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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

2

Local Doctor Operates on Roland Pickett at Putnam County Hospital

Roland Pickett of East Washington street underwent surgery at Putnam county hospital this morning. Dr Karl Ruddell of Indianapolis assisted by Dr C B O'Brien performed the operation. O J Webb travelled to Indianapolis for a meeting of the State Democratic committee to discuss electing a state chairman. Mrs Frank Bittles travels to Little Rock Ark to arrange moving there with Mr Bittles and Prof J P Naylor accompanying to drive them to Arkansas. Mrs Bittles plans to depart late this week.

Roland Pickett Washington Street Putnam County Hospital Karl Ruddell Indianapolis C. B. O’brien O. J. Webb Democratic Committee Frank Bittles Little Rock Ark Mrs. Bittles

Market Ad Promises Wide Selection of Produce

A local advertisement proclaims a complete market with a broad range of fruits and vegetables. Retailers claim stock will meet diverse customer needs and emphasize quality and affordability.

Morrow seeks repeal of the U S day law in senate bid

Dwight W. Morrow opened his campaign for the Republican nomination for U S Senate from New Jersey and called for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. He pledged to back a constitutional amendment restoring states’ power over liquor policy while supporting federal enforcement to curb illegal trade. The Democratic Woman's club holds a meeting Saturday at 2 PM in the Court House assembly room.

Senate Newark WN. J Dwight W. Morrow United States Senate New Jersey United States Democratic Woman’s Club Court House

Chamber of Commerce plans continuation visit and new airport

Continuation C by the Chamber of Commerce and a tentative date has been arranged. The event when the ships visited here last year was a successful one and enthusiasm for another visit is great. It is hoped the proposed new Municipal airport southeast of town can be put in shape for the landing of planes this year. Arrangements for a longer stay here than last year will likely be made. Green beans at 1 Se per pound. See Wetz on Jackson St for fruits and vegetables.

Chamber of Commerce

Cop Bravely Captures Gunmen In Indy Drug Store Hold Up

Indianapolis patrolman William G. Ennis pursued four gunmen at Grahn Pharmacy late at night. He wounded one fugitive and captured two suspects, while the other two fled. two booted suspects, Joseph Hawkins 23 and Donald Nye 18 alias Ralph Woodard, were jailed. Ennis to be cited for bravery by Chief Jerry E. Kinney.

Indianapolis Ind INS William G. Ennis Jerry E. Kinney Ennis Joseph Hawkins Ashland Avenue Donald Nye Ralph Woodard Grahn 13Th Street Cornell Avenue Mike Gray Gray

Lake County Car Goes Into Ditch in North Green Castle

A touring car driven by Joseph B. Kyle deputy sheriff of Lake County Indiana went into a ditch while transporting prisoners to Putnamville. Ten prisoners were aboard two Lake County cars eight to the penal farm and two women to Indiana Woman's prison. No injuries. Kyle says he swerved to avoid a truck and the car was towed for repairs.

Joseph B. Kyle Crown Point Indiana Lake County Greenecastle Kyle Putnamville Indiana Woman's Prison Indianapolis

Official dies in attempt to hold youth

Cecil Gilliatt of Bloomington was arrested in Washington Indiana as the town marshal Charles Connaughton died after falling from a running board during an attempted arrest. Coroner planned a postmortem. Connaughton was the second Montgomery marshal to die in six weeks after Tom Fisher was shot while resisting a bank kidnapping.

Little Town Washington, Ind INS Ceccil Gilliatt Bloomington Ind Daviess County Charles Conaughton Montgomery Here Connaughton Gilliatt W. O. McKittrick Tom Fisher Goggs Fisher Young Gilliatt P. C.gilliatt Graham

Matron in Matrimonial Mail Fraud Convicted in Indianapolis

Mrs. Lula E. Leucht of Maywood Ind a divorced mother of a 17 year old, was found guilty by a federal jury in Indianapolis of using the mails to defraud in a matrimonial mail scheme. The maximum penalty is five years. Prosecutors showed she drew money from men via letters from a matrimonial bureau. Victims Otto Closkey of Killdeer S D and Clarence Drewett of Detroit testified. Closkey mailed 175 dollars and Drewett 350 plus 300 to consult a gypsy. The judge read letters aloud and Leucht said her relations were business rather than personal.

Indianapolis Ind INS Lula E. Leucht Maywood Otto Closkey Killdeer S. Dak Clarence Drewet Detroit Closkey Drewoff

Prom Success At Greencastle High School

Continuation B training pectiacent and by Messrs Stewart and Thomas who supervised the construction of the decorations Miss Pearl Gibson class sponsor needs More than thanks for her selfish cooperation and helpful management of the whole prom However Miss Gibson was called away at the death of her father and was unable to attend the Prom much to everyone's sorrow Miss Markham Miss Brothers and Miss Kestner helped the Juniors out in the absence of Miss Gibson All the faculty of Greencastle High School cooperated With the Junior Class in order to help make the Prom a big success All those Who came including non dancers left the Prom well satisfied that this year's prom was a successful entertainment and it is certain that everyone had a wonderful time

Messrs Stewart and Thomas Miss Pearl Gibson Mss Gibson Miss Markham Miss Brothers Miss Kestner Miss Gibson Greencastle High School

Local Social News Highlights Spring Parties And Weddings

Mrs. Oxnam hosted an informal tea honoring her mother Mrs. Walter H. Fisher of Los Angeles with sixty guests and spring floral decor. Mrs. Cartwright and Mrs. McLean hosted a second breakfast bridge at the Country Club for twenty four guests. The Delta Iota Kappa sorority prepares for its 100th chapter installation in Martinsville with Miss Clara Sturgis presiding. Helen Dietrich and Claris Pearce wed in Indianapolis, and several club lunches and weddings are noted across town with various attendees and venues.

Walter H. Fisher Los Angeles California G. Bromley Oxnam Oxnam Wood Street R. G. McCutchan H. B. Gough F. C. Tilden John Cartwright Donald McLean Northwood Cartwright McLean E. Cleve Thomas S. C. Sayers Tri Kappa Martinsville Delta Iota Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority Clara FE. Sturgis Bluffton Alpha Bloomington Roselon

Former Greencastle Boy Wins Contest

Warren Conferte aged 13 won a $1 prize in the Indianapolis Star thirteenth book review contest. He lives at 2614 North Capitol Avenue Indianapolis and attends School No 36. He wrote about A Son of the Navajos telling of Navajo life and peace between the Tewas and Navjos.

Warren Indianapolis Star North Capitol Avenue Indianapolis Janus Schultz Wampin Lone Rock Lone Rock J Rio Grande River Warren Confer Carl Confer Ralph Confer Greencastle Carl Confers North Jackson Street First Ward

Fruits and Vegetables Ad Promotes Quality Produce

Short advertisement touts fresh fruits and vegetables with a catchy call for shoppers to buy quality produce at a local market.

For Rent and Sale Classified Items Listed

Multiple small ads describe rental properties on East Seminary Street and East Walnut Street, a piano for sale at 682 E Washington, and contact numbers. Also offers old mattresses reconditioned by Greencastle Mattress, bronze turkey eggs from Ben Solomon in Bainbridge, and a Ladies Aid dinner at the Putnamville Court House on Saturday May 17th.

Ben Solomon, Bainbridge THE Ladies Aid of Putnamville Court House

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