The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 7 October 1940 — Page 2
THE DAILY BANNER, GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1940.
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SOMERSET CHURCH
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Fannie was a
sister of the Rev. O. P. Badger, an old-time preacher here. There were other Priests. Allens. Browns, Carringtons, Calls, McKees, Scobees, Dooleys, Slavens, and later on Randels, Hanks. Headys, Siglers, Davises, Arnolds, Halls, Ferrands, Judys, Pruitts. Howletts, Garretts, Pierces, Brackneys, Prices, Abbotts, Boatmans, Lyons, and there were many other names that we do not re-
call at present.
From old members among the first nnd perhaps the first of the pioneer preachers at this church was the Rev. (Raccoon) Smith, who was probably leader here for a number of years. The first preachers to mv recollection were Elders O. P. Badger and Ezekial Wright, who ministered to the church here in the late 1860's and early ’70’s. We do not know how long they had preached to the people before that, probably a long while, as both were old men at the
time.
Later was Elder Andrew Frank and William Williams. Elder Williams preached at this place for a number of years and was a forceful speaker, being firm in the faith ane the old-time religion as taught in that day. It seems to me now that Elder Badger resembled the old patriarchs. I remember him as a rather small man With white hair and a long, flowing white beard. He had a persuasive voice and a pleasant and winning smile. He was a wonderful preacher. Elder Wright was an energetic old man and would ride on horseback for many miles to fill his appointment at this place. He was a rather tall, spare man and wore a long-tailed coat and a shiny stovepipe hat, and wore a goatee. While Brother Wright’s voice may not have been so persuasive yet he made up in force what he lacked in persuasion or pleading. He was very positive in his beliefs and teachings. Among the other good preachers were .lack and Henry Ashley, Northcott. A. C. Treaty, Brabre, and H. R. Lookabill. The last named performed his first marriage ceremony while here marrying Charles W. Davis and Daisy O. Ferrand, in 1897. Other ministers were Brewer, Day, Hedlick. Brown. Lane, Wells, Powell. Shrout, Hootman, Bratton and, later. Thomas. Baylor, Hamilton, Stollings nnd Bratton. We desire to make special mention of our own home minister. Elder Ed Lane, who worked faithfully at thh place for a number of years. He won the respect and love of those who knew him. Elder Otis Gulley, too, took a wonderful interest in the church and worked faithfully. In the long ago, the preachers did not expect a stated salary. The old time preacher would come usually once a month, stay over night with come of the brethren, preach at the church Saturday night, Sunday forenoon, and afternoon or evening. Near the close of the forenoon service, the congregation, led by some old brother no musical instruments being allowed would sing a hymn and the church members and others would go up and place their offering on the communion table and that sum, large or small, would be presented to the minister and he would accept it as his pay in full. In the course of time the church women organized as a band of helpers. and for a number of years they have worked together for the good of the cause. By serving sales dinners and lunches, sewing, quilting, making rugs or doing almost any kind of honest labor they have greatly assisted in carrying on the good
work.
Some time after the ’70’s, the
members rallied to needed work, re-
moved the east addition to the building, closed up a door in the west end of the building, re-roofed and repainted the outside of the building, made the large windows smaller, i painted the inside woodwork, including the ceiling and floor. Later, the old plain board seats were disposed of and were replaced by modern and more comfortable seats. Later, again, an organ was purchased, followed by a piano; gasoline lights for a time and later acetylene gas lights. The past year a well was drilled in the
•hurch yard and a pump put in.
I well remember Aunt Nancy Irown, grandmother of Milt Brown af Greencastle. It seems to me sh•ode to church horseback until she
.as nearly 90 years of age. Old Church Building Sold
The old house of worship was sold at auction, Saturday, to Mr. and ^ VIrs. Charles Davis, long-time memhers of the congregation, the floor- ] ng and ceiling, however, being reorved. Mr. and Mrs. Davis plan to se the material in the construction j f a home to replace the very old j ■nd age-weakened log cabin in j hich they have been residing. This | Id cabin was the pioneer home of I
imri Manker, whose first wife was Henry Jackson entered the VeterElizabeth Newgent, who was a babv I ans’ hospital at Indianapolis today, when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- j ir;i mer Watson of Eincastle was ward Newgent, lived as pioneer s<,, ‘j ac ] m jtted to the iPutnam county hos-
tlers in the vicinity of a Miami Indian village in north Clinton town-
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A BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY Follow a perfect example: I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.—John 10:9.
