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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1929

Page

5

De Pauw Music Recital Showcases Preparatory Students

Preparatory students from the De Pauw School of Music presented a varied program in Music Hall on Friday evening. Performers wore costumes matching their selections, reflecting careful preparation and enthusiastic participation.

DePauw School of Music Music Hall Edwards Cramm TLEG Helen Arla Newton Lucile White Ducelle Thelma Stone Lucile White the Shepherdmess Seee Paldi Marian Ellis Eee- Krogmann Jeannette Campbell Parade of the Guards Behr Marion Seller Victor Herbert Jean Marie Stewart Martha Washington Wyatt Marguerite Cowan Richards Mary Lucile Earley Mary Frances Carson Carpenter Charlotte Donnohue Fearis Dora Comstock Edgar Guest Jeanette Campbell Edelweiss Seeees Vanderbeck Schutte Pauline Neier Logan Martha Walts Pennington Jo Ruth Donnohue Coppelia McKee Martha Ellen Rector Charlotte Donnahue Cabaletta Pees

Crawfordsville Downs Spencer Juniors 36 to 17 in Opener

Crawfordsville's Juniors defeated Spencer's lads 36 to 17 in the Greencastle Invitational opener Saturday. The Crawfords led 19 to 1 at halftime with Soshee, a substitute, top scoring for the visitors. Lineups and scoring totals are listed for both teams.

Crawfordsville Spencer Lads Soshee Crawfords Spencer’s Spencer Yockey Dickerson Malask Cox McCarthy Frye Bryant Stuckey Ree Malaska Martin Frank Masten

Carols Husband Granted Divorce Decree

Chicago dated report states Allen H. Keefer obtained a divorce from actress Sue Rol formerly Evelyn Lederer. Keefer credited Miss Rol with deserting their home two years ago as she pursued a movie career. The suit was not pursued by the actress.

Hicago Rol Allen H. Keefer Carol Evelyn Lederer Chicago

Indiana Anti Saloon League Chief Faces Contempt Sentence

Indianapolis January 26 A report that the Indiana Anti Saloon League would drop its fight to save Dr Edward S Shumaker was denied The league superintendent is serving a 60 day sentence at the State Penal Farm for contempt of the Indiana Supreme Court The league attorney Ethan Miles announced the denial

Ndianapolis INS Indiana Anti Saloon League Edward $. Shumaker Indians Anti Saloon League Tom Indiana Supreme Court Ethan \. Miles

Court action eyed in Shumaker case re hearing request

Miles said the next court step would be in the State Supreme Court. He plans to file a motion seeking a rehearing in the Shumaker case on grounds that the Court cannot legally sentence a person not convicted of a crime to the Penal Farm.

State Supreme Court Miles Shumaker

Bolinger Sentenced to Two to Fourteen Years in Fraud Case

Jessup F. Bolinger, former president of the First State Bank at Shelburn Indiana, was sentenced to two to fourteen years in state prison after pleading guilty to forgery. He faces further questions over forgeries and defalcations totaling about 235000 linked to notes at Sullivan and nearby banks. Maple's death at the Sullivan bank is being reviewed by authorities. Bolinger to be moved to prison next week. bond not posted.

Sullivan, Ind Jessup F. Bolinger First State Bank Shelburn Ind W. H. McGraw Maple Bolinger Sullivan Kenneth Brownwell Sullivan Bank Shelburn Bank Luther Keene State Department of Criminal Investigation

Indiana may raise state tax to 30 cents next fall

Indianapolis report notes budget committee re checks indicate the 23 cent levy is too low. Scarce funds may force a tax rise to 30 cents, with the 1927 budget figures showing departments seeking about 37.2 million dollars versus 26.6 million last year.

Indianapolis Ind State Budget Committee

Last Rites for Mrs Raphael Held Monday

Last rites for Mrs. Victor L Raphael were held Monday at 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian Church. Rev R J McLandress of Indianapolis led the service with a largely attended congregation. Mrs Raphael died Friday morning as the choir and organist provided a solemn musical tribute.

