Sullivan Daily Times, Volume 48, Number 207, Sullivan, Sullivan County, 16 October 1946 — Page 1

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THE SNOOPER JltEBA JENNINGS, Sullivan Telephone Company employee, today maurns the death of her M 7-year-old cat TOM. TOM was, a hardy feline, afraid of neither man nor beast at least until man picked up a broom! We think 17 years is somewhat a record for a cat even if he does hav3 nine lives. Anyone disagree? MRS. CHARLES HEATH was at a loss for words recently when ' her small daughter, CAMILLE, asked her why a eentain lady in Sullivan was named a certain name. MRS. HEATH answered, "Well, Why is your name CAMILLE?" Back came little CAM'S answering query, "I don't know that either why?" MR. and MRS. TOM STREET, of Shelburn are giving their k; - j .,. 4iackicc luunv, iivni" iu find which one laid the giant-1 sized egg found by daughter FRANCES yesterday. The egg TllMtllKd f U. it thrift o i- i'Aiihil t l-ws ions wav and 7U tni-hw in circumference. They're wondering if a transient ostrich didn't ! slop -in for a were gone. visit while they Coal Producers To Reforest 2,500 Acres During '47

that stabilization be left to ool- ' '.,, , lective bargaining between labor Nearly one-third of the stock and manaBement. The recomgrown in Indiana State Nurseries nidations -were made by the tins year will be purchased to RoPonversion Advisory Hoard, supply 2,225,000 seedlings re-:

quired by members of the Indiana Coal Producers Association to reforest acres oflland in '-the 1947 spring plantirnAseason, t' according to L. E. SawyeivDiJ. rector of the Association's Division of Forestry and Reclamation. ( Mr. 'Sawyer has just returned ?from an inspection of state nurt series at vauonia, licnryvuie . and Medaryville with W.E.Hansen, nurseo-man of the State Division of Forestry, Department jjoi unsuvdiM,. msiKi.u.i I revealed that for the first time win the history of its organized 5 reforestation program, the Asso- , ' ciatinn will hp nhlp to nurrhaqp ! i Z LznZl inrW from rU ..Pi3. ClCmJ.0 i inaiana oiaie i ui series, iiiis is : the result of a program UUUCl ! which the Association places ft orders for planting stock four ji (?ate so that the state can plan u lis nursery uiouuulioii ctnu tntic.pate needs of its largest cash customer. In. previous years the associalion was compelled to obtain 1 largo quantities of its stock from J other states. 1 Mr. Safyer said the 20 Indiana open cut mining companies the association represents will rek forest in 1S47 approximately 500 acres more than the total land t covered bv their mining operations in the 1945-46 fiscal year, ! State nursery stock will be supplemcntsd by direct seeding of Walnuts to make a grand total of 2.230,000 plantings 1 Ten New Members Initiated Into i Legion Yesterday Ten new members were initiated into the Sullivan American ,, Legion Tost 139 last night. The I new drive now underwny for j rtew members of the legion has ' set. a goaj of 800 members by the ' end of 1947. At present there are 537 members which include 133 j gaired during 1946. Of this 133, . approximately 60 were new i members to the organization and ; the rest renewals. Those initiated last night were: 1 Edward Cole, Francis Shake, ' Harland Wilson, Robert McCammon, Curt Hunt, Robert T. Ashf burn, Dell Walls, Frank A. Nos- : ley, Edward L. Jordan and Bryant R. Allen. Following the initiation, an oyster soup dinner was served r by the American Legion Auxiliary.

