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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1928
Page
3
Fragments report social visits in Greencastle and nearby towns including Nathan Call and Byron Irwin visiting relatives, Mrs Stoner and Miss Ward in Indianapolis, and Piercy Allee in town. Road construction worker Robert Reynolds injures foot on rusty nail. Local residents undergo operations and recoveries. several officials and businessmen travel for business.
Adolph J. Lichstern known as the Sphinx on the Chicago Board of Trade died in Chicago after a paralytic stroke two weeks earlier. The millionaire operator was credited with cornering the wheat market in 1911 and was among the largest grain operators.
Prof. W. Vernor Lytle told students in educational psychology that contrary to pessimism, human nature can be changed via mental power and adaptation to environment. He cited the cerebrum’s role and the shift from reflex to rational behavior as proof that heredity is not absolute.
In Muncie Indiana on July 6 a C and O passenger train struck an automobile driven by Cyrus Richardson. Richardson survived with serious injuries while his passenger Charles Minton 55 of Gaston died at the scene after the car brakes failed to hold the vehicle.
Arline Umbarger, 18, of Galveston Indiana, who traced her father Charles Umbarger to Indianapolis after a 15 year search, learned he was killed in a May 5 automobile accident near Stilesville Hendricks County. Coroner C H Keever confirmed the death as the cause.
Indiana's state treasury holds a record balance of 18,108,853.06 dollars as of July, boosted by June tax installments of 6,957,061.71 dollars, the state highway fund of 5,500,000 dollars, and about 1,000,000 dollars in gasoline taxes to be paid to cities and towns.
Justice Jennings Bailey ordered H. M. Blackmer to appear on Oct. 15 to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for failing to attend the last Sinclair trial. Government agents will seize another 100000 of his property pending the case. a similar bond seizure followed a prior mistrial. Mrs. Katie West of Cleveland Oklahoma visited her brother E R Arnold of Mt. Meridian and left for home.
Mrs Clem L Shaver a leader in the Woman's Democratic Law Enforcement League accuses Governor Smith of being a wet candidate and mocks the Houston convention. She says Democratic women will bolt the party for his platform calling him a charlatan and faker who would not honor party ideals.
Vermilion County and eastern Illinois, parts of western Indiana begin to recover from a severe electrical rain storm. The Dixie Highway near Danville is closed, two bridges between Covington and Veedersburg are demolished, a bridge and culvert are destroyed, railroad traffic on the Peoria and Eastern line is light, and rainfall reached 2.55 inches according to government records.
The Lehich Portland Cement Company gave 288 acres of timber land in Lawrence County to Indiana for a state park. Richard Lieber, state conservation director, announced the gift, paving the way for the state's seventh estate park. Land came from E. M. Young of Allentown, Pa, and adjoins the Donaldson Woods tract approved for park conversion. The parcel lies east of Mitchell near the old Hamer mill.
The Indianapolis hog market stayed generally steady with 180 to 300 lb hogs at 11.65 to 11.75 and some 240 lb hogs at 11.80. Cattle were steady to weaker with cows and heifers down to 14.35 and feeders up to 16.50. Sheep stayed steady with good lambs from 14.50 to 15.50.
Alumni and students at Taylor University Upland Indiana are urged to vote against Alfred E. Smith. John Paul the university president accuses Smith of prejudice against prohibition and tacitly defying the Constitution. The statement labels Smith a danger to national moral leadership.
A two truck crash on the National road near Stilesville caused one death and several injuries among Kentucky migrants. Otis Smith, 28, of Paducah, was killed. Mary Smith and two children were among the injured. William Ford, 22, of Paducah, was hospitalized with a broken back in critical condition.
Raymond O Neil surrendered to police after shooting Cecil Reynolds at Aurora LawrenceburgIndiana He said he came home and found Reynolds assaulting his wife Mrs O Neil Both men were railroad workers Reynolds leaves a wife and three children
Want ads note a renter seeks an unfurnished house in Buchanan Michigan with modern conveniences. No specific size, price, or precise location given beyond the address Lieutenant Dan W. Kent.
The Missionary Society installed officers at Mrs. George Garrett's home on south Indiana street. New officers include President W J Yount and Vice President John Boyd with secretary Harry Talbott and treasurer Charles Rector. Other roles cover Triangle director Walter Gardner and King's Builders assistants Ralph West, Raymond Fisher, and Joe Crosby.
Local ad promotes fresh frying chickens green vegetables and bakery items for Sunday meals at Coonay and Inman. Includes emphasis on freshness and variety to suit family dinners.
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