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inton bows to COLD FIRST HALF CUB TEAM

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; rec ncastle s Tiger Cubs came [ f( , m the second half Friday w in Die local high school djuJ turned biick the Clintuit

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^eCubs in the first haif wer>? j,, u^i the zero wave that ipetl this community the past days. Couch Tom Goldays netters collected only .1 sis against the Cats in the alnj, quarter and Clinton led. ! second frame wits a little *r aa the Grecnctstlc bow to warm up. hitting It jtsto It for the visitors. Clin-

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1953.

UNITED PRHfiS SERVICE

NO. 54

KNOLL HEADS PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR FOR ’54 WILLIAM McELROY WILL AGAIN SERVE AS FAIR treasurer

IN THE

GOOD OLD days PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORY HIGH LIGHTS (A history of cuily Putnam county by Ur. O. I‘• Overstreet.) "The first 50

was ahead at the rest inter- j J' c;ll s Putnam county had been

sion 18-17. Urting the third period, four dght buckets by the Cubs sthem a 26-17 advantage bcClinton registered a free 'ith Bob Collins finding the tthe Cubs clicked and made to 27 as the f rtpne ended, the final stanza. Greencastle inoutscorod tire Wildcats and i on to win, 46 to 35. he Cubs missed 13 clvutily alts during the encounter and ton missed eight from the

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tying before the smallest 5d of the season 1 , the local B made the evening a com- ■ success for hometown fans Wining the prelim scrap. 44

(liners Scare Indians love ala lu threw a big scare in Indian camp Friday night tile Reelsville net tossers ■ged to eke out a 42-41 win the Clovers on the South

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n n' the quarter. 12-fi. and . flu '^6* Knottwd at 22-ali ai' •"

:lsville went into the lead. 28, gt the three quarter post Cloveruale sprinted down the s stretch, getting 13 points sur for the Indians, who won nose, 42 to 41. werdale connected on only out of nineteen shots at the during their cold third ner. Reelsville was just a., during the fourth period, icidentally, the Cloverdale B won its eighth straight vieby turning back the Indian *11, 28 to 15 in the curtain ». kk Cox and Hutchison posed jih Bob Gray's aggregation ! Horn. Henson and Bastin Sttl best for the Clovers Udoga Clips Hawks ‘ga clipped the Roachdalc Ys 1’ri lay evening, 41 to 37. Pune played at Roachdalc 3ft. Roaohdale forward. T«d in 21 points for an outiing performance in a losing Ladoga hasketeers led all w »y. gaining a 17-10 margin quarter and out in font, to 20, at halftime.

I’utntfj-* lie feat iil 'Inbridge tried hard Friday A but lost an interesting tilt Winchester, 54 to 50 1 Pointers were behind at quarter. 18-14, but tied up to^hngs 27-27 at the rest inBsion. *as .'18-38, New Winchester ' fnd of the third period, Hie visitors won over then jtobridge hosts, 54 to 50 "•ailaaed I'nae J hrrel

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’ ®*da Ixing was hostess | l "‘ annual Christmas party ' 8 C. C. Club. Mrs. Roy ^nt w Bg assistant hostess. ^ u»*eli Vermillion was c Domestic Science Clut 1 ' anr »ual ChristmaM meet*

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Il ' uw "osed out the Wittenbasket ball team from ^fietd, Ohio. 26 to 24 Hal an, j ig e) . forward, hit

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placid enough considering that she laid fought in two wars, had sonic floods and a tornado in 1867 that did sonic damage to the college buildings, but no part of the county had been visited by a major catastrophe. It was the fine of the county seat to face Ibis fii'st real disaster on the night of October 28, 1874. FiTe broke out in the Kinibcll Furniture Factory, which stood on the site of the present city building. With the wind from southwest, and no lire protection, six blocks of business buildings and homes, bounded by Walnut, Indiana, Columbia and College Avenue, were destroyed. The only building that escaped was the old Firs' National Bank and the Dr. Preston home, which is now the Anierican Legion. It was a stunning blow to the little eity and many were heard to say that Greencastle was finished. But a determiiied group of citizens thought otherwise and by the spring of 1875 they had made marked progress in restoring the burned areas as we see them today.— In March. 1875. a fire started in

