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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
4
Beginning with the August meeting, those with claims against the county must file with the auditor at least twelve days before the meeting. Claims to be allowed or disallowed by the board at the August session must be filed on or before July 22. The change comes from a new statute requiring publication of all claims before the meeting and allowances after.
The new statute delays late claims until the next meeting and excludes the July meeting since the 1931 Acts were published recently. It also requires itemizing total claims by assistant highway superintendents and publishing each claimant’s name with their payment.
Martinsville June 24 Glen Curtis high school principal reports Joe Powell of Brooklyn, a member of the current Martinsville high school graduating class, has received a letter from Henry B Longden director of the Rector Scholarship Foundation confirming the scholarship award to the university.
A recipient has been granted the Rector scholarship at DePauw University, recognizing academic merit and potential. The award highlights continued support for distinguished students and underlines DePauw’s commitment to scholarly excellence.
Administrators of the estate of Clement C. Hurst deceased will sell at public auction at the decedent’s Greenastle residence 425 East Franklin Street on Friday July 3 1931. Items listed include household furniture rugs beds kitchen utensils an antique chest of drawers piano radio dining chairs and large appliances plus two automobiles Buick and Ford and a large office safe.
Numerous tables desks chairs and other articles are offered at public sale beginning at one P M Terms list cash for sums up to ten dollars and six months credit with eight percent interest thereafter Removal allowed after settlement Administrators Rowena Smith Otto F Lakin Attorneys Hays Murphy Clerk Benton Curtis Auctioneer Vestal Dates June 25 27 29 30 July 1 2
An advertising copy explains that harsh irritants in raw tobacco are removed by Lucky Strike's exclusive toasting process. The message claims the process makes Lucky Strikes less irritating to the throat and advises careful cigarette choice.
Kent Ohio June 25 report on lightning danger from trees cites the Davey Institute of Tree Surgery. Oak trees attract lightning far more than beech due to large root systems and water uptake. avoid trees in storms and seek open space or shelter instead.
Public auction on July 11 1931 at the Greencastle courthouse South Door to sell rents and profits for up to seven years for the deeded land described in section 36 township 14 north range 4 west Putnam County Indiana If not enough to pay the decree interests and costs the fee simple of the property may be offered for sale to satisfy the decree. Alva Bryan sheriff. Durham attorney for plaintiff and F B Hamilton for cross complainant True Hixon Lumber Company. Posters June 15 20 27.
Bids for supplies for the county poor asylum in Putnam County are due by 11:00 a m on Monday July 6 1931. Bids must be filed in duplicate on county blanks with samples kept by the county commissioners for comparison. Willis F E Gill auditor Putnam County.
Readers are urged to send news items promptly including visits accidents deaths new babies and other happenings. For convenience use the phone number 65 or mail the information to help the newspaper produce a timely issue.
The article traces kerosene and petroleum’s expansion from lamps and stoves to heating, motor vehicles, airplanes, ships, and industrial uses. It cites early car makers and the Wright brothers, notes diesel ships, and highlights oil’s role across industries and railroads, with global growth before and after World War I.
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