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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
The town announces Spencer city schools remain closed due to the flu epidemic, delaying Monday opening. The Cops basketball game against Mooresville will proceed Friday night as planned, with both teams undefeated this season.
Local column recounts Jim Albin of Ladoga State Bank requiring loan applicants to submit financial statements and jokes about bank robbers. It notes a South Africa hunting tale with Ted Kirk and a DePauw student return, plus high school basketball, student lanterns, and a coast safety warning after a Greencastle lad was struck by a truck.
Fair Fish Camp No. 48 United Spanish War Veterans installed officers and awarded a Past Commander’s Jewel to Dr. Eugene Hawkins at a Wednesday night session in Dr. Hawkins’s office. Commander G. Will Conklin presided. Hawkins, a charter member, long active in the state’s Spanish War efforts, previously served as Medical Corps captain in 1895 and major in the National Guard.
Hubert Aubrey 11 son of Mrs Jesse Hinton of 404 West Franklin was seriously injured Wednesday evening around 4 30 when a Ford truck driven by Tra Moore ran over his chest and back as he rode a sled at Madison and Washington streets. He suffered facial cuts and bruises and was rushed to the hospital for X rays to assess chest injuries.
Cloudy unsettled night with possible snow flurries in the northeast. Colder in the northwest. Friday turns partly cloudy and somewhat colder.
Indiana Democrats split over a proposed modification to the primary law as State Chairman R Earl Peters urged lawmakers to oppose changes. Peters told 20 House members and Senate and House Democrats assembled in Indianapolis that a large majority from both parties oppose repeal or modification of the primary.
The last will and testament of Miss Virginia Black, deceased, was probated in the Putnam Circuit Court Thursday morning. The Central Trust Company named executor with a $100,000 bond. Provisions include $500 to Ardena Whitsett’s children, $50 to Sarah Durham’s children, $500 to nephew Henry Renick, $500 to Margaret Peck’s children, $500 to William Hawkins, $500 to Andrew Hanna, $2,000 to Robert and George Black, $2,000 to Andrew Clarence Black, $5,000 to Ida Peck Durham funds, $2,000 to be invested for income to Ida Peck Durham, then to revert. $1,000 to Presbyterian Church for the Andrew A. Black fund. $3,000 to Citizens Trust Company for Laurane Black’s education, remainder to Laurane at 30. Household effects to Andrew B. Hanna, Ida Peck Durham, and Margaret Durham Bridger. Remaining estate to Citizens Trust Company to provide Lawrence Black a home, with eventual distribution to his children.
Frances Weidner, daughter of Oscar Weidner, vanished from her home west of Eminence on Monday. Sheriff Lucas investigated but found no trace. The father suspected Komomo, then learned she was not there, and later traced her to Indianapolis but could not locate her.
Eli Chambers of Cloverdale near fifty stood trial in city court for selling liquor to Basil Baldwin a Quincy High School student and Kenneth Black a Mill Grove youth both sentenced to State Farm 80 days for liquor possession testified they bought the liquor from Chambers at his home on December 31 in the presence of his wife and son. Officers Grimes and Grimes arrested Chambers at his home Wednesday afternoon. Defense was Theodore Crawley. Baldwin Black testified for the State. Mrs Chambers attended but did not testify earlier.
A 16 year old orphan, Edmond Miley, disappeared from the Victory Home for Boys east of Greencastle weeks ago while seeking work. Despite radio broadcasts after his sister’s death, no trace has been found. He is about 5 feet tall, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and heavy auburn hair. Contact the Victory Home for Boys at Greencastle or call 3267-K with any information.
James P. Voorhees will revive the play of Hamlet at the Opera House soon and perform some famous monologues. Kimber Gardner spent last evening in Indianapolis. Mrs. Fred Reising is visiting relatives in Fair Oaks. Mrs. Edith Harlan has returned from a visit to Danville.
Bobbie Trout, 22, USC student, extends the women’s sustained flight record to 12 hours 11 minutes, following a recent mark by Viola Gentry. She lands exhausted but unharmed, noting oil smudges on her face after the flight. The Army’s refueling plane Question Mark, in its third day airborne, passes 48 hours while awaiting new fuel with strong performance from its three motors.
Greencastle's Junior team won 17 to 6 at Brazil gym in a preliminary dedication game. The first half was tied 5 to 5 with a slick floor hindering footwork before emery and sawdust helped clear the surface. Greencastle led 5 0 at quarter end, Brazil surged to 10 5 by halftime, then held Brazil to one point in the final period as Greencastle added 12 points to seal the victory.
Judge Jere West who was succeeded January 1 as judge of the Montgomery Circuit Court by Edgar A. Rice will likely resume private practice in Crawfordsville. He plans an office in the Farmers Mutual Insurance building on East Main Street near the Elston Bank and Trust.
Green Castle Kiwanis Club lists committees formed at Thursday noon meeting at the Christian Church. New president B. H. Bruner explains Kiwanis motto letters K I A N S detailing knowledge interest attendance naturalness intelligence service and its aim to serve the community.
Brazil defeats Greencastle 81 to 35 in the gymnasium dedication game after a fast swing in the final period. Fuqua and Clay County stars lead the attack, while Greencastle struggles with poor shooting and tight defense. Indiana officials praise the new building as dignitaries from Brazil attend the ceremony.
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