T)ersonals ^ and LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
! pital this morning.
ship. The present log home of Mr. and Mrs. Davis stands on the bluff overlooking Little Owl creek, north of 'he John Sigler farm home, east of Clinton Falls.
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Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson, 305 Jacob street, are the parents of a son J of
bom Monday morning.
George Murphy of Cincinnati, Ohio, is here visiting his brother, Laurence, and family, of Ohio street.
DEPAUW CHAPEL A round table discussion of “Citzenship Responsibility in a Democracy” was presented at Freshman ”hape! today by three DePauw senors, John Mundt, Evert Bartholonew and Ray Myers. Mundt opened the discussion by tefining “democracy” which he said was “not only a feeling but a complete pattern of living centered iround the individual.” Likening democracy to a house ■vhich shelters us but which we must •are for. Bartholomew said that “like i house, democracy could stand only >o much neglect. Eventually it will rumble and fall in on us.” Making a plea for a “more glamorms patriotism,” Mundt found himelf opposed to Bartholomew who .vished to stress an appeal to intellir ence. They concluded that both ypes of appeal should he made. In their informal talks, the boys concluded that it is a responsibility af citizenship to promote class harnony, and to get the facts concernng any situation before deciding on it. Myers said it was necessary to reaffirm our belief in the doctrine that ill men are created equal insofar as he right to free expression and the ight to work for a living goes. Bartholomew pointed out that not only must the rich and poor work in har-
Bernard Handy and Glen Deem attended the Indiana-Texas football
game at Bloomington Saturday aft- | retary- Mrs. David Grimes;
Martha Ridpath school held its first P. T. A. meeting of the year Friday afternoon in the school auditorium. The president, Mrs. Glen Giddings presided. The program
was as follows: Pledge to the Flag.
Playlet- “The Star Spangled Banner" by four fifth grade hoys. Selections by the Mothers Singers directed by Mrs. J, E. (Porter. Devotions—Virginia Arnold. Discussion—“The Attitude of this Generation Toward Youth”—led by Supt. Paul F. Boston.
Business session.
Report of District School of Instruction and Regional Conference. The attendance banner was won by
the sixth grade.
A tea honoring the new mothers was held following the meeting. The first study group will be held Friday afternoon October 11 at 1:30. The discussion will be on the subject Character Education." All school patrons are urged to attend. Others interested are cordially in-
vited also.
Martha Ridpath officers and committees, 1940-1941: President—Mrs. Glenn Giddings; vice-president—Mrs. Leo Terry; sec-
treas-
Mrs. Earl Allen.
Committees
Program—Mrs. Leo Terry, chairman; Mrs. O. D. McCullough; Mrs.
Raymond Erwin.
Budget and Finance—Mrs. W. R.
Mrs. Bernard Kilgore of Washing-| zie STlman, chairman; Mrs. Earl Al-
ernoon.
Mrs. LaFayette LeVan Porter, Mrs. James Cannon, and Mrs. John Cannon left Monday for Washington,
D. C.
ton, D. C., will arrive here Tuesday to visit her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J.
A. Throop.
The Bainbridge Parent Teachers’ Association will meet Wednesday night, Oct. 9. The subject will be
“Citizenship.”
Mrs. C. F. Reeves attended a dress style show and a school of instruction at the Terre Haute House in Terre
Haute Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shonkwiler and family and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Snyder spent Sunday at
Spring Mill State Park.
Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Dobbs and family of Moorland were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Williams, south of the city.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lawrence are the parents of a son, Thomas Edward, Saturday morning at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. Edward Schulz of Jefferson township has returned from Chicago
ien; Mrs. Keith Hall; Mrs. J. E. Hood: Mrs. E. E. Siddons; Mrs. Edmund Torr; Mrs. Gilbert Twomey.
Health Mrs. Clark Arnold and
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Birthdays
Richard and Robert Morrison, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morrison, 7 years today, October 8. Wilma Jean Holt, Greencastle, R.
