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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
5
The future of the Putnam County fair hinges on finances for 1928. A report was promised for Monday, noting that most fair items were removed by Sunday and the grounds had been cleared.
Loran Jay a 21 year old printer of Indianapolis and Frances Louise Roskow 19 a soda dispenser from the Commercial Hotel Greencastle obtained a marriage license. Edmond Hillis Torr 22 an electrician of Greencastle and Ethel Lorene Hunt 22 a stenographer from Greencastle also secured a license.
The annual picnic of the Spanish War Veterans and their families along with Crawfordsville veterans was at the Chautauqua grounds in Rockville with about 100 attendees from multiple towns. Hon. Noble Johnson and family spoke on citizenship and Americanism. Local members and guests from Greencastle and surrounding communities attended. next year the local veterans will organize the meeting.
An all day Baptist meeting will be held at the Madison township farm home of Robert Dills on Friday September 21 with an evening service. Rev Cornelius Airhart of Crawfordville Rev Ray Collins of Rockville Rev W E Gill of Greencastle and Rev Applegate will attend. All are welcome and asked to bring well filled baskets of food.
Julius Sudranski 76 a Greencastle leader in business died at his home at Poplar and Jackson streets Sunday morning from paralysis. Born in Moritz Poland he lived in Fort Wayne Cincinnati Cape Colony and Greencastle where he operated several stores with his son Sol. Surviving are Bessie Goldberg Solomon Joe Sudranski and others with several grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Sudranski will be held at the Masonic Temple Tuesday at 10 AM with Rabbi Fuerlicht of Indianapolis officiating. Local Masons assist. viewing at the home Monday afternoon and evening. Interment in the Hebrew Cemetery at Indianapolis. No flowers requested.
Professor Edward Bartlett of religious education will lecture at the First Baptist Church in Indianapolis from September 24 to 28 for the Central Community School of Religious Education. Mrs Bartlett will discuss child study and courses grant credit via the International Council of Religious Education. Bartlett will lead similar courses in Greencastle from October 8 to 12.
Mrs Myrtle Huddleston 35 set a new overall endurance swimming record by staying in Ravenall pool at Coney Island for six ty hours and emerging at 3 15 this morning. She collapsed from the strain after the long test, having previously held a 54 hour 32 minute mark that was later broken by Lee Fourrier at Colton California. Two bands and Mardi Gras crowds cheered as she surpassed Fourrier's record in the early hours.
As fall term opens Roachdale reports a large exodus of teachers and students seeking positions or further study. The town annually sends many teachers to various states and colleges with names listed for teaching posts and college plans including Purdue DePauw Butler and other institutions.
Indiana survey tallies 24 deaths from weekend violence and accidents. Victims include six murders and multiple personal crises, with eight due to train and automobile crashes. Names and specifics appear for Indianapolis cases, with other cities like Evansville contributing to the tally.
A list of fatalities and serious injuries across several towns including Fort Wayne Michigan City Union City Rushville Delphi South Bend Vincennes Anderson Auburn Marion Frankfort and more. Victims range from rail and auto crashes to shootings poisonings and hangings with ages from 21 to 74.
Rev. W. L. Raphael announces a West Indies hurricane caused extensive damage in Porto Rico and nearby islands. Immediate need for food shelter medical supplies and relief. initial fifty thousand dollar national donation. Roy Abrams of Greencastle to receive funds and forward to National Red Cross. emergency disaster staff en route. Junior Red Cross child may make a contribution.
DePauw University reports 1056 Liberal Arts course enrollments after two days, up 115 from last year. Freshmen total 460, up 30, with 426 registering Saturday. By end of the third day, Liberal Arts enrollment reaches 1482, not including music students.
Mr and Mrs Everett Buis returning home from the James Masten residence three miles south of Coatesville were struck by an eastbound Pennsylvania freight train about 4 am Sunday. Mrs Buis received slight injuries. their Ford sedan was demolished. Masten had died a few hours earlier after a visit to his home.
In Evansville Indiana a famed criminal attorney W O Bohannon 47 a stenographer Miss Frank Fueger 21 and bandit Frank Mills 19 were killed after a lovers lane holdup. Bohannon was fatally wounded Fueger took poison Mills was shot and killed
Frank Paisley of Essex Missouri admits to police that he fired a shot at attorney Bohannon after Mills shot Mills was killed during a robbery at a lovers lane hoed with Bohannon and a girl. Bohannon died at a hospital. Mills body found in a cornfield. Miss Fueger dies from self administered poison. Jacob E F McCurry sues Charles M Pickett for 539 dollars 20 cents. F S Hamilton attorney.
Glenn Clark sues for 150 dollars alleging trespass by hogs from adjoining farms owned by Clark and Elmer Chadwick. Complaint states defendant failed to repair the partition fence, allowing hogs to enter Clark’s corn field on August 17 and 21, destroying five acres. Attorneys James and Allee represent the plaintiff.
Mrs. Lucy Ann Fisher age 54 wife of Mahlon Fisher died at her home south of the city Monday at 10 15 am after rheumatism and tuberculosis She is survived by husband daughter Electa Brown granddaughter Mary Louise father John B Elmore of Brazil brothers Roten L Elmore Long Beach Cal and John T Elmore of Bulesville Funeral set for Wednesday at 10 30 am at Rector Funeral Home Greencastle with burial in Stilesville
Juries for the fall term convening September 24 were drawn Monday. Grand Jury members include Clarence D. Goff Russell D. Hall D. 8 Hall Cloverdale Ralph Hostetter Franklin Harvey Smith Jefferson Howard Farrow Clinton Charles Allen Jackson and others. Petit Jury members include Abe Cohn Cloverdale Fred Beck Floyd Luther Templeman Warren Eugene Keller Warren Oliver Blaydes Jackson Mort Spencer Russell Albert Duncan Cloverdale E C Kivett Jefferson Wilber Arnold Monroe Fred Robinson Marion Earl Sutherlin Floyd Samuel J. Henry Madison Twp.
