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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
1
A noisy local column mixes weather gossip politics and personal asides. It jokes about a Florida hurricane a relief tonic a bank crime issue and Indianapolis aviation and court house sidewalk vibes. It also notes Kiwanis Milton Brown DePauw football and a nearly unanimous sidewalk request.
The Greencastle high school senior class chose the annual staff on Tuesday with William Bishop as sponsor. Editors are Robert Monnett, Robert Dirks, and Elizabeth Erdman. business manager Richard Knight. and others across society, athletics, dramatics, jokes, snapshots, art. Each senior pledged to sell three copies.
Mostly cloudy conditions continue tonight and Friday with a chance of showers. Cooler air moves into the northern areas tonight, bringing cooler temperatures and unsettled skies.
Robert Orr proprietor of the Log Cabin Inn on the National Road reports a holdup by a man and a woman about 35, dark complexions. They looted the cash drawer taking either $1.65 or $5.65, left Orr tied hand and foot, then fled east in a blue Chevrolet with Ohio plates 17. Sheriff Bitelforge and deputy Bryan scoured Putnamville and surrounding county areas, none of which yielded the suspects by 7 to 8 o clock last night.
A Greencastle Kiwanis delegation and spouses attended a Terre Haute House breakfast with International President Horace W. McDavid and Governor Sheets among attendees. McDavid praised 100 percent district convention registration and Kiwanis support for Milton Brown as lieutenant governor. Music was by Blanchard Bittles and Call. after breakfast the group toured the hotel lobby.
Dr. T. A. Sigler, local veterinarian, is profiled in this week's Prairie Farmer with a photograph. He gained national prominence in 1926 when he was elected president of the American Medical Veterinary Society, the profession’s highest office.
Fair Board treasurer Simpson Stoner reports all bills for the sixth annual County Fair have been paid with a small treasury balance. Sixty dollars was refunded to the Chamber of Commerce, which aided in promotion. A meeting will decide on a possible next fair and whether to seek a $1,500 county appropriation. petitions circulating among farmers may be presented to commissioners.
Mrs Ella Havens, aged 61, died at her Ladoga home from a paralytic stroke. She was born in Logan county Ohio October 3 1863 and married A L Havens January 20 1887. Survived by sons C Beemer Havens James Havens and George Havens and four grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m at the home. She was a longtime Ladoga resident and a Methodist church member.
Hazel Deupree superintendent of nurses at the Robert H. Coleman Memorial Hospital for Women in Indianapolis died today of cancer. The body was shipped to Franklin for Friday funeral services.
Hogs over 160 pounds fell about 20 percent with underweights 25 cents lower. Buyers paid 10.10 to 10.80 for 150 to 280 pound hogs. Cattle and beef steers held steady from 12.50 to 15.25. Wealers steady at 18 with a drop. Lambs little changed 12.50 to 13.50. Fat ewes brought 4 to 6.
Luther Morrison 26, locomotive fireman for Lone Star Cement, was badly injured at the plant when his right foot was run over by a dump car. He had to have the foot amputated above the ankle at County Hospital. Morrison, residing on R. R. 7, is said to be from Oklahoma.
Milton Brown a Greencastle real estate man was elected lieutenant governor of Indiana Fifth district Kiwanis clubs at Terre Haute after a 100 percent club tally at the convention. John J. Early Greenfield named Indiana Governor L. E. Garriott also Greenfield appointed secretary Linfield Myers chosen treasurer. Mil ton Brown heads fifth district with Edward Williams Knightstown sixth Otto Weilbrenner Mount Vernon seventh Henry Heil Orleans eighth. 1930 convention set for West Baden.
Mr and Mrs Estes Duncan of Cloverdale marked their twentieth wedding anniversary today in a small observance. Wes Miller and S C Sayers announced candidacies for city clerk pending the Democratic mass convention to be held soon. Robert Lynn of Vigo county received a record personal injury decree of 15000 dollars against the Big Four railroad for on the job injuries. Lee Mathias and two sons from Chicago visiting Mrs Mary Mathias for a Sunday stay.
The tropical disturbance near Nassau remains almost stationary. hurricane warnings from Miami to Daytona stay in effect as officials plan for potential impact. Reports from Miami and Jupiter note distress signals and evolving conditions with no rapid movement expected.
Harry Axtell 55 owner of the Axtell Turkey Farm on Spencer road near Bloomington was taken to Indianapolis by Deputy U S Marshal Frank E Holmes to be arraigned on a federal indictment charging him with using the mails to defraud Axtell a graduate of Indiana University and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity served in Bloomington and faces charges in Indianapolis.
Doris Rall a two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Rall of Ladoga died after unconsciousness lasting over 84 hours due to tubercular spinal meningitis The child slept from Saturday morning and did not awaken despite rare cases of recovery The family formerly lived in Green Castle where the father worked as a taxi driver The girl was their only child and died yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock
Emma R. Wright and others sued Root Glass Company in Putnam Circuit Court for damages from a Fern plant refuse overflow. The case filed September 26, 1927 sought 3000 dollars. Plaintiffs included Charles I Wright Ara Connett and multiple Barnett family members and Jessie C. Welch. The suit was dismissed on motion of the defendant for want of prosecution.
Mrs. Cordelia Johnson of Russellville, 57, was brought to County Hospital after a shotgun discharged in her left foot. The injury required amputation of one toe. She is the mother of Mrs. E B Griffin of South Indiana Street.
Indianapolis Flamingo endurance plane ends a 149 hour 36 minute flight in fog at Hoosier airport. Pilots Lieutenants Lawrence Genaro and Walter Peck report 34 refuelling contacts and 11 000 miles flown. Officials refuse statement. second forced landing since Sept. 13. no payout or record claimed.
Ina Malone was granted a divorce from Eugene Malone in the Putnam Circuit court on ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. Custody of two children aged 9 and 7 was awarded to the mother.
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