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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
1
Indiana Republicans in the state legislature will convene two caucuses in the coming days to choose measures for the extra session called by Governor Goodrich. The aim is to decide which bills to push and to limit the session length as state institutions face potential funding shortfalls by October 1.
Senator Harding announced a multi leader campaign plan, stating his presidential bid will seek aid and service from all Republican leaders. He emphasized cordial relations with colleagues including Senator Johnson of California and invited Republican leaders, especially from the Progressive wing, to meet and discuss campaign plans.
Washington directs post office to grant permits for sending first class mail without stamps. Applications must show frequency and average pieces, with at least 300 identical pieces for first and third class, 250 for fourth class. Permits require proof of reduced stamp attaching workload.
Rev and Mrs W M Whitsitt announce their son Captain Vincent P Whitsitt has passed final exams for graduation from Columbia University Law Department in New York City. He earned a captaincy during the war, then returned to law studies after the war period.
Dance at Moose Hall scheduled for Saturday night June 19 with music provided by the committee. Admission details not listed. Local event notice invites residents to attend.
Grace Collins filed for divorce from Gilbert Collins this morning. The petition seeks five hundred dollars alimony and custody of a fifteen month old child.
The Greensburg Rotary club invites Shelbyville Franklin Rushville Rotary members and families to a Monday June 23 picnic at Flatrock Cave. Greensburg club handles arrangements. Shelbyville invitation to be extended at the evening meeting. Activities include boating swimming fishing and dancing.
Evansville detectives William Fuchs and James Trautwein pleaded guilty in a United States District Court trial over alleged Reed amendment violations. Twelve of seventy nine indicted remain to be tried. They acknowledged liquor transport from Henderson Kentucky to Evansville and expect pensions of fifty dollars monthly.
Charles Ewing was elected to the city school board at a special city council meeting. Jess Taylor attended and canceled his garbage contract claiming insufficient equipment. George S Jittell was awarded a renewal and will continue disposal duties at a price of $1200 per year.
The Bartholomew County W C T U will hold an all day meeting on July 2, 1920 at Hartsville Park Public Square. A chicken dinner and program are planned with speaker Ella B Wright and other activities including a medal contest and music. Effie Morrison, county president, has expanded local unions to nine with about 350 paid members.
Mrs James McCullough of Westport announced yesterday the birth of a baby girl to her son Frank and his wife at their Fryburg North Dakota home. The mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Boicourt who moved west years ago.
Alex Stevenson and his daughter Mrs Ezra Imlay left for Hillsboro Ohio after learning his nephew Walter Stevenson suffered a broken leg and internal injuries with little hope of recovery. Later a message said Mr Stevenson died Tuesday morning and his funeral would be held this afternoon if New Jersey relatives arrived.
Emil McGannon retires after five years as manager of the Ironclad Clothing Co in Greensburg Indiana to move to Fresno California for his wife health. He leaves with wife and two sons and is succeeded by Irvin Maudlin Greensburg boy now in Vincennes.
Ohio miners report hunger despite high wages and strong coal demand. George Savage of the Ohio United Mine Workers cites a Guernsey County appeal for aid as miners say they have averaged one day’s work weekly due to a railroad car shortage and he criticizes the Interstate Commerce Commission for alleged discrimination.
More than one hundred people at tended an interesting meeting of the Clinton Township Farmers' Association. The county agent gave a short talk and the people adjourned to enjoy some delightful refreshments. Only four members of the township organization were absent.
Miss Flora Goyert of Batesville, daughter of Geo H Goyert, was feted at a Cincinnati shower hosted by friends. Harold Schlicht of Batesville is the groom elect. The event followed by notes on visitors and travel including Harry Cowles of Chicago visiting Dr A O Hall and family. Mrs Albert Schaufler travels to Peoria for Chas Schaufler funeral.
E J Llewellyn Newcastle schools superintendent aims to lead the Marion Ohio chautauqua this August. Marion hosts Warren G Harding who as chautauqua president may introduce him. Llewellyn looks forward to the visit with eager anticipation. Meanwhile Indiana delegates to the American Legion convention in Vincennes will sleep on army cots borrowed from Ft Benjamin Harrison after a Congress loan approval.
In Bloomington President Swain of Swarthmore arrives for Indiana University exercises boosting attendance. In Indianapolis the Fish and Game division reports higher efficiency and revenue gains while praising warden collaboration. The Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations plans a June conference on grain movement amid car shortages. Leo M. Rappaport says the Personal Liberty League will continue fighting prohibition through the ballot.
Evansville Indiana June 17 Miss Eva Froelich completed forty years as principal of the Centennial grade school and resigned at term end. She plans to move to Denver Cole. Admirers and former pupils have launched a campaign to erect a bronze statue in her honor.
Mrs. Katherine C. Leffert of Logansport files for divorce from George C. Leffert in Cass County Circuit Court alleging mental anguish and embarrassment due to his neglect of personal appearance including going as long as eight months without a bath.
Indianapolis June 17 The Indiana state board of health ranks sixth in efficiency among U S state boards per a survey by the American Medical Association. The Massachusetts board is ranked first.
The Girls Sewing Club of Letts led by Miss Stella Moor held a meeting this afternoon at the scapohouse.
Orlando M Sleeth transfers 33 acres north of Milford to William Christian for 4000 dollars.
