Sullivan Daily Times, Volume 48, Number 134, Sullivan, Sullivan County, 5 July 1946 — Page 1

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i. FAIR SATURDAY "" Indiana: Generally fair throng Saturday except mostly cloud with occasional rain near tt Ohio River late this affer"oo and tonight and iu. exlren southeast portions Saturday fore noon; little change in tempers ture. Tin o. ' HOME DAILY Only dally; newspaper published In Sullivan County, The Time offers excellent coverage for ita advertisers. VOL. XLVIII No. 134, UNITED PRESS SERVICE SULLIVAN DAILY TIMES FRIDAY, -JULY 5, 1946. INTERNATIONAL PICTURE SERVICE PRICE THREE CENTS

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OVER THENATION Termed Most "Safe And Sane" Fourth In Recent History; 91 Die. BULLETIN! (By United Press) A United Press survey today disclosed that the nation's toll of deaths had mounted today on the second day of the holiday week end to 140. (By United Press) The nation celebrated its 170th birthday at a cost of nearly 100 lives. Although late tabulations showed 91 deaths directly attribable to the fourth of July holiday the toll on the whole was small in the light of the tremendous crowds and advance expecations. " Many authorities termed it the most "safe and sane" Fourth In history. The National Safety Council predicted that 1300 persons would meet violent death before the end of the long, holi.day week-end. California, with 21 deaths led the states. Indiana escaped with only three of the fourth of July traffic deaths but out of state mishaps and other accidents brought the death toll to at least seven. New;. Minister J "'''Begins' Work At Shelburn Church Rev. L. N. Abel, discharged U. S. Army chaplain of World War II, will speak at Shelburn Sundav. Julv 7th from the rjulnit of the First Methodist' church. ' I Tne new Methodist minister at Shelburn spoke for the first time in the Shelburn church last Sunday and was well received by those who heard his words. , Twenty-two years a minister in the Indiana Methodist Conference, Rev. Abel left the Ichurch assembly more than six years ago to take uo the work of carrying the gospelfto the boys in uniform. ' Nearly four years in the Pacific under most severe battle conditions have acquainted and schooled him in the ways of the hearts of men. He will speak at 10:30 a. m. Sunday, morning worship time, and again at eight o'clock in the evening. Rev. Abel's family will join him Sunday from Indianapolis and the members of his congregation plan a welcome feast in their honor. At twelve o'clock noon a basket dinner will be enjoyed in the church basement. The public is cordially invited to join in this hospitable session as well as to participate in the worship ser- , vices. ; . HOSPITAL NOTES Admitted July 3 George Wilton of Wheatland, Indiana; Mrs. Joe Collier of the Nurses Home. Dismissed July 3 W. E. Wible of Farmersburg, R. 2; Mrs. Roy Frakes of Lyons, Indiana; Tommy Tucker Gallagher of 1037 N. Section St; Mrs. Mary Bitzegaio of Hymera; Mrs. Ernest Burroughs of Merom; Otis Burks of 419 East Beech Stv; Betty Ruth Robertson of 820 East Washington St. Dismissed July 4 James Hickman of Coalmont, Indiana; Mrs. Floyd Hardy of Shelburn, R'. 2; Mrs. Emmitt Moore of Terre Haute R. 2; Hershall Emmell of Freelandvilla, Indiana; Lace Goodman of Diigger. "

Distribution Of Taxes To County Units Completed The distribution of the spring installment of taxes to the various tax units of the county, the county fund and settlement with the state treasurer aggregating $388,303.31 has been completed by County Auditor James . McGarvey. .' The total spring of May tax collections was $388,864.83. The total spring tax collections last year, was $342,041.02, reflecting an increase this year of $46,823.81. ' . . The total collections this spring of $388,864.83 is composed of the general property' tax of $384,602.19, Banks ttnd Savings Banks $4,098.06 and Building and Loan Associations $164.58, making a total, of $388,864.83 less treasurer's fees of $484.83 and refunds of $76.69, making a total of $561.52, leaves a total distribution of $388,303.31. " The State Treasurer received a total of $19,017.46' as follows: state taxes $1,183.70, state school tuition $10,114.11, teachers retirement fund $5,416.11, Board of Agriculture $465.67, state forestry $638.93, war memorial $1,198.94.

