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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1928
Page
4
R B von Kleinsmid president of USC and former DePauw faculty member speaks on expanding adult education. He asserts broad opportunities to promote enlightenment and leadership across communities beyond youth programs.
The Clayton A Sanders Evangelistic Party began a revival at the First Christian Church Eminence on Sunday January 29 to February 12. Irene Sanders assists with music and youth programs while a large Young People's Choir will perform each evening at 7 15 p m with special song books and invited church affiliations.
The February trials at Daytona Beach will feature the Lockhart Stutz Special by Frank Lockhart and other mega cars, aimed at beating Major Seagrave’s 205.38 mph record. Captain Campbell the Napier engined entry and J M White’s 1500 hp monster join a French car by H Pendin, with exotic designs and two hidden machines in a bid for the world speed title.
The Indiana Portland Cement Co plant at Limedale fired its new kiln for the first time on Saturday. The unit, with a capacity of 1,500 barrels daily, boosts overall output to 6,000 barrels per day, placing the plant among leading cement producers worldwide.
The article notes rising demand for college trained workers across commerce and industry, highlighting cinema's need for specialized study. It argues for continuation and extension courses in architecture, cinematography, chemistry, and script work to supply skilled professionals while workers remain employed in the field.
Continuations congratulate future progress of the country and praise zeal in public service. Mr Hughes notes campaigns require organization to articulate sentiment. He calls the Democratic party a fountain of new ideas, youthful aspirations, and progressive legislation. Short talks by several locals are reported along with county vice chairman remarks on correspondence.
Students returning to Villanova College found College Hall a mass of blackened debris after a night fire causing 2 million dollars in damage. Thirteen injured include five students and eight firefighters from 16 suburban and four Philadelphia companies.
Cloverdale clinches the county tourney with a close final over Roachdale. Other notes highlight Greencastle Tiger Cubs strong play, Brazil County victory, and upcoming sectionals with entries due February 3. Players Sackett Denny Cloverdale and Dorsett Belle Union praised for standout tourney effort.
Cloverdale narrowly edged Roachdale in a 30 minute game plus overtime as Sackett and O Mullane led Cloverdale with 17 points combined while Golden paced Roachdale with 10. Roachdale tied late in regulation and trailed 16 16 late in the second half before losing in OT. Cloverdale earlier defeated Reelsville 21 16 in the semi final.
Greencastle Tiger Cubs routed Manual 64 to 24, using rapid passing to overwhelm the husky Indianapolis squad. The Cubs, fresh from a Friday win over Rushville, showed speed and accuracy as they raced to three points per minute. The Greencastle Juniors also defeated Manual freshmen 39 to 21 in the curtain raiser.
William Robin, 34, president of the Real Silk Hosiery Mills, died suddenly of heart disease at his Indianapolis home. Funeral services set for 10:30 today at his residence.
Greencastle High School Juniors topped Manual youngsters 39 to 21 in a preliminary for the Greencastle Manual game in Indianapolis. H Stone led Greencastle with 18 points while his brother added 5 field goals. Regenstein and Stuart led Manual scorers as Coach Davies used Basson Early and Thomas, with Manual inserting Farmer Huber and Learman.
The Greencastle Lodge of Elks moved to a new home at Indiana and Poplar streets on Monday. Most of the day was spent transporting furnishings from their former residence on East Washington Street, a building they had occupied for over twenty years.
Sam Rice of Washington DC visits Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broadstreet before departing for Hot Springs Arkansas for spring training with the Washington American Baseball League.
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