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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold notes fell short in the World Series but Cards upset Philadelphia rivals. The piece also jokes about weather and jokes about framing lovers by a matrimonial bureau, requests Ott Webb whereabouts, and reports Martinsville pardon efforts for a bank robber versus a girl sentenced for stealing a cap.
The 1931 state high school band contest may be held in Greencastle announced by Principal KE Young. About 2500 students are in state bands, housing for two nights is the main challenge. The Rotary Club offered accommodations, and the university will support the project at DePauw gymnasium.
Putnam county 4-H clubs end the year with Achievement Day in Greencastle high school gym Friday at 7 pm. The program features talks and musical numbers by the high school band and the Kiwanis quartet. About 450 4-H members will receive public recognition of their accomplishments.
Hammond dentist Dr. Daniel Bieker arrived home in a new suit when his dog Zip, known for sniffing friends, growled and bit at the pants, ripping them as the dog failed to recognize him in the dark.
Whgil Wiser aged 56 died from a self inflicted bullet wound in Clinton after shooting and killing his wife during a quarrel at Rockville. He had been under guard in the hospital as a murder charge remained against him.
Construction crews indicate State Road 43 north of Crawfordsville could open to traffic Thursday night or Friday with final completion in ten to fourteen days. Dirt may cover portions where last concrete is rated until cured. Berms and shoulders are advancing rapidly as a large crew works. When finished the road will be 36 feet wide with a 20 foot concrete slab and 8 foot dirt berms on both sides for safer travel compared to older narrower designs.
About five persons attended the second farm marketing meeting in the Putnam county court house assembly room. County agent Floyd Miller said interest is growing and a larger turnout is expected at next Wednesday night’s session led by 8 C Masterson of the Purel due university extension department. The topic last night was Marketing Factors and Marketing Outlets with a Danish system discussion focused on dairy products and forthcoming talks will cover Speculative and other Common Trade Practices.
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change. No precipitation expected and skies remain mainly sunny. Winds light to moderate, keeping conditions mild and dry.
DePauw University prepares for Old Gold Day with a football game between juniors and seniors, a chapel address by Eugene Gilmore formerly of the class of 1893, a freshman-sophomore class scrap, a football clash with Illinois Wesleyan, a greased pig roast, and the Old Gold Day play Pal's First. Alumni may return for the state teachers convention closing events.
Putnam county nurse Mary Agnes Miller was called to Reelsville school this morning to examine children suspected of scarlet fever or chicken pox and to advise the faculty on control measures.
Putnam county Democrats arrange a large campaign closing rally for Saturday November 1. Courtland C. Gillen, candidate for Congress Fifth District, will speak. County Chairman T A Sigler and committees organize the event to be the county's biggest political meeting of the campaign.
Greencastle school officials led by Superintendent Warren J. Yount announced dismissal of Greencastle schools on October 16 and 17 so teachers may attend the State Institute. William S. Dodge of Greencastle had his automobile license revoked for one year due to drunken driving and was fined in Greencastle city court by Mayor W. N. Denman.
DePauw University President G Bromley Oxnam spoke on Principles of Change and Stability in chapel. He argued stability requires adaptation to social shifts, notes living ideals like life liberty and happiness, and stresses research and experimentation for progress.
Greencastle residents are told Governor Thomas R. Marshall will speak on October 25 as part of a Greencastle event. Clarence Sigler of Portland Mills was injured when a horse bolted and threw him into a barbed wire fence on a recent Sunday. Mrs A J Duff and her niece Mrs Ola ney of Huntington are visiting Indianapolis.
Indiana state officials announce $170,400 distributed to 50 school corporations for air aid with 200 units to follow. First 100 percent payment since 1926, savings of about $200,000 from local purchase approvals, and 150 teaching positions abolished in relief areas. Union Township led with 8,782 dollars, while Birdseye, Dubois County, received 51 cents. Polk Township Monroe County and Hamblen Brown County totals noted.
A decomposed body was found a mile south of Lebanon, Indiana, near a main gravel road. A torn deputy sheriff badge and .38 caliber revolver were recovered, suggesting a possible disguise as an officer. Skeleton and decayed clothing indicate the body lay there for about a year. Hunters Dee Wilson and Howard Adams discovered the scene, prompting the coroner to consider homicide or a covered identity.
Frances Cauble of Chicago will be editor in chief with Harriet Martin of Martinsville managing editor Jane Isaackson of St Charles Illinois named feature editor and Mary Niblack of Terre Haute as business manager. Theta Sigma Phi edits two issues yearly including Old Gold Day in fall and May Day in spring.
The Ladoga Building Loan Association files in Putnam circuit court seeking 4750 against Thomas G King and Minnie King of Greencastle. The suit forecloses a mortgage on Greencastle lots to cover a 700 note dated November 4 1922 with 6668 due and unpaid. The association also seeks 747 for back taxes and 50 attorney fees.
Miss Anna Nickerson daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Nickerson residing in the south part of town was injured about noon Wednesday after being knocked down by a car driven by Clay Morrison of Martinaville Street. She suffered a bad cut over the right eye requiring stitches and was badly bruised while crossing toward Lueteke's bakery during noon hour.
Coach W K E Bausman drives the Tiger Cubs in strenuous evening drills for Saturday’s Columbus clash at Columbus starting at 2 oclock. He notes improved form since the Sheridan loss and will field nearly the same lineup as against Sheridan. A Greencastle fans caravan will attend. Next Wednesday Jefferson High comes to Blackstock in a key local tilt with the Cubs.
New Greencastle high school principal R. Young speaks at the auditorium this evening on changes in studies hours and credits. He explains aims and expected student improvement while teachers stay for informal meetings with parents after the session.
Fingerprints identified Frank J. Smiley of Louisville Kentucky after a corpse found along the Big Four tracks near Greencastle was examined. Coroner Frank Reed and Indiana State Police arranged contact with relatives while detectives sought a local address for Smiley.
Rev Francis Shunk Downs DD secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church U S A will speak at the opening supper of the Men's club in the Presbyterian church on Monday October 1 at 6 50 p m announced by Dean Le H Dirks president Downs who began as secretary in April 1925 splits his time between New York and church work He has contributed to religious periodicals and recently spoke at the Cincinnati General Assembly on foreign missions.
Two more suspects were taken into custody in Marion Indiana for an alleged fake matrimonial ring. Jack Scott alias Jack Chaney 22 and Fred Hostettler alias Fred Chaney 25 were said to pose as the brother of Oda Lipgens 29 who is in custody related to the ring’s activities.
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