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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1928

Page

3

Vandalism at First Ward School. few items taken

Vandals searched First Ward School on Wednesday night and scattered matches in most rooms. Only $1.20 was stolen from an instructor's desk after teachers checked the building on Thursday. Police have not determined how entry was gained. Affidavits filed in Putnam Circuit Court against Harold Holt and James Harris in a penal farm escape case.

First Ward Putnam Harold Holt James Harris Penal Farm

GOP CANDIDATES CHOSEN AT CABLE TABERNACLE CONVENTION

Republican state convention selections list officials and candidates in Indiana. Names include Governor Harry G. Leslie West Lafayette Lieutenant Governor Edgar D. Bush Salem Secretary of State Otto G. Fiefield Crown Point Treasurer Grace Banta Urbahns Valparaiso Auditor Archie N. Bobbitt English Attorney General James M. Ogden Indianapolis Reporter Miss Genevieve Brown Winamae State Superintendent Roy P. Wisehart Union City Supreme Court Judge David A. Myers Greensburg Appellate Court Judge Elmer Q. Lockyear Evansville Second District Noel D. Neal Noblesville.

Cable Tabernacle Harry G. Leslie West Lafayette Edgar D. Bush Salem Otto G. Fiefield Crown Point Grace Banta Urbahns Valparaiso Archie N. Bobbitt English James M. Ogden Indianapolis Supreme Court Genevieve Brown Winamae State Superintendent OF Public Instruction Roy P. Wisehart Union City David A. Myers Greensburg Elmer Q. Lockyear Evansville Noel D. Neal Noblesville

Livestock market mixed as hogs rise and cows edge lower

Indianapolis May 25 hog market generally 10 to 15 cents higher with bulk 170 to 300 pounds at 10.00 and select 250 pounds butcher at 10.10. Cattle steady except cows unevenly lower with beef steers 12.50 to 13.00 and feeders at 15.00 to 15.50. Sheep steady as spring lambs fall to 16.00 to 18.00.

Indianapolis Ind

Presbyterians pick Walker moderator

Tulsa May 25 Dr Hugh K Walker pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A at the opening of the 140th annual assembly here. Dr Walker received 59 percent of the votes while Dr Dunkel had 31 percent.

Tulsa Okla Hugh K. Walker First Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles Presbyterian Church In U.S. A Walker Lpr J. Ambrose Dunkel Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Indianapolis Dunkel

May Enact Relief Bill Over Veto

Farm bloc leaders vow to try enacting the McNary Haugen farm relief bill over President Coolidge's veto. Senator McNary Oregon says he will call up the veto message and oppose filibuster use against Boulder Dam and Muscle Shoals. It would require two thirds in both houses. administration predicts defeat.

Washington INS Coolidge McNary Oregon Boulder Dam Muscle Shoals House Senate

Maitland to start 500 mile race at Indianapolis

Lieutenant Lester Maitland, famed for crossing the Pacific by air, will wave the red flag to start the 16th International 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. He will drop the green flag at lap 199 signaling one lap remaining and the checkered flag at the finish.

Indianapolis INS Threut Lester Maitland Pacific Ocean Indianapolis Motor Speedway Lieut Maitland

Fisher to referee 500 mile race at Indianapolis

Indianapolis May 25. Lawrence P. Fisher a young General Motors executive and racing enthusiast will officiate as the referee for the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Wednesday.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Lawrence P. Fisher General Motors

Hail Leaves 200 Families Vacant in Alabama

A violent hailstorm swept west central Alabama destroying crops and property. About 200 families became destitute with losses exceeding 500000 dollars. Roughly 600 square miles of farmland, 16000 acres of cotton, and 6000 acres of corn were ruined. Red Cross aid appeals were issued and a Memorial Day Committee meeting is set at 7:30 PM at the American Legion Hall for Decoration Day business.

Birmingham Ala Alabama National Red Cross Memorial Day Committee American Legion Hall Decoration Day Committee

Rummage Sale Ady Sold Amid War Echoes

A memorial message echoes from the notes of In Flanders Fields as readers recall fallen Hardy Ones and a Saturday May 26 date tied to a local rummage sale. The fragment blends war poetry with a community sale listing.

