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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1929
Page
1
Charles J Arnold complains about a copious shower not a deluge and windy ruin. He jokes about red porch furniture and fresh painted pants at the Country Club while noting trees blown down and peach orchard concerns after Sunday rain and hail. He asks motorists to obtain licenses for fifty cents.
A satirical golf column mocks mispronounced terms and misused sports knowledge. The writer, billed as an authority on Junk from the Junkers, joke about golf myths, craps comparisons, and singing while swinging, urging proper play and common sense in the Scottish pastime.
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN notes Prof Rowland Leach of DePauw enjoyed a Sunday golf contest at Green Castle Country Club. The Northwood contingent faced Green Castle members in a friendly tournament as the photographer captured Leach's drive from the first tee.
Telegraphers for the Monon railroad in Lafayette Indiana have won a 3 percent per hour wage increase effective July 1. The raise was announced after a committee of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers met in Lafayette.
Mrs. Luna Richards proprietor of Canyon Inn McCormick's Creek Canyon State Park settles with the State Conservation Department. Richards will sell the inn to the department Monday. The suit for possession filed in Owen Circuit Court will be dismissed. J E Rodenbeek represented Richards.
Indiana officials warn motorists to show proof of license applications as the new license law takes effect. Bradley says about 500000 have applied or obtained licenses, and police will prosecute drivers in accidents without a license or receipt.
A tree blocking a paved road east of Greefeatie caused a three car crash Sunday night. Fred Eller and Rob Reel first struck the tree while dodging cows, then Pop Pruitt and another unnamed driver crashed while helping. No injuries were reported.
The Young People's Sunday picnic is planned for Allen Dale Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Greencastle Christian church. In case of rain the event will be moved indoors.
Indiana residents repair storm toll after a windstorm and cloudburst injure six in Indianapolis. roofs blown, a chimney collapse, church elm uprooted, lines and trees down, public utilities to rebuild hundreds of miles of lines statewide.
The county commissioners held their regular monthly meeting and approved claims and a contract for county house supplies. The bid went to Floris McCammack of Fillmore as the only bidder.
Paul Novotney and wife Anna of Seelyville pleaded guilty to selling liquor to DePauw students in Indianapolis. Judge Baltzell sentenced Paul to six months in Vigo county jail. Anna's sentence was taken under advisement. The couple admitted making beer for seven children and male students but denied selling any. Novotney is a coal miner.
Russell Edwards, age 59, a former Putnam County resident born April 2, 1870 near Roachdale, died Saturday at his Indianapolis home. He owned in the stock yards commission business for 30 years with Edwards & Greathouse. Surviving are his widow Minnie Dodd Edwards, son Austin, two grandchildren, sisters Mrs. Lee Akers and Mrs. Harvey Black, and brothers Frank and Albert Edwards. Funeral held Monday in Indianapolis with interment in Roachdale cemetery.
The Putnam County Council met and appropriated 18 610 15 for three bridges the Staley Book er and Brackney bridges plus funds for the county poor health officer and other needs. J O Cammack attends a state photographers meeting in Imke Winoa.
Gilbert Cox 18 was severely injured when a stake flew from a racing car at Jungle Park Speedway nine miles north of Rockville and struck him on the head. He was unconscious at the scene and transported to Putnam County Hospital. condition reported improving and a skull fracture suspected.
Floyd Miller H KE Abbott and Hal Royce returned home from Guelph Ontario after attending a joint session of Ontario and Indiana Agricultural Representatives. They toured Ontario farms and the Ontario Reformatory and visited Guelph College and Cornell during return travels via Toronto Geneva and Ithaca.
Dr A M McGuire of Chicago former pastor of the local Baptist church who delivered the Union service sermon Sunday evening is not a candidate for the pulpit again. A candidate will preach next Sunday. Dr McGuire now edits the Baptist Standard national publication.
Five members of the Trosper family were burned to death when their car collided head on with a second vehicle near Lake George in Angola Indiana. Noah F Trosper survived with burns while the others perished and sheriff investigators ruled the crash accidental with no fault found against the other driver.
A severe Sunday afternoon storm sent a bolt striking the home of Charles Skinner in Clinton township. Mrs Skinner and one child were shocked, Mr Skinner sheltered in a nearby wood shed. roofing, windows and plaster were damaged.
A four door Ford sedan owned by Dwight Shoemaker of Greencastle was stolen in Indianapolis Friday night. Sheriff Edward Bitelforge asked city police to search for the car. Sheriff and Mrs. Edward Litelforge, Walter Matthews, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Matthews Jr. with son George visited Mr. and Mrs. Nat Hammond at Danville Sunday and celebrated Walter Matthews Jr. birthday.
Thundershowers expected this afternoon or tonight with clearing to generally fair conditions Tuesday. Cooler in extreme southwest tonight and in extreme south and northeast portions Tuesday.
A statewide storm drenched Greencastle with 301 inches of rain in a record period, bringing widespread damage across Putnam County. Wheat and other crops flooded, trees toppled, telephones and power lines broken, roads blocked, and several barns destroyed or burned by lightning. A bridge washed out on State Road 43 disrupted traffic as water surged through homes and windows.
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