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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1928

Page

4

Tax Levy Notice for Clinton Township Indiana Budgets

Taxpayers are informed Clinton Township Putnam County Indiana will meet September 4 1928 to discuss budgets for two funds the Tuition Fund and Special School Fund plus Road and Township funds. Items include trustee salary office rent records expenses teacher pay building repairs fuel supplies janitorial costs transportation and miscellaneous fees with total estimates shown and funds to be raised.

Clinton Township Putnam County Indiana Vie-aistg Tote Eee Eerne Wee Ee Eeee Cheewe Ee Eee Wwe Weet Eee Wees State Board of Tax Cers State Board

State Fair Bestowed Champion Baby Honors 1927

The 1927 State Fair honors go to champion baby boy William Edwin and champion baby girl Darlene Priscilla in the Better Babies Contest run jointly by the Indiana State Board of Agriculture the Child Hygiene Division and the Indianapolis News. Both infants are described as strong healthy and thriving under physician supervision and good maternal care.

Indiana State Board of Agriculture Indiana State Board of Health Indianapolis News William Edwin Darlene Priscilla

Boswell reunion at M. P. Church in North Clinton Falls

The Boswell reunion will be held at the M. P. Church Aug 26. Local families and visitors attended recent gatherings including Kester and Moore in Covington, the Knauer reunion at Bethel church, and outings with Pierce, Brattain, and Davis families. Several residents traveled to Sunflower park races and the State Farm farmers picnic.

M. P Kester Covington Leola Moore George Pierce John Bee Sunflower Park Max Martin Arthur Brattain John Burk Lily May Burl Ensor Mary Ellen Etta Dell Thomas Ora Thomas Knauer Bethel Church Olin Davis William Davis

Reduced Admission to Indiana State Fair Promoted in Greencastle

Local merchants and the County Agent offer 50 cent tickets for 40 cents to reduce admission to the Indiana State Fair. Buy before August 31 to save twenty percent and use the ticket for auto entry. The offer supports the Greencastle sale and promises the fair, September 1 to 8, will be the largest yet.

Greencastle

Baseball Standings Snapshot From Early 1900s Page

The records show team tallies across American Association and American and National Leagues. Cities listed include Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee St Paul Louisville Columbus Kansas City New York St Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Washington Detroit Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Chicago with various scores.

Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Louisville Columbus Kansas City New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Washington Detroit Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati

Clinton Falls Church Sunday Program Aims To Welcome All

In Clinton Falls at the M. P. Church a Sunday afternoon program invites everyone to attend. Social visits note Mrs. Della Davis staying with her daughter Mrs. Opal Connley of Bellmore. Neighbors mourn George Miller who died near Vivalia and his funeral was attended by local residents.

Boswell M. P Della Davis Opal Connley Bellmore George Miller Vivalia Miller Goddard Leele Moore Nellie Bettis Goldie Bee Lida Pierce Richard Reed Sons of Joe Staggs Russell Vermillion Frank Vermillion Claude Crodian C. FE. Goddard Ezra Louis Charles Miller

Claims Filed Against Estates in Putnam Circuit Court

Lydia M. Tobin claims $1,768 for services against the estate of Michael Kelly. Lillie B. Ratcliff claims $2,093.57 against the estate of May Champer. Both filings occur in Putnam Circuit Court.

Lydia M. Tobin Michael Kelly Lillie B. Ratcliff May Champer Putnam

Penny Official Arrives in Greencastle Store

E R Graybill of Salt Lake City arrives to take up his official duties at the J C Penny store in Greencastle. Mrs Graybill will join him next Sunday. The couple will make their home in Greencastle and Mr Graybill expresses pleasure with the move.

E. R. Graybill Salt Lake City Utah Greencastle J. C. Penny

Marriage License for Varie V Smith and Edna Langford

Varie V Smith a 19 year old farmer and Edna Langford a 22 year old at home both of Putnam County obtained a marriage license.

Varie V. Smith Farmer Edna Langford Putnam County

Bootlegger shootout injures none as drivers forced between gangs

Glenn Patterson and his father Louis, coal truck drivers from West Terre Haute, were beaten and forced to stand between two bootlegger gangs near Prairieton while machine guns fired. They were dragged from their truck, witnessed bullets shredding grass, and told to move on after the three attackers surrendered. No injuries were reported.

Terre Haute Ind Glenn Patterson West Terre Haute Louis Patterson Prairieton

Mrs Kirkwood Indicted for Slaying Husband in New York

Mrs Frances Kirkwood aged 32 was indicted by the Queens grand jury on a first degree manslaughter charge for fatally stabbing her husband Dr Glenn Kirkwood veterinary surgeon with a bread knife at their home on August 7. She faces arraignment after arrest following a quarrel over neighborhood gossip.

New York Frances Kirkwood Queens Grand Jury Glenn Kirkwood Kirkwood

Tunney Reaches Europe Quietly After Transatlantic Arrival

Gene Tunney the retired heavyweight champion arrived in Plymouth aboard the Mauretania for a pedestrian European tour. He wore a brown suit and avoided speaking to reporters, saying he wished to sink into obscurity and had nothing to say about rumors of marriage to Polly Louder.

Plymouth INS Gene Tunney Mauretania Tunney Europe Polly Louder

Taylor withdraws from bantam title in NYC arena

Bud Taylor of Terre Haute Ind withdraws from the bantamweight throne of the National Boxing Commission. His manager telegraphed Madison Square Garden match maker Jess McMahon that Taylor will compete at 126 pounds and seek a title bout with featherweight champion Tony Canzoneri.

New York Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind National Boxing Commission Taylor Eddie Long Jess McMahon Madison Square Garden Indiana Tony Canzoneri

Notice of Public Auction for Model T Touring Car

To satisfy storage and repair charges of 19.23 I will offer for sale one model T touring car license 565 772 motor 8 042 082 at public auction to highest bidder for cash at my garage corner Franklin and Vine Greencastle on Saturday Sept 1 C W Tribby

Franklin and Vine Streets Greencastle C. W. Tribby

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Atty Cee Sp. Sch Warren Newgent Total Road Fund Bond William Edwin Magee Broadway Darlene Priscilla Cook Park Avenue North Clinton Falls Vance American Association U.S Hudson Motor Hudson Motors Hes H. A. Sherrill Sales and Service Penny Voncastle Granada Mullins Drug Store Todd and Sons Merchants Owl Drug CO Cannon Clothing CO Potter Shoe Store Kauble Meat Market Glascock Jewelry Store ED Hamilton Zane Grey THE TONTO Richard Arlen Mary Brian Lois Moran Neil Hamilton Via Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company Indiana Loan Company Washington St Herald Advertising
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