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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1931

Page

2

Peru Man Shot While Escaping Police Looting Freight Car

Charles Black 42 of Peru Indiana was shot and injured while trying to flee railroad detectives after being caught in the act of looting a C. and O. freight car. Roscoe Hartman 36 was with him and both are jailed for trial in Miami Circuit Court. merchandise stolen in recent robberies was recovered at their homes, police report.

Peru Ind Charles Black Black Roscoe Hartman Miami

Plane crash on Columbia River claims life of dropped instructor

Portland flying instructor Fred W. Saucer, 25, died when his biplane plunged into the Columbia River. Student Marion Razey, 21, of Wapato Wash, was slightly injured after escaping the wreckage as witnesses watched from Vancouver municipal airport. The plane spun from about 3500 feet. Razey clung to the tail and is rescued by canoeists.

Portland Ore Fred W. Saucer Columbia River Marion Razey Fier Wapato Wash Vancouver Razey

Unusual Program to Raise Band Funds

A new fundraising effort for the High School Band and Orchestra offers entertainment on Monday and Saturday nights. Mids Murdoch and Mieter Magielan will perform a unique show with a Friday afternoon preview for school children and a live rabbit giveaway for some attendees. Mr and Mrs M M Marshall departed for Miami Florida.

Murdoch Mieter Magielan

Pension reform bill halted in Senate vote

The pension measure that would cost about 7.5 million dollars yearly was deferred in the Senate after a late afternoon vote. Democratic leadership and Eagles sponsorship backed the bill, while Republicans largely opposed, and the House had previously passed a version. The plan faces a February 1 deadline for action.

House of Representatives Senate Fraernal Order of Eagles Chom Ryetubers

From Tintype to Tone Type Voice Recording Breakthrough

RCA Victor engineers announce a home recording device that captures voices for permanent memory albums. It lets individuals preserve their own voices and excerpts from broadcasts, pairing with a radio electron instrument.

RCA Victor Company Virce Joseph E. Cole Rutherford, N. J Gloria

Livestock Prices Mixed at Indianapolis Market

Receipts show hogs 5000 cattle 900 calves and sheep 12100. Early prices are lower across many weight categories with 160 to 290 pound hogs around 7.90 to 8.30. Heavyweights down, sows down, cattle and sheep generally steady, lambs strong with best near 9.00.

Indianapolis

Kiwanis Club Holds Regular Meeting Today

The Green Castle Kiwanis Club met at the Christian church at noon. Misa Calvert of DePauw University gave a reading before the club, marking her second appearance with a warm reception. Members discussed business and plans for a strong year ahead.

Greencastle Kiwanis Club Christian Church Misa Ductile Calvert DePauw University Mie Calvert Yeat

Hospital staff rules and executive committee duties

The document outlines hospital staff governance including quorum of six, Robert's rules, and the executive committee consisting of the superintendent, president, vice president, and secretary. It states duties to consult the hospital board, evaluate attending and visiting members, and report actions for binding effect. The executive committee also advises the superintendent and serves one year terms with annual officer elections.

Sbyeo Robert the Taly

Read the Herald Ad, Teachers Loans and Rentals

An Indiana loan ad promotes auto refinancing and teacher loans. Classifieds list a strictly modern rental with sleeping porch and fireplace near the square and University, plus a notice: Anner will be served at the courthouse Saturday January 31 by Putnamville Ladies Aid.

Strielly Square University C. J. Arnold Herald Office ANNER Putnanville Ladies Aid

Unemployment Talk At Martha Washington Club Meeting

The Martha Washington club met at Mrs. William Roby’s Beveridge street home with fifteen members and a guest. Mrs. Algan Moore led the program on The Unemployment Situation and refreshments were served during social hour.

Martha Washington Club William Roby Beveridge Street Algan Moore

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M. M. Marshall Miami, Florida Tintype Kiwanis Club Kauble & Son Kfrankfurters W. Franklin St Indiana Loan CO E. Washington East Seminary Street Charles J. Arnold KE. B. Nichols Woman's League of the Methodist Church Joe Music C. C. Gillen Curtis Hughes Gram Helen Brothers Oberammergau Woman's Union Woman's Union of the Christian Church Sen Bor Needy Presbyterian Church J. A. Comstock W. JH. Evans Bool Mayheur Ru- Lush T. C. Cox Eva Stevenson the Herald Office Luckies the America The Lucky Silk Dance Orchestra
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