Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 105, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1959 — Page 2

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More Proceedings For Irvin's Case WASHINGTON (UPD — The Supreme Court today ordered more proceedings on Indiana's murder charge against Leslie Irvin, known as the “mad dog” killer. Irvin, an Evansville pipefitter, was sentneced to die for the fatal* shooting of a filling station attendant on Dec. 23, 1954. 'today’s vote was 5-4, with Justice William J. Brennan Jr. speaking for the majority. Brennan said the 7th U. S. Circut dourt of Appeals can now go intb Irvin's constitutional claims itself or send the case back to federal district court for such a review. Dissenting were Justices John M.i Harlan, Felix Frankfurter, Tojn C. Clark and Charles E. Whittaker. Irvin, 36, escaped from Gibson County Jail in Princeton, Ind., while his case was on appeal in stste courts. He was captured in a San Francisco pawn shop after a nationwide manhunt. county court in Princeton defied him a new trial on grounds helwas at large at the time and nos within the court’s jurisdiction. SAB YULIS ! BOWER JEWELRY STORE ’ Decatur Indiana

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His attorneys had argued that improper conduct of the prosecution, selection of biased jurors and the around temper of the community combined to impair Irvin’s constitutional rights. •He also was accused of five other slayings in the IndianaKentucky area over a four-month robbery spree said to have netted scarcely $5. Brennan said the majority feels that the State Supreme Court, in upholding Irvin’s conviction, did not rest ffs decision merely on the fact that the prisoner lost his rights by escaping. Under this view of the case, Irvin was properly entitled to seek habeas corpus in federal courts, Brennan said. Thus, the constitutional' questions are now up to them. The dissenters, in an opinion by Harlan, said the majority rested its decision on “an impermissible interpretation of the opinion of the State Supreme Court.” Godfrey Continues Excellent Progress NEW YORK (UPD — Arthur Godfrey continued to make excellent progress toward recovery from a lung cancer operation, his doctors reported today. In a hospital bulletin, he was described as having had a good night's sleep. “He is taking nourishment well and is described as a good patient,” the bulletin said. Godfrey was able to walk without help several times Sunday for the first time since his operation Thursday. Godfrey's recovery from the fivehour operation Thursday to remove part of his left lung continued satisfactorily, a Columbia-Presbyter-ian Medical Center spokesman said today. \|ie is-expected to resume his radio-television duties in about three months. _.—X. ... ■

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Third Article On Bobo Community (Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles on the history of the Bobo community in St. Mary’s township, Adams county, presented to the Adams county historical society by Richard Mailand. This history of the Mount Tabor Methodist church was written by Mrs. Paul Rich.) The Mount Tabor class was organized in 1854, at the Hawk school house, by Rev. S. W. Camp, who was then pastor of the Decatur charge. The charter members were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Major; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Teeple; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Bunner; George Wade; and Mrs. Martha A. Carpenter. Daniel Major was the first class leader. After a few years, the class was moved to an old log school house in the present Mount Tabor cemetery. This was known by the name of “Flat Top.” The class worshiped here until in the year 1866; a church was built about twenty-five yards from the old school house, the pastor at this time was Rev. A. H. Currie. The church was dedicated January 13, 1867 by R. D. Robinson, who was president of the Fort Wayne M. E. College. The ground for this church was donated by Samuel Acker, Sr. Church Moves Upsuntil 1891, Mount Tabor had been connected with the Monroe or the Decatur circuit. In this year Mount Tabor was connected with the Monroe Circuit and the charge was needing a new parsonage. When this church offered to put more money into the building fund than the other churches on the charge, the new parsonage was built in Bobo near the Erie railroad. The pastor J. L. Foster, was moved from Monroe to the parsonage July 9, 1891.. At the next annual conference, Monroe circuit was divided and Mount Tabor became the head of the charge with Pleasant Mills, Mt. Pleasant and Alpha making up the rest of the charge. « The Mount Tabor chapter of the Epworth League was organized November 9, 1891 by Rev J. L. Foster. The first officers were: president, T. P. Shaffer; first vicepresident, E. A. Bunner; second vice-president, Martin Parker; third vice-president, Charles Colter; fourth vice-president, Nimrod Dailey; secretary, Lora Bunner; treasurer, Jesse Shaffer. Since Mount Tabor became the head of the charge, many churches have been added to the circuit and then changed. The last church to be in with Mount Tabor was Clarks Chapel. Due to people moving, etc. this church had to disband and hence Mount Tabor was added to the Decatur circuit in 1941. Present Church Built In 1901, the present church was built in Bobo. A week of evening services were held proceeding the dedicatory services. Monday evening. October 14, O. S. Hart brought the message; Thursday evening, E. A. Bunner; Wednesday evening, George Cocking; Thursday, J. S. Cain; Friday, N. Paul Barton. Sunday, October 20, the church- was dedicated by Rev. T. M. Guild, pastor of First Church, Huntington. The pastor of the charge was Rev. E. H. Peters The first ladies organization was called the “Faithful Followers” and was organized October 21, 1914 at Mrs. Bertj. Colter’s home. The charter members were: Bertha Troutner, Fannie Cowan, Alice Cowan, Mary Colter, Florence Koos, Lottie Lett, Lucile Shaffer, Fauna Clements, Mae, Troutner, Lucy Bunner, Ora Gilpin, Elizabeth Dailey. The president was Nellie Lett and the secretary was Miss Lottie Lett. It was later called the Ladies Aid and then January 5, 1941, the Womens Society of Christian Service was organized. This meeting was held at Mrs. A. E. McMichaels’ home, president, Mrs. A. E. McMichael; vice-presi-dent, Mrs. Clarence Chronister; recording and corresponding secretary, Miss Mary Koos; treasurer, Miss Ora Gilpin; pianist, Miss Myrtle Clements; chorister, Mrs. Clarence Chronister; and reporter, Mrs. Benj. Colter. There were twenty five members. Parsonage Moved In 1926 the parsonage was moved to its present location and modernized at the cost of at least $1,500. The pastor on the charge at this time was Rev. E. P. White. The junior Youth fellowship was organized September, 1940. There were thirteen charter members, Frank Cottrell, Vera Cottrell, James Daniels, Clyde Daniels, Paul Daniels. Carrie Drake, Robert Drake, Thelma Daniels, Joanne Chronister, Elnora Chronister,

