Rotary hears fine talk on bank service
Dan S. Perry cashier of Greensburg National Bank spoke at the Rotary dinner on banking and taxation. He urged mortgage tax exemption and cited Nelson Mowrey’s case to illustrate how taxes on partial mortgage payments drive money away from the community. The club also announced support for a community chimes project and noted a full attendance.
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Walter Bonner
Charles Woodward
Perry
Watt
Mr. Perry
Nelson Mowrey
Mowrey
Rotary Club
Harry Hillabold
Hobart Johnson
Springfield
I. M. Sanders
Walter F. Ensley
Rushville
Lucas Recovers From Injuries After Columbus Game
Johnny Lucas star forward for Columbus Commercial basketball team is recovering at his mother in law Mrs Ella Brockman home near Hartsville after a Saturday night collision left him unconscious for nearly two hours. He had to stay at the YMCA overnight.
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Johnny Lucas
Columbus Commercial
Ella Brockman
Hartsville
Lucas
Y. M
Police Urged to Aid Search for Missing Memphis Man
Chief Hugh Flint has received three letters from Memphis asking aid to locate Howard Conard, 24, missing since Sept 26, 1924 after an alleged auto wreck. Despite nationwide efforts and a $200 reward, supplies, food, shelter, and clothing assistance are needed as his worried mother deteriorates from strain. Conard is 5 ft 10 in, 160 pounds, blue eyes, medium brown hair, with a small scar at the right eye corner. last known address 2225 Madison Ave, Memphis.
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Hugh Flint
Memphis
Tenn
Howard Conard
Conard
H. C. Conard
Madison Ave
Newspaper Man Mercer Dies in California
Hamilton Mercer, formerly Greensburg’s newspaper man from 1912 to 1917, died in Los Angeles at about age 58. Reared in Henry County, he left Greensburg for national publicity work and authored a book opposing capital punishment. He leaves a daughter, Maurine, who married in California.
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Hamilton Mercer
Los Angeles
Calif
Greensburg
National Enquirer
Flying Squadron
Mercer
Henry County
Maurine
California
Winegardners Attend Legion Dance Here Last Night
Mr and Mrs Charles Winegardner of Shelbyville now residents elsewhere visited friends in this city last evening and attended the Legion dance keeping up social ties with local veterans community activities.
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Charles Winegardner
Shelbyville
Legion
Greensburg approves city gas line rate petition
The Greensburg Gas and Electric Co and the city of Greensburg Indiana win approval from the Public Service Commission for rates and charges on electric lighting gas supply and related services. The order requires posting of the rate schedule by Jan 1 1925 and notes six new gas wells added this fall and winter serving 600 patrons during a cold spell.
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Council Chamber
Carnegie Library
Odd Fellows
Public ‘Service Commission of Indiana
Greensburg Gas & Electric Company
City of
Greensburg
Tariff Department
Commission
Public Service Commission
Artman, Wample, McCardle and
Singleton
L. C. Loughry
Alert residents host Ed Talkington family guests
Mr and Mrs Ed Talkington and daughter Catherine of Alert were the guests today of George Mitchell and family south of Alert.
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Ed Talkington
Catherine
Alert
George Mitchell
South of
Oyster Supper for Knights of Honor at Baptist Church
Knights of Honor class at the Baptist church hold an oyster supper in the church dining room tonight. Supper is served promptly at 6 o clock and a large turnout of class members is expected.
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Knights of Honor
New Year Free Throw Tourney Debuts at Local YMCA
The first free throw tournament in the city starts New Year at the YMCA with two classes intermediate and senior. The event opens at 10:00 am with 25 throws, and seniors attempt 50 throws at 2:50 pm. Prizes await the junior and senior champions.
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First
New Year Weather Drops Forecast for New Year Day
Weather was milder in the day with a 30 degree reading but a further drop is forecast for tomorrow. Forecasters warn zero weather on New Year day, with a low around 17 below Sunday. Power and telegraph lines are being restored in affected states as Springfield Illinois regains telegraphic contact with other cities.
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Springfield
Ill
Weather outlook: colder temperatures and mixed precip statewide
The weather bureau predicts colder weather tomorrow with near zero readings by Thursday. Snow is forecast for the northern part of Indiana while the south sees rain or snow tonight. Despite another temperature dip, thermometers will not reach last weekend’s extremes.
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Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Trotsky May Be Arrested in Kremlin Seclusion
London dispatch reports Moscow travelers claim Leon Trotsky the war minister is under arrest and confined in the Kremlin with no visitors mail or telephone calls. Cheka guards guard him as he recovers from ill health and planned work on a new book in the Caucasus.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Berlin
Moscow
Leon Trotsky
Kremlin
Trotsky
Caucasus
Cheka
Happenings Tonight Week of Prayer Service
Readers are invited to attend a Week of Prayer service tonight at the Strand Theatre presented by the Red Men K of P.
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Red Men K. of P, Theatre Strand Theatre
Weather Outlook for Indiana Tonight and Wednesday
Indiana weather remains mostly overcast tonight and Wednesday. Snow is likely in the north, with snow or rain in the south, and temperatures will be colder on Wednesday.
