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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
2
In Greencastle and nearby areas many residents and visitors were noted on various business and social occasions. Attendees include S. C. Kivett of Martinsville, Dr. and Mrs. Lester Richardson of Auburn, and local figures like Jessie Davis of Lafayette and Emma Alice Gorham. Funeral, hospital, and court actions are also reported, with memorial committee plans and local notices shaping community events.
Deacon Litz the Dubois Pennsylvania racer will drive in the May 30 Indianapolis 500 for Henry Maley a wealthy Indiana entrant who funds a racing stable. Maley rose from Evansville service station work to sponsor Litz in the 500 mile event with prize money of 100000 dollars the article notes. Litz prepares for the long race with strong endurance and a focus on the tough drive ahead.
The driver alternates between driving a race car and flying a personal plane. He spends moments on the track then soars above in the sky, balancing two high speed endeavors.
In Rockville Indiana on May 18 the Parke county circuit court freed Mrs Ida Shadley of murdering her husband William Shadley a prominent local farmer A 15 minute single ballot verdict followed a five day trial and applause erupted with the judge restoring order as Mrs Shadley and her lawyers received congratulations
May 5 livestock market in Indianapolis shows hogs 6 500 head cattle 500 calves 500 sheep 600. Early hog prices 2.00 lower with sales 160 to 260 pounds 6.80 to 6.95 under 6.90 heavy 6.75 sow 35.75 down. Cattle prospects lower calves steady 8.50 down. Sheep lower with shorn lambs 8.50 down spring lambs 11.50 down shorn sheep 3.00 down.
Dr G Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University spoke at Roberts Park M E Church on Sunday night describing Jesus as a Galilean man with world sweeping power to calm human hearts and shape values. He contrasted meek power with iron collars of ideas and cited Gandhi's non resistance as an example. Alpha Hunter Kenna presided as pastor New Epworth League officers were installed and the Concert Club of Arena Technical High School sang. More than 800 people attended.
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 16 Judge Jeffries sentenced William Gentry age 22 Lester Gentry age 20 and Oliver Helton age 16 to ten years each in the Indiana Reformatory after pleading guilty to automobile banditry. They were caught robbing a party car on the highway east of the city and confessed to other robberies.
Eddie Kid Wagner of Philadelphia signed to oppose Tracy Cox of Greencastle in a ten round main event at the American Legion mitt show in Indianapolis Armory. Wagner, who fought twice here last season, will move up to lightweight to face Cox in the feature on a forty round program.
Greencastle Religious Education Board invites Bible School teachers and church members to a 6 50 P M supper at the Presbyterian Church honoring Dr and Mrs ER Bartlett. A program and talks on church work follow with Bartlett to leave Greencastle for Northwestern University. Regular board session at 4 15 P M Wednesday.
Zelma Montgomery aged 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Montgomery of Rosedale, died from internal hemorrhages after a truck carrying 25 youths to Turkey Run overturned on the Ben Juir trail south of Rockville Indiana. The coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow morning in Rosedale.
In Gainesville Texas on May 18 two men were killed and several injured when a burning building wall toppled burying firemen. Victims include N. C. Talley foreman of Texas Power and Light and Wayne Williams railroad telegraph operator. Injured residents are William Block Erick Giles Raymond Powell and Morris Finley. Fire origin undetermined. The Trew Brothers Motor Company and Kennerly Hardware building was destroyed.
In Valparaiso Indiana on May 18 Kirkland Pal faces trial for murder of Arlene Drayes as Paul Barton testifies about a party at the David Thompson home in Gary last November. Barton and Henry Shirk are among five youths to testify detailing the riotous events and the ride with Arlene’s body to a doctor’s home.
Penelope club plans an afternoon meeting Tuesday at 104 Bloomington Street hosted by Mrs William Grogan. Each member arriver prepared to perform a stunt for the gathering.
Dr Stolz born 1836 in Williamsport Penn earned Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Psi honors. A pioneer preacher and trustee of Kansas Wesleyan University he helped establish the school and served as librarian and dean of finance. He died after a fall and old age frailties, leaving several children and a widow.
Two cars sustained minor damage in a Saturday night crash at the Washington street and College avenue intersection. Owners Paul Collett and Llewllyn Milbon were not injured. officer George Knauer reported no arrests. A Model T Ford left near the campus was towed in Sunday night.
The Greencastle Public Schools announce the sixth annual gymnastics exhibition on Thursday evening May 28 in the Physical Education-Vocational Building. About six hundred students under Coach W. E. Bausman and Miss Leona Kestner will perform new stunts and intricate routines from the year’s training. Parents and Greencastle residents are invited to attend as the event continues to grow in popularity before the school's closing period.
Miss Mary Catherine Cannon and Rodman Fox of Easton Pa marry in Washington DC on Monday afternoon at 4 o clock. Attending relatives include Mr and Mrs Cannon Mrs James P Hughes Mrs James Cannon John Call and James Hughes who traveled to Washington for the ceremony.
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