The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 12 March 1951 — Page 2

Tl-r DAIIY BANMFft, GRFFNCASTLB, INDIANA, MONDAY. MARCH 12. 1951

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UA CENTER, K v , March 12. •—(UP) Authoriti< hunt«l .i mysterious acqomplice. today who might explain the motive for a murder attempt that left the would-be assassin dead and a irominent veterinarian eritic- • ally wounded. Dr. VV. M. Coffee, 51. president American Veterinary M .val Association, was > xpectod to recover from a shotgun charge fired into hi chest hy James Hall. 50, of Cairo, 111 , Saturday night, sheriff’ deputies said. Hall, a bartender in the Cairo Turf Club, fired through a door of Dr. Coffee's animal clinic athe doctor approached th< don, from inside. I’he Imdly-wounde . Coffee grabbed t pistol, staggered outside and killed Hall ns he tried to escape, depute ,s said Coffee was taken to a Paducah, Ky.. hospital in critical condition but after an operation doctors said he probably would recover. However, he was unable to answer questions about the shooting. Dr. Carlin Silgals, Coff< •'s assistant who was working with him at the time of the shooting, said an unidentified driver who brought Hall to the clinic drove away when he saw his companion shot down. Police found the car abandoned at Barlow, Ky., four miles away. They said it bore Illinois license plates and was register*' I in Hall’s name, but there were no clues to indicate the identity of the missing driver. Sheriff Earl Johnson said he could offer no explanation for the attempt on Coffo ’ lif' 1 . He also was unable to account foi *1800 found in Hall pockets. Mrs. Clcdie Coffee, 40, the vet erinarian’s estranged wih . coulc throw no night on the mystery. “Since we separated, 1 haven’t bothered him or asked him for a dime,’’ she said, ‘‘And everyb|ndy knew I was home Inst night, thank God." 1 Mrs. Coffee u < arn -ted last November for wounding her hu.:bafid slightly when she fired at hint four times, but a grand jury refilsed to indict her The couple separated after the

j shooting and Mrs. Coffee has I bei n living with her mother in Barlow. She said she was not I acquainted with Hall and knew nothing of her husband's business, aNfUvtr.s&MES Birthday Mrs Galen Gibson, 5'M) South Jackson St. March 12th. Alfred Stone, today, March 12. Phyllis Jurich. 17 years old Sunday, March 11. Lula Gough, Roachdale R. 1, 6:) years old today, March 12. Frank Boyce, Arlington St. today, March 12. Judith McNeff, today, March 12th. Marjorie McNeff, today March 12th. Kenneth Stiles, North Madison street, today, March 12. Mrs Charles Sutherlin R 2 Today March 12. Weddings Mi and Mrs. Charles Ray Hunter, S. Indiana St., 7 years Sunday, March 11. Mrs. J. H. Hopewell of near Farmersburg, spent the weekend with her sisters, Mrs. Wilma McGowen and Mrs Ben Riley. Members of the active chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma held in- [ it iation Sat urday. Eighteen girls were initiated and among those was Miss Alice Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R Taylor of Lafayette. She is the niece of Mrs, Donald Ellis. HOSPITAL NOTES Admitted Saturday: Rose Conklin, Greencastl* Lou Ann Sinclair, Greeneastle R. 2. Admitted Sunday: Carl Beck. Bainbridgo; Charles Van Arslalc. Hymera; Reed Clover, Inlianapolis; Nora Brewer, Amo. Dismissed Saturday: Treva Watts, Roachdale; Robert Johnston, Roachdale R 2: Herman Wallace, Reelsvillc R, 1: Mrs. Bruce Collins and son, Grcencastle. Dismissed Sunday: Rose Mary Crosby, Greeneastle; Graca Maee, Clovcrdale: Mrs. James Lady and son, Greeneastle R. 1; Morris Stoner, Bainbridge; Allen Sutherlin, Fillmore. Dismissed Monday: Mrs. Stella Cash, Clovcrdale R, ft.

