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Greencastle, Indiana, Saturday, Novembar 24, 1973

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Santa Claus Says Greencastle’s KidsHaveBeenGoodThis Year

“Greencastle kids are always good, and this year they’ve been really good,” declared Santa Claus, in an exclusive interview with the Banner-Graphic Friday. The North Pole’s #1 citizen arrived in Greencastle shortly before 2 p.m. and was greeted by 62 degree weather. Santa said he and his helpers didn’t mind the warm weather too much, but the weather is rough on his reindeer, because they like to run around and jump in the snow. The reindeer were not able to accompany Mr. Claus to

The wailing siren of the Greencastle police car interrupted the calm of the warm, sunny Friday afternoon heralding the arrival of that jolly old man in red-- Santa Claus. A crowd of about 500 people which had gathered to see the famous passenger aboard Fire Truck Central’s annually scheduled run between the North Pole Drop-off Point and Greencastle, rushed to

Tonight is the first game of the season for the Greencastle Tiger Cubs, the second game of the season for the Cloverdale Clovers, and yet already in this young season, we have a big game. The county rivalry starts off with a bang tonight at Cloverdale, in a contest which features the deliberate style of the Clovers against the quick, fast break style of

A letter of intent, which was sent to Blue Cross seeking participation in Extendicare hospital service if such a facility should be built here, was signed by Gene Beck, president of Putnam County Commissioners, and Frank Ross, president of the Put-

Greencastle this year because they are busy getting in shape for their Christmas Eve flight. Santa said they are all feeling well and Rudolph’s nose is shining even brighter this year. Even Santa Claus has to worry about the energy crisis. This year the jolly elf will start his Christmas Eve trip a little earlier so that he can keep his reindeer under 50 m.p.h. Santa also said he won’t be stopping in homes for as long a period of time, because people are lowering their thermostats, and it will take Santa

the east lawn of the Courthouse. Santa Claus, also known throughout the world by such names as Saint Nick, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, and various others, arrived in Greencastle at 2 p.m. to take some personal orders for Christmas toys. He and his two helpers also distributed candy canes— fresh from the North Pole confectionery—to the first 500

too long to get warm. Mr. Claus said that he is aware more people are using their fire-places now with a fuel shortage, so he will be very careful when he comes down the chimneys this year. Last year Santa got stuck in a chimney on a house on Washington St. Luckily, two of his reindeer. Dasher and Dancer, and two elves, P.J. and O.G., were able to pull him out. Santa said Mrs. Claus has put him on a diet this year, so hopefully he will not get stuck again. Santa also said that he is

children to place their Christmas orders. Ages of those who were present at the scene of one of the most memorable events of a child’s year ranged from about two months to 60 years. Even one collie showed up to “see if reindeers really know how to fly.” Santa has returned to his workshop now to complete the preparations for his famous ride exactly thirty nights from tonight.

Hunter and junior forward Jim Lett may see considerable action. Cloverdale’s starters will include guards Bill Walton and Tom Alexander, Center Jim Gerlach, Jeff Gale and Tom Cummings at forward. Gerlach and Walton are seniors and the mainstays on the court for the Clovers. Coach Shelton sees the key to victory the tempo of the game. The team that controls it will win, he feels. While Cloverdale features a deliberate attack, the Tiger Cubs will try to speed up the action with a variety of presses, attempting to force Cloverdale out of its set patterns. “We will try to force Cloverdale to play basketball Please turn to page 2, col. 4

sleeping with his beard under the covers to give him some extra warmth during the energy crisis. The North Pole elves are already in Greencastle preparing a map for Santa’s visit and also checking up on the boys and girls to be sure they are being good. “Christmas is a busy time for everyone and it’s very important that children are especially good now,” said Santa. “My elves always give me good reports on the Greencastle children.” Santa Claus will be making a few more visits in Greencastle before December 25. Because of work that needs to be completed at the North Pole, and because of all the other boys and girls he has to see however, Santa will unfortunately be unable to spend more time in the city. If a boy or girl is unable to see Santa Claus during one of Please turn to page 2, col. 8 Buis Elected Putnam County Young Democrat President Tom Buis was elected to succeed Michael Kearnes as president of the Seventh District Yount Democrats at a recent meeting held at the Labor Temple in Terre Haute. Sharon McCammon of Sullivan was elected vice president, Lorraine Edwards was re-elected and Maureen Murphy was chosen as treasurer. Mrs. Edwards and Miss Murphy are residents of Vigo County. Deer Stowaway? There may have been a stow away aboard the Fire Truck Central carrying Santa Claus to Greencastle Friday. Dorwin Duncan of 814 East Washington Street phoned the Banner-Graphic Friday morning to report that he had looked out into his backyard during breakfast to see none other than a deer standing there. Soon the deer left through a hole in the fence. Since it’s rather unusual to see a deer right in town, do you suppose it possibly could have been one of the North Pole nine getting a sneak preview of Greencastle? “Our Town” Here The Thespian Troup 1148 of Cloverdale High School will present Thorton Wilder’s play “Our Town,” next Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Admission is $1. The cast includes Betsy Jones as Emily Webb and Mark Young as George Gibbs. Other leads include Lisa Jennings, Mark Tyler, Jeff Davis and Loretta Meek. Dave Merriman, who portrays the Stage Manager, will narrate the story. The Thespians also welcome the 16 newcomers to the stage who will be performing in “Our Town.” Vickie Helmer is the sponsor for the Cloverdale Thespian group.