tiaV Itoiu. south of Fleeu-

ot s drug -tore, and burned out all of the south side of the square, with the exception of the present Fleenor’s store, which at that time was built only half way to the alley. Another group of citizens soon had that area retoied. The south half of the west side of the square consisted of an old log tavern and a bunch of shacks that were torn away and rebuilt ns we see them today. Jack Jones, an old time tavern keeper, at the same time built the main part of the Commercial Hotel, and Scott and Woolrlch made an important improvement in the Gland Cential Hotel, later known as the Bclnap Hotel. This site is now occupied by the Greencastle high school gymnasium. As a school aid, I saw most of tills wreckage and I think the names of ths men who had the faith and deteimination to restore Greencastle should be recorded. East Washington street, south side. Hank Nelson, two rooms; John and Ed Allen, three; Charles Landes, one; D. M. Spurgeon, two; G. H. Williamson, two; anil D L. Southard, two. North side ol East Washington street. Thomas Bayne, five rooms; Jerome Allen, three. East side of square. Indl-

street, Jerome Allen, one, O'Connall, one; J. D.

Stephenson, one; Frank and Silas Hays, two; Franklin street, John Crawley. Charles Pfeiffenherger. South side of square, Captain William Thornburgh one room; Cal Albin. two; B. F. Hays. one;. A. R- Br.ttaln, one: James Taylor, one; and in 18SJ, the Central National Bank and Alfred Hirt bu.lt the present hank building Captain George Langsdale rebuilt the postoftice, now the telephone building. West

itde of the square, south halt.

A Brown, one room; Mosfcs ^ew man, one; Isaac Waggoner, one, Kd Hannaman, Opera House, and William Thornburgh, north half The venerable north su" buidlings were bu.lt when the town was an infant, but here are the names of some of the >ui mgs; General Orr. Mr. DeWeese, Mr Sands. John A Lucas^Conrad Cook and William Burke. iTo be continued next Saturday.)

HOSPITAL .NOTES

Dismissed Friday: Mrs. Ida Baud. Russellville; Mrs Louie J-

Sinclair, Fillmore.

TUo first move for the 1954 Putnam County fair has beer taken Herschel Knoll, Ctovcrdali has been elected president for another year and William Me 1 Iroy of Reelsville was rcnamci' treasurer. Tile 1954 fair will be held tin fir.-t week of August as has been Hip case for Uic past few years aiul plans arc going forward tc lold it on the Daggy Park siti north of the city for the first time. Tliis mew site will be an idea) one for the fair and there will be plenty of room for everyone to exhibit and to carry on the functions of the fair.

FIREMEN CALLED City firemen were called to the home of Mrs. F. M. Thompson. 307 West Walnut street, at 3:35 a. m. Saturday. The firemen reported that the alarm was due to burning bedding which was thrown out of an upstairs window.

Fillmore Lodge Has Xmas Party A lovely Christmas paity was enjoyed by the Fillmore Masons and tlie Eastern Stars and tlicir families, Dec. 13, at the Masonic Hall. A delicious dinner was

served.

The following entertainment was presented: Christmas songs, by Rita Robinson and Gloria •Maxwell; Christinas numbers by the F.H.S. girls trio; tap dance, by Rita Robinson, with Margaret Miller at tlie piano; Comedy act. by Jean Anderson and Mary Ann Ilotop; religious songs by a quartet, Ray Herod. Gene Ogrnent. Leon Anderson and Jean Anderson. with Mrs. Bowen at the

piano.

Happy Birthday was sung to little Miss Gloria Strong and Emmett Fulford. Santa had left a treat for tlie children and all leceived gifts from the beautifully decorated Christmas tree. All joined in singing Christmas

carols.

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PRfSIOENT EISENHOWER examine* • new nickel plated revolver In the White House, a gift of> the National Sheriffs association, (or use in case he's ever called for posse duty. Sheriff Arthur Jennlion (middle) of Keene, N. ( H., and Charles J Hahn, executive aecretary uf the association,, look on. The President Is an ^Jonora^j^drjiiiiy. (Inlet milvjnal Houndpiioloj

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Seek Cause For Indianapolis Fire INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 19 I UP) Authorities today investigated the cause of a three alarm fire on historic Monument Circle that shot through the shell of a four-story building being remodelled after a blaze five months earlier. Flames licked more than 50 feet into the air, attracting thousands of spectators, and wind-blown spray from tons of water poured into the shattered structure crystallized on Christmas decorations and turned sidewalks and streets into a treacherous ice pond. It was the fourth major fire in the state within two days. No injuries were reported. About 60 firemen fought the flames and prevented them from spreading to adjacent buildings. However, water damage was reported to merchandise in the H. P. Wasson & Co. department store and the first floor and basement of the Test building. Fire Chief Joseph Hancock said the blaze was discovered about 9:30 p. m., and was under control by 11 p. m. He said it was believed to have started in a trash pile and raced through the fourth floor, collapsing the loof. The building, leased by the Indianapolis Power and Light Co, was damaged extensively on one of the hottest days of the summer July 2 In a stubborn fire that saw 40 firemen overcome by smoke and fumes.

