The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 8 April 1955 — Page 2

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ME DAHY BANNER and HERALD CONSOLIDATED Entered In the puetofflce at Greencaatie, Indiana aa second cIam m»U matter under act of March 7, 1878. SabacriptioB price 25 cent# per week; $5.00 per year by mail In Putnam County; $6.00 to $10.40 per year outride Putnam County. Telephones 74, 95, 114 S. R. Rariden, imbllaher 17-19 South Jacksrn Street. TODAY’S BIBLE THOUGHT I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil.—Rom. 16:19.—Evil should be abhorent to us and good our great hunger and desire.

Personal And Local News Briefs

SOCIETY Dixie-Smith Wedding This E\ ening Miss Minnie Dixie and Wilbur Smith will be united in marriage this evening at 6:30 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Pat Buckner at his home. Mr. Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Smith of this city, and is an employe of Bob Myers Auto Sales, Inc. He attended Greencastle high school. Keelsville Student Initiated Into Educational Honorary Miss Martha Jane Aker, R. R .1, Reelsville, was among 21 students at Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute, to be initiated into Kappa Delta Pi recently. The fraternity is a national educational honorary. Miss Aker is a senior at the . college and is majoring in eleI mentary education.

judging the exhimts nnu in a tii3cus*>un of placings and reusonThis interchange of ideas on what constitutes a good exhibit should make it possible for th^ 4-H leaders to set better standards for the girls and should bring about a better understanding between the judges and the girls, their leaders and mothers at fair time.

part to bring you a short Easter message. After the services coffee and doughnuts will be served.

Harold L. Kaiser of New Castle, formerly of Greencastle. is recuperating from an operation performed at the Putnam County Hospital on Wednesday.

Mrs. Iva Hammond and Miss Ethel Schachtel spent a few days with Mrs. Hammond’s son at Jeffersonville. The Putnam County Home Demonstration Chorus will meet for rehearsal Monday, 7:15 p. m.. April 11th, in the Gobin churcn. Bro. Leo Swearingen will preach at the Long Brancn Church of Christ Sunday, April 10th, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Visitors welcome. Mr. and Mrs. E. C'eve Thomas left this morning tor Akron, Ohio to spend the Easter holidays with their son, Lloyd Thomas, and family. Miss Nancy Rowings, who is attending Butler University, is spending her spring vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Estel Rowings. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis of Topeka. Kans., are spending the weekend in the home of Dr. and Mrs.Fifed Y. Bergmann and family. Mrs. Lewis is a sister of Mrs. Bergmann. A baby shower will be given Wednesday evening, April 13tn, at 7:30 o’clock in the Bainbridge Christian church basement for Mrs. James Summers and twin daughters. No. invitations arc being sent. George Bell, 23, was arrested in south Greencastle by Sheriff Joe Rollings at 9:45 p. m. Thursday. Bell was lodged in the PuLnam county jail pending a circuit court apponran'ce on a r,on-sup-poU charge. t Mrs. Lawrence Clifford, Mrs. Joy Cummings and Mrs. Harlan Nelson have gone to Toledo, Ohio, to spend a few days visiting Mrs. Clifford and Mrs. Cummings brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rockhill. Attending the Socony-Vacuum banquet in Terre Haute on Thursday evening were Charles Hess, Argil Haltom, Henry Ewing, George York, Ray Black, and Raymond Allen, all associated with Hess Sales and Service of Gi eencastle. The Washington Twp. P. T. A will meet Wednesday evening, April 13, at 7:00 p. m. The band and the chorus will take part in the program and the installation of officers will bn held. Please note the change in the date ot this meeting. The Clinton Homemakers Home Demonstration Club wil. meet at the home of Mrs. Wayn; Bettis Wednesday, April 13, at 10:30 a. m. for an all day meeting and covered diah luncheon. Members asked to bring an article for the white elephant sale. Mi and Mrs. Ira Price, Green-, castle R. 4. entertained the fol- | lowing guests with a dinner, i Thursday: Mr. and Mrs. Ivan ’

Local Rebekahs Visited t raufordsville Mrs. Ciovla York, Edith Jones, Margaret Glidewell, Ruth Bryant, Ruby Weaver, Vernie Skeiton, Orphic Rowings, Maude Snider, Jessie Walsh, Ruth Fry, Cloia Vermillion and Miss Ethel Schachtel attended the meeting of District No. 19 of the Rebekah Lodge at Crawfordsville April 7 with Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge as hostess. Grace Thomas, District, president, of Paragon, conducted the. afternoon meeting. Over $200.00 w r as given for the President Project w'hich is an elevator at the Colfax building. Assembly President Louise Brakefield conducted the school of instruction. Meeting was called to order at 8 p. m. with Martha Washington Lodge in charge. Assembly officers were introduced as follows: Louise Biakefield ot Bloomington, president; Cora Taylor of Crawfordsville on assembly credential committee, and Miss Ethel Schachtei of Greencastle, assembly outside guardian, and Grace Thomas, district president of Matilda Lodge of Danville, exemplified the Rebekah degree.

