Sullivan Daily Times, Volume 49, Number 154, Sullivan, Sullivan County, 4 August 1947 — Page 3

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JCLUyAN INDIANA

. i 1 1 I , . The Gold Bricker

Here is a tribute to a fine fel-

and friend, who gave his life

the line of duty. He was one

ho always had a smile and a

pod word for everyone; one who

as loved by. his companions and

iends. Even though he was sick,

did not falter on the job, nor

d he refuse to make the call

hen another needed help. He is climbed to the final rung in

e ladder of life and unselfishly

peri his life to his work in help-

ig others. RAY JORDAN, yours

fes a heroic death.

STJLLiyAN DAILY TIMES MONDAY, AUG.. 4, 1947.

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damaged so much by the fire as by the water pouring from aboye. The Dailey Grocery was demolished in the upstairs and approximately $5,000 worth " of damage was reported. The downstairs in the grocery, like the Bakery, was damaged by water more so than by the fire.

This corner was lucky enough

be one of those who helped extinguish the fire at the Stein kery yesterday. The following es will try to give you some

fcture as to the interior of the

rning building.

Flames were leaping from all

aes of- the interior. Firemen

d townspeople were all working

betherto extinguish the flame.

me of the Legion Softball play-

Is were on hand and were clam-

ring into windows at the rear

the building. They were handed

hose and were soon at the task

putting out the fire.

The fire was finally extinguished and the smoke cleared up

displaying the smoking rubble and demolished interior. Upstairs there was nothing that was hardly worth salvaging and the downstair was flooded with water. The front office and shop of the bakery were completely undamaged.

The townspeople of. Sullivan are to be congratulated on their fine cooperation when they were mostly needed. They were all willing to help and -did more than their share to put out the fire.

LOCALS

The smoke was very thick and tick and nearly overcame some

the boys. Broken glass and

fiber were . crashing at every

lint: One partition was burned

ay and fell nearby the workers, gas refrigeration unit became

econnected and gas was oozing

r oughout the rooms. Water was

kle deep on the floor and debris '

vered menacing holes in the

for and roof. One or two of the i

ys stepped into these holes and

U through, but luckily no one

fas seriously injured.

On the. roof, several local men

tere chopping holes, trying to get

one particular place where the

pmes were hidden but doing bnsiderable damage. They ran

to much difficulty because the

of was a sheet of tin covered

ith wood and hot tar. This par-

fcular fire was the last one which

as extinguished.

Mr. and Mrs. John McKinney left Friday for the West to visit Mr. McKinney's sisters, Mrs.

Fred Nance of Valley Center, Kehsas, and Mrs. Raymond Davis of Stralton, Colorado, and a daughter, Mrs. David King, of Johnsville, California. Joe RCrowder and Tom Batey left Friday on a motor trip. They plan to go through the West and r.p through Canada before returning aome. , ' Mr. and Mrs. Heber Gibbons of Terre Haute, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Brust, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Euddell and Mrs. Mayme Myers of Shelburn, were dinner guests of Mrs. Crisa Watson Sunday evening. Mrs. Bill Patton and son, Mike, are spending the week-end in Vashington, Indiana.

SOCIETY AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY INSTALLS

'NEW OFFICERS

Tuesday evening. July 29, at

the Legion Home a buffet dinner was served to members of ' the American Legion Auxiliary and

j their guests. The tables were decorated with flowers and the jUnit colors of blue and white. ' Mrs. Eva Grigsby, vice-presi- j dent of the Southern district, the Dast presidents of the unit and ,

the president elect, were honored guests.

Visitors from the Hymera unit , were in attendance. Mrs. Beulahj Clark of Hymera will page at' the convention at French Lick August 8th, 9th and 10th. J The blessing was asked by j TVTrc Hannah Mnrrav. Durine the

dinner hour the unit was "afford-!

ed music by the unit pianist,

Mrs. Arlie Springer. The children of Mr. and Mrs. John Vickery sang several songs. The business meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Lorella Hallbeck at eight o'clock. Impressive installation servipps wprp parried out bv Mrs.

Grigley. The new officers of the unit were presented by sergeht at arms, Rosemary Stierwalt. Officers installed were president, Hannah Murray; 1st vice, Frances McCullough; 2nd vice, Delia Wyman; secretary, Elaine Reyn o 1 d s ; treasurer; Rosemary Stierwalt; chaplain; Ruby Holdson; sergent-at-arms, Lena Vickrey and assistant, Thloey Pritchett Mrs. Hallbeck, retiring president thanked the members for their untiring support .during the past year. Mrs. Grigsly acquainted the new officers and the new members of the great task that lies ahead and the program of rehabilitation for the veteran and his family. She then turned the

gavel over to the new president. Mrs. Murray'.' ', . ... ,

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It was believed that if the

pmes had raged much longer

e front to the building might

ve collapsed, because all of

,e anchoring floor and walls

pre being burned away. Grease

the bakery caught fire and

smoke was turned to a sick

ling black. Rolls of waxed pair caught fire and went ud

f e 'a tinder box.