MT. VERNON. In I . Dec. 18 (INS I—Mr. and Mrs, Glenn Rresachcr ami their two children lost all their worldly goods except the clothes they were wearing when their home caught fiir but they were grateful for one tiling. The children, aged two years and four months, were alive. The babies were trapped in a bedroom by the flames but the father, aroused by his wife, was able to rescue them. The house iNirneti to thr ground in the Thursday firt which is believed to have begun near a coal iheating stove. ). B. Marsh Joins Local Concern H was announced today by Ernest Colim« rhn* J n Mars* lax joined the staff of Lucas-Col-hns in the real estate department md will lie in charge of farm ■ales, industrial and income properties. Marsh has had njajiy years experience in the lumber business md farming. In the capacity of buyer of hardwood Umber, lie ha aad the opportunity to ob.servr farming practices and farm values. He tleeidetl that farm land was the best and safest investnent and owns and operates a ■ urge farm in Madison township Mr. Marsh lias been active in nlilwest lumber and veneer irclcs for the past "0 years. In 1945 he and his associates organized 11 & M Sales Company in Greeneaatle. However. Marsh wit.- not active in this busiless until li'50 When lie moved to Greencastle and purchased controling interest. He decided to uevote mole time to Die farm and sold tlie automobile agency t.o Bob Myers and the farm machinery business to Brown Brothers. Marsh is also affiliated with two large real estate firms in Indianapolis who cover a wide area in the sale and exchange of farm properties. The association ol Mr. Marsh with the Lucas-Col-lins organization puts them in a position to give satisfactory service in all reai estate transactions. KUSH WAS EARLY Apparently the post office rush came early this year. On Friday business was about, normal, but earlier in the week and as early as last week, tlie big rush at the post office was on and everyone was busy

BIG MILITARY CAMP TO CLOSE IN FEBRUARY

i AMI* ATTEKIil KY TO BE DEACTIVATED EARLIER THAN S( HLIH LED

Blocker To M. C. YFW Xmas Party It was announced today that Herbert Blocker will act as master of ceremonies for Hie big family Christmas party at the local VFW Home next Wednesday evening The parly is being sponsored by the Fathers Auxiliary of Gen. Jesse M. Ix-c Post 1550 and ii. for ail Veterans of Foreign Wars end luuiilic.x; Ladies Auxiliary ineiiihers and families; Fathers Auxiliary members and families, and Korean War veterans and families. There will be a pilch-in roverrd dish Slipper at 7 p. in. followed by a complete Christmas proK 1 am. a visit by Santa Claus and a gift exchange and other entertai.'iment Ml TMoWer,'rTTi- mnfctor o’ ceremonies, is a former inenihCi ol the Slalu Department of the Fathers Auxiliary. Christmas Card Makes 16fh Trip I’URT WAYNE. Ind., Dec. 18 iINHi Tlie Christmas card which Mr. and Mrs. Harold D Parr, of Fort Wayne, sent to Mr. and Mrs. .lark L David, in Portland. Ore., this week, is bcginlng to look a little travel-worn This marks the 16th trip the card has made between the two couples, and what began its a gag Is getting to lie g sal Post Office business, since Hie Parrs and the Davids now value the much-used card so lug lily they semi it by registered mail. , Tlie two couples wen- dat-ng. hut were not married when Jack David and his future wife. Ruth Vundci'crnok. of Grand Rapids, Mich,, first bought the 'Scotch" Christmas card in 1938 and sent It to Miss Helen Ehrtnun, of Fort Wayne. The card, which originally cost 15 cents, a Imenished Hie recipient in vcihc: "Hoot Mon, Here's where we save some dough A bargain this ye'll ken. Wash off ma name, fill on yet own — Return, tac me again. And then we'll send it back and fourth For many a year, no doubt. Why. we kin keep thc4>aliit up _ if (tiillMiit'fl on l*NaKf !'«««»i

DRAINING LEGISLATION CHICAGO. Dec. 19-(UP) — Sen. Joseph McCarthy R., Wis., has disclosed Uiat his committee is drafting legislation to remove tax exemptions on bequests to universities which refuse to fire "fifth amendment Communists" off their faculties.

