Special Judge Rules Egan Becomes County Health Officer
In Putnam circuit court special Judge John M. Rawley orders county commissioners to pay Dr. John A. Egan of Greencastle 84 for the first quarter of 1991 salary as health officer. Egan’s term lasts to 1984 unless an appeal is filed. dispute arose after commissioners named Dr Gilbert D. Rhea in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Circuit
John M. Rawley
Biazil
John A. Egan
Greencastle
Ewan
Rawley
Egan
Gilbert D. Rhea
Otice
Evan
Marshall D. Abrams
Rhea
Bull Attacks Putnamville Principal Injured near Farm
Roy E. Jones principal of Putnamville High School was attacked by four bulls on a south Putnamville farm near noon. He suffered multiple injuries including a deep facial gash, a forehead wound, fractured ribs, and unconsciousness before rescue. He was taken to Greencastle and then to a hospital. extent of injuries unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Jones
Putnamville High School
Hig Farm
Putnamville
Mr. Jones
Greencastle Klysietan
Weather outlook Mostly fair tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for mostly fair skies tonight and Thursday with continued warmth. No rain expected, temperatures remain mild to warm across the region.
Glass injures Clyde Hutcheson during building remodel
Clyde Hutcheson, a carpenter on the Hays building project at Washington and Indiana, had his right hand severely cut when a large glass pane fell yesterday afternoon. Tendons in the second and third fingers were severed and a deep back wound occurred. He was taken first to a Greencastle physician, then to an Indianapolis specialist for care. Hutcheson lives on Beveridge Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hutcheson
Hays
Washington Street
Indiana Street
Hutcheson
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Mr. Hutcheson
Beveridge Street
Putnam County Woman Mary O Connor McMains Dies
Mrs Mary O Connor McMains 66 of Cloverdale widow of William Handy died in Putnam County hospital after a heart attack. She had lived in Cloverdale area and is survived by six daughters including Mrs Handy and Mrs Knoll plus sisters and brothers. Funeral plans pending word from Arkansas daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Connor M'Mains
County Hospital
County
Mary O'Connor McMains
Cloverdale
B. F. Handy
Putnam County Hospital
Handy
Iva Knoll
Grace Routt
George Knoll
Almyra Arkansas
Etta Hughes
Indianapolis
Ina Sinclair
Pasadena
California
Johan Smith
J. O'Connor
B. O'Connor
Arkansas
Golf Ball Hunter Electrocuted at Logansport Club Grounds
Ed Adams aged 52 was electrocuted at Logansport Country Club when he touched a 2300 volt wire torn down by a tree limb. He hunted golf balls along the Wabash river bank and was with his 13 year old nephew Jake Wadlow who ran five miles for help before collapsing on arrival home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Ed Adams
Logansport Country Club
Adams
Wabash River
Jake Wadlow
Brother of Ladoga minister dies in Ohio
Revy and Mrs. David McNelly were summoned to Scottville Ohio by the death of Rev. McNellys brother who had been an invalid for six years They plan to stay through the week and return home on Saturday June 27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladoga
Revy
David McNelly
Scottville
Ohio
Marshall Girl Severely Scalded In Coffee Incident
June 24 Phyllis Mc Intyre year old daughter of Dr and Mrs F V McIntyre was severely scalded Saturday morning. The child pulled the electric percolator filled with boiling coffee from a table. The hot coffee struck the child in the face chest and arm. It is thought she will recover soon.
