Indiana motor laws revised to curb reckless driving
The new act effective March 14 gives the secretary of state power to suspend or revoke licenses for physical or mental unfitness and for reckless driving or causing accidents. It sets rear plate rules, bans certain signs, requires brakes and inspections, and limits sirens and lights. Speed limits in districts and on country roads are specified with penalties for first and second offenses, plus harsher penalties for DUI or narcotics offenses and hit and run cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross W. Reed
State Highway Police Department
Secretary of State
State motor vehicle penalties and storage record requirements
The text outlines penalties for driving offenses including vehicle restraint periods for first and second offenses, court contempt fines, and jail terms. It also prohibits parking on highways outside town limits without an attendant and requires storage providers to record owner names addresses license numbers, with access to police and sheriffs for inspection.
Red Cross to Send Workmen to Relieve Guardsmen in Storm Area
A Red Cross unit of 20 000 to 30 000 workers will set up at Princeton within days to clear debris from the tornado in southern Indiana and Illinois. They will relieve National Guardsmen on duty and cover the storm area, with about 1 million dollars allocated for reclamation work and more than 80 000 dollars reported to headquarters in contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
National
Indianapolis
Princeton
Indiana
Illinois
Jackson
W. M. Baxter
Washington
Baxter
Red Cross Fund
Hamer-Corn Students Wed at Bride’s Parents Home
Miss Cora Alice Corn and Lewis Hamer Jr. married yesterday at 3 pm in the bride’s parents home south of town. Rev. Rumbley officiated with the couple’s parents present. The bride wore a white canton crepe gown and carried bride’s roses. Mrs. Will Boring played the wedding march. The couple will reside on a small farm south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Alice Corn
Isaac Corn
South of Town
Lewis Hamer, Jr
Lewis Hamer
Rumbley
Mt. Pleasant
Will Boring
Mrs. Hamer
Ripley Farmer Dies Yesterday Morning
Henry A. Menke aged 85 died at his Ripley county home near Fink's church at 4 a m Sunday. A lifelong resident and respected citizen he leaves a wife seven children four sons and three daughters with two infant deaths. Funeral is scheduled at Fink's church Wednesday at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Menke
Fink’s Church
Ripley County
Henry Showers
Walker Declared Recorder Winner by 22 Votes
Ernest Walker, Republican, declared elected recorder of Ripley County after a trial on election contest. Judge Cecil Tague oversaw recounts that shifted results from Wright to Walker by 22 votes, with Rollin Turner and Charles Royce representing the Republican side and Wycoff Bohland for the Democratic candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Walker
Ripley County
Cecil Tague
Brookville
Rollin Turner
Charles Royce
Versailles
Wycoff and Bohland
Batesyilier
James Wright
Walker
Wright
Local Printer Takes Ad Chief Role at Connersville Paper
Harry Eberhart, a local printer, accepts a position with the Connersville Free Press and will oversee the ad department after years in Greensburg newspaper shops.
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Harry Eberhart
Connersville
High School Orators to Compete Here Saturday Afternoon
County oratorical contest set for 2:00 PM Saturday in the court room with five contestants. T. E. Davidson announces four prizes totaling 100 dollars funded by the Decatur County Bar Association and the Daily News. Ruth Morgan of Greensburg High School will represent the county after winning the local contest. district finals are Friday night April 10 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Davidson
Decatur County Bar Association
The
Daily News
Greensburg High School
Ruth Morgan
Campaign to Curb Speeding and Traffic Violations
State motor officers in Indianapolis and this city halted drivers to enforce new laws. William Lawrence faced a fine for 1925 plates and Otto Moeller paid for lacking a chauffeur license. Officers urged visible license plates and strict enforcement across Indiana cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shinn
Motor Police Department
Indianapolis
Ross Reed
William Lawrence
Justice Holmes
Lawrence
Otto Moeller
Henry Hellmich
Indiana
Have Interesting Trip In Southern Indiana
Mr and Mrs F J Simms returned from a trip across the southern part of the state visiting Indianapolis News agencies and stopping at West Baden and French Lick. An evening dinner for agents and carriers at Bedford featured Mr Schmid of the circulation department as principal speaker. The Bedford agency has made wonderful strides under Delbert Pratt management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Simms
Indianapolis
West Baden
French Lick
Bedford
Greensburg
Schmid
Delbert Pratt
Indianapolis News
Decatur Hotel Cafe Sold to Indiana Firm Owner
