The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 28 January 1944 — Page 2

THE DAILY BAftKER, GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1944.

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nam County; $3.50 to $5.00 per year

by mail outside Putnam County. 17-19 South Jackson Street.

OBITIAKY Wendei Curtis, second

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j James and Isabelle Brition Harcourt

BIBLE THOUGHT FOK TODAY

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j was b>rn in Jefferson township. Putj nam county, November 24, 1882 and

Sometimes we mistake God’s lov-! passed away January 16. 1944 at ing kindness for misfortune, but wait . 61 years, 1 month 22 days. see: Who crowneth thee wi'hj Aft! r a lifetime of splendid health loving kindness and tender mercies, j with only the minor ailments com who satisfieth thy desire with good mon to the human race,

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things. Psalm 103:5.

CARBURFT01IS CLEANED AND REBUILT! MOTOR TUNING I'ul your car in conclilion for wartime dri\ inn. PROMPT SERVICE SCOTT S FRANKLIN STREET GARAGE Vine and Franklin Streets Phone 68

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prsMnal ■ And LOCAL NEWS KlllEFS

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Geitgey have moved to Greencastle from Toledo, Ohio. Pvt. Noble Trail stationed at Can1t> Whi eler, Georgia is here visiting his wife and relatives. Neal Allen, Greencastle, R. 1 was admitted to the IPutnam county hospital Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Geitgey and .Gerald Gene Oneal called on Mr. and I Mrs. Tom Morgan Thursday. j Ralph Furney, of the U. S. Navy, ji is home on furlough from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Mrs. Noble Trail, 302 W. Poplar street underwent a operation at the Putnam county hospital Friday morning.

$1 j Mrs. VV. J. Fuson has received William A Newman to Cecil I, J word from her husband, Capt. W. J.

Newman, etux, land in Marion typ.

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Fuson that he has arrived somewhere in England.

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Farm for Sale— The Boatright farm thr;e miles West of Greencastle on the Walnut .Street Concrete road. Th^re are 676 acres in the farm with about 300 acres tillable. The balance is good pasture with never failing water and some timber There is a five room house and a seven room house, each with a good barn, crib, garage, etc. All buildings are in splendid repair. The fencing is of high grade material and in good shape. The soil is in a high state of cultivation. Possession given March 1st. For further informa-

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J. T. Christie, Real Estate

Mrs. Willard Dreher and baby daughter returned to their home, 704 j south Indiana street, Friday mornI mg from the Putnam county hos t pital.

stricken with his last illness Sunday January 9th and was taken to thr Putnam county hospital on the fol lowing Wednesday where his condi tion was considered grave. He was married to Rosa Day March 19, 1908. To this union wn b rn three sons, Ralph of Coatesville Royal of Indianapolis and Reese o' the U. S. Marines stationed at Sant; Ana, Calif. He also leaves tw( daughter-in-laws, Iva and Elnara Three grandsons, Russell Gene, Ro\ Lee and Rex Allen. Besides his immediate family hleaves one brother, T. C Harcour* of Cloverdale and three sisters, Mrs Grace Hurst of Greencastle, Mrs Ruth Reed of Miami, Florida, an; Mrs. Blanche Pickett of Kankakee Illinois. Curtis spent almost his entire life in Putnam county. He was of an in dustrious, honest and a good neighbor and had the respect of all whom he came in contact with. He was of very quite nature, seem ed happiest at home with his fami-

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He has wondered into the unknowi land and left us dreaming how fair it must be, for he is there. For the old times and glad return we think of him still as the same I say. He is not dead. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our neighlbors Who so kindly assisted during th~ time of the death of our husband and father. Curtis Harcourt. Especiallj the minister Rev. Wm McKeehan and Rev. Dora Day for their words o; comfort, the pallbearers and thos

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Mrs. E. A. Daugherty has returned ( j | to her home from the Putnam counI'ty hospital and wishes to thank hei j J friends for so many kindnesses ex-

[ tended to her.

Word was received yesterday b\ Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Call. Sr of the ( birth of a son, James Ralph, to Pvt. and Mrs. Ralph Call, Jr., at the St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jennings of Sullivan visited with Mr. and Mrs I Harry Allan, 'Thursday. Mr. Allan I who is confined to the county hnsi pital is still improving. Mr. Jennings J is in the lumber business at Sullivan i The Friendly Neighbors Club of j East Greencastle township will meet Wednesday, February 2, at the homi ' of Mrs. Frank Girton instead of with , Mrs. Frank Roach and daughter

Evelyn.

All persons in the Mt. Meridian Community interested in having a switchboard at Mt. Meridian pleasi come to Lee Clarks store Mondaj evening at 6:.'!0 o’clock. Mr. Weaver of Clayton is interested in taking over the exchange. Funeral services for Mrs. John Bence, Madison street, who died Wednesday, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 from the MeCurry Funeral Home. Burial will be in tli Daone-Hutcheson cemetery. Rev Raphael will officiate.

j who contributed flowers, the pianist

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the singer, and Mr. and Mrs. Reed

for their efficient service.