Victor L. Raphael Presbyterian Church R. J. McLandress Indianapolis Synod of Indiana Prof Gustave Arlt Lorgan

Funeral pallbearers named for Mrs. Raphael's service

Active pallbearers included W. B. Peck C. C. Gautier Ed Coffman George Edwin Black W. C. Timmons and C. C. Huestis Honorary pallbearers listed E A Brown Henry C Werneke E A Schmitt J T Christie Jacob Eitel L R Chapin T F Crawford and Eugene Light The body stayed at the Manse and the funeral party departed at 5 04 for Cincinnati Ohio where interment will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Tuesday Relatives from out of town include Miss L De marge Wolff from Cincinnati 8 N Clark and B C Clark of Upper Sandusky and Mr and Mrs James Decker and Dale of Cleveland.

W. B. Peck C. C. Gautier Ed. Coffman George Edwin Black W. C. Timmons C. C. Huestis E. A. Brown Henry C Werneke E. A. Schmitt Indianapolis J. T. Christie Jacob Eitel L. R. Chapin T. F. Crawford Eugene Light Raphael Cincinnati Ohio Pleasant Ridge L. Demarge Wolff N. Clark B. C. Clark Upper Sandusky James Decker and Son Dale Cleveland, Ohio

Farm inmate dies at Indiana State Farm

George Burk inmate at the Indiana State Farm died Sunday night of pneumonia. He had been sent from Columbus and had served about thirty days. Survived by a widow and son of Columbus. Body taken to Lakin Funeral Home and prepared for burial. It was sent to Columbus Monday.

George Burk Indiana State Farm Columbus Lakin

Indiana considers tax on home beer makers

Indiana lawmakers plan a bill to tax malt syrup and extract with a 5 cent per quart levy, targeting home brewers who convert malt into beer. Rep. H Curtis Bennetts measure aims to curb illicit sales while addressing constitutional issues over banning malt products. Police Chief Claude Worley announces intensified efforts to bust bootleggers and shut down illegal liquor operations.

Indianapolis INS Indiana H. Curtis Bennett Dillsboro Bennett Claude M. Worley White River

File forgery charge filed in Fulham Circuit court

An affidavit charges J. C. Marley with forging the name of Charles Anderson on a $100 check cashed at First National Bank on February 23, 1928. The document has been filed in the Fulham Circuit court.

J. C. Marley Charles Anderson First National Bank Fulham

Carrie W Hays Leases Business Room In Square

The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. leases the south side room at the square from Mrs Carrie W Hays owner of the space. The A P T Co will take possession March 1 1929. The Kash Karry Grocery run by Louis F Hays has occupied the site since 1859 with a bakery later added and eventually discontinued in September.

Atlantic and Pacific Tea € O Corrie W. Hays Kash & Karry Louis F. Hays Carrie W. Hays Louis Welk Weik & Lyon Weik & Allen Grocery and Bakery Louis Weik Charles F. Zeis Hays

A. P. Grocery to Consolidate Stores in New Location

Mr. Hays plans to close out his entire stock of groceries and fixtures next month yielding possession on March 1. M. S. Miller, manager, says the current store will move to a larger site and only one A P store will operate here with Miller as manager of the new location. The combined grocery and meat market will be under the A P Company banner, which now runs about 2,200 stores in the United States. The present space is owned by J L Randel.

Edgar Sechman Dies In Indianapolis Hospital

Edgar Sechman eldest son of Frank Sechman from eight miles east of Greencastle died Saturday at 6 PM in the Methodist Hospital Indianapolis after an operation could not proceed due to critical condition. He served in World War and had stomach illness for months. Survived by father Frank Sechman and brother Ansel Sechman of Coatesville. Funeral Monday at 11 AM at Stilesville with burial in Stilesville cemetery.

Edgar Sechman L’rank Sechman Greencastle Methodist Indianapolis

Rate ruling limited to local conditions in Martinsville case

Indiana public service commission decided that municipal electric rates should be set by local conditions, not by the utility’s overall system. The Martinsville case with Wabash Valley Electric Co established that each city may negotiate for rate cuts or service improvements separately, and only the city’s own equipment should be considered.

