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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
1
Fred W. Galbraith of Cincinnati, national commander of the American Legion, died when his car left a road embankment northwest of Indianapolis. Milton Foreman and Henry Ryan injured, with Foreman perhaps fatally, as the vehicle tumbled after Ryan failed to negotiate a curve.
The Marion Township commencement will be held at Millhousen next Tuesday evening June 14 with Deputy State Superintendent J. S. Hubbard delivering the address. Graduates include Edmund Schoettmer Clara Harping Frank Fry Urban Cord Richard Rolfes Clemens Hoeing Edward Buening Edith Scripture Marie Wolford Carl Bowlby Helen Sharp Anna Stier Maurice Bowlby Mary Sharp Clyde Bruner Raymond Jacobs Marie Beck Mary Mozingo Alvena Draping Nellie Herman Hilda Hodapp Andrew Harrison Susie Mae Hooten Earl Thompson Russell Gordon.
Alice L. McCracken sues Frank McCracken for divorce alleging two years of abandonment and cruelty. The case cites persistent separation and mistreatment as the grounds for dissolution of marriage.
Dress rehearsal for The Rug of Bagdad at the K of P this morning showed strong performances by amateur actors and lavish costumes. Scenic and lighting effects exceed typical town productions and tickets are selling fast with last year's 800 plus turnout cited as a guide. Bernice Shields duo from Columbus will again handle makeup for the show.
Tobe Hert died suddenly in Washington Tuesday evening. His remains arrived today at his Louisville home. He was well known in Greensburg and formerly identified with Indiana's Republican state committee. Burial will be at Bedford.
Workmen tested burglar alarms at local banks today causing siren like noises that confused many bystanders who did not know the purpose of the sound.
The joint township convention of the Sunday school forces of Washington and Clinton townships met in the Baptist church. Rev. W. C. Watkins led devotions Ira Wenn presided. Speakers included Herbert West Will Ehrhardt G C Plippinger and H H Mount. Officers elected Elmer Campbell president Mrs E G Amos vice president Miss Lutie Gordon secretary Miss Cora Self treasurer. C BE Kincaid county president spoke urging higher attendance for the Lafayette state convention next week. Decatur county sent twenty delegates to Crawfordsville last year and more are expected.
Mr. N C Moore reports his wife underwent eye removal at Deaconess hospital Tuesday due to severe pain. The doctors said the procedure would save the remaining eye and her condition is improving. she is expected to leave the hospital by Saturday.
Arthur Toothman of Adams reported that Ed M. Wiley formerly of Adams died in Chicago. Wiley had run the Big Four tower near Adams and his brother Frank Wiley left to bring the body back. He was about 55 and the death was sudden with few details available.
Friday and Saturday only 20 suits at 20 dollars each and 20 pairs of trousers at six dollars a pair. Find your size at Moore the Tailor on the south side square above Ford Cigar Store. This opportunity may not come again.
The Middle Branch Children’s Day program will be given Sunday evening at 7:30. The public is cordially invited and a good program is assured.
The K of P Lodge hosts a Legion Show at the K of P Theatre on South Side Theatre listings note movies at the South Side Theatre for tonight in Greensburg.
Washington dispatch confirms Hal T. Kitchin will serve as acting postmaster in Greensburg to succeed Richard Ray Hamilton who resigned March 1 1920. Erdmann’s bondsmen named Hamilton. Kitchin expected to receive a four year commission from March 1 1922. Kitchin long has led local business and civic efforts and chaired the Republican county committee since 1916.
Hon O A Somers aged 78 who died in Kokomo yesterday was a noted G A R man and the first private soldier elected national commander. He delivered the Memorial Day address in the Presbyterian church last year and served in the 38th Indiana regiment.
The Daughters of Isabella met last evening with good attendance and voted to donate a room or other needs for the hospital. Misses Bertha and Stella Kaiser of Batesville entertained with musical numbers. Refreshments were served by the social committee Miss Marie Smith Miss Annie Cline and Mrs Josephine Link. The Mt Pleasant Ladies Aid met at Mrs Eugene Ferris home spending the day knitting comforts. A noon pitch in dinner was served and devotional services followed with scripture reading and Lord's Prayer. Thirteen members were present with three visitors.
Mrs. L. A. Colglazier and her young son Jack Loyd travel from Falls City Nebraska to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boyl. Colglazier's maiden name was Florine Boyl.
Heim Concrete Stave Silo Co files a suit against James H. Parker of rural route three on a contract claim seeking 300 dollars in damages.
Indiana officials say the per capita transfer charge remains the same this year for over 1,000 school corporations. A new law requires a return on school property valuation, but the valuation will not occur until next year, so charges stay as last year. Superintendent Jerman of Greensburg raised the issue and was advised after legal consultation.
Manager Frank Cuno of Hillsdale Park announces Rush County Township Farmers Federation will picnic at Hillsdale Park on Friday June 17. About 500 people expected with speeches contests and swimming. Haxtelring H T D A picnic on June 19. Richland Farmers Association on June 14. invites all Horse Thief Detective Associations for tests.
I. H. Palmer, resident at the I. C. O. F. Home, died this morning about 10:60. He was eighty one. He came to the home February 21, 1921. He is survived by one son, Cecil Palmer, of Kansas City, Missouri. The body will be taken to Lankfort, Indiana, this evening.
Police were called to the town car end last night by complaints that horses were allowed in the streets. Officers issued a warning that the practice must stop.
In a case before Circuit Court, Bob Foster of Adams sold a horse to Sam Moore of Westport for 175 dollars. Moore stopped payment on the check, alleging the horse did not match representations. G W Bruce appears for the plaintiff and Tremain and Turner for the defense.
Nicholas Ball transfers a flat in Westport to Martha J Elliott for 800 dollars. Martha J Elliott transfers 10 acres near Westport to Nicholas Ball for 1250 dollars.
Twelve eighth grade graduates of Salt Creek township were celebrated at the Newpoint Christian church with Golay's Greensburg orchestra. Superintendent Crawley praised the new school and community hall planned for next year while Rev Swartz urged youth to find purpose. Principal Burris and others offered congratulations as the gathering overflowed the church.
Philip Stapp, local commander of the American Legion, reports the state conference scheduled for Culver June 11 and 12 has been moved to June 25 and 26 due to the death of national commander Col. Fred W. Galbraith in an Indianapolis auto crash. Stapp, Fourth district executive committee man, wired 24 posts to fly flags at half mast until Galbraith's body leaves the state this evening.
Miss Vida Gaunt and Mrs. Edythe Owens presented a recital before a capacity audience. Gaunt delivered well prepared readings from Fields Riley and Dunbar, with songs showing a wide vocal range. Accompanist Miss Ethel Watson, a Mooreshill College graduate, provided refined piano support.
Advertisement notes another drop in Ford car prices from twenty five dollars. The reduction applies to various styled models and is promoted as a significant saving. View the ad for full details and pricing.
Services Sunday morning at Union Baptist church south of town. All teachers and officers are requested to be present.
The post commends Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day services honoring fallen comrades. It praises Rev. A H Pitkin for a patriotic sermon and thanks the city press Woman's Relief Corps American Legion and contributors for support. It endorses Alonzo Murphy's address on Old Glory and orders printing and inclusion in the Honor Roll.
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