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Indiana
Veteran G A R citizen dies here today
James B F Reed a long time Greensburg resident and Civil War veteran died at 7 this morning after a fall that hastened his death. He was born near St Paul in 1838 and married Huldah Hinkle in 1865. Survived by widow and three sons Alva Stella John Walter. funeral Thursday at 1 30 in the Reed home with burial in South Park.
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Alva M
Stella
John
Walter
Horace Skillman
Morton Hinkle
Charles W. Whitman
Jack Donovan
Thorntown
South Park
Last Day for Claims January First Urged by Legion
World War veterans are reminded to file disability claims immediately. Local American Legion officials say January 1 is the final date for certain cases, with Veterans Bureau requesting cooperation to complete records. Authorities seek information on tuberculosis nervous disorders and other diseases. Inactive cases disallowed under the three year rule may be reviewed along with new ones. Contact the local Legion to file promptly.
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American Legion Post
Veterans’ Bureau
Legion
Rush County Man Dies Suddenl y on Farm near Glenwood
Pleasant A. Newhouse 63 of Rushville died suddenly Monday afternoon on his farm near Glenwood. He was brother of the late Marshall E. Newhouse and left a widow, son Charles L. Newhouse in Miami Fla., two brothers, three half-brothers and a half-sister.
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Pleasant A. Newhouse
Rushville
Glenwood
Marshall E. Newhouse
Charles L. Newhouse
Miami
Fla
John Beasley Spends Day in North Vernon
John Beasley of Alert spent the day in North Vernon, conducting duties and visiting local sites as part of his assignment. He met with residents and discussed community matters during the visit.
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John Beasley
Alert
North Vernon
Army round the world fliers to receive medals and rank
The American army round the world fliers will be awarded distinguished service medals and 4 to 15 years advancement in the army's seniority promotion list by legislation to be recommended to Congress by the administration, the War Department announced today.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
Ford Tourer Hits Light Post On Icy Franklin Street
An unknown Ford tour ing car skidded on an icy Franklin street intersection at the northeast square last evening and struck a street light, breaking it at the base. The car turned around and sped away after the collision, the driver’s name not learned.
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Ford
Franklin Street
Milford Masons Hold Big Banquet and Debt Paid Off
One hundred seventy five Masons and families attended Milford lodge No. 94 annual supper marking over 50 years of the event. A committee led by Mrs. Steven Colvin served an outstanding banquet. A burning note canceled a $300 debt linked to the 1918 temple build costing $11,500, and the lodge now numbers 150 with strong prospects. Officers installed include Steven Colvin Master Russell Corya Senior Warden Frank Kirby Junior Warden Ed Pumphrey Treasurer William Tatman S D Ray Worland J D James Conk Tyler Wallace Champ Trustee.
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Milford Lodge No
Steven Colvin
Decatur County
Nelson Mowrey
G. S. Crawford
Russell Corya
Frank Kirby
Ed Pumphrey
William Tatman
Raymond Worland
J. D
James Conk—Tyler
Wallace Champ
Millionaire Leopold and Loeb families spent to save sons
Chicago December 30. The Leopold and Loeb families spent about a quarter million dollars to save Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb from the gallows. Three lawyers represented the youths of Bobby Franks murder. Clarence Darrow is to receive the largest share with aides Beth Bachrach. Expert alienists and trial expenses pushed total costs to at least 250000.
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Chicago
Leopold
Loeb
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Bobby Franks
Clarence Darrow
Council
Benjamin
Walter Bachrach
Miss Jessie Hayes Spends Day in Indianapolis
Miss Jessie Hayes of Milroy was in Indianapolis yesterday for unspecified engagements, local observers note.
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Jessie Hayes of
Milroy
Indianapolis
Woman Confesses to Killing Four, Sheriff Reports
A woman admits to killing four people, recording her confession to the sheriff. The case details are pending further investigation as authorities verify the statements.
Four Murders Prompt Insanity ruling in Cass County
Emma Hobough 33 confessed to killing four family members at her father’s farm eight miles north of Logansport. Coroner Stanton calls her insane and urges immediate commitment to a state hospital, avoiding trial. Funeral services set for New Year’s Day at Mezia Baptist Church.
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Walter Bowyer
Logansport
Stanton
Merl Wall
License Refusal Delays Marriage for Young Couple
Earl Gossett applied yesterday for a license to marry Margaret Jones and gave Greensburg as her address. He is under twenty one, turning January first, so he must wait several days or until January eleventh to obtain the license here.
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Earl Gossett
Margaret Jones
Greensberg
Tennessee
Springhill Church to Host Annual Congregational Meeting
The Springhill church will hold its annual congregational and all day meeting this Friday. All members and friends are invited to attend.
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Springhill Church
Gates Called To See Mother Seriously Ill
Charles O. Gates of Markleville was summoned yesterday to visit his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Gates who is seriously ill at her home located at 310 East Central Avenue.
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Charles O. Gates
Markleville
Elizabeth Gates
East Central Avenue
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Washington Street
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