Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Greencastle Herald in Greencastle, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1927

Page

3

Local births and travels noted in DePauw area

The notice lists several births and a series of local movements. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dominic welcome a son, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Von Tress announce a son born Friday. Extensions include residents visiting or traveling to Brownsburg Rochester Minn Terre Haute and Islip New York with staff from Harper's Bazaar DePauw students leaving for home and faculty taking holidays in Cleveland and other cities.

Frank Dominic Fox Ridge Charles von Tress Limedale Robert Marman Mary Catherine Cannon New York City Harper's Bazaar

Fires at Parrish Home Spark 22 Places Burned

The state fire marshal investigates an alleged arson at George Parrish's home in Brazil Ind. Firemen found interior flames in twenty two spots. Bundles of kerosene soaked paper were used. Parrish was found in a back room and denied knowledge of the fires.

Brazil Ind George Parrish Parrish

Warrant Issued for Spencer High School Principal

A warrant was issued for principal W G Hendershot of Spencer high school. The affidavit filed by Robert Lucas, a sophomore and son of the sheriff, alleges Hendershot struck him after an argument in the gymnasium. Lucas bore a gash above his left eye. Dr. Greene treated him. Witness Burdette Mathews will testify. Deputy Prosecutor Black to arrest Hendershot this afternoon.

Spencer Evening World W. G. Hendershot Spencer High School Robert Lucas Lucas Hendershot Young Lucas C. D. Greene John A. Wells R. I. Black Burdette Mathews

Lindbergh Attends Fete in Mexico with Obregon Calles

In Mexico City Colonel Charles Lindbergh had breakfast with General Obregon and toured a dairy farm with President Calles. A National Stadium fete for over 100000 school children was planned in his honor, with Lindbergh invited as co guest alongside Will Rogers after a labor parade of about 200000 workers.

Mexico City INS Charles A. Lindbergh General Obregon President Calles Secretary of Public Instruction National Stadium Lindbergh Will Rogers

World Lightweight Champion Mandell Defeats ODonnell in Fight

Reports from Minneapolis say Sammy Mandell defeats Johnny O'Donnell to retain or claim lightweight honors. In New York Tod Morgan beats Joe Glick in a fourteen round decision with Morgan from Seattle earning junior lightweight recognition. Izzy Schwartz takes a fifteen round decision over Newsboy Brown and is set for flyweight title by the New York commission. Benny Schwartz defeats Benny Erickson in ban tamweight a decision in Baltimore.

Minneapolis Sammy Mandell Johnny O’donnell New York Joe Glick Tod Morgan Seattle Corporal Izzy Schwartz Newsboy Brown Sioux City Iowa New York State Athletic Commission Benny Schwartz Baltimore Johnny Erickson

Alameda sheriff issues liquor price quotes for Christmas

Alameda county sheriff office releases under cover price quotations to prevent bootlegging during the holidays. Deputy A R Shuhtleff reports alcohol at 10 dollars per gallon aged corn whisky five dollars per pint Canadian whisky sixty six dollars per case good wines five dollars per gallon.

Oakland Cal Dee INS Sheriff's Office Alameda County A. R. Shuhtleff

Interior upgrades plan for Continuation A and organ lofts

The article outlines redecorating Continuation A and redesigning its organ lofts. It notes enlargement of chamber openings with pillars and an imitation roof, ornamental plastering, a new ventilating system replacing old roof vents, and upholstered main floor seating arriving around January 5.

Goodlander

Freshman at DePauw Undergoes Splenectomy After Injury

Frederick Detthoff, a DePauw University freshman, re entered the County Hospital Friday with a ruptured spleen. Dr. Thomas Noble Jr. of Indianapolis assisted by Dr. Hutcheson and Dr. Tucker performed the operation. Detthoff, of Orestes Indiana, was injured earlier this week in a fall and discharged, then readmitted for surgery. His parents were traveling to Florida. His condition was listed as fair at the hospital this afternoon.

Frederick Detthoff DePauw University Thomas Noble, Jr Indianapolis W. R. Hutcheson C. C. Tucker Detthoff Orestes Ind Alexandria Florida

Suit Seeks 3500 Damages In Local Court

Samuel Hanna sues in Putnam Circuit Court seeking 3500 from Owen S German his wife Retha Fern German and Martha E Black. He alleges the defendants maliciously induced his wife Grace Black Hanna to leave him and file for divorce, damaging him. Attorney F S Hamilton represents the plaintiff.