‘BETWEEN 1,600,1,700 MILES PER HOUR' •ElOW IS AN X-l A rocket plane and at right Is Maj. Charles Yeager, who flew an X-1A "between 1.600 and 1,700 miles an hour,” a new record, aaid a U. 8. Air Foret announcement, at Edwarda Air Forte base, Calif. The epeed was achieved In a dive. The plane, built by Bell aircraft, is one of five such, two of which havs crashed. Yeager first won the fastest flight title in 1947, (/nltrnaltonal Houndpholo) mv. j

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. The Army announced Friday that the •'•I.si i Dixie) UivDiou will ba-j I run:.furred from CJtuirp After, bury, lull. to Camp CfU-jon, i Coin., In February. Camp Atterbury. originally earmarked for closing by June 30. will be deactivated on March SI. The Army .ml tlial only careInker personnel wdl remain at Atterbury ul'Lei the closing date. It said tlie decision to transfer Uic division was reached after a study showed that “large sav mgs” in operullng funds could be made by closing Camp Alterbury and Uiat the Colorado iocaHon was "especially suitable for division training and maneuvers.'’ Camp Atterbury was used during World War II and inactivated at tlie end of 1946. It was reopened Aug. I, 1950, because of the rapid Army expansion required by tlie hostilities in Korea. Tlie 31st is known as the Dixie Division and is n former Mississ-ippi-Alabama National Guard organization. The Guard units w ere ordered into federal service at Ft. Jackson, S. C., on Jan. 16. 1951. The Army said thal curetuke 1 crews responsible for maintenance at deactivated comps gencrally number 30 to 40 people. C. A. Poe Opens Service Station Charles A. Poe us opened Ins new service station at 513 south llliMiiiiingtiin street and is handling Gulf Products. A new feature uf the. station ki the fact that he is handling all kinds of boats and motors which should prove popular for those going to Cagle Mill I . die next sopaon. South Uiooiuiuglon street is rapidly becoming one of tlie bu.-y civile station sections of the cily as Uic opening yf Uic new I'oe station makes about u half ki/.en that arc in operation or soon will be in that section from Hanna street to tlie Pennsylvania tracks. Returning Home For Christmas NORTH VERNON, Ind., Dec. IS ilN8) Some 500 patients of Hie Muscatatuek State School for Hie mentally retarded returned to their ihomes today for a Christmas visit under a new program initiated at the institution. The school has 2.100 residcnl patients, of whom 500 were per111111101 to leave today for a 16day holiday witli their families. Superintendent Alfred Sassei said that tlie remaining patients will be entertained at a Christmas party given liy cliiiruhes and clubs, Dec. 20 and also will receive gifts tlonulcd in statewide campaigns. SUIT FOR DIVOIU E Mrs. Violet Lucille King lias filed suit for divorce in tlie Putnam circuit court from Donald Lclloy King. They were married July 22, 1040, and separated Dec 18, 1953. F N. Hamilton is attorney for tlie plaintiff.

DRNNI 1 WKPMAN (above), an unemployed writer, admitted to New York police that he took part in an alleged munder-for-money plot in which a young chemist reportedly poisoned his parents to get their 5150.000 wealth. The chemist-son, Harlow Fraden, later confessed he spiked his parents' champagne cocktails with potassium cyanide.

EXTRA! WASHINGTON. Dec. 18 (UP) President and Mrs. Eisenliowei mulled out their Christmas cards Friday. The simple, white cards carry the presidential seal embossed on tlie outside along with “Seasons Greetings" In large, gold oldEnglish script letters. Engraved inside is: "Tlie President and Mrs. Eisenhower extend their best wishes for Christmas and New Year."

WASHINGTON. Dei III (INS)- President Eisenhower will discuss counter-espionage plans with congressional leader:today, concluding his three-days of conferences on the 1964 legislative program. Tlie Chief Executive also is expelled to take up a number of other matters with the luwmakers, including further increases in postal rules and veteran legislation.

