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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
3
Professor Harry Gough departed Thursday for Morgantown West Virginia where he will spend the summer. His family plans to join him later.
Mr and Mrs Frank Browning of Hudson New York have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs George Browning on Walnut Street.
Mrs FE R Bartley and her daughter Minne Mae spent Friday in Indianapolis enjoying a brief outing.
Mr and Mrs Robert Schntz of South Bend will visit Mrs H A Gobin at 202 West Walnut Street during commencement events.
Miss Eva Milburn superintendent of the County Hospital returned Friday from Louisville Kentucky where she attended sessions of the American Nurses Association.
County health nurse Miss Carol Shultz leaves Anderson for Nashville Tennessee to take a six week program in children's diseases at Peabody College. She is accompanied by her sister and friends. Her sister will attend Ward Belmont School for girls during the summer.
Helen Christine Hammack by attorney Theodore Crawley sues Robert A Hammack for divorce alleging cruel treatment. They wed August 1927 and separated June 5 1928 residing in Jefferson township. Rev F M Heaton of Bloomington donated 125 books to the Victory Home for Boys.
Nora Ernest, through Hays and Murphy, sues Roy Ernest for divorce on desertion and failure to provide. They married November 13, 1913, separated February 1928, have six children, eldest 13. Nora seeks divorce, custody, and alimony. she lives on Route 5 Greencastle Township. Also mentions calf club questionnaires and local community notices.
Dr and Mrs W C Mathews return to their Kentland home following a visit with Mrs Racer Bittles and family on east Walnut street.
Miss Warren Harris daughter of Dr and Mrs C H Harris returns to her home in Louisville Kentucky after a period away.
Mrs J O Cammack of east Washington street won $150 in the advanced amateur division of Proctor and Gamble's fourth annual soap sculpture contest. Over 4,000 entries appeared at the Anderson galleries New York from June 5 to 30, with plans to tour major museums and galleries nationwide.
Sunday evening program at the Fillmore Methodist Church drew a large crowd for recitations songs and a closing pantomime. The event was organized by Mrs Lela Wright Mrs Katie Bastain Mrs Ruby Robinson and Miss Avis Knetzer.
Mrs. Clara M. Hunt through attorney Fred Thomas files suit in Putnam Circuit Court against William P. Sackett as trustee of the J. F. Gillespie Co. estate. She says the taxes were unpaid by the estate and she paid them, seeking 350 dollars.
Mrs. Bertha C. Tucker as executor of Warren W. Tucker seeks $210 from Mrs. Ella Jackson in Putnam Circuit Court. Glen Lyon represents the plaintiff.
Mrs. Mary Anderson and Mrs. Kate Anderson of Roachdale were here on Monday for a social visit and local errands.
Helen Bain daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Bain residing near Bainbridge underwent major surgery for mastoid trouble Sunday at the County Hospital. Dr John Carmack of Indianapolis was the operating surgeon.
Ralph Smith of DePauw University, long in County Hospital, underwent a second operation Saturday night and is slightly improved. Eugene Dixon of Brazil, hurt at the Portland Cement plant last week after a 40 foot fall, is gradually recovering from his injuries.
Mr and Mrs Lossan McMillan from Indianapolis spent the weekend with Mrs McMillan’s parents Mr and Mrs Claude Wilson in the south Jackson street area.
Mrs. Nancy Sapp of Terre Haute and Mrs. Fenton Lawler traveled to thia city Sunday to consult Dr. A E Ayler.
Dora Chadd's Ford coupe collided with Mrs. Mary Heath's Lincoln on the square Sunday evening. The Lincoln sustained only minor damage while the Ford was towed to Etter Garage for repairs.
Mr and Mrs Paul Albin relocate from their residence on East Washington Street to a farm east of town. Mr and Mrs Clarence Thralls and daughter of St Marys of the Woods visited J G Hunt on Maple Avenue. Mrs Grace Reynolds of Indianapolis spent the weekend with Miss Lillian and Charles Southard. Lemuel Blue and family, west of town, are the parents of a son named Paul born Sunday. Funeral services for Orlando Heavin of Fillmore were held at Bethel Church with Rev H A Sherrill conducting, burial at Piliore. Mrs Joe Kettery of Indianapolis visited her parents on South College Avenue over the weekend. Guy Jackson remains in serious condition at his Fillmore home.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Henry and daughter Mary and Carrie along with Kenneth Sweet and Paul Fox spent Sunday in Indianapolis.
