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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1930
Page
2
Local items cover hospital stays and guardianships at the DePauw campus. Mrs Elizabeth Showp undergone surgery. Miss Showp left hospital. Beth Com appointed guardian of Jetma Wright, minor heir of Chac ker Wright. Funeral services scheduled for William Beewell and Asa Smith. interments planned.
Weber Tate, 2% years old of Indianapolis and former Greencastle resident, arrested for public intoxication by Officer George Knauer early morning. Detained at Putnam county jail after arraignment before Mayor W. L. Denman with a guilty plea and a total fine of 46 dollars.
Dr. Longden, in his fiftieth year on the DePauw faculty, addressed chapel Tuesday on college life and liberty. He described liberty as earned, warned that youth face greater emancipation, and contrasted it with parental chaperones as he urged freshmen to use new freedoms wisely.
Lewis H. Dirks of Greencastle and DePauw University is appointed as a member of Kiwanis International Committee on vocational guidance and placement for 1936 31. The announcement credits Raymond M. Crowman as Kiwanis International president. Other committee members include Robert L. Sunertal Columbia SC Dr Albert D. Heist Geneva NY Harry H. Kaufman Kalispell Mont and C Edmund Worth Tampa Florida.
Abe Moore aged 65 a farmer living near Lafayette Indiana shot and killed himself. Illness which crippled him was said to have caused his act. Public filing of the incident appeared in the Indianapolis News service report.
Mrs. Sarah Hogan, a Black woman 44, was killed in a collision on the way to a meeting in Indianapolis. George Miles, a 44 year old man, is held on a manslaughter charge in the incident.
Continuation on March 17, 1919 shows Commander Davis of Vulture Locale No. 44, Forty and Eight, afflicted with the Lezgeem. He served as post service of Seer and was chosen as past commander for 1929. He organized the Sturdevant Post Cruze and Eagle Corps and gained notable friendships across the state.
Gil bert Gasek of the Agricultural News Service will be the principal speaker at Purdue University’s tenth annual Swine Day on Friday September 26 at the Experimental Swine Farm north of West Lafayette. C M Vestal of the animal husbandry department explains the event includes 34 hog lots exhibiting ration trials, tankage protein tests, ground ear and meal feeding comparisons, and fattening seed tests with wheat versus corn. The program begins at 10 a m with trials directed by ProfVest al and focuses on past shortages impact and future hog production.
Indianapolis market report shows mixed cattle and hog prices with declines in most categories. Hogs mostly steady to higher with cost ranges noted, cattle and calves mostly steady to higher on light steer and heifer classes, while heavier steers slow. sheep and lambs weak with small lots discarded.
The sixth annual Seobee family reunion was held at William Arse Sundsy’s home on September 4 with many relatives expected to arrive. A bowing moment honored Aunt Naemice Arnold as President Oreille Seotee announced officers for the coming year.
Huntington Indiana police ban coaster wagons fitted with motorcycle motors amid safety concerns. Police Chief Carl Lippencott says the juvenile fad endangers traffic and issued the order to remove the vehicles from streets.
Wants and offers include strictly modern 6 room house with sleeping porch and fireplace near square and University. two room apartment with kitchen and bath. 3 room semi modern near 211 N Jackson. good four room house with lights and water at 715-X. Also apple bargain sale at 710 East Washington St and gar bage haul service. Notices for beauty shop opening at 212 South College Ave and moving service phone 66-W. WANTED washing and house cleaning experience at 6 Chestnut Street.
The United States Weather Bureau and American Automobile Association urge motorists to ready cooling systems for winter. Clean and tighten the system, remove rust and dirt, and have a garage mechanic check all bolts and hoses. Monitor radiators after refilling antifreeze and look for leaks or cracks indicated by damp spots.
In Indianapolis, city officials discuss plans to stop a miniature golf operation at the Tin Capital area. Early morning sessions reveal debate among council members and local business leaders about regulatory action and potential bases for the decision.
A suspect in a case involving a slain girl near South Bend is reported to be a former friend. Authorities conceal the killer’s identity as they pursue leads after the attack occurred in a residence. The assailant reportedly used a razor and fled before the family awoke.
Delvin Gray aged 17 was arraigned before Judge James P. Hughes in Putnam county court on a charge of escaping from a state farm at Putnamville. After pleading guilty he was sentenced to a state reformatory at Pendleton. Gray, captured by state farm employee Gilbert Snider, was lodged in the county jail. An affidavit says he will be taken to Pendleton likely Wednesday.
News of the death by suicide of Mrs Herb Abel a Miami Florida bride two weeks married arrives from Bedford. Police report she took poison at a street corner after nervous orders were thought to have prompted the act.
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