alva E. Lisby, county treasurer, and Anna Miller, clerk in store, both of Fillmore, are referenced in the public notices. The items list their roles within the county and local commerce.

Alva E. Lisby Anna Miller Fillmore

Doctor Wright Hurt In Car Crash Near Eminence

Dr. F N Wright, a Stilesville physician, was seriously injured when his Ford coupe plunged into Dorsett creek after a washed out bridge near Eminence during heavy rain. He escaped the wreck, reached a nearby home, then was rushed to Indianapolis hospital with a fractured skull and severe head and leg injuries.

F. N. Wright Stilesville Dorsett Creek Eminence Wright Joe Anderson O. A. Sweet Indianapolis Weight Anderson Martinsville

Assault case postponed in Patterson vs Tribby

Trials of Gilbert Patterson and C. W. Tribby for assault and battery were continued from Monday to Wednesday at 10 o'clock before Justice Robert H. Newgent. Tribby retained attorney John H. James while Patterson sought counsel. Theodore Crawley expected to represent Patterson.

Gilbert Patterson C. W. Tribby Robert H. New Tribby John H. James Patterson Theodore Crawley

Complete Dental Examinations in Third Ward Schools

Dr. Overstreet and nurse Carol Shoultz examined Third Ward school children Monday. A full report on the children's physical condition will be sent to parents next week.

Overstreet Carol Shoultz

Junior High Tournament Brings Four Indiana Teams This Saturday

Four top junior high squads Spencer Brazil Crawfordsville and Greencastle meet Saturday in a blind draw tournament with games at 2 3 7 and 8 pm. The winner earns a silver basketball trophy. Semifinals set for 2 and 3 pm and 7 pm consolation for afternoon losers.

Indiana Spencer Brazil Crawfordsville Greencastle W. E. Bausman Greencastle High

Purdue Farm Record Project Sees Second Year End in Putnam

J C Bottum of Purdue University and County Agent R H Stevenson visit Putnam County this week to close the second year of the farm management program and begin the third. The farm record books help farmers track earnings and expenditures and are distributed by Purdue with instructional guidance. Access is available at the county agent’s office for those interested in securing and using the records.

J. C. Bottum Farm Management Department Purdue University R. H. Stevenson Putnam County Purdue

County Official Secures Document From Local Agency

County official ensures securing documents from the local agency as part of an ongoing records request. Authority and exact scope remain stated but not fully disclosed in available text.

Commission approves phone sale to Standard Telephone Company

The Public Service Commission approved the sale of a group of Indiana telephone companies to Standard Telephone Company of Indiana. The merger includes Royal Center Greentown Greenfield Greencastle Attica Putnam and Steuben counties Waynetown and Logansport with headquarters in Logansport. The deal covers a 1 060 000 first mortgage bond issue and 1 000 no par value shares, with no cash exchange, and the operating units to run as a single group. It will take two to three months to finalize the merger.

Public Service Commission Standard Telephone Company of Indiana Cass Circuit Royal Center Greentown Greenfield Greencastle Attica Putnam County Steuben County Waynetown Logansport Standard Telephone Company Fansler & Douglass Royal Center Greentown Watson Galveston New Waverly Young America Lucerne Logansport Home Company John B. Smith State Commission Fansler Douglass Lagansport

West Confirmed as Secretary of the Interior by Senate

Roy O. West of Chicago and president of the DePauw University board of trustees won Senate confirmation for the Interior post after a Progresive-led fight. West had held a recess appointment by President Coolidge amid charges of close ties to Samuel Insull, campaign promoter.

Washington INS Senate Progressives Roy O. West Chicago Interior Senate DePauw University Coolidge West Samuel Insull

Denman Mentioned as Green castle Mayoral Candidate

W. L. Denman a prominent Democrat and former Green castle Postmaster is named as a candidate for mayor in the upcoming city primary. Friends praise his potential, while several Republicans are unnamed and Mayor Miré Gaughey expresses no strong desire for the post though he may be drafted.

W. L. Denman Greencastle Denman Charles Miré- Gaughey

Greencastle Nips Attica In Tight 54 42 High School Derby

Greencastle beat Attica 54 to 42 in a closely contested game on Saturday night. The Cubs led 28 27 at the half, with six lead changes and seven ties over four quarters as both teams traded blows and fought hard till the final buzzer.

Stone Diehl Martin Stewart Red Ramblers Lindamood Cubs Attica Riley Brown Greencastle Tobin Ramblers Peterson Masten Red Bambers Tiger Cubs

Mrs James L Glascock Dies at Plainfield Home

Mrs James L Glascock 61 wife of Capt Glascock military director at the Indiana Boys school died yesterday at her Plainfield home after a two year illness.

