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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1921

Page

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Mrs Cora Wille Found Not Guilty In Assault Trial

In Greensburg on April 16 1921 Mrs Cora Wille was found not guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill after a four hour jury deliberation. She testified the shooting occurred in self defense to protect her name and family as Darmody pursued her into a sister's house.

Cora Willey Pat Darmody David Higgins Frank Ryan Ernest Cory Taylor Goddard Hugh Flint Seth Lowe Harry Howard Holcomb G. W. Bruce R. A. Turner Turner Frank Hamilton Dora McGinn Goldie Willey Daugther

Eagles to face Hope American Legion in Sunday game

The Eagles ball club plans a strong lineup for the Sunday game at Eagles ball park against the Hope American Legion team. Hope’s manager Dr Sam Espy says they will bring one of southeastern Indiana’s strongest teams, with seats to be sold at Pierson's Cigar store starting Thursday.

Eagles Ba Park Hope American Legion Eagles Ball Club Eagles Hope Sam Espy Indiana Greensburg Ind DR. Uspy Pierson’s Cigar Store

President of American Bar Association Dies at 70

Judge W. Blount of Pensacola Florida, president of the American Bar Association, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He arrived for treatment yesterday and was 70 years old. Leo Cole and Mildred Davis are visiting relatives in Shelbyville for the week.

Ultimore Pensacola Florida American Bar Association John Hopkins Hospital

Marion Township to Extend School Year to Eight Months

Trustee Buckley announced to a Millhousen audience that Marion Township will have eight months of school next year. The move follows several years of school progress and a high rate of graduates, with Buckley offering more opportunities to boost enrollment and learning.

Marion TP Rd Buckley Millhousen Marion Township Bucklev

Surgeon Reports Tuberculosis Treatment for World War Soldiers

Dr F C Smith of the U S Public Health Service described government efforts to treat tuberculous veterans at the National Tuberculosis Association meeting in New York. He noted 35 150 former soldiers treated since the war risk insurance act, about half since March 3 1919 in PHS hospitals. Thirteen of the 61 PHS hospitals devote to tuberculosis with Fort Bayard New Mexico the largest, followed by Prescott Arizona Asheville North Carolina Camp Kearny California Greenville South Carolina and New Haven Connecticut. Some bases were reused hospitals, but results and morale have been good as ex service medical staff care for patients awaiting sanatorium construction in selected localities.

New York F. C. Smith United States Public Health Service National Tuberculosis Association The Public Health Service Smith Fort Bayerd N. M Prescott Ariz Ashville N. C Camp Kearney Cal Greenville S. C New Haven

Professor Arthur Young Discharged at Miami University

Dr Arthur Everett Young faced student and faculty opposition over alleged Miami University conditions and was dismissed by an almost unanimous Board of Trustees vote on Monday He received five months extra pay and his proposals were rejected The alumni rehiring claim was denied Dean Young spoke to the board before the vote

Oxford Arthur Everett Young Miami University Dean Young

Franklin Man Chosen Recording Secretary

Indianapolis June 15 IL N Brown of Franklin Ind was chosen today by unanimous vote of the State Board of Agriculture as its recording secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles Kennedy.

Indianapolis IL. N. Brown Franklin Ind State Board of Agriculture Charles Kennedy

Circuit Court News: Ross Suit Overruled and Claims Details

Clara Ross et al v Nancy E Ross sees a motion to separate overruled in a money loan case on 1000 dollars. Jacob H Deitzer must answer Shelby County commissioners fees. George J Armstrong estate not subject to inheritance tax. Part of Elizabeth Moore estate inherited by George Wainscott assessed 8.75 in inheritance.

Clara Ross Et al Nancy E. Ross Jacob H. Deitzer Shelby County Commissioners George J. Armstrong Elizabeth Moore George Wainscott

Marion Township Classes Draw Large Crowd at Commencement

Marion Township held a full hall for commencement exercises led by Deputy State Superintendent J S Hubbard. He urged efficient schools, centralized teaching, and better roads as steps to modernize Indiana education and prepare students for future work.

Milhousen Marion Township Knights of St. John Hall J. S. Ihubbard Hubbard Indiana Jennings County

Rotary Outing in Rushville Delights Attendees

The Rotary picnic at Rushville yesterday featured horse shoes, games, and a fried chicken dinner. An entertainer from Indianapolis performed sleight of hand and music while Greensburg and Newcastle attendees praised the event.

