The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 7 May 1949 — Page 1
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flON WILL BE FILED IN REISING CASE IAL jl IKiE STEVENSON a> ts I EIOIISSION TO bK V.\MI* motion motion to file specific intlon on the motion to quash r aii'I jury indictment t Paul Reialng, charge ! operating slot machines i:i nam County gland jury int, was accepted by -] Judge A. J. Stevenson if Ue j,, the case Friday loon. He will C6me back to castle following the filing addition to the motion to by Attorney Spencer of ordsvllle, representing «- date was fixed for the i.-nts on the motion as no limit was fixed for the of the new information may be a week or more it will be heard again, c Stevenson was named judge by John H. Alice, of the Putnam Circut following agreement by I 0 n both sides several ago, and he will hear the arguments in the case imes to trial. * HERS' AUXILIARY LL MEET TUESDAY fathers of Putnam county '?as veterans are urged to d the Dad's Auxiliary meett Gen. Jesse M. Lee Post ion Tuesday evening at 7:30 k. ly two hundred cards, anting this meeting have been A but any father, whose r sons served overseas, is > to join the Auxiliary and ipecial invitation is extendThe son does not have to member of VFW Post 1550 father to join the newly organization.
bined Bands o Give Concert combined grade school will present its annual conMonday night in the high .1 gymnasium at 7:30, DST. **»d is made up of pupils the Jones, Miller, Ridpath is and members of the Junligh School. The band is up of 70 aspiring musicians the third through the grade. The grade school junior high hands are the •ng stones these young mus must serve membership they are eligible to be 'red lor membership in the nding high school concert The band will present n jty of selections and no adn fee is charged for the am. lege Athletic Head Resigns AN'KUN, Ind.. May 7. - The Franklin college uf directors today acceptP re8i gnatlon of Athletic '"r Roy e Tillotson. whi coached Grizzly athletic ’ f '>r the past 15 years. 'otson resigned, yesterday, d he had no plans for the hut probably would rehere. H e caoia to Franklin '■h’ at football coach, but '""lly assumed control of all 1*.
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GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949.
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GOOD OLD DAYS PORT I. AND MILLS LIBRARY “We learn that the Association formed at Portland Mills, for the purpose of receiving the benefit from the McClure Fund, have received word that their application has been granted, and they will soon receive their library.—Glad to hear of it. The citizens of Portland Mills and vicinity are among the most intelligent and enterprising m-n of this or any other portion of the country." (1857) SWINDLERS - BEWARE _ “Dishonest men and scoundrels, are to be found in all ranks, pr >- fessions and conditions of society. For some time past, a couple of larks, passing themselves off as Doctors of Physic, and under the sobriquet of Clark & Westfall, were stopping at the "Putnam House” in this place. They rode around our streets in a beautiful carriage, drawn by a fine horse, and by every outward appearance, indicated that they were gentlemen of the "first water.” But the sequel does not prove that they were such. After having boarded themselves and horse, at the “Putnam" as long as they thought it prudent, they got up at a late hour of the night, stealthily took their horse and carriage from the stable, and left for parts unknown, leaving their bill at the tavern, unpaid! Marshal Dicks was put on their track, who arrested them not a great distance from town, and brought them back. Finding that there was no way to escape, they gave up watches and revolvers as security for the payment of their bill. They have practiced similar impositions .n other parts of the country, ami will doubtless attempt the like again. We would advise the public to be on the look out for these gentry.” ADVERTISING - In April. 1857, the People's Clothing Store in Gteoneastle. operated by S. B. Uiewenstine, was advertising as follows: “Hail Columbia, happy land; With coats and pants on every
hand.
None will go in rags any more. While Loewenstlne keeps a clothing store.” THE FOURTH “The several Sabbath Schools of the town of Green castle celebrated the Fourth of July in an appropriate manner, by retiring to the “shady glove," partaking of refreshments, hearing the Declaration of Independences read and orations delivered; but beyond this there was nothing going on with the exception of the large amount of intoxicating liquor sold and drunk. W>- are sorry to see the growing Indifference on the part of the great mass of people- in reference to keeping !n remembrance the solemn, impressive and important declaration of our feirefathers, made eighty years since, that hemceforth these colonics sheiuld be free anet indepenelent." THORNBURGH BLOCK “The work e>n the Thornburgh block is new progressing finely. A large amount of brick is being laid daily, and every indication now is favorable for the completion of the building this season. When completed it will be one of the finest edifices of its kind in the state.” (Sept. 2nd, 1857) - And it is still standing on the northwest corner of the court house square.SEKVICES SUNDAY Funeral services for Albert Jenkins, who passed away Friday morning, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 DST from the Nazarene Church. The Rev. C. ANewby will be In charge. Burial will be In Forest Hill cemetery.