Sullivan county received a total of $119,488.00 as follows: General fund $76,666.73, Welfare fund . $30,18956, Court House construction bonds $8,640.07 and Court 'House equipment $3,991.24. Jackson township received a total of $10,624.83 as follows: township fund $1,668.73, tuition fund $3,434.53, bond fund $5,521.57. The town of Hymera received $1,272.62. . Curry township received a total of $19,842.97 as follows: township fund $1,956.83, tuition fund '$5,710.49, special school fund $12,121.18, bond fund $54.The town of Shelburn received $3,479.72. :- The town of Farmersburg received a total of $3,121.25 as follows: corporation $2,395.92, library fund $322.29, park fund $403.04. . Fairbanks township received a total of $10,148.23 as follows: township fund $1,030.37, tuition fund $2,114.83, special school fund $7,003.03. Turman township received a total of $12,549.16 as follows: township fund of $1,146.72, tuition fund $4,335.94, special school fund $7,066.50. Hamilton township received a total of $17,364.25 as follows: township fund $2,192.67, tuition fund $7,536.23, special school fund $7,486.82, fire protection fund $148.53. Sullivan School City received a total of $35,670.08 as follows: tuition fund $11,142.58, special school fund $18,960.29, bond fund $3,369.26, vocational fund $2,197.95. Sullivan City received, a total of $27,082.06 as follows: general fund, $19,431.85, park fund $890.75, cemetery fund $28.94, street fund $4,493.39, library fund $2,588.67. Cass township received a total of $29,191.28 as follows: township fund $2,508.29, tuition fund $7,999.00, special school fund (Continued on Page 6. Col. 7) COLUMBUS PLANS LEVY FOR SCHOOL COLUMBUS, Ind., July 4 The city school board here has advertised a proposal for a special levy of $2 on each $100 of taxable - property for the construction of . a new high school building. The proposal calls for the special rate to continue for a five-year period to produce an estimated $1,500,000 for the new school plant. Members of the board explained that a 7,500 capacity athletic field house being planned is to be financed from sources other than taxation. The field house, according to the long-range program, is to be the first unit on a 40-acre tract recently acquired by the school at a cost of $40,000. x A public hearing on the special levy is scheduled for July 16. Plans for the new school plant now are being drafted by McGuire & Shook, Indianapolis engineering firm.

Rebecca Gadberry ( Becomes Bride Of j Frank W. Asdell;

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gadberry was the scene of a beautiful ceremony Wednesday evening, July 3, uniting in marriage their daughter, Rebecca, to Frank W. Asdell, son of Mrs. Emmett Moore of Terre Haute, R. R. The double ring ceremony was used, with Rev. Wyman Hull reading the vows. Their only attendants were Miss Rosalie Anderson and Robert Lucas. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate family. The bride was lovely in a street-length dress of white jersey. She wore a small white hat with shoulder-length veil and her accessories were also white. She wore an orchid corsage. Miss Anderson's dress was aqua crepe with black accessories. Her corsage was of red rosebuds. Following the ceremony a number of friends arrived for the reception. The dining table was beautifully decorated in pink and white. A large ' wedding cake adorned the center with a miniature bride and groom. Cake, fruit punch and mints were served the guests. . . . I Mr. and Mrs. Asdell are gradu- J ates of the Sullivan high school, class of 1946. They will reside in Sullivan, where "they are both employed. Merchants Lose To W. Terre Haute . The locals dropped a 4-2 decision to0 the West Terre Haute team yesterday when they failed to get the hits when they were needed. Both team collected 10 hits each but the Merchants left 11 men stranded on the bases. The game yesterday was the last game cf the split season and the locals had a standing of won four and lost five. , Game Here Sunday. The second half of the season will start next Sunday when the Schmidt Jewelers will provide the opposition. The Jewelers have taken the spot . held by Hvte Center, the lone colored club, which dropped from the league. Mgr. Taylor has signed two new pitchers for the coming last half chase and probably will use either Paddish or Pesavento on the mound Sunday, with Jordon behind the bat. Thursday's score: Clubs R. H. E. W. T. Haute 200 010 0104 10 4 Sullivan . . . 000 020 0002 10 1 Batteries: W. Terre Haute D. Sullivan and Joy; Merchants Osborne and Jordon. SYCAMORE PLAYERS TO PRESENT COMEDY TERRE HAUTE. Ind.. July 5 (Spl) Sycamore Players of Indiana State Teachers College will present a world premiere of a new play, "But Fair Tomorrow", Saturday, July 13 in the Sycamore Theatre at 8 p. m. Written by the young playwright Douglas F. Parkhirst, the play comes directly from the publishers in New York. . A comedy, the play deals with an average American family and the problems of a growing child. RAYBURN SEES HOUSE APPROVAL OF BRITISH LOAN WASHINGTON, July 5 (UP) Speaker Sam Rayburn said today he expected the House to approve the $3,750,000,000 British loan late next week. The House begins consideration of the Senate approved loan a- l greement Monday. Rayburn said ! he believed the House would pass the bill without change. SPECIAL SERVICES AT WHITE ROSE Special services will be held at the White Rose Church Sunday, July 7th at 2:30. Everyone is invited to attend. Any offering in song and music will be appreciated. Other ministers are invited to come and take part in the services.

