Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 42, Greencastle, Putnam County, 26 October 1981 — Page 1

Another local man hurt in fall

Reynolds accident inquest due

By ERiC BERNSEE Banner-Graphic Managing Editor LOUISVILLE, Ky.-A coroner’s inquest into the death Thursday of a 24-year-old Fillmore man is likely, Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Robert C. Carter said Friday. Carter had just finished his preliminary investigation into the death of Michael Eugene Reynolds, 24, Route 1, Fillmore, when contacted Friday afternoon. "JUDGING FROM MY investigation, the cause is faulty equipment,” Carter said. Reynolds was the victim of an accident at Louisville’s General Electric Appliance Park as he and a co-worker, Brian Monnett, 19, also from Putnam County, fell 35 feet to the ground from their painting position in a “cherry picker” bucket. Monnett remains hospitalized in Louisville’s Suburban Hospital. Carter and a hospital nursing supervisor both said Monnett is in no danger, but has suffered unspecified injuries and is in the intensive care unit. REYNOLDS AND MONNETT were in the bucket at approximately 5 p.m. Thursday, Carter said, adding that another man, identified by the deputy coroner as Christopher Krout, was on the roof. All three are employed by Liberty Pest Control and Insulation Co., Cloverdale.

Those falling temperatures and falling leaves go hand-in-hand, but if you're like Rhonda Palmer, 504 S. Indiana St., Greencastle, you're not going to let them get out of hand. Supervised by her brother, Mike Stevens, Mrs. Palmer was busy this week raking and bagging. City residents should remember that the street department will only pick up bagged leaves this year. Burning leaves is not permitted in Greencastle, unless the mayor has announced a specific date and time under a new ordinance. (Banner-Graphic photo by Steve Fields).

Keep the home fires burning Sunny but chilly, with brisk south winds developing. High in the mid 40s. Increasing cloudiness and cold. Low in the low to mid 30s. Mostly cloudy and cool Sunday with a 20 per cent chance of showers. High in the low to mid 50s. Indiana Extended Forecast Cold Monday and Tuesday with a chance of rain. Warmer Wednesday. Lows in the 30s. Highs in the 50s north and 60s south Monday and Tuesday, warming into the low 60s north to low 70s south on Wednesday. Abby A 8 Classifieds A6.A7 Comics A 6 Crossword A 6 Horoscope A 7 Obituaries A 8 People A 8 Sports A 5 Theaters A 8

Banner Graphic Putnam County, Monday, October 26,1981, Vol. 12 No. 42 ★ 20 Cents

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) When most Americans gain an hour’s sleep Saturday night, residents of all but 17 of Indiana’s 92 counties won’t have to fret about adjusting their clocks to standard time.

As Reynolds and Monnett were being hoisted to within 10 feet of the top of the GE factory on Louisville’s southeast side, tragedy struck. “The man on the roof heard a yell,” Carter said, reconstructing the accident scene. “And when he looked around, the bucket had fallen and both men were on the ground. He (Krout) said there appeared to be something wrong with the equipment, but he wasn’t speaking from any authority, only giving his own opinion on what happened. He didn’t inspect the equipment.” CARTER DID. “However they fell, it stopped very quickly the crane that was hoisting them,” he said. “It just quit. An electrical connection was broken in some way.” Although Krout was the only person at the scene that Carter spoke with, the

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Putnam Patter

Pie recipe request answered

By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Affairs Editor Now that “punkin” pie season will soon be in full swing, the time seems right for one last hurrah for a pastry creation called green tomato pie. For reasons I have yet to figure out, a recent Patter effort on the above subject has set at least one reader a droolin’, and I have been taken to task for not including the recipe for this garden patch dessert. THE REASON IS MOST obvious. My total association with pie is based on wedges placed on my plate and generously covered with ice cream. Unitl now I have had no idea how a pie came into being nor has there been a reason to find out. But things have changed, and as a service to the nice lady who wants to find out first hand what green tomato pie tastes like and for all others who may have been deprived of this experience, I have researched the subject and can now speak with authority. A cohort in the research has been another nice lady who dug deep into her recipe file and gave instructions which mean more to pie bakers than to pie

Leave that clock alone!

