Gillen Speaks to Legion at Lake Wilson Southland Meet
Hundreds of American Legion members from Tennessee and Alabama gathered at Lake Wilson Florence to hear Congressman Courtland Gillen of Greencastle Indiana. He discussed the American Legion aims, including the one hundred percent Americanism, and noted plans to return home after a visit to the Muscle Shoals project. Other speakers followed at a barbecue session with several topics on veteran aid, legislation, and community betterment.
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Muscle Shoals
Florence
Alabama
American Legion
Tennessee
Lake Wilson
Courtland Ce Gillen
Greencastle
Indiana
Gillen
Musele Shoals
Legion
Police Chief's Auto Damaged In Smashup Near Morton
An automobile owned by Chief of Police Otto Dobbs and driven by his son Otto Dobbs Jr was slightly damaged when it went through a fence on a country road near Morton about 10 o clock Wednesday night. Young Dobbs said he lost control of the car and it took into the ditch crashing through a woven wire fence.
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Otto Dobbs
Otto Dobbs, Jr
Morton
Young Dobbs
Rockville
Laymen to Gather for Methodist Lay Night
Members of the Northwest Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church observe Laymen's night during the eightieth annual meeting at Greencastle M E F church. Dr. Ernest Fremont Tittle will speak on The Religion We Need with Dr. G Bromley Oxnam introducing him. A resolution to expand the conference from three to four districts is under consideration. Bishop Herbert Welch spoke on The Glory of the Christian Ministry. Continuation on page 2.
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Northwest Indiana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Greencastle M. EF
W. F. Carpenter
Brazil
Karl M. Mann
Ernest Fremont Tittle
First Methodist Church
Evanston, Ill
G. Bromley Oxnam
DePauw University
Henry L. Davis
Indianapolis
Davis
Herbert Welch
Welch
Northwest Indiana Methodists expand districts and Flag Day noted
Delegates at the eighteenth annual Northwest Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference vote to increase districts from three to four. Sunday June 14 marks American Flag Day, honoring William T. Kerr of Philadelphia, longtime president of the American Flag Day association, who founded the effort to promote Flag Day nationwide. Proclamations from governors and mayors accompany annual civic celebrations as the nation honors the flag.
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Northwest Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference
William T. Kerr
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
American Flag Day Association
Republic
Death of Greencastle Leader C. C. Hurst
Clement C. Hurst prominent Putnam county Democrat dies at 71 after months of heart disease in Greencastle. His wife Pauline Blake Hurst died in April and brother Alpheus died in May. He served as county auditor and led Liberty Loan drives, with deep local family roots and public service. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 in the family home. Forest Hill cemetery burial. He leaves sisters in Kansas and Indiana and two nieces and nephews.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Clement C. Hurst
East Franklin Street
Mr.Hurst
Pauline Blake Hurst
Alpheus Iurst
Forest Hill
Mr. Hurst
Jefferson Township
Amos Hurst
Amos and
Frances Keller Hurst
Jesse Hurst
England
Virgina
Warren Township
George M. Black
Hurst Wig
DePauw University
Hurst
Ile
Louella Walker
Misa Pauline Blake
Former Greencastle Man Dies in Kentucky Stroke
J. W. Pierce, 68, died at his St. Matthews home in Kentucky after a stroke. Formerly of Greencastle, he is survived by his wife, a brother R. L. Pierce of Greencastle, and a sister Jennie Hirt of Indianapolis. Funeral plans not set.
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J. W. Pierce
St. Matthews
Kentucky
Mr. Pierce
Greencastle
R. L. Pierce
Jennie Hirt
Indianapolis
Firefighters respond to Granada Theater blaze in Greencastle
Greencastle firemen ran their first call since May 7 to the Granada Theater building at about 7 45 this morning. Flues in the basement furnace clogged and smoke filled the pool room, prompting spectators to alert the fire department. Firefighters investigated the cause of the trouble.
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Greencastle
Granada Theater
Will of Caldwell readied for probate in Putnam court
The will of Prof Adelbert F Caldwell former head of DePauw University English was admitted to probate in Putnam circuit court. Filed with a July 1921 date the document leaves a multi thousand dollar estate to nephews and nieces with several specific bequests including funds to Colby College and Oxford Maine library books trust. Executors named include William Caldwell Cornelia Caldwell and A F Simatline.
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Adelbert F. Caldwell
DePauw University
Putnam Circuit
William Caldwell
Cornelia Caldwell
A. F. Simatline
Winship Caldwell Callalghan
Annette RK. Kallaghan
Hsther K. Caldwell
Merritt Zenas Caldwell
Colby College
Maine
Oxford
Caldwell
Ceme
Knightsville Woman Dead Burial Here
Mrs Anna Eckels widow of Squire Eeckels died at home in Knightsville from general debility aged 85. Her burial will be held here with funeral arrangements pending.
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Knightsville
Anna Eckels
Howard Eeckels
Belle Union school building condemned in Greencastle
The Belle Union school building has been condemned. The thermometer marked 98 degrees in the shade today. Miss Irene Huestis returned home after a visit in Danville Illinois. Staples quarries near Putnamville will be sold at public auction soon.
