The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 26 March 1954 — Page 2

THE DAILY BANNER, GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1954.

EXTRA' 1*. a from Oufftth. Minn., and l>tty ll»-dh»-rsf, who ua*> a m iid at th<- hot< l H AHHLNtiTO.V, March 'ifi — I IN 4 *) The aniVMirM»d today that It has decided to show the American people wtfc’.t soe nation's fir^t hrdropen de\hc etploal n looked like, ft The Clrtl I>ef* rise Administration said still pictures and a 28t.iinute film on the terrible IIh!ast on November IQS? will he I-Kide available throughout the country on April 6. Members of congress, as well r»s (i\il Defense officials and workers have already seen the film. The blast is said to have blown a hole a mile wide and 175 feet deep >tlt of the Pacific Orenn floor. It h:cs been repf»rte»t however, that the awful power was only a fraction of the for«*e generated by a hydrogen explosion this

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GIBRALTAR. March 2C (UP) —The Spanish cutter Guadelet* sank in a heavy storm and survivors said today, 33 lives were lost. The sailors said the 700-ton cutter heeled over in the Mediterranean Sea Thursday after pitching and tossing in 20-foot waves churned up by a gale. They said they fought for two hours against unconsciousnese from fatigue in the heaving scarafter their ship sank and watrh-

Tho 44 survivors, who were .anded at A igeciras across the I bay from Gibraltar, praised the ' .an j.iors who risked their live* to fish them from the sea BERLIN, March 26 —(UP)— Russia opened the way today for the signing of a separate-peace ticaty with East Germany and official creation of a Communist Arrm in the satellite nation. The Kremlin announced Thurslav night that the Soviet Zone of vcit .1 G--i in jv. had been grant'il full overeignty and the privi•ge ’o seek diplomatic recognition a an independent state. Ru i < ave the East German roveii nent full control over inlet nal and external affairs but reserved the right to keep SOO.OoO Soviet occupation troops in the country for i aaons of security. VVe-Mern authorities regarded the announcement as a propaganda move intended to give the lUppei East German government prestige which hitherto it has been unable to win. Today s Market Ho , S5U0 Barrows and gilts steady to weak early. Later slow. Weak to 25c lower. 170-240 lbs. $26 7r>-$27 Early top $27.25. 240 -280 lbs. $26 0<>-$26.75. 325-350 lb. . S25 25-$25.50 120-160 lbs. >24.0 . $25.50 Sow > steady to 50c high* Ci i)i* e under 400 lbs $24-.•>0-i2 i.2u.

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Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McLean are at home from Monterrey, Mexico, where they spent the winter. Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold, CJreencastle, are the parents of a son born Thursday. Mrs. Minta Snider will leave Friday for Washington, D. C , to spend a week with her son, Wayne, and family. The Putnam County Home Demonstrtaion Chorus will meet for rehearsal Monday. March 29, at 1:15 p. m. in the Gobin church. Ezra Craft, Greencastle, local insurance agent is in Indianapolis attending the annual Agents’ Roundup of the Meridian Mutual Insurance Company. Professor and Mrs. Robert Williams, Mrs. Vera Blanchard and Miss Florence Talburt will leave Saturday for Natchez and Biloxi, Miss., New Orleans and other interesting points in the South. Mr. and Mrs. John Poor, and sons, James and Robert, together with Miss Barbara Fuson left this morning for Brookhaven, Miss. James Poor and Miss Barbara Savage will be married in Brookhaven on Tuesday. Dr. C. L. Bieber, head of the geology-geography department at DePauw, will attend meetings of the central section of the Association of Geology Teachers this weekend. The sessions are being held in Lexington, Ky., on Friday and Saturday, Mar. 2627. Roland McCammack, Coatesville junior at DePauw University has been elected house manager of Sigma Nu social fraternity on the DePauw campus. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer P. McCammack, R. R. 2, and a graduate of the Stilesville High School. Phi Theta Kappa, honorary scholastic society, held its spring tapping ceremony on March 16 at William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri. Judy Gough, along with seventeen other freshmen, was eligible tor membership and tapped at this ceremony To be a member of Phi Theta Kappa one must carry twelve hours in the field of Arts and Sciences and attain a 3.02 average. Judy and three other girls were given special honors for their 3.75 average. The entire wardrobe of Raymond D. Perkins and 20 dresses belonging to his wife. Mary, were stolen from the Perkins home on the Wilbur Road sometime this v.eek. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, who operate a restaurant in Monrovia, told Otis Forbes. Morgan county deputy sheriff, that practically all their clothes we’-e stolen by the burglars who entered the house through the back door. The robbery happened sometime between Sunday evening and yesterday when the theft was discovered — Martinsville Reporter.

