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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

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Race protest disallowed as Indianapolis 500 awards final prizes

Approximately $100,000 in prizes were awarded at the Indianapolis 500 winner and consolation categories after the protest by Harry Harte and Louis Meyer against first and third places was denied. Louis Schneider won in the Bowes Seal Past Special with 5 10 27, while Pred Frame in the Dusenberg Special finished second at 5 11 11.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Athletic Club Harry Harte Louis Meyer Louis Schneider Hartz Meyer Jadson Stevena Seepneider Frame Hepburn Stevens Snowberger Jimmy Gleason Gleason Phil Red) Shafer Shafer Dressel Deven Dave Evans Aspin Alberti Ross

Fraternity Petitions To Quash Summons In Dog Bite Case

Lawrence Brant accuses DePauw Siema Nu chapter of dog bite injuries totaling 1000 dollars. The fraternity seeks to set aside service claiming improper summons delivery to a non officer and lack of jurisdiction. Brant is an eleven year old newsboy bitten while delivering papers on October 31 last year.

Lawrence Brant DePauw Siema Nu Brant Sumons Marion Wilson

Weather forecast notes unsettled skies and showers

Increasing cloudiness brings a likely chance of showers or thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures rise tonight with warmer conditions expected.

DePauw Student Sells Operetta The Sleeping Beauty

Washington Herald reports Oliver William Robinson a DePauw sophomore has written an operetta titled The Sleeping Beauty and sold recently to the March Brothers, a major publisher of school musical entertainments. He is the son of Grace D. Robinson and grandson of Mrs. Emma Dunn of Spencer.

Washington Herald Oliver William Robinson DePauw University The March Brothers Public Schools of America William Robinson Grace D. Robinson Washington Emma Dunn Montgomery Street Spencer

Kirkland term set aside by Crumpacker

Virgil Kirkland, held for death at a Gary party, will have his indeterminate term reviewed as prosecutors push for a harsher penalty. A new trial followed a first degree murder verdict, with the judge ordering a hearing on increasing punishment to five to twenty-one years. No date set yet, but a hearing expected within ten days.

Valparaiso Ind Virgil Kirkland State Reformatory Arlene Draves Gary Pendleton Reformatory Grant Scrumpacker Kirkland Lagi Mared Kirkhind James M. Ogden Robert Estill Lake Security Crumpacker

Pre School Child Clinic Sponsored by Greencastle PTA

A pre school child clinic sponsored by Greencastle school Parent Teachers Associations will be held in the domestic science room of the vocational-physical education building. Staff from the State Board of Health will examine all children below school age and a mothers health hour at 10 40 amThursday will cover examinations group discussion and baby care displays assisted by Girl Reserves and the American Association of University Women. Ruth Eggers slowly improves after typhoid fever.

Greencastle State Board of Health Girl Reserves The American Association of University Women Parent- Teachers Association

Two Hearings Held in City Court Investigations Open

In Lovelock city court two hearings were held with defendants facing new charges. Frederick Riggs 25 Greencastle was arraigned on reckless driving and Bert Woods Ohio Street was arraigned on trespass. Both pleaded not guilty and trials set for Wednesday. Riggs faces possible resisting an officer charges. Woods trial set for 2 PM. Theodore Crawley named defense attorney.

W. J. Dennan Lovelock Frederick Riggs Greencastle Bert Womls Ohio Street Riggs Otto Dobbs Vine Indiana Washington Street Dobbs Teri Woods A J. Morrison

Officer Captures Young Pair in Lafayette Robbery Attempt

In Crawfordsville Indiana on June 1 Edward Lewis and Edward Coleman both 17 from Lafayette were jailed on banditry charges after attempting to rob Captain Fred Grimes of the local police. Lewis drew a gun but the officer overpowered him while Coleman fled and was later captured.

Crawfordsville Ind Edward Lewis Edward Coleman Laffayuette Montgomery County Fred Grimes Lewis Grimes

Rotary Club to Install New Officers

New officers of the Rotary club will be installed at the weekly lunch meeting Wednesday at the Country Club. Harry Allen will be installed as president, succeeding retiring president Jacob Eitel. Following the meeting there will be a golf outing with Indianapolis Rotarians as guests. Lovin J Brown of Indianapolis, chairman of the inter city relation committee, notified Eitel that he and seven other members will attend. All state clubs are holding similar meetings to promote better relations with neighboring clubs.

Rotary Club Country Club Harry Allen Jacob Ritel Indianapolis

Damage suit dismissed as jury gathers in Clay county

The $10,000 damage suit of Lossie Nicholson against Albert Nussel James Wilson Andrew Luther and Samuel Horn of Clay county was dismissed by Nicholson in the Putnam circuit court. Jurors summoned by Sheriff Alva Bryan assembled but were dismissed as the case was withdrawn. Nicholson alleged false arrest and imprisonment over a robbery charge against James Wilson and claimed $200 legal fees and 77 days in jail prior to acquittal.

Lossie Nicholson Clay County Albert Nussel James Wilson Andrew Luther Samuel Horn Nicholson Putnam Alva Bryan Brazil Clay Sted On A Robe

Widow Named Administrator of McGaughey Estate Today

Samantha McGaughey widow of Pleasant McGaughey was named administrator of the McGaughey estate by Judge James P L Hughes in the Putnam circuit court. The estate valued at 2250 includes 1250 in personal property and 1000 in real estate. Heirs listed are daughter Alta May Shannon of Russellville and sons Manfred and Elmer McGaughey, also of Russellville.

