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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1928
Page
10
Rev. S Efl Davies, new pastor of the First Baptist Church, preached at a union service at the Christian Church. He used Matthew 5 29 to urge cutting off hindrances to body mind and spirit, citing a mother’s heroic act as a metaphor for discarding what blocks spiritual life.
Indiana State Fair runs September 1 to 8 with free admission for all children under twelve on Saturday September 1. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Club boys and girls showcase calves pigs and exhibits with expected entries rising from 2800 to about 4000 as 17 000 Indiana youth participate in club work. On September 1 all children under twelve enter free. on other days children ages seven to twelve pay 25 cents.
In Clay county farmers report strong Parkoff wheat from Purdue Universitys experimental strain. Bruce Mustard near Center Point notes fields looking fine with an expected minimum yield of thirty bushels per acre. His twelve acre plot in Washington township used thirty seven pounds of binder twine and a nine acre tract in Cass township used twenty one pounds indicating a likely good harvest.
The July violent death toll in Indiana climbed to 220, up 14 from the previous tally. Reports over the weekend added three personal crisis deaths and three drownings, with eight other fatalities attributed to accidents and other misfortunes.
Max Page of Indianapolis is the new Granada Theater manager in Greencastle beginning Tuesday. He succeeds William McCarrell of Bedford, who returns to Bedford after duties here. Page comes with substantial theater experience including heading a large suburban theater in Indianapolis. McCarrell had led the Greencastle venue since William Blanchard resigned months ago and he is the son of one of the owners.
Pleas E. Greenlee of Shelbyville is named to succeed John H. Klinger as Indiana American Legion state adjutant, with Aug. 1 as the start date. Greenlee, president of the Shelbyville Democrat Publishing Co, has long been active in Legion affairs and previously led the Indiana Rainbow Division Veterans Association.
A collision on State Road 36 west of Bainbridge near 11 Saturday night led to fines for three Indianapolis men in Justice of the Peace Robert Nugent court Monday. Charles Mills paid 16 for reckless driving while Pat Keller and Alonzo Dillinger were fined 45.50 each for intoxication. The three were taken into custody by Sheriff Eiteljorge.
Report states a crash between Mills driving a Ford and Lee Hanlon in a Chevrolet near Oscar O H air farm. No liquor found at the scene though Keller and Dillinger smelled of liquor per the Sheriff. Five men rode with Mills and two with Hanlon. A half pint liquor was found near the wreck early Sunday. Mills, married, had 18 years in an Indianapolis woolen mill. authorities say he was not drunk and several Indianapolis residents testified for him.
An attempt to lay the dust caused by passing trains was made by the company. A specially equipped train oiled the ground between the tracks for a considerable distance on each side of the stations. Greencastle station had the tracks piled from the station to Bloomington street.
Katherine Rising of Monroe Township files for divorce from Paul Rising claiming separation since June 17 1928 after his departure. She seeks alimony of 1000 and restoration of her maiden name Judy. Attorneys Ottis E Gulley and James & Allee. A second suit by Fila Harris Greencastle Township seeks separation from Harley A Harris and child custody alleging cruelty and neglect with three of five children under 21. Charles McGaughey represents Harris.
City Marshal David Braden leaves on vacation and is temporarily replaced by night officer Paul Grimes with former city marshal Henry O Hair serving as night officer.
The ninth Philips reunion gathered about forty family members Sunday on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Charles Gardner south College avenue with attendees from Indianapolis South Bend and Roachdale. Leonard Heavin Fillmore won the men’s contest and Mrs Philips won the women’s. A noon dinner was served and officers were elected: Jesse Beemer president Mrs Kimber Gardner secretary and Oscar Johns treasurer.
A birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan Lisby in Fillmore on Sunday to honor Mrs Lisby . Attending were Alva Lisby and family and Frank West and family.
Miss Elizabeth Chambers hosted Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Day and daughter Ennis Lee, Mrs. Laura Rees of Louisville Kentucky, and Mrs. Kate Neeley of Jeffersonville. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Otis Browning on East Hanna Street.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Sellers hosted a Sunday family dinner at their east Walnut street home. Relatives present included Mr and Mrs Iva Pickeral and sons, Mr and Mrs Charles Seaman and family, Mr and Mrs Eugene Dilly and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bates of Indianapolis. also Mr and Mrs Walter Newlin and daughter and Miss Carrie Pierce of Casey Illinois, and Mrs Tha Pierce of this city.
