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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1930

Page

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Say! Commentary on politics and radio friends

Charles J. Arnold laments political blame shifting by Senator Arthur Robinson and Democratic chairman Raskob while noting radio interference and a World Series broadcast. He mentions Ford Frick of DePauw, a Phi Kappa Psi, and a public radio incident involving a Greencastle reference.

U. S Arthur Robinson Indianapolis Raskob Hoover Congress Ford Frick DePauw Graham McNamee National Broadcasting System Phi Kappa Psi Ford Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

Bainbridge Phone Company Wins Change of Venue

Judge James P. Hughes sustained a motion for change of venue in a suit for injunction filed by Bainbridge Telephone Co against William Arnold. The case moves to Parke circuit court. originally filed in Putnam circuit court in October 1929 to stop Arnold from operating a telephone system in and near Bainbridge.

James P. Hughes Putnam Circuit Court Bainbridge Telephone Company Taess William Arnold Parke Circuit Arnold Bainbridge

Fire destroys Hopkins Fertilizer plant in New Albany

A mystery fire swept the Hopkins Fertilizer Company plant in New Albany Indiana causing about 300000 dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed the main factory buildings and two warehouses while firefighters saved the plant garage and another large building. One warehouse contained fertilizer valued at 100000 dollars. The plant is part of the Davidson Chemical Company network based in Baltimore Maryland.

New Albany Ind Hopkins Fertilizer Company Raymond ©. Ellis Ellis Indiana Davison Chemical Company Baltimore Mil

Judgement Sought Against John R King in Foreclosure Case

Nellie G. Stoner files in Putnam circuit court to foreclose on real estate in Greencastle. John R King and Agnes M King are named defendants in a suit seeking 1199.77, alleging a Citizens Trust loan of 1200 with mortgage backing and an assignment to Stoner. S C Prevo Company is also named for a bean claim believed inferior to the mortgage.

John R. Kink Agnes M. King Putnam Nellie G. Stoner

Rally Day Observed By Methodists In Greencastle

Rally Day and Promotion Day will be observed Sunday October 9 in Greencastle Methodist Church School at 9 50. The day includes enrollment drive across all departments and installation of new officers for the year beginning October 1. Freshmen study The Freshman and the New World Problem taught by Dr G Bromley Oxnam. The Sophomore Junior class lessons center on The Religion of Jesus with Dr Walter Be Bundy. Senior Junior class discusses Religion and Contemporary Life What Can a Senior Believe After Four Years of College with Dr Carroll D W Hildebrand. Mrs R Ty Stephenson teaches Young Women on Special Problems.

Greencastle Methodist Church Out Methodist Episcopal Church East College G. Bromley Oxnam Walter BE. Bundy Carroll DW. Hildebrand R. ‘Ty Stephenson

Identity of Train Victim Still Unknown

Coroner Frank Reed planned a conference with Big Four Railroad officials as investigators pursued the unidentified man found dead beside the Big Four tracks Wednesday afternoon. Four suspects in Terre Haute and Mattoon were questioned as fingerprinting and inquiries sought to establish the victim’s identity and possible ties to a St Louis man named Jack O Neal.

Frank Reed Big Four Railroad Big Four Terre Haute Reencastle Big Pour Mattoon Indiana State Fort Lone Place Traia Hoboes Mlinois Jack O'Neal St. Louis Terre Haunte

Ashworth seeks divorce from Edna for cruel treatment

Gerard Ashworth of 406 West WashingtonGreencastle files for divorce in Putnam Circuit Court claiming Edna Ashworth is quarrelsome faultfinding and temperamental. The couple married October 1925 and separated September 1930.

Putnam c Gerrard Ashworth West Washington Street Greencastle Edna Ashworth Ashworth

Three Fatalities in Indianapolis Within Twelve Hours

Police report three deaths in Indianapolis within twelve hours. Arthur McCain, 73, died after being struck by a car driven by Claude Stewart 17 who lost control and veered onto the sidewalk. Maggie Christie, 4, burned to death in a house fire, and Marcia Lek Nasi, 1 year 9 months, scalded in the same incident.

