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Hospital Board Plans New Look At Needs Here

Plans to start over again and take a new look at the needs for hospital expansion were included in a motion passed yesterday by the Putnam County Hospital Board of Trustees at their October

meeting.

AT MEET HERE

The motion read as follows: “That the board rescind previous commitments as to architectural firm employed and as to statement in the minutes that construction of a new hospital be the plan of procedure. Further that we

rescind the contract with Dagget & Associates and that we approach the subject anew with open minds as though beginning again, except using knowledge of procedure, facts on construction and all things pertinent to the

needs of the county and its health needs. “Recognizing, of course, the importance of County Commissioners and their role in approving and setting the tax rate to raise money for bond payment used in fi-

Terry Installed, Awards Made

Steve Terry, assistant cashier at Central National Bank, was installed as president of the Greencastle Optimist Club at a dinner meeting held last night at Putnam Inn. With Bob Evans as master of ceremonies, a number of presentations were made to club members. Charles Shuee was named Optimist of the Year, Wayne Hopkins was cited as one who had brought

in most new members for the year and Julian Jarvis was recognized for his work as bulletin editor. Steve Terry and Bob Evans were thanked by retiring president Dick Edwards for their work as club secretary and program director, respectively. Perfect attendance awards were made to David Grimes, Claude Shuee, Bob Evans,

Steve Terry, Dick Edwards, Julian Jarvis, Bill Dressier, Bob Henderson and Jack Schlictenmyer. In addition to Terry, other officers installed by Lieutenent Governor John Moore; were: Wayne Hopkins and Gary Myers, VicePresidents; Bill Dressier, Sec-retary-Treasurer; Bill Cockrell, Jack Cross, Bob Evans, Lloyd Grimes, Claude Shuee

and Dick Edwards, Directors. On behalf of the club. Bob Henderson presented golf equipment to Dick and Nancy Edwards and a plaque of appreciation was given to Dick for his services as president of the Optimists during this past year. Winner of the door prize, a basket of flowers, was awarded to Mrs. Bob Henderson. In accepting the office of president, Steve Terry stated that he was proud of the club’s record for its first year Please turn to page 2, col. 5 Weather Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms ending tonight. Gradual clearing and turning cooler late tonight. Mostly sunny and cooler Friday. Low tonight 48 to 54. High Friday around 70. Chance of rain is 50 per cent tonight.

nancing the building. Also the appointment of and the role of the hospital authority appointed by Judge Francis Hamilton.” Board President Frank Ross says that the group plans at an early date to call in architectural firms and engineering staffs to confer with the board and other groups involved. Plans to investigate the possibilities of Extendicare hospital services were also considered by the board. Representatives of Extendicare, Inc. had recently met with the Putnam County Commissioners and representatives of the Hospital Board. To further acquaint themselves with the Extendicare plan, Hospital Board members will accompany Putnam

County Commissioners to the firm’s base in Louisville, Ky. onOct. 17. Board members agreed that much more information was needed before they could be in position to make an evaluation. The relationship of Blue Cross to such a hospital is one of the questions which need to be resolved. Board President Ross pointed out the need for positive board action to meet the needs for hospital expansion. He stated that any facility considered must reflect the needs of the community and of all those who will be concerned with its operation. Executive Manager Frank Baker reported to the board that the sonic cleaner approved at last meeting had

been purchased and is now in full use. Pathologist Dr. Bloxdorf presented the need for three pieces of laboratory equipment which are to be used in various types of blood tests. He stated that their use would save time and improve efficiency. The total cost of this equipment was $7,470. Board approval for purchase was given. Baker announced the

resignation of Robert Kimball, the hospital’s physical therapist. A donation from Dr. Winona Welch in memory of Dr. Anne Nichols was recognized. Claims totalling $59,791.76 were presented by hospital accountant Jerry Beer and were approved by the Board. Baker reviewed for the board the increasing mainPlease turn to page 2, col. 7

Run 150 Made

Greencastle firemen made their 150th run of the year at midnight last night when they were called to the G. David Hunt residence on the Albin Pond Road.

