Putnam County Board Eyes Countywide Review of Personal Property
The Putnam County Board of Review began June 1 and will finish around June 20 examining objections to assessments. It clarifies it has no say over real estate values, which remain from 1929, and will tour the county to verify personal property assessments, correcting double assessments, mistakes, and omissions. The board will present findings to the State Tax Board for ratification or adjustment. County Assessor Charles Marshall has submitted monthly reports with no formal response from the state, and officials say the process is progressing well.
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County Board of Review
Corret
State Tri Board
Big Spring
Charles Marshall
State Tax Board
Putnam County Board
Aged Putnam Woman Laid to Rest in Local Funeral
Mrs Delcina Skillman 79 died Friday at her sister’s home near Raccoon after ten weeks illness from diabetes. Survived by three sisters Wally Gosling Will Obenchain Russellville and Milton Bowers. Widow of James Skillman former Putnam County farmer. Last rites Sunday 2 p m at Gosling home with Rev Cornelius Rirhart. burial Blakesburg cemetery near Fincastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delcina Skillman
Wally Gosling
Raccoon
Skillman
Putnam County
Will Obenchain
Russellville
Milton Bowers
James Skillman
Gosling
Cornelius Rirhart
Crawfordsville
Blakesburg
Fincastle
Kenneth Todd Granted Divorce Decree Today
Kenneth Todd of Greencastle was granted a divorce from Ruth Emma Todd of Indianapolis by Judge James P. Hughes in the Putnam circuit court today. The decree cites cruel and inhuman treatment as the grounds for the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Todd
Greencastle
Ruth Emma Todd
Indianapolis
James P. Hughes
Putnam
Sutherlin Funeral Held In M P Church
Funeral service for Mrs. James Sutherlin of Clinton township was conducted this morning by Rev. William McKinn. Burial followed in the nearby cemetery. Pall-bearers included Estes Brothers Thomas Hood Thomas Brothers Arthur Brattain Charles Miller and George Hood. Mrs. Sutherlin mother of six, died at home Friday night after months of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sutherlin
Clinton Township
William McKinn
Estes Brothers
Thomas Hood
Thomas Brothers
Arthur Brattain
Charles Miller
George Hood
Claim Against Wilson Estate Venued Here
A hearing on a 4860 dollar claim against the 2746 dollar estate of William R. Wilson of Spencer will be held in Putnam circuit court. The claim by Hester Truax for room board and nursing from 1908 to 1921 was filed in Owen circuit court and moved here on a change of venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Wilson
Spencer
Albert R. Marley
Putnam
Hester Truax
Owen
John W. Herod
Truax
Wilson
Attie B. Asher
Owen Court
Bet Wilson
Owen County
Watchman Lays Unconscious Five Hours With Broken Leg
Albert Grafe night watchman at Maumee Colleries Co. stripping pit near Clay City fell from a steam shovel around 2 am Thursday. He lay on the ground with a broken leg until the day shift arrived near 7 am and was taken to Clay County Hospital where his condition was reported serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Grafe
Maumee Colleries Co
Clay City
Grafe
Dr. Bond
Clay County Hospital
Marriage License Listings in Indiana
Paul W Summers 24 of Indianapolis Bell Telephone traffic engineer wed Mary Lucille Allan 23 of Greencastle librarian. Lowell R Jones 21 of New Salem farmer wed Elizabeth Smith 19 of Greencastle stenographer. Levi Barnett 21 of Po land laborer wed Grace Carrington 19 of Putnamville at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Summers
Indianapolis
Bell Telephone
Mary Lucille Allan
Greencastle
Lowell R. Jones
New Salem
Elizabeth Smith
Levi Barnett
Poland
Grace Carrington
Putnamville
Merger Rehearing Granted In Indiana Telephone Case
The Indiana Public Service Commission on Friday granted a rehearing in the 4 550 000 merger involving Indiana Telephone Corporation and Green Castle and Putnam county telephone firms. The rehearing allows adding Lafayette telephone companies to the proposed merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Telephone Corporation
Greencastle Telephone Company
Putnam County , Telephone Companies
Indiana Public Service Commission
Commercial Corporation
Lafayette Telephone Companies
Hoover Opens Talks on Europe Crisis Aid and Moratorium
President Hoover contemplates steps to avert Europe’s economic crisis amid Germany’s halt on reparations. White House says no conclusion from meetings with congressional leaders. idea of a two year moratorium on war debts and reparations or a German loan discussed, with Secretary Mellon in London coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoovers
Europe
Germany
White House
Hoover
Congress
Amerea
Mellon
London
Gold Refrigerator On Tour To Greencastle
The one millionth General Electric gold refrigerator will tour Greencastle, arriving around 9 AM and staying about three hours before being displayed at Moore Electric Shop on Indiana Street. Henry Ford received the original gift and supplied a truck for the replica tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
General Electric Company
Henry Ford
Ford
Moore Electric Shop
Indiana Street
Greencastle Principal Resigns For Frankfort Post
C R Young Greencastle high school principal has resigned to accept the Frankfort high school principalship. The new job reportedly carries a large pay raise. Young, who has been in Greencastle for a year, has spent the summer in Winona, and reported resignation was sent to Superintendent Warren J Yount.