J. O. Cammack leaves Greencastle by Pennsylvania Railroad for Seattle to attend the Kiwanis Club national convention June 17 to 21 as an official Greencastle club delegate. Plans anticipate about 6 000 delegates and visitors from 1 703 clubs across the United States and Canada.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Abrams and the former's parents Mr and Mrs Roy Abrams of West Poplar Street attended commencement activities at DePauw University.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shildmyer and their nephew from Kokomo visited Sunday with Dennis's mother Mrs. Mary Shildmyer and sister Miss Lulu Shildmyer on North Madison Street.
Dr W M McGaughey Dr J F Gillespie and family physician Dr Stiles of Lena examined George W Young 64 near Reelsville Tuesday morning. He is said to be suffering religious insanity and may be committed to Evansville Hospital for the insane. His wife and children say he cannot rest and constantly raves about religious subjects.
County Auditor and Mrs. W. E. Gill Anderson spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Blue and family in Quincy.
Mr and Mrs Louis Hirt and daughter of Defiance Ohio are visiting the former's parents Mr and Mrs Simpson Hirt east Washington.
Mrs. Charles Bogan and Miss Mae Hanna of Roachdale were guests in Greencastle on Monday and attended the commencement exercises.
Mrs. Mary Dorsett of Anderson has returned to her home following a visit with Miss Pearls Hair.
Moffett and Dobbs list Buick sales to Prof. W. Vernon Lytle for a seven passenger sedan A R Chenoweth for a five passenger special town broug ham Dr L S Hirt of Brazil for a two passenger coupe and R C Moore for a four door sedan.
Beck Sales Company reports the sale of Chevrolet cars to Harold Talbott coach Wayne Hutcheson Darrell Hutcheson Gilbert Snider coach and Claude York principal of Lizton high school at Lizton coach.
Frank Evens of Peru spent Monday in Green Castle as the guest of his brother Roy Evens and family.
Mel Coffman of Chicago visits his parents near town while his father’s son announces a new post as assistant sales manager for a 22 store Sears & Roebuck group in Chicago area. Also, Judge James P. Hughes Ott Webb Charles J. Arnold Elmer Blue and Harry Moore plan to travel to Houston for the Democratic National convention next week.
Mr and Mrs L J Buchheit depart their university area apartment this week for a fruit farm southeast of town. They will spend a month there before heading to Michigan for their summer vacation.
Mr and Mrs Donald L McLean consider building a new house in Northwood after Mr McLean sold his east Washington Street residence property.
Herschal Foster of Cloverdale, after three months in Indianapolis for treatment, was in Greencastle Monday and is greatly improved. He expects to return to work with the King Morrison Foster Co within a month. C C Hurst, confined at home on East Franklin Street for four weeks by illness, was able to be out Tuesday and is rapidly regaining strength to resume office duties.
Mr and Mrs Roy Sutherlin living south of Greencastle on the National Road are the parents of a daughter born Monday.
Don L. McLean of the Ford agency was in Indianapolis Tuesday on business for his firm.
Mrs. Lester Mofford of Brazil visited Greencastle on Monday to see Mrs. Henry Wereneke and Mrs. Lloyd Gross. Mrs. Gross remains in very serious condition at the hospital.
Mr and Mrs R C Glidewell of Indianapolis have returned to their home after visiting Mr and Mrs John Tresner and Miss Augusta Glidewell.
Mr and Mrs Ed Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Frank Donner plan a trip to Minneapolis in the last week of June to attend the Rotary International event. The group aims to participate in the conference and related activities.
Miss Mary Katherine Cannon of New York is expected next week for a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cannon in the east Seminary area.
Mrs May Tennant of Indianapolis and formerly of Greencastle spent Tuesday visiting friends and tending to business interests.
Charles Alvy of Greencastle takes delivery of a new two door Oakland sedan from Stark and Griffith. The arrival marks a local automotive sale and showcases area dealership inventory.
Howard Denny of Greencastle owns part of a third place car driven by Jimmy Lewis in Paris Illinois Sunday. Ira Hall of Terre Haute finished second after a tangle with Hall and Lewis. D. D. Morris of Chicago won. spectators included Howard Denny and others. A separate collision near the Big Four bridge caused slight damage but no injuries.
A Ford touring car owned by Ross Brimberry turned over early Tuesday while heading to the Zinc Mill east of town. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed to Franklin Street Garage for repairs.
Dr and Mrs Russell Vermillion of Indianapolis visited the Vermillions near Clinton Falls and other relatives over the weekend. Dr Vermillion recently graduated from Georgia Dental College and plans to locate in Indianapolis.
