The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 27 January 1954 — Page 2

THE DAILY BANNER, GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1954.

Suspect Admits uiri s Murder

LFVITTOWN. Pa.. Jan. 27 - I'P A 6-yfwr-oId girl gave j>< h** the clue whirii led to the eoTrfe.-i.-ion at a young Korean War veteran that he raped and mu derod her sister last Friday night. The Hoapect. tjeorge Capps 22 » r -d a confession Tuesda\ nr t that he c.'iminally asaault- • • ir-old Marta Mane Giband then :shot her throug v > • r." d when she “threatened t/ He was her neighbr>r in this model” community. Police said they got their first h.nt of the slayer’s identity from th • \ i • nn’s little sister. Sue, ■ o toil them that Capps had < ome to their home the night M ta <hsappeare<l fJapps lived m oss the street from the Gibton home. M;<rta disappeared Friday •ghf md her frvzen, half- 1*"s <l ody was found Monday morning beside an isolated quarry lake Xot until then did Sue mention that Marta h id left wi n Capps, a Purple Heart vt et inwhos- wife, Mabel. 21. i.s expecting a baby in a matter ot •lays. - ' Capps re-enacted the slaying under the eerie glare of searchlights at the lake Tuesday night. Then he asked fo»- a priest and H ide his confession to him. "N x I’m greatly relieved.” he said after the confession to the priest. “I haven’t slept since it happened.” His wife, pale and shaken and ne r collapse, then was permitted to visit him alone for a halt hour. T can’t understand it. I just • ar t understand it." she sobbed Capps was arraigned on a first degree murder cha-ge before justice of the pea'-e John Melvin. He will have a furthei hearing Feb. 9.

Jungie Outpost Awaits Attack

H VXOI, Indochina <UP> — F mic 10.000 Ft eBcn and loyal h ! : i P.ien Phi: dug in today to re- . ist m allout attack by io.000 < Omuiunist;-. expected to start "at any minute.” The jungle surrounding the ■ itenod outpost has bf'en omiu usly quiet for the past 24 hoiu-s ' d the Rtsls are said to have 1 . ted fonvard posts within 600 y ids of ! he arid plain overlook'd by its watehtowers. Fvcry available military and civilian airplane was mobilized to tusii supplies to the surrounded fortress An official French party > led by Indochina Minister > i ■ .lacuit and Gen Henri Na- >■ ire flew up to inspect Dien 1 . -n Pirn’s defenses, which bristle v..: h Amei ican guns. M .nwhitc. French airmen ■ i.'d Communist assembly areas v. th ballets and splashed them v I i !i.lining jellied gasoline for

iw- • figming was m progress • r ! i > its ,n Indochina toJay. Fr^iV'h spearheads were thrusting north and west from the T y Hoa oeachh^ad and eastward from ‘he Mekong River, v hile R*»d raider^ range^l the c untrv s eastwest highway. One French column advanced «0 miles through the mountains ,f Anrsam Provinc; to link Tuy > i witi loyalist territory to

the west

The Cambodian high command j mnounced that “many" Commu- | lists were killed or wounded in a di.paign designed to drive the Fled- out of the rubber plantion of southwestern Indochina Import mf -locks of radio and •deetriral supplies were seized ■nd three sampans were destroyed n the campaign, the high com-

mand said.

EXTRA! vis't Portland suburb Tuesday. Witnesses said the pilot apparntly swerved the plane .nto a clump of trees to avoid hitting . cluster of home.-i in a housing development. NEW YORK, Jan. 27 (UPi The Radio Corporation of America has developed the first practical method for converting atomic energy directly into elec-

tricity.

Brig. Gen. David Sarnoff, chairman of the board pf RCA. demonstrated the "atomic .battery” in his skyscraper office Tuesday. He said it may prove to be as significant as Thomas Edison's conversion of electricity in-

to light.

I THE DAHY BANNS.

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HERALD CONSOLIDATED Enter'd la the postoffloe at Greeocaetle, Indiaae aa necead claes mall matter under art •< March 7, 1878. Snbecrtptloa price 26 cents per week; f6.M per year by mail ta Putnam County $8.00 to $10.40 per year oatakfc i i Pntaam County. Telephone 06, 74 or 114 8. B. Rartdea, PauOnhor 17-19 Booth Jackaoa Btrwo TODAY’S BIBLE THOUGHT Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and went not fully aftei the Lord I K. 11:6 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. He knew a lot oi answers to tricky questions, but his reputation for wisdom rested mostly on a dream. He did not set a good example to his son.- j j We would rail him a foolish wis* man. ^ I

SOCIETY MARRIED ON SATURDAY JANUARY 23

Personal And Local News Briefs

Mrs. Martha Jane Richardson and baby daughter returned to

the home of her mother, Mrs j Photo by The Rev. Ralph H Saunders Martha H Baker. Wednesday A/Sr an ., M r*. -tofm L. Basham

from tne Putnam County hos- 1

, J Miss Annabelle Boswell became the bride iof A/3c John L. P 1 ' ‘ : Basham at 8:00 p. m. Saturday. January 23 at the First Nazarene Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wright left | Church with the Rev. Mark Hamilton reading the ceremony. Tuesday for Mexico. They will j TTieir attendants were M-. and Mrs. George Paris of Greencastle.

