Cattle Show Feud and Frozen Custard Controversy Parade Through Fair
A county fair barnyard rivalry unfolds as Bob Stevenson complains officials hijacked his cattle show feature with a milk testing contest, aided by state chemist findings and a forceful city marshal stance. The day also covers Otis Matthews judging a court house lawn dog show with signature pants and a playful note.
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Bob Stevenson
Bob
Simpson Stoner
Frank
Heavy) Cannon
Stoner
Cannon
Mr. Stoner
Mr. Cannon
Court House
Otis Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Dr. T. A. Sigler
Indiana bankers adopt three policies during meeting
The Indiana Bankers Association adopted three policies in Evansville. They support Governor Harry G. Leslie to tackle a crime wave, push a program of better banking, and seek a more equitable tax law. The move follows a quarrel over parole of two former Fort Wayne policemen who robbed a Wayne County bank.
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Evansville
Ind
INS
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Harry G. Leslie
Leslie
Association
Fort Wayne
Wayne County
Weather Outlook for Tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for fair skies with cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday. Winds light, overnight lows near normal. Saturday should stay dry with comfortable daytime highs.
Kahl Sues Local Man for Five Thousand Dollars
Archie J. Kahl a Danville attorney sues Louis M Stevens and Robert Stevens of Greencastle in circuit court on a change of venue from Putnam county. The collision of machines driven by Kahl and Robert Stevens occurred at Mill and Kentucky streets on November 4 1928. Kahl seeks 5000 damages for injuries to himself and his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie J. Kahl
Danville
Louis M. Stevens
Robert Stevens
Greencastle
Putnam County
Kahl
Mill
Kentucky
Women's Display This Year At Putnam Fair Of Interest
The Home Economics display at the L. and H. Chevrolet Sales room showcases Putnam county women’s crafts canning and cooking. Exhibits include dresses quilts embroidered linens and a wall hanging by Mrs Fields. 4-H fits highlight clothing canning and food prep with 250 word stories. Display supervised by Mrs Laccurgus Stoner with space donated by C W Hollowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. & H. Chevrolet
Putnam County
Our County
4. Fields
Washington Street
Ford Lucas
Myra Curtis
C. B. O'Brien
Parker House
Laccurgus Stoner
Fair Board
C. W. Hollowell
Likelihood of Naval Disarmament Accord Reaches Peak
Prime Minister MacDonald and Ambassador Dawes reportedly reach a working agreement on naval disarmament after weeks of talks. The men plan a World Conference on armament reduction with President Hoover, with MacDonald set to travel to Washington September 28. The last Downing Street meeting was called the most critical chat, leaving officials confident in success.
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Harry R. Flory
I. N.S
London
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Charles Gates Dawes
United States
Great Britain
MacDonald
England
Berengia
Washington
Hoover
Dawes
Downing Street
Britain
Swine Awards Made Thursday at County Fair
Awards in the swine department were presented at the County Fair on Thursday afternoon. Smithson and Sutherlin of Russellville won multiple prizes with their Tamworth and Berkshire hogs, including top prizes in several classes. Other winners include Lowell Dicks with Big Type Poland China and Albert Goff with Spotted Poland China in various categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithson & Sutherlin
Russellville
Tamworth
Berkshire
Duroe Jersey
Stanley O'Hair
Poland
China
Lowell Dicks
Albert Goff
Hampshires
Raymond Curran
John Burkett
Howard Burkett
Frieda Barker Dies Near Bainbridge at 11 Months
Frieda Louise Barker aged 11 months died at her parents home six miles southeast of Bainbridge after a one week illness. Born October 10, 1928 north of Roachdale, she is survived by her parents three sisters and six brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 AM at the family home with Roachdale burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roachdale
Frieda Louise Barker
Bainbridge
Arnold Tilden New Member of I U Faculty
Arnold Tilden of Greencastle and E. O. O'Dell former superintendent of Jasonville schools were announced as new IU faculty for the fall. The university adds 20 new members, with many vacancies from resignations and leaves. Tilden, DePauw alum and Beveridge history award recipient, will be acting professor of history at IU this fall.
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E. O. O'Dell
Jasonville
Arnold Tilden
Greencastle
Indiana University
State
University of Chicago
Tilden
the State University
Bloomington
Divide Beef Cattle Honors at County Fair
Shorthorn entries by Mc Cabe & Sons J T Clodfelter & Sons and Donald Webster won beef cattle premiums at the County Fair on Thursday. Top awards included Best Bull over 2 years to J T Clodfelter & Sons and J B McCabe & Sons, Best Bull Calf over 6 months to Donald Webster and J T Clodfelter Sons, Best Bull Calf under 6 months to J B McCabe & Sons, and Best Cow over 4 years to J B McCabe & Sons.
