May Booster contest ends with multiple gifts awarded
Mrs. Sherman D Early of Martinsville won the major $50 gift in the Merchant's Booster Contest ended Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Court House. Other winners include Mrs. Jennie Steele, Chas Heath, Ross Tustison, William Kocher, Roberta Goldberg, Edna Gardner, Mrs. O J Larkin, Mrs. Frank Wallace, Roland Lane, and duplicates for Mrs. Larkin and Mr. Kocher. A large crowd attended the windup. a June contest began May 26 with similar awards planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman D. Early
Martinsville Street
Court House
Jennie Steele
Chestnut Street
Chas. Heath
Reelsville
Ross Tustison
Elm Street
William Kocher
W. Washington Street
Roberta Goldberg
Poplar Street
Edna Gardner
O. J. Larkin
Northwood
Frank Wallace
Anderson Street
Roland Lane
Brick Chapel
Larkin
Kocher
Convention at Reelsville Sunday June 3 1928
The Washington Township Sunday School convention will be held at Reelsville M. E. Sunday School on Sunday, June 3, 1928. The program begins at 1 30 p m with songs, invocations, reports, addresses by Rev. Glendon Rightsell and Rev. Lucas, special numbers, and a play The Boy Moses by Big Walnut Baptist Sunday School. Dismissal follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Reelsville M. E
Dallas Rissler
Manhattan Sunday School
Gretchen Pickett
Rev. Lucas
Reelsville School
Boy Moses
Big Walnut Baptist Sunday School
Stores to Close on Memorial Day in Greencastle
Practically all stores and business houses in Greencastle will be closed Wednesday in observance of Memorial Day May 30. A survey of the business district Monday revealed most establishments will enjoy a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Divorce suit claims wife left after birth of child
Ralph P. Crousore files for divorce in Putnam Circuit Court alleging two years of cold treatment and since the birth of a child eighteen to nineteen months ago she said she did not love him. He states she refused to return after May 17 when he took her to her mother’s Indianapolis home. Married March 31, 1920. James and Allee attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph P. Crousore
Highland Street
Putnam Circuit Court
Ethel Crousure
Indianapolis
James & Allee
Richmond farmer leaves $41,000 to colleges and church
John T. Peal, 71, a wealthy Union County farmer and former Richmond resident, wills $25,000 to DePauw University, $15,000 to Earlham College, and $1,000 to the Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference. Payments are postponed until after his widow Martha Peal’s lifetime. The Peals previously gave $50,000 to DePauw five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
DePauw University
Earlham College
Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference
John T. Peal
Union County
Martha Peal
de Pauw University
Memorial Day Observances Held Despite Rain
Memorial services for veterans were held Sunday at Forest Hill cemetery and the Court House. The Gold Star Memorial Association tablet for Spanish War Veterans was unveiled at the Court House, with Rev. B. H. Bruner opening the service and C. C. Gillen presenting the tablet. Rain began during the cemetery program but the crowd remained large for the annual observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hill Cemetery
Court House
Gold Star Memorial Association
B. H., Bruner
The
Christian Church
C. C. Gillen
Gold Star Association
Memorial Day Observances Held in Greencastle with Parade
Veterans from Spanish War to World War II participated in a county Memorial Day program. A tablet honoring Earl Fiske was unveiled by Mrs. Martha Fiske and set on east wall of the lobby. The parade moved to Forest Hill cemetery for services halted by rain and resumed in the courthouse assembly room. Clay Phillips delivered the main address with the Gettysburg remarks by Miss Carol Shoultz. Local ministers gave prayers and benediction. The Greencastle Band and quartet played as veterans graves were marked by patriotic groups. Only a few Civil War veterans could attend due to age. The Memorial Day committee thanked all helpers for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Irwin
Ora Day
Martha Fiske
Earl Fiske
East Washington Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Greencastle
American Legion
World War Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
American Legion Auxiliary
Court House
Clay Phillips
Terre Haute
Carol Shoultz
Forest Hill
Avritt Will Filed For Probate On Monday
The will of John F. Avritt a Roachdale resident directs his wife to receive all real estate and 1000 dollars cash. Three children Eugenie Goslin Effie May Boyd and Nannie McMurtry share equally the remaining personal property. Upon the wife's death the children inherit equal real estate shares. Nathan Call named executor. Will executed August 18 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Avritt
Roachdale
Eugenie Goslin
