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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
5
The item lists weekly publication details for The Standard in Greensburg Indiana including contact addresses Cor Ma and Broadway and subscription rates by mail in and outside Indiana at $2.00 and $2.50 respectively. It notes placement in the American Press Assn. and second class mailing status.
Greensburg attendees at the Forest Hill missionary meeting include Estelle Hamilton Amelia Holby Marshall Grover Abbie Bonner S W Pleak Elizabeth Nordmeyer Belle Hickman S Knox Cole Sadie Baker Hannah Baker J L Bardelmeier Rev J H McCann Robert Donnell Will Ehrhardt Samuel Jackson Milt Evans Myrtle Patton Edith Patton. The program opened with devotions led by Edith Patton and a solo by Mrs Ovid Houze. A key address by Rev Bardelmeier on "Rags" entertained and informed the audience.
Shelbyville veterans of the Spanish American War form an organization in city hall with ex Sergeant Owens of Franklin supervising. Fourteen members join and more expected as state commander William Louden of Lafayette is slated to speak next Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Emerson, College of Mis ing graduates, visit for a missionary meeting and pitch-in dinner at Sai Kirby's home. Emerson, the living link of the Christian church here, sails for Tibeg in August and will remain until Sunday in a farewell visit.
Mildred Darnell age 12 daughter of Mrs Darnell of Milroy fractured her arm just above the wrist this morning while roller skating. The injured girl was dressed and resting more comfortably by noon.
Henry C Starr a prominent Richmond attorney and Republican politician, aged 63, died Wednesday. He was widely known in legal and political circles and noted for wealth built over twenty years. His son Joint Starr married Mildred, daughter of Governor Scott Bons.
In Sandusky and nearby areas residents hosted and visited family and friends over the weekend. Guests included Mrs and Mrs Elbert Griffith with daughter at Burney, Wilmer Dwinger family near Greensburg, Louise Sefton entertaining Honor guests for Helen Johnston visiting from Kansas City, and Ralph Hite from Indianapolis spending the weekend with his parents. Additional notes mention hospital leave for Mrs Charles Clemons, a trip by Mr and Mrs Tom Clemons and Mr and Mrs Charles Coy from Indianapolis, and social booster meetings of the H T D A with new members and refreshments at the school house.
Henry Grieger suffered a dislocation of the left knee during a game last Thursday when his team panicked and scattered. An Batesville high school alumni organization met Monday evening and elected officers Paul V. Wycoff as president Walter Bloemer as vice president Miss Blanche Beck as secretary and Miss Hilda Bauman as treasurer. Miss Stella Vascou is recovering at home after an operation at Mayo Brothers Hospital Rochester Minnesota. Mrs George Thiel Jr returned from Cincinnati where she had a tonsil operation at Good Samaritan hospital. Mr and Mrs William Giessen Mrs Ida Goldschmidt and Herbert Prell left for Washington DC to visit former Batesville residents C L Rosenmund. Mr and Mrs Ray Hulsch of Florida are visiting Berry Dickey and others. Several women attended the district Pythian Sisters meeting in Aurora Friday. Miss Clara Grossman daughter of Mr and Mrs Cassain Grossman near Milan and Homer Huber son of Mr and Mrs John Huber of Lawrenceburg were married by Rev Ke A Born at the bride’s parents home Saturday evening and will reside in Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis Star profiles Edwin J. Baker of Brookville who runs Pigeon Roost on the city’s north edge with about five thousand pigeons. Last year he shipped 20 000 squads to markets in Indianapolis Cincinnati and Chicago. Seven years ago he worked as a newsboy for The Star and started pigeons in his father's yard.
Dr J C Glass has been appointed as the new coroner. The announcement notes his official start and role within the local medical examiner framework.
Greensburg schools agriculture supervisor A. W. McCracken and county farm agent W. O. Standley joined Jennings county farmers at a North Vernon gathering to study soil conditions via Purdue University programs. Demonstration plots assessed limestone fertilizer with drainage and fertilizer regimes, noting wheat yields of 20 to 25 bushels per acre. Purdue instructors led lessons on the study’s purpose.
The Appellate Court affirmed the Decatur judgment of $4,450 awarded to Elmore M. Monfort against I. C. Traction Co. for a 1914 accident in Adams. Monfort, an invalid for nine years, was injured when his horse bolted after being shocked by a traction line while crossing. M. C. Jenkins led the defense for Monfort in a nine year legal fight.
G I Christie announces purchase of a 422 acre farm two miles north of West Lafayette for the Purdue University experiment station. The land will support extensive livestock experiments on cattle sheep and hops, expanding prior hog-focused work and meeting rising agricultural interest in the state.
The following patients operated on for tonsil removal yesterday at Memorial hospital are improving nicely: Brazier Kirby, Mary Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Moore, and Dale McCormick. The operations were performed by Dr Page of Indianapolis.
