Local notes on Derby attendance and community events
Glen Lyons and C C Gillen attended the Derby in Louisville. Several locals, including Miss Geraldine Pace and Miss Thevan Hill, spent the weekend there. Others traveled from Philadelphia and Indianapolis to visit relatives or attend races. A funeral for John Reuben Smith was held, with interment at Putnamville Cemetery. A Bloomington crash caused minor damage. The Louisville Joint Stock Land Bank foreclosure suit moved to Montgomery Circuit Court. The Tivoli Theater’s Cecil Moser will handle electrical work for William Britton. A Fillmore sighting featured Paul Brown landing in a field visiting his parents. Marion high school band heads to Denver for nationals after a $6,000 fundraising drive. 79 students expected on a special train.
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Marion
Denver
Ind
Marion High School
Colorado
Ed Tomato Cabbage and Mango Plants None Better Bite Flora
Bite Floral Co advertises tomato cabbage and mango plants claiming superior quality and yields. Ady is featured in the notice highlighting availability and seasonal gardening supplies.
Modern Farm Houses Bring City Comforts to Rural Homes
The article notes heating advances including pipeless furnaces and warm air, steam, and hot water systems now common on farms. Running water and plumbing extend to barns, yards, and fire protection, with steel tank pressure systems replacing smaller tanks and towers.
Heating systems use multiple pipes for even warm air
The piece explains warm air heating by drawing cold air through several pipes around the furnace heat chamber. It is heated in small streams that travel through separate ducts to rooms, emerging warm and moistened from wall or floor registers.
Black for Sun Parlor Gives Pleasing Contrast
Black is often used in decorating sun parlors as a background for bright splashes of color or as a subtle contrast. The sunny, colorful setting supports black, which enhances the scene both in summer and winter.
Farmers to Try Insurance Business Game
Indiana farmers form a life insurance venture through the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation. The federation will act as an agent for the State Farm Life Insurance Company of Bloomington while continuing its auto insurance agency for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. About 250 Indiana farmer agents now with auto policies will also sell life policies, aiming for low rates with reduced overhead.
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Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
Eugene J. Cadoll
I. N.S. Sta
Indianapolis
Indiana
James R. Moore
Federation
State Farm Life Insurance Company
Bloomington
Ill
Indiana Federation
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Auto Insurance Company
Moore
Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Dancer Blu Ford McKinney Dies at Social Event
Blu Ford McKinney, 75, of Clifford near Columbus, collapsed and died of heart disease while dancing a quadrille at a Pocahontas lodge party. Funeral plans were being arranged in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ind
INS
Bluford McKinney
Clifford
Here
Pocahontas Lodge
Acts of 1929 Received Here in County
One hundred eighty copies of the acts of 1929 were received today by County Clerk Ford Lucas. The acts will become effective when receipts reach Clerks in every county and Governor Harry G. Leslie declares the laws in effect. Several acts carry emergency clauses and are already in force.
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Ford Lucas
Lucas
Harry G. Leslie
Leslie
Capone Face Change: Possible Return to Chicago and King in Prison
Continuation suggests Capone may regain control or direct from his county cell. Gangland theory says after facing a federal grand jury in Chicago his power waned. he fled to Atlantic City and plotted to buy protection, then aimed to be pinched in Philadelphia with help from powerful friends. Detective Malone is credited with aiding his downfall as Capone is moved to Holmesburg Jail after Moyamensing, with transfers planned.
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Chicago
Gangland
Capone
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Holmesburg
Moyamensing
Vonderschmitt Wins Damage Suit in Crawfordsville Court
In Putnam Circuit Court Marty P. Vonderschmitt of Vonderschmitt Amusement Enterprises won a $500 damages verdict against Lois B. Cowgill over a contract to install heat for a Crawfordsville theater and auto sales room. The suit alleged the plumber failed to fulfill the heating contract.