Effie May Boyd
Nannie McMurtry
Kelly Will Stay With Clinton High For Another Year
Coach Paul Spike Kelly of Clinton High signs to remain for another year. He has built strong football and basketball programs and cites Clinton’s upcoming new gym as a possible influence. Interest reportedly came from Brazil and Duluth Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul “Spike” Kelly
Clinton High School
Clinton School
Clinton
Brazil
Duluth
Minn
Crawfordsville Editor Departures to Arkansas Democrat
Frederic W. Bales, city editor of the Crawfords ville Review for five years, has joined the Arkansas Democrat in Little Rock as editor of that paper. Winston Ashley, public speaking instructor at Crawfordsville High School and a known basketball figure, will edit the Crawfordsville Review until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Frederic W. Bales
Graduates in Greencastle Hold Baccalaureate Service
ministers and congregations join 1928 Greencastle high school graduates for a baccalaureate in the school auditorium. Miss Leota Mullins led the processional, the Glee Club performed, Rev V L Raphael spoke on Youth and Human Welfare, citing Nehemiah 2 10 about welfare of Israel’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Greencastle High School
Leota Mullins
Glee Club
V. L. Raphael
Presbyterian
Church
Israel
Welfare of humankind and faith in the modern world
The piece urges High School graduates to study value, science, fine arts, and Christianity to better humanity. It cites Nehemiah, Tobiah, Babson, Noguchi, and Dunant as examples of service and moral progress while warning of opposition and subtle corrupting influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Christ
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Tobiah
Roger Babson
Noguchi
Japan
Tropics
Jean Henri Dunant
Red Cross
Jesus
Dog Tax Money Turned Over to Township Trustees
All dog tax money collected by township assessors during the spring period was handed to township trustees who now manage the fund under a new General Assembly law. Dog owners unpaid by June 4 face potential legal action by the County Prosecutor, with delinquent owners assessed a total of 16.50 dollars if collection occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toownship
General Assembly
Holt Acquitted in Public Intoxication Case
Kokomo attorney Olin R. Holt a Democrat candidate for Indiana governor was acquitted of public intoxication by Special Judge Curtis Roll in police court after a trial that began Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Olin R. Holt
Indiana
Curtis Roll
Kentucky youth wins in oratory contest
James R. Moore age 17 of Somerset Kentucky won the national oratorical contest with an address on The Development of the Constitution. Elliot Norquist of Kansas City finished second and Charles J Olsen of Worcester Massachusetts placed third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James R. Moore
Somerset
Elliot Norquist
Kansas City
Charles J. Olsen
Worchester
Mass
Fillmore Road Construction Begins Monday
Work on the Campbell asphalt and gravel road through Fillmore started Monday with contractor Isaac Skelton using Emulsified asphalt ending a weeks long dispute over material choice. The county commissioners and contractor had argued over suppliers. Two other roads, the R. E. Brown paved road in Northwood and the J. L. Etter concrete road to the Manhattan road, are now open to traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Fillmore
Isaac Skelton
Skelton
R. E. Brown
Northwood
J. L. Etter
Indiana Street
Manhattan Road
Greencastle welcomes Dr and Mrs Hutcheson home from abroad
The Hutchesons arrived in Greencastle from New York City after a five month tour visiting thirty countries and sixty three cities. They traveled on the Big Four, reported intense tropical heat and a few rough seas, and Dr Hutcheson plans to screen reels of his travel pictures here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hutcheson
Greencastle
New York City
Tropics
Hutcheson
Borneo
India
Three Bishops Consecrated at Methodist Conference
Kansas City May 27 Three newly elected bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church were consecrated in a dramatic ceremony ending four weeks of the quadrennial general conference. Bishops Wade Baker and Lee were among those assigned to global residences as reports and decisions followed rapid changes. Dr Lee, based in Singapore, became the churchs sole missionary bishop after reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Raymond J. Wade
Chicago
James C. Baker
Urbana
Ill
Edwin P. Lee
Singapore
Convention Hall
Merton H. Rice
FE. Stanley Jones
India
Manila-Singapore
Lee
Convention Settles Bishops Life Election By Acclamation
Delegates chose virtually by acclamation yesterday morning after a bitter debate over life versus term bishop elections. The convention Tuesday night ruled it unconstitutional to alter current life elections.
