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Seymour Daily Tribune

Location

Seymour, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1931

Page

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Crothersville Bank To Make Third Deposit Payment

Crothersville State Bank receiver Frank L. Schornick announces a five percent distribution to depositors on December 9 and 10 at Union State Bank Crothersville. Total expected payments range from ten to twelve thousand dollars with further disbursements possible after Indiana supreme court suits conclude.

Frank L. Schornick Crothersville State Bank Schornick Union State Bank Crothersville Indiana Supreme Court John CC. Branzman Branzman Supreme Court

Denies Visit by Goldie Hoffmeier in Robbery Report

John Gardner of 103 East Brown street refutes police claim that a woman named Goldie Hoffmeier visited his home before being attacked and robbed on Tuesday morning. He states no visitors came to his house that night and confirms the earlier account of the street assault.

John Gardner East Brown Street The Tribune Today Goldie Hoffmeier Gardner

Murder trial under way at regional court week

Tax announcement made today and officials from several scout groups meet as Santa’s visit remains on schedule. Local authorities report ongoing murder trial proceedings while community events align with holiday season plans.

Santa

Trial Put Off Ben Black to Be Tried This Afternoon

Ben Black of West Oak Street, who pleaded not guilty to provoke and assault and battery, was arraigned in city court before Mayor Edward P. Elsner and scheduled to be tried this afternoon. Black was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Seymour police on a warrant sworn by his daughter Opal Black. He is the father of seven children.

Ben Black West Oak Street Edward P. Elsner Black Seymour Opal Black

Blish Milling Company Teams With Emploees in Red Cross Drive

The Blish Milling Company and its employees contribute 185.32 in merchandise value for coal and flour to the Seymour Welfare Association Red Cross drive, bringing the company total to 335.32 and the drive total to 1492.82 as committees push toward a 3000 goal led by I. L. Frost. Other contributors include John Grouch Company 50 Seymour Business Men's Association 25 J C Penney Company 20 and several smaller gifts.

Blish Milling Company Red Cross Seymour Welfare Association Totel I. L. Frost John H. W. Greemann

Retains 120 Auto License Dealers

James W. Carpenter announced reappointment of all but six of the 126 automobile license branch sales office managers. Six cities Albion Crawfordsville Danville Evansville Lagran ge Mancie lack reappointments. Mrs. Margaret M. Burton of this city was reappointed.

James W. Carpenter Albion Crawfordsville Danville Evansville Lagrange Mancie Carpenter Indiana State Prison Margaret M. Burton

Girl Found Safe After River Drag Near Jonesville

Ida May Sealf eighteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Wave Sealf living two miles north of Jonesville was found in a Louisville lodging house after a river search. She had disappeared Saturday and family feared self harm. She was taken home Tuesday night and returned at 11 25. Snapping turtles may exceed thirty pounds in weight.

Ida May Sealf Wave Sealf Jonesville Louisville

Hoosier Hills Area Council Scouts Hold Annual Meeting

The Hoosier Hills Area Council Boy Scouts held their annual banquet at First Baptist Church with scouts from Southern Indiana towns in attendance. Rev. George C. Douglas spoke on linking scouting with the church and boosting church involvement. A stage pageant traced the council history and progress, featuring a campfire scene and the Spirit of Scouting as scouts described council work.

Hoosier Hills Council Scouts of

Gas bills to be readjusted by Indiana Public Service

The Public Service Company of Indiana will change meter reading dates in Seymour during December and adopt a new standard service form. More bills may cover varying periods as readings shift and payment terms extend over three business days instead of a single due date, easing cashier congestion.

Public Service Company of Indiana Seymour J. L. Frost Frost

County Agent Reports Year of Extension Work in Jackson County

W. P. Stall, county Agricultural Agent, released the annual report to the U S Department of Agriculture and Purdue University for the year ending November 30 1981 The summary highlights soil fertility dairy as major projects and cooperative work with local groups The year’s chief accomplishments include 2400 tons of limestone applied 48 new alfalfa seedings 36 sweet clover seedings 14600 ears corn germination tested 520 bushels of seed corn distributed for drought relief 12 4 H Corn Club members produced 5845 bushels of marketable corn 128 attended the county Corn School and the top corn yield was 84 1 bushels per acre

W. P. Stall U. S. Department of Agriculture Purdue University Jackson County Jackson County Farm Bureau Jersey Cattle Imb The Fair Association Home Economics Clubs Business Men’s Associations Represen Indiana Farm Bureau Brownstown

John M Fadden Goes On Trial For Murder In Greensburg

John McFadden of North Vernon goes on trial in Decatur circuit court at Greensburg charged with first degree murder in the death of his stepfather Charles Bruce. Indicted Oct 15 by a Jennings county grand jury the case was moved for venue due to local sentiment. The murder allegedly occurred July 17 after a quarrel over chickens. Bruce died three days later from injuries.

John McFadden North Vernon Jennings County Charles Bruce Decatur Greensburg McFadden John W. Craig Decatur County Jennings Frank Gardner Bruce Ewing F. Wright

Bayles Narrowly Misses Air Mark Due to Camera Glitch

Lowell R. Bayles, the Springfield flier, crossed the three kilometer course at an average 284.72 mph but a camera shutter snag prevented official record submission. Federation observer Ray Cooper reported the faulty plate and the stop watch timing surpassing 278.48 mph by 6.24 mph, leaving the mark unconfirmed and the race to establish a new U S speed record unresolved.

