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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

3

Frazier Couple Welcomes Son at County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Paul Frazier of east Franklin street are the parents of a son born Thursday at the County Hospital. Mrs Frazier was formerly Miss Agnes Chenoweth. Roy Brackney who had an operation at the County Hospital some time ago returned home Friday.

Paul Frazier East Franklin Street County Hospital Frazier Agnes Chenoweth Roy Brackney George Pickett Marshall Pickett Pittsboro Will Ingram Danville, Il Mr. Pickett Mrs. Ingram Mrs. Pickett

Simpson Stoner Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Simpson Stoner who had been at the County Hospital for several weeks for medical treatment returned to his Bloomington street home on Friday. Mr and Mrs Harold H Knoll and Mrs Frank Bard who visited relatives and friends have gone to Tacoma Washington for a visit with relatives.

Simpson Stoner Bloomington Street Harold H. Knoll Frank Bard Tacoma Washington

Romine sues Spencer duo for 85 dollar note

Sanford Romine through attorney F S Hamilton sues Arthur Spencer and Ruby Spencer in Putnam Circuit Court on a note claiming a debt of 85 dollars.

Sanford Romine F. S. Hamilton Putnam Arthur Spencer Ruby Spencer

Local residents and visitors frequent Greencastle scene

L W Crump takes vacation from the post office. Lamont Ashmore and family visit Greencastle while others tour friends. Zoercher from Indianapolis meets county board of review. Cars collide on Vine and Walnut. no injuries. Various residents plan summer travel and gatherings as county officials meet for routine business and Greencastle Chautauqua directors prepare Friday night session.

Greencastle Chautauqua Association

Trustees Meet. Picnic Planned at Sutherlin Springs

Trustees of the townships met with County Superintendent John C. Vermilli on Monday. The trustees and their families will hold the annual picnic at Sutherlin Springs north of Morton on July 10.

John C. Vermilli Sutherlin Springs Morton

Bohard Visits Home During Military Camp Training Weekend

Robert Bohard son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bohard of East Franklin Street attended the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis and visited his parents here over the weekend.

Robert Bohard Harry Bohard Franklin Street Citizens Military Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis

Miss Ida Long Visits Northampton Relatives

Miss Ida Long registrar of Smith College in Northampton Massachusetts arrived Sunday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J F Long and other relatives and friends.

Ida Long Smith College Northampton Mass J. F. Long

Reverend Henry McLean to Lecture at Evansville Institute

DePauw's Rev Henry McLean is slated to lecture during the week of August 20 at the first annual district Teachers Institute in Evansville.

Henry McLean DePauw Evansville

Putnam County Farm Delegate Returns Home From Houston

Ora Day county commissioner and Putnam County farm delegate to the Democratic national convention in Houston Texas arrived home Saturday night aboard the Woollen Special train.

Ora Day Putnam County Houston Texas

Local figures move and travel in recent week

Bence Daggy assists at the Central National Bank this week. Mr and Mrs F E Todd move to the Greencastle Hotel recently purchased from A N Hurst of Indianapolis. Dr and Mrs W M O’Brien depart for Washington and New York for a ten day eastern vacation.

Bence Daggy Central National Bank F. E. Todd Greencastle Hotel A.N. Hurst Indianapolis W. M. O’brien Washington New York East

Local residents plan summer visits and family trips

Miss Emma P. Vaughn a junior high teacher travels to Plattsburg New York to visit her sister for the summer. Mrs Albert Nelson and daughter Margaret along with Mrs Thomas Nelson visited relatives in Chicago over the weekend. Mrs Thomas Nelson will stay two weeks. Mary Cecilia Dreyer joined her grandmother Mrs Albert Nelson to Greencastle for a visit.

Emma P. Vaughn Plattsburg, N. Y Albert Nelson Margaret Thomas Nelson Chicago Mary Cecilia Dreyer Greencastle

Miss Augusta Glidewell and Mrs Dessie Bryan Leave Prevo's

Miss Augusta Glidewell and Mrs Dessie Bryan are taking their vacation from Prevo's store. They will be away for a period, with arrangements noted for coverage and duties in their absence.

