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Brinkley To Speak Here

NBC news correspondent David Brinkley will speak at DePauw University Monday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m., it was announced today. The veteran television commentator will lecture in Gobin Church under the auspices of DePauw’s Winter Term speaker series, which is open to the public. Currently Brinkley makes personal reports of and about the news as he reflects from his famous “David Brinkley’s Journal” Monday through Friday on the NBC Nightly News. In his nightly Journal reports Brinkley draws on the worldwide news staff of his network with bureaus in all major capitals and correspondents and cameramen strategically located in the U.S. and overseas. In addition he makes trips in this country and abroad for first hand reports from the scene of developing stories. Over the years Brinkley has co-anchored with Chet Huntley such major stories as the moon landing flight of Apollo 11, the five-day state funeral of President Eisenhower, national political conventions, and the major events following the assassinations of Presdent John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Brinkley has received every major broadcasting award, and his writing has been called the best ever done in television journalism. However, the quality most often identified with him is his wry humor.

Among his honors are appointment as a member of the National Council on the Arts by President Johnson, 10 Emmy Awards and two George Foster Peabody Awards. In 1964 he was selected for the Golden Key Award by six leading educational organizations for his significant contributions to the national welfare. The 53-year-old newsman was born in North Carolina

and broke into journalism on his hometown newspaper while attending high school. He later attended the University of Norn Carolina and Vanderbilt University. then joined United Press, working in Atlanta, Montgomery and Nashville. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he joined NBC News in Washington. covering activities at the White House.

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Optimists Slate New Year’s Party

The annual Optimist Youth New Year’s Party and dance for all Greencastle Junior High and Senior High students will be held Dec. 31 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building from 9 p.m. to 12:30a.m. A local rock group will be performing along with a well known disc jockey-Chuck Williams of WNAP, Indianapolis. All cokes, popcorn and

other refreshments are free and there is no admission charge. Preparations are being made by the local Optimist civic organization in anticipation of 500 youth from the high school and junior high. This project proved to be a great success last year with over 300 students attending. The Optimist creed is “Friend of Youth,” the club noted.

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Who’s News

David Wayne Bruner of Greencastle received the Associate in Science degree in agriculture from Vincennes University at the university’s third annual mid-vear commencement exercises. Bruner was among 67 mid-year graduates.

Floyd Sims of R.R. #3 in Cloverdale, Indiana has been accepted by Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana where he will study automotive/truck technology. Floyd is scheduled to begin the 75 week AutoDiesel and Truck Technology Course on September 3, 1974. The course is designed to prepare individuals for rewarding careers in the automotive and truck service industry. Floyd is a senior at Cloverdale High School.

Ped D. Reede,a former resident of Cloverdale, is reported stationed at Lackland AFB. Texas, 78236. His address is AB Reede. Ped D„ SSANFR. 30668667, PFC #6, Squad 3706; Flight 1550.

Accident, Fire In City Friday

SCS Assigns Neely

City police reported a property damage accident at 11:25 a.m. yesterday in Greencastle. The accident occurred at the intersection of Washington and Jackson Streets, involving a 1968 Ford truck

Huggard, Former DPU Prof, Dies

Dr. William A. Huggard. emeritus professor of English at DePauw University, died Thursday night at a St Petersburg, Fla., hospital where he had been seriously ill for five days. He was 75. Services for Dr. Huggard will be held Monday (Dec.

24>from the Lee Williams Funeral Home (49th St. and 30th Ave.) in St. Petersburg. Burial will be in St. Petersburg. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Edith Huggard, a son Robert of Miami, Fla., and three grandchildren. One son, Allen, preceded him in death. Dr. Huggard joined the DePauw faculty in 1923 after serving for one year as an instructor in English at his alma mater, Middlebury College. He later received the Ph.D. degree at the State University of Iowa. He was a member of Delta Upsilon social fraternity, the American Association of University Professors, and was at one time secretary-treasurer of the Indiana College English Association. During the late 1920s Professor Huggard directed DePauw’s summer sessions and Please turn to page 2, col. 7

