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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
3
Rates listed for Putnam County and outside areas with Greencastle carrier delivery. Subscribers in Putnam pay 3.00. outside Putnam pay 3.50. Advertising rates available on application.
In Indianapolis, Billy Arnold William Cantlon and Louis Schneider, last year’s top three finishers, return to race for premier honors in the 500 mile event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. Arnold keeps his winning car with ten mph more speed after changes. Cantlon drives a new 16 cylinder car while Schneider pilots a faster new machine. Schneider arrived first for pre race spins as rivalries heat up among the three. Arnold’s car is front wheel drive with the others rear wheel drive.
The Indiana State Highway Commission invites sealed proposals for construction of two bridges in Putnam County on Roads 36 and 45. Bids due May 26 1951 at 10:00 A M with bonds and experience statements required. The director may reject bids or award on a combination deemed best for the state.
Somerset notes observe Mothers Day at the local church next Sunday May 10 with men and boys of the Sunday school in charge of the program and a prompt start at 10 o clock. Also updates on ill health and family visits including Webb Evans and baby Bettie Ruth, Lowell Flint improving, and O W Bales hospital care. Prof Wendell Wright of Bloomington plans summer at Talbott farm with improvements expected. Bernice Magill to marry in Chicago.
Mrs. Mary Arnold wife of James Arnold died at her home Thursday after a illness. Funeral held Saturday morning at the Bainbridge Methodist Church with burial in Bainbridge cemetery. Many relatives and neighbors from Coatesville Bainbridge Crawfordsville and Danville attended.
Cloverdale residents visit Scottsburg and Troy while families host relatives and neighbors. A large Deer Creek Primitive Baptist basket meeting draws many. churches hold services in Greencastle, Spencer, and Gosport. Several ill or improving individuals are noted along with visits to Anderson, Bloomington, and Frankfort.
Visitors from California and Lafayette called on local residents last week including a nephew and a sister. Extended family from Indianapolis visited. a Greenfield data hunter toured Long Branch church. Several families hosted gatherings and a May 6 club meeting near Madison Center.
Dorothy Adland qualified as executrix of Ellen M. Besser in Putnam Circuit Court Indiana. The estate is deemed solvent and administered under court authority. Filing shows attorney James & Allee and date May 15, 1931.
Official notice from Willis E. Gill auditor of Putnam County Indiana inviting bids for a public work contract under the workmen compensation law. Bid time and completion terms to be set upon award with a right to reject any or all bids and to discriminate between bidders. Date May 4 1931. Poster text St May 6 13 20.
The note thanks readers for sending news items and outlines how to submit tips by phone. It invites reporting of visitors accidents deaths new babies and other newsworthy events to help the paper. It provides the contact number 65 and emphasizes timely submissions.
The piece notes changing bridal fashion in 1931 with the bride choosing a wear-anytime wedding gown and practical frocks for attendants. Cotton lace dominates the summer gown while organdie attendants offer chic options for events and dances all season.
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