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Vincent Ho, (left) Naples, Italy, and Anne Massey, London, England, register for Challenge 79, an educational program being offered this summer in Vicenza, Italy, by these DePauw University professors: Dr. Paul Kissinger, (seated left), Dr. John Anderson, (seated

Indianapolis man dies in 1-70 hit-and-run accident early Sunday

By JIM ZEIS Banner-Graphic Civic Affairs Editor An Indianapolis man was fatally injured Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 70 at the 36 Mile Marker, five miles west of the U.S. 231 interchange at Cloverdale. State Police said Henry Vaughn, 26,1261 Racquet Club Drive, Indianapolis, was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle at approximately 3:15 a.m. Vaughn was westbound in his car when he lost control and drove down an embankment. STATE POLICE SAID Vaughn got out of his vehicle and climbed back up to 1-70 in an apparent effort to get some help. However, he became a hit-and-run victim in the pre-dawn hours as he walked along the interstate. The fatal accident is the sixth recorded in Putnam County during 1979. Trooper Dick Rice of the Putnamville State Police Post investigated the accident. Also investigating was Terry Bittles, deputy Putnam County coroner, who pronounced Vaughn dead at the scene. Vaughn died of massive internal injuries and his body was taken to Whitaker Funeral Home in Greencastle before being taken to the Officer Funeral Home in East St. Louis. TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS claimed the lives of at least five other persons in Indiana over the weekend, authorities said Monday. State troopers said Meredith A. Ray, 25,

Beats heat A 30 per cent chance of showers and thundershowers through Tuesday. Turning cooler Tuesday. Low tonight in the upper 50s and the low 60s. High Tuesday in the mid to upper 70s. Indiana Extended Outlook The extended outlook for Wednesday through Friday is fair and cool, except for possible showers in the southern counties Wednesday. Highs in the 70s to low 80s. Lows mostly in the 50s. Index Abby A 4 Bridge A 6 Calendar A 4 Classified 82,83 Comics A 8 Crossword 82 Editorials A 7 Family living A 4 Heloise A 4 Horoscope 83 Letters A 7 Obituaries A 8 Sports 81,82,84 Theatres A* Worry clinic 83

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By The Associated Press Indiana Traffic Deaths 715 Aug. 13 Last Year 678

of Terre Haute, was killed in a one-car crash on Indiana 63 near Hillsdale in Vermillion County early Sunday. He had been drinking when he lost control of his car around a curve, police said. Timothy Greenwell, 22, of Evansville, was killed Sunday night when his car crossed the centerline on Indiana 57 near Evansville and slammed into a semitrailer truck, police said. Three persons were killed when the car they were riding in was smashed broadside by another vehicle which failed to yield the right-of-way at a Randolph County intersection Saturday night. Police identified the victims as Josalynn Holcomb, 21, of Losantville; Todd A. Moreland, 17, of Modock and Mary J. Young, 17, of Richmond. The three were passengers in a car driven by Johnie Pool, 17, of Losantville. Pool’s car was struck by a vehicle driven by Ronald Merchant, 17, of Mooreland about four miles north of Losantville at 10:30 p.m. Police said no charges have been brought against Merchant.

Over there Peggy to spread knowledge, peanut butter

By BECKYIGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor When Greencastle resident Peggy Eppelheimer stepped on the plane to fly to Germany Saturday, you can bet a jar of good, old American peanut butter was at her side. The former Bainbridge Elementary teacher packed her bags to teach in Germany for the next two years as part of a program connected with the U.S. Department of Defense. TRAVELING AND TEACHING in a foreign country is not something that Peggy decided to do without much prior planning. In fact, she has previously taught one year in Finland before she returned to the U.S. and began teaching at Roachdale. Peggy received the opportunity to teach in Finland through the efforts of a private organization and taught there during the 1976-77 school year. She is a graduate of Greencastle High School and was graduated from Purdue University in 1976 and has just recently received her master’s degree from DePauw University. PEGGY FOUND TEACHING in Finland to be an exciting experience. "The people there were very impressed that I was an American. They were very anxious to try

center) and Dr. Clinton Gass. The program is sponsored by the Department of Defense for American dependents of personnel in Europe and the Middle East. See story, Page AB.