1017 Cars Cross Track in Greencastle Test
A Sunday efficiency test at the railroad crossing near the Pennsylvania station in south Greencastle counted 1017 cars from 1 to 4 pm. The average was one car every 100 seconds as watchman guided traffic during Memorial services at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Station
South Greencastle
Grover Eggers Critically Ill in Birmingham
Relatives report Grover Eggers is critically ill in Birmingham Alabama for health reasons. He is suffering pernicious anemia and recently moved from East Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Eggers
Birmingham
Ala
East Walnut Street
Elizabeth Raines
East Franklin Street
Miss Helen West and LeGrand Cannon Wed in Indianapolis
Miss Helen Louise West and LeGrand Cannon were married at high noon in Indianapolis with Judge Worth E. Caylor officiating. Only family attended. both couples are DePauw graduates and Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta, and Kappa Alpha Theta members. The couple will reside at 3530 Balsam Avenue after June 15. Indianapolis guests included the groom’s parents and sister Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Helen Louise West
Roy O. West
Chicago
LeGrand Cannon
John Talbott Cannon
Worth E. Caylor
Superior Court
Judge Caylor
West
DePauw University
Caylor
Cannon
DePauw
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Delta Theta
Alpha Chapter
Kappa Alpha Theta
Balsam Avenue
Elizabeth
Henry Talbott
G. L. Talbott
Raub Powell Nuptials Held in Reynolds Home
Miss Pauline Powell of Reynolds and Bernard Raub of Chal mers were married at nine o clock Saturday morning at the bride’s parents home in Reynolds. After a brief honeymoon to French Lick they will reside in Chalmers with plans to entertain friends. The bride, a DePauw alumna, and the groom, a Purdue student and Crawfordsville High School graduate, have many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Powell
Reynolds
Bernard Raub
M. O. Raub
Chalmers
Earl Johnson
Crawfordsville
French Lick
Johnson
Putnam County Woman Dies at State Hospital
Mrs. Annabelle Johnson 77 wife of Samuel Johnson died at the State Hospital for the Insane in Madison at 1 PM Monday. She had lived in Putnam County since age 17 after moving from Kentucky. Survived by husband a son Marion four grandchildren and sister Mrs Maude Lloyd. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Johnson
Samuel Johnson
State Hospital For the Insane
Madison
Putnam County
Kentucky
Margaret Farrow
Marion
Madison Street
Maude Lloyd
Operations Ongoing After Tonsil Procedures At County Hospital
Monday morning several tonsil operations were performed at the County Hospital. Patients included Roxie Cash Greencastle Connie and Max Cooprider Coatesville Mary Bee Greencastle and Mrs Curtis Jones Cloverdale. Surgeons were Dr C W Carmack of Indianapolis Dr C C Tucker Dr C B O'Brien and Dr W M McGaughey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Cash
Greencastle
Connie
Max Cooprider
Coatesville
Mary Bee
Curtis Jones
Cloverdale
C. W. Carmack
Indianapolis
C. C. Tucker
C. B. O’brien
W. M. McGaughey
End Comes To Aged Woman Mrs Martin Luther Belle
Mrs Martin Luther Belle aged eighty one died at her daughter Mrs Marion Hartness home 720 East Washington Greencastle after four weeks influenza and complications. She will be buried in Kansas City Missouri beside prior residence. Survived by daughter and three sons Martin D San Jose California Luther K New Kinhon Connecticut and Harry O Kansas City Missouri. Funeral at Rector Funeral Home 2:00 Wednesday with Rev W L Raphael, body sent to Kansas City after son arrives from Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther Belle
Marion Hartness
East
Washington Street
Greencastle
Kansas City
Martin D
San Josea
Cal
Luther K
New Kinghon
Roachedale Boy Takes Top Honors in Purdue Livestock Judging
The Purdue livestock judging contest drew 70 freshmen as H. S. Blaydes of Roachdale won the gold medal. R. E. B. Hagan of Dale was second in sheep, J. L. Ashton of Mt. Vernon third in beef cattle, with R. O. Snelling West Point fourth and L. Toney Richmond fifth. W. B. Ely West Lafayette led in horses and C. L. Norman Linden in hogs. Professors from Ohio State aided the judging. C. S. Plum spoke at the awards event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
