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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1929

Page

3

Passion Play at Winona Lake draws eminent cast

On July 12 at the Winona Lake tabernacle the passion play engages for two nights with a matinee. Chicago producer Clarence E. Cramer heads the company with famed English American stars and a large metro cast. The musical program features the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah led by conductor Edford E Maxwell of DePauw University. Isador Berger violinist and Miss Dorothy Lewis organist join the tutto.

Tabernacle Europe Winonac Indiana Clarence E. Cramer Chicago Cramer Edford E Maxwell DePauw University Cmpany Harold Loring Isador Berger Dorothy Lewis

National Conference on Health and Protection of Children Planned

Jan Hoover announced a national conference to study and address child health issues. It will run nine to twelve months for planning with $500,000 from private sources. Secretary Wilbur will direct the effort with Labor’s Davis, Henry E. Barnard named executive secretary.

Washington INS Jan Hoover Hoover Beder Wilbur Davis Henry E. Barnard Tuana State Health

Sunday Visit and Weather Disruptions in North Clinton Falls

North Clinton Falls residents Mr. and Mrs. George Frank and Opal and Hazel Bettis visited friends in Greencastle Sunday afternoon. The Bee and Rogers families attended Jungle Park auto races. A wind and rain storm caused flooding with creeks overflowing and livestock losses. The Sunday School plans its annual picnic for Sunday next, July 7, with multiple households visiting in the area.

George Frank Opal Hazel Bettis Greencastle John Bee Ross Rogers Jungle Park John Burk Ezra Newgent James Burk Sanford Romine

Mystery of Indiana inventor deepens with missing drawings

Indianapolis July 3. Mystery over Gordon Mainard who vanished Saturday deepens as drawings of his working model are missing from his home. The inventor of an automatic car transmission left $300 on him and rode part of the way to Terre Haute with his son John before alighting near Union Station.

Indianapolis Gordon Mainard Mainard Motor and Manufacturing Company Terre Haute Mattoon Ill Mainard John Mainard Union Station

Fahy to Contest Air Record in Los Angeles Flight

Herbert J. Fahy, holder of the world’s solo non refueling endurance record, plans another attempt on the Los Angeles to New York round trip this Sunday, officials said.

Los Angeles New York Herbert J. Fahy

Local Notes On Travel And Visits In Greencastle Area

Big Walnut traffic detours around Stop 35 36 to reach Greencastle Monday. Mrs Lucy Hutcheson spends week in Indianapolis. Dave Cox attends Forest Sutton funeral at Clay City. L R Irwin and three children return to Indianapolis after visiting Hutcheson parents. Reba Hutcheson attends school in Greencastle. Lloyd Hutcheson of Indianapolis visited last week. Andrew Appell Ike Skelton take business trip south. Mr and Mrs Williams attend birthday dinner at Staunton. Richard Morland ill then improving. Mary Burks Clara Hutcheson visit Mrs Hutcheson Monday. A V Hutcheson call on Mort Smith at Reelsville. Mrs Joseph Hutcheson in Greencastle Wednesday.

Butler Greencastle Lucy Hutcheson Indianapolis Dave Cox Forest Sutton Clay City L. R. Irwin Joseph Hutcheson Reba Hutcheson Lloyd Hutcheson Andrew Appell Ike Skelton Williams Staunton Richard Morland Mary Burks Clara Hutcheson A. V. Hutcheson Mort Smith Reelsville

Canaan Chapel Plans Homecoming and Services

Canaan Chapel announces a homecoming and children's services on Sunday July 14. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Thomas Waglesfield on June 19 and will meet with Mrs Cora Girton on July 17. Locals and visitors are noted visiting relatives in Indiana Illinois and Brazil.

Ladies Aid Thomas Waglesfield Cora Girton

Morton News Social Roundup From Local Figures

Mr and Mrs W S Lawter and others spent Sunday on the Wabash River. Russellville visitors joined Carrie Clodfelter, Mrs Nell Bettis and children hosted by O Haver. Helen Maddox staying with brother John Newgent near Clinton Falls. Union Chapel meeting drew a crowd. Eastern Star picnic at Frank Calls. Flora Firestone Mildred Firestone and Laura Inge in Indianapolis. James Jack of Terre Haute visits Howard Farrow. Morris Keyt of Brick Chapel visits Thomas Roach. fi