Ira Wonn received a letter from J. E. Gaunt who, with his wife, is touring by motor toward the Pacific coast from Nebraska. He reports excellent tourist facilities in towns of 2000 or more, with ample parking and welcoming convíénitheés. the trip is described as highly enjoyable.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a petition titled Appointment of Euatha Daub in a governmental or official setting. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are legible.
Napoleon Gardner visits his son in Ohio with his family including his nephews and niece as friends visit and celebrate. Congratulatory messages pour in for the birth of twin girls to Mr. and Mrs. Russell French. Memorial services and dinners follow for Hull Hughes and Gookins families, with veterans from World War I and Civil War mentioned. Various local visits and church notices, funeral details for Oscar Rohlfing, and medical concerns including Raymond Abplanip and Roy Brown with stomach issues are reported.
Al Wingenroth, a former linotype operator at the Daily News, saved Mrs. Ruby Rogers and two companions from drowning at Ravenswood north of Indianapolis. Rogers recalled dawned with fear, but Wingenroth sprang into swift, quiet action and pulled Rogers to safety before returning to work. He lived at the Y M C A during his Indianapolis stint and belonged to local Masonic bodies. friends praised his steady duty and unobtrusive heroism.
Charles Herron aged five of Burney, son of Mr and Mrs B Herron, shot himself in the foot with a .22 rifle in the barn yard while target practicing. The bullet lodged near the toes. Dr. Porter located and removed the lead. The boy rests as well as could be expected.
Edgar Avery is on the sick list. A Klan parade was observed in Greensburg Tuesday evening. Emerson Smith and other graduates attend De Pauw University commencement in Greencastle with their parents. Memorial services were held by the Red Men in the Methodist church. Several locals visited Greensburg and Indianapolis for hospital and family events. The Noble Township Farmers Federation unloads coal for the local dealer J P McAvuff.
Thomas A. Daily and Charles H. Hanna, prominent figures, were awarded $90,000 for their role in settling the estate of the late Charles Warren Fairbanks. Adelaide Fairbanks had sought $200,000, and the matter reached trial before Judge Anderson before an agreement was reached yesterday.
W O Standley has taken the farm agent post for Decatur County and is on the ground ready to assist farmers. His office is at the Farm Federation headquarters in the Daily News block, with rooming quarters at the ary, pending arrival of his household goods.
In 1921 Decatur county had 401 income tax payers while Rush and Shelby counties showed 3879 in Rush and Sid, Greensburg 316, Rushville 279, and Shelbyville 531. The state total reached 150,800.
Miss Helen Doles daughter of Mr and Mrs Ea Eb Doles of Indianapolis graduates from a training class. She has been taking teaching duties in the city as part of the program.
The Indianapolis Star article recounts Kate Miner Rabb’s exploration of Job Stout and his large family lineage in Indiana. It notes his Revolutionary War service, settlement moves from New Jersey to Pittsburgh then down the Ohio to Kentucky and finally Franklin County Indiana, and lists his thirteen children and their spouses.
Franklin Ind June 7. Just after President Goodell urged caution on fire danger a bolt of lightning struck the main building during the commencement exercises. The fire was extinguished with slight loss but the program was largely demoralized and halted.
Woodfill, who spent last week here, is now in Chicago to hear a Federal Trade Commission case. He will travel next month to Seattle for a subsequent case. Woodfill’s duties take him to distant parts of the country and provide broad experience.
The thirty third annual Epworth League convention in the Connersville district at Shelbyville elected Rev S L Martin of Liberty Indiana as president for 1923 24 and chose officers including Roma Fields William Hurst Miss Mildred Conquat Mrs Bernice Addison Hildegrade Morris and Miss Anna Sheoley. The next meeting place will be decided by the district cabinet at a later date.
Greensburg Chamber of Commerce supports Lake McCoy Company in its proposed takeover of Curtis McCoy property east of Greensburg Indiana. The letter to the Indiana Securities Commission asks approval for the project to develop an amusement park. L. P. Dobyns is chamber president and C. L. Ryan secretary.
Miss Hilda Schantz and Jacob Cook wed at 8 am Wednesday June 6 with Rev. Father Hunder officiating. The bride wore white satin lace with a rosebud veil and carried white roses. attendants wore organdie and canton crepe gowns. A reception and wedding breakfast followed at the home.
Mrs A T Brock and sons Alber Jr and Eugene visit relatives in Portsmouth Ohio. Mrs Alex Walker and niece Miss Sophia Knollenberg host new guests Mr and Mrs Abercrombie and daughter from Annville. Ed Fee and family spend days in Kentucky. J Tarplee and family host dinner. Frank Morgan and William Bo man visit from Danville for weekend. Mrs Clyde Crafton hosts Friendly Circle.
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