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WASHINGTON. Oct. 16 (UP) ' Government agencies hacked away with renewed vigor at re maining wage prico controls .nday while Republicans angrily flung blame for the meat prices back at President Truman. The political battle raged on as the government ' took new steps to increase meat supply and remove the bonds of wartime control from the nation's traditionally free economy. The. Agriculture Department announced that the quarantine keeping thousands of head of Mexican cattle out of this country would be lifted at 12:01 a. m. Friday. It said a careful investieation showed there was no Dring tne preaa nooi ana muuui . . , . - disease into this country. Secretary of Agriculture Clin ton P. Anderson predicted a "substantial improvement" in the amount of meat in retail stores within two weeks. A group of prominent Senators! called on OPA to give landlords higher rent ceilings. If it isn't done by the time Congress reconvenes in January, they said, - they would introduce legislation to force increase. President Truman studied the future of wage stabilization m light of a report, pronouncing wage controls dead and urging Root's Celebrates

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During This Week Duving the current week the local Ro(Jt.g store is commemnroiinCT llin Civet v.-ni- nf itu Vipint? . ih u r c"ii:van .AnA Mr. q Little, manager of the firm, Any attributed in a large meagure the establishment's success m Us fh.st to the e ,,!,.v, llUliClllJ i-tllU (HIULIUC VV IU1 VVUIVU th nnhl,. hoth nf thia . .ifv an(1 . . , surroundmg areas have received ' i RoainnTnff nf " u f imp whpn n,,ln;n. 4- miactinif ntncumArc was frequently the firm's answer for unobtainable items, the business has, nevertheless, reached a high plain of success in its . ... , j . ,vo Ever engaged ,n a broad ex ipansion program , this Sullivan ' business has this week opened their ereatlv enlarged furniture department which occupys three lnree rooms of the too floor. These quarters have been newly redecorated, Beautiful anniversary cakes have been distributed to patrons visiting the store at various times during each day of this "birthday" week. Numerous other attractions have made the spjrjt 0f thjs first landmark celebration one that has included the general public in a realistic air of hospitality. Find Body Of Woman In Cabin Near Paoli Today PAOLI, Ind., Oct. 16. (UP) The pajama-clad body of Mrs. Josephine Zeppering, 35-year-old Fort Wayne, Indiana, divorcee, was found in a tourist cabin today and her male companion was arrested for questioning. Acting Coroner E. L. Throop believed Mrs. Zeppering died of a heart ailment but two physicians who conducted a " postmortem examination said they were uncertain as to the cause of death. They sent specimens- of blood and internal organs of the woman to the Indiana State Police laboratory In Indianapolis. John E. Nolan of Fort Wayne was held in Orange County jail on open charges. Police questioned him about the death of his companion and the ownership of nearly $4,000.

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Harold Reynolds .. . ..... ,. weiiiuL-iaiic canuiaaie ior uoumv i Sheriff, is a native of Cass Township where he was employ- ; ed in the mines and later managed a general merchandise store at Cass., . , After serving as Deputy Sheriff for some -time lie was elected to serve as "Sheriff two years ago. Mr. Reynolds has a fine record of law-enforcement and his expferience in this office gives assura nee that his election would give Sullivan capable service for the coming two years. 1 ' CONSERVATION CLUB j ,The Sullivan Conservation Club will meet at the City Hall, i Thursday, October 17th, 7:30 p. m. Discussion is scheduled on a campaign and program on forest fire fighting and ipreven- ' 1 .1. Un In.mnkAj I 1 . T.. i BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Pinkston of Merom are the parents of a son. Mii-linM Rhaiio Wn nl Iho Marv Shermnn Hosnitnl fictnhop 14th. ..;'; ; , "

halfback respectively. Both are , , , .. seasoned veterans with both ' Mr. and Mrs. William Hallett sPeed and weight. Calvin Hilgeof .Carlisle. R. 3. announce the'diek will be back in the game

birth "of a dauehter born at the " uaugmci uum ai uie Mary Sherman Hospital October 13th. She has been named Mar-If it. . t Us, Too! ONE of the striking: employes of London's famed Savoy hotel is shown parading with a sign which points out that the employes at Buckingham Palace are unionized and recognized by the royal boss and that the Savoy should follow suit, . (International

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U. S. PROBES GOERING SUICIDE NUERNBERG, Oct. 16. (UP) A three-man U. S.

