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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1931
Page
2
William Zeiner remains critically ill but shows slight improvement. Several visitors from St Louis Indianapolis and Atlanta are noted visiting or staying with local families. Memorial day planning and Legion activities are announced along with hospital updates and local sports event postponements.
A meditation on mother and child as growth in wisdom distances and then binds them. Luke notes Mary treasuring events as Jesus grows in wisdom, stature, and favor, while mothers adapt through generations as sons gain new knowledge and independence.
The piece extols mothers and the role of sons and daughters in sustaining family strength and moral values. It links the devotion of a mother to a college’s enduring nurture, urging students to seek justice mercy and public virtue for the common good and world security.
Mrs. Frank Miller of Bainbridge filed in Putnam circuit court this afternoon to set aside the appointment of administrator for the estate of her father the late Jesse Nelson. Judge James P. Hughes had named Raymond Nelson of Crawfordsville as administrator. Miller alleges Raymond Nelson is unqualified and claims he is dishonest bankrupt and owes money he refuses to pay. Mrs Miller is Raymond Nelson's sister.
In Valparaiso Indiana on May 11 defense lawyers examined the 313th salesman as the third week of Virgil Kirkland’s bid for life opened in Porter circuit court. The week featured the sixth special venue and random weekend jury selections after Judge Gragit Crumpacker halted drawing from the jury commissioners box. To avoid issues in prior lists, no one was subpoenaed unless under the sixty year age limit from the fields were summoned.
In Putnam circuit court, A. A. Hauck sues Katie Billman Blue for rent due on leased property. Blue answers in general denial alleging the contract was obtained by fraud and that she was forced to move before lease expiration. She claims she paid in full for her occupancy time.
The article notes plans for senior recognition events and chapel themes. Prof Jerome Hixson speaks at Recognition Day with awards listed by Dr Blanchard. Blue Key Kappa Tau Kappa announce next year’s honor society members.
The official American Indian Band departs for Paris to perform at the Paris International Colonial and Overseas Exposition. Chief Two Guns and Princess Mahhesa pose with Armand Sieper and C Bascom Slemp aboard the French line Nagghip ole de France before sailing.
Martial law was declared as mobs stormed through Madrid streets after rioting continued from Sunday. The Stock Exchange closed and police posted across the city. Fires burned the Carmelite convent and Jesuit headquarters while firemen withdrew. The convent, funded partly from Chile, escaped by a rear entrance. The cabinet vowed to defend the republic by force if needed. The statement blamed extreme Left elements, specifically the Communists.
Fossil finds in Holland suggest a mild climate once existed there as monkeys similar to those near Gibraltar inhabited the region. Scientists note the species was larger than current, supporting an ancient warm era in northern Europe.
The Greencastle high school orchestra, winner in the state contest, performs a concert at Greencastle high school gym tonight. The group heads to the national meet in Cleveland on Thursday through Saturday, with departure Wednesday.
A bronze cup awarded to Putnam county 4-H livestock judging team for first in sheep judging at Purdue roundup is on display in Putnam County Court House office. The National Association of Manufacturers awards it. team members are Eugene Akers Buford Blaydes and Stanley O’Hair.
Sir Hubert Wilkins prepares to descend under the Arctic ice aboard the Nautilus this summer. Two electric headlights of 1,000,000 candle power will project beams about 100 feet ahead, tested to 100 psi.
Popular Science Monthly reports a New York inventor will install seven second rotating illuminated signs in twenty two panels inside twenty thousand taxicabs. The signs will be mounted above the taximeter and visible to passengers, advertising continuously in cabs in New York and other cities this year.
Apprentice barbers in Frankfort Germany study shaving on wooden head effigies to practice with sharp tools. The practice aids students when customers are scarce and the heads remain still and quiet as lessons proceed.
Receipts in Indianapolis on May 11 include 5000 hogs 500 cattle 500 calves 100 sheep. Prices steady with hogs 87.20 to 87.40 for 160 to 260 pounds. underweights 7.25. heavy kinds 7.10. sows 86 down. Cattle calves steady. sheep and lambs unchanged.
Miss Edna Hillis daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hillis and John L Poor son of Mr and Mrs W W Poor married Sunday at the Hillis home Greencastle in a simple living room ceremony read by Prof H B Gough DePauw. Miss Marjorie Call played harp. They leave for a ten day wedding trip and plan to attend the Derby at Churchill Downs.
The Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers club hosted a Saturday banquet for visiting mothers at the sorority home on Seminary Street. Tables were set for twenty guests and spring flowers decorated the hall. A Pre-adolescent Study group will meet Tuesday evening in Asbury Hall to discuss Symposium and parental attitude led by Mrs. McCullough, Mrs. Neil, and Mrs. Bishop.
Bishops from New York and Indiana defended DePauw University and President G Bromley Oxnam against charges of propagating sex, Sovietism, and socialism in chapel talks. Bishop F J McConnell said students should hear opposing views and that speakers were not dangerous. The Seventh District inquiry dropped charges due to lack of evidence amid Legion discord in Indianapolis.
In Wetfield two cars collided with Charles Hendricks dying shortly after admission to hospital. Injured include Aaron Browen of Westfield Col leusaton and William Froct with bruises. Omer Schorf, Hemroel school principal, suffers fractured ribs and possible internal injuries. Schaaf and Browen were driving the vehicles.
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