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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1928
Page
4
A series of property transfers record deeds and trusts across Greencastle Floyd Madison Marion and Warren townships and nearby areas. Notable entries include Sarah Spaulding’s transfer to William Blackwell for 4200 dollars and multiple 1 deeds among local families including Allen Williamson Detrick Vermillion and Hurst.
Trustees list Greencastle lot sale at 1 including Rosena E Shepherd and others to Butler B Hurt. Hurt transfers Floyd township land to C R Marquand. Charles R Best sells Madison township land to William Walsh and wife for 1000. Emerson F E Ruark and wife sell to James C Sunter a lot in Fillmore for 500.
At South Bend Indiana the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity opened its national convention with 600 delegates from fourteen states. Glen G. Harris and C I Ehinger contend for the presidency while Carl V. Gilchrist and W N Townsend seek the vice presidency.
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Australian heavyweight challenger Heeney trains for the July 26 bout with Gene Tunney at Yankee Stadium. Promoter commentary credits Heeney’s endurance and boxing skill, with supporters predicting a decision after a hard 15 rounds.
The hog market in Indianapolis on July 24 was generally steady with Monday's averages. Bulk stock 170 to 500 lbs sold for 11.30 to 11.40 dollars. Beef steers were slow with most values under 15 dollars, best lightweights above 15.75. Vealers steady at 14.50 and down. Sheep steady while lambs fell 0.25, good lambs 14 to 14.50, fat ewes 5 to 6.50.
Gene Tunney completes a peak training session in Speculator New York for a title defense against Tom Heeney. He is described as physically and mentally at his best with plans to travel by Sikorsky amphibian plane to New York for the weigh-in and stadium bout.
Sid Mercer reports from Fair Haven New Jersey that Tom Heeney has finished active training and will not box again until next Thursday night at Yankee Stadium. He remains under restraint as he awaits his challenger Tunney while keeping loose with light exercises and calisthenics.
Heeney departs with three brothers and trainer Jimmy Hennessey for New York. Rumson farm will not see him again until Thursday morning when he packs for the trip. The escort includes Squire John Mortimer and possibly Phil Mercurio to Madison Square Garden.
Albany dispatch reports Governor Al Smith reserves a full-scale campaign swing until after Labor Day and perhaps mid September. He plans a limited schedule of 12 to 15 speeches in eastern and midwestern cities unless advisers persuade a broader stump tour. Health concerns and the upcoming notification ceremony shape the pace of his plans.
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