Say! A Greencastle debate over a Shepherdess photo
Charles J. Arnold notes the Herald failed to name the sheep in Hillary G. Bailey’s winning picture The Shepherdess praising its real sheep owner C C Hurst and his prize stock. He cites local politics, weather notes, and a Rotary talk as he laments repetition in advertising and public life.
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The
Herald
Hillary G. Bailey
Greencastle
Mary Torr
Mr. Bailey
C. C. Hurst
Man slashes self as jail sentence given
Hammond Ind Jan 25 Stanley Sopzichi 50 sentenced to 180 days at the state penal farm for ill treating his wife. He stabbed himself thirteen times with a penknife in the city jail and is expected to die. He was taken to St Margaret s Hospital.
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Hammond
Ind
State
Stanley Sopzichi
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Schools In Splendid Condition In Putnam County
State high school inspector John Hussey, after inspecting Roachdale, Fillmore, Russellville and Bainbridge high schools with Superintendent John C. Vermillion, will recommend continuous commissions for all but Clinton Center. Fillmore is a new candidate. Clinton Center may qualify next year after improvements. remaining Putnam schools to be inspected today. Hussey praised overall school administration.
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John T. Hussey
Fillmore
Bainbridge
Russellville
Roachdale
Clinton Center
John Hussey
State Board of Education
John C. Vermillion
Clinton Center High School
Putnam County
Hussey
Auto Drivers Warned to Get Plates 1928 License Notice
State motor vehicle officers warn January 31 is last day to operate with 1927 plates. Vehicles without new plates by February 1 will be impounded until February 6. Owners will be warned during the period. by February 6 noncompliant drivers face arrest and fines plus plate purchase. Police seek city and county cooperation to enforce the license law.
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William McMillan
Terre Haute Slayer Receives Life Sentence
Edward Hagerman was sentenced to life in Indiana state prison by Judge John Jeffries after a Vigo Circuit court overruled a motion for a new trial. He killed his brother in law Frank Wilkie in front of the Hagerman home on September 27, 1927, with the defense claiming fear of harm. the jury found second degree murder.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Edward
Pat) Hagerman
Indiana State Prison
John Jeffries
Vigo
Hagerman
Frank Wilkie
Wilkie
Greencastle Commerce Bulletin Notes 1927 Conditions
The Greencastle Chamber of Commerce issues a 1927 bulletin comparing conditions with 1926. It details retail sales changes, bank deposits, postal receipts, money orders, and increases in cement, stone, and lumber shipments. It notes 35 new houses, a Granada Theatre remodel, and a $892,500,000 investment in the A T and T substation and Granada project. Agriculture reports corn and wheat crops, beef cattle profitability, hog market trends, and wool and dairy price shifts. Indianapolis dairy laws push tuberculin testing, prompting milk distributors to pursue Putnam County as a supply source.
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Greencastle
Indiana Portland Cement Co
American Zinc Products Co
Mid West Crushed Stone Co
Granada Theater
Putnam County
Indianapolis
Hit and Run Kills Indianapolis Man After Hospital Visit
LeRoy Arnold, 28, died after a touring car struck him and friend George Tuttle in the 2900 block of Massachusetts avenue. Both men were walking from a car with no gasoline when hit. Arnold suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and died in the hospital. The driver fled the scene. Tuttle’s injuries were not serious. Mrs. Arnold had not yet been told of the tragedy.
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Indianapolis
City Hospital
Bessie
LeRoy Arnold
Massachusetts Avenue
Arnold
George Tuttle
Tuttle
Bothere
Trans Atlantic flyer Bert Acosta jailed for low flight
Bert Acosta, trans Atlantic flier, was sentenced to five days in New Haven County Jail for flying through Naugatuck at under 2000 feet, violating a state limit. Judge Frank A. Sears deferred final decision after Acosta pleaded guilty and the matter was taken under advisement.
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Naugatuck
Conn
INS
Bert Acosta
New Haven County
Acosta
Frank A. Sears
French Flyers Set Course for Washington via Central America
French trans Atlantic flyers Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Lebrix left France Field at 6 46 am heading to Guatemala City. They plan to stay until Saturday then continue to Mexico City on the way to Washington, continuing the trans continental route.
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Canal Zone
INS
Dieudonne Costes
Joseph Lebrix
France Field
Guatemala City
Mexico City
Washington
Earl Carroll and Wife Separate Amid Legal Turmoil
The Daily News reports Earl Carroll and his wife Marcelle have separated. Carroll recently returned from Atlanta where he served a jail term for perjury over his bath tub party. he remains in New York while Marcelle returns to France.
