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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1929
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold recounts a humorous scene where a single friend notices a rip in his vest and is asked what would fix it. The witty reply from a bright friend is a marriage license. The piece ends with a light joke about two Scotsmen and tights.
Washington May 15 report notes farm relief battle returning to the House as the Senate passes a new farm bill with a 500 million dollar revolving fund to stabilize agriculture. Debenture provisions spark clashes over revenue raising and constitutional rights, risking months of delay.
The Putnam County Board of Review will convene June 3 at 10 a.m. in the commissioners room of the courthouse for a lengthy session to hear complaints on personal property valuations real estate assessments 1929 valuations and 1930 taxables. Members include County Auditor W. E. Gill County Treasurer Alva Lisby and County Assessor Charles Marshall with two members to be appointed by Judge Janes P. Hughes. The 60 day session aims to equalize valuations and inform taxpayers of their 1930 taxables.
Albert Ballard a 27 year old auto foreman of Indianapolis wed Lillian Blackburn 26 a Mt. Meridian waitress. The license filed lists both as applicants for marriage.
A letter from Mrs. George R. Grose says Bishop Grose, former president of DePauw University, is improving quickly after a critical illness in a Wuhu hospital. She notes he can walk alone each day and friends are glad to hear of the progress.
W P Sacket city councilman chaired the regular meeting in Mayor Charles McGaughey’s absence. Claims totaled about 65 dollars including election board members meals and supplies. Josephine Townsend seeks remodeling and garage construction at 702 South Indiana Street. Fire Chief John Goddard urged removal of a fire plug and possible future placement on Arlington Road. Utilities to discuss with Greencastle Water Works. Milk ordinance and annual dairy tubercular test discussed. Residents complain about University heating plant fence obstructing view on Larabee Street. Sewage from a storm sewer behind H R Callender Jr’s residence questioned by council. All council members attended.
Funeral services for Marie Hutche son, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rodgers, who died at the home 412 North 20th Street Beach Grove, will be held at the home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be at Reelsville, the former home of the deceased.
A weather outlook indicates local showers and thunderstorms tonight with cooler temperatures. Thursday trends toward fair skies and cooler conditions across the area.
Professor L E Mitchell, longtime DePauw University English member and director of publicity, accepts a post at the University of Redlands California as Professor of English and Publicity. He will relocate in July and begin teaching September 1, overseeing a journalistic writing course and supervising student media.
Lawrence Schank, 31, will begin a term of 1 to 5 years at Indiana State Prison after escaping from Indiana State Farm on February 2, 1928. He had been released from the State Reformatory this week and was recaptured by State Farm staff. He was originally sent to the Farm from Richmond and later sent to the Reformatory for another crime. Covington commencement set for Friday night with Dr. G Bromley Oxnam of DePauw University as speaker and Montani's trio from Indianapolis providing music.
From the Files of The Merald. Jesse Smythe receives the eighth grade diploma with the county high honor, while Earl Sutherlin of Russellville is the high school honor student. Rev W F Gill meets state officials in Indianapolis about a new school building to replace the condemned one. Prof and Mrs Harry Gough host the debate team dinner.
Indiana report charges Hamilton County commissioners with violating five laws by misusing gravel road repair and gasoline tax funds in 1926 27. Examiners found excessive and illegal purchases totaling 400 000 spent 1919 27, including 154 605 31 in 1927 alone, with the State Board of Accounts report in the hands of the county prosecutor.
Lester C. Negley executive secretary of the Indianapolis Kiwanis Club sends a congratulatory letter to Greencastle Kiwanis following a feature in The Indianapolis Times. He praises the Green Castle club for eight years of organization and invites members to visit Indianapolis meetings at 12:15 p.m. in the Riley Room Calypool Hotel.
Filene Maloney of Cloverdale R R 1 sues Alva R Maloney in Putnam Th enit court after eight months of marriage begun September 28 1928 and ending May 11 1929. She cites quarrelsome abusive conduct failure to work debt creation and denial of clothing. She alleges his monthly pension of 13875 and seeks divorce restoration of her maiden name Ellen Frost 1000 alimony 100 attorney fees support during the suit and a restraining order to protect jointly owned property.
A Cleveland Clinic Hospital blast in the X ray room sparked a blaze today. Police and fire crews evacuated hundreds as the disaster left numerous dead and injured with patients carried to safety and nearby Mt Sinai Hospital receiving about 100 patients.
Henry Showalter 58 a Monon railroad crossing watchman on North Jackson Street was found dead in bed at 222 Iowa Street Greencastle by his wife Emma about 11 this morning. Death due to acute heart attack followed earlier illness and a heart condition. He had been a lifelong resident of Greencastle.
Dr. George Mills aged 35 former superintendent of Boehne Tuberculosis Hospital Evansville died in a late afternoon automobile accident in St. Louis Missouri. He resigned his post last April after coming to Evansville from Fort Wayne five years ago. He leaves a widow and two small children.
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