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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1929
Page
1
This fragmentary column slides through a mix of ad agency praise for Lord & Thomas and a social notice at McCutchan home where a picnic dinner leads to ankle injuries and light mischief. It also jabs at a local Civic Leader, quips about Ott Webb, and closes with a weather and politics riff urging President Hoover to stop the rains to aid farmers.
H Hanley Hammel of Monon files a $700 claim against the estate of Dr. Ross M Reagan of Monticello. He says he cannot rent the room where the physician died by suicide a year ago and seeks $2 a day for the rental loss.
The First National Bank and The Citizens Trust Company sponsor corn projects wide in Putnam County. Many farmers support the effort with new members joining daily. Each club aims to outdo the others as Purdue tested seed is provided. Enrolled names include Edward Morgan and many others.
Mrs Charles Pedro and Fred Hampton riding a horse were bruised when an automobile carrying Robert Gorham and Woodrow Watson struck the horse on the paved road east of Greencastle near the Almeda crossing. The horse was killed and the car's occupants escaped injury.
R A Masons called a meeting for Greencastle Chapter No 22 on Monday at 7 30 p m. The B A degree will be discussed or conferred. R P Mullins H P E E Caldwell Secretary.
Fort Worth pilots R. L. Robbing and James Kelly broke the endurance record for all aircraft with a 172 hour 32 minute flight in a single engine monoplane. A $2200 bonus from aviation interests plus local rewards await the team upon landing, while refueling crew members also gain cash prizes.
Allen A Wilkinson aged 65 prominent lumber dealer in Indianapolis died from heart trouble after a week of illness He was active in civic and fraternal circles and well known across Indiana His company operates 36 branches statewide and Roachdale yard is among them deceased faced public loss in the industry and community
Mrs. Mary Alice Cox 62 wife of Harvey Cox died at home on Bloomington Street Road Saturday evening after a two week paralysis illness. She is survived by her husband, eight children and three siblings. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 30 P M at the residence with Rev V Le Raphael assisting. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
Warren McCloud of Roachdale is jailed on petit larceny charges after deputy Alva Bryan arrested him on information from Mike Pitman. Property stolen from A. M. Green's farm included attire tools battery spotlight and wrenches. Oscar Lane may be involved. A deputy’s car left the National Road embankment injuring the officer. a bus assisted to Indianapolis.
Mrs. J. P. Allen was named president of the Woman’s League at College Avenue Methodist Church. Clay O’Hair cut wood on his farm and suffered a lip gash. Miss Grace Allen hosted Miss Eva Migrant of Kokomo. Richard Van Vacter, 72, injured by a fall at the Court House yesterday.
Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with probable showers. Continued warm temperatures expected across the area.
Dr. C Howard Taylor of the Methodist church spoke to Greencastle High School’s senior class on the social duty of the educated. He cited the community’s $2000 per student investment and urged graduates to use schooling to aid the town and its people.
A 233 acre park was dedicated in Danville Illinois presented to the city by John H Harrison publisher of the Danville Commercial News. Harrison a DePauw graduate and trustee was honored at a banquet with Roy O West DePauw president and trustee as principal speaker. the speakers are former DePauw classmates.
Joe Wilson a former Indiana State farm employee is held in San Bernardino California after altering commitment papers for fifteen inmates allowing early release. Fingerprints have been sent to officials and prosecutors weigh charges while farm officials seek to recapture the men and restore terms. Wilson had already completed his own sentence.
Mrs. Sallie Jane Benedict died Friday in a New York City hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Limedale she studied music and languages at the Conservatory of Music Chicago and at Indiana universities. Surviving are sisters Lena Bodemer and Mrs Henry Ferncase plus other relatives. Funeral arrangements set for Forest Hill cemetery after Pennsylvania Line arrival Tuesday noon.
Mrs. Mattie P. Frank 50 wife of Indianapolis patrolman James W. Frank died after a car driven by her husband went over a 12 foot embankment near Fincastle. Four others escaped with bruises. The accident occurred while en route to visit relatives and funeral plans for Mrs Ida Rateliff Frank were noted. Funeral arrangements set for Indianapolis.
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