Army Board opened an investigation today of how Hermann Goering managed to cheat the hang-man by gulping poison just before ten fellow-Nazis marched to the gallows in the parade he was supposed to lead . . There were indications that unidentified persons who might know where and when Goering got his vial of potassium cyanide were being called in for questioning by the Army board. ,

BYRNES SAYS SLAVS WILL ACCEPT PARIS, Oct. 16. (UP)-Secretary of State James F. Byrnes said today he believed the Peace Conference had more than justified itself and predicted that Yugoslavia will accept the Ifalian treaty despite her walkout yesterday.

TO KEEP AUTOMOBILE CEILINGS WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-(UP) OPA moved its de

control time table ahead by one official said ceilings on both be retained indefinitely. '

Arrows, Wiley Renew Feud Tomorrow At Terre Haute Stadium

The Sullivan High Golden Arrows travel up to Terre Haute tomorrow night (Thursday) to renew their annual affair with ( Wiley's Red Streaks. The Arrows I are in good shape for the game, 'with the exception of a shortage .in tackle reserves, Coach Jones i said today. In comparison of games played between Brazil and Wiley and Sullivan, the game tomorrow night should be a fairly even affair. Brazil was defeated by the Red Streaks, 7-6, after thoroughly outplaying the Terre Haute team in both yardage and Tflrst" 'downs: First" downs' wei'sT 15-5 in favor of Brazil. Wiley has wins over Clinton, Brazil and Crawfordsville and a loss to vinn Wilpv has a bil lino and two . bnckf ield threats in McClure and Cabell, quarterback and this week after recuperation I . " ' . 1 from a se'Se of influenza Bufered during the early part of last week. Three games remain on the Arrows' schedule after this tilt. This will be .their seventh try and a win will bring them up vo a .500 average for the season having lost three, tied one and won two to date. S. Scully who did a nice job filling in for Hilgediek last Friday night will again see action tomorrow nieht as well as Anderson who alternated with Pinkston in the game with Brazil. The Arrows have been smooting out problems both on offense and defense the past two days under direction of Coaches Jones and Takats will be pointing to their first win over a Terre Haute team this season. Lii-.eup Fnds, Thrasher and Russell; tackles, McCrocklin and Kellams; guards, Southwood and Grab!": quarterback, Brodie; halfbacks, Turpen -end Pinkston or Anderson: fullback, Hilgediek or S. Scully. HAROLD C, GIBBS BUYS STATION IN CARLISLE RECENTLY Harold E. Gibbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto J. Gibbs of Sullivan, recently purchased the Mobilgas Service Station in Carlisle. The station is located on route 41 directly across from the Carlisle high school building. ;Mr. Gibbs was employed by the Allison' Division of General Motors in Indianapolis prior to entering the ' armed forces in 1942. He served as a pilot on a B-26 medium bomber and completed 36 missions over Germany. He invites the public to stop in and have their cars serviced at his new establishment.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 1946.

NEWS full month today but a high ) 'new. and used automobiles will ' Queen Will Be Selected For New G. & E. I. Train Announcement was made today that a queen "'ill be selected from the Junior or Senior class of Sullivan High School to serve on November 3rd when the C. & E. I. railroad's newest streamliner, WhippoorwilL stops in Sullivan for public inspection Selection of the queen and her couri will oe maue uy i:uy bluuui officials through a method to be announced later. The selected Of 5..' will preside over ihk pubc ioiir "'wlien ' "the" streanjliner stops here sometime around noon Sunday, November 3rd. At 5:36 p. m. that evening, the queen, her court and her mother or a chaperon of her own choice will board train number 89 for Princeton where they will change to the Whippoorwill for Evansville. Early the next morning, November 4th at Evansville a queen and court will be selected by company officials out of candidates from the six Indiana cities which the streamliner will serve. These cities will include Clinton, Terre" Haute, Sullivan, Vincennes, Princeton and Evansville. Supt. of City Schools Allen Campbell stated today that Sullivan's queen would be selected Friday of this week. The C. & E. I. has added three cars to the streamliner making a total of seven which has the latest in modern conveniences including a diagonal diner and ounge. To Name Top Red? THE HOUSE committee on UnAmerican Activities may learn soon the name of a secret Kremlin agent accused of directing all Communist activities in the U. S., under a program calling for World War m. The charge was made'by Louis Budenz, abpye, former editor of the Communists Daily Worker and now a Catholic convert. Three members of the committee are suggesting that Budenz be called to reveal under oath the name of the man he says gives orders to every Communist ii h V - (International