Augusta Glidewell Dessie Bryan Prevo

Ill Earl Bunten's Condition Unchanged

The Fillmore resident Earl Bunten remained unimproved Monday after a prolonged illness. Willis Hudlin pitched for Cleveland on Sunday and helped secure a 5 to 2 win over Chicago at Chicago. Hudlin is a nephew of L. W. Hudlin of the Star store in this city.

Earl Bunten of Fillmore Willis Hudlin Cleveland Chicago Hudlin L. W. Hudlin Star Store

June brings record 21 marriage licenses in Putnam County

The Putnam County clerk issued twenty one marriage licenses in June the highest monthly total so far this year. Obituaries note the death of Emma Ruark Robards at age sixty three from Detroit Michigan and interment at Fillmore. Surviving family includes husband Steve Robards and three children. Other local notices report residents visiting relatives, vacations and travel plans including Frank Roberts of Somersville Massachusetts in Greencastle, Gladys Hammond at Central National Bank, Paul Wright at Owl Drug, and M Sylvester Miller on vacation. Local moves include Brown entering aviation training in Riverside California and families visiting Chicago and Vicksburg Mississippi.

Putnam County

Kermit Todd and Thomas Vandiver Travel to Chicago on Weekend Excursion

Kermit Todd and Thomas Vandiver took a trip to Chicago on Saturday night for a brief excursion and out of town visit.

B. A. Daggy Orville Stewart Monticello Kermit Todd Thomas Vandiver Chicago

Funeral services for Mrs May Champer held at McCurry

Funeral services for Mrs May Champer who died Friday were held Monday afternoon at 2 at the McCurry Funeral Home. Rev B H Bruner conducted the services and burial followed in Forest Hill cemetery. Pall bearers were H L Jackson Simpson Hirt Ott Dobbs Perry Myers William Grogan and John Maloney.

May Champer McCurry Funeral Home B. H. Bruner Forest Hill Cemetery H. L. Jackson Simpson Hirt Ott Dobbs Perry Myers William Grogan John Maloney

Local residents visit Roachdale and Indianapolis families

Postmaster and Mrs. E. R. Bartley and daughter Minnie Mae visited Dr. and Mrs. C. N. Stroube at Roachdale Sunday. George Knight and Richard Whelan are taking their vacation from the local post office. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Strachn of Indianapolis visited Mrs. Nellie Anderson Sunday. Mrs. Strachn is a sister of Mrs. Anderson.

E. R. Bartley Minnie Mae C. N. Stroube Roachdale George Knight Richard Whelan John D. Strachn Indianapolis Nellie Anderson Strachn Anderson

Hudlin Family Ties Noted At Baseball Game

L. W. Hudlin of the Startore visited Chicago on Sunday and watched his nephew Willis Hudlin pitch for Cleveland against Chicago. Mrs. R. P. Mullins and daughter Betty returned from Palestine Illinois and were joined home by Mr. and Mrs. G C Peelman, relatives of Mrs Mullins.

L. W. Hudlin Startore Chicago Willis Hudlin Cleveland R. P. Mullins Betty Palestine Ill G. C. Peelman

Social round of visits and a roadside mishap in Indiana

Charles McCurry was in Indianapolis on business. Miss Marjorie Lee of Chicago visited Mrs. Nellie Anderson. A car carrying nine people went into the ditch at the Butler Schoolhouse on the National Road west of Reelsville but no one was hurt due to passengers being tightly packed. The Pickett and English families hosted visitors from Pittsboro Danville Terre Haute and Darlington. Mrs Hanna and Mrs Surface, sisters, visited and will extend visits.

Marjorie Lee Chicago DePauw Nellie Anderson Butler School House National Road Reelsville

Infant of Mr and Mrs Taylor buried in Forest Hill cemetery

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Jasper Taylor of Ohio street was buried at Forest Hill cemetery on Monday morning. Roy Sutherlin, son of Mr and Mrs William Sutherlin, damaged the Sutherlin car Saturday night when he hit a horse with his machine driving east of town around 10 oclock. The horse stepped into the road in front of the car and was knocked sprawling. The horse appeared unhurt while the car sustained damage to one side its horn and a fender.

George Burkett DePauw Call's Big Walnut Harvey Cox Reelsville Cox Cosetta Meeks Burkett A. E. Ayler Jasper Taylor Ohio Street Forest Hill Cemetery Roy Sutherlin William Sutherlin Sutherlin

Indianapolis woman visits family and Sunflower Park event

Mrs. Ray Redifer of Indianapolis spent Sunday with her father H. L. Jackson and sister Mable Jackson on south Indiana street. Byron Stewart Bernard Handy and Gwin Ensign attended events at Sunflower Park near Brazil Sunday.

