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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
1
The DePauw University million dollar endowment drive continues as funds toward construction and needed facilities inch closer to the goal. Officials anticipate a $250,000 gift from the Generational Board if the drive succeeds, with four annual installments starting January 1, 1924.
Lafayette Ind Dec 27 ex Purdue athlete George Eversman a three letter man and noted guard forward has been signed as Freshman basketball coach at Purdue University announced by Director of Athletics N A Kellog Eversman played forward three years on the Purdue basketball team and was regarded as a leading Big Ten scorer and athlete in football and track
DePauw's White leads with four field goals and three free throws as the Hoosiers open a 19 to 1 run and beat the Chicago Maroons 24 to 18 at Bartlet gym. Hirt and Irwin add baskets for DePauw while Duggan tops Chicago with three field goals and four total.
The 1925 death toll from poison liquor in Philadelphia is cited as 875, per Deputy Coroner Frank Paul. Coroner Wil een R. Knight will post warnings with photos of victims to deter indiscriminate drinking and inform vendors they may face homicide charges if inquest results show their beverages caused deaths.
In New York City twelve more victims of bootleg liquor were admitted to Bellvue Hospital, bringing total cases to 107 since Christmas Eve. Five of the new patients are women and nine deaths from alcoholic poisoning have been reported.
Paris Dec 28 The dirigible Dixmude is officially declared lost by the French ministry of marine after the body of Commander Lieut Du Plessis De Grenadan was found six miles off Sicily tangled in a net. Crews and warships search the Mediterranean and Sahara regions for the airship and the remaining 49 crew. The craft last radioed from southwest of Touggart Algeria en route to Marseilles. A gale was reported making the voyage home unsafe.
On New Year’s Day from 3 to 6 P M and 7 to 9 P M the Pastor and his wife will host an open house at the College Avenue Parsonage for church members and friends. At 6 P M the Ladies of the Church will serve a New Year Dinner in the church dining rooms.
Dr. George W. Bence in Greencastle receives a Christmas radio outfit and enjoys programs from California Canada Cuba and New England states each evening. The new radio contingent brings national signals within reach for the local resident.
Evening services at College Avenue Methodist Church will be discontinued for a few weeks. A 4 o’clock Vesper service will be held with music. Next Sunday's program includes organ and piano preludes, hymns, prayers, anthems, scripture, intermezzi, vocal solo, offertory meditation, a sermon, and an Ave Maria.
Atlas Securities Company and Indiana Automobile Finance sue A R Chenoweth in Putnam Circuit Court to recover a wrecked 1923 Durant touring car held at the Franklin Street garage. They seek possession of the vehicle and $5 for detention, with other relief. The car, rebuilt after a collision at State Road 32 and National Road, was driven by Ira Brim of Bedford and was taken for repairs.
The families of Mrs. Columbus Wells gathered at her home for Christmas Day. Present were Mr and Mrs Jacob Knauer and children near Brick Chapel, Mr and Mrs Fred Lancaster of Greencastle, Mr and Mrs Carey Payne and children, Mr and Mrs Benj Wells, Oscar Wells, Exile Wells, Mr and Mrs Roxie Payne and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Bert Brattain near Lena. Twenty seven attended and shared a noon dinner with many gifts exchanged.
Sherrill Brothers Overland dealers delivered a new Overland Four Sedan to George G. Weber on Friday. Weber operates a shoe repair business in the Goodwine Block.
In Kokomo Indiana on December 28 sixteen thousand gallons of water spilled fifty feet from a broken hoop on a water tower eight miles northwest. The tower burst after being filled. local domestic supply was cut off while repairs are arranged. Fire protection remains available via direct mains connections.
In Greencastle High School gym Friday night the K of P quintet defeated Bellmore Independent 20 to 16 in a closely fought rematch. Foster led Green castle with nine field goals while Robinson and Nevins stifled Bellmore in the first half, which ended 9 to 0. Jeffries starred for Bellmore, and Charles Black officiated the game. Masten and Foster were forwards, Zeis center, Robinson and Nevins guards.
A two cent per gallon increase takes effect in Greencastle and across Indiana after Standard Oil of Indiana raised its prices. Newcastle High School basketball lost 47 to 22 to Morton High School of Richmond on Friday in Richmond. The Greencastle Tigers plan tough home prep for Newcastle Monday, emphasizing focus from start to finish.
Lamar Grubb of Whiting vials trends observed in Greencastle on Saturday. The report notes local patterns affecting the town and nearby areas.
Mayor James Q. Layne and deputies raided the basement rooms of the B B O Ellis Club during the Merry Xmas stag party at 10:45 PM. Dozens of men were summoned to appear at 7 PM for gaming charges. Police planned the action ahead of time and did not arrest on scene.
The Cloverdale Independent basketball team fell 28 to 22 to the Midland Independents in Cloverdale High School gym Friday night. The Cloverdale lineup included Rogers A Shake G Shake Lee Waters and Jane McKamey with Clodfelter refereeing as Roachdale official.
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 24 a probate report shows Helen Minshall estate valued at 418216.22 with 218126.22 in personal property. Bequests total 410042.53 to Charles Minshall with taxes 18424.54. DePauw University receives 514.48 and several local organizations slated for bequests.
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