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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1927
Page
2
By mail in Putnam County the rate is 3.00 dollars per year outside the county 3.50 dollars yearly Greencastle carrier delivery costs 10 cents per week and the weekly edition costs 1.50 dollars per year Advertising rates are available on request.
The article criticizes the legislature for failing to pass highway truck hauling rules. It argues large trucks and buses obstruct passing, forcing cars to trail for miles and raising accident risk. It calls for regulations to safeguard motorists' safety and rights.
Communities judge towns by their streets and roads. Greencastle shows progress with recent hard surfaced road projects and county improvements. Officials must ensure durable materials to lower long term upkeep and provide lasting travel satisfaction.
The piece argues that repeated grand jury probes and clashes among Republican leaders and officials have腐 demanded a drastic administrative change. It notes Indianapolis voters chose a city manager system hoping to reform governance and questions its effectiveness versus the current state of affairs.
Tomorrow at six o'clock neighbors of Epworth church host a farewell dinner for Rev. O'Brien the pastor. A DePauw graduate he will enter Boston University this fall. Next Sunday is his last day at Epworth with an after dinner program and invitations extend to all members and friends with baskets.
Raymond Dickey was arrested in Greencastle on charging raising a check from eight to eighteen dollars and cashing it. The instrument was drawn by his brother Ben Dickey. Bond was posted and Dicky’s trial is set for September 17. The report notes Dr and Mrs W R Hutcheson, Greencastle, visiting Mrs R A Pauley on South Walnut Street, with Pauley reported quite ill.
Notice to taxpayers Public budget details for Greencastle Indiana outlines Mayor and department expenditures City Clerk Treasurer Engineer Police Fire Health and Miscellaneous items with total proposed levy 49 157.88 and comparative tax history through 1927 Taxpayers may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners by the fourth Monday of September 1927 with hearing date to be set in the county.
John C. Lodge, grandfather figure to Col onel Charles A. Lindbergh, announces resignation as president of Detroit city council to run for mayor on a non partisan ticket in October primaries after petitions signed by 50 000 citizens urging his entry into the race.
A speaker stated he would address letters today to Mayor John W. Smith and the council announcing his resignation, signaling a formal step away from public duties.
In Washington on September 8, Secretary Mellon signaled that Charles Evans Hughes could accept a Republican nomination if offered at a convention. He suggested Hughes might become his preferred candidate and secure backing from Pennsylvania, while noting he would not finalize a choice before a thorough field survey.
Clarence Hill, 29, died from injuries after leaping from the courthouse third floor following a ten year robbery sentence imposed by Judge Ritchie. Hill had pleaded guilty to robbing Theodore Fisch of $17, claiming innocence. He left a widow and two young children.
Greencastle Chamber of Commerce urged action to regulate blasting at the O and I Stone quarries west of town. Residents complain that blasts from this quarry damage city property, unlike nearby Midwest Stone Quarries Co and Cement Plant quarries.
Indianapolis observers warn of a general trend toward higher taxes across Indiana and urge taxpayers to review budgets before September 26 appeals. They note state gasoline license fees fund road repairs and argue local levies should fall as these revenues rise.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Bettis and guests from Indianapolis visited with G C Ramey. The McCartney party and Elliott Ensor returned home after two weeks with S O Ensor family. Several locals hosted visitors including the G f Goddard and Bee families. School opened last Friday with Estella Frank as teacher.
The fragment describes a long awaited relief from rheumatism with references to a Konjola treatment and a March 2 event. It mentions a trip, a rest period, and ongoing leg and back issues as the subject seeks more help and a third bottle.
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