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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1928
Page
1
In Greencastle reflections Charles J. Arnold compiles a collage of gossip and tall tales. Andy Hirt of Vicksburg refuses to refund twenty cents after a failed visit, while farmers ponder rain and dry laws. A fishing trip tale sparks postmaster scrutiny and grand jury talk.
Reports from Moscow claim seven Italia crew survivors are aboard the Russian icebreaker Krassin with Capt Sora and Van Dongen saved by airmen and taken to King’s Bay. Authorities confirm one death, Vincenzo Pomella, while Nobile’s group and Amundsen’s expedition are separately reported missing or rescued as rescues persist in the Arctic.
The Putnam County Health Examination Conferences begin Monday August 20. Dr Ada Schweitzer of the State Board of Health confirms the schedule to W L Raphael Chairman of the County. The notice notes statewide health oversight and local coordination for the exams.
Beginning July 4 the new law raises Civil War widow pensions. Widows aged 75 by June 4 1928 who married prior to June 27 1905 will get 40 dollars a month. Other widows on 30 dollars monthly will receive the higher rate after notifying the pensions commissioner and providing birth dates.
In Putnam Circuit Court Walter Parrish 26 of South Greencastle faced a statutory offense charge over relations with Edith Browning 20. After hours of balloting the jury stood 11 to 1 for conviction but hung on the penalty and was discharged. Prosecutor says the State will retry.
Township trustees and their families, along with County Superintendent John C. Vermillion and his family, will meet at Sutherlin Springs north of Morton for the annual picnic. The event is an all day outing with a big basket dinner as the highlight of the day.
A Dodge coupe owned by D. D. McCoy of Fillmore was badly damaged in a two vehicle crash at Walnut and Jackson streets early Saturday. The Dodge and a Chevrolet collided at the intersection. the Dodge sustained a severely damaged front end and was taken to Sherrill Garage for repairs. McCoy works at the local cement plant.
Fair tonight with partial cloudiness and warmer temperatures. Sunday will be partly cloudy and warmer with a chance of local thunder showers at night.
The city and township consolidated school board hired William H. Bishop as public speaking and history teacher and assistant principal, replacing R C Tomlinson who left for Forest Park College. Ruby Ferguson was hired as grade instructor replacing Dorothy Baldwin, while Doris Bee became assistant librarian beginning September 1.
Henry I. Walker of Evansville became the new president of the Indiana State Bar Association at its 52nd annual convention in Fort Wayne. James M. Ogden of Indianapolis was elected vice-president, leading to his 1929 presidency, as Judge James A. Collins and Judge Florence Allen spoke on crime deterrence.
Dr. Emma Barnaby returns from Chicago where she studied since last summer. Miss Gertrude Hawkins and Beula Pierce spent the day in Indianapolis. Oscar Thomas and wife visited Indianapolis, hosted by Henry Thomas. Miss Edna Wolfenberger of Sullivan visited Mrs. A B Phillips.
Indianapolis July 14 The state Democratic chairman Earl Peters says the party will present nominees who are pledges to specific governmental acts on farm relief and law enforcement. He argues platforms at state and national levels define positions, avoiding comparisons between past declarations and current needs. Farmers seek relief and voters want clear party accountability.
Two Cloverdale men were jailed in Putnam County after entering Mrs. Emma McAninch boarding house. One, Rollie Coffman, 32, faces an affidavit charging driving a car under the influence. Mundy is held for investigation. Coffman denied driving, Mundy claimed to be asleep in the back seat.
The body of Capt Emilio Carranza the Mexican aviation hero known as the Mexican Lindbergh will be shipped home after a plane crash near Chatsworth New Jersey Authorities believe lightning struck his plane during a storm and killed him at age 22 The United States offered to repatriate his body aboard the battleship Florida and Mexico awaits the proposal Carranza was a grand nephew of former Mexican president and a premier aviator connected to Col Charles Lindbergh through comparison and fame
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