Say! Will Rogers Big Hearted Help For Happy's Family
Charles J. Arnold recounts Will Rogers aiding Happy Smith's widow and five children after a shooting in Kansas City. Rogers lectured, organized an emergency fund near $4,000 with help from Virginia delegates and journalists, and praised Happy's memory. Also notes Harold Calloway's visit and Rotary Outing praise for Greencastle community and a boxing match verdict paying Tunney headline sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Kansas City
Happy” Smith
Happy
Virginia
Hoover
Curtis
Will
Workman Electrocuted Near Noblesville Indiana
Forrest Hanna aged 30 foreman for a road construction crew died after touching a 5,000 volt wire three miles northeast of Noblesville. The force hurled his body into a full revolving cement mixer. He was the son of Dr. J E Hanna of Noblesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
INS
Forrest Hanna
Here
Hanna
J. FE. Hanna
Mrs Akers in coma after fatal fall at home
Mrs George Akers about 58 from Reelavile remained unconscious after a July 13 fall at her home when a rock struck her head. She has shown little sign of awareness since. Her son Marion Akers of Chicago has arrived to be at her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Akers
Reelavile
Akers
Marion Akers
Chicago
Putnamville Women in Auto Wreck Near Sullivan
Mrs. Fred Elliott of east National avenue was severely injured when a south bound car struck a Fry car a mile north of Sullivan at 9 30 last night. Her right hand required amputation of two fingers at Community hospital. the other occupants escaped with minor injuries. Suspected intoxicated drivers, Sam and Charles Gibson, were involved. Gibson disappeared and Charles was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Fred Elliott
East National Avenue
Sullivan
Community Hospital
Elliott
Evansville
Ruth Fry
Putnamville
Fry
Sullivan Hospital
Palm
Three Convicted Of Corn Theft Near New Market
Three people from New Market were convicted in Crawfordsville city court on stealing corn from Milbert Sayler’s farm near New Market. Frank McClure received 100 dollars fine and 180 days on the penal farm, Viola McClure 20 dollars and 30 days in the women’s state prison, and William Maxwell 50 dollars and 90 days on the penal farm. They allegedly took grain on nine occasions and sold it at Crawfordsville elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
New Market
Milbert Sayler
Frank McClure
Viola McClure
William Maxwell
Tom Rice
Frank Hitch
McClure
Indianapolis
Bicycle rider killed by truck in Indianapolis
Edward Herbarning, 55, riding a bicycle to work, was instantly killed in Indianapolis when a Standard Grocery truck ran him over. The incident occurred July 27. Authorities investigated the crash and no further details were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Edward, Herbarning
Nobile and Survivors Return to Rome After Italia Disaster
Gen Umberto Nobile and six Alessandri expedition members expected in Rome next Tuesday for a formal inquiry led by Premier Mussolini into possible negligence in the Italia wreck. Two expedition members died, six are missing after the May 25 storm between the North Pole and Spitzbergen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
INS
Umberto Nobile
Italia
Arctic
Mussolini
North Pole
Spitzbergen
Narvik
Norway
Citta di Milano
Vinzenzo Pomella
Malmgren
Alessandri
The
Obregonista Party Aims Unity and Laborite Removal
Leaders of the Obregonista party seek harmony among factions in Mexico City following the assassination of President-elect Alvaro Obregon. The program calls for cooperation with President Calles and the elimination of all laborite officials from government offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obregonista Party
Mexico
Calles
Mexico City
INS
Alvaro Obregon
Aurelio Manrique
Llan Luis Potosi
Antonio Diaz Soto Y Gama
Missing Indiana farmer David Higgins Located in Franklin
David A. Higgins, 78, Hendricks county farmer, missing since May 9 after a cattle trip to the Indianapolis stockyards, was found last night in Franklin. He will be returned to Danville by relatives. A friend identified him and notified the Higgins family. Higgins gave a disjointed account of his travels after disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
David A. Higgins
Hendricks County
Indianapolis
Franklin
Higgins
William Ashby
Blanford Cubs win state junior baseball tourney
In Indianapolis on July 27 the Blanford Cubs defeated Emerson Yanks 14 to 12 at Riverside Park to claim the American Legion junior baseball state title. Remarkable second baseman Margaret Gisolo starred with powerful hitting and led the Cubs to the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Blanford, Inc. Cubs
Emerson Yanks
Gary
American Legion
Margaret Gisolo
Cubs
Margaret
Riverside Park
Fillmore Boy Disappears With Truck
Fear grows for Hershell Campbell 17 son of Morris Campbell of Fillmore after he vanished from home while driving a Chevrolet stake bed truck. He last was seen Tuesday evening wearing overalls and a straw hat, with no money. Relatives fear foul play amid auto banditry reports in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschell Campbell
Morris Campbell
Fillmore
Campbell Mill
Walter Campbell
Campbell Fet
Indiana
Road Viewers Recommend Improvement for Greencastle to Madison Road