driven by Fred Bloebaum, 21, of Williamsport, and a 1972 Ford driven by James T. Wheeler, 36, of 108 Bloomington, Greencastle. According to police reports, both vehicles were heading north on Jackson when the Wheeler vehicle stopped for traffic. Bloebaum apparently did not see Wheeler stop, hitting him in the rear of his car. The truck sustained S5 damage to the front bumper, while the Wheeler car damage was estimated at 5100 to the rear end. Please turn to page 2, col. 7 Two Events Postponed The Cloverdale United Methodist Church Christmas program that was scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 23 at 6:30 .m. has been cancelled. The Christmas Eve candleght and carol sing service rill be held on Monday, Dec. iat 7 p.m. at the church. Following yesterday’s postponement of the game between South Putnam’s Eagles and Pittsboro, the schools have announced the game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12.

Christmas Lighting Glows With Seasonal Cheer. I -70 Section To Open

Putnam County travelers nue on the Indianapolis eastto Indianapolis will be inter- side will be opened to traffic ested to know that 1-70 from in time for the Christmas holiShadeland to Emerson Ave- days, Commission Chairman Candlelighting Services Set

Again this year on Christmas Eve, First Christian Church will have a Candlelighting Eucharistic Service. Mrs. Evan Crawley will play Christmas music from 7:00 until 7:30 p.m. for personal meditation. Mrs. James Williams will sing “O Holy Night” as part of the worship experience. The entire service is centered around the family. Parents are encouraged to bring their children. Those who

might be alone are encouraged to bring a friend. The Christmas Eve communion service will be over by 8:30 at the latest. The youth of Fillmore Christian Church will lead the congregation in their annual candlelighting service on Christmas Eve. “The Light of the World” is the theme of the service this year, which will begin at 10:30 p.m. The public is invited.

Some Stores Open On Sunday Morning As Christmas nears most Greencastle merchants will be open Sunday. However, it was announced yesterday that some of the merchants will be opening at 10 a.m. for shopper convenience.

Richard A. Boehning announced today. Governor Otis R. Bowen and Chairman Boehning will officially open the new 2-mile section of 1-70 during special Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies to be held at 11:00 a.m. this Friday. It was necessary' to complete construction along Emerson Avenue, which serves as part of the interchange, before the new section could be opened to traffic. The ceremony will be held at the interchange of Emerson Avenue and 1-70. Numerous federal, state and local dignitaries are planning to attend. The public is invited. Pieces of the ribbon and official programs will be available for souvenirs. Governor Bowen will present an Indiana State flag to the driver of the first car on the new highway. The completion of 1-70 through Indianapolis is currently in question. Chairman Boehning has proposed the completion of the Indiana portion of the interstate system within 4 years with the exception of 1-164 at Evansville. To accomplish the task Please turn to page 2, col. 3

Travis Neely, Soil Scientist, has been assigned to the Greencastle Area Office of the Soil Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to an announcement by Jerry L. Keller, SCS Area Conservationist. Neely began work here Nov. 7. During his training period, he will be under the supervision of John M. Robbins, Jr., Soil Scientist, and will assist in making soil surveys for Putnam, Montgomery, Vermillion and Warren Counties. Neely received his Bachelor of Science (Agronomy) degree from Tennessee State University in August. His previous experience includes his last summer’s work as a Student Trainee (Soils) with the * Soil Co nservation here. Neely was reared on a 150acre farm in Bolivar (Hardeman County), Tenn. He and his wife, Laura and their two daughters, Wyletha, l‘/$ years old and Tarlesha, four months old, now reside in Greencastle. Soil surveys prepared by Neely, Robbins and other soil scientists identify individual soils and the soil features that affect management for both agricultural and non-farm purposes. Robbins explained that soils information is currently being used in many counties as the basis for evaluation of agricultural land for tax assessment purposes and for development of land use plans. “Information on the limitations and/or suitabilities of

certain soils is valuable to anyone making land use decisions.” Robbins added. Users of soils information include engineers, road builders, realtors, building contractors, sanitarians, foresters, wildlife conservationists, plan commissions and other public and private individuals and groups. Soils information for Putnam County may be obtained upon request through the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District, U.S. 231/Route 43 North, Greencastle.

Correction

Those who seemed to read a contradiction between a headline and a story about the Putnamville United Methodist Church Christmas program in yesterday’s paper, indeed, did. The headline was wrong; there will be a program Sunday evening.

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