Professor Howard J Barnum and Mrs Helen Wood Barnum will present a farewell recital Friday evening at 8 oclock in the Methodist Church auditorium. The event invites all to attend as the couple plans their departure after the concert.
The program will include selections that appealed most to Greencastle audiences as Mr and Mrs Barnum bring their final Greencastle concert. A large audience is expected for the popular musicians Friday evening.
Local women from Bay View Michigan Miss Pearl O Hair and Miss Elia Mahanna spend summer there and attend the Pew Hellenic council held Saturday described as a bridge tea. Miss Mahanna represented Alpha Chi Omega and Miss O Hair represented Kappa Alpha Theta. Helen Kendall secretary to Dr H B Longden was a guest.
Indiana Ben-Hur Booster Association announces its third annual picnic at Bon Ton Park Roanoke near Huntington on state road 24. Carl Sorensen of Fort Wayne serves as committee chairman with an all day program to entertain attendees expected to number in the thousands.
Mr and Mrs Russell Brown and Mr and Mrs John H Allee have returned from a two week motor trip to the East and into Canada They visited Washington New York Montreal and Quebec during the journey.
Mr and Mrs Glenn H Lyon of East Seminary street hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs James Houck Mr and Mrs Eldon Houck and Mr and Mrs Walter Houck all from Indianapolis and Mrs Elonnie Kramer and her two sons from Pittsburgh Mrs Kramer is the daughter of the Houcks and formerly resided here
The Torr family’s twenty eighth reunion gathered at the old W L Torr homestead five miles southwest of Greencastle with a bounty noon dinner. Officers elected were Mrs Frank Farmer president Mrs J H Pitchford vice president and Mrs Albert Stoner secretary and treasurer. The next meeting is set for the fourth Sunday in July 1929 at the same site. Out-of-town attendees included Mary Ann Cross Tucson Ariz Mrs William Torr Indianapolis Mrs Josie Chapman and son Mr and Mrs Oscar Cole Carbon Mrs Dexter Darnall and son Bainbridge Mr and Mrs Russell Stoner Jasonville and Miss Marie Torr Indianapolis.
Invitations in Greencastle announce the marriage of Park Bryan of Akron Ohio son of Mrs Anna May Bryan of Indianapolis to Miss Mary Elizabeth Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward B Williams of Knightstown. The ceremony will be August 16 at the Williams home with a 5 PM garden wedding.
The wedding took place Sunday at 2 pm at the bride’s parents home in Indianapolis. Rev. R. N. Ball officiated with a medley played by Herman Miller. Best man was Paul Fox. bridal party included Mrs. Paul Fox and Miss Bessie Henry. The bride wore white satin with orange blossom bouquet.
The couple wed in a single ring ceremony before an improvised fern and flower altar. An informal reception followed at the home. Mr. and Mrs. Sweet left for Roanoke Virginia for their wedding trip visiting relatives of the bride. The bride is a local high school graduate and former bookkeeper at Allen Bros. The groom works at R M Mulls drug store. Out of town guests include Miss Mary Golden of CrawfordsvilleMiss Irene RoachMiss Dortha Harris and Mrs. R N Ball of Indianapolis.
Miss Helen Lewis of Manhattan and Frank Jarrell of Indianapolis married at Irvington M E Church at 8 p m July 20. Both are prominent teachers. Jarrell will be principal at Reelsville High School and Mrs Jarrell will teach music and art at Ashboro High School. They will reside in Brazil after September 1.
Crawfordsville July 23 Mrs Elizabeth Crutchfield a former Crawfordsville resident died at Evansville Ind from a complication of diseases Saturday morning She was born in Cloverdale Ind in 1857 She is survived by sisters Mrs William F Slatter y and Mrs Mary Lane The body was taken to John Barry 612 South Grant Avenue Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at St Bernard s Catholic Church conducted by Rev William Sullivan
Grover Hurt 42 of Cloverdale pleaded guilty to possession and sale of illicit liquor in circuit court. Judge James P. Hughes fined him 100 dollars and costs and sentenced him to 90 days on the Indiana State Farm. Hurt, a married father of many, was arrested after officers found dumped corn mash at his home. He had earlier claimed not guilty and faced potential bond or jail if he stuck to that plea.
