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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1931

Page

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College Town Tourney Victory By Jeff High School

Jeff High of Lafayette won its second straight College Town tournament on its home floor, edging Greencastle 14 to 11 after two overtimes. Greencastle led 8 to 4 at halftime, while Crawfordsville and Bloomington played in the consolation. H. Stone and T. Stone starred for Greencastle. Young scored 10 of Jeff’s 14 points in the final frame and OT periods.

Greencastle Jeff High School Lafayette Crawfordsville Jeff Bloomington II Bloomington College Town Jefferson Tiger Cubs Bausmanites H. Stone Hurst Cubs Thompson Malaska Montgomery County McAnally Dickerson Dohnson Aetase Purple Gray T. Stone Young Jet

American Legion Fish Fry Planned Next Week

Putnam post 58 of the American Legion will hold a fish fry after its regular meeting next Monday evening. Veterans of the Spanish War will be guests of World War veterans at the event.

Putnam Post 58 American Legion

Dr Brooks to Speak at Marion County Teachers Meet

Dr Fowler D. Brooks head of DePauw University education department and B E Bayh Terre Haute public schools PE director will be principal speakers at the third Marion county teachers professional meeting to be held at Warren Central High School January 24.

Fowler D. Brooks DePauw University Education Department B. E. Bayh Terre Haute Public Schools Marion County Teachers Warren Central High School

Forty Start Work at City Airport Today

More than forty unemployed men began work at Green Castle municipal airport as announced by Mayor W L Denman. Workers traveled to the airport via city and Heber Ellis trucks to cut timber into fuel wood for sale, supporting a wage fund replenished by Greencastle Kiwanis Rotary clubs and DePauw faculty. The Airport committee, appointed by the city council, will set tasks and oversee the project.

Greencastle W. L. Denman Heber Ellis Otto Lakin Otis Gardner Beemer Havens C. H. Barnaby A. B. Hanna Harry Allan Thhe Landing Field Greencastle Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs DePauw University

Car Crash Injures Gaylord Brown In Pax Ridge

Gaylord Brown of Pax Ridge suffered painful injuries when his car lost control on East Washington Street and struck a tree around 6 50 Saturday afternoon. Police investigated and Brown was taken to a physician while the damaged car was towed to a Greencastle garage. Brown was alone in the vehicle.

Gaylord Brown Pax Ridge East Washington Street Brown Greencastle

Town man sold paper butterflies, nabbed for nuisance

A man calling himself Charles Brown of south Greencastle was detained by Chief Otto Dobbs after east Seminary street residents complained of his nuisance activity selling paper butterflies. He admitted being a Brazil resident and was ordered to ride the first car to the Clay county seat.

Charles Brown South Greencastle Otto Dobbs East Seminary Street W. L. Deaman Brazil Clay County

Red Cross drought relief drive seeks funds in Green Castle

Local chapter urges donations toward a two thousand dollar quota as drought and winter hardships strain the Midwest. Red Cross feeds over 500000 people nationwide and a ten million dollar National Relief fund is sought, with receipts from residents including Rev Raphael and Mrs Raphael among contributors.

Middle West Red Cross National Hoover Congress Victor Raphael Mississippi Arkansas C. E. Stoner

Wabash Faculty Challenges DePauw to Volleyball Match

Crawfordsville, Jan. 14. Wabash College faculty forms a volleyball team and issues a challenge to DePauw University faculty for an upcoming match. DePauw boasts a strong squad with about twenty professors vying for six spots. Both sides plan extensive practice before the contest.

Crawfordsville Wabash College DePauw University DePauw Wabash

Two Piano Recital in Meharry Hall

Tuesday at 8 pm in Greencastle features Miss Marjorie Lower and Miss Dorothy Locke teaching staff from the Music School. The free program includes works by Mozart, Duvernoy, Chabrier, Arensky, Saint Saens and others in a unique city event.

Greencastle Marjorie Lower Dorothy Locke Meharry Hall

Net tournaments set for Greencastle gym today

The sectional and regional basketball tournaments organized by Arthur L. Trester will be staged at Greencastle high school gym. Sectional rounds run March 5 and 6, regional on March 14, with state finals on March 20 and 21.

Greencastle High School Arthur L. Trester Indiana High School Athletic Association

North Salem bank bandit goes on trial

Hugo Lynch, 24, of Newecale, stands trial in Hendricks circuit court for his role in the October bank holdup at North Salem State Bank that yielded 2300 dollars. Witness William Bush recants his confession while claiming animosity toward Lynch and Dinkla. James Lynch, Hugo’s brother, also confessed and is serving a sentence. a fifth gang member remains at large.

Danville Ind Hugo Lynch Neweacale Hendricks North Salem State Bank William Bush Garrett Dinkla State Reformatory Ile Cobrt Indianapolis Dinkla Sholdup James Lynch Hugo

Divorce Suit Alleges Cruel Treatment in Putnam Court

Davie Leucus Query seeks a divorce from Charles Query in Putnam circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and abandonment. The couple married January 9 1950 separated January 18 1990 and lived together nine days after separation, with Mrs. Query claiming she contributed to the support of her husband and his two children from a prior marriage.

Davie Leucus Query Charles Query Putnam

Begging Condemned In Town as Charity Agencies Move In

The Council of Clubs committee on poor relief reports many people and college living houses were harassed by men begging for food and clothing for needy families. The chairman says the practice is unnecessary since established town agencies will handle all needy cases. Some individuals are said to be imposing on donors.

Council of Clubs Committee On

Race riot feared in Maryville following mob murder reports

Maryville residents armed themselves amid rumors that negros planned retaliation for the death of Raymond Gunn, burned by a mob for Velma Colter’s murder. Sheriff Harve England kept a heavy guard around the courthouse through the weekend as precaution, though no violence occurred.