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McCabe & Sons
J. T. Clodfelter & Sons
Donald Webster
J. T. Clodfelter
Double Wedding at 319 South Indiana Street
Miss Harriet Alford wed Eldridge Stone and her sister Margaret Alford married Ernest Cunningham in a double ceremony at the bride’s parents home on 319 South Indiana Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs F F Adamson of Brazil and Mr and Mrs William Stewart.
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William Stewart
F. F. Adamson
Brazil
Harriet Alford
Eldridge Stone
Mt. Meridian
Margaret
Ernest Cunningham
South
Indiana Street
Capone May Be Brought Here To Testify In Lake County Probe
Federal grand jury in South Bend investigates the Lake County conspiracy involving dope trafficking white slave traffic liquor syndicates auto thefts and election frauds. 185 people remain jailed or under bond. Capone may be summoned from Philadelphia to testify as witnesses are examined. Rose B Ash sues for divorce alimony and name restoration from Lawrence Ash citing repeated intoxication and abuse.
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South Bend
Ind
INS
Scarface al" Capone
Chicago
Philadelphia
Lake County
South Bend News-Times
United States
Oliver M. Loomis
Capone
Grand Jury
News-Times
Galumet District
Fast Chicago
Nick Sudovich
Calumet
South Bend News Times
Swift justice given to Elkhart slayer
Elvin Mosier, 42, confessed the murder of Minnie Maude Tallas, 45, and pleaded guilty to second degree murder before Judge William R. B. Hile. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Michigan City, with a speedier conviction than usual in such a major county crime.
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Elkhart
Ind
Elvin Mosier
Minnie Maude Tallas
William RB. Hile
Michigan City
Mosier
Browning sues estate for 625.34 in Putnam Circuit Court
Robert L. Browning files a claim seeking 625.34 against the estate of John A. Browning in Putnam Circuit Court. The filing notes a formal claim and court action to recover the stated sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Browning
Putnam
John A. Browning
Hove Pet Parade Set to Be County’s Largest
Children take part in the annual Pet Parade Saturday at 1 PM meeting at the High School gymnasium. They will march downtown with pets and costumes under the direction of Mrs. David Houck for what organizers expect to be the largest parade the county has seen.
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David Houck
Winners in Farm Products at Putnam County Fair
Winners in the Farm Products department were announced by M M Bassett superintendent. Judges included Doyle Zaring of Purdue University. victors include Hazel McGaughey Orville Collins Carl Butterfield Emory Ader and others across vegetables fruits and display categories. Actress Jeanne Eagles sight operation hoped after hospital visit following equity suspension in 1928.
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Putnam County
Court House
M. M. Bassett
Doyle Zaring
State Horticultural Society
Purdue University
Mres
E. L. Shields
Orville Collins
Hazel McGaughey
Carl Butterfield
Emory Ader
Zeiner & Brown
Ohio
Paul Hovmale
New York
Paul Holvermale
John Nichols
Charles Zeis
W. F. Judge
Jeanne Eagles
Miss Eagles
Equity
Putnam County Fair Closes With Dog Show and Final Events
The Putnam County Fair ends tomorrow with a big horse show on the north square and a closing concert by the Russellville Band. Today’s fair featured a dog show with 65 entrants led by Mrs. Bessie Newgent of Brazil winning the cup, plus dairy cattle judging and Girl's Club demonstrations.
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Putnam County
Russellville
Bessie Newgent
Brazil
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A. J. Kahl
Charles G. Dawes
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Rose B. Ash
Barnaby's Mill
Putnam Circuit
Lawrence Ash
Rose B. Williams
Hove
Court House Assembly Room
Moriton Fordice & Son
Starke
Ben Davis
E. C. McCullough
Pears
Bartlett
King Davis
John McCullough
Kiefer
Lawrence Gasaway
A. L. Goodenough
Clyde Hutcheson
Wolf Rivers
York Imperial
Oran
L. C. Buchheit
S. R
Plate Baldwin
Jonagnan
Curtis V. Strain
Raymond Curry
Jonathan
Joel Gillespie
Grimes
Strain Orchards
Beagles
Jack Vermillion
O'Ver
Marion Sears
Urban Elmore
Fox Hounds
Willie Wills
B. Custy
Mr. Bond
Andy Ash
George Finney
C. E. Goff
Harry Bond
Thomas Jackson
J. B. Curry
Fox Terriers
Eugene Moore
Harry LaRue
Everett Harris
T. B. Howlett
Fay Jones
Clinton Judy
Clyde Martin
Alfred Evans
Ferman Elson Best
Breedt
B. Howlett
Keith Roberts
Charles Kerr
C. B. Goff
Faye Ashworth
R. N. Cox
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