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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
2
The Spanish War Veterans will meet Wednesday at 7 30 in A J Duffs coal office. Several local residents are ill or hospitalized, with notes on a divorce, funeral arrangements, estates, and a jail release for child support.
Doral Werling twenty seven was shot and killed by Joseph Everett fifty three after an altercation over river swimming near Decatur Indiana. Everett admitted the shooting and was held without bail as authorities planned charges the next day. Werling leaves a widow and son.
The Louisa Cochenour versus Clarence and Maude Meek quiet title suit was moved from Putnam to Owen circuit court on a change of venue granted by Judge James P. Hughes. Roy Sutherlin named receiver for property in north Putnam County tied to a Louisville Joint Stock Land Bank foreclosure. Also noted is a note suit against Allan Bain and others. Joseph E. Warbritton, 89, from Rensselaer, was sent to Indiana State Prison at Michigan City to begin a 1 to 5 year sentence for escaping from the Indiana State Farm at Putnamville after pleading guilty before Special Judge Matt J. Murphy.
Mrs Mattie Brothers of Greencastle and Nona Graham with Jane Modlin, Mr and Mrs Ernest Allen and James of Florida visit Mrs Ella Hadren. Barney Russell and daughter Velda from Indianapolis visit Sam Russell. Sam Russell and Ella Hendren visit Alma Weller. Sandy Underwood of Danville visits her mother Sarah Weekly. Corda Temple visits daughter Geneva Senfesty in Indianapolis. Sam Russell visits Lyn Kendall while Hattie Kendell calls on John Cramer. Pearl Eggers visits Mary Allgood.
In Indianapolis on June 30 receipts totaled hogs 7,000 cattle 900 calves 800 and sheep 1,600. Hog prices early today at the local livestock market were 25 percent lower.
General sales ranged 160 to 280 pounds at 6.75 to 7.25 dollars per hundredweight with heavy weights at 6.65 down and underweights at 7.25 down. Sows 5.25 down. Cattle prices unchanged for good kinds with other grades nearly steady. calves 50 cents lower to 7 dollars. Sheep steady with best lambs 50 cents lower to 7.50.
Witt arrested after arriving from Roachdale confessed with Hamilton to an attempted robbery at the Standard company store and office at 119 east Washington. Jackson was fatally wounded resisting the robbery. Hamilton, identified as the trigger man, confessed in Indianapolis. Detective Bauer was shot during the pursuit. Jackson died the next day, and Bauer recovered. The bandits fled after a gunfight with detectives whose car tire failed to allow pursuit.
The Chappel Kennel Foundation of Rockford Illinois argues the choice between a puppy or a mature dog. It cites cost, control, and feeding guidance from puppy to adulthood, promoting balanced canned foods, dry biscuits, and regular meal and walk routines to aid house training.
Ohio Governor George White tells fellow governors at French Lick Indiana that restoring prewar per capita wheat consumption is essential. He cites a 150 600 000 bushel annual rise in domestic demand and argues a national and state push to Eat Wheat would cut the wartime surplus and aid farm relief.
Boone County grand jury convenes Wednesday at 9 a.m. to investigate the deaths of Alice Jean and Virginia Simmons from poisoned sandwiches at a Hancock county family reunion. The panel includes Guy R. Neptune, J. H. Jaques, Charles A. Essex, Lon W. Hampton, Dora Englebow, and Roy Metzger. Dr. G. A. Owsley reports data from 27 attendees and medical staff to help fix responsibility. John W. Simmons faces renewed questions after a probe request from Indianapolis detectives was discussed.
Californians visiting in Simla recall home as open-air fruit stalls glow with bright fruit. Moslem and Hindu youths enjoy watermelons, similar to California, but Simla uniquely treats manga as a common edible.
Display in Johannesburg South Africa features Swazi Arts and Crafts with pillows of fine timber for the native top-knot, snuffboxes and dishes. Chief Sobjuza of Swaziland aids in arranging the exhibit to foster primitive industry of value.
An overview of how colonial administration has evolved since the era of George III. France’s vast overseas possessions stretch across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, with mandates and dependencies, large populations, and diverse resources shaping global influence.
Miss Christine Dietrich teacher at Greencastle High School and Miss Helen J. Noble of Indianapolis travel to Trout in Pines Evergreen Colorado for the national Phi Omega Pi sorority convention. Afterward they plan a Yellowstone National Park tour.
Mrs Ola O Neal returned home from Illinois Saturday. Leo Macy and Joe Morgan are visiting at John O Neal s. Mr and Mrs Clarence Beck called on Thomas Solomons Sunday. Mr and Mrs Buckles of Indianapolis spent Saturday night at Clarence Beck s. Mrs Mae Staggs and daughter Merle were in Bainbridge Saturday.
The will of Mrs. E. McMains of Cloverdale was admitted to probate in the Putnam circuit court. It disposes of personal property valued at £700 and real estate valued at $4,000. Daughters and a step-daughter receive equal shares of the estate. Daughters include Metta E. Knoll and Grace.
Ina F. Sinclair Routt Edna F. Knoll and Mrs Handy named heirs in Cloverdale will with Etta Hughes listed as step daughter. The First Bank of Cloverdale serves as star of the will with Wilma named executor.
Putnam County review board adjourned late today after proposing about 150 999 dollars in assessed valuation for property. The panel, meeting for thirty days, examined township assessors’ work to equalize assessments countywide and will submit findings to the state tax board for broader comparison. Members include Charles Marshall Greencastle county assessor and James I Nelson Greencle, among others.
After Crawley paid his fine and was released, deputy Edward Bitelforge nabbed him minutes later. Affidavits were filed after sheriff led probes. Other admitted thefts include two auto wheels and tires from William Hauck, poultry from Ruby Wells, and a man named Hunter.
A vintage recipe feature outlines a bright salad theme with multiple varieties. It highlights Macedonne Salad with beets asparagus cauliflower peas and cucumbers, Garden Salad with lettuce tomatoes and asparagus, Green Bean Salad with onions, and Cracked Potato Salad, all bound by Kraft Mayonnaise.
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