Indianapolis Public Service Commission Martinsville Electric Martinsville Wabash Valley Electric Company Frank T. Singleton Harvey Harman Wabash Valley Company Shively-Spencer Echelty

Brazil Miner Killed in Icy Indiana Crash

Trank Hoffa a 26 year old Brazilian miner died in an automobile accident near Williamsport Indiana. His companion William Williams was badly hurt. Hoffa's father and his brother Dr Fred Hoffa were injured in the crash and hospitalized.

Brazil Ind INS Trank Hoffa Williamsport William Williams Hoffa Fred Hoffa Indianapolis

George Remus Pays 25000 To Government

George Remus of Cincinnati known bootleg king loses a 25000 penalty from his bootleg fortune to the federal government in a six year old liquor case. Attorneys for the American Surety Company of New York reached a settlement.

Indianapolis Ind George Remus Cincinnati America American Suretyompany of New York

Government settles bond dispute over illgotten whisky

An agreement with the government settles for 25 000 the 50 000 remus bond covering whisky tax penalties on 90 000 gallons allegedly removed from W P Squibb & Company distillery in Lawrenceburg Indiana six years ago. Remus posted 25 000 collateral years ago to indemnify the surety. The whiskey was said to have been sold in Indianapolis Louisville Chicago St Louis and other cities.

Remus W. P. Squibb & Company Lawrenceburg Ind Indianapolis Louisville Chicago St. Louis

State Bank Meeting Attended by Bank Presidents in Indianapolis

A. G. Brown of First National Bank and Fred L Hair of Central National Bank attended the State Bankers Association meeting in Indianapolis on Monday. Officers and employees from both banks were listed as banquet attendees at the Claypool Hotel that evening.

A. G. Brown First National Bank Fred L. ’Hair Central National Bank State Bankers’ Association Indianapolis Mr. Brown Associaion Claypool J. L. Randel Ward Mayhall Donald Riley Cloyd Herod Kenneth West Joe Crosby The Central Bank Russell Brown

Chrysler Car Claimed After Theft Case Near Terre Haute

Irvin Moore of Clinton reported a 1965 Chrysler coupe stolen in Terre Haute on January 22 after taking his mother to a hospital. The car, found upside down near Cloverdale loaded with liquor, was released by Sheriff Edward Bitelforge to State Motor Vehicle Officer Farly and a Moore associate, as Moore proved the vehicle was stolen.

Irvin Moore Clinton Edward Bivelforge Farly Young Moore Cloverdale Moore Terre Haute Moore Jong Edward Bitelforge

Plainfield Bus Driver Dies From Crash Injuries

Olas Jackson a 42 year old Avon area school bus driver died at Methodist hospital after injuries from a collision with a truck owned by Williams Trucking Company Indianapolis. Funeral services set for 10 Monday at the Plainfield Christian Church. Jackson was en route home from work when the accident occurred leaving his right leg injured.

Plainfield Ind Olas Jackson Methodist Hospital Avon Christian Church Jackson Williams Trucking Company Indianapolis

Local Juniors Win Trophy in Tournament

In the Greencastle Invitation Junior tournament the Viger Cub Juniors defeated Crawfordsville Juniors 33 to 25 in the final after beating Brazil 40 to 7 earlier. Greencastle led 17 to 14 at halftime and pulled away to a 10 point margin. Trophy was presented by Superintendent Warren J. Yount. Stone acted as Greencastle captain.

Greencastle Brazil Viger Cub Crawfordsville Warren J. Yount

Half Highlights and Foul Trouble Loom in Tilt

The game featured a back handed blind shot by Stone for two and Godfrey’s fast break two. Referee Frank Masten called several fouls sending Dawson and Hurst to the bench in the second period. Both teams relied heavily on free throws, with Crawfords ville scoring nearly half its points from the charity stripe.

Stone Godfrey Frank Masten Dawson Hurst Crawfordsville

Murphy Company Buys Tottle Baltimore Stores

The G. C. Murphy Company buys J. W. Tottle five to ten cent stores in Baltimore and Annapolis, adding seven Baltimore shops and one Annapolis unit. The acquisition covers eight stores, expanding Murphy’s national total to 156 units across eleven states with a reported business value of about 1 million dollars. The move aims to lift 1929 sales past 1.45 million and boost net profits.

