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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1930
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold discusses local improvements at Foll Corners and warns about political whispers in Putnam County. He notes the improved crossing near the National and State Roads, questions the spendthrift campaign rhetoric, and ends urging early betting ahead of the election.
Anderson mayor J W Mellett announced drastic reductions in city expenses effective Nov 1 including discharge of many police and firemen and other staff. Police drop from 40 to 25, 35 of 70 firemen to be released, with 24 hour shifts. Sheltering and construction work in light and water departments to end. Budget cuts aim to fit a 35 cent general fund levy set by the state tax board, amid depleted city funds from past debts.
Indiana forester Ralph Wilcox announced the Central States Forestry Conference will be held in Indianapolis December 3 to 5 with at least eleven states including Indiana Ohio West Virginia Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois. Wilcox leaves for Columbus Ohio to coordinate programs with other state foresters and recently was elected secretary treasurer of the National Forestry Association in Portland Oregon.
Edward Bouchard, 36, a South Bend state legislator and real estate dealer, was arrested on embezzlement charges. An affidavit by Bertha A. Borley alleges she supplied $3,000 in a real estate deal that was not repaid. Bouchard claims confusion over the reasons for his arrest.
Showers expected to begin late tonight or Thursday with warmer conditions tonight and in the 4st and south portions on Thursday. The forecast notes rain chances rise late, with mild temperatures continuing through the period.
The Anti Suicide Club formed in Akron under Salvation Army sponsorship pledges members will not end their own lives. The initiative follows four recent personal crises and several suicide attempts, linking to Robert Louis Stevenson’s death by own action club as a distant reference.
Miami meteorologist Richard W. Gray said blasting hurricanes with explosives would have no effect. He warned that storms are driven by external forces beyond human control and that such attempts are misguided and dangerous.
A 6 year old boy Burlin Cruch son of Mr and Mrs David edouch of Tenth and Summit streets is in critical condition with cerebrospinal meningitis and under quarantine. He is Bloomingtons first meningitis case this year, following a prior death two months earlier of Noah Hachett 82 near Ellettsville.
Chicago October 22 The American Air Trades Port Association says within 30 days air mail and passenger flights will total over 115000 miles in 24 hours up from 108948. Two new transcontinental routes Atlanta to Los Angeles and New York to Los Angeles will boost the figure with more cities gaining air service and feeder rail links.
Rachel Crawley a former Green castle resident died at 12 45 last night at her grandson Gilbert Crawley home in Richmond after months of heart disease. She was brought to Greencastle for funeral services Friday at 2 00 pm in the McCurry Funeral Home with Rev Elmer McCurry in charge. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. She was 181 years old and survived by a daughter Mrs Thomas Pryear and several grandchildren.
The sixth annual Putnam County Corn Show announced for December 21 19 offers large prizes sponsored by First National Bank and Citizens Trust Company. Entry is free for county residents growing corn in 1930 with Purdue Corn School and International champion hopes. Burl Matthews was found dead near the Big Four Arch west of town around 1 15 pm with officials suspecting acute alcoholism.
The entertainment committee of the Greencastle Lodge of Elks invites non members to a Grand Rally of Good Fellows on Friday evening October 24 at the Orelock clubhouse corner Poplar and Indiana streets. Committee members Elmer Crawley Ralph Overstreet and Fd Brockway supervise arrangements.
Utica, Oct. 22. Joseph Mazzotti came to Utica twenty seven years ago and set up a bootblack chair on Blanding Street. He still shines shoes but now owns four business blocks and runs multiple ventures.
Twenty years ago in Greencastle a covey of quail appeared downtown. Rev. Bert D. Beck and his wife were honored at a Locust street Methodist Church reception. Governor Thomas R. Marshall slated to speak at a later meeting while the railroad survey for a smoother Indianapolis to St. Louis line nears completion.
The O’Hair family plans an unveiling and dedication service for a memorial boulder and tablet in Brick Chapel cemetery on Sunday October 26 at 2 50 PM honoring Elizabeth Tribbett O’Hair wife of Revolutionary soldier Michael O’Hair forefather of Kentucky Indiana Illinois and Texas settlers The tablet by sculptor George Hanig Evansville depicts a pioneer mother and marks years of committee work Guests from Paris and Charleston Illinois are expected The program is to be led by Fred L O’Hair president of the Cen Page 3
Democratic congress candidate Courtland C. Gillen of Greencastle will close his Indiana fifth district bid with a Putnam county courthouse talk on November 1. He also plans speeches in Russellville and Russell Township October 24 at 7 50 p m and Pleasant Gardens October 25 at 6 50 p m before a Terre Haute radio appearance on WBROW at 2 30 p m likely lasting about an hour.
Geraldine Miller, age three, of Madison township Putnam county, was injured when a car driven by a Brazil a man crashed east of the city. The skull fracture left the child in serious condition at Clay County Hospital then transferred to Putnam County Hospital Greencastle. Her mother asked no statements while Edgar Miller, the father, said he would seek personal revenge if the child dies. The crash involved a woman passenger and Ray Bullerdick. the driver fled possible divorce history with Mrs Miller noted in prior suits.
The Putnam county branch of the League of Women Voters will hold an open meeting in the assembly room of the courthouse Friday at 2 50 p m. Candidates from both parties are invited and law enforcement officials will speak. The league aims to improve government efficiency without favoring any party and invites the public.
Courtland Gillen of Greencastle will address the Fifth Indiana district audience on WBOW Terre Haute Saturday night. He criticizes the idea of perpetuating a congressman and argues for Hoover era reforms, wiring in support for tax relief and agricultural credit.
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