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(The draft has been extended for four years, until July 1, 1963. This means that the young men of the country must continue to expect to serve in the military forces. This series of articles outlines the basic responsibilities and rights of young men under the draft law.) This is the first article in the series. Generally, every man is required to register under the draft law within five days of his 18th birthday. He may register at any local board office, but he should be certain to give his home address, for that will determine the local board which will always have his records and which will deal with his case. If a man i? on active duty with the armed forces on his 18th birthday, he need not register at that time. Men on active duty must register within* 30 days after they leave the service. Aliens born after September 15, 1925, with a few specified exceptions, must also register within six months after entering the United States or at age 18, whichever is later. Any person who at age 18 is exempt from registration, must, however, register when his status changes. 1 Failure to register, like failure to comply with other provisions of the law, may subject men to prosecution, or to induction out of turn and ahead of other men. After he registers, each man is required by law to keep his local board informed of any change in his address, or any change in his personal situation which might affect his liability to serve. (The next article will discuss “classification”). James Tumbleson, Eugene Chronister, and Betty Death. The president was James Daniels; vicepresident, Frank Cottrell; secretary, Joanne Chronister; and treasurer, Clyde Daniels. The leaders were Mrs. Lloyd Daniels, Miss Patty Chronister and Miss Mary Koos. Members of the board of trustees in 1942 were: Samuel Cottrell, J. T. Dailey, Clarence Chronister, Edward Koos, Benj. Colter,, and Lloyd Daniels. Among the many things that Mount Tabor has to be proud of is the fact that two of its group have become ministers of the gospel. One was Rev. T. P. Shaffer, s,on of the late Samuel and Rachael Shaffer. And the Rev. E. A. Bunner, who is a retired Methodist minister and living near the Taylor University Campus, Upland. The present pastor of the church is the Rev. George Christian. Officers are: trustees, Paul Rich, Samuel Cottrell, Clarence Chronis'ter, Mrs. Culbertson, Mrs. A. E. McMichael, and Ed Koos. Officers of the women’s society of Christian service <WSCS) are: president. Mrs. Cora Drake; vice Mrs. Gladys Tumbleson; secretary. Miss Myrtle Clements; treasurer, Elenora Chronister.

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CUBA HOLDS KANSAN— It la reported that the American arrested in Cuba aa leader of a “Nicaraguan revolutionary training camp” in the Pinar del Rio province of Cuba was Loren Eugene Hall (above) of Wichita, Kan. Hall, 29, served five years in U. S. Army, and is divorced father of four children. Sales Are Scheduled For 4-H Pig Buyers Indiana 4,H cltib members and Future Farmers of America will be able to buy pigs for 1959-60 projects at four sales begining May 7. Eric A. Holm, assistant in 4-H club work at Purdue University, said about 150 pigs already have been donated for the sales. Receipts will be used for promotion of the use of pork products and to help develop the swine industry in Indiana. Each sale is expected to offer between 30 and 40 pigs representing all breeds; commercial pigs also will be sold. All gilts except commercial animate will be eligible for registration. Only 4-H and FFA members will be eligible to purchase pigs, Holm said. Dates and locations of the sales: May 7, 4-H exhibit' grounds, Lafayette; May 8, 4-H grounds, reencastle; May 22, 4-H grounds. < Alexkndrie, and May 23, 4-H grounds, Rushville. All sates will start at 8 p. m. A complete list of all consignments will be mailed to county agricultural agents and vocational agriculture leaders. Ralph Bishop, Atlanta, is general manager of the sales which are sponsored by the Indiana swine breeders’ association and the Indiana commercial pork producers’ association with the Purdue agricultural extension service co-operating.

Find Body Os One Os Missing Family PORTLAND, Ore. (UPI) — A badly decomposed body found floating in the Columbia River Sun* day had been identified as that of Sue Martin. 11. All five members of the Kenneth R. Martin family have been missing since last Dec. 7 when they set out to look for Christmas greenery.

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The family dentist, Dr. Ernest A. Waterman, examined the body and said the teeth and six fillings matched his record of the youngest of the three Martin daughters. "I feel from the record that it is Sue,” he said. “She has all the fillings that I put in Sue’s mouth and none others. It’s not very likely that another mouth could have exactly the same teeth with the same fillings in the same position.” Items of clothing on the body were also identified as Sue Martin’s.

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The body was found by Charles Haman of Camas, operator of a tugboat, about 100 feet from the Washington state shoreline of the river. Still missing are Mr. and Mrs. Martin and two older daughters, Barbara, 14, and Virginia, U. The 1954 cream and red-trimmed (station wagon of the family also has not been found. Their disappearance touched off one of the biggest searches in Northwest history.