The horse department judged Saturday afternoon as the final feature of Putnam County Fair in Greencastle. A large crowd attended as the fair closed early with amusement devices confession stands and an automobile show ending the event.
The industrial show closed Saturday with numerous horse and mule awards. Saddle horses won by Morris Bryan and Robert Dills led divisions including 5 gaited and 3 gaited classes. Mule divisions saw John McCabe & Sons and Emery V Ader taking multiple top spots in over 3 years and under 3 years categories.
A Saturday afternoon ceremony united Miss Marjorie Eugenia Schmitt and Ralph Elmer Beetem in Indianapolis. The event featured a fern and palm altar, music by Mrs. Bartholomew and Mrs. Stephenson, and a Van Dyke ring service led by Rev. Victor L. Raphael. The couple plans to reside at 725 Colorado Street after October 1.
Mr and Mrs Mel Coffman of Chicago former residents spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Park Coffman northeast of town and other friends. Mr Coffman is with Sears Roebuck Co supervising hardware department installations for new retail stores nationwide.
Miss Ethel Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Hunt 404 Maple Avenue married Edmond Hillis Torr son of Mr and Mrs James Walter Torr Greencastle R R 4 on Saturday September 15 at 3 o'clock The ceremony was at the Christian Church parsonage with Rev B H Bruner officiating Mrs Torr is a Greencastle high school graduate and has worked for three years in Dr W M McGaughey's office.
Mr Torr attended the local high school and now works at the Indiana Portland Cement Plant. He resides at the bride's parents' home.
Among the many young women entering schools this fall are Ruth Bonifield Virginia Elliott Winona Hatfield Bethena Holt Delight Baxter Mary Isabelle Williams and Marian E Fisher who entered DePauw University last week.
Miss Janice Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs James Williams of south Indiana street leaves Monday for Bristol Virginia to attend the Virginia Interment College for Girls.
Gertrude Yager daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Yager of Defiance Ohio and Ronald Nearing of Pioneer Ohio wed in Defiance on September 8 She is a DePauw graduate and Kappa Delta member The couple resides at Kinkle Ohio
About one hundred relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Henry in Madison township to celebrate Sam Henry's birthday. A basket dinner was served at noon with attendees from the city including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc Curry and daughter Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Gillespie and others. Funeral services for Zacharie Simpson were held Monday at 2 PM at the McCurry Funeral Home with Rev. B. H. Bruner presiding. interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Greencastle district of the Wabash Valley Electric Company held a Tuesday meeting at Roachdale led by Mrs. Grace Barnard. Attendees included Miss Alpha Robinson Mrs. John Ave and Miss Margaret Wells with representatives from Spencer Jasonville and nearby towns.
Warren C. Middleton A M has been named assistant professor of psychology at DePauw University. He will teach the courses formerly led by Prof Lytle as Prof Lytle assumes Williams' classes. He earned an A B from Fayette College in 1923 and an A M from Vanderbilt in 1824, studied at Yale, and led the college glee club and orchestra. He also served as director of religious education at the First Methodist church in Orlando.
Leota Figeas of 612 Main files for divorce custody of their only child and a restraining order against Phillip Figeas. Married January 28, 1924 and separated September 17, 1928. She alleges cruelty and threats, cites his alleged infidelity, and seeks suit money. He works at a zinc mill by day and a barber by night. James and Alice are attorneys for the plaintiff.
The body found with multiple knife wounds in the White River was identified as Frank Grummel, 41, a mechanic. Mrs. Florence Wingate and her stepson Paul Miller identified him, noting Grummel had lived in Florida and Cincinnati before returning to Indianapolis on September 9. He loved fishing and was likely fishing when killed.
The Indiana Federation of Music Clubs opens district meetings in Martinsville on October 9 with Mrs. E M Pitkin presiding and Martinsville Music Club in charge. Mrs. E B Birge of Bloomington is program chair. districts include Brazil Bedford Bloomington Plainfield Litton Greencastle Mitchell Salem Bloomfield Worthington Indianapolis Martinsville.
Last rites for Julius Sudranski, a Greencastle businessman and respected citizen, were conducted at the Masonic Temple Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rabbi Fuerlicht of the Hebrew Congregation of Indianapolis led the service. Interment followed in the Hebrew Cemetery in Indianapolis. Pallbearers included Harry Williams, C. C. Gautier, Ford Lucas, W. L. Denman, A. B. Hanna and Elmer Crawley. The funeral party traveled to Indianapolis by tor.
The new General Manufacturing Co. fire truck from St. Louis underwent a three hour underwriter test at the Water Works pumping station near Green castle. It must deliver 600 gallons per minute to be accepted. Indiana law requires 900 gpm. The truck and the old Seagrave are expected to meet the standard, lowering insurance rates. The factory rep and an Indiana Inspection Bureau official conducted the test, and the truck reportedly passed. Firemen will be trained Wednesday and the vehicle will join active service within a few days.
The Putnam County Democratic Club will meet Saturday at 2 PM at Democratic headquarters above the First National Bank. Mrs. Theodore Crawley presides and the speaker will be announced later.
Two trains will transport 450 Indiana American Legion members to the national convention in San Antonio October 8 to 12. Trains depart October 6 from Indianapolis via Greencastle and Terre Haute and from Elkhart via Mishawaka South Bend LaPorte Gary and Indiana Harbor. Indiana delegates back Paul V. McNutt for national commander and Mrs. J. C. Glackman for national chaplain. Cass County Legion band and Hamnen-Gray Legion Post drum corps will compete in convention contests.
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