Hinkle dies of injuries after late Saturday crash
Marion Hinkle 58, Greencastle resident, died Saturday evening at Brazil Community Hospital from injuries in a head on collision on the National Road west of Manhattan Friday night. His wife and daughter were injured. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at McCurry Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hinkle
Mnhattan
Themmunity Hospital
Brazil
J. E. Merry
I. Hinkle
Frances
Idle Cox
Liberty Street
Hinkle
Onces
Greencastle
Ralph Cramer
Terre Haute
Ruth in Court: Home Run King Faces Assault Charge
Ruth, famed home run king, appeared in New York court to answer a charge of assaulting Bernard Neimey, a 1949 sketch artist, after Neimey was said to have spoken to Mrs Ruth. Ruth denied speaking to Mrs Ruth as alleged.
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New York
INS
de Ruth
Home Run King
Court Today
Bernard Neimey
Ruth
Balloons Land in Detroit From Gordon Bennett Flight
A seven-bag balloon landing occurred at noon in Detroit after mid September 12 events. The craft aimed to set distance and duration records in the Gordon Bennett contest but data from the journey are incomplete and some records are unaccounted for in the rugged western Tennessee and eastern North Carolina areas.
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Detroit
Mich
Gordon Bennett
Tennessee
Carolina
Dempsey Gives Up Golf Until After Fight
Chicago Sept 12 Jack Dempsey the Manassa Mauler has sworn off golf for the time being saying it is as much of a strain as a workout with the gloves and he will not play until after the next bout. The decision came after a dissatisfying shot and he sought relaxation but found golf distasteful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Manassa Mauler
University Holds First Chapel at DePauw
DePauw University opens with President Lemuel Murlin delivering the first chapel address of the year. He cites more teachers smaller classes and better equipment while urging student cooperation. New faculty promotions and returns from abroad are announced as Dr Salem Town offers prayer and Dean William Blanchard makes announcements. Dean Robert G McCutehan introduces new music school instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Murlin
DePauw
Salem Town
William Blanchard
Robert G. McCutehan
Horse Attacks Ford Pokes Head Through Window
Two DePauw coeds were frightened when a runaway horse head punched through a rear window of their Ford sedan. Miss Marjorie G Alexander suffered a minor shoulder cut. the horse and vegetables were scattered. Owner Sherman Grubb apologized and promised to pay for the glass.
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Depauw
DePauw Coeds
Marjorie G. Alexander
Kappa Delta House
Greencastle
Sherman Grubb
Miss Alexander
Last rites for Brother Marion Hinkle set at Putnam Hall
All brothers are requested to meet at Putnam Hall at 1 15 p m Tuesday to attend the funeral conducted by our lodge. J A FRIEND See
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Putnam Hall
Marion Hinkle
J. A. Friend
Sensations Surround Duvall Trial in Indianapolis
Indiana political spectacle escalates as Mayor John L. Duvall faces trial following his indictment with Governor Ed Jackson and others. Defense prepares a strong team led by Eph Inman while prosecutors expect about 25 witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene J. Cadoll
I. N.S
Indianapolis
Ed Jackson
John L. Duvall
Indiana
Duvall
Marion County Grand Jury
Jackson
George W. Coffin
Robert I. Marsh
Eph Inman
D. C. Stephenson
Noblesville
Madge Oberholtzer
Michael J. Ryan
John C. Ruckelshaus
Martin Hugg
Harvey Grabill
C. C. Shirley
Marion County
Warren T. McCray
Boyd Curley
University enrollments rise with early registration figures
DePauw University College of Liberal Arts reports 1436 students enrolled after the first three days of registration while the Music School shows 224 students. The figures mark a small increase over the same period last year.
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Depauw
Music School
DePauw University
College of Liberal Arts
Music
Danville Captures Three-I League Title In Garrison Finish
Danville clinched the Three Eye League crown by beating Peoria 4 to 3 in the deciding game of a three game series before a record crowd in Danville Illinois.
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Danville
Peoria
Man Arrested on Petit Larceny Charge at Monon Station
Harry McCullough about 30 years old was arrested at the Monon station Sunday noon by deputy Alva Bryan on a Morgan county petit larceny warrant. He was handed over to Morgan county officers who were summoned after a telegram asked him to meet a freight train.
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Harry M'Cullough
Monon Station
Morgan County
Harry McCullough
Monon
Alva Bryan
McCullough
Bryan
Miss Odell Sails for Turkey on the Edison
Miss E Jeanette Odell of Greencastle Indiana sails from Boston on the Edison bound for Constantinople to teach after a year studying language in Scutari. She earned degrees at DePauw and taught in Idaho Kentucky and Greencastle before her mission for the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Dorchester Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Jeanette Odell
Greencastle
Boston
Mass
Edison
Constantinople
Scutari
Turkey
Miss Odell
Odell
Indiana
DePauw University
Idaho
American Board of Foreign Missions
Kentucky Mountains
A. Brewer Eddy
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Dorcester
Massachusetts
Trester Announces 1928 Indiana High School Dates
Anderson Ind Sept 10 Dates for high school athletic activities have been announced by A L Trester secretary of the Indiana High School Athletic Association Sectional basketball tournaments will be held March 2 and 3 regional tournaments March 10 and the final tourney March 16 and 17 1928 The legislative body of the S H S A A will meet at Indianapolis Oct 19
Weather Outlook Warm and Sunny
The forecast describes a fair day with warmer temperatures. Sunrise is at 6 23 and sunset at 5 59, indicating longer daylight and pleasant conditions.