Rushville Indianapolis Newcastle Greensburg Wil Lanham Catherine Roy Privett Rollin Jerman Jan21 Hal Kitchin Hal Thomas Roy Kanouse George Shoemaker Frank Donnell Frank Loyd John Russell

Taggart Is Favorite Pitcher At Bedford

Earl Taggart a local post office employee pitched the winning game for Bedford Sunday defeating the Monons of Bloomington 6 to 4. He held Bloomington to seven hits and has become the prime favorite in the stone city as Bedford fans and the manager praise his performance. He has been asked to pitch for Bedford at Bloomington on July 4.

Earl Taggart Bedford Monons Bloomington Stone City Taggart

Indianapolis Businessmen Visit Rushville Luncheon

Seventy five members of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce visited Rushville at noon today and were guests at a luncheon in the Knights of Pythias building.

Chamber of Commerce of Indianapolis Rushville K. of P

Things Going On in Greensburg Tonight

Regular weekly prayer services at Elks Lodge Haymakers Lodge and movie showings at K P Theatre and Movies South Siee Theatre listed for Greensburg tonight.

Greensburg Elks Lodge Haymakers Lodge K. P. Theatre Movies South Siee Theatre

Rotary convention in Edinburgh promotes international amity

June 15 at the Republic cotland hall Rotary members gathered for a world Peace Day style program. A proposed amendment to the constitution seeks universal peace through business good fellowship and international cooperation. A pageant by Edin burgh youth showcased twenty five Rotary countries underscoring the drive for global goodwill. General Pershing cited in cablegrams echoed the theme while other clubs sent greetings and committee proposals to foster amity.

Argentina Ireland Scotland United Tary

Local Rebekans Visit Shelbyville Lodge

A group of Rebekah lodge members visited the Shelbyville chapter last night to witness degree work by a Rushville team. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. William Rausch, Mrs. James Gilbert, and Mrs. Henry Schwabe. Chelbyrlie hostesses provided refreshments. all enjoyed an excellent time.

Rebekah Lodge Shelbyville Rushville G. O. Barnard William Rausch James Gilbert Henry Schwabe

Animals killed by storm strike near Slab Town

Three mules and a sheep owned by Henry M. Redleman near Slab Town were killed when lightning struck trees sheltering them during a Saturday night electrical storm. The mules were under one tree and the sheep under another. the animals died. The mules had been valued at about $220 after appraisal.

Henry M. Redleman Slabtown

Letts Girl to Graduate From Univ of Cincinnati

Miss Nellie I. Evans daughter of Mrs Emma B Evans of Letts will graduate in the School of Nursing and Health in the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati on Saturday. Mrs Evans and two daughters Mildreds and Blanche will attend the commencement in Cincinnati Friday.

Nellie I. Evans Emma B. Evans Letts College of Medicine University of Cincinnati Evans Mildreds Blanche Cincinnati

Ladies Auxiliary Picnic Set for Hillsdale Park

The Ladies Auxilliary of the Knights of St. John plans a picnic at Hillsdale Park on Thursday June 23 with games boating and a dinner. Mr and Mrs Omer Brook Mikey are proud parents of a son born at 6 this morning named Carl Leon. mother and baby are doing well.

the Knights of St. John Hillsdale Park Omer Brook Mikey Carl Leon Babe

Indiana Forecast Sees Unsettled Weather and Showers

The forecast for Indiana indicates unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with likely showers. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly in the eastern portion, bringing warmer readings tonight.

Indiana

Applications Due for Citizens Military Training Camp

The Fifth Corps Area Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana announces June 25 as the last day to file for admission to the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky running July 2 to August 20. About 1200 students are authorized. selection follows county population and lottery if oversubscribed. Successful applicants and alternates will be notified by letter after June 25.

Fifth Corps Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Camp Knox Kentucky Ind Congress Corps Als

Bondholders Reinvest Coupons in Treasury Savings Securities

In mid June $42 million paid to First Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes holders in the Seventh Federal Reserve District as semi annual interest. Large blocks buy more Government Bonds with interest coupons while all coupon clippers may use coupons as cash for Treasury Savings securities. Treasury officials note even small holders can earn by reinvesting interest money. Postmaster Hal T. Kitchin says coupons are accepted to pay for Savings securities issued in 25 cent to 1000 dollar denominations, yielding 4 percent quarterly. Thousands of Liberty Bond holders convert their coupons biannually, viewing it as the world’s safest investment.

