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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
1
Marion Allen fired three shots to stop a thief at Allen’s Amuse U park around 1 am. The intruder, alleged to be a former employee, fled toward the city after damaging a drum worth $50 with a grabbing hoe. Two bullets were found stuck in timbers.
Mrs Daisy Bryan Thomson wife of Henry C Thomson dies at home 3456 Central avenue Indianapolis Born Brookville May 23 1865 daughter of Nathaniel M and Elizabeth Gavin Bryan Married Greensburg 1885 Survived by James Thomson Los Angeles Alexander Thomson Indianapolis daughter Mrs W E VanLanding Greensburg mother Mrs Elizabeth Gavin Bryan Greensburg and one grand son Funeral at home Tuesday afternoon private She was member of Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter D A R and Woman's Department club Mr Thomson president of Tanner Co 409 South Pennsylvania street funeral arrangements announced by Star newspaper.
A license was issued this afternoon to Julius Charles Welfer of Clough Ohio son of Anthony Welfer of Mt Washington Ohio and Miss Mary Raver of New Point Indiana daughter of Henry H Raver of New Point Indiana
The Greensburg youth John A. Dunsmore, famed for the painting In the Home of Mozart, trained with Will Woodward in local schools before studying in Paris. Woodward died in Cincinnati in 1882 at thirty. The Dunsmore family later moved to LaPorte. John P. Dunsmore died at 95. A daughter, Mrs. Alice Von Harlingen, lives in Atlanta. The artist maintains a New York studio.
Ellen C. Smith 1839 1907 wife of John L. Smith dies after long illness at granddaughter Georgia Bowers home Greensburg at 5 30 am She leaves six sons two daughters fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren Surviving siblings and stepchildren listed Funeral at 319 North Anderson Street Wednesday at 4 pm Rev Harry F Lett will officiate Burial in South Park Christian Church member since late 50s Passages detailing birthplaces and marriages included to preserve context
Harling Bixby an ex soldier was picked up Saturday evening in an intoxicated condition. He appeared before Judge John W. Craig and was found to be an inmate of the Dayton soldiers home. He served overseas in World War I and showed signs of intoxication. He wished to go to the Lafayette home and was charged with public intoxication. Doctor Bird and Robert Haas consulted with the Dayton home and confirmed the man’s history. Judge Craig ruled he needed treatment and he is cooperating with the Legion committee to enter the home.
Dr and Mrs D E Douglas attend the commencement as their daughter Mareta Douglas is among 167 graduates.
Rev. L. E. Sellers of Indianapolis preached at the Christian church in Greensburg on Sunday morning and evening and delighted two audiences with his pleasing personality and oratorical powers. He has made a fine impression during his two visits.
Miss Maude Abel resigns as Memorial hospital superintendent after serving since opening over three years ago. She left Saturday and is temporarily replaced by Miss Pulsford of Indianapolis. Abel came from Bedford and influenced many, though recent months saw management differences with local physicians who signed a removal petition.
Children’s Day at the Methodist church drew a full house with songs readings and choruses. A pageant depicted Joseph and his brothers with costumes and a forest branch set. Mrs Louisa Cory delivered the reading and Rev C W Whitman thanked supporters.
Mrs. Harry Sims and her daughter Harriette arrived in the city today from Columbus for a visit.
Mrs. Ira Edwards and her sons James Ray and Robert of Letts are visiting relatives in St. Paul. The trip centers on family time with kin in Minnesota.
Glenn Stewart seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Stewart of New Point collapsed yesterday morning after a fall from an automobile. He was reported today as much improved and resting.
Seventeen members from Greensburg will travel to Milwaukee June 21 27 to represent the local Modern Woodmen camp Foresters. Major C C Richey leads a group expected to host ten thousand Foresters from across the United States.
State motor policeman Ross W. Reed announced a new order requiring drivers to operate with both headlights. Local authorities will cooperate to arrest offenders. A recent wreck near Dillsboro occurred when one driver used only a single light. no injuries were reported though vehicles were badly damaged.
