Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 September 1949 — Page 2

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The jaunty air of the early days for their stay here during the of “the encampment pad faded World Series. | p air Jens : “When mniarider! That is, of course, if the St.

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— century ago, and added:

“about the boys dead and gone,”

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‘ Commander Penland Weeps as Requiem. Sounds Ending Era*of U.S. History. © = = :

: By VICTOR PETERSON The Grand’ Army of the Republic today is but a memory. - “" Last night four-very old men were helped from the stage of the ‘Indiana Ballroom. “Passing into the pages of history were Robert Barrett Sr, 102, Princeton, Ky.; Joseph Clovese, 105, Pontiac, Mich. ; “Albert Woolson, 102; Duluth, " Minn; and James A. Hard, 108, Rochester, N.Y. * ro a Alone on the stage-stood the the A alka to pay last commander-in-chief of - the SPeCt# Aan ce powerful veterans" organiza- . With bowed head oc tears cepted by waving their arm in his eyes, Theodore A. Penland, , The parade wound about 100, Vancouver, Wash. heard Circle and the long gray sha hy ta . as the campfire closed the of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Monu-| Ta earth] encampment for “him Ment, ‘built in their honor, looked, and his oy i” down upon them. Lightning :. One of the six’ surviving mem- flashed and thunder rolled like bers - atténding the convention drums. bh was bedfast, The ordeal of the As though ‘even nature wept to} long parade.and the days of ex- ee the passing of such a scene,| |

citement took - their toll - of it ained f Charles L. Chappel, 102, Long KR wi Beach, Cal. Louisan Offers k

Hopes Are Dashed

+ Some said his heart was heavy «| for he had had it set upon be- Home fo Truman A

coming commander, Those hopes . . ‘were dashed yesterday after- For World Series noon when all plans for another — - = — (UP)

encampment were dropped: ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 ‘Convention Nurse Charlotte Baarent Ten Broek, a retired Birdsall shook her head sadly. candy manufacturer, today of-|

fered his 18-room pransion to

“We hope we get him home,” Presidént Truman and his party’

last ‘nignt. Penland. put on his oy grasped Louis Cardinals win the National His two canes, walked from the Leagie pennant. stage and left by the freight ele-i" Ten Broek offered his vator, an era in American his- through his friend, Mrs. tory ‘ended 7”? Clifford, who ‘is the mother of These men knew ft, ‘You had Clark Clifford, counsel to the the feeling they wanted the 10n& president. She i& writing her son campfire session to end. Prolong: 4poy¢ jt,

Of 1949 ' Edition Ing it only brought more pain. “na (Continued Ffom Page One)

In the ‘last moments before taps, Commander Penland took THE PRESIDENT is My aiid, ntidhae Fime: Sie each by the hand in a final hand- pe able to attend the series if it pe: shown. clasp. Then the old men sat five 4 played here, . abreast holding hands, forming = Ten Broek sald that he and his the “last link in theif chain of wife will move out of their home, life with éach other. in swank Westmoreland Place, to But -théy reminisced for the the pearby Chase Hotel during thousands who jammed the hall. the hyo of the presidential party.

Commander Penland said “I am glad to be in your presence. It will never happen again.” Children and Mother | Comrade Hard dwelt briefly on ‘Struck by Auto Ris current hobby, collecting Two ‘small’ childfen and their

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Youth ‘Rules Roost’

2000 Entries The 4-H Girls home ecoriom départment has received nearly 2000 entries. The division includes sewing, food preservation, baking and home Improvement exhibits, Guests of honor today were Indiana Boy and Girl Scouts. At noon today they will take ‘part W in a jamboree and parade In The spry Mr. Woolson: recalled 21 Yeur-oid Sivther Were Telepsed | front of the grandstand. Gov. he was once a drummer boy and iia) ast night for injuries re- "Bchricker will review the parade. as recent’ as seven years ago ceived when they were struck by, The program will ‘include sevPaved a.tune at a conventlon. gi car 4¢ Cruse and E. Washing- ral vaudeville acts and a color“But I'm a bit rusty now 86 you .. gis ful fireworks. display, will B ve to pardon me." | “Mrs. Betty Lee Webb, 1527 E. Boy. and Girl Scouts, ‘Cub ; 12th St., was pulling her children Scouts, C amp Fire Girls and all [ James, two, and Richard, eight children under 12 years were admonths, in a wagon when they mitted free to the Fairgrounds. weie struck by the car driven by ‘Admission - for adults and veMargaret O'Neil, 37, of 728 N. hicles was 60 cents each. Noble st, police said. I" Meanwhile, concession stands en es. and food booths were receiving

