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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
1
A collage of brief anecdotes and oddities from an era shows a restaurant holdup joke, a justice of the peace in Pierre fining himself, sharp witted exchanges in a Nebraska Iowa context, and a blunt letter from a local railroad agent bank president and pastor declaring sharp sentiments.
The Roachdale Chamber of Commerce invites residents to a summer evening program on Saturday July 4 including an illuminated charade a band concert by the local band and a fireworks display. A flight of hot air balloons will precede the aerial show with no ground fireworks allowed.
The annual Home Coming at Pisgah church southeast of town will be held Sunday June 21. Rev J L Todd of the Federated church will lead the morning service followed by a basket dinner and social hour. Dr Ward of Crawfordsville First Methodist will speak in the afternoon as the Russellville Community Choir provides music. Former pastors and friends are warmly invited.
Danville June 19. Margery Hufford Brewer filed for divorce from Maurice Brewer of Stilesville alleging lack of support and denial of residence. The couple married May 17, 1928. separation June 9, 1931. Brewer, a former Belle Union High School instructor and basketball coach, faces forgery charges in Hendricks circuit court and is free on a $2000 bond. He allegedly forged endorsements for printing bills and is accused of stealing $100 from a man staying at their home. Contract with Belle Union reportedly canceled.
The Campus Corner Confectionary changes hands to Walter Ringer of Farmersburg and John Weiking of Rochester Minnesota who bought from W M Deck and Robert Black. They plan remodeling and redecorating and to offer curbside and delivery service. They now own three such shops including in Farmersburg and Rochester Minnesota. Charles Cross of Terre Haute hired as chef.
Roachdale begins its regular annual street oiling on June 19. A tank car shipment was late delaying work by two to three weeks. Despite the delay the street force reports the roads in their best condition to receive coating and favorable weather aids application.
Congressman C. C. Gillen of Green Castle will visit Hendricks County on Thursday June 25 to hear ex soldiers' cases on compensation or pension claims and to confer with farmers and residents. He will speak at Plainfield from 9 to 11 a m Danville 11 a m to 2 p m and Brownsburg 2 to 4 p m.
Funeral services for Irma Kessler ten will be held at Ladoga Christian church Saturday at 2 pm with burial in Ladoga cemetery. Rev Audra Moore of Indianapolis to attend. assisted by Rev G Smith and Rev David McNery of Ladoga. Mrs Charles Kessler, mother, remains in serious condition at Crawfordsville’s Cudver hospital after a crash that killed the girl when a car driven by Clair Byrd overturned in a ditch. Byrd, the Kesslers’ relative, was en route from Indianapolis to Ladoga to visit family.
The trial of multimillionaire showman Alexander Pantages and three co defendants on conspiracy and moral charges ended in juror deadlock after 24 hours of deliberation. A retrial date was tentatively set for July 15.
Mostly fair conditions continue with warm temperatures tonight and Saturday. Cooler air is expected Saturday night into Sunday with a drop in temperatures.
Mrs. A H Spink of Indianapolis suffered head and body injuries and her husband minor cuts when a car driven by Mr Spink left State Road 36 near J. E Copeland farm, struck a telephone pole, and wrecked. They were treated by Dr L W Veach in Bainbridge then driven on. The Spinks were en route to visit friends near Hanna Cross Roads when the accident occurred.
Bloomington Indiana June 18 Two men Karl Summers 29 Indianapolis and Reece Webb 33 formerly of Bloomington were arrested by Merchant Policeman J L Hayden after attempting a robbery at the Bloomington Wholesale Grocery They fled after being surrounded by seven night patrolmen The pair said they drove from Indianapolis with plans to blast the office safe They had dynamite captured and Summers confessed to stealing it from Monroe Stone Company Police are checking possible links to other robberies in Indianapolis and Bedford Webb a married father of a 14 year old boy is under investigation
In Greencastle 20 Years Ago a Roachdale show awarded best and second best lady drivers to Mrs. Roy Eads and Mrs. William F Hendricks. Putnam Electric Light Co installs cluster lights around the square. Mrs Fred Thomas and Madonna visit in Dakota. W S Burris ex county commissioner wed Miss Minnie Collins of Indianapolis.
In Dallas Texas four masked men stripped B P Brown a part time preacher and hotel baggage man and hanged him to a chandelier above the pulpit in the North Dallas Baptist church Brown blamed congregation dissension for the attack and said the hanging was an example to his pastor Reverend H F Marler A former deacon resigned member was arrested for questioning.
Danville June 19 The affairs of the North Salem Bank closed eight years after its doors shut following George B Davis's death on June 26 192%. The final receiver report shows about 100 depositors received 35 percent of their funds. total paid 80 841 85 to depositors and on special claims. The receiver and attorneys earned under 7 percent, with 4000 to the receiver and 2085 to the attorneys Clark Nichols initially then Clark Kahl represented the receiver.
Professor G B Bartlett head of DePauw Religious Education departs for Evanston to attend Northwestern University summer school. He received a year leave of absence and will teach several classes while pursuing work toward his IP or PhD while Mrs Bartlett and children may join later.
Kiwanis members and 77 guests gathered Thursday night at the Cam Mack residence on East Washington Street for the annual picnic. A buffet dinner followed by a music program featured Miss Magee and Mr. Hughes of DePauw and the Kiwanis Quartet. Honor guests included Mrs. HLA Gobin Captain and Mrs. Ralph Howaran and visiting Kiwanian J Diekrogest of St. Louis.
Methodist Episcopal church will hold Children’s Day services at 9 40 Sunday morning in Community Hall. The program features devotional responses readings songs and a pageant titled The Hidden Treasure. Leading parts go to Margie Lee Reeves Jack Gillespie Jewel Maddox and Mary Louise Conrad with other children portraying traits and roles. Parents are urged to attend with their children.
Charles McNorton twenty six employed at Joseph Williams farm north of Bainbridge was kicked by a frightened mule in the barn about 5 30 pm. He was thrown against a manger suffering head wounds internal injuries and cuts requiring fifteen stitches. Dr Veach of Bainbridge attended him. The extent of internal injuries could not yet be determined.
Work on Cloverdale street improvement began Monday. Streets will be scarified and rolled smooth, low spots filled with crushed rock, treated with oil and asphalt, covered with shale, then rolled with a heavy steam roller.
A nationwide heat wave grips the country with temperatures above 90 in the Midwest Northwest and Southwest. Phoenix and Amarillo top 100 as Chicago hits 90, nearing the June record. forecasters warn relief may lag beyond tonight. Two deaths linked to the heat are reported.
In Terre Haute Indiana on June 19 Harry Jones forty seven remained in serious condition at St. Anthony's hospital with a back wound. Clarence Jones twenty six was jailed on an assault with intent to kill charge after admitting the stabbing to his uncle and police. He said a quarrel with roomer Louis Ellinger led to the attack when he returned home and his father allegedly blocked the door and knocked him down before he stabbed him.
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