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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1922

Page

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DePauw Edges Chicago In Tight Bartlett Gym Finish

The DePauw Tigers defeated Chicago 34 to 32 in a fast game at Bartlett gym. Captain Mendenhall scored five and White four as DePauw broke a late tie in the final minutes. Halladay faced a tough assignment guarding Mendenhall throughout the contest.

Chicago DePauw Mendenhal Maroons Bartlett Illinois Mendenhall White Halladay Dixon Cannon Bills McGuire

Locust Street Elects Teachers and Officers for New Year

Locust Street Sunday School Board met to elect officers and teachers for the year. C. E. Kendall reports strong finances with the Centenary pledge paid and growing attendance. Officers include Jesse McAnally as Superintendent and C. E. Kendall as treasurer, with various department superintendents named and more to be chosen.

Locust Street C. E. Kendall Jesse McAnaily Ames J. E. Courtney Treasguree Lu. Fos C. E Home Department C. E. Badger R. E. Richards Marguerite Fox Temperance Lou Bader

Siamese twins Fate Sealed by Doctors After X Rays

Josefa and Rosa Blazek, known as Siamese twins, must stay joined for life after physicians ruled separation would kill both. They feared surgery as death of one could end the other, and doctors noted that if one dies the other would likely follow.

Chicago Josefa Rosa Blazek

American Legion Post 58 to Meet Tomorrow at 2:50 PM

Greencastle Post No. 58 schedules a Sunday afternoon meeting with important business to attend to at once. Post Commander F. A. Ashworth and Adjutant L. W. Crump sign the notice. The Modern Priscilla Club will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. Bessie Goldberg.

Greencastle F. A. Ashworth L. W. Crump Priscilla Club Bessie Goldberg

Wiley High Falls to CHS Five In Frantic Friday Tile

Wiley High School of Terre Haute fell to CHS Five by a lopsided 31 to 14 score as G H S dominated with strong defense. Captain Black led Greencastle scoring aided by H Black and Allen while Stonewall Taylor anchored the defense.

Terre Haute HE Rhea Rhea Basketeers Terre Hauters Vigo City Stonewall Taylor Greencastle Wiley C. Black Henderson H. Black Scott Pe Ca. Aard Standau Woods Stamm B. Allen A. Allen Butler Bryan Shoptaugh Scott McCann Standall Sheppard Blech Wods Allen Christopher Werts

Eighths Beat Freshmen In Curtain Raiser

An eighth grade team defeated the Freshman five 4 to 3 in a curtain raiser Friday night. The game was tied 3 all five minutes before the end, when Babe Christopher sealed the win with a late free throw. Freshmen led 1 to 0 at halftime. Wiley Tossers suffered their third loss of the season.

Babe” Christopher Wiley

Local Quintet Unveils New Way in Win Over Visitors

The local five changed style to a new offensive and defensive approach, delivering a surprising victory. Spectators noted a sharp shift in play, with fans urged to keep Bainbridge quiet.

Bainbridge

Notable Players Shine With Seamless Playmaking

One of the best plays of the game was by H. Black and A. Allen. The action featured a pump fake near the foul line and a precise pass to a center stationed under the basket, resulting in a clean bucket for the Purple and Gray squad.

H. Black A. Allen

Wiley versus Garfield High clash looms after tight Wiley win

Taylor stopped Wiley offense with a key steal in the second half. Scott suffered a knee knock early, benched for Shoptauch. Foster remains on the ineligible list. Nevins debuted for G H S late in the game. Garfield High (Terre Haute) visits next Friday, then Wiley hosts a return game Saturday.

Scott Shoptauch Garfield Terre Haute) High School Rhea Vice City Garfield H. S. Lads Wiley Tosseds

National Thrift Week Sets 1922 Dates and Plans

Announcement by Adolph Lewisohn outlining National Thrift Week to be held January 17 to 23 1922. Ben Franklin’s birthday January 7 named National Thrift Day with 700 cities urged to observe alongside schools libraries and patriotic orders. Three new features include a 500 000 citizen budget league smart spending and life insurance emphasis.

