Banner Graphic, Volume 9, Number 249, Greencastle, Putnam County, 26 June 1979 — Page 8
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The Putnam County Banner Graphic, June 26,1979
Girl Scouts Worked hard during last week's session at Camp Friend. The scouts did have time to enjoy the wilderness, and to learn about mother nature. The scouts were from all parts of Putnam County, and are members of the Covered Bridge Council of Girl Scouts. Almost 200 girls and their leaders participated in this year's camp, located south of Greencastle on Manhattan Road. (Ban-ner-Graphic photo by G. Patrick Grimes).
Scouts find camp quite 'friendly'
Last Friday ended a week full of activities for the almost 220 Girl Scouts and their leaders. The troops, from many parts of Putnam County, are part of the Covered Bridge Council of Girl Scouts. During the week the girls prepared their own meals and even washed their own dishes. Aside from the domestic chores, the scouts spent their time learning about the wilderness about them. Local naturalist Albert Avery took the Girl Scouts on nature hikes in the Camp Friend wilderness, and explained
City Council
equipment. COUNCILMAN WARREN asked Haltom what types of repairs he had planned for the future. “I can’t really say right now what I might need for the rest of the yOar,” Haltom replied. rTHE COUNCIL APPROVED the allotnfent of SI,OOO for tire repair and purchase. Last yeah SBOO was approved and none of it
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to six against having the event. The spectator safety factor was advanced as one of the reasons against the race at this time. Rodger Winger, chairman of the Livestock Sales Committee, asked the
Church
IT WAS NOTED the annual church smorgasbord would likely be relocated at the Cloverdale Community Building. The new church will contain facilities for church dinners, wedding receptions and
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David Pierce Is presented an award of appreciation from the Indiana State Police. Pierce, a South Putnam Band member,
Crop reporting deadline set
Farmers in the Putnam County area who are Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (USDA-FCIC) policyholders are reminded the final date for reporting their corn and soybean acreages for insurance
Repairs slated for bridge on 1-70
J. L. Wilson Co., Bloomfield, has been awarded a State Highway Commission contract for repair work on the Interstate 70 bridge over Mill Creek, eight miles east of the U.S. 231 interchange at Cloverdale. The Wilson Co. bid of $380,191.30 was significantly lower than the engineer’s eslimate of $434,694 50. The project completion date
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was used. Haltom pointed out that the tires on one of the trucks have never been replaced and are 11 years old. The fund is set up on a contingency basis in case there are tire problems. The department’s request for money for “general supplies,” including office furniture, bathroom fixtures and cement sealer that were not in the builder’s
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board to plan for recognition of the many buyers. A decision was made to invite the buyers to the annual meeting to be held in December. DATES OF THE 1979 fair are July 29 -
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various church functions. Nursery facilities will be added and large accommodations will be available for Sunday school classes. Facilities will also be available for the youth swing choir.
played taps for the police during their memorial services. Sgt. Tom Strader of the Putnamvil'a Post presented the award.
purposes is June 30 Any planted acreage that is reported after this date, which suffered previous damage, could result in no insurance coverage George Vollmer, district director for FCIC, said.
is set for on or before Dec. 1. No starting date has been announced because the contract, as with all highway contracts, must be approved by the state attorney general. 1-70 traffic will be maintained during the work, although at times it may be limited to one lane. The highway commission has said 1-70 will be restricted for no more than 55 days.
the different types of plant and animal life that can be found in Hoosier woodlands. • Wednesday, the day west central Indiana got the worst of an early summer storm, was spent inside the camp’s shelterhouse. Earlier reports from other news sources may have given the impression that the scouts had "abandoned ship,” but this was not the case. They merely went inside the main shelterhouse of the camp and remained on the premises.
specifications for the new building, was tabled. The Council feels there are sufficient funds provided by the federal grant used to build the building. The Council also approved the department’s request for the purchase of two dress uniforms for two firemen who do not have any at this time.
Aug. 4. There will be a daily parking charge of sl, and season passes at $2.50 each may be purchased from any Fair Board member or may be had at the Extension Office in the courthouse.
Construction of the new church may possibly begin this year. One member added, “We look forward to expanding to better meet the needs of the church in the community.”
“Farmers are using this allrisk type of insurance to protect their crop investment monies in more acres each year,” Vollmer added. “The amount of liability assumed by FCIC has doubled since 1974.”
