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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
1
Greencastle High School edged Pittsboro 26 to 22 in a hard fought Friday night clash at the Greencastle gym. Tate and Young starred for Greencastle as both teams traded leads, with strong defense and late scoring sealing the victory.
Approximately 300 rooters planned to support Pittsboro at Greencastle but were deterred by weather. A Pittsboro Yell leader walked to the Greencastle side and led a quiet moment, then urged no cheering for Pittsboro as Greencastle fans were reminded to show good spirit.
In a curtain raiser the Blue team led by Black Frazier Buster Hurst and Hall defeated the Whites 27 to 18. Pittsboro fans rallied their Tiger Cubs with continuous shouts while one Greencastle Yell Leader walked out and was replaced by the Pittsboro leader as the game stayed close.
Cloverdale High School defeated Russellville 36 to 29 in a close Friday night matchup on Cloverdale floor. The game stayed tied at times and was decided in the final minutes as Cloverdale surged for seven points after a 29 all deadlock. The contest featured rough play and numerous fouls with both squads evenly matched. Russellville brought a Scout Drum Corps and bugler to root for the team.
Crawfordsville Ind December 21 Hanover surprised Indiana college basketball followers by defeating Wabash 24 to 22 in the season's fastest game. Hanover opened with a quick lead and held off a late Little Giants flurry as the second half progressed.
Greencastle Boy Scouts served as traffic officers downtown on Saturday. The volunteers assisted greatly in handling heavy Christmas traffic at the intersection near the core business area.
Eleven men from Bicknell were released after Owen County prosecutors dismissed the Spencer bank robbery charges. The state cited lack of identification and weak evidence, with four suspects still held for a Coal City bank robbery. The case hinged on statements by Gladys Edwards later repudiated.
A large Bainbridge High School crowd gathers for a home game against Frankfort Jefferson High School tonight. Jefferson carries a strong unbeaten mark, while Bainbridge seeks revenge after a Friday loss to Monrovia, promising a hard fought scrap on Bainbridge's floor.
Robert Newgent’s Ford coupe once described as stolen was located Thursday night on Washington Street in front of the Elks club rooms. Bob found the car parked peacefully in Northwood Addition after a wait.
A car borrowed by a friend ran out of gasoline and could not be located until Friday afternoon. Newgent stayed up all night Thursday searching for the vehicle, which Elks Club members believe wandered away. The borrower later confessed he forgot to tell where the car was, prompting a request to notify owners or fill the tank next time. Also, Mr and Mrs William Pitts of Mt Olive near Green Castle welcomed a son born Friday night.
Ike Know All Weather Prognosticator reports a broad outlook with unsettled conditions across regions. The forecast emphasizes changing temperatures and intermittent rain chances, cautioning travelers to expect variability through the coming days.
Preliminary farm bureau membership drive preparations are underway in Putnam County with drives planned for January 7 and 8 in northern townships and January 7 and 8 in southern areas. Rudolph Fordice from the State Farm Bureau reports meetings held across townships and a January 27 Greencastle courthouse meeting to urge local business leaders to support the drive.
Rain or not, Santa arrives at Greencastle High School for the municipal Christmas Tree program. Tri Kappa will hand out 2000 candy sacks to Putnam County students starting 6:30 PM with a parade, ceremony at the Court House, and tree lighting followed by songs and a Santa distribution.
Christmas Eve exercises at the College Avenue M E Church feature playlets speeches songs and musical numbers with a tree and treats to close. The program includes student classes led by Miss Butterfield Miss Grose Miss Thompson Miss Allen Miss Adam and others with readings from Rev Porter Long and Mrs Eckhart and performances by Gilbert Hughes Kyle Hughes and Clara Rogers among others.
A special Vesper service of music and Christmas thoughts will be at four o'clock Sunday afternoon at College Avenue Church. The public is invited. The program includes organ preludes, hymns, choirs, vocal and instrumental solos, and meditations by the pastor.
The Tri Kappa sorority of Greencastle reports Red Cross Seal sales totaling 160 dollars. Additional sales are expected from Tri Kappa and stamp sale booths at the post office, courthouse, and other city locations.
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