W. S. Lawter Robert Dills Lee Woods Wabash River Lonnie Clodfelter Russellville Carrie Clodfelter Helen Maddox John Newgent Clinton Falls Nell Bettis Indianapolis Russell O'Haver Union Chapel O. M. Thomas Frank Calls Flora Firestone Mildred Firestone Laura Inge James Jack Terre Haute Howard Farrow Morris Keyt Brick Chapel Thomas Roach

Roachdale News Highlights Local Weddings and Illness

W T Wallace and son from Washburn and Mr and Mrs L K Wallace of Traverse City visited Ida Putt family. Laurence Walsh Franklin and Bernice Stuard announce upcoming wedding next month in New York City and Washington DC. Russell Edwards buried in local cemetery after returning from Indianapolis. Miss Madonna Young and Mrs Mary Young from Indianapolis visited. Mrs Cassell Morris returned from Coleman Hospital Indianapolis and moved to Riggle property on west Washington. Storm damaged electric plant causing temporary blackout. T D Young not well. Dan Bymaster in serious condition. Milt Eggers leads general delivery wagon while William Clark visits Ohio.

W. T. Wallace Washburn Ill L/ K. Wallace Traverse City Mich Ida Putt Mollie Batman Raccoon Dulla Skillman Russellville Eea Shannon Thomas Ella Walsh Anderson Laurence Walsh Franklin New York City Bernice Stuard Washington D. C Russell Edwards Indianapolis Madonna Young Mary Young Iva Holland Cassell Morris Coleman Hospital Riggle West Washington Street Bertha Hyten Ladoga T. D. Young Dan Bymaster Milt Eggers William Clark Ohio

Local folk visit relatives and enjoy summer stays

Roachdale Mrs W G Webb and daughter of Nebraska visit Mr and Mrs Davenport with Webb joining later. Mr and Mrs Myers spend a few days in Noblesville. Mrs Dillard Sands returns home after visiting Indianapolis. Mrs Martha Battman improving from rheumatism and Miss Lillian Couchman stays with her parents. Ward Bartletts attend summer school in Wisconsin. Fredrick family and G H Wilsons spend summer with Mrs Bess Dean. Bess Allen of Marion returns with her parents W T Allen and wife.

W. G. Webb Nebraska Ward Bartlett Wisconsin Fredrick

Local Greencastle Newspaper Details and Rates

The Herald once known as the Star and Democrat since 1858 lists offices at 17 19 South Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana with Charles J Arnold proprietor LeRoy Bee City Editor Evans Manager and publishes weekday afternoons except Sunday Subscription rates are 3.00 a year in Putnam County 3.50 outside Putnam County and 10 cents a week by Greencastle carrier Advertising rates available on request.

Herald The Star & Democrat Greencastle Ind Post Ofice Charles J. Arnold LeRoy Bee Evans South Jackson Street Indiana Putnam County

Burning the Wind at Granada with Hoot Gibson

Hoot Gibson stars as the modern son of an old California family in Burning the Wind. Virginia Brown Faire co stars as Maria Valdes with strong romance amid fast riding and fighting. Adapted from William McLeod Raine’s A Daughter of the Dons and directed by Henry MacRae and Herbert Blache. Cast includes Cesare Gravina Robert Homans Georges Grandee Boris Karloff.

Granada Hoot Gibson Universal Old California Granada Theatre Virginia Brown Faire Hoot Maria Valdes Miss Faire William McLeod Raine Henry MacRae Herbert Blache

Phantom City thrills at Voncastle in Ken Maynard western

Ken Maynard stars in The Phantom City a new western showing at Voncastle theatre. Filmed near Yosemite Valley at Hornitos the desert town lends authentic mining era atmosphere with Eugenia Gilbert James Mason Jack McDonald and Charles Mailes in supporting roles. The film blends fast riding with a mystery plot and stunts.

Yosemite Valley Hornitos Albert Rogell Ken Eugenia Gilbert James Mason Jack McDonald Charles Mailes Blue Washington Tarzan

Storm Leaves Noticeable Damage Across Canaan Community

Sunday evening storms caused sizable damage in the Canaan area while residents noted various social visits. The report lists multiple families visiting relatives in nearby towns and notes a strong turnout at a Friday youth meeting at Cecil Miller’s home.

