Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 212, Decatur, Adams County, 8 September 1964 — Page 1

VOL. LXII. NO. 212.

Massive Hurricane Dora Moving Relentlessly On Florida, Georgia Coasts

Johnson Launches Election Campaign

WASHINGTON (UPD—President Johnson will pursue a campaign theme of “prosperity, justice and peace,” with additional emphasis on his dis-, pute with Sen. Barry M. Goldwater on control of nuclear weapons. This became clear today after Johnson’s opening campaign speech at a Labor Day rally in Detroit attended by a crowd estimated by police at more than 100,000 persons. Johnson, challenging one viewpoint expressed by his Repuiblioan opponent, declared: “Make no mistake. There is no such thing as conventional nuclear weapons.” Refers To Talk He referred to a statement by Goldwater in a speech Aug. 25. The GOP presidential nominee told the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Cleveland that “away must be developed to provide NATO with its own stock of small, tactical battlefield weapons—what may truly be called conventional weapons.” Johnson, with an emotional tremor in his voice, told the crowd that “for 19 peril-filled years no nation has loosed the atom against another. To do so now is a political decision of the highest order. “It would lead us down an

Prince Edward Schools Open

FARMVILLE, Va. (UPD — Rural Prince Edward County re-opened its public schools for the first time in five years to-’ day with virtually every white student in the county boycotting the classes. Only three white children enrolled wi’h about 1,600 Negroes in one high school an d three element ary-schools The majority of Prince Ed- ; ward’s white students chose to remain in private, segregated schools which were set up in . 1959 when the county closed the public schools to avoid integration. i Commissioners Meet Here This Morning The Adams county commissioners met this morning to approve j and sign bills presented to the ; county during the month of August. 'The commissioners, the county councilmen, county attorney Dave < Macklin and county auditor Ed Jaberg were guests for the noon meal today at the county farm. Lawrence S. Smith Off Critical List , Lawrence S. Smith, 45-year-old j resident of 219 N. Seventh St., is “doing as well,as can be expected,” according to a report at non today from a physician at the Bluffton Clinic hospital. The • local man has been removed from , the critical list, but is still considered serious, according to the doctor’s report. < Smith suffered severe electrical shock and burns about the head. ( arms and chest in a mishap west , of Bluffton while working on a ( bridge project for Yost Construction Co., Friday morning. Many ] local residents have confused the ; injured man with Lawrence (Pete) Smith, of 804 Jefferson St., < according to a report from the Pete Smith family.

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uncertain path of blows and counterblows whose outcome none may know. No president of the United States can divest himself of the responsibility for such a decision. “Modern weapons are not like any other,” Johnson said. “In the first nuclear exchange 100 million Americans and more than 100 million Russians would all be dead and when it was over our great'cities would be ashes, and our fields would be barren, and our industry would be destroyed, our dreams would have vanished.” Not Described Political The President’s appearance before the union - sponsored rally held in Cadillac and John F.‘ Kennedy Square, where Democratic candidates since Harry S. Truman have launched their campaigns, was not offially described by. Johnson as political. However, the Democratic National Committee paid for the President’s transportation as it does on all his political trips. Johnson was away from Washington only five hours. After making his speech, he shook hands with hundreds who crowded the squares before leaving the auto city. His next campaign trip is expected to be Thursday when he travels to Harrisburg, Pa.

The reopening of the public schools ended a five-year public education blackout which saw most of the Negro students in the tobacco-growing area about 70 miles southwest of Richmond go without formal schooling. Several white students had signed up for the public classes beginning today but only three appeared. Tommy Lewis, 15, and his sister, Betty Jo, 14, entered Moton High School. George Abernathy, 10, entered the fourth grade at one of the elementary schools. Segregation Ends MONTGOMERY, Ala. (UPD —Public school segregation ended today, in this one-time capital of the Confederacy. Two Negro students entered a previously all-white elementary school and three others a white high school. : There were no incidents. At Gadsden, Ala., 20 Negroes desegregated two high schools and an elementary school in that northeast Alabama industrial city. Two small Negro boys were escorted into the elementary school here by their mothers. The boys walked across the playground of Harrison Elementary School from their home 100 varßs away in a Negro residential i area called “Abraham’s Vineyard.” A few minutes later, two Negro girls and a boy entered Lanier High School after being stopped momentarily by police at the front door. The officers apparently checked the students’ identification. At Lanier, the Negro boy dressed in a. coat and tie was. driven up to the front door of the three-story brick building in a private car. He was followed immediately in another private car by the two girls. There were no spectators and only a handful of newsmen, who were not allowed on the school grounds.