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C. R. Young
Greencastle High School
Warren J. Yount
Frankfort High School
Young
Winona
Paving Contract Signed for State Road 48 to Raccoon
The Swords and McDougall Knapp Company of Peoria Illinois secured the contract to pave State Road 48 from Greencastle to Raccoon in 1931 at a cost of 27131989 dollars. The Crawfordsville to Raccoon section is nearly finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Raccoon
Swords and McDougall Knapp Company
Peoria
Illinois
Crawfordsville
Greencastle Indiana Growth Highlighted by Eva Hall
The June Mouth piece trade journal features Eva Ruth Hall's article Greencastle, Indiana detailing the town and DePauw University. It includes a short history and more than two pages of photographs of the city, the university, and key figures connected with their growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle, Indiana
Eva Ruth Hall
Mouthpiece
Associated Telephone Utilities System
Greencastle
DePauw University
Aerial Survey Considered For State Route Near Spencer
June 20. Five survey groups operate near Spencer as planners study route 43 and 67 north of town. An aerial survey may be needed to determine the best path into the city with several surveys expected before a conclusion.
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Spencer
Weymouth
Corporation
Miss Edna Bicknell Rites Held in California
Funeral services for Miss Edna Bicknell daughter of Mrs Edward Bicknell of San Diego were held at 2 PM at Rector Funeral Home with Rev Victor L Raphael in charge. Burial followed in Forest Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included Walter Crawford Benton Curtis Thomas Welch Simpson Stoner Dr R J Gillespie and Wallace Long. Those attending included Ernest Roller and two sons and Miss Anna Bicknell of Newman Illinois.
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Edna Bicknell
Edward Bicknell
San Diego
California
Mexico
Rector
Victor L. Raphael
Presbyterian Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Walter Crawford
Benton Curtis
Thomas Welch
Simpson Stoner
R. J. Gillespie
Wallace Long
Miss Bicknell
Ernest Roller
Anna Bicknell
Newman, Il
Stoner Heads Postal Group For Next Year
Ernest Stoner assistant postmaster at Greencastle and postal supervisor was chosen president of the Indiana postal supervisors for the coming year at the annual Bloomington convention. The 1932 convention city was Greencastle with events including golf and a visit to Showers factory and Indiana University. Other officers named were E. V. Malzer, Claud Cohee, and Thomas V. Thorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Stoner
Greencastle
Indiana Postal Supervisors
Bloomington
Stoner
Indiana University
Wiliam Lowe Bryan
B. F. Semboke
Lafayette
Edgar Brown
National Organization Committee of
Indianapolis
Robert Connolly
Dallas
Texas
Steele Art
Belmont
Weed Patch Hill
E. V. Malzer
South Bend
Vicw
Claut Cohee
Martinsville
Thomas V. Thorn
Vincenes
Greenscastle History Notes 1911 Purchases and Illnesses
Twenty years ago in Greencastle the city bought an acre west of the Monon railroad for a septic tank site from Richard Gillespie. The Greencastle Kitchen Cabinet Co. received 2800 from the Commercial Club. Harold Stewart and Gilbert Stewart were ill with diphtheria. Miss Ross Joslin returned home from Evanston where she had been teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gillespie
Monon Railroad
Greencastle Kitchen Cabinet Co
Commercial Club
Ross Joslin
Evanston
Road Bond Issues Are Sold Today
Two township gravel road bond issues were sold this afternoon by County Treasurer Gilbert Ogles in the Putnam county courthouse. Washington township bonds sold for 2560 with premium 114.33. Jefferson township bonds 4480 with premium 186. Receipts show bids from Central National Bank Greencastle First National Bank Cloverdale First National Bank Greencastle and Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Indianapolis. Proceeds fund road projects for Charles F Wilcox and others in Jefferson township and John F Hodshire and others in Washington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Ogles