Distinguished-looking Mr. Bar- . supplies in great numbers to take rett wiped his eyes, Polio Deaths Reach 64, uy of ig appetites.) As us-

“I get mighty sad when I think 15 Below All- Time High ual, candy apples, cotton candy he said. The - Indiana polio death toll and lafty will be along the top The stirring music of “The Bat- Feathed 64 today, 15 short of the **per® tle Hymn of the Republic” brought &ll-time record set in 1940, and; . foot tapping by Mr. Barrett and the number of cases stood at 617. Yr" ax i Be this Mr. Clovese. The aged Negro also: AS September, usually one of ook in the Woman's building. sang the words to the piece which the worst months in the year for 'vpree’ shows will he Piessnted has meant so much to him. polio, began, the number of pollo gaily at 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 7 Earlier the grand old men cases reported since the first of p. m. “walked” In their last parade as the year, was only 65 léss than In the way of ‘entertainment, they rode in convertibles over the the record number of 682 Hoosiers fair visitors will find Spike Jones line of march, Thousands jammed stricken in 1040. {and his musical depreciation

In Indianapolis—Vital Statistics

EVENTS TODAY Indians Su Mate Falt—Throush Friday, Bept to

Born Into Slavery

Mr. Clovese mentioned he was born into slavery more “than -a “1 love all of you. I hope we will meet

in heaven.”

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Gladys Greene. Willie, Winnie “Aymos

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igroup serving up their own brand John tomorrow, Sat- special urday and" Bynday afternoon in prior to the Fair's opening. thé Coliseum. The evening per-

ee T0 Big Cowl

of corn tonight,

formances will be

on Mt. Suribachi

“during World War IIL jes hibits are original historic state’

documepts. “Low Tide” an

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Elderly GAR veterans in individual cars reviewed pursdys last night.

Aaron Bohrod,

at 9:15 p.m. known artist,

at Iwo. Jima Bloomington.

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chose Mr, One of the Fair's top: exhibits son's entry for ’ is the Freedom exhibit of the Indiana Junior Chamber of Commerce in a tent next to the AdThinistration building. Included In the display is the e that he will hoou and lambs were expected to famed Marine Corps flag raised

award from 600 entrants from all sections of the state, First place in the 4- H Club place teams were coached by Rob- lege in Chicago was. ahnounced| poultry judging was,won by the ert. Curry.of Bloomington. - team of Dick Smith, Tom Leach, Jim. Smith and Don Stansifer of

Gets $100 Scholarship High individual scoring honors went to team member Jim Smith oil painting by who will receive a $100 scholar-

director of ship to Purdue University. Anoth- Cangress. )

“ National Commander Theodore Pedla

alvation Runnerup in team competition F ETSONNE Chan

was the Monroe County quartet! The appointment of of Johh Smith, Wayne Tresler, Gabrielsen, Indiana state Charles Kerr and” Ivan .Car- ‘director, as general secreta michael. Both first and second. the Salvation Army Training

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[today by Lt, ‘Col. Herbert Pug-

The winning squad will: go ‘to 'mire, divisional commander. the national finals of the Live-| Maj. Gabrielsen will stock International at Chicago in ceeded in his November. The runnersup will Senior Capt. go to Waterloo, Ia. in the Future Farmers Amer- graduate of DePauw University. ica finals at the Rational Dar

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Boys In Blue So Farewell Forever “With ° Taps At Encampment

‘waved as marchers passed his car. Cluded: m { Bicknell to Vincennes; Capt. Wil. nges {liam Larned, Frankfort to Princes |ton; Maj. Earl Ellis, Maj. Ray!i, peru;-Capt. ‘Nadine Street to Outh. prankfort as Commanding Ofe of | | ficer, assisted by Lt. Wanda Me» I Gregor, Linton.

Myron Johnson,

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Lt. Charles Knight, Evansville

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