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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1928
Page
3
Residents report numerous trips and visits across Indiana and beyond. Dr. Walter W. Lee will attend the 4-H Club Camp in Merom with county youths. Ambulant cases include Mrs. Emma Ragan improving after illness and Lawrence Hammond in critical condition at the County Hospital.
Mr. West, chairman at his last election, was a member of the American, Illinois and Chicago bar associations, Delta Tau Delta and other fraternities, several clubs, and the Masonic lodge. Born October 27, 1868, in Georgetown Illinois near Danville.
Moscow reports relief for the ill fated Nobile expedition will halt for a fortnight after official decisions. Twelve men remain missing, six from the Nobile party and six from the Amundsen relief group. Krassin's Prof Samoyolovich says two weeks needed to repair the ice breaker and it must sail to a Norwegian or Swedish port due to King Bay facilities.
Alpha Gamma Delta will acquire the J P D John residence at 505 South Locust Street and hire Day Construction Company of Indianapolis to build a new chapter house. The current 606 East Washington Street home will be used until November 1, with completion by the contractor. Architect is George E. Ramey of Champaign Illinois. Estimated cost about 75000 dollars. The new house will abut the Kappa Alpha Gamma and Alpha Chi Omega homes on Locust Street. Charles McGaughey oversaw contracts for the project.
Indianapolis July 21 An Armington Government meteorologist said no break in the heat wave is expected for Indiana and the Midwest. He noted temperatures across the country running from 0 degrees upward with no cooler weather in sight. Local thunderstorms may offer temporary relief but could strike anywhere. Examples cited include Phoenix 104 San Antonio 98 Dodge City 96 and St. Louis 94 as heat remains widespread.
New York July 21 Babe Ruth star of the New York Yankees declares he will retire at the end of the 1929 season. The Home Run King says he has enjoyed baseball and plans to quit before getting kicked out, aiming to hit 500 career homers and enjoy independence after saving enough.
Betty Jane Beckett eighteen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Beckett of Muncie Indiana drowned today in Round Lake north of Columbia City The child fell from a pier into two feet deep water and was found by her mother a short time later Resuscitation attempts failed Survived by parents two sisters and a brother
The Crawfordsville District Shorthorn Breeders announce their annual picnic at Tara Hill Stock Farm owned by J. B. McCabe and sons, west of Morton on State Road 36, on Thursday, August 2. All members and families invited. basket dinner featured. John A. McCabe is president and Manford Clodfelter secretary.
Dame Ellen Terry, renowned English actress, dies at Small Hythe near Tenderden Kent after several days illness. She passed away with daughter and son at her bedside. Her impending eightieth birthday drew tributes led by King and Queen of England.
William Poster of Paris Illinois, a hitch hiker, suffered a left arm fracture and bruises in a rollover wreck after a tire blew near the state penal farm. His wife escaped with minor injuries. The couple, living in Indianapolis and traveling home, had been picked up by two New Jersey men en route to Texas and were stranded with funds provided for their return.
Mrs Dallas 8 Pickett of Spencer returned from Miami after riding the Ponce De Leon on a wreck at Rome Georgia. One man was killed fourteen seriously injured and many others slightly hurt as the engine and two front cars derailed while the rear cars turned over and plunged down an embankment. Rescuers aided the injured through the night.
The Russellville Bank paid a premium of 195 dollars for the W A Grogan road bond issue sold by the county treasurer. Other bids included First National Bank of Greencastle 175.50, Pletcher Savings and Trust Indianapolis 61.60, and City Security Co Indianapolis 18.
Russell Varvel 23 a laborer and Lovica Beams 19 at home both of Greencastle filed for a marriage license. The notice lists the couple as ready to wed in Greencastle with no additional details provided.
Raymond Bee of Cherry Transfer Company on Rockville Road near Greencastle was surprised Friday evening when relatives and friends gathered at his home while he and his wife were out riding. Mrs. Bee arranged the party and guests enjoyed ice cream and cake after greetings.
The author argues that citizen standing should not be denied due to conviction and accuses authorities of ignoring widespread gambling at Snapp Carnival. He claims an affidavit by any citizen should suffice and asserts no threat, only a demand for truthful reporting and accountability. He challenges critics to meet privately or publicly to discuss law and order and justice.
Continuation quotes Shumaker and Stephenson about statements after behind bars. Shumaker’s appeal to the state Supreme Court follows his murder conviction by the Hamilton County Circuit Court on November 14, 1925.
A home tested collection of pineapple enriched quick bread ideas. Pineapple muffins pineapple nut bread and pineapple bran muffins are described with ingredients and baking instructions for moist, flavorful breakfast treats.
Draining syrup from crushed pineapple and milk to two cups, then mixing in flour and salt. Gradually add liquids and beaten eggs to form batter, bake in greased muffin tins, fill with crushed pineapple, and serve. French toast batter uses flour salt baking powder milk and eggs, dip bread, fry, then top with sugar and pineapple, with jelly center.
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