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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1929
Page
1
Greencastle residents learn a local boy, Lieut Frank Irwin, piloted a plane in the film Wings filmed at San Antonio. Irwin, now stationed in Detroit, flies one of the government planes shown.
In Sullivan Indiana a major search for 10 year old Edith May Dierdorf continues amid a snowstorm. A bloodstained newspaper bag found by W. W. Rogers of Paxton is linked to the missing girl and searchers drag Brsseron Creek near Pax ton, south of Sullivan, to locate her body.
An Indianapolis girl, Mrs. Le grand Cannon, hosted in place of her ill mother as Interior Secretary Roy O. West entertained President Coolidge at a Willard Cabinet dinner. Attendees included DePauw president Dr. G Bromley Oxnam and many federal officials and lawmakers.
A special business meeting will be held at the Baptist Church Thursday evening to consider important matters. Members are urged to attend.
Dr G Bromley Oxnam will speak at Meharry Hall during DePauw Vesper services broadcast Sundays 3 45 to 4 45 over station WFBM. This marks his second appearance at these services and the eighth DePauw Hour broadcast reflects strong audience interest.
Secretary Curtis Wilbur and Admiral Hughes told a House committee the U S Navy is under manned and ships are in disrepair. They urged larger funding for repairs and manpower, noting the president's budget trimmed Navy needs by about 20 million dollars as the 1930 supply bill framing continues.
Harry Henderson principal of Tunnel ton high school in Lawrence county pleaded not guilty to assault and battery on pupil Lawrence Weaver who says he was struck in the face and left with a black eye. Trial set for February 15.
William Brookshire, 54, a Ladoga resident, tried to kill himself Tuesday morning by running a Ford coupe engine in a shedlike area on the Sherman Trimble farm two miles north of Ladoga. He was found unconscious, revived, and taken to Crawfordsville for treatment, with doctors saying he should recover fully in a few days. He admitted the act but gave no motive.
Greencastle youth Robert Bryan and a companion escaped serious injuries after his roadster struck a standing freight train at the Monon crossing on the Manhattan road south of town. Bryan was driving toward Greencastle when the collision occurred, the car skidding along the track without tumbling into the embankment.
The Herald reports last night’s home talent show by James Paxton Voorhees and local performers left a strong favorable impression on Greencastle audiences. Mr and Mrs T T Moore hosted dinner for Congressman Ralph Moss visiting for the Farmer's Institute. A new monumental firm is forming in Greencastle by brothers John M Allen and R W Allen. Miss Hazel Lovett of Roachdale is visiting Greencastle friends.
Indiana Republicans move to end the presidential preferential primary and shift nominations to state conventions for Congress and statewide offices. The plan, endorsed by Governor Leslie, would keep primaries only for local offices while party delegates are chosen at primaries. Strong opposition from Democrats labor groups and reform factions is expected.
Motorists in Greencastle are buying gasoline two cents a gallon cheaper after Standard Oil Company of Indiana cut prices effective Tuesday. Both high test and straight run fuels were reduced due to lower crude oil prices and competitive conditions. The move is expected to push other local stations to follow suit. Prof. H B Gough of DePauw University will speak on Some Impressions in the East at the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday.
The American Association of University Women plans a large benefit bridge party at the Sigma Nu house on Thursday evening February 7 at 8 pm. Proceeds go to the Fellowship fund. Many tables are already booked by both members and non members of the association.
Mrs V L Raphael was laid to rest Tuesday January 28 at 10 30 in the Presby terian Church of Pleasant Ridge Cincinnati Ohio. The service was conducted by Rev W L Sehmalhorst with remarks by Rev Dr J W Stephens former Lane Theological Seminary instructor. Pallbearers were male associates from Pleasant Ridge Church. The ceremony drew many former Greencastle residents now in Cincinnati and local Green castle Church officers. Mr Raphael planned several days of visiting with friends in Cincinnati.
Greencastle Post No. 58 hosts the Fifth District Legion gathering on March 27 with Post No. 281 aiding. A parade forms at 7 PM before the meeting, with most district posts expected to attend. other district gatherings are scheduled in Terre Haute, Brazil, Danville, Clinton, and Rockville on various dates.
A winter weather forecast indicates snow probable tonight and again on Thursday. Temperatures will rise slightly tonight, with a cooler air arriving Thursday especially in the western portion.
The Second Ward School in Greencastle will be formally dedicated Wednesday night February 6 in the new auditorium. Roy B. Wisehart state superintendent will give the dedicatory address. a concert starts at 7 15 with the program at 7 40 and open house to follow.
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