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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
4
The local school closes on Wednesday. Rev. Chambers and Mrs. Chambers will leave for Illinois. Mr and Mrs J Hart visited relatives here Tuesday. Mrs J R Cook and children called on Mrs Leona Colson and children Sunday. Ernest Norwold and family entertained several guests from Indianapolis Cincinnati and Batesville.
A large local Knights of St. John delegation heads to the fifteenth annual state convention in Richmond on May 24 and 25. High mass opens the event at St. Andrew's Catholic church. About 1,000 delegates will be entertained with two business sessions on opening day. Local delegates include Raymond Rolfes, Raymond Ricke, Dora Am Rhein and Joseph Strasburger. A 20 member drill team competes for prizes. a special train from Louisville and nearby cities will transport attendees to Shelbyville for departure. The last convention in this city last spring was considered a success.
Forty three Sunday schools in Decatur county will observe Children’s Week from May 3 to 10 with officers and teachers lining up the program. Mrs Orion Patton leads the county children’s work with help from county president Mrs George Diewert. A county meeting is set for Friday at the Methodist church and plans will be announced Saturday. The county officers urge full representation at the meeting on Saturday May 9.
At the Greensburg Commandery No. 59 conclave in Masonic Hall last night a unanimous decision was reached to represent the commandery at the Grand Commandery conclave in Indianapolis May 11 and 12. The parade on the 12th is planned with W. B. Rimstidt C. F. Wyant and F. Marlin urging a strong turnout. Members present pledged to attend and others will be invited through the three officers.
Paul Weintraut, detained in Shelby county jail for days on charges of issuing worthless checks, was released on bond Monday afternoon. He posted total bonds of 1,000 dollars or 590 dollars in each of the two circuit court cases.
Mr and Mrs George Engel attended a social last night hosted by Mr and Mrs Ben Engel at their home near Napoleon. The gathering drew members of the Engel families and local residents for an evening of sociability.
Venerable Council of New Point Camp No 9840 M W of A records the death of Selector L Colson a faithful member and community citizen. The memorial notes his role as husband father and friend and urges members to live better in light of his passing while reminding that life is uncertain for the tree in the forest.
Mrs. Dan S. Perry of this city is among judges for the merit flag at the federation of women's clubs convention held in Osgood May 8. Morning reports by committee heads precede an afternoon address by Dr J W Millingan of Madison and remarks by state president Mrs O Pittinger.
A Ford coupe driven by Charles McIntyre, manager of the Fairmount creamery, skidded on slick pavement from heavy rain and was hit by an 8 o clock limited traction car on West Main Street. The impact damaged the right fender and running board, bent an axle, and the vehicle was taken to Powell garage for repairs.
The Burney high school commencement last night featured the Alley Bailey orchestra. Ancient chimes owned by Mrs. Bailey and once the property of her great grandmother were used in several numbers. The music was well received with many favorable comments after the exercises.
J. A. Braden is visiting his daughter Mrs. Raymond Crawford and family in Connersville for a stay with relatives and friends.
John Jackson on East street observed a light in Dr. Gilchrist barn and found a fire inside. He and another passerby threw dirt on the flames to extinguish it. Origin unknown but danger was narrowly averted.
The County Independent Telephone Company began laying underground conduits yesterday. A trench from the exchange building through the alley between the D A Myers and James B Lathrop properties will span several months and cost thousands of dollars. The work requires cutting through macadam streets and concrete crossings. After completion, expenses for poles will be eliminated, improving city appearance and reducing weather hazards.
Miss Mary Herman daughter of Mrs. Henry Herman of near Millhousen wed Elbert Hamilton son of Clem Hamilton near Westport this morning at 9 o clock in Millhousen Catholic church. Attendants were Miss Edith Herman and Miss Martha Hamilton. The couple will live in Cincinnati where he works as a street car conductor.
Miss Anna Mary Develuis of near New Point and Harry H. Kinker of New Point will be united in marriage Wednesday at the Enochsburg church.
Mr and Mrs Will Thomas of New Point hosted a Sunday gathering for Mr and Mrs Richard King to mark their golden wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends from Greensburg and nearby areas attended the event.
Davis Morris Miss Erice Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs John S Morris of Westport and Farry E Davis of St Louis son of Mrs Jennie Davis were united in marriage Saturday night at 8 at the bride’s parents home. Rev C J Bunnell officiated in the presence of family friends. The bride wore tan canton crepe trimmed in cream lace. The couple will reside in Creve Coeur Mo after May 15 where Davis is a golf instructor.
Mrs Druscilla Ford a nurse and Millard Hudson of this city were married yesterday at 2 PM at the Hudson home 803 West Sheridan street. Rev Wallace Payne read the single ring ceremony in the presence of Mrs Payne and Lam Kirby. The couple will reside in this city. The marriage surprised their friends.
One hundred thirty-one eighth grade pupils passed the required examinations in Decatur County schools and will receive diplomas in the next days. Including about 100 in four junior high schools Sandusky Clarksburg Burney and Jackson the total eligible to enter high school next year reaches approximately 231. The list of graduates in schools without junior high schools names numerous pupils by township and family.
London reports that Britain resumes the gold standard and permits the Bank of England to export bullion starting today. Churchill states dominions also return to the gold standard with Australia acting now and outlines a $300 million U.S. credit option and a government fund for debt payments.
John W. Craig of Greensburg was appointed by Governor Jackson as special judge to try Chester Brenner in the Blackford circuit court. Brenner faces charges of dynamiting a Montpelier hotel two years ago tied to a local strike. No injuries were reported though the blast damaged the building and nearby windows.
Hope State bank sues Cassina D Armstrong on a 3000 note. Lincoln Jackson seeks divorce from Alma after marriage in December 1889 and separation in August 1920. Harry Boyd files claim for 750 against Rachel E Holmes estate for loaning, tax and related services. Elbert Hamilton and Mary Herman receive a Decatur county marriage license. Edgar E Hite named commissioner in partition Thomas P Riley vs Charles Riley et al with bond 300 and sale ordered.
Mr and Mrs N A Crawford Jr and children Ned Mary Carna and N A Crawford III of Detroit Michigan returned home this morning after spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs N A Crawford of this city.
Mr and Mrs R G Stevens move to Dayton Ohio tomorrow where Mr Stevens will manage sales for the Wabash Portland Cement Company building a cement mill with capacity six thousand barrels daily Their new address is 880 North Main Street Dayton
L. N. Marlow caught the season’s largest fish at Lake McCoy this morning. He landed a five pound two ounce bass that was still alive when Bob St. John weighed it at the drug store before noon. It is said to be the second largest fish ever caught at McCoy. Marlowe expressed great elation and received warm congratulations from friends.
Tug Smith sues Huet G Bielby for 25000 in a circuit court case after a broken leg from an automobile collision. Depositions from doctors and nurses fill most of the day as Dr. C F Kercheval tests X rays of the injured limb, with proceedings expected to resume tomorrow.
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