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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
1
DePauw and Wisconsin fought a marathon three overtime game in Madison ending after 25 21 23 23 23 25 periods with mutual fatigue and a decisive final stretch. The Tigers edged the Badgers after a lengthy pace and defensive stands as fans packed the arena.
Waterloo Indiana December 14. Mary Duguild eighteen and Bailey nineteen Auburn girls stole a car for a joke and drove away with two young men. The car stalled near a railroad crossing and, when the girls started the machine, the auto moved about fifty feet to the crossing and was struck by a New York Central passenger train. Both girls were killed.
Investigators in Indiana continue to probe the Bridgeton bank robbery near Bridgeton on November 28. Authorities report no definite leads despite arrests in Clinton County and a lack of identification from Bridgeton Bank staff. John A Stevenson, cashier, notes no other suspects have been named.
Governor McCray appointed Judge J. W. Williams of Martinsville to fill the Meridian County Circuit Court vacancy after the death of Judge A. M. Bain in a bayou accident. Williams previously served nine years as Morgan County Court judge.
DePauw University Choir will perform Handel Messiah Sunday at 3 15 in Bowman Memorial building. Prominent soloists Miss Margaret Spaulding Miss Minnie Leah Nobles Arthur Boardman and Lowell Wadmond will assist the choir.
Putnam County Grand Jury investigates alleged attack by Cloverdale Schools Superintendent Forest G. Hurst on 16 year old Paul Smith at Cloverdale High School. Hurst says a cheek slap caused a scratch while Paul claims a hard blow bled the ear. Witnesses to be called include many pupils.
The Faculty Woman's Club meeting scheduled for Monday afternoon has been postponed for one month.
Bainbridge 5 edged Stilesville 35 to 27 on Bainbridge’s floor Friday night in a tight game that swung only late. Booker stood in for injured Edwards and impressed the crowd as Bainbridge led 15 to 12 at halftime and pulled away in the closing minutes.
Parents of children at Maple Heights and Ward schools attend the event with friends in the audience. The session begins at 7 15 in the evening.
Local merchants report this year’s Christmas trade as good as last year with steady growth. Stores plan extended hours next week to handle shoppers.
Greencastle High School lost to Columbus High School 27 to 22 in a slow, cautious game in Columbus. Young led Greencastle with solid defense while Harrison and Wilson starred for Columbus as Coach Rhea and manager Laverne Snider supported the visitors.
Fillmore High School defeated Cloverdale 29 to 27 on Cloverdale’s floor after a late field goal. Girton led Fillmore with five baskets while Blue matched five for Cloverdale as the game swung back and forth.
About 300 motorists were snowbound in Nogal canyon twenty five miles from San Marcial New Mexico. A Denver Post long distance appeal quoted J C Cartwright of Winnipeg requesting food nurses doctors and men to open the road. Red Cross was notified.
The article notes Dr. McGaughy will discuss new discoveries in medical and science fields. It lists postmaster nominations by the president during Congress recess, including Erasmus R. Bartley for Greencastle and Samuel Rateliff for Bainbridge, sent to the Senate for confirmation.
Dr. W M McGaughey will address the High School Parent Teacher Association at its year end meeting in the High School auditorium Monday evening December 17 at 7 15. He will discuss the Shick reaction a diphtheria preventive and a new diabetes treatment by a young Canadian physician. A Christmas music program directed by Prof R C Sloane will precede the address, followed by a short business session.
Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago will preach at the morning service on Sunday at College Avenue Church. During his stay he will be the guest of Rev and Mrs A T Riley. Mrs Nicholson is the daughter of the Rileys.
Thomas Taggart subscribed 1000 toward a 1,000,000 DePauw University endowment. President George R. Grose announced four additional 5000 gifts and expects success in the campaign, which must close by January 1, 1924 to secure a 250,000 match. Also noted: Mrs. Knoll remains critically ill and Crescent Rebecca Lodge No 763 plans a Monday meeting.
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