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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1930
Page
4
The Herald invites tips by telephone, asking readers to report major life events such as births marriages deaths elopements and crimes. Calls can inform reporters of changes in town and help keep coverage timely.
Memorial verse recalling the passing of Marion O Neal on June 28 1990 and the family members W H O Neal Mrs Lee Allen Mrs O EF Foulks express sorrow for the parting. The poem laments not saying goodbye and notes the family’s loss and love.
The Ladies Aid of the Mob Church will meet with Mrs. Lee Wood on Thursday, July 3. Various local residents share visits and family time including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller and children and Mr. and Mrs. Roe Hall of Brazil visiting Ed Bettis and family.
Miss Dortha Brothers visits Lilly May Burk and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Brattin and daughter spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brattin. Mr. and Mrs. George Connelly stay with Mrs. Della Davis. The Cox party draws a large crowd. Donald Thomas and children visit Harvey Thomas. Rev. and Mrs. Paul Hall and Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce share Sunday dinner with Milt Thomas and family.
Stop 371 reports several people swimming at Yellow River Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Simpson P Best called on Mrs Susan L Young Sunday evening. Woodrow Hoskins of Indianapolis spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs Stella Tucker visited Brazil Saturday. A program is planned at Canaan M E Church Sunday night.
The council ordered James Moran to keep separate repair-cost bills for each street, so bills can be charged to holders of the maintenance bonds on streets not yet paid. A new school board member may be elected in July to replace Dr Tucker whose term ends August 1. The city attorney noted action could occur at a regular meeting or special session, but no action was taken. The Forest Hill cemetery association treasurer reported on May 31 1929 hands at 11859.35 and May 1 this year cash at 12418.98 with disbursements totaling 3411.53. A letter from the Municipal League of Indiana requesting Greencastle to join was read but not considered.
Estel Brothers son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Brothers of Jacob Street was run over by a mowing machine while driving a tractor to mow hay. He suffered internal injuries and underwent surgery late Monday night at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. His condition was reported improving. The family had traveled to Indianapolis with him yesterday.
Businessmen sponsor a Roachdale band concert to be held Wednesday night June 25. The North Salem band, one of the best in this part of the state, will furnish the music. Everyone is invited to attend for an excellent program of music.
Work to rebuild the canning plant at Putnamville Indiana State Farm began Monday and should finish by week’s end. The prior plant was destroyed by fire causing about 1200 dollars in losses. One wall was completed yesterday and new machinery has arrived for installation.
County Agent Floyd Miller urged Putnam county farmers to attend the annual field day at Purdue University on Thursday. He said the displays would be profitable for every farmer and would cover soil fertilization methods and their results, noting many farmers have already planned to go.
The Greencastle band led by Ray Trembly announces a Thursday evening concert on the courthouse lawn. Ten numbers will be performed including Overtures and marches such as National Emblem and Fillmore’s Triumphal March. program details released today.
Frank Cutler a painter was injured this morning after a fall from a scaffold at the home of Miss Wilhelmina Lank on Anderson Street. He fell about twelve feet and was taken to Dr. B O'Brien where the fracture was reduced. He is a resident of West Washington Street with sister Mrs Rex Crash.
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A garret full of discarded furniture and odds lies idle while buyers offer a few cents in a want ad. The new owner may be pleased, and the article helps reduce the high cost of living by finding a new home for the items.
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