Robbery Suspect Held in Jennings County Case
Police report a mass of loot recovered from Dewey Elliott of North Vernon after a Saturday arrest by Sheriff Wilbur Banister and detective W. Quillhurst. Items included goods from Checkered Service Station No 2, Fenton's grocery, and Ed Hayes grocery, with thefts spanning November and early December.
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Dewey Elliott
North Vernon
Wilbur Banister
Jennings County
W. Quillhurst
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elliott
Fenton
Ed Hayes
West Brown Street
Quillhurst
Fliott
Ninth
Ewing Streets
Francis Jordan
Tipston
Broadway
Ed Slayes
Hayes
Eliott
Ie Isaid
Columbus
Wilbur Everroad
Suits Filed in Circuit Court and Bail Outlook
Suits proceed in circuit court while Bruce Scott remains free. Robsro suspect held with high bail anticipated. The passage notes dwindling shopping days and urges action as the Cub section ends.
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Bruce Scott
Advertising dollar worth more today in survey
The Advertising Federation of America reports that the 1932 advertising dollar will yield better results than in the previous two years. Gilbert T. Hodges says improved credit, price recovery, and improved morale support stronger merchandising prospects. Firms increasing ad spend in 1930 over 1929 saw 58 percent higher profits, and those gains continued in 1931.
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Associated Press
New York
Advertising Federation of America
Gilbert T. Hodges
Two $5000 Suits Filed in Court
Damages of 5000 dollars are sought in two suits in Jackson Circuit Court. John Banta sues Estel Hancock for injuries from an April 18 incident. Hancock owns Hancock Music Store. Amelia Stockamp as guardian sues Paul and Henry Niewedde over Lawrence Stockamp’s December 25, 1930 hit and run injuries. A divorce case Howard Lambert vs Leona Lambert cites cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Jackson
John Banta
Estel Hancock
Banta
Lawrence
Paul Niewedde
Young Stockamp
Howard Lambert
Leona Lambert
Murder fugitive Bruce Scott eludes multiple state hunts
Indianapolis officials pursued Bruce Scott known as Charles Stanley across Oklahoma and other states as authorities sought him after he escaped by altering prison routine. He slipped away Friday night in McAlister while another inmate wore Stanley’s ID, complicating the manhunt.
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Oklahoma
Bruce Scott
Charles Stanley
Indiana
Scott
Stanley
McAlister
Stan
Farm Bureau Roll Rising In Jackson County
Jackson County Farm Bureau reports 424 members signed as of December 5 with drive closing in Brownstown. About sixty workers gathered at the courthouse to hear township reports and socialize. Officials expect eventual membership near 475 by week’s end and around 550, matching last year’s total. Some townships have not yet reported.
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Jackson County Farm Bureau
F E. H. Vehslage
Jackson County Bureau
Jackson County
Brownstown
Farm Bureau
Santa Tells More of Trip Over 3 Counties
The narrator recounts a daytime air trip across Jackson Jennings and Scott counties, detailing a landing near Reddington, seeing the town from the air, and continuing toward Hayden with a tail wind as Milton Moeller guides from the back seat.
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Santa
Jackson
Jennings
Scott
Jonesville
Milton Moeller
President Hoover Praises Christmas Seals Campaign
President Hoover commends the annual Christmas Seals sale by the National Tuberculosis Association and local groups. Jackson County reports good progress though some returns are pending. proceeds fund tuberculosis prevention efforts and aid child health nationwide.
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Hoover
The
Tuberculosis Association
Jackson County
White House
Washington
National Tuberculosis Association
County Group Plans Winter Relief Work in Jackson County
The Jackson County Executive Committee led by C G Broddeck er of Brownstown met with county agents and education officials to begin relief plans for winter. The commissioners and board of education will confer December 14 to outline joint efforts, aiming to provide employment over charity.
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Jackson County Executive Committee
Jackson County
C G. Broddecker
Brownstown
W. P. Stall
Commissioners and Board of Education
Whtch
Wetzel New Post Commander At Elsworth Post 20
E C Wetzel was elected post commander of Elsworth Post No 20 G A R at a Saturday meeting in the Masonic Temple hall on West Second Street. Other officers elected include Luther Ward senior vice commander J B Phillips junior vice commander Charles Murphy adjutant Andy Smith quartermaster Charles Leiniger sergeant Fred Plump chaplain and J H Boake of Louisville formerly of the city officer of the day. Members are few but continue regular duties and business.
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EK. C. Wetzel
Elsworth
Masonic Temple
West Second Street
Luther Ward
J. B. Phillips
Charles Murphy
Andy Smith
Charles Leininger
Fred Plump
J. H. Boake
Louisville
McFadden Convicted in Greensburg Manslaughter Case
John W. McFadden 45 of North Vernon was convicted of manslaughter for the slaying of 73 year old Charles Bruce. Judge BE Craig deferred sentencing after the December verdict. McFadden faces sentencing later this week for Bruce who died July 20 after a July fight injury.
