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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
4
Dr. Frank T. Tyler, county coroner, rules that Lawrence F. Graf died from shock and paralysis due to an accidental neck injury likely caused by a chiropractic adjustment at Dr. William Stockton's office. Dr. Stockton says he has been exonerated.
Whitney Point New York May 1 Thaddeus C Sweet a longtime Republican congressman from New York Thirty second district was killed in a plane crash near Whitney Point He was en route from Washington to Fort Ontario for opening ceremonies at a new power plant The plane piloted by Lieut Bushrod Hoppin attempted to land after bad weather and overturned Sweet was seated in the front of the car and crushed He died shortly after the crash leaving a widow and four children
Butler's track squad drills in preparation for the Friday dual meet with DePauw at Greencastle. Patsy Clark praised relay units from Drake games but notes the Bulldogs face a tough test at DePauw. The team departs Friday noon. Coach Robert Nipper will test first year runners Saturday at Culver for track baseball and tennis.
Oscar De Priest a former Chicago alderman was chosen to be the Republican nominee for Congress from Illinois First district after Madden’s death. If elected he would be the first Negro congressman since 1901 and the first from Illinois. The district is predominantly Black and Madden won his thirteenth nomination after opponents resisted a Negro candidate.
A compilation shows American League and National League results with team scores from New York to St Louis. The report includes a fatal crash witness Sturm describing a car roll that likely snapped a neck, with Lockhart suffering a broken neck back leg and crushed chest.
Crimson Nine defeats DePauw University 4 to 1 at Bloomington Indiana, May 1. Apple started on mound, Wright relieved, Salmi finished. Indiana’s four run fourth inning featured Wells three bagger and Magnabosco, Borough, Apple, Ray contributing key hits. DePauw lone run came in second on an error and stolen home.
Franklin beat DePauw 4 to 1 at Franklin Ind. in a tennis meet. Singles winners were Tranter, Green, Brandenburg, Coy, and Mahrdt with doubles deciding the final set after a tied score, as Franklin claimed the match.
Ray Keech of Philadelphia, holder of the world speed record, offered to drive the $70,000 Stutz Black Hawk racer in which Frank Lockhart was killed to a new record. Keech aims to vindicate Lockhart’s theory that a small power plant can exceed all others in speed. The racer is en route to the Stutz plant after barely-damaged tests. next fall may see a bold attempt if authorized.
The Indiana Farm Bureau in Indianapolis argues against Hoover appearing as a farmer friendly nominee. It rebuts claims that Hoover continually works for farmers welfare and prevented calamities. Farmers feel he caused hardship and distress during much of the nation's history.
Purdue University announces an open house on Friday evening May 4 featuring Tele vox the electric man in the Electrical Engineering Building. The event includes 600000 volt high tension demonstrations and artificial lightning, road material tests, two Navy hydroplanes, a metallurgical lab, and the University museum. 4-H clubs and northern Indiana visitors will attend.
Community members from Indianapolis Greencastle and surrounding towns shared meals and visits. Notable attendees include Mrs John R Wilson Marcilla, Mr and Mrs Art Fry, Mr and Mrs Roy Watson, Will Glidewell and family, and the Glidewell relatives. Health updates mention Martha Wamsley still ill and Mrs Harry Wissel recovering from surgery.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Payne of Greencastle visited Harley Head's. Edmon Marshall listed sick. Mrs. Mary Wright and Miss Amelia Elling visited Ella Gardner. Ray Evens works on Mrs. Marshall’s papering. Frank Thompson and wife of St. Bernice visited A. F. Johnsons. Eldon Marshall welcomes a daughter at Putnam County Hospital. Center school closed. teachers and patrons held a noon baskets feast. Road work by A. J. Johnson’s crew at Pleasant Hill foot. Ben Roberts, former local youth, visiting. Harold Anderson to move to Lemuel Johns house. Sylvan Glover and Estel Head of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Harley Head family.
Clinton Falls reports a May 6 quarterly church meeting with a 6 30 pm business session and sacramental supper. Local residents and visitors include George Cunningham from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station visiting relatives, and multiple families sharing meals and visits around Greencastle Lena and Brazil. The Ladies Aid meets May 3 with Mrs Fay Thomas. social visits continue through the week with several residents traveling and others joining a sale event.
Dr. Marlin plans to base his European work in Berlin serving the historic church at Nolldorff Platz, built by Dr. J. F. Dickey with the aid of friends. The work traces Berlin American colony ministry from Dr. Stuckenberg to wartime hospital use and postwar revival, with Mrs. Dickey funding the library and the Howells family connection in architecture.
Mrs. A. J. Hart of Richmond reports Konjola eased persistent gas and bloating, smothering spells, kidney discomfort, night awakenings, back pain, and constipation. She says energy returned, bowels regulated, nerves steadied, and overall health improved after starting the medicine sold at Owl Drug Store in Greencastle.
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