Mrs. Cecil Flint, co-chairmen; Mrs. 14 today, October 7.
Herbert Flint; Mrs. Gilbert Tate. Study Group Mrs. David Grimes, •hairman; Mrs. J. B. Hall; Mrs. A. L. Meredith; Mrs. Dan Rowland; Mrs. Max Sconce; Mrs. Gordon
Shaw.
Girl Scout—Mrs. Mahlon Baker, chairman: Mrs. Clark Arnold; Mrs. Fred Walbring. Publicity — Mrs. James Strain, chairman; Mrs. O. D. McCullough; Mrs. David Grimes. Hospitality—Mrs. Lee Flannigan, chairman; Mrs. Manson Buster; Mrs. Henry Ewing; Miss Miriam Peek; Mrs. George York. Publications Mrs. William Strain. Child Welfare—Mrs. Vernon Shirley, Mrs. Mahlon Baker, chairman. (Pianist Mrs. James Strain. P. T. A. Council—Mrs. Robert Stoner, treasurer; Mrs. Edmdnd
Torr.
Membership — Mrs. Earl Allen, chairman; Mrs. Olive Baughman; Mrs. Everett Elmore; Mrs. Ernest Siddons; Mis. Murel Davis; Mrs. Earl Darland; Mrs. Henry Ewing; Mrs. Keith Hall; Mrs. Carl Shoemaker; Mrs. Earl Scott; Mrs. Wdmer Albin; Mts. Lee Masten; Mm. Herbert Flint; Mrs. Franklin Torr. Motion Picture—Mrs. Lee Flann-
ingan.
Room Mothers—Grade 1, Mrs. Russell Andrews; Grade 1, Mrs. Anthony Titus; Grade 2, Mrs. Gilbert Tate; Grade 3, Mrs. Carl Shoemaker; Grade 4, Mrs. Paul Siddons; Grade 5, Mrs Dan Rowland; Grade 6, Mrs. Albert Williams.
mony but that they must develop an where hp ha „ , )een confjnpd jn ^
interest in each other, a community
ipirit of brotherliness. In concluding, the leader drew a parallel between the Kentucky goldminers of pioneer days who were persuaded to leave the pile of gold they had amassed in two years by a stranger who told them that what they had was nothing but iron pyrite, or “fool’s gold.” “We must realize the value of what we have,” said Mundt, “Let us remember that democracy is not ‘fool’s gold’.”
LOST; Gold tie clasp between Voncastle and North Side of Square Sunday night. Initials R. W. on clasp. Leave at Banner office. 7-2p.
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Mrs. John Dishington of LaPorte is visiting with Miss Kate Hammond. Mrs. Dishington was formerly Miss Jessie Hurley, a former resident of this city. Mr. and Mrs. James Rubush, of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Crays and daughter, Jo Ann, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mayheur Rubush, east Walnut street. The homecoming and annual meeting of the Union Valley Church at Belle Union was well attended Sunday. Everyone immensely enjoyed the speakers and the services which were conducted throughout the day. The school bands from Bainbridge, Fillmore, Belle Union and Cloverdale are listed among the Class C bands which will compete in the Harvest Fair marching and concert contests and parade events at Crawfordsville next Saturday. The Indiana Bankers Vigilantes' fourteenth shoot was held at Fort Harrison Sunday. Among those attending from Putnam county were Perry M. Rush, J. F. Hirt, Omer Beck, Logan Woodrum, William Ashworth, Berkley Watson, Lloyd Houck, J. Don McLean, E. E. Richards, Dee A. Flock, Otto Rivers, Neal Everman, J. M. Stafford and W. W. Thomas. Don't get Tattle-Tale-Gray It your hair from worrying over the family wash. Phone 126. Home Laundry & Cleaners. 7-it.
