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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1930
Page
1
Greencastle writer notes town observations from No Parking signs to a duck shaped sweet potato. He jokes about a neighbor songwriter Daniel C Brackney and Indiana Sunshine sheet music found on his desk.
Walter Wamsley was elected commander of the Greencastle VFW for 1981 at a regular meeting that followed a birthday party marking the chapter’s 31st anniversary. Other officers were named including Thomas Williams as Senior Vice Commander and J A Friend as Adjutant.
A Democratic get together at headquaters near Eitel Floral shop drew a large crowd from Putnam county. Speakers included John H. James Greencastle attorney and candidate for prosecuting attorney and Dr. T. A. Sigler county Democratic chairman. James spoke on the Tax Question and Sigler on Party Organization. Doughnuts and cider were served by the Democratic Woman's club.
Lafayette was chosen for the 1951 Indiana WCTU meeting with delegates selected at Anderson. Resolutions urged renewed anti‑prohibition efforts and sending Union Signal copies to Congress. Plans include citizenship schools and a campaign to educate youth on the alleged evils of alcohol.
Walter Hoffa an 18 year old from Cloverdale was sentenced by Judge James P Hughes in the Putnam circuit court to 2 to 14 years at Pendleton Reformatory for forgery but the sentence was suspended. A $5 check drawn on the First National Bank of Cloverdale signed with Dora Rout's name led to his arrest after fleeing when approached by authorities. Hoffa was held by Sheriff Herschel Powell then brought to Greencastle. he pleaded guilty and received the suspended term at the morning proceeding.
The Putnam County Democratic club will meet Saturday October 18 at 2 15 in the courthouse assembly room. Mrs. Virginia Jenckes of Terre Haute will speak. Mr Ora Day will discuss the tax proves. Two Democrats and friends are invited to attend.
DePauw University near Indianapolis prepares for Old Gold Day on October 18 with hundreds of alumni expected. Eugene Gilmore, 1893 graduate and former acting governor of the Philippine Islands, will speak at chapel. The day features class garb, lawn decorations, rival freshman sophomore scraps, and a football game vs Wesleyan. A DePauw banquet in Indianapolis on October 14 will draw many alumni.
Many DePauw graduates teaching in Green Castle and Putnam County plan to attend the Indianapolis dinner during the State Teachers convention. The 6 20 pm event at the Columbia Club will host 400 or more alumni, with a DePauw headquarters on the top floor. President Oxnam will chair a brief program with four speakers including John H. Foreman Goshen superintendent and Virginia Cravens.
A state wide Methodist meeting will be held Oct 27 and 28 at Roberts Park M E church. Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of Chicago will deliver the opening address on European conditions. He recently returned from Europe after a survey and was formerly president of DePauw University.
In Greencastle on Monday October 17 1910 Mr and Mrs Hurst hosted dinner for Congressman Ralph Moss Miss Laura Davis and Miss Kathleen Campbell pledged to Kappa Kappa Gamma Gladys Dudy Mabel Wright and Naomi Randel to Kappa Alpha Theta Gertrude Butcher and Mary Vansant to Tri Delts Miss Ethel Hamaker and Raymond Duncan married by Rev N M Skinner Graydon Herod won first prize in the Roachdale baby show at 14 months old
Indiana election officials say a college student may vote in the college town if they declare intent to reside there after leaving school. The policy covers twenty one Indiana college towns and cites a 187 decision that residence can be acquired without permanent intent.
Putnam County taxpayers were warned that only two weeks remain to pay fall installment without penalty. The county treasurer Gilbert Oxgles urged immediate payment as 75 to 80 percent of taxes remain uncollected. Delinquencies trigger 10 percent penalties for the first installment and 6 percent for the full installment, with lines forming at the treasurer’s office as the final day nears.
Greencastle Phi Delta Kappa members report Rudy Valles will air the fraternity song Phi Delta Kappa Sweetheart on NBC this Thursday at 7 pm from his New York City headquarters. Written by Henry Baxter of the Montgomery Alabama chapter, the tune is already recorded and gaining popularity. Greencastle members urge all listeners to tune in and enjoy Mr Vallee's rendition.
Claude G. Bower, New York newspaper man, will broadcast a political speech over the Columbia chain at 6 o'clock Thursday evening. Bowers is a former Terre Haute man and Fort Wayne worker who gave the keynote at the 128th Democratic National Convention in Houston and spoke to the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association in Indianapolis. He previously ran for Congress in this district and is well known here.
A damaged section of East Washington Street near Locust Street is being repaired today. The deep recess in the pavement, which posed a driving hazard, was torn out and replaced with a fresh concrete segment.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperatures across the period.
Billie Payne, blinded and pensioned veteran of the AEF, slashed his wife's throat in an automobile near Clinton Iowa and then fatally cut his own jugular vein. Mrs Payne was rushed to Ver million County Hospital near death. The couple were en route to Indianapolis to discuss pension division with the Veterans Bureau. Payne had been gassed and blinded in France and drew $200 monthly pension.
Miss Lela Walls announces sessions of the State Teachers Association English section during the Indianapolis convention. Prof. Francis Tilden and Prof. Jerome Hixson will speak at Meridian Street Methodist Church at 2 pm Thursday and Friday. The program includes lectures on slang and curriculum and student plays from Marion High School and Purple University. Miss Inglis of Minnesota, president of the National Council, participates.
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