Body of Hoosier boy ZR-2 victim arrives here
The body of William J. Steele of Bainbridge Indiana, killed in the ZR-2 dirigible disaster in Hull England, arrived in Greencastle and will be buried at Forest Hill cemetery. The American Legion will furnish an escort and firing squad. He had joined the navy in 1918 and worked as a chief aviation machinist. He is survived by his parents wife and two children, with three brothers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Steele
Bainbridge
Ind
Hull
England
Greencastle
W. E. Eckhart
Bainbridge Methodist Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
American Legion
Steele
Navy
United States
Anderson Automobile Company
Kokorma
Fred Steele
Lemna Steele
Claire
Julian
Harry
Indianapolis
Jesse
DePauw University
Lawrence
Beer Bill Faces Senate Obstruction After Recess
Washington, Sept 24. The anti beer measure stalls again as the Senate blocks the Willis Campbell conference report and a vote date cannot be fixed. Senator Sterling presses the conference report while Reed blocks a fixed date, keeping final enactment in doubt. Senate leaders push tax revision meanwhile, linking fate of the beer bill to other measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Barleycorn
Congress
Senate
Sterling
South Dakota
Harding
House
Reed
Missouri
Change From Summer To Autumn Mild Affair
Today marks the last day of summer with tomorrow the first day of autumn in Greencastle. The forecast calls for a high of 76 degrees and fair conditions today and tomorrow, signaling a mild autumn change. Yesterday’s low near 65 was one degree above last year’s, while after 7 pm temperatures fell sharply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Greencastle
Yestereday
Illness Keeps Bell Clothing’s James Cannon Homebound
James Cannon of the Bell Clothing Store is confined to his Bloomington Street home due to illness, sending him to rest and recovery away from the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cannon
The
Bell Clothing Store
Bloomington Street
Hurst and Lewis Wed in Mt. Meridian Home Ceremony
Arthur S. Hurst son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hurst of Mt Meridian and Esta Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lewis of Mt Meridian were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at 9 30 oclock at the home of Rev J E Cash on West Washington Street Rev Cash officiated The couple will reside in Mt Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur S. Hurst
Thomas Hurst
Mt. Meridian
Esta Lewis
George Lewis
J. E. Cash
West Washington Street
Cash
Residents complain of early quarry blasts in Greencastle
Local quarry companies wake Greencastle residents with large blasts around 5 am causing extensive complaint. Citizens urge shifting blasting to evenings. recent mornings featured heavy detonations. Hotel guests woke startled, rushed to lobby to seek explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
School Programs And Activities Planned For Term
The domestic science department will run the cafeteria this term to serve nurils from local schools at low cost. Basketball candidates begin practice at 4 PM. Gilbert D. Rhea will name a squad of 30 aspirants, final team of 15 chosen soon. Art classes expand under Miss Marion Monroe, with many students enrolling for a career in art. Chemistry operates at full capacity under Mr. Glidewell with new lab equipment planned for many students. Seniors only attend the new chemistry course. Orchestra practices at 3:15 PM on Mondays and Thursdays, chorus on Tuesdays and Fridays at the same time.
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Domestic Science
Gilbert D. Rhea
Marion Monroe
Glidewell
Sloane
Sunday Services at Fillmore M E Church
Sunday services at the Fillmore M E Church will be held in the Fillmore Methodist church next Sunday morning and evening. This marks the closing of the Conference year. Services conducted by F C Fraley. Sunday School at 10 o'clock with Clarence Ragan as Superintendent.
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Fillmore M. FE
Fillmore Methodist Church
F. C. Fraley
Clarence Ragan
Real Estate Transfer in Greencastle
James W. Williamson transfers a lot in Greencastle to Samuel R Pursel for 1250 dollars in a recorded real estate deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Williamson
Samuel R Pursel
Greencastle
Arbuckle testimony before grand jury links to Miss Rappe case
Al Semnacher, Miss Rappe’s manager, testified that Roscoe Arbuckle admitted using a foreign substance and described acts connected to Miss Rappe’s death at a San Francisco party. The grand jury in Los Angeles heard that Arbuckle reportedly told of the incident in the following morning in the presence of others.