Brick Chapel Home Ec To Meet Thursday The Brick Chapel Home Ec Club will meet Thursday, April 14th at the home of Mrs. Roy Hendrich. The lesson will be program planning. Please note change of date.

Foods Judging Workshop Held At Terre Haute A workshop on 4-H foods judging W'as held at the Public Service Bldg, in Terre Haute on Wednesday, April 6. Miss Edna Troth from the State 4-H Club office conducted the meeting. 4-H adult leaders, judges and home agents from all eight counties in the Terre Haute district participated in the workshop Attending from Putnam county were Mrs. Bernice Steward, Mrs. Wm. McElroy, Mrs. Russell Houston, Mrs. Jean Rowings, Mrs Leon Harney and Mrs. June Harbison. p Foods were brought in and set up as exhibits in food prep. I, II and 1/1 and in Baking I and II. All leaders took part ir>

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Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brewer and family. Mr. and Mrs. Marvir Douglas and son. and Mr. and Mrs. James Price and son. Mrs. Will Glidewell and Mrs. Ruth Fry spent a few days with Rev. Saunders and family of New Albany, he is a former minister of the First Christian church of Greencastle, and with Dr. Stanley Hubbard and family in Winchester, Ky. Dr. Hubbard is former graduate of DePauw University. They also stopped at the I.O.O.F. Home at Greensburg and visited Mrs. Will Dittamore and Mrs. Janette Vandiver, formerly of Greencastle and Mr. and Mrs. John Carrol, formtrly of Fillmore.

Spring Vacation . . . What a well remembered sensation is Spring Vacation ... In this age of Atomic bombs. Jet Pianes, and Flying Saucers, one would be inclined to think that the youngsters who are enjoying the Spring vacation would be running around with Space Helmets and Supersonic Ray Guns, blasting everything in sight into a amoking pile of rubbish. But that isn’t the case. The boys I have talked to are planning a hike to the woods, or a fishing trip, or a neighborhood baseball game. THE SPORTSMAN'S SHOP •‘Putnam County's Tackle Box”

Belle Union FT A To Meet Monday The Belle Union P. T. A. wil! meet on Monday evening. April 11, at 7:30 o’clock. New officers will be installed by Mrs. Lewus Neier during the business hour. A Spring music festival including the first grade with action games and singing. Second grade with the Rhythm Band directed by Patty Wilson. Third grade with the Song Flute Band. Jr. Choir 7th and Sth grades accompanied by Carol Parker on piano. Mr. Sandman, featuring Edith Hennigar and Byror. Hacker. Count Your Blessings, soloist, Robert Terry. Boys Quartet, Emil McCammack, Jimmy Hurst, Robert Terry and John Crosiey singing “I See the Moon” and “Our Boys Will Shine.” Girls Glee Chib, High School, accompanied by Barbara Cosncr on piano. Will be presented under the direction of Mrs. John Long. This is the last meeting of the school year. A good attendan e is desired.

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bittles and children of Wilmington, Del. left today to spend Easter with Mrs. Bittles’ parents Dr. ana Mrs. Claude McClure in Indianapolis. On Thursday, they went with Mrs. Thomas G. Bittles and Mrs. Mary Bittles visit Mrs. W. C. Matthew's, Mrs. Susan Bittles and Miss Mary Bittles in Kentland.

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Golden Circle Club Meets The Golden Circle Club met at the home of Margie Craft, Thursday evening March 31. The meeting was called to order at 8 o’clock by the president. The club song was sung and the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. Devotions were given by Dovie Taylor. Roll call w r as answered by a Bible verse beginning with M. The secretary’s jeport was read and approved raid the treasurer’s report was read. We were sorry to learn that LaRue Gray w r as in the hospital. Cards were sent to Grace and LaRue. Business was transacted and plans were made for future meetings. The Creed was repeated in unison. Contests were won by Lucille and Bessie. Refreshments were served to twelve members and one guest.