Residents share weekend visits in Greencastle and Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Wilber Grimes were in Greencastle Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Oscar Williams and son Lewis and daughter Nellie of Lebanon visited last weekend with Mr and Mrs John Lyon and sons. Bayard Allen was in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Orla Vanlanding ham and son Bobby visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lige Baldwin and son Morris. Mrs George Cone and daughter Velma Ruth visited Friday of last week with Mrs Ross Hood and fam.

Wilber Grimes Greencastle Oscar Williams Lewis Nellie Lebanon John Lyon Bayard Allen Indianapolis Orla Vanlandingham Bobby Lige Baldwin Morris George Cone Velma Ruth Ross Hood

Wednesday results from major leagues and associations

American Association games saw Indianapolis 10 over Columbus 2 and Toledo 10 over Louisville 8. Kansas City 7 beat Minneapolis 3. Milwaukee 10 defeated St. Paul 9. American League scores include New York 6 over Boston 5 and Philadelphia 9 over Washington 7. Chicago 6 over Cleveland 3. St Louis 8 over Detroit 6. National League games had Pittsburgh 13 over St Louis 2. New York 11 over Boston 3. Chicago 7 over Cincinnati 5. Only games scheduled.

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

Yesterday's Scores Across U S Ball Clubs and Cities

Results from yesterday show Indianapolis 8 Louisville 4 and other city matchups with scores noted for St Paul Minneapolis Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Boston New York Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Washington St Louis Detroit and Cleveland tech Chicago 9 5 2 1.

Dustin Farnum Dies at 55 Stage and Screen Actor

Dustin Farnum, 55, a longtime stage and screen actor, died unexpectedly last night at Post Graduate hospital after a week there. He had retired from acting due to ill health, and his death is attributed to complications. He lived in Beachhurst New York and previously in California. Surviving are his widow Winifred Kingston, his 4 year old daughter Estelle, and his brother William Farnum.

New York Dustin Farnum Post Graduate Hospital Farnum Beach Hurst N. Y California Winifred Kingston Estelle William Farnum

Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples

Cecil R. Erwin age 24 a truck driver of Greencastle wed Iva Fern Lewis 22 a Martinsville nurse. Floyd B. Van Antwerp 49 a paper hanger and Elizabeth Feaglin 45 a house keeper both of Indianapolis. Robert H. Gibson 25 a clerk with ties to Green castle and Indianapolis and Muriel Joy Barksdale 15 a student of Indian apolis.

Cecil R. Erwin Greencastle Iva Fern Lewis Martinsville Floyd B. van Antwerp Elizabeth Feaglin Indianapolis Robert H. Gibson Muriel Joy Barksdale Apolis

Fireworks Start $125000 Blaze in Fort Wayne

An accidental discharge of fireworks at Main Auto Supply in downtown Fort Wayne caused about 125000 in damage. A fire captain was seriously injured directing units as WOWO broadcasting suite in the same building suffered water and smoke damage. A chaser ignited a ve suvious fountain, sending sparks over merchandise. Harold Daniels helped douse flames by discarding burning fireworks onto the sidewalk.

Fort Wayne Ind Main Auto Supply Radio State Wowo Auto Supply Harold Daniels

Trojans Win Twilight League Baseball Game

The Greencastle Colored Trojans beat the High School nine 5 to 2 at Mc Keen Field on Wednesday. Battery for the high school was Tobin and Gross while Hughes and Cartwright pitched for the Trojans. Next Twilight League game Monday features Wa bash Valley vs High School.

Greencastle Trojans McKeen Field Tobin Gross Hughes Cartwright Wabash Valley

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Winona Lake Oaly Conference For Protection OF Children North Canaan Chapel Willie Girton Alice Brooks Hugh Brooks Hume Roy Beaman Charles Dunn Pennsylvania Wayne Sammie Owens Sarah Beaman Lou Beaman Brazil Zola Mercer Dollie Hassler Refina Rubeck Clarence Rubeck Poland Washingon St Greencastle Hatchery Morton News Roachdale News Roachdale Bloomington Crawford Voncastle Ken Maynard Voncastle Theatre Canaan Claude Duncan Glen Duncan Jesse Evans Paul Evans Glen Dicks William Baldwin Cletus Huber Mary Belle Morgan Jimmie Meek Cecil Arnold Charles Lishy Cecil Miller Dorothy Tucker Evanston Addison Huber Tom Heavin Lester Terry Fam Greencastle R East Washington Street Greencastle Gas & Electric Light Company
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