Cream supper entertainment and community notices
D. shows a cream supper and entertainment at Saturday night miles west of Clinton. Boswell visits daughter, Mrs Raggs. Families from Bellmore Milligan and Brazil visit. Sunday activities include M P Church picnic at Sutherlin Springs on July 22 with 10 am gathering. Various local visitors and callers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Boswell
Raggs.orn
Charles
M. P. Church
Sutherlin Springs
M. P
Mary Ann Stites
Leola Moore
Emily Boswell
Bula Staggs
Nellie Bettis
New Wheat Delivered to Campbell Bros Mill
The first new wheat of the summer arrived at the Campbell Bros mill in north Greencastle from Roscoe Hurst's farm. Hurst received $1.35 per bushel for No 2 grade wheat, while mill prices listed were $1.35 for No 1, $1.34 for No 2, and $1.31 for No 3. Hard wheat runs about ten cents lower at $1.25 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Bros
North Greencastle
Roscoe Hurst
Greencastle
Hurst
Campbell
Marriage license and wedding reports in Illinois
Leo K Woodburn 26 a hotel clerk Arcola Lil and Lorene Hodge 19 at home Tuscola ill were married at the Presbyterian Church manse at 4 PM Monday by Rev W I Raphael The couple will reside in Arcola Miss Lorene G Hodge of Tuscola Ill and Leo K Woodburn of Arcola Ill accompanied by Mrs Hodge Mrs Woodburn and Miss Thelma Woodburn For Paris IL July 13 Artie L Grissom daughter of Mr and Mrs Artie Raines east of Greencastle and Man ford Thompson of Rockville were issued a marriage license in Paris IL Friday July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo K. Woodburn
Arcola
Lil
Lorene Hodge
Tuscola
Illinois
Lorene G. Hodge
Ill
Presbyterian Church
W. I. Raphael
Hodge
Woodburn
Thelma Woodburn
Artie L. Grissom
Artie Raines
Greencastle
Manford Thompson
Rockville
Paris
Bon Voyage Party for Miss Chambers
Miss Elizabeth Chambers is guest of honor at a Bon Voyage bridge party. It is hosted Thursday evening by Miss Grace Browning and Miss Ruth Robertson at Browning’s Hanna street home. Chambers, former secretary to Dr. L H Marlin, will become secretary to Bishop George R Grose and depart September first for a two year assignment in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Chambers
Grace Browning
Ruth Robertson
Hanna Street
Man Found Dead in Car Near Clinton
John Raines aged 40 an automobile salesman from Paris Illinois was found dead in his car at Blanford west of Clinton late last night Coroner Paul Casebeer ruled death due to heart trouble with acute alcoholism a contributing factor The widow and two sons survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ind
John Raines
Paris
Blanford
Clinton
Paul Casebeer
Grover Hurt Pleads Not Guilty in Illicit Liquor Case
Grover Hurt, 42, a one armed married man from near Cloverdale, pleads not guilty at arraignment in the Putnam Circuit Court on charges of possession and sale of illicit liquor. Bond set at 1000. Attorney F B Hamilton to defend. A future plea change or clemency request due to disability and large family anticipated. Trial slated for fall term if no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Hurt
Cloverdale
Putnam
Hurt
Hamilton
Court detains suspect in Cloverdale case awaiting bond
The suspect will stay jailed unless bond is posted. Police arrested him Monday afternoon at his home southwest of Cloverdale after information supplied by Rollie Coffman. Sheriff Edward Birge led the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurt
Cloverdale
Edward Birge
Rollie Coffman
Big Baseball Tilt at Ladoga Expected Sunday
A great baseball game is forecast at Ladoga Sunday afternoon at 2 30 when the Lafayette Pipe Co. meets Ladoga. Lafayette won the last meeting 6 to 4 in twelve innings but Ladoga has added two star players since. A banner crowd is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladoga
Lafayette Pipe Co
Lafayette
Indianapolis officer shot during drugstore arrest
Capital City police officer Paul Miller aged 33 was fatally wounded in an early morning shootout while attempting to arrest two men near Schaller and Cole Drug Store. Miller, struck in the chest abdomen left arm and back, lay critically injured as police hunted the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
