Reverend Vandament Dies After Illness at 72
Reverend David L. Vandament, longtime Greencastle resident, died Friday at 3:30 AM in Indianapolis Methodist Hospital after illness from pneumonia. He was 72, a Indiana University graduate, and served pastorates in Bartholomew, Montgomery, and eastern Indiana. Survived by widow and four children, the funeral is Sunday at 2:30 PM at 718 East Washington Street with Rev. A. G. Thomas presiding. burial in Bainbridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Vandament
Greencastle
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Bainbridge
Indiana University
Bartholomew
Montgomery
R. E. Richards
Flora Vandament
A. A. Abbott
Leslie
Chicago
East
Washington Street
A. G. Thomas
Sulman
Bainbridge Cemetery
Honors Given At Recognition Service Friday At DePauw
DePauw University seniors gathered in Meharry Hall for the Recognition Service on Friday as the university began commencement activities. Honors were awarded to students across fields including biology chemistry economics journalism geology history and mathematics with Phi Beta Kappa and various fellowships noted for several recipients. The ceremony featured an address to honorees by university officials and benediction by President Lemuel H Murlin who also presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Meharry Hall
DePauw
Walter N. Hess
Henry B. Longden
Lemuel Herbert Murlin
Murlin
John Allen
William M. Hargrave
University of Iowa
John Cornelius Marshall
John Lowry Pate
Robert F. Bullard
Medill School of Journalism
Ralph R. Cole
Julian D. Hogate
Party
Paul Dunkin
Howard Friend
Orlando J. Smith
Betty Lind Shrock
Doris FE
DePauw University Honors and Scholarships List Final Total
A DePauw University page lists numerous honors including graduates Summers and Harrett, and scholars in violin voice and physics. Recipients span DePauw and other institutions with Phi Beta Kappa distinctions and rector scholarships. Final total funds reach 162000 plus dollars in reported endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Harrett G. Barnum
DePauw University
Cresteen Kendall
Robert E. Phillips
Land owners rethink stand on Cloverdale dam project
In Cloverdale, landowners near Cagle's Mill consider negotiating again over parcels needed for the Eel River Power Co dam after the W B Foshay Co abandoned the plan due to land price disputes. The Cloverdale Graphic editor hopes investors may return if landowners drop demands, reviving a project once seen as a catalyst for growth and tourism in Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
W. B. Foshay Co
Eel River Power Co
Cagle
Turkey
Cloverdale Graphic
Foshay Company
Putnam County
the Herald
State Fair To Pay Big Sums For Premiums
The Indiana board of agriculture will payout 162193.88 in premiums and purses the largest amount for any state fair in the United States Indiana State Fair runs September 1 to 8 All Indiana residents urged to prepare livestock agriculture or horticulture entries by August 15 with prize money listed by department.
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Indiana Board of Agriculture
United States
Indiana
Lawful to Snare Fish In State Carps Suckers Gar Okay
The state conservation department explains that snares may be used to take carp suckers dogfish and gar, but grappling hooks are now unlawful for taking any fish.
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Fish and Game Division
State Conservation Department
Kunst Named Indiana University Bureau Head in Indianapolis
Edwin J Kunst of Chicago, former Real Silk Hosiery Mills assistant and University of Chicago researcher, will become manager of the Indianapolis division of Indiana University Bureau of Business Research next Monday. He succeeds Charles F Beaver, who resigned to join Gimbel department store in Milwaukee. Kunst graduated from the University of Chicago School of Commerce in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Edwin J Kunst
Chicago
Real
University of Chicago
Bureau of Business Research
Indiana University
Kunst
Charles F. Beaver
Bureau
Gimbel
Milwaukee
Wis
Resolutions Praise Dr and Mrs Murlin of DePauw
The DePauw University Trustees honor retiring President Lemuel H Murlin and his wife for their service as he moves to Berlin after commencement. They praise his educational leadership across three universities, his influence on campus life and fraternities, and his Christian example. Mrs Murlin is noted as a gracious hostess and graduate contributor to the university community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Lemuel Herbert Murlin
Greencastle
Berlin
Lemuel Herbert Merlin
Marlin
DePauw
Presidential House
Longtime college administrator praised for dedicated service
The tribute notes about a half century of college leadership and the wife’s influence through social courtesy and wise counsel. Trustees express affectionate interest and wish for years of mutual happiness and continued service in what they call the kingdom of God.