Federal Reserve Treasury Savings

Arbuckle Moves Auto Sales Agency to New Location

E. E. Arbuckle, agent for Olds automobile and Wallace-Cib tractor, relocates from Stevenson property at Monfort and Main to the Styers property across the street, former Larimore-Overland salesroom. The move provides better facilities and space for machinists Overton and Collins. Unverified report says the old site may be sold to Standard Oil for a filling station, a pursuit pursued for over a year.

E. E. Arbuckle Oldsmobile Stevenson Monfort Main Styers Larimore- Overland Mr. Arbuckle Overton and Collins Standard Oil Company

Hyatt divorce suit filed in Indianapolis court

A divorce action has been filed in the Superior Court at Indianapolis by Leroy Hyatt against Hazel G. Hyatt. The couple are former Greensburg residents, and the case seeks a dissolution of their marriage.

Indianapolis Leroy Hyatt Hazel G. Hyatt Greensburg

Many Flags Displayed in Greensburg Yesterday

Flag Day observations in Greensburg noted a large display of Old Glory across homes and businesses. Delegates touring East North Street observed nearly every residence waving flags as part of the city hall event.

Greensburg East North Street

Harry Carey Star of Western Films At Eagles Ball Park

The piece notes Harry Carey, renowned for Western roles, rose from stage to film with Universal and is highlighted in a screening of The Freeze Out at the Eagles Ball Park on Thursday June 16. Brookville Jazz Band to provide post film music.

Harry Carey Montana Nickelodeon Carey California David W. Griffith Biograph Company Universal Eagles Ball Park Brookville

K of C Team to Meet Fugit Township Stars Next Sunday

Next Sunday the K of C ball team will play the Fugit Township Stars at Hillsdale park calling the game for 2 30. Manager Bergen said a special battery is secured and no expense will be spared to win. Fisher and Nieman will pitch for the K C with Kinker catching. A big crowd is expected.

Hillsdale Park Fugit Nine K. of C Fugit Township Stars Bergen Fugit Township Nine K. of C.’s Fugits Fisher Nieman

Richland Farmers Hold Picnic at Hillsdale Park

Richland township farmers held a large picnic at Hillsdale Park with nearly six hundred attendees including children. The day featured swimming boating games and a hearty dinner. A baseball game between two local teams entertained the crowd. Tomorrow Rushville township farmers association members will attend a Hillsdale picnic.

Richland Township Hillsdale Park Rushville Township Farmers Association Hillsdale

Ira Moore Improves After Illness in Liberty Church District

The Liberty church neighborhood reports Ira Moore who has been sick is a little better today. Family and neighbors note gradual improvement and ongoing care.

Ira Moore Liberty Church

Indiana University Alumni Honor 101st Anniversary in Decatur City

Dr W A Rawles addressed the Decatur County IU alumni reunion at the YMCA. The event crowned officers Miss Helen Coles president and Walter Lowe secretary treasurer. Speakers included Judge John Goddard Frank Hamilton Ira B Hamilton and Miss Kate Stewart.

Indiana University Decatur County I. U Indiana Psi Iota Xi Walter B. Lowe John Goddard Judge Goddard Frank Hamilton Association W. W. Bonner Ira B. Hamilton Kate Stewart Bonner Hamilton Miss Stewart Wm. A. Rawles School of Commerce and Finance Rawles David H. Maxwell Dean Rawles Helen Coles Walter Lowe

Realty Transfers and Social Note North Broadway and Local Visit

Nathaniel Gentry transfers property on North Broadway to S H Kennedy for 1850 dollars. Oscar G Miller transfers to John L Evans property in city for 1250 dollars. Richard Merkins of Chicago will arrive Friday to spend the weekend with Miss Ita Cole east of town.

Nathaniel Gentry S. H. Kennedy North Broadway Oscar G. Miller John L. Evans Richard Merkins Chicago Ita Cole

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Cora Wille Patrick Darmody Leo Cole Mildred Davis Voting Austen Franklin Man Circuit Court News Jis Rotary Club Hyma Republic Rotary Old Scoland Unit Shelbyville Lodge Univ. OF Cincinnat Ladies’ Auxiliary Camp Knox Training Camp P. O Treasury Arbuckle Larimore-Overland Co Standard Oi Ugit Twp Puay K. C W.A. Rawles
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