Five New Teachers In Greensburg Schools For Term
Greensburg city schools plan to open Monday Sept 7 with a near unchanged faculty. New assignments include Miss Ossie Steinmetz in first grade West Building and Miss Katherine Weaver in high school. The list covers East and West buildings plus special and vocational staff with Principal Carl Billings guiding the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
E. C. Jerman
Ossie Steinmetz
Will Kirby
Gertrude Walker
Steinmetz
Adelaide Mendenhall
Mildred Mendenhall
Erma Lowe
Hazel Harker
Frances Harrison
Marjorie Arbuckle
Katherine Weaver
Lucille Gaston
Jesse G. Hendricks
Louise Riley
East Building
Anna Riley
Mae Perry
Mary Nation
Eleanor Lowe
Mary Ehrhardt
Margaret Rankin
West Building
Elizabeth Dhme
Millie Applegate
Nelle Doles
Mabel Clemmons
Carol Jerman
Ethel Skillman
Bessie Donnell
Minnie McLaughlin
C. H. Clifton
Martha Harrison
Rebecca Lugenbell
Nettie Wetzel
O. A. McCoy
C. C. Richey
Altha Clerkin
Goldie Howard
Carl Billings
Stella Kennedy
Freda Rosenmund
Royce Kinnick
Engineer Reaches Twenty-One Years of Service
Frank Bitchard of East Central Avenue, an engineer on the Big Four, completes twenty-one years of service. He began at the Cincinnati terminal in 1904 and has since worked on the east end local out of this city. He remains hale and looks ready for another term beyond the milestones already passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bitchard
East Central Avenue
Mr. Bitchard
Cincinnati
East End
Kessing Home On Thirty Day Leave
Lieut. Oliver O. Kessing U S Navy fire control officer of the U S S Wyoming is home on a thirty day leave in Indiana He inspected the midshipmen corps at the naval camp Thursday and complimented the middies highly noting their sailorly appearance and naval etiquette as observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver O. Kessing
United States Navy
U. S. S. Wyoming
Indiana
Midshipmen Corps
Naval Camp
Kesing
Indianapolis Star
Car overturns near Logan Farm on Columbus Pike
Joe Rich of North Vernon and a companion from that city were in a Ford truck on the Columbus pike west of town when they failed to make a turn at the stone bridge near Logan farm. The vehicle skidded along the embankment, tore a fence for fifty feet, and plunged down a ten foot drop into a ditch. The front of the car was wrecked with radius rods springs axles and windshields smashed. Rich, a coal dealer, had been returning home after business here.
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Joe Rich
North Vernon
Columbus Pike
Rich
A Direct Appeal to Methodists in Indiana History
A movement seeks to move and preserve the first Methodist church in southern Indiana, near Charlestown, by roof, preservatives, and relocation. During the Jeffersonville annual conference a dedication is planned, needing 2500 dollars, with Bishop Leete leading the appeal and donations directed to E. J. Hancock at the Daily News before July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Charlestown
Jeffersonville
Bishop Leete
E. J. Hancock
Care Daily News
Woman Pastor Miss Elma Snedeker Visits Decatur County
Miss Elma Snedeker of Holton and pastor of Waynesburg Christian Church was in Decatur County today. She is presently the only woman pastor in the county.
