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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1925

Page

8

Quiet Westport-Near Westport Wedding Unites Kathryn Gastor and William Mullendore

Kathryn Lucille Gastor daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gaston of near Westport and William E Mullendore son of Rev William Mullendore of Franklin Indiana were quietly united in marriage at 6 o clock Sunday evening at the groom s home. The single ring ceremony was performed by the groom s father in the presence of immediate relatives. The bride wore an ensemble suit of green with matching accessories. The couple left for a short wedding trip. The bride taught English in the local high school for two years and is a Westport High School graduate and Franklin College alumna. she belongs to Delta Delta Delta at Franklin. The groom attended Franklin College and has been a Detroit sales clerk.

Mullendore-Gaston Kathryn Lucille Gastor James Gaston Westport William E. Mullendore William Mullendore Franklin Ind Mullendore Westport High School Franklin College Delta Delta Delta Sorority

Pittsburgh Radio Concert Delights Margarette Alexander and Kurzene Heard

A Pittsburg audience enjoyed a radio transcribed concert at the Grand Theatre featuring Margarette June Alexander and Mischel Kurzene Heard, with both artists delivering multiple numbers to enthusiastic applause. The program also included soloists from the San Carlo Grand Opera Co and ran about an hour.

Marguerite Grouleff Pittorff & Cory

Clarke Drake to Return to Iowa From California

Clarke Drake, a former Greensburg resident, writes of a winter in Southern California, meeting numerous locals, and plans to relocate to Iowa or nearby states to resume a clothing and furnishing business. He notes warm weather and subdued business conditions in California.

Clarke Drake California Iowa San Bernardino Calif Daily News Greensburg San Bernardino Sun Harry F. Pottenger Harry Elmer Roland P. T. Wright J. B. Thomas Florence Pierce Leonard Frye Frye Speer Forest Edwards Richard Welsh Jarold Paul Silberberg Redlands Luits Strassinger Urba Elkins

Decatur County Leaders Attend Camp Bedford Training

Three local residents G. O. Standley Louise Pavy and Lem Thurston joined a pioneering community leaders training camp at Camp Bedford. Lectures with demonstrations covered social agricultural church and school development under Purdue extension with instructors from Cornell Purdue and the U S Department of Agriculture. A northern state session followed at Camp Tippecanoe near Delphi.

Camp Bedford G. O. Standley Louise Pavy Burney Lem Thurston Jackson Township R. A.felton Cornell University A. B. Graham United States Department of Agriculture J. G. Covert State Farm Bureau E. L. Austin John Schwab May Masten M. O. Pence F. M. Schanklin T. A. Coleman Aneta Beddle Meta Martin Purdue University R. H. Duke Purdue Extension Department Camp Tippecanoe Delphi

Cousin Dies in Cincinnati at 62

Chris Reinking aged about 62 died at his home in Cincinnati last night around 9 o clock. The funeral will be held in Cincinnati Monday afternoon. He was a cousin to Ed Schultz Mrs Patrick Ewing and Mrs E J Hancock of this city.

Chris Reinking Cincinnati Ed Schultz Patrick Ewing E. J. Hancock

Pioneer Father of Kokomo Editor Dies

Henry Kautz aged 91 died at Andrews Huntington county. A pioneer settler who moved from Maryland by wagon in 1840. He was father of J Arthur Kautz editor of the Kokomo Tribune for thirty five years and known to Indiana editors.

Henry Kautz Andrews Huntington County Maryland Mr. Kautz J. Arthur Kautz Kokomo Tribune Indiana

St Paul Cannery Nearing Completion in State

The canning factory at St Paul by C C Mobley of St Paul and Frank Bass of Shelbyville nears completion. It is described as one of the largest and best equipped facilities of its kind in the state.

St. Paul C. C. Mobley Frank Bass Shelbyville

Birth announced for Robert Samuel Anderson in Pittsburg

Relatives report the birth of a baby boy on May 10 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Anderson in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The infant is named Robert Samuel. Mr Anderson is a former local resident and cousin to Sam Applegate and family.

Raymond Anderson Pittsburg Robert Samuel Anderson Sam Applegate

Fletcher Spends Weekend in Indianapolis

L. J. Fletcher of this city spent the weekend in Indianapolis, returning with news of the trip and observations from the Indiana capital.

L. J.fletcher Indianapolis

Standard Bearers Rally District Met Yesterday in Laurel

The Connersville district Standard Bearers meeting at Laurel drew strong youth attendance. Local officials presided and Miss Cora Fales, missionary in India, spoke on the need for missionary work. Shelbyville won $5 for translating miles. Greensburg close behind. A silver spoon award went to Shelbyville for standard of excellence. The Kitchen Kabinet orchestra performed selections during the event.