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TRAVELING is serious business to 2-year-old Gordon Helser, son of Rev. and Mrs. Albert D. Hesler, Wheatpn, 111., who head a group of 41 missionaries from the Sudan Interior mission. The group, with Gordon, Is bound for Lagos, Nigeria, and a four-year stay in Africa, (Internationa!) L 10 ADOPT CHILD S p,acing the National Business women's Week theme "Let's W(jrk Togetner For Better Com. munities" on a world-wide basis, thq Sullivan Business & Professional Women's Club voted in thejirH Monday evening business meeting, to adopt a child of Belgium. Answering the call of the warravaged people of Belgium, the Sullivan BPW S will furnish food and clothing for one adopted world-dependent ' child for oni year. This adoption follows the policy suggested by National President Sally Butler of Indianapolis and inaugurated by unanimous acclaim at the recent Indiana Federation Convention in Indianapolis. Celebrating National Business Women s Week in Sullivan at this time, President Rose Self and News Service Chairman Pauline Medsker represented the organization in a special convocation for girls of Sullivan High School yesterday at one-thirty in the auditorium. Designed to give advance knowledge on vocational and professional employment to girls who will soon enter the business world, Miss Self introduced Mrs. Lillian J. White, past president of the Terre Haute Business & Professional Women's Club who spoke on the subject "Careers for Women." Enumerating the many fields of occupation, their advantages and disadvantages for women, Mrs. While emphasized the importance of preparedness if women in the business world are to be successful. . Miss Mable Nowlin, dean of girls, and Mrs. Mary Louise Templeton, , both members of the Sullivan B. & P. W. Club and instructors in the Sullivan High School were among the club delegation. . . HOSPITAL NOTES Admitted Oct. 14: Amos" Faught of 30 West Snow Street.. Admitted Oct. 15: Mrs. Carey Davis of 343 East Beech- Street; Ronald Watson of Carlisle; Ruel Pinkston of Hymera: Mrs. Ruth Greggs of 806 South Main Street. Admitted Oct. 16: Mrs. Esther Sweeney of Dugger; Mrs. Mary Barcus of 619 North Court Street. Dismissed Oct. 14: Jlrs. Maxine Wright and son of South Court Street; Mrs. Martha Turner of Shelburn. Dismissed Oct. 15: Mrs. Eva Hallett and daughter of Carlisle, R. 3; Clifford May of Hymera; Mrs. Meridith Pinkston and son of Merom.

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tery To Officials; Hangings Take iy2 Hours With Ribbentrop First To Die.

' NUERNBERG. Oct. 16. (UP) Ex-Reich Marshal Hermann Wilhelm Goering succeeded in cheating the gallows of Allied justice by committing suicide in his prison cell a short time before the ten other condemned remnants of the Nazi hierarchy were hanged early today. Despite the fact that an American security guard was supposed to be watching his every movement the crown prince of Nazidom managed to place in his mouth, chew and, swallow a vial containing cyanide of potassium. t Goering swallowed the poison

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1 How he guessed that this was nnn t, o , to be his day of doom and how More than 200 Boy Scouts and he managed yto conceal the pois. leaders from seven of the eight , on on hjs person is a mystery counties of, the Wabash Valley that has confounded the SecuriCouncil climaxed their Round-up . ty forces. Week Program with a council- j with former Foreign Minister wide camporee at Camp Krieten- Joachim Von Ribbentrop taklru stein over Saturday and Sunday, the place of Goering as the first The groups came from Carlisle, to mount the scaffold, the ten Casey, Westfield, Clinton, Sulli- other condemned princes of van, Montezuma, Brazil, Terre Nazidom were hanged one by Haute, Greencastle and , other , one the bri8ht- electricallyMiiToundtnff towns . ; lighted barn-like interior ..of tha