Local notes list meetings and activities at Rotary Club I C O F Lodge American Legion K of P Theatre and Strand Theatre for the evening. Authorities urge attendance and community engagement across organizations.
Mostly unsettled weather expected tonight and Tuesday with likely local thunderstorms. Temperatures not as warm on Tuesday especially in the northwest portion.
The opening of the fishing season attracts many Greensburg residents to Lake McCoy Clifty Flatrock and other county spots. Licenses cost 1 for residents and nonresidents must also hold a license. wives may fish on a husband's license. Bass must be at least ten inches. rock bass goggle-eye red-eye min six inches. bluegills unlimited length. Daily limits: twelve black bass per angler and twenty bass per boat. bluegill limit fifty per person.
Carl Billings becomes city editor replacing Kenneth Kramer at the Daily News during the vacation period. Robert Coles, I. A. student, takes over from George Forster, reporter, who moves to the Connersville Free Press. Changes effective today.
The Greensburg school city advertises sale of bonds totaling 50000 dollars to fund a new community athletic building. Bonds issued at 4 1 4 percent interest with $500 each, first due January 1 1927 and last July 1 1987. Sale set at Union Trust Co. on June 30.
The Presbyterian church children presented their annual Children’s Day program on Sunday morning to a large crowd. The program featured tableaux, recitations, songs, instrumental pieces, and various exercises led by Mrs. John W. Craig and assistants.
C H Walker of New Point spent Sunday in Indianapolis. He was joined by friends and returned with reports of events and local updates from the city.
Miss Helen Coles, who has been teaching in the city schools at Indianapolis, arrived home yesterday to spend the summer vacation.
Albert Higgins known as a Big Four watch man on West Main street is reported seriously ill at his home at 413 North Anderson street.
Special examiners John C Barbe and George Pence report Decatur County, among 42 Indiana counties, received 2105.38 from 1906 to 1922 under a 1905 act aimed at wealthier, higher-child areas, with no distributions since. Other counties listed include Bartholomew 5321.70 Shelby 11195.96 Brown 269889.93 and Jackson 105092.70.
Memorial services of the Red Men were conducted yesterday in Westport and at Forest Hill cemetery in Shelbyville. Walter Reddington, Joe Lechte, and Cicero Northern attended from Greensburg lodge, with Northern delivering the Westport address. Will C. Ehrhardt spoke at Shelbyville stressing loyalty to country and reverence to God. Memorials continue next Sunday with Arch Hobbs as speaker.
Locke Bracken leads the Rotary program tonight and has secured Geo. M. Snyder of Chicago from the Federal Reserve to speak on banking. The 6:15 dinner at the YMCA will be served by the Methodist church ladies.
A reception will be held Thursday evening June 16 at 7 30 in the Presbyterian church parlors. All members of the church are cordially invited.
Mr and Mrs John Kuert return to their Milford home after visits with Elizabeth Kuert at New Point and with Elmer C Jerman and family in the city Kisci us co county Milford Ohio area news notes listing local movements and family visits by residents.
About 150 members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gathered Sunday at South Park Cemetery for annual memorial services at 3:30 pm. Philo lodge 75 Rebekahs and Decatur lodge 103 led rituals, with an address by Joseph G. Long of Logansport outlining I O O F values and praising the local home.
Ira Martin of New Point was found not guilty by Judge John W. Craig in circuit court after an appeal. He had been charged with assault and battery on an elderly woman named McKeighn whose dispute with Martin’s mother preceded the incident. The woman’s claim of being pushed lacked corroboration. about fifteen witnesses testified. The prior trial before Justice Holmes had found him guilty.
Miss May Long Mrs E E Doles and son Robert traveled to Rushville Saturday for the funeral of John Power.
William Ott Seitz of Indianapolis Robert James Clark and Mary Lorene Hunter were christened during children's day exercises at the Presbyterian church. Water for the christening came from the River Jordan carried by Mrs Estella Hamilton who toured the Holy Lands and world.
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