Ray Redifer Indianapolis H. L. Jackson Mable Jackson Indiana Street Byron Stewart Bernard Handy Gwin Ensign Sunflower Park Brazil

Longden Farm Resident Recovers After Gall Stone Operation

Charles Thomas of the Longden farm near Clinton Falls underwent gall stone surgery at a Terre Haute hospital Friday night but could not complete the procedure. He was reported resting fairly good and will remain hospitalized for some time. He is Ola Ellis's brother in law and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis visited Sunday evening at the hospital.

Charles Thomas Longden Farm Clinton Falls Terre Haute Ola Ellis West Walnut Street

Grose Family Plans Summer Stay at Frankfort Michigan

Thishop George R. Grose and family will spend the summer at Frankfort Michigan. Rev Wilbur Grose and family of Evanston NL will also be at Frankfort with Bishop Grose. Prof L E Mitchell of DePauw visits his mother Mrs J Mitchell at Cambridge.

George R. Grose Frankfort, Mich Wilbur Grose Evanston, NL Frankfort Bishop Grose L. E. Mitchell DePauw Mrs. J. Mitchell Cambridge

Weddells Plan Visit to Seymour Relatives

Mr and Mrs Marion Weddell and their son of South College Avenue left Sunday for Seymour to visit relatives for several days.

Marion Weddell South College Avenue Seymour

Mrs Tucker and family visit Indianapolis on Tuesday

Mrs W W Tucker Mrs C Tucker and their sons spent Tuesday in Indianapolis visiting relatives and seeing the city.

W. W. Tucker C. Tucker

Mrs Heavenridge Hosts in Greencastle with Guests

Mrs L D Heavenridge and her daughters Miss Harriett and Mary Grace along with Miss Myrtle Griffin editor of the Owen County Democrat visited Greencastle Sunday. They were guests of Mrs M S Heavenridge step mother and sister Mrs H M Jennings and Senator and Mrs Andrew Durham and family.

Clinton merchant Fleenor linked to local bank crash

Audrid Fleenor, proprietor of two city drug stores, traveled to Clinton on Monday after the Clinton Trust Company crash. He is connected with the Clinton Novelty Company, a depositor in the Clinton Bank.

Audrid Fleenor Clinton Clinton Trust Company Fleenor Clinton Novelty Company Clinton Bank

Complaint Filed Against Arthur and Lula Stone in Putnam Circuit

J. F. Gillespie by attorney Fred V. Thomas sues in the Putnam Circuit court alleging two debts. First for professional services priced at 613.40 and requesting relief. Second for a loan of 100 with further relief sought.

J. F. Gillespie Fred V. Thomas Arthur Stone Lula Stone Putnam Circuit

County Review Board examines county real estate in Putnam County

Leon Miller of Morton was in this city on business Tuesday. The County Board of Review members visited the northern part of the county Tuesday to inspect real estate before completing their equalization work tied to this year’s reassessment of land in Putnam County. Mrs Roy McNeely and baby returned home on Elm street from the county hospital. Tuesday Mrs Ed Hoffman who had been ill at her home on West Washington street is slightly improved.

Leon Miller Morton County Board of Review Putnam County Roy McNeely Baby Elm Street County Hospital Ed. Hoffman West Washington Street

Bank Closures Hit Arcadia and Clinton in Indiana

The First National Bank of Arcadia a $200 000 institution operating since 1909 was closed today by Federal Bank Examiner J L Sanders marking the 17th bank failure in Indiana since January 1 1928 The Clinton Trust Company a state bank at Clinton Indiana was closed yesterday by the state banking department.

Arcadia Indiana INS First National Bank of Arcadia Federal Bank J. L. Sanders Clinton Trust Company Clinton Idina State Banking Department

Greencastle Men Sentenced to Six Months on Penal Farm

In Clay Circuit Court Judge Hutchison sentenced Charles Head a blind Greencastle man to six months on the penal farm for selling intoxicating liquor after a prior warning. Head faced a $500 fine and costs, with additional time likely if the fine isn’t remitted for paupers. Oscar Hatcher and Wallace Porter, Greencastle residents, pled guilty to transporting intoxicating liquor and received six months on the penal farm plus $500 fines, suspended, after police recovery of a gallon jug of white mule.

