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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1925

Page

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Pilgrims of Nahor Plan Labor Day Picnic Near City

The Pilgrims of Nahor have scheduled the annual Labor Day picnic at Amuse U park, with 2,500 expected attendees from Marion county lodges. Indianapolis Odd Fellows band will lead a city procession, and hundreds of gallons of ice cream will be served. The event, a state wide affair, marks a major homecoming with Nimrod and Knights of De L emon candidates joining from across Indiana.

Allen’s Amuse U Park Indianapolis Odd Fellows Band Estevan Allen Pilgrims of Nahor Rebekah Odds Fellowship Rushville Amuse U. Park Odd Fellowship Forty Odd Fellow Marion County Nahor Pilgrims Estavan Allen Russell Price Nellie Hollywood Bert Heifner Arlington Roy Soder Knightstown Indiana Nimrod Knights of de L’emon Frank McIlwaine The Odd Fellows

First New Wheat at Huntingburg

The Indiana Wheat Growers association pool at Huntingburg received its first delivery of new wheat though rain delays slowed further cuts. The pool aims to handle about 5,000,000 bushels of 1925 wheat from members, with membership rising to 17,600. Secretary Herman Steen notes preparations to close the 1924 pool and uncertain final settlements, while the association has paid $1.25 per bushel for No 2 wheat so far.

Indiana Wheat Growers’ Association Pool Huntingburg Indiana Farm Bureau Federation Herman Steen Steen

Interurban Car Accident Delays Indianapolis Papers

The interurban train from Indianapolis at 2 PM collided at Michigan Road and Emerson Avenue Saturday, injuring two riders Herbert Niebergall and Mrs. Pearl Marsh. Firefighters arrived too late to save the wrecked car, which was destroyed before aid reached it.

Interurban Emerson Avenue Michigan Road Emerso Avenue Herbert Niebergall North Harding Street Pearl Marsh Bellefontaine Street Charles Palmer Rushville Niebergall Maurine Kercheval Gladys Helen Aldrich Helen Doles Indianapolis

Car Collapse North of City Damages Touring Vehicle

A touring car owned by Jethro Johnson north of town collapsed Saturday evening after the rear wheels and axle failed. The body struck the ground and suffered considerable damage before Johnson could stop. The accident happened on the Fort Wayne pike just beyond the city limits.

Jethro Johnson Town Johnson Fort Wayne Pike

Torrance Family Moves to Greensburg from Seymour

The Greensburg population rose by four as H. H. Torrance his family relocated from Seymour. They will reside at 314 East Central in the Miss Lizzie Thomson property. Torrance works as a traveling hardware salesman.

Greensburg H. H. Torrance Seymour

Harold Bailey Released on Bond After Vehicle Taking Charge

Harold Bailey, jailed Saturday on a vehicle taking charge, was released yesterday on bond. Sam Mount furnished $500 this morning. Bailey was brought in by Sheriff Otis Madddux after apprehension at Muncie.

Harold Bailey Sam Mount Bailey Otis Maddux Muncie

Burney Man Arrested on Fraud Charge in City

Sam Miers of Burney was arrested this morning by Sheriff Maddux on a charge of passing a fraudulent check dated June 1 drawn on Beckman Bootery Bond. Bond for the case was set at 500 and he was released. A contempt of court hearing for previous failure to provide for a former wife was not yet scheduled.

Sam Miers Burney Maddux Beckman Bootery Miers

Leader Shoe Store Opens July 1 on West Square

C P Kirkpatrick will manage the Leader Shoe Store with Leslie Palmer assisting. Local and out of town businessmen including George Tovey Harlan Rhodes and H F Thomas join the venture. The store will carry high grade well known shoe lines and opens Wednesday July 1.

Leader Daily News Today C. P. Kirkpatrick Leslie Palmer Woods& Gray George Tovey Bedford Harlan Rhodes Columbus Ohio H. F. Thomas St. Louis Messrs Tovey Rhodes and Harlan Kirkpatrick

Group Picture of Sorority Leaders at Psi Iota Xi Convention

The Indianapolis Star shows a group photo of grand officers of Psi Iota Xi at the national convention in Eaton Ohio. Included are Mrs Charles Moorish grand secretary and Miss Helen Doles chairman of extension both residents of Indianapolis. Mrs Moorish elected grand treasurer Saturday afternoon.

