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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1930
Page
1
The column jabs at the Cubs management for firing Joe McCarthy and jokes about the World Series. It also relays Greencastle notes on Earl Sourwine and DePauw football, plus a staged fight night with Remonstrance versus Withdrawal stalled by a weight check.
J A Zimmerman of Flora reports a two car crash at the Jackson and Liberty street corner about 8 80 this morning. His car suffered heavy damage while the other vehicle had minor damage. Both drivers escaped injury with no one reported hurt.
The Indianapolis Times editorial denounces use of 30 to 40 state prison farm convicts on state road 43 near Cleverdale, arguing it deprives jobless workers of income and undermines public welfare. It accuses Farm trustees and Governor Leslie of inaction, citing petitions from Putnam and Owen counties and a late response after public protest.
Mrs. Asa Smith wife of the late Asa Smith is critically ill at her Madison street home after suffering a severe heart attack this morning. She has longstanding heart disease and the death of her husband occurred about ten days ago.
Roachdale youth H. S. Blaydes received appointment as cadet first lieutenant in Purdue University's ROTC. Major J. F. McMahon announced his ranking among 105 senior cadets in the corps for the current semester from Lafayette.
The forecast indicates showers probable tonight and Thursday with cooler air arriving late Thursday in the extreme northwest portion.
Funeral services for Miss Rebecca Alspaugh 92 will be Thursday at 10 30 in the Marshall residence Madison township conducted by Rev L W Wright Interment will be Long Branch Cemetery She was one of the county s oldest residents born in Washington township She had been ill about nine weeks from a severe cold and infirmities of age William Alspaugh a nephew survives along with several other nephews and nieces
Albert Dobbs of Indianapolis joined five district Goodyear dealers from Indiana and Illinois at Akron Ohio for a two day visit after being named a Goodyear National Sales Competition winner. The group toured the Goodyear factory rode Zeppeling banquets and enjoyed entertainment including theater and banquets.
About forty members from the Greencastle chapter and nearby towns attended a Greencastle hosted Phi Delta Kappa gathering in Elms Inn. Representatives from Danville Mooresville and Indianapolis spoke as national president Carl V. Gilchrist outlined the year plan and Birmingham Alabama event set for October 18 19.
Miss Minna Kern the German instructor at DePauw returns from Bay View Michigan where she spent the summer. Miss Julia Druley comes back from a three month visit at Douglas Lake Michigan. Putnam county Dairy business expands with creameries paying 3 to 35 cents per gallon. butter prices at recent highs. William Wysong and J. P. Magill attend the 43rd Indiana Volunteers reunion at the Davis Hotel in Brazil.
A large gathering last evening in the Masonic Temple featured a banquet for 109 Scottish Rite Masons. Speakers included G. Bromley Oxnam, Martin L. Koons, and Dr. Edgar Lewelyn with music by Kiwanis quartet and songs led by Perry J. Tush. Notables from Indiana and Newcastle attended, including state officers, district and local leaders, and clergy.
Martha A. Moore 76, longtime Putnam county resident, died Tuesday in Indianapolis at her daughter Etta Heaney's home after a 12 year illness. Funeral at Roachdale Methodist church Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Lebanon cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Etta Heaney Anna Crawford and Ruth Hobbs, a brother Thomas Rodgers and sister Nannie Teague.
Perry Smith Jolly age 21 and Mary Elizabeth Cunningham age 19, both of Fillmore, described as a farmer and her homemate respectively, as listed.
Wesley Chapel M. E. church invites former attendees ministers and friends to a day of services on Sunday October 5 with a basket dinner at noon four miles north of Fillmore. All welcome to attend and renew acquaintance and memories.
Russell Alexander argues publicity drives business and institutions, using DePauw as a case study. He cites Coca Cola campaigns, school recognition, and endowment stories to show publicity shapes minds, attracts students and funding, and informs the public while stressing news value from college campuses.
A city remonstrance against Greencastle airport purchase faces a legality review as a petition seeks removal of signatures. The councilappointed committee will verify names and, if the petition meets the threshold, the issue may go to the November general election. Some signers seek withdrawal citing misrepresentation while mayor Denman defends removals and questions signatures’ validity.
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