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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1930
Page
1
Readers toast the new year as Mayor-elect W L Denan and Democratic officials prepare to assume control of city government. The old administration under Charles McGaughey leaves with praise and a focus on eradicating the Pitman Pond mosquito nuisance.
The first 1930 Chevrolet was sold to Walter Evans, a local mail carrier. The truck will be used on his route, with delivery starting Monday morning. another buyer named Frank Sr. of Clinton Falls purchased the see r to be sold.
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight with colder conditions. Northeast areas will feel moderate cold, while Saturday will bring a rise in temperature in the extreme portions during the afternoon.
The McCullough and Hamm band is renamed Hoosier Corn Poppers. Members are Frank McCullough Leslie McCullough Ross McCullough Howard Hamm Bert Hamm and J M Jones. The group will broadcast from WBOW Terre Haute Saturday night 7 30 to 9 00.
Greencastle Junior Hi coached by Marion Crawley upset Brazil juniors 16 to 10 as Black led Greencastle with seven points in the second half. Davis paced Brazil with two late field goals and Nance contributed early scoring. Referee Vandivier and umpire Jones presided.
Larry Newgent, a Roachdale native now a prison chaplain and revivalist, will speak Sunday evening January 5 at 7 50 p m in the Roachdale Christian church. He will share experiences from his prison work including the Colorado Prison riot Canon City and the Hickman case, with riot photos displayed in Roachdale stores Thursday through Sunday.
A string of Indiana high school football results shows teams like High School Tech Indianapolis and Horace Mann Gary posting varied scores against opponents such as Kokomo Martinsville and Washington East Chicago. Notable margins include Spencer 50 over Bloomfield 29 and Vincennes 56 over Bedford 30.
Chevrolet announces a new six cylinder car for 1930 known as The Greatest Chevrolet in Chevrolet History. The lineup features larger tires Delco Lovejoy shocks improved braking with articulated shoe type and enclosed drums. Eight models include four closed bodies and three open models with two new sport variants.
A local resident in Union City Indiana reports a new five dollar bill washed from a shirt pocket and returned in a gold tint. Treasury experts say few people will send money to laundry and doubt widespread damage.
Appraisers William Moser, Joe Dorsett, and William Larkin, with Ford Lucas supervising, set the land value at 1200 for a strip south of Cloverdale as the state condemns land for Road 3 realignment. Mrs McMains asked a price deemed excessive amid parcel acquisitions.
Belle Union defeated Stilesville 27 to 26 in overtime after a 24 all tie. McCullough and Dorsett led Belle Union with strong scoring while Bruner topped Stilesville. Also noted is a Iowa City visit by Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Oberst and son, with Oberst a University of Iowa student.
Mr and Mrs George Aker hosted a New Year’s gathering in Reelsville with readings and music by Marty Moore Myrtle Herbert and J N Perkins as the evening’s main features. The first Farmers Institute session opened today with President George Knauer presiding. Speakers included J W Carver Ora Day Mrs Joe Torr and Dr G W Bence.
Greencastle High School’s Tiger Cubs defeated Brazil 29 to 24 on Brazil’s floor. Stone led Greencastle with 12 points, Tobin scored seven, and Hammerstein tallied 18 for Brazil with strong defense from Gross. The win gave Greencastle a five to six point edge late, riding a team effort and crowd support.
Washington January 4 ins reports a blaze damaged the house document room and the artist's model room at the national capitol. Architect David Lynn opened a formal inquiry with possible involvement of Congressional committees. Damage ranged from 1000 to 5000 dollars with water seepage concerns through five foot walls. Capitol artist Charles Moberly was rescued unconscious and treated for two hours. fire likely started in the model room.
Claire Briggs noted American cartoonist behind When a Feller Needs a Friend Ain t It a Grand and Glorious Feeling and The Days of Real Sport died at the neurological institute after an illness and recent operations He was fifty four and had previously been treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Bronchial pneumonia followed a months long illness.
In Burbank near Wooster seven youths were killed when a bus carrying a high school basketball team was struck by a fast Pennsylvania train near Shreve. Nine others were seriously injured as responders worked to identify the victims and recover the bodies.
Dr G Browley Oxnam president DePauw University reports Mrs Oxnam is hospitalized in Los Angeles with a serious condition and possible operation. Her husband and son travel from Greencastle to Kansas City and a trustees meeting on January 12 may be postponed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Mc Kee Smith who died at her Seymour home will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at McCurry Funeral Home with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. She is a sister of Clay Mc Kee who lives north of town and will be buried beside her husband who passed away years ago. Family will drive through with the body.
Albert Temple man of Berry Street drove a Ford coupe that collided with a Be-It bread truck near Mount Olive church south of town last night. No injuries were reported. The Templeman car sustained heavy front end damage and transmission damage and was towed from Tribby’s garage.
Sunday evening at 7 30 Rev B H Bruner opens a study series at the First Christian Church on the Parables of Jesus. The next topic The Old and the New will explore Jesus attitude toward the old religion and will discuss relevant parables. All interested are invited.
Funeral services for Andrew Lockridge were held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the home of William P. Lockridge on West Walnut Street. Rev B W Bruner of the Christian church presided. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included Dr J F Gillespie Dr T A Ligier Henry Prevo Reese Matson William Ettelforge and Albert Weik with out of town guests Dr W S Elliott Minot Keith and Miss Peggy Gee of Detroit Michigan.
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