Brazil Indiana Putnamville Charles Head South Meridian Street Hutchson Clay Head Meridian Street Oscar Hatcher Wallace Pointer Greencastle Hutchison

Smith Eyes Extended Speaking Tour Across Nation

New York July 3. Governor Smith and advisers weigh appeals from across the country to lengthen his campaign schedule beyond the current twelve speeches in major cities. The move aims to broaden exposure and bolster support ahead of key events.

New York INS Smith

Smith Campaigns and Independence Day Plans Highlight Stateside Tour

Governor Smith plans extensive public appearances to boost Democratic chances. He will speak at Tammany Hall’s Independence Day ceremony and welcome 15,000 new citizens at City Hall, while avoiding campaign topics. Roach S. Stewart of South Carolina backs Smith despite SC delegation’s neutral stance.

Smith Baltimore Old Tammany Hall City Hall Columbia S. C South Roach S. Stewart Lanchester New York South Carolina Stewart

Mrs. Alexander Dies in Putnam County at 56

Mrs. Luda Anna Alexander longtime Putnam County resident died Monday evening at 7 40 at 314 Ohio street after fifteen months illness. She was 56 widow of William Joseph Alexander and survived by three children all residents of Greencastle and a sister in Parke county. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Mc Curry Funeral home Elder Oscar Irwin in charge with music by Mrs. John Young and Mrs. Ben Riley. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.

Luda Anna Alexander Putnam County Ohio Street McCurry Oscar Irwin John Young Ben Riley Forest Hill Cemetery

Funeral of Elvin Timmons Held Monday

Funeral services for Elvin C. Timmons who died at his Floyd township home Saturday morning were held Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. H. A. Sherrill led the rites. Interment was in Wesley Chapel cemetery. Pallbearers, all relatives, included Oscar Mann of Otterbein Ralph Bidgood and Arthur Bridges of Indianapolis Jesse Chenoweth Carl Randolph of Lebanon and Aubrey Wiles of Amo. He is survived by his wife and two children W. O. Timmons, a local barber, and Mrs. Earl Sutherlin of Floyd township.

Elvin C. Timmons Floyd Township H. A. Sherrill Wesley Chapel Oscar Mann Otterbein Ralph Bidgood Arthur Bridges Indianapolis Jesse Chenoweth Carl Randolph Lebanon Aubrey Wiles Amo Timmons W. O. Timmons Earl Sutherlin

Mrs. Sarah Duncan 76 Dies in Quincy

Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Duncan aged 76 died at her home in Quincy Sunday morning. She is survived by two daughters. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 30 AM at the residence with interment in Mannan cemetery.

Sarah Elizabeth Duncan Quincy Mannan

One Legged Man Accused of Biting Police Captures Lying Drunk

In New Albany Indiana on July 3 Esau Jackson a 48 year old one legged man was charged with biting Patrolman Clarence Elliott. He showed a toothless mouth to prove innocence. Elliot found Jackson intoxicated in a basement and tried to arrest him. Jackson grabbed the officer’s finger with his mouth. A near riot followed as Jackson’s wooden leg slipped from the banister and tumbled down stairs. A woman watching cried out in alarm. The officer narrowly continued the arrest.

New Albany Ind Clarence Elliott Esau Jackson William Martin Elliott Jackson

Miss Chambers to accompany bishop to China

Miss Elizabeth Chambers, secretary to DePauw University president, will depart for Peking in September to serve as secretary to Bishop George R. Grose. A 1926 DePauw graduate, she studied sociology and has social work experience in Louisville. She will live at the missionary headquarters in Peking.

Miss Chambers Bishop Grose China Elizabeth Chambers DePauw University Peking George R. Grose Louisville Kentucky DePauw Delta Zeta Fraternity Jeffersonville Tri Kappa Greencastle

Woman Hurt In Accident Near National Road

Mr and Mrs H R Galey of Indianapolis were en route to St Louis when their car was sideswiped by a Detroit car attempting to pass. A truck on a hill near road 43 and the National Road caused the collision. Mrs Galey sustained facial cuts and was taken to M E Cooper's home with Dr W M McGaughey attending. Considerable damage to the car occurred.

