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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1930
Page
1
A handwritten note expresses regret about missing a Sunday visit due to a prior engagement and features a humorous set of personal letters. The writer recounts a Democratic reunion invitation, a playful grammar disagreement, a rural scene with sparrows cleaning a car radiator, and reflections on local life and weather.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with unsettled weather in the extreme south. Temperatures will trend cooler tonight across the region.
Harry Cwmar 40, listed Warsaw Poland as address, was arrested Sunday by police chief Otto Dobbs and jailed on vagrancy complaints. He had recently been released from the Indiana State Farm at Putnamville after a sentence by Mayor W L Denman for vagrancy. Authorities report he drifted into Greencastle August 3 or 4 and harassed residents on West Walnut street, prompting police action and prior detention by Deputy Alva Bryan. He was sentenced to 30 days and fined $1 plus costs but could not pay. He spoke little English and also used the name Harry Swiggart, with Bremen Germany listed as home.
Floyd Miller reports 13 ribbons earned by Putnam county 4-H club girls at the Indiana state fair in Indianapolis. Purdue specialist Neva Stephenson praises the exhibits as the best yet and notes a girl can win even tenth place. Ribbons will be awarded at the October 10 achievement day, with boys’ prizes and county exhibits also shown.
Several from Greencastle attended the Lee Denman family reunion at Milligan Park in Crawfordsville on Sunday. A basket dinner was served at noon and the afternoon featured games and contests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W L Denman Mr and Mrs Roy Abrams and Mr and Mrs Marshall Abrams.
Indianapolis inventor William F. Weiland announces progress toward automatic aerial navigation using a long duration accelerometer to measure distance and drift. The device aims to keep a plane on the shortest course independent of wind or visibility, easing pilot training and expanding private air travel.
DePauw University reports enrollment up 6 from last year with 1465 total in liberal arts including 495 freshmen and 846 upperclassmen. Men outnumber women 875 to 590 as music majors reach 158. several enrollments expected as fees are paid and new term starts.
Reelsville resident Joe Hinote reported to Sheriff Edward Eiteljorge that burglars broke into his chicken house during Saturday night and stole 90 fowls. He discovered the loss Sunday morning while feeding the flock. The thieves loaded the birds and drove away with them.
From the files of the Herald 80 years ago today September 15 1910 W D Wallace of Stilesville was robbed of twenty dollars while attending the State Fair. The item also notes local residents visiting Kentucky and moving into a new home on College avenue.
Mrs Edgar VanGorder and her husband Edgar T VanGorder were injured in a head on collision about 60 miles south of Crawfordsville on State Road 4 near Pekin Illinois. Mrs VanGorder suffered a severe head wound and unconsciousness. Mr VanGorder had minor cuts and bruises. The Crawfordsville driver fled. The VanGorders were hospitalized with Mrs VanGorder expected to be discharged soon.
Mr and Mrs Paul Albin and their family visited relatives in Cloverdale on Sunday. Sheriff Edward Eitelforge traveled to Michigan City on Sunday to transport Ed McCloud, a convict who escaped from penal farm, to the state prison.
With one mile of concrete left to pour between Lindev and Crawfordsville, state highway No. 45 near completion. The northern section was finished Monday and less than two weeks are needed to finish the final mile. A bridge over the Monon and Nickle Plate tracks remains to be erected, completing a continuous Lafayette to Crawfordsville pavement.
County agent Floyd Miller announces a Farm School of Marketing for Purvi families in Putnam County starting October 1 with eight weekly Wednesday sessions in the High School auditorium. Attendance is free beyond a possible $1 per family library fee for text books. mimeographed materials are free. The Indiana Farm Bureau and Purcive Vocational Division sponsor the course along with other counties in the region.
Alice Woltman a 17 year old St Marys parochial student was killed in her home as she slept. A prowler slashed her throat then escaped from a second story window. Her mother found the body and police hunt a male suspect described as a ne er do well who had pursued the girl.
William Boswell aged 77 died Sunday night from a heart attack after returning from a visit to Mrs. Brothers' home to pay respects to a neighbor. He retired after a shoulder pain worsened. a physician was summoned but arrived too late. He is survived by six children and several sisters. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 in McCarry Funeral Home with interment in Dunkard cemetery.
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