INS
Paul Miller
Stewart Street
Miller
John Banks
Schaller & Cole
City Hospital
National Road
Here
Ed Reiter
Robert Langstaff
Langstaff
Banks
Claude M. Worley
Kentucky
Bank Seeks $5000 From Defendants In Suit On Note
The First National Bank of Leban on files in Putnam Circuit Court a complaint on note demanding $5000. Judge Tribbett, Leander Beck and Ottens Loan and Trust Co of Lebanon as guardian for Leander Beck are attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Lebanon
Putnam Circuit
Tribbett
Leander Beck
The
Ottens Loan and Trust Co. of
Lebanon
Guardian
Rogers and Smith
Katy Idy Frost Warning Signals Six Week Window
The Heralds Reelsville correspondent notes katydids are "hollering" signaling frost in about six weeks, with frost expected by September 1. The passerby observation ties insect behavior to an early onset of cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Reelsville
Election of School Board Member Next Tuesday
A city council meeting next Tuesday night will elect a school board member to replace Dr. C. C. Tucker. Unexpected opposition emerged at the last council session, and no other candidates have been named. The council was evenly split on immediate voting, with three in favor and three against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Tucker
Tucker
Greencastle Sweats Through Heat Wave On Wednesday
Greencastle residents sweltered as shade thermometers hit 88 degrees and sun exposure pushed readings ten to fifteen degrees higher. The heat affected daily routines across the town and prompted precautions as officials reminded residents to stay hydrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Greencastle Considers New Swim Pool From Donated Land
Greencastle may open a public pool if land donated by Mr and Mrs John Robe is approved for park use. Mayor McGaughey says civic groups could help establish a fall dedication with a pool ready by next spring. The pool would serve as a recreation center for all ages and keep residents from relying on Big Walnut creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
John Robe
Charles McGaughey
Big Walnut Creek
Local couples listed with ages and occupations
Ray L. Burns a 34 year old banker of Coal City and Lelia A. Pickett a 37 year old teacher of Greencastle are named. Edward Lyons a 29 year old farmer and Mary E. Bruner a 25 year old at home both of Mulberry Grove LL are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Burns
Coal City
Lelia A. Pickett
Greencastle
Edward Lyons
Mary E. Bruner
Mulberry Grove
Boys and Girls to Attend Camp Merom
The 4 H club members from Putnam County will travel to Camp Merom on Monday under leaders Miss Hazel Arlsuckle and Miss Ethel Ader. County agent Robert Stevenson and instructors Floyd Miller and E W Baker will supervise with a trained nurse and physician on site. The camp runs July 28 to July 27 inclusive and welcomes many girls and boys including Agnes Baughman Winifred Shinn Margaret Durham Dorothy Arnold Charlotte Etter Bernice Ruark Meredith Reeves Mary Ellen Trout Mary Riley Dema Ruark Vera Grace Brown Edna Mae Albin Irma Williams Roy Humphery Roy Shannon Howard Riggle Wayne Thompson Howard Burkett Stanley O'Hlair. Mr Stevenson and Mr Miller will depart Thursday to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Merom
Hazel Arlsuckle
Ethel Ader
Robert Stevenson
Floyd Miller
Greencastle
E. W. Baker
Russellville
Putnam County
Agnes Baughman
Winifred Shinn
Margaret Durham
Dorothy Arnold
Charlotte Etter
Licenses Require Full Information Under State Rules
State conservation officials urge buyers to verify street city and county on hunting and fishing licenses. Non residents posing as residents face penalties for fishing or hunting without a license and for misrepresentation. Resident licenses cost 1 dollar. non resident fishing only 2.25 dollars. non resident hunting fishing trapping 15.50 dollars. Fines for unlicensed activity or misrepresentation reach 25.50 with costs. Present laws as of 1927 establish these penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Mannfeld
Fish and Game Division
State Conservation Department
Mannfeld
Licensing Rules For Underage And Spouse Anglers