The Family

Fit this wartime “econemy” in your life- It’s a time saver, because it saves you time and effort required to visit the bank: it’s a money saver, because it encourages you to keep your finances in order. Banking by mail here, covers your savings account, checking account, and War Bond purchases.

BUY WAR BONDS A SWELL WAY TO SAVE FOR THE FUTURE IS TO Bt 4 WAR BONDS REGULARLY _ REMEMBER, 'Mils IS No 10', W AR! INVEST E\EKY PENNY YOU < AN IN W AR BONDS.

First-Citizens Bank and Trust Co.

GREENCASTLE

JAP ATROCITIES (Continued from f*»K> Oiip> thi reabouts, but the Japanese would not allow the prisoners to have any. The commandant of the camp spoke to the prisoners thus: “You have been used to a soft, easy life since your capture. Al! that will be different here. You will learn about hard labor. Every prisoner will continue to work until he is actually hospitalized. Punishment for malingering will be severe." He made gooo on nis word. W ? hen the three officers escaped from Davao April 4, 1943 only 1,100 of the 2.000 prisoners were able to work. The officers reported the few Red Cross boxes that reached the men caused joy beyond desenpuon. For some unknown reason, they were delayed seven months In Japan proper. For all this labor during 361 days of captivity Dyess received $10 in pay after he signed a statement saving he had received more than $250, as well as clothes, food and lodging. The army and navy disclosed that other Americans are known to have escaped from Japanese camps in the Philippines, including Major Michiel Dobervitch, Ironton, Minn.; Major Austin C. Shofner, Shelbyville. Tonn.: Major Jack Hawkins, Roxton. Tex., and Cpl. Reid Charlos Chamberlain, El Cajone, Cal., all U. 8. marines, i

OBITUARY At this beautiful and sacred seas in of the year, our hearts and minds naturally turn to God’s great gift to us and His plan of life, but we have a much stronger trend to seek God’s presence occasioned by the passing of Elijah H. (Lige) Rhoten, the eld i st son of the late Samuel and Han nah Rhoten. He was horn on March 31, 1894 and departed this life Dec. 23, 1943 at the age of 49 years, eight months and 23 days. < He spent the early part of his life in this vicinity In which they recently made their residence.) He was a World War I veteran and later became a member of the American Legion. On February 26 1919 he was united in marriage to Aleta Mearle Raines and to this union was born four children. Survivors besides the wife are three daughters, Mrs. Frances GotcH aijd Mrs. Edna Janiszewski, both of Indiana Harbor and Anne, still at home a son. Pvt. James E. Rhoten, Camp Sicbort, Alabama, and a grandson. Tommy Winders, who has made his home with his grandparents. also two other grandchildren, Allen Wayne and Karen Sue Gotcli. there are five sisters and two broth11 s surviving. He lived according to the principles for which he was willing to protect made many friends - and was well liked by all who knew

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We try so hard to understand, As we see him in sweet repose, 9 or in Gad’s Christmas bouquet He plucked a full-bloomed rose.

CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our dear friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers and kindness shown during our bereavemeni or our dear beloved husband-dad. Mrs. Aleta M. Rhoten Pvt. James E. Rhoten Anne Rhoten Tommy Winders Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gotch Mr. and Mrs. Matt Janiszewski Allen Wayne, Karen Sue Gotch P. F. C. Glen Fitzsimmons, husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzsimions West Berry street is home on a 12 day furlough from maneuvers in Louisiana.

ANNUAL DUROC SALE: 40 head of Bred Sows and Gilts. 10 Head Fall Boars and Gilts. All registered and immuned. Sale on farm 7 miles east of Danville, Ind., 4 miles south of Brownsburg, February 2nd. Catalogs mailed on request. Dr. Earl Ferree, Danville, Ind. 21-28-2p.

Society West Madison Ec Club Met With Mrs. Ellis The West Madison Home Ec Club held its regular meeting Jan. 26. With Mrs. Opal Ellis as host ss. The club was opened by repeating club creed and singing ’Old Folks at Home.” Nine members and eight guests were present. The club welcomed two new members, Mis. Nona Harlon. and Mrs. Gladys Cox. The new officers elected were, president, Mrs. Opal Brattain, v epresident, Mrs. Opal Ellis, secretary, Mrs. Madonna Goodman, treasurer, Mrs. Anne Bruner. Flower committee, Mrs. Frances Ruark and Mrs. Sally Varvel. Program committee, Mrs. Frances Ruark, Mrs. Opal Ellis and Mrs. Thelma Johns. Mrs. Opal Ellis Rave the lesson on “w'tiat we have on hand" and Mrs. Smith gave an interesting talk on ‘'outlook'. The meeting closed with the pledge to the flag. The next meeting will bo at the home of Mrs. Frances Ruark. February 23.