MIAMI (UPD — Hurricane Dora threw a massive shadow over 550 miles of the Atlantic Coast today with the center of its 125 mile an hour winds aimed on an unswerving course at Cape Kennedy’s missile towers. Civil defense and military authorities spring into action with orders to prepare for a natural disaster—a “condition three” alert. Residents of threatened coastal areas were slower to react but battening down operations were expected to go into high gear from Palm Beach, Fla., north to Myrtle Beach, S.C., this afternoon. Civil defense authorities ordered preparations for a natural disas'er in 16 Florida coastal communities. Besides carrying a wide front of hurricane force winds, Dora pushed mounting tides and huge ocean swells toward the beaches. Forecasters predicted highest tides would reach 10 feet above' normal high water marks. — The nation’s space center at Cape Kennedy, included in a 225 - mile stretch of coastline where hurricane warnings were flying, began battening down for the second time in less than a month. Five rockets were ordered removed from their launch pads. t Forecasters strongly urged residents in low-lying areas to make plans to move to higher ground. Along the coast, from Myrtle Beach, S.C. to Stuart, Fla.; preparations were rushed for the full force of the storm late tonight or Wednesday. Dora was described as three times as large as Hurricane Cleo which swept up the Florida coastline three weeks ago, doing millions in damage after killing 138 persons in the Caribbean. Covers Huge Area Dora, pushing steadily westward at about 15 miles an hour, was throwing gale force winds 350 miles to its north and 100 Morris Morton Dies At Muncie Hospital _ Morris A. Morton, of near Muncie, and a former resident of Poe died Sunday in Ball memorial hospital, Muncie. He had been an assistant foreman at Warner Gear Co. in that city, moving from Poe 30 years ago. Mr. Morton was a World War II veteran, and a member of the Methodist church, the F & AM lodge 248 in Poe, the Moose lodge and the Sympathy club in Muncie. Surviving are his wife, Noma Jean; a son, Thomas A., and a daughter, Miss Judith Ann, both of Muncie; a stepson, John M. Williams, and a stepdaughter, Janice E. Williams, both athome; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Morton; a sister, Mrs. Paul H. Spear, and a brother, Howard W., all of Fort Wayne. Burial will be in the Poe cemetery, where graveside services wiU be conducted the Mosonic lodge of Poe at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Held Today For Luginbill Child Jamie Luginbill, infant daughter of Richard and Ada NunnLuginbill, who reside at Sunset park, died at 9:55 p.m. Saturday following a week’s illness. The infant was born here Aug. 12, and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church. Surviving in addition to the parents are one brother, Darrel Luginbill, at home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nina Urbine of Decatur, and the paternal grandfather, Francis Luginbill of Berne. Graveside services, conducted by the Zwick funeral home, were held this morning at the Catholic cemetery, with the Rev. Dennis Blank officiating.