Ed Smith sold his interests in the Decatur hotel cafe to Fred Ackels of Indianapolis. Ackels will take possession immediately and continue the prompt service. Smith plans rest before pursuing another line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Smith
Decatur
Fred Ackels
Indianapolis
Ackels
Mr. Smith
Ryon for Council In the Third Ward
Everett Ryon announces candidacy for council in the Third Ward pending the Republican primary. He has lived in the ward 25 years and has experience in street and road construction. Friends say he would be valuable on the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Ryon
Court action and estate notices in Bartholomew circuit case
The Bartholomew circuit court hears the Electric Steel Co. versus Continental Auto Parts Co on account with witnesses. tax in the Anna F Ballard estate fixed at 22 dollars 17 cents. real estate sale in Deilks versus Short for 1700 dollars. Heyworth versus Short set to answer April 4. Adoption petition filed for Loretta Breedlove born February 1 1913 in Jeffersonville. inventory in Orleena Thompson estate lists assets at 4886 dollars with stocks and notes appraised as worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Steel Co
Continental Auto Parts Co
Bartholomew Circuit Court
John W. Craig
George Long
Tremain & Turner
T. E. Davidson
Othneil Hitch
Anna F. Ballard
John Deilks
Nancy J. Short
B. F
Clara Martin
Fred Heyworth
William H. Ireland
Eva M. Ireland
Loretta Breedlove
Jeffersonville
Orleena Thompson
Collings
Milholland Machine Co
International Note and Mortgage Co
Purdue Girls Rifle Team Features Lucille Meek
In the Indianapolis Star picture section, Lucille Meek daughter of Mrs Edna Meek is shown as a Purdue University junior on the Purdue Girls Rifle Team. The item notes this is a co ed unit and highlights the local girl in the university team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Purdue
Lucille Meek
Edna Meek
In Memoriam Philip Scripture to James Wamsley
Property transfers listed include one acre near Harris City valued at 350 dollars and a West North street residence transfer from John T. Bower and wife to Charles A. Case and wife for 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Scripture
James
Wamsley
Harris City
John T. Bower
Charles A. Case
West North Street
In Memoriam for Mrs. Mary Risk
In memory of our mother Mrs. Mary Risk who died one year ago March 31 1924. Just a thought of sweet remembrance just a memory fond and true. Just a token of affection and a heartache still for you. Just a sigh for the olden moments. Just a smile of love anew.
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Mary Risk
In Memoriam for Geneva by Selah Ketchum
In memory of Geneva who died two years ago a small form lies in the church yard on the hill. A tiny bud so fair God transplanted with His care. She will bloom brighter in heaven and miss no earthly sorrows. We miss you sweet babe and will meet around the throne.
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Geneva
Selah Ketchum
Mrs Rebecca McCoy Ill at Home on West Washington Street
Mrs Rebecca McCoy is reported ill at her residence on West Washington Street.
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Rebecca McCoy
West Washington Street
Revival Meetings At Clarksbury M E Church Continue
The article notes a continuing revival at the M E church with evangelistic messages by the pastor and invites all creeds and denominations to attend. It lists several visiting preachers from nearby towns and mentions church events and social visits involving local residents and guests over the past week.
Infant Daughter of Geis Dies After Birth
Rose Geis infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Urban Geis of East Washington street died shortly after birth at 2 o clock Sunday morning. Short funeral services were held in the Catholic church yesterday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Urban Geis
East Washington Street
Yesterda
John Jackson Visits New Point on Milroy Business
John Jackson of Milroy arrived in New Point today for business purposes and conducted related meetings in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
Milroy
Relief fund passes $532 for tornado victims in city
The local relief drive for tornado victims surpassed the $500 mark at noon today, bringing contributions to $532.24 after $67 added today and $465.24 reported yesterday. State totals near $60,000 at Indianapolis headquarters. Plans for a Sunday visitation day by young people precede a state youth conference in the city April 4 and 5 with speakers Harry Rowe and Susan Hall and music by John Turner and Dorothy Clark.
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Indianapolis
Young People
Ben Lawson
Winona Deinert
Cort Hunter
Decatur County
Harry G. Rowe
Susan Hall
Marion County
John L. Turner
Dorothy Clark
Griffin Faces Flood Aftermath and Tornado Damage
In Griffin Indiana the Wabash Bone and Black rivers receded leaving a flood scar and a trail of infection. Red Cross doctors treated gangrene and tetanus cases while moving residents to temporary hospitals. The town’s water line marks flood cleanup with wrecked homes and bridges, as sandbags defend river embankments and blocked roads remain impassable.
