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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
1
The writer recalls attending a baseball game at night under electric lights, praising daylight-like visibility and the cool feel. He notes Indianapolis defeated Columbus 5 to 4, enjoyed a $0.50 seat, and observes buzzing flies and a lively crowd razzing umpires, players, and the atmosphere.
Valparaiso Indiana July 26 after a 100 degree day the city Council met and passed an ordinance requiring citizens to remove snow from sidewalks. Mr and Mrs C Ed Jones and baby daughter of Elizabeth New Jersey arrived Monday to visit Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas Locust Street. Their daughter Betty and son Buddy have been with grandparents the past several weeks and Mr and Mrs Jones expect to stay about two weeks.
Mayor Joseph Campbell announced a citywide ban on sprinkling with city water as reserves drop at Griffey Creek and Leonard dams. Officials expect restrictions to ease only after heavy rains replenish supplies. for now residents must conserve water with no current shortage alarm.
Dr G Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University was the speaker at the Indianapolis Rotary Club luncheon. He discussed The New Patriotism arguing patriotism must align with ethical ideals and world security. He contrasted Adams and Decatur on patriotic principles urging global responsibility.
A south Greencastle Pennsylvania restaurant was broken into, 60 dollars in merchandise stolen including candies and groceries. A .38 caliber revolver and cartridges were taken though no cash. Night officer Knauer and Merchant Police Morgan investigated. no suspects or car were found.
County agent Floyd Miller notes extensive damage from the old fashioned potato beetle in Putnam County. A Purdue University entomology chief says control is achieved by dusting with sodium fluosilicate, pure or mixed with hydrated lime or flour, obtainable locally or from Louisville Chemical Co.
Experiments report positive results from two market materials evergreen pyrethrum spray and barium fluosis dust Dutox. James Brown, DePauw graduate now in New York, visited Greencastle. A black horse and buggy owned by Squire Ashton was stolen last night and found in Putnamville. Cleo Rollings and Alfred McMaing wed yesterday. Farrow reunion set for August 4 at Mrs. Alex Lockridge’s home.
A cool night gave way to abnormal heat in Greencastle and Putnam County Tuesday. The day lingered near 100 degrees and Monday reached about 106 degrees at the university observatory. North winds cooled the area Monday night leaving a low around 50 degrees.
Kersey Bros start conditioning the new Greencastle airport south east of town under a government contract. Work includes dirt moving, leveling, and seeding runways with a 45 day completion deadline. Government Engineer Morris says the field should be ready soon and the light tower is already erected. Maurice Kersey and Oscar Kersey are the contractors.
Sheriff reports recurrent chicken stealing around Crawfordsville. Ed Hampton south of New Market lost about forty White Leghorn chickens weighing two pounds each. Nearby Amos Humbert on Covington Hill saw thirty two to three weeks old Plymouth Rock chicks stolen from a brooder house without any witnesses.
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with possible local thunder showers this afternoon or tonight in the southern portion. Temperatures will be slightly cooler.
John Hollendonner of Akron Ohio, 24, held in the county jail, was moved to Vincennes to face Knox circuit court charges of stealing a car. The Buick, owned by Vincennes physician R G Moore, had been damaged beyond Greencastle repair. Deputies recovered the vehicle near the Poland bridge in Putnam county after a countywide chase aided by Walter Bryan. Hollendonner allegedly confessed the theft, and Knox County authorities proceeded to bring him to court.
The school board held its final meeting of the regime last evening. Dr C C Tucker departed from the board. Dr Bob O Brien will join Friday with a new officer slate. Guy Harris of Purdue was hired to oversee 4 H club work for the summer, temporary until a new agriculture teacher is elected. William Sutherlin was elected attorney for the board. The year’s budget was presented and will be lower than last year.
Will Wetz Greencastle business man residing on cemetery road announced this morning that he was closing his place of business on south Jackson street. He has operated in fruit and vegetable trade for months and many years as a grocer and fruit dealer. He did not say if he would reopen in Greencastle.
Forest McClure aged 19 of Greencastle was slightly injured about 9 50 PM Saturday when an automobile driven by Earl Monk of Indianapolis struck him at the National and Chicago avenues intersection. McClure was visiting relatives and crossing in front of the Oakley West End store. He was treated at Clay County Hospital for painful bruises to the legs and arms.
The Greencastle Post of the American Legion met in Russellville last night with good attendance and food. The group decided to hold future meetings in various county towns to foster comradeship. Delegates to the State Convention at Ft Wayne were elected, and plans were made for a Legion picnic at Sutherlin Springs near Russellville.
Fifteen crew members of the Lake Erie steamer George J. Whelan, en route from Sandusky to Tonawanda, are reported to have perished when the vessel foundered off Van Buren New York early today. Six crewmen were rescued. Initial reports are meager and no explosion is noted. Shipping men suspect heavy swells and open hatchways caused the ship to heel and sink.
Forest McNary a 56 year old Marion township farmer was crushed to death by a horse at his farm three miles east of Mt. Meridian on the National road near 6 PM Tuesday. He died a few minutes after the accident while assisting a farm hand unhitching a team. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Fillmore Christian Church with Rev. W H Newlan. burial in Fillmore cemetery. He leaves widow Maude Hurst McNary and two sons Harold of Winamac and Marion of Indianapolis. Harold formerly Putnam county agent and now Pulaski county agent. McNary was active in farm bureau and a Green Castle High School graduate.
Plans are well underway for the annual Boys Club camp connected to the 1930 Indiana State Fair. W. Robert Amick, assistant state club leader of Purdue University, will again direct the camp with Roscoe Fraser assisting and Ruby Clark organizing meals. The camp opens August 29 and runs through September 5, hosting boys aged 14 to 20 connected to fair exhibitors or judging teams. The program includes trips to Indianapolis area sites and a joint picnic with attending girls.
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