Maryville Raymond Gunn Velma Colter Harve England England

Damages Sought in Circuit Court Auto Crash suit

Martha Ellen Bosley administrator of Joseph Bosley deceased seeks 5000 damages from Norman Sorrell in a Putnam circuit court trial. Bosley 71 was killed March 5 1930 on the National road Brazil at the South Water Works road intersection as Sorrell allegedly drove at excessive speed and negligently.

Martha Ellen Bosley Brazil Joseph Bosley Norman Sorrell Putnam Sorrell South Water Works Bosley Raney, Baumunk and Fisher A.W. Knight Clay Putnam Circuit Court

Former Local Woman Heads Drama Group

Formation of a municipal Drama Association was accomplished at a meeting of Indianapolis drama groups. The organization aims to foster drama as recreation, plan a play writing tourney, a drama tourney, and a large play ground spectacle. Bonnie B. Kettery elected president.

Bonnie Kettery THE Indianapolis Municipal Drama Association Indianapolis George Somnes John L. Kutz Civic Theater Claude Sifritt Butler Diversity David Kilgore Julia Landers Bonnie B. Kettery Greencastle DePauw Wes Miller South College Avenue

Masons Call Meeting Greencastle Chapter No 22

R A Masons hold a called meeting in Greencastle Chapter No 22 on Monday at 7 30 p m. M M and B M degrees to be conferred.

Greencastle

Weather outlook: partly cloudy and colder

Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Tuesday with temperatures dipping to around 20 degrees tonight. The forecast notes a cool start to the week with a gradual warmup possible later.

Funeral services for Mary Martin in Greencastle

Mary Martin, aged Greencastle resident, died recently at Putnam county hospital. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Rector Funeral Home with Reverend Victor Raphael of Greencastle Presbyterian church presiding. Pallbearers included William Eiteljorga, W. L Wimmer, M. D. Rickett, Frank Cutler and Rex Crash. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Mary Martin Greencastle Putnam County Hospital Rector Funeral Home the Tey Victor Raphael Greencastle Presbyterian Church William Eiteljorga W. L Wimmer M. D. Rickett Frank Cutler Rex Crash Forest Hill Cemetery

Large crowd at Greencastle First Christian Church revival

A Sunday service at First Christian Church Greencastle drew a huge crowd with overflow seating. Sixty eight people joined the church at the close of the sermon The Beginnings of The Church. Through the evangelistic campaign ninety nine new members were added this month including transfers and baptisms.

First Christian Church Greencastle Bible School B. H. Bruner Bis People com@er pation Bruner

Cox Set for Ten Round Fight in Indianapolis

Tracy Cox of Greencastle weighed in for his final workout ahead of tomorrow’s ten round match with Midget Mike O Dowd of Columbus at the Armory in Indianapolis. Porter of Anderson faces Red Holloway of Indianapolis in an eight round junior welterweight bout as part of a four fight program.

Indianapolis Ind Tracy Cox Greencastle Mike O'Dowd Columbus Ohio Armory Dick Porter Anderson Red Holloway

DePauw Narrowly Edged By Miami In Tight Finish

DePauw trailed by two points late as Miami held a 26 24 edge with under two minutes left. A foul shot and a long field goal by D Barrett sealed Miami’s 27 26 win. Eu bank shone for DePauw. Rose Poly oversaw Evansville defeat at Evansville 28 to ?

DePauw Miami D. Barrett Eubank Rose Poly Evansville Aces

Youth in Bainbridge Faces Grand Larceny Charge

Clyde Sallust a 22 year old from near Bainbridge is jailed in Putnam County awaiting arraignment before Judge James P Hughes on grand larceny charges for stealing 9 bushels of clover seed valued at 100 dollars from Miller Grain Company Bainbridge. He allegedly hinted at other participants calling them big boys and admitted using a Pontiac to haul the seed. Authorities traced the seed via an Indianapolis dealer leading to charges. Sallust was arrested after an all night chase starting in Greencastle and ending at his home. his past record includes several alleged crimes but he has cleared them previously. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Sallust.

Clyde Sallust Bainbridge Putnam County James P. Hughes Putnam Sallust Harley Miller Miller Grain Company Alva Bryan Greencastle Indianapolis Ballust Sheriff Bryan Otto Dobbs Bryan Ray Sallust

Traction Announces Free Store-Door Freight Delivery

The T. H. L. E Traction Co announces a new service offering free store-door delivery for all shipments rated 4th class or higher and dispatch freight to multiple Indiana towns and cities including Amo Cambridge City Centerville Clayton Coatesville Dublin Fillmore Greencastle Greenfield Lewisville Knightstown Richmond and Terre Haute. A drayman or truckman will deliver to customers at no extra cost. Merchants should instruct salesmen to specify traction delivery to ensure free service.

T. H. L. & E. Traction Co Amo Brazil Cambridge City Centerville Clayton Coatesville Dublin Fillmore Greencastle Greenfield Lewisville Knightstown Richmond Terre Haute

Putnam County Teams Enter Tourney at Belle Union

A blind basketball tournament will be held at Belle Union high school gym Saturday. Four teams are entered including two from Putnam County: Reelsville, Belle Union, Eminence, and Stilesville.

Belle Union High School Putnam County Reelsville Belle Union Eminence Stilesville

Putnam County Sport Club to Hold Meeting

The Putnam County Sporting club will meet in Dr. Eugene Hawkins office on South Vine Street Tuesday evening at 7 30. All members are expected to attend and any one interested is invited.

Putnam County Sporting Club Eugene Hawkins South Vine Street

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