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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1929
Page
1
In a humorous local column, Charles J. Arnold riffs on a Granada movie night and a Speak at the State Crime Conference. He notes DePauw alumni listed in a crime gallery, jokes about Cubs and Old Gold Day, and ponders weather and air mail trends while poking fun at public figures and local sports.
George W Layman aged about 79 a life long Putnam county resident died Friday morning at 4 30 at his Warren township home after a week illness from pneumonia His sister Miss Mary Layman and nephew Daniel Lybyer survive Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 30 at the Putnamville Methodist church with Dr Byron Wilson in charge Interment will be in Putnamville cemetery
DePauw University political science professor Harold Zink will join the Institute of International Law in New York City as a guest of the Carnegie Foundation. He will travel Saturday with all expenses borne by the foundation as part of the first American meeting of the institute. Most members are European. five U.S. delegates participate.
Thomas D. Young 85 a prominent Roachdale farmer and Civil War veteran died at his home after a three year paralysis illness. He served in the 54th Indiana Volunteers and was a G A R member. Survived by widow four sons and other relatives. Funeral at Roachdale Presbyterian Church with burial at Brick Chapel cemetery.
Epworth League hosts an evening program at 7 30 featuring readings recitations and music to celebrate the discovery of America. Participants include Charles R Brown C H Taylor Frances Mather Miriam Blatz Vera Grace Brown Vera May Knauer Corrine Owens Virginia Owens Philip Taylor Harold Vawter and others with songs and a Benediction.
The J C Penney store decorates its large front window in purple and gold to honor Greencastle high school and DePauw university football teams. A miniature gridiron centered by a football shows yard lines, with goal posts wrapped in school colors. Schedules for both teams are also showcased in the display.
Charles Hyers of Hammond admitted killing his 84 year old father James Hyers to obtain his land and funds to help his marriage. Footprints near the cabin and a confession led Newton and Jasper County sheriffs to arrest him in Illinois. The motive cited was securing money to retain his wife after joblessness and financial strain.
Mrs. R. C. Perky wife of a wealthy Key West real estate promoter was seriously wounded by two men after a car stop at a race track. They grabbed her handbag containing jewels worth about 50000 dollars and fled. Police detained two friends of the victim Mrs Knowles and James La Monte for questioning.
Governor has taken no action on petitions from Hendricks and Putnam counties asking for the release of Dr Y N New from the state penal farm. New was sentenced to 90 days after pleading guilty to selling intoxicating liquor and the petitions reportedly gathered over 1000 signatures.
Greencastle Tiger Cubs held Columbus scoreless in the first half at Baickstock Field as Chicago Cubs moved ahead 21 to 0. In Philadelphia the world series scene opened under clear skies with 55 degree temps forecast for 1 30 p m start between the Cubs and Athletics.
High school students held an enthusiastic pep session before the Greencastle-Columbus game. Local attorney C. C. Gillen and history teacher Glen Skelton spoke urging greater town support and attendance.
Washington October 11 four prominent doctors testified that former Secretary of the Interior Albert B Fall had bronchial pneumonia. Defense counsel and Fall’s own doctor urged continuing the bribery trial with only a recess until Monday. Justice William Hitz adjourned court and would decide later whether to end or continue the trial.
A crowd of about 1 000 watched the DePauw Wabash game end scoreless. Woman's club observed Presidents Day with Mrs. John R. Miller presenting Among My Books. Elmer Long shot three ducks at the quarry. Warren Newgent and John McCabe left for Hyde Oklahoma to view agricultural lands.
Indiana crime conference hears Chief Justice Olson advocate screening 10 and 16 year olds for incipient criminal tendencies and farm colony training. Governor Leslie opens session noting overcrowded prisons and rising crime, forms 21 member committee to report by March 1. Attendees include judges, prosecutors, sheriffs, and educators.
Philadelphia October 11 Cubs face the Athletics in a decisive game with Charley Root likely the starter for Chicago. Root known for control and steadiness may duel with Jack Quinn as the Cubs try to avoid a three game deficit and force a comeback.
In Indianapolis on October 11 Dr Edward S Shumaker superintendent of the Indiana Arts Saloon League was in semicomatose condition yesterday. Family members reported a slight improvement today noting he rested fairly well last night and appeared in brighter condition this morning. Doctors said his malignant tumor and related illnesses are incurable according to Dr Charles R Sowder.
In Philadelphia Cubs score three times in the sixth inning to beat the Athletics 3 1. Earnshaw and Bush work on the mound for Chicago while Foxx and the Athletics threaten but fail to score after the fifth. Final Cubs 3 Athletics 1.
About eighty five Russellville citizens and Kiwanis of Greencastle members and wives attended a Thursday banquet at Federated Church Russellville. Local talks by A M McGaughey Westlund Boyd Frank Smith Mrs Gibson with B H Bruner Greencastle president presiding followed by a musical program with Garden Miller Jarvis and Hollowell.
John and Kenneth Hunter of South Bend Indiana kept the Chicago We Will plane aloft for 266 consecutive hours in an endurance refueling sustained flight attempt. The team had previously revealed their identities after masking their names at takeoff. The fifth attempt ended in failure after 253 hours due to fuel exhaustion and poor visibility hindering a contact with the tanker aircraft.
Occasional rain expected tonight with Saturday bringing similar showers. Temperatures rise slightly in the eastern portion, shaping a mild but damp weekend forecast.
Los Angeles authorities report an aged cult member was baked alive in an oven as a supposed cure. Mrs Frances May Turner died days after the rear cabin ritual in the Santa Susanna Mountains colony. Mrs Walter Blackburn said she witnessed the admission and described the ceremony contradicting other denials.
Old Gold Day at DePauw begins with the first presentation of The Goose Seags High, followed by chapel in the morning and cornerstone laying for Asbury Hall. Activities include the freshman scrap and junior-senior football game, with the DePauw Barham tilt in the afternoon. also, a girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Person of North Greencastle on Thursday.
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