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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1928

Page

3

Sunday church class and local notices in Greencastle

The Business and Professional Men's class at the M F E Church will meet at 9 30 Sunday morning with Prof F C Tilden leading The search for God is the subject. Funeral services are set in Bloomington for William A Robertson 93 pioneer Monroe county resident. Several local residents travel for summer plans and car incidents are noted along with visits and hospital news.

M. FE God F. C. Tilden Bloomington William A. Robertson Poneer Monroe County Robertson Merion Robertson Cloverdale

Ban Johnson Buys Home in Spencer

Ban Johnson former American League president and his sister in law Mrs Lawson Layman will move to Spencer to occupy the McKeand house within two or three weeks. They bought the residence from Mrs H H McKeand and William Carter while Johnson recovers in a Chicago hospital.

Johnson Owen County Spencer Ban Johnson Mr. Johnson The American League America Riverside Cemetery Spencer World

Missing 9 Year Old Irene Hamilton Case Grips Indianapolis

Indianapolis detectives sought Irene Hamilton missing after her father S E Hamilton claimed the girl was in his car when it was stolen downtown. He was held on a child neglect charge with a $5000 bond as an all night search failed to locate the girl or the vehicle. The stepmother described the girl as four feet tall with blue eyes and light hair, wearing a black coat over a white dress.

Indianapolis Ind Irene Hamilton S. E. HamIlton College Street Hamilton Tenth Massachusetts Sts Issing

Transatlantic flight plans cancelled amid legal wrangles

Reports indicate Miss Thea Rasche, the German aviatrix linked to a Bellanca aircraft, had her planned Berlin flight halted amid court wrangling and a dispute involving Mrs. James A. Stillman. Two others were found dead at a home, with authorities citing an ongoing settlement dispute and unclear motives.

New York INS Thea Rasche Rasche Hepd Berlin Bellanca Manoe North Star James A. Stillman Germany Chicago Thande Stillere Eadh

Great search instituted for air pilot

Robertson Aircraft Corporation launches a major hunt for Leslie H. Smith missing since leaving Little Rock at 7 10 Thursday night. About thirty planes plus a dirigible to join the search, with a $500 reward and parachute aid for rescuers, in rugged terrain near Cape Girardeau.

ST. Louis INS Robertson Aircraft Corporation Leslie H. Smith Air Mail Little Rock Ark Frank Robertson The Aircraft Corporation Robertson John A. Paegelow Scott Field Belleville Ill Smith Cape Girardeau

Fifth District Bar Association Outing Held At Green Castle Club

Lawyers from the Fifth District and their families gathered for the annual outing at the Greencastle Country Club. The 1 PM program featured a chicken dinner, music by H. J. Barnum and DePauw Music School students, and golf.

Fifth District Fifth District Bar Association Greencastle Country Club H. J. Barnum DePauw Music School Turkey Run State Park

Blast wrecks La Salle Mine in Illinois

The La Salle Carbon Coal Company mine No 1 in La Salle Illinois was completely wrecked by dynamite at 1 30 this morning. The mine had been closed since suspended operations and was to reopen Monday under an agreement between operators and the northern Illinois mine workers union. All equipment is destroyed according to officials.

LA Salle INS la Salle Carbon Coal Company Illinois Mine Workers Union of Northern Ilinois Ofitials

Merger News Lifts American Motor Stocks Early

The New York market opened with a moderate advance led by American motor shares as the Dodge Chrysler merger and Studebaker Pierce Arrow acquisition reduced barriers. General Motors Chrysler Nash Studebaker Willys Overland and Hupp showed demand in a broad motor car stock rally.

Cousins I New York Dodge Chrysler Pierce Arrow Studebaker General Motors Nash Willys Overland Hupp

Plight of Nobile crew worsens amid Arctic fogs

Heavy weather hinders rescue efforts for five marooned Italia survivors and Swedish aviator Lundborg as the ice floe drifts A radio from the encampment warns the floe is breaking up and a ski landing may be impossible The Latham seaplane reportedly sighted near Bear Island could affect rescue plans and search routes.

King's Bay Spitbergen INS Italia Lundborg Citta di Milano

Yachts Prepare for Transatlantic Race to Santander

Four 55 foot yachts named Nina Pinta Rosa and Mohawk await a noon start from Ambrose Channel for a race across the Atlantic to Santander, Spain. All crews are American with Mrs William Roos aboard the Rosa, the first woman to compete in such an event. The race crowns a cup from Queen Victoria of Spain and features the smallest vessels yet to attempt the crossing.

New York INS Ambrose Channel Santander Spain Queen Victoria Christopher Columbus Explorer America Rofa William Roos Roos

Pennsylvania Team Beats South End 4 to 3

In a hard fought Twilight League game on McKeen Field Friday afternoon the Pennsylvania railroad team defeated the South End 4 to 3. The Pennsy crew secured the winning tally in the sixth inning.

Pennsylvania Railroad South End McKeen Field Pennsy

For Rent 40 Acres of Pas ture at Reelsville

Want ads offer 40 acres of good pasture for rent by Bert Smith of Reelsville. Also an invitation to a fried chicken dinner at 12:30 PM Sunday at the Studio Tea Shoppe in the Alamo Building.