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Mrs. June Thrall, Greencastle, entered the Putnam county hospital Sunday morning. Mrs. Louis Buis of Greencastle, entered the Putnam county hospital Monday morning. Miss Lelia Talbott, Miss Susie Talbott, and Mrs. Elmer Stratton spent the week end in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cannon are in Indianapolis attending the Clothier’s convention. Ben Cannon attended Sunday. Miss Mary Louise Talbott and Frank Talbott spent the week end in Columbus visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chester Talbott. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Cunningham and daughter, Joan, Miss LaVerne Phillips and Charles Wells spent Sunday in Brown county. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Fain of near Coatesville, are the parents of a son born Monday morning at the Putnam county hospital. Virgil Sanders, living south of Putnamville, was arrested by police Saturday night charged with public intoxication. He was to be arraigned before Mayor W. D. James Monday in city court. A Ford roadster driven by a Mr. Adams. Roachdale, and a new Dodge *edan driven by Robert Stoner figured in a crash on east Washington street Sunday night about 9:30 o’clock. No one was injured in the wreck but both cars were badly dam-
aged.
The Methodist church of Bainbridge will have its homecoming Sunday, October 20. A basket dinner will be served at the noon hour. Forner pastors will be the guest speakers. A special program has been aranged for Sunday school and church. Overyone is cordially invited. Mrs. Phylander Pruitt of this city left Sunday to join a party of friends ■in Indianapolis who had chartered a bus to Toronto, Canada, where they will attend the 26th International Convention of Psi Psi Psi which is Ing held at the Royal York Hotel n Toronto for three days this week. When the special train carrying Wendell L. Willkie and his party was ■.toned near Grand Rapids, Mich., last week, the only person on the train injured was Bill Murphy of Philadelphia, a newspaper correspondent. Mr. Murphy is quite well known here and a relative of the Cannon and Hughes families. TO GIVE DEMONSTRATION
Janet Elaine Hess, Greencastle, today, October 7.
of this year and is a member of Chi Omega Sorority, Sigma Alpha Iota and Pi Lambda Theta honoraries. Mr. Singleton also graduated from Indiana University in June of this year and is a member of Phi Eta Sigma honorary. He is now employ ed as supervisor of music in
Boonville schools.
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Madison Township Farm liureau To Have I’arty
INDIANAPOU $]00 - . round •jg B WEYHOUii " UlNts*
Harris Reunion Held
the 8unda y at Canaan ( himh | The annual Harris reunion ; held Sunday at the Canaan ebu | Clay county. Officers of the I year were re-elected for the
The Madison Township Farm Bur-, y ear - reunion was well at
and three different states ■ resented. At the noon hour, a
n dinner was served.
During the afternoon a p, vas presented which include family history which was givs Emma Hamm. Music was (
>y the Frost family.
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Woman's Study Cluh Met Saturday The Woman's Study Club r urday afternoon at Mrs. Georg •ett’s with Mrs. W. M. O'Bri lost ess. Mrs. R. R. Hodson /cry interesting paper c >f O’Henry."
On the evening of October 10, at 8:00 o’clock, Captain Paul D. Harter and the Greencastle members of the National Guard will give a demonstration at the old high school gymnasium, explaining the value of military training. The public is cordial1 ly invited to attend this demonstration.
Dinner For Miss Fleenor Given Friday Evening A dinner was given Friday evening at the Royale Cafe, in honor of Miss Zink Fleenor whose marriage ' to Morrison Cline of Chicago will take place Saturday, October 12. Those attending the dinner wers Miss Fleenor, Miss Betty Broadstreet, Miss Louise Lyon, Miss Catherine Vaughan, Miss Ann Jean Huron, Miss Marjorie Shamel, Miss Kathryn Stigler, Miss Mary Lou Conrad, and Miss Marilyn Stewart. + + + + Friendship Club To .Meet Wednesday ( The Friendship Home Economics Club will meet Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Carl
Foxx.
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Mrs. Kush To Be Hostess Tonight The Current Literature Study Group of A. A. U. W. will meet this evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Perry Rush.
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Fortnightly Club To Meet This Evening The Fortnightly Club will meet with Miss Mary Birch, west Walnut street, at 7:30 o’clock this evening. Mrs. F. C. Tilden will have the
program. + + ♦ +
Serf Ion Four To Meel Wednesday Section Four of the Christian hurch will hold their October meetng Wednesday evening, October 9, at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Harold Edwards, east Seminary itreet. The assisting hostesses will be Mrs. E. R. Bartley, Mrs. Olive Baughman, Mrs. Anthony Titus. Mr. . Essie Benefiel and Mrs. Ida Johnson. Phe topic will be “Charity.” Please •ring needle, thread and thimble to ew for the hospital.