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Greensburg
Ind
John W. McFadden
North Vernon
Charles Bruce
BE. Craig
Decatur
McFadden
Bruce
Chinese Killed in Japanese Air Raid Reported in Manchuria
Dispatch from Mukden confirms about 300 Chinese killed when Japanese planes bombed Kungtapin southwest of the city. Officials say the Chinese victims were bandits and Mukden plans a new campaign toward Chinchow.
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Tokyo
Mukden
Manchuria
Kungtapiu
Rengo
Today
Chinchow
Kungtapin
Mary A Scott Dies at 80 After Home Accident
Mrs Mary A Scott age eighty a resident for seventeen years died at her home Indianapolis avenue after a fall at home. She was born July 23 1859 in Scott county and married J H Scott February 19 1880. Survived by husband four daughters and one brother funeral Wednesday at her residence with church ministers officiating burial at Whitson cemetery.
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Mary A. Scott
Indianapolis Avenue
Mrs. Scott
Scott County
Lexington
Ind
Thomas H. Faris
Columbus
J. H. Scott
Central Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Is City
Marry FE. Scott
Charles Phegier
Clarence Hubbard
Austin
John W. Craig
Scottsburg
Frank Faris
Fred R. Davies
Charleston
the Christian Church
Elvin Daniels
The
Whitson Cemetery
Marathon Card Game To Start
A marathon bridge match in New York tonight pits Ely Culbertson against Sidney Lenz and Oswald Jacoby. The event attracts international interest with a $5 to 1 wager and a vast spectator audience, while the army ensures fair play per Hoyle standards. Culbertson credits his wife as a key partner in the venture.
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New York
United States Army
Hoyle
Ely Culbertson
Sidney
Lenz
Oswald Jacoby
Frank Edmondson Named to Indiana Debate Team
Frank Edmondson of Seymour earned a spot on Indiana University's debating team for the Big Ten schedule opening Thursday night. Edmondson will join the affirmative squad traveling to Illinois while the Bloomington hosts the Wisconsin debate. The subject is a compulsory nation wide plan for production and distribution control in major basic industry.
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Frank Edmondson
Seymour
Indiana University
Indiana
University of Illinois
Illini
Bloomington
University of Wisconsin
Edmondson
Iinois
United States
Mitchell urges four point plan for faster criminal justice
Attorney General Mitchell urges Congress to enact a four point program to speed justice. Proposals include nine new district judges, permanent status for 17 temporary judgeships, waiving grand jury indictments, protection when one ineligible juror sits on a panel, and uniform rules drafted by the Supreme Court for post verdict criminal procedure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mitchell
Congress
Supreme Court
Circuit Courts of Appeal
Merrie Continues on Her Downtown Tour
A writer tours Seymour stores during Christmas shopping season, admiring displays at Kamman’s Jewelry and Reliable Furniture. The piece notes the abundance of gifts and prices, the scene downtown, and hints at romantic wedding ring displays while reflecting on Christmas savings.
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Merrie
Seymour
Kamman
Republicans Hold Senate as Democrats Control House
Washington reports a new Congress convening with a Republican Senate and a Democratic House. John N Garner of Texas elected speaker as Bosture Hoovers message awaited, with lawmakers eager to push tax, banking, credit policy and other national measures.
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Senate
House
Washington
Congress
Ianrest
John N. Garner
Texas
Hoover
New Hampshire
Earl Forrest Waives Preliminary Hearing
Earl Forrest of this city waived his preliminary hearing on a petit larceny charge and was bound over to the city court by City Judge Edward P. Ela. His bond was set at 500 dollars after Seymour police arrested him for stealing seven cartons of oleomargarine from the Ebnerlee and Cold Storage platform belonging to the John C Grow Company. Forrest said he thought it was liquor to take since he had previously received goods from the platform last year. He was arrested in 1930 on a petit larceny charge and had four other arrests for driving license violations.
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Earl Forrest
Petit I
Edward P. Elaing
Seymour
John C. Grow Company
Ebnerlee and Cold Storage Vs .Company
Weather Records Stage of Rivers 3 Ft 7 In Above Low Water
A weather note records the stage of rivers as 3 feet 7 inches above the low water mark, indicating higher water levels for the period. The report provides a precise measurement for the ongoing monitoring of river conditions.
Weather Outlook for Onio Valley and Titanus
The forecast covers Onio Valley and Titanus at week start. Cold spell arrives early week with possible chilly conditions and a drop in temperatures by Monday. Inland areas may see slighter cooling by midweek with cooler nights.
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Onio Valley
Titanus
Neum
Nish
Prilay
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Amelia Stockamp
Paul
Henry Niewedde
Tadeor Fair
Binee
K. of P Hall
Indianapolis
West
Farmebureau
Santa Claus
Reddington
Hayden
Mr. Moeller
Herbert Hoover
E. C. Wetzel
M'Fadden
Ly Associated Press
Dispatch
Mag
Mary Scott
W. H. Diam
Ohio Wesleyan College
Ernest 8
Lowell Bayles
Mitcrell
U. S
Shakespeare
Don Marquis
Rudy Vallee
George F. Kamman
Lungress
Juley Goble
Office of the
Pumping Atertion
Mour Water Co
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