Marjorie Reddish five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ott Reddish has been discharged from Methodist hospital Indianapolis where her lung was drained. She was in a serious condition but is improving and has been brought home Sunday. Mrs Reddish has been at her bedside.
Ross Brenberry of Greencastle was fined 16.55 in Justice Gates court for reckless driving after a Saturday night crash on the National Road west of Brazil near Billtown. He sideswiped two cars driven by Glenn Borden and Morton Tucker, leaving all three vehicles badly damaged. Sheriff Tiffee took Brenberry into custody. the car was reportedly owned only a couple of weeks.
Indianapolis July 24 The Indiana Anti Saloon League weighed appealing Edward S Shumaker superintendent to the U S Supreme Court after a 60 day sentence and 250 fine for contempt of court for calling members wet The league's headquarters group discussed the move but gave no decision and Shumaker declined to reveal plans saying they would keep plans to themselves.
The Boosters contest sponsored by the Green Castle Chamber of Commerce will end Saturday at noon with gifts awarded at 2:50 PM at the courthouse. This is the third summer contest and August’s similar event will run from Saturday July 25 to September 1, continuing strong public enthusiasm.
Samuel Nasser three and Mary Nasser six were struck near their home by a car driven by George Peyton. Samuel died en route to hospital while Mary was seriously injured but expected to recover. Peyton arrested for involuntary manslaughter. Witnesses say the car swerved to avoid the children.
A DePauw University student, 21 year old Robert Reddy of Chicago, drowned Saturday night in Delavan Lake Wisconsin. Authorities have no record of Reddy and believe the dispatch may be incorrect, suspecting he may be a student at DePaul University in Chicago.
Roachdale Ind July 23 Mr and Mrs John H Stultz marked sixty years of marriage with a home near Fincastle pitch in dinner Twenty four family members including eight children and many grandchildren great grandchildren and friends attended both aged 75 longtime Putnam County residents
Four unmasked men robbed the Wawaka State Bank at Wawaka Indiana. they escaped with about $1000 in currency. The heist occurred today as police investigated the bold daylight crime.
Warsaw Indiana July 24 John Covender of Hobart named by Judge Lemuel Rouse Kosciusko circuit court as receiver for the State Bank of Claypool near here on the petition of 100 depositors. Depositors face possible loss of 30000 according to Harold Cox bank examiner.
Property transfers show Joseph P. Allen Sr. gifting to Joseph P. Allen Jr. in Greencastle and Shadrack Wise acquiring 40 acres in Floyd township for $1. Other deeds include Eugenie P. Williamson to James L. Randel Trust and Lennie B. Curtis to Henry L. Byers for 50 acres in Warren township, plus transfers in Madison and Cloverdale involving Mary E. McMains and Cassie L. Duree to Sarah Spaulding.
Several property deeds are recorded including Sarah Spaulding to William Black well in Greencastle for 4300 dollars and multiple transfers in Roachdale Floyd township Madison township and Fillmore involving Laura Schlenker Teresa Detrick Dawes Vermillion and others with prices listed from 1 to 1000 dollars. The list also shows transfers to and from banks and trustees and mentions a cemetery lot in Bainbridge.
Gosport official Guy Cantwell announces a special feature built around John T. McCutcheon's Injun Summer for the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis starting September 18. Walter Fitch of Purdue plans the adaptation with a fade effect linking two scenes and cornucopias spilling pumpkins and corn. Paul Mather of Valparaiso will oversee the art work for the display.
In Los Angeles on July 23 a test broadcast linked Eden dale to the General Electric station in Schenectady 3000 miles away. Gilbert Lee and Kenneth G. Ormiston called it a partial success and expected improvements soon. Ormiston had been a radio operator at Angelus Temple and linked to the Aimee Semple McPherson case.
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