WASHINGTON. Dei. 19 (INS) Arthur If. Dean, the spei-ial U. -S. envoy to Hie dead kicked preliminary peace talk:, in Koiru, will make a nuliotelevision report to tin- nation Monday Dean, who halted (lie Puiimun join conferences until I lie Comnium ts retract their charge that tlie U. S. is guilly of "perfidy,” will talk about Ills seven weeks of fruitless sessions with Hie Reds. REYKJAVIK, Ixeland. Dee. I INS I Air rescue planes bored through heavy fogs over a i lashed Navy patrol bom-bar today and returning pilots said they thought they saw flares at the crash scene. Planes from tin: Air Forte 53rd rescue squadron dropped warm clothing to any survivors who may la- stranded on the bleak, Inaccessible glurici where the P2IJ Neptune went down Thursday night. Ground rescue teams started inching their way up tlie glacier and a lieli ropier was ordered to the scene to ullenipt an air evacuation. LONDON. Dec. 19 (INK) Tlie Isindun newspaper, Tlie Recorder, claimed today to have received information that tlie Bovlet Union expects to test a rubolt bomb, infinitely more powerful than (lie hydrogen Iminli, in lute 1955 The Recorder claimed Hint their Informal ion came from an ‘•observer” whose accuracy had been proved previously. Russian atomic exjierts, I be newspaper said, believe the United States will not be able to explode a C-bomb before 1957. Tile Recorder said Moscow believes tlie U. S. has spent too much time stockpiling conventional atomic bombs and developing hydrogen bombs while the Soviet Union by-passed much of this effort and went ahead with the more powerful weapon. MARRIAGE LICENSE Donald Lee Monnett, clerk, and Barbara Lee Bryan, clerk, both of Greencastle.

GOBIN CHURCH WILL PRESENT THE NATIVITY'

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT HILL BE GIVEN FOR *2ND YEAR SUNDAY - • mm a The twenty-second annual prssenlation of tlie Pageant of Tins Nativity will be given at the Goliin Memorial Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 p. m hi the church sanctuary. Dr Herold Ross, compiler of the play, will again serve a:; director. There is a cast of 67 persons. The colorful costumes, tlie candle-lighted church, the appro priale background of music, the .special lighting effects, and the -olrnmity of tlie Christmas story a , recorded by Luke combine to make an unforgettable portrayal of Uic birth of the Christ child. The public is cordially invited. Children arc always fascinated by tlie rapidly changing scenes. The east of characters is as follows: Reader: Professor Robert Williams. i Angels: Marilyn Ballard, Pat Bless, Mary Jane Clapp, Judy Colbert, Loretta Duncan, Donna Gorham, Linda Gorham, Jeannie Gould, Doretta Harris, Susan Harvey, Jrutmie Hickman, Carolyn Humbert, Carol Killingcr, Marina Pell, Jane Riglituell, Joan Rightsell, Martha Bnavely, Joan Todd. Cherubs: Stephen Ayres, Gregory Berg, Almeda Boatright, Mary Alice Buckles, Chuck Downing, Tony Ltowuiug, Bill Eiknrdt, Busan Gould, Gloria Ann Green, Leona Sue Grimes, Carole Heller, Karen Hoover, Busan Hurst, Art Lftzler, Mildred liongdru, Baruh Allen Neal, John Robbins, .Sue Ann Rogers, Viigmia Sayers, Mary Jane Todd. Prophets: Uliil Bullard, Uernie i (arris. Children ol Israel: Sally Ballard, Mary Lynn Brown, Linda Col liert, Becky Correll, Sarah Humbert, Darla Muatcn, Marilyn IVII. Sli-'pherda: Ronnie Hardman, Mae Thorlton. Angel of Annunciation: Kathryn Thurow. M try: Hilda Boatright. Joseph: Charles Bieber Magi: Dr. Gerhard Baerg, Dr. Law i nice Riggs, Marion Wilson. Magi Attendants: Jimmy Kirclu r, Clark Norton, Larry Taylor. Assistant Directors: Lild Hanna. Barbara Fuson, Dorothy Bieber. Organist: Mrs. Evan Crawley. Lighting and Properties: David Morgan. Sound System: Paul Arnold. Costumes and Candle ligliting • iol'len Key Class. Acolytes: Carolyn Peabody, Sur- Smythe, Paul Arnold, Max Dixon.

INDII TED I OR PERJURY KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dec. 19— HNS) Suspended St. Ixmis policeman Elmer Dolan is being belli in jail at Kansas City today after being indicted for perjury by a federal grand jury Invert igattng the missing $800,000 Greeulease ransom money. The patrolman was indicted yesterday about 15 hours after the kiilnap-slayers of Bobby Greeulease were put to death in tlie Missouri state penitentiary gas chamber at Jefferson City. Dolan, who witlt Lt, Louis Shoulders arrested kliinap-killer Carl Hall, had previously been suspended from tlie police force In connection witli the money $«••••• ♦ Todoy’i Woathor • $ Local Temporaturo • «*•**•* Mostly fair and wanner today. Partly cloudy with not much change lu temperature tonghit and Sunday. High today 38-46 east. 48-52 west. Low tonight 20-26 northwest. 26-32 south and east.

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