Local Notes From Greencastle County Highlights
Greencastle items report Miss Catherine Veach visiting Stanton. Mrs Florence Lady listed as critical at 404 Ohio St. Various locals travel for business, court actions in Putnam Circuit Court include $50.49 and $193 judgments for Nelson vs McBride and Ellis vs Sullivan. A child sustains a cut from broken glass. gun permits count is seven since 1929 act. An erratum corrects a birthday party listing for Walter Mathews Jr. on page two.
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Herald
Walter Mathews Jr
Two Drownings Reported in Indiana Towns
In Washington two year old Robert Lee Neeriemer, son of Cecil Neeriemer of Newcastle, drowned after falling into a deep well while visiting grandparents. His burial followed. In Clinton area, seven year old Sherman Bynum drowned while wading near Crown Hill No 3 mine pond. A separate report from Linton notes 17 year old Carl Lewis drowned after falling from a boat on the Linton Sumuit mine pond. brother Robert Lewis, 7, survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ind
INS
Robert Lee Neeriemer
Cecil Neeriemer
Newcastle
Ind
Sherman Bynum
Clinton
Crown Hill No. 3
Linton, Ind
Carl Lewis
Vicksburg
Linton-Sumuit Mine
Here
Robert Lewis
Phoebe Fairgrave Offie Claims Altitude Record
Mrs. Phoebe Fairgrave Offie of Memphis Tennessee claimed a new altitude record for women with a 25 982 foot ascent at Moline airport. She said the figure was recorded by the altimeter and instruments sealed before flight were sent to Washington D C for confirmation by the National Aeronautic Association.
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Moline, Ll
INS
Phoebe Fairgrave Oflie
Memphis
Tenn
National Aeronautical Association
Moline
Washington, D. C
Governor to Probe Riot In Dana Coal Mine Disturbance
Governor Harry G. Leslie moves to investigate a Dana Indiana mine riot at Bono Coal Co where up to two thousand invading miners beat 42 cooperative workers. Six injured miners testified and a second conference with officials and victims is planned for tomorrow morning. Sheriff Newland faced sharp criticism from the miners over dispersal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene J. Cadou
I.N
Indianapolis
Ind
INS
Bono Coal Co
Dana
Indiana
Tinais
Harry G. Leslie
Leslie
Vermilion County
Harry Newland
Double Parking Ban Enforced Downtown By City Marshal
City marshal Paul Grimes bans double parking in the downtown district from Vine to Jackson and near the square. Temporary allowance applies for cars parked flat to the curb while enforcement begins with sticker penalties. Ernest Cook, taken to County Hospital a week ago, is in critical condition after a stroke.
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Paul Grimes
Washington Street
Vine
Jackson Streets
Ernest Cook
Wimbledon Upset Sends Wills Sisters Packing
Helen Wills and Edith Cross fell to Mrs. C. G. McAquham and Miss F. E. Harvey in the women's doubles, 6-4 8-10 6-3, as American hopes dimmed. Lott and Hennessy won in men’s doubles. Tilden and Hunter also advanced. most matches today were doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Eng
Helen Wills
Edith Cross
California
C. G. McAquham
FE. H. Harvey
England
America
George M. Lott
Chicago
Johnny Hennessy
Indianapolis
R, Lycett
J. O. P. Wheatley
Bill” Tilden
Francis Hunter
Kleinschroth
Baron von Kehrling
Baron
May Sutton Bundy
United States
Joan Ridley
Treasure Hunt Sees Strong Start at City Library
The Indiana University Extension Division sponsors a city library Treasure Hunt to boost reading and school work. Ninety registered last year. this year 125 children enrolled. Participants read ten books from a twenty book list and locate a hidden treasure in each.
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Indiana University
Indiana
Storm wrecks three farm buildings forcing family to shelter
A cyclonic storm near Lebanon Indiana uprooted a tree and hurled it through the Martin home roof. The family sought refuge in the barn but the wind unroofed it and the garage was lifted from its foundation and destroyed. They spent the night with a neighbor.
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Lebanon
Ind
Charles Martin
Livestock market report Indianapolis July 2
Hogs on today s market for 100 ups were generally 25¢ lower with underweights 15e to 25¢ off. Bulk 160 275 lbs sold 11.15 11.30. Cattle steady with some lower grade weakness. beef steers 14 15.50. vealers 15.50. Sheep lambs up 25¢ to 50¢ with better grades 13 14.50. throwouts 9.50 12. Sheep steady fat ewes 4.50 6.50.
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Indianapolis
Farm Life Publishing Firm Shuts Down in Spencer
Farm Life Publishing Company of Spencer suspends publication after paying 121 employees in full. The board cites cash shortages and no option but to stop expenses as the plant faces potential reorganization or sale. T. W. Lequatte served as publisher with editors George Weymouth and William Johnson. Duane W. Beach was secretary treasurer. The firm payroll totalled about $150000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer, Ind
Farm Life Publishing Company
Spencer
Farm Life
T. W. Lequatte
George Weymouth
William Johnson
Duane W. Beach
Youth Is Acquitted in Indianapolis Manslaughter Case
Richard J. Lowther Jr., 17, son of the bank receiver for the defunct J. F. Wild Bank, was acquitted of manslaughter in a January 7 auto collision at 52nd Street and Central Avenue that killed Julius Underwood, 56, of Jamestown.
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Indianapolis
Richard J. Lowther Jr
J. F. Wild Bank
52Nd Street
Central Avenue
Julius Underwood
Jamestown
Legge Named to Farm Board
Alexander Legge president of the International Harvester Company of Chicago has accepted President Hoover's invitation to join the new Federal Farm Board to administer the 500 million agricultural relief program. Legge will be chairman for at least the first year with James C. Stone of Kentucky as vice chairman.