Putnam Circuit Court Owen County Samuel Hanna Owen S. German Retha Fern German Martha E. Black Hanna Grace (Black) Hanna

Marconi Wireless Opens Short Wave Beam to Americas

London announces the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company has begun commercial use of two short wave beam systems to North and South America capable of 200 words per minute and handling 500000 words in 20 hours. A radiogram sent from London reached International News Service in New York two minutes later.

London INS Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company North South America Marconi Company New York International News Service

Man Fatally Shoots Self After Question in Monroe

In Monroe Michigan Dee 16 a man named Camillus Domia aged 42 asked his wife if she wanted to see a man shoot himself then drew a pistol and fatally shot himself through the forehead.

Monroe, Mich Dee Camillus Domia

Harding Burial To Move To Marble Tomb In Marion

Transfer of Presidents Warren G. Harding and his wife from the Marion cemetery temporary vault to a new marble tomb funded by public subscription will occur on Wednesday December 21. Services will be semi private and the dedication next June is expected to feature President Calvin Coolidge.

Marion Warren G. Harding Marion Cemetery Coolidge

First Purdue ag banquet proves a big success

The inaugural gathering of former Putnam County Purdue agriculture students met in the local high school Domestic Science rooms. Seventeen of twenty seven invited attended a program featuring a radio broadcast from Chicago and talks by G. J. Christie, E. C. Elliott, and George Ade. A roundtable and brief introductions followed with plans for quarterly gatherings and a summer ex-agriculture families picnic. Menu included veal tenderloin, scalloped potatoes, green beans, Waldorf salad, date pudding and coffee.

Putnam County Agriculture Purdue University Hazel Arbuckle Ethel Ader Chicago Cartwright Music Shop G. J. Christie E. C. Elliott State School George Ade Purdue Truman G. Yuncker DePauw University Yuncker Michigan Aggie School of Agriculture Lafayette School Parker House Supreme

Sewing Circle Creates Holiday Exchange in Greencastle

The Greencastle Sewing Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Grace Coffman. Members present included Lilly Busby Mayme Reeves Ula Lewis Laura Lewis Clara Knauer Winnie Arnold Dave Joffman Lorene Knauer Nora Browning May Jones Laura Hurst Fern Hurst and May Berry. Refreshments were served and Christmas presents were exchanged. Lawrence Reeves is out of school sick. Mr and Mrs Earl Scobee and Mrs Artie Scobee attended Crawfordsville on Monday. Several attended the funeral of Mrs Lewis Call at Brick Chapel last Friday.

Grace Coffman Lilly Busby Mayme Reeves Ula Lewis Laura Lewis Clara Knauer Winnie Arnold Dave Joffman Lorene Knauer Nora Browning May Jones Laura Hurst Fern Hurst May Berry Lewis Call Brick Chapel

Roachdale Social Notes Cover Guests and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs George Grider and son Paul dined with Mrs Lizale Burkett Saturday. Miss Ella Walsh visited with Miss Mary Lovett in Greencastle. The Goslins move to Indianapolis for Roberts job. Tilman Ladoga injured arm while cranking car. Ford demonstration drew a large crowd at McCammons Garage. Ellen and Joe Lewman stayed with grandparents in Green Castle. Oscar Linly of Cloverdale visited his ailing father. Mrs Katherine Grider improving. Mrs Ella Rich of Waveland visiting relatives. Mrs Florence Hyten of Evanston Illinois staying with the Hytens. Herbert Suitor now Standard Oil operator. Dalineky bought Bowens store goods and runs the store. Mrs Isom Noland seeks goiter treatment near Rockville.

Oscar Linly Cloverdale Katherine Grider Ella Rich Waveland Florence Hyten Evanston Tuinois Miss Hytens Herbert Suitor Standard Oil Arlie Fuller Mr. Dalineky Bowens Isom Noland Goiter Rockville

Former Texas Coed Sentenced After Bank Robbery Verdict

In Lagrange on December 17 1926 the jury found Mrs Rebecca Bradley Rogers formerly of the University of Texas guilty of robbery with firearms and sentenced her to 14 years in the penitentiary for the Farmers National Bank of Buda raid on December 11 1926. The case moved from San Marcos after defense argued venue prejudice.