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Transportation for the' " most ( the prison yards of 'theNtit'rnpart to the camp and back was , berg City Jail, furnished by parents and leaders I . in cars. However, other methods I The execution of Von R.bbenwere used including a school bus, ifP and the others took approx. onn hinvrf. n sr-nntPr and imately one hour and a half., Tha

severa ltrucks and a few trailers. The weather was ideal for

night. Each of the 32 patrols Past one this morning The trap camped as a unit, each planning was sprung at 1:18 and he was its own camp, its menu and its , Pronounced dead at 1:30. . part of the various activities, I The last to walk up the thirmost of which were supervised teen forbidding wooden steps ta by their own Scoutmasters. All "0ne of the two gallows used for had at their call the Camporee the execution was Arthur Seyssstaff which consisted of O. W. Inquart, Austrian traitor and

"Bud" Hummel, field executive, as chief, assisted by Lewis E. Pelkey, Guy Stantz, C. S. Griffin, Marvin M. Foulke, Malcolm Brady, C. V. Thomas, Oscar Weberg, Dr. L. A. Malone, Bernard Wheeler, Bob Dean, C. C. Frazier, Irvin Cagle, Dillion Cagle, Leo Mundell, Charley Johnson, Dale Culp, and other senior and junior leaders. The program was varied. After the groups arrived Saturday and set camp, they registered, ate their noon . meal, and then launched out on an adventurous trail of Scouting stopping at six stations which included one for rope work, one for the care and use of the knife and hatchet; one for practice on judging and one for each nature study, tracking and compass. At each station were two or four leaders who had worked out for the program of the post. On Saturdav night a big campfire was held. Each troop had a demonstration and all joined in genuine husky Scout singing. On Sunday morning each Scout attended church. Following the church services, the group joined in 10 interesting Scout field events in friendly competition. Following dinner, cooked and eaten in the open, a final assembly was held at which each group was given proper recognition for their participation in the camporee. BABY GIRL AT LAST BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (UP) When a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Halmer Durbin of Covington, Ky., it was a cause for rejoicing in the Durbin fam ily all over the United States it was the first girl baby in 55 years.

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SH i Liieats g while Col. S. Burton Andrus, American Security Commandant, was walking across the prison, yard to the death block to read; I to him and the ten other condemned Nazi leaders the inter 'rational Military Tribunal's seiv , tence of death. j Goering had not previously; been told that he was going to j die this morning nor had any ofl i the other condemned men. ' srfiall gymnasium inside one 0 once arrogant diplomatic doublecrosser of Nazidom entered tho ' execution hall eleven minutes Nazi gauleiter for Holland. , All of the Nazis attempted to show bravery as they went - to their deaths. Most of them were bitterly defiant, some grimly resigned and others asked the Al mighty for mercy. All but Alfred Rosenberg, the pagan party meonsi, maae crier, last-minute statements on the scaffold, nearly all of which were nationalistic expressions for the future welfare and greatness of Germany. Mrs. Alice Parks Dies Tuesday In Local Hospital Mrs. Alice Parks, 88-year-old Sullivan resident, died -Tuesday at noon in the Mary Sherman Hospital where she had been admitted one week ago for treatment of a fractured hip suffered in a fall at her home, 744 East . Davis Street. Mrs. Parks was born and raised in Sullivan County where .'she was widely known, Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. F. L. Flemming of Sullivan, Mrs. M. H. Herrimann of Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. June Stafford of Los Angeles, California; and five sons, O. M. Parks of Houston, Texas, H. O. Parks of Indianapolis, R. W. Parks of Graysville, Charles D. Parks of Springfield, Ohio, and H. D. Parks of Los Angeles, California. -7 The body was taken to the Railsback Funeral Home where it now lies in state. Funeral services will be conducted there Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Wyman Hull of the Sullivan ! First Baptist Church officiating, , Interment will be made in Center Ridge Cemetery.