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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1929
Page
4
Investigators probe a string of cult related discoveries sparking a murder trail across regions. Officials name possible links between sects and violent incidents, with authorities narrowing suspects as the case unfolds.
William Roberts, 87, of C Haven, 8 D, convicted by a jury of involvement in the Aug 8 Marshfield State Bank robbery, was sentenced by Judge Harley D. Billings to 20 years in the Indiana state prison for armed bank robbery. He denied participating but was identified by witnesses. judge noted limited options and Roberts was told prison rules could shorten his term.
A report indicates an inmate was to be moved to the Michigan City prison later today, outlining the anticipated transfer action and the involved facility.
The Fillmore high school team opens the season October 26 at Stiltsville, with coach Ernest Brown listing eighteen games. The Cardinals face nearly every county team except Greencastle, recalling last year’s Fillmore Greencastle clash.
A list of basketball schedule dates and venues from October through March. Includes town pairs Roachdale Cloverdale Monrovia and others with notes Here There Noy and Tournament deadlines as well as sectionals.
Philadelphia Athletics aim to clinch the 1929 World Series as President Hoover and a 30 000 crowd attend game five in Philadelphia. Cubs seek a comeback after a record seventh inning rally. betting odds favor the Athletics with three wins to one.
Notre Dame defeated Navy 14 to 7. Purdue beat Michigan 20 to 16. Chicago 13, Indiana 7. DePauw 35, Earlham 15. Central Normal 26, Valparaiso 0. Notre Dame B 12, Western State Teachers 0. Georgetown 13, Indiana 5. Defiance 24, Concordia 0. Rose Poly 12, Evansville 7. Franklin 12, Ball Teachers 6. James Millikin 26, Wabash 6.
In Philadelphia on October 14, overcast skies and a temperature near 60 degrees greeted the fifth game of the World Series. The official forecast calls for fair and slightly cooler conditions this afternoon.
DePauw Tigers overpower Earlham 33 to 13 before a homecoming crowd. Melbourne, Cassidy, Crawley and Hogan score for DePauw while Earlham’s Felix brothers and Johnson provide key plays. Final period seals DePauw victory as both teams showcase strong backfield and punting.
The list includes Van Riper Brindle Earlham with EF Osting Parker Bond. Referee Bayh from Terre Haute, Umpire Vandiver from Franklin, and Head Kneeman Paul from Butler.
A bulletin from the Indiana State Medical Association urges readers not to obsess over high blood pressure. It explains how normal pressure varies, lists factors influencing it, and notes that many people live comfortably with proper care and regular medical guidance.
The regular monthly meeting of the local Camp of Spanish War Veterans was held at Brazil on Sunday. Several new Clay County members joined the camp. Brazil and Greencastle attendees included George E. Black Benton Curtis Tom Tuttle Tom Jones Jesse Reemer William Conklin Fay Daverson Dr E Hawkins Frank Ashworth Lea Paxton Charles Donnehue A. J. Duff Ed Brockway and John Roader.
Contractor Larkin started improvement work on Vine Street with concrete laid on Bloomington Street. Larkin holds the contract to upgrade both streets and aims to have Vine Street ready for paving soon.
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