Farm Federation Directors Plan Membership Drive Prizes
Decatur county Farm Federation directors meet at McGee and Son to organize a summer plan. A committee will pick a speaker for the farmers picnic at McCoy's Lake on August 24. Prizes reward boy and girl with most members in each township. The top boy wins a trip to Purdue short course. the top girl receives funds for the state fair home economics school. Memorial to World War veterans proposed. H C Carr of Bartholomew County discusses Live Stock Marketing Association work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County Farm Federation
Oice
Mc.Gee & Son
McCoy’s Lake
Marion
Saltcreek
Purdue University
Lafayette
American Legion
H. C. Carr
Bartholomew County
Live
Judgment and legal notices from Decatur County docket
Judgment for 67.34 plus 8.78 attorney fees rendered against Wilson Grimes in favor of Decatur County Co-Operative Mercantile Co. Orlett Bartlett et al. and Louis J. Scheidt et al. filed answers in related actions. Administratrix of John Shaw estate filed for appraisal and inventory which were approved. Auto sale report shows vehicle sold to Harry W. Ward for 200. State Meers case set for trial Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Harry W. Ward
Elliott Seeks Decree of Separation in Illinois Case
Theresa M. Elliott files for separation from George N. Elliott in Decatur Circuit Court citing non support. Married October 7, 1907 they separated in August 1920 with custody sought for son John William, 18. Attorney fees $25 and $7 weekly child support requested to continue post decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa M. Elliott
Decatu
George N. Elliott
John E. Osborn
John William
Dick Thomas’s Ford Coupe Hits Lamp Post on Public Square
Richard Dick Thomas drove his Ford coupe into a lamp post in front of the Ford pool room on the public square Sunday evening after brakes failed. The top of the post and the pool room plate glass window were damaged in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Dick) Thomas
Ford
Thomas
Petersburg man sentenced for foitering in city court
Robert Douglas of Petersburg received 30 days at the penal farm and a $5 fine plus costs in Mayor Jenkins's court on a foitering charge. He claimed arrest in Frisco as a "dope peddler" and was released. he could not give a precise age, guessing about 20, and his description was sent to Chicago authorities after he said he tried to avoid that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Douglas
Petersburg
Jenkins
Douglas
Frisco
Chicago
Kiles Big Snake Found Near Greensburg Farm
O. O. Buell of southeast of Greensburg killed a large black snake in the woods near his farm this morning. The snake measured five feet nine inches. Children playing in the woods discovered the reptile and alerted Mr. Buell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Buell
Greensbure
Mr. Buell
Meeting Notes and Local Socials From Boggstown Area
Short meeting at the Presbyterian church in Boggstown closed last night led by Rev J R Bardelmeier. Nearby, Adams Baptist members attended B Y P A services in the area. Families from Rushville Fairfield and Kokomo were noted visiting and traveling with various relatives and friends in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bardelmeier
Presbyterian Church
Boggstown
Adams Baptist Church
Amos Lopez
Fairfield
Everett Arbuckle
Len Marsh
Donald
Helen Beachout
Rushville
W. A. Pavy
Ian
Fider Porter
Indianapolis
Frank Russell
John F. Russell
Sherman Sles
Kokomo
Orlando Doles
Fami
Dot ‘M.sapse Ki
the Woods Co
Premier Lenine in worse condition after stroke report
Berlin dispatches from Moscow say Premier Lenine, who had a severe stroke last night, is somewhat worse. Soviet envoys Litvinoff and Radek, negotiating the Rapallo treaty extension, have been urgently summoned to return to Moscow. They say Lenine is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United Press
Lenine
Moscow
Litvinoff
Radek
Rapallo
Court records show road contract let on first Monday in June
Three boards and the circuit court met in the courthouse with busy sessions. The county education board reviewed last year and eyed the coming year while high schools reported favorably. The board of review heard assessment complaints as A F Eubank and M M Elliott assumed their roles for 38 days. The commissioners approved bills and received a Will Jackson road petition. Five bids were filed for the C Boicourt road south of Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
