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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
4
Superintendent C E Travis reported I O O F and Rebekah lodges flooded the State Home with gifts for 1925. The haul included 530 dollars, 1800 pounds of candy, 11 boxes of oranges, 12 barrels of apples, dolls and wagons. Guests will receive a dollar each and gifts will be delivered to those unable to attend. God bless every one.
Enrollment surpasses 250 in Decatur county Red Cross chapter Greensburg with one precinct in Washington township reported by chairwoman Mrs John Hornung. House to house canvass yielded a gratifying response and total membership to rise as county roll calls finish with help from Tri Kappa and Psi Iota Xi sororities and numerous solicitors.
The second annual holiday tournament will be held at the Greensburg Y M C A on December 31 and January 1 with about sixteen teams entered from Sandusky Burney Hope Newpoint Rushville Batesville St. Mary's Collegians Y Ramblers and other expected entrants. Prizes include winning team runner-up all around player best mental attitude and high point man. Stanley Strohl to officiate. Entries due by December 26 and drawings December 28. Season tickets go on sale December 29 at the Y M C A.
Mrs. Garry Updike, proprietor of the beauty shop on South Franklin Street, fell on the steps at the late Daniel Davis's home while paying respects. She sprained ligaments in her ankle severely and will be laid up for several days.
A marriage license was issued to W. Vernal Klipsch and Ruth Robbins, both of Decatur County. Fred Meredith's claim against the estate of Sampson Meredith, deceased, has been transferred to the trial docket for services and money advanced the decedent.
Mrs John Weaver of Millsville is in serious condition at a Newcastle hospital after being struck by an automobile driven by Samuel Ulrich of Hagerstown. The injury occurred when she signaled the car for aid to repair her derelict vehicle.
The Kennedy Carliner and Bag Company paid the annual bonus to its forty employees. The bonus equals six percent of the workers' earnings and totaled 1,172.93 dollars, about four hundred dollars more than last year.
Mrs Thomas W Rominger 80 a Hartsville resident for years died at her home. Born in DuPont Jefferson County in 1845 she was first married to James M Tinker with one daughter Ida Wertz. Her second husband Thomas W Rominger died about ten years ago leaving daughter Hallie Morrison and sons James and Louis Rominger. Funeral at Hartsville Methodist Church on Thursday.
Indiana Red Ball Lines and Union Bus Station Company faced a friendly suit over inadequate fares. Fred J. Jones, president and named receiver, said the action would not affect other lines operating from the Union Bus Station. Red Ball operated passenger coaches between Greensburg and Indianapolis.
Albert Barnes 70 a well known farmer died suddenly at 11 last night at his home three miles northeast of the city from heart trouble. Survived by widow four daughters Mrs Ezra Callender Mrs T L Webster Mrs John Callender Mrs Arthur Springmire and two sons Wesley of Shelbyville and Floyd at home. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m at the residence with burial in South Park cemetery.
Mrs Clara James of Greeley Colorado arrived yesterday afternoon to be with her father Squire A B Creath who is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home.
Ruth Robbins became the bride of Vernal Klipsch in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Robbins near Horace. Rev. I B Morgan officiated before family members as Ruth and Vernal began married life.
In Rush County Judge Sparks heard the divorce case of Clarence Carpenter against Mary M. Carpenter in Rushville. The court denied the plaintiff a divorce and granted the defendant a divorce on a cross complaint, restoring her maiden name Mary McMillin. The couple had married three years ago.
Miss Mary Branson of Lone Tree laundry on North Broadway injured her left hand last night around 6 30 when caught in an ironing machine. One finger broken and hand badly bruised and burned. She was taken to Memorial hospital where she is resting easily today.
George S Littell offers Mrs Silberberg of Buffalo NY a southeast corner store room on the square now occupied by Haber Clothing Company. Considered one of the best business corners on the square. Price 7000. Mr Haber will remain in his place of business.
Robert J Braden 79 died December 16 at his brother Oscar Braden s home in Watseka Illinois from heart disease He was born near Clarksburg January 26 1846 to John H and Eliza Reeder Braden He lived in Decatur County and later Indiana He is survived by five children Nannie Watkins Clark Braden Frank Braden Scott Braden and Josephine E Braden and four siblings Including Oscar Richard F and Walter Braden and Mrs S F Swinford The funeral was held December 18 at the Christian church in Watseka.
Word reached that Mrs. Samuel Baker was severely injured in an auto crash in New Haven Connecticut and taken to a hospital for facial injuries. She is sister of Sadie and Hanna Baker and sister-in-law to B. F. Baker, from west of town.
Major Hoffman inspecting the armory and equipment of the local 151st infantry unit as guest of Captain Ross Reed. He reported everything in first class condition during the annual inspection to ensure goods are charged for and properly cared for.
A bandit identified as Ulrich sped up and struck a woman during the incident. Police reported the assault occurred in the area, with authorities pursuing further leads and seeking witnesses.
Jessie Granger, a Sandusky pupil, sustained a broken right arm when a Ford crank backfired while she cranked the car at her Sandusky home Sunday. The injury occurred as she attempted to start the vehicle.
