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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

2

Greencastle Roundup of Visitors and Local News

Mrs. Sarah O Neal of Coatesville spent the day in Greencastle. Miss Elizabeth Cunningham attended commencement at State Teachers College Terre Haute. The Greencastle post office received 30 000 two cent stamps marking the Red Cross 1881 founding. An escape from the Indiana state Farm at Putnamville is charged against John Lewis. In Frazer v Frazer, Judge James Hughes ordered real estate sold at public auction.

Sarah O'Neal of Coatesville Greencastle Elizabeth Cunningham State Teachers’ College Terre Haute Gladys Sutherlin Russellville News Red Cross Putnamville John Lewis Dearborn County Ralph Howard Penal Institution Putnam Lewis Dearborn Frazier James [. Hughes Putnam Circuit Court

Farm Bureau Quartets in State Contest

Rural singers show steady interest as Indiana Farm Bureau supports male quartets competing at the state fair in Indianapolis. Contests award five hundred dollars in prizes funded by the State Board of Agriculture, reflecting perseverance and regional talent despite economic hardship.

Indiana Farm Bureau Indianapolis State Board of Agriculture

Indiana Farm Bureau To Award Imitorg Musical Quartets

Imogey will be awarded during the state fair September 5 to 12. The Indiana Farm Bureau Social and Educational departments promote male quartets in townships and counties. county eliminations occur about four weeks before the state fair to decide two class winners to enter the state event. Class A includes singers up to age 26 and Class B ages 25 and over. State contest features ten districts with preliminary events over five days, and final judging on September 11 for champions in each class. Prizes are 100 80 and 70 dollars. Champions perform at the Indiana Farm Bureau convention in November in Indianapolis.

Imogey Indiana Farm Bureau Farm Bureaus State Federation of Music Clubs Indianapolis

Meyer Kiser bank mixup goes to higher court

Indiana supreme court intervened with a writ of prohibition halting a receivership petition against the Meyer Kiser bank. The writ bars Judge Thomas D. McGee from hearing arguments in superior court two. A hearing before the supreme court set for Wednesday will determine if depositors can compel state action despite bank liquidation steps and banking department approval.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Supreme Court Meyer-Kiser Bank Thomas D. McGee Superior Court Supreme Court State Banking Department

Annual Air Tour to Start Monday in Indiana

The third annual Indiana air tour launches Monday from Mars Hill airport with 25 to 30 planes visiting 12 cities. Lt. Stanton T. Smith pilots the advance ship with Herbert O. Fisher as assistant tour director, while a Red Cross training plane closes the day.

Indianapolis Indiana Whitehead Aviation Medical Exan Inet Department of Commerce Kendall Refining Company Bow Dake

Hendricks County Home Director 18 Under Fire

Ouster proceedings filed against Walker McClain superintendent of Hendricks county home. Allegations claim he let non inmates take butter eggs and farm produce and gave clothing meant for inmates to outsiders. Charges sworn by Flora and Rollo Jenkins, former home employees. McClain denies the accusations and says the Jennkins were disgruntled after dismissal.

Danville Ind Hendricks County Walker McClain Flora Jenkins Rollo Jenkins McClain Flora

Akers Gets Trial On Card Farm

Danville Illinois June 13 Robert Akers pitcher for three years with Central Normal college baseball team will travel to Danville for a Tuesday tryout with the Three I circuit.

Akers Card “Farm Danville Ind Robert Akers Central Normal Danville, Ill

Central Normal graduate among early baseball tryouts

In St. Louis Cardinal farm system circles one former Central Normal student received a professional tryout. Vic Aldridge, later a star pitcher for Chicago and Pittsburgh in the National League, is noted as the sole other Central Normal graduate to reach pro baseball level.

St. Louis Cardinals Central Normal Vic Aldridge Chicago Pittsburgh

Capone Bonds Stand On Tax and Contempt Appeals

The judge kept Capone’s $50,000 income tax bond and $5,000 contempt bond in place while co-defendants face bonds from $2,500 to $10,000. All face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted. A liquor conspiracy showdown neared as Capone’s income tax hearing was scheduled for Tuesday.

Capone Chicago Tribune Johnson

Dancing Pupils Give Revue Here in Greencastle

Greencastle residents witnessed The Juvenile Show of Shows staged Friday night at Greencastle high school auditorium. Miss Ivonelle Jones of Martinsville directed pupils from Greencastle and Martinsville in the program.

Greencastle Ivonelle Jones Martinsville Greencastle High School

Best Dog Breeds for Home Companions and Guards

The Chappel Kenigel Foundation recommends choosing a purebred dog based on personal appeal and home needs. Examples include Boston Terrier for practicality, German Shepherd as a vigilant guardian, Collie as a devoted companion, Setter for activity, and Pekingese for affectionate companionship.

Chappel Kenigel Foundation Rockford Illinois Foundation

Safety trophy honors cement plant’s accident prevention

Prof. F C Tilden of DePauw University spoke at the ceremony praising safety training as habit forming. Local officials, company leaders including William Moeller and G E Pierson, and Mayor Denman lauded the effort as 43 trophies nationwide are dedicated or re-dedicated, noting cement mills have become among the safest workplaces. The event closed with the National Anthem and was attended by employees, families, and guests. Music by The Hoosier Four.

F. C. Tilden DePauw University Prof. Tilden Jhig Safety Committee National Association Tilden William Moeller Struckmann New York Moeller G. E. Pierson Indianapolis Denman Greencastle Hoosier Four

Livestock Receipts and Hog Prices at Local Market

Hog prices were steady early with general sales $7.25 to $7.35 and lighter weights $7.15. Heavyweights and sows were down $0.10, cattle unchanged, calves $8 lower, and sheep weak with best lambs around $9.00. Receipts included hogs 2 500 cattle 100 calves 150 sheep 150.

Indianapolis Ind

Former Greencastle Woman To Present Pupils in Recital

Mrs. Joe Kettery of Indianapolis will present her dramatic pupils in a recital set for Sunday afternoon at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude McLean. The event will unfold in a natural amphitheater among beech trees with a picnic at 6:30 and cabaret features by Kettery’s daughter and James Westover. About a hundred guests expected.

Joe Kettery Indianapolis M. Sylvester Miller South College Avenue Claude McLean

Porter County Bar backs Judge Crumpacker in gin orgy murder case

The Porter County Bar Association adopted a resolution praising Judge Grant Crumpacker of Kirtland for honesty fairness and ability in the gin orgy murder trial. It deplored criticism of the judge’s finaling and noted factors beyond the court's control influenced the light sentence.

Valparaiso Ind Porter County Bar Association Grant Crumpacker Kirkland

Miss Marjorie Lower to interview for piano study

Miss Marjorie Lower will be in her studio all day Monday to interview people interested in piano study for the summer term using Mel ody Way methods or private instruction. For inquiries call 760 L Ady.

Marjorie Lower

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