Sullivan School Board Decides Against Certifying Levy For Building Program At This Time

School Trustees Pledge Themselves To Attempt To Determine And Express The True Will Of Majority Of Citizens In Regard To' Proposal;' Majority Of Opinions So Far Registered Adverse; Doubt True Sentiment Expressed.

On June 20, 1946, the Board of School Trustees of the City of Sullivan held a public hearing in the high school auditorium on a proposed levy of ninety-five cents on each $100 of assessed property each year for a period of five years for the purpose of. constructing a new school building and remodeling an old school building. Anticipating . Federal matching of funds in the post war construction of school buildings, the School Board proposed to build up a cumulative fund of $175,000, which, when matched would make possible a needed $350,000 building program. This building program was set for completion at the end of five years. The first step in the proposed program is the construction of a modern elementary school at a cost of $200,000. The second step is a $100,000 addition to the present high school to insure a thoroughly mqdern, well equipped, six year school. Equipment costs for these two buildings are set at $50,000. The School Board had recognized the need of a building program for a long time and for the past year has carried on an intensive investigation and survey in its study of the problem. The proposal has been subjected to and approved by leading educational authorities. It represents the most desirable solution to the needs of our school city consistent with our ability to pay for it. . Financing by a special levy is the only way Sullivan and most other Indiana school .cities can build since the 2 per cent bonding! limit, .$74,000 in the case of Sullivan, eliminates ' this" method? In addition, extensive bonding has been shown to be very costly to the taxpayer. Recogizing these factors, the Indiana Legislature in 1945 passed the Cumulative Building Fund Act which permits school cities to levy for a period not longer than five years after the close of World War II, a special tax to create a fund for building purposes only. Investigating further, the School Board found that many Indiana cities and towns had already levied or were in, the process. Franklin, Edinburg, Brookville. Elwood, Bloomington, Griffith, Crown Point, Hobart, Greensburg, Beech Grove, Hanover, Portland, Goshen, Lafayette and Rockville had accepted such a program as desirable. Anderson Plymouth and Kokomo were about to and have since set a levy of one dollar. Confidant of the soundness, need, and desirability, the Board of School Trustees presented its proposal at the public hearing. At this meeting, an organized taxpayer group presented petitions Death Summons Adda F. Ogle, 74 Mrs. .Adda F. Ogle, age 74, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jess Springer of Carlisle, R. 1, Thursday night at eleven o'clock following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan, county. She was a member of the Sullivan Metho-r dist church. Surviving is the daughter, Hazel; two sons, Oliver of Sullivan and Bryant of Denver, Colorado; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body was brought to the Billman Funeral Home where it now lies in state. Funeral services will be held, at the Billman funeral chapel Saturday afternoon at two o'clock C.S.T. with the Rev. R. M. Criswell officiaing. Burial will be in Center Ridge cemetery. NEW SUITS Elbert Anderson Vs. Okie Willis, Cecilia E. Willis, Scott Willis, Emma F. Willis. Complaint on promissory note. Ruth H, Powell vs. William J. Powell. Complaint for divorce, alimony, support money and attorney's fees.

objecting to and protesting against'a ninety-five cent levy. These petitions were signed by five hundred twenty-one names, representing assessables in the a-