Simply stated, Indiana’s unusual time configuration has most of the state in time synchronization with Chicago during May-October, and with New York between November and April.

deputy coroner ruled out human error. “There didn’t seem to be any fault on the part of the workers involved,” he said. “In checking the apparatus, we did find some faults. There’ll be hearings on this and lots of lawyers are going to be doing lots of talking, I’m sure. I’m also reasonably sure it will be inquested. “THE THINGS I’VE SAID are a result of my investigation. The case is by no means finalized, though, because we have to wait on medical reports and tests.” An autopsy conducted Friday determined that Reynolds died of massive internal injuries, Carter said. The Fillmore man died in the operating room six hours after the accident. The deputy coroner said he doubts that the weather conditions had any effect on the accident. Louisville had calm, dry air

eaters. SHE GOT HER RECIPE from yet another nice lady who is the queen of green tomato pie bakers and no doubt has already stocked her refrigerator with enough green tomatoes to keep such pies coming until Christmas at least. I would advise all potential pie bakers to read the recipe two or three times before putting on an apron, rolling up the sleeves and clearing the counter for action. The only ingredient that won’t have to be store boughten is the green tomatoes. If you didn’t raise any of your own, follow the trash man on his rounds. A lot of folks have discarded far more than you will ever need. • IF THE TOMATOES YOU find have been frozen as hard as boulders, I would suggest you hustle them into the pie fixin’s as soon as they thaw out and before they turn to mush or worse. Having on hand all the stuff you will need for your experimental pie will spare you the embarrassment of going next door to borrow a teaspon of white vinegar which the recipe says you have to have or the pie won’t turn out right.

at the time. “I DON’T REALLY THINK that was any factor,” he added. “It was just one of those terrible things that happen. It could have been worse. Thank God we didn’t lose both men.” Services for Mr. Reynolds will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Dr. Robert Newton officiating. Burial will be in Deer Creek Cemetery. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The accident victim was born Nov. 13, 1956 in Putnam County, the son of Harold W. and Phyllis (Wood) Reynolds Maynard. HE ATTENDED SOUTH Putnam Corp. schools and was a member of the Indiana National Guard. Survivors include the wife, Kristy (Gorham) Reynolds and two children, Stacey and Shane, at home; his father, Harold W. Reynolds, Route 2, Greencastle; his mother, Mrs. Phyllis Maynard, Greenfield; two sisters, Belinda Hill, Fillmore, and Leona Ainsworth; two brothers, Brian and James, rural Greencastle; mother-in-law, Mrs. Jean Gorham, Greencastle; grandmothers, Mrs. Dessie Cornett, Cincinnati, and Mrs. Imogene Wood, Greencastle; and greatgrandmothers, Mrs. Hurtha Tharp and Mrs. Hazel Wood, both of Greencastle.

United Way pledges are mounting up During the second report meeting at Greencastle Federal Savings and Loan this week, volunteer leaders and division heads received the encouraging news that $54,813 had been pledged to date to the Putnam County United Way. That means campaign workers have attained 63.4 per cent of the $86,450 goal. THE $54,813 DOES NOT include the results of the canvassing effort completed during “Special Giving Sunday” on Oct. 18. As the Putnam County United Way drive ended its third week, Richard Murray, campaign chairman, said the progress toward this year’s goal is about 10 per cent ahead of last year. Dick Andis, chairman of the Industrial Pacesetter division, said, “I’d like to emphasize the importance of making a fair share contribution. That single contribution is split 34 ways among 15 agencies serving every age group and 19 unior sports groups serving more than 2,000 youngsters throughout the county. “SO,” ANDIS CONTINUED, “you can see why a token contribution just doesn’t stretch far enough to effectively improve the quality of life in the Putnam County community. “I’d also like to point out,” Andis said, “that you won’t be reminded until next year about the contribution you pledge and you can pay it in installments as you choose.” A “fair share” contribution is defined as one hour’s pay per month for 12 months, or for a professional person, one per cent of their annual gross income, Andis concluded.

You won’t have any problem getting the vinegar if the neighbor has it, but you could get a funny look when you tell her why you need it. SINCE THE TEASPOON OF white vinegar doesn’t come until you at least have the bottom crust ready to receive it, perhaps you should delay the borrowing or send one of the kids for it when you are ready to use it. By now you should be ready to measure out a cup and a half of sugar and a fourth cup of flour. Divide these in equal parts and put the first half on the bottom crust. Next you dice five or six green tomatoes into small bits and add two tablespoons of cornstarch. Dump this mixture on top of the sugar and flour and add that teaspon of white vinegar if you haven’t spilled it by now. Everything you have left, which by now should include the remaining half of sugar and flour, four teaspoons of butter, and three-fourths teaspoon of cinnamon, should be added to what you already have waiting in the crust. Then anchor your pastry creation with a top crust. Col. 5, back page, this section