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miles to its south. No hurricane in this century has ever smashed into north Florida directly from the Atlantic Ocean. “There always Is a remote chance that a hurricane will turn but we think there is a high probability that Hurricane Dora will hit some place along the north Florida coast,” said Gordon E. Dunn, chief of the National Hurricane Center at Miami. Residents in low-lying areas “where access roads would be flooded” were urged to move to higher ground. Emergency crews were alerted at Cape Kennedy and workmen began securing loose equipment at the space center which was brushed last month by Hurricane Cleo but escaped major damage. In an 8 a.m. EST advisory, the Miami Weather Bureau urged residents in the hurricane warning and watch areas —from Stuart to Myrtle Beach —to begin precautions for the protection of life and property. 130 Mile Winds “Dora is a large and .severe hurricane with highest winds estimated near 130 m:p;h. near the center and it has the streng h to put up a ten foot tide near and a little north of where he center reaches the coast along with huge waves,” the Weather Bureau said. Dora was located at 8 a.m. EST about 350 miles east of Cape Kennedy where five rockets stood on their launch pads, including the giant Saturn-1 super rocket set for ' launch Sept. 17 with a dummy Apollo moonship. Central Soya Plans Wisconsin Plant - Plans were announced today by Central Soya and its McMillen feed division for the construction of a new Master Mix feed plant at Madison, Wis. Central Soya president, Dale W. McMillen, Jr., who made the announcement, said that construction will start immediately and it is expected that the plant will be in operation by the fall of 1965. The new plant, which reflects a growing demand by livestock and poultry feeders for Master Mix Feeds, will have a capacity of 10,000 tons of complete and concentrate feeds per month in meal, pellet or crumble form for bag or bulk shipment by truck or rail facilities. It will serve Master Mix dealers in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Designed by Central Soya’s engineering department, the facility will incorporate the latest improvements for quality control and efficient production. The plant will be located 1 mile west of Madison on a tract of land, located on Mckee road at the intersection of the U. S. ROUTE 151 and close to the Beltline highway. Gresley Funeral Riles Held Today Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Marquart funeral home in Monroeville for Mrs. Ruth I. Gresley, of Hoagland route 1, who died at 12:08 p.m. Saturday at the Adams county memorial hospital, where she had* been a patient one week. The Rev. John Mussehl officiated, and burial was in the Monroeville IOOF cemetery. Mrs. Gresley was a native of Indiana, and had resided in Madison township, Allen county, most of her life. Shg was a member of the Marquardt Lutheran church and its Ladies Aid society. Surviving are five sons, Herman, Dale and Emmit Gresley, all of Hoagland, John Gresley of Decatur, and Carl Gresley of Fort WaynC; and a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Vivian) Hisner of Hoagland.

Cash Gain Shown By Hospital In August The Adams county memorial ' hospital showed a cash gain of $2,264.60 for the month of August, the seventh straight month of cash gains for the hospital, and the longest period of continued cash gains in the hospital’s history, according to figures made public* today by Thurman I. Drew, hospital manager. A total of $40,415.16 was deposited during the month, with $14,446.98 in bills, and $23,703.58 for payroll. The operating cash balance increased from $49,692 31 to $51,956.91. Strong Cash Position For the first eight months the hospital shows a cash gain of $19,942.10, and only the rhonth of January indicated a loss. Usually the January loss is $5,000 or more, but this year it was only $2,159.26, which helped in the strong financial picture for the rest of the year. Admissions continued at an alltime high, with 224 adults admitted in August. This cotnpares with 186 a year ago, 174 an 1962, and 177 in 1961, for the Same month. Last month 191 were admitted. A total of 54 babies were oom at the hospital, compared with 37 a year ago in August, 53 in 1962 and 56 in 1961. The patient load has been quite high all year, but it is expected to drop off some with the opening of the new nursing home in Decatur. Several patients Have” been kept at the hospital on a long-term basis because no nursing facilities were available locally. Out-Patient Treatment Out-patient treatment bounced back up to a little higher than a year ago, with 385 receiving treatment through the laboratory, x-ray or emergency surgerv facilities. This compares with 373 a year ago, 286 in 1962. and 304 in 1961. Last month 391 were treated. Out-patient load has been increasing each year, but has leveled off at about 375 averag? a month in 1964. Nine adult patients and one new-born baby died at the hospital in August; this compares with seven deaths a year ago, three in 1962 and five in 1961 24 Boys, 30 Girls Os the 54 newborn babies, 24 were boys and 30 were girls, according to the hospital records. There were 52 adults and six babies in the hospital August 1, and 47 adults and three babies September 1. A total of 220 adults and 56 babies were dismissed, in addition to the deaths. A normal patient load of 45 adults is necessary for the hospital to be carrying its share, hospital authorities figure. This year the hospital has averaged well over this figure. While the hospital is figured as an 85-bed hospital, it would be impossible to handle this many patients normally, because paternity wards, for example, can house only expectant mothers, not other patients. Driver Arrested On Two Traffic Charges Larry Imel, 26, who resides east of town, was arrested by the city police Friday afternoon on two charges. Imel was arrested “on a warrant charging him with speeding and. reckless driving, following an incident early the morning of Thursday, Aug. 23, when he was allegedly chased by the city police at speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour on U.S. 224 east. Imel was arrested on the warrant Friday, and has been notified to appear in cliy court Monday, Sept. 14, There was no bond set and he is not being held at the county jail.