County Board of Education
J. R. Crawley
County Board of Review
Adolphus Bayless
A. F. Eubank
M. M. Elliott
County Board of Commissioners
Will Jackson
Marion Township
C. ¥. Boicourt
Westport
George C. Hamilton
Charles P. Johnson
George C. Walker
Hoosier Legion Paper Editor Key Speaker at Lawrenceburg Meeting
More than 200 delegates and visitors attend the Fourth district American Legion conference in Lawrenceburg. Principal speakers include Mayor Jacob Spanagel Dr. George F. Smith State Commander Claude E Gregg Commander Charles W Hunt and Philip B Stapp. A unanimous resolution opposes a 500 mile race on Memorial Day. A fried chicken and Ohio river fish dinner is served and a program at the McAllister post camp features dedication of a new clubhouse with Ray Johnson as toastmaster and a pledge of twenty five new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Lawrenceburg
Jacob Spanagel
George F. Smith
Post
Claude E. Gregg
Vincennes
Charles W. Hunt
Peersonville
Philip B. Stapp
Greensburg
Hoosier Legionaire
McAllister
al W. Ritzmann
Ray Johnson
Auxiliary
Legion
Claude F. Gregg
Local Families Attend School Commencement Programs
Mrs. Mary Robison heads to Indianapolis tomorrow evening for her daughter Adelaide’s graduation at a school event. Several relatives including Mrs. Warneke, Mrs. Taylor, Rev. Overman and their families will attend Franklin College graduation events tomorrow. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ruhl with friends near Millhousen, and others cited as attending communal gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Robison
Indianapolis
Mildred
Franklin College
Lawrence Ruhl
Near Millhousen
John Witt- Yemper
Millhousen. Jr
Oren McCullough
X- Hamilton
Lorene
Sestos~ Sper
Intuane
Wealthy Indiana captain leaves Waldron library fund
The will of Captain James B. Curtis filed in New York surrogates court leaves 50 600 for Waldron Indiana to endow a Curtis library if residue remains after other bequests The estate also provides 75 000 to widow 150 000 trust to sons with incomes until age 35 then half principal and various gifts to relatives Captain Curtis organized Battery A and served with General Miles in Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James B. Curtis
Indianapolis
General Miles
Porto Rico
Delta Tau Delta
Curtis
Brian C. Curtis
Indianapolis Light Artillery
William Shirden
Captain Curtis
Waldron
Ind
Death of Thomas Lawrence Noted by West Sheridan Resident
Robert Lawrence of West Sheridan street learned of his father Thomas Lawrence’s sudden death at Williamstown Kentucky. The 86 year old Christian church member died after about two days of illness. He will be remembered by relatives and acquaintances as a devout man. Mr Lawrence and his daughter Ella left at noon to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lawrence
West Sheridan Street
Thomas Lawrence
Williamstown
Mr. Lawrence
Lawrence
Ella
Bootleg Radio Station Sought After In New York Raid
Revenue agents seek a bootleg radio station in New York after a raid on the ocean going tug Riple seized on the Brooklyn waterfront. The vessel, under fire in a pistol battle, had been three days in radio contact with rum ships and led a flotilla of twenty boats to collect liquor from the Bahamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
New York Harbor
Bahamas
Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary for Mauer Couple
Mr and Mrs Michael Mauer celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home northeast of Greensburg on Tuesday June 6. A reception is set from 2 to 4 PM and from 7 to 9 PM with friends and relatives invited. No other invitations will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Mauer
Greensburg
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Ora Hurt of Adams
Mr and Mrs Ora Hurt of Adams announce the birth of a six pound daughter born yesterday. The baby has been named Mienom Frances. Mrs Hurt was formerly Miss KeZa Springmier of Kines ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Hurt
Adams
Mienom Frances
Hurt