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Semnacher
Miss Rappe
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sal
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
St. Francis
al Semnacher
Arbuckle
Doran
Lowell Sherman
Fred Fishback
Harry McCullough
Brady
Grand Jury
Marriage Licenses Jump in Indiana Pairs
David H. Lines of Indianapolis wed Stella Myrtle Clark of Roachdale Indiana. Edward Tharp of Indianapolis and Fern Alice Fren Leeper of Cloverdale Indiana obtained marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Lines
Indianapolis
Stella Myrtle Clark
Roachdale
Ind
Edward Tharp
Fern Alice Fren Leeper
Cloverdale
Court News Allan D Landphere Sues Guardian for 850 Dollars
Allan D Landphere acting through Corwin and Gillen files a bill of exchange and account against Jonathan Hansell guardian of Minty C Sibbett. Plaintiff seeks judgment for 850 dollars plus costs and proper relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan D. Landphere
Attornees Corwin & Gillen
Jonathan Hansell
Minty C. Sibbett
Agriculture teachers in conference in Greencastle
Vocational agricultural teachers from twelve towns met in Greencastle with E. L. Austin of Purdue University to discuss current year work and issues. The round table session in the county superintendent Frank Wallace’s office featured Mr. Austin as chair and included attendees from Clay City Hillsboro Paragon Brazil Cloverdale Worthington Kingman Veedersburg Spencer Reelsville Gosport Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Austin
Purdue University
Greencastle
Frank Wallace
Austin
W. A. Smith
Clay City
F. D. Poe
Hillsboro
Marry Truax
Paragon
Adam Trowles
Brazil
W. F. Fry
Cloverdale
D. C
Mrs Carra Soper Dies At 51 After Illness
Mrs Carra Soper 51 wife of William Soper died Wednesday night at home on South College Ave from Acute Brights Disease Funeral is Friday at 2 PM conducted by Rev H C Clippinger Locust Street Church burial in Forest Hill cemetery She is survived by her husband and three children Eugene Theodore and Marie Soper all at home
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Carra Soper
William Soper
South College Ave
H. C. Clippinger
Locust Street Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Eugene and
Theodore Soper
Miss Marie Soper
Robbers scared away by local police near Meikel residence
Two robbers prowled the south side of the Meikel home on North Jackson Street about 8:50 PM Wednesday. Roscoe Skimmerhorn alerted Marshall O'Hair and night officer Sewell, and the pair fled across the garden. No property loss found. one rogue wore an army uniform, the other civilian clothes. The incident underscores concerns about rising crime due to unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meikel
Jackson St
Roscoe Skimmerhorn
Merkel
Skimmerhorn
Marshall O’hair
Marshall
Sewell
Meikel
Local Life Notes From Brick Chapel Area
Mr and Mrs Bascom O Hair and Mrs Bruce Hall visited Indianapolis on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Hinkle spent Sunday with George Hall and wife near Bainbridge. Mary Virginia Allen stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Allen earlier in the week. C J Priest and Mrs George Hall teach about 50 pupils. Mrs Earl Scobee visited Rex Hathaway and family Wednesday. Ruth Wells stays with cousin Mrs Edna Wilson who is ill. Forest O Hair lost a horse Sunday to founder and has another in serious condition.