mount of $1,200,000. A representative of the Indiana Taxpayers' Association and two local .; taxpayers took the floor in opposition to the levy. A representative of the Sullivan Teacher's Federation spoke for the plan and on behalf of himself and his organization expressed confidence ' in' the proposal and the school administration. When all had beh heard, the School Board took the entire matter under ad visement. Since the hearing, the School Board has made a careful analysis of the petitions containing 521 names and $1,200,000 in as'sessables. Seventy-five of these (names represent $795,000. Four hundred forty-six paid on $405,000. Of this latter group, the av erage taxpayer paid on $900 and this levy would cost him $8.55 per year. The Board was very much ' impressed i by the signatures of this large group of substantial citizens whose tax burden would not be unduly increased Jn making possible the benefits to be derived from the proposed program. An even closer scrutiny of these petitions indicated to the School Board the thoroughness of the organized opposition. , It was discovered that the city had been canvassed section by section and street by street even to the extent of securing names and authorizations from absentee taxpayers. All of this study seemed to indicate to the SJjjiol Board that a maiorfty of tMn taxpayers representing over $2To00,000 In taxable assets may either have favored at at least refused to oppose the proposal. However, they did not speak. The School Board regrets that they did not have the benefit of their judgment. The School Board is greatly distressed by the feeling that many of the names on the petitions might have been affixed before the School Board's program and proposal had been thoroughly discussed and understood. In addition, the School Board is not sure that it was fully understood by all petition signers that the cumulative building fund method is the only way that Sullivan's school building problem can be met , so far as existing or anticipated school laws permit. , The School Trustees have, pledged themselves to try to determine and express the true will of the majority of the citizens of Sullivan with regard to this proposal. In all humility they realize their responsibility to the (Continued on Page 5. Col. 3.) Open Probe Of Gas Explosion Fatal To Six LASALLE, Illinois, July 5 (UP) Gas company and county officials today began an investigation into an explosion of a 24 inch natural gas pipeline in which six men were killed, nine injured and service disrupted to two cities. A coroner's jury, summoned hurriedly for an inquest by Coroner A. J. Roberts, returned an open verdict last night in all the deaths. - However, LaSalle county authorities and representatives of the National Gas Pipeline Company of America, Chicago, said they would continue investigation of the blast which occurred yesterday during installation of a new gas main in a 15-foot pit near Peru, Illinois, approximately five miles from here. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Clone Lamb of Carlisle, R. 3, are the parents of a daughter born at the Mary Sherman hospital July 4. She has been named Carolyn Ann. .,

MAKE APPEAL TO TELEPHONE USERS

Local telephone operators today have been swamped with calls and it is evident that many persons are not using the new phone directory, officials of the company said. An appeal was made this afternoon for all telephone patrons to please look up the numbers in the directory before calling. Do not call "information" if the number is listed in the directory, it is urged. Cities Take Steps To Control Rents (By United Press) Some retail food prices edged higher today and more cities took steps to control rents. While debate in the office of Price Administration continued in Congress, the National Home and Property Owers Foundation reported that mayors of "dozens of cities" including Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Cleveland and Seattle had reestablished fair rent committees. In many cities were demonstrations protesting increases in rents and retail prices. Despite reports of scattered food price increases, surveys showed that textile goods, such as clothing and dry goods, generally had been held at their old levels.' Experts said price increases on these goods probably would not show at the retail level for about sixty days. Sample reports of price increases from United Press Bureaus throughout the nation: Los Angeles Butter averaged 68 cents a pound and the Bureau of Labor statistics reported that some stores were charging as high as 85 cents a pound. In somej shops steaks were bringing $1,001 per pound, roasts 90 cents and ftamburger . 65 ,cents,' , , ' New York In many stores buttw increased 13 to 17 cents a pound. Milk was 3 cents a quart higher in upper New York State and parts of New England. Increases in fish prices ranged from 20 to 100 per cent, but industry sources said this was due to a coastal storm and a railway Express embargo. - Kansas City Round steak went from 44 to 75 cents a pound in one small independent store. Chicago In one restaurant, the price of cold sliced chicken with potato salad went from 40 cents to $1.20. PAC Organizes Buyers Strike At Louisville LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 5 (UP)The Jefferson County Political Action Committee today organized a buyers strike and planned to picket any landlord or business establishment raising prices. Herbert Monsky, C. I. O. counsel and spokesman for the PAC said "all public spirited persons are being asked to cooperate in the move to hold the line on prices. Monsky said a booth would be set up in the heart of the downtown area with signs , stating, "tell congress OPA now 'of WPA' later." Consumers will be urged to sign pledges not to pay inflation prices, he said. Monsky added that picketing would result only if the person increasing prices could not be persuaded to return to the pre OPA level. Rites Today For Paxton Resident William White, 57 years old, a resident of Paxton, passed away at 6 p. ,m. Tuesday at the Mary Sherman Hospital. He is surviv ed by the widow, Bessie, one son, Tyrus of Terre Haute; four sisters, Mrs. Hester Lawson of Fowler, Indiana, Mrs. Rose Kelley of Springfield, 111., and also several nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday at j 10:30 a. m. at. the Gillis Mem ory Chapel of Terre Haute. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Park of that city.

