Local Notables Visit and Lodge Meeting Tonight
Mrs C Hurst of East Franklin Street visits Indianapolis with her niece Mrs Ed Diederich. Rev W E Davies of Wolcott, former Baptist pastor, attends Greencastle on business. Potomac council of Red Men Lodge meets at 8 o clock tonight. Richard Hazelett of Marion visits his parents on East Washington Street Road. Mrs S A Hazelett ill with heart disease at home. Calvin Happy Morgan returns to Greencastle after rodeo tour in Ohio, injured foot. Funeral for Asa Smith held at McCurry Funeral Home led by Rev W J Crowder, with burial Forest Hill Cemetery. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hurst
East
Franklin Street
Indianapolis
Ed Diederich
Diederich
W. E. Davies
Wolcott
the Baptist Church
Greencastle
Richard Hazelett
Marion
S. A. Hazelett
Washington Street
Calvin
Happy” Morgan
Ohio
Asa Smith
McCurry Funeral Home
W. J. Crowder
Forest Hill Cemetery
Frank Davidson
Harry Larue
Clyde Williams
Willard Garrett
Mark Kacher
Frank Jones
Dairyman Hurt After Fights With Car Laprobe
Jeffersonville Ind September 17 David Carr a dairyman living near here suffered slight injuries when a laprobe in his car blew over his head while he drove at 40 miles an hour He fought the robe fearing an attacker in the back seat but lost control the car wrecked on its side He found no attacker and the wind caused the robe to lash him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
INS
David Carr
Carr
Geisking alibi plan fails amid hospital record doubt
Ruth Geisking, wife of Ted Geisking, sought to prove he was with her sister at an Indianapolis hospital on the day of the Lingle murder, but staff denied any Mrs. Cass admission. She describes Ted as a gentle fiancé, while authorities label him a longtime killer suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
INS
Ruth Harter Geisking
Muncie
Ted Geisking
Louisville
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Geisking
May Cass
Terre Haute
Indianapolis City
Lingle
Cass
Divided Victories Mark Prohibition Debate Across States
Tuesday's early returns show dry and anti Prohibition candidates winning key contests. Massachusetts favors former Senator Butler in the Republican Senate race while Wisconsin picks Philip LaFollette over Governor Kohler for the gubernatorial nomination. Ruth Pratt secures renomination in New York as Delaware backs anti prohibitionist Bayard for the Senate. Ohio Democrats omit prohibition from their platform.
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International News Service
Massachusetts
William M. Butler
Eben
Draper
Wisconsin
Philip LaFollette
Kohler
Ruth Pratt
Wag
New York
Connecticut
Gov. Rogers
Delaware
Thomas F. Bayard
Democratic Party
United States Senate
Ohio
Logging Boom in Colorado From Pulpwood Sale
Denver reports logging operations could spend about 800000 dollars yearly after the Agriculture Secretary approved selling five and a half million dollars worth of pulpwood to Trans Misssissippi Development, an Inter National Paper subsidiary. Rio Grande and San Juan national forests supply the timber. Crews of 400 workers year round plus 100 additional for two peak months are planned to haul about 100000 cords annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Secretary of Agriculture
Trans-Mississippi Development Company
Rio Grande and
San Juan
Inter- National Paper Company of
New York
Livestock Market Report Mixed as Hogs Cattle and Sheep Move
Hogs 4,000. holdovers 401. market steady to higher with 160–210 lb at 10.60–10.75, 210–300 lb at 10.85–11.00, select butchers 11.00. Cattle 1,500. calves 700. steer bids slow and mostly lower with loads at 12.25. light heifers steady at 12. cows 4.50–6.50, cutters down to 2.75–4. Sheep 1,500. lambs down with good and choice 7–8 per cwt, odd 8.50, throwouts 4–6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Highwaymen Attempt Hold Up Police Chief in Indiana
Police search for two highwaymen who tried to rob Police Chief Frank Massey four miles west of Muncie. Massey fired a volley at the men when ordered to surrender and one suspect is believed wounded, carried into the woods by a companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncif
Ind
UNS
Frank Massey
Here
Massey
Odd Fellows Set 1931 Convention in Winnipeg Canada
Winnipeg Canada today was selected as the 1931 convention city by the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows the Association Rebekah Assemblies and the Patriarchs Militant joint conventions. The annual parade was to be the big event of the convention this afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
INS
Winnipeg
Canada
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Association Rebekah
Patriarchs Militant Joint International
Death at Henryville Canning Plant Sparks Investigation
Local officials blame a leaky electric fixture for the death of 20 year old Robert Matthews at the Henryville Canning Company plant twenty miles north of here. Matthews was electrocuted when he turned on an electric light while his clothing was soaked by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Robert Matthews
Henryville Canning Company
Here
Matthews
Newspaper Advertising Service Offer
A promotional note invites advertisers to seek cooperation for advertising problems. It highlights close contact with diverse advertisers, knowledge value, and offers help with copy, store problems, and distribution methods.
