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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
2
Local notices list William Johnson of a Chevrolet sales visit in Indianapolis and several residents and visitors including Miss Almeda Pitchford in Indianapolis and Arthur Ames in Green Castle. The report covers church, hospital, Kiwanis, travel to Bloomington and Lake James, and a local accident investigation by Sheriff Edward Eitelforge.
A three-vehicle collision at Mt Meridian involved a Victory Six Dodge driven by Mrs Lela Fellows of St Louis a truck from A C Trucking Co driven by Earl Smith of Indianapolis and a Packard driven by R M Brown of Modesto California. One woman in the Brown car sustained minor head injuries. Sheriff E Bitelforge was notified.
Work on the Roachdale asphalt road started today by Sweet & Wright, local contractors. The 5-8 mile road runs through the town, and bond sales delayed progress until First National Bank purchased them. The county surveyor staked the route this week and preparations moved forward.
Livestock prices in Indianapolis show hogs steady to higher with lights leading gains. Cattle steady and vealers up 50 cents. Sheep and lambs steady with better lambs at 14 to 15 dollars. Fat hogs range 4.50 to 6.50. Charles Bob Wright of Madison Township is jailed awaiting insanity commitment to Evansville State Hospital after return from Indianapolis. He is around 40, married, and showing delusions. hospital care expected to aid recovery and release.
The nude body of 16 year old Delmar Sheckler was found with a bullet wound in the forehead in bushes near the Sheckler farm four miles northwest of Columbia City. He had been missing since Sunday.
Indiana officials announce a statewide driver license review to root out perjury on felony conviction questions. Chief Robert Humes says those found lying will have charges filed and licenses revoked. Theodore Engle of Indianapolis was arrested on a perjury charge for a fictitious address on his license app.
The St Louis Robin remains aloft at 8 17 am as crews chase the 246 hour world endurance record. The two pilots aboard the craft in St. Louis worked to extend the flight beyond the one hundred one hour mark, keeping the attempt alive amid steady progress.
Edna Fortner a 13 year old of Highland died at Vermilion county hospital after being struck by a car Tuesday afternoon. She suffered a fractured skull and a broken leg and never regained consciousness. The driver was not held.
In Los Angeles a raid on a Catholic convent by distillery operatives from the district attorney office spurred protests from church authorities. Baron Fitts, the district attorney, announced he would dismiss six members of his dry squad after a door was kicked in during the liquor search.
The monoplane Greater Des Moines crashed during a practice refueling, killing pilot Ross Arnold as the controls froze. Co pilot Charles Gatchet escaped by parachute. the craft wrecked after plunging to the earth during the test flight.
Miss Margaret Downs celebrated her fourteenth birthday at her aunt Mrs John son Noland’s Roachdale home with games and a large fourteen-taper cake. She received many gifts as friends attended the Wednesday party noted in Crawfordsville Journal.
Funeral service for Miss Vivian Godwin daughter of Mrs Margaret Godwin 901 South Indiana Street was held at Locust Street Methodist Church with Rev B D Beck and Rev A T Briggs in charge. Members of Eastern Star Crescent Rebekah Legion Auxiliary and American Legion pallbearers attended. She was active in church and organizations and laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery beside her father.
Mrs. Albert E. Bulson of Fort Wayne defeated Miss Lou Adams of Indianapolis 3 and 4 to win the Indiana women's golf championship at Meridian Hills. The final concluded the 1929 tournament.
Putnam County 4-H Club members will leave Greencastle Monday morning at 10 37 on the Interurban Highlander car. They should bring lunch and for girl members bring a silk handkerchief and paint brush. Cost is 2 44 for adults and 1 82 for under 12. Forty five members and leaders will attend the Merom camp next week. return trip Friday morning.
A promotional poem for a Marvel shop at 304 South Vine Greencastle invites shoppers with promises of high quality and low prices. The verse notes gifts for the first twenty five buyers and suggests dresses shoes hats and notions. The shop opens Saturday at 8 a m and urges timely attendance.
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