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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1929

Page

4

Double Header Basketball Bill Friday In Greencastle

Greencastle high school's post Christmas basketball bill Friday features a Tiger Cubs vs Roosevelt of East Chicago, with a preliminary Greencastle Reserves against Glenford Ohio coached by DePauw graduate H. J. Bitzer.

Tiger Cubs Roosevelt East Chicago Glenford Ohio Greencastle High School Greencastle Greencastel H. J. Ritzer DePauw Bitzer Beachdale Arother Roosevelt h@gh Horace Mann Gary

Tigers Fall To Greencastle In Stalled Christmas Clash

Jefferson High of Lafayette refused to break up Greencastle's stall ing game and handed the Tiger Cubs a 25 to 13 setback Saturday. The referees handled disputes with odd antics as Greencastle built a seven minute no play stretch. Ellis stood in at center for Gross, contributing a solid performance. Greencastle has won seven of eight starts, with Delphi the sole defeat.

Brazil Tiger Cubs Jefferson High Lafayette Greencastle Jeff Gross Husky Crawfordsville Ellis Delphi Bloomington DePauw Illinois Champaign Glenford Roachdale

Brick Chapel Christmas Program a Success

The Brick Chapel Church Christmas program drew 139 attendees as Santa Claus distributed gifts after a day of readings, songs, and performances by students and local families. The event featured a variety of acts, and Epworth Leaguers offered carols to nearby families afterward.

Brick Chapel Brick Chapel Church Santa Claus Charley Hendrick Jewell Wright Bethlehem Laura Epworth Leaguers Charles R. Query DePauw Edison Street Indianapolis

Man Admits Killing Father in Christmas Eve Beating

Serano Crucitti 25 confessed to police in Mishawaka Indiana that he beat his father Alphonse Crucitti 60 to death with a shotgun after his father allegedly attacked his mother during a quarrel over a broken plate. The inquest is pending.

Mishawaka Ind INS Serano Crucitti Alphonse Crucitti

Lebanon Doctor Dies After Blood Poisoning

Dr. James R. Ball aged 61 died at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis after infection from a scratch while treating a patient. He practiced medicine and surgery in Lebanon for 37 years and served as local surgeon for steam and traction lines for 30 years.

Lebanon Ind James R. Ball Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Bell

Purdue names Kizer head coach with Elward and Martineau

Purdue alumni and athletic officials express full satisfaction with the coaching solution. Noble Kizer is named head coach while Mal Elward and Farl Martineau are kept as assistants, preserving the system that produced the Western Conference title and the earlier Jimmy Phelan era.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Noble Kizer Mal Elward Farl Martineau Kizer Edward- Martineau Boilermakers Jimmy Phelan Washington University Seattle Wash

Monon Opposes Merger With Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Harry Kurrie president of the Monon railroad wires Chicago lawyers Henley and Evans that the line will oppose a merger with the Baltimore and Ohio. The telegram cites the Interstate Commerce Commission’s recent consolidation plans.

Bloomington Ind Harry Kurrie Monon Railroad Chicago Henley & Evans Road Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Kurrie Interstate Commerce Commission

Nationwide search for Allen Nicholson vanishes from Painfield

Indianapolis police said the nationwide hunt for Allen Nicholson an auto dealer from Painfield who disappeared from his home on November 20 widened as he may be living in other cities. Nicholson 5 feet 7 inches tall about 140 pounds 40 years old and his car was found later at the Elm garage in Indianapolis. His wife offered no reason for the disappearance.

Mia Santa Josephine Hendrieh Martha Vaughn Margaret Coffman Elizabeth Vera May Knauer Eileen Seabee Winifred Grimes Jesse South Rowena Santa Claus Allen Nicholson Painfield Indianapolis Nicholson Elm

Greencastle Officials Thank Candy Givers and Local Businesses

Putnam County records list commissioners allowances and payments to area officials, hospitals, and services. figures include wages for W. Gill and others, hospital costs, and several local businesses. The note closes with auditor W. Gill dated December 21 and January 2.

Lucas Sal W. E. Gill Abu Catherine Miller Alva Lisby Lona Vangorder Kiteljorge Orville O'Neal the Herald R. T. Hamrick L. W. Veach Poor Jackson Busenbark Grain Co Robbins & Son C. Collins Franklin Etta Gardner Russell Putnam County Hospital Clinton Morton Wells Monroe W. R. Hutcheson Marion F. N. Wright DBR Hunter Bros Putnam Co. Hospital Jno A. Egan Greencastle C. Hamilton Jefferson The Tieralde Public Printing the Banner Leland Torr Thos Williams Oates Albert Houck Gill Putnam County

Blizzard Costs Indiana Highway Force At $100000 Plus

Indiana highway officials estimate the blizzard total exceeded 100000 dollars. Maintenance superintendent A H Hinkle said labor costs rose from 3000 to 5000 workers with round the clock shifts, while machinery and equipment spending added about 50000 dollars.

Indianapolis Indiana State Highway Commission A. H. Hinkle Highway Commission Hinkle

Woman to Woman at Granada theater balances drama and song

A Gran ad a Granada program brings Woman to Woman with Betty Compson and Juliette Compton in poignant scenes as the tale of a wife and mother shaping a son's future unfolds. Betty Compson shines in song and drama with supporting acts Marking Time and Paramount Sound News.

Victor Saville Tiffany Stahl Granada Theater Talking Screen Betty Compson George Barraud Juliette Compton Michael Morton Pat Rooney Paramount Sound News

Center plays in basketball coaching guidance

The article discusses how center plays can be used for ball possession or quick baskets, noting two main types and the need for balance. It suggests three or four center plays per team, warns against overloading, describes balanced and unbalanced formations, and covers simple signaling methods for plays.

Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana

The undersigned appointed by the Putnam County Circuit Court as administrator of Jane D. Bridges estate. The estate is claimed to be solvent. Clarence Clodfelter administrator announces December 11 1929. Attorney Wim Sutherlin notes dates December 12 19 26.

Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana Jane D. Bridges Clarence Clodfelter Wim. Sutherlin

Sheriff sale for Greencastle real estate in 1930 judgment

Public auction in Putnam County Indiana to satisfy a decree from Central National Bank of Greencastle against Albert P Burnside and Ellen D Burnside. The sale on January 4 1930 covers Tract No 2 and Tract No 3 in Walton's Subdivision Greencastle with rents and profits for up to seven years. unsold property may be offered as fee simple. EDWARD EITELJORGE, Sheriff.

Putnam Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana Central National Bank of Greencastle Central Trust Company Albert P. Burnside Ellen D. Burnside Walton City Edward Eiteljorge Res Aysurphy

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