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Branch Out Into Fight Against Agen cy's Appropriations For New Fisca Year; Predict New Price Fight Ii Senate Will Be More Bitter Than Be fore.

BULLETIN! WASHINGTON, July 5. (UP) The republican-le battle against the new compromise OPA extension hi branched out today into a fight against the agency's appro priations for the new fiscal year. While administration forces struggled to bring' the ex tension bill to the Senate floor. Sen. Styles Bridges, R., Ne Hampshire, asked the appropriations committee to delay ac tion on a bill to give OPA $106,000,000 for its operations i; the current fiscal year. "You can's appropriate funds for an agency that doesn' exist," Bridges said. He asked that the House-approved money bill be held u until Congress finishes legislation to revive the price, wag and rent controls which expired at midnight last Sunday. OPA Chief Paul Porter was waiting to testify in behal of the appropriations when Bridges raised his objections. , OPA foes predicted that the new price fight in the Sen ate would be more bitter than the last.

WASPIINGTON, , July 5. (UP) Senator Robert A Taft, R., Ohio, today marshalled formidable forces to battl a new administration-backed bill which would revive OP in a modified form for one year. ! ; Taft and his bloc again wi

Promise Efforts To Secure More Food For Miners

- ' 1 12 to 5, last night by the" Sehat banking committee. Taft ha Mayor A. G. McGuire has re- been with the committee all wee ceived two messages in reply to to reach an acceptable compro telegrams which he sent to mise( but when he was outvote Washington last week concern- in tne committee showdown h ing the scarcity of meat and oth- decided to carry the issues to th er foods in the coal mining reg- Senate floor, ions. One message came from the j Department of Interior indicating ' He was backed by a larg the Mayor's appeal would re-: number of republicans, and pro ceive the attention of proper au- j mised a crashing assault . agains thorities and the other, a wire pro-OPA forces led 'by' Senat from Congressman Landis stated Democratic Leader Alben "W that he had contacted the Agri-, Barkley, Kentucky, who pre culture Department seeking alio- dieted eventual passage ..of - ill cation of additional meat and bill in its present form.' ' .

flour for this area. The Mayor's appeal went out i following a conference with a j committee from the Baker mine i local here and pointed out that coal miners were seriously handicapped in the effort to maintain top production by lack of suffice ient meat and other food. The replies received here are as follows: 2 July 1946 Mayor Arthur McGuire Sullivan, Indiana Dear Mayor McGuire: Your telegram of June 29, addressed to the Secretary of the Interior Mr. Krug, has been re-

ferred to the Area Officer in standing inspiration to many ii Charge, Coal Mines Administra- the past years

tion of your district with instruc tions that the matter you complained of receive his attention. BEN MOREELL, Admiral (CEC) USN Coal Mines Administrator, By direction. Arthur McGuire, Mayor

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Department concerning food Tne pubic address system. wn shortage in your community and enable all to hear without dif am informed that additional meat ficulty at tne outdoor servici and flour can possibly be alio- whicn opens at 7:30 p m In e cated there. Am to be advised of vent of rain the meeting will h any action to be taken following transferred to the Methodis their investigation. church

Gerald W. Landis, MC. CONCORD CHURCH PLANS SERVICES Rev. J. C. Roady will begin a series of meetings at Concord Church of Christ on Tuesday, July 9. Rev. Frank Adamson will be in charge of the song service. Evening services at 7:30 CST. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

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, try to end price controls on mea ; poultry and dairy products. . He took charge of the attac on the new bill immediately ai ter the '.measure was ' approve Outdoor Union Church Services ' Open Sunda The public is looking forwari to the first in the annual serie of outdoor union church service which will be held at the cit; park Sunday evening, July 7tl under the auspices of the Sulli van church council. The services . are conductei each summer during July am August and have. proved of out Sunday night's program wil include music arranged by th Methodist church and Rev. Ho mer Weisbecker of the Presby terian church will bring thi

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me rresoyisnan cnurcn wn j give the devotions. John j Taylor will serve as a platforn MID-YEAR COMMUNION, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCI Divine Communion will be ob served in the Presbyterian churcl Sunday morning at 10:30. Fo several years this has been on of the largest Communion Serv ices of the church and it is hopei that all who ought to be at : th Lord's Table will be present a this service. .