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Elma Snedeker
Holton
Waynesburg
Fine Little Boy Claimed by Death
Billy Wood aged 3 years 8 months son of Dr and Mrs L A Wood of East Main street died Saturday night after a brief illness. He was a member of the Methodist Sunday school. Surviving relatives include his parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Wood and Mr and Mrs Will Weaver. Funeral services were conducted at 4:00 PM at the residence with Rev Charles W Whitman officiating. Burial followed in South Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Wood
L. A. Wood
East Main Street
Methodist Sunday School
Will Wood
Will Weaver
Charles W. Whitman
South Park Cemetery
New Water Cistern On North Franklin
The Greensburg Water Company begun work on a new water cistern on North Franklin street in front of the Presbyterian church. A five foot circle hole was dug to place a gate valve that will control water into the mains on North Franklin and allow quick shutoff during main bursts or other problems. North Broadway will receive a similar cistern and valve installation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Water Company
North Franklin Street
Presbyterian Church
North Franklin
North Broadway
Two Cases in Justice Of Peace Court Today
Two cases were heard in the justice of peace court. Sherman Doles sued Bert Green for 43 dollars on an account and judgment by default favored the plaintiff. The Jones Manufacturing Company filed against Jesse L. Barlow and St. Paul Hardware for 60 dollars. trial before Laurie Holmes set for July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace Court
Sherman Doles
Bert Green
Jones Manufacturing Company
Jesse L. Barlow
St. Paul Hardware Company
Laurie Holmes
Williamstown Home Damaged by Fire
A fire at the James Parker farm in Williamstown yesterday caused extensive damage to a house tenanted by Roy Lamee. Fire crews containment and investigation details were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
James Parker
Roy Lamee
Justice of the Peace Harry Ray Celebrates 79th Birthday
Harry C. Ray, a Shelbyville justice of the peace and leading Odd Fellow, marked his seventy-ninth birthday on Saturday. He is a well known figure in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Ray
Shelbyville
Mr. Ray
Miss Marguerite Tillson Tonsil Removal Performed
Miss Marguerite Tillson underwent a morning tonsil removal at Memorial hospital. Dr. Wright of Indianapolis arrived to perform the operation and hospital reports indicate she was progressing nicely this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Tillson
Memorial Hospital
Wright
Indianapolis
School Named in Honor of Judge J. D. Wallingford
Mrs. Mary Wallingford widow of the late Judge J. D. Wallingford of Des Moines Iowa heads a new Des Moines juvenile court school for boys cited for petty offenses It has found homes for 175 delinquent boys in a few months The late judge born Greensburg served as a Des Moines judge before his federal appointment by President Harding The juvenile school bears his name The J. D. Wallingford School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge J. D. Wallingford
Mary Wallingford
John D. Wallingford
Des Moines
Iowa
Wallingford
Lingford
Greensburg
Panama
Harding
J. D. Wallingford
Two Lodges Visit O F Home for Picnic and Funeral
Brookside I O O F lodge from Indianapolis visited the State Home on Sunday for a picnic and brought fried chicken and ice cream served to residents. Waldron lodge joined later, helped conduct the funeral of Joseph T. Brown, and served ice cream. A conference planned Marion County Day to be held August 23 at the home as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookside I. O. O. F. Lodge
Indianapolis
Waldron Lodge
Joseph T. Brown
R. O. Pearson
C. B. Atkinson
Waldron
Brookside Lodge
C. E. Travis
Will Ehrhardt
Marion County
Hoosier Legion Will March Fifth in Omaha Parade
Indiana and other departments are ranked by membership growth for the national convention parade in Omaha this fall. Florida leads, followed by England, Mexico, Nebraska, and Indiana in fifth place. The Indiana department will arrange transport and hotel stays for the Hoosier delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hoosier Legionnaires
Omaha
Florida
Department of the Legion
England
Mexico
Nebraska
Indiana
Indiana Department
Hoosier
Burney Baptist Pastor Delivers Farewell Sermons
The Rev. C. H. Miers of the Burney Baptist church preached two farewell sermons yesterday to a large crowd. Six people were baptized at the morning service and a basket dinner followed at noon with church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Miers
Burney Baptist Church
Loomis Family Returns Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs C E Loomis and their son Charles Mann have returned to Ludlow Kentucky after visiting E J Calendar and wife near town.
Local Organizations Schedule Evening Happenings
Rotary Club and American Legion Auxiliary host events while I O O F lodge and K P Theatre join the Strand Theatre lineup for tonight's community calendar.
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Rotary Club
American Legion Auxiliary
I. 0
O. F. Lodge
K. of P. Theatre
Strand Theatre
Weather outlook shows warm Tuesday with potential thunderstorms
Partly overcast tonight and Tuesday with local thunderstorms likely in the northeast. Warmer conditions persist with continued heat on Tuesday across the region.
Defense Counsel Tenders Rebuttal in Scopes Trial
Dudley Field Malone, New York defense attorney, leapt to his feet in protest as General McKinzie derided New York lawyers and the Tennessee anti evolution law. Judge Raulston restored order with an apology and note that local understanding may differ from outsiders.
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Dayton. Con
Dod
Tennessee
Dudley Field Malone
New York
Ben McKinzie
Malone
John T. Raulston
General McKinzie
Initiation Stunts Attract Crowds On Public Square
Two local youths John William Goddard and James Sasser began an Emanon fraternity initiation on the public square on Saturday night. They walked while counting steps and were dressed in pajamas with Goddard carrying a red lantern and Sasser a parasol. Later Paul Barringer tallied hitch links as part of the ritual and William Magee counted railroad cross ties between here and Sandusky, returning Sunday morning with a full report.