Indianapolis Psi Iota Xi Eaton, O Charles Moorish Helen Doles Extension

Burney Tomson and Harry Pavy Visit Indianapolis on Business

Burney Tomson and Harry Pavy of Burney motored to Indianapolis to day on business.

Burney Tomson Harry Burney Indianapolis

Mrs Rush and Cort Cohee Visit Mr and Mrs McCoy

Mrs Jacob Rush and her daughter Mrs Cort Cohee and her Indianapolis husband were guests of Mr and Mrs Walter McCoy in this city yesterday.

Jacob Rush Cort Cohee Indianapolis Walter McCoy

Greensburg Merchants Urge Friday Shopping for July

Greensburg merchants urge residents to shop Friday with the slogan Make Friday, Saturday. Stores stay open Friday night, banks open 6 to 7 pm, Saturday closing for Fourth of July observance after chamber liaison with local businesses.

Greensburg Chamber of Commerce

Vandyke Delivers Inspiring Address At County Y M C A Meeting

About sixty young people from Letts Alert Kingston Spring Hill and Greensburg attended a profitable Y M C A session in Decatur county. George Vandyke, a young attorney, urged loyalty to self family country and God while Virgil McAllister and Rev J H Morton led prayers and devotions. The county council reported growth from 180 to 647 points as districts plan bi monthly group meetings and summer picnics.

Letts Alert Kingston Spring Hill George Vandyke Helen Brazelton Arthur Rimstidt Shirley Donnell Decatur County Lincoln County Association George Deinert Winona Lake Rowe County Council

Hersley Arrested On Charge by Wife

Dewey Hersley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hersley, was placed under arrest about 9 o clock this morning by Night Policeman Ed Spillman. He was charged with assault and battery by his wife and jailed. A disturbance last night involved police after domestic trouble. No hearing date set. bond not given.

Dewey Hersley Frank Hersley Ed Spillman Hersley

Greensburg Boy Promoted as Company Physician

Dr. Russell M. Perry of Punxsutawney son of Mr and Mrs Dan S Perry of Greensburg has been named one of two company physicians for the Jefferson and Indiana Coal Co. He will serve the Adrian mine with about 250 workers and a payroll near 40 000 monthly. This marks a first in the state for an osteopath in such a role. The mine expects to employ 350 by fall.

Russell M. Perry Punxsutawney, Pa Dan S. Perry Jefferson and Indiana Coal Co

Children Give Fine Program at Memorial Church

Children’s day exercises were held at Memorial Church near Clarksburg last night with about twenty five participants. The program included music songs recitations readings and exercises led by Mrs. Joe Markwell assisted by Mrs. Omar Humphrey Mrs. Grace Fletcher and Mrs. John Freeman. A. F. Eubank of Adams offered the opening prayer and Ed Fee of Clarksburg sang three numbers.

Memorial Church Clarksburg A. F. Eubank Adams Ed Fee Joe Markwell Omar Humphrey Grace Fletcher John Freeman

Burney Social Guests Include Misses Manks And Elliott

Miss Mary Manks and Miss Louise Elliott of Burney were guests of Miss Freda Jackson on Sunday, visiting east of Burney.

Mary Manks Louise Elliott Burney Freda Jackson East of Burney

Baby Boy for Hoopeston Couple Named Relph Emerson

Mrs. James F. Creech of this city learns of the birth of a nine-pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kuhn of Hoopeston Illinois. The infant was born in Shelbyville where Mrs. Kuhn's parents Mr. and Mrs. James S. Creech reside. He is named Relph Emerson.

James F. Creech Ralph Kuhn Hoopeston Ill Shelbyville

Delegates Report On State Sunday School Convention

Mrs. Harry L. Black and Mrs. Bert Bishop reported to the Christian church Bible school during Sunday worship on the state Sunday school convention at Winona Lake. The delegates were enthusiastic in praising the event where 4 000 delegates registered.

Harry L. Black Bert Bishop Christian Church Bible School Winona Lake

Weather outlooks for tonight and Tuesday

Fair tonight and Tuesday night with unsettled conditions in the extreme south. Cooler temperatures expected in the east and south portions tonight, then rising temps Tuesday afternoon.

Henry Travis Guests With Ed Risks At New Point

Mr and Mrs Henry Travis of near New Point were the guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Ed Risk at New Point.

