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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold publishes Say a birthday tribute with mock comments from the Herald staff. Mayor Charles McGaughey sends a warm note praising the column after a year of quirky, civic-minded pieces. A streets project update follows as Washington Street work nears completion.
Identification of Harry Linfert 56 of Cincinnati as the man found killed in the White River Sunday was confirmed. His throat was cut and face slashed. police suspect robbery as the motive. Brothers George and Frank Linfert traveled from Cincinnati to claim the remains.
Light surviving members of the 79th Indiana volunteers G A R gathered in Indianapolis for the sixty fifth Chickamauga battle anniversary at Fort Friendly. Maj. John G. Dunbar 89 of Greencastle spoke. A E Lahb 90 was the oldest present.
Putnamville Sunday School will observe Overall and Percale Day next Sunday morning at 9 30. All are invited to wear overalls and percales and join the parade and review.
Sullivan Ind Sept 20 A 3 500 000 merger one of the largest financial transactions in local history combines the National Bank and the Peoples State Bank of Sullivan under the name Peoples National Bank and Trust Company of Sullivan.
Indiana report says Harry Hedley paid $10 to a trusty to aid his escape from the Indiana State Farm where he was serving 60 days after a drunken driving conviction following an August accident. He claimed the bribe was part of a larger $30 scheme and cited alleged sales propaganda about others escaping similarly. The state board of charities notes earlier investigations found more than a dozen escapes through record alterations by trusties.
A third Red Cross appeal seeks substantial relief for West Indies and Florida disaster victims with 700000 homes missing in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Donations are requested via local banks or to Roy Abrams or Victor L. Raphael. amounts contributed so far include small gifts from residents and a new Junior Red Cross program in the Third Ward School.
Plans announced for an all day event at Union Chapel on Sunday September 30. The program includes a basket dinner, Sunday school, a public service, and an afternoon session with Rev. C. M. McClure of Rockville and other speakers. Letters from former pastors and special music are promised as part of a community family day.
James A. Hutcheson 65 of Washington township died at home Wednesday evening after a paralysis stroke. He suffered the fatal attack in his chair. Dr W R Hutcheson was called but arrived too late. Survived by widow four sons and two daughters with funeral plans pending Orel away in the east.
Alfred H. Nichols aged 73 longtime Raccoon area resident died at his home west of Raccoon Wednesday evening after a brief illness. He died on the farm where he was born. Survived by his widow three children Mrs Elmer Thomas Russellville Mrs Clyde Peffley and Walter Nichols Indianapolis fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm from the Raccoon M E Church with burial in Hebron cemetery.
Vincennes Water Supply Co seeks higher rates granted by the Public Service Commission after a District Court in Indianapolis denied them. Judge Baltzell dismissed the suit for want of equity in July. The Vincennes company is owned by the same group as Greencastle Water, with no decision yet on Greencastle’s appeal. Keith Hall of Greencastle drives a new Oldsmobile coach.
Twenty years ago in Greencastle Welk McElroy shows ears of corn as R L O Hair displays from his farm. Mrs George Conklin hosts granddaughter Edna Potter and Irma Potter headed to Mobile Alabama. Miss Mary Corwin of Indianapolis visits brother B F Corwin. W L Denman of the First National Bank presents fruit samples from Seattle sent by R B Evans, a former local resident.
Partly cloudy to cloudy tonight and Friday with possible showers Friday in the Northwest. Warmer tonight in the west and central regions and also Friday in the south portions.
Madison township residents petitioned state officials after reports of crowded grade schools and long travel to Greencastle High School. Officials say no action will be taken until the State Board of Health meets October 10 and may order consolidation to improve facilities.
Indiana dispatches say Democrats announce John E. Frederick, rival of Frank C. Dailey, will address a State committee meeting before Dailey rally on September 28 in Kokomo, Frederick’s hometown, as Republicans tout Thomas H. Adams endorsement of Harry G. Leslie.
Billy Linley a 12 year old Cloverdale resident was knocked from his bicycle near the Sipple Filling Station in south Cloverdale. He suffered a scalp wound and severe bruising after a Ford truck driven by Raymond Cochenour cut through the station drive and struck the wheel.
Lucy Rowland Hall the new women’s dormitory at DePauw University will be dedicated October 12 during the inauguration of G Bromley Oxnam. Mrs Lucy Rowland Rector and Roy O West will be among speakers. the building houses about 100 women and includes a sun parlor tunnel to Rector Hall. The hall cost $260,000 exclude furnishings.
Miss Eva Milburn, who has led Putnam County Hospital since its opening, is believed to resign soon. Board trustees have discussed a change in leadership and indicated possible action without a definitive decision yet. Milburn has maintained a high standard for the hospital during her tenure.
Cloverdale Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning preaching at 10 30 a m with Pastor C A Sanders. There is no Sunday evening service.
Weary relief workers in West Palm Beach rushed to shelter 15,000 homeless and nurse 10,000 injured while facing a feared epidemic. Officials estimate hundreds dead in Belle Glade Pahokee and up to 1,000 more may die as dikes fail. National guardsmen patrol the area as supplies pour in and refugees gather in Palm Beach and Miami.
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