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More information on FmHA disaster loans released

Farmers in Putnam County are eligible for disaster emergency loans from the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) to recover from losses caused by flooding on July 13 and July 26,27, and 28. FmHA State Director James E. Posey has authorized the service in Putnam County. Damage assessments by the agency show significant loss of crops in the county. LOANS MUST BE BASED on sub-

$4.1 million in gifts is one-year record at DePauw

DePauw University received a record $4,148,218 in gifts from 6,744 donors during the 12-month period that ended June 30. The figure represents a one-year high for gift receipts as well as a 55 per cent increase in gift income over 1977-78, according to Dr. Richard F. Rosser, DePauw president. ROSSER POINTED out other

out their English on you.” Although the people were friendly, Peggy did admit there were certain items about America which she greatly missed. “As far as seeing your family, you just have to resign yourself to the fact that you won’t see them until after a year and then shoot for that date,” she said. BUT, SHE CONFESSED what she truly missed most about living in Finland was the lack of American snacks. “I would go over to a relative’s house and eat all the Oreos and peanut butter.” Peggy said the paperwork involved in applying to teach in Germany proved to be exhausting. “There were about 13 pages (in triplicate) which I had to complete,” she said. The information did not include transcripts and resumes which were also sent to Virginia to a central processing center. After a final interview session at Cincinnati, Peggy was informed she was one of the few selected for the program. PEGGY WILL TEACH a third-grade class at an Army base in Bamberg, Germany. Her fellow faculty members have already extended a warm welcome through letters sent to her home. “They have been, really helpful by offering

South Putnam teachers may ask for mediator

By BECKYIGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor Teachers in the South Putnam School Corporation will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at South Putnam High School to decide whether to contact a mediator to aid in contract negotiations. Wayne Schuetter, president of the Teachers’ Negotiations Board said Monday, the school board has not taken “substantive moves” to improve the teachers’ present contract. “We feel we have negotiated long enough,” Schuetter said. “We know the money is available and question why it is taking so long for an agreement. ” ONE OF THE BLOCKS in contract settlement, Schuetter noted, was teachers' salary. “Over the past five years, our salary has been over 30 per cent behind inflation. “The governor and the state legislature have said that teachers need more money and the state legislature can make budget stress money available,” Schuetter added. “We feel the teachers should not shoulder the entire burden for an increase in inflation for the school board. Our last offer for salary was a five per cent in-

Tradition continues at Belle Union

By AGNES KING Banner-Graphic Staff Writer BELLE UNION-For more than 25 years the Belle Union Fish Fry has been an annual tradition in Putnam County. Local residents have driven miles for a taste of special cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans and old-time fish sandwiches. This year will be no exception. Crowds numbering more than 7,500 are anticipated for Aug. 16-18 for the largest old time tentstyle fish fry held in the state of Indiana, according to Mike Roach, publicity chairman for the event. SINCE 1973 TWO tents have been erected to hold all the activities for the threeday event. This year one tent will be 60 by

stantial loss (at least 20 per cent) resulting from flooding on July 13 or July 26,27, and 28. The FmHA office serving Putnam County will take applications for loans based on losses of physical property until April 29, 1980, and on production losses until July 29, 1980. Posey said damage assessments by the FmHA county office shows significant losses of crops in the county.

significant elements of the private university’s fund-raising efforts for the just completed fiscal year. The university achieved a 22 per cent increase in alumni giving, topping the 197778 mark of $329,042 with a new figure of $401,940, which is a record. Total giving to the university’s Annual Fund, which is for unrestricted use in the annual operating

suggestions of what I should bring to the country.” Housing will be the only item that Peggy is uncertain about when she arrives in Germany. Looking for a place to call home will be her first order of business since there is no housing available at the base. Even housing in Germany offers Peggy a change in lifestyle as she noted houses in the country do not have closets. PEGGY EXPLAINED that Germans are taxed by the number of rooms in their homes. For this reason, they do not have closets to avoid the additional taxes. ‘l’m really wondering what I’m going to do with all my clothes,” she said, glancing around at the many boxes packed in her living room. But, it seems, Peggy will have to do without those closets for quite some time. “I’ve signed a travel agreement for two years. After that time, I will decide whether to come home, stay or transfer.” It is certain the time she does spend with the children in Germany will be valuable for her and her class. “THESE CHILDREN haven’t been in the States much and I feel it is important for them to know about this country.” And Peggy seems qualified to tell themeven about the peanut butter.

