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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
1
Greensburg Rotary Club met with about fifty members and guests attending. Dr E S Layton of Chicago gave an illustrated lecture on Practipedics and proper foot care. Roy Kanouse demonstrated a sterooticon and announced a farmers short course for Feb 16 and 17.
A telephone pole blew down on a Michigan road near the city and fell onto the Mormon car of James K. Lilly a trustee of the Southeastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane. Lilly his party and a chauffeur escaped serious harm with only a bent fender and radiator hood. The driver stopped quickly after the pole struck. Lilly called the event a hair raiser noting it narrowly missed the main body of the car.
At a Rotary Club meeting Greensburg announced a two day farmers short course on February 16 and 17. Organizers expect larger attendance than prior events. In court news Thomas B. Gullefer versus Inez Gullefer in a divorce complaint is dismissed by the plaintiff.
The Greensburg News Good Cheer fund appeals for donations to reach all needy residents with Santa’s aid. The editor notes every cent goes to the cause, with no expenses, and urges quick participation to close the appeal soon.
R. E. Glidewell of Indianapolis, formerly of this city, is named deputy prosecuting attorney for Marion County for the coming term by prosecutor-elect William P. Evans. Glidewell previously served as deputy under Carl Carter of Columbus until entering military service in 1917.
Rev. Frederick W. Hart former Centenary M E church pastor and ex assistant superintendent of the Indiana Civic Union died at Methodist hospital after a year as patient. Funeral at Hall Place M E church with Rev Horace Sprague officiating. Burial in Crown Hill. Born 1859 in East Hamilton New York he studied at the University of St Paul and served Methodist conferences in Minnesota California Oregon Oklahoma and Indiana. Survived by widow and daughter Freida Hart of Indianapolis.
The Rushville Elks contributed $100 to a Christmas fund organized by the Rushville Republican to aid the city’s children.
Greensburg Masonic bodies report strong attendance at annual election of officers. Greensburg Chapter No. 8 R A M elects Frank Donnell H P John C Barbe King Newt Tidhnour Scribe Sherman Brown Capt of Host W B Rimstidt R A Captain G Rigby Secretary Robert Woodfill Treasurer William Best Guard. 220 members, 50 added this year. Installation set Jan 11. Mark Master degree inspection Jan 13. Greensburg Council No 74 R W S W to elect officers next Tuesday.
Greensburg Commandery Knights Templar No. 59 will observe Christmas on Sunday afternoon December 26 at three o'clock. They will march from their asylum on the east side of the square to the Methodist church where Rev. A. H. Pitkin will deliver an address appropriate to the occasion.
The Christmas edition of the Breeze, the Clarksburg high school publication, is an eight page issue printed with color and interest. It features announcements and well written class comments. The Daily News job department, supervised by Charles Bridges, produced the edition. The Breeze is becoming popular and eagerly awaited each issue.
The Indiana Service Star Legion passes a resolution urging clemency for Jesse Walker of Evansville condemned to die in Sing Sing for a New York shooting. The group appeals to the governor and New York pardons board, citing his navy service and wartime relatives' ties.
Secretary Daniels opposes a five year naval holiday and warns an alliance with Britain and Japan would invite suspicion among other nations. Senator Borah proposes a three power truce to halve naval construction for five years and sent the measure to the Foreign Relations Committee.
In response to a request from national officers of the American Legion a special effort is underway by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to ensure every ex service man entitled to December compensation receives his check before the fifteenth. Officials say delays in mailing checks to the 210000 disabled service men will be eliminated due to improved operations.
Robbers forced open the safe at Seymour Cabinet Company in Indianapolis and took 11500 in negotiable papers plus 100 in money. An attempted second robbery targeted the Seymour Ice Company but was unsuccessful. Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson of Alert transacted business today.
August Goyert the local Dodge distributor received a telegram from the Dodge Brothers corporation acknowledging a sympathy message sent after the death of Horace Dodge the company president. The note states owners will continue policies and business along the late leader's lines.
Madison Square Garden New York December 14 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion knocked out Brennan of Chicago in the twelfth round in the first New York heavyweight championship bout since Walker law. Brennan gave hard resistance before being finished by a heart blow as Dempsey dominated most of the fight amid strong opinion on finish time.
Clint Cherry of Shelbyville suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead for three minutes. His family was called to his bedside before life returned and he began to recover, with doctors foreseeing probable recovery despite the apparent death.
The News Christmas fund has exceeded $200 with room for more contributions. Last year the fund spent $262 with little left. Readers are urged to donate to bring cheer to the kiddies. Miss Reena Buffa of Alert visits sister Mrs. Clarence Moore in Indianapolis.
Judge Montgomery of Seymour presided as special judge in state versus Thomas B. Robbins for corruption act charges. Defense moved to quash the indictment. Tremain and Turner, Goddard and Hite, Bruce for defense. State represented by Prosecutor John W. Holcomb with T. Davidson. trial set for December 17. Also estate actions: John E. Osborn seeks exemption of property from debts. Dan McCoy seeks letters of administration for Cassius McCoy. Bond $6,000 posted. letters ordered delivered.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a chance of snow flurries in the extreme north portion. Temperatures expected to remain near current levels with little change.
The Greensburg Daily News reports the annual Christmas fund contributions from local businesses and residents. Names include Garland Milling Co Linegar Bros J M Hornung & Sons Ratterton's Drug Store Minear Dry Goods Co George Magee Tri Kappa Sorority Psi Iota Xi Sorority and more with amounts ranging from $1 to $10 and several $5 gifts.
Bart McLaughlin is elected president for 1921 at a Washington township meeting. H C Reid of Indianapolis spoke on local federation work and efficiency while O D Patrick of Chicago outlined an educational short course for farmers set for February 1921. Officers named include vice president John Shannon secretary treasurer Joe Miller and directors M M Bainbridge Lane Kirby Bernard Duffey James Porter and Will Roszell.
Grocers and city officials in Columbus are in a dispute that may force the closing of all businesses on Sunday. A Saturday order from the chief of police, issued by the mayor, forbids Sunday opening or selling goods. Some grocers had kept open previously while others closed, prompting protests from those who remained open.
Arthur Blair of Newpoint and Mrs. Millie Blair of Burney were arrested late last night on serious charges by Sheriff Beeson and jailed. William Blair, husband of Mrs. Blair, serves as prosecuting witness. The couple are said to be separated. arraignment slated if circuit court charges of intimate relations are filed.
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