JACK CROWDER

Who's news

Compiled by ERIC BERNSEE Banner-Graphic Managing Editor DEBBIE LYNN of Roachdale is a batgirl for the Campbellsville College (Ky.) Baseball Team. This will make the first time that the North Putnam High School graduate has been on the squad. Debbie is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. James Lynn of Roachdale. The junior is currently majoring in business education at Campbellsville College. For the past two years the batgirls from the Campbellsville College Baseball Team have been named honorable mention All-American Batgirls by the “Collegiate Baseball” newspaper. The award is given for outstanding contributions toward the betterment of playing conditions for the team. During a game the batgirls are responsible for announcing the game, keeping the scorebook, selling soft drinks and shagging foul balls. The batgirls also keep the dugouts in order and pick up the bats after each player. During the off season, the batgirls plan many fundraisers to promote the team. During the basketball season the girls sell pompons, programs and assorted candies for the basketball team. For a morale booster, each batgirl has several baseball players to whom she sends letters and notes wishing them well and good luck for the next game. DENNIS STRASBURGER, general manager of Russellville Implement Sales Inc., has been named a dealer for Steiger Tractor Inc. Russellville Implement sales will now be able to offer a full lineup of high-horsepower, four-wheel-drive tractors to farmers in the westcentral Indiana general trade area. Russellville Implement Sales was selected because of its proven commitment to service and sales excellence, according to David Hartness, district manager of Steiger Tractor Inc., headquartered in Fargo, N.D. KARABI BH ATTACH ARYY A, Greencastle, is one of 22 seniors being commended in the 27th annual National Merit Scholarship Program at Westtown School, a coeducational boarding school outside Philadelphia in Westtown, Pa. She is one of the top 51,000 participants in the current National Merit competition, according to Westtown’s assistant director of admissions, PhoeveT. Davis. A Parke County man, REUBEN DOOLEY, Route 1, Rockville, has been honored by Purdue University as a “Friend of Extension.” The award, one of four made at the Extension Workers Conference banquet at Purdue University Oct. 20, was given by the Indiana Extension Agents Association. Dooley has been active in community and extension activities for more than 50 years. He has served as 4-H leader, extension board member and a leader in many phases of extension programs. He was one of the prime movers in establishing Parke County’s long-range planning committee 28 years ago and was its chairman the first four years. Recognized for his community development work, he has shared his experiences with many other communities. He has also appeared before government agencies and committees, both in Indianapolis and Washington, in support of extension programs. He served on the Department of Natural Resources Commission for 15 years and as a member of Parke County’s

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STEPHEN WORTHINGTON

tourism group. For 35 years, he was manager of the Parke County REMC which serves a large portion of rural Greencastle and western Putnam County. An IBM Greencastle employee has recently been appointed to a management position. JACK F. CROWDER has been named department manager of World Trade Customer and CE Order Services. Crowder joined IBM Greencastle in September 1954. He began in manufacturing as a press operator and then moved into the Inventory and Distribution area in January 1977. Assignments in that area have included Department Technician in World Trade Order Entry and Department Technician in Data Management and Rotating Inventory Control, the position he held ■ prior to his management assignment. Jack and his wife, Peggy, reside in Bloomingdale with their son. Gary. DePauw University Athletic Director THOMAS A. MONT will be the featured speaker at the Spencer Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet in the second floor banquet hall of Canyon Inn, McCormick’s Creek State Park at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. No tickets will be available at the door, but may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce, Box 41, Spencer 47460, at $6 per person, including the meal, tax and gratuity, up to Nov. 6. None will be available after that date. The 81st State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held Oct. 5-7 at the Atkinson Hotel in Indianapolis. Theme of the Conference was “Involvement Informs and Educates.” After the dedication of the State Conservation Project at the grounds of the President Benjamin Harrison Memorial Home the State Chairman’s Club hostessed a Tea. Monday evening was the Fifty-fifth annual dinner of the State Officers Club. On Tuesday Mrs. Joanne Burdick, State Regent of Oklahoma was speaker at the American Indian Luncheon. The Yorktown Bicentennial Luncheon was on Wednesday, followed by the program. Washburn Chapter was represented by MRS. JIMMIE CLIFFORD, regent, MRS. CYRIL JOHNSON, MRS. RONALD LOTZ. MRS. PERRY MICHAEL and MRS. WILBUR PROSE. Having completed basic training and graduating from electrician’s mate class A school, EM3 STEPHEN J. WORTHINGTON is now stationed at Orlando, Fla., while attending nuclear power school. He is the son of Mrs. Mary V. Worthington, Cloverdale. His new address is: EM3 Stephen Worthington 266514103, NTC NPS, BEQ 367, Rm. 301 D, Orlando, Fla. 32817. Pvt. E 2 ALAN D. BROCK, son of Jacqueline R. Hall and the late Gene Brock, has completed his basic training at AIT school, making the commander’s list at Fort Knox, Ky. Brock is now stationed at Fort Polk, La., with Bravo 4/12 Cavalry, fifth mechanized infantry. CATHERINE R. SWAUGER. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Boggs, Route 5, Greencastle, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of senior airman. Swauger is a heating systems specialist at Dyess Air Force Base, Tex. with the 95th Civil Engineering Squadron. Her husband, Brian, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Swauger, Columbus, Ohio.