crease,” he said, adding that amount was much less than the present inflation level. SCHUETTER ALSO said the teachers were working for binding arbitration. “We need binding arbitration to make sure the contract is followed. It would alleviate the problem and expense of going to court if the school board would ever violate the contract.” Schuetter added that the teachers were asking for equal classroom distribution to control the teacher-student ratio. “We are asking for this to provide optimum education for students. “It has been said that through our contract we are trying to protect the poor teachers,” Schuetter added. “Through our contract language we are trying to improve teachers. The contract can be used as a guide to improve our teachers.” THE TUESDAY MEETING will be the turning point for the teachers as they will decide whether they file for a mediator. But their main concern is to get the contract signed before the Aug. 27 opening date. Schuetter declined to comment on whether or not South Putnam teachers would begin teaching without the contract

280 feet while a second tent will be 60 by 150. There is some debate about the exact location of the first Belle Union fish fry. The consensus has it located in an alley near the current Clearwater garage. Thereafter, as the crowds increased the location was periodically changed. The next reported location was the “chicken house’’ and finally the school grounds where it’s still held today. JERRY HACKER, chairman of the food committee this year recalled, “I remember one year it rained and ‘raised a barrel of hell.’ We even had to have umbrellas held over the grease so we could continue to fry.” Alice Hacker added, “Now, with the extra tent if it rains we go right on and

FmHA, a U.S. Department of Agriculture agency, makes disaster emergency loans at varying interest rates and for terms consistent with the borrower’s repayment ability. Amounts offsetting actual loss are loaned at an interest rate of 5 per cent. Additional amounts needed to restore or make necessary changes in farm operation are loaned at 9% per cent. POSEY SAID THE LAW provides for

budget, amounted to $541,179. The goal was $500,000. MAJOR GIFTS, including pledged commitments that will be reflected in future years’ gift receipts, were received during 1978-79 to restore historic East College, to construct a recreation and athletic center, and to provide significant financial sup-

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Former Bainbridge Elementary teacher Peggy Eppelheimer takes a seat on the remaining boxes which are packed and ready to travel with

confirmed for the school year. “Teachers in the past have worked without a contract,” he said. “But there is a growing concern as to why negotiations have to drag on after school begins.” SOUTH PUTNAM Supt. James Hammond said Monday the school board has made an effort to resolve the contract dispute. “The management has an obligation to protect the public interest,” Hammond said. “They are asking for some things, which on a long-range basis, might hurt the corporation. My obligation is to see that this does not happen.” Hammond said last year’s contract negotiations for South Putnam teachers began on April 26, with the contract being ratified on May 31. “We met for 13 hours and 16 minutes last year and completed the contract negotiations.” “NEGOTIATIONS ARE a two-way street or a two-way affair,” Hammond added. But, he said, the teachers are asking for some benefits which may be hard to limit. “Where do we stop?” In discussing the need to regulate class Col. 4, back page, this section

everyone stays dry. ’’ The free entertainment this year, according to Mike Roach, will include: Thursday night, the Don Wittman Show; Friday night, Ronny Robbins Show; and Saturday night, gospel sing, Jim Shelton’s “Pick-a-Pocket Show” and Larry Miller and the Memory Makers. “This is the sixth or seventh year for Grand Ole Opry stars for the Friday night show,” Jim Gilliam noted. “Ronny Robbins was here last year and this will be his second year on the Belle Union stage.” Other stars from past years have been: Kenny Price for two years, Stonewall Jackson, Freddie Weller and Bobby Lewis. ROACH ADDED THAT crowds in the Col. 4, back page, this section

disaster emergency credit to recognized farmers who work at and rely on farming for a substantial part of their living. Eligibility is extended to individual farmers who are U.S. citizens, or to farming partnerships, corporations or cooperatives in which U.S. citizens hold a majority interest. The Putnam County FmHA office is located in the Moore Building in Greencastle, which is IM> miles north of U.S. 231.

port for faculty development. Fred C. Tucker Jr., president of F.C. Tucker Co. of Indianapolis and chairman of DePauw’s Board of Trustees, said of the new record: “This accomplishment is a tribute to the support and leadership of countless individuals who believe in private, independent higher education as exemplified by DePauw University.”

her to Germany. Peggy left Saturday to spend two years as a teacher on an Army base. (Banner-Graphic photo by Becky Igo).