Putnam County Court House
R. E. Peck
Greencastle
Washington Township
First National Bank
Jefferson Township
Central National Bank of
First National Bank of Cloverdale
First National Bank of Greencastle
Fletcher Savings and Trust Company of Indianapolis
Central National Bank of Greencastle
Charles F. Wilcox
That Township
John F. Hodshire
Bloomington Golfers to Play Greencastle Sunday
About 18 members of the Bloomington Country Club will meet Greencastle Country Club golfers on the Greencastle course Sunday afternoon. Matches start at 2 30 with a dinner for both teams at the country club, followed by a return match in Bloomington. Glenn Lyon oversees arrangements.
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Bloomington
Air Demonstration by Two Squadrons at Indianapolis
June 24 will see sixty aircraft from Selfridge and Wright Field staged for the Citizens Military Training Camp in Indianapolis. The 4th Squadron led by Eddie Rickenbacker and the 27th Squadron featuring Frank Luke will perform aerial maneuvers, ground communications, and a grand review for local trainees and the public.
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T. Benjamin Harrison
Air Corps
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
Eddie Rickenbacker
H. Cook
Indianapolis
Reed Landis
Chicago
Reed Chambers
Arthur Brooks
F. E. Kinley
Prank Luke
Hugo Th Selton
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Alr Corps
Stanton, T. Smith
Schoen Field
Ft. Ben
Harrison
Miss Pitchford to Do Social Service Work
Miss Mildred Pitchford, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Pitchford of Franklin street, will travel to Boston to engage in social service work for six weeks at a camp run by the Dennison Settlement house. Her assignment begins July 6, following her graduation from DePauw University.
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Mildred Pitchford
J. H. Pitchford
Franklin Street
Boston
Mass
Miss Pitchford
Dennison Settlement House
Misa Frances Echardt
L. R. Echardt
DePauw University
County Suffers Through Scorching Heat Wave
Putnam county faces a first heat wave of the season with high 90s and unofficial readings near 100 as humidity worsens discomfort. Thunderstorms are forecast for late Saturday as Greencastle and surrounding areas seek relief at cooling spots and pools.
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Weather Bureau
Greencastle
County
Putnam County
United States Weather Bureau
Suramer
Pre Hetet
Jane
Big Walnut Crest
Blue Hole
Crowe's Bridge
Plainfield
I Municipal
Ohio Fuel Gas wins franchise for four Putnam townships
The Putnam county board of commissioners granted Ohio Fuel Gas Company a franchise to lay a pipeline through Jackson, Franklin, Clinton and Russell townships. The line runs from Muncie toward the Indiana Illinois line, linking eastern and Texas pipelines. Construction will be overseen by the county road superintendent.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Putnam County
Putnam County Board of Commissioners
Court House
Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation
Middle West
Muncie
Indian Airlinois State Line
Texas Field
Terre Waute
West Virginia
Texas
Jackson
Franklin
Clinton
Russell
Weather forecast says partly cloudy to cooler weekend
Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight. Sunday will be partly cloudy and cooler.
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Board OF Reiew
State
Oman
Sister
Owen Circuit Court
Watchman
Trade Journal
Harold Stewart
Gilbert Stewart
Fort Benjamin Harrison
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