Henry Travis Near New Point Ed Risk New Point

California Quake Kills and Injures Sixty Five

A strong quake struck Santa Barbara area at 6 45 am killing and injuring sixty five people. The Baltar dam failed, hotels and business blocks collapsed, rails and wires were damaged, and fires flared. Red Cross relief trains and aircraft assisted response as refugees moved toward Ventura. The county hospital and St Vincent's orphanage were saved.

United Press Santa Barbrara Calif Baltar Montevito Southern Pacific Railroad Santa Barbara Red Cross Ventura St. Vincent’s

Millhousen Contractor Theodore Schneider Dies at 57

Theodore Schneider 57, a Millhousen contractor and builder, died Saturday evening from pernicious anemia at his home. He had been ill since Tuesday night. Survived by widow, sons George and Carl, brother Joseph of Hamilton, and four sisters. Funeral at St Marys Church Millhousen at 9:00 a.m. with burial in Millhousen cemetery.

Theodore Schneider Millhousen George Carl Joseph Hamilton, O Catherine Conrad Carrie Werner Hamilton O Fred Conrad Cleveland, O Elizabeth Heger Hydro Okla St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Local Art Student Sets Sail for Winona Lake Summer Art

Dale McCormack, among thirteen Herron School winter participants, earned a scholarship to the summer session at Winona Lake. Forty-six students from thirty-three Indiana towns are enrolled for the summer program this year.

Dale McCormack Herron Art Institute Winona Lake Dale Herron School Indiana

Fined for Changing Serial Numbers in Auto Theft

Harry Headlee arrested a week ago in Vincennes Indiana for stealing an automobile owned by Howard Meyers and arraigned in Shelby circuit court. He pleaded guilty to changing the motor serial numbers, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to two to ten years in the state reformatory. Affidavits pending are dismissed.

Harry Headlee Vincennes Ind Howard Meyers Shelby Circuit Court State Reformatory Shelbyville Democrat

Social visit near Burney ends evening at neighbors

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tomson of southwest of Burney spent last evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson at Burney.

Harry Tomson Burney Harry Jackson

Greensburg Foresters Return From Quadrennial Encampment

Greensburg Modern Woodmen foresters led by C C Richey returned from Chicago after attending the quadrennial camp of the Modern Woodmen of America. Eighteen Greensburg members joined a Rainbow parade with over six thousand foresters, receiving salutes from head camp officers.

Greensburg Chicago Indiana Mand Richey Indiana Foresters C. C. Richey Chester Richey Buell C. Bottorff Reynolds Stone Allen H. Buell Bockover A. Bottorff Doles Ewing Fey Foster Lane Morgan Rucker Tresler Greensburg Foresters Municipal Pier Wrigley Building American Furniture Mart Tribune Marshall Field’s White City Hotel Sherman

Stock Market Surges After Santa Barbara Quake

The New York stock market, quiet for two days, suddenly became highly active as investors dumped shares, with California petroleum stocks hit hardest following the Santa Barbara earthquake.

New York Santa Barbara Calif California

Three Local Men Arrested After Batesville Park Incident

Three local youths Isador Schreiber Thomas Johnston and William Biddinger were arrested on a charge of freeing a prisoner while under arrest after an 11 PM disturbance at Allen Amused park. Batesville man Estevan Allen denied liquor at the resort as police planned further court action.

Allen Park Batesville Marion Allen Isador Schreiber Thomas Johnston William Biddinger Maddux Jo Johnston Ed Spillman Chesley Boicourt Estevan Allen

Family Notables Visit From Indianapolis and New York

Mrs. Maggie Cochran of Indianapolis and her son Emory Cochran of New York City visited here Sunday. Emory, an interpreter in a major Gotham bank, is a Gainesville native and World War I veteran.

Maggie Cochran Indianapolis Emory Cochran New York City Gotham Bank Gainesville

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Sunday School Report Col. Methodist Genand Csandes Baptist Christian Oo St. Paul Methodist Leader Shoe Council OF Young People Vandyke Winona B. Y. P. U. Orchestra America the Beautiful J. H. Morton Virgil McAllister Robert Eubank Dorothy Harrison D. Hersley Greensburg Boy Pennsylvania S. S. Convention Michigan Avenue Eigh Teen Foresters From
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