Stern Apeeat O. Lagrange Texas INS Rebecca Bradley Rogers University of Texas Coed Rogers Farmers National Bank of Buda Hays Coun San Marcos Hays County

Christmas Pageant at First Christian Church

B H Bruner shepherds the service with Bible School at 9 30 am and Lord's Supper at 10 40 am A children's Christmas pageant follows There are no Christian Endeavor meetings Sunday evening The Nativity pageant is at 7 30 pm in the church auditorium

Bible School Christian Endeavor

Wanted Farm Hand with Stock Knowledge

Help wanted notice seeking a single man skilled in stock care and general farm work. Apply by mail or in person at the Herald Office.

Herald Office

Mrs Ros C Milligan Remains Spiritual and Business Adviser

Mrs Ros C Milligan, a noted spiritual and business adviser, will remain active in her dual roles, continuing to counsel clients and guide organizational missions with her longstanding expertise.

Ros C. Milligan

Nazarene Church Services Posted

Rev Clarence and Bertha Talbott officiate Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m The Young People meet at 6 30 p m with a 7 30 prayer service Thursday evening all invited to attend

Nazarene Church Clarence Bertha Talbott

Christmas Program at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church schedules a Sunday program with Sunday School 9:30 guided by Prof. Manhart, morning worship 10:40 featuring a sermon on The Christmas Symbols, Christian Endeavor 6:30 led by Vincent Confer, evening service 7:30, stereopticon pictures on the Birth and Early Childhood of Christ, and an annual Christmas Party at 7:30 Friday evening.

Manhart Christian Endeavor Vincent Confer Christ

Christmas Services At Methodist Church Mark Week

The Methodist Episcopal Church under Minister C Howard Taylor schedules a 9 50 A M Sunday School with Christmas exercises and a tree in the Intermediate department. Worship follows at 10 40 A M with a sermon on The Righteousness of the Law. Epworth League meets at 6 30 P M and evening worship with Christmas hymns and Van Dyke's The Other Wise Man read by Miss Opal Leavitt. An official board called meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 P M. The Primary Sunday School plans a Christmas party Friday at 2 30 P M. parents invited.

Epworth League van Dyke Opal Leavitt Ofiicial Board

Sunday services at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9:30, preaching at 10:30, and evening service at 7:30 with Rev. C. M. Brodie preaching in both morning and evening. The B Y P U meets at 6:30.

C. M. Brodie

Christian Science Service Held Sundays at Indiana Street

A Christian Science service is held every Sunday at 10 45 a m at 208 South Indiana Street with regular attendance and readings.

Christian Science Service South Indiana Street

Mad dog in Chicago bitten by police after menacing run

A mad dog roamed a fashionable Chicago neighborhood biting fifteen people before police shot and killed the animal.

Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reelsville Pennsylvania Railroad Manhattan Road Brownsburg Clark Brackney Culver City, Cal Mrs Dan Brackney Prof A. F. Caldwell Rochester, Minn M. S. Miller Atlanta & Pacific Company Howard Warner Terre Haute Rev. Warner DePauw United States Kenneth Sheets Gilbert Huffer R. E. Bondurant Margaret Poucher Elizabeth Clayberg Helen Judd Vivian Pomroy Dororthy Halstead Betty Neely Thelma Grath Dean Katherine Alvord Sandusky, Ohio Kyle Gilbert Hughes Bainbridge, Ga Edna Lane Teachers’ College G. P. Savage Islip, N. Y Bettie Chodeheaver Appha Chi Roanoke Marjorie Dimmick Cleveland Ohio Spencer School Lindy Westinghouse _ Automatic iron Wabash Valley Electric REAL F. S. Hamilton Harding Purdue AG University Greencastler Lawrence Reeves Earl Scobee Artie Scobee Crawfordsville Roachdale News George Grider Paul Lizale Burkett Ella Walsh Mary Lovett Greencastle James Goslin Robert Cora Hyten Tilman Ladoga McCammon Ellen Joe Lewman Mrs. W. D. Lovett First Christian Church B. H. Bruner E. R. Bartley Indiana Loan Co E. Wash the Presbyterian Church W. Washington Street Eddie Buis Bloomington Street BE. A Chadwick Greencastle R Fillmore Yellow Beagle Hound Carl Clifton Priest South Vine Street Eitel Floral CO Kodak Southard’s Book Store Methodist Episcopal Church C. Howard Taylor First Baptist Church Christian Science F. E. Reed Cloverdale, Ind Santa
Search Courier

Search the Greencastle Herald Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Greencastle Herald?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication