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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1928
Page
3
Bloomfield mourns Samuel R. Cook with Prof and Mrs Ogg in attendance. Mrs Haltmeyer and Mrs Boyd are among those laid to rest in nearby towns. A DePauw freshman breaks a bone while playing baseball and a rabies scare prompts stricter dog control.
Nerman King Marion Oliver Black Vincennes Franklin Cole Winona Lake and Alvin Rockwell Kalamazoo Mich entered the DePauw University extempore speaking contest closing next week. The Margaret Noble Lee prize of fifty dollars will be awarded annually to a public speaking major based on extempore skill. Cole and King spoke this week with the remaining contestants to speak in chapel next week. The prize is given by Edward T. Lee dean of the John Marshall Law School Chicago in honor of Margaret Noble Lee Class of 1882 wife of Mr. Lee.
Indiana lawmakers enACT a closed season May 1 to June 16 prohibiting possession of spears for fishing and banning taking buying or possessing many species in any waters or shipments from out of state. Snaring suckers carp dog fish and gar remains allowed, but pitchfork use is restricted and blind grabbing is illegal.
Transfers include Cloverdale Cemetery lot to Grace Routt for 75 dollars, DePauw University to J C Rum ley for 25,000? Wait. Listing shows various parcels in Russellville Greencastle Madison Floyd Clinton Jefferson Roachdale Monroe and Villa South Greencastle with prices from 1 to 2,500 dollars and 180 acres in Madison township.
Wanted Good farm team weight 2800 to 3000 lbs age 4 to 8 years. Write or call John A. McCabe Crawfordsville Ind 207 Commerce Building Phone 762 J. The Greencastle Canning Co contracting Tomato Acre age will furnish plants plant setters crates and pay 315 00 ton for Tomatoes. Call County Agent’s office or banks for further information John Faqua Manager.
County Agent R H Stevenson cooperates with Indiana Corn Growers Association to enroll five acre corn club participants before June 15. Past contests drew high yields with gold silver and bronze medals for 100 85 75 bushels per acre respectively. A local show via First National Bank and Citizens Trust Company will honor entrants and a five acre class may be created with sufficient entries. For details contact the County Agent.
An ironing machine blast at the Fridlin laundry in Kokomo Indiana killed five women and injured twelve or more others. The blast hurled debris into the street, damaged tracks, and destroyed the building as emergency crews rushed to the scene. Identified victims included Miss Anna Black and Miss Nellie Pohlman.
Charles J. Olson Jr of Worcester Mass wins Zone Eight of the Third International Oratorical Contest in Troy New York. Zone Eight includes Indiana.
Jacob Coxey, now 74, revisits Washington a second time as House and Senate move a 25 year bond plan for public works. He recalls the 1894 march that failed to win relief, while supporters argue Congress acts to aid the unemployed amid renewed calls for jobs and public improvements. The old campaigner notes ongoing political battles and public sympathy for work seekers.
The Navy has 83,556 enlisted men with 77,154 native-born, about 65 percent higher than two decades ago. Sixteen states supply 63 percent of native-born sailors, led by New York with 6,512 and Pennsylvania 5,000, followed by Massachusetts Illinois and others. About 1,650 first enlistments are expected from the Recruiting service starting July 1, 1928. last year 20,000 men returned to civilian life. In Bluffton Indiana Vera Hirshey, 13, died from kerosene fire after attempting to start a fire.
A Mother's Day program is scheduled for Sunday morning after Sunday School at Manhattan Christian Church. The lineup includes songs by the congregation, a talk by the school superintendent, a duet by Jessie and Minerva Green, and various solos and readings. Reserved seats will be available for mothers and readings include If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again and Home Sweet Home.
The B Y P U holds an open forum at 6 30 p m tomorrow in the church to discuss Sunday evening occupations for youths including movies with a focus on moral questions.
The Kings Herald Club will hold a picnic next Thursday after school at Mrs. Henry McLean's home 527 Anderson Street. Members should bring their own lunch.
An affidavit in Putnam Circuit Court charges Clarence Booker of near Barnard with possessing and handling intoxicating liquor on May 7. Sheriff Edward Eitelforge filed the case as Becker, a farmer, fled local officers after they found a large underground still near Barnard. A large amount of mash and whiskey were seized as evidence.
Detroit May 12 Two men burned to death when a Ford tri motor plane crashed to the ground at Ford airport and burst into flames One victim was William Munn of Farmington and the other E K Parker of Dearborn Parker was Munns mechanic The plane a Ford all metal three engined type carried mail Munn had just graduated from Ford Training school and was about to fly to Buffalo on his first regular air mail voyage
Depositors in the State Bank of Gwynneville Shelby County face full payment prospects after the bank was closed Saturday by the state banking department for protections. The bank holds deposits near 40000 and notes about 40000 with 25000 capital. C S Winslow is president, R E Pitts vice president, Ernest H Bond cashier.
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