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Bonner-Orophic, Gwncattle, Indiana

Tuesday, June 26, 1973

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A Uni* Of: This And That

Local Veteran Elected

Obituaries

Folks, you know it is hard for me to realize that as of Monday morning 72 more persons had been killed in Indiana highway traffic accidents than at the same time in 1972. Sixteen deaths were recorded over the weekend of Hoosier roads bringing the death toll to 752. What causes this slaughter? Is it too much speed, carelessness, night driving, drunken driving? Whatever the reasons it is most appalling. 000 Sam Shonkwiler, the courthouse elevator operator, gave me a tiny, inflated red balloon that had evidently floated through the air for over 100 miles. On the balloon was a strip which reads: State Meet, Allen J. Schmitt, R.R. 1, Box 25, Jasper, Indiana 47546. Just what the dickens was the little balloon doing up Greencastle way? 000 Lloyd Surber, courthouse custodian, was sporting a new gold wrist watch Monday as result of his birthday Sunday. Nice going, Lloyd. 000 Yesterday in Passing: Had a most interesting conversation with Dr. W.E. Edington. 000 Emil J urich in the office for the morning edition. 000 Wib Grimes parking his pickup truck on the west side of the courthouse. 000 Ted Chadd waving as he passed in his truck going north on Jackson Street. 000 Alice Mahoney on her way to the office of Auditor Johnny Carson. 000 Bob Patton busy as a member of the Putnam County Board of Review. 000 Kenny Vaughn working on

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Bob McCormick’s new enlarged store. 000 Bill Ash resting on the west courthouse steps. 000 Township Assessor Ted McKeehan on his way to our office. 000 DID YOU KNOW: Dinosaur Park in Alberta, Canada, has the largest collection of dinosaur remains in the world. 000 Leonardo da Vinci probably invented the first mechanical air conditioner, a 12-foot waterwheel that scooped rivercooled air into a conduit that eased the heat in the palace of the Duke of Milan. 000 The Gulf Stream has a flow of 100 billion tons of water per hour, 22 times as much as all the rivers on earth. 000 “Meat is much but manners are more.”

To State VFW Office

Felix Knauer, 315 Elm Street, Greencastle, was recently elected to the office of Department Senior Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the State of Indiana. He earned the post at this year’s state VFW convention, held in Evansville. Knauer, who retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1962, has been a member of the local VFW post since 1946. He described his duties along with those of two other leading state VFW officers in stating, “As a team we have a great opportunity to pursue all rights veterans presently enjoy and help them to receive more benefits.” The primary interest of the VFW is to preserve the

welfare and benefits belonging to all veterans and

Felix Knauer

their dependents, according to the new senior vice commander. He pointed out that at the present time this includes 57,000 members and their dependents in Indiana. Knauer urged all Vietnam veterans to join the VFW, and explained, “The reason is not simply social. It is also true that Congressmen and Representatives are able to recognize the numbers and strengths of veterans much easier through VFW’s.” In his attempt to urge Vietnam veterans to join he continued, “Due to recent legislation it appears that when the war is on, veterans are needed, but when the conflict is over, veterans are the first to be hurt. For example there is now

Two Grain Diseases Identified In County

Paul Jackson, agricultural extension agent for Putnam County yesterday reported that there have been two oats diseases discovered in county crops. One of the two diseases identified last week is the Red Leaf Virus which causes a red stripe to appear on the leaf of the oats plant. The disease eventually stunts the plant and a good grain crop does not develop. Jackson said the “virus overwinters in the grasses surrounding a grain field. Insects bite the grass, picking up the virus. They then fly to the grain, bite it and deposit the virus on the grain.” The other disease identified Card Of Thanks I wish to thank everyone who helped in any way during my illness the past 3 months. To my many friends for their cards, gifts, and prayers; to our neighbors and members of the Portland Mills Christian Church for planting our crops and helping at home; and to Dr. Johnson, Dr. Marvel, and the staff, nurses, and aides of the Putnam Co. Hospital during my stay there. To every-one-your thoughtfulness, kind words, and deeds will long be remembered and appreciated so much. God Bless You All! Gerald I. Clodfelter

last week is the Loose Smut. Jackson said that this is fungus disease and is the easiest to spot. The fungus attacks the seed head and destroys the grain. The fungus is carried on the seed prior to planting. “Seed should not be saved from fields which have evidence of the Loose Smut disease,” said Jackson.

Jackson did say the Smut disease could be prevented by treating the seed before planting. “It is too late to do anything about either disease now,” said Jackson. Jackson said that farmers should check their oat crops for extensive damage from the disease.

“There is still time to plant soybeans if the oats are damaged extensively,” said Jackson yesterday. “The farmer would probably be money ahead if he did that rather than wait.” “There is still a good chance of getting a good crop of beans if they planted them now,” said Jackson.

Special Olympics Has 37 County Representatives

Anne S. Nichols, M.D. Announces her retirement from the practice of medicine, effective immediately. The office will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until July 31st for the transfer of records.