Hill secretly escorted to Ottawa jail in murder case
Harry H. Hill, accused of murdering his mother Eliza Hill, was secretly transported by car from LaCrosse Wisconsin to Ottawa Illinois jail under heavy guard. The trip via Iowa was to avoid habeas corpus efforts, with Sheriff Floyd Clark Assistant State's Attorney Chester Jacobson and Streator Chief Robb present. Hill denied knowledge of the killing and stood by a shallow grave found at the Hill home basement.
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Streator
INS
Harry H. Hill
la Salle County
Ottawa, II
LaCrosse
Wis
Oriental Limited
Ottawa
Wisconsin City
Young Hill
Eliza Hill
Floyd Clark
Chester Jacobson
Robb
la Crosse
Iowa
East Dubuge
Ilinois
Infant Dies Buried at Forest Hill Cemetery
Robert E. Anderson, 29 day old son of Edward Anderson, died Sunday at the family home south of town in Warren township and was buried Monday morning in Forest Hill cemetery.
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Robert E. Anderson
Edward Anderson
Forest Hill Cemetery
Warren Township
Straw Hat Season Ends as Cubs Beat Giants 7 5
In Chicago the straw hat season ended after the Cubs defeated the New York Giants 7 to 5. About ten thousand fans shopped for felt hats the day after the game while straw hats littered the field as Cubs fans celebrated at the ballpark.
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Chicago
Cubs
New York Giants
Dedication of new organ at Presbyterian Church
A Sunday morning service at the Presbyterian Church marked the dedication of a new organ presented by Mrs. E. B. Evans. Rev. Victor L. Raphael conducted the organ presentation and W. B. Peck accepted on behalf of the trustees. An evening service featured special music and announced the combined cost of the organ 5000 dollars, chimes 500 dollars, and installation 100 dollars totaling 5600 dollars as a gift from Mrs. Evans. Out of town guests included George Hathaway Los Angeles J A Hillis Fort Worth ZT Bryant Lebanon Emma Gillespey Winter Haven Flu Lawrence E Black Philadelphia and many others from Terre Haute Brazil Ladoga Crawfordsville Indianapolis and Waveland Indiana along with Mr. and Mrs. J S Albin and Mr. and Mrs. F E Ellis.
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E. B. Evans
Presbyterian Church
Victor L. Raphael
W. B. Peck
Board of Trustees
Presbyterian
George Hathaway
Los Angeles
Calif
J. A. Hillis
Fort Worth
Texas
Bryant
Lebanon
Oregon
Emma Gillespey
Winter Haven
Lawrence E. Black
Philadelphia
Frederick L. Black
Terre Haute
Ind
F. E. Ellis
Clifford
Eunice Ellis
John F. Cross
Harriet and Dexter Johnson
Crawfordsville
John M. Allen
Indianapolis
Gladys Currier
Dwyer
Alpha Omicron Pi to Move Into New DePauw Chapter House
The Theta chapter sorority at DePauw University in Greencastle will finish a Georgian colonial chapter house on South Locust Street by Thanksgiving. The $90,000 three story building includes living spaces, study rooms, a dormitory, and a chapter room with related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Chapter
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority
DePauw’ University
Greencastle
Katherine Schmidt
Indianapolis
Minna Mae Bartley
Ormand Hammond
Searcy and Monaghan
Alpha O's
Poplar
Indiana Streets
Commons Club
Delinquent Taxes To Be Collected In Putnam County
Deputy tax collector Byron King will start collecting delinquent taxes in Putnam County from Greencastle on Tuesday. County Treasurer notes many small unpaid accounts exist though total amount is modest. King comes from English where he has served in the same role. A new law requires levy and sale of personal property or certification to the prosecutor to pursue payment, increasing costs.
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Byron King
Greencastle
Putnam County
King
Little Daughter of H S Teacher Escapes Injury
Two year old daughter of Prof and Mrs R C Tomlinson, residents at West Walnut and Madison, narrowly escaped serious harm after pushing a window screen and tumbling from a second story window onto brick pavement. Attending physician found no serious injuries, though she was badly bruised on head and shoulders.
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R. C. Tomlinson
West Walnut Street
Madison Street
Tomlinson
Greencastle High School
Ree
Westfield
H A Thomas Named Manual Training Head At Local High School
H A Thomas of Indianapolis an experienced manual training instructor has been elected by the school board as head of the manual training department at Green Castle High School and assumed duties Monday. Harold Stewart will serve as his assistant son of Mr and Mrs William Stewart of this city.
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H. A. Thomas
Indianapolis
Greencastle High School
Thomas
Harold Stewart
William Stewart
Durham Refuses Salary Increase for State Senator
Indianapolis, Sept 12. State Auditor Bowman says the $292 excess salary check will be returned to the treasury. Senator Andrew K. Durham of Greencastle refused the $292, voting against the salary increase from $6 to $10 a day.
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Indianapolis
Durham
Bowman
Andrew KE. Durham
Greencastle
Death of Mrs. Caroline Akers Recalls Local Resident
Mrs. Caroline Akers died Sunday night at her daughter Ida Dobbs home on south Indiana street. She is survived by three sons L. L. Hurst of Ft Lauderdale Fla Paul Hurst and Theodora Hurst of Mt. Meridian and a daughter Mrs Ida Dobbs of this city. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 11 AM at Deer Creek Church south of the city.
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Caroline Akers
Ida Dobbs
Indiana Street
L. L. Hurst
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Paul Hurst
Theodora Hurst
Mt. Meridian
Deer Creek Church
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Ace Hinkle
Community Hospital
McCurry Funeral Homes
Eght Balloons
University
Lemuel Herbert Murlin
Ford
C. F
William H. Armitage
Board of Public Works
Armitage
Danville, Ill
Trester
Hill
Lat Crosses
Ill
Sheriff's Home
ALPHA
Locust Street
H. S
Caroline Akers Coccurs
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