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Marty P. Vonderschmitt
Vonderschmitt Amusement Enterprises
Lois B. Cowgill
Crawfordsville
Putnam Circuit
Strand Theatre
Crawfredaville
South Bend Junior Wins Margaret Noble Lee Extempore Prize
Robert Kimberlin of South Bend, a DePauw junior, won the Margaret Noble Lee Extempore prize of 100 dollars. Franklin Cole John Hughes and Bernard Kilgore were finalists. Kimberlin spoke on Fascism and Democracy in chapel last Tuesday. Judges were Prof. Hildebrand Mitchell Williams Ross and Dean Dirks.
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Robert Kimberlin
South Bend
DePauw
Margaret Noble Lee
H. B. Gough
Franklin Cole
John Hughes
Bernard Kilgore
Kimberlin
Chapel
C. D. Hildebrand
W. F. Mitchell
R. F E. Williams
H. T. Ross
Dean L. H. Dirks
Victim Sues Over Auto Crash In Brazil Indiana
Dr. G. W. Finley of Brazil files a $25 000 damage suit against B W Kirshbaum of Indianapolis for injuries from an automobile collision on November 4. Finley says the passing car cut in too soon and sideswiped his vehicle, causing total disability.
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Brazil
Ind
B. W. Kirshbaum
Indianapolis
G. W. Finley
Kirshbaum
Finley
Scout Council to Invite Greencastle Troops to Join
The White River Council of Boy Scouts plans a Greencastle visit Tuesday evening to invite local troops to join the council. Delegation includes H. R. Jorgenson executive secretary, George W. Purcell, Dr. F. H. Austin, Irvin Matthew from Bloomington area, and Martinsville and Spencer representatives W. D. Wilhite, T. C. Cravens, Phil Maxwell, W. M. Broughton, and Dr. Otto Noland.
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White River
Continuation B Expected In Bradley Interests Racing
Blue Larkspur is favored by Bradley interests but has not proven chocolate pudding is his best footing Clyde Van Dusen has proven himself The racing crowd demands proof Good horses win under all conditions If favorites fail they deceive many others Naiispur Voltear Karl Bitel Minotaur are listed as other runners likely to go to post barring accidents
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Blue Larkspur
Bradley
Clyde van Dusen
Naiispur
Voltear
Karl Bitel
Windy City
Land Minotaur
Prince and Hagen Defeat Opponents in Ascot Match
The Prince of Wales and Walter Hagen defeated Sir Phillip Sasoon and Aubrey Boomer one up in a private Ascot match on May 18. Hagen, recent British Open champion, teamed with the Prince against Sasoon and Boomer on the exclusive course near Ascot.
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London
the Prince of Wales
Walter Hagen
Sir Phillip Sassoon
Aubrey Boomer
Ascot
DePauw to Host Chapel Music Program with Guest Artist
DePauw university announces a chapel program Monday morning featuring guest artist Mrs. Madge Woodard Romine of South Bend. She will perform a pianologue she composed and is described as a musician of exceptional ability inviting the public to attend.
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DePauw University
Madge Woodard Romine
South Bend
Romine
Manager of Indians Suspended Indefinitely
Chicago May 18 IN S definite suspension of Bruno Betzel manager of the Indianapolis club announced by American Association president Tom Hickey. The action follows Betzel's conduct in Thursday's game when he abused umpire Frank Brown.
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Chicago
INS
Bruno Betzel
Indianapolis
Tom Hickey
American Association
Maynard Hurst and Margaret Coffey Wed in Lincoln County
Marriage license issued for Maynard Hurst 27 farmer from Putnam County and Margaret Coffey 18 from Lincoln Kentucky.双方 unclear. Lincoln County case notes.
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Maynard Hurst
Farmer
Putnam County
Margaret Coffey
Lincoln
Domestic Science Club Plans All Day Quilt Meeting
The Domestic Science club meets Tuesday at Mrs Henry Bicknell's home to piece quilts for Riley hospital Indianapolis. Members bring one dish of food sandwiches and table service.