The Indiana Special Olympics were held last Thursday, Friday and Saturday on the Indiana State University campus. With close to 2,000 participants, Putnam County won numerous medals and ribbons. Of the 37 county participants, 5 won gold medals, 4 won silver medals and 11 won bronze medals. The group won a total of 71 ribbons. Chuck Schroder, director of the Putnam County Learning Center stated that it was a “totally new experience for most of the children who have never before had the opportunity to live away from home and to compete with other children of their caliber.” Schroder also said that the motivation and the feeling of accomplishment the children experienced were rewarding not only to the children but to the parents. “A special thanks goes to the many people of Putnam County who supported the

Special Olympics and to the chaperones who helped with the kids for the three days,” said Schroder yesterday. Putnam County representatives included Jimmy Smith, Gary Van Horn, Beth Ann Houck, Bonnie Wersell, Teresa Burgess, Louise Davis, Sherry McKee, Cindy Bassett, Jana Alenduff, Steve Guerney, Jeff Starcher, Bob Houck, Rebecca Sears, Tony Ellis, Sam Vaughn, Tim Buis, Raymond Capps, Robert Glaze, Edward Capps and Sandy Beasly. Wanda Beasly, Ruth Ann Capps, Marie Cook, Sheryl Deem, Donna Fruits, Marlene Shellings, John Cox, Terry Fisher, Norman Flora,

Jerry Joe Gorrell, Barry Steve Haskett, Charles Johnston, Charles Lytle, Richard E. Parsons, Kelvin Schafer, Gary Steele and Donavan Robinson.

proposed legislation to close Veteran’s Administration Hospitals.” On behalf of the veterans the new senior vice commander said, “What is important is not the cost of belonging, but what has been paid already in order for the veteran to belong.” “Following retirement from the service, I wanted to do all I could to help other veterans in any way possible,” Knauer said. It seems almost as if he has dedicated his life to service personnel and their dependents. The local VFW post has approximately 500 paid members for 1973, according to Knauer. Of those, 144 are life members. Last year Knauer held the office of Department Junior Vice Commander, and next year he hopes to hold top position of Department Commander, “I think that would be one of the greatest honors I could receive,” he stated. If Knauer does become commander next year, Greencastle’s VFW post will be the first in the state to have had two Department Commanders. In 1952 the position was held by Clyde (Brick) Miller. Knauer has two sons, Michael, formerly with the U.S. Army, and Charles, now serving with the U.S. Navy. His wife, Norma, is active in auxiliary units. Knauer’s father, Cecil, served in World War I, and is a life member of the local post. He explained that his present position will call for an average of three nights a week of on-the-road traveling to various parts of the state. Nearly every weekend will also be devoted to the VFW. Some of the most recent legislation concerning local veterans includes the Vietnam Veteran’s Bonus, for which all local Vietnam veterans should register. Also proposed is a national program for a veteran’s cemetery to be established in every state.

United Fund-Continuedfrom Page 1 ■

mented, “Dick Andis has brought to the campaign a fresh approach in this reorganization of the United Fund effort. I am pleased to be chosen by him to head the Commercial Pacesetters Division. 1 have long supported the United Way of giving and will be making every effort to achieve our goal for this fall’s drive.” Bob Schroer has served as

Akers Among 64 4-H Adult Leaders Honored

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Gene Akers, Route 3, Greencastle, was among the 64 volunteer adult 4-H leaders who were honored yesterday at the opening Motorcycle — Continuedfrom Page l ton at 4:45 p.m. Monday. He reported that Waunetta McGaughey, 76, Route 1, Russellville, was driving a 1972 Dodge and skidded into the rear of a 1973 Chevrolet pickup truck being driven by Benjamin Wilson, 56, Danville. Mrs. McGaughey suffered lacerations on top of her head and was taken to the Putnam County Hospital in the Hopkins ambulance. Deputy Baugh estimated the damage at $1,000 to the McGaughey automobile and $500 to the Wilson truck. In other police news, William M. Branch, 28, Route 2, Roachdale, was lodged in the Putnam County jail at 5:30 this morning by Trooper Gary Salsman. Branch was taken into custody at Roachdale and booked for public intoxication.

session of the 55th annual 4H Roundup at Purdue University for service totaling 1,605 years. Akers, who has been a leader for 40 years, received a plaque along with three other leaders who had served that long. One leader, Mrs. Florence Miller, St. Bernice (Vermillion County), was honored for 45 years as a volunteer leader.

IBM Club coordinator through four United Fund campaigns. One of the Club’s activities is the canvassing of employees during this annual drive. And in those four years employees at the Greencastle plant of IBM increased their pledges from slightly more than $4,000 the first year to $7,100 in last year’s campaign. “I am thoroughly convinced that the United Fund is the most effective method of meeting the charitable needs of the community,” Schroer said. “It’ll be a real pleasure working with Ben Cannon and Jim Poor to help achieve the 1974 financial goal.” Hospital Notes Dismissed Monday: Maudie Gorham Glenn Flint Hattie Spicer Charles Cooper Maudena Banks Mrs. Norma Asbury and son Circuit Court Kalamazoo Label Company vs. Inpro Corporation, complaint on account.

