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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
3
The Drake well at Titusville, the United States first oil producer, will be memorialized with a preservation effort funded by Pennsylvania oil interests. Plans include fencing the site, maintaining the park, and establishing a museum to recount early oil days, amid surrounding wells and pumping jacks.
American Association saw Kansas City 4 Indianapolis 2 and St. Paul 12 Columbus 1. Toledo outscored Minneapolis in a pair with 8-2 and 7-2. Milwaukee beat Louisville 2-0. American League games included New York 9 Chicago 6 and Cleveland 13 Boston 0, Detroit 3-0. Philadelphia 8 St. Louis 4 in a doubleheader. National League results had Cincinnati 8 Boston 2 and Boston 4 0. rain affected several games with multiple postponements and rescheduled twin bills.
This chapter traces how petroleum lubricants transformed industrial development from the 1860s onward. It highlights Hiram Everest's early experiments substituting mineral oil for animal fats, the shift to widespread petroleum lubrication, and its impact on auto, rail, and factory machinery enabling higher speeds and greater output. It notes lubricants’ role in home systems, power distribution, and modern devices, underscoring the essential, pervasive use of petroleum oils across machines.
Sealed proposals for two Putnam County bridges on Road 43 near Greencastle and Fincastle will be received by the Indiana State Highway Commission Director in Indianapolis until 10:00 a.m. July 15 1931. Plans available with a nominal charge. bonds and experience forms required. right to reject bids reserved.
A severe heat wave eased after a heavy rain in Maplewood on Monday and Tuesday. Local families and visitors from Akron Indianapolis Bainbridge and Bloomington were seen at various gatherings and weekend visits.
Mrs C E Hawk of Promise City Iowa says she suffered from female weakness and was weak and bedridden. After starting the Vegetable Compound she reports being stronger able to work all day and feeling fine after four bottles with relief from the first.
In loving memory of Lester Cunningham who departed this life 14 years ago today June 24. Gone but not forgotten.
A Cloverdale round of Sunday guests includes Mr and Mrs Will Alkire and Benson Alkire with Miss Mary Euis, and Gene McCullough with Miss Tucile Alkire visiting the Lasley family. Othe Smythe and Stella Collins are mentioned, with several trips to Greencastle and Ashmore. Church services at the First Christian were led by Rev Thompson from Greencastle.
Lyticia Poynter of Sebring Florida visits friends here. Little Billy Potaroff visits his aunts Cora and Retha Clines southwest of town, past Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jess McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis and Miss Nancy Davis drove to Vincennes Sunday. Mrs. Lida McCoy has been on the sick list for the past few days.
The Herald announces publication from Greencastle Indiana with address 17 19 South Jackson Street and details subscription rates 3.00 per year in Putnam County 3.60 outside, carrier 4 per week, and related postal information.
Bus line between Greencastle and Bloomington updated with departures at 9 15 AM 1 00 PM 5 00 PM from Greencastle and a Bloomington arrival around 10 55 PM Times shown for local timetable use with contact number 323 for details.
Florence, aided by Krnshy, becomes a revivalist broadcaster, drawing citywide interest. John Carson, contemplating death, listens to Sister Fallon on radio, finds renewed purpose as Florence performs dramatic sermons in the lion’s den at the Tabernacle, but crowd hesitates to pledge faith.
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