SteZa Springmier
Kinesten
Arrests After Whiskey Still Found on Farm Near Scottsburg
Scotssburg Ind June 3 Frank Carter and his son Marvin were arrested at gunpoint after authorities found a whiskey still on a farm near here. Two shots were fired by Sheriff Robbins before the arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsburg
Ind
Frank Carter
Marvin
Farn
Robbins
Eleanor Caster v Charles Caster replevin answer filed
The defendant in the Eleanor Caster versus Charles Caster case filed an answer denying the claim to recover household goods. The action seeks return of household possessions through legal replevin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Caster
Charles Caster
Local visitors and funeral attendance noted in city items
Mr and Mrs Albert Dickey with daughters Helen Mae Louise and son Reymond from Natchez Miss arrived for a two weeks visit. Work was suspended in Mrss 21 because of high waters. Fred Thomas of Indianapolis attended Mrs Louis Zoller funeral. Mose Levenstein returned from Urbana nets remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dickey
Helen
Mae
Louise
Reymond
Natchez
Fred Thomas
Indianapolis
Louis Zoller
Mose Levenstein
Urbana
Prof Crowe Dies at Fort Wayne in Appoplexy
John Maxwell Crowe aged 56 formerly English professor at the University of Chicago died last night at Anthony Wayne hospital Fort Wayne from apoplexy. He had come here about a month ago from Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
John Maxwell Crowe
University of Chicago
Anthony Wayne Hospital
Austin Funk Records Mountain Climb Adventure with Friend
Austin Funk, machinist’s mate on the Oklahoma in the Pacific fleet, reports a mountain trip with Hugo Tafel. They climbed Mount San Antonio and Mt. Lowe, traveled by car and incline, stayed in Alpine tavern cottages, toured camps, and took photographs. He mentions limited new ratings due to congress cuts and plans furlough after June in San Francisco and Bremerton visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Funk
Albert Funk
East Central Avenue
Oklahoma
Funk
Hugo Tafel
Los Angeles
Mount San Antonio
Mt. Lowe
Hugo
Pasadena
Teddy
Alpine
Opid
Switzer
Austin
Congress
San Francisco
Bremerton
Wash
Local visits and road contract update in Indiana and Illinois
Bruner family from Forest Illinois plans evening arrival to visit Ames Ray and relatives. Ezra Russell from Columbus visits Milford. Boicourt road contract awarded to Hobson and Owen for 6335 dollars. Mrs. Tremain improves at East Main Street. Riley family attends birthday party in Indianapolis. Meek family reports Mary Lois Meek recovering after mastoid operation. Will Meek's sister-in-law suffers second paralytic stroke in Houston. Family history notes return from Indianapolis and Parker's short stay in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Bruner
Ralph
Forest
Illinois
Ames Ray
Ezra Russell
Columbus
Wolf
Milford
William Boring
West of Town
Charles Bridges
Lattr
Mary Payne
George Bridges
Indianapolis
Boicourt Road
Hobson & Owen
Lee Tremain
East Main Street
E. T. Riley
Wessie Riley
McClure Tate
Water Benner
Homer Meek
Mary Lois Meek
Mary Peery
Will Meek
Houston
Texas
Sree
Ol Hunter
John Griffey
Parker
No Tax on Two Classes of Carriers After Council Action
The Greensburg council repealed license taxes on taxi cab and dray services, removing the $75 and $25 annual fees. A laws and claims committee will study a new, broadly agreeable tax. Local attorney John E. Osborn urged reductions and cited a petition by 155 citizens. Robin Turner pressed for draymen’s fee relief. The meeting also covered city hall rental plans, fire department motorization, and cautions against burning trash in streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privett
Doles
Council
Lanham
Counc
Privett and
Richey
John E. Osborn
Osborn
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Robin Turner
Draymen
Hhe
Rupp
Hamilton
Holes
Big Four Railway Company
City Rock Pile
Local Woman Receives Passport for European Trip
