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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1930

Page

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County tourney semifinals heat Greencastle on home floor

Greencastle led Roachdale 15 to 6 at halftime in the county tournament semifinal. Bainbridge and Fillmore won late morning games as Fillmore edged Russellville in overtime 25 to 22. One hundred Rhode Island Red chickens were stolen from Charles Everman’s Russell Township farm.

Greencastle Roachdale Masten Ir Perkins E. Crawley Boner Fillis M. Martz Campbell Clones Gross Martz Ellis Gross Cubs Putnamville Reelsville Bainbridge Fillmore Cloverdale Russellville Rhode Island Charles Everman Russell Township Alva Bryan

Russellville edges Belle Union for opening tourney win

With a 17 to 4 halftime lead, Russellville held on to beat Belle Union 21 to 20. McCullough led Belle Union with 11 points while McCammack and Hurst guarded well. for Russellville, Trump and Marsteller stood out amid a balanced team effort.

Russellville Belle Union Jefferson Township McCullough Hurst McCammack Trump Marsteller PF . Trump McCall Murray F. Ramsay Perry Rameeay PE ” McCullough Dorsett Steneeee Reel Pike

Weather Outlook: Fair Tonight and Sunday

Generally fair conditions expected tonight and on Sunday with colder air arriving tonight and spreading to the extreme south portion on Sunday.

Post Office Worker Receives Kiwanis Watch Charm

Ernest Stoner assistant postmaster receives a Kiwanis emblem watch charm from fellow workers, presented by Captain Frank Ashworth. The card includes a verse about camaraderie and friendship, dated 1930 with New York greetings.

Ernest Stoner Postoffice Frank Ashworth Stoner Mr. Stoner New York Greetings

Mrs Jrs Bryan Dies At Home In Greencastle

Mrs James Bryan died at her east Washington street home this morning after a lingering illness. Born in Hendricks county she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Clark. She married James P Bryan January 26 1876 and leaves four children two sons Chauncey Lee and John Lawrence and daughters Minnie Rector and Alex Clark and many grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm from the residence with burial at Forest Hill cemetery.

James Bryan James P. Bryan Alex Calrk East Washington Street Hendricks County Greencastle Stilesville Forest Hill Cemetery

Junior Red Cross Party Raises Funds for Flood Victims

The Junior Red Cross at Mary Emma Jones school held a birthday penny party to aid flood victims in southwestern Indiana. About 108 dollars has been donated so far, with ten dollars from the event and additional gifts from groups and individuals. Contributions may be left at local banks or mailed to Roy Abrams, Treasurer.

Junior Red Cross Mary Emma Jones School Indiana Putnam County Red Cross Mary Emma Senate Tavingstone Ge Friere Craddevitenveins Pttnam County Hospital WGN Tigd Hi A. Chtreh Ess Eeass PVORG John Uot Roy Abrams

High School mathematics teacher dies after illness

Mrs. Bula A. Stoops, 44, a longtime Greencastle High School mathematics teacher, died Friday at her home after resigning a week earlier due to ill health. She survived by husband James F. Stoops and son James, with two sisters in Michigan and Dana. Funeral set for Sunday at the Methodist church, with interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Bula A. Stoops Stoops Anderson Street James F. Stoops James A C. Ford Michigan Minnie Eaton Dana Greencastle Indiana State Normal Terre Haute DePauw Methodist Church Eastern Star Lodge Db. A. R

Coatesville Woman Myrtle Terry Dies in Indianapolis

Mrs. Myrtle Terry of Coatesville died Friday at 2 PM in St. Vincent's hospital Indianapolis after a stay for Brights disease. She was about fifty, lived on a farm near Coatesville, then moved to town two years ago. Survived by husband George, and three children Ira Paul Ruby and Otis. Funeral arrangements not yet set, services expected Sunday.

Myrtle Terry George Terry Coatesville St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis Ira Paul Ruby Detroit Michigan Otis

Delightful musical program at the Elks Smoker

Twenty years ago in Greencastle Gene Keller the Taylor brothers and Henry Werneke performed a delightful musical program at the Elks Smoker last evening. Fred Tobin of Roachdale Guy Master and Emmett Bourne of Coatesville were guests. Curtis Minnick of Cloverdale and Sallie Priest of Bainbridge secured a marriage license here today. Mrs Hypes mother of Mrs W F Swahlen celebrated her 95th anniversary of her birth today.

Gene Keller Taylor Brothers Henry Werneke Elks Smoker Fred Tobin Roachdale Guy Master Emmett Bourne Coatesville Curtis Minnick Cloverdale Sallie Priest Bainbridge

Greencastle Eyes Bid for New Indiana War Veterans Hospital

The Putnam County area with about 19 percent Legion membership could host a 150 bed veterans hospital allotted to Indiana. If a larger Legion post forms locally it may be chosen, with Greencastle’s bid to be filed in Washington once the post is capable to be used as a talking point.

Putnam County Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Country Club Chamber Greencastle Post American Legion Greencastle Indiana Cayuga Washington

State Normal Defeats DePauw Tigers 33 to 27

DePauw trailed by six points as State Normal benefited from a late burst in the second half. Reynolde’s field goal gave the Teachers the lead they never relinquished, with Moffett and Ragsdale starring for DePauw and Horton and Sheid leading Normal's visitors.

Depauw Normal Tigers Sycamores Moffett Ragsdale

Three youths break Danville jail in major escape

Three of four young burglars escaped Hendricks County jail by picking the bullpen lock and walked out. Deputy Grant Martin and Don Martin recaptured them on the National Road and they were returned to face charges of burglary and habitual criminal status.

Martin Danvill Tnd INS Bloomington Neer Robery Hendricks County Envy Miller Flint Miethan Harold Arthur Richard Gibson Terre Haute Ponses Sherif Grant Martin Don Martin Arther Bac Eadh Romey Pardue Cof Bloomington Ind Tex

Aged Greencastle Lady Catherine Magill Dies at 85

Catherine Magill, longtime Greencastle resident aged 85, died Friday at 6 p.m. at her granddaughter Mrs. Claude Black's home in Warren from infirmities of age. Her husband John Magill died in 1924. She had lived in Clinton township near Morton for years and with her daughter Mrs. James Nelson in Northwood. Body to be brought to Rector Funeral Home. funeral Monday at 2 p.m. with Brick Chapel burial.

Catherine Magill Greencastle Claude Black Warren John Magill James Nelson Northwood Magill Clinton Township Morton Rector Funeral Home Brick Chapel

Suspect Released After Indianapolis Shooting

Roscoe Pierson of Indianapolis, held in the county jail over the William Kempe hijacking case, was released by Sheriff Edward Eitelforge. No evidence supported continued detention, and Pierson can be questioned in Indianapolis if needed.

Roscoe Pierson Indianapolis William Kempe Edward Eitelforge Pierson

Widow of Great Commoner Dies in Los Angeles

Mrs William Jennings Bryan widow of the famed Democrat leader died in Los Angeles California on January 21 She was born Mary Elisabeth Baird in Perry Michigan on June 17 1861 and was widely known as Bryans inspiration among their political circle.

William Jennings Bryan Los Angeles Cal Bryan Mary Elisabeth Baird Perry, MI International Illustrated News

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