Adolph Lewisohn Ben Franklin

Local Banks Back National Movement in Indiana

Local banks and trust companies cooperate with the National movement in conjunction with the Indiana Bankers Association as part of a statewide financial effort.

Ily Indiana Bankers Association

Cloverdale Routs Roachdale In County Basketball Clash

Cloverdale High School overwhelmed Roachdale 60 to 29 at home Friday night. Standouts include Shake with 12 made free throws and Rogers, Todd, and McKamey contributing strong inside play as Cloverdale seizes early momentum in the county race.

Cloverdale Down County Roachdale Cloverdale High School Heh Banbridge Greencastle Bainbridge Russellville McKamey Shake Todd Rogers Cline Hendricks Broadstreet

Franklin Defeats Martinsville Five In Indiana Game

Franklin doubled Martinsville 28 to 14 in a fast clean basketball game at Martinsville Indiana. Gant and Vandivier starred for Franklin while Hite led Martinsville in scoring as visitors dominated from the floor.

Martinsville Ind Franklin Gant Vandivier Hite

Miss Lowdermilk to Visit Brother at Indiana University

Miss Ethel M. Lowdermilk of North Indiana Street will spend the weekend with her brother who is in Medical College at Indiana University. She will return Monday.

Ethel M. Lowdermilk Indiana Street Indiana University

Waverly Bank Bandit Admits Other Crimes

A young man captured by a posse after holding a cashier at Morgan County Bank in Waverly admits additional crimes. The report notes he also implicated himself in prior bank incidents near Oakville and in Briosly n Indiana.

Waverly Bank Morgan County Bank Oakville Brioslyn Indiana

Clevenger Confesses to Bank Robberies and Auto Thefts

Live Clevenger of Muncie testified before Circuit Judge A M Kain detailing robberies at Waverly Oakville and Brooklyn banks plus four auto thefts in Indianapolis Chicago Cleveland and Tulsa. He said he acted alone except for the Waverly robbery and named Rudolph Shonfield as an accomplice in that incident. Judge Bain paused sentencing for statute review.

Martinsville Ind Clevenger Muncie Bank of Waverly A. M. Kain Bain Oakville Bank of Brooklyn Morgan County Indianapolis Chicago Cleveland Tulsa Oklahoma Waverly Rudolph Shonfield Wabash

No Minors Allowed in Pool Rooms Says Mayor Zeis

Mayor Charles F Zeis issues order to pool room and billiard hall owners prohibiting minors from loafing or playing in these establishments. He vows strict enforcement of all city ordinances as part of cleaning up Creencastle following November election.

Charles Zeis Charles F. Zeis Zeis Creencastle Zies

Death of Mrs Thomas Harvey in Clinton Township

Mrs Thomas Harvey aged near 78 died Friday night at her son in law Len Rateliff home in Clinton township from pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 11 in Fincastle with burial in Brick Chapel cemetery.

Thomas Harvey Len Rateliff Clinton Township Fincastle Bural Brick Chapel

Tincher Acquitted In Owen County Court

Fred Tincher of near Mt. Meridian was acquitted by a jury after an all day trial in Owen County Court on charges of manufacturing transporting and selling White Mule. Cecil Newman testified as a prosecuting witness. John H James of James Allee represented Tincher. Tincher had earlier been acquitted in Putnam Circuit Court.

Fred Tincher Mt. Meridian Owen County Cecil Newman Putnam County Tincher John H. James James& Allee Putnam

Tough Road for GHS in the Tourney Schedule

Putnam County High School basketball tournament draws Greencastle in a tough path. Greencastle opens against Cloverdale then potentially faces Bainbridge Fillmore Russellville and Roachdale Reelsville before a final showdown.

GHS Putnam County Glidewell Greencastle Cloverdale Bainbridge Russellville

Real Estate Transfers in Warren Township

John H. Nelson transferred 181 acres in Warren township to R. FE. Stevenson for a price of $1, forming a nominal ownership change in a local real estate transfer.

John H. Nelson R. FE. Stevenson Warren Township

The Presbyterian Church Evangelistic Week Opens

Victor L. Raphael leads a week of evangelistic meetings at the Presbyterian Church with morning worship at 10 40. Sermon Everyday Evangelism. Miss Lucille Gillespie and Miss Ann Woodcock to sing. Rev. T R White of Indianapolis to preach. Junior C E at 4:00 Thursday led by Marjorie Schmitt.

