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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
1
In a humorous column the writer mocks how wreck speeds are described and ribbed locals at the Putnam County Cattle Show. He notes a 75 mph wreck rumor, jokes about cow excesses, and portrays politicians and fair organizers with light satire set around the county fair and courthouse area.
Three ribbon winning Leghorn pullets owned by Tressman Parker disappeared from the Poultry tent on Vine Street Wednesday evening. Crowds near the tent and the missing birds’ prior ribbon awards frame the incident as a suspected theft.
Otha Meeks, about 45, of near Mt. Meridian, was injured when his Ford school truck was struck by a Newport, Kentucky car driven by Lawrence Coats and Dave Jerris on the National Road near Mt. Meridian. Meeks was hospitalized with a crushed shoulder and head injuries. no arrests made.
Mrs. Mary Frances Abel, 69, lifelong Jefferson township resident, died at her daughter’s home in Mt. Meridian. Death was due to apoplexy after two prior paralysis episodes. Survived by three daughters and two sons, funeral Friday at Mill Creek Church with burial in William Alley Cemetery, Broad Park.
At the Indiana Bankers Association convention Elmer W. Stout of Fletcher American National Bank in Indianapolis was chosen to be the new president succeeding A. G. Brown of Greencastle. Brown joins the ABA executive council as Stout’s election occurred aboard the steamer Washington during a bank excursion on the Ohio River.
Mary Livengood of Cloverdale files for divorce from Hurst Livengood in Putnam Circuit Court alleging non-support. The couple wed July 24, 1926, she left August 15, 1926, and has since lived with her brother James Haltom in Cloverdale.
Showers probable tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the northern portion tonight and a cooler regime expected Friday in the north.
Freddie Lund, a famed outside loop pilot, enters the All Indiana Air Tour with his Waco Taper-Wing. Brette is another competitor from Advance Aircraft Corp of Troy Ohio. The tour runs September 16 to 21, starting and ending in Indianapolis, with stops around the state. The event, under Indiana Aircraft Trade Association, limits flying except at night stops. Lund may perform capers only with tour roster permission.
John Sears announces results from the Poultry Show with H B Abbott judging. Winners include Frank Ader White Leghorn entries, Mrs Orville Collins Bull Orpingtons, Cloverdale White Leghorns, Tr essman Parker White Leghorn pros, plus multiple awards for White Rocks Barred Rocks Rhode Island Reds and other breeds across several classes.
Awards in the girls 4-H Club work were announced at the County Fair today. Prizes included Center Piece won by Carol Goodenough and Jeanette Sutherlin, Dish of Food to Sutherlin and Shoemaker, Poster to Sutherlin and Goodenough, and Whole Exhibit honors to Goodenough and Reeves.
Chicago reports indicate the Lake steamer Andaste freighted with gravel is over forty nine hours overdue from Grand Haven to Chicago. Coastguards steamers and a plane searched the lower Lake Michigan for the twenty eight crewmen, with no trace found.
Forty three Rockville residents petitioned the state board of accounts for a financial examination of an 8807,000 sewer project. About 200 supporters will present the petition soon while Lawrence F. Orr said field examiners would be assigned shortly. A prior petition was dismissed by Attorney General James M. Ogden for insufficient evidence of irregularities.
The White Lick Missionary Baptist Association gathered at Bethesda church in Hendricks county with Rev. G. F. McCammack as moderator. Attendees praised the session as the best yet with large crowds and strong interest. Speakers included Dr. Homer P. Rainey and Dr. Frederic A. Hayward while Rev. William J. Crowder, pastor of the local church, was named vice moderator for the coming year.
Cars of the latest style and types are on display in the Auto tent. Five local dealers show the newest lines including Moffett Buick and Marquette coupe. Other displays feature Buick sedans and coupes, Essex coach, Hudson sedan, Ford truck, Chrysler sedans and coupes, Pontius sedan and coupe, Chevrolet sedans and sport coupes, and a variety of truck and roadster models.
Ribbons awarded across multiple classes in the County Fair women’s division this morning. Judges include Mrs Harry Stevenson of Bloomington. honors listed cover Flowers, Canned Vegetables, Baked Goods, and Fruits with numerous named winners such as Mrs Hazel McGaughey, Mrs Clyde Hutcheson, Mrs Reta Webster, and others.
Roachdale police and deputies investigated a nighttime gasoline theft. A truck backed to three fuel tanks and hauled away an undetermined amount, with tracks the only clue. Town Marshal Tom Ashby and Deputy Alva Bryan led the inquiry.
Mrs Ed Johnson aged 49 died at her home on State Road 43 south of Greencastle about 9 pm Wednesday from paralysis. She is survived by husband and four children Vivian Victor Venard and Alice all at home plus three sisters Dollie Carpenter Bessie McKamey Gertrude Cline and one brother Albert Hood. Funeral plans pending with burial in Cloverdale cemetery. Frank Reed of Cloverdale in charge.
Cattle day at the Putnam County Fair features cattle judging by Ed Gannon from Purdue University. Dairy cows in the milking contest are milked at 7 am and 7 pm, with the winner based on total milk and butter fat. Evening program includes stunts, milking contest, silver loving cup for top milker, and jazz entertainment. Crowds were small today due to rain threat. larger turnout expected tomorrow.
The County Fair features its largest dairy and beef cattle show to date with about fifty choice animals on display in the west side tent. Breeds vary and club calves are shown alongside soy bean and creamery exhibits occupying the tent.
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