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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
2
By mail in Putnam County the rate is 8.00 dollars yearly and outside Putnam County 8.50 dollars yearly. In Greencastle by carrier 10 cents weekly, weekly edition 1.50 dollars yearly. Advertising rates available on request.
Clinton Ind May 28 John W Robb 77 prominent local figure dies at home after several asthma attacks He served as Presbyterian elder moderator of Crawfordsville presbytery chaired county children guardians and Clinton Relief Association He helped organize Clinton Building and Loan Clinton Electric Company and was a leader in brick and electricity groups Funeral set for 3 PM at the Presbyterian Church with Riverside Cemetery burial He is survived by a son Marshall V Robb three grandchildren two sisters in law and a step daughter from Arkadelphia Ark
There will be a meeting at the M. P. Church Sunday morning and evening led by Rev. W. E. Wilmoth. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Ramey of Indianapolis visited Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce. Community members note the death of Mrs. Glenn Miller of Michigan and multiple Sunday gatherings with local families including the StaggsBrattain and Brattain households.
Brazil May 28 The Clay Circuit Court grand jury returned nine indictments before adjourning Saturday. Sheriff Nussel is serving warrants today. Most defendants reside in Clay County with two from Greencastle and Terre Haute. all are expected to be served today per the Brazil Times.
The Central Trust Company of Greencastle Indiana has qualified as executor of Uriah Gasaway deceased in Putnam Circuit Court. The court authorized administration of the solvent estate. Attorneys W M Sutherlin represent the executor with dates May 15 22 29.
EHitel Floral Co offers carnations at 1 dollar per dozen for Decoration Day with phone contact 636 for orders and details.
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway twenty eight cars qualified for the 600 mile race with four more to go. The lineup lists drivers and cars led by Duray and Woodbury in Miller and Viv Sp. with speeds from 122.391 to 96.026 mph, front-drive cars noted.
London. Scotland Yard announces a developed device to stop car bandits by bar ricading main roads. A trap uses two ten ton steel drums linked by a wire and anchored by a spiral spring. When activated by an alarm the drums rise to a bonnet height, creating a 25 ton obstacle for speeding vehicles. Tests deem it the most practical solution yet.
Indiana Democrats at their Cable Tabernacle state convention plan to double the at large delegation to the Houston national convention from four to eight. Thomas Taggart is eyed to lead the big eight, with William OBrien Lew Ellingham William Cronin Charles Sallee and the widows of three Democrats named among the slate. Attending the Houston event June 21 to 25 the Woollen special with Hoosier delegates departs June 22 from Indianapolis.
Radio star Chubby Parker, famed WLS Chicago entertainer, will perform at Granada Theatre on Saturday June 2. The banjoist and songwriter will play his five string banjo, sing hits like Nickety Nack ety Now Now Now, and share new numbers in person following his radio success.
A large crowd is expected with both grown ups and children urged to arrive early to avoid possible disappointment.
Clyde Jensen a 26 year old interne at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago was reported slightly improved in his battle with streptococcus infection contracted while assisting a post mortem examination. Even as the illness advanced he directed his own care keeping watch on his pulse and signaling for stimulants at a crisis. Dr Asa Bacon hospital superintendent said recovery chances remain slim but Jensen's iron will endures.
Margaret Hixson declares sixteen years as Dave Lewis's common law wife and a fourteen year old child, and plans to contest the driver’s will for the sake of the child. Laura F. Lewis, married to the driver shortly before his death, was hospitalized in shock.
Brazil, May 28. Clifford Frazier, 18, Greencastle, fined 12.15 for improper license plates and open muffler, paid before Justice Gates. James Renfro, Putnamville, fined 12.15 for speeding by Officers Matthews and Bolinger.
Herbert Becker aged 20 and Fred Marsh aged 19, farm boys from near Lafayette Indiana, pled guilty to robberies of Purdue University students on May 12 and were sentenced to one to ten years in the Pendleton state reformatory.
Mrs Mary E Howard 80 longtime Greencastle resident dies Monday at 4 45 pm at her son Charles Howard 14 Beveridge street after three weeks illness pneumonia debility funeral Wednesday 2 30 pm at Charles Howard home interment Forest Hill cemetery Rev B H Bruner and Prof Harry Gough to preside survived by sons Charles Albert of Greencastle daughter Mrs Zachariah Hays two grandchildren Mildred and Lois Howard burial service details listed
Indiana politics swirled around Governor Ed Jackson as he pursues a U S Senate bid to replace Senator James E. Watson. Reports say his State Convention reception and Marion County delegate status bolster his case amid Coffin and Watson faction tensions. Other potential backers include Schuyler A. Haas and figures from Lafayette Chicago Newcastle and Fort Wayne.
Bullitt County grand jury to investigate the death of Mrs. Kate Browning aged 60 who was shot by a mob before her cabin was burned in Kentucky. Judge Basil Glasgow ordered the inquiry as several suspects remain in custody without bail.
Members of the Crawfordsville Gun Club invite shooters from across the state to participate in a Memorial Day event at the Jess Ward farm grounds north of Crawfordsville.
A vivid stage version of Chicago stars Phyllis Haver and Victor Varconi at Voncastle theatre. Roxie Hart’s murder centerpiece drives a rapid plot with sharp drama and strong comic relief guided by director Frank Orson. Supporting cast Virginia Bradford T Roy Barnes Robert Edeson May Robson Julia Faye shines.
Gloria Swanson shines in Sadie Thompson at the Granada theatre under Raoul Walsh direction. The drama unfolds through a sequence of striking climaxes with strong supporting turns from Lionel Barrymore, Blanche Friderici, Charles Lane, Florence Midgley, James A. Marcus and Will Stanton.
Crawfordsville police seek a purse snatcher and a reported peeping Tom after recent incidents. On Saturday night residents were frightened by the peeping Tom while Mrs. Otto Biederstedt of Greencastle fought off a man attempting to take her purse and basket.
New York May 28 Harold I June naval petty officer and aviator was selected by Commander Richard Byrd as the successor to Floyd Bennett for the South Pole flight. Navy department approval awaited.
Notice states the grocery and bakery will be closed all day on Wednesday May 30 in observance of Decoration Day at Louis F Hays South Side Square.
Decoration Day sale notice offers carnations at 1 per dozen from Floral Co. Read quick details for location and price.
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