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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

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Hoover Sees Prosperity After Slump at Indianapolis Dinner

President Hoover told 5000 diners at the Indiana Republican Editorial Association banquet in Indianapolis that prosperity will return after the current slump. He urged steadfastness in American traditions and noted the nation suffers more from frozen confidence than securities. The event followed by a reception for Hoover and Mrs. Hoover and a large Butler University faculty. He then traveled to Marion Ohio for Harding memorial dedication.

Indianapolis Hoover Indiana Republican Editorial Association Manufaccturers State Fairgrounds Hie America Paul R. Hausman Ansvelation Charles Woodman West Richmond

Posthumous Degree for Prof Caldwell at Colby

Colby college awarded a posthumous Doctor of Laws to Adelbert F. Caldwell late professor of English at DePauw University. Caldwell died of heart disease just before his planned trip to receive the degree, after 27 years on DePauw’s faculty under five presidents.

Waterville Colby College Adelbert F. Caldwell DePauw University Caldwell DePauw

Gillen to Meet Clay County Legionaires

Brazil June 16 Congressman C C Gillen will visit Brazil next Monday to confer with veterans about pension claims or other matters. James A Penman Democratic county chairman reports the communication from Gillen.

Brazil James A. Penman C. C. Gillen

Weather outlook: fair tonight and warmer Wednesday

The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with a rise in temperatures and slightly warmer weather expected on Wednesday.

Small Boy Breaks Arm In Tree Limb Break

James Hurst eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Burl Hurst east Hanna street suffered a broken left arm yesterday when he fell from a tree near his home Both bones were broken near the wrist The boy was taken to Dr C B O'Brien who reduced the fracture The child and another boy were planning to jump from a limb of a tree when the limb broke causing the fall

James Hurst Burl Hurst Hanna Street C. B. O'Brien Hurst

Harding Betrayal Remembered at Memorial Service

At Warren G. Harding’s tomb in Marion Ohio President Hoover lauded the former president and condemned those who betrayed him. Calvin Coolidge attended and praised Harding’s legislative record while Hoover denounced public trust breaches as the stark tragedy of Harding’s life.

George R. Holmes International News Service Marion, O Warren G. Harding Harding Jicover Hoover Calvin Coolidge Snow Alaska Mr. Hoover Warren Harding

Resolution praises DePauw and Greencastle church hospitality

At the eightieth Northwest Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Greencastle Indiana the body adopted a resolution thanking DePauw University and the Greencastle Church for hospitality. The resolution commends President G Bromley Oxnam Bishop Herbert Welch and the program committee and honors Professor Francis C. Tilden for his lecture on preaching values in literature.

Northwest Indiana Methodist Espicopal Church Greencastle DePauw University R.crowder J. B., Porter A. H. Lawrence J. E. Porter Maple Avenue Terre Haute College Avenue Greencastle Methodist Episcopal Church Greencastle Indiana DePauw G. Bromley Oxhram University Rector Hall Lucy Rowland Hall Mansfield Hall Asbury Hall Herbert Welch Francis C. Tilden

Young men to attend Citizens Military Training Camp

Greencastle and Putnam county youths head to Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis for a two week Citizens Military Training Camp. Seven first year enrollees are Elmer Evans Leland Sanford Raymond Call William McGaughey Paul N Wright Robert F E Lockridge and William Taylor with many more in second and third year attendance.

Greencastle Putnam County Citizens Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Robert Hoffman Elmer Evans Greencastle Township Leland Sanford Gillespie Street Raymond Call Roachdale William McGaughey East Seminary Street Paul N. Wright West

Judgement Asked Against J. C. Trembly

Judgement of 900 dollars is asked against J. C. Trembly of Greencastle by the Irwin Union Trust Company of Columbus in a quit filed in the Putnam circuit court here today. The complaint states Trembly signed a promissory note in September 1930 for 2095 dollars, with 650.35 dollars principal due and unpaid and 200 dollars asked as attorneys fees.

J.C. Trembly Greencastle Irwin Union ‘Trust Company of Columbus In & Quit Putnam Trust Company Trembly

Cement mill employe hurt by sacks collapse

Emmett Hurst of Lone Star Cement plant Limedale was injured when a stack of baled sacks fell on him in the packing house around 2:30 pm Tuesday. Initial fears of serious injury faded after medical exam. ligaments in his back were torn though he may be confined to home for a time. Hurst lives six miles east of town on Washington Street Road.

Emmett Hurst Lone Star Limedale Mr. Hurst Washington Street

Farm Escape awaits arraignment in jail

Robert Patterson of Muncie is in the Putnam county jail awaiting arraignment before Judge James P. Hughes on a charge of escaping from the Indiana State Farm at Putnamville. Captain B E Arment said Patterson, serving his fourth sentence, left Monday morning and was captured in a woods near Manhattan Monday evening. He was sentenced from the Muncie city court.

Robert Patterson Muncie Putnam County James P. Hughes Putnam Indiana Putnamville BE. L. Arment State Farm Patterson Penal Institution Manhattan Muneie

New Filter Installed At Ice Plant In Green Castle

A new filtering plant and electro zone water sterilizer have been installed at Gardner Brothers ice plant in the south part of Green Castle. The system removes bacteria impurities and chlorine from water used in Coca Cola and soda water products. The plant, installed by Air Conditioning Engineering Co. of St Louis, was put into operation today.

