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Rain Hampers Clean-Up In Commercial Place Area

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Working in Intermittent rain showers yesterday, these workmen for the Indiana Shade Tree and Landscaping, Greencastle, cut limbs from the large trees downed by the winds

'■ '4 1| 'J. 7* that hit the area late Sunday. The men work in the yard of the Grafton Longden home on Round Barn Road. ("Banner-Graphic Photo)

Rain today again hampered cleanup operations in Greencastle’s storm-torn Commercial Place as residents continue the removal of fallen trees and wind-tossed debris from the area’s yards and streets. Work crews yesterday waited for breaks in the intermittent showers as they repaired power lines, scouted damage and removed trees from lawns with the aid of chain saws. A spokesman for the city street department said city crews began their clean-up operations yesterday removing limbs and debris from the streets. "We’re going to continue until we get it cleaned up,” he said. In one area along B Street near 5th Street, tree limbs lined much of the throughfare as men worked along the road

loading the fallen limbs into trucks for removal from the area. Another crew of three replaced a power line near where what appeared to be the roof of a garage lay slammed to the ground from the wind. Near the intersection of E Street and 5th, a pile of limbs lay strewn in the road at about 1:30 p.m. Cars were able to pass along the road by driving over one side of the pile. In the yard of the Graftoni Longden residence on Round Barn Road workmen for the Indiana Shade Tree and Landscaping, Greencastle, cut and hauled limbs from fallen birches and evergreens on the lawn. D. D. Cooper, of the tree and landscaping company said he thought the clean-up in the area may continue for another few weeks and noted that

in the Longden yard alone there are several trees that were downed by the storm. He added that the rain has not helped to speed progress of the clean-up. Many people, he said, still have yet to hear about coverage from their in surance before they can begin to think about clean-up. Mrs. Longden noted that there was extensive damage done by the wind all along her property with the storm damaging many old big trees, a corn crib and hog house in her yard. Most damage was done to the trees, she said, and remarked that she hoped she might get some help from her insurance on damage to the trees. The Longden house escaped the wind. "I’ve rented a house about two miles away (from my

former home) which we’re living in now,” said Howard Beaman yesterday - his Route 3, Greencastle home was one of the most severely damaged. Beaman reported that his

family was at home when the wind hit late Sunday afternoon. Fortunately, no one in the family was seriously injured. “We’ll have to wait and see Please Turn to Page 2

Ursula Covered With Limbs As Storm Hits

One scared victim of Sunday’s tornadic winds which swept through • Commercial Place Sunday afternoon was Ursula, a two-year-old German Shepherd belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clark, 1129 Avenue C. Ursula, who has the run of a fenced in pen in the back yard was found after the big blow beneath branches blown

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Greencastle, Indiana, Wednesday, May 30, 1973

EVENING EDITION

Volume Four Number 125

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Knights To Savings And Loan

Norman J. Knights becomes President of the Greencastle Federal Savings and Loan Association effective July 1. The announcement was made today by Ernest H. Collins, who is currently president of the association. Collins will remain chief executive officer of the association with the title of Chairman of the Board. In making the announcement Collins stated, "Our entire

board of directors is unanimous in expressing enthusiasm that we have been able to attract a man of Norman Knights’ capabilities to the management team of this association. Mr. Knights has been closely associated with the Savings and Loan since he became a member of the board of directors ten years ago. His full time efforts on behalf of the members of the association will certainly add to the

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PUTNAM fair preview

This is the second in a series of weekly articles on this year’s Putnam County 4-H Fair, July 30 to Aug. 4. The articles will be weekly until fair time nears. Plans to obtain floats for the Putnam County 4-H Fair Parade, which has been scheduled for July 29 inGreencastie, were announced today by Jack Schlichtenmyer, cochairman with Kenny Harris, for this division of the parade. “We are shooting for a total of 30 floats,” Schlichtenmyer said, "and we intend to have more entered in the com-

mercial division this year.” Arrangements are now being made to meet with area chairmen in Russellville, Roachdale, Reelsville, Cloverdale, Bainbridge, Fillmore and Greencastle for the purpose of securing representation from their communities. Schlichtenmyer pointed out one rule change which will give floatmakers more room to expand^In the past width has been limited to that permissable on the highway.This rule, the chairman explained, now needs only to apply if the unit is actually driven to Please Turn to Page 2