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Belle Union School
Irene Huestis
Danville, IL
Staples
Putnamville
Life threats and stabbing tied to Fillmore youths
Broadstreet and Miss Amy Crowe faced threats pinned to Crowe’s door over days. Broadstreet was stabbed near Fillmore School on May 16. Suspects Richard Shover and Lester Johnson, both 19, 20, were questioned. affidavits accuse them of assault and battery. Shover denied links, Johnson claimed alibi. Evidence includes unsigned pencil notes signed with a diamond between two dots and local shots and stones at Crowe’s porch.
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Carl Broadstreet
Fillmore
Lethan
Amy Crowe
Miss Crowe
Croye
Putnam County
Marshall D. Abrams
Broadstreet
Judgment Sought Against Hannah Mullenix in Putnam Circuit Court
Wilbur Mullenix seeks a judgment of 78.50 in a suit filed in Putnam circuit court to foreclose a mechanic’s lien on property on Manhattan road near Green Castle. The action targets Hannah J. Mullenix as the party liable for the debt.
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Wilbur Mullenix
Putnam Circuit
Hannah J. Mullenix
Manhattan Road
Greencastle
Madison Township Boy Breaks Arm In Fall
Gilbert Dickey twelve year old son of Mrs. Lottie Dickey of Madison township suffered a broken left arm late Wednesday afternoon at his mother's home. He was playing in the yard when he fell and the fracture was reduced by Dr Hutcheson.
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Gilbert Dickey
Lottie Dickey
Madison Township
W. KR. Hutcheson
City School Head Reports Per Capita Education Costs
City figures show Greencastle per pupil costs for past year with high school at 119.38, grade schools at 54.46, and total maintenance expenses listed. Enrollment stood at 275 in high school and 1,060 in grade schools with 355 transported students. transportation averaged 24.02 per pupil.
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Greencastle
Warren J. Yount
Sup Wee Cn Asanhnetelaaeee
Ois
Eipad Pascro
Instruc- Bod
Vashcees Caet
Sasere
BOF Riad Ek Ess
Aes Ab Wis
Judgment on note awarded in Putnam circuit court
Judge James P. Hughes grants a verdict in favor of Katterman and Tilley for 189.25 in a suit on note against Earl Mendenhall in the Putnam circuit court today.
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Katterman & Tilley
Earl Mendenhall
James P. Hughes
Putnam Circuit Court
Weather outlook calls for showers and warm spell
Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with showers or thunderstorms. Friday stays warm with continued mild temperatures and chances of rain.
Katheryn Tuttle Granted Divorce Here Today
Katheryn Tuttle was granted a divorce from Manfred Tuttle by Judge James P. Hughes in the Putnam circuit court on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Katheryn Tuttle
Manfred Tuttle
James P. Hughes
Putnam
Putnam Man Planned Job Convicts Say
Danville Indiana June 11 Both James Hughes and Hugo Lynch from Indianapolis serving 10 to 20 years in Pendleton reformatory testified against Elmer Jones 28 near New Maysville on trial for participation in the North Salem bank holdup of 2200 on October 10 The witnesses said Jones secured the North Salem territory and was with them that day Jones fifth of six bandits was arrested after escaping from Putnam County and brought from Lebanon Sheriff Alva Bryan testified Jones may alibi defense witnesses include New Maysville residents and others The trial opened Wednesday and more witnesses were summoned to testify including William Bush who testified against Garrett Dinkla who is already convicted and sentenced Bush said Dinkla was not a member of the gang and had no connection to the holdup The defense contends Bush testified to protect his own status.
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Fillmore
Miss Crowe
Johnson
Shover
Accault
Lon
Putnam Circuit Court
Putnan J County Hospital
Broadstreet
Overals
Young Shover
New Winchester
Alva Bryan
Danville
Indiana
James Hughes
Hugo Lynch
Indianapolis
Indiana State Reformatory
Pendleton
North Salem State Bank
Hendricks Cerrenit
Elmer Jones
New Maysville
Jones
North Salem
North Putnam
Lebanon
Putnam County
Bryan
John and
Gladys Thompson
Charles Keck
D. Jarvis
Roy Lee
Grant Allen
Fred Crosby
Ben Blaydes
Allen Eggers
James Gibbons
Alex Keck
Orville Johnson
Walter Beam
Clyde Stewart
Neal Elliott
Pred Beck
Aaron Godwin
Leslie Miller
Chester Newby
Dinkla
William Bush
Hughes
Lynch
Bush
Putnam County Teacher Meet Planned for Summer
The annual Putnam county teacher's institute will be held August 26 and 27 in Greencastle High School auditorium. County superintendent John C. Vermillion announced the event with speaker Dr. Wendell W. Wright and an additional expert from Terre Haute State Normal being sought.
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Putnam County Teacher's Institute
John C. Vermillion
Greencastle High School
Wendell W. Wright
Putnam County
Terre Haute State Normal i
Louis F. Hays and Jane Farmer of Greencastle
Louis F. Hays a 41 year old Greencastle farmer and Jane Farmer a Greencastle teacher are identified as residents of Greencastle in the notice.
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Louis F. Hays
Greencastle
Jane Farmer
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Southland
United States
C. C. Hurst
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Oscar Lane
Wichita
Kansan
Rowena Smith
Josephine Gardner
Phoebe Conley Diederich
Blake Conley
Hungeratown
E. A. Callaghan
A. Chester Witham
Cornelia B. Caldwell
William F. Caldwell
Tery
Anna Eckles
Forest Hill Cemetery
Merald
Hannah Mullenix
North Salem Bank
Garrett Dinkla
Reformatory
Arney Watkins
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