Local items mix social notes and a courthouse death
Mrs. Lawrence Graham and Mrs. Peter R. Duncan attend the state convention of the Woman's Relief Corp at Martinsville. Dr. Gordon Thomas and his son Mike of Lafayette visit their relatives in Greencastle. Floyd Knauer of Greencastle is granted a divorce from Veragene Knauer in Putnam Circuit Court with custody awarded. Sheriff Eiteljorge takes Tori Nelson to Evansville State Hospital for treatment. Judge J McKenzie Moss of the U S Court of Claims dies in Washington after heart trouble.
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Lawrence Graham
Peter R. Duncan
The
Woman’s Relief Corp
Martinsville
Gordon Thomas
Mike
Lafayette
Frank Thomas
North Locust Street
Floyd Knauer
Greencastle
Veragene Knauer
Putnam
Edward Eiteljorge
Tori Nelson
Evansville State Hospital
Nelson
Washington Township
Charles Eitelforge
Washington
INS
J. McKenzie Moss
U. S. Court of Claims
Shumaker Rests in Indianapolis
Dr. E. S. Shumaker 62, head of the Indiana Anti Saloon League, left Indianapolis for the Kellogg Sanitarium in Battle Creek Michigan for a complete rest and medical treatment amid reports of near physical collapse.
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Indianapolis
INS
E. S. Shumaker
Indiana Anti Saloon League
Kellogg Sanitarium
Battle Creek
Michigan
Tragic parallel fears drive county search for missing girl
Continuations and a love affair were ruled out as authorities feared a Dierdorf style parallel. Sheriff Robinson organized a county wide hunt aided by neighboring counties. The girl was last seen in a green silk outfit with a yellow tie, white hat and hose, black slippers, 5 feet 3 inches, 130 pounds, dark brown hair, blue gray eyes. Parents named Mr and Mrs Richard Whelan of Fort Lauderdale Florida.
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Dierdorf
Robinson
Richard Whelan
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Murder case dismissed by Brazil judge today
The trial of John Van Hook special constable of Terre Haute for the murder of Austin Sweet Terre Haute attorney ended when Judge Thomas W. Hutchinson ruled the 1929 statute allows only first degree murder verdicts on the indictment. Van Hook was rear rested and bound over to the Vigo County grand jury for a lesser charge as the state doubts conviction on first degree murder. The judge criticized the author of the emergency statute, saying the author had only a few brain cells working when drafted.
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Brazil
INS
John van Hook
Terre Haute
Austin Sweet
van Hook
Sweet
Clay
Thomas W. Hutchinson
Vigo County Grand Jury
Hutchinson
Fisherman Archibald Eugster Dies in Border Patrol Shooting
Archibald Eugster, 21, a reputed fisherman, died in Delray Industrial Hospital from wounds inflicted by a U S border patrol agent in a shooting incident at the border. The event occurred near Detroit on June 12.
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Border Patrol
Detroit
INS
Archibald Eugster
Delray Industrial Hospital
Hog and cattle market report from today’s livestock sale
Hogs weighed 160 to 250 pounds sold 10 to 20 cents higher, at 11.30 to 11.40. Cattle steers largely steady to 25 cents higher, some steers up to 15. Wealers were active and steady down 15. Lambs fell 50 cents to 4.50 to 6.50.
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Indianapolis
Austrian girl wins Miss Universe title in Galveston
A blue eyed Austrian Miss Liss Goldarbeiter was crowned Miss Universe by a six to one vote, defeating 44 contestants from ten countries and four U S cities. Miss Irene Ahlberg of New York was named U S representative. Miss Magda Demetrescu of Romania received one vote.
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Galveston
Texas
Austria
Liss Goldarbeiter
Miss Goldarbeiter
United States
Irene Ahlberg
New York City
Magda Demetrescu
Romania
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Louise Goldarbeiter
Putnam Milk Praised by Weber Milk Company
E. B. Williams of the Weber Milk Company praised Putnam County milk quality in an interview with R. H. Stevenson. He noted Putnam County’s milk as outstanding among Indianapolis suppliers and urged producers to keep standards high with clean utensils and proper cooling. An education demonstration at Franklin on June 15 features 4-H Boys, the Mason Home Band, and regional experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Williams
Weber Milk Company
Indianapolis
R. H. Stevenson
Central National Bank and Central Trust Company
Putnam County
Williams
Weber Company
Fair Grounds
Franklin
Franklin, Saturday Afternoon, June 15Th, At 2:50 O’clock. the 4-H Club
Franklin County
Masonic Home
Stevenson
Boy Trampled by Horse in Barn Lot Near Putnamville
Three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeLong sustained severe injuries after a horse trampled him in the family barn two miles south of Putnamville. He was cut in the abdomen and badly bruised. doctors provided radical aid.
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Robert DeLong
Putnamville
W. R. Hutcheson
Widow Convicted of Shooting Husband in Illinois
Mrs Mary Raetz a 33 year old widow was convicted of manslaughter for the death of her husband William Raetz 25 shot to death at their home on New Year Eve The jury found her guilty under an Illinois manslaughter law carrying from one to fourteen years in prison Prosecutors said she killed for money and cited a $2000 double indemnity policy as the motive.