The document states that persons under eighteen may fish without a license only if the state permits. It also requires the wife of a licensed man to obtain a license in her own name when fishing outside the county of residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Pleasant Garden notes and local pursuits in minor items
The article lists church, household, and social updates. It notes Rev Elfis Msed s appointment, Edward Chew building a new house, visits by Mr and Mrs Geo Fox to Greencastle and Mooresville, strong mining and timber business, Edith Neese repainting her home, Ladies aid meeting at the church, farmers harvesting, oats and corn prospects, katydids and an early frost warning, and a remark about time moving quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Neese
Ladies Aid
Lack of Support May Halt Greencastle Chautauqua
Greencastle may cancel the August Chautauqua as lack of interest prompts a proposed $10 assessment on contract guarantors. County Agent Robert Jevenson says directors and guarantors have shown no engagement despite several meetings. The Bloomington based Loar Independent Chautauqua Company will proceed, leaving guarantors to cover any deficit by selling tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ater
Loar
Chautauqua Company
Bloomington
Ill
Putnamville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
PUBNAMVILLE residents Clavia and Blanche Fry of Indianapolis spend a week with family. Arthur Fry and Willis Scobee households host a Sunday gathering at Mt. Meridian. The Glidwell siblings return from Indianapolis. Belle and Katie Horn visit Gwinn and O Daniel. Glen Hurst and Bridges partake in a Brazil race trip. The Putnamville Club plans a picnic at Lilburn Heplar’s Harmony home. Elza Haypenny couple drive a new Ford. Ruth Fry visits Brazil for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clavia
Blanche Fry
Indianapolis
Arthur Fry
Willis Scobee
Eric Meeks
Mt. Meridian
Theo. Glidewell
Belle Horn
Katie Horn
Gwinn
O’daniel
Glen Hurst
Freda May
Mont Bridges
Brazil
George Hendrix
Greencastle
Club
Putnamville
Lilburn Heplar
Harmony
Myr
Elza Haypenny
Ruth Fry
Morton Community Notices of Visits and Families
A Morton column lists visitors and locals at gatherings. Gary couple Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Alexander visit J. T. Clodfelter family while Mrs. Helen Maddox returns from Greencastle. Funeral for Mrs. Lee Whitted draws large crowd at Union Chapel. Multiple residents from Williamsport New Market Indianapolis Muncie Terre Haute and other nearby towns are visiting or hosting relatives this week including the Roach Bettis Clodfelter Romine and Butcher families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Maddox
Greencastle
Lee Whitted
Union Chapel
Addie Frank
Ilinois
Morton
Naomi Friend
Williamsport
Ella Butcher
John Sharp
Thomas Roach
Miss Miller
Muncie
Carl
Lee
B. Love
New Market
Eva Butcher
Walker Firestone
Maxine
Kathleen Clodfelter
Cora Carrington
Sanford Romine
Mrs George Akers Injured In Porch Fall At Home
Mrs George Akers suffered serious injuries Saturday when she fell on a concrete porch and struck her head. She remains in serious condition. Neighbors and relatives, including Joe Oyler and his wife from Kempton, visited her. Local social notes mention an off time dance at John Orton's and attendance at a Brazil carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Akers
Joe Oyler
Kempton
Geo, Akers
Wm. Smith
Indianapolis
H. M. Smith
John Orton
Brazil
Social visit roundup in Palestine and vicinity
Fred Beck and family and Donald Trump spent Sunday with Pearl Trump near Reno. Charlie Baker and daughter Edna called on Clifford Shinn Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Masten and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanks visited Aden Hanks Sunday afternoon. Will Evans hosted James Hylton Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Donald Games called on Mrs. Henry Osborn Saturday morning. Sport Cassidy and child of New Maysville and Harold Eggers of Groveland spent Sunday with Donald Games. Carol Summers visited Lafayette Sunday. Fred Hanks and Henry Osborn hosted Sunday evening visits. Mrs. Bert Miller and Mrs. Charlie Miller visited Bainbridge Monday evening. Dr. Bernstroff and family from Kansas visited Fred Bernstroff over the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beck