Forecast shows cooler conditions across extreme south portions tonight with a drop in temperatures. Friday is expected to remain cooler with lingering south region cooling and seasonal conditions overall.
George Schwandler, 20, of Washington Indiana pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the Elwood killing of Joseph Kennell on March 31. He confessed in court and, while this crime was brutal, Judge Pence imposed life imprisonment, suggesting another party may have been involved.
Twenty thousand smallmouth bass arrived from the State Fisheries yesterday and were released into Lake McCoy. Six thousand were sent to Dean Richardson for Sand Creek near Westport. The donation was organized by the county Sportsmen's Club with strict adherence to the law to protect the fish. A future shipment of crappies is planned for the reservoir and Lake McCay.
The local Eagles lodge holds its annual memorial exercise next Sunday at 2 30 pm in the hall on South Broadway. Rolling Turner will deliver the memorial address. The event is open to the public and members are urged to bring family and invite neighbors. After services, members will march to South Park cemetery to decorate departed brothers' graves.
Mrs Inez Theis writes friends in Iowa that her sister Mrs Eph McCord had a very serious operation last Friday, more serious than expected, but she is getting along nicely. She notes the hot weather with a thermometer reading 92 to 94 degrees since their arrival.
Wayne Thompson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson west of town received an eye operation this morning at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. The operation was performed by Dr Morrison the eye specialist with Dr C C Morrison in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. William Young of Bradford Ohio have come back to their home following a short visit with his sister Mrs Alvis Bullard of Forest Hill. Mr Young is a former Forest Hill resident and his marriage to Miss Ruth Furnace of Bradford occurred last Friday.
George W. Magee returned home last evening with encouraging news about his daughter Ada who is under treatment with Dr. Hume at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis.
O T Doran the new physical director of the YMCA has rented the George W Adams apartments on North East Street and he and his wife moved in earlier this week.
Mrs Mollie Jenkins of Charleston West Virginia arrives for a visit with her brother Fred Seitz and family in Greensburg after about ten years away. Mrs Joe Burns of Alert is reported on the sick list.
The County Board of Review is examining township assessor returns to gauge personal property valuations, with little expected change from last year. Hog and cattle losses and building and loan adjustments are offset by gains in households money notes and merchandise stocks, while nine city stores had excess valuations corrected. The county’s total personal property value last year stood at $9,023,150.
Carleton C. Collins of Glasgow Kentucky resigns as city editor of the Daily News after two months to become State editor of the Louisville Times. He previously worked at the Times before World War I and returns to be with old friends. Greensburg residents and the American Legion members regret his departure. He will close his work here Saturday.
Paris June 17 Final official statistics from the French Ministry of War record 162872 French soldiers killed in the war with 361854 listed as unknown, per Le Matin.
The Farmers' Elevator Company of Williamstown has improved the buildings with new metal siding and concrete foundations for the engine room and scale house. The elevator handles a large annual business and is under the charge of trusted, capable men.
Rumor spread that a Ford vehicle, part of a film crew or novelty company, rolled along principal streets around four. Charles Chaplin was ruled out as being in the city, while attorney Harry Settle reportedly added a new vehicle to his equipment. Friends deny any incident and dispute the tale of a commanded whoa.
Versailles Republican editor Harry Thompson and his family with J. F. Spencer and kin were driving through Vevay and Madison Sunday. A storm blew a tree onto the road at a spring on Madison Hill but a stone bluff kept the car from being crushed. large limbs battered the top and windshield, causing minor injuries to the occupants.
Kenneth Glidewell was injured yesterday afternoon at the YMCA gymnasium. His arm was dislocated in the accident.
Mrs Omer Llewellyn of south of Alert is reported very low from infection of the teeth. Local health officer is monitoring her condition and urging rest and care.
The Rush County Daily News reports a successful northern Rush county tour by the Rush County Big Type Poland China Breeders Association. Eight farms including Carroll Williams Everett Button Barrett and Davis Floyd Williams Len Kirkham Earl Oneal N P Jones and John Fraiser hosted members and friends with two notable herds visited. Mr Morgan highlighted advantages of the pedigrreed animal and his role in introducing the breed to Indiana.
Affidavits filed before Mayor McCoy accuse William A. Watson proprietor of an electrical shop on West North Street of maintaining a nuisance and obstructing the sidewalk. The engine in front of the Watson shop disturbs neighbors including Mrs. Russell who has been sick. The trial date will be set by the Mayor today at Watson’s arraignment.
A window curtain blown against a hot gas stove caused a small fire at the Sylvester Robbins home on West North street around eight last night. Neighbors quickly extinguished the flames and the fire department was not called.
Greensburg Sunday schools will be well represented at the State Convention in Crawfordsville starting next Monday evening and ending Thursday. The Methodist school has five delegates with seven more from that school. Baptist Christian and Presbyterian schools will also send delegates.
Mrs Noel Anderson of Letts underwent surgery in Columbus yesterday to remove a needle she believed entered her body when she lay on a Davenport Tuesday. Doctors say the needle likely was swallowed in childhood and had been in her system for years, with the point still sharp.
Custodian Fred Boyle at the Court House reports about three feet of stucco loosened from the east end. The fall occurred since the recent heavy rain storm, exact timing unknown but after the rainfall.
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