The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 23 May 1957 — Page 2

THE DAILY BANNER THI RS.. MAY 2S, 1957 I'a«e 2 GREEXC ASTLE. END.

Tinder Quizzes Ex-Craig Aide INDIANAPOLIS (UP)—Marion County Prosecutor John G. Tinder today questioned Doxie Moore, former Gov. George Craig’s administrative assistant ffs a possible witness before a grand jury invertigating the Indiana highway scandal. Tinder had indicated earlier Moore might be called as a witness if private questioning proved his testimony would be valuable. At least three witnesses were expected to testify on the scandal before a Marion County grand jury today. They were: Mollie Davio who formerly opernted the Bull acd Bear Tavern on Madison Ave. Records show the highway department paid $3?5.000 for the fror.- half of the tavern lot and later paid $2-j,000 for the back half. Robert Seastrom, an account executive of an Indianapolis highway equipment firm. The firm sold highway' sweepers to the department. Highway Chairman John Peters has charged oil of the equipment paid for was not delivered.

Elmer Laws, a banker from