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Belleville
Jib
INS
Mary Raetz
Lindauer
William Raetz
Illinois
Marriage License for Allen and O'Hair in Putnam Greencastle
Archie W. Allen a 27 year old contractor from Putnam County marries Beryl Lida O'Hair a 24 year old teacher from Greencastle as a marriage license is recorded.
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Archie W. Allen
Putnam County
Beryl Lida O'Hair
Greencastle
District Legion Meet At Danville Fifth District Convention
Hendricks County Post No 1 American Legion prepares a large program for the Fifth District Convention in Danville on June 27. Danville Junior baseball faces Rockville at 3 pm, followed by a parade led by the Danville Band and Prisoners de Gerre from Brazil. A banquet and district auxiliary meetings complete the day's events.
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Hendricks County Post No. 1
American Legion
Danville American Legion
Rockville
Ball Park
Danville
Brazil Post
de Gerre
Brazil
Danville Post
Legion Post
Legion Auxiliaries
Senate struggles over debenture vote and farm relief
The continuation of the summer recess recalls as the senate battles administration aims. After last minute switches against the President and a projected conference report rejection, the House now holds the next move while Senator McNary vows no abandonment of the debenture until a direct House vote. The Democratic-Insurgent coalition celebrates two farm relief defeats of the Republican regulars, adding to perceived Senate inequality.
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Senate
Hoover
House
McNary
Oregon
Miss O'Hair Weds Archie Allen in June Greencastle Ceremony
Miss Beryl Lida O'Hair daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry O'Hair and Archie Ellis Allen son of Mr and Mrs Frank Allen were married Wednesday at the Methodist Episcopal church in a lavender and orchid nuptial setting. Rev C Howard Taylor officiated with a ring ceremony and floral altar baskets. The bride wore orchid taffeta with a long bow and carried yellow roses and orchid sweetpeas. After the ceremony the couple planned a motor trip and will live in Greencastle at first, with plans to settle in Rockville later. The groom is employed in road construction with his father. Additionally, society notes include bridge gatherings, club meetings and local visits as part of the community chronicle.
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Archie Allen
Beryl Lida O’hair
Henry O’hair
South College Avenue
Archie Ellis Allen
Frank Allen
Hanna Cross Roads
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. Howard Taylor
C. W. Otis
Princess Delta
Geneva Brown
Miss O’hair
Delta Theta Tau
Allen
Greencastle
Purdue University
Phi Delta Kappa
Rhinelander Living Near Las Vegas Plans Divorce
Leonard Kip Rhinelander disinherited son of a prominent New York family has lived under an assumed name near Las Vegas since January 1. He prepares to sue for divorce from Alice Jones Rhinelander, daughter of a New Rochelle taxi driver. His attorney, Harley Harmon, said divorce papers would be filed later.
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Las Vegas
Nev
INS
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
New York
Nevada
Alice Jones Rhinelander
New Rochelle
N.Y
Rhinelander
Harley Harmon
New Members Introduced at Rotary Club Luncheon
Two new members were welcomed at Greencastle Rotary Club with Orville J. Stewart of Greencastle Water Works Co and Raymond J. Elledge of International Cement Co. plant introduced. Dr G Bromley Oxnam of DePauw spoke about appreciation for Greencastle residents and reception by the state. Dr Seaman of Gary, a former DePauw student and faculty member, also spoke.
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Orville J. Stewart
Greencastle Water Works Co
Raymond J. Elledge
International Cement Co
Rotary Club
G. Bromley Oxnam
DePauw
Greencastle
Dr. Seaman
Gary
DePauw University
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H. C. Lewis
Beta Theta Pi
South Indiana Street
Bernice Magill
California
Carrie Ratcliff
Urbana
Inl
Charles Huffman
East Washington Street
Hazel Alverson
Poplar Street
Crawfordsville
Country Club
Harold Knoll
Bard
Knoll
Miami
Dorothy Bard
Elizabeth Yount
Warren J. Yount
Anderson Street
County Hospital
Gatch
C. C. Tucker
Frank Reed
Harold Cobb
Harry McMillan
Shumaker
Herbert J. Fahy
Lockheed Aircraft Co
Los Angeles
Cal
Fahy
Metropolitan Airport
International Newareel
the Herald
Aia
Essex
Challenger Greencastle
N. Jackson Street
Dairy Man
Putnam Milk
STH
District Legion
Hendricks County Fost
Indiana Loan Co
E. Wash. St
Frazier & Purcell
Brazil Tankage Co
Ind
Rawleigh
North
Clay County
Rawleegh
W. T. Rawleich Co
Dept
Freeport
Indianapolis Times
Herald Office
Indiana
J. B. Harris
Court House
Miss O'Hair
Mesdames
Frank and
Wilbur Donner
Frank Donner
East Seminary Street
Christian Church
Sarah Burk
Vine
Liberty Streets
Harry Wells
Charles McGaughey
Fort Smith
Ark
FE. R. Bartley
Minnie Mae Bartley
New Era Club
William Allee
State Road 43
John Hellinger
Phelmans
Elkhart
Peck
Lank
L. D. Snider
Cunningham
Friday Circle Club
Mary Rose Harlan
Mary Louis Tutt
Reeves
Lucille Hurst
Meredith
Chr
Martinsville Street
Brown
Tranchurch
Ailen Binkley
Undy
Kip Rhinelander
Babe Ruth
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