Remonstrance Filed Over Obenchain Road Bond Issue
Oscar Obenchain and others challenge a $51,000 road bond approved by the Board of County Commissioners for the road west of Green Castle to the township line. John W. Young and fifty taxpayers appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, seeking a hearing. They contend a macadam road would meet needs at lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Obenchain
Greencastle
John W. Young
Board of County Commissioners
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Car Thief Convicted in Indianapolis Stolen Accessory Case
Sheriff Edward Eitelforge attended the Indianapolis trial of Garby Mills who was convicted of selling stolen car accessories from a Ford owned by Malcolm Bruner. Bruner’s car was stolen May 7 and later abandoned. Mills received 110 years at Pendleton Reformatory. Eva Elmore was implicated but not convicted.
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Edward Eitelforge
Indianapolis
Garby Mills
Malcolm Bruner
Bruner
Lester Lambert
Mills
State Reformatory
Pendleton
Eva Elmore
Dailey Spent Large Sum in Governor Nomination Race
Indianapolis June 8 IN S Frank C Dailey Democratic nominee for governor spent 1847 transaction totals show Dailey 1847 75 for nomination. Evans Woollen Democratic favorite son 1884 79. Charles W Jewett defeated Republican nominee 4622 62. Alvah J Rucker defeated Republican nominee 1349. Solon J Carter defeated Republican candidate for U S Senator 3116 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Frank C. Dailey
Evans Woollen
Charles W. Jewett
Alvah J. Rucker
Solon J. Carter
United States
Wells Evans Marriage Takes Place On Thursday
Miss Ruth Wells and Webb Evans of Roachdale wedThursday evening at 7 on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Lee Hall near Brick Chapel Rev B H Bruner officiated the single ring ceremony in front of immediate family. Mrs Evans will stay with the Halls and later move to the groom’s Roachdale farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells-Evans
Ruth Wells
Webb Evans
Roachdale
Lee Hall
Brick Chapel
B. H. Bruner
Country Reading Club Elects Officers
Officers were elected at the Country Reading Club meeting held at Mrs. Edgar Braden's home west of town. New officers include Mrs. Ralph Howard president, Mrs. John Gray first vice president, Mrs. Daviel Hutcheson second vice president, Mrs. David Houck secretary, Mrs. Ivan Ruark treasurer, and Mrs. Lycurgus Stoner publicity secretary. Izora Hutcheson presented a paper on Famous Gardens of the World. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Reading Club
Edgar Braden
Ralph Howard
John Gray
Daviel Hutcheson
David Houck
Ivan Ruark
Lycurgus Stoner
Izora Hutcheson
Five Tonsil Surgeries Performed at County Hospital
Five tonsil operations were carried out Friday morning at County Hospital by Dr. John Carmack. Patients included Robert Bruner Mrs Lola Morphew Ralph Call Jr Mrs Eva Brann and Miss Anthus Hunter.
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John Carmack
Robert Bruner
Lola Morphew
Ralph Call Jr
Eva Brann
Anthus Hunter
Hudson car recovered near Pleasant Gardens
A Hudson car stolen from C M Heath of Indianapolis was found near the Chas Heath home on the National Road at Pleasant Gardens. Sheriff Edward Eitelforge delivered the vehicle to C C Myers of Indianapolis, an insurance representative, to return to the owner. Myers will present letters and other papers from the car to Indianapolis officers to aid in the thief’s capture and prosecution.
