Local society notes of travels visits and health
Mrs Margaret Wells at Wabash Valley Electric on vacation. Howard Miller of the Herald and Indianapolis Times visits Atlantic Iowa. Elmer Crawley now able to be up around his home after illness. Donald Haskett recovering from appendix operation. Mrs Gey Atkinson and baby of Buffalo guests of the Wells and Atkinson families. Floy Neier recovering from recent operation. A G Brown discusses taxes at Indianapolis Rotary luncheon. Several residents travel or visit relatives in Mt Vernon Greencastle Indianapolis Alabama Lake Wawasee Cleveland and Columbus. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority moves furniture to new Locust street home after purchasing John P D John house.
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Howard Miller
The
Herald
Indianapolis Times
Atlantic
Iowa
Elmer Crawley
Washington Street
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
South Locust Street
East Washington Street
John P. D. John
Locust Street
Indiana tax problem prompts bankers to seek relief
A G Brown of Greencastle, president of the Indiana Bankers Association, told Indianapolis Rotary Club that the Indiana tax issue requires serious attention from all businessmen and property owners to protect industry growth. He warned the association will oppose discriminatory taxes on banks, noting some taxes take 40 to 50 percent of bank earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Brown
Greencastle
Indiana Bankers’ Association
First National Bank of
Indianapolis
Rotary Club
Claypool Hotel
Mr. Brown
Indiana
INS
Greene County News Briefs Involving Local Families
Newport visitors Mr and Mrs George Weyman are in Greencastle visiting relatives. Sheriff Edward Eitelforzge of Washin sa township is sending Hall to Evansville State Hospital today after commitment. Mrs Josephine Cofer of Marion township also committed to the hospital likely Wednesday. Gilbert Cox, son of Harvey Cox, Bloomington street feed, returns home improved after a brain concussion from a racing accident at Jungle Park Speedway several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Neier
Harry Neier
West Walnet Street
George Weyman
Newport, Ky
Greencastle
Sherif Edward Eitelforzge
Expmett Hall
Washins
Evansville State Hospital
Hall
Josephine Cofer
Marion Township
Gilbert Cox
Harvey Cox
Bloomington Street
Cox
Jungle Park Speedway
Two Men Arrested as Terre Haute Drug Bust Proceeds
In Terre Haute Indiana on July 14 two men were under arrest and two others were being sought as police seized narcotics paraphernalia and questioned suspects in a continuing operation.
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Terre Haute
Ind
INS
Sheriff raid on busily hidden still in Vigo County
Sheriff Joseph Dreber and 31 deputies plus federal agents raided a large still in Oster Creek Township Vigo County Burnett Ind The operation held about 54000 gallons of mash Two men Ivan Mooney and John Bardelle were arrested after gunfire from raiders The raid also seized a truck five tons of sugar 200 pounds of yeast crates of empty cans and related equipment
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Joseph Dreber
Movie dog released in Indianapolis July tale unfolds
A dog on a cross country trip from St Louis to Philadelphia escaped in Union Station Indianapolis on July 6. Rumors of a $5000 reward circulated after a grocer Homer Kimberlin found the canine but faced nonpayment, leading to attachment hearings. Elmore Entertainers perform July 17 at the Baptist Church.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Snowfake
Union Station
Howards
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Homer Kimberlin
Elmore
Baptist Church
Crown and
Howard Streets
Farm Bureau Urges Members to Pool Wheat
Putnam County Farm Bureau President Raymond Wright urges members to pool their wheat this year citing low current prices and expected higher values later. He says the Wheat Pool will advance 71 cents per bushel on No 2 red soft wheat and that participation is voluntary to back Farm Relief Legislation.