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lappa Delta Phi ororlty Will Meet Kappa Delta Phi sorority will hold special meeting tonight at 8 o'lock at the home of Mrs. Paul Jones, outh Indiana street.
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•olden Wheel To Meet uenday Evening Golden Wheel will meet Tuesday vening at the home of Mrs. Walter lallard at 7:30.
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laryel Patrick Bride >f Arthur J. Singleton
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Patrick of Em-
nence announce the marriage of their daughter. Maryel Kathleen, to
Arthur J. Singleton, son of Mr Mrs. John V. Singleton of
Ind.
The wedding ceremony was read •n the presence of the immediate (amily by the Rev. Harold C. Sanders >f the Southern Baptist Seminary. Miss Marge Patrick, sister of the bride and a junior in Purdue Univerdty was her only attendant. Mrs. lingleton is a graduate of Indiana Jniversity having graduated in June
eau will meet at No. 10 school, Wednesday evening, October 9, at 7:30 o’clock. Prizes will be given to the children for the best Halloween costume, to the men for the best corn exhibit of three ears, and to the women for having the best cake and
pie.
Everybody is welcome to come and participate in the activities. All who plan to attend, are asked to please bring a pie. Refreshments of pie and cider will be served. Please bring own table service. + + + •*• New Era Club To Meet With Mrs. Helllnger The New Era Club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Mrs. J. M. Hellinger, south College avenue. Please note change of meeting place. + 44 + Mrs. S. II. Modlin Celebrates Birthday Mrs. S. H. Modlin of Roachdale was pleasantly surprised at her home Saturday, September 28, with a pitch-in supper, in honor of her 68th birthday anniversary. Her four sons and two daughters and their families came with well filled baskets. Those present were Mrs. Ben Pace of Greencastle, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Modlin and son, Mr. and Mrs. Damon Modlin and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Masten and son and daughter, all of Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Modlin, Mr. and Mrs Elzie Modlin and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Modlin and family all of Roachdale. + 4 <• 4 Federation of Clubs $ * To Hold Fall Meeting The fall meeting of the Putnam County Federation of Clubs will be held Tuesday, October 8, beginning at 9:00 o’clock at the Christian church in Russellville. An especially interesting program has been planned. and it is hoped that many womm will avail themselves of the opportunity of attending. 4 4 4 4 Mrs. Raphael To Be Hostess Tuesday The Tuesday Reading Circle will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. V. L. Raphael. Mrs. L. H. Dirks will have the program. 4 4 + 4 Woman's Club To Meet With Mrs. Huggard The Woman’s club will hold its first meeting with the president. Mrs. W. A. Huggard, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs, A. T. Briggs will give the work. Her subject will be “Our Neighbors—What They Think of
Us.”
INDIANAPOLIS I.IVKSTC Hog receipts 12,000; weigh 160 lbs 15c lower; lighter steady; 160-200 lbs $5.90-$6.^ .00 !b.‘ $6.30-$6.45; 300-400 lbs ! J6.I5; 100-160 lbs $4.60-I5.W;| ;teady, mostly $5.65-$6.25. Cattle 1,700. calves 500: ind heifers steady, cows veak; two loads of yeafleind M); two cars common to steers $9-$9.50; vealers weak cenfs lower, early sales gi, •hoice mostly $10.50-$11. Sheeep 2.000; lambs steadyj good to choice $9.25-$9.50
INSPECTS DEFENSE HYDE PARK, N. Y.. Oc^ .UP)—President Roosevelt 'inspects” national defense i tepublican cento s of upstate; York which on November 5 1 cide whether the state's 47 ele^ votes go to the New Deal.
Last rites were held Sunday noon at 3:00 o’clock for Mrs. Grey of Cloverdale. The services, conducted from the home of Howard Shake who is a sister0 Grey. Rev. Gilbert McCammac in charge of the services.
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MAKE DEMOCRACY WORK Citizenship Week embracM people . . . Over 100 |M’i>plf all sections of Pul mini < are serving on «'oriiiiiilt“< H ‘• every committee member na* reived these Inst ructions .
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