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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1928
Page
4
Four bandits are hunted after a 16 year old girl cashier was shot and killed during a movie theater hold up in Chicago. Police describe the case as the greatest manhunt of recent years as investigations continue.
Bandits appeared and frightened a girl who screamed before being shot through the heart. A female assistant fainted beside her as the bandits calmly stepped over the bodies, grabbed 1500 dollars in currency, and fled.
Four boys aged 9 to 13 drown near Irwin Tennessee after their skiff capsizes in the river known as the devil's looking glass. A rescued boy is saved by a young farmer who risked his life. Victims include Ted Johnson age 4, R. C. Johnson 12, George Doyle 12, and Horace Williams 13 from Johnson City.
Indiana University golf team routed DePauw 21 to 2 in Bloomington in the Crimson squad’s opening meet. Best was DePauw’s sole contributor, winning the only points in the twosomes.
The Beekeepers Association of Putnam County meets at the county agent's office in the courthouse Saturday afternoon May 5 at 1 o'clock. State bee inspector C O Yost will attend. C M Pickett of Fledy township is president and invites all interested to attend.
Muncie high school topped 17 other teams at the nd annual Greencastle Invitational Track and Field meet on Blackstock Field. Fowlkes led with sprint wins and new records while Bosse and Brazil scored in relays and sprints.
Mrs. Louise King of 1106 North Gate Street Indianapolis credits Konjola with ending years of back pain weak kidneys and stomach misery. She reports improved sleep digestion and energy after using one bottle. Konjola is sold at Owl drug store Greencastle and by leading druggists in the region.
Results across American and National Leagues show varied outcomes with many games affected by rain or snow. Notable tallies include Indianapolis defeating Minneapolis 9 0 and Milwaukee edging Columbus 7 6. St. Louis beat Chicago 5 1 in the NL, while Detroit topped Cleveland 6 3 in the AL.
Miss Winona Welch a university student and Miss Flora Anderson an instructor are hospitalized in Bloomington after eating what they believed were mushrooms at home on south Fess avenue They were not admitted until Friday evening and are not in critical condition DePauw University meets Indiana University in Bloomington tomorrow in a baseball clash following a ten inning 5 to 4 Indiana win last week Bell and Apple slated to pitch for Indiana.
President William L. Bryan of Indiana University will address Putnam County alumni by radio on Foundation Day next Wednesday evening May 2 from 9 30 to 10 30 PM. The broadcast will originate from station WFBM Indianapolis with 51 Indiana counties tuning in. A Greencastle committee led by Robert A. Ogg arranged the event and a Jordan River Review program will feature the six entertainers from the annual university show along with several popular numbers by the students listed.
A boarder claiming to be a cement worker moved into William Strell at 402 South Jackson street and left Sunday with a pair of trousers two shirts and 10.65 dollars plus items from other boarders. Marshal Save Braden was reported to be searching for the boarder.
Spencer Indiana April 29 E M Viquesney announced he let a contract to E C Coeppers Co Bloomington for a $45000 theater to rise on North Washington street next to his Armory lot. H C Callender Jr Green Castle is architect. Opening planned about Sept 1 with a ball room and cafe on the second floor. moving pictures six nights weekly and vaudeville occasional. Viquesney also owns Imp O Luck Mfg Co and designed the Doughbey statue widely seen.
Stephen Brown of 202 North College Avenue filings in Putnam Circuit Court accuse Ada Brown of inquiry into his affairs, citing past marriages and alleged money usage disputes. He states the union began March 22 1928 and that they now seek separation as both parties acknowledge a mistake, with Hamilton as attorney for the plaintiff.
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