Donald Trump
Pearl Trump
Reno
Charlie Baker
Edna
Clifford Shinn
Masten
Fred Hanks
Aden Hanks
Will Evans
James Hylton
Donald Games
Henry Osborn
Sport Cassidy
New Maysville
Harold Eggers
Groveland
Carol Summers
Lafayette
Bert Miller
Charlie Miller
Bainbridge
Death of Mrs Stunkard of Brazil
Mrs Emma Ridpath of Greencastle died at her Brazil home after a short illness from ptomaine poisoning leading to uremic poisoning. She was wife of Robert Stunkard. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 30 p m at the Methodist Church in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stunkard
Brazil
Emma Ridpath
Greencastle
Stunkard
Methodist
Legion and Auxiliary Schedule Big Lafayette Convention
A joint meeting of the Legion and Auxiliary is set for Monday morning August 27 with final business on Tuesday at noon. The Lafayette convention will elect the state commander and other officials. A golf tournament rifle and pistol matches aviation show horse racing boxing theater baseball games and concerts are planned with hotels filling to capacity. Members should reserve now with MH Harkner Lafayette convention Chairman to avoid later disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion and Auxiliary
the Legion
Lafayette
Legionnaires
MH. H. Harkner
Father-in-law of Hoover Dies in California
Placerville California July 18 Charles D Henry aged 84 father in law of presidential nominee Herbert Hoover died here today after a stroke of paralysis He had been seriously ill for about two weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placerville
Cal
INS
Charles D. Henry
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Henry
Harmony visitor and local social notes from Madison Center
Kenneth Dilinger of Harmony visits his brother Carey in Bruners town while Marion Wright and family spend last Sunday at Scott Irwin's. Carey's party enjoyed musical entertainment at Carey Dilinger's. Mrs. Fannie Sims of Rockville visits locally. Several neighbors travel to Greencastle, Paris, and Vermillion for various calls. An all day meeting is planned at West Union with Elder Timmons officiating. The Marshall family attends a reunion in Brasil and a birthday gathering for Miss Etta Head is noted with cake and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wright
Scott Irwin
Carey Dilinger
Fannie Sims
Rockville ‘S
Carey Dillinger
Big Walnut
William Gowen
Carbon
Robert Irwin
Jess Ellis
Greencastle
John Thomas
Byron Bergen
Vermillion
Winois
Hanna Frank
Louise
Paris
Ilinois
West Union
Washington Township
Timmons
Ramsey
Samuel Chadwick
Otho Chadwick
Henry
Charles
Edmand Marshall
Brasil
Marshall
Frank Ellmore
Covington
Long Branch
First heat wave victim in Crawfordsville
Thomas B. Harper 69 died at his home while cutting the lawn as Crawfordsville endures the heat wave. He died before aid could reach him and is survived by his widow and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Thomas B. Harper
Harper
World War Vets to Meet at Lafayette Convention
More than 10 000 comrades from Indiana communities will gather in Lafayette August 27 for a two day American Legion convention. The event features a bathing beauty contest with 525 in prizes, preconvention events, a band and drum corps contest, a Sunday afternoon program, and a large parade plan. A nationally known speaker is being booked for an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Indiana Department of the American Legion
Frank M. McHale
Logansport
John H. Kinger
Indianapolis
The
Legion Auxiliary
Forty and
the Legion
Fowler Hotel
Lafayette Legion
Legion
Roachdale Socials and Local Visits Plentiful
Roachdale residents hosted and visited kin this weekend with gatherings in Greencastle and Parkersburg. Names include Mr. and Mrs. J H W Nares, Arlie Fuller, Will Isbel family, Herndon Carpenter, Anderson sisters, Miss Etta Walsh, Fred Hillis, Frank Shoupaugh, A C Lokridge, Nora Lafollette, Verne Gambol, and Tom Lovett. A funeral service for James Owsley was held with Rev. W D Hedrick officiating east of town, burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HW
Nares
Goldsmith
Arlie Fuller
Will Isbel
Herndon Carpenter
Monticello
Anderson Sisters