Indianapolis Tnel INS Ineanapolis Arthur McCain Maggie Christin Marcia Lek Nasi McCain Claude Stewart Stewart McCallin Young Stewart Manefe Hter Christie James O. Christie David

Woman Shot Dead by Husband in Rockville Domestic Tragedy

Effie Jones Wiser, 50, was killed by her husband Virgil Wiser, 60, who then shot himself but survived with minor injuries. He attempted to shoot Ernest Jones, the murdered woman’s stepson, as he arrived. the assailant was arrested and hospitalized. Coroner and deputies responded to the front yard scene.

Rockville Effie Jones Wiser Virgil Wiser Wiser Wiser On Ernest Jones Bheviff Karl Riley Verwitlion County Boenttal Clinton Jones Pisto Crooks Luther Jerome McMullen Riley

Pipeline condemns land for Oklahoma to Ohio line

The Gulf Pipe Line Co of Pennsylvania seeks right of way through southern Putnam county farms for a pipeline from Perryman's Station Oklahoma to Toledo and Cleveland Ohio. Twelve condemnation suits ask appraisers to assess damages for landowners in Cloverdale township including McClure, Coffman, Nier, Hamblin, Dorsett, Martin, Quinlan and others and associated entities such as the Federal Land Bank of Louisville and Aetna Life Insurance Co.

Gulf Pipe Line Co Pennsylvania Perryman's Station Oklahoma Missouri Iinois Indiana Ohio Toledo Cleveland C. Gillen Putnam County Pipeline Company Marinee Samuel McClure Loretha McClure Cloverdale Township Roy H. McClure Nina Ethel McClave Federal Land Bank of Louisville John A. von Speckleson Carrie von Speckleson Frank Pickete Kris Taber Silke ‘Yaberena Henry Coffman Minnie Coffman Minnie Burris William 8. Burris Me Michael Oscar Michael Leo Coffman Nora Coffman Gilbertine Coffman Charles Nier Maggie Nier Lewis Nier Ruth Nier Lon S& Hamblin Bertha N. Hamblin Aetna Life Insurance Company Joseph W. Dorsett Cora Dorsett Tuesell EK Martin Fon Martin Bruce Boyle Leonard Quinlan Carrie Quinlan

Cloverdale Nines to Meet Indianapolis Black Sox Sunday

The Cloverdale Greys host the fast Indianapolis Black Sox on Sunday at 2 PM. Cloverdale aims to avenge a 7–5 loss to the Black Sox, fields the same lineup that beat Stilesville 14–4, and adds Indiana stars from the Dady A. C. group with Russ Rawlings coaching the south Putnam squad.

Cloverdale Greys Cloverdale Indianapolis Black Sox Greys Stilesville Russ Rawlings South Putnam Boys Dady A. C. Stars Indianapolis Silesville Hendricks County Boys

Death claims Putnam woman after stroke

Mrs. Mary E. Foster 67, lifelong Reelsville resident, died Thursday at 3 20 pm after a 36 hour illness from stroke. This was her third stroke. Funeral at 10 30 am Sunday at the deceased’s home with Forest Hill cemetery interment. Surviving: two sons Clifford Foster of Reelsville and Frederick Foster of Kansas City Missouri, a daughter Mrs Basie Adamson of Kansas City Missouri, and brother Charles Reel of Reelsville.

Mary E. Foster Reelsville Foster Forest Hill Cemetery Kansas City, Mo Charles Reel

Nazarene Meeting Draws Strong Brazil Church Delegation

The Nazarene church gathering is well attended with increasing interest. A large delegation from the Brazil church attended Thursday night and boosted the meeting. Neighboring churches are expected to join throughout the week.

Nazarene Brazil

Marriage License Filed for Chester Mosteller and Da Knauer

Chester Mosteller a 22 year old truck driver of Parke county and Da Knauer aged 17 of Putnam county seek a marriage license. The record notes their ages and residence as the basis for the filing.