Bert Smith Reelsville Studio Alamo Building

Donald Riley Named Sergeant At Fort Benjamin Harrison

Donald Francis Riley of 401 West Liberty Street has been honored at Fort Benjamin Harrison Military Training Camp. He is appointed Sergeant in Company F during his third summer training with Uncle Sam among 1554 Indiana cadets in a vast post of nearly 3000 acres with extensive sports fields and facilities.

Donald Francis Riley West Liberty Street Fort Benjamin Harrison Riley Sam Indiana Fifth Corps Ohio West Virginia Kentucky West Point

Explains Fish Bag Limits Under Open Season Rules

State conservation officials clarify that after catching six bass one may keep other species the same day as long as total bluegills crappie rock bass and red eared sunfish do not exceed the combined daily limit. The daily possession cap is twelve bass or silver bass and fifty bluegills crappie rock bass or red eared sunfish.

George N. Mannfeld

Democrats Align On Platform As Smith Nominated In Houston

The article notes a strategic Democratic convention in Houston. The party adopted a pro dry platform while nominating a wet candidate Al Smith, aiming to appease factions, avoid a minority report, and prevent disturbances. Analysts say November turnout will reveal effects.

South al Smith Houston Smith

Union Evening Service at Baptist Church

The Union evening service of city churches will be held at the Baptist Church Sunday at 7:30. A patriotic Fourth of July themed service titled The Significance of National Independence will feature brief addresses by all ministers. Everyone is invited to attend.

Union Baptist

Weddings and Visits Highlight Greencastle Social Notes

Miss Goldie Larkin and Mrs. Earl Collins visit Greencastle relatives for weeks with plans to travel to Miami. Miss Katherine Schmidt weds Frank Harvey Cox at 4205 North Illinois Street with a motor honeymoon through Michigan and Canada. The couple will reside at 4205 North Illinois after July 15. Also, Miss Kathleen Campbell and Fred Edward Shelton wed at Christ’s Church in Indianapolis with small family ceremony. The bride plans to teach at Avon High School, and the groom attends Central Normal College. Additional social events include bridge parties and a Evansville wedding of Mamie Dillinger and August Maikranz, who will live in Evansville.

Miss Larkin Mrs. Collins Mrs. Larkin Goldie Larkin New York City Earl Collins Miami Florida Greencastle O. J. Larkin Northwood Katherine Schmidt W. H. Cox Gustave G. Schmidt Frank Harvey Cox Linton A. Cox North Meridian Street Schmidt North Ilinois Street J. Ambrose Dunkell William Ernest Cox Mildred Read Washington Wabash College Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Cassell Tucker Ormond Hammond Indianapolis Star Kathleen Campbell Allen Campbell Coatesville Fred Edward Shelton John Shelton Floyd van Kewren Christ's Circle Indianapolis Chester L. Heath Gaynor Nevin North Washington Street Danville Indiana Central Normal College Avon High School Cental Normal College Shelton Vera Hadley Rome Osborne Lenora Marting Mamie Dillinger August C. Maikranz Evansville Presbyterian Church W. L. Raphael N. J. Nanney

Ford Air Tour Planes Fly Over Greencastle City

Greencastle residents heard the roar of Ford air tour planes as twenty four ships passed overhead on a 6,300 mile journey. The national reliability contest sponsored by Henry Ford started in Indianapolis and moved toward St. Louis with a stop there after departing Detroit.

Greencastle Henry Ford Indianapolis St. Louis Detroit

Memphis Storm Kills Six and Leaves Hundreds Homeless

Six people died and several were injured as tornadoes and cloud bursts swept Tennessee overnight. The storms struck Memphis and surrounding areas, causing extensive damage and leaving hundreds homeless.

Memphis Tenn INS Tennessee

Herbert Flint Burned in Cable Fire at Cement Plant

Herbert Flint an electrical worker at the Portland Cement Plant was badly burned Friday night when a cable short caused fire to shoot out and burn his face left arm back and chest. He was treated by Dr. W R Hutcheson and taken to the county hospital where his condition was reported as resting easy and fair Saturday afternoon.

Herbert Flint Portland W. R. Hutcheson Mr. Flint Hutcheson Flint West Berry Street

Bloodhounds Used in Search for Missing Marquette Coed

Bloodhounds scoured the countryside around Mapleton Wisconsin for Margaret Fitzgerald 18 a Marquette University coed who vanished from her farm home while in a nightgown and kimono. District Attorney Herman Salen suspects she was dragged from the yard through marshland to an automobile as man tracks were found near the residence.

Waukesha Wis INS Margaret Fitzgerald Marquette University Mapleton Margaret Herman Salen

Berry Street Residents to Have Carrier Mail Service

Beginning Monday July 2 Berry Street residents will receive city carrier mail service replacing previous rural deliverers. Postmaster BE R Bartley announced the change noting a transition to urban carrier routes for local households.

Berry Street BE. R. Bartley

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