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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1927

Page

6

DePauw Edges Indiana Central 43 41 in Tight Thriller

DePauw nipped Indiana Central 43 to 41 on the Methodist floor as a late rally erased a 24 12 halftime deficit. Messer smith and Moritz sparked the final push while Byram led DePauw scorers with key efforts and Mountz anchored in the middle.

DePauw Indiana Central Indianapolis Methodist Tiger Grayhounds Messeramith Moritz Tigers Greyhounds Moffett Crawley Greencastle High School Byram Mountz Messersmith Marshall Bailey Franke Fonts Indiana Sapteal Mounté Aiesay Tee Mareball Ciscsccsa Costello Foci Eecescress Crachet Usciosss Anderson Bright Soves Thompcom PEON PFO Greyhoads Methodists

Women’s Bible Club to Meet Dec 16 at Mrs Thomas’s Home

The Women’s Bible Club of the Methodist Church will gather Thursday at 2 30 PM at 506 South Indiana Street. A Christmas program and a gift exchange will be held with a Christmas tree. Members are asked to note the date change.

Women's Bible Club of The Methodist Church Oscar Thomas South Indiana Street

Professor Williams Addresses Rotary on Indiana Heritage

Dr. Oscar H. Williams of DePauw University spoke on A Spiritual Heritage before the Greencastle Rotary Club at the Christian Church. He traced Indiana’s inheritance and urged preservation through high aims and noble achievement. The club also endorsed Christmas Seals and Health Bonds to aid tuberculosis work in Putnam County.

Oscar H. Williams DePauw University Greencastle Rotary Club The Christian Church Indiana Dr. Williams Commonwealth Rotarians Rotary Club Greencastle Ind Putnam County Tuberculosis Association

Tigers Prep for Double Header at Greencastle

Local fans expect a big crowd for the Greencastle Attica double header as the Tigers face Fountain County and later Vincennes. DePauw's last games included a tight win over Indiana Central and Purdue prep for a potential Big Ten bid while Greencastle boosts prospects behind the Bausman lineup.

Community pledge supports 1928 tuberculosis fight

Members of the club urge support for Christmas Seals and Bonds to fund Putnam County Tuberculosis Association efforts. They note a halving of Indiana and national TB death rates over twenty years due to education and early treatment, and call for renewed pledge to the 1928 health program.

Indiana America Putnam County Tuberculosis Association

Hill Granted Change of Venue in Murder Trial

Ottawa Illinois reports that Harry Hill, 24, charged with the murder of his mother Mrs Eliza Hill, was granted a change of venue today before his trial set for December 27.

Ottawa Iil INS Harry Hill Eliza Hill

Hill cites judge bias in pending trial location

Hill alleges prejudice by Judge Edgar Eldredge and faces possible trial before Judge Frank M. Hayes of Morris Illinois or Judge Joseph A. Davis of Princeton Illinois.

Hill Edgar Eldredge Frank M. Hayes Morris, Ill Joseph A. Davis Princeton Ill

Snedegar Bond Forfeiture Filed in Indiana Case

A complaint to forfeit the $2 000 bond of Thomas S Snedegar convicted in Putnam Circuit court in 1923 for possession of a still and liquor manufacture was filed today by Prosecutor Clifford Dickeson. Snedegar appealed to the state supreme court then to the United States Supreme Court. the writ of error was denied, triggering bond forfeiture. Sureties John E Noble and Noah W Noble, both residents of Indianapolis, are named.

Thomas S. Snedegar Putnam Indiana Clifford Dickeson Snedegar Supreme Court United States Supreme Court State Supreme Court John E. Noble Noah W. Noble Indianapolis

Tiger Cubs Meet Attica Tonight In Local Gym

The Greencastle Tiger Cubs ride a decisive win over Princeton into a home clash with Attica High School tonight in a 7 o’clock doubleheader. Coach Bausman plans to start the same quick lineup of Masten Longden Lear Tobin and Brown with Kerr in reserve as Attica seeks revenge after last season’s thriller.

Attica Tiger Cubs Fountain County Five Greencastle High School Cubs Vincennes Princeton Logansport Martinsville Greencastle Tiger Cubs Attica High School Washington High School Indianapolis Attica Boys Greencastle Bausman Masten Longden Lear Tobin Brown Kerr Davies

Reelsville Woman Dead of Paralysis

Mrs. Charlotte E. Somers age 73 died at her home west of Reelsville after months of paralysis. Wife of George L. Somers she was born in Jackson township and survived by her husband three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at 10 AM Thursday with Rev. E. M. Muncie officiating at the residence. burial in McCullough cemetery.

Charlotte E. Somers George L. Somers Reelsville Somers Jackson Township Clay County Alexander Mary McCullough Putnam County Lewis McCullough William McCullough Posey Township Robert McCullough California Mary Haney Sarah Lucas Tumcarri New Mexico E. M. Muncie McCullough Cemetery Brazil

Reed Committee Awaits Word From Smith

The Reed Committee in Washington on December 14 awaited word from Senator elect Frank L. Smith of Illinois before any move to reopen its slush fund inquiry. The panel telegraphed Smith asking if he wished to present witnesses or new testimony. A similar request would go to Senator elect William S. Ware of Pennsylvania once the Smith case is resolved.

Washington INS Reed Committee Frank L. Smith Illinois Smith William 8. Ware

City approves plans to improve South Jackson and Illinois streets

City council in regular session approves plans by city engineer Orville O Neal for hard surfacing South Jackson street and adding cement sidewalks curbs and gutters on Illinois street The estimated South Jackson cost varies by pavement type and Illinois street cost is 4217 Also approved bonds for Alva E Lisby and Day Construction and authorized minor street work and a street edge removal near Monon tracks

Orville O'Neal South Jackson — Street Ilinois Street South Jackson Street Deege Scouts Illinois Street Jackson Street Alva E. Lisby Gobin Bloomington Street Lane & Hendricks A. E. Dorsey Berry Street North Jackson Street W. E. Gill Anderson Street St. Louis Monon

Stephenson Again Before Grand Jury

D. C. Stephenson reached Indianapolis by car for his third Marion county grand jury appearance. He last testified July 30 for five hours and is expected to be questioned about a statement in his injunction petition alleging plans for another expose of Indiana political corruption.

Indianapolis D. C. Stephenson Stormy Petrel Indiana Marion County Grand Jury Stephenson Grand Jury Walter Daly

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