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Bascom O’hair
Bruce Hall
Indianapolis
Frank Hinkle
George Hall
Bainbridge
Mary Virginia Allen
Robert Allen
C. J. Priest
Earl Scobee
Rex Hathaway
Ruth Wells
Edna Wilson
Forest O'Hair
Woman's Home Missionary Society Elects Officers at First Fall Meeting
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of College Avenue church held its first post summer meeting at Mrs. Ida Pierce's home. Dr. Davis installed new officers led by President S. A. Hays with J. R. Miller and J. L. Gray as vice presidents. Miss Elizabeth Ames will review "From Survey to Service" in October and members are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
College Avenue
Ida Pierce
S. A. Hays
L. R. Eckhardt
Heavenridge
Jennings
rMs. Pierce
Gray
Dr. Davis
J. R. Miller
J. L. Gray
H. M. Bennett
F. D. Hester Corres
T. F. Evans
W. H. Jennings
W. M. Blanchard
R. T. Stephenson
Belle Carver
FE. A. Brownine
Elizabeth Ames
Cornell College Old Gold Day Game Sees Tough Practice
Cornell College Coach Walker rushes practice with new players and tougher dummies on McKeen field. Seventeen new outfits arrive as the Tigers prepare for Old Gold Day against Cornell College of Town on October 15 and plan a special train for DePauw Notre Dame game interest.
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McKeen
Tiger
Walker
Cornell College of Town
Cornell
South Bend
DePauw
Here
Indianapolis
Notre Dame
Centenary Fund Shows Increase Over Last Year
The Indiana Conference on Monday reported Centenary and benevolence finances with Centenary at 328 407, a decrease of 49 846 from last year, and total benevolences 577 794. Cost of handling Centenary fund was under one percent. The centenary situation is critical and demands careful consideration to avoid harm to work at home and abroad. All conferences report declines in finances compared with last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cntenary
Sciss
Cis
Ornoroe
Bee
Indianapolis couple in town on business Thursday
Mr and Mrs Alley Cooper of Indianapolis were in town on business Thursday amid ongoing local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alley Cooper
Indianapolis
Northwood Lot Auction on Saturday in Greencastle
Preparations for a Northwood Addition auction of two building lots are nearly complete for Saturday afternoon. Col Roland C Foland of Noblesville will lead the sale arriving by plane around 1 pm. Downtown stores display gifts and hundreds of dollars in prizes for attendees. posters with registration cards were circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood Addition
Roland C. Foland
Noblesville
Col. Foland
Greencastle
Flying Squadron speakers to visit Greencastle in late September
The Flying Squadron Foundation led by ex governor Frank J. Hanley will bring speakers to Greencastle September 28 29 and 30 to promote enforcement of liquor laws. Attendees may hear Dr. D Leigh Colvin Hon Frank S Regan James H Woertendyke Hon Christopher P Connolly Oliver W Stewart Rev Norma C Brown and Arthur C Whitney at local churches with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Flying Squadron
Frank J. Hanley
The
Christian Church
D. Leigh Colvin
Frank S. Regan
Locust Street
James H. Woertendyke
Christopher P. Connolly
Colere Ave
Oliver W. Stewart
Norma C. Brown
Arthur C. Whitney
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting and Local Church News
The Presbyterian Church invites attendance at a 7 30 PM prayer meeting. James C Martin and Miss Margaret Darnall wed Thursday afternoon at 2 45 PM at the home of Rev Levi Marshall. Locust Street Church prayer meeting led by Rev H C Clippinger at 7 20 PM tonight. Prof Bundy starts teacher training class at 6 30 PM. Junior League organizes Sunday afternoon at 2 PM for the new Conference year. Visitors welcome to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Martin
Margaret Darnall
Danville
Levi Marshall
The
Christian Church
Locust Street Church
H. C. Clippinger
Jonah
Bundy
Hog Prices Decline At Local Market Opening
The opening of the local livestock market saw a 10 cent drop in hog prices with sales from 8.15 to 8.35 dollars. Stronger hogs hit top quotes, pigs averaged around 8.00, and light hogs dipped to 7.00 as about 7,000 hogs changed hands to local and outside buyers. Cattle bids were slow and lower, calves at 14.00, lambs at 8.00.
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Bill Bors
Fillmore M. E. Church
ED Fropatin
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WY Capital
Lowet
Ur Hernias
Birl
Court News
Agriculture Teachers IN Conference
North Jackson Street
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Cornell College
Northwood Lot Auction
Surday
Tory
the Presbyterian Church
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