Albert Raines Star Pool Room Old Trails Park Raines Moffett & Dobbs Agency H. R. Galey Indiainnapolis St. Louis Detroit

Heat Record Set Amid Heat Wave With Showers

The article notes a new high for the year with a Monday max of 7 indicating a record heat level adjusted by humidity. Residents sought relief in Big Walnut creek as a brief cooling shower passed and the sun returned, keeping the heat wave alive.

Big Walnut Creek

Former Collinsville resident visits after 39 years

Former resident M. G. Atherton of Collinsville Illinois visits his cousins Mrs. W. A. Miller Mrs. Bess Knick and W. A Grogan. He formerly lived here and this is his first return in thirty nine years. He is impressed by the growth and beauty of the city and is a retired railroad man.

M. G. Atherton Collinsville, M W. A. Miller Bess Knick W. A .Grogan Mr. Atherton

Health Board Meets Friday in Putnam County

The Putnam County Child Health Board will meet in the Court House on Friday July 6 at 2 P M. Officers will be elected and plans discussed for health conferences for preschool children likely in August under the State Board of Health and the County Nurse.

Putnam County Child Health Board Court House State Board of Health

All Day Baptist Meeting Slated at Johnny Woods Place

A cordial invitation extends to all to attend an all day Baptist meeting and basket dinner at the Johnny Woods place in Madison township on Sunday July 8. Five preachers will be in attendance and a big day is promised.

Johnny Woods Madison Township

June Sets Cold and Wet Record in Indianapolis Weather

Indianapolis July 2. The June average temperature was 65.4 degrees the coldest since records began in 1871 and 6.2 degrees below normal. Rainfall reached 8.77 inches the wettest June since 1882 with 21 days of rain. Only two Junes exceeded this rainfall in bureau history.

Indianapolis Ind J. H. Armington Armington Weather Bureau

Rainy June Sets Record in Kentucky and North Central States

Armington notes June was wet and cold across the north central region. Kentucky reports a record 18.8 inches of rainfall for the month, with Paducah leading. July outlook remains uncertain as the weather map signals a possible return to rain despite no official forecast.

Armington Weather Bureau North Central Kentucky Paducah

Community Visitors Share Sunday in Clinton Falls

Clinton Falls residents hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jake Martin and family and Mr. and Mrs. Max Martin with others at various homes. An ice cream supper was announced on the M. P. Church lawn for Saturday night July 7.

Jake Martin Max Martin Walter Carmichael Arthur Brattain Joe Staggs Richard Reed Bellmore M. P Claude Crodian Fincastle Floyd Goddard C. E. Goddard Sallie Green Margaret Newgent Cloe Knightstown Charles Cloe Ben Sanders Kathryn Roach Rose Hall George Pierce

Former I A Grid Star and Actress Will Wed in West

Glendale Calif July 2 The engagement of Joan Burroughs stage actress and daughter of Edgar Rice Burroughs to James Babe Pierce of this city was announced Pierce formerly Indiana University football star and now coaches the University of Arizona grid team

Glendale Cal Joan Burroughs Edgar Rice Burroughs James “Babe” Pierce Pierce University of Indiana University of Arizona Grid

Marion County W C T U Opposes Gov Smith

The Marion County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union executive committee adopted a resolution opposing Governor Al Smith’s presidential ambitions. It urged an intensive campaign to defeat Smith, citing his record as favorable to liquor interests and a quote about supporting a beer bill.

Indianapolis Ind INS Marion County al Smith Alfred E. Smith New York Times Congress

Infant Drowns In Rain Water Bucket Incident

Dorothy Cronwell, 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Cronwell of Indianapolis, fell head first into a five gallon rain water bucket in the backyard and drowned before discovery while the mother hung laundry on the line.

Indianapolis ITNS Dorothy Cronwell Earl Cronwell Cronwell

Tragic Drowning Of Infant In Kokomo Home Tub

Betty Frances Whielcher one and a half year old daughter of Mrs Edith Whelcher drowned at the Whelcher home in Kokomo Indiana after slipping into a tub of water. The child was dead on discovery.

Kokomo Ind INS Betty Frances Whielcher Edith Whelcher Whelcher

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