One float attraction from the parade last year was this paddlewheeler entry from the Greencastle Jaycees. (Banner-Graphic Photo)

progressiveness of this association.” Knights’ graduation from DePauw University in 1946 was delayed two years due to his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force. After graduating from DePauw he continued his education at Harvard where he received a degree in Masters of Business Administration. His first job after graduation was with Boos, Allen and Hamilton, a management consultant firm. Following this he was a representative of Marathon Corporation, a manufacturer of packaging for the food industry. Most of his nine years with this firm was spent in California. Knights joined DePauw in 1957 as director of public relations and development. In 1966 he was promoted to the position of assistant to the president for planning and development, and was elevated to the post of executive vicepresident in 1969. In this capacity, as authorized by the president, he was responsible for all the operations of the university except for the academic areas. Indiana

Gas Rates

Okayed The Public Service Commission of Indiana, approved May 25 revised rate schedules filed by Indiana Gas Company which include minor downward adjustments designed to pass on to the utility’s 181,000 customers a refund of approximately $23,000 received from its pipeline suppliers. The refund will be made in the months of June and July. Accordingly, these revised rate schedules will be in effect only during those two months. This follows the plan set forth in the Public Service Commission order of December 11, 1970 whlchpermits gas utilities of Indiana to adjust rates to recover increases and pass on reductions in and refunds based on, the cost of gas purchased from pipeline suppliers.

In his new capacity with the Savings and Loan, Knights will be able to continue his active participation in community affairs, such as serving on the Putnam County Council, where he has served as its president since 1965.

Joining Greencastle Federal Savings and Loan Association effective July 1 as the group’s president is Norman Knights, right, who resigned from his executive vice-presi-dent position at DePauw University effec-

tive June 30. Knights is greeted by Ernest H. Collins, who assumes the position of Chairman of the Board of the association following the Knights appointment. (Banner-Graphic Photo)

County Mental Health Notes Membership Drive

May has been observed as National Mental Health Month throughout the country by mental health associations and other community organizations. Mrs. Cletus Suit, chairman of the membership campaign for the Putnam County Mental Health Association, reminded citizens today that they may still respond to the invitation to support the association by sending membership dues of $1 to Mrs. Suit, 1306 S. Bloomington, Greencastle. The theme of the 1973 membership campaign is "Help Bring Treatment to Patients in Your Community.” Mrs. Suit said, "Our goal of 186 members during May has been reached, but the total of 189 members that we have at this point falls short of a record-breaking final number of over 400 members that were recruited for last year. We will need to continue efforts to reach all interested people with the message of the work of the mental health association.” Although the association obtains its financial support from the United Fund, it cannot conduct its programs of volunteer service, education and legislation without members, it was pointed out. Fish Fry June 1, 2 The annual fish fry sponsored by the Masonic Temple Association will be held from June 1 and 2, Friday and Saturday. Serving will begin at 11 a. m. with the event ending at 8 p.m. each day, it was announced.

Citizens who join the organization will receive the local newsletter and announcements of educational and annual meetings. Of course, members may also vote on the issues presented at the annual meeting as well as participate in the election of the board of

directors. Members may volunteer to serve on one of the many committees involved in patient services, rehabilitation, childhood mental Illness, social clubs or legislative activities.

