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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1928

Page

4

Notice to taxpayers of Madison Township tax levies

Taxpayers of Madison Township Putnam County Indiana are notified that on September 4 1928 at their regular meeting place the Township Advisory Board will review the budget classified for township funds with totals and allocations listed. The notice cites the budget components and amounts in the budget summary for the townships fund. A final determination on tax rates for purposes by the township will be made.

Madison Township Putnam County Indiana Staers Mond State Board Raperaben Teachers Institute Peare Eeahee Eeesesvesers

Dick Taylor shoots 74 in state amateur tourney

Dick Taylor of Greencastle posted 74 over two rounds in the State Amateur at French Lick, tying for third with Keith Young of Lafayette and John Lehman of Gary behind George Lance. Taylor aims to reach championship flight after last year’s success.

Dick Taylor Greencastle Richard Dick) Taylor EB. B. Taylor French Lick Taylor George Lance Terre Haute John Lehman Gary Mr. Taylor Keith Young Lafayette S. C. Sayers B. Taylor Warold Talbott Tee F. Ty MORAG

Indianapolis man kills himself after job loss

William R. Nichols, 62, shot and killed himself in Indianapolis. Despondent over losing his job, he ended his life in a garage behind his home. Granddaughter Elizabeth Nichols, 16, heard the shot and raised the alarm.

Indianapolis William R. Nichols Elizabeth Nichols Nichols

Two youths killed in Middletown motorcycle crash

In Anderson Indiana on August 28 a motorcycle and car collision near Middletown left Marion Higay 17 dead and Thomas Showalter 19 fatally hurt while Floyd Hodson 20 had a crushed foot. The auto was driven by Jerold Rose of Middletown. The wreck happened a mile and a half southwest of Middletown crossroads.

Anderson Ind INS Middletown Clinton Marion Higay Thomas Showalter Floyd Hodson Jerold Rose

Clinton Falls M. P. Church revival ends with five converts

The revival meeting led by Rev. Larry Newgent at the M. P. Church in Clinton Falls closed Sunday night after two weeks, drawing a large crowd and resulting in five converts. Community visits and gatherings noted include the Boswell reunion at the M. P. Church on August 26 and several local households sharing meals and calling on relatives. Mrs. Margaret Newgent is reported very poorly.

M. P Larry Newgent Lee McMay Eula Staggs Woodall Kentucky Lida Pierce Nella Bettis Georgia Arnold Wanetta Helen Sanders Callie Hazel Bettis Russell Boswell Ellettsville Nettie Pauline Cole Joe Staggs Deltha May Thomas Lucille Thompson Mildred Bratton Estella Opal Frank Irene Lurber

Oliver and Darnell reunions draw sizable crowds

In Bainbridge a large crowd attended the Oliver reunion Sunday while the Darnell reunion met at the schoolhouse with good attendance. Local visits included Mrs. Mary Carter with Dan Oliver's family and Mrs. Alice Wampler selling property to James and Mrs. Petty who plan to move in.

Darnell Mary Carter Dan Oliver Oan Allee Mary Allee Glen Petty James Petty Alice Wampler Ethel Pagett Ohio Garfield Park Indianapolis Nellie Gill Dana Emma Allgood Mary Alice Mae Greencastle Emma Bloodsaw Mrs. Petty

Horned toads go on sale in Gary Indiana

Gary residents may buy Texas horned toads for three for a dollar by postage collect, say a Texas woman’s letter. The toads are touted as pets and as household aids for controlling flies and insects, with a tale of a toad found in a Texas building cornerstone fueling the craze.

Gary Ind Texas Eastland

Yesterday's Results in American Association and Leagues

Scores from yesterday show American Association games with Kansas City 7 over Indianapolis 6 and Milwaukee 14 over Louisville 5, plus St Paul 8 over Toledo 7. In the American League New York 4 5 Detroit 5 2 and St Louis 8 4 Boston 6 0, Cleveland 5 Washington 3. National League St Louis 11 Chicago 3 and Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 4 with Chicago at Philadelphia canceled by rain.

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

Local social and farm notes from Madison Center area

Sunday visits and gatherings mark the week withersonal reunions in Brazil and South Dakota. Local farming progress includes light wheat and rye, bumper oats, and rain welcomed by farmers. teachers attend Greencastle institute.

Eva Nicoson Brazil I. V. Morgan Mattoon Tfl Long Branch Greencastle

Notice of awarding contract for Deer Creek Hill road work

Putnam County Indiana Board of County Commissioners will accept sealed bids for road work near Deer Creek Hill south of Putnamville. Estimated cost 425 dollars funded from gasoline fund. bids require affidavits and bonds under 900 dollars.

Putnam County Indiana Deer Creek Hill W. E. Gill Board of Faers W. F. Davis M. BE. Cooper O. A. Day Board of County

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