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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1928
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold recounts a muddy, rough ride from Ft. Smith to Shreveport on June 22 1928 with Ott Webb and Curtis Hughes. The group plans for Houston and discusses political planks on sidewalks and a 4 am start.
The County Clerk reports sixteen marriage licenses issued so far this month with five days remaining in June. The surge suggests June will surpass other months for licenses as more couples apply to wed.
Brazil June 25 Charles Gunningham aged 48 and his two sons Clarence 22 and Frank 21 were sentenced to 1 to 10 years in the Indiana Reformatory by Judge Hutchison in the Clay Circuit court for grand larceny after being caught at Lafayette selling 150 pounds of wool stolen from Morton Belk farm east of the city. They pleaded guilty.
Clair T. Albin files for divorce in Putnam Circuit Court alleging separation on November 29 1927 and that Mary Albin bore a child before marriage. He seeks custody of their five week old daughter and cites alleged abuse and a threat letter from an Indianapolis attorney. Also notes Beck Sales Co salesmen attended a Claypool Hotel meeting in Indianapolis Monday night.
General Umberto Nobile, aboard the Citta Di Milano at Virgo Bay, led talks with three seaplane pilots to plan a return to the polar camp. He aims to rescue ten more crew members from the Italia disaster while relief teams seek Amundsen and Guilbaud parties missing since Monday. Two light seaplanes with skis reportedly left the base to reach the encampment.
All employees of Hosea Telephone Company owned firms plan a second annual all day picnic in Noblesville on Friday June 29. Greencastle staff are expected to attend with about thirty towns represented. Forest Park hosts activities and contests to foster inter town fellowship. Weather forecast calls for cloudy and warmer with sunrise at 4 17 and sunset at 7 18.
The Fair Board finance committee met at the county agents office to review advertising for the fair catalogue. Reporters noted strong results and others are urged to submit remaining funds promptly to complete catalogue plans. Harry Allan serves as finance committee chairman.
John Allee and Lydia Grimes face adultery charges. trial date to be set at the opening of the September term of Putnam Circuit Court. Allee released on $500 bond after pleading not guilty. Also, Joy Cummings, farm hand for William Lockridge, charged with larceny and embezzlement, will have a trial date set at the same September term.
Members and friends will enjoy an all day outing at Greencastle Country Club with golfing swimming and tennis followed by a lawn picnic supper at six. Fireworks display to close the evening promises a bigger show than last year chaired by Ed Hamilton.
County coroner Frank Reed filed verdicts in six recent deaths in Putnam County. Akins, 17, Greencastle, died from a railroad accident after being struck by a west bound engine. 89 cars passed over him. Lane, 24, Bainbridge, died from an accidental gun wound. Ballard, 76, Bainbridge R1, and Priest, 67, Brick Chapel, died of chronic valvular heart disease. Titus family deaths in an automobile crash on the National Road May 19.
In Greencastle 20 Years Ago the I O O F lodges of Putnam County prepared a picnic at Roachdale with Frank Crawley representing the local lodge. Mr and Mrs Ford Lucas returned from Bloomington after IU commencement. Mrs Johanna Johnston and daughter Emma visited James Johnston in Indianapolis. Mrs Fred Goodwine Hazel Bridges and Amy Longcape attended Twelfth Night at English's last night.
The city faces opposition to paving Washington Street from Vine Street to the east end. A remonstrance circulating against the project is to be heard at tonight’s regular council meeting, with expectations of opposition similar to College Avenue. Other items are to be addressed at the session.
Sylvester Lientz town marshal of Chrisman Illinois died at Lakeview Hospital Lakeview from wounds suffered when he surprised three robbers attempting an entrance to a Chrisman store. Earlier Wallace Phillips 33 Universal was treated at Union Hospital for a gunshot wound leading to confessions. John Birosche 28 and John Clarkson 28 Universal coal miners were arrested and jailed in Paris Illinois on the shooting.
The Board of Strategy for Gov. Al Smith favors Arkansan Sen. Joseph T. Robinson as Smith’s vice presidential choice if nominated. Robinson heads a top class of running mate prospects, with Reed, Barkley, and Harrison among others in varying suitability.
The last will of Charles Parker of Belle Union is admitted to probate in the Putnam Circuit Court. Executed March 12, 1928, the estate all goes to the widow, with remaining property to be divided among the children after her death. Will witnessed by Ona Parker and Alpha Allee. The forecast notes unsettled weather today and tomorrow with clearing by Thursday.
The Democratic National Convention opened with 1,100 delegates in hot weather. The first session lasted 20 minutes as Charles Greathouse announced the call and Oscar Holcomb gave official welcomes. Tonight the convention plans to organize and hear Claude G. Bowers deliver the keynote address to a national radio audience.
Houston June 26 The Democratic National Convention opens with aims to ratify Governor Al Smith and adopt a platform balancing prohibition factions. Leaders seek harmony after Madison Square Garden wounding battles and anticipate a swift nomination on Thursday. Wet and dry camps maneuver toward a moderate prohibition stance.
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