Local Socials and Small-town Highlights Across Greencastle
Mrs Bessie Harriet of Freeland Park visits daughter Mrs Albert Eiteljorge in Greencastle. Flowers adorn the fire department bell from Fuel Floral shop. Children and neighbors mention tonsil operations at Putnam county hospital. A two-car collision on Indiana and Washington streets injures none. A traveling auto with radio-like gear promotes Lince gasoline touring Indiana cities and stops in Greencastle, Spencer, and ends in Anderson. A Fb Fellers of Findley Ohio directs the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Harriet
Freeland Park
Albert Eiteljorge
Eiteljorge
Clinton Township
Indiana
Greencastle
Spencer
Anderson
A. Fb. Fellers
Findley
Ohio
Highway Right of Way Efforts Progress From Greencastle to Crawfordsville
James Albin has been employed by the Contractors to visit land owners and secure rights to proceed with highway construction. The Greencastle to Crawfordsville pavement was let in two contracts and right of way between Raccoon and Crawfordsville had been secured. Contractors representatives said Greencastle and Putnam County labor would be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Albin
Greencastle
Crawfordsville
Raccoon
Putnam County
Bible conference to feature Dr. Catshall and Dr. Eckhardt
The assembly fills with instruction recreation and inspiration. Dr E Guy Catshall of the Iliff School of Theology Denver Colo will be convocational speaker and Dr L R Eckhardt of DePauw University will lead the Bible hour. A five week Chautauqua program offers varied church programs with outstanding speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Guy Catshall
Iff School of Theology
Denver
Colo
L. R. Eckhardt
DePauw University
Man Held In 500000 Swindle Probe In Indianapolis
A man believed to be Louis Gottlieb of Chicago, sought since 1929 for swindling victims out of 500000, is held at City Prison awaiting Chicago authorities. He denied the charges, gave the alias T Silo Gottlieb, said he practiced law in Indianapolis since 1929, with offices in Indiana Trust Co building. He was recognized by Max Lieber in a restaurant and later identified by Chicago authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Louis Gottlieb
Chicago
City Prison
Gottlieb
T. Silo Gottlieb
Indiana Trust Company
New York
Max Lieber
Lieber
Camel contest prize winners honored in Winston-Salem
James Thomas Sharkey of Boston won the top prize of 25000 in the Camel cigarette contest. Rita Sweet of Brooklyn and Julius Nolte of Duluth won 10000 and 5000 respectively as major prizes. Thirty five other prizes were mailed. A two day reception and parades followed the award ceremony with prizes presented by R J Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N. C
James Thomas Sharkey
Boston
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Walter Sweet
Brooklyn
Julius M. Nolte
Duluth
Minn
Clay Williams
R. J. Reynolds ‘Tobacco Company
Moving Picture Men
Mrs. Sweet
New York
Morton
Camel Cigarette
Downey and Ton Wons
Radio Stars
Jana
Downey
Wong
California editor shot in Los Angeles bank on gambling expose
Herbert Spencer, 45, magazine editor and anti gambling crusader, and his friend Charles Crawford, 50, a politician, were shot in Crawford's office amid a gangland motive. Spencer fled with the killer escaping by automobile. Crawford died hours later after naming a suspect to detectives. Police hunted a swarthy man about 35 with a heavy build as the motive tied to extortion and organized crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Herbert Spencer
Charles Crawford
Spencer's
Crawford
Spencer
Herb
Los Angeles Evening Express
Ray J. Radke
Radke
Five Day Week at Same Pay Aids Labor and Boosts Business
Industrial leaders report that switching to a five day week with no wage cuts reduces labor turnover and raises efficiency. Carleton H. Palmer of E. R. Squibb & Sons cites winter wage guarantees and growing productivity, while Andrew Mellon and Gerard Swope support broader adoption to curb unemployment fears and boost buying power. The New York World Telegram editorializes that industry is moving toward shorter weeks as a path to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton H. Palmer
Squibb & Sons
Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
Gerard Swope
General Electric
Squibb
Palmer
Icies
New York World-Telegram
Magazine publisher killed in a city office shooting
