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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

8

Granada Theatre Presents Arthur Beall in Solo Ramona

The Granada Theatre will host a one night treat with Arthur Beall the theatre organist for the next two weeks performing Ramona on the Wicks organ. Beall arrives from St Louis where he served as relief organist at the Ambass ador Theatre and was secured by William Blanchard former Granada organist who heard him in St Louis and praised his playing.

Granada Theatre Arthur Beall Granada Ramona Mr. Beall Greencastle St. Louis Ambassador Theatre McCarrell Theatres William Blanchard

Theater magnate found guilty in bomb case

William Kleinhege, Hammond theatrical magnate, was found guilty of conspiracy in the November bombing of the State theater. The jury, after three ballots and three hours, faces him with a possible sentence of ten to twenty years. court set to pass sentence June 30 and appeal is planned by defense.

Hammond Ind William Kleihege Hammond Theatrical Lake Criminal Court Kleihege

Prisoner near freedom dies of storm injury

Fred Cook a 26 year old Evansville man serving time at Pendleton reformatory for vehicle taking died from a brain concussion after a timber struck him as high winds blew a barn roof off where inmates sought shelter. Superintendent Miles said Cook had been paroled and would have been released in two or three days pending papers from Evansville.

Pendleton Ind Fred Cook Evansville Pendleton Reformatory Miles Reformatory Cook

Local Socials Note From Canaan Area Family Visits

Canaan households report Sunday visits by Charles Lisby family and Margaret Evans with Rose Mary Evans to Lester Miller family. Jennie Mason and son called on Addison Huber. Ted Baldwin family joined a birthday dinner near New Maysville for Mrs Baldwin's grandfather Russell. Everett Mason enters Terre Haute school Monday. William Baldwin’s father visiting. Sam Pruitt visited Gilbert Wheeler and family Saturday night. Joe Morphew and family visited Addison Huber and family.

Charles Lisby Margaret Rosemary Evans Lester Miller Jennie Mason Addison Huber Ted Baldwin New Maysville Baldwin Russell Everett Mason Schoo Terre Haute William Baldwin Sam Pruitt Gilbert Wheeler Joe Morphew

Family and Friends Visit in South West Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Craw Bridges of Carpentersville spent Friday with their daughter Mrs. Bill Purvis. Mitchel Newby visited his brother Will Newby. Ardelle Ping and children of Wingate called on her parents Mr. and Mrs Will Newby. Nellie Watson and son Richard of Carpentersville spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs. Alice Wilson. Jack Baker and Ross Oliver visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barker. James Wilson visited Clark Wilson and family Sunday. Clyde Wilson of Bridgeton visited his mother Mrs. Alice Wilson Wednesday afternoon. Richard Watson called on Joseph and Edward Wilson on Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Barker visited her mother Mrs. Alice Wilson Thursday afternoon.

Craws Bridges Carpentersville Bill Purvis Mitchel Newby Will Newby Ardelle Ping Wingate Nellie Watson Richard Alice Wilson Jack Baker Ross Oliver Henry Barker James Wilson Clark Wilson Clyde Wilson Bridgeton Richard Watson Joseph Edward Wilson

Basket Dinner at Bethel on Little Walnut Baptist Church

An all day meeting and basket dinner will be held Sunday June 20 at Bethel on Little Walnut Baptist Church Elder George Joseph of Thorntown will be present.

Bethel Little Walnut Baptist Church George Joseph Thorntown

Earhart Offered Star Roles in Movies

London June 21. Amelia Earhart, America's record breaking aviatrix, considered offers to star in moving picture thrillers this afternoon. She had planned to attend Ascot to mingle with English society but canceled due to fatigue and the pressure of business matters.

London INS Amelia Earhart America

Boston Girl Stays in England Amid Film and Lecture Offers

Representatives discuss the length of her stay in England and incoming contracts after her arrival Tuesday night. The Boston girl rested at Mrs. Frederick E. Guest's home, recovering from the excitement and ovations of Wednesday. She told reporters she was tired but fine and intensely thrilled by everything. Miss Farhart may reject film offers, though some expect she will not appear in a production. LT. JOHNS, N. F., June 21. The trans Atlantic monoplane Columbia with Miss Mabel Bell and crew departed Harbor Grace at 4:07 am New York time for New York to decide future plans then.

England Boston Frederick E. Guest LT. Johns N. F INS Columbia Mabel Bell Oliver le Boutillier Arthur Argles Harbor Grace New York Atlantic

Arrest Wool Thieves at Lafayette

Sheriff Thomas Tiffee of Clay County arrested a father and two sons in Lafayette with 140 lbs of wool stolen from the Belk farm east of Brazil. They had been informed by Lafayette authorities that the suspects bought the wool from campers at Putnamville. The wool was taken Tuesday night from a Belk barn. The trio were returned to Brazil and the owners retrieved the property. One Belk boy accidentally locked cuffs on an arm while returning them to Sheriff Tiffee.