Mise
Etta Walsh
Lovett Sisters
Greencastle
Fred Hillis
Kentucky
Frank Shouptaugh
A. C. Lockridge
Belle Buis
Nora Lafollette
Parkersburg
Tom Lovett
Kenneth
San Antonio
Texas
Verne Gambol
Gambol
Ward Lovett
Charles Crawley
Julia
W. D. Hedrick
Indianapolis
James Owsley
Fred
M. J. Murphy
Local Residents Share News at Stigler Home Visit
Dr and Mrs C N Stroube and Mr and Mrs Ott Fry spent Sunday with Mrs Emma Herbert Stigler in Brazil. Stigler is a former Franklin Township teacher. Fern Putt and aunt Ky Mahan are in Culver Union Hospital Crawfordsville today for goiter surgery. Ferns mother also undergoing goiter operation. W D Lovett is in Culver Hospital after a minor operation Monday and expects to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Stroube
Brick Chapel Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs Roy Lewis and son spent Sunday with the Scobees and Minnicks at Indianapolis. Families visited relatives and attended events at Sunflower Park and with numerous neighbors including the Stewarts and Wrights. Mrs Chris Knauer returned from Kansas after her father’s recent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lewis
Russell Scobee
Curtis Minnick
Paul Priest
Indianapolis
Clifton Priest
Ralph Woodworth
Sunflower Park
Tresse Hagatte
Lilinois
Christine Wright
Lee Hall
Wilbur Grimes
Rev. Chapman
Herman Flint
Charles Thomas
William Reeves
John Lewis
Charlie Bowman
James Pace
Daw
Helen
Letha Modlin
Earl van Dyne
Jacob Pace
Henry O’hair
Maggie Morris
Clarence Scobee
Forest O’hair
Artie Scobee
Chris Knauer
Kansas
Domestic Science Club Picnic at Milo West’s Home
The Domestic Science Club held its annual picnic at the Milo West home south of Greencastle. About seventy five people attended for dinner on the lawn followed by readings by Martha Ellen Rector and Mrs. Dicks of Miami who spoke on Miami and Coral Gables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo West
Greencastle
Domestic Science Club
Martha Ellen Rector
Miami
Fla
Emma Bicknell
Coral Gables
Charles Crawley
Putnam County Boys in World War I Battle Remembered
Ten years after America opened the Aisne-Marne offensive near Soissons twenty Putnam County youths served in the Second Battle of the Marne. Four were killed and several wounded including Corp. Harry Moore Pvt. Chas Lasley Pvt. Raymond McCammack Pvt. Andrew Hays Pvt. Daniel Freeman and Lawrence Sears a former Putnam sheriff. Veterans of Foreign Wars urge remembrance in prayers and thoughts for liberty and justice. Signed by Jesse M. Lee Post 19550.VFW Greencastle Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Soissons
Aisne-Marne
Marne
Putnam County
Corp
Harry Moore
Inf
Chas Lasley Co
Raymond B. McCammack
Andrew Hays
Daniel P. Freeman
Lawrence Sears
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Alrge
Jesse M. Lee Post
Greencastle
Ind
Worker Electrocuted at Bloomington Mill Incident
Ora Snow, 38, of Bedford, a machine operator at Ingalls Stone Company, was fatally electrocuted today when power unexpectedly surged after a throttle setting, despite H R Weaver having cut the power. Doctors said Snow died in under a minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Ora Snow
Bedfort
Ingalls Stone Company
H.R. Weaver
Snow
Miss Boyle Hosts Friday Bridge Party at Home
Miss Winifred Boyle issues invitations for a bridge party to be held Friday evening at her home 416 Mlunna Street. The event invites friends to enjoy an evening of bridge and socializing hosted by Miss Boyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Boyle
Winifred Boyle
Mlunna Street
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Tom
George Connelly
Bellmore
John Alexander
Milligan
Olan Davis
W. E. Davis
W. E. Wilmoth
Bobby
Elbert Bettis
Willard Miller
Wanetta
Helen Sanders
Kathryn Roach
George Pierce
Roe Hall
Thompson-Grissom
Miss Chambers
Capital City
McCormick’s Creek Canyon
Jackson
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Miller
Elfis
Edward Chew
Mrs. Geo. Fox
Mooresville
Pubnamville
Morton News
Mrs
D. P. Alexander
Gary
J. T. Clodfelter and
Palestine
Bernstroff
Fred Bernstroff
Robert Stankard
Hoover
California
Madison Center
Kenneth Dilinger
Brother Carey
Brunerstown
Roachdale News
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