Flanders Fields Ady Christian Church Ladies

Senate Braces Through Second Day of Filibuster

The Senate faced a twenty hour nonstop session as opponents of the Boulder Dam bill and Muscle Shoals conference report join in a double filibuster. Administration plans to force action on tax cuts and other measures were blocked, with a decision not expected before Sunday.

International News Service WM. K. Hutchinson Washington Senate Early Today Senate

Leslie Emerges as Democratic Governor Candidate

The delegates believe Leslie would beat Landis in the fall, noting Landis’s weakness as a nominee. They recall Landis was a former congressman and Leslie led as Speaker during Governor Jackson’s term while denying old guard ties. After balloting, Leslie secured hearty endorsements from defeated nominees Landis Jewett and Schortemeier. the lieutenant governor race saw Edgar D. Bush nominated on the second ballot. Leslie is described as a forceful, picturesque speaker with a ready reply, married with three children.

Leslie Landis House of Representatives Jackson Jewett Schortemeier Edgar D. Bush Salem J. Monroe Fitch Muncie L. G. Bradford South Bend Clem J. Richards Terre Haute Charles O. Williams Fountain City

First Ward P T A Offers Dramatic Reading Class

Miss Edna Hillis introduces a 10 week dramatic reading lessons starting June 4 at Eitel's. Presented by First Ward P T A with contact number TR1X for interested persons.

Eitel's First Ward Edna Hillis

Twentieth Century Club hosts humor and readings

Mrs. Harry Allan hosts the Twentieth Century Club on Thursday with a paper on We Americans as Others See Us by Mrs. B H Bruner. Miss Helen Judd read Embers by George Middleton during social hour and several members assisted.

Harry Allan Northwood Twentieth Century Club B. H. Bruner Helen Judd George Middleton C. J. Larkin Margaret Waters Lucile Allan

Man Hospitalized After Car Crash Breaks Spine

Henry Bishon aged 22 of Chesterton is in St. Anthony's hospital after being thrown from a skidding auto and pinned beneath it when the vehicle struck a telephone pole. He suffers a broken spine.

Michigan City Henry Bishon Chesterton St. Anthony’s Hospital Here

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Putnam County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Inc H. B. Longden DePauw University Joe Fordyce Russellville Reed Clinton and Tennessee Streets Fordyce Danville Miss Rose Kevin H. Smith Greencastle Ralph Smith DePauw County Hospital Thomas Noble Jr W. M. McGaughey Mr. Smith Chicago Eugene Chenoweth West Washington Street R. P. Mullins Indiana Firmfly Chemical Plant Greenfield K. E. Todd Mrs. W. R. Todd Coatesville Harriet Ault Eleanor Miss Ault Putnam County Credit Association College Inn Nathan Call Roughlale Bank Grace Fowler Wiliam Fowler Commercial Place Deer Creek Lawrence Athey Carol Shoultz Orlando Engle Bruce Dorsett Monticello Edward Stone East Washington Street Mary Caldwell Auburn, Neb Lee Todd Loceman Justice of the Peace Robert H. Newgent Belle Crawley Indiana Street John H. James Lol Itayee Presbyterians Eitel Floral Co LT. Maitland C. C. Hulett Flanders Reelsville High School Benefit Alumni Association Colored Brazil Orchestra New York Viola Denny Flanders Dead J. L. Randel Iris Flowers Planta C. T. Zaring Mrs. Allan Marie Long O. F. Sutherlin C. C. Hurst Minnie Marie Long C. F. Sutherlin Mesdames Donner Lyons Wilbur Donner Glenn Lyons Donner Vine Street George Christie Miami Fla Century Club John Cannon East Seminary Street John C. New John R. King Anderson Street First Christian Church Harry Foster Beveridge Street Vernon Shirley Ida Pollom Grant Scott Milligan Young Mattie Priest Elva Scobee Edith Allen Ivy Flint Daisy Davis Elsie Hanks Mrs. Fry Davis Caesar Greencastle High School Virginia Markham Allendale Springs Miss Hauck Laura Hauck A. A. Hauck Airy Knob Valet Auto Strop
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