Greensburg Council No 74 met last night to elect officers for the new year and handle year end business as oysters with accompaniments were served. New officers include WE Koenizkramer I M ifi Miller D M Royce Kinnick P C W Robert Woodfill treasurer C F Wyant recorder Bert Askren C 4 G Edgar F Osting C of C John W Comb steward George W Bird sentinel.
Eugene A. Rankin brings a two hundred dollar suit against Charles F. and Edna Meyer seeking reimbursement for funeral expenses of Lorain McDermott who died in 1920. He claims the property held by the Meyers belonged to the decedent at death and seeks a lien on it.
Toledo Bee reports Mackinac Island men offered 250000 dollars to promoters for staging the Dempsey Wills heavyweight title fight next June on the island. The plan included a 100000 seat arena and transfer of the bout to Mackinac. Negotiations were said to have taken place in Chicago with Dempsey’s camp in California forthcoming.
Roy Kanouse was elected Commander of the Greensburg post of the United Spanish War Veterans. Officers elected to serve with him include Ebert Cooper as Vice Commander John Francis as Junior Vice Commander Frank Schilly as Quartermaster Walter Crisler as Adjutant Cliff Morgan as Trustee Sam Evans as Officer of the Day Win Shephered as Officer of the Guard Owen Steadman as Chaplain J G Matthews as Surgeon James Ford as Historian George Iry as Sergeant Major Cliff McDonald as Color Sergeant Jessie Bartlett as Gold Sergeant and Hugh Archey as Musician. The new officers will be installed at the next regular meeting.
A wild calf escaped owner stock on West Main street as Kingston boys and volunteers tried to lasso it. Sam Ardery offered five dollars for capture while the animal zigzagged through the town, knocking Mrs. Ira Hutchison down before the herd dispersed toward the market. The effort fizzled as the calf escaped and the crowd tired.
The Jackson town ship central school won the county banner for the second time at the recent corn show and expects to win again this wear. Their display had 63 entries with only 4 percent dead ears, far fewer than other township exhibits. A corn flag crafted from kernels by Loral Thurston, a Purdue graduate and Jackson school vocational teacher, is highlighted in the Daily News window.
A Rushville resident Mrs Ed 2 ihitten was reported missing after an overnight absence. Local police say search efforts began early this morning and indicate no foul play is suspected at this time.
Forty automobile and truck licenses were issued in one day by local secretary of state agents. John Birdsell received the first passenger plate 179701, Link Herron the first truck plate T 838401, and Lyde Redman the first chauffeur license. Applicants must bring certificate of title and pay cash. checks not accepted.
A Ford sedan driven by Mr. Martin collided with a Ford coupe driven by Nathaniel Gentry at the southwest corner of the public square around 11 o clock this morning. Martin headed north on Broadway while Gentry traveled west on Main. Only two fenders on the sedan were bent.
Michael Donohue 65 longtime Eg Four road master and former Iron Mountain employee, died in St. Louis where he resided for twenty years. His body arrives tonight at 7 28 and will be taken to Schultz undertaking house for viewing. He was a bachelor and is survived by a brother Timothy and four sisters Mary Donohue in St Louis. Funeral set for Thursday morning at 9 in St Mary's Catholic Church.
State Motor Police and Superintendent J R Crawley completed a two day tour of county schools. Ross W Reed warned children against extending playgrounds onto public highways and against driving cars by youths under sixteen. The aim was to raise awareness of traffic safety and student responsibility. officials pledged earnest consideration by teachers and sergeants.
A regular 600 Ford heater is offered at a discount of 46.1 percent, reducing the price to 324. Ford heater deal featured at The Haas Shoppe with limited stock and promotional pricing.
H G Rowe secretary of the Indiana Council of Religious Education urged the Brotherhood to de paganize the church and elevate ethics in youth welfare. He argued a brotherhood of Christian men unites peers, reduces crime costs, and promotes exemplary living amid rising juvenile delinquency. a banquet of 100 plus attendees applauded.
J Hal Hamilton and his daughter Miss Hildegard arrived in New York on December 10 and will reach Greensburg early next week to visit Oscar G Miller and family. Hamilton, in France during the war as Red Cross worker, has spent eight years away, writing a book on primitive human races. He previously taught in Alaska government schools and studied the Eskimos in their native land. His return is welcomed by relatives and friends.
Regy and Mrs. C Fenwick Reed, who led a revival at 2 Tent four years ago, start a new meeting at Greenwood next Sunday.
The speaker at Recover banquet said the 4p earthquake in Tokio last year caused limited panic but left Japan’s wrecked country needing years to rebuild. Missa noted it would take several years to restore Japan while Rev J Tuddard introduced church work. Mrs Jesse of the Home Mission Board plans to return to Japan with 350,000 to aid church establishment.
Rev. Edgar L. Mullins, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg, faces a $25,000 alienation of affections suit brought by Howard E. Smith, a local confectioner, who alleges Mullins' conduct harmed Smith's marriage. Mullins denies the charges and has retained counsel to contest the case.
Joseph Scheidler 57 a Millhousen resident died at 3 30 PM Wednesday at his home after a brief illness from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born in 1866 in Geane and learned wagon making. He married Josephine Herbert who died several years ago. Survived by two sisters and four sons. Funeral services were held at Burney Baptist Church with Rev EY Young presiding.
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