LIONS CLUB MINSTREL WAS A BIG SUCCESS BLACK FACE COMEDIANS AND SPECIAL ACT PLEASED AUDIENCE Despite the warm weather of Friday evening a capacity crowd filled the High School Auditorium and enjoyed an old time minstrel, capably given by the local Lions Club. The black faced comedians were “Snowball," J. Russell Myers. “Bones” Baird Allen "Sunshine' Lowell Collins, “Pee Wee” Norman Peabody, "Molasses" Maurice Hurst, and “Big Foot” Joe Todd. The interlocutor was Russell Clapp who did an excellent job. Their antics kept everyone laughing. The other members of the cast were the Castle City Four, Art Roberts, Marcia Fobes and Dave Otts band. Members of the Lions Club made up the chorus. The “Specialty' 'of Joe "Big Foot" Todd was hihrious. Home Ec Club Plans A Tour The Putnam County Homo Economics Club tour has beer, arranged for May 24 by Mrs. Buford Blaydes, chairman of the tour committee. Leaving Greencastle at 6:30 a m. (DST) the group will make the first stop at the Hill’s Gardens at Richmond. Following lundh at the Ball Bros, cafetciia the group will visit the Ball Bros. Glass factory and then sec a special demonstration arranged for them by Home Economist, Gladys Kimbrough. The final visit of the afternoon will be the Ball Teachers College. Reservations for this tour are .13.00 per person and should be made not later than Friday, May 20. at the Homr Demonstration
Office.
ELKS CONTINUE CANCER RESEARCH FUNO
PUTNAM COUNTY CANCER QUOTA SET AT $1500 LOCAL ELKS CLUB DONATES $11)0 TO START CANCER FI ND CAMPAIGN
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Charles Lanzone. Exalted Rider of the Greencastle Elks Lodge is shown giving Carl Shoemaker a check for $100 for the Putnam
County Cancer Fund, the total of which is $1500.
Invite Royalty To Inspect Home LONDON, May 7 (INS) — The London Daily Worker said today that Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth have been invited to tour their future home to see whether ordered renovations can be finished for $200,000 allocated. The Worker reported the invitation was issued after it was charged that the repair bill for Clarence house will be about one million dollars. B.B.C.-U.S.Join In Radio Battle WASHINGTON, May 7 - (LNS)—The British broadcasting company and the U. S. voice of America have joined forces in vi attempt to win the cold war's "battle of the ether." Sixty one :ranamittors in the U. S. and Britain will be used to break through Russian jamming which has prevented the State Department broadcasts fiom reaching would-be listeners behind the iron curtain. SHANGHAI, May 7—(INS) — Chinese Nationalists report todap that fighting of “unnreeedented fury" is raging south and west of Shanghai x. , .l claim th 1 ^ have repulsed Communist forces at Kunshan, 30 miles from the j great, port. T.ie government controlled Central News Agency said that large formations of government planes bui.ibed airfields, military Installations and factories at Peiping, Mukden and Taiyuan, govern.nen t strongholds in the
north.
I0WAIAN SAYS RING ON BLACK CAT TURNING WHITE SUPPED RIGHT WAY Mrs. James W. Wright, deputy auditor of Putnam County, who hs.s the black cat that is turning white, is receiving letters daily regarding the authenticity of the story. The following letter is an example of the kind she gets. West Liberty, Iowa, April 2!\ 1!(4II. Mrs. James W. Wright, Greencastle, Indiana Sir — "Just finished reading the article in the paper about your cat and canary. “You arc very fortunate the white ring moved towards the cat’s tail. “A dog that had a white ili^ about three inches from Ihe end of his tail went down town with his master one day and when he saw another dog across the street, started after it. His master saw a car coming V'iy fast and called "Slop", to the driver. The dog thought he ilas calling to him and stopped so quick, the white ring that was three inches from the end of his tail, just slipped up around the dog's throat and choked him to death.” Yours very Sincerely Irene Templeman, 200 West 8th St. West Liberty, Iowa.
