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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
4
The item lists Greensburg Indiana publication details for The Standard Established 1835, with Friday issue, Braden & Hancock publishers, address at Cor Main and Broadway, subscription rates in and out of Indiana, toll-free numbers, and post office classification.
G. G. Welsh, Republican county central committee treasurer, filed with County Clerk Robert McKay an itemized primary expense report totaling 1,192.03 after receipts of 1,999.18. Disbursements include hall rent, typing, meals, telegraph and telephone services, state committee dues, drum repairs, mimeographs, rent, gas and electric, and other small payments to individuals and vendors.
Ed Moore and family of Shelbyville visited the Moore family in Clarksburg. Mrs. Omar Hadley and Rev. J. L. Brown attended a Methodist meeting in Orange. Several locals attended Mrs. Gookins funeral in Sandusky. Mrs. B. J. Cooper and children returned from visits in Fortville and Indianapolis. Miss Inez Shuma visited DePauw University. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Donnell returned from Dallas Oregon after extended visit with her parents. Mrs. Wm. Lawson hosted Gaynill’s ninth birthday with many guests. Helen Jinks of Rushville stayed with Margaret Hite. Amelia Newbro returned from Richmond. Mrs. Otis Tucker Gladys visiting Roy. W. W. Grace ill with appendicitis. Carlos Hite had surgery at Memorial hospital Greensburg. Fred Smith of Cincinnati visiting his parents and daughter in Milburn.
Cc F Lugar local representative of New York Life goes to Cleveland for a banquet and meeting honoring the company vice president. Agents from the central United States attend, selected for sales excellence. Lugar earned top business among twenty eight agents and is named delegate.
Ryan was appointed commissioner in the suit of Ira M. Sharp as administrator of Martha Miller deceased against George D. Miller and others for partition and sale of real estate. He posted a 3600 bond with Merit Webb as surety. Dr. and Mrs. White and Mrs. Haus departed for Dakota. Miss Margaret Link returns home to visit Frank E. in Indianapolis tomorrow.
Governor Warren T. McCray forces withdrawal of a home rule bond issue plank at the Indiana Republican convention. The platform then backs repeal or revision of the utility law, an anti lynching bill, and full support for the national and state administrations. State officer nominees were named by acclamation.
Indiana Republicans at a state convention planks urge repeal of the public service commission amendment to favor people welfare and back home rule for municipal bond issues. Edgar D. Bush leads the platform victories while old guard defenses fade amid broader party reform aims.
The gathering will nominate for state offices after approving the committee report and adjourn. The sole contest pitted Patrick Lynch against Henry J. Robert for supreme court clerk, with Lynch favored in betting. Morning sessions featured a 1,750 delegate assembly and speeches by Louise M. Dodson, Mayor Lank, former Mayor Jewett, and Rev. Charles Sumner Williams.
The Batesville high school held its commencement Monday with seventeen graduates. Speaker Prof. Robert Aley of Butler College delivered the address. Memorial exercises follow Tuesday, including a parade and a Prell-Bland American Legion meeting with Judge Raymond Springer.
United Press reports on May 25 that nationwide bituminous coal prices have risen since the April 1 mine strike. The National Coal Association notes most coal trades show price increases of 25 to 50 percent, with some grades doubled, despite Hoover’s warning there is no justification.
Vernia Lane and Miss Lucile Lane connected by marriage yesterday in a ceremony performed by Rev. Henderson of Versailles. The bride, popular in Burney area, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lane. Edward Vernia, a Batesville carpenter, works at the Batesville furniture factory. The couple will reside in Batesville. witnesses included Wallace Lane and Mrs. Albert Gerard of Adams.
Vanausdall and Evans couple unite in ceremony at Newport News. Mrs Evans, daughter of Emma Evans of Letts, and Rollin Vanausdall of Williamsburg. Bride a Letts high school graduate 1919 and former Letts teacher. They plan to live in Williamsburg where he works in a responsible position.
John H. Harves is trustee of Fugit two with Harley S. McKee serving as coroner. Bert Cooper and William Holland are trustees of Fugit two and Adams township respectively, with a noted $7.75 amount linked to Holland’s listing.
Frank Ford reports the sale of Sam Adery’s East Washington Street property to Charley Sturgis for 5000 dollars. The transfer records a formal real estate transaction in Sells City with clear buyer and seller names and the agreed price.
Real estate agent Frank Ford sells Dr. Batterton's West Washington street property to Albon Woods for 5000 dollars.
Rev and Mrs J Jerman of Waynesville Illinois and Mrs Geo Danield of Westport were seen shopping in Greetsburg today as local residents noted their visit and purchases.
A baby boy named James Walter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sherwood on Sunday May 21. Various local residents attended events and visits, including a ball game in Rushville and a pitch in dinner for Mr. Sherwood’s father. The eighth grade commencement will be held June 6 at the Christian church with Rev. L. E. Brown as speaker.