Plainfield, Ind James L. Glascock

Indiana Daylight Saving Time Bill Introduced

Rep. Forrest Knepper of Etna Green sponsors a bill in the Indiana House to adopt Eastern Standard Time year round. If enacted, Indiana would observe DST year round, effective March 31, aligning with EST and one hour ahead of Central Standard Time.

Indianapolis Indiana House of Representatives Forrest Knepper Etna Green

Moose to Dedicate Jacksonville Home Presented by Davis

A group of buildings costing 150010 dollars, donated personally by Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, will be dedicated in Jacksonville. The project is a gift to the Moose Order and marks a notable charity event reported by International News Service.

Moose Jacksonville Davis International News Service Fla Secretary of Labor James J. Davis Moose Order

Mooseheart Legion Convention Touts Jacksonville Visit

The Mooseheart Legion of the World gathers January 24 through 27 in Jacksonville drawing about 5,000 visitors. Secretary Davis serves as director general of the Moose Order and presents a memorial gift to his father. The event is hosted at Moosehaven, the order’s home for the aged.

The Mooseheart Legion of the World Jacksonville Davis Moose Order Moosehaven Order

Transfer Farm Prisoners By Order Of Governor

Fearful that Michigan authorities would pursue escape efforts, Governor Leslie signed a transfer order moving George Jamison and Andrew Armstrong from the Indiana State Farm to the Michigan City state prison. Both inmates face sentences from one to twenty one years and are known by several aliases.

Indianapolis INS Michigan George Jamison Andrew Armstrong Indiana State Farm Lake County Leslie Michigan City Jamison Armstrong

Century Club Holds Meeting with Gilmore Hostesses

Mrs. F G Gilmore and Miss Margaret Gilmore welcomed 22 members and 46 guests for the Century Club gathering on Saturday January 19. Officers were elected including Mrs E B Nichols as president and Dr E Stanley Jones topic sparked discussion with readings from Christ of the Indian Road and Christ of the Stound Table. A dinner date was set for February 16 at the Cannon home and Dr Jones lecture in Greenscastle was noted.

Century Club Gilmore F. G. Gilmore Margaret Gilmore E. Stanley Jones L. KE. Eckardt E. B. Nichols John Allve Mayme Shearer Carriett Joslin Aaron Cooper Wallace Carson Bk. W. Pence John Cannon Fk. T. Stephenson Jones Greencastle

Miss Anna Miller Weds Alva Lisby In Greencastle Home

Miss Anna Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Miller of Floyd township married Alva F E Lisby Putnam county treasurer Sunday at 2 pm. The ceremony at Mr and Mrs Snodgrass Fillmore home was conducted by Rev Collins. They plan a ten day trip to Kentucky and will reside on Lisbys farm near Fillmore upon return.

Anna Miller Henry Miller Floyd Township Alva FE. Lisby Putram County Charles Snodgrass Fillmore Collins Fillmore Christian Church Snodgrass Harvey Owen Greencastle

Mrs McCoy Hosts Bridge Shower for Recent Bride

Mrs Kenneth McCoy of Cincinnati visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C N McWethy hosted a bridge shower Saturday afternoon at the McWethy home in honor of Mrs Fred Hosea nee Helen Wilson. Kathleen Taylor won high score. guest of honor received a prize. Attending were Mrs Charles Gordon Mrs Ormand Hammond Miss Edith Marie Brown Miss Shirley Martin Miss Margaret Emily McGaughey Minnie Mae Bartley Isabelle Hatfield Kath leen Taylor and Imogene Cooper.

Kenneth McCoy Cincinnati C. N. McWethy McWethy Fred Hosea Helen Wilson Kathleen Taylor Charles Gordon Ormand Hammond Edith Marie Brown Shirley Martin Margaret Emily McGaughey Minnie Mae Bartley Isabelle Hatfield Kath Leen Taylor Imogene Cooper

Little Girl Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Marietta Cox, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cox, held a birthday party at her home on Saturday afternoon. Twelve children attended and played games. Pink and white decorations adorned the venue as angel food cake, grape juice, and Eskimo Pies were served. Each child received a small doll as a party favor.

Marietta Cox Raymond Cox

Birthday Dinner Honored Miss McGaughey at Elm Street Home

Miss Flossie McGaughey was honored with a birthday dinner by her parents Mr and Mrs Manford McGaughey at their Elm street home Sunday noon. A birthday cake served as the table decoration. Guests included Miss Marion Steele Miss Anna Steele Dessa Petty Ethel McGaughey and Messrs Frank Bridges James Bridges Carl Borden Carlisle Scott and Paul Robbins.