SULLIVAN AMERICAN

LEGION POST No. 139 will hold its regular bi-monthly

Meeting Tuesday Evening 7:30 P. M In The Legion Home North Of The City

Flames licked at a huee. nas-

K dough mixer and it. became

ry, hot. and dangerous to anv-

lie who got near it. A shower

mr-'was: demolished and a war.'line on a, wash basin burst

lid added to the confusion.,

Most of the equipment down-'

airi, and in the annex was not

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Tka Shimmying " car is a dmngerous car. Tit unusu'at strains, difficult driving discomfort cause accidents ttsides ruining your tires. Wt correct " Siimmy " properly.

CITIZENS

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PUBLIC SALE I will sell at public auction at my farm 6 miles southwest of Sullivan, Indiana, 5 mile east of Merom, and 3 miles northwest of New Lebanon on THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1947 Beginning at 11 a. m., the following: Brown- Swiss Cow, 7 years old, good flow of milk; Light Jersey Cow, 4 years old, fresh September 10; Brown Swiss Guernsey, 4 years old, a good flow of 1$ilk; Light Jersey, 5 years old, fresh January 1; Dark Jersey, 5 years old, good flow of milk; Guernsey Cow, fresh August 20, 3 years old; DarlTJersey, fresh by date 'of sale, 4 years old; Guernsey Heifer, fresh'by date of sale, 2 years old; 4 Heifer Calves, 3 months to 1 year old.' 5 Duroc Sows, 2 to farrow by date of sale; 3 Duroc Sows, to farrow in August; 1 Duroc Sow, to farrow in November; 2 March Male Pigs, pure bred but not registered; 8 Shoats 50 to 100 pounds. Hay Kicker; Deering Mower; 7-ft. Disc Harrow; Oliver Riding Cultivator; Sulkey Hay Rake; 100 Bushels Yellow Corn, some Household Goods; 5 White Rabbit Does, 1 Buck and 1 Hutch and many other articles too numerous to mention. FLOYD S ALTERS Walter ".Fod" Hill, Auctioneer Milford Garner, Clerk Lunch Served by Country Club

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REBEKAH PAST PRESIDENT CLUB The Rebekah . Past President iilub enjoyed 'an all-day picnic at

Merom Sunday, August 3rd. The club, in a body, attended the Christian church for the morning services. The pastor, Rev. A. T. Jones, gave a special message in recognition of the organization. A delicious dinner was served on the college campus and an en

joyable program was presented in the afternoon. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Heber Gibbons of Terre Haute, Mrs. Mayme Myers of Shelburn, Mrs. Avenelle Dailey, Mrs. Crisa Watson, Mrs. Hazel Brust and Mrs. Gertrude Ruddell of Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Daugherty and children, Mrs. Effie Cooper and Mrs. Alta Colvin of Merom. .The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Heber Gibbons of Terre Haute on Dec. 7.

PLEASANTVILLE P.T.A. The PleasantYille P. T. A. will

jhave an' ice cream social at the I Rock House in the park, Friday j night, August 8th. There will be j special music by Martin L. Pigg and his musicians. Everyone is invited. There will be plenty of ' ice cream, cake, pie and soft drinks.

CALLED TO SULLIVAN Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Hynes of New York City, arrived in Sullivan Sunday, where they were called by the death of Mrs. Hynes' sister, Mrs. Eva Alsman Fuller. Mrs. Hynes is the former

4-H CLUB TOUR The Clay Hill Lads and Lassies met Thursday i-or an inspection tour of the projects of each mem-

iber. Some very good livestock and poultry was shown, j Due to the wet season most : gardening and other crops are late but show prospects of good

production. Iced tea, sandwiches and cookies were served for lunch at the home of warren Andis.

! MAX MARTS RETURNING HOME i Max H. Marts, of 1611 North Main Street, - Sullivan, Ind., a I War- Department civilian em jPloyee, is now on his way home aboard the S.S. General Creely, j from Headquarters, Byukyus

Command on Okinawa.

PRAYER MEETING Everyone is welcome to attend the prayer meeting at ihe Pres Wrights Tuesday night, August 5th at 7:30. .We are expecting a blessing. Rev. Gene Dickerson will be in charge.

F Venus" Is four times as bright .as any other star or planet. .

DUGGER SADDLE CLUB The Dugger Saddle Club will have a horse show, steer riding and roping, on Saturday night, August 23rd at their , track south of Dugger.

ISABELL REUNION The Isabell reunion will be held August 17th at the home of Mr., and Mrs. Oscar Bennett, near Pleasantville. All relatives and old friends of William and Mary Isabell are invited and urged to attend.

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