R. O. Snelling
West Point
L. Toney
Richmond
W. B. Ely
West Lafayette
C. L. Norman
Linden
C. S. Plum
Ohio State University
Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station
Poppy Sale Proceeds Reach $100.10 For Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary announces last Saturday's poppy sale totalled 100.10 with Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls and Bainbridge Home Economics Club contributing. Funds aid disabled World War veterans and an appreciation event is planned at the Legion Hall next midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire
Home Economics Club
Bainbridge
Legion Hall
Miss Christine Dietrich Appointed Mathematics Teacher
The Greencastle School Board approved hiring Christine Dietrich as a mathematics teacher at the high school for next year replacing Donald Connerly who departs for Gary. Heating and plumbing contracts for the Second Ward School face possible reallocation due to an architect error in required wall boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Dietrich
John Dietrich
Greencastle
Second Ward
Dietrich
Donald Connerly
Gary
Greencastle High School
DePauw University
North Salem
Paul Albin
W. A. Beemer
Beemer
Walter Heath
Heath
School staffing changes outline new building timetable
A plan calls for completing the new building within a few weeks. Another teacher will be elected later to complete the high school staff, and two vacancies remain in the Ward school staffs for next year.
Trustees to Pick a New President at DePauw
DePauw University trustees meet in the administration building to elect a new president to succeed Dr. Lemuel Herbert Murlin, who plans to leave after June 11 to lead the American church in Berlin. Garfield Bromley Oxnam is favored. Raymond Wade is ineligible after becoming a bishop. Several board terms expire this year. Charles W. Jewett is reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Lemuel Herbert Murlin
Murlin
Berlin
Garfield Bromley Oxnam
Los Angeles
Cal
Boston University
Raymond Wade
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
William H. Adams
Bloomington
William E. Carpenter
Brazil
Will H. Latta
Indianapolis
Edwin H. Hughes
Francis J. McConnell
Pittsburgh
A. B. Cline
Bluffton
Fred Hoke
D. P
Woman Hurt in Collision at Maple and Bloomington
Mrs. J. C. Jackson driving a Chevrolet coupe collided with a Dorsey Construction Co. truck driven by James Hester at Maple avenue and Bloomington street around noon Tuesday. Mrs. Jackson’s young son was cut by flying glass and Hester was slightly injured. Both vehicles were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jackson
Dorsey Construction Co
James Hester
Maple Avenue
Bloomington Street
John W Robb Dies at 77 in Clinton Ind
John W Robb 77 a Clinton leader died at 4 am at his home after several severe asthma attacks. He served as Presbyterian elder moderated Crawfordsville presbytery chaired county board of guardians led Clinton Relief Association and helped organize local business and electric ventures. Funeral at 8 pm Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Ind
John W. Robb
Robb
Presbyterian Church
Crawfordsville
County Board of Children’s Guardians
Clinton Relief Association
Highland County
Ohio
Bainbridge, O
Clinton Building and Loan Company
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Indiana Electric Light Association
Clinton Paving Brick Company
Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Margaret Stockston
Arkadelphia
Ark
Riverside Cemetery
Two youths sentenced for robbing Purdue students
Herbert Becker, 20, and Fred Marsh, 19, farm boys near Lafayette Ind, pleaded guilty to robberies of Purdue university students on May 12 and were sent to the state reformatory at Pendleton for one to ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Herbert Becker
Fred Marsh
Here
Purdue University
Pendleton
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Reelville
University
Avritt Will
Kelly
Little Rock
Raphael
Holt
Fillmore Road
M. E
Helen West
Raub-Powell
State Hospital
Miss Dietrich
City School
Purdue
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