G. C. Murphy Company J. W. Tottle Baltimore Annapolis Maryland Lexington and Eutaw New North Avenue Murphy Company

Two Cloverdale Residents Dead

Funeral services will be held at the home in Cloverdale Tuesday at 11 for Mrs Mary Shoemaker about 80 years old widow of Stenry Shoemaker who died Sunday morning after a five year illness Rev H A Sherrill will have charge She had lived in Cloverdale all her life Her husband died years ago Two sons Oren and Benjamin and two brothers Ham and Oren Todd survive Also William Thompson an elderly resident south of Cloverdale died Monday morning

Cloverdale Mary Shoemaker Stenry Shoemaker H. A. Sherrail William Thompson South of Cloverdale

Land Bank Gets Big Judgment

The Louisville Joint Stock Land Co. received a judgment of 21 928.95 in Putnam Circuit Court on Monday in its foreclosure suit.

Louisville Joint Stock Land Co Putnam Circuit

Foreclosure Judgment Large in Local Court Case

The mortgage suit against Clayton C Barr Pertha Barr and John F Helm rests on land one mile west of Hanna Cross Roads with tenant Carl Akers. All defendants defaulted and the judgment is among the largest foreclosure awards in the local court. W M Sutherlin represented the plaintiff.

Clayton C. Barr Pertha Barr John F. Helm Hanna Cross Roads Carl Akers W. M. Sutherlin

Daggy Family Survives Ford Crash on Manhattan Road

A Daggy family narrowly escaped injury when their new Ford veered off the Manhattan road two miles south of town. Mr Daggy tried to adjust a glove, lost control, and the car struck a barbed wire fence, overturning and suffering heavy damage before being towed to the local Ford station.

Bence A. Daggy Jackson Hanna Manhattan Ford

Farm Bureau Backs Utility Valuation Bill in Indiana

Indiana Farm Bureau Federation backs the Trowbridge Murden bill to fix utility valuation for rate making at tax value. It opposes repeal of primary election law but favors amendments strengthening it. It supports the income tax amendment and repeal of the holding corporations law while backing a small gasoline tax rise and opposing a larger auto license increase. Despite influenza delays, 1929 membership likely to exceed 1928 as drives continue county by county.

Farm Bureau Indianapolis INS Trowbridge-Murden Indiana Farm Bureau Federation Bureau Indiana

Photo of Mrs Courim in Indianapolis Star Society Section

Photo of Mrs Charles L Courim formerly Waunita Mason appears in the Indianapolis Star society pages. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mason of Plainfield, she graduated Greencastle High School in 1925. The Courims reside at 1608 Central Ave Indianapolis. her father once managed the old Electric Light Plant. She is sister to Gerald Mason of South Indiana Street.

H. 8 Indianapolis Charles L Courim Waunita Mason John Mason Plainfield Indianapolis Star Courim Central Avenue Greencastle High School Gerald Mason Indiana Street

Moving Here Couple Ginds DePauw Parents in Greencastle

WAVELAND Jan 26 Mr and Mrs Russell Rice who plan to move to Greencastle February 1 to attend DePauw University have been guests at several parties. A Tuesday evening gathering at the Banta home hosted by Mr and Mrs T Banta and Mr and Mrs Ira Sharp included refreshments. The Rices, popular in the young circles and church, were recently ordained as M F E ministers and will pursue theological study at DePauw.

Waveland Russell Rice Greencastle DePauw University Banta Ira Sharp Rice DePauw Crawfordsville Journal

Jones and Thomas Nuptials in Local Ceremony

Miss Fern Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Bradford Jones united with Henry C Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Milton Thomas at the First Christian Church parsonage in a Sunday afternoon ceremony. The couple will live with the bride's parents while continuing their current jobs and plan to move to Indianapolis briefly before settling back. Edna Hutchinson Foster Jones E B Jones Plainfield attended. Mrs Thomas a 1928 graduate and Oakley Grocery cashier, Mr Thomas a Clinton Center graduate and Lone Star Cement Co employee.

Fern Jones Bradford Jones Henry C. Thomas Milton Thomas Clinton Township B. H. Bruner First Christian Church Edna Hutchinson Foster Jones E. B. Jones Plainfield Thomas Oakley Grocery Clinton Center Lone Star Cement Co Indianapolis

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