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Hudson
Chas. Heath
National Road
Pleasant Gardens
Edward Eitelforge
C. C. Myers
Indianapolis
Insurance Company
C. M. Heath
Heath
Mr. Myers
Bowen Named Officer in Midwest Directors of Physical Education
Lucy Bowen, director of physical education for women at the University, is secretary of the Midwest Society of Directors of Physical Education for Women in Colleges and Universities. Dr. Gertrude Moulton of Oberlin is president. several DePauw alumni pursue advanced degrees and summer teaching posts in physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Bowen
Midwest Society of Directors of
Gertrude Moulton
Oberlin
Rachel Benton
Tri Lakes
Ft. Wayne
Catherine Riggs
Camp Wildwood
Bridgeton
Maine
Emma Jean Burke
Battle Ground
Ind
Mary Jo Springer
Katherine Alvord
DePauw
Jesse Bolan
Helena Wheeler
Mary Washburn
Bolan
Wellesley
Wheeler
Pete” Wheeler
Columbia
Washburn
New York University
New York
Stockholm
Cape Cod
Death of Carroll Kendrick Priest in Putnam County
Carroll Kendrick Priest died suddenly at his home six miles northeast of Greencastle on Friday afternoon at 4 10. He was 67 and a lifelong Putnam County resident. Survived by five children Curtis Minnick Gertrude Priest Clifton Priest William Priest Paul Priest and two step children Flossie McIntyre. Funeral set for Brick Chapel Church with interment in Brick Chapel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Kendrick
Greencastle
Putnam County
Curtis Minnick
Brick Chapel
Gertrude Priest
Long Beach
Cal
Clifton K. Priest
William E. Priest
Fillmore
Paul
Indianapolis
Flossie MclIntyre
East Walnut Street
Dr L H Murlin Resigns Amid Campus Money Burden
Doctor Lemuel H Murlin addressed the Kiwanis Club describing his return to the university for campus problems after being told he would not bear fundraising or field representation duties. He said he came at great personal sacrifice in salary and retirement allowance to answer the urgent appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel H. Murlin
Kiwanis Club
University
DePauw facing postwar challenges and leadership change
In 1923-24 DePauw University confronted postwar turmoil over fraternities athletics and church law, along with tuition hikes to fund salaries and equipment. The administration faced funding shortfalls from Rockefeller and endowment losses, provoking deep committee disagreements and a call for resignation. Dr Murlin praised the board and endorsed the new president, signaling hopeful prospects for DePauw’s future.
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DePauw
Rockefeller Fund
World Service
Leng
Kiwanis
Dr. Marlin
Murlin
Berlin
Marriage License Notices for Greencastle Pair and Others
Guy A Atkinson 23 a decorator and Leona Wells 20 both of Greencastle granted a marriage license. Annabelle McWethy 22 of Greencastle and Kenneth D McCoy 25 of Cincinnati Ohio also listed for license.
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Guy A. Atkinson
Leona Wells
Greencastle
Annabelle McWethy
Kenneth D. McCoy
Cincinnati
Brazil Gazette Sold to Illinois Buyer
Lee R. Holly, retiring editor of the Brazil Gazette, sold the newspaper plant circulation and goodwill to Harry R. Diel of Brownstown Illinois who assumes charge. Diel is from a prominent Clay county Democrat family and cousin of former representative Albert Diel and county commissioner Joseph Diel.
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Brazil
Ind
Lee R. Holly
Albert Diel
Clay County
Joseph Diel
Eel River
Bowling Green
Indiana Fireworks Rules Issued by State Fire Marshal
Alfred Houston state fire marshal issued rules for fireworks handling and sale in Indiana. Fireworks may be displayed and sold after June 20 but cannot be delivered until July 1. The bulletin requires display safety to prevent sun exposure and fire risk if an explosion occurs.
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Indiana
Alfred Houston
Fireworks Sale Rules in Display Window Considerations
Retail sales begin June 20 with deliveries allowed July 1 to July 3. Fireworks must be stored in non inflammable containers if unpacked before June 20. No item may cause serious injury by explosion. No sales to children under 12.
Indiana fishermen urged to identify protected fish during closed season
The Indiana fish and game division warns that many anglers remain unaware of 1927 laws protecting eleven species and closing certain fishing periods. It notes illegal possession and sale even with interstate shipments and offers the Evermann and Clark Report of Lake Maxinkuckee for buyers to help proper identification.
