19 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
1
An apparent lone robber dressed neat entered the Plainfield bank on a Wednesday morning, opened the doors with staff help, but his plan collapsed as he failed to steal. No injuries reported.
The Voncastle Theater sets a charity gift morning with a free admission show and donation drive on Wednesday December 24 at 10 o clock. Patrons will bring groceries canned goods or other items to aid the poor and needy. Proceeds from the event benefit charity.
The Pire Christian Church near Sunday presents a morning children’s program with readings songs and exercises led by the Tee finishers Primary and Junior Departments. A cash offering supports Benevolent work through the United Christian Missionary Society in Indianapolis.
Greencastle high school students held a pep chapel in the gym at 1 pm to boost the basketball team before the Crawfords ville game. Prof. Warren J. Yount praised the team’s performance against Martinsville and urged fans to back the squad.
The Putnam County Orchestra held a Thursday night practice in the high school building. Attendance was down due to slick roads, but those present had a productive session. Directed by Principal R. Young of Greencastle High School plans were set for a series of concerts across county schools in the second semester.
Danville county commissioner John F. Vestal was seriously injured when the automobile he rode in was struck by a fast passenger train at a street crossing east of Plainfield. He suffered multiple fractures including both bones below the knee, a broken nose, facial and head wounds, and possible internal injuries.
DePauw star forward Rex MoeiPett is out with a badly wrenched ankle and will miss early February action. Coach Tubby Moffett said Younes Moffett injured his ankle in scrimmage before the Barnham game. DePauw rode De Walt to fill the vacancy as Copeland remains a non starting letterman.
Kiwanis and Rotary clubs plan a December 25 charity basketball game in the high school gym. A curtain raiser features L and H Chevrolet team versus an independent club with a bid to bring the L Strauss team of Indianapolis. Stunts will occur between quarters. proceeds go to charity, with tickets urged to be bought by all Green Castle workers.
Hutchins of Roachdale was named a sophomore basketball manager by Harry G. Scholler, Wabash College athletics director. He is a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Aaron Miller, an alleged escapee from the Indiana State Farm at Putnamville, is in the Putnam county jail for arraignments on escape charges before Judge James P. Hughes. He was captured after a short search following a Thursday attempt to flee. Captain Ralph Howard of the state farm brought him to the jail. an affidavit was filed in the Putnam circuit court. Miller was sentenced from the Gibson circuit court.
L. L. Needler of the Indians State Farm Bureau will be present and make an address at dinner meet as the Farm Bureau Drive ends tonight.
Detroit police prepare to question burlesque actress Margaret Owen who says she unwittingly lured radio commentator Gerald Buckley to a deadly trap in a LaSalle hotel lobby. Buckley was shot after announcing a recall of Mayor Bowie, as Owen’s account links a political plot and violent crime.
An automobile owned and driven by W. F. Bateman a Tiger Cub basketball mentor was badly damaged when it struck the curb at Walnut and Bloomington streets early Thursday night. A wheel and axle were broken and Bateman lost control as the car skidded on the icy pavement.
County Auditor W E Gill announced bids will be received until noon on the first Monday in January when the Putnam county board of commissioners meets to set contracts for supplies for the county poor farm.
A buggy collision occurred when a horse became unmanageable and threw riders Fred Crawford and Virgil McCammack. John Dunbar’s buggy was involved and both riders were injured. Karl Hazelett married in Tucson Arizona yesterday. Alpha Phi sorority hosted a formal party at the VanAradel home. Willis Brodian and Stella Boswell received a marriage license.
The Board of Commissioners in Putnam County will meet in the courthouse commissioners room this Saturday afternoon to fill several vacancies due to term expirations on January 1. The offices include county attorney, hospital board member, and positions for matron and janitor at the courthouse.
Sloudy tonight followed by mostly fair Saturday with little temperature change. Low around 25 degrees tonight.
James Bridges, prominent Green Castle farmer, died at his home on East Washington Street Wednesday afternoon at 4. He was long a county resident with a brief four-year absence. Survived by two sons and several daughters, brief service planned at Forest Hill cemetery with details provided.
The filling station at the corner of Jackson and Walnut streets by Paul Johnson of Johnwn Construction Co, Indianapolis, was completed Thursday and turned over to Sinclair Oil Co on a ten year lease. Oil pumps and equipment will be installed and the station will operate within the next week or ten days.
Ernest Pryor, 32, Martinsville laborer, was convicted of poisoning his wife to pursue an affair with her cousin Elsie Hamm of Brazil. He received a prison term of two to twenty one years in the Indiana State Prison after a lengthy trial in Marion County Court.
Auto license plates for 1941 will be ready for distribution Friday December 26 according to John Rightsell and O J Reetor who supervise the city distribution. Plates have arrived and are being prepared for issuing from 22 South Jackson Street across from The Herald office. Miss Lorene Luther will assist in issuing licenses and distributing plates. The first weeks are usually very busy with hundreds of plates issued daily.
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