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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
2
Local attorney F S Hamilton traveled to Terre Haute on legal business Saturday. The item notes other community updates including holiday travel plans and a birth in Greencastle.
A large No. 1 Seagrave fire truck from the Brazil city department skidded on an icy turn at National avenue and Alabama street around 9 o'clock last night and overturned. The two firemen aboard escaped injury, but the vehicle was badly damaged.
The Putnam County high school principals met with County Superintendent John C. Vermillion this morning in his office to review pupil examination papers. The aim is to compare pupil work across the county schools.
The L. and H. Chevrolet team from Greencastle won all three games on a Michigan tour. Players J. Crowe W. Longden P. Kerr M. Crawley and C. Miller led victories over Midland 40 to 1 Alpena 34 to 24 and Oscoola 15 to 9. A charity game here on December 29 precedes another Michigan visit.
Livehog prices held near last quotes with 160 to 800 pound hogs selling from 8.10 to 8.30 a pound and tops at 8.55. Underweights and pigs moved 8.00 to 8.25, sows 6.50 to 7.25. Cattle were steady with calves down 50 cents, native lambs steady at 7.50 with slight declines noted.
DePauw university defeated the University of Cincinnati 30 to 21 in their Buckeye Conference debut. The Tigers led by Ray Ragsdale controlled the pace, finishing the first half with a 12 point margin and coasting to the win as Bearcat reserves mounted a late push. The Feb 7 rematch is set at Greencastle.
The Putnam county board of commissioners filled several appointive offices to take effect January 1. Robert Sweeney, Roy Davis, Mrs. McFarland, and W. C. Lewis were appointed for the courthouse janitor, county heating plant fireman, courthouse matron, and hospital director roles respectively, with Lewis succeeding Walter Allee and Sweeney succeeding Charles Pfeiffenberger. No appointments were made to county attorney or county health officer. current incumbents C. Gilles and Dr. John A. Egan remain.
Calvin Pressnal, 75, delivering mail from the railroad station to the Etna Green post office eight miles west, was abducted by bandits who failed to drill a small lobby safe. He freed himself and alerted county authorities. The bank door was unlocked by J Seth Biden, president, who found the attempted break. The robbed safe was not opened and the bank’s vault remained intact. Rochester is about twenty miles from Etna Green.
Washington dispatch reports the first relief measure authorizing 45 million dollars in drought area farm loans cleared Congress and went to the President. A 116 million dollar emergency construction appropriation awaited Senate action as controversy cooled. Senator Borah blocks move on 150 million farm board funds. Senator Black proposes banning board use of funds for marginal trading.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh faced a brief danger when oil or gasoline on the exhaust ignited aboard their plane at Logan field. Lindbergh used a hand extinguisher to douse the flames, delaying departure for about two hours.
Drivers of the Greencastle township school buses who have served under Trustee Paul Ablin for years presented him with a white gold watch and chain as a token of appreciation.
Bainbridge Home Economics club members will stage The Word Fulfilled a Christmas operetta at the Masonic hall Bainbridge on Christmas Eve about thirty singers will participate in the musical program.
Jane Rogers advises homemakers on packing dresses in trunks or suitcases. Place tissue paper in sleeves and between folds to prevent creases and damage.
Dr. John Charles McCormick of Crawfordsville died suddenly at home Friday morning likely from a heart attack. He had practiced dentistry for forty six years and was well regarded in the county. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Washington Street home with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
In Lagro Indiana Robert Lyons Sr a chemistry professor at Indiana University and his son Robert Jr must pay a full 100 percent assessment on stock bequeathed by Mrs Phoebe Courson to meet creditors after Citizens State bank of Lagro failed. The bank collapse occurred before dividends. Prof Robert Lyon of Bloomington is noted in Greencastle history and Mrs Lyon was formerly Ellen Joslin of Greencastle.
The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts join the Kiwanis and Rotary charity basketball game ticket drive on December 29. Scouts will canvass town sections starting Monday, with named leaders for each area and downtown business-house sales overseen by Morris Smith, Robert Etter, and Charles Rector.
An advertisement urges radio servicing by Wilbur W. Welch at 409 East Walnut Street offering best radio repair. The page also lists two rental ads: a strictly modern six room dwelling with sleeping porch near the square and university, and a strictly modern two room apartment with kitchen and dinette, both inviting inquiries at the Herald office.
Editor notes a humorous dialogue by James Gleason and Lucille Gleason about marriage. The pair discuss not trying to reform a spouse, keeping peace with timely apologies, sharing finances, and valuing independence. James offers ribbing on past loves, anniversaries, and family advice from a stage career.
The Sunshine club met with Mrs Reba Kivitt of Jefferson township Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock. Twenty one members were present. Refreshments of ice cream cake lemonade and candy were served by the hostess.
Friday afternoon programs at the Christy church featured the Women of Christy Church Union with Mrs. Harry Tabbott in charge. Members and guests enjoyed songs, readings, and Christmas tones, followed by cake and coffee during a social hour.
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