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Raymond Wright
Putnam County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Wheat Pool
Farm Board
Valparaiso University President Resigns
Valparaiso Indiana July 16 The Valparaiso University Association board announced that Dr W H T Day has submitted his annual report and asked to be relieved of his duties The board granted him the office of president emeritus and did not name a successor as yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso, Ind
INS
Valparaiso University Association
Valparaiso University
W. H. T. Day
Day
Dau
Livestock market report from Indianapolis July 1
Hogs rise 15 to 25 cents with bulk 160 to 280 head at 12 to 12.60. Cattle steady with steer prices near 15.50 and some at 15.35. Wealers up 50 cents from Monday. Lambs strong to 25 cents higher, better grades 14 to 15. Fat ewes 4.50 to 6.50.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Local notes include sorority breakfast and bridge gathering
About twenty Dells Theta Tau sorority members met for breakfast at 6:30 am at the home of Mrs. W O Timmons on Northwood Boulevard. Mrs. J B Crosby chaired the event. also reported visits by Mrs. James A Moag of Indianapolis and other social news including a Golden Wedding anniversary in Stearleyville, a Fleur de lis bridge club gathering with James Zeis winning high, and upcoming reunions at Brackney and Forest Park Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dells Theta Tau Sorority
W. O. Timmons
Northwood Boulevard
Dell
Christie
Laura Christie
Madonna Sutherlin
Green Street
Cecil Bullerdick
Ralph
Berry Street
John Stearley
Stearleyville
Fleur-de-l
Farm Board Aims to Aid Present Crops Under Way
Washington July 16 The new Federal Farm Board begins to administer the 500 million cooperative marketing act with plans to move quickly to aid this year’s crops if cooperatives accept help. Chairman Legge and Secretary Hyde voice cautious optimism on wheat prices as railroads, administration and shipping board cooperate to move stored wheat to foreign markets. Hoover signals a long term program for agricultural development, while discord over wheat groups delays naming the eighth board member.
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Washington
INS
Alexander Legge
Hyde
Mitchell
Legge
Chicago
Liverpool
Administration
Shipping Board
Hoover
Damage suit filed in Putnam Circuit court
Alexander Morris sues George Finley for 5000 dollars claiming permanent injuries from an axe strike while Morris was cutting brush on a 40 acre tract on August 11 1927. Case venued by plaintiff after transfer from Clay Circuit court.
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Putnam Circuit Court
Clay Circuit Court
Alexander Morris
George Finley
No Troops Needed to Guard Bono Mine Miners
Indiana Attorney General James M. Ogden said no troops are needed to protect the Bono mine cooperative miners near Dana after a mob of about 1,500 rioters, who had earlier mobbed the workers, appealed for protection. Ogden spoke by long distance with Sheriff Harry Newland and urged county authorities to safeguard miners' rights. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Oscar Haverly of Cincinnati visiting relatives on east Walnut Street.
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Indianapolis
INS
James M. Ogden
Vermilion County
Bono
Dana
Ogden
Harry
Leslie
Theons
Harry Newland
Newport
Oscar Haverly
Cincinnati, Ohio
William Haverly
East Walnut Street
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Wabash Valley Electric Office
Donald Haskett
Maude Haskett
Ohio Street
Gey Atkinson
Baby
Buffalo
New York
Frank Wells
Liberty Street
C. A. Atkinson
Atkinson
Leona Wells
William and
Ted Robbins
Mt. Vernon
John Goddard
Frank Donner
Mrs. Leonidas McNeely
Elm Street
Alabama
Mrs. McNeely
Kenneth Paxton
Here
Ent
Lee Paxton
Cleo Arnold
Dallas Ruark
Fillmore
Glen Dicks
Miss Alpha Robinson
J. E. Robinson
Chicago, Il
Cecil Sutton
Justin Godwin
Vivian Godwin
Methodist Hospital
Clarence Ferrand
Lizzie Sinclair
Lake Wawasee
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Indigasa
Southern
Movie Dog
Monon
Louisville
Indiana Co
E. Wash. St
North
Jackson St
J. B. Harris
Court House
Brazil Tankage Co
Brazil
W. Franklin St
Bridge Club
Mrs. Gardner
Newgent
Joe Cooper
Beechwood Pleasant Circle
Allendale
Beechwood Pleasant Circ
Miss Otler
Gray
Miriam Otler
W. A. Beemer
North Locust Street
Beemer
Frances Gray
Harold Nesbit
Miss Osler
Miss Gray
DePauw
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorarity
Forest Park
William S. Neal
Ka-De-Co
Mullin’s Drug Store
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