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ell Van Cleave. Mrs. William Glide-well was assistant hostess. Nineteen members answered to roll call. The president, Mrs. Charles Hutc heson, called the meeting to order. A short memorial service was held in memory of Mrs. Milo West, a long time member of the club. During the business session reports of the secretaries and treasurer were read and accepted Mrs. Omer Beck re, orted on the council of clubs. Mrs. Helen Hawkins announced the program for the afternoon which was given by Mrs. Blanche Monnett, her subject being ■“Career Women In America.” Mrs. Monnett mentioned the many fields of service in which women have become interested workers. Women have prominent positions in government service as postal employees, members of Congress, judges, representatives to foreign governments, ami cabinet members. In educational, industrial and financial fields also we find women actively engaged. During the social hour the hostess served refreshments. The April meeting will he held with Airs. Lois Cowgill.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bertram Pfc. Bette J. Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lopis Williams, Greencastle R. 1, was united in marriage to SN Louis Bertram, of the United States Navy, on March 2nd in Heidelberg, Germany. The b’-ide’s attendants were, Sgt. Peggy Russell and Cpl. Diane Domico, of California. SN Paul Murphy, of Arlington, Mass., was best man. Following the ceremony the couple spelht ten days in Garnish, Germany, a winter resort. At the completion of their services with the Armed Forces, they will return to the states in the early fall, and will make their home in Grand Rapids, Minnesr/ta.

Farewell Party For Mr. and Mrs. McCullough. A farewell party was given Friday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Oral McCullough, who have moved to Coatesville from Center Point. The party was given in Croys Creek church by friends and relatives of the couple. Carl Foreman took charge of the program which consisted of congregation singing of “What A Friend,” led by Mrs. Esther Friend and accompanied by Mrs. Puith Lewis. Welcome was given by Mrs. Virginia Price, president of the Friendly Neighbors Club. Recitation of the 23rd Psalm was given by Wayne Wiley. A clarinet trio by Amelia Hovvald, Nancy Masten, and Virginia Williams, accompanied by Mrs. Helen Williams and an accordion solo by Mrs. Helen Williams. A contest for the adults was given by Mrs. Marjorie Hutcheson. Mrs. Myrtle Logan and Mrs. June Foreman gave four contests. A contest for the children was given by Shirley Ward and Retta Barnett. Following the program Carl Foreman presented a gift to Mr. and Mrs. McCullough. Refreshments of sandwiches, pie, coffee and kool-aid were served.

Officers Installed By Fillmore Eastern Star Fillmore Chapter No. 186 O E.S. held a special meeting March 19. for installation of of-