i" |. . *'F~* ll' J . I r* - I • Jr* —**•■ '••’• _ - J_... <.tegM J - Wf |y - TjTi VACATION’S OVER— Mixed reactions are shown in this photo of first grade pupils of Mrs. Gary Giessler «t the Northwest elementary school as the North Adams community schools opened for the 196465 school year this morning.—(Photo by Cole*

Trucker's Tire Is Punctured, Call Off Sale An incident at the Berne-Geneva livestock auction this morning, involving National Farmer’s Organization members has cancelled tonight's weekly sale at the auction site between Berne and Geneva. Dan Stewart, one of the partners in the ownership of the auction, said at 1:30 p.m. today that this evening’s auction has been cancelled. About 25 .to 30 NFO pickets , showed up this morning,-probably in anticipation of today’s sale, and an incident later occurred involving an independent trucker. The NFO members were at the two entrances to the livestock auction this morning when Fritz Amstutz, an independent local trucker, drove into the lot. Tire Punctured Amstutz drove up to the mert and then backed up to the loading chute. At no time did he get out of the truck. As he pulled up by the chute, he heard a tire hissing. He immediately reported it to manager Arvine Weldy, who called sheriff Roger Singleton. Upon arriving, Singleton investigated and discovered an ice pick in the tire. The pick had apparently been shoved into the side of the tire, and dislodged from the ' handle when the holder tried to pull it out. « No Other Incident There were no other incidents, but the auction scheduled for today was called off. This was the second auction called off in the past three weeks due to NFO auction. “I wish to affirm,” Stewart said this afternoon, “that it is our job to conduct the sale where we bring the buyer and seller together every week, but deemed it advisable to cancel today's sale. Sheriff Singleton added that - “Dan (Stewart) has been very cooperative with the NFO,” in his opinion. INDIANA WEATHER Continued fair and warm tonight and Wednesday. Low tonight 67 to 72. High Wednesday 90 to 95. Sunset today 7:06 p.m. Sunrise Wednesday 6:20 a.m. Outlook for Thursday: Fair, hot a n d humid. Lows around 70. Highs mid 90s. I

I I II ■■■■■ ■ ‘ ' I iII II I County Council Studies Budgets

Pared-to-the-bone county bvdgets greeted the Adams rounty council this morning as the council’s members began their two day session of checking, adjusting and cutting the county budgets. In past years numerous and occasionally large cuts have been made, but the councilmen this morning were surprised to find that most of the budgets had been submitted in a well-pruned form. Several county offices submitted requests which were significantly less than their proposals for last year. All told, the councilmen were able to cut only SI,OOO from the six budgets they reviewed this morning. None of the cuts made this morning become official until