‘ The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Artie O. Boswell of

'' 1SI 1 '' 'teencastle colony in j Roach isile. Indiana arid the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Monterrey and. before returning ' Query of Greencastle. Mr. and M s. Basham will make their home

RUSHVILLE. Ind., Jan. 27 <UP> State Rep. Philip H. Wilkie. R, Rushville. who often was at odds with his pIUav Republican lawmakers, today -^aid he would not be a candidate for re-election. Howen i : !| k e, son of the late GOP presidential candidate Wendell L. Willkie. refused to disclose his future political pl^ns or his Reasons for ({Uitting t!he legislature. ST JOSEPH. Mo., Jan. 27i i UP l A 15-ycar-old, byy. who murdered his mother! fa'ther and grandmother be< aqse tpfy would not let him attend some wrestling matches was in custody today because of a blunder almost as senseless as the crime itself. The youth, Richard Wisdorf, made his getaway in a jacket decorated with the name of his hometown. Shelbum. Minn. A shoeshine boy here, Floyd Kirby. 17. a Negro, matched the jacket with a newspaper story ; bout the triple slaying and telephoned police. They arrested Wisdorf while he watched a movie horse opera. The skinny, thin-faced high school student readily confessed killing his parents and grandmother Monday because he was denied permission to attend the wrestling matches. Ho added that his parents were "always griping when I came home late front school.”

OUR BIG SEMI-ANNUAL SHOE SALE IS NOW IN FULL SWING Men' Shoes Regularly Selling from $7^95 ts SIS.95 Now Priced from S5.96 to $14.21 Women's Shoes Regularly Selling from S6.S5 to S 12.95 Now Priced from $3.99 to $7.99 Ron't tail to take advantage of this opportunity to fill your footwear needs for months to come. \l.l. SFOR < \Sll. no lit IT \i>^ or i \( ii pit w:.

to Greencastle. will visit other °ities and scenic spots. An all church family fellowship dinner will be held at Gobin Memorial church Thursday evening at 6:30. There will be group singing, a movie, and a stunt by the Jim-YF Each family please bring a well filled basket and

table service.

The Daily Banner was in error yesterday when we said Kenneth Knauer was a veteran of World War II in bis political announcement. He was polled to service but was rejected because oi^lhis

at Holloman Air Force Base. New Mexico.

Mrs. Agnes Murphy Hostess To Club The Cloverdale Past Matron’s Club met at the home of Mrs. Agnes Murphy on Jan. 19th. The meeting was called to order with Mrs. Ruth Neier acting as president, in the absence of Mrs. Eva Craggs, who is recovering at the Putnam County hospital from surgery underwent on r Jaij. 18th. Collect was read in unison. Roll call was answer*

physical | aoujcfyiop.n Mr, KnJW ed with a humorous verse select1 ' - ’ - * - ed by Mrs. Mary Logan. Mrs.

is married and is a member of

the Masonic lodge. • I *

Did you know that the larger percent of our customers own washing equipment? They have found it wise to geno the Hat work and shirts to us. Home Laundry & Cleaners. 2.’)-6t j ANNIVERSARIES Birthday Dorothy Neff DeVaney. El Paso. Texas, today. Jan. 27.

Esther Fry read a short story entitled "I Believe,” which was enjoyed by all. A letter from the president was read by the secretary, Mrs. Larue Gray, thanking the members for th^ir cooperation during the year and how happy and pleased she was that they had enabled her to cany ou; her plan.k to present to the Cloverdale (V. k. fc.'No. 369 a Chris -

ian flag from the Past Matrons club, and wishing her successor a very happy and prosperous year. Secretary and treasurer report was read and approved. Flower fund and dues were collected from thirteen members. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: president, Mrs. Larue Gray; vice president, Mrs. Mary Logan; secretary. Mrs. Mable Herbert; publicity, Mrs. Lucille Herbert; lock out, ways and means and program committees were, appointed. A very clever contest was conducted by the hostess and won by Mrs. Ruth Neier and Mrs. Mable Herbert. The meeting was closed with the reading of the closing verse, Delirious re fieshments were served. The next meeting will be Feb: 16th, with Mrs. Mamie Farmer.

