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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1929

Page

2

Town People and Local Happenings in Greencastle

Kenneth Todd of Columbus visited Greencastle Sunday. James Walker, 26, from Indiana State Farm, sentenced to 1 to 5 years for escape. Gettis Gilbert Heath born Gettis Gilbert to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Heath of Limon? No, Linedale.

Kenneth Todd of Columbus Greencastle Kenneth Hicks Fillmore Kenneth Eugene James Rubush Cincinnati Ohio Mayheur Rubush Bloomington Street James Walker Indiana State Farm State Reformatory James P. Hughes Putnam Walker Marion County St. Louis Gilbert Heath Limedale Gettis Gilbert Torr W. L. Torr Edmond Torr John Torr John Stoner M. A. Torr J. D. Torr Lucile Indianapolis Glyn Torr Bicknell Oscar Cole Josie Chapman Carbon Oakie Darnall Bainbridge Paul Darnall Coatesville James Cole Rockville Eugene Osborn Imperial Valley Cal

James A. Rice Dies at Roachdale

James A. Rice 90, longtime Roachdale brick mason and prominent citizen, died at his son Clarence's home at 8 am after a lengthy illness. Survived by three sons Clarence Frank and Fred and daughter Nettie Rusie, plus three grandsons, two granddaughters and five great grandchildren. Funeral at Roachdale Trinity Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Airhart. interment in Fillmore.

James A. Rice Roachdale Clarence Mr. Rice Carpentersville Strauder Lucy Rice Sarah McKee Rice

Alleged Drunk Has Accident Near Cloverdale

Charles Morris of Marshall Illinois and another man were in an overturned car along State Road 43 south of Cloverdale. Morris sustained several fractured ribs and severe facial cuts but was discharged from County Hospital. Deputies reported they were drinking prior to the crash and the other occupant left the scene.

Charles Morris Ash Street Marshall Carp Cloverdale Owen County Morris Gosport Edward Eitel Jorge Grant Hotel National Road Alva Bryan W. M. McGaughey

Twins Win Rector Scholarships From DePauw University

Elmer and Eugene Harvey twins from Mooresville receive Rector scholarships after graduating in 1929 with Elmer as valedictorian and Eugene as salutatorian. In other brief items, Floyd Hutcheson is jailed on a boarding house fraud charge, expected to have case dismissed. Edna Lorene Rader is born. Grace Julia Johnson suffers an arm injury from a tire incident after a car veered into a ditch east of town.

Mooresville Ind Elmer Eugene Harvvy BE. F. Harvey DePauw University Eugene Floyd Hutcheson Ross Hutcheson Hutcheson Theodore Kauble Justice of the Peace Grace Julia Johnson A. B. Johnson

Two Ohio women die as boarding house fire spreads

In Warsaw Indiana a kerosene can explosion ignited a blaze that killed Mrs. Sarah FE. Clark of Ada Ohio age 76 and her daughter Eva R. Clark 41 who died later. Evacuee Eva was hospitalized with serious burns and evangelist Mrs. Irma Carpenter of Tippecanoe Indiana remained critically burned possibly to die.

Warsaw Ind Ohio Sarah FE. Clark Ada Eva R. Clark Irma Carpenter Tippecanoe

Four Escapees in Bloody Auburn Prison Riot

A prison riot at Auburn Prison leaves six buildings burning as four convicts escape after a five hour battle. Two inmates die, eleven wounded, four guards shot, and state troopers reinforce the perimeter. Ringleaders, both Buffalo men, sparked the breakout and fled toward Lake Ontario after forcing a local driver to transport them.

Auburn N. Y INS New York State Joseph Cirringone Buffalo Carson George Wright Eugene Fasce Syracuse Towrd Lake Ontario

Cloverdale Family Escapes Injury After Car Trouble

Mrs Mellie Linley and two sons Loren and William of Cloverdale escaped injury when Loren Linley s Ford coupe blew a tire and went into a ditch on the National Road near Belleville. The damaged car was towed to the Cloverdale Ford garage.

