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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

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Lone Star Barbecue Big Day Invites Community Fun

SAY! CHARLES J. ARNOLD promotes a full day picnic at Lone Star Cement with hambeard fare, games, bands, balloons, and prizes. The event runs all day Wednesday June 19 inviting families and neighbors to enjoy meals and activities. A second article notes the death of Ed Fogarty a noted prison expert formerly head of Michigan City penitentiary whose motto Give every fellow a chance reflected his fair handling of criminals.

Lone Star Ed. Fogarty Indiana Ths Mr. Fogarty

Brutal gang murder revealed in northern Wisconsin

A Chicago gang killing surfaced in the big timber country near Rhinelander Wisconsin. The victim was wired to a stake shot and burned beyond identification. Keys found near the body and the shotgun used may identify the victim. The region is known as a retreat for Chicago gangsters.

Chicago INS Big Timber Wisconsin Rhinelander

Little Girl Dies in Accidental Poisoning Near Lebanon

The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Michael on a farm near Lebanon died from accidental poisoning. The mother formerly Miss Thelma Burdette of Bainbridge is the daughter of Hugh Burdette. The body was taken to Bainbridge Friday for burial.

Harold Michael Lebanon Thelma Burdette Bainbridge Hugh Burdette

Will Latta Funeral Set For Monday

Funeral services for William H. Latta 61 Indianapolis street railway attorney and DePauw graduate will be held Monday at 2 PM at Meridian Street Methodist Church Indianapolis. Interment at Maple Hill Plainfield beside his wife Carrie Hunt Latta. Latta died Wednesday night when his car was struck by a southbound Monon train near Carmel.

William Hi. Latta Indianapolis Street Railway DePauw Monon Carmel Meridian Street Methodist Church Indianapolis Salem B. Towne Greencastle Maple Hill Cemetery Plainfield Carrie Hunt Green Mr. Latta Ligonier DePauw University Angola John 8. Hunt Street Railway Company

Inter-City Meet Draws Greencastle Kiwanis Crowd

Thirty members of the Greencastle Kiwanis Club attended the inter city meeting in Crawfordsville with guests from At tica Lebanon and Greencastle. Dr Earl Harper Evansville College president spoke on Trust or Traitor Which. Local musicians provided entertainment and some members played golf at Crawfordsville Country Club. The meetings aim to foster closer ties between clubs this summer.

Greencastle Kiwanis Club Crawfordsville Attica Lebanon Greencastle Earl Harper Evansville College Crawfordsville Country Club

Patrolman Shot in Evansville Tragedy

Patrolman Richard Stone, 37, lay near death in a local hospital after two bullet wounds above the heart. The injuries, described as accidental, were inflicted by Estelle Freel, 25, a widow and Stone's sweetheart, according to reports.

Evansville INS Richard Stone Estelle Freel Stone

Congress Ready to Send Farm Relief Bill to Hoover

Congress prepared to approve a debentureless farm relief bill aligned with Hoovers policy after a two to one House victory. Reapportionment and census measures grant the president broad power while tariff and national origins recommendations fail. Senate recess likely from next week to mid August.

William Kk. Hutchinson I. N.S Washington Congress Hoover Senate House House of Representatives Senate Finance Committee Borah Idaho Harrison Mississippi Watson Indiana Robinson Arkansas

Pigeons Sent From Newcastle Arrive In Greencastle

Ford Lucas, agent for Adams Express, released four homing pigeons yesterday, arriving from Newcastle Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. M. FE. Chastain visited relatives in Coatesville. The Red Men's Memorial service featured music by Alice Potter Hattie Daggy Ben Riley and John McGregor. Miss Anne Cannon hosts Miss Elsie Wasson of Mt. Vernon.

Ford Lucas Adams Express Company Newcastle Alice Potter Haddie Daggy Ben Riley John McGregor Anne Cannon Elsie Wasson Mt. Vernon

Aviators Near Goal in France Mentioned in Brief

Three men were killed and several more injured when a mighty explosion ripped Gulf Pen in Brooklyn's dry dock. Flames engulfed the ship as ambulances and fire crews rushed to the scene in June.

New York INS Obin Brooklyn

Trans Atlantic flight hopes fade as Yellow Bird nears Europe

News from June 14 reports concern for aviators who left Old Orchard, Maine, as their Yellow Bird radioed 0 miles past the Azores and was sighted 110 miles northeast of the Azores. Rumors of a forced landing remained unverified. Stormy weather and gale warnings threaten the approach to Europe with strong headwinds.

Europe New York Jume 14 INS Azores Old Orchard Maine London England Queenstown Lish Free State West Atlantic Coast

Hester Accepts Position in Philadelphia

William F. Hester formerly of Greencastle and DePauw 1925 graduate has completed his PhD in chemistry at Harvard and will receive the degree at the June 20 commencement. He will join Rohm and Haas Company research staff in Philadelphia with his wife and daughter.