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Sumner Records Sumner E. Records, 84, of 25 East Franklin Street, Greencastle, died yesterday evening at Putnam County Hospital, where he had been a patient since Friday. He was born November 2, 1888 in Bartholomew County, the son of Elmer E. and Dora Watson Records. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Greencastle. He was a retired high school teacher, and for over 20 years operated the Records Hatchery in Greencastle. He was preceded in death by. his wife, Mayme Pierce Records, on November 1, 1963; a daughter, Evelyn Mock; a son, Robert E.; and brother Charles. Survivors include two sons, Ralph and Max, both of Greencastle, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. from Rector Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight. Moose Women

To Install Officers Wed.

Greencastle Women of the Moose will hold officer installation Wednesday at 8 p.m., it was announced yesterday. Installing Governor will be P.G. Murray Lewis, who will be assisted by P. G. William Sandy and F.S. Kenneth Wagle. Installation will be held at the Moose Lodge. Installed will be Senior Regent, Retha Wagle; Junior Regent, Roberta Scaggs; Chaplain, Alta Parsons; Treasurer, Marjorie Owens; Recorder, Lena Andrews; Assistant Guide, June Sandy; Guide, Sue Busenbark; Sentinel, Frances Sutton; Argus, Audrey Cox; and Junior Graduate Regent, Mabel Walsh. Livestock Report Hog prices at the Greencastle Livestock Center today are 25 cents higher with: 180-200-$38.50-$40 200-230-$40-$40.25 230-250-$39 $40 250-300-$37-$39 Sows - 25 cents higher with all weights $33.25 - $34.25 Boars - $29 Grain Report Grain prices at Greencastle elevators today are: Corn-$2.26 Beans-price on request Oats-no price Wheat-$2.32 New Corn-$1.66 New Beans-$6 New Oats-no price New Wheat-no price Transit — Continuedfrom Page 1 his nerves with coffee and donuts. After an eternity of waiting, the car pulled into Greencastle at 12:45 p.m. Almost three hours later, 3:15 p.m. to be exact, John left the interurban at his parents home at the edge of Brazil. Managing to get the family car started John got to the wedding on time. This was one wedding when the tears started before the ceremony, John remembers. The bride thought she had been stood up.

Lee James Lee James, R.R. 1, Greencastle, passed away at his home early Monday. He was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1885, the son of David and Kathryn James. He was a farmer and a carpenter by trade. He lived in the Clinton Falls and Morton communities for the past 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna James, in 1972. Survivors include three sons, Robert of Brazil, Hugh of Greencastle, and Leroy of Champaign, 111.; four daughters, Carleen Carrington of Roachdale, Pauline Overpeck of Roachdale, Ernestine Barcus of Center Point, and Geneva Garrett of Indianapolis; one step daughter, Agnes Chilcote of Greencastle; and grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives. * Funeral services will be held at Hopkins Funeral Home in Greencastle on Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Clinton Falls Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon. Bertha Skelton Mrs. Bertha L. Skelton, 90, 319 Gillespie Street, Greencastle, died yesterday morning at the Putnam County Hospital after an extended illness. She was born February 10, 1883, in Putnam County, the daughter of Robert and Marie Blackwell Sears. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on July 3, 1964. ; Mrs. Skelton is survived by*a daughter. Hazel Skelton, at home. Funeral services will be neld Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle. Burial will be at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. Marriage License Arthur Ray Tincher, U.S. Air Force, Chanute Field, Illinois, and Janice Marie Long, at home. Greencastle, Route 2.

Birthdays

Timothy Scott Duggan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Duggan, Greencastle, will celebrate his seventh birthday today, June 26. Happy Birthday, Timothy! Tami Leigh Kauble, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kauble, Route 1, Greencastle, will celebrate her 10th birthday today, June 26. Happy birthday, Tami!

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To The Friends of Forest Hill Cemetery Groancastlo, Indiana Tha Trustees of tha Forest Hill Cemetery Association have adopted tha following policy regarding cemetery decorations: "Each grave may have one artificial wreath or decoration per grave in addition to artificial flowers firmly attached to the monument. All are subject to removal by the superintendent when they become un- L sightly." - “Wreaths and such decorations placed on graves ■ after December 10 will be left on until the following l March, at which time they will be removed." I “No trees or shrubbery should be planted on * graves or lots." Tho Board of Directors of tho Forest Hill Cemetery As-* sociation in adopting tho foregoing rules and regulations’ have had in mind tho best interest of tho lot owners and 1 patrons of tho Cemetery. Wo most oamostly desire the sincere cooperation of our patrons, that they will observe! tho rules and regulations to help keep Forest Hill a desirable and beautiful cemetery. i Trustees of the Forest Hill Cemetery »