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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

8

Funeral for Charley Diel Held Near Butler

The funeral of Charley M. Diel who died last Tuesday at Saint Anthony hospital Terre Haute was held at his home near the Butler School on Friday at 10 30. Burial was in Boone Cemetery. He is survived by his wife two daughters and two sons and many relatives and friends.

Charley M. Diel Saint Anthony Terre Haute Butler School House Boone Cemetery Diel Harvey Lower Matilda H. Beaman Evelyn B. Beaman Dollie L. Hassler Susan L. Young Howard E. Tower of Greencastle Canaan M.E Maurice Helge Putnaimville James Hedge Walter F. Young Brazil Ross Hutcheson Wayne Owens Canaan Chapel Woodrow Hoskins Lola Ozment Indianapolis Rufus Ozmont Reelsville A. V. O'Daniel Sarah Duncan Quincy Dennis Wright Goodwin Miss Leachman Gary Christine Burris Florence Kennedy Lee Joy Shumaker Treas Vernon Cochenour Belle Horn St. Louis Roy Vestal Crawfordsville Mattie Vestal D. R. Maze Robert Coffman Deerfield Ills L. O. Coffman Missionary Baptist Church Amity The Baptist Church Rev. Burns Urns Lowery Amity Church

Sunday Services at Canaan Chapel on July 8

Sunday School starts at 10 AM and church at 11 AM at Canaan Chapel. Attend with a guest. Mrs. Fletcher visited Mrs. R. D. Eaglesfield over the weekend.

Fletcher R. D. Eaglesfield

Gasoline Tax Revenue Rises in Indiana

Indiana motorists used more gasoline in June 1928 despite heavy rainfall. Archie Bobbitt reports last month’s tax collections at 1,070,695 compared with 950,046 a year earlier, a gain of 120,649. First six months of this year yield 5,046,248.30 versus 4,386,662.70 in 1927.

Indianapolis Indiana Archie Bobbitt Bobbitt

Suicide by local trustee cited heavy criticism of school

John Stanley Moore Washington township trustee killed himself by drinking poison in the Mechanicsburg Christian Church basement. A farewell note cited inability to bear the burden and opposition to the new consolidated school. County supervisor Caplinger said no irregularities appeared in the trustees' books.

C. O. Caplinger

Firecracker Prank In New Jersey Blows Away Man's Teeth

William Ingram, 40, of Camden, is hospitalized after a Fourth of July prank. A joker allegedly placed a large firecracker between his teeth while he slept on his porch, the fuse was lit and the blast destroyed all his teeth. Police have no leads on the attacker.

Camden N. J William Ingram Ingram

Body found gagged with rags in Seventy-Seventh Street room

A 35 year old man identified as Leo Murphy, believed to be a hospital orderly, was found dead in a furnished room at 157 East Seventy-Seventh Street. His mouth and nostrils were stuffed with rags and a framed picture of him in women’s clothing hung on the wall.

New York Leo Murphy East Seventy-seventh Street Murphy

Greenberry Carver Dies at Crawfordsville

Greenberry Carver age 54 living two miles east of Crawfordsville died Tuesday at 4 40 am from protracted heart trouble. Survived by wife Mattie, daughter Doris, son Paul in Kansas, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral likely Thursday at First Baptist Church, burial in Oak Hill, relatives anticipated to attend.

Crawfordsville Greenberry Carver Mr. Carver John Mary Carver County Mattie Carver Doris Paul Kansas Charles Ladoga Bert Indianapolis Sarah Daily New Ross Anna McNulty Alamo First Baptist Church B. E. Antrobus H. H. Elmore Oak Hill

Purdue Alumni Picnic at Columbian Park

R G Fordice of Russellville presides over Purdue agricultural alumni planning a large basket dinner picnic at Columbian Park Lafayette on July 12. All former Purdue students and their families and friends are urged to attend.

R. G. Fordice Russellville Purdue Agricultural Alumni Putnam County Purdue University Columbian Park Lafayette Purdue

Cloverdale Items Highlight Local News And Alumni Banquet

Friends of Mrs. M T Flannery report steady recovery from major abdominal operation at Christian Hospital Indianapolis two weeks ago. The annual Cloverdale High alumni banquet drew about 75 attendees with Miss Christine Burris elected president and Miss Guenevere Sandy directing a unique orchestra.

M. T. Flannery The Christian Hospital Indianapolis

Campaign Heat Rises in Houston Town Autograph Rally

The speaker touts a hot campaign in Houston town with a strong ticket and capable men. He notes the town’s heat and charm while praising the country club and local venues, promising a vigorous effort as the mule leads with Robinson in support.

Houston

Fillmore church group and social gatherings reported

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Fillmore M E Church meets Friday at the Aid House. Ruth Wright hosted the Busy Bees class on Sunday afternoon. Lelia Hunter hosted the Day Glowers class on Monday night. Avaril Smith visits sister Leona Smith in Muncie. Mr and Mrs William J Smith and Mr and Mrs Leonard Newman visited Walnut Gardens on Sunday.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Fillmore M. E. Church M. E. Aid House Ruth Wright Busy Bees Lelia Hunter Avaril Smith Leona Smith Muncie William J. Smith Leonard Newman Walnut Gardens

Indiana Farm Federation delegates push for agricultural plank at National Democratic Convention

A Putnam County farm delegate reports that Indiana Farm Federation representatives spoke to the Democratic National Convention in Houston seeking a farm relief platform. The author urges self-reliance and modern farming methods, arguing legislation will help but cannot replace individual farmer responsibility.

Houston Indiana Indiana Farm Federation Resolutions Committee Democrat Party Christ Middle West Maryland Texas South Dakota U. S Indianapolis U.S

Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues

In the American Association Indianapolis beat Louisville 7-3 in nine innings while the second game lasted eleven. Toledo defeated Columbus 5-2. Milwaukee edged Kansas City 6-1. St Paul won 4-2 against Minneapolis. In the American League Washington triumphed 5-2 over New York. St Louis crushed Chicago 11-0. Philadelphia beat Boston 5-4 in a shortened eight inning game due to darkness. Detroit beat Cleveland 10-5. In the National League Brooklyn beat New York 8-2. Philadelphia won 10-6 over Boston with the second game postponed by wet grounds. Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 11-3. St Louis beat Chicago 11-9.

Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Columbus Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Washington New York St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Boston Detroit Cleveland Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Mosquito-Slaying Air Squads to Fight Malaria in Soviet Russia

International News Service reports 25 bombing planes loaded with arsenic gas and oil will spray millions of acres of peat moors in a summer campaign against malaria mosquitoes in the Soviet Union. Pilots, mostly army officers, train as war raids to curb pests and protect human lives.

Soviet Russia Commissariat of Agriculture

Brown sentenced to one to ten years in Indiana prison

William N. Brown of Martinsville Ind pleaded guilty last March to issuing fraudulent checks and was sentenced to serve from one to ten years in the state prison. He was ordered to appear for sentence March 31 but disappeared and was later located in Flora Illinois.

Martinsville Ind William N. Brown Brown Flora

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