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Fish and Game Division
Conservation Department
George N. Mannfeld
Evermamn and Clark
Lake Maxinkuikee
Indiana
Real Estate Transfers In Hoosier Highlands And Surrounding Areas
General F. Calbert transfers a lot in Hoosier Highlands to Charles W. Fennell for 150 dollars. Raymond Smith and wife convey another lot in Hoosier Highlands to Pearl Bush and others for 1 dollar. Lemuel Walden sells a lot in Chapel Cemetery to Rose H. Walden for 1 dollar. Geo W Riley and wife transfer 39 acres in Monroe Township to Harry L. Watson for 1 dollar. Andrew T Foster to Samuel E Thomas and wife a land parcel in Mason for 1 dollar. Samuel Whybrow and wife transfer land in Washington Township to Martha Louders Thompson for 1 dollar. Louise M Longden to William M Hudson a lot in Greencastle for 45400 dollars. William C Showalter to Henry Williams and wife land in Washington Township for 500 dollars.
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General F. Calbert
Charles W. Fennell
Hoosier Highlands
Raymond Smith
Pearl Bush
Hoosier H Lighlands
Lemuel Walden
Rose H. Walden
Chapel Cemetery
Geo. W. Riley
Harry L. Watson
Monroe Township
Andrew T. Foster
Samuel E Thomas
Mason
Samuel Whybrow
Martha Louders Thompson
Washington Township
Louise M. Longden
William M. Hudson
Greencastle
William C. Showalter
Henry Williams
Former DePauw Teacher Dead Walter Bronson Dies in Oxford
Dr. Walter C. Bronson a former DePauw English professor and Brown University emeritus died June 2 in Oxford England after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Bronson
DePauw University
Brown University
Providence
R. I
Oxford
England
Orlando Heavins Dead at Fillmore
Orlando Heavins 57 died at home in Fillmore after a heart illness. He was a former Bethel area farmer and is survived by three sons Fred Frank and Albert and two daughters Nellie Nichols and Belle Union, plus siblings. Funeral at Bethel Church Monday 10:30 with Rev. Shein charge. interment in Fillmore.
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Orlando Heavins
Fillmore
Heavins
Bethel
Hood
Fred
Clayton Frank
Albert
Bainbridge
Fillmor High School
Nellie Nichols
Belle Union
Margaret
Elmer
James
Omer
Herbert
Margaret Cline
Danville
Myrtle Freeeman
Kokomo
Frona Og Cammack
Heavin
Bethel Church
H. A
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Rev. Vandament
Mary Louise Loop
Russell Milliser
Cornell University
Kenneth Parker
Harold D. Beckovan
Carl Haxton Pottenger
Maurice Edward Krahl
Byron Sowers
Everett Frank Stratton
Harvard University
Hiram Crandall
Crown Street
Otis Lavon Collier
Phi Beta Kap
Frank Hammond
Phi Beta Kappa
Georgia
Lorraine Carr
Kathryn Showalter
Kathryn Skinner
Helen Isabel Wagoner
Sharon Lea Finch
Nina A. Palmer
Riley Hospital
Mathematica
Charles LaHue
Merton Alan Lish
Arnold Small
Paul W. Summers
Phi Beta Kaps
Wendell H. Furry
University of Illinois
William Wallace Lozier
University of Minnesota
James Sheldon Peirce
University of Wisconsin
Cristina E. Scull
Charles A. Witmer
University of Town
Walter Roehr
William A. Smith
Alvin J. Rockwell
Margaret Lee Noble
Roberta S. Johnson
Henrietta Jungelaus
Margaret Frances McLean
Raymond E. Day
Nashville
Tenn
Walter Bullock
Ruth Ward
Anna J. Yant
Lloyd Messersmith
Guy Morrison Walker
Jesse Riebsomer
Riebsomer
Marott
Kunst Gets
I. U. Research Post
L. H. Murlin
Emonstrance
Obenchain Road
Dailey
Miss Bowen
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