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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1929
Page
2
Local items report illnesses and family visits in Greencastle. births. travel for football. downtown parade after a victory. a car incident. funeral arrangements. a retiring editor writing an obituary and card of thanks as he prepares to join the Chicago Tribune.
Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall, ill with bronchial pneumonia, is wheeled into court as his bribery trial proceeds. The government presses to conclude the case regarding a $100,000 payment linked to the Elk Hills and Teapot Dome leases. Witness E. C. Finney testifies that Fall signed the leases, with defense arguing the Navy and Pan American Oil drafted them while Fall was away.
Five youths have died in Monroe County Auto accidents in five days with James Taft 17 killed on State Road 37 north of Bloomington after a speeding car left the highway and rolled twice. Everett Vint 17 escaped with minor injuries.
Mrs. H. A. Gobin hosts Mrs. F. M. Burner of New York and other visitors. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pitchford entertain Miss Marie Torr of Bicknell and Miss Mattie Mae Toy of Kentucky. Deputy Sheriff Alva Bryan sent James Potts and Charles Everett to the Indiana State Reformatory for terms of 2 to 10 years related to county chicken thefts.
Ramsay MacDonald, British Prime Minister on his sixty third birthday in New York, charts a path toward global arms reduction. He stresses moral disarmament and a broad, inclusive diplomacy with the United States and other nations. Ishbel MacDonald plans a celebratory cake and a private Hudson River ride after three speeches on world peace.
Continuation on how speed and pressure push life toward narrow crafts, narrowing college graduates' fields and eroding broad humane interests. The text argues specialization drives productivity but calls for room in busy lives for leisure and wide knowledge.
Dr and Mrs A E Ayler drive a Willys Knight great six sedan in a local notice. Marian M Rice was granted a pre decree from Harry C Rice in the Putnam Circuit Court. Custody of a son was granted to Marian M Rice who paid the costs. James I Nelson filed suit in the Putnam Circuit Court against Bascom OHair to collect an alleged unpaid account. A demand of $75 is made.
L. V. James of Chicago, an engineer for the national Lamp Works, told the Electric League of Indiana in Indianapolis on October 12 that the average American pays about $30 annually for electric light.
Dedication Sunday December 1 opens a week of services for the new church with Bishop Edgar Blake and Bishop Edwin H. Hughes officiating. Evening programs feature Brotherhood Night, women’s groups, Epworth League speakers, organ dedication with Prof. Van Denman Thompson, and a drama by the Student Players. First communion set for Sunday December 8 with Rev. C. Howard Taylor preaching.
Indianapolis traveling salesman George Ross was cleared of blame after a collision on state Road 37 near Bloomington that killed Allison Harrell, a six year old boy and son of Ralph Harrell, purchasing agent at Indiana University. The accident occurred as the child, returning from school, stepped into the path of Ross’s auto between Bedford and Bloomington.
In Indianapolis on October 12 Governor Leslie expanded the permanent law enforcement committee to include Police Chief Walter Kavanaugh of Fort Wayne and Sheriff Frank J. Kopley of Pulaski County. The panel will review enforcement data and report legislative and administrative recommendations. The first meeting is set for November 22 with Van Osdel as president and Butler Holmes and Morton in key roles. A tubercular clinic will open at Putnam County Hospital on November 6 inviting local residents for examination.
The cornerstone of Asbury Hall was laid at 10 30 this morning in a ceremony led by President G Bromley Oxnam. Roy O West and Dwight Ritter spoke for the board and alumni. The project will house ten departments and future campus plans were outlined.
Frank Shoptaugh of Wright and Shoptaugh Coal Company has purchased Mr. Wrights interest in the local coal office. Shoptaugh will manage the business under the Shop taugh Coal Company. The partners have run the business here since July 1927.
Benjamin Scanlon of New Castle Indiana received a life sentence after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the slaying of his father James Scanlon on September 10. Scanlon claimed the elder man abused his mother and was always drunk. Visitors Willam P. Garrison of Chicago and Stella and Calla Shields of Coatesville were in Green Castle today.
The Indiana State Parent-Teacher Association plans its annual convention at the Severin Hotel in Indianapolis from October 14 to 17. Monday and Tuesday cover routine business. Wednesday features district chairs reports and talks by notable speakers including Miss Sarah Sturtevant of Columbia University on High School Girls and Dr Frank B Slutz on Child's Power.
Darwin Curless, 11, died at a local hospital after being shot by Dr. J. J. Shrock, 73, Greentown. A second degree murder charge was to be filed against the doctor, who admitted firing a shotgun down a stairway after rocks were thrown.
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