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Domestic Science Club
Henry Bicknell
Riley Hospital
Indianapolis
Rain Delays Farm Work In Putnam County Creeks Flood
A heavy sustained rain Saturday halted farm work in Putnam County as creeks rose and flooded lowlands. Torrents continued through the day, with fields turning to miniature lakes and water overflowing banks, signaling possible bigger streams flooding low-lying areas by Sunday.
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Putnam County
Mrs. Margaret Cline Dies at Cloverdale
Margaret Cline 76 widow of Evan Cline of Cloverdale township died after a fall last week injuring her shoulder and hip. Funeral from her home Sunday at 2 pm with Elder Lawrence H. Athey of Greescastle officiating. She is survived by sister George Coffman, courthouse custodian, and other relatives.
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A. A. Hauck
Airy Knob
Hauck
A. W. Crandall
Herrick Greenleaf
Ralph Howard
Laura Hauck
C. P. Benedict
Indianapolis
L. C. Place
Chicago
Margaret Cline
Evan Cline
Doe Creek Church
Cloverdale Township
Lawrence H. Athey
Greescastle
Cline
George Coffman
Court House
Miss Wills Flaunts Bare Limbs in Tennis Victory
Mia Helen Wills defeated Mme Lafaurie of France in straight sets 6-0 6-2 at Roland Garros, tying the International Woman’s match for the United States. Edith Cross also lost to Mme Mathiau as the French team led 1-0. Wills dominated serves and notched 70 points to 43.
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Paris
INS
Mia Helen Wills
United States
France
Mme. Lafaurie
Roland Garros
Edith Cross
California
Mme. Mathiau
Helen
Miss Cross
Mias Wills
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Glen Lyons
C. C. Gillen
Louisville
Geraldine Pace
Fillmore
Thevan Hill
Glen Tucker
Philadelphia, Pa
W. W. Tucker
C. C. Tucker
Ruth Todd
Graysville
Martha Vail
Russell Brown
French Lick
Churchill Downs
Edgar Starr
Lee Reeves
West Franklin Street
Robert Gough
Harold Collins
R. L. O’hair
Robert O’hair
East Seminary Street
Los Angeles
Cal
John Reuben Smith
McCurry Funeral Home
B. H. Bruner
Putnamville Cemetery
Frank Peck
Bessie Gentry
Washington Streets
Louisville Joint Stock Land Bank
Fred C. Ford
Putnam Circuit Court
Montgomery Circuit Court
Cecil Moser
Tivoli Theater
William Britton
Britton Hardware Store
Paul Brown
Fred Brown
Dancer
the Herald
Oakland
General Motors
Oakland-Pontiac
Stark & Griffith Motor Sales
Indiana Street
Vonderschmitt
Margaret Lee
Scout Council
Greencastle
Prince
Hagen
Indians
Wetz
Hersel Bishop
O. L. Reeves
W. Franklin Street
Mark
Vivalia
Kenneth J. Knauer
Campbell Bros
Clyde Nursery
Clyde
John F. Berry
Hanna Street
the Schaeffer Press
Cherry St
Myerstown
H. A. Alter
P.T. A
High School Parent Teachers Association
C. W. Hildebrand
Girls’ Glee Club
Organization of
J. P. Allen Jr
Wilhelmina Lank
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Hunters Lodge
Marrett Hotel
C. M. Kokomo
Miss Mullins
Leota Mullins
R. P. Mullins
McConnell
Bridge
J. W. McConnell
South College Avenue
Roy Evens
Harry W. Vollmer
H. E. H. Greenleaf
W. R. Hutcheson
Bruce Frazier
Weaver
Krehl
Woman's Bible Club
The
Methodist Church
H. R. Krehl
John Gray
George Landes
Crescent Rebekahs
Crescent Rebekah Lodge
B. & P. Wymen’s
Marie Zaharakas
Helen Black
Lucy Bowen
Elian Ward
John Ave
Gans Barclay
Hazel Alvers
Terre Haute
Miss Wills
Broadlinn Cafe
Cloverdale
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