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Jack Crosby, a student at Indiana university, pent the weekend in Greeneastle. Mr. and Mrs. Ropert Hoffman spent the week-end with Mrs. Hoffman’s sister in Angola. Miss Mary Lou Miller returned Sunday from Uthana, Illinois, where she spent the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Raines of Crown Point, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs Harvey

Owens.

Mrs. Evan Crawley accompanied her husband to Kokomo this week-end where he officiated in the basketball scmi-fiuaU;. Miss Beverly Trombly visited friends in Greeftcastlo on Saturday. Miss Trembly is a senior at Washington University in St.

Louis.

Miss Ginsie Scott joined friends in Indianapolis on Saturday and attended the basketball semi-finals at the Butler field

house.

Among those attending the basketball semi-finals in Lafayette were Mr .and Mrs. Lloyd Grimes and Mr and Mrs. Howard Moore. Dr. and Mrs. W J Krider and sons, Johnny and Jimmy, spent Sunday in Brazil with Mr. and Mrs. John Krider and othi r relatives and friends. The Clinton Falls Church will have a supper at the church, Fri day, March 16th. starting at 0 o'clock. A Rod Qrcyss film will be shown. Mrs. John Cartright will be the speaker. Kveryone is welcome to attend. Miss Marianne Graham returned Sunday from Angola where she attended the wedding of Miss Madonna Green of Fort Wayne and Jay Grantham of Gary, Indiana. Robert Gratham was best man in the wedding. Expected home Tuesday are Mr. and Mrs II Russell Carson. While in San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Carson attended important meetings of Ferguson Tractor and Implement Company executives. For the past week they have been touring the southwest. Dean and Mis. Louis H. Dirks have returned from Florida where they spent several weeks. They spent most of the time ir Winter Park, Florida, where they met Miss Mildred and M. s Nan Dimmick, and attended a DePauw almuni dinner in Miami. Returning Sunday from Florida were .Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crosby. Mrs. Crosby spent several weeks with her brother and sister-in-law, Mi and Mrs. Floyd Call in Orlando. Mr. Crosby joined Mrs. Crosby a week ago anil they both returned to Greencastle bringing the Claude Webb car home. Norman Jones of Greeneastle will participate in the activities of the Indiana State Teachers College choir which will be the scene of the world premiere of John Jacob (Males' ’'Lamentation,’' an original oratorio by the famed folk singer, musician and composer. It will he presented on March 14. Marine Private First Class Robert Nelson Burroff, (■•on of Mrs. Thomas Fidler, R. 1, Greencastle, was promoted to his present tank when he was graduated from Boot Camp. Burroff won the Marksman medal on the rifle range when he fired a score of 195 out of a possible 250 during his weapons training. A number of Greeneastle residents will recall Jack C. Kennedy of Lafayette, who was graduated front DePauw University in 1046 Mr. Kennedy has just been named outstanding American artist in Paris for 1951 hy the Society for Amerian Art in Paris. While in Paris ast summer, Prof. Reid Winsey spent some time with Mr. Kennedy and reported that he not only Is devoting much of his time to art study but is also faking part in several successful stage productions.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd O’Haver of Greeneastle, are the parents of a son born Sunday. Charles Soars went to Indianapolis on Saturday to attend the basket ball semi-finals. Dr. G N. Schauwecker has returned front Chicago where he attended medical meetings. Dr. and Mrs. Clyde E. Wildman have returned from Chicago where they spent the week-end. Mr and Mrs. Leonard McGee of Hamilton. Ohio, were the week-end guests of Mrs. A O.

White.

Mr and Mrs. Roscoe Hillis of Floyd township are at home from Florida, where they spent the

winter.

Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Inman of Bainbridge R. 2, are the parent* of a daughter born Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. George Timmons and daughter of Lafayette spent the week-end with Mrs. Meda Long. Mr and Mrs. N. C. O’Hair who

have been spending several weeks in Florida, are expected home late this week. Putnam county people driving south Sunday were surprised to find no snow south of Spencer and very little in Spencer. The Putnam County Home E' Chorus will meet in the assembly room of the Court House Wednesday, March 14th 7 p. m. Charles Moore, who has been associated with the Rector Funeral Home, has accepted a position with Allison.s in Indianap-

olis.

The Mt. Meridian W. S. C S. will meet Wednesday, March 14th, at 1:30 with Mrs. Herbeit Clements, 901 South Locust

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Mrs. Fred Snively entered the Methodist hospital in Indianupo I is on Sunday, Mr. Snively accompanied her and remained n Indianapolis today. Mr and Mrs. Keith Lyon and son. Bobbie, have returned from Chicago. Mrs. Lyon and son spent the past week there visit ing her parents, Mr. and Mi

Adolph Hayes.

Mrs James Meadows and children returned from Bedford thi morning. They were call'd there Friday due to the illness of Mr. Meadows who underwent major surgery Friday afternoon

SOCIETY

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The Women’s Mission Society of the First Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. DalbV, Tuesday evening, at ".'Ml Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Barr will have the lesson. Veronica ( lull To Meet \\ eilnesday The Veronica Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Roscoe Scott Mrs. 'IJed Robbins will he the leader. V.F.W. I.ailies Auxiliary To Meet Wednesday The V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7.3(1 p. m. at the Post Home. There will be initiation, nomination of officers and refreshments New Era ( lull To Meet Tuesday The New Kfa Club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Charles Rector Mrs. Edwin Suavely wiN have the program. Friendship (Tub Meets Wednesday The Friendship Club will meet Wednesday evening. March 14. at 7:30 with Mrs. Jonnie Thomas. There wil be an auction sale. Every member is to donat“ or send for the auction. Members please note change of meeting. 4-l.euf Clover (Tub Meets Wednesday The Four Leaf Clover Club will meet Wednesday at 1:30 with Mrs. Hubert Reed. Member.; please note change of meeting date. Roll call will be "Musical Contest.” S. C. (’. (Tub Meets Tuesday S. C. C. will meet Tuesday, March 13, with Miss Hazel Rambo.

I Roll call, “Current Events." was anawered by sixteen members. Guests were John David ami Norita Craft. The secretary’s ami treasurn s reports were read and approved. It was voted for the club to give two dollars to the Red Cross. During the social period contests in charge <>f Anna Hall and Daisey Shewniaker were won by Tressa Rissler and Lucille Herbert. Alter which re freshments were served and enjoyed hy all. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Alma W tight March 21st. Itct.'i Sigma ITti To Meet Tuesday Evening Beta Sigma Phi will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Public Service room All members please be present. Calendar < lull Entertained at Luncheon Mis. Robert Crouch, Mrs. Robert Graham and Mrs. Dona'd Ellis entertained members of the Calendar Club at luncheon today The luncheon was served at the home of Mrs. Crouch. Mrs. Wright Hostess In Kevslolie ISihle ( lass The Keystone Bible Class met Thursday evening, March 8th with Mrs. Sarah Wright, Mis. Charles Hutcheson assisting hos-

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The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Clyde Williams, president. It was voted to give $2.00 to the Red Cross, and) S3.00 to the Special Lenten offering of Gobin Methodist Church. The old officers were reelected for the coming year. Miss Minnetta Wright gave the

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Mr. A very, teacher of the Key-1 un S;lUm] r stone class and Mrs. Avery were dock

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During the social hour refreshmenes were served.

Tri Dell Seniors lloiiored at Breakfast

Tri Dolt seniors were entertained fo. breakfast Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. Charles Ei din. n, assisted by Mrs. Robert Hahn nnd Mrs. R W Pence.