Tax Officials Plan Budgets for Next Year
Putnam county city town and township taxing officials begin budget work for 1932 under a new law that prohibits increases over 1931 budgets. With lower valuations and prior economy, expenses must be cut or tax rates raised while overall spending stays fixed. Estimates will be published in August and tax rates set in September by local councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
First Good Will Campaign Ending Soon
The summer Good Will Campaign by 35 Chamber of Commerce merchants ends Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Coupon holders may join a $140 prize distribution at the courthouse with 12 awards including $50, $25, five $5 and five $10 prizes. Stores stay open for the draw and future July and August distributions follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commeres
Court House
Lebanon
Crawfordsville
Chamber of Commerce
Marshall Man Hurt by Runaway Team Incident
William Tinder a farmer near Marshall was seriously injured when his team and wagon bolted from the barn stunning him and a wagon wheel passed over his head and neck. He lay unconscious until evening and showed slight improvement later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
William Tinder
Grone
Mr. Tinder
DePauw U Trustees Reappointed After Election
Five members of the DePauw University board of trustees and visitors were re elected. The re elected officers include Ridge West of Chicago as president Henry H Hornbrook of Indianapolis as secretary and W W Robbins of Greencastle as treasurer The investments committee met in Indianapolis with members Charles Barnaby William T Adams William E B Carpenter A B Cline H H Hornbrook W B Catelins D P Simison and H E Robbins A buildings and grounds committee will meet Friday to discuss Minshall Laboratory renovations and other building projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Charles
Barnaby
Greencastle
Ralph W. Gwinn
New York City
Iran A. Blackstock
Springfield
Will A. Cavin
Sturgis
Mich
John Bain
Chicago
Oheers
Rdige
West of
Minshall Laboratory
City Council Divided Over Parking Ordinance
City leaders debate an Indiana Highway Commission plan to limit parking on Greenscastle streets tied to state route 43. Opponents warn the measure fixes no action while granting a twenty four foot right of way and threatens curb parking on one side. Several building permits are approved as the council adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Highway Commission
United States Bureau of Public
I Glenn H. Lyon
Huseton
Greencastle
C. W. Crawford
Walnut Street
Irene Jameson
West Franklin Street
BE. A. Fellows
Hanna Street
D. H. Whittaker
North Jackson Street
Earl Ellis
Walter Heath
Hays
W Ladies
Dayton Home Journal, Struction Company
Delta Zeta House
East Washington
Claude Black
Warren’ Islatreet
James I. Nelson
Indhina State Highway Commission
Witch jWas
Regisbure
Bloomsheton Street
Fourlelty
Washington Street
Washingen Street
Blogwington Street
Jackson Street
Forth City
Counciles
First of Summer Concert Series by American Legion Band
The American Legion band, about twenty five members strong, will give the first concert of ten on Thursday at the southeast corner of the public square. One concert is planned each Thursday night for the next nine weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Public Square
Depot Petition Sparks Roachdale Rail Debate
Citizens of Roachdale have petitioned for a depot on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and the Monon railroads. The plea reflects local interest in improved rail service and potential economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roachdale
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Monon R. R's
Fire damages garage in South Greencastle
A fire started from oily rags in a pile and heavily damaged the garage at 305 Ohio Street, the home of Mrs. Michael Wolfe. Firemen from Greencastle fought the blaze about forty minutes after being called around 4 pm Tuesday. the garage was empty at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wolfe
Ohio Street
Greencastle
Drowning Victim Mary Nicoson Recalled In Prolonged Search
A diver from St. Louis failed to locate Mary Nicoson 14 of Bravil during a deep sea search at Oak Hill Park pool. The pool collapse and flood waters raise fears the body is buried under gravel banks. Police and volunteers, including hundreds at the scene, continued efforts amid car traffic disruptions and continuing rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mary Niccoson
May Oak Hi Park
Vietin
Alele
Alva Bryan
Oak Hill Park
Sheriff Nabs Alleged Chicken Thief After Call
Sheriff Alva Bryan arrested RC Shockley 42 of Indianapolis after a chicken theft sprees near Kendall Farm and the Goldsberry property. Twenty five chickens from Kendall and twelve from Goldsberry were recovered or traced, with a possible second suspect. Shockley, held at Putnam County Jail, faces fingerprinting and investigation. car license irregularities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Shockley
Alva Bryan
Goldsberry
Indiana
Putnamville
Bryan
Pinkerton
Alya Bryan
Walter Goldsberry
Washington Street
Putnam County
Shocksley
Indianapolis
Shockley
India
Lnupolia Shockley
Walter Bryan
Trushy
Bom
Kendall
Goaldsberry
Kendall Farm
Galisberry
Aherif Alva Bryan
Plymouth Chrysler
Wiseheart Inaugurates Internship At Methodist Hospital
Robert K Wiseheart son of Dr and Mrs C H Wiseheart and a Indiana University medical student began duty as an interne at Methodist Hospital on Monday. He will be known there as Dr Wiseheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Robert K. Wiseheart
C. H. Wiseheart
School of Medicine
Indiana University
Methodist Hospital
Wiseheart
Gypsy Band Robs Man Near Fincas Tle
A band of gypsies held up High Thompson near Fincas tle and stole about $20 shortly after noon today. Edward Eitelforge alerted police who waited on State Road 43 near the water works bridge but the gang did not appear. A later call from Russellville reported the gang was captured by vigilantes there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Thompson
Fincastle
Edward Eitelforge
Water Works Bridge
Russellville
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John Egan
Brazil
Bull
Putnam
Hunter
Stark
Evelyn Knapp
Hollywood
New York
Hollywood Heights
Miss Knapp
Five
Depauw U
Committee ON
State Highway Commission
TMA Herald
Tada
South Greencastle
Bank OF
Big Walnut
Mary Nicoson
Bulletin
Brovil Selon
Here
John Nicoson
Tenneasee
Blaek
Nicoson
Agle
Nabs
R.shockley
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