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City Police Karl B. Clearwaters, 24, 309 W. Washington St., Greencastle, was arrested by Officer Dan Swearinger at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Clearwaters was stopped on Bloomington Street and ticketed for speeding in a posted zone. State Police Indiana State Police Tuesday were looking for two inmates of the Indiana State Farm who, escaped from the Putnamville penal institution Monday night. The escapees were identified as Robert Powell, 21, Cicero, and Bradley Wolfe, 20, Elwood. Powell was serving a twoyear term for theft and Wolfe was serving a one-year term for attempted robbery. The two were discovered missing at 7:45 p.m. Steve Burk, 33, Route 1, Reelsville, was lodged in the Putnam County Jail at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Burk was arrested by Trooper Dick Rice and booked for public intoxication. Putnam Circuit Court Frances D. Snyder and Jefferey Snyder, petition for dissolution of marriage. Reta R. Branham and Ronald D. Branham, petition for dissolution of marriage. Charles McDonald and Katie G. McDonald, petition for dissolution of marriage. Juliann Whittiveld, petition for change of name. Jack Hanneman and Diane Hanneman, petition for dissolution of marriage. Putnam County Court Criminal cases filed: Friday, June 22 - Larry B. Cox, Michael B. Phipps, Tamara S. Farmer, all for speeding; Marvetta D. Bee, expired trailer plate; Leslie H. Dean, expired inspection sticker; Kim M. Doke, failure to have vehicle inspected; Richard Hawley, improper bumper height, no license in possession; Roger D. Nightingale, overweight on trailer; Jack F. Turner, no vehicle inspection. Marriage Licenses Charles Edward Musgrave, farmer, Route 1, Stilesville, and Kathy Lynn Nichols, housewife, Route 5, Greencastle. Jewell Wayne Grimes, State Highway Department, 1051 Ave. D, Greencastle, and Carol Elaine Grooms, Mallorys, 1051 Ave. D, Greencastle.
Market reports
Grain prices at Greencastle elevators Tuesday were: Beans -SB-$8.04 Corn - $2.74-$2.88 Ear Corn - $2.78 Oats-$1.75 Wheat-$4.34-$4.35 Hog prices at the Greencastle Livestock Center on Tuesday weresl to $1.50 lower at: 190-200- S4O 200-220 - s4l-$41.25 220-230-$40.75 230-240-$4 O 240-250-$39.25 250-300- $34.25-$38.25 Sows - S3O-$33 Boars - $24-$29 Because of the truck strike farmers should call the livestock center before bringing in their hogs.
Gary Lee Hodge, trucker, Route 4, Greencastle, and Barbara Jean Tharp, hospital business office, Route 4, Greencastle. Ivan Dale Beaman, trucker, 1016 F St., Greencastle, and Velma Jean Emberton, unemployed, 1016 Ave. F, Greencastle. Real Estate Transfers Bruce E. Ploshay et al to Mark S. Albright et ux, warranty deed, lot 60, Greencastle Melville B. Cox’s Addition. Jay R. lyiark to Helen Louise Sutherlin et al, quit claim deed, five acres in Washington Township. Malcom S. Romine to Dan C. Whitmore et ux, warranty deed, lot 171, Mill Springs. Walter W. Ridgeway et ux to Wanda Sue Ridgeway, warranty deed, lots 121,122,123, part of 124, Putnamville Hepler’s Addition. J. D. Calbert administrator to William D. Meehan, administrator’s deed, 1.46 acres in Madison Township. Walter Lance Martin to Diane D. Thompson, warranty deed, lots 5 and 6, South Russellville. Roy E. Blue et ux to David R. Suit et ux, contract, land in Greencastle Township. Gilbert S. Twomey et ux to Ernest H. Heninger et ux, agreement, land in Warren Township. Mary L. Thomas to John I. Garl et ux, contract, 7.74 acres in Greencastle Township. American Central Corp. to Daniel W. Tate, warranty deed, lots 165,166, Victory Hill. Edward M. Dolan et ux to Thomas A. Foley et ux, warranty deed, 4.0 acres in Madison Township. Lewis R. Flint et ux to Willie E. Taylor et ux, contract, 2.92 acres in Clinton Township. Hospital notes Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Monday: Roland Henderson, Robert Query, Ernest Williams, Cecil Gibbons, Karen Lewis, Mrs. Peggy Detro and son. Birth: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reed, Route 1, Ladoga, a girl. In Hospital Clarence Steward, Bainbridge, who will be 98 years old on July 17, was taken to Putnam County Hospital Saturday for tests and observation. He can receive cards and visitors at Room 410.
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ERIC WOOD State forestry winner
Local 4-Hers win state honors WEST LAFAYETTE - Two local 4-H students were honored Monday as state achievement winners at the 61st annual 4-H Roundup and therefore qualified to attend the national 4-H convention to be held in Chicago this November. DEBBIE RUARK, Route 1, Fillmore, was selected for her prize winning bread baking. She is the daughter of Mrs. Glenn Ruark and is a South Putnam senior. Debbie, 17, has been in 4-H for eight years. Standard Brands is the company sponsoring her trip to the convention. Eric Wood was recognized for his outstanding accomplishments in forestry. ERIC IS THE son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wood, 803 Stadium Drive, Greencastle, and is a 1979 graduate of Greencastle High School. He has been in the 4-H program for 10 years. His sponsor is International Paper Co. The annual 4-H Roundup, held at Purdue University, had representatives from 24 Indiana counties with more then 3,000 participants this year.
Recreation schedule This week’s activities at Robe-Ann Park in Greencastle include: Wednesday, June 27 -- 9-11 a.m., art and crafts; 1-3 p.m., arts and crafts. Thursday, June 28-9 a.m. - 1 p.m., bike hike to Jaycee Park (permission slip needed). Friday, June 29- 9-11 a.m., free play; 1-3 p.m., free play.
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