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Mrs. John Lewis of Topeka .sjcale will meet Wednesday

Knn . a sister of Mrs. F. L. §ergmann. is a guest in their home in Northwood Mrs. Bergmann anu baby returned to their home from the Putnam County Hospital today. Mrs. Dewey Annakin of Terre Haute, Summer Camp Director, will be the guest speaker at the Greeneastle Girl Scout Council meeting Tuesday afternoon at IdiiO in Keystone chapel, Gobin Memorial ('hutch. Mi. Ruth Quebbeman and Mrs. Parke Dunbar have returned from Florida, where they spent several weeks Much of tins time was spent in Cocoa, Ela.. where Mrs. W. M. McGaughey and Mrs. Olive Turk are also staying. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom P. Carney and Lee Carney this week-end were Mrs. Sullie Carney, grandmother of Mr. Carney, and Miss Ann Carney, both of Sandusky. Ohio. They were accompanied by James Stringer of Camp Breckenndge. Ky . who is also from Sandusky. Word received hy Mrs Edna Alexander from her sun, Louis M. “Mike’’ Alexander, is to the i ffect that he is enjoying life in the U. S. Army Air Corps Mike, who is stationed at Reniy Air Base, San Juan, Puerto Rico, is instructing classes in Latin, in which subject Mike is very proficient. Mrs. Joe McCord and Mrs. Stanley South were in Ind'anapolis Saturday attending the Kappa Alpha Theta state day. Mrs. Otis Browning an I Miss Grace Browning with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cat! of Attlci spent the week-end in Terre Haute with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lucas and Mrs Bert Gibbons. Mrs. Melvin H Meyer, south Locust street, had as Sunday guests her brother, Master Ser geant and Mrs. E. H. Krepps wh" are en route to Pensacola, Fla. S-'gt. Krepps is a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. H» suffered frozen feet in the bittei winter fighting and was only recently released from a West Coast naval hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McLean received word Sunday of the death of Cecil Ellerd of Lafayette, Calif, in a hospital there where he had undergone a series of operations. Mr. and Mrs. Ellerd will be quite well remembered here as they visited in this city several days only a year or so ago. A son was killed in Tennessee, after lie entered the military service. The widow and a daughter survive.

morning at 10 o'clock In the studio" of Glenn Sherman. DePauw School of Music. Third Eridav ( lull MccG With Mrs. Terry The Third Friday Club will meet Friday, March 16. with Mrs. Gene Terry. North Indiana street. Mrs. Oscar Knight will be assistant hostess. Tuesday Sewing Circle Meeting The Tuesday Sewing Circle will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mis. Amy Custis. Mrs. Ella Harris will be the hostess. Bring large salad howls for exchange, gift for auction and secret sister gift. ileelnville Group llcld Meeting The Reelsville W.S.C.S. met at the church on March 1 for un a'! day meeting Dinner was served to fourteen members nnd two children. The business • meeting was opened by Nellie Duell. vice president with group singing, “In the Garden. Treasure and secretary’.' reports were read and approved and members voted to give do nation to Red Cross. Plans were made to have A hake sale in the near future. Dues and flower fund was collected followed by election ol officers for the coming year as follows. Nellie Duell, presidentThelma Hutcheson, vice president ; recording secretary, Lcn-i May Jobe; corresponding secretary, Pearl Hassler; treasure, Blanch Reel; chaplain, Irma Eggers. 1 Break Thou The Bread of Life" was sung and meeting dismissed to meet again at the church on March 15. A. A. I . W. Group Meets Tilcsilay The International Relations Group of A. A. U. W. will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p. m . w u h Miss Ixjis Goan. Please read Mill “On Liberty." Mrs. Herbert Hostess To Golden Circle Club The Golden Circle Club met a* the home of Mrs. Lucille Herbert on Tuesday evening. February 27th. The evening was spent in Visiting and a social good time. The meeting was called to order hy the president, Eva Craggs. Devotions were given by Dovie Taylor, after which the Lord’s prayer was repeated in unison.

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