Film Find in Indiana Boy Headed for Hollywood
Jackie Yorke, a 13 year old grandson of J R Van Winkle of Terre Haute, is set to travel to Hollywood with film men who regard him as a real find. He appears in Fire Alarm a talkie being made for the Indiana Police and Firemen's Association by National Film Recording Studios. Some scenes may be shot in Indianapolis. Jackie also sings on WBOW radio programs.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jackie Yorke
J. R. van Winkle
Hollywood
Jackie
Indiana Police and Firemen's Association
Earl Sibley
al Thompson
National Film Recording Studios
Cal
Indianapolis
Arthur Buttz
Beauty Avenue
Charles Hopper
Union Street
WBOW
First photograph for John Young at Rochester tourist camp
John Young custodian of the Rochester tourist camp, born in Germany, proudly posed for a tourist taking his first ever photograph. He has lived in Rochester for many years, befriending visitors though he never fully mastered English.
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John Young
Rochester
Young
Germany
Fixing Charged by Gamblers at Muncie Fair
Five men arrested in raids at the Muncie fair pleaded guilty to gaming charges and said they paid daily protection money to Owen Mack who called himself the fix. Prosecutor Davis said over $1,000 was paid for protection and Mack raised $2,200 to defend a Tennessee showman charged with murder. Each gaming stand paid $25 to $50 daily.
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Muncie
Ind
Joe H. Davis
Muncie Fair
Owen Mack
Mack
Tennessee
Pilgrim Holiness Camp Meeting Opens in Frankfort with Thousands Attending
The Pilgrim Holiness church opened its ten day annual camp meeting at permanent grounds in Frankfort Indiana drawing thousands from across Indiana and the United States. Noted evangelists Rev D E Wilson and Rev Walter L Surbrook headline services with a large local staff coordinating housing food and daily schedules.
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Frankfort
Ind
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Indiana
United States
D. E. Wilson
Binghamton
N. Y
Walter L. Surbrook
Kingswood College
Kingswood
C. D. Jester
Indianapolis
Jester
Rhodehéver
Pilgrim Holiness Movement
De Pauw Adds English Instructors at Greencastle
George Lloyd Bird of Francisco Indiana joins De Pauw University faculty as English composition and journalism instructor at Greencastle Indiana. George Edward Smock of Delphi Indiana, a De Pauw graduate, also joins the staff replacing Wallace Biges. Bird holds degrees from Allegheny College and the University of Wisconsin. Smock has an A B from De Pauw and an MA from the University of Chicago and previously taught English composition and public speaking at Illinois College.
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Pu Times Spreci
Greencastle
Ind
George Lloyd Bird
Francisco
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Til
de Pauw University
Bird
George Edward Smock
Delphi
Smock
Wallace Robert Biges
L. E. Mitchell
Redlands
Cal
Allegheny College
University of Wisconsin
de Pauw
University of Chicago
Illinois College
Forest banker L. A. Tranbarger dies at 72
Funeral services were held for L. A. Tranbarger 72 longtime cashier of Citizens Bank of Forest who died Thursday He was a Forest township resident and former schoolteacher deputy county auditor and restaurant operator Survived by widow a son Clarence of Terre Haute and a stepdaughter Dorris of Forest
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Pa Vines Special Forest
Ind
L. A. Tranbarger
Citizens Bank of Forest
Forest Township
Clinton County
Clarence
Terre Haute
Dorris
Freshmen Enrollments Expected for De Pauw Fall Term
The DePauw summer session ends August 14 with ten weeks of liberal arts and music courses under William A. Huggard. About 600 freshmen expected for fall registration September 11, as 525 liberal arts transcripts and 50 upperclassmen transcripts have been received. Rector scholarships total nearly 250, boosting campus scholars.
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Uv Times
Greencastle
Ind
de Pauw University
William A. Huggard
de Pauw
DePauw
Rector Scholarship Foundation
Indiana
Foundation
Wreck Kills Three on Express Train in Wadsworth
Three dead and five injured when a Chicago Milwaukee and Pacific express derailed after passing an open switch at Wadsworth. Victims include James Lorimer, 60 Milwaukee engineer, and Nicholas A. King, 48 Milwaukee fireman. Freight train crew escaped unharmed.
