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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

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Woman Hospitalized After Bloomington Street Crash

A two car collision on Bloomington Street near Maple Avenue left Mrs Lady of Commercial Place injured with facial cuts and facial bruises after flying glass. Rex Truax, driving north, escaped with minor injuries. Both cars were demolished. no one was held.

Raymond Lady Commercia Jace Bloomington Street Bloomington Maplevenue Rex Truax Blomington Street Maple Avenue George Knauer Otto Dobbs Lady Commercial Place Record Hatchery East Franklin Street

Greencastle Music Group Hosts Guest Day Program

The Greencastle Morning Musicals hosted about 100 guests for their annual Guest Day in the Evans Reception room of the Bowman Medical building. Mrs. C. C. Gillen arranged flower baskets while Mrs. J. B. Boyd and the club members greeted guests. The program featured piano works by Mrs. BE. R. Smith, vocal solos by Miss Evaline Miller, a string quartet with Miss Walker and Mrs. Otis, and the Mozartean two piano serenade, highlighted by enthusiastic reception.

Greencastle Evans Bowman Medial C. C. Gillen J. B. Boyd C. W. Otis Rowland Leach BE. R. Smith Pugue Evaline Miller Winter Watts Piske Meyerbeer the Hugenots Miss Lower Miss Walker Mrs. Otis Miss Harlow Miss Sackett Bizet Boccherini Miss Locke

Deputy Sheriff Escorts Escapee to Indiana Prison

Deputy Sheriff Edward Eitelforge and Walter Bryan today returned Gorge Bryant a Marion resident age 30 to the Indiana state prison at Michigan City to begin a 1 to 5 year term for escaping from the Indiana State Farm at Putnamville He allegedly fled on Monday May 5 and was captured in St Louis the following Friday before his Marion city court sentence by Judge James P Hughes of Putnam circuit court was imposed.

Edward Eitelforge Walter Bryan Gorge Bryant Marion Indiana State Michigan City James P. Hughes Putnam Circuit Court Indiana Putnamville Bryant St. Louis

Vincennes Water Head Reveals Five Jobs Probe

George H. Alexander of Indianapolis, vice president and general manager of Vincennes Water Supply, admits connections with four other Indiana utilities while testifying. He cites a $1,008 salary and $720 expenses at Vincennes, and is questioned by Harry Kuthbertson and Everett Williams about other salaries and duties.

Vincennes Ind George H. Alexander Indianapolis Vincennes Water Supply Company Alexander J. W. Kimmell Frankfort Harry K. Cuthbertson Public Service Commission Howell Ellis Everett Williams Ellis Mvincennes Kimmell

Divorce Granted Ethel Hauck in Circuit Court

Ethel N. Hauck of Airy Knob southwest of here was granted a divorce from Albert A. Hauck on cruel and inhuman treatment. The case was uncontested though Hauck filed a cross complaint. Alimony of 500 dollars was awarded to Mrs Hauck. she had sought 2000. The couple married in June 1928 and separated in February. Only Mrs Hauck testified aside from two witnesses about her residence.

Ethel N. Hauck Albert A. Hauck Airy Knob Here James P. Hughes Putnam Hauck

Local cement plant backs No Accident Campaign in June

The Lone Star Cement Company plant joins the International No Accident Campaign with a safety flag to fly over the mill starting June 1. A safety committee will oversee department efforts in cooperation with foremen as the Portland Cement Association leads nationwide efforts to cut accidents, with past years showing significant reductions.

Lone Star Cement Company Indiana, Incorporated United States Canada Cuba Mexico Portland Cement Association

DePauw Wabash Freshmen To Clash On Diamond

Wabash college freshmen open their season with DePauw freshmen in a two game series at Greencastle on Friday. The second game will be played at Crawfordsville on Wednesday May 20.

Depauw Wabash College Greencastle Crawfordsville

Scarlet Tennis Team Opens Season at DePauw

Wabash College's tennis squad under Coach FH C Montgomery was set to begin its season with a dual match against DePauw University in Greencastle on Thursday, marking the opener for both teams.

Wabash College FH. C. Montgomery Greencastle DePauw University T ‘Ers

Presbyterians to honor Professor E R Bartlett

Dr and Mrs Edward R Bartlett will be honored by the community board of Religious Education at a supper on Wednesday May 20 at 6 30 in the Presbyterian church. Bartlett has served Putnam county churches through DePauw University and improved Sunday school teaching via the community school of religious education for seven years. He will take a year’s leave of absence to study at Northwestern University Evanston Illinois. The supper is open to all interested in religious education with a pitch in format and self supplied service.

