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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1929
Page
1
A local column praises Ollie Larkin for fast road construction on Vine Street and avoiding delays. It notes his hands on approach and warns readers to expect improved street conditions before winter. The piece also mentions dog-worry from local townships and a political jab about stock markets.
In Kokomo on October 30 Floyd Turner 44 was fatally wounded by Elmer Decker 40 who said he acted in jealousy believing Turner was with Decker's wife. Turner suffered chest and back wounds and was taken to a hospital with little hope for recovery. Decker surrendered at police headquarters after the shooting.
Michael McMahon father of Capt B B McMahon head of the DePauw unit of the R C T C died at his residence 2734 north Illinois street Indianapolis Tuesday evening. Woother Sons Frank E and Obert E survive.
The eleventh annual Poultry Short Course at Purdue will be held November 11 and 12. Putnam County poultrymen plan to attend to learn judging for egg production breed type and exhibition qualities. The course trains both novice and experienced keepers in modern practical methods to improve efficiency and profitability.
The Indiana Farm Bureau Federation launches its annual membership drive on November 1 seeking farmers for 1930. Officials in Indianapolis predict a strong campaign. speakers at a state school highlighted cooperative marketing, seed and fertilizer buying, livestock and grain marketing, auto insurance savings, and tax relief.
The New Methodist Church plans a December first dedication with Bishop Edgar Blake of Indianapolis presiding. Dr. C Howard Taylor leads a week of services including a Living Church pageant with student players and a series of lectures by Dr Bert E Smith Dr G Bromley Oxnam and Dr W E J Gratz Other events include Brotherhood night a dedication banquet for church families and a women’s service The week ends with a communion service on December 8 and a church enrollment day Two committees are coordinating music and special programs for the occasion
Shelbyville report says William H. Settle, president of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation, declined the presidency of the National Farmers Grain Association Inc, to remain focused on his duties with the Indiana Farm Bureau and to serve more effectively in his current role.
A Ford Coupe owned by Mr and Mrs Earl Bundy was taken from in front of their 608 Walnut Street home early Tuesday morning per a local report.
News from Oct 30 reports the Rocky Mountain area enduring a wintry blast with snow and winds. Denver forecasts warn temperatures down to 10 to 15 degrees in coming hours anddays. In Indiana Hartford City citizens invest about 100000 dollars as stocks at a low NYSE. In Jennings County Horace Peters, 25, of Osgood, found guilty of first degree murder in the April 2 shooting of Mabel Van Osdel, 18, with a life-imprisonment recommendation.
F Tilden and T Moore spoke at the Civic Union gathering. Grace Browning hosted friends at a party. Mrs S A Hays was elected to the State Federation of Clubs board of directors. Fred Bryan sold four pairs of mules at Rockville for 1440 dollars.
Pilot James E. Doles fought a two day blizzard on the New Mexico divide to land a Western Air Express passenger liner at Albuquerque with two passengers and two crew aboard. He escaped isolation after a twelve hour wait to drive the tri motor into the air and complete a safe landing preserving the company flying record.
Coroner Frank Reed of Cloverdale filed in Putnam County clerk’s office inquests into six sudden or accidental deaths within two months. The cases include Bertha Waggoner of Terre Haute who died after a car crash on the National Road. Charles Edward Gregg of Greencastle R7 who died of erysipelas. Oscar Miller of Cloverdale who died of heart disease. John Ross of Reelsville killed by lightning. and Mary Frances Able of Green Castle who died of apoplexy.
Occasional showers expected tonight and Thursday with little change in temperature. Forecasters warn of damp conditions across the region, urging drivers to use caution on wet roads and residents to prepare for possible brief showers.
County Superintendent John Vermillion and fifth district superintendents will meet with Roy Wishhart state superintendent at Brazil for an all day session to study elementary curriculum. The Brazil schools will be visited during the day and county attendance officer S A Vermillion will attend a related meeting in Brazil.
The Hallowe'en dance sponsored by the Irquencastle Chamber of Commerce on Bloomington Street was canceled due to inclement weather. A rescheduled event will be held later on Vine Street, since dancing on the pavement was impossible tonight.
In South Bend on October 30, Special Judge Claude Z. Luse sentenced former federal prohibition agents John J. Maroney and Conrad F. Bivis to 16 months in Leavenworth for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. Each man was released on $2,000 bond until November 9 to settle affairs and provide for families.
Clint Rogers 22 of Washington township arrested on a statutory charge filed by Nellie King 18 of Reelsville. He was released on bond pending trial before Justice J. J. Rauble on November 6. Rogers denied the charge at arraignment and posted bond to appear in court.
Prof Mitchell of the Economics department led the chapel service and spoke on labor and capital citing the Gastonia textile workers outbreak. He condemned the Gastonia murder trial as a travesty of justice and criticized press bias before noting Tony Larg Marionette programs next.
Epidemics of scarlet fever and smallpox sweep southern Putnam County with Cloverdale schools to close and Putnamville along with Black Hawk in Washington township under scare. County Nurse Mrs. Paul Ream urges immediate vaccination. quarantines rise as homes are affected and outbreaks are announced locally. Local doctors say Greencastle faces little danger due to pupil vaccination.
Chicago and Cook County officials secured approval from the national Aeronautica Commission in Washington to host the 1980 national air races. The Chicago air race corporation announced the event with a full program including dirigibles, multi motor planes, aerial warfare demonstrations, and stunt flights by service and civilian pilots. Subscriptions totaling 147 500 have been raised from aviation leaders and financiers, with donors Britton Budd Samuel Insull John R Thompson Charles G Dawes and William Wrigley Jr among the backers.
Henry Walters of Cloverdale town ship was fined five dollars and costs by Justice Robert Newgent for possession of an opossum out of season. The fur bearing season begins November 15. Game warden Armand Hill filed the affidavit. Galen Irwin, assistant cashier of the Roachdale bank, underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis Monday for inward goitre. His condition is listed as serious.
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