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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
5
The Union Sunday service at the Methodist Church featured Rev V. L. Raphael from the Presbyterian Church delivering a sermon on Paradoxes. Luke 5 26 recalls Jesus forgiving sins before healing, contrasting secular pursuits with spiritual salvation and urging faith over sight.
Benjamin Harlan 77 of Coatesville dropped dead at his home Friday noon after complaints of heart trouble. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m at his residence with Rev H A Sherrill. interment followed in Coatesville cemetery. Survived by widow four sons Rollie and Herbert of Indianapolis Eustis of Coatesville Ola of Kansas and daughter Mrs Ruth Bundy of Alabama.
Lester Blue and William Herod claimed victory in a golf tournament at the Northwood course held Sunday.
Guy Cole, a Hartford City man and father of five, pleaded guilty to peeping into windows in City Court. He received a $25 fine and a six months penal farm sentence.
Charles Stanley Hoppe, who confessed to killing 7 year old Dorothy Sielagowski and Lily Dale Croy, is found sane and sentenced to the electric chair on October 26 by a Toledo tribunal of Common Pleas Judges Milroy Martin and Austin.
Indianapolis July 16 police dragged the White River for the body of Glen A Nagley 21 who had just married days earlier after his canoe capsized during a incident. The search marked the 11th drowning of the season in the area.
The entrance stone for the new Second Ward School in Greencastle has arrived. The school is named in honor of Miss Delilah C. Miller, a beloved longtime teacher at the school.
The marriage of Frank Gorham son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Gorham of south Greencastle and Miss Verla Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Young of Brazil occurred at the bride's home in Brazil Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The couple will reside in this city where the groom works at Gardner Brothers ice plant.
The annual Wabash Valley Electric Co. employees picnic and families gathered at McCormicks Creek Canyon near Spencer. A basket lunch was served at noon and guests spent the day exploring the park and swimming. About 150 attended including Alpha Robinson Margaret Wells and several Greencastle residents.
The article reviews beliefs on resuscitation after drowning noting Dr Mc Gaughey cites five minutes of submersion as typical. It cites cases of success with short submerged periods but warns little hope after four or five minutes. It reports that Young Lewis was taken home Monday and his funeral held Tuesday afternoon.
Laying of the unfinished pavement between Walnut street and Hanna street on Indiana street will probably start Thursday. Workmen expect to complete excavation tomorrow and, with good weather, finish the paving in about a week. The north side pavement is done but intersections remain for opening to traffic. Dorsey Construction Company may finish within two weeks at most, adding a paved thoroughfare through Greencastle.
Grover Hurt 42, a married father of eight, was jailed after Sheriff Edward Eitelforge and Deputy Clarence Vestal found mash and liquor evidence at his farm home three miles southwest of Cloverdale. Hurt admitted starting liquor production and may plead guilty. authorities showed leniency due to his large family.
Putnam County farmers and families will attend an all day picnic at the Indiana State Farm on Friday August 17. The Farm Bureau and State Farm cooperate with the committee members Ivan Ruark Lloyd Houck and J B Curry aiding arrangements. County Agent R H Stevenson assists. Purdue University experts will address dairying poultry crops horticulture and animology. Horseshoe pitching music and other entertainments are planned. Attendees are asked to bring well filled baskets for a big dinner with free table service drinks and ice cream provided.
The Indiana Portland Cement Company announces George E. Pierson as manager effective July 1 1928. He retains sales manager duties with offices in Indianapolis. The plant at Limedale operates as a subsidiary of the International Cement Corporation.
James Gideon Lewis eighteen of Dana Indiana died by drowning after four hours submerged in the cement plant lake. Workmen used a pal motor in attempts to revive him and a second physician was called after Dr W M Mc Gaughey pronounced death.
Dr Garfield Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University was made an honorary member of the Greencastle Kiwanis Club at a Board meeting in College Inn. Dr Oxnam and family have been in Greencastle for weeks as he prepares to assume duties September 1.
Alfred Evens, a former Greencastle man, has resigned after ten years as general attorney for the Monon railroad with offices in Chicago. He served in that post since moving to Monon.
The subject will assume the position effective September 1 and has accepted the appointment as Professor of Law at Indiana University.
Josephine Sutherlin, holder of five shares in the defunct Farmers State Bank of Bainbridge, is named as a defendant in a suit by Citizens Trust Company of Greencastle acting as receiver for the bank. The suit claims she failed to pay a five share assessment of $100 each, totaling $500, plus costs. A demand for the $500 and costs is sought.
The Presbyterian Church will have supply ministers during Rev. W. L. Raphael’s vacation. July 22 Dr. F. C. Hood Franklin. July 29 Rev. Perry O. Daniels Clayton Presbyterian Church. August 5 Rev. Lewis A. Kelly Edinburg Presbyterian Church. August 12 Rev. W. F. Dierking Greenwood Presbyterian Church.
Crawfordsville Indiana July 16 A R Montgomery former Sullivan superintendent appointed Crawfordsville school head to replace C C Underwood who moves to an Indianapolis post Montgomery will report Aug 1 to start duties Also named M C Darnell Wabash to succeed O F Deetz as high school principal Deetz resigns for Painesville Ohio
Ott Webb, chairman, rents rooms above the First National Bank formerly used by the Elks Club as a lodge. Headquarters will be occupied starting August 1 with Glenn H. Lyon as secretary.
William Altman of Knightsville a Dorsey Construction Company worker suffered a badly injured foot in a collision on the National Road at Croy's Creek east of Brazil Tuesday morning. A westbound Lincoln sedan sideswiped the truck carrying Altman and fellow workers. Altman seated with feet over the side had one foot caught in the rear wheel tearing the shoe and causing deep cuts and bruising. Two other men suffered leg impacts but were not hurt.
