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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1930

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SAY I am ready to confess my prejudice for the Cardinals

Charles J. Arnold admits bias while watching the World Series and criticizes the Around the Corner Administration. He mentions discomforts of winter sports days, dislikes such as radio static and Amos and Andy imitations, and hopes Wild Bill Hallihan can guide the Cardinals past the Athletics. He recalls a Goodyear Blimp invitation with a $5 entrance fee.

St. Louis Cardinals Amos ‘N Andy Dr. Sherman Pratt

Goodyear Blimp Vigilant Over St Louis For World Series

The Goodyear Blimp Vigilant cruised over Sportsman Park at 2 15 P M during the World Series game with crew watching from about 1000 feet. It flew from the north over Greencastle morning and then toward the west, drawing crowds with its silvery envelope and sun gleam. Albert Dobbs of Dobbs Service Station has ridden in the blimp and Mr Doris has ridden in Akron at Goodyear sales meetings.

ST. Louis Sportsman Park Goodyear Ite Crew Greencastle Albert Dobbs Dobbs Doris Akron

Nonpolitical stance urged for American Legion members

The article warns Legion officials and members against using their office or Legion connections to promote partisan political causes. It stresses that the American Legion is non political and must not be used to influence party sentiment while urging individuals to vote as citizens without discrediting the organization.

American Legion Legion

Series of Meetings Conclude at Russellville Church

A series of special meetings at Russellville Christian Church ends Sunday evening with final sermon by Rev. Davis. He plans to depart soon to attend the World Conference of Christian Churches in Washington, D. C.

Russellville Christian Church Davis Washington, D. C

Gillen Seeks Vermillion County Victory by 12500 Votes

Democratic candidate Courtland C. Gillen to tour Vermillion County promising coal industry relief and a push to reform the Interstate Commerce Commission. He plans rallies in Perryville Cayuga Clinton Township Clinton Dana St Bernice with seats set for next week.

Clinton Ind Courtland C. Gillen jCongress Vermillion County Gillen Greencastle

Putnam County Principals Meet Vermillion Superintendent

High school principals and county superintendent John Vermillion met in the county courthouse to discuss plans for the current school year. The meeting focused on with the Vermillion district and Putnam county schools.

Putnam County John Vermillion

Weather forecast reads partly cloudy tonight and showers likely

The forecast notes partly cloudy conditions tonight with increasing cloudiness Sunday and possible showers in extreme northwest portions. It also mentions slightly warmer temperatures in the east portion on Sunday.

Air exhibition features two parachute jumps near Lafayette

Captain Lawrence Aretz and Michael Murphy will pilot an aerial display at Bridges farm east of Lafayette with aerobatic stunts at 2 pm and parachute jumps at 2 pm and 5 pm. Purdue student WL A Nessell will make the jumps. Murphy plans a dead stick landing. Free parking available for spectators.

Lawrence Aretz Lafayette Michael Murphy Greencastle Bridges Farm Shambaugh Michael Mike” Murphy Charee Aretz WL A Nessell Purdue Murphy Arett Indiana Aircraft Trade Association Chanute Field Illinois

National Seed Corn Week Observed in Putnam County

Putnam County observes National Seed Corn Week with county agent Floyd Miller noting wide participation. Farmers plan to select seed corn, stressing proper storage and drying to ensure reliable supply and better germination and yield. Purdue University materials on seed selection and storage will be distributed to farmers.

Floyd Miller Putnam Putnam County Purdue University F Farmers Putnam County

Special Judge Hears Crider v Huller Custody Case

Judge Edgar Rice seated as special judge in Putnam circuit court ruled in favor of Thelma G Crider granting custody of the child from Clyde Huller. Crider, formerly married to Huller at age 15, cited changed circumstances and her Indianapolis residence. Custody modification sought following years after divorce and prior father custody.

Edgar Rice Crawfordsville Putnam Thelma G. Crider Clyde Huller

Church School to Establish New Untep Church School

The Presbyterian church school advances its graded program with a new Intermediate department for ages 12 to 14. Miss Kate Hammond directs the unit, which will begin at 9 30 a m with its own worship and study. This marks the fourth departmental unit since the building was created.

Presbyterian Church School Kate Hammond George B. Manhart

Indiana Gang Accused in Lingle Slaying

Three members of Indiana’s Traum gang were accused of plotting and carrying out the June 9 slaying of Chicago Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle. Bell’s confession ties gang leader Joe Traum and Richard Sullivan to the crime and mentions a $10,000 payoff. Patras and Zuta are named in the plot.