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New York
the Daily News
Earl Carroll
Marcelle
Atlanta
Dual Debate Tonight at Greencastle High School
The public is invited to a dual debate between Greencastle and Crawfordsville high school teams in the high school auditorium at 7:30 PM. Admission is free. Local negative will debate Crawfordsville affirmative. local affirmative travels to Crawfordsville. The question is That The United States Should Grant the Philippines Their Immediate Independence. Principal Busenburg chairs, Harold Ross of DePauw judges.
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Greencastle
Crawfordsville
R. C. Tomlinson
United States
Philippines
F. L. Busenburg
Harold Ross
DePauw
Greencastle Coach Davies to resign for promotion in Indianapolis
Greencastle high school history and economics teacher and junior basketball coach Cleon O Davies plans to resign within thirty days to accept a promotion at West Washington Street High School in Indianapolis. Davies, popular since arriving from Earlham College, says the move would keep him in basketball and track. He discussed the offer with Superintendent W J Yount, who indicated support if it is a promotion. Davies’ Marshall near Rockville home and success with departmental school pupils are noted. Washington Street High is a new Indianapolis institution drawing several Greencastle teachers.
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Cleon O. Davies
Greencastle
West Washington Street
Indianapolis
Davies
Earlham College
W. J. Yount
Marshall
Rockville
Wee Washington High School
Lack of Funds May Close the City Library
The City Library faces possible closure as funds may run out. Township trustee Paul Albin notes a current six month library budget of about 2165 dollars and only 2300 dollars raised, with borrowing limited to 3 1 3 percent of the year’s total, yielding about 700 dollars—not enough. Board seeks legal avenues to raise funds while delaying public disclosure.
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City School Board
Paul Albin
Albin
Weather Forecast Mostly fair tonight and Friday
Mostly fair conditions expected tonight and Friday with generally clear skies. Cold snap noted in the extreme southern portion with temperatures trending lower tonight.
Love makes driver miss stop light in New York
New York on January 25 Lucille Prayer, formerly of the Follies, was fined $3 after explaining she failed to stop her car because she was lost in a cloud of love after her fiancé proposed.
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New York
Lucille Prayer
Lucille
Hoover Names Better Homes Campaign Leader Here
Lillian Brownfield was appointed by Herbert Hoover to head the Better Homes Campaign in Greencastle, a national effort led by President Coolidge with Hoover as National Secretary. The plan aims to improve homes and citizenship through church sermons, lectures, and a home management cottage.
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Lillian Brownfield
Greencastle
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
President Coolidge
Hoover
America
Brownfield
Victor Raphael
Presbyterian
Ministerial Association
Frank Donner
Women’s Clubs
Guy Black
Parent- Teacher Association
W. J. Yount
Elizabeth Morrison
Henry M
Allen
Chamber of Commerce
Carol Shoultz
Better Homes
Locust
Anderson Streets
Alpha Omicron Pi
A Good Way to Avoid License Plate Worry
In Wabash Indiana Robert Stepp was found guilty of driving while intoxicated. He received a $100 fine plus costs and a 30 day jail term, with driving privileges suspended for a year. Unable to pay over $200 total, officials will send him to the penal farm to serve the sentence. Mayor Wilson noted the long punishment may not require an actual car for each inmate, suggesting the suspension could be a hardship.
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Wabash
Ind
Robert Stepp
Wilson
Romine Speaks at Reelsville Community Meeting
Sanford Romine from Clinton Township and a Clinton Center High School teacher addressed a Wednesday evening meeting at Reelsville. He spoke on athletics in general as part of an event that also featured special music and a basket supper.
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Sanford Romine
Clinton Township
Clinton Center
Reelsville
Romine
Intelligent jury sought for Hickman trial
Los Angeles January 26 The defense seeks a “super intellectual” jury to assess William Edward Hickman's sanity in the Marion Parker kidnapping and murder case. The prosecution objects to delays as Judge Hardy is replaced by J. J. Trabueco amid dispute over bias. Hickman’s parents remain off the bench. defense funds are covering costs.
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Arthur L. Marek
I. N
Los Angeles
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Asa Keyes
Hickman
Carlos S. Hardy
J. J. Trabueco
Mariposa County
Hardy
Greencastle Man Charged with Banditry
Edward Johnson of Greencastle was arrested at the National garage in possession of a Chevrolet touring car stolen from Edward Pell of Brazil R. R. 7. He confessed, saying he wanted to go to Indianapolis. Johnson will be arraigned tonight. Claude Lyford and Louis Faccon of Indianapolis were detained. Three young Indianapolis women were released. Lyford faces liquor possession charges, Faccon is under investigation in connection with the CANO.
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Edward Johnson
Greencastle
National
Edward Pell
Brazil
Limedale
Johnson
Indianapolis
Claude Lyford
Louis Faccon
Lyford
Faccon
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