Police searched for a box as they investigated the killing of a publisher. Spencer, a longtime police reporter, is survived by his widow and a sixteen year old son. Crawford, a real estate man, is survived by his widow and three brothers and had been linked to the Julian oil scandals. Frederick Schindler, who held a half interest, said Spencer may have confronted Crawford at the latter's office over control of the publication. Schindler added that Spencer did not expect a third person to accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Crawford
Frederick Schindler
Schindler
DAR Preserves Falls Church Tulip Poplar as Memorial Tree
A 300 year old tulip poplar tree in Falls Church Virginia's church burying ground was chosen by the Daughters of the American Revolution as America's second living memorial. The tree, seen by George Washington, survived through Revolutionary and Civil War eras and now receives care from Davey Institute surgeons. Located on Lee Highway near Key Bridge, the site attracts visitors nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Falls Church
Virginia
Daughters of the American Revolution
America
Natuinal Society of the
Martin L. Davey
Davey Institute of Tree Surgery
George Washingon
Serre
Washington
Charles Broadwater
George Washington
Henry Fairfax
Lee Highway
Key Bridge
Dee Pauw University Girls To Present Music Hour
A group of senior girls from Dee Pauw University will present a music hour at the First Methodist Church in Brazil next Sunday evening at 7 30. The Alpha Gamma Delta sorority members will be guests of Miss Mildred Ferris at her parents home on Walnut Street. The program includes Vocal selections by Dorothea Templeton and Amy Bookout, violin with organ accompaniment by Marcia Weissgerber, a vocal duet by Amy Bookout and Dorothea Templeton, and accompanists Frances Herrington and Adeline Krels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Dee Pauw University
First Methodist Sehurch
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Mildred Ferris
P. C. Farris
Walnut Street
Lucy Bowen
Business and Professional Women's Club
J. O. Cammack
Washington Street Road
Bowen
Miss Bowen
Catherine Alvord
Women
DePauw University
Orient
Alvord
Susie Talbott
Metta McCoy
Fort Wayne
Notice on Student Room Listings for 1931 32
A June mailing will list approved rooms for men for 1931 32. Prospective advertisers must submit room listings by May 28 1931 using blanks available from the Dean of Men office. Only a limited number of rooms will be allocated and the University reserves the right to inspect needed spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Dirks
Junior Senior Prom Opens Greencastle High Activities
The Greencastle high school hosts the annual Junior Senior prom tonight at 8:30 in the old gymnasium with Hal Roberts Orchestra providing music. Guests include the school board and faculty, with Miss Velva DeMoss and Miss Zella Adams among sponsors and advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle High School
Hal Robert
Velva DeMoss
Zella Adams
Harold Stewart
Martha
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J. F. Cannon & Co
Fire Department
Gift of Fuel Floral Shop
Orville Nelson
Indiana Street
Jackie Newgent
Ray Newgent
Hanna Street
Max Newton
Ralph Newton
Vermillion
Ill
Putnam County Hospital
Indiana and
Washington Streets
H. W. Vollmer
South Locust Street
Richard Wheeland, Jr
George Knauer
I ‘ Whel
G. P
Tribby’s
C. K
East Franklin
Bowman Gray
The
Reynolds Company
California
Secretary of the Treasury
E. R. Squibb & Sons
Dorothea Templeton
Amy Beckout
Marcia Weissgerber
Dorothea ‘Tem
Pleton
Marcie “Weiss
Gerber
Amy Bookout
Dorthea Templeton
Frances Herrington
Adeline Krelare
Indiana Loan CO
Simpson's
Columbus Circle
E. Washington Street
Edna Evans
Ladies OF Bethel Baptist Church
Courthouse
Sears & Roebuck
Oscar Palley
Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel
Little, Walnut
If Castle
L. Seals
Tennessee
Reelsville People
T. H. Johnson
South Alabama Street
Mose McCullough
Reelsville
Leroy Anderson
Knoxville
Johnson
Coterie Club
B. & P. Women's Club
Weiner
Baptist Church
Merle Davis
Indiana Street Road
Clinton Madison
Mrs. Vermillion
Clinton and Madison Y Economics Club
Vermilli
Missy Moller
BE. B. Taylodeen Taylor
Mig Elva /Wendell
Madrid
Spain
Tayla
Bridge
Miss Rail
Minnie May Maittey
Taylor
Miss Taylor
Goldie Larkin
Danville
Phi Delta Kappa
Grant
Gry Hotel
Needlecraft Club
Dora Sweet
Manickattay Road
Miss Ader
Ethel Ader
Paris
Tours
France
Robert H. Dunelap
United States Marine Corps
Gorbeau
Sth Army Corps
Loisead An Mauren
Marvel
Calvin Cobb
United States
Gener Electric
Iermee
ASBC
Dawn
Walia
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