This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1930
Page
2
The column records visits and names from Indianapolis and nearby towns with social calls. It notes Jank Stossel in Columbus for a Bartholomew circuit court case and various church and lodge activities. It also mentions illnesses, a regional crime conference in Bloomington, and the Lane family prominence in Putnam county.
Continuation D left students in that institution. He served fifty one years in active ministry and led Greencastle church through division to unity. Born in Greencastle, he preached on his 81st birthday and remained an elder at death. He pastored in Shelbyville LaPorte Ft Wayne Greencastle Bainbridge and held many evangelistic meetings. He conducted over 1100 funerals and baptized more than two thousand converts. Much of the original Bainbridge church lumber came from his father's farm.
Mrs Ida L Cooprider mother of Miss Margaret Owen 22 Detroit showgirl told United Press she knows of no cause for the poisoning at Detroit Saturday She said Owen had been on stage four years and has not heard back from a hospital telegram She did not link her daughter to Nicholas Dellabonta the man charged with killing two Detroit policemen as police seek motive related to a grand jury questioning in a suspected sweetheart case.
Six Indianapolis policemen were convicted in federal court for conspiracy to incite the national prohibition law. The sealed verdict was read to Judge Robert C. Bartzell. The maximum penalty is two years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine. Convicted officers include Sergeant Joseph Everson and Patrolmen Claude Reidenbach Ralph Lambert David J. Curran Thomas Gray and Martin O'Brien.
In Los Angeles a record crowd of 90 000 awaited the fifth annual showdown between Notre Dame and Southern California. The long running Notre Dame Trojans rivalry draws intense local passion as kickoff nears.
Otis Scott’s decade-long court battle against T. H. I. and E. Traction Company may end soon as Indiana appellate court denies rehearing. Scott, injured after a 1923 car hold‑up he fought to stop, has seen multiple juries award $2,000 and $2,500, with the latest appellate ruling upholding the verdict and a transfer motion to the state supreme court pending.
British gunboat Aphis came under a heavy bombardment by Red cannonaders on the Yangtse river above Kiukiang. The engagement featured continuous shelling with twenty five Red shells and fifty Aphis shells, yet no injuries were reported aboard the Aphis. The British steamer Wuhu, carrying Rear Admiral McLean, also faced a similar attack but escaped unharmed due to Reds’ poor aim.
Indiana December 6 Harold H Schroeder indicted for first degree murder in the High School road death case probably will be tried after January 1 by Judge elect Frank P Baker of the Marion County criminal court Judge James A Collins announced the plan after Schroeder attorney filed an insanity plea and asked for a continuance to prepare a defense Ernest Pryor of Martinsville was also indicted for first degree murder and will be tried Monday. the Schroeder trial had been set for Monday.
Greencastle high school basketball team handed Danville its first defeat in eight starts on Danville floor Friday night. Final score 28 to 21 as McAnally tipped in the winning basket just as the gun sounded. Hurst led Greencastle with seven points, followed by H. Stone six and McAnally five.
Alpha Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Williams and Homer Powers Jr of Brookhaven Miss wed in Jackson Miss at the First Baptist church with Dr W A Hewitt officiating The bride attended DePauw University and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music She becomes Brookhaven school music supervisor and the couple reside with the Powers family at present He works in the Brookhaven Telephone Co and is a son of Homer Powers Sr The bride continues her music supervision through the school year
The fifth grade of Mary Envy Jones school presented a Christmas program and Mrs. Bartley spoke on Christmas Spirit at the Mary Emma Jones PTA meeting attended by fifty five. Devotions by Mrs. Joby Cherry opened the session. Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Huffman reported on the state convention. Mrs. Bean will speak at the January meeting.
Helen Hamilton, 19, freed by four men who seized her in Stockwell Indiana as they targeted Stockwell State Bank where her father is cashier. They claimed to be Capone gangsters and fled after learning a 15-year-old sister had escaped. Police confirm details as Hamilton is dropped in Chicago and told to walk to a waiting Packard.
Federal and city police report joint success in curbing liquor production with a six entrance blockade on Washington, capturing two runners and fifteen cages of contraband. Sixty agents seized mine stills and seventy five gallons of liquor across multiple sites as W. S. Woodcock vows a systematic future campaign.
Receipts at Indianapolis show hogs 2,500 cattle 100 calves 200 and sheep 200. Hog prices were about 0c higher with 140 to 800 pound sales at 8.35 dollars and underweights 8.25, sows down to 7.75. Cattle steady, calves 50 cents lower at 11.50, sheep steady with lambs down to 8.50.
A Brotherhood of the Methodist church dinner meeting is set for Monday at 7 o'clock in the Community Hall. Congressman elect Courtland C. Gillen of Indiana's Fifth District will speak on The Fundamentals of Good Government, in what is billed as a premier event for townspeople and church members.
Classified notices list strictly modern 6 room home near square and University with fireplace and hardwood floors. Also two room and bath apartment with kitchen dinette and gas stove. Four room modern apartment with heat and water. Contact C J Arnold Herald office. Plus Christmas Bazaar at Presbyterian church and radio servicing by Wilbur W Welch. Garage for rent at 2018 Vine Purpet.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.