In Indianapolis July 17 Democratic leaders and candidates pledged full support for state prohibition. U S Senate nominee Albert Stump announced an out and out dry bid while rivals push rigid enforcement of the national anti liquor platform. Frank C Dailey promotes a house cleaning campaign against political corruption.
Democratic nominee for Governor informed the meeting while State Chairman R. Earl Peters assailed the Republicans, accusing them of diverting voters from corruption in Indiana. Mrs. A. P. Flynn announced women’s executive committee members: Mrs. John W. Kern, Mrs. Samuel M. Ralston, Miss Gertrude Fanning McHugh of Indianapolis, plus Mrs. Harry McMullen, Aurora. Mrs. Pearl Lee Vernoon, Martinsville. Miss Lucy Clinger, Brazil. Mrs. L. G. Ellingham, Fort Wayne.
Mr and Mrs Henry Barker and Mr and Mrs Arthur Barker called on Clark Wilson and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs Latthea McFerran spent Sty day with her sister Mrs Nerve Barker. Bertha Allean and Fern of Bainbridge called on Will Barker and mother. Ol Chastian of Indianapolis spent Thurs and Fri with Mrs Alice Wilson. Chester Newby returned home Sunday after visiting his sister near Wingate.
The Northwest Indiana Conference Epworth League opened its session at Battle Ground and runs to July 22. The camp offers courses in Epworth League work and general church subjects with forenoon classes and afternoons for rest and district contests among Lafayette, South Bend, Crawfordsville, and Greencastle. Attendees from Greencastle include William McGaughey Bankes White Mary Harris John Rodney and Vera Grace Brown. Dr. C Howard Taylor leads the morning watch service.
The city library will host a Treasure Hunt for children from third grade through high school, guided by librarian Mrs Delilah Thomas and Miss Helen Brothers. Registration occurs Thursday through Saturday before a July to August event, with 25 books listed per division and certificates from Indiana University's extension division awarded on completion.
Putnam County is represented in the 39th annual Indiana University summer session with 16 students. The session opened June 14 and enrollment exceeds last year. Total enrollment across Bloomington Indianapolis and Winona Lake is 1865 for regular terms. Listed Putnam students include Albert W Heavin Bainbridge Ralph Dorsett Beryl Douglas Elsworth Lowery Bessie Spaulding Leanore Taber Trilles Taber Warren Yount Mrs Imogene Gilliland Tela Coffman Esther L Sillery Lola Stewart Frank Stroube.
The Democratic Club holds a regular meeting in the courthouse assembly room Saturday at 2 30 pm Judge James P Hughes and O G Webb will report on the National Democratic convention in Houston Texas They urge a large turnout.
The Fifth District of the Indiana Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting in Crawfordsville on Friday July 20 1928 at 10 A M Speakers include Wm H Settle president Indiana Farm Bureau Federation Verna Hatch of the Social and Educational department H Nevins Auto Insurance and H Hull Purchasing Agent The Farm Bureau is drawing wide attention and interest in its activities with informative talks expected from all speakers including Mr Settle.
Democratic State chairman R Earl Peters told the Indiana State committee that the party can win in six weeks by building a precinct level organization. He proposed a seven-woman executive committee led by Mrs A P Flynn with district and county seven member committees, and urged candidates to devote full time to campaign from Aug 10. Six district meetings were proposed for August in Laporte Lafay ette Indianapolis New Albany Evansville and Fort Wayne with Dick Heller assigned to organize early voters. The first campaign meeting would be held at Salem if endorsed.
Indiana farmers sowed a record oats acreage for 1 July with 2,532,000 acres and an 86,012,000 bushels forecast, 77 percent above last year. Wheat loss shifted land to oats, boosting the spring seed area to a high level and improving crop conditions in June.
The report notes barley prospects up 77 percent from last year while rye acreage drops to the smallest in 15 years due to winter losses. Potato, tobacco, and soybean plantings have risen notably, contrasting with wheat figures.
In Brazil on July 16 the Snapp Bros carnival folded after a poor run and moved to Greencastle to entertain DePauw University students. Fred Curl claims $111.25 as his share of profits and has attached the carnival’s property. the company disputes the amount and faces a court appearance.
Mrs. Earl Harris of Greencastle reports a Kentucky Ford coupe with two intoxicated men crashed into her car on West National Avenue near the C I and W crossing. The driver fled east to Meridian then south, eluding police who searched the city.
Sunday School attendees at Canaan M E Church last Sunday July 15 included several locals. Sunday callers were Mr and Mrs Simpson P Best of Reelsville and others from Terre Haute and Reelsville. The Ladies Aid will meet July 18 with Mrs James Beaman to work on quilts and share a noon dinner.
STOP 32 Mr and Mrs Pitchford of Greencastle were in the vicinity Sunday afternoon. Ralph and John Torr called on George Bittles. Lamar Sears of Limedale has visited his grandmother for two weeks. Mrs Harold Pitts remains improving. Her grandmother from Greencastle was with her last week. Mr and Mrs Will Sutherlin of Greencastle spent Wednesday with sister Addie Clifford. Mr and Mrs Russell Stoner and mother Maggie Stoner spent Sunday with Jack Rogers. Mrs Frank Torr recently treated for tonsillitis. Lawrence Clifford spent the week end with home folks. he is trucking at Sullivan. Mrs Baldwin hosted her aunt from Reelsville the past few days. Lewis and Forest Hutcheson and Lawrence Clifford went to Sunflower Park races Sunday.
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