Gardner Brothers Ice Plant Greencastle Coca-Cola St. Louie

Lieutenant Morrissey Named Police Chief in Indianapolis

Lieutenant Michael F. Morrissey, age 34, was appointed chief of police by the board of safety to replace the late Jeremiah Kinney. The appointment comes after a thorough review, with Mayor Reginald Sullivan, praising Morrissey’s ten years in the force and his fearless, intelligent leadership. He is unmarried, lives with his parents at 1416 East Market Street, and no other department changes were announced.

Indianapolis Ind Michael F. Morrissey Board of Safety Jeremiah FE. Kinney Morrissey Reginald H. Sullivan Morrisey Police Department John Katherine Morrissey East Market Street Safety Board

All Indiana Air Tour Reaches Bloomington For Lunch Stop

Bloomington hosts the third annual all Indiana air tour as thirty six planes land for a noontime luncheon. Indiana national guard ships join the tour with officers Major Richard F. Taylor Lieutenant Howard Maxwell and Lieutenant Matt Carpenter piloting three planes. Additional crew from Schoenfield join the flight later as the tour proceeds to Wolcott and Fort Wayne.

Bloomington Ind Evansville Indiana National Guard Richard F. Taylor 113Th Indiana Guard Howard Maxwell Matt Carpenter 309Th Observation Squadron Schoenfield R. FE. Whitehead E. H. Jose Kenneth Noble Wolcott Ft. Harrison Ft. Wayne National Guard

Sidewalks laid on north public square in Greencastle

June 15 1911 report notes the north side sidewalks of Greencastle’s public square are being laid today. Floyd Pence, son of Mr and Mrs M Pence of Roachdale, suffers a broken arm after a cherry tree fall. The Boston club holds its annual outing at W S Torr’s place. a horse show is planned in Roachdale Saturday with many awards.

Floyd Pence Mrs. M. Pence Roachdale Boston Club W. S. Torr

Body of Miss Bicknell to Arrive Friday

Mrs. Edward Bicknell and Miss Louise Bicknell of San Diego will arrive Friday with the body of Miss Edna Bicknell who drowned on a California beach. They will reach at 1 28 p.m. on the Bir Four. Mrs. J D Sturgis of Chilcoco Oklahoma arrives Wednesday and funeral plans will be set after her arrival. she is Edna's sister.

Edward Bicknell Louise Bicknell San Diego Cal Edna Bicknell Bir J. D. Sturgis Chilcoco Oklahoma Sturgis

Crowd tumult injures woman at Barnett home

Mrs George Barnett aged Fox Ridge resident suffered severe facial and bodily injuries in a charivari at the Barnett home around 11 last night. Her husband was hurt as about 150 residents demanded food and cigars and tore down a fence. Dr A Evan Ayler treated them and the sheriff was notified to disperse the crowd.

George Barnett Fox Ridge Barnett Brazil A. Evan Ayler

Play Hour Is Girl Reserve Project Here

The Girl Reserves start the play hour project Wednesday at 9 AM for children in all wards. In First ward, Miss Martha Ellen Rector and Miss Virginia Mathes lead at the school playground. Second ward leaders are Miss Carolyn Ellis and Miss Miriam Bintz. Third ward activity is hosted by Miss Dorothy Wells and Miss Leona Mae Snider. The story book hour last summer proved popular with youngsters. Jesse O H air leaves for Springfield Ohio for the Lincoln Memorial dedication with President Hoover as speaker. St Paul Baptist church officers plan a Wednesday 7:30 PM meeting to arrange Sunday school plans.

Martha Ellen Rector Charles Rector Virginia Mathes C. PF. Mathes Carolyn Ellis Heber Ellis Miriam Bintz Jack Bintz Third Ward Dorothy Wells Harry Wells Leona Mae Snider L. T. Snider

Machinery Sabotage Fears Halt Work on State Road 36

State police and county officials from Vermillion Parke and Putnam counties guarded road machinery after threats by disgruntled workers in a bridge building gang near Clinton Montezuma. Putnam vigilantes guarded gear while Parke and Putnam sheriffs reported no trouble. wages dispute sparked the warning.

Putnam County Vermillion County Bryan Vermillion Parke Putnam Counties Alva Bryan Edward Eiteljorge Parke County Rockville Clinton Monteauma Sherif Alva Bryan Andrew BB Durham Greencastle

State Sunday School Convention Opens in Muncie

Seven thousand people attend the opening of the Indiana Sunday school convention in Muncie with 5,000 visitors from out of town. The meetings run through Thursday at the public schools field house seating 10,000. J Raymond Schultz of Manchester presides at all general sessions as the theme A Christian World Through a Sharing Church guides the gathering.

Muncie Ind Public Schools Field House Indiana Sunday School Association J. Raymond Schultz Manchester Indiana Council of Religious Education

Seventy Enter Annual Library Treasure Hunt

Seventy boys and girls have entered Greencastle public library annual treasure hunt led by Mrs. Fred Thomas. The four year old program directs summer reading with reports on books chosen by Indiana University and diplomas awarded to those completing the course. Enrollment began Monday and remains open.

Greencastle Thomas

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Nation Republican Editorial Association Capital City Marion Prof Gillen Clay County Legionaires Ohio Coolidge City and Depauw Porter Tilden, Bundy and Hildebrand Meet J. C. Trembly Michael Morrissey Jeremiah A. Kinney Mr. Kinney Herbert Fletcher The Tma Mberald BO Yoare Miss Bicknell Ward School Jesse O'Hair Ora O’hair Springfield Lincoln Memorial President Hoover St. Paul Baptist Church Treaure Hunt
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