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Emanon
John William Goddard
James Sasser
Goddard
Sasser
Paul Barringer
William Magee
Here
Sandusky
Monument Planned for First U S Rural Route Start
Harry Everroad a druggist in the Means store at Franklin says he served as substitute rural mail carrier for the first route begun in the United States at Hope about forty years ago. The first carrier Mr Norman was killed in an auto accident last year. A monument will be erected at Hope soon to memorialize the rural mail service beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Everroad
Means
Franklin
United States
Hope
Norman
Hope Soon
City Council Holds Afternoon Meeting at City Hall
The city council met at city hall this afternoon at four o'clock, replacing the scheduled Monday night session. Members discussed routine municipal matters and set future agenda items.
John Conley Homecoming After Visit With Fred Wolfe
John Conley returns to his North Bend home following a visit with Fred Wolfe in New Point.
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John Conley
North Bend
Fred Wolfe
New Point
Florida Visitors Back in Indiana
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Shumaker of St. Petersburg Florida are guests of her sister Mrs. Margaret Lawson 244 South Michigan avenue. They formerly lived at Clarksburg leaving there fifteen years ago for St. Petersburg. They will visit the families of Frank Roche G W Adams Mrs R P Hamilton before going to Grant county to visit his relatives. Mr. Shumaker is a G A R man and a youthful looking veteran.
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Isaac Shumaker
St. Petersburg
Bla
Margaret Lawson
South
Michigan Avenue
Clarksburg
Frank Roche
G. W. Adams
R. P. Hamilton
Grant County
Shumaker
Union Service Held Last Night at Presbyterian Church
A second summer union service filled the Presbyterian church with attendees. Rev. C W Whitman preached on The Character of Jesus, stressing forgiveness and universal brotherhood. Next union gathering will be at the Christian church with Rev. J R Bardelmeier speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Whitman
Jesus
The
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Bardelmeier
Estelle Hamilton
Harry Robbins
Cnion
Claude Miller Shows Steady Improvement After Lake Accident
Claude Miller remains hospitalized after last Thursday’s slide accident at McCoy's Lake. Doctors report his condition is improving though heart action remains below ideal. family and staff express cautious optimism.
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Claude Miller
McCoy’s Lake
Rev James Lathrop Featured Across U S Newspapers
South Dakota's Sioux Falls Argus-Leader ran a picture of Rev James B Lathrop. An Indiana chum recalled Greensburg memories and a long friendship dating back 80 years. Mills, a 94 year old Mason, and Lathrop, 100, shared tales of youth and fraternal life.
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James B. Lathrop
United States
Sioux Falls
S. D
Argus-Leader
Lathrop
South Dakota
James B. ‘Lathrop
Greensburg
Ind
Mills
Lee Lathrop
Mr. Mills
Midwest Heat Wave Delivers Fatal Storms Across States
A historic heat wave and violent storms sweep the middle west with 21 deaths and over a million dollars in damage. Iowa losses include five drownings. Minnesota and Chicago record heat and multiple prostrations, while Indiana reports downed crops and toppled trees. Local parks attract crowds seeking relief from the heat.
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McCoy’s Lake
Allen’s
Amuse U Park
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hamilton County
Kokomo
G. S. Beck
Beck
Howard County
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Middlewest
Iowa
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mercury
Former Resident laments local losses in Michigan letter
Mrs. E. A. Sebring of Tekonsha Michigan writes to the News mourning the death of Rev Lycurgus McCoy of Battle Creek a relative and noting the passing of William E Porter once neighbors with Greensburg friends. Sebring formerly Miss Louenna Thomson daughter of Origen Thomson now farms and follows Will FE Jackson’s late corn planting in Michigan.
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E. A. Sebring
Tekonsha
Mich
Lycurgus McCoy
Battle Creek
William E. Porter
Greensburg
For Rent Ad in News Brings Many Replies
I D Short of Lebanon reported strong response to a classified ad for a 240 acre farm south of the city. Inquiries totaled about six as interest grew, and Short expects a rental deal soon after returning from local visits and to his parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Short.
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Daily News
I. D. Short
Lebanon
Mr. Short
Miss Mae Wagner Visits Miss Henrietta Picker in Millhousen
Miss Mae Margaret Wagner was the guest Sunday of Miss Henrietta Picker of Millhousen, sharing a social visit and companionship in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Margaret Wagner
Henrietta Picker
Millhousen
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Supt
Jerman
O. L. Newman
J. G. Hendricks
C. F. Hyatt
Alva McGraw
A. W. McCracken
Verna Webbing
Stanley Strohl
Kessing
Logan Farm
Ford
First Methodist
North
Red Men
O. O. F. Home
Brookside
Hoosier Legion
Burney Baptist
Sermor
James Lathrop
Minnesota
Michigan
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