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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1930
Page
1
The author recalls rumble seats on a Buick eight and recounts letters from Wonder Oregon inviting travel. He mentions Claude Moser and Walter Potter, ex-Greencastle resident, inviting him to Mobile for a Fish Rodeo. He jokes about aging and resisting new outdoor sports.
Mrs Cora Vanscoyce Hankins longtime circulation manager for the Review and later the Journal and Review, died at her home 105 West Chestnut Street Saturday at 2 PM after a year long illness. She was a highly respected county figure with wide friendships across the region.
Bob Robinson a 32 year old A A A race driver from Daytona Beach Florida was killed when his car crashed through the upper guard rail at the Woodbridge board speedway this afternoon in New Jersey.
Greencastle nine defeated Lena Independent 8 to 4 and then beat South End Trojans 12 to 5 in a six inning twin bill at Linedale Park Sunday. Target pitched the first game with seven strikeouts and 12 hits allowed, while Miller fanned three for Lena. Next Sunday Greencastle meets Paris Winds at Terre Haute in the Wabash Valley tourney amid strong Indiana and Illinois teams.
The Greencastle Post 58 American Legion holds a regular meeting at Russellville on Monday July 28 at 8 p.m. Members meet at the legion headquarters at 7 p.m., depart at 7 10, and carpool space is available. Commander Robert A. Hoffman urges prompt attendance.
A remonstrance against the H. Cox road in Madison Township was filed in Putnam county auditor W. E. Gill's office this morning. The document was signed by W. P. Lockridge and eighty-nine others.
About 150 Putnam county post office workers and guests attended the annual postal picnic in Allendale Springs. The event featured a fried chicken dinner, a program arranged by retiring president Lorene Coffman, honors for Congressman Noble T. Johnson and Mrs Johnson, and new officers for 1931, with Charles Hill elected president and Fred Brown secretary. A Greencastle quintette opened the program and readings and musical numbers followed. The next picnic is set for the last Sunday in July in Allendale Springs.
An unidentified hitch hiker was fatally struck by a hit and run car on the National road west of Stilesville. A torn headlight suggested the vehicle caused the death. the aged man died after a doctor arrived and was taken to a Stilesville undertaking establishment. A tattoo with initials B. H. K. appeared on his arm.
A Greencastle resident wrote a praise letter to a Chicago radio station describing the town as the home of DePauw University and a fine saw mill. The letter was read on WENR Chicago Sunday morning, and the writer’s name was not disclosed.
Several minor automobile crashes occurred Sunday and Sunday night in Greencastle and vicinity. Three cars were badly damaged and towed for repairs but no serious injuries were reported. Notable incidents involved a Ford driven by Robe Jert McCutcheon near College Avenue and Berry Street, a Pennsylvanian Railroad inspector’s car overturned near Crowe's Bridge, and a Lee Akers vehicle overturn near the old Guy Jackson farm with no injuries.
Russell Brown aged 21 and Elsa Mae Bratton aged 19, both of Greencastle, described as laborer and at home, are noted in a local incident report.
Dr B F Roller former DePauw athlete in London faces India’s Gama today. Misys Belle Hanna visiting Denver called home to sister Dr Ernest Cooper who was accidentally shot while hunting. Mr and Mrs Ivan Ruark Stilesville welcomed a daughter born July 25. Miss Elizabeth Lockridge returned from Kansas City after a year of teaching.
Donald Garrett, son of Mr and Mrs George Garrett of south Indiana street, suffered a deep scalp gash Sunday afternoon at Crow's bridge after diving into a snag. Several stitches were required to close the cut.
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a chance of local thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight in the east and south portions. Cooler air follows.
Frank Jenkinson 25 of Lafayette died after his car overturned on the Jungle Park track eight miles north of Rockville. A broken front axle spindle and 80 mph impact caused fatal injuries as two other crashes occurred in a four race program. Red Campbell of St Louis survived a crash through the infield fence with minor injuries. Ray Meyers escaped unharmed after skidding in the first race.
In Cardonia Brazil Ind two days of extreme heat left Richard Smith 49 armpstricken by heat and armed with an ax two hangers two clubs and a bottle of mercury threatening to kill his family and himself. Three road workers were overcome by the heat as a thunderstorm offered no relief.
In Terre Haute Indiana three men were hurt or killed when a car swerved into an embankment ten miles north of Burnett. Herman Roberts 33 of Sazinaw Michigan died at the scene while Benjamin Stewart 14 of Burnett was in serious condition and Arillo Caldero 28 of Gary suffered painful injuries. Caldero said he rented the car in Gary to drive to a family reunion. Roberts was a brother in law of Caldero and Stewart was a nephew of both.
Harold Gat Gardner 19, Greencastle, sent to Indiana State Farm for 30 days by Mayor Denman for public intoxication. Sheriff Eitelforge took him to Putnamville this morning. He must serve about 75 to 80 days plus a $44 total in fines and costs, with concurrent petty larceny sentence.
John Hollendonner, 24, Akron Ohio, allegedly confessed to stealing a Buick found in a corn field near Reelsville. Evansville authorities had reported the car stolen from Dr R G Moore, owner of the license plate, with the suspect captured after a countywide chase.
Greencastle and Putnam County swelter under one of the worst heat waves of the season. A Sunday high of 102 degrees topped readings, with 100 degrees at the university observatory and 88 to 78 degree spreads earlier. The Weather Bureau forecasts some relief tonight and Tuesday with possible local thunder showers.
Miss Blanch Ferrand 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Ferrand on Putnam Ville road four miles south of town collapsed from heat while walking east on East Washington Street near Locust. Gray Potter carried her to a nearby lawn, Dr Hutcheson summoned, Miss Mary Agnes Miller provided first aid, she regained consciousness and was taken home.
Indiana sees record morning heat with Indianapolis among the warmest readings. Weather chief JH Armington forecasts relief this afternoon or night as storms are expected to drop temperatures by 20 to 25 degrees within 24 hours. Thermometers report scorching levels across many counties at 8 o clock.
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