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United Press
Waukegan
Chicago, Milwaukee & Pacific
Milwaukee
Chicago
Wadsworth
Here
James Lorimer
Nicholas A. King
Lorimer
George Kelly
J. A. Ebert
Dorner Delivers Car 2500 Miles to Idaho
William Dorner of P Dorner’s Sons Co. drives a new Chevrolet from Frankfort to Coeur d Alene Idaho for Mrs. G Y Fowler visiting her sister. The 2500 mile trek is believed to be the longest such delivery by a local dealer.
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Bu Times
Frankfort
Ind
William Dorner
P. Dorner's Sons Company
Chevrolet
Coeur 'd Alene
Idaho
G. Y. Fowler
Alice Kramer
Coeur ‘d Alene
Speaks at Quincy Picnic by Indiana Officials
Prominent Indiana figures spoke at the annual Quincy picnic in Quincy Indiana on Thursday. Attendees included James M. Ogden attorney general Lewis A. Chasey secretary to Governor Harry G. Leslie and Rev. Wiley S. Hastings Spencer. A large crowd of farmers from Putnam and Owen counties attended.
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Quincy
Ind
James M. Ogden
Indiana
Lewis A. Chasey
Harry G. Leslie
Wiley S. Hastings
Spencer
Putnam
Owen County
Two Held in Holdups In City Arrests Made Friday
Detectives questioned two men after their Friday arrest in a string of holdups. Thomas Bailey 23 and Eliza Holt 35 of 2746 Sangster avenue are held on $2,000 bonds awaiting further action.
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Thomas Bailey
Eliza Holt
Sangster Avenue
Gone but Not Forgotten Automobiles Stolen Report
Police report lists stolen vehicles from multiple owners including Harry Grimes of 215 Traub avenue a Ford coupe from the rear of the Indianapolis Times office. Also missing is a Dodge truck from 1125 East Maryland street belonging to the Indianapolis Truck and Parts Company. C L Moore of 1205 Sterling street lost a Chevrolet landau from Sixteenth and Illinois streets. Ernest E McClemman of Monrovia reported a Chevrolet coach from Bird and New York streets. Wendell M Adamson of Blooming ton Indiana had a Ford sport coupe from a parking space north of State Street.
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Harry Grimes
Traub Avenue
Indianapolis
Ind
Air Safety Sought in Madison County
Anderson Ind August 10 Pu Times Special Prosecuting attorney Oswald Ryan of Madison County moves to curb unlicensed and inexperienced pilots after a visit by U S aviation inspector W E Shumack Two air circuses are advertised with unlicensed fliers The Indiana Acts of 1929 require airworthiness standards and licenses The prosecutor warns aviators must comply or face criminal prosecution
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Pu Times
Anderson
Ind
Oswald Ryan
Madison County
W. E. Shumack
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Commerce
Ryan
Winona Lake to Mark Foundation Day with Mel Trotter
Winona Lake observes Foundation Day on Sunday August 11 with religious emphasis on the town’s founding thirty five years ago. Evangelist Mel Trotter will describe his Orient tour and Homer Rodeheaver will direct the music in a special afternoon program.
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Winona Lake
Winona
Mel Trotter
Orient
Homer Rodeheaver
School Project Approved for Park Row District
Anderson township advisory board approved legal steps for a new consolidated school in the Park Row area beside Anderson. Construction starts immediately with R S Wilson of Lapel as building contractor who also works on the Lindbergh consolidated school. Park Row completion is expected by January 1.
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Times Special
Anderson
Ind
Anderson Township Advisory Board
Park Row
R. S. Wilson
Lapel
Wilson
Lindbergh Consolidated School
Jeffersonville mulls new municipal pool at Play Square
Mayor Harry C. Poindexter said city engineers will prepare cost estimates for a 75 by 200 foot municipal swimming pool in Play Square Jeffersonville. The move follows city council instruction to study the project. Fiscal details and final decision pending.
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Pat Times
Jeffersonville
Ind
Harry C. Poindexter
Charles Mather
Red Cross Chooses Boone County Chapter for Civilian Relief Test
Lebanon Indiana reports that the Boone county Red Cross chapter is selected to participate in a civilian relief experiment in Indiana. Myra Van Mostrand announces the chosen chapter as part of a plan to standardize the program for national adoption.
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Boone County
Botr Times
Lebanon
Ind
Boone County Red Cross
Indiana
National Red Cross
Myra van Mostrand
Mrs Day Returns Home To Fire From Left Iron
Crawfordsville Ind Aug 10 Returning to her home after three hours Mrs James Day found the dining room tables chairs and rug on fire caused by leaving an electric iron burning. The house was filled with smoke and firemen said five minutes more would have destroyed the building.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
James Day
Monroe County Property Tax Valuation Rises Over Year
Blooming ton Indiana August 10 Valuation of Monroe county taxes for this year exceeds last year's total. County auditor figures show a 38 267 660 total compared to 37 256 615 last year.
