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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1930
Page
1
A rambling column mixes a light political jab with anecdotes about local figures and a humorous guide to bridge play. The piece references Gordon party lines, a Granada Theater figure, and DePauw alumni while offering a tongue in cheek list of bridge tips and quips.
DePauw University announces 301 graduates for 1920 with 265 A B degrees and 36 music degrees. Commencement is June 9 with Bishop Ed win Holt Hughes as speaker and President Oxnam conferring degrees. Alumni Day June 7 features society unions and dedication of Asbury Hall.
The Greencastle high school interscholastic track and field meet drew entries from twenty two schools at Blackstock field. The meet began at 1 pm and ran late into the afternoon. Indianapolis Times reporter Clark acted as starter and referee with DePauw University coaches and athletes assisting.
Green Castle ministers urge a nationwide Pentecost commemoration with six objectives. They call for full church attendance, Bible School enrollment, reading Luke and Acts for seven weeks, spiritual renewal, moral community action, and a voluntary evangelism push while stressing church unity and cooperation.
The Cloverdale Greys start their baseball season May 4 against Ellettsville at Morrison park. The club aims to build a strong team and deliver exciting games through the season with prizes for firsts such as first hit, score, and strikeout.
A golf tournament will be held this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon at the Country Club. Last year’s handicaps will be used. Entry cards may be obtained from S. C. Sayers Glenn Lyon or Neeley O’Hair.
The DePauw alumni association elected A. J. Beveridge as a trustee and Prof F. C. Tilden as president. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zaharakas of Shelbyville, owners of the Greek Candy Kitchen, have moved their household effects and will make this their future home. Real estate transfer: Charles H. Merkel to Gary and Margaret Potter, lot in Greencastle, $100.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions with light frost and occasional showers in the extreme south. Sunday should be mostly cloudy with possible showers in the southern portion. temperatures remain steady with little change.
The Greencastle and Greencastle township schools will observe Child Health Day May 7 with a parade led by the High School band. Schools will prepare floats and compete for the Putnam County Tuberculosis Association Loving Cup for best health promotion display.
Landy Watson about 40 of Fillmore was fined 5 dollars and costs on each of three charges totaling 48 dollars. Mayor W L Denman jailed Watson when he could not pay. Watson faced charges for operating a motor vehicle without proper license failing to display a registration receipt and operating a motor vehicle without a tail light. He pled guilty in mayor court and was jailed for nonpayment. Police also allege bootlegging due to empty bottles found in his car though no definite evidence. Burial details for David Duell listed with service in Greencastle and Deer Lodge movement.
Greencastle residents seek donations to buy a radio for the County Farm to bring joy to residents with limited happiness. The effort invites any amount and thanks donors in advance for their kindness.
The Clean Food Committee of the Greencastle council of clubs plans an enlarged and permanent program to improve sanitary handling of ready to eat foods. Merchants praise the efforts but some stores show lax observance with uncovered cookies and exposed pickles and meats. The group urges paraffin paper for protection and calls on sellers and buyers to maintain strict hygiene as summer and flu season approach.
Three senior members of the Federal board of hospitalization will visit Indianapolis to inspect proposed sites within a fifty mile radius of the capital for a 150 bed soldiers hospital. Four towns including Greencastle are among candidates as of now.
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