Robertson brothers settle estate suit in Owen county
Russell H. Robertson sued Wallace E. Robertson as administrator of Fountain D. Robertson’s estate seeking 6500 as his share. The case, moved from Owen county to Putnam circuit court, was dismissed after an agreed settlement revealed by a decree, with Russell barred from further claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell H. Robertson
Brother
Russell WH. Robertson
Owen County
Wallace Eobertson
Putnam
Jussell H. Robertson
Fountain D. Robertson
Wallace BE. Robertson
Owen Ircuit
Spencer
Owen Court
Circuit Court
Russell HH. Robertson
Methodists to Hold Camps at Battle Ground
The Battle Ground Assembly announces four camps during the 1931 session with recreation facilities and low fees. Activities include a school of missions from July 5 to 12 and multiple institutes and camps through August 9. Camps are open to boys and girls ages nine to fifteen, with several named directors and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Ground Assembly
School of Missions
Epworth League Institute
School of Religious Education
Chatau Ua
Leon Little
Linton
Hirlville
Boyville
Bible Assembly
Girlville
Ruth Hickman
Esther Klock
Carmen Sharp
Royville
R. M. Selle
Pupil Achievement Tests Given Across Grades Three Six
Spencer achievement tests were administered today to pupils in third through sixth grades under the supervision of Supt Warren J Yount and the grade teachers. The ten tests cover reading spelling language literature geography arithmetic history and physiology to measure progress at the start and end of the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Warren J. Yount
Failure 10 Secures Land Delays State Road 48 Work
Swords Mc Dougal and Knapp of Peoria Illinois said land acquisition for State Road 48 from Greencastle to Raccoon must be secured immediately or pavement cannot be finished this year and winter disruptions will occur. A new plan lets owners permit construction before condemnation. owners still receive state compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swords
McDougal
City May Face Paving Request On State Road 43
Greencastle officials likely to be asked to pave a short stretch of north Jackson Street from the Monon crossing to the city limits to complete state road 43 paving. Highway officials warn it would remain unpaved otherwise between Greencastle and Crawfordsville. Mayor Denman said council action at the next meeting is uncertain. The issue will be raised at Tuesday’s city hall session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Jackson Street
Monon Crossing
State Highway Commission
Monon
Crawfordsville
W. L. Denman
City Hall
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Greencastle
Committees representing all patriotic organizations in Greencastle completed plans for Memorial Day observances. The parade will form on the south side of the courthouse at 1 30 and the program will start at 2. Graves will be decorated. Memorial Day will be observed Sunday May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Greencastle
Mitchell Police Recover Stolen Auto From Roachdale
Authorities say Ollie Robbins of Roachdale reported his automobile stolen from the roadhouse yard Sunday night. The car was found three miles from Mitchell undamaged. Investigators believe robbers who robbed the Roachdale post office and Irwin drug store earlier Sunday morning stole the car. no suspects have been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Robbins
Roachdale
Ywarage
Mitchell
Irwin
Memorial Day Exercises Set for Forest Hill Cemetery
Judge James P. Hughes of the Putnam circuit court will speak at Forest Hill cemetery memorial day ceremonies. The program starts 2:00 PM with a 1:30 PM parade from the courthouse, led by the Greencastle band and local patriotic groups. Boy Scout troops place flowers, and Putnam Post No 58 firing squads honor dead veterans. Some Legionaires plan to attend Memorial Day observances in Russellville on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hughes
Putnam Circuit Court
Forest Hill Cemetery
Greencastle Band
Greencastle Boy Scout Troops
Putnam Post No. 58
American Legion
Russellville
Legion
DePauw ROTC Finishes Final Review on Blackstock Field
The DePauw University ROTC held its final formation at Blackstock field this afternoon at 4:80. Twenty seven cadets received certificates of eligibility and infantry reserve commissions after completing the advanced military course. Sabers were presented to cadet staff and company commanders by Scabbard and Blade as seniors relinquished posts and juniors filled vacancies. Regular army officers joined Captain B B McMahon in the reviewing group before townspeople and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University Reserve Officers Training Corps
Blackstock Field
Infantry Reserve
Military Department
B. B. McMahon
Industrial Board Holds Hearings in Two Cases
Members of the Indiana Industrial board heard two compensation cases in Greencastle. Stoltz sued Illinois Pipe Line Co for injuries in November last year, with many witnesses and physicians including Dr. Reed Roossville Dr. Veach Roachdale and Dr. Conn Bainbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Industrial Board
Greencastle
Ralph Sutherlin
O. & T. Stone Quarry
John L. Stoltz
Fincastle
Illinois Pipe Line Company
Law Library