Local Want Ads Highlight Rentals and Sales
Classified notices show for rent listings including a modern six room house near the square and university, and a two room apartment with bath and dinette. Sales promote fresh produce at Buchheit Orchards, Grimes Golden apples bargain at 710 east Washington, and a large household goods sale from Professor Lytle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Arnold
Herald Office
East
Washington St. C
Fenwick Reed
Birthday Gatherings Highlight Thom Bettis Anniversary
Friends and relatives met at Thom Bettis home after church services on Sunday Sept 14 to honor his 56th birthday. Thirty four attendees shared a noon dinner hosted by Rev C W Lakin of Indianapolis and a social afternoon, with attendees listing several relatives and friends from Indiana towns.
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Thomas Bettis
Rev
C. W. Lakin
Indianapolis
Mr. Bettis
Monroe Hall
Brazil
Mildred Wells
Carbon
Noah Hood
Jimmie Hood
Fred Hood
Charles Rowings
Estel Shonkwiler
Lena
George Humphrey
Ward
Arnold
Clayton Alexander
Dale Omlar
Greencastle
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Potomac Council of the Red Men's Lodge
Laprobe
S. Indiana Street
Ted
Harrodsburg
Coppers
ODD Fellows
Canning Company
Square
C.J. Arnold
E. B. Hicks
Hazleton
Indiana
DePauw Coeds
South College Ave
W. M. Arnold
Chestnut Street
M. E. Church
Putnamville
Court House
Berry St. Lichts and
Water
L. A. Bryan
Woman’s Circle of
Presbyterian Church
Professor Lytle
Washington St
Miss McGaughey
Nellie Lockridge
Alice Lockridge
Roachdale
Robert Crouch
New York City
Margaret Emily McGaughey
County Club
Mary Matthews
R. R
Bessie Page
Ralph Page
Ray Page
Blanch Rockwell
Cleo Webb
Ralph Matthews
Irene Matthews
Geraldine Matthews
Anderson
Daily Matthews
Mary Lou Matthews
Opal Weineke
Seymour
Albert Bridges
Jack Bridges
Commiskey
Ida Sage
Chalmer Sage
Ronald Sage
Mary Lee Sage
Harold Sage
Crothersville
Fred, Matthews
Homer Matthews
North Vernon
Verner Snyder
Leon Snyder
Mollie Byers
Tri Kappa
A. W. Broadstreet
Tri Kappa Sorority
Hame
Northwood
Dr. Carson
W. W. Carson
DePauw
Washburn
Lydia Williams
Frankfort
Better Films Committee
Golden Link Club
Earl Bundy
Chas. Ewan New
Penelope Club
Charles Ewan
Bloomington Street
Roscoe Daggey
Lee Reeves
Chester Jordan
Charles Gardner
Henry Bicknell
Jy Harpy
Walter Crawford
Y. Warren Newgent
Liku
Bolanders
E. Wash. St
Sunbeam
Preven
Suntor
Larouga
Tye
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