Derby Weather Boy Injured In Reported Fair Chuckhole Fall
LOUISVILLE, Ky.. May 7. (INS) The Weather Bureau nt Louisville reported this morning there was little possibility of rain today at Churchill Downs, scene of the diamond jubilee Kentucky Derby. Track conditions for the aonual classic were fast. Fourteen colts with Eddie Arcaro up on Olympia, the favorit-. form a field for the Ken-
tucky Derby,
Larry Miller, 1". year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Miller hit one of the city's numerous deep chuck holes on Durham itreet near Franklin late Friday while on a bicycle errand for his
mother.
In the fall the youngster broke both, bonao in bin ankle. He was removed to the hospital in an ambulance and latei in the evening war, returned to h's home. I4e will be laid up several weeks.
The Indiana Cancer Society, through funds contributed by the Indiana Elks Association, is sponsoring a research project at the Indiana University Medical 1 i enter in Indianapolis which is a ■ part of Ihe international search for the answer to the question: I what causes cancer. The local Elks Lodge not only tontilbuted generously to this I state project, but has given | $100.00 toward the Putnam ' bounty quota of $1500 00. Forty percent of all monies collected in Putnam County remains here for. the use of Putnam County residents. Sixty percent is used for research such as above mentioned and for educational purposes through national channel.:. Putnam County’s portion at present is to be used for a program of education anil enlightenment for the public there is one ihing that we do know about cancer; to he cured it must be discovered in its early stages. People must he educated as to the symptoms and of the necessity of seeking medical advice immediately when such symptom
appears.
A fund in being established to provide for cancer examination for patients who cannot afford the sum. Use of the fund will be through the Hoard. Mrs. Rex H Siainea is chairman. The financial drive to provide the $1500.00 which is Putnam County's goal ends May 15. Coin •ollectorn have been placed in the business places of Greencastle, Cloverdale, Putnamville, and Roaehdale. The Senior Service Scouts will pass the collection plate following a special trailer at the locsl theatre on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of this week. Tiie drive will close May 15 Mrt.-Don Marketto, treasurer mnounced Tuesday night that 'he fund was within $.'i00.0() of the goal. EC ONOMISTS WORRIED WASHINGTON. May 7. INS) Administration ecomansts are worried today by the brewing strikes in the automobile industry. They Hie more than mildly up,et by the strike of Ford Motor 'ompany employes at Detroit end the threatened work stop.inge by some 1000 more worki ers at the Chevrolet asaembi/ plant at Flint, Mich., which threatens the Jobs of 12.000
others.
They are concerned lest th strikes upset the nation'", eco nointc applecart. The strik'ii natuially boost the aliiady rio ing unemployment figures fo>Ihe country as a whole.
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MOSCOW, May 7 (INS) — Moscow newspapers remained apathetic today to news of the Impending end %>f the Berlin blockade and the council of foreign ministers- Russian dailies showed no sensational headlines or speculative articles on the forthcoming talks.
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ANOTHER ADVOCATE of the North Atlantic defense pact and military aid for its signers comes forward as Gen. Omar Bradley, Army chief-of-staff, testifies before the Senate foreign relations -ommlttee. (International!
MAY DAY IS OBSERVED ON D'PAUW CAMPUS
SCORES OF VISITORS RETURN FOR MAY DAY AND MOTHER’S DAY
Increased Salary For Assessors
INDIANAPOLIS, May 7 — i UP) Atty-Gcn. J. Emimett Me. Manamon said today that a salary increase, voted for county assessors by the last session U the legislature, could be paid
to officials now in office. McManamon’s opinion, re-
quested by Chairman Noble W. Hollar of the state tax board, contradicted a long-standing amendment to the state constitution. which prohibited increasing an official’s salary during a term
of office.
The attorney general said lie based his opinion on a 1948 Supreme Court decision, in which the state’s highest court held that the amendment
not legally adopted.