Edward R. Bartlett Community Board of Religious Education Presbyterian Church Bartlett Department of Religious Education DePauw University Putnam County Community School of Religious Education DePauw Northwestern University Evanston Illinois

Contractor Suffers Eye Loss In Fence Cutting Accident

Oliver Stringer road contractor and Putnam county farmer residing near Belle Union lost sight in his right eye when a woven wire roll rebounded after being cut. The injury occurred on his farm while building fence. Dr. W R Hutcheson treated him.

Oliver Stringer Near Belle Union Putnam County Faremer Belle Union Stringer W. R. Hutcheson

20 Years Ago In Greencastle

In Greencastle on May 15 1911 Joe Allen travels to Indianapolis to visit his sister Mrs 8 P Browning in hospital after an operation The Fifth District Federation of Women's Clubs meets at College Avenue Church at 10 o clock Tuesday Club women arrive Greencastle DePauw beat Indiana University 9 to 2 at Bloomington yesterday

Joe Allen Indianapolis 8. P. Browning Federation of Women's Clubs of the Fifth District College Avenue Church DePauw Indiana University Bloomington

Mock chapel satire at DePauw lampoons President Oxnam

DePauw University seniors staged a one hour mock chapel in Meharry Hall satirizing faculty and President Oxnam. Wayne Shumaker of Indianapolis portrayed Oxnam with wit and precise imitation while slides and mock guest speaker Mr Hevans failed to appear, replaced by pinch hitters.

DePauw University Evans Oxnam Wayne Shumaker Indianapolis Meharry Hall Wht P. Hevans Ohio Hevans

Air Squadron to Fly Over Greencastle Friday Morning

Lieut Frank Irwin of Kelly Field Texas leads fifty nine airplanes in a planned brief over Greencastle about 9 am Friday en route to Dayton Ohio for four days of maneuvers at Fair Field. Irwin will guide the group from St Louis tomorrow morning and the tour includes stops in Chicago Detroit and Washington D C. Also flying with the Illinois group is Lieut Robert Hixson of Selfridge Field Michigan.

Frank Irwin Kelly Field San Antonio Texas Greencastle William Irwin Dayton Ohio Fair Field Lieut Irwin St. Louis United States Washington, D. C New York City Irwin Chicago Detroit Robert Hixson Selfridge Field Michigan Fred Hixson Northwood

Weather Outlook: Fair Skies Tonight and Friday

The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with slightly warmer temperatures in the north and central areas. Friday remains fair and dry with light winds and comfortable daytime highs.

Presbyterian Men to Entertain Women Soon

The Presbyterian church men's club will host a dinner for all church women on Monday evening May 18 at 6 50 oclock. Captain J H Comstock president announces the meal will be prepared and served by the men with a program arranged by Prof W K Edington. All women are urged to attend and machines will be provided for those who otherwise cannot attend.

The Presbyterian Church J. H. Comstock W. EK. Edington

Walsh acquitted in Indiana liquor conspiracy case

Glenn B. Walsh former Roachdale resident was found not guilty by a federal jury in Indianapolis on a conspiracy charge tied to a garage raid last August. Eight men faced charges. five were convicted, three acquitted, with sentences set for May 25.

Roachdale Indianapolis Glenn B. Walsh Walsh Earl J. Allen Leon C. Brooks Clarence R. Crisweth Andrew C. Johnson Sterling Stringer Waleh Claude Gallagher Prankfort John C Puthony County Ladoga Canada Florida North Slinoly Street Indiana Ohio Ilinois

Aged Cloverdale Woman Belle Sinclair Dies

Mrs Belle Sinclair 89, widow of S B Sinclair, died at her Cloverdale home last evening from complications of diseases. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at Church of Christ Cloverdale with burial there. Survived by daughter Mrs A T Sinclair of Cloverdale and two grandchildren Lois Sinclair and Leon Sinclair, plus sisters Mrs Mary Blake of Brazil and Mrs Ella Reynolds of this city.

Belle Sinclair Cloverdale Sinclair S. 8. Sinclair Church of Christ In Clovertate

Gas Company Seeks Therm Based Billing Plan

Greencastle Gas & Electric Light Co. asks the Public Service Commission to allow bills to be computed by heat units or therms rather than cubic feet for customers in Greencastle and two other Indiana towns. The plan, already used in Calumet and Chicago, would keep current cubic foot rates as optional and prepare for potential future natural or mixed gas supplies.

Treencastle Indianaettes Public Service Commission Greencastle Gas & Electric Light Co Calumet District Northern Indiana J. A. Bausberger Dlattmet Mgr Banberger Csstomers Lause Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

RS. Raymond Lady OF Commercial Place Alice Greencastle Music Group Greencastle Company Ethel Hauck Scarlet Presbyterians E.R. Bartlett E. KR. Bartlett Oxnam, Evans Row William P. Evans Presbyterian
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