Miss McGaughey Flossie McGaughey Manford McGaughey Elm Street Marion Anna Steele Dessa Petty Ethel McGaughey Mlessrs Frank and James Bridges Carl Borden Carlisle Scott Paul Robbins

Local Social Notes From Greencastle Area

Greencastler, six Mr and Mrs Harry Toney and sons Frank and Henry visited Mr and Mrs Earl Toney at Bainbridge. Clay McKee remains seriously ill at home north of town. Robert Lyon, son of Mr and Mrs John Lyon, out of school due to illness. Abe Roberts and son Donald Wayne called on the Lyon family. Robert McKee called home due to his father Clay McKee illness. Mrs William Brown ill.

Harry Toney Frank Henry Earl Toney Bainbridge Clay McKee Robert Lyon John Lyon Abe Roberts Donald Wayne Robert McKee William Brown

Kiwanis International Observes Fourteenth Birthday Week

Greencastle Kiwanis marks their 14th anniversary with January 20 to 26 events. Local club of 48 members aims for 100 percent attendance at Thursday noon meeting at the Christian Church as part of service ideals and community projects.

Kiwanis International Detroit Michigan Kiwanis Club North America Kiwanis United States Canada Greencastle Club Christian Church

Arrest of Army Deserter Murphy in Indiana

Charles Murphy, a north Greencastle man, was arrested as an Army deserter by Marshal Paul Grimes and delivered to Army authorities at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. The arrest followed a government poster notice issued Monday. Deserters face federal prison terms and officers receive a $50 bounty.

Charles Murphy North Greencastle Paul Grimes Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Grimes Murphy Wyoming

Delinquent Tax List Published by Treasurer

The annual delinquent tax sale will be held at the Putnam county courthouse office on Monday at 10 30. A total of 150 properties are listed in The Herald with 40 in Green Castle and 17 of Greencastle items due to Barrett law public improvement assessments. Total collected if all sell will reach several hundred dollars, with the highest claim $1010.50 and the lowest $3.83.

Alva E. Lisby Putnam County Court House Herald Greencastle Barrett Law

Tax Sale Preparations Highlight Greencastle Delinquencies

Greencastle area readies for the annual tax sale with many properties to be offered by owners seeking to avoid penalties. Delinquent taxes remain due though, and local officials note Greencastle’s total is smaller than similar cities and lower than last year.

Greencastle

Commissioner Samuel Jackson Dies in Tippecanoe County

Samuel C. Jackson, 72, elected commissioner from Tippecanoe County's Second District last November, died of pneumonia this morning in Lafayette. Though sworn in, he never attended a board meeting.

Lafayette Ind Samuel C. Jackson Tippecanoe County

Putnam County Credit Assn Names Officers for 1929

The Putnam County Credit Association at the Presbyterian Church elected new officers. President R. E. Brown, Vice President Jacob Eitel, Treasurer Joe Bamberger, Directors Albert Dobbs Otho Smythe and Milton Brown. The annual banquet drew 46 members and featured round table talks on association matters.

Putnam County Credit Association Presbyterian Church J. F. Cannon A. J. Duff J. E. McCurry R. E. Brown Jacob Eitel Joe Bamberger Albert Dobbs Otho Smythe Cloverdale Milton Brown Harry Allan Helen Black A. G. Brown Fred L. O'Hair R. P. Mullins Jesse McCoy Mr. Miller Roachdale Hollowell Chevrolet H. A. Sherrill

Sheriff Seizes Booze Car After Rural Hootenanny Crash

Sheriff Edward Eitelforge recovered a 1928 Chrysler coupe damaged in a crash north of Cloverdale on State Road 43. About seventy five gallons of sugar alcohol and two revolver cartridges were found. the car owner was Irvin Moore, Clinton. The sheriff also confiscated fifteen five gallon cans and three one gallon cans of alcohol and believed an accomplice fled in another vehicle.

Edward Eitelforge Cloverdale State Road 43 Irvin Moore Blackman Street Clinton Grover Pratt Indiana

Maple Hill Visit Highlights Payne Family Ties

Floyd Payne visiting his Westside home and work roots returns to Maple Hill to see his parents Mr and Mrs Carey Payne while Geneva Rogers continues to suffer with her foot in the community.

Floyd Payne West Mrs Carey Payne Geneva Rogers

Also Mentioned on This Page

PURDU Commission Crawley G. Crawley G. Grawley Creencastle TP Stone Thote Ellen Wees F Ellis Peete Wrens J. L. Glascock Plainfield Mrs. McCoy Greencastler Putnam County Credit Assn. Names Officers McCoy Maple Hill
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