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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
1
A lighthearted report from the Country Club describes Kiwanis and Rotary club golfers clashing in a hot day match filled with pranks and accusations. The piece notes brick placements, shoe cleats removed, soot on shoes, a Moonlit Miniature Golf course ban, and a chaotic end where each side claimed victory.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with a slight warming trend in the extreme northwest region. Temperatures rise modestly as conditions remain dry and quiet across the area.
The Monon railroad will discontinue the daily local freight. South bound No 43 runs Monday and Thursday. north bound No 44 runs Tuesday and Friday. A Lafayette to Wallace Junction pick up freight will operate for carload lots. New schedule takes effect July 21. Delays for small freight are expected.
Farmers across the state report feeding a large portion of their wheat crop to livestock due to a feed material shortage and low wheat prices relative to corn. Wheat should be ground coarse for pigs and fattening steers, with caution on overfeeding and unbalanced protein.
John Woolven of Maywood faces involuntary manslaughter charges in Putnam circuit court over the crash that killed Mrs. Mabel Ax of Brazil and Ruth Steele. Woolven was arrested at his home, jailed in Greencastle, bond set at 750, trial to be scheduled if grand jury indicts. Simons and others involved in the crash also linked to the case.
About sixty Bainbridge 4-H members and twenty guests gathered for a business and social session hosted by club president Eleanor Hostetter. County agent Floyd Miller outlined plans for the upcoming club picnic at Allendale on June 16 and the Merom camp, noting strong Putnam County participation and hopes for an annual picnic.
A Morgan-Hendricks County dairy report shows the same yearly profit from 14 top cows as from 200 poor cows. High producers averaged 420 pounds butterfat with $114 feed, overall cows averaged 310 pounds with $84 feed, low cows averaged 17 pounds with $67 feed. Some cows tested belonged to Putnam County farmers.
Indiana opinion may allow juvenile and probate courts in Lake St Joseph Allen Vigo and Vanderburgh counties as cities Gary South Bend Fort Wayne and Fransville approach 100000 population. Attorney General Orden says 1908 law still operative despite 1929 acts.
The Rotarians defeated the Kiwanis 30 to 16 in a Wednesday afternoon foursomes golf match at Greencastle Country Club links. About an hour elapsed to start all players after a joint luncheon by the two clubs.
Mayor Miller bans showing pictures of a boxing match citing a bad influence. Putnam County sells bonds totaling 23000 for four roads: J W Lemmick road, Watson road, J Rader road, and G C Bunten road. Miss Pearl Young returns from DePauw to Somerset and Miss Leona Kelly returns from Greensburg after a house party.
Chicago July 10. Police Commissioner John Alcock vows to end gang rule or resigns from force while warning captains they face the trial board for inefficiency if districts fail. Grand jury probes the Lingle murder as Mangano is freed and editor Brundidge refuses deposition in two stories.
Reports from Moscow on July 10 say devastating floods in Turkestan have killed hundreds and caused widespread damage as melting snows fed the river. Villagers along the banks flee to higher ground carrying belongings.
Thomas Bonner, a minor racketeer, was shot twice in his apartment after placing his five month old son down. His wife heard him cry Youve got me wrong before two masked assailants fled. Police link the killing to racketeering connections. Bonner had prior arrests but no convictions.
The Indiana Junior Golf Tournament at Delaware Country Club in Muncie runs July 24 25 and 26. Open to amateurs 14 to 21 with two 16-player flights for state junior championship and Delaware Country Club Trophy. Qualification is 18 hole medal then 18 hole matches with 36 hole finals.
The State Board of Tax Commissioners will meet at the State House in Indiana polis to begin reviewing reassessed real estate and personal property for 1939. Putnam county property will be examined July 30 with all municipalities and townships in the county facing public hearings to ensure uniformity. Reports will go to the county board of auditors and the county board of review may reconvene if needed.
Daisy and Violet Hilton, known as Siamese twins, appeared in Atlantic City to answer a disorderly conduct complaint. They claimed their manager refused $52,120 in back pay. Daisy unbuttoned from Violet and struck the manager. Recorder Altman ordered payment to avoid further complications.
Dora G. Pritchard a 34 year old teacher of Fillmore and Dovibel Wright a 2 year old teacher of Cloverdale received a marriage license. Mrs. Mark Bills and children of Gary were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C N McWethy at east Seminary street.
The Senate prepared to ask President Hoover for secret cable and other correspondence on the London Naval Treaty. The McKellar resolution moved to require delivery of papers, with debate centering on whether the documents should be kept confidential. Some senators warned publication could force recall of Ambassador Dawes. others argued the Senate shares treaty powers and must see the records.
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