SAYERS REAL ESTATE One of the very desirable modern homes on Anderson St. near the College. Suitable for large family, duplex or for keeping over-night guests. Good income property and a nice place to live. Modern 4 bedroom home ic Northwood, location the best large lot w'hich has high potential value for building one or two additional homes. Five room modern house on Stilesville Road, reasonable in price. We have customers for all kinds of real estate and if you want to buy or sell, vill be glad to have you contact our office. Phone 96 R. 6-31.

FOR SALE: Chevrolet car, old fashioned organ, Speed Queen W'asher. 404 W. Franklin St. 8-2p.

FOR SALE: Filling station it. Fillmore. Doing good business. See owner from 9 a. m. till 3 p. m. ar. station. 8-3p.

At Furniture Exchange, west side square. Nine by twelve Lnoleum rugs, $5.85. Double utility cabinets. $15.30. Family scales, $2.00., bottle gas. apt. size range. $18.00. Curved upholterer’s needles 13c. Hand sewing needles. 10c. Sewing machine needles 20c. Phonograph needles 10c. Two and three burner Anchor wickless coal oid stoves. $9.75. $14.50. One burner electric hot plate. $2.40. Nesco coal oil heater $12.00. Vacuum sweeper belts for all makes, 20 and 30 cents. Sears-Roebuck drop head sewing machine, $19.00. Five foot porch swing, $13.00. We deliver. Call 170-J. 8-lp

broke two of them.” French explained. "It’s been a lot of fun,” said Patricia. "But ther-’s one problem—I gained 10 pounds.”

FOR SALE: Lawn mower sharpener. Joshua O’Neal, RFD 2, Cloverdale. 8-ll-13-3p.

THEDA BARA DIES HOLLYWOOD. April 8. (UP1 —Theda Bara, the silent screen siren who added cosmetics and the word "vamp” to the w’orld, lost an 18-month bade to cance* Thursday night. She was 64. After several operations for j the intestinal ailment .the beauty ] who caused ministers to preach against her custodies in Uv* early | ’20s lapsed into a coma 13 days ago. She died alone in her room at

Guy Tilley has entered the Putnam County hospital fc” treatment.

SPECIAL EASTER Sunday dinners. Fried chicken and swiss steak. Delicious steaks and sandwdehes. Drive out to Junction Road 40 and 75. Rachel’s Truck Stop. 8-2p.

FOR SALE: 8 year old spotte i mare, extra gentle and wed broke. Mrs. Kenneth Mullis, 3 miles south Bainbridge. 8-2p. GIRL HATCHING EGGS

JOHN THARP Says For Sale: 1 Briggs-Stratton pow T er mower; 1 large power mower gasoline. 34” bar. Both in g. od conditio*:. 8-lt.

MIAMI, April 8. -(UPl—After sitting uneasily on a nest of goose eggs for the past four weeks, pretty Patricia Ann Godbee announced proudly today, “I think I’m going to become a mother goose.” The shapely, blue-eyed blonde expects the Gold Coast’s daffiest publicity stunt to come to a close by Saturday night. W. C. French, a service station ow r ner, hatched up the sit-down marathon and agreed to pay tin 21-year-old ex-waitress $300 for her “maternal efforts.” Patricia originally had nine fat goose eggs imbedded in her reclining chair, but there are only seven beneath her now. "She sat down too hard and

California Lutheran Hospital shortly after a visit from bet husband, former Dire- tor Charles Brabin, and her sister, Lori Bara. Nurses discovered her death. WORKMAN KILLED INDIANAPOLIS, April 8. - (UP) — Earl Rav Rio key, 28. ot near Carmel, was killed late Thursday when he was struck oy a 1.600-pound con reto block loader while working on a new home construction project. Blakey, father of six young children, was working with seven other men trying to lift the machine onto a truck bed when it fell and crushed him. He was n native of Glasgow. Ky., and had lived in Indiana for about 20 years.

Today s Market Generally strong to fully 25c higher prices rulled for butcher hogs at Indianapolis today. Dealings were fairly active on recipts of 10,000. Choice 170 to 250-pound barrow's and gilts brought $17.50 to $18.25. A few loads of No. ! and 2 under 220 pounds rated $18.40 to $18.50. The first governor of Illinois was Shadrach Bond, the son of a farmer on whose farm a blockhouse was built during the War of 1812.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

For the second year there wil! be a community sunrise service held at the Meadowbrook DrivtIn. This year it is sponsored by the youth groups of the Bainbridge Methodist church, the Bainbridge Christian, the Union Chapel Methodist and the Brick Chapel Methodist. There wall be a massed youth choir from all chuiches directed by Mrs. Frank Jarrell. Also the ministers of all churches concerned will tak;

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