Mellie Linley Loren William Cloverdale Loren Linley Belleville Ford

Graf Zeppelin to start for Lakehurst if weather allows

The Graf Zeppelin plans a 5 am Wednesday takeoff from Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst New Jersey subject to favorable weather. The exact time may shift depending on conditions.

Friedrichshafen Germany Lakehurst N. J

Retired pastor ends life amid fears of insanity

The Rev. John P. Shagley, 70, a retired Methodist Episcopal minister, hanged himself in his basement. His body was found by his son Earl, and a note cited fear of insanity. Grief over his wife’s death is blamed for his despondency. Meantime, Myron Lawrence underwent surgery for acute appendicitis at the county hospital, performed by Dr. David Sluss with Drs. W M McGaughey and C C Tucker assisting.

Terre Haute Ind John P. Shagley Earl Neabey Myron Lawrence Mra Curtis Lawrence County Hopital David Sluss W. M. McGaughey C. C. Tucker

Obituary for Helen May Sutherlin of Greencastle Indiana

Helen May Sutherlin born March 2 1925 in Greencastle Indiana died July 26 1920 at her parents home after a week long illness. Survived by her parents Oral and etc. Funeral at McCurry Funeral Home conducted by Elder Willis Gill Buried Forest Hill cemetery.

Helen May Sutherlin Oral Sutherlin Howard Street Greencastle Indiana Helen May McCurry Funeral Home Willis Gill Forest Hill Cemetery

Opening Talkie Program Set for August 6 at Granada

Wal ter Bidwell announces the Granada and Voncastle Theatres will install sound and talking equipment by August 6. Two truckloads of material arrived with electrical supplies. installation begins immediately for daily matinees and two nightly shows at Granada, while Voncastle opens weekends with two programs per week.

Walter Bidwell Granada Voncastle Vonderschmitt Amuseemnt Enterprises Bidwell Garnada Greencastle

Massacre Report Upsets Peipin Area Near Kansu Tibet

Reports from Peipin China state Mohammedans massacred about 20 000 males aged 17 to 70 near the Kansu Tibet border. The wholesale slaughter allegedly occurred in two hours. Separately, Mr and Mrs Ira McKamey of west of Cloverdale report a daughter born last Thursday, granddaughter of George Coffman Court House custodian.

Peipin China Kansu- Thibet Ira McKamey West of Cloverdale George Coffman Court House

Smallpox Confines Local Grocer Over Weekend

Hal Smallpox Allen Moody of Wetz Grocery Store is home bound with smallpox after falling ill Saturday. Moody also works for Lone Star Cement Company.

Allen Moody Wetz Grocerty Mr. Moody Lone Star Cement Company

Yearly hostess list for Section Four at the Christian church

The article lists monthly hostess assigns for Section Four for the coming year. Names are given for July through June, including many women across months and a long schedule of assignments. A separate note mentions a silver tea by the Woman's Relief Corp Number 23 at the Red Men's hall.

Christian Church Folow C. A. Atkinson Iva Cowling James Fisk Ida Johnson Kimber Gardner Dora Sweet Harry Talbott Fay Hamilton J. W. McConnell Claud Bailey Jessie, Beemer Algon Moore Ida Pollom Vernon Shirley J. F. Spurlock E. R. Bartley Otis Gardner Woman's Relief Corp Number 23 Red Men's Hall Cross Roads School House Marion Township H. H. Hicks Clyde Cash

Filling Station Sold at Limedale Crossroads

The Limedale filling station and general store changed hands from C E Blue to Mrs. Shelby Detro who now operates the shop. Mr Blue and his daughter Miss Ruby Blue plan a Colorado trip soon.

Limedale C. E. Blue Shelby Detro Mr. Blue Ruby Blue Colorado

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