Chester Mosteller Parke County da Knauer Putnam County

Kern to Address Greencastle Democrats Tonight

In Greencastle on October 6 1910 John Kern Democratic candidate for US senator will address the county Democrats tonight. The S C C club hosted a dinner at College Inn honoring Miss Nellie Gardner who departs soon for Oklahoma. A October wedding united Miss Mabel Tucker and Ernest Wilson. Mr and Mrs J B Nelson hosted Kappa Kappa Gamma members on East Seminary Street.

John Kern United States S.C. C. Club College Inn Nellie Gardner Oklahoma Mabel Tucker Barney Tucker Morton Ernest Wilson Russellville J. B. Nelson Kappa Kappa Gamma East Seminary Street

Weather forecast for northwest region

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible showers in the northwest portion. Temperatures remain nearly steady with only minor changes expected through the period.

Fillmore Church to Hold Series of Meetings

The Fillmore Christian church will start a series of meetings on the first Sunday in October led by Pastor Rev. W. H. Newlin. The sessions are expected to run about three weeks.

Fillmore Church Fillmore Christian Church W. H. Newlin

DePauw Tigers Open Season Against Indiana Central

DePauw University footballers meet Indiana Central on Blackstock Field in the season opener. Kickoff is at 2 40 PM. DePauw has shown a smooth running offense in scrimmages, with sweeping end runs and off tackle plays, while Indiana Central was routed by Butler last weekend.

DePauw University Indiana Central Blackstock Field Tigers Euute Greyhounds Butler Bulldogs Butler

Putnam County Nurse Reports School Health Work

The Putnam county health nurse Mary Axchies Miller filed her regular monthly report this morning with the county Tuberculosis association. It covers September and shows 115 pupils received individual inspections, 20 inspections by doctors, and several children had defects corrected after her advice. Substantial efforts include eye glasses for two children and visits to the Rilke hospital eye clinic.

Putnam County Mary Axchies Miller Putnam County Tuberculosis Association Pitino County Miss Miller

Radio Interference Eliminated in Greencastle After Expert Visit

A two day inspection by an Indianapolis expert, aided by local electricians, located and rectified several leaks causing radio interference in Greencastle. While some motor-related disturbances may persist, owners must service their motors to reduce any remaining issues.

Greencastle Wabash Valley Electric Co Tiader Indianapolis Wabash Valley

Five Thousand Loot From Farmers Bank Robbery

A Robbery at Farmers Bank in Freetown Indiana netted between four and five thousand dollars after criminals used nitroglycerin to blow the outer safe door and acetylene to breach the inner safe. It was the second bank attack in five months. Authorities including state investigators and insurance representatives arrived, with a $1000 reward posted by the Jackson County Bankers Association.

Freetown Indiana Seyoeur Indianapolis Ingle Latrd Jstate Durean NewsCastle Thomas W. King American Surety Company Yregus Bruce Scott Seymour Colesville Ind

Lawyer to File Injunction Over Airport Purchase

Fay S. Hamilton attorney for the remonstrance said he would file an injunction at 4 o clock in the Putnam Circuit Court to halt the city action. Defendants include Mayor W L Denman Common Council and the city of Greencastle. Other named defendants are councilmen Beemer Havens John Cherry Otis Gardner Otto Lakin William Stewart Lawrence Snider and Fred Snively the lay clerk.

Fay S. Hamilton Putnam W.L. Denman City of Greencastle Beemer Havens John Cherry Otis Gardner Otto Lakin William Stewart Lawrence Snider Fred Snively

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Charles J. Arnold St. Louis Blues Greencastle Indiana Myr Chas. J. Arnold Phil Maxwell Joe Bamberger John R. King Nash 8. D. Case Self Slayer Piles Cloverdale Nine Prazil Church Tiger THE Tuberculosis Association Sid Mont Prout Mutteate Clown Safe Yeggs Clhonde Wheeler Wheeler Charles E. Hayes Hayes Mies Jstre Co Fred Plissier
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