f'arvir Chih 'let \ < . atrvvillv The Canaan Home Demonstra lions Club met Jan. 21 at the Coatesvilie Civic Building with a luncheon. Mrs. Emery Johnson as hostess. At 1 h,0 o'clock onr meetmg was opened by our president, Vi s Lcffel Goss. We welcomed j new member. Mrs. Raymond Chi 'S. Two guests were also with Mrs. George Masten. president of the Coatesville Home Economics Club and Mrs. Glen‘or. Kelly. Thirteen members and tour children were present. Roll call was resolutions to benefit oui club. The Safety Lesson was given by Mrs. Emery Johnson. Scmetary-treasurer reports were given and approved. Tile club donated $5.00 to the I’olio Fund. Letters were read bv oui president from Mrs. Bastin, jiu Putnam County agent, con- • erning 4-H work. Also one from our former agent. Mrs Katharine Penner now in South America, doing Home Demonstration work She told of the crude ways of the work down there. Said mill was delivered by mule and carl Ladle hanging on side of cart t< dip milk with. She did her own pasteurizing. Vegetables there were plentiful but of a weakei flavor. During social hour. Mrs. Glen Duncan read a story written by Lilly Rose, entitled. Perfumed Pink Letters. Mrs Kelly gave a reading. “On Gardening”. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Leffel Goss gave contests, won by Mrs. Glen Duncan and Mrs. Raymond Goss. Mrs. Johnson closed her meeting with the Lord’s Prayer played on record player. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs Glen Duncan, Feb. jkth with Mrs. Elmer Christy assistant hostess.

•lolly Homemakers Flub Meets Thursday The Jolly Homemakers Club will meet Thursday at 1:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Hershel Sheldon. Mrs. Ray Gooch will be assisting hostess. All members a-e urged to attend. * Flub Council Met In Bethany House The Putnam County Home Demonstration Council met in Bethany House of the Christian church on Monday, January 25, for an all day meeting. All 24 clubs were represented. M»s. Paul MeKeehan, Tst vice-presi-dent, presided. The meeting opened with group singing led by Mrs. Raymond Crosby and Mrs. Deryl Sanders. A candle light instal.atlhn s’.‘’•vice for.the new, coun-

officers was conducted by Mis 'mory Brattain The new off ers (or 1954 are: President. Mrs. Harold Sibbitt. tst vice-pres , Mrs. Paul McKee ian; 2nd vice-pres.. Mrs. VVayre jinclair; secretary. Mrs. Roy ohnson; treasurer. Mrs Josef harp; adviser, Mrs Emory Irattain; chorus. Mrs Ra, Evens. During the afternoon session he group set up their goals for he coming vear They are: Raise county membership h\ county new members for exisi ng clubs and by establishinc ew clubs where it is advisable. Make a special effort to co perate in the development o he new Fair Grounds Boost 4-H Club work Improve Home Demonstratior tub programs through bette* anning and better- pr-esentatio.i

oroner Probes Death Of Baby

CHICAGO, Jan 27 (UPi took County Coronet Walter M< - 'arron today promised to tix th> •lame for the death of an infan' irl, scalded by hot oil but refus d admission to a hospital he ause her mother could not pin •ash-on-the-line. MeCarron said he would coninue an inquest into the child’.* ieath next Tuesday and said “I •an assure you representatives ol he slate board hospital licensing igeney will be there.” Mrs. Irene Roberta Lingo, 23. estified at the inquest Tuesday that Woodlawn Hospital refused o admit her seriously burned 5-nonth-old daughter, Laura. Jan 18 because the mother could no* •ay a S100 deposit on hospital bills. “It’s hard to believe this could lappon in America." the coroner commented. “We don’t know who i.4 t i blame for this baby's death, but I promise you we intend to find out.” he said later at his home. Dr. Herman N. Bumieser. nresident of the Chicago -Board }f Health, said “I believe tlu little baby would have lived if she had heeh given the proper blood or glubose" at. Woodlawn. A representative of the hospital said his ‘examination of Laura did not lead him to b- liciv her life was in danger. He was Hans Paeger. who said he was a graduate of a German university but has no Illinois medical license. He was on. duty

at Woodlawn when the child was brought there He admitted that he gave Mrs. Lingo a note admitting the child to Cook County Hospital, after applying salve and bandages to her bums. Mrs. Lingo said that because of heavy traffic it took her hours to reach the county hospital. I^iura died there the next

day.

CARD OF THANKS

Dear People: I want you to know this. After spending 15 days and nights in the Putnam County hospital that I have had a change of heart on several things (one is Get Well cards). I received many and I never knew before that they could do one so much good. So I thank you all who sent them. And my visitors I enjoyed very much. From the nurses and nurse aides I received fine -attention and I appreciated the excellent food Tom the kitchen staff. I also wish t,o thank my doctor. I am now a Putnam County Hosptial booster. Jim Albin. ch.

CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sent me the lovelycards and flowers while I was in the hospital. 1 also wish to thank Dr. Steele the nurses, and nurse aids for their kind ard efficient services. Mrs My-rtle Remolds A group of high school stuients were guests of Til Kappa Sunday. January 24. at the Indiinapolis Symphony Concert. Those attending were; Ronald Hardman. Herbert Glover, Nancy Vote. David Day, Maxine Herriott, Jane Spencer. Melinda Fuller. Mac Thorlton, Tom Turk, and Mr. Marketto. These are all instrumental students of Mr. Market to.

UAII.ItO \l> EMBEZZLED

ANDERSON. Ind.. Jan. 27 - • LIP) Max Simmons. 31. Alexandria. today faced ehargges of embezzling $1,338.31 from the Pennsylvania railroad ticket office here. The former ticket agent was charged with taking a remittance '•-nt to the t iilroad while workng in the offire from .September •ntil December. .

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