Samantha McGaughey Pleasant McGaughey McGaughey James PL Hughes Putnamesrcult Alta May Shannon Russellville Manfred Elmer McGaughey

Commencement Plans at Pleasant Hills MEF Church

Madison township school will hold its commencement exercises next Wednesday at the Pleasant Hills MEF church. Clem Hammond has accepted a teaching position in Harrison Illinois. John H. James is in Martinsville on legal business. E B Taylor and John P Allee were in Indianapolis on business. Bloomington voted wet in local option by 23.

Madison Township Pleasant Hills MEF Clem Hammond Harrison Illinois John H. James Martinsville E. B. Taylor John P. Allee Indianapolis Bloomington

Ogden Daughter Hurt in Auto Crash

Indiana attorney general James M. Ogden and Mrs. Ogden rushed to Philadelphia after word that their daughter Mary Ann Ogden was injured in a car accident. She was visiting Riverton New Jersey and was taken to a local hospital.

James Ogden Indianapolis Ind James M. Ogden Indiana Ogden Philadelphia Ann Riverton N. J Claus Best Miss Ogden Swarthmore College Swarthmore, Pa

Legionaires Hold Meeting At Fillmore

Putnam Post No 58 of the American Legion met in Od Fellows hall at Fulmore with Greenfield and nearby Legionaires. Plans discussed for organizing a county ex service company with squads in Greencastle Russellville Bainbridge and other towns and for annual drills and a county picnic scheduled later. Wilbur F P Maris named company commander with five squads likely in Greencastle and vicinity. Next county meeting set for Bainbridge Monday June 15 with a joint Legion and Auxiliary session in Fillmore Legion hall Tuesday evening.

Bainbridge Legion and Auxiliary Putnam Post No. 58 American Legion Fulmore Green Tle Wilbur FP. Maris Greencastle Robert Hoffman The Legion Post Creencastle Russellville Roache, Billiere Tell ‘Union Aso James Hunter Fillmore Hoffman Leasonaires Post Putnam County Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Strangers Steal Suit From Cannon Store

Three men entered the J. F Cannon & Co clothing shop and left with a $40 suit concealed under one man’s overcoat. Clerks were occupied with another customer and the store has yet to locate the missing garment.

J. F Cannon & Co

County Review Board Starts Work Tuesday

Putnam county review board began examining assessments set by township assessors. The panel includes Assessor Charles Marshal, Auditor W. S. Gill, Treasurer Gilbert Ogles, John Clark of Marion township, and James L Nelson of Greencastle. It will stay in session for 30 days.

Putnam County Board of Review Putnam County Court House Charles Marshal W. S. Gill Gilbert Ogles John Clark Marion Township James L Nelson Greencastle

Gravel road bond issues to be sold in Putnam County

Two township gravel road bond issues totaling 7000 will be sold by Putnam County Treasurer Gilbert Oxles at the county courthouse in Greencastle. Bids due by noon on sale day, June 20, with bonds dated June 1 bearing 4.5 percent interest. Contracts let for crushed stone road improvements to contractor Isaac Skelton.

Gilbert KB. Oxles Putnam County Kia oMee Washington Township John F. Hodshire Jefferson Township Charles PL Wilcox Putnam County Board of Commisistoners Mreday Tiaac Skelton Greencastle

DePauw to honor Longden on Longden Day celebration

DePauw University marks Longden Day with a chapel program and speeches honoring Dr Henry B Longden who completes fifty years on the faculty He directs the Rector Scholarship Foundation heads the German department and joined DePauw in 1881 Speakers include Charles Coffin John Cady G Bromley Oxnam and Longden himself The event also features Children Day observances and a continuation in Page 2

David E. Lilienthal Chicago Charles F. Coffin Tndianapolis Longiden John F. Cady Franklin College G. Bromley Oxnam University Longden DePauw the Christian Church Longden — Burr

Abolish Baggagemasters Across Monon Route

The railroad company abolishes all baggagemasters from Hammond to New Albany as a retrenchment measure.

Hammond New Albany

Greencastle Merchants Launch Summer Good Will Campaign

Thirty five Greencastle merchants and Putnam County dealers join a summer Good Will campaign sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. With every fifty cent purchase, customers receive a coupon to share in a $150 distribution at the courthouse on Tuesday, June 30, with similar events planned for July August and September. The campaign aims to boost local trade and benefits buyers who present coupons.</s>

Chamber of Comaimer Chreencastle Greencastle Putnam County Beehopper Pcourt House Gat Eer

Mollie Dotson Granted Divorce by Court

Judge James P. Hughes in Putnam circuit court grants Mollie Dotson a divorce from Levi Dotson on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The decree is uncontested and Mollie Austin is restored as her maiden name.

James P. Hughes Putnam Circuit Court Mollie Dotson Levi Dotson Mollie Austin Dotson

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Capital City Miles Parent-Teachers Association Ruth Eggers A.J. Morrison Bert Woods Mien Clay Court McGaughey Estate Greencastla Legionaires Ounty Review Board Hooshire and Wilcox Roads Allan Lumber Co Bol Browning & Hammond JF Cannon & Co Join Cook & Bons Hardware Bitel Wloral Co, Bills & Co Pleenor Gardner Brothers W.C. Glascock Grogan & Miller Hamilton Hanna's Book Store Diet Electric Appliances High Point of Co Itteal Cleaners King, Morrison & Foster L. & H. Sales Co Lueteke Bakery BE. McCurry Furnitire Moore & Cook Moore Electric Shop R. PL Mulling Drug Store Murphy C. Prevo Co Pitchford Reliable Cleaners Schoenman Star Store Stevens Drug Store Tresslar 5 & Oe True-Hixon Lumber Co Wabash Valley Electric Go Weber Shoe Shop
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