North Adams Enrollment Up

Enrollment in the North Adams community schools is 29 higher than the 1964-65 projection anticipated last spring, with 2,472 pupils crowding into the system’s five schools, Gail M. Grabill, superintendent, announced thia noon. A total 0p2,443 had been anticipated according to the presentation made by school officials when supporting a cumulative building fund. Enrollment Explained A total of' 574- weFe expected’ at Decatur high school, grades 9 through 12; enrollment shows 578 -there instead. Enrolment throughout the system showed several surprises; thirty snore pupils registered for kindergarten than anticipated; 18 more registered for the first grade than expected, 19 fewer for the second grade: eight less for the .fourth grade, five less for the fifth: three less for the sixth; six more for the seventh, 11 less for the eighth; four more each for freshmen, and sophomore, two Decatur Jaycees To Meet This Evening The Decatur Jaycees will, hold their regular general membership meeting tonight in the room above the First State Bank, be- ' ginning at 7:30 o’clock. All members are urged to attend, as several important items of business will be discussed, including the plans for a wading pool which were recently turned down by a state board, but have now been revamped and are ready for approval. Funeral Thursday For A. Irvin Moyer Funeral services will be held in Bedford, at 2 p.m. Thursday for A. Irvin Moyer, 58, nephew of John and Oscar <Teeple of Monroe. The son of Samuel and Laura Teeple Moyer, he was born July 3, 1906, in Jay county. As a young man he served nine years in the United States Air Force. After leaving the service he resided in Denver, Colo., where he was employed by the National Biscuit company. Surviving are his wife, Billie; a daughter, Mrs. John Hefflefinger of Enon, O.; two brothers, Harold Moyer of Lima, 0., and Fred Mover of Macon. Mo.; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in the Bedford cemetery.

the budget is approved and signed Wednesday afternoon by the council members. It is still possible that the whicn the council cut might be reinstated or that other cuts might be made. Cut Clerk’s Budget Largest slice made this morning was in the budget of the clerk of the circuit court, where the board cut SBOO from the $1,500 proposed for clerical help. The board interviewed clerk George Bair before making the cut. 'They pointed out that of the SI,OOO allowed the clerk's office for clerical help this year, less than S2OO had been spent. Several county offices had included SIOO or S2OO haises in

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more in the junior class and 11 fewer seniors. Enrollment figures will increase for another’ week, 1 Grabill predicted, and then an occasional dropout or transfer will occur. While 11 senior dropouts is to deplored, it is probably fewer than in the last few years. No Classes For Retarded The increase kills any chance of possible additional classes, such as M-2 or M-3 classes for mentally retarded students. Payment of 90% of the additional cost of such classes is obtainable through the state fund, but they must be held in regular school buildings, and there just isn’t any room. Grabill explained. Enrollment figures from Adams Central community schools were not available this afternoon, and at South Adams until tomorrow morning. None of the parochial schools has started back in session as yet. Two Autos, Garage Destroyed By Fire Fire chief Cedric Fisher and the city police are conducting an investigation concerning a pair of fires that destroyed two cars and a garage early Monday morning. A garage and car at the home of Decatur high school football coach Steve Brandenburg, at 321 N. Fourth St., were destroyed by a blaze that started around 1:30 a.m. Monday. The fire department was called at 1:40 a.nh., but was unable to halt the blaze, as it completely destroyed the garage and an old model car Brandenburg had parked in the garage. While still battling that fire, firemen were notified at 2:50 a.mof a car fire at 12th and Madison streets. The auto, owned by Eldon Andrews, was also destroyed by the blaze. The car had been parked in an alley by Andrews, and was not being driven when the fire started. Fire chief Fisher said this morning that he is conducting an investigation as to the cause of the fires, and has called in city police officers. Several weeks ago, a ffre mysteriously broke out in a garage near the Brandenburg home, destroying the garage and car blear inside.

deputies’ salaries. After discussing the matter the council voted , to allow all county deputies;- a SIOO raise. This decision pared by SIOO the budget of the county sheriff, which had included a S2OO raise for the department's secretary. Two hundred dollars was cut from ’ the budget of the county auditor. The figure had been included the proposed auditor’s budget for the purchase of twq new typewriters to replace art eleven-year-old model and a ten-year-old model now in use in the office. Jaberg told the council that the machines could probably be used another year and the members decided against allowing money for new ones.