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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
1
Local notes reveal a quick setting cement project at the Vine Washington street intersection with traffic allowed within 24 hours. The work followed orders by the city council and rapid contracting by Ollie Larkin and the cement plant at Limedale.
Olive M. Johnston was awarded $1,577.20 against the estate of the late Samuel BE Johnston in the Putnam Circuit Court yesterday. The claimant, a daughter in law of the deceased, argued the amount represented assets or payments due before his death.
Archie Cruz a 39 year old from Muncie was arrested in Newcastle Ind for violating the liquor law by attempting to destroy the county jail with fire. While confined he set three mattresses in cells on fire. He was fined 130 dollars and sentenced to the penal farm for ninety days in City court.
Contestants meet at the Cornie Buis farm near Belle Union for a 1 hour 20 minute husking showdown. Judge John J. Lacey of Prairie Farmer oversees awards of 15 10 and 5 dollars and the county winner advances to Shelbyville state contest then the Midwest in Missouri on November 15.
Putnam County hunters surged this October with 229 hunting permits issued by County Clerk Ford Lucas. An error on the back of 1929 licenses fixes open season as November 10 to February 10, though current law shortens it to November 15 to January 15.
Mrs Wade McNary underwent tumor surgery at Putnam County Hospital on Tuesday morning and is recovering well. Ott Hicks, Fillmore barber, is in Putnam County Hospital for a minor operation. His wife, ill for two weeks, Mrs William B Arnold, has an internal goiter and plans to enter a Methodist hospital in Indianapolis for treatment this week.
About two hundred guests attended the Faculty Women's Club informal party at Longden Hall DePauw University. The radio broadcast style program from station DPU Greencastle featured Oxnam and McCutchan in sketches, Miss Bowles with her cello, and a Sappy Harmony act. The event ran from 8 to 11 with Hallowe en decor and side shows in the next room.
Walter B. Pierce a notary public received a year on the Indiana State Farm for embezzling 25 cents from driver Wilbur Murdock. Judge John P. Jeffries imposed the sentence after Pierce pled guilty. The sum was a driver license fee not turned over to the secretary of state. Mrs. Cass Broadstreet of Linden visited Greencastle on Thursday.
Dr. G. Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University spoke to the Kiwanis Club and urged that equal rights and complete justice be spread worldwide. He likened the task to building a pyramid with a foundation of justice for all.
Ernest Sisco and Leonard Larres both of Evansville were indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury after being stopped on the National Road south of here in a stolen Indianapolis car. The suspects admitted stealing the vehicle to reach Evansville. An additional indictment charged Wilbur Barlow with assault and battery with intent to kill Harley V. Worrall, who was seriously injured in an earlier store attack.
A large crowd gathered in Greencastle for the Chamber of Commerce street dance before it was called off at the last moment due to bad weather. Many residents outside the city missed the postponement notice. Maskers paraded downtown with minor Halloween pranks and signs were moved, but no serious damage occurred. A Temple Lodge No. 47 meeting was set for Friday at 7 50 p.m. M. M. degree, with R. H. Trembly and E. E. Caldwell noted.
Dr. O. F. Overstreet Frank Donner James B. Nelson Albert Daggy and Frank Gilmore will be guests of C. H. Barnaby at a duck hunt next week at Maxinkuckee. Mrs Gene Light left for Los Angeles due to a relative's illness. Worley Timmons sold a half interest in his barber shop to Lee Pattick. Mr and Mrs Albert Grissom and daughter with Hiram Moser returned from a western trip.
Frank W. Setzler spoke at the University chapel outlining his archeological work in Indiana. He traced early civilizations across North and South America and criticized Indiana as backward in unraveling continental history due to the absence of a statewide museum to house and display artifacts. He warned that finds are spread to small museums and lost.
Saturday planned Dad's Day at DePauw University includes open house, the DePauw Butler football game at Blackstock field, and a loving cup for the best decorated fraternity. Over 1200 invitations issued as strong rivalries spark a Tiger-Bull clash with bands performing at halftime.
Carl Johnson files affidavit alleging Earl Rogers drove into his machine on Dunbar Hill. The document accuses Rogers of reckless driving and seeks legal action.
Police in Indianapolis seek jewel thieves who stole a chest of silver plate valued at 14000 dollars from the home of William H. Stafford.
Forecast suggests rain tonight and Friday with mostly cloudy skies in southwest areas. Cooler temperatures expected Friday, especially in extreme southwest late tonight.
Edgar Lewis of Hanover township won the Shelby county corn husking contest at the Ed Lux farm southeast of Shelbyville Indiana. His net record was 24.8 bushels per hour over a hour and twenty minutes. Ten farmers competed and more than five hundred attended. Lewis earns eligibility to represent the county in the state contest on November 6 in Shelby county.
Robert Phillips, 21, a DePauw University student, won first in the Indiana state young men's audition of the Atwater Kent Foundation held at WFBM studios. He will represent Indiana in the district audition in Chicago next month. The event featured entrants from across the state with Miss Mina Sweeten representing Indiana for the women.
Flossie M Story sued A Roy Phillips Spencer merchant for 1200 in 1928 rug sale. Judge James P Hughes ruled Wednesday afternoon in her favor finding misrepresentation but allowing inspection and expert valuation claims.
In dense fog off Port Washington Wisconsin the steamers Senator and Marquette collided. Thirty three crewmen are reported drowned as the Senator sank almost immediately. The Marquette, listing as water flooded its hold, tried to launch lifeboats but rescue failed. The captain reported rapid sinking and a struggle to reach port.
The two Lockridge estate bottom farms totaling 581 acres failed to sell as no bidder reached the required 43.65 per acre against an average appraisal of 65. Highest bid was 41 per acre. Citizens Trust Co. executor will re appraise and reoffer the land.
An Overland car owned by BE C. Dicks on Olive Street had its rear wheel broken when an Oakland sedan driven by Clarence Hollick, a Post Office employee, sped down the alley behind the fire department, crossed Indiana Street, and collided with Dicks' car parked on the street. Hollick reportedly left his car without the emergency brake. only the wheel was damaged.
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