They reported a bad ballast in a kitchen light and listed damage at $25. The firemen returned to the station at 12:56 this morning.

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Top spots in the Greencastle Optimist Club will be taken by Bill Dressier, left, who is the new secretary-treasurer and Steve Terry, who

is new president. With Dressier and Terry is Dick Edwards, retiring club president. (Banner-Graphic Photo)

Learning Center Moves Into Armory; Adjusts

The Putnam County Learning Center has now had a chance to adjust to their new home in the National Guard Armory on Arlington Rd. They are occupying two rooms in the south side of the building.

One room houses workshop facilities for those who are over school-age or adults. They have tools for woodworking, but due to the high cost of lumber, have not been using them as yet. The second room is where the pre-school children meet. These children are learning to do the basic things for themselves, such as walking and feeding and dressing themselves, as well as learning to adjust socially and mentally, said Chuck Schroeder who is in charge of the Learning Center. Schroeder noted that “When we get things rolling here, we should have about 20 children and adults attending. We have also been servicing two multiply handicapped students for the public school systems in Putnam County. However, this may change next week due to the new S-l Rule.” The new S-l Rule includes the severely and profoundly mentally retarded children of school-age in those who are eligible for appropriate educational services in public schools. The original rule included only the educable and trainable mentally retarded. Mrs. Janet Lane, director of special education for the Putnam County schools, is attending meetings this week to find out whether the two children in this county who would be affected by the ruling must enter the schools now or whether they can legally remain at the Learning Center. Schroeder said what the center needs right now is some contracts or sub-con-tracts from companies to do

work projects at reasonable rates. They are presently engaged in a project for one of the local churches. One thing they would like at this time is

with these mentally and physically handicapped adults is to “help them live as independently as possible and to help them adjust socially as well as physically,” said Schroeder. Mrs. Gorham explained that there is a pilot project which has been started in Fort Wayne to help these peo-

Some 700 to 1,000 alumni and friends are expected to return to DePauw University this weekend for Old Gold Day (homecoming)activities. A special convocation, the DePauw-St. Joseph’s football game, a round of social activities, and the dedication of a new fraternity house are among the highlights planned for the two-days of festivities that begin Friday morning. Coupled with the traditional events of homecoming will be the fall meeting of DePauw’s Board of Trustees all day Friday and a series of workshops for officers of DePauw’s some 50 alumni clubs around the nation. Dr. John D. Millett launches Old Gold Day weekend programming at 11 a.m. Friday, addressing a special convocation on the subject, “So You Want an Education?” He will speak in Gobin Church.

Millett is vice president and director of the management division of the Academy of Education Development. He was president of Miami University nine years and is observing the 40th anniversary of his graduation from DePauw. Friday and Saturday nights productions of the play, “Ten Nights in a Barroom” are scheduled at 8:15 p.m. in Speech Hall.

Saturday’s early morning schedule calls for registration of returning alumni on the East College lawn and an Old Gold Day convocation at 10:30 a.m. in Meharry Hall. James K. Baker, Columbus, Ind., will preside at the convocation at which DePauw’s “Alumnus of the Year” award, the Old Gold Goblet, will be presented by President William E. Kerstetter.