John Sampson 61 dies at his daughter Mrs Arthur Ketner home 34% miles south of Hope last night at eleven o clock after long illness from stomach cancer. He is survived by his brother William and two grandchildren. funeral Saturday at 1 50 pm at the home and burial in Garland Brook cemetery Columbus.
Bert Morgan Indiana prohibition director testified in Cincinnati federal court that he was offered 500000 dollars or more to approve whisky withdrawal permits. He named Clem Herbs and John Gehrum as involved. Remus and others faced earlier convictions for operating a death valley farm.
J. L. Houston of Westport transacted business in Indianapolis. Curtis and Naomi Hamilton of Westport motored to Indianapolis today.
Bertha Cutsinger ends divorce suit against Homer I Cutsinger for decree and 150000 alimony. The American Legion plans a county membership drive with a minstrel show at Adams I O F Hall next Saturday night. Rehearsals begin tomorrow as Joe Welch post organizes divisions for Greensburg, Washington township canvassing ahead of the June 9 event featuring potential appearances by Claud Gregg and Judge Raymond Springer. Decoration Day veterans graves visits will accompany the drive. the Women’s Auxiliary joins the June 9 plan and the case against Homer I Cutsinger is dismissed after a recent reunion of the couple.
Chief of Police Flint warns eight mile per hour in business districts and ten in residential areas to curb speed. Officers report slower, safer streets as enforcement increases. A youth joked he was speeding to a funeral while others praise the traffic law.
The forty third annual Indiana department Grand Army of the Republic encampment ended at Connersville with Rev Alonzo Murphy named to the encampment resolutions committee to represent the fourth district. Delegates and alternates for the district to the national encampment were named. Robert W. McBride of Indianapolis gave the principal talk at camp fire services and a public Eagles hall reception followed with Claude E. Gregg present. A parade drew about 15 000 spectators.
Henry Bussberg of Clarksburg was severely injured yesterday afternoon while leading a horse. The animal pulled back, drawing a rope through his hand and taking skin with it, causing intense pain.
Mrs Anna Rutherford and Mrs Hazel Hill with her son Bobby returned to their home in Anderson from Westport where they had been visiting relatives. They are former residents of Westport.
The town records funeral services for Mrs. George Gookins and Mr. Pleasant Bowman while announcing visits and gatherings. Relatives, friends, and visitors travel from Connersville Muncie Milroy and Manila attend services and social events. A dog and pony show, a 30th wedding anniversary, and various visits are noted.
Dwight A. Murphy and Harry F. Pavey former residents were honored by the Indianapolis Credit Men’s Association by being elected directors. Murphy is a son of Rev. Alonzo Murphy and Mr. Thompson of this city.
Mrs. Elijah Tremain 77 of Greensburg died at her daughter Mrs. Anna Beaninghofen’s home. Her maiden name was Kate Oakley born December 1845 in Decatur County. She married Elijah Tremain about 55 years ago, he was a teacher and court reporter. Funeral Friday, body to Hamilton Ohio for burial where her husband was laid to rest in 1909. She is survived by daughter and brother John Oakley of Greensburg plus other relatives.
Roy Philips, 25, a Big Four brakeman, fell under a train in Anderson yards yesterday and suffered the loss of both legs and serious internal injuries. He is not expected to live.
Millard Hudson, hospitalized at Memorial a week ago, is improving and expected to be released in a few days.
An appeal to support Salvation Army fundraising targets Decatur County with a $5,000 quota from Boone and Lafayette, Bedford Montgomery and others reporting hard pulls to reach goals. The message urges cash and pledges to fund a year of services, noting little County progress and calling for concerted effort to meet the quota.
Greensburg financier and executives from W. W. Bonner of this city joined an executive committee including Matthews of Richmond Harris Rising Sun Charlson of Batesville and Wil Columbus at the Indiana Bankers conference held at the Minogco Miner hotel in Milan yesterday. About 200 bankers registered with Charles M. Bowers earning the title of financier. Morning talks were enjoyed a banquet was served at noon George N. Snyder of the Federal Reserve Bank acted as master of ceremonies.
Officers elected by the hardware men of Decatur counties at Monday include K L Adams Letts press Joseph Pearson Shelbyvi tary G Hayden Rushville H Greensburg and F G Stron ville executive committee. The following officers 4
G O P officers were named for the Fourth District at the convention in the Indiana Statehouse Indianapolis. Harry Meld Vernon was elected vice chairman and Wright Vevay was named assistant secretary. Resolutions committee member Rollin Turner and credentials member Albert Phillipe were named for the district.
Ray Bannister and family and Mrs Roy Ferguson of 4 tored to Brewersville yester spent the day with friends. The Legion minstrel cast Friday night for rehearsal show to be given at Rams George Roszell left this for a visit with his daush' Cora Taylor, at Butterville Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prov dianapois are the guests mother, Mrs. Mary bhrhas other relatives. Miss Elizabeth Metz of and Mrs. George Metz of int a few days with
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