Chicago CINS Indiana Traum Xine Alfred Jake Lingle Stribunte Frank I. Beil Leavenworth Bell Leoroner Randolph Street Lingle Joe Traum Richard Sullivan Ted Gelsking Traum Louisville Christ Patras Patras Jack Zuta North Side Elain Wisconsin

Putnam Dairymen Plan to Attend National Meet

A number of Putnam county dairy men plan to attend the National Dairy Exposition in St Louis in connection with the St Louis fair October 11 to 19. Railroad companies offer special rates to St Louis during the exhibition period.

Putnam County St. Louis

Wether deputy grand chancellor named in Greencastle

20 Years Ago IN GREENCASTLE reports Roy Abrams appointed wether deputy grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. A note marks seven years since the Bittles Handle factory began producing handles in its new location. The county jail report shows fewer detainees in the first year of prohibition.

Roy Abrams Wether The Knigits of Pythias Bittles Handle

Brazil Pastor to Speak in Greencastle Church

The Rev. Alfred Perking of the Brazil Church of the Nazarene will address Greencastle church members tonight as part of a series led by Rev. Clarence Tatbert. The meetings draw growing crowds and a growing interest.

Brazil Greencastle Alfred Perking

Hamilton Sues To Stall City Airport Purchase

Fay S Hamilton attorney files an injunction suit in Putnam circuit court against Greencastle to stop the city from buying an airport site until after an election. Defendants include Mayor William St Denman and council members, with Sheriff Edward EitelForge serving subpoenas. The remonstrators seek to protect taxpayers and challenge council actions on withdrawals and petitions.

Hamilton Greencastle Putnam Cirenit Putnam Circuit City of William St. Denman Fred Snuively Otter Lakin Charles B. Havens John W. Cherry William Stewart Lawes Irenee “Snider Ecometimen Edward Eitelforge Jairport Greenenade P

Democratic HQ Opened on East Washington Street

Democratic headquarters have been established over the Eitel Flor shop on East Washington Street. County chairman T. A. Sigler said a secretary will be placed in the office and it will be kept open at all times until after the November election.

Eitel Flora East Washington Street T. A. Sivler Sigler

Marriage License for Nehemiah Roberts and Anna Roberta

Nehemiah Roberts aged 72 and Anna Roberta aged 66, both of Brazil, obtained a marriage license at home.

Nehemiah Roberts Brazil Anna Roberta

Democrats Name Council Nominee At Convention

Putnam county Democrats named Charles McFerran at a convention in the county law library to fill the council vacancy after the death of TLD. Brockshire. McFerran, appointed to the unexpired term, represents Jackson Franklin Plowd Clinton and Monroe townships on the council.

Democrats Council Putnam County Court House Charles McFerran Tld Brockshire Brookshire Mr. McFerran Jackson Franklin Plowd Clinton Monroe Couner

Tigers Meet Greyhounds On Gridiron

DePauw University opened the football season on Blackstock field facing Indiana Central College of Indianapolis. The Greyhounds dominated early and held Oakland City to a scoreless tie with Butler looming, while DePauw started strong but dealt with an injury to Hammond and lineup adjustments.

Depauw University Indiana Central Blackstock DePauwetniversity Blackstock Field Greyhound College of Indianapolis White Ol Gold Greyhounds Indianapolis Boys Oakland City Butler Buldogs Tiger Stinda DePauw DePenw University Ragsdale Moore Leal Stegalle Stackhouse Ewing Irey Pope Benler Wheaton Melbourne Ihs Crain Vetion Hamesmond Stellar Trekle Anson

St. Louis Cards Lead Philadelphia in Seventh World Series Game

In Sportsman Park St Louis led Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 0 after seven innings in the third World Series game. Hallahan pitched well for St Louis while Walberg struggled, chased from the mound in the seventh as Doubit homered in the seventh for St Louis.

St. Louis Athletic Bill Hallihan Athletics ST. Louis Philadelphia Sportsman’s Park Philadelphia Athletics Hallahan Walberg Adams Sir Dykes Frisch Cochrane Bottomley Th Simmons Hafey If Voxx Iblaydes Rf Miller Rf Wilson Haas Gelbert Boley Ss Hatlahan P Walberg

President Roosevelt accuses Hoover of influencing New York race

Gov Roosevelt charges President Hoover shaped the New York gubernatorial race stance on prohibition via candidate Charles H. Tuttle. White House denies intervention, saying Hoover follows a neutral lands-off policy despite reports of Hoover-Tuttle meetings and sign of Hoover neutrality in wet and dry contests.

New York Hoover Franklin P. Roosevelt Charles Hh.tuttle White House Tuttle Niov Roosevelt Philadelphia Mr. Hoover Tuithe Thos Gov. Roosevelt White Rouse Prohibition

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