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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1929
Page
1
SAY! ( CHARLES J. ARKOLD) SAY! ( CHARLES J. ARKOLD) FOLKS ABOUT TOWN MR. AND MRS. GLENN H. LYON own a new two seater praised for comfort finish and mechanics. They are seen daily driving through parks and avenues. The piece also offers light golf humor and a courthouse anecdote with windy mischief on Sunday.
Ford driven by Claire Brown and a car carrying George Harris were wrecked in a head on crash on East Washington Street around 10 pm. Brown’s car overturned. Harris and a rider were slightly hurt. youths in Brown’s car reportedly threw firecrackers. Large crowd gathered as police investigated.
The right foot of Homer Broadstreet, about 50, of Cloverdale, was amputated at Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis after a fall from a ladder while painting at Dr. W. K. Prichard’s farm. Infection followed the ankle injury, necessitating the operation.
Two new two cent commemoratives go on sale today the Major General Sullivan stamp marking the 150th anniversary of the 1779 Sullivan expedition and the Edison stamp marking the 50th anniversary of the first incandescent lamp. Several thousand of each stamp were ordered by Postmaster KE R Bartley.
Putnam County commissioners raise the interest rate on County Bridge Bonds to 5 percent after road bonds failed to sell at 4 percent. They authorize a bond issue of 15 340.80 dollars to fund bridge construction and will publish legal notice inviting taxpayer remonstrance, though objections are not expected.
Charles Keller of near Ladoga suffered a fractured pelvis and right wrist when a tractor rolled from a haymow at the Wallace Ashby farm and dropped eighteen feet to a concrete floor. He is recovering at Culver hospital. Jesse Trump, riding on the hay load, jumped to safety with minor injuries.
The Putnamville Epworth League announces an ice cream festival at the Community House on Wednesday evening July 3 with ice cream cake pie and free entertainment. July meetings titled Exploring the Open will be outdoor if weather permits with topics Vacationing Throughout the United States Trees and Flowers Rocks Camp Fire Circle. Sunday 6:30 PM at the church. River Vale institute July 22 28.
Major Ramon Franco and three companions were rescued after their seaplane Numancia crashed at sea and arrived aboard the British carrier Eagle at Gibraltar. Crowds cheered as seaplanes dropped flowers and marines guarded the aircraft. Franco recounted sending radio signals that were not picked up and praised the English sailors for hospitality and tea after their ordeal.
In Waukeen, NL, on July 2, Alex Benson, 41, unable to endure nearby fireworks, left his porch, told his wife of fear, then went to the basement and slashed his throat. The death followed a nervous disorder and a cannon cracker explosion that damaged his vision.
Putnam County Township trustees plan to advertise for bids from school bus drivers under a state board ruling. Bidders must carry liability insurance with premiums included in bids, and contracts will go to the lowest responsible bidder. Advertising will occur in a newspaper before the new school term in September.
Twenty eight thousand cloak and suit makers walk out in New York amid clashes with non union workers and police. The strike affects about 1900 shops and centers on wage increases and the 40 hour work week. The garment industry here handles about eight billion dollars in suits and four billion in cloaks annually.
In Greencastle 20 years ago John McFarlane was announced as superintendent of the A. & C. Stone Quarries succeeding W. E. Baney. The F. G. J. girls hosted a reception for 200 at Mrs. Frank Allee’s home on Anderson Street. Ed. Eitelforge to join the Elks tomorrow. Sam Johnson of Fern injured at Keiser saw mill when a rip saw sliced his arm.
Edward Wells, who escaped from Indiana State Prison in 1922, was arrested at his St. Louis home after seven years on the run. He used the alias Edward Smith, had changed his name and married, and claimed to have lived honestly. Officials said Wells would face prison officials after explaining his escape.
Members and friends of the Putnam County Sporting Club will hold a Fourth of July shoot at the club grounds south of Greencastle on cemetery road Thursday at 1 p m. Traps stay open all afternoon with shells available. Ernest Stoner presides and Carl Stewart is secretary. Cold drinks will be offered. no prizes, but members can practice on clay targets.
There will be no band concert here Thursday night due to the Fourth of July celebration. Members and families will observe the holiday with Greencastle residents. The local band will play at Roachdale Wednesday night under an arrangement by Roachdale business leaders for weekly musicales.
Mrs Marion Hinkle of North Jackson Street in Green Castle recounts three fallen tree limbs during the Sunday night storm on East Washington Street. The first limb blocked her path then another fell, followed by a third puncturing the car top of her new Whippet coupe. She freed herself and returned home, with a new top ordered for the vehicle.
The State Highway Department will construct two temporary bridges around a washed out span on State Road 43 just south of State Road 36. A six mile detour is in place and currently in poor condition as crews work to restore utilities and full service. Crop damage assessment shows wheat regrowth possible while corn in lowlands is heavily damaged. Big Walnut remains flooded though other streams approach normal levels.
Putnam County boards historically entitled to grant two Purdue University scholarships to local applicants but have not acted in recent years. Several applicants exist this year yet no award decisions have been announced. Indiana University scholarships are also available but no winners named by County Superintendent Vermillion.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures in extreme north portions. Mostly clear in north and central areas Wednesday with warmer readings and light breeze.
Fire Chief John Goddard orders store owners to halt fireworks sales until July 4 and warns confiscation of any fireworks found being shot before that date. Mayor Charles McGaughey backs the move amid recent accidents, including a severe burn to Virginia Rariden.
Donald Lawrence six year old son of Mrs Ethel Lawrence 808 Crown Street suffered a badly burned left hand Tuesday morning after a fire cracker exploded in his hand. The boy had been at the Third Ward school grounds with other children when he found and lit the cracker. He was taken to Dr W M McGaughey for medical attention.
Fire at the Brooklyn Brien Company plant in Brooklyn this morning caused about 5000 dollars in damage. The blaze began in the exhaust room roof and spread to two nearby sheds before being controlled. Lightning is suspected as the cause. insurance covers the loss.
In Clinton Indiana Herman Sholzel 68 died by drinking poison in his basement. Grief over his wife s death a year earlier is blamed for his action. A niece Mrs Joe Spntrick found the body several hours later. Relatives including a brother and sister are listed as nearest kin but whereabouts unknown.
Lebanon Ind July 1 The Mount Forest Rabbitries owned by Mount Forest Fur Farms of America Inc of Detroit Michigan today purchased a farm of 190 acres east of Lebanon and will establish a model rabbitry creating fifty local jobs and a company investment near half a million dollars when completed.
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