McManamon's opinion indicated that the same legal reasoning would apply also to a number of other salary increases voted by l.hc legislature, but he ruled on ■ ly on the law affecting assessors, their deputies and certain other
employes.
McManamon also said thsr the 1949 act “impliably repealed" a 1925 law which said "the salary of any officer elected to any elective township, city, county or state office shall not be increased during the term for which such officer was elected." "The general rule is,” McMamon said, "no session of the legislature can he stopped by a legisdativc act of a previous session, nor can any session jiass an irrepealable law."
May Da., vas observed on the DoPauw University campus Saturday in connection with the observance of Mother's Day. Hundreds of visaing parents were on the campus Friday evening and Saturday and will remain through Siu day morning servi - .- es in the various churches of the city which air expected to hold special Mother's Day services. Judging from past experiences. most of the churches will be taxed beyond their normal
capacity.
Special progiams were held on the campus during the day. Chief interest was in the crowning of the traditional May ljueen, Mi-s Judy Jackson. Her attendants included Miss Helen Pickens and Miss Lew White. The day's festivities opened with a breakfast on the campus. This was followed by the capping of new members of Mortar Board. A special feature for mothers only was the performance of Niaid from 10:30 to
11:30 A. M.
A May Day program was giv-
en on McKeen Field from 2:30 to 4:00 P M , and at 4:30 P. M.. a special radio broadcast was given from the new FM station, WGRE on the campus. Many visitors were present for this broadcast. Preceding this broadcast a Musical Varity Show was broadcast over station WIRE from Indianapolis. Tonight the final performance of "The Suspect" will be given in the Little Theater. This was the third time for the show, it having opened Thursday evening and was repeated again Friday evening. It was the final production of the Little Theater for the present school year. According to all ro-
itnL was j|gjrtg U;o st-aspii has been highly
Officials Meet To Settle Strike
DETROIT, May 7. (INS) — Mayor Orville Hubbard of Dearborn, Mich., has asked CIO-UAW President Reuther, Henry Ford II, and Governor G. Menncn Williams to meet with him in an attempt to settle the three-day-old Ford strike. In the meantime, thousands of pickets continue to march around the Ford plants at River Rouge, and the various parts of the Ford industrial empire are preparing to close down.
Threaten Strike Over Payments BERLIN. May 7. (INS I Berlin’s Soviet run railways and elevated trains were threatened today with a strike. West Berlin employes of the transport I system voted to strike unless they are paid entirely in west | marks and unless workers discharged for political reasons are
re-hired.
Violence Increases On Luzon Islands
Some 68.000 workers at the
River Rouge plant are involved in the walkout, which already lias caused the Ferro Machinery and Foundry Company in Cleve-
land to lay off 2000 employes. The strike was called by the
union over what it charged are management “speed up" tactics.
D.P. Camps May Be Permanent WASHINGTON, May 7 —
(INS) Democratic Senator Ellender of Louisiana said today Europe’s displaced persons camps are likely to become permanent unless steps are taken to
repatriate their inhabitants.
The Senator pointed out that the birth rate in the camps is high, and said many persons aro
still entering them.
Harry Toney, 65 year old Floyd township farmer, is shown above with his faithful team of horses, one of the few found used exclusively in Putnam county by any farmer. Mr. Toney lives on his 53 acre
farm on State Road 36 cast of Bainoridge. Each of the horses weighs about one ton and he uses them exclusively to any other farm power. Some times, he reports he has a neighbor "break” his corn ground with a tractor, but the rest of the work
is done with this team. Most farms in the county are 100 per cent meclvuuzed. Some of the farmers keep a team of horses to plant corn or to u»e a week or a few days each year, otherwise they are not used as a power plant in any way.
WASHINGTON, May 7 — (INS) The Philippine government is reported concerned today what events in China may inspire fore violent guerrilla ac ti vi ties on Luzon( its principal'
island.
The strength and ability of i the unruly Hukbalahaps cam- | monly called Huks in hit and run fighting was illustrated recently by the ambush massacre of a group of passengers in a motor company. The widow of the late President (Quezon and her daughter were victims.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Walter J. Eads, et ux, to Velma M. Chastain, et con, land in Roachdale, $1.
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