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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

2

Mayfield Visitor and Local Fraternal Meeting Notes

Roy Evens of Mayfield Kentucky visits relatives locally. Greencastle Phi Delta Kappa chapter holds its regular meeting on north Jackson street Tuesday night. The first Good Will campaign ends tomorrow with gift distribution at the courthouse at 7 30 and coupons required. Legion band to perform after gifts. The second Good Will campaign begins Wednesday.

Greencastle Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity North Jackson Street Chamber of Commerce Court House Legion Band

Miracle in the Tabernacle Ends in Blaze and Rescue

Florence Fallon, revivalist, faces exposure as a fake while John Carson, a blind lover, helps her stage a miracle. A staged rescue turns to panic when a fire erupts, and John saves Florence from the burning tabernacle as flames engulf the building. The crowd sings as they flee, and Florence learns the truth but remains trapped with John inside.

Florence Fallon John Carson Rom John Tabernacle Florence Hornsby

Crescent Club Skips July Meeting and Local Notes

July is canceled for the Crescent club. Detroit visitors Mr and Mrs George Browning visited Miss Nell Brown. Mrs B H Bruner travels to Akron for a weeks stay with her sister. Joel Lambert held in jail on child neglect after a disturbance at Mrs Nora Hunters home. Milligan Young and wife return from Chicago with son U S Young family. Lena Monnett Coatesville operator dies in Indianapolis after illness. Raymond Sears wins second leg of AA A two mile steeplechase at Broad Ripple Park in Indianapolis with a time of 9 52. Luther Hart 38 dies of epilepsy at Putnamville prison. body sent to Gary. Legion delegates for Putnam Post 58 to be elected at meeting in Legion hall. W M McGaughey promoted to corporal at Fort Benjamin Harrison, member of Company C. Four Dayton women injured when car rolled on National road. tire blowout cited. victims unnamed. Funeral for George W Kane of Indianapolis former Cloverdale resident today in Cloverdale Cemetery. survived by widow and four sons Ora Paul Arthur Howard.

George W. Kane Indianapolis Cloverdale Belmont Avenue Ora Kane Paul Kane Arthur Kane Howard Kane

No Relief In Sight Says Weather Man

Weather bureau warns continued warmth with no cooler weather in sight for Green Castle area. Light showers and strong winds offered slight relief. heavy rains reported in parts of Putnam county. Heat wave triggers accidents and one death from heat prostration as residents seek shade and water.

United States Weather Bureau Greencastle Putnam County

Mastodon Tooth Found Near Franklin May Interest Scientists

A near perfect mastodon tooth was discovered in Young's Creek near Franklin Indiana by Joseph Cisco. Professor C A Deepe of Franklin College examined it and the finder plans further searching hopeful of locating a prehistoric skeleton. The tooth weighs four and a half pounds and stands six and a half inches high.

Franklin Ind Johnson County Young's Creek Joseph Cisco Anse Cisco C. A. Deepe Franklin College de Cisco

Man Confesses Part in Schnull Robbery in Indianapolis

Indianapolis police say the Schnull & Co. robbery at 2208 West Michigan Street has been solved with Ernest Deweise of Fountain Head Tennessee admitting his involvement. Deweise, 24, confessed Saturday to taking part in the hold up several weeks after the crime occurred.

Indianapolis Ind Schnull & Co West Michigan Street Ernest Deweise Fountain Head Tenn

Dog Health in Hot Weather From Chappel Kennel Foundation

The Chappel Kennel Foundation of Rockford Illinois explains how to protect dogs from summer heat. Aged or ill dogs suffer most, so provide shade quiet cool sleeping spaces with raised canvas beds, keep kennels aired and cleaned, and limit exercise to early morning or evening. Feed should be balanced and portioned, with ample water and occasional vegetables. Avoid overbearing by treating underlying causes with veterinary guidance.

Buster Prince Chappel Kennel Foundation Rockford Illinois Edwin Negbald Blamey

Three Charged in Auto Banditry Ring

Deweise was arrested in Gallatin Tennessee two days ago and brought to Indianapolis. He is linked with Tim othy and Bedford Harris, who have been jailed for some time. All three face auto banditry and robbery charges after about $300 was stolen.

Deweise Gallatin Tenn Indianapolis Timothy Bedford Harris

Muncie Attorney Convicted of Drunk Driving

Clarence E. Vores of Muncie was convicted in Henry circuit court of driving while intoxicated. Judge John H. Morris imposed a $25 fine and 30 day jail term with a one year license revocation. Vores must file a motion for a new trial by July 10. an appeal is likely if denied.