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Griffin
Ind
Wabash
Bone
Black
Red Cross
Tornado Report Reaches Princeton via Letter
Mrs. G. C. Clippinger of this city received a letter from her sister Mrs. Etta Roy four miles east of Princeton detailing the storm’s havoc. A Balden Heights school portion was struck just after students left. over 500 children attend daily. The Roy family narrowly escaped as the car top was lifted and wires fell during darkness. Relatives in Oakland City faced property losses but no fatalities were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Clippinger
Etta Roy
Princeton
Balden Heights
Mrs Harmon Dies at Home on South East Street
Mrs Michael Harmon 75 died at 1:00 am at 231 South East Street after a brief double pneumonia illness. Born December 28 1850 in Indiana she leaves husband two daughters Margaret and Anna at home a son Michael Harmon Jr and many grandchildren all of this city. Funeral services are set for Friday at 9:00 am in the Catholic church with burial in a Catholic cemetery near North Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Harmon
South East Street
Johanina McGary
Indiana
Margaret
Anna
North Vernon
In Loving Remembrance of James S. Pavy
In loving memory of James S. Pavy who died March 29, 1922. He is sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters.
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James S. Pavy
Revival by Rev. H H Schwan in Osgood church
Rev H H Schwan conducts a revival at the Christian church in Osgood. The event draws local worshippers and emphasizes faith renewal through evening services and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Schwan
Christian Church
Osgood
Stewart Woodfill Becomes Part Owner of Grand Hotel
WEST BADEN Ind March 28 The Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island Mich was sold Feb 27 to W S Woodfill of Greensburg Ind and a group of Chicago capitalists by the administrator of the estate of J Logan Ballard of West Baden The reported price was over 1 000 000 The Grand is the largest summer resort hotel in the world with a veranda over two city blocks long It is open only 75 days a year from July 1 to Sept 15 New owners announce an addition will be built to create over 1 000 rooms
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West Baden
Ind
Mackinac Island
Mich
W. S. ‘Woodfill
Greensburg
Chicago
J. Logan Ballard
Stewart Woodfill Named Principal Owner of Grand Hotel
Stewart Woodfill will become a principal owner of the Grand hotel corporation and continue as general manager. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Woodfill, reared in Greensburg, graduated Greensburg high school in 1914, attended Bowdoin college, and has managed hotels in Northern Michigan and Florida with noted ability. Friends wish him continued success in his new undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Woodfill
Will C. Woodfill
Greensburg
Greensburg High School
Bowdoin College
Michigan
Florida
Provocation Charge Filed Against Ralph Tresler in Sandusky
John Carr of Sandusky filed an affidavit in Squire Holmes' court charging Ralph Tresler with criminal provocation. Both men work for Nellie Byers at the Hindu doctor in Sandusky. The case was being tried this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carr
Sandusky
Squire Holmes
Ralph Tresler
Nellie Byers
Check Found By High School Pupils Near Hope
Elsie Morris and Naomi Maze found a bank check blown from Griffin Indiana near the Hope area issued by Farmers' Trust Co Evansville. The incident involves a misplaced instrument discovered by students in a storm damaged vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Morris
Naomi Maze
Hope
Farmers’ Trust Co
Evansville
Griffin
Indiana
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Hamer
Ripley Farmer
Sunday School Report
Lewis Clark
Ira Clark
City
Christian
St. Paul Methodist
New Point Christian
Decatur Hotel
Ryon
Memoriam
Mrs. Geo. Hamilton
Clarksburg
M. E. Church
Crawley
Here
Burch
Andersonville
Sidebottom
la Hue
McClure
Mary Springmier
Near
Kingston
John Looney
Rushville
John Grace
Chas
Albert Noah
Buena Vista
Brint Boling
Marion Noah
de Smit
South Dakota
Sumner Lowe
Mary Jones
Robert
Harold
R. L. Grocox
Sarah Brickler
Garfield Angle
Will Angle
Edd Mitchell
Greenfield
Frank Bells
Wm. Lawson
Frank Tucker
J. W. Christian
Elmer Winker
Susan Rine
Bert Cooper
Margaret Hackman
Dayton
Ohio
Mattie Walters
Hazel Lowe
Albert Chroader
Son
Richland
Girls Glee Club
Springhill
Raymond Miller
Guy Humphrey
Greenbaum
Omer Hadley
Clara Semoer
Henry Wilson
Paul Sidebottom
Garrett
L. J. Newhouse
Amd
Dorothy Boyer
Knightstown
Minnie
Helen Newhouse
Fred Smith
Cincinnati
Europe
Claud Kerrick
Lou Kerrick
James Candy
Gray Sisters
Frank Moore
Charlie Wissell
Francis
Wattie Walters
C. B. Emmett
Shelbyville
Sam- Griffin
Relief Workers Day
Com
Mackinace Island
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