Mrs Estelle Hamilton has received her passport for a European tour to the British Isles France and Switzerland sailing June 17 from New York. She travels with a party of ladies led by Mrs Demarchus C Brown of Indianapolis. Wendall Osborn arrives Wednesday from Culver Military Academy where he has studied this minter. Mrs Eloise Potter Ford and her son Robert of Norwood Ohio visit with two aunts and other relatives. The Lib erty church festival tonight will be lit by Charles Gilmour using a Phelps electric outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Hamilton
British Isles
France
Switzerland
New York
Demarchus C. Brown
Indianapolis
Wendall Osborn
Culver Military Academy
Eloise Potter
Ford
Robert
Norwood
Ohio
Mamie Dibble
R. R
Bertha Parcell
Emily Brown
Frank Ford
Greensburg
Liberty Church
Charles Gilmour
Phelps
Reverse English motor run rules spark debate
George M. Kanouse, a former Greensburger and now president of the Hoosier Motor Club of Indianapolis, urges motorists to follow reversed driving rules in light of fast traffic during a big Indianapolis race. The piece warns drivers to speed through curves, ignore oncoming cars or trains, and prioritize self over others, then returns to urging a return to safer driving with club oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Kanouse
Greensburger
Hoosier Motor Club of
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Kanouse
Engi
Hoosier Motor Club
Retrospective View Taken of Greensburg Dept C
A nine year look at the Greensburg Department Club shows its growth and impact. Since 1912 Ida Ewing helped form a federation aimed at education philanthropy and social reform uniting seven local clubs into the Greensburg Department Club. The club now has four departments Literature music social economics with multiple circles. It supports community welfare Y M C A relief and hospital projects and raised membership to 325 with two associate members. The group desires a community house and upholds the motto United Progress and Life is Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ida Ewing
Department of Education
Greensburg Department Club
State Federation of Clubs
Junior Musicale
Department of Social Etenomies
E. Owens
de Cius Brown
Jenkins
Fauntleroy
Men Testify in Federal Court in Indiana Case
Four of six indicted for transporting stolen cars testified in federal court in Indianapolis. The gang's operations reportedly stretched from Chicago to Tennessee. Lewis L. Cook changed plea from not guilty to guilty. Porter Govland was not charged. Jam T. Glick may testify later. hearing expected Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago
Tennessee
Lewis L. Cook
Porter Govland
Noklesville
Jam T. Glick
Greensburg
Five Men Placed in Jail by Detective Scott
Five men were placed in jail last night by Detective Scott. They are G. W. Vincent of West Virginia, John Berry of Cincinnati, J. Wright of Louisville, William Willis of Minnesota and Charles O'Donnell of Piqua Ohio. The men will be before Mayor Jenkins this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
G. W. Vincent
West Virginia
John Berry
Cincinnati
J. Wright
Louisvile
William Willis
Minnesota
Charles O’donnell
Piqua Ohio
Jenkins
Doctor moves home after Nash car purchase visit
Dr. Frederick Morris departed for his Pittsburg home after a visit with his mother Mrs. Dora K. Morris. Before leaving he persuaded her to buy a six passenger Nash touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Morris
Pittsburg
Dora K. Morris
Memorial Day Observances and Local Visits Noted in Greenwood
Rev. F. M. Huckleberry led Memorial Day service at the Methodist church with Rev. H. H. Sheldon present. Miss Cora Johnston guests her mother Mrs. Margaret Johnston on vacation from her MCA position. Rev. Fred R. Davies, former Christian church leader at Mill, holds revival at North V with music by E. Claire. Local families, including Mr. and Mrs. Charles My Grandaughter and Mrs. Emma Beagle, visit relatives and host guests from Anderson, Frankfort, and Indianapolis for events and dances attended by Mildred Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Huckleberry
Baptist
Greenwood
H. H. Sheldon
Cora Johnston
Irs Garet Johnston
I M.C
Fred. R. Davies
Christian Church At
Mill
North V
E. Claire
Charles
Mariett
Emma Beagle
J. A. Hickman
Martinville
Memorial Hospital
City
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Elliott
Phil Stapp
Hoosier Legion Paper
Robt
PROHI
Prof. Crowe
George Kanouse
Greensburg Dept. C
Mildred Emmert
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