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Bet Times
Bloomington
Ind
Monroe County
Wayne County Toll Is Heavy
Wayne County records show eleven automobile deaths this year among twenty-eight investigated cases led by coroner Russell Hiatt. Fatalities range from a sled collision to deadly head‑on crashes. Authorities highlight dangerous crossings as Pennsylvanian flooding and bridge markings address recurring tragedies near Pershing.
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Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
Russell Hiatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
State Highway Commission
Pershing
Masons to Visit City for Degree Work in Indianapolis
Two hundred fifty local Scottish Rite Masons will visit the new cathedral in Indianapolis for visiting days next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday Anderson Masons will comprise the team for the twenty seventh degree work with A V Reschar Anderson postmaster as degree master.
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Bay Times
Anderson
Ind
Indianapolis
Anderson Masons
A. V. Reschar
Plant merger urged in Linton for city utilities
Linton Indiana August 10 city officials including Mayor Bull back a merger of the municipally owned light and water plants under one general superintendent The mayor has written to the state public service commission and expects a favorable ruling The plan would save about 1500 a year by consolidating the water system superintendent’s salary
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Linton
Ind
Bull
State Public Service Commission
Blumenstein to Open Ladies Ready to Wear Store
William J. Blumenstein a Brazil merchant will open a ladies ready to wear shop here on September 1 showcasing fashionable gowns and accessories for local customers.
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Greencastle
Ind
William J. Blumenstein
Brazil
Young Indiana Riflemen Will Seek Honors At Camp Perry
Thirteen CMTC youths from Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Kentucky named by Major General Nolan to compete in the national rifle matches at Camp Perry Ohio from August 25 to September 15. Captained by Clyde F. Wilson of Gary Indiana the team includes ten additional members and two alternates for possible replacement.
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Ohio
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Fifth Corps
United States
Camp Perry
Dennis E. Nolan
Army
Fort Hayes
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Army Headquarters
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Marine Corps
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Adams Street
Gary
Ft. Thomas
Army Reserve
William R. Hizar
Piedmont Road
James S. Certain
Clinton
Ind
Nicholas P. Gratchen
Lorain
Walter W. Hoffman
Ft. Wayne
George H. Wise
Crown Point
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Owen S. Hamilton
Wellsburg
West Va
Jacob H. Bersch
Madison
Charles D
Alliance
Robert H. Daubenspeck
Milroy
Future of Fairgrounds in Muncie at Stake Next Week
Muncie Indiana August 10 The county council and commissioners will meet in joint session to consider a petition for the sale of the county owned fairgrounds. The grounds lie in a secluded residential area bordered by Ball family homes and may be sold to fund park use or a move to a nearby farm as a new fairground. The fate of the lease holding fair association remains unclear.
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United Press
Muncie
Ind
Fair Association
Veterinarian Dr Sigler to Attend Annual Veterinary Convention
Dr T A Sigler a local veterinarian and former association president will take part in the American Medical Veterinary association annual convention next week in Detroit confirming his active role in the program.
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Greencastle
Ind
T. A. Sigler
American Medical Veterinary Association
Detroit
Sigler
Funeral Rites Held for Judge R. R. Carr
Reuben R. Carr 65, Fulton county circuit court judge and former foe of the Ku Klux Klan, died Wednesday. Funeral services were held Friday in the Rochester circuit court room. A Republican, he served nine years with jurisdiction once extending to Marshall county. Born in Cedar Rapids Iowa he worked as a telegraph operator before studying law and being admitted to practice in Logansport in 1895. His brother Benjamin now presides as Cass county judge at Monticello, a unique instance of two brothers holding circuit court benches simultaneously.
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Bu United Press
Rochester
Ind
Reuben R. Carr
Fulton County
Carr
Becch
Marshall County
Cedar Rapids
Logansport
Benjamin
Cass County
Monticello
Child Hit by Car in Crawfordsville Accident
Four year old Richard Poppa was struck by Rushton LaFollette’s vehicle in Crawfordsville. He suffered a cut above the right eye and a bruised left foot, with the boy reportedly darting into the street directly before the car.
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Crawfordsville
Richard Poppa
Rushton LaFollette
LaFollette
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