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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1928
Page
2
Publication details list office at 17 19 South Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana and states subscription rates by mail in Putnam County two dollars yearly outside Putnam County three fifty yearly Greencastle carrier ten cents weekly and weekly edition one dollar fifty per year Advertising rates applied
In a Bowery cafe, Rose Shannon dances with Chuck White as tensions rise among Kelly's girls. A jealous Maimie warns Rose while Sparrow observes, and Chuck resolves to chase money and romance, amid a lively floor show and brewing conflict. To be continued.
The Rio Grande valley is shown as a rich agricultural district with land cleared at 25 to 35 dollars per acre, crops including tomatoes cabbage carrots and beets followed by okra peppers and corn. Farmers ship carload volumes year round to city markets, with later plantings of cotton and fruit trees across thousands of acres.
Chicago July 5. Big Tim Murphy once a racketeer de luxe, assassinated last week, left only 1100 in his will. He once headed the Gas Workers' Union here earning 100 weekly until a few weeks before his death. His estate is perhaps the smallest left by slain racketeers and gangsters in the city.
Dallas Hays a 36 year old Terre Haute man died in Vermillion county hospital from injuries suffered at Crown Hill Mine No 5 early today. He was working alone when a fall of slate crushed his head. fellow miners freed him and he was rushed to hospital. Hays was unmarried and lived with Joe Sparks on Crompton Hill.
The Indiana State Farm Bureau Federation estimates Wednesday night’s storm caused about 2 million dollars in losses across crops orchards shade trees and timber. Oats suffered the heaviest hit about 1 million dollars with equal losses to orchards and timber while corn and wheat also sustained damage.
The Raider Emden, a German made world war picture, comes to the Circle theatre in Indianapolis the week of July 7 with the regular program. It depicts Captain Karl von Muller, the German sea rover who sank twenty four allied ships in two months, and is presented with historical fairness. Schedule shows showings July 7 6 PM July 8 2 PM and July 9 1 45 PM and 6 PM. It is one of Indiana pols most unique motion picture events and the first German war film shown there since before the war entry.
About fifty girls and twenty five boys from Putnam County are expected to attend the 4 H camp for boys and girls at Merom College near Sullivan from July 23 to 27. Staff include Miss Hezel Arbuckle Miss Ethel Ader local leaders and county agents. Activities run from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with daily assemblies, games, swimming and a camp fire. Cost is 3.00 plus transportation with a special car from Greencastle to Sullivan. tickets cost 2.64 for older children and 1.32 for under thirteen. 40 tickets required.
Continuations of boundless energy marked the profile of Dr. Oxnam who addressed large audiences in a single year. He taught at Boston University then four years as professor of social ethics at USC. In 1928 he ran for the Los Angeles Board of Education, facing political opposition over alleged radicalism. He denied the charges with clear statements of his views. He is active in Methodist missions and church extension, the American Academy of Political and Social Science, the National Economic League, and other groups. He married Ruth Fisher in 1914 and has three children Robert Phillip and Betty Ruth.
Readable lines showcase assorted fruits and dried goods including raspberries peaches Grimes Gold apples rhubarb grapes pineapple Cooper Inmanlady and other items in a market-style spread.
The judge appoints ROACHDALE BANK as administrator with will annexed of the estate of Margaret C Dickerson, late of Putnam County Indiana, deceased. June 19 1928. Attorneys James and Allee note the dates June 22 29 July 6.
Rin-Tin-Tin stars in a two day Granada run of Jaws of Steel directed by Ray Enright. Cast includes Jason Robards Helen Ferguson Baby Mary Louise Miller Robert Perry Jack Curtis and George Conners. A desert raised waif pup becomes a menace to cattlemen and finds aid with the Warrens and their daughter amid gold rush crooks.
Universal film from Milton Herbert Gropper and Max Siegel features Patsy Ruth Miller George Lewis Flora Bramley John Boles Josephine Dunn and Eddie Phillips. A lively high speed youth drama with comedy and character impersonations frames a clash with old fashioned intolerance.
In the Putnam Circuit Court April Term 1928 Omer A Newhouse as Administrator of the Mary R Newhouse estate presents final settlement for examination on September 24 1928 Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved Attorney Andrew F E Durham St June 29 July 6 13
Auction-like listing shows Cooper and Inman offering cantaloupes and a variety of produce including radishes tomatoes onions cauliflower celery lettuce sweet potatoes kale carrots cucumbers cabbage and turnips for sale.
Uncle John Hawkins of Middlesboro Indiana says Konjola ended years of rheumatic pain that confined him to bed for weeks. He reports rapid relief after starting the medicine and urges others to try it. Konjola is sold at the Owl drug store in Greencastle and by major local druggists.
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