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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1929
Page
3
Donald Murphy 25 of Peru broke free from the county jail after gaining moments of liberty granted by Sheriff Bert Buck. Murphy had been sentenced to ninety days on the penal farm and fined 100 dollars for liquor law violations. He asked to drive his automobile home then return to jail.
Reelsville earned a 42 to 38 victory at Stilesville last night. The halftime score stood 24 to 15 in favor of Reelsville. R Lewis and Max Kinder starred for Reelsville with Lewis passing to Kinder for scores. Brewer Wag led Stilesville as their top scorer. The game featured back and forth action and was hailed as one of the season’s best.
Indianapolis December 7 1900s. Hogs 3500 holdovers 865 bulk 160 300 pounds 9.35 190 160 pounds 8.65 to 9 100 130 pounds 8 to 8.50 packing sows 7.75 to 8.50 cattle 200 calves 200 week early trade strong to higher later weaker except sters top steers 14.50 odd head 15 bulk under 14 dealers 1 lower 16.50 down sheep 300 lambs steady good and choice 12.50 to 15 others 9 to 12.
John J. Early announces Indiana Kiwanis district objectives for 1930 at an international meeting in Chicago. Goals include aiding underprivileged children, teaching government fundamentals, promoting business standards, farmer and town group social ties, and providing vocational guidance for students. New officers will assume duties January 1 after elections.
John D. Hertz owner of Reigh Count, 1928 Kentucky Derby winner, refused a one million dollar cash bid reported by INS. Texas oil magnate W T Waggoner offered the sum, considered the largest price ever for a thoroughbred. Hertz stated the horse belongs to Mrs Hertz and himself and cannot be bought.
Visitors from Indianapolis and Champaign gathered for Thanksgiving at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cox. Lon Cox Myrtle Beckelheimer and Sweeney and baby joined from Indianapolis. Clyde Cox and sons and Jesse Cox and Alva Cox from nearby towns also attended. Clyde Shaner heals from Sand plant injury. Joe Richardson sustained a deep cut while hog butchering. Bernard Shinn visited the Coxs Thursday.
Co. E. Hill and wife were in Green Castle Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. George Fox visited Mrs. Es sie Benefiel Saturday and Sunday. Neighbors gathered at Mrs. S. E. Caton’s Wednesday and enjoyed an old fashioned wood chopping. Mrs. Olive King returned home from Terre Haute Tuesday after visiting friends there. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boyd are at home after several days absence while caring for Mrs. Boyd’s father Joe Cromwell at Putnamville. Sam Hathaway and son Rader were in Terre Haute Wednesday afternoon.
Pittsburgh University will face the University of Southern California in the East West game at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on January 1, 1930. The official announcement confirms the matchup.
Bible school begins at 9 30 with a morning service at 10 40 featuring dedication and consecration. A new communion service will be dedicated and members may pledge support for 1930. Campus Young People's meeting at the Little Theatre 6 p m. High School Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m. Evening service with Mr Bruner preaching at 7 30 p m.
The Presbyterian Church announces a full week schedule with church school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 35 featuring Dr. Robert G McCutchan on Sacred Music of a Century Ago. Evening service at 7 50 with A Christmas Blessing in the form of a Curse. Christmas bazaar Tuesday with luncheon and dinner. Junior C E Thursday 3 45 and School of Missions 7 30 Thursday.
The church lists a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, all departments in the new church, first communion at 10:40 a.m. with Dr. G Bromley Oxnam, union Young People's meeting at 6 p.m. with Professor Walter Bundy, Greencastle Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and evening meditation at 7:30 p.m. in the North Chapel. Official board meets Wednesday Dec 11 1929. W K M S Christmas meeting is Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
Rev Clarence and Bertha Talbert pastors invite all to Sabbath School at 9 30 a m worship at 11 45 a m Young People at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
William J. Crowder, minister leads Bible School at 9:30 for all ages. Morning service at 10:40 with sermon Eating Honey from Dead Lions. Junior and High School B Y P A at 6:30 p m. Evening worship at 7:50 with sermon Little Foxes. Friday prayer service 7:30 and a special Bible study The Old Testament Prophets. You are cordially invited to all services.
The Sunday Lesson in all Christ Scientist churches centers on God as the only cause with citations from Psalms 148 and the Bible and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It discusses spiritual causation and the supremacy of Spirit over matter as key themes.
A detailed ledger of township disbursements listing names of residents and officials such as Melissa Epperson and A V O Daniel with various payments. Amounts include salaries, supplies, tax refunds, and service charges totaling numerous dollars to vendors like Vandalia Coal Co and Wabash Electric Co along with multiple county officers and department costs.
The Herald in Greencastle Indiana appears under changes with ownership by Charles J Arnold and LeRoy Bee. The paper lists publication details, manager, and postal status as second class matter. Subscription rates show Putnam County at 3.00 yearly and outside Putnam County at 3.50 yearly with 100 per week carrier in Greencastle.
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