Connersville Laurel D. O. Black E. P. Jones Indianapolis Dogle Rushville Ward Scull Cora Fales India Shelbyville Greensburg Kitchen Kabinet Orchestra Imogene McCormack Doris Scripture Louise Puttorff Mabel Hyatt Martha Linegar

Man Convicted in Liquor Case Over Farm Mortgage

Joseph Schroeder was sentenced by Judge Craig to six months on the pen al form and a $100 fine after pleading guilty to manufacturing liquor. The first count for possessing a still was dismissed. he testified the farm mortgage and bad crops forced him to liquor production to save the property, earning only $4 a gallon for 35 gallons last fall and none to locals.

Joseph Schroeder Craig Frank Hamilton J. W. Holcomb Flint Strasburger Maddux Schroeder John Stapp Cincinnati Decatur County

Indianapolis visitor with Clark and Draper relatives

Miss Nell Clark of Indianapolis visited her brother Tia Clark and sister Mrs. Thomas Draper yesterday along with other relatives.

Nell Clark Indianapolis Tia Clark Thomas Draper

Henry County Fails To Elect Farm Agent

Henry county trustees voted Monday to vote 8 to 4 against reappointing Ralph Test as county farm agent. Test had served several years and his work was praised. The board re-elected Henry B. Roberts as county school superintendent, a position he has held for eighteen years.

Henry County Ralph Test Test Henry B. Roberts

Obituary for Arthur Vail of Buena Vista and Clarksburg

Arthur Vail born near Buena Vista January 15, 1877 died May 25, 1925 in Dayton Ohio at age 48. He served three years in Company D Third Infantry Philippines insurrection, held rank of sergeant and scout, married Alice Stevens July 4 1902 and had five children. He was a member of independent Order of Odd Fellows and Spanish American War Veterans and is survived by widow four daughters one son father sister brother and many relatives. His death followed illness treated at Dayton hospital.

Arthur Vail William R Barthenia Vail Buena Vista Dayton Buena Vista Christian Church Co. D Third Infantry Philippine Islands Alice Stevens Etta Iva Ratkin Ruby Joanna Clarence Clarksburg Ind Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Benham elected county superintendent of Ripley County

Former Congressman John S. Benham, named county superintendent of schools for Ripley County a year ago, won election Monday for a four year term. Hale J. Pickett, his predecessor who left last year to be state high school inspector, had resigned.

John S. Benham Mipley County Hale J. Pickett

Bicycle theft reported by 84 year old cyclist

J C St John aged 84 told Chief of Police Wilson that his bicycle was stolen yesterday around noon. He saw several boys about 13 leave the courthouse yard near where the bike had been placed and police are investigating.

J. C. St. John

Knight Rank Degree Work and Election at Local Lodge Tonight

Knights of Pythias hold a meeting this evening with degree work and an officer election. Nominees for each post include Rollin Meek, Harvey Cartee, Joe C. Galbraith, Will Holscher, C. C. Richey, Wm. Patterson, Robert Ainsworth, Arthur Ejineman, Will Schorling, and O. J. Butler. Delegates to the grand lodge are Will Holscher, Ben Lawson, M. L. Jackson, Hiram Barricklow, Wayne Ainsworth, and O. J. Butler. alternates are Robert St. John, George L. Parrish, Will T. Zetterberg, Lavelle Hamilton, Class Samuels, and C. S. Williams.

Knights of Pythias Order Rollin Meek Harvey Cartee Joe C. Galbraith Will Holscher C. C. Richey Wm. Patterson Robert Ainsworth Arthur Ejineman Will Schorling O. J. Butler Grand Lodge Ben Lawson M. L. Jackson Hiram Barricklow Wayne Ainsworth Robert St. John George L. Parrish Will T. Zetterberg Lavelle Hamilton Class Samuels C. S. Williams

Indianapolis couple welcome baby boy at Methodist Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Barclay of Indianapolis are the proud parents of a baby boy born Wednesday at 11 15 PM at Methodist Hospital Mire Barclay formerly Miss Rachel Coran of near this city is the mother.

John Barclay Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Mire Barclay Mies Rachel Coran

Death of Mrs. Mattie J. Smith Near Downeyville

Mrs. Mattie J. Smith wife of William S. Smith died at noon today at her home near Downeyville after a long illness. A native of this county she was 71. She belonged to St. Paul Pocahontas lodge and Star church. Funeral services will be in Star church at 3:30 Saturday afternoon with interment in Star cemetery.

Mattie J. Smith William S. Smith Downeyville St. Paul Pocahontas Lodge Star Church Star Cemetery

Auto accident suit filed for damages in Rushville

Jefferson C. Davis of Clarksburg files a $5000 damages complaint in circuit court alleging an automobile truck owned by Walter R. Thomas and operated by Adams Produce Co. struck his horse and buggy December road between Rushville and New Salem. Davis seeks $5000 for personal injuries and $10 for the damaged buggy.

Rushville Walter R. Thomas Adams Produce Company Here New Salem Thomas Davis

Arrests by Hood in Local Yards Lead to Penalties

Seven men were arrested by Big Four detective Charles Hood in the local yards. Four black men from Petersburg Tennessee Bloomington Indiana Mansfield Ohio and Memphis Tennessee were fined $2 and costs and sent to the state penal farm at Putnamville for 30 days. Three Cincinnati youths 18 19 were released after a mayoral lecture. The incident marked the largest hobo arrest in the area. The four men traveled to Indianapolis and Mansfield seeking work. The youths left home on French leave and were released to walk to Cincinnati.