‘McKamey Day’ Musicians Form; Renearsals Soon

More than 100 young Putnam musicians are expected to begin rehearsing in the near future for their appearance in an all-county band at J.B. McKamey Day, June 16, in Greencastle. In charge of assembling the massed band is Mike Bailey, director of Greencastle High School bands. Mike’s local musicians will be joined by those from North and South Putnam and Cloverdale. Originally, plans had been considered to have the entire band units from each county high school participate in the event to honor McKamey, who had been a prisoner of war in Vietnam for nearly eight years. Later, a decision was made to recruit an all-volun-teer band. Assisting Bailey in recruitment will be John Wilson Of North Putnam, Bob Murray,

who was with Cloverdale bands this past year, and Kenneth Rogier of South Putnam. The combined units will, play in front of the court house and will present a concert of patriotic music, including Air Force numbers and marches.

Mrs. Suit concluded, "Even if you prefer not to serve on one of our committees, your membership is vital to our organization and to the mentally ill and their families in our community. You can add your voice to the many who are already saying, ‘We care.’ ” For generations we have found it comfortable to put the mentally 111 out of sight and out of mind. We have put the mental hospitals far away, and we have been a little bit frightened of someone who has had a mental illness, the association said. But fortunately this is coming to an end. The mental health association has been leading the battle in our state and in the nation to overcome not only the stigma against the mentally ill, but also the obstacles to creating treatment services so that they will be available in every community of our state, it said. "The time has come when you can make a difference. You can join the mental health association. You can join with thousands of others who are trying to be a part of the solution to this problem.”

Herrold Honored

David Herrold, ceramics instructor at DePauw University, was the recent recipient of purchase and merit awards at the Indiana Ceramics Exhibition of the University of Evansville. Herrold’s "Dairy Queen Pot” received Indianapolis Enchanted Owl Shop Purchase Award, and his "Columbus At The Edge of the World”

received the J.W. Begley Merit Award. A third ceramic work of Herrold was also accepted for the exhibit. The Indiana Ceramics Exhibition is an annual competitive show of ceramic pottery and objects. It is open to Indiana artists. The show will alternate on a yearly basis between the University of Evansville and DePauw University.

from trees in the area. Apparent ly, she was too frightened to come out until assured by her owners that the storm had passed. Normally, Mrs. Clark says, Ursula would be sleeping on the porch, but this was her lucky day since the porch went with the wind. On the day following the storm, Mrs. Clark put her pet out on the chain. She reports that Ursula spent much of her time with her ears folded back, looking at the dark clouds and apparently wondering if a repeat performance of Sunday’s tornado was scheduled. Church Camp June 4-8

Greencastle Christian Church invites the young people of the community, entering 1st grade through 10th grade, to join in a "Day Camp” program for the week of June 4-8. The sessions will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at Lieber State Park. Transportation will be prov 1 d e d each day from the Church Building at the corner of Elm and Maple Streets. A special sessionforpre-first graders will be held at 312 Elm Street each day. For both sessions, the young people will need to bring a sack lunch, the church announced. The theme of instructions for the week will be "Burning Bushes.” “This is taken from the many uses of fire as an example of God’s work with man.” The five days’ lessons will be: "The Leading of God,” "God Speaks To Us,” "God Impowers Us,” "God Answers Prayer” and "The Fire of Purification.” The leaders of the program write and develop their own theme and lesson material. Singing and recreation will fill out the balance of each day’s events. Transportation and park fees will be covered by the church. All young people of the community are invited. Further information may be had by calling 653-8851, it was reported. Summer School June 4 Greencastle High School summer school opens onMonday, June 4 and continues through Friday, July 27. Courses in driver education and boys and girls physical education will be offered. Enrollment and scheduling for the driver education courses have been completed and these classes are filled. However, students interested in being placed on a waiting list should contact the school office to be considered should vacancies occur. Registration for the physical education classes will continue through the June 4 opening date. Students enrolled in the morning sections of driver education will meet from 8 to Please Turn to Page 2 Rescue Run A rescue unit from the Greencastle Fire Department was called to 708 South Jackson Street at 8:56 p.m. Tuesday. The firemen reported that Clarence Scobee, 88, was having breathing trouble. Please Turn to Page 2