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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1931

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William Klein Gets 1 to 10 Year Term on Robbery

William Klein, 18, of Raccoon, was sentenced by Judge Edgar A. Rice to one to ten years at the Pendleton reformatory after pleading guilty to a robbery of Charles Moody Brown in Valley. Co defendant unnamed, arrested May 4, admitted the crime and named an accomplice. Prior Putnam county records show a suspended 2 to 14 year sentence for issuing fraudulent checks.

Edgar A. Rice Putnam Crawfordsville Wate Reformatory Pendleton Montgomery Circuit Court William Klein Charles W. Moody Brown Valley Grocer Klein Moody Brown's Valley Christian Church Alva Bryan Putnam County Hitech Brubaker Reformatory Otto Dobbs J.C. Penney

University Hitch Hiker Hurt In Plainfield Crash

Merrill Giltner of Lafayette, a DePauw University student, was seriously injured when the car he rode in overturned east of Plainfield on the National Road. Giltner, hitchhiking to Indianapolis, was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis with a fractured vertebrae and scalp cuts.

Plainfield Ind Merrill Giltner Lafayette DePauw University Here National Road Giltner Indianapolis J. M. Payne Louisiana Payne St. Vincent's Hospital

Ferd Lucas Honored by Insurance Company for Long Service

Ferd Lucas of Greencastle received a long service gold watch fob from Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York. The Old Guard decoration honors his 26 years with the company, with a letter from president Paul L. Haid praising loyal and faithful service.

Ferd Lucas Greencastle Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York Old Guard Paul L. Haid Lucas

Barnard Man Wounded in Alleged HoldUp

Roy Riddle of near Barnard was shot in both legs during an alleged robbery while driving from Roachdale to his home south of Barnard. He named two female suspects from Indianapolis as the assailants but would not reveal names or addresses. He was treated by a Danville physician before being moved to Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis.

Roy Riddle Barnard Robert Long Hospital Indiana Riddle Alva Bryan Roachdale Ehemf Indianapolis Kentuck Tennessee Bryan Danville

Estates Filed in Putnam Circuit Court Monday

Three estates were filed in the Putnam circuit court Monday. Maude Gurlach of Huntington was named administrator of the estate of her mother Georgiana Hare. The estate is valued at 1 000 and Gurlach is the sole heir. She was also named administrator of the estate of her son Joseph Allen, valued at 1 500 with Gurlach and Paul Allen of Greencastle named as heirs. Raymond L. Nelson of Crawfordsville was named administrator of the estate of his father Jesse Nelson with heirs including daughter Mrs. Frank Miller of Bainbridge and son Fred Nelson of Bainbridge. the estate is valued at 2 150.

Putnam Maude Gurlach Huntington Georgiana Hare Jesse Nelson Frank Miller Bainbridge Fred Nelson

Knights Templars to Bestow Malta Degree Tonight

The Greencastle Knights Templar will confer the Knights of Malta degree at the Masonic Temple this evening in full dress uniform. Grand officers will attend, including Elwood Barnard, grand inspector general.

Greencastle Knights Templar Knights of Malta Elwood Barnard

Weather outlook showers likely tonight

A weather forecast indicates showers are probable tonight Tuesday with little change in temperatures. The brief note highlights unsettled conditions and light winds across the region.

Fifth North Salem Bank Bandit Held

Elmer Jones 28 of North Putnam, using an alias, turned over to Hendricks County authorities on bank robbery charges. He is linked to the October 10 1930 North Salem State Bank heist and implicated by a confession from a co-defendant. Jones faces circuit court in Danville after escape and prior arrest history.

Hendricks County Elmer Jones North Putnam County Alpn Bryan Lebanon North Salem State Bank Hendricks Danville Jones Bryan Boone County Wilbur Small Ernest Richardson Indiana State Police Hendricks County Oerals Indianapolis North Salem William Bush James Hughes Garrett Dinkla Reformatory Bush Hugo Lynch Newcastle

Rev Crowder to Conduct Clayton Revival Service

Rev William J Crowder pastor of the First Baptist church will lead a two week revival at Clayton Baptist church starting this evening. The Clayton church may exchange pulpits with the local church and Rev C P Anderson may preach next Sunday. Anderson recently earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Kentucky.

William J. Crowder First Baptist Church Baptist Church Clayton C. P. Anderson Clayton Baptist Church Anderson Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville

Dr. McGaughey Returns From Kiwanis Meet in Miami

Dr W M McGaughey and Mrs McGaughey came home Sunday from Miami Florida where he attended the fifteenth annual Kiwanis International convention as a local chapter delegate. About 4500 delegates were present from all U S states and Canadian provinces with wives and families accompanying many. The highlight was a goodwill meeting to promote US Canada friendship addressed by a U S assistant attorney general and Ottawa Premier.