Mayor Jenkins Gembo Gilliespie Petersburg Tenn Will Dixon Bloomington Ind Robert McKell Mansfield Hugh Davis Memphis William Crane Joseph Campbell James Theis Cincinnati Charles Hood Big Four Indianapolis Ohio Michigan State Putnamville Otis A. Maddux Hood Jenkins Campbell

Former Greensburg Resident Dies in Los Angeles

Obituary notes Andy H. Prather, formerly of Greensburg, who left 25 years ago and died in Los Angeles. Born at North Vernon 70 years ago, he owned the depot restaurant here and served as a conductor on the W. G. & R. He married Blanche Blair here. she and a daughter survive, and he belonged to the K of P lodge locally.

Evans Anderson wedding joins Myla Lois to Russell Evans

In Letts a candlelight ceremony united Myla Lois Evans and Russell Evans at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Anderson. Rev Gladys Marsh officiated with a musical program by Nelle Whipple and Mrs Clifford Davis. The couple will reside in Letts after a brief wedding trip.

Clifford Davis Marvin McDowell Cadman Mendelssohn Mrs. Evans Letts

Adams man wins Wooster brush longevity contest

John D. Walker of Adams used Wooster brushes since 1869 and earned part of a $50 prize after a Worcester Ohio factory sought the longest user. He received a $25 check as the top prize was split with another painter who started in 1869.

John D. Walker Adams Worcester Walker

Mrs. Reed 84 Dies at Home on West Washington

Mrs. James B. F. Reed aged 84, pioneer resident of West Washington Street, died at 5 this morning after a 10 day illness. Survived by three sons Alva M. Reed Walter Reed John Reed and a daughter Della Reed Spillman. husband died 1924. Funeral arrangements to be announced. flowers omitted.

James B. F. Reed West Washington Street Huldah Cline Levi Cline Adams Joseph Hinkle Morton Hinkle

Mule Kicks Farmer in Face Injuring Local Farmer

Anthony Neinabor a well known farmer east of town received a facial kick from a mule on Wednesday. He was dazed briefly but not seriously injured and was treated by Dr. L A Wood and others at the scene. The mule’s rear foot skinned his nose and bruised his head.

Anthony Neinabor

George Richardson suffers broken shoulder in barn accident

George W. Richardson of northeast of Greensburg was pinned between two horses at his barn this morning. One horse pinned him against the other, breaking his right shoulder and forcing several weeks of recovery.

George Richardson George W. Richardson Greensburg Mr. Richardson

Robbins and Fisher In Brookville Hospital Improving

Mr and Mrs Greeley Robbins and Lawrence Fisher are at Brookville Memorial hospital recovering with relatives and friends listed as improving nicely after yesterday's admission

Greeley Robbins Lawrence Fisher Brookville Memorial Hospital

McLaughlin Fund Turned Over For County Poor Relief

James B. McLaughlin administers his mother Lou Davidson McLaughlin estate and delivers 2000 to the county treasurer under a 1919 will. The will earmarks the money as the McLaughlin Fund to be loaned like the common school fund and used for the poor cared for at the county Memorial hospital. The hospital board now handles a similar Nelson Mowrey fund, and a court will decide if the McLaughlin fund remains under county auditor control or the board.

James B. McLaughlin Lou Davidson McLaughlin John F. Goddard Nelson Mowrey Hospital Board of Directors McLaughlin

Allen Bros Deny Water Contamination at Amuse U Park

Allen Bros quote Board of Health Secretary denying reports that water in the park lake is condemned. Es tevan Allen cites Dr. I M Sanders saying no knowledge of such actions. Sanders notes lake water would be unfit if tested, but not used for drinking, while wells provide good water.

Allen Bros Board of Health Park Lake Allen’s Amuse U Park Estevan Allen I. M. Sanders The Board of ‘Health Dr. Sanders State Board of Health Allen

Couple from Letts Issued Marriage License

A marriage license was issued to Russell Evans, 21, and Myla Anderson, 20, both of Letts. The filing indicates formal approval for their marriage.

Russell Evans Myla Anderson Letts

Fields and daughter Dor othy visit from Houston

Frank C. Fields and his daughter Dorothy of Houston Texas spent the day in this city with relatives and friends. Mr Fields and family formerly lived here.

Frank C. Fields Dorothy Houston Texas Mr. Fields

Record Heat Breaks June Highs in Greensburg and Others

Officials report 99 degrees at Greensburg pumping station at 1 30 pm breaking June records while unofficials reach 106. Heat claims rise with 102 deaths in Chicago area and 19 in New York Metropolitan district as cities face scorching 95 to 99 degree highs. Forecasters say no relief likely through Sunday across the Midwest and Northeast.

Greensburg Water Company Middlewest Cocago Weather Bureau Pacific Coast Michigan Minnesota New York Middle West Cleveland Detroit Washington, D. C

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