William F. Hester Greencastle de Pauw Harvard University DePauw Hester W. M. Blanchard R. W. Hufferd Blanchard Austin Harvard Emerson du Pont Philadelphia Rohm and Haas Company

Clayton Woman Wins 5000 Dollar Writing Prize

Eloise Knox Niemeyer of Clayton Indiana captured first prize in a nationwide 10000 prize letter contest run by the National Baby Chick Campaign. Agnes Glaser of Lincoln Nebraska took second, with G G Adair of Rutledge Georgia third and Bertha Banker Baldwin City Kansas fourth. Over 40000 letters were submitted from all states and fifteen foreign countries during the six month contest.

Eloise Knox Niemeyer Dayton John L. Boyd Clayton Indiana Agnes Glaser Lincoln Nebraska G. G. Adair Rutledge Georgia Bertha Banker Baldwin City Kansas

Marriage License for Wallen and Murphy Pair

J B Wallen 31 supervisor St Louis Missouri and Elizabeth M Murphy 34 teacher Terre Haute Indiana obtained a marriage license.

J. B. Wallen St. Louis Elizabeth M. Murphy Terre Haute

Weather forecast: Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday

Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight into Saturday with a slight warming trend on Saturday. Highs and overnight lows not specified in the readable text.

Yellow Bird Aces Atlantic Run Toward Le Bourget

A giant Paris bound monoplane named Yellow Bird carrying Armeno Lotti Jean Assolant and Rene LaFevre neared Paris after taking off from Old Orchard Beach Maine at 10 08 a m yesterday. By midafternoon reports said the craft had crossed the Azores with hopeful crowds in Le Bourget anticipating a historic landing despite uncertain weather and the lack of news from Queenstown.

Homer H. Metz I. N New York Armeno Lotti Jean Assolant Rene LaFevre le Bourget Paris Old Orchard Beach Azores Armeno Lapiti LE Bourght France Charles Lindbergh Atlantic Rene Assolant Old Orchard Maine Lindbergh

Former Trustee Held for Chicken Theft

Peru Indiana June 14 George Fe Leedy former township trustee was held by police on a charge of petit larceny. He allegedly stole eight chickens from the Vernie Carruthers farm near town more than a month ago. Financial reverses were said to have unbalanced Leedy's mind.

Peru Ind INS George FE. Leedy Vernie Carruthers Farm Here Leedy

Shorthorn Cattle Breeders Hold All Day Meeting and Farm Tour

The Fifth District Shorthorn Breeders Association convened for an all day meeting and tour visiting eight farms in Parke and surrounding counties. Purdue experts spoke on beef cow costs while local agents noted pasture waste and rental options. The event included a basket dinner at J T Colcfelter’s Portland Mills farm and a business talk by association leaders.

District Shorthorn Breeders Association J. R. Miller Parke County Mr. Miller Waldo Nevins Geo. Lloyd's J. B. McCabe J. T. Colcfelter Portland Mills P. T. Brown Purdue University R. H. Stevenson Greencastle Central National Band and Central Trust Company Floyd Miller Putnam County Scott Milligan Mr. Brown Morton Fordice McCabe Purdue Stevenson Miller Mr. Milligan

United Spanish War Veterans to Attend 0th Encampment in Muncie

Earl Fisk Camp No 48 members plan to attend the 0th annual encampment at the Masonic Temple in Muncie June 23 to 25 hosted by Parish Martin Camp No 21. Delegates include Jess Beemer and Tom Jones with Dr Eugene Hawkins likely attending. The program opens with a memorial service at 3:30 Sunday and features a veterans parade and a 1:50 Tuesday business meeting.

Earl Fisk United Spanish War Veterans Masonic Torayle Muncie Martin Veterans and Auxiliary

Big Greencastle barbecue welcomed by cement plant event

More than 8 000 people are expected at the International Cement Co. barbecue in Greencastle on Wednesday with free beef meals, giant tables, a band, plant tours, souvenirs for kids and a closing band concert. Merchants close noon hours to join the celebration.

Greencastle International Cement Co

Mrs. Rue Donnohue Dies in Indianapolis at 70

Mrs. Rue Donnohue aged 70 died Thursday night at her daughter Ruth Donnohue’s home in Indianapolis after six weeks of illness. A Greencastle resident, she was the widow of Captain Joseph Donnohue. Survived by three sons Charles Ralph Daniel and Ruth and four grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from 5065 East Hanna Street with Rev. B H Bruner. burial Forest Hill Cemetery.

Rue Donnohue Ruth Donnohue Central Avenue Indianapolis Joseph Donnahue Woman's Relief Corp Charles Ralph Daniel Muncie Ruth Donnahue East Hanna Street B. H. Bruner Forest Hill Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles J. Arnold Mr. Ellidge THE Lone Star Cement Will Latta Su Vitae Aviators Clayton Woman Fifth District Breeders’ Association U.S. W. Vv Green Castle
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