Detroit Lowell R. Bayles Springfield Mass Bayles Bonnet France United States

Redington Township Farmers Institute Session Report

The annual session at Reddington Christian Church drew a large attendance with a varied program. Mrs Westaue of Shelbyville represented Purdue University speaking on Home Economics, while J E Reitzel spoke on various topics.

Reddingtownship Farmers’ Institute Reddington Christian Church Purdue University Westa Ue Shelbyville J. E. Reitzel

Danta Plans Air Tour With Santa In Jackson County

A proposed air tour of Jackson county by Santa Claus was amended to allow for better weather chances. Milton Moeller from White River airport will pilot the trip if conditions permit, meeting Santa on arrival and conducting the tour Friday afternoon. If weather is bad the trip may be postponed to Friday morning with Santa staying in seclusion.

Santa Claus Seymour Santa Jackson County Milton Moeller White River Moeller

Jackson County Ships Much Butterfat in 1929

Butterfat valued at 112,095 pounds 246,140 shipped from Jackson County ice cream stations in 1929 to three plants. Two plants in Indiana, one in another state. Indiana totals show Jay Randolph Switzerland White Benton leading in state butterfat shipments.

Jackson County Burdau Washington, D.C Indiana Jackson Fayette County Bartholomew Brown Scott Jennings Jay Randolph Switzerland White Benton

Bear at Sullivan Cafe escape near Rockford

Archie A. W. O. L. a large bear forced his way out of the cage near Sullivan Cafe owned by James Sullivan west of Rockford shortly after 2:45 this afternoon. The bear fled north through a field while Patsy the companion bear remains in the cage awaiting Archie’s return.

Archie James Sullivan Sullivan Cafe Rockford Sullivan Patsy

Dental Clinic Examines 1300 City Students

City wide free dental clinic operated by school authorities and city dentists examined about 1300 pupils from erade schools and Shields High freshman class. Dentists provided services and reports were given to students with parental instructions to seek corrections. St Ambrose Catholic School participated as the only exception.

Erade Shields High School Fight St. Ambrose Catholic School

Drive Against Barberry Starts in Jackson County

A barberry eradication drive is renewed in Jackson County led by I L McCoy of the U S Department of Agriculture with W P Stall county agent and James Tatlock county superintendent of public instruction. McCoy will visit rural schools to teach children to identify and destroy barberry bushes. top students receive certificates. Dozens of bushes were found and removed in earlier campaigns, with hopes to eliminate all in the county in coming years.

I. L. McCoy United States Department of Agriculture W. P. Stall James Tatlock Jackson County

Mooney Hearing Delayed as Pardoning Power Weighs

The Tom Mooney case moves from the California Supreme Court to the Governor's office as pleas for clemency are urged by James J. Walker Frank P. Walsh and Aaron Sapiro. The 15 year prisoner maintains innocence and seeks pardon from Governor James Rolph Jr.

San Francisco Tom Moonery California Supreme Court Governor's Ofice James Rolph, Jr James J. Walker Frank P. Walsh Aaron Sapiro Impas

Frank Peters Called by Death in Seymour

Frank Peters aged sixty three of Seymour route six died Tuesday at Madison after a prolonged illness. A lifelong county farmer born October 31 1858 he married Rosanna Versinger in October 1907 and is survived by his widow a son Harland a brother Ed Peters and four sisters. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday at Boss Mortuary with Rev Oscar Brooke officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery Brownstown.

Frank Peters Seymour Route 6 Madison Mr. Peters Edward and Merv Prische Peters Rosanna Versinger Sayers Lutheran Church Harland Ed Peters Brownstown Andrew Klahbaker Anna Peters Henry Stuckwish George Stuckwish Nebraska Boss Mortuary Oscar Brooke Fairview Cemetery

Mrs. Gray Dies at Redington Home After Weeklong Illness

Mrs. Mary Gray seventy five died at her Redington home at 11:35 Tuesday night from neuralgia of the heart. A Kentucky native born 1856 in Pleasanthome she moved here in 1921. Survived by husband John B. Gray three children Lena McQuerry Lillian Lawson Price Gray and two sisters Pattie Schooler Cordelia. Funeral services set for Friday at 1 pm at Redington Christian Church with Rev. C. J. Buchanan. burial in Redington cemetery.

Mary Gray Reddington Gray Pleasanthome Kentucky J. Thomas Jane Kemper Owenton John B. Gray

Tax distribution report lists county total of 357 558 20

D W Thompson county auditor releases full tax collection figures totaling 357 558 20 with Jackson township leading at 24932 65 and Salt Creek lowest at 4159 70. Seymour tops cities at 129 341 90 while Brownstown Crothersville and Medora have smaller shares.

D. W. Thompson Walter Droege Jackson Salt Creek Seymour Brownstown Crothersville Medora Driftwood Grassyfork Brown Washington Redding Vernon Milton Carr Owen Pershing Mr. Thompson Croville Jackson County

Eagles Euchre Wednesday December 2 Public Invited

Public invited to Eagles euchre event on Wednesday December 2 with details limited to the existing notice. No further information available due to fragmented text.

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Crothersville Bank F. L. Schornick Crothersville State Ohn Gardner Tribune BLIGH Local Milling Co George C. Douglas Cincinnati John M'Fadden Ray Cooper Federation Aeronautiqae Internationale Federation Vesta Perdue J. A. Cox DANTA Archie’s A. W. O. L Department of Agriculture Mooney Associatea Presa Frank Peterss Alan Seeiow Euchre and Bridge Hall Riley Goble Pillow
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