Carroll K. Priest of Brick Chapel filed for probate in Putnam Circuit Court Tuesday naming widow Cordelia Priest as sole heir. The document dated March 4, 1921, provides the full estate to the widow. Sylvester Sears reported a drowned cow after it fell into a ditch on north Madison Street. Wallace Welch and wife welcomed a son born at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis, with Welch noted as a former city resident. Mrs. Lemuel Walden entered County Hospital for medical treatment.
William Underwood of the west of town suffered a severe cut to his right arm while doing carpenter work on Tuesday morning. He fell on glass and eight stitches were required to close the wound.
The city fire department has redecorated living quarters and repaired plumbing fixtures while the street department filled holes on east Washington street with asphalt. The council favored a street improvement petition with paving likely after the June 26 remonstrance deadline. Louis N. Stevens visited Indianapolis on business.
Mrs. Hornbaker returns to Crawfords ville after a visit with the Talbotts. Miss Strain applies for a European passport and sails June 23 from Montreal to study in England and visit Europe. Mrs. Donner visits New London Ohio. Mrs. Call returns to Gary. A group including Beemer Hawkins Duff Ashworth and Davidson attend a Spanish Veterans encampment in Terre Haute. Joe Morris elected state commander. Duff named Havana Cuba alternate. Next encampment in Muncie next June. Other local journeys include visits in Indianapolis and Chicago. Births reported two new daughters. several residents travel for family and health reasons. County official duties include Capt. Albright at Fort Benjamin Harrison. County Hospital notes improved patient and new arrivals. County agent Stevenson attends cattle sale in Indianapolis.
Madison Center society notes recount visits among Thomas, Johnson, and Bain families across Washington and Greencastle. Highlights include Helen Bain’s mastoid operation recovery, Catherine Johns’s twelfth birthday party with gifts, and several tourists and gatherings at Long Branch Church.
A series of transfers listed includes Bert E Walton and wife to Walter M Williams and wife for a lot in Greencastle. Ella Walsh to Martin Hicks in Reachdale. various other deeds in Madison township Cloverdale Russellville Bainbridge Putnamville Greencastle and Forest Hill Cemetery. Amounts range from $1 to $4 000 with several cemetery plots and multiple parcels conveyed.
Putnam County Fair Association plans a 3500 expenditure to stage the fifth annual County Fair the week after the State Fair. Harry Allan announced committee chairmen to solicit funds. Income will come from a 1000 county appropriation for prize money, catalogue ads, concession sales, and township donations.
Boynton J. Moore, once president of the Indianapolis city council, is released after Governor Ed Jackson commuted his April bribery conviction. His sentence was reduced from 2 to 14 years with a $500 fine and disqualification to a $100 fine and costs. He paid $136.85. The action aligns Moore with other councilmen who received light sentences in exchange for resignations and civic group–selected successors.
Miss Doris Leavitt daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Leavitt of 703 South College Avenue married Dr Neal Davis of Baltimore Maryland son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Davis of Springfield Ohio in a Monday afternoon ceremony at the Methodist Episcopal Church The double ring rite was read by Dr E R Bartlett of DePauw University with assistance from Dr C Howard Taylor The altar featured garden flowers and a candlelabra while music accompanied the gathering Miss Geneva Brown presented a musical program and Miss Edith Leavitt sister of the bride sang During the entrance Lohengrin’s wedding song was played and Miss Brown performed additional pieces
Miss Brown and Mr. Davis unite in a church ceremony with Miss Leavitt and Miss Leavitt as ushers. Frances Guyman played cello. The couple, entered by the bride’s father, plan summer at Springfield Ohio and fall studies in Baltimore Maryland at Johns Hopkins University.
Mrs. Flossie Runyan married O. D. McCullough Saturday evening at 8 at her home on South Jackson Street. Elder Lawrence H. Athey performed the ceremony. Runyan, a Greencastle public school teacher, is well known, and McCullough is superintendent at the Zine Mill.
The Greencastle Vigilantes rifle team placed twelfth in the annual State Bank Vigilantes shoot at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana polis with seventy five teams competing. Members were Charles Crawley Lloyd Houck and Thomas Welch who also ranked twelfth individually. The team gun show was praised given the strong field, improving from seventh place last year despite tougher competition.
Community notices list a children's exercises night at M. P. Church on Sunday June 17. Visits include Mr and Mrs Richard Reed and sons from Bellmore with Joe Staggs. Funeral for Ken Priest held at Brick Chapel. Families visited and stayed with local residents over the weekend including Vermillions Col lings Burk Romine Spencer and Manker Bettis Pierce.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Long, formerly of Florida and son of Indianapolis, spent the weekend here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Long is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Long.
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