Putnam County
Pipe Line
Stoltz
D. BE. Reed
Russellville
L. W. Veach
Roachdale
W. M. Conn
Bainbridge
W. M. McGaughey
Local Livestock Prices Dip at Indianapolis Market
May 21 Livestock receipts show hogs 8000 cattle 1000 calves 900 sheep 700. Hog prices ease 1c to 20c. sales 150 to 260 pounds $6.75 to $6.90. Under weights $6.85, heavies $6.70 down. sows $5.75 lower. Cattle bids fall, calves steady. sheep unchanged. Clipped lambs $8.50 down, spring lambs $11 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Graduation Exercises Set for Greencastle High School
47 students will graduate in the Greencastle High School commencement with participants Raymond Mghtsell Olive Mathes J Ward Burkitt Claude Burks and Bonnie Miller listed among those taking part. A runaway horse attached to a drug store delivery wagon frightened Ralph Hill who was driving at the time. Dr G C Sallust reports sighting the Belled Buzzard on his farm east of town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Mmghtsell
Olive Mathes
J. Ward
Burkitt
Claude Burks
Bonnie Miller
Ralph Hill
G. C. Sallust
Hhis Farm
Religious Ed Board Honors Dr Bartlett Farewell Dinner
Dr and Mrs Bartlett were honored by the Board of Religious Education at a pitch in supper in the Presbyterian church. The event served as a farewell as Dr Bartlett takes a year’s leave of absence from DePauw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bartlett
Community Board of Religious Education
Presbyterian Church
Bartlett
DePauw
Religious Education School Event At Greencastle
A September gathering at Greencastle honors Dr. and Mrs. Bartlett for leadership in religious education. Rev Victor L Raphael presided as 75 Sunday school representatives from the county and Greencastle attended. talks praised the Bartletts and DePauw faculty featured in a six week fall session. A string trio from DePauw performed with Florence Huntley, Warren Green, and Marjorie Call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern University
Victor L. Raphael
Board of Religious Education
County
Greencastle
B. H. Bruner
Bartlett
Grafton Longden
Bartletts
D. W. Hildebrand
School of Religious Education
DePauw University
Florence Huntley
Warren Green
Marjorie Call
Huntley
Virginia Shoultz
Guy Black
Weather: cool with clouds and frost risk overnight
Fair tonight gives way to increasing cloudiness Friday with continued cool air and a possible light frost in exposed places. Mr and Mrs Richard Taylor of Lafayette visit the former’s parents on east Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Taylor
Lafayette
E. B. Taylor
East Washington Street
Dr W M McGaughey Reports Miami Kiwanis Trip
At Greencastle Kiwanis luncheon in the Greencastle Christian church Dr William M McGaughey recounted his recent visit to Miami for the Kiwanis International convention. A smoker followed the noon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Kiwanis Club
Greencastle Christian Church
William M. McGaughey
Miami
Kiwanis Clubs
Pair Facing Charges of Intoxication in Jackson Township
James Gibbons and Fred Kendall, both of Jackson township, were arraigned before Judge James P. Hughes on public intoxication charges. They pleaded not guilty and were set for trial on May 6. Affidavits by Doris M. Egger allege the men were intoxicated on Eggers road, causing a disturbance at around 2 a.m. last Thursday. they were jailed by Sheriff Alva Bryan awaiting arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibbons
Fred Kendall
Jackson Township
James P. Hughes
Putnam Circuit
Putnamesrouse
Pred Kendall
Doris M. Eggera
Allen Eggers
Alva Bryan
Elderly Pleasant McGaughey Dies Near Fincastle
Pleasant McGaughey an 81 year old farmer died at his home four miles west of Fincastle after two weeks of debility. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p m in the Fincastle Methodist church with burial in Blakesburg cemetery. Surviving are his widow, two sons Manford and Elmer, a daughter Alta Shannon, and two brothers, with other relatives in the area. Mrs Demetrius Tillotson of Denver is visiting her daughter Catherine Tillotson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant McGaughey
Fincastle
Blakesburg
C. W. McGaughey
Veedersbury
McGaughey
Judge bars lie detector in Kirkland murder trial
Valparaiso Ind May 21 Judge Grant Crumpacker ruled against the use of a lie detector in the Virgil Kirkland murder trial until the machine gains scientific recognition. Northwestern ballistics expert Charles Goddard testified as defense sought instrumental testing while prosecutors argued the method was self serving and inappropriate for jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Grant Crumpacker
Virgil Kirkland
Gary
Arlene Draves
Charles Goddard
Northwestern University
Ronald Oldham
John Underwood
Crumpicker
Myrtle Kirkland
Kirkland
Kirksand
Arlene
Virgil
Mercy Hospital
Martin Beier
Virell
Eldon Cook
Fred Phillips
Vervetty
J L. Powell
Valparaiso Phrysiclan
Powell
David Thompson
Henry Shirk
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Robertson
OWEN
Battle Ground
Mildred Pitchford
DR. L. R. Eckardt
State Road 43
Asks City
Monon Railroad
J.P. Hughes
Industrial Board
Raphael Presides
Manhart
University
EL Ro Bartlett
W. M. Mgaughey
Demetrius Tillotson
Denver, Colorado
Miss Catherine Tillotson
Cole Apartments
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