D. W. Hurst and Howard Hostetter report favorably on the township line road between Greencastle and Madison township. A petition for a crushed stone or gravel surface sixteen feet wide was presented to the county commissioners. Viewers were appointed to inspect the road running from Mt. Olive on the Manhattan paved road to the Frank Toney farm stone road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Hurst
Howard Hostetter
F. C. Tilden
Greencastle
Madison Township
Mt. Olive
Manhattan
Frank Toney
Burris to Represent Putnam at National Corn Show
J. J. Burris of Cloverdale is appointed to represent Putnam County at the national Corn Show in Omaha Nebraska. Miss Anna Cannon visits Miss May Cannon in Anderson. Mrs. J. A. Moag of Indianapolis visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Christie. Mrs. Haynes wife of gubernatorial candidate Sumner Haynes visits sister Mrs. Jesse Weik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Burris
Cloverdale
Putnam Co
Omaha, Neb
Miss Anna Cannon
Miss May Cannon
Anderson
J. A. Moag
Indianapolis
Mrs. P. R. Christie
Mrs. Haynes
Sumner Haynes
Jesse
Tunney Wins Heavy Fight In Eleventh Round
Gene Tunney defends his heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium defeating challenger Tom Heeney in a grueling eleventh round technical knockout. Heeney showed courage, but Tunney proved the stronger champion and preserved the crown amid a small crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunney
Tom Heeney
New York Stadium
Davis J. Walsh
New York
Sang Heeney
Lax
Gene Tunney
Yankee Stadium
Tom Heaney
Eddie Forbes
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Concert Draws Large Crowd in Greencastle
A large crowd gathered Thursday evening to enjoy a concert by the Greencastle Band. Musicians performed at their new north side square location with fine weather making ideal conditions. The next concert will be from the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Unsettled Weather Likely This Afternoon Throughout Region
Forecasters warn of unsettled conditions this afternoon and tonight with mostly fair skies on Saturday. Cooler readings expected tonight in northern and central parts and in southern areas Saturday.
Marshall Boy Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Edward Young, a former Marshall resident and United States Marine Corps member, was killed in a June motorcycle accident in China. Telegrams said his body would be shipped to Marshall. details of the crash were not released. Young enlisted about two years ago and served in China with the Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Edward Young
United States Marine Corps
China
Young
Marine Corps
Kiwanis and Friends Picnic Supper Near Greencastle
Kiwanis Club members and families held a picnic supper at Grafton Longden’s country home east of Greencastle. The event featured staged programs by birthday groups, a mixed baseball pitching contest, and lighted lawn seating. the Longdens were thanked for an outstanding community outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Grafton Longden
Greencastle Kiwanis Club
B. H. Bruner
Lester Mitchell
L. H. Dirks
Buick 25th Anniversary Cake Display at Moffett Dobbs
The Buick celebration marks a twenty five year milestone with a display of the new model at Moffett & Dobbs Sales Rooms on Saturday. A large birthday cake will be cut at 3 PM by the ceremony master and served to visitors. The event invites auto enthusiasts to inspect the car and enjoy cake while promises of better Buick features are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffet & Dobbs
Buick
Moffett & Dobbs
Police nab thief in act at Greenfield
Greenfield Indiana July 27 An attempted post office robbery was foiled by state motor police who overheard breaking glass. They arrested Earl Walker 38 of Kennard who allegedly took 1 75 from the drawer and linked him to a previous theft at a Knightstown department store. Also captured were James Taylor of Alexandria and Ralph Roland of Knightstown in connection with a stolen coupe case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Ind
INS
Earl Walker
Kennard
Hancock County
Joseph Shinn
Noble Watson
Anderson
Shinn
Rotary Outing Features Golf and Bridge at Country Club
Visiting Rotarians enjoyed a full day of golf at the Country Club with prizes for low scores. Dr. Clark of Indianapolis and Dr. Rogers Smith tied for first at 82, followed by J. A. Brookbank at 83. Individual club prizes went to top scorers from six cities. Mrs. S. C. Sayers chaired the bridge event for the members’ wives with several hostesses aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Indianapolis
Dr. Clark
Rogers Smith
J. A. Brookbank
Terre Haute
Law Kiefer
Lebanon
Fred Seiss
Frankfort
Harry Aughe
Lafayette
Mort Templeton
Crawfordsville
A. H. Flannagan
Sheridan
Nola Boyer
S. C. Sayers
Bridge
Gene Pulliam
Crawfordaville
Marriage License Admits Arney Parrish and Dolly Walden
Arney A. Parrish a 96 year old baker and Dolly E. Walden 23, both of Indianapolis, applied for a marriage license. The notice lists ages and occupations and the couple’s city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arney A. Parrish
Baker
Dolly E. Walden
Indianapolis
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Harold
Galloping) Calloway
Los Angeles
Cal
Galloway
Laddie
DePauw
Iminal DePauw
California
Rotary
Greencastle Streets
Joe Bamberger
John Cannon
Heeney
Tex Rickards
Workman
Mrs. Akers
Putnam County
INCAR
Fillmore Boy
Weik
Challenger
Marshall Boy
Kiwanis
Indiana State Farm
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