Kerstetter will keynote the public convocation and discuss plans and leadership for DePauw’s soon-to-be launched program to raise $69 million for endowment, scholarships and building renovation. The pages of DePauw sports history will be turned back at a Saturday luncheon in the Memorial Student Union ballroom. Special guests at the luncheon will be

some 27 members of DePauw’s 1933 football team that completed the season undefeated, untied and unscored on. George Lortz, General Electric executive from Raleigh, N.C., who captained the 1933 squad, will speak for the 40th anniversary team and introduce Raymond “Gaumey” Neal, Greencastle resi-

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Coffin Urges Rotary Action

The Putnam County Learning Center is now being housed in two rooms at the National Guard Armory on Arlington Road. This is the workshop area for the adults and the young men over school-age. They have equipment for woodworking, according to

Chuck Schroeder who is in charge of the center, but due to the high price of wood they haven’t been able to use it yet. They would welcome any contracts or sub-contracts from local people, companies, or organizations. (Banner-Graphic Photo)

“Rotary has barely scratched the surface of what we can do in the world today,” said Joseph J. Coffin, governor of District 656 of Rotary International. “What we need is more implementation.” Coffin described Rotary as a “group of business and professional men dedicated to fellowship and caring for their fellow man in order to enjoy a better life.” “Rotary has a place in the world,” he said, “now we must move into action by improving the quality of life, beginning in the local club itself. This can be achieved by striking a good balance of classifications in the community.” Secondly, Coffin suggested working on community projects on which the community members could work with Rotary members to create a more harmonious feeling in the community as a whole. The next step, said Coffin would be to work for a better understanding in the trades, commerce and industry by learning the problems in each classification. Finally, the Rotary could help create a better life for all through its international pro-

gram, noted Coffin. “Work for Rotary beyond your own club,” said Coffin. Help to strengthen the whole Rotary organization through more visitations. He pointed out two opportunities coming up in the spring to mingle with people from other places

and to influence and be influenced by them. Rotary International has 740,000 members in 150 countries, he noted, and District 656 has 31 clubs. Coffin ended his talk with this thought: “The object of Rotary is to encourage and

foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise; it is moving into action—with love, thinking of the other fellow.” Coffin, a 20-year member of the Indianapolis Rotary, Please turn to page 2, col. 7

‘Ten Nights’ Begins Tonight

The Duzer Du production of “Ten Nights in a Barroom” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. tonight and 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6, in the Little Theatre at DePauw University.

The play is a temperance melodrama presented in five acts and is directed by DePauw senior. Sue Keller. Cast members include Chris Byler, Pat Hilis, Dick Johnson, Mark McAninch,

Shauna Magee, Cathy O’Connell, David Schuetz, Emily Simer, Tim Simer, Mike Stiles and Pete Strom. Tickets are $1 and are available at the DePauw Bookstore.

for people to call with requests for workers to rake leaves at a reasonable rate. The young men in the class can also do yard or garden work, he said. All of the young men in the adult class have been through the public school education program, according to Jean Gorham who is described by Schroeder as a “right hand woman” for the Learning Center. Mrs. Gorham has been with the center since it began four years ago. The purpose of working

pie learn to care for themselves at home as well. The center there has a workshop where the people can go to earn money for a living. When they are done working for the day, they go home to an apartment complex which has been set up especially for this program. They are encouraged to do as much for themselves as possible, including keeping their rooms clean and even cooking for themselves if Please turn to page 2, col. 6

Antioch Baptist Revival Oct.8

The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Mt. Olive will be having nightly revival services at 7 p.m. beginning Monday, Oct. 8 through Saturday, Oct. 13. The special speaker will be Evangelist Eugene Garner of Rockford, 111.

Bro. Garner has preached revival service in several states and has pastored landmark missionary Baptist Church of Rockford for 21 years. The Antioch Church is lo-

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The Greencastle High School Homecoming Queen and her court will be selected from this group of lovely young ladies to reign at the football game with Linton Friday, October 12. Candidates are (top row left) Debbie Erdmann, Gail Frederick, Ler^h Hansen,

Hollie Knights, and Diane Morrison. (Bottom row) Sandy Pingleton, Janet Smith, Becky Perry, Tammy Lewis, Angela McFarland, Carrina Newson, Ellen Rattray, Teresa Grimes, Debbie Pingleton, Kim Richardson and Kathy Bl'^k. , t. *