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ficers. The meeting was opened by the retiring Worthy Matron, Mrs. Ruth Smith, who greeted the members and guests. She presented Miss Sophia Yeager, Fast Matron of West Newton O.E.S. as installing officer. Miss Yeager appointed Mrs. Ruth Marley as installing Marshall, Mrs. Lucille Greenlee as installing Chaplain, and Mrs. Helen Miller as Organist. The following officers will £erve the chapter for the coming year; Worthy Matron, Mrs. Carolyn Ozment; Worthy Patron, Eugene Ozment; Associate Matron, Helen Johnson; Associate Patron, Raymond Purcell; Sec, Mrs. Freda Hodge; Treas., Mrs. Margaret Robinson; Conductress, Mrs. Emily Herod; Associate Conductress, Mrs. Leota Bowen; Chaplain. Mrs. Pauline Purcell; Marshal, Mrs. Gladys Tharp; Organist, Mrs. Margaret Miller; Adah, Mrs. Beatrice Wade; Ruth, Mrs. Merle Smythe; Esther. Mrs. Dollie Strong; Martha, Mary Jafl*-- Nichols; Electa, Mrs. Geneive Anderson; Warder, Mrs. Eleanor Robinson; Sentinel, William Smith. The escort of the worthy Matron was her sons. Jack, Jerry and Michael Ozment, who presented a bouquet of carnations and roses and escorted her to the East. The escort of the Worthy Patron was his sons Jack, Jerry and Michael who were proud to escort their father east. A large crowd of friends from Greencastle, West Newton, Coatesville and other chapters were present,, after the meeting refreshments were served in the downstairs room of the temple. The Chapter is looking forward to tlif new year, and extends a cordial invitation to all Eastern Stars to attend the regular meeting the first Thursday night of each month, practice on the Monday before the meetings. Refreshment committee for April, Mrs. Effie Smith and Mrs. Christine Ma ten.

ENGAGED

Miss Betty Jo Shonkwiler Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shonkwiler, of Greencastle, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Betty Jo, to Doyle R. Bunten, son of Mr .and Mrs. Harold Bunten,

of Greencastle.

The couple has set April 23 for their marriage. The rite will be performed in New York, where Mr. Bunten is attending school at

the I B. M. Corp.

Miss Shonkwiler is a graduate of the Greencastle High School

and attended Indiana Central train or plane trip.

Mcvie Academy Awards Oscars

HOLLYWOOD. March 26. (UP) —A story once considered useless as movie material, a bigeyed Hollywood newcomer, Audrey Hepburn, and veteran actor William Hoiden won coveted Oscars Thursday night at the 26th Academy Award ceremonies. “From Here To Eternity” reached the rank of film classic by winning eight separate awards including the "best picture” Oscar honors that equalled those for old favorite "Gone With The Wind.” Miss Hepburn won the best actress award for her first picture, "Roman Holiday.” Holden won his first Oscar for his portrayal of the cynical hero in "Stalaf 17.” Song and dance man Frank Sinatra, to the shouts and applause of 2.800 celehraties and fans in the Pantages Theatei here, collected the best supporting actor award for his first se. ious role, that of a tragic GI in "From Here To Eternity.” One of his co-stars, pretty Donna Reed, shouted “hurt ay and raced to the stage to take an Oscar for the best supporting actress of 1953, also an "Eternity” role.

Senators Vote Excise Tax Cuts

WASHINGTON, March 26. - (UP) The nation was finally assured today that excise taxes will be cut on furs, jewelry, luggage, cosmetics, entertainment, telephone calls, and travel bills. In passing a billion-dollar ex cise cut measure Thursday night, the Senate also virtually guaranteed that present tax rates will be continued for another year on cigarettes, liquor, beer, wine gasoline, automobiles, trucks an 1

auto parts.

The excise cuts, already approved by the House ami certain to be signed into law by the President, will mean lower prices in most cases even though manufacturers or dealers do not liav to pass the savings along to their

customers.

If the reduction is passed on. a $600 ini coat would become $550, A $12 bottle of perfume would drop to $11, there would be a $2.50 tax saving on a $50

College. Mr. Bunten, a graduate of the Greencastle High School, served two years in service, part of which time was spent in Korea.

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Indianapolis Symphony

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Jo Stafford

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Weather; Winn

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Winn Trio

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Sports Parade

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Telenews

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Fulton Lewis

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Dream Time

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Star Playhouse

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