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Washington
INS
Alexander Legge
International Harvester Company of Chicago
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
White House
Legge
Jas. C. Stone
Kentucky
State Poultry Tour Ends in Harrison County
Harrison County will host the final stop of the fifth annual state poultry tour July 9-12. The tour, organized by Purdue University Poultry Extension Department and the Indiana Poultry Association, begins Tuesday morning July 9 in Richmond. Registration blanks and the complete program are available from the Putnam County agent.
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Harrison County
Purdue University Poultry Extension Department
Indiana Poultry Association
Richmond
Putnam County
Pilots Launch 150-Gallon Run for Refuel Endurance Record
Loren Mendell and R. B. Rein hart piloted a Buhl air sedan from Culver City at 7 29 50 a m to attempt a new world refuel endurance record carrying an initial load of 150 gallons of gasoline in their craft.
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Culver City
Cal
INS
Loren Mendell
R. B
Pete) Reinhart
British Lady Minister May Wear Breeches at Levees
Miss Margaret Bondfield the first woman in the British Cabinet faces a dress question if she attends levees. Officials note levees are male ceremonial space and uniform rules may force a male guise, though she would wear standard court attire for women at other functions.
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Margaret W Bondfield
Prince of Wales
Miss Bondfield
Ramsay MacDonald
Miss Bond- Geld
Austin
Hertslet
Lord Chamberls
Lever
Social gatherings mark Putnamville and Greencastle events
Capt and Mrs Ralph Howard hosted a Putnamville picnic for local travelers to the Rio Grande Valley. Guests included the Mullins, Williams, Brown families, McGaugheys, Myers, and others from Greencastle and Roachdale, with tea for Miss Mary Louise Moffett returning from California. Various church and club meetings are scheduled in Fillmore and Greencastle, including the 8. C. C. picnic and Delta Theta Tau reports at Alpha Tau Omega. Pearl Gibson joins University of Wisconsin graduate program.
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Ralph Howard
Putnamville
Putnam County
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
R. P. Mullins
Leota Mullins
Harry Williams
Milt Brown
Bernice
Vera Grace
W. M. McGaughey
Margaret Emily McGaughey
William McGaughey
Greencastle
Graybill
John Stanley
Clarence Myers
Roachdale
Mary Louise Moffett
D. O. Moffett
Ridge Avenue
Mary O’rear
Olive Street
Delta Theta Tan
Alpha ‘Tau Omega
East Washington Street
Harold Talbo
Del
Theta Tau
West Baden
Gray Potter
Mitch Pitchford
Betty
Delta Theta Tau
Th Philanthropic
Hoosier Club
Wes Baden Hotel
Miss Pearl Gibson
Greencastle High School
Graduate School
The
University
Wisconsin
Mustard gas placed in safe at post office defeat
Mustard gas was installed yesterday in the Greencastle post office safe by a Chicago alarm company. Three gas cylinders are protected inside the door with a wire network that releases gas when a torch melts a safety seal, preventing accidental release and guarding receipts. Postmaster E. R. Bartley notes the dual protection of the safe and gas.
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Tli Best Saa Smask
Greencastle Pes
Anakin Lock and Alarm Company
Chicago
E. R. Bartley
Bank to Buy County Road Bonds in Cloverdale and Washington Townships
The First National Bank of Green Castle tentatively purchases county road bonds worth 7041 dollars for Wirley Greenlee road in Cloverdale township and 7120 dollars for Uv Andrew Trester road in Washington township, contingent on transcript approval.
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First National Bank of Greencastle
Puntam
Wirley Greenlee
Cloerdale
Andrew Trester
Washingto Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Catherine Veach
W. M. Blanchard
Stanton
Florence
Ohio Street
Paul F. Moore
Terre Haute
Ears IS
A. E. Ayler
Evelyn Alger
Nellie Stratton
Marshall Abrams
Owen
J. M. Farrell
Illinois State Highway Commission
Decatur
Ill
FR. S. “Pep” Krantz
Pepper” Krantz
Krantz
DePauw University
James I. Nelson
William McBride
Putnam Circuit
Mattie Meredith
Jean de Forrest
W. H. Jennings
Heavenridge
South Locust Street
Putnam
Mary A. Ellis
Dave A. Sullivan
James P. Hughes
Putnam Circuit Court
Ted
J. K. Langdon
Langdon Book Store
Harry Langdon
Mr Langdon
Gilbert Cox
Jungle Park Speedway
Donald Pursell
Fillmore
Vine Street
Oscar Overpeck
James J. Hamilton
Eagle Indemnity Company
Ethel Sullivan
Green Street
Sharon Lynn
Paul Page
Uke
Bitte
International Newareel
Washingon St
Greencastle Hatchery
F. A. Wray
Storm
Indiana Loan Co
E. Wash, St
Brazil Tankage Co
Brazil
Buchheit
Belle Union
Thomas Hill
Tarrison CO
Margaret Bondfield
Capt
Mrs. Howard
Miss O'Rear
Miss Moffett
Fillmore H. M. B
Woman's Home Missionary, Society of Fillmore M. E. Church
Bernice Smith
Browning
Robert Browning
South
Indiana Street
FE. H. Sapp
W. T. Handy
Monday Club
Howard Harris
John Hellinger
Bruce Shannon
Hester Jordan
Eastern Star
Kathleen James
W. M
Lula E. Green
Crescent Club
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Harold Talbott
Martha Washington Club
Maggie Scott
Beveridge Street
Tna A
Burdsal
Mullins Drug Store
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