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FERN Mr. and Mrs. Ernest He'ber and Mr. and Mrs. Sobert Burks and daughter Anna Mae enjoyed a chicken supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs Donavon Heber and daughters Vivian Mae and Ruth Ann Thursday evening. Mrs. Paul Sims and family is spending a few days this week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Furney. Mr. and Mrs. Layton Clifford and son Jimmy hi Iped Mr. and Mrs. Ross Furney butcher Monday. Mr and Mrs. Donavon Heber and daughter of Greencastle, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Stoner and Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Burks and daughter A J, Mae were Sunday dinner gueses ^ Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Heber Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hutchesc, spent Friday evening with Mr. ar Mrs. Russell Rockhill and -on Cat! Clayton, Russell and Barbara ci* called on Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Heber Saturday -.•norning. Mrs. Robert Burks called on ,M r and Mrs. Abner Cox and family Mon day morning. Miss Vivian Mae Heber of Greencastle spent the week end with her grandparents, Mr. and Mr- E rne! , Heber. Mr. and Mrs. JohnHiestand of Inj. ianapolis spent the week ml at the'* home near Fern.

PUBLIC RALEY

Select 1943 war motion pictures ncluding the Battle if Tarawa, and I in address on “The Sin Most Con-1 pressmen Are Afraid to Mention,” I rty Richard W. Neale, director of fnuth Gospel Crusade, Inc., of! >Vheaton, 111., will highlight the j lublic patriotic rally to be held in 1 the cour t house assembly r oom Sat- | jrday night at 7:30 o'cl ok. Following an inspirational song | service Mr. Neale will also present special features for children, includng a demonstration of gospel magic md music by a youth chorus. This rally climaxes a week of neetings, sponsored by the Greencastle Bible Center. Berry and Locust streets. Mr. Neale has spoken to a full house each night. Large numbers of young folks have crowded in to hear him. He will also speak at all the Sunday services at the Bible Center, at 9:30 and 11:00 a. m . and 7:30 p. m., announces Rev. Paul Robinson, pastor.

NOTICE! E FF EC TIV E I MM EDI ATELY My office is row located at 18 WEST WASHINGTON ST. (NEXT DOOR TO OAKLEYS) You are Invited to call and discuss your insurance problems. KIMBALL R. LARKIN Insurance Phone 826-W

SCHOOL NEWS

The teachers of the Ridpath school had a luncheon for Mrs. York, who taught the first semester *>f the year and for Mrs. Walker, who is resuming her duties for the second semester. Ridpath school was honored on Wednesday with a delightful visit from P. F. C. Miriam Peck. Formerly, she was a teacher of the fourth grade at our building. 'Mrs. Jeanetta Arnold is teaching first grade at Miller school. Mrs. Allan has a semester's leave of absence for graduate work in New York. Roberta Elmore of second grade of Miller school has entered 2nd grade at Ridpath. Third grade of Miller school enjoyed a movie at Ann Messersmiths Tuesday. Mrs. Mason was surprised by 4th grade at Miller school on her birthday Tuesday. The first grade of Jones School is having a pencil sale for the benefit of the Junior Red Cross fund. Mr. Lew Ellen of Muncie visited Jones school Wednesday and took pictures in each room. CLOSING OUT S.UL Because of my brothers death, I am forced to sell at public auction all the following personal prnperty at my home ' 2 mile south of Hoosier Highlands, 3 miles north and < : mile east of Poland, on Tuesday, Feb. 8 At 10:99 O’clock. MULES—2 smooth mouth mules, good workers. farm TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS—! Oliver Sulky break plow, walking break plow, 2'walking cultivators, good Deering mowing machine, Janesville corn planter with 80 rods wire, 1 Sulky hay rake, one wooden rake, good farm wagon with box bed, spring wagon, disc harrow, spike tooth harrow, 10 inch Burr feed mill, good buzz saw, Ford motor |M>wer unit, log chains, 4 Iron kettles, i one lot of good galvanized sugar 1 buckets with spiles, forks, shovels,! all kinds of doubletrees, several liar- ' rels, 80 rods go«J barbed wire, and \ many other small tools, 2 sets barness, 2 collars etc. FEED—200 bn. good yellow corn, from 3 to 5 tons good Clover hay, put up without rain. HOUSEHOLD— Fruit cans and jars, 2 used radios, Edison phonograph, and 50 elyinder records, good sewing machine and many other articles, TERMS CASH. Not Responsible for Accidents.

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Metzger Lbr. Co.

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FINAL CLEARAICE

Albert Evans ALTON HURST, Auctioneer.

My 45 aere fann is private sale.

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From our seasons selling we have a small group of Coats, Dresses and Skirts left that we are closing out at half price. They are broken sizes but very desirable styles for a quick clearance.

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