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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1931
Page
3
A Newark published leaflet by L. Bamberger & Co lists twenty uses for a can of corn. It includes Cream of Corn Bisque with butter onion corn milk flour and seasonings and suggests serving with cheese fingers.
Scientist W W Kidder of La Crosse challenges mineralogists by claiming graphite can liquefy as a colloidal graphite lubricant for motors. He explains the fluid forms from graphite in sludge during petroleum processing, and says engines run long distances after lubrication is drained.
Dr. William A. Taylor notes pumpkins are rare in fresh markets but appear canned. The article extols canned pumpkin for convenience and recipes a Honey Pecan Garnish Pie with specific ingredients and baking steps. It describes making a pumpkin pie with canned pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon, sugar, eggs, milk, and pastry, baked hot then reduced, served with whipped cream and honey drizzle.
Indianapolis report on T E Pop Myers losing a wager over the number of entrants in the 500 mile race. A final entry list shows 72 starters, the largest in Speedway history, prompting Myers to add garage space and highlighting the contrast between costly factory teams and affordable homebuilt cars.
Notice by the Washington Township Trustee and Advisory Board Putnam County Indiana announces an emergency meeting to consider additional 1981 expenditures above the published budget. They will meet May 20 at 7 p m to authorize $80 for bond premium $110 for gravel and $100 for water. taxpayers may be heard.
In the American Association Indianapolis beat Kansas City 7 to 4 and St. Paul defeated Toledo 3 to 1 while Milwaukee won 14 to 8 over Louisville. Columbus 21 over Minneapolis 11. In the American League Washington 5 over Cleveland 4 and Boston 4 over Detroit 3. Philadelphia 5 over Chicago 2. New York 14 over St. Louis 2. National League games postponed with several scheduled today including Boston at Chicago and Washington at St. Louis among others.
By decree in Putnam Circuit Court a sale is set for June 6 1981 to raise 2245 dollars 62 cents plus interest and costs. The property includes parts of Section 3 and 32 in Township 14 North Range 4 West near Greencastle and Manhattan Pike with several tracts described and an express exception note. The sale runs 10 AM to 4 PM at the court house door in Putnam County Indiana and the highest bidder will take rents and profits for up to seven years.
The sheriff of Putnam County Indiana will hold a public sale of real estate described as 12 acres in Township 14 North Range 4 West, north and west of Greencastle and Manhattan. If rents and profits do not cover the decree costs, the fee simple of the property will be sold at the same time and place to satisfy the decree, interest and costs. Sale takes place without valuation or appraisal relief. Dated May 12 1951 Alva Bryan Sheriff. Hays Murphy Attorneys. Postered May 15 20 27.
Decree issued by the Putnam Circuit Court directs Central Trust Company of Greencastle Indiana to sell rents and profits of part of Lot 39 in Greencastle Enlargement at public sale June 6 1931 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Putnam County Courthouse. Albert A Hauck and Ethel Hauck are defendants. Amount due 2295.35 plus costs. Sheriff Alva Bryan announcing. May 12 1931.
Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by noon June 1 1001 for crushed stone public highways in Washington and Jefferson Townships John F Hodehire and Charles F Wilcox roads estimated costs 5050 and 4800 dollars plans on file in Greencastle audit ors office bid bonds required non collusion affidavit workmen compensation certificate from Industrial Board prior to contract completion date to be set at award right to reject bids. Poster notice dated May 1931.
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Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of John H. Thompson deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Greencastle Indiana on June 5 1931 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk John W Herod notes May 13 1931.
In Greencastle Indiana on June 2 1941 the Putnam Circuit Court will hear final settlement of the estate of Solomon Ader to show cause why counts should not be approved. Heirs must appear and prove heirship to receive distributive shares. Clerk’s witness dated May 11 191 at Greencastle Indiana.
Jane D Bridges deceased. Heirs must appear in Greencastle Indiana on May 25 1031 to show cause prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Court notice dated April 25 1981. 31 May 209 16.
Bus line timetable details limited to Greencastle and Bloomington with traction station phone 323. Listed depart and arrival times include morning and afternoon runs on Sundays and hotdays only.
The Herald Charles J. Arnold publisher notes the newspaper dates and mailing details. It lists subscription rates for Putnam County three dollars per year and outside Putnam County three fifty, with Greencastle carrier delivery at ten cents a week and advertising rates on application.
City workers at the Municipal Building, a vast complex housing about 7 000 executives and staff, faced cold related illness. A basement heating system now maintains a steady 72 degrees, reducing sudden temperature changes to curb colds and influenza.
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