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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
4
Columbus Indiana July 18 Chief George W Chandler of this city expressed a liberal view on the modern flapper style saying he is for bare legs and backless dresses if that is what they want He noted times have changed and hinted he would not be surprised at anything but supports the style.
In New Kensington Pennsylvania seven workers died after a catastrophic explosion at the Logans Ferry Works powder plant, a subsidiary of the Aluminum Company of America. Five more were hospitalized with injuries as the blast rocked the area.
A reciprocal program between DePauw University and Methodist Hospital Training School for Nurses will let students earn both a BA from DePauw and a nursing diploma. The plan, approved by state boards and both institutions, starts this fall with 103 probationers named for the September term. Miss Mary Louise Harris of Greencastle is among the entrants.
A Russian steamer Volga of 200 tons was sunk by a floating mine in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk. Thirty-one people died immediately, with unconfirmed reports of many more missing or possibly hundreds. The ship carried passengers and merchandise.
The fiftieth anniversary of artificial sunshine is marked across the United States. Edison recalls plans for New York City’s Pearl Street station, its cost, underground system, and early customers including J P Morgan as the business model and public reception evolved.
Fred Babbs of Stilesville was released on his own recognizance after paying a $12.50 check and $20.05 in court costs. He had been arrested on a charge of writing a check without sufficient funds. The check was given to Mrs. Addie Robards for rent.
William Fox, motion picture magnate, injured in a Wednesday automobile crash, shows splendid progress at Nassau County Hospital. Attending surgeon Dr Wilfred Post says Fox may leave hospital within a few days. Fox's chauffeur was killed in the accident.
The remonstrance period against paving Doyle road through Russellville expired yesterday and county commissioners will advertise for bids. The $15,200 contract for 1.25 miles of Kentucky rock asphalt paving is expected to be let by mid August.
Plans for a Sunday matinee at a local theater in Salem test whether town blue laws permit Sunday entertainments. The July 18 event marks the town's first use of Sunday film showings as a legal test by officials and residents.
A certified decree from the Putnam Circuit Court orders a public sale in Geencastle Indiana on July 27 1929 to satisfy an 1863 dollar claim plus interest and costs. The property includes parts of the west half of the southeast quarter Section 14 township 12 north range 4 west totaling about 20.25 acres with specific metes and bounds described. rents and profits for up to seven years may be sold if needed. The sale proceeds go to People's Savings Bank of Evansville with Edward Bitesjorge as sheriff and Hays Murphy as plaintiff attorney.
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