W. M. McGaughey

Greencastle Council Sets Two Meetings This Week

Two council meetings are planned at city hall this week. The regular session is set for Tuesday evening and a special session Friday evening to open bids and award the Hanna Street pavement contract from Bloomington street crossing to Jackson street crossing.

Greencastle

Banks Granted Judgment Against Cyrus OHair

Judge Clarence F Weir of Marion County Superior Court issued a judgment of 2319 61 against Cyrus O Hair of near here in favor of the Broad Ripple Bank with Leota O Hair and Durbin L O Hair named as defendants in the case

Clarence F. Weir Marion County Superior Court Cyrus O'Mair Near Here Broad Ripple State Pankc Leota O’hair Durbin L. O'Hair

Army Planes Over Greencastle In Maneuver Flight

Lieut. Frank Irwin and fifty aviators from St. Louis to Dayton will fly United States army planes over Greencastle next Sunday morning. The group plans to participate in annual air corps maneuvers.

Greencastle Frank Irwin Will Irwin South Indiana Street United States Army Dayton Ohio St. Louis

Charley Kelley Buys Five Passenger Torpedo E M F Tour Car

Twenty years ago in Greencastle Charley Kelley purchased a five passenger torpedo E M F touring car. William Detro and Elizabeth McHargue wed the day before in the Calloway home. John Dodd and N Vine Street hosted a noon dinner in Elizabeth's honor. The German club slated a meeting with Mrs. Herman Hoffman the next afternoon.

Charley Kelley M. F. Tourjing William Detro Elizabeth McHargue Elmer Calloway John Dodd N. Vinestreet Herman Hoffman

Mother's Day union service fills Bowlin gym in Greencastle

More than 3000 persons packed Bowltan gymnasium Sunday for a Protestant mothers Day union service for the city churches and the university. Dr. Oxnam spoke on the value of a child's achievements as a mother's wealth. Music by DePauw School of Music choir and symphony orchestra accompanied the service.

Bowtian Gymnasium Theour DePauw School of Music Dean R. G. McCutchan Rowland Leach W. J. Crowder Greencastle Victor Raphael Dr. Oxnam

Interest in Highway 43 Construction Delayed by Land Rights

In Green Castle and nearby areas residents await the start of state road 43 paving to Craw fordsville. Bid opening occurred days ago, but no start date is announced due to unresolved rights of way. Most landowners have cooperated, yet a few dispute land values delaying construction. Once settlements are reached, work should begin, boosting local prosperity.

Greencastle Crawfordsville State Highway Commission

Car Stolen Near Church Recovered By Officials

An automobile owned by Mrs. Fred Gostage on West Berry Street was taken during Sunday evening service near the First Christian church. Greencastle police found the car on Olive street today, left by the thief. Police report indicate joy riding with damage to the motor and litter inside the vehicle.

Fred Gostage West Berry Street First Christian Church

Woman Injured As Automobile Is Demolished

Mrs. Marie Madison remains at Putnam County Hospital after a late Sunday crash on East Washington Street Road. Her car overturned in a ditch. owner Margaret Miller of Greencastle was driving. Several other collisions occurred on State Road 43 near the National Road, injuring none severely.

Marie Madison Putnam County Hospital Washington Street Here Madison Margaret Miller Greencastle Greencastlee Reynolds I Indiana University Reynolds Hartman and Mirt Harry Bohard Greencastle Way Bohard Hartman and Hirt Indianapolis Lester Blue South College Avenue Automobile Party

Putnam County Grand Jury Re convenes as indictments loom

The Putnam County Grand Jury reconvened this morning to hear about fights across the county with deadly weapons involved. Indictments were expected for March Hamilton and Ignace Rogers from Maple Heights and Stilesville after about a dozen witnesses were grilled. Dr T W Veach of Bainbridge testified as care for several wounded. Additional cases include a stabbing near Portland Mills and various thefts in south Putnam County with further witness summonses planned before adjournment.

Putnam County Grand Jury Putnam County Greencastle March Hamilton Bloomington Street Ignace Rogers Stilesville Maple Heights T. W. Veach Bainnbridge Hamilton Rogers Portland Mille

Tilden Talks to Seniors at DePauw Chapel

Prof Francis C Tilden head of comparative literature delivers Coming Out Day address as DePauw University seniors attend chapel in caps and gowns. He urges that college ideals must guide life after graduation and warns against letting external forces erode those values.

DePauw University Francis C. Tilden Department of Comparative Literature Tilden

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