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Although the Vega the Greencastle Merchants Committee for its Christmas promotion had not arrived on the square by yesterday afternoon, the car will be given away at

8:30 p.m. Dec. 21 in the Junior High School gymnasium. The sign on the square, pictured, has been set up on the courthouse lawn. (Banner-Graphic Photo)

the game to be employed by the Tiger Cubs. The starting line-up for Greencastle will include 6’7” Rex Baker, a junior, at center, seniors Jon Siebrase and Bob Newsom at guard and junior John Hughes along with senior Kevin Pierce as forwards. Greencastle coach Bob Shelton indicated that junior guards Kent Frazier and Connie

nam County Hospital Board. In a story appearing in Friday editions of the BannerGraphic, it was stated in error that the letter was signed by Gene Beck, president of the Putnam County Hospital Board.”

Santa Arrives To Large Crowd

Over 500 people gathered at the court house square Fri- to make a dramatic entrance on a fire engine. Santa and two day afternoon to welcome Santa Claus to Greencastle. helpers handed out candy canes during most of the day. Warm weather kept the reindeer away, but with the aid of (Banner-Graphic Photo) Fire Truck Central, the visitor from the North Pole was able

Civil Defense Symposium Here

The Putnam County Civil Defense will sponsor a symposium Saturday, Dec. 1, to “educate, orientate and answer questions people have that members in the organization take for granted,” according to Melvin Eastman of the Civil Defense. The symposium will be held in the Junior High Auditorium and will begin at noon and continue until 6

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The organization will have on display a Geiger counter and a radio-active source so that people may see how the instrument works. A shelter will also be on display which will contain supplies for 50 people for emergencies. Food samples will be

available at this display. Six films will be shown during the day, with 15-30 minute breaks between films when questions will be answered by members of Civil Defense. The subjects of the films will range from environmental education to emergency operation concepts. Plenty of free literature dealing with first aid, emergency food lists, winter safety rules, family survival plans. Civil Defense work with the PTA and industry, home protection, emergency sanitation, fallout protection, labor participation in Civil Defense, tornadoes and flash flooding, will be distributed.

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New Water Rates For Cloverdale

New Water Rates are in effect for Cloverdale Water users now. The Town Board believes that the new water system, when completed, will stop the long history of water troubles for the Town. A part of the new water system will provide for the removal of iron from the water and that will improve the taste and put a stop to the discoloration of clothes caused by iron in the water in the past. Flouridation will also be included in the new treatment process to bring the Town water into line with the benefits found from tooth flouridation in experiments recently new water towers and larger distributing mains will also do away with pressure failures which have been experienced in the past. The water rates will generally double to help pay for the improvements in the system. Extensions of service to Star Dust Hills, a real estate development recently annexed to the Town are to be paid for by the developers under agreements negotiated by the Town.

The sewer system will also be rebuilt and improved at the same time but the sewer expense will be paid entirely by Environmental Protection Funds and Star Dust Hills contributions. The effect of this on the water and sewer rates will be to double the water rates approximately and proportionately reduce the sewer rates. Previously residents of Cloverdale had thought of sewer rates as 150% of water rates. Now the sewer rates are less than the water rates. Sewer rates will continue at 1 x h and 2 cents per gallon for most users while water rates have increased from 1 and 1 1 / 3 mills per gallon to 2 and 2 1/3 mills per gallon for most. For example a water user and 4000 gallons per month used to pay $4.53 water and $6.75 sewer charges, will now pay $9.00 for water and $6.75 for sewer. The Board of Trustees of Cloverdale anticipate that contractors will have completed all sewer and water improvements by early 1975.

Who’s News

Suzanne McGaughey, Russellville, was the state winner of the “Make It Yourself With Wool” contest held at Lafayette Square. She will travel to San Diego, California for the national finals on January 24. Suzanne, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris McGaughey, is a junior at North Putnam High School.

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Army Specialist Four Richard R. Morlan, 21, son of Mrs. Lorene Morlan 1014 S. College St., Greencastle, participated with other American and allied troops in exercise reforger V in Germany, Oct. 10-16. The military airlift command flew approximately 11,000 U.S. -based soldiers and more than 1,000 tons of equipment to three different airfields in Germany in preparation for the event. Immediately after arriving overseas, the redeployed units drew combat gear and vehicles from prepositioned storage sites in Germany and moved to the exercise area to begin the seven-day field maneuver. Pitted against the airfield forces were Europe-based elements of NATO Forces of the U.S., Germany and Canada. The exercise, conducted by the joint chiefs of staff and NATO, focused on the procedures and techniques for receiving, equipping, assembling and employing units after they arrive, rather than on rapid deployment of troops from the U.S. Spec. Morlan is regularly assigned as a photographer in headquarters company, 123rd Signal Batttalion of the 3rd Infantry Division in Wurzburg, Germany. Airman William H. Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford L. Mitchell of Route 4, Greencastle, Ind., has been assigned to Lowry AFB, Colo., after completing Air Force basic training. During his six weeks at the Air Training Command’s Lackland AFB, Tex., he studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. The airman has been assigned to the Technical Training Center at Lowry for specialized training in the munitions and weapons maintenance field. Airman Mitchell is a 1973 graduate of Greencastle High School. Marc Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Adams of Route 3, Greencastle, has pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at Wabash College, Crawfordsville, this fall. Adams is a freshman physics major who is also active on the Wabash radio station and in campus intermurals. Lori Kersey, a recent graduate of the Indiana Technology School of Nursing, is now employed in the Department of Neurosurgery of University Hospital at the Indiana University Medical center, Indianapolis. Chris Kersey, a 1972 graduate of Greencastle High School, is a Sophomore at the Indiana State University School of Music, Terre Haute. Please turn to page 2, col. 5

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