Newcastle Ind Clarence E. Vores Muncie Henry Circuit John H. Morris Vores

Ice cream as duty tests for Agriculture workers

The Department of Agriculture conducts lab tests on its staff by feeding large ice cream portions during noon shifts. Ice cream specialist Owen R. Williams oversees tastings and records workers choices to study new dairy products like skimmed milk and whey proteins and palatability.

Department of Agriculture Owen RE. Williams

Indictment Sought in Reunion Deaths

Boone County prosecutor Ben M. Seifers plans to seek a grand jury to indict Mrs. Carrie Simmons for fatally poisoning her daughters Alice Jean and Virginia. Judge John W. Hornaday's return will determine when the grand jury sits. County physician Dr Robert S Ball said Mrs Simmons’s health would not be injured by jail.

Lebanon Ind Carrie Simmons Alice Jean Virginia Ben M. Seifers Boone County John W. Hornaday Circuit Court Hornaday Robert S. Ball

Miriam Clements Hosts Dinner Dance In Crawfordsville

Miriam Clements hosted a Friday night dinner dance at her East Jefferson Street home in compliment to cousins John and David Barnhill visiting from Indianapolis. The event featured gold and blue Craw fordsville high school colors and garden floral decor with five small tables. Miss Clements is grand daughter of Mrs. W. W. Tucker.

Miriam Clements Marian Clements East Jefferson Street John David Barnhill Indianapolis John Barnhill Mariam Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Journal-Review

Reynolds family rites set for George and kin

Funeral service for Louis Mary Catherine Anna Frances Gerald Everett and Elvin Reynolds will be held Wednesday at 10 30 AM at Mc Curry Funeral Home with Rev Clarence Talbert Nazarene pastor officiating Burial follows in Forest Hill Cemetery All family members reside at home except oldest brother George Reynolds.

Ackerman's Umbrella Hits 152nd Ocean Voyage This Year

New Jersey Representative Ernest Ackerman travels with his famed umbrella on its 152nd voyage this year. Purchased in 1880 for about $2.50, the bumbershoot has logged 750000 miles and withstood the 1888 blizzard and a Japanese quake. The wooden red top remains distinctive as a symbol of its long life and travels through Europe.

Ernest Ackerman New Jersey Liverpool

Hathaway Convicted as Slayer of Nurse Verna Russell

Elliott Hathaway of Fall River is found guilty of first degree murder in the March 23 Tiverton slaying of Verna Russell, a young nurse. The defense cites a broken tooth fragment while the state cites a confession by Hathaway to a school friend Vernon Galvin. Trial began June 8.

Newport R. IL Elliott Hathaway Fall River Massachusetts Verna Russell Tiverton Hauxaway Vernon Galvin Hathaway

Putnam County Board of Review Closes Session

The Putnam county board of review ends its thirty day session Tuesday. The board’s work will be submitted to the state tax deal by County assessor Charles Marshal of Greencastle for comparison with other reviews statewide. Members include County treasurer Gilbert Ye, county assessor Charles Marshal, county auditor Willis EB Gill, Joty Clark of Fillmore, and James Nola of Greencastle.

Putnam County Charles Marshal Greencastle Gilbert (Ye Charles Marsha Willis EB. Gill Joty ‘Clark Fillmore Jams 1 Nola

Orr Advises Study of Needs in Taxing Units

Indiana state examiner Lawrence F. Orr urged officials of local taxing units to conduct thorough studies of community needs and adopt sound business methods. He mailed budget forms for the next two years to school, city, county, civil town and library units to ensure systematic financial control guiding tax levies.

ORR Indianapolis Lawrence F. Orr State Board of Accounts T O ereeMy

Fraud Case Returns to Evansville From Los Angeles

In Evansville Indiana William P Muller electrical engineer long sought in a fraud indictment tied to Vanderburg Courthouse remailing remains in Evansville after arrival from Los Angeles. Prosecutor Menzes Lindsy says Mullery is a key figure in a broad probe of public officials and contractors. Indictments name Allen Warren John Stark Thomas McCutchan county officials Fritz Andersen A L Swanson and John Aull. Trials of Althoff have ended with hung juries.

Evansville Ind William P. Muller Vanderburg Los Angeles Mullery Tor BE. Menzes Lindsy Allen P. Warren John C. Stark Thomas McCutchan Sam B. Bell Fritz Andersen Entneer A. L. Swanson John Aull Althoff

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