Thomas Tiffee Clay County Lafayette Morton Belk Brazil Tiffee Edward Fiteborge Putnamville Belk Kitelforge

Father Shoots Ungrateful Son in Chicago Candy Store

In Chicago a 66 year old James Mullaney shot his son James Mullaney Jr after claiming betrayal. A friend Gene Ranger, 22, was wounded. the elder Mullaney says he sacrificed his savings to help his son. The son lies near death. Ranger expects recovery.

Chicago INS James Mullaney James Mullaney Jr Gene Ranger Mullaney Ranger

Baseball Sunday doubleheader at Ladoga with Lincoln Highway

Ladoga hosts a twin bill Sunday at Hughes park against the Lincoln Highway aggregation from Indianapolis. The colored semi pro nine enters with an 8 and 0 record and gates open at 1 45 for the first game and 3 30 for the second with a 50 cent admission. Lineups list Ladoga players Strickler Harris Steele Steward Quinley Chadd Myers and Stull against Hannable Taylor White Williams Owens Collins Brown Hawkins Larno McCoy Evans.

Ladoga Lincoln Highway Indianapolis Capital City Hughes Park W. Strickler Martin I. Strickler Clark Powers Coffman Harris Steele Steward

Yesterday's Results From Major Leagues and Associations

American Association games saw Toledo 0 3, St Paul 4 1, Minneapolis 1 7, Milwaukee 2 5, Kansas City 5 2, Louisville at Columbus rained out. American League Chicago 6 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 10 New York 5 Washington 8 Boston 9. National League Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 1 St Louis 6 Chicago 2 New York at Boston rain.

Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia New York Washington Boston Detroit St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Martinsville chosen as 1929 encampment city for G A R

Columbus Indiana June 20 Martinsville was selected as the 1929 encampment city for the Indiana Grand Army of the Republic during a business session of the forty ninth annual state encampment in session here Other candidate cities included Richmond Anderson and Terre Haute Terre Haute declined the invitation to host in connection with the upcoming Veterans of Foreign Wars state meeting The day featured a large parade with about 3500 participants and 282 vehicles and included a parade lasting an hour and three quarter past committees and allied groups conducted ceremonies including tablet presentations and a memorial fountain dedication

Columbus Ind Martinsville Indiana Grand Army of the Republic Richmond Anderson Terre Haute Veterans of Foreign Wars Richmond Bugle and Fife Corps Indiana National Guard Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Elks Lodge Lincoln L. A. McGuire State Auxiliary Caddie Trimball Evansville State Department Methodist Church Daughters of Union Veterans

Bolt Struck Auto On Road No Injuries Reported

While returning to Bloomington on a stormy evening a Cadillac struck by lightning suffered a torn top. Mr Edward Keilhorn, his wife and sister in the rear seat escaped unharmed on a rural road between Franklin and Waverly. Insurance through Robinson Hitchcock Agency marked first such loss.

Bloomington Edward Keilhorn Keilhorn Robinson Hitchcock Hitchcock

Putnam County Fair Boosters Fried Chicken Dinner

Tickets are on sale at Central National Bank and First National Bank for a fried chicken dinner at Russellville Gymnasium hosted by the Putnam County Fair Boosters. The event is Friday evening June 29 at 7 PM, with plates at $1 each. attendees are urged to buy early to help the ladies plan.

Central National Bank First National Bank Russellville Gymnasium Ady

Car Upsets In Ditch as Flames Demolish Auto

A nearly new Hudson owned by Mr. Church of the Daily Ledger-Dispatch Norfolk Virginia burned after overturning in a ditch on the National road east of Putnamville. The family escaped with minor injuries and were aided by Richard Bruene of the Hoosier State Automobile Club. Church was cut by flying glass but their plans to continue to Kansas City remained.

Brazil Church Daily Ledger-Dispatch Norfolk Virginia Richard Bruene Hoosier State Automobile Club Davis Hotel Mr. Church Kansas City Putnamville

Ice Cream Social And Pulpit Visit Highlight Somerset Notes

Somerset reports an ice-cream social planned for Saturday night. Rev Milligan from Indianapolis preached at the local church on Sunday. Charles Easter visits his nephew, Earl O Hair, and family. Charles Davis and family hosted Rev Milligan and Harley Smith and family for dinner last Sunday. The Wysongs traveled to Illinois last Sunday. Gardens and corn are knee high there.

Milligan Indianapolis Charles Easter Earl O’hair Charles Davis Harley Smith John Wysong Paul Wysong Illinois

Community Notes from Corn Stalk Valley Gatherings

Bethel church hosted exercises Friday evening as residents visited with neighbors including the Buis Lecman McNary and Hunter families. Sunday visitors included Lawrence Rockhill Fred Smith and J R Cox families. a shower for Leonard Newman was held at the Newmans' home.

Community Notes From Greencastle Area Visits

stop 32 reports social visits around Greencastle. Henry and family visited Frank Toney. Lola Clifford spent time with Furney family. Harold Sears family visited Mrs Toney. Braden family with Franklin Torr. Edmond Torr improving after hospital stay. Oll Bates with Baldwin. Janie Wright staying with Mrs Harold Pitts recovering from burns. Walter Torr in Greencastle. Margaret Furney visiting Layton Clifford. several households referenced in week of activity.

Henry Greencastle Frank Toney Lola Clifford Furney Fern Harold Sears Toney Braden Franklin Torr Edmond Torr Oll Bates Baldwin Janie Wright Manhattan Harold Pitts Walter Torr Margaret Furney Layton Clifford

Sheriff sale of lots in Russellville on July 14 1928

By decree from the Putnam Circuit Court the Farmers Merchants Trust Company suits against Joseph N Fordice Nellie A Fordice Danial K Watkins Russellville Bank of Russellville Indiana Raymond H Donehew Sam N Brown Jessie E Loyd and John Layman. The sale covers lots 1 and 2 block 2 in Brumfield second West addition Russellville with rents and profits for up to seven years to satisfy 2350 plus costs. If needed the fee simple may be sold at same time. Sale at the south door of the courthouse Putnam County Indiana between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday July 14 1928. Edward Eiteljorge Sheriff. Hays Murphy attorneys. Posters.

Putnam Circuit Court Farmers, Merchants & Clements Trust Company Crawfordsville Joseph N. Fordice Nellie A. Fordice Danial K. Watkins Russellville Bank Russellville Indiana Raymond H. Donehew Sam N. Brown Jessie E., Loyd John Layman Court House Putnam County Frank M. Brumfield Edward Eiteljorge Hays & Murphy

Local social notices from Malta and Indianapolis visits

Mrs Alberta Heavin attended a shower for Mrs Alberta Gorham hosted by Mrs Ola Ruarks. Emma Morgan and daughters visited Indianapolis last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Woods traveled to Indianapolis for a brother's illness. Donald Lawson visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Shuck. Lloyd Campbell greeted by Mr and Mrs Glen Duncan and Miss Margaret Campbell. Leonard Heavin and family in Indianapolis last Thursday. George Woods of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Will Shuck. Area residents attended a Christian Church exercise in Fillmore last Sunday. Rebecca Shuck visited Mary Lawson’s family in Indianapolis last Thursday. Maggie Elliott and daughters spent Monday with Alberta Heavin while Catherine Kelley of Greens Castle called on aunt Mrs Eric Duncan.

Leonard Newman William Newman Helen McNary B. Buis Anna Storm Coatesville Myrtle Storm Fred Hunter Indianapolis Fred McNary and Sons Lafayette Forest McNary Alberta Heavin Ola Ruarks Alberta Gorham Emma Morgan Frank Woods Glen Duncan Margaret Campbell Lloyd Campbell Leonard Heavin George Woods Will Shuck the Christian Church Fillmore Rebecca Shuck Mary Lawson Maggie Elliott Alberta| Heavin Catherine Kelley Greencastle Eric Duncan Bainbridge Leo Lane Fivecoats Rev Graham Ray Algood Richard Reed Bellmore Herman Stagg Rockville Emma Allgood Fran Earnie Mickel Prank Randell

Fly-Tox Advises Safe Control Of Household Flies

Government authorities warn about many diseases spread by flies and urge killing them. The Rex Fellowship developed product at Mellon Institute of Industrial Research is claimed to be deadly to insects and harmless to humans, advised by Ady to follow the blue label instructions and buy from retailers.

Wesat Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship Ady

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Schenck Noah Beery and Gilbert Roland Roland West United Artists Picture Arthur Beal FOX News Canaan South Jackson Miss Earhart Miss Boll D. Swift &Co Seventh St Washington,d G A. R Bolt Cadillac Somerset Wa Rudolph Schildkraut Sweeties Corn Stalk Valley Bethel Church E. E. Buis M. B. Lecman Harold McNary Doris Ann Winamae Frances Hunter Muriel Goodpasture Lawrence Rockhill Fred Smith Homer Slavens Clinton Falls J. R. Cox James Howenphery Eber Hamilton Oran Buis Lillian Faith Hugh Hammond Melvin Ruark Elsie Hunter Sadie Dudley Malta Donald Lawson Mr. and Mrs Indiana Loan Company E. Washington St Tere Haute Giant Tires Anderson Vulcanizing CO
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