Victor L. Raphael J. C. Bridges Lucille Gillespie Christian Endeavor Ann Woodcock T. R. White Indianapolis Junior Christian Endeavor Marjorie Schimitt

Locust Street M E Church Service Schedule

The Locust Street M E Church led by H C Clippinger D D lists Sunday school at 9 30 supervised by Jesse Mc Anally with Miss Bernice Craig as pianist. Morning worship at 10 40 features a notable testimony and a children sermon. Junior League 2 00 Epworth League 6 30 Class Meeting 6 50 Evening worship 7 30 with a chorus and sermons on The Church Its Use and Abuse.

H. C. Clippinger D. D Jesse McAnally J. E. Courtney Bernice Craig Epworth

District road appointments announced by Elmer Blue

Elmer Blue names district road superintendents continuing the former organization. The list includes John Butler Coatesville Henry Allen Roachdale C B Sheckles Roachdale Co Baker Bainbridge Emory Nicholi Coatesville Robert Arnold Fillmore John Terry Greencastle Jas Heavenridge Mt Meridian J W Mundy Cloverdale H J Shake Cloverdale Orval Boling Roachdale H C Davidson Roachdale Hugh Burdette Greencastle Oliver Greencastle D R Jackson Fillmore Geo E Thomas Greencastle Joe Allen Greencastle J W Cromwell Putnamville Alfred Cooper Cloverdale RI Fort Herbert Cloverdale R2 Lee Myers Russellville Guy Sutherlin Russellville Thomas Roach Morton Ezra Newgent Morton Carey Payne Greencastle Sam Johnson Greencastle R 2 John Best Reelsville James Rollings Reelsville Other McCullough Reelsville

Emory Nicholi Geo. E. Thomas Greencastle Joe Allen Greencastle J. W. Cromwell Putnamville Alfred Cooper Cloverdale Fort Herbert Lee Myers Russellville Guy Sutherlin Thomas Roach Morton Ezra Newgent Morton Carey Payne Sam

Patriotism of Jesus Theme At Christian Church

Levi Marshall leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Prof Sloane directing music. Preaching at 10 40 on The Patriotism of Jesus. Evening service at 7 30 titled Putting the Best Into Others. Special music by the choir and Saturday choir practice at 7 50.

EF. R. Bartley Jesus C. E

Rev J W Short to Preach at Nazarene Revival Services

Rev Charles F Pegram announces Indianapolis district superintendent Rev J W Short will preach at Saturday night and Sunday services. Short will deliver a faith filled message on the Faith of our Fathers. World Wide Revival continues through next week. Young Peoples Society meets at 6 30 p m. all are invited to attend.

Charles F. Pegram J. W. Short Indianapolis

Maple Heights Mission Service Schedule

Sunday school at 2 PM and church service afterward. An evangelistic service at 7 30 led by Mrs. Kace Black pastor and Sunday School superintendent invites all to attend.

Kace Black

Disputed livestock contract ends with cash and ham award

Bert Sandy sues Albert Aikens over a cattle and hog dispute in Cloverdale. Judge Jude Hughes presides as Sandy receives $7.40 and a ham for a contract related to killing a hog. Aikens had promised labor and tools and later bought Sandy’s hog interest and lent a ham. Court clears $7.40 owed to Sandy and keeps the ham with Sandy.

Bert Sandy Albert Aikens Cloverdale Jude Hughes Sandy Evor Aiken Aikens

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Ringer Capt. Mendenhall American Legion Wiley High CHS Stone Wall Foster Art Nevins Roughvale SOUTH Putnam Lads Clinton TP Owen Greencastle Vs Clover the Presbyterian Church Elmer Blue Code Sweet Inas Mr. Blue John Butler Coatesville Henry Allen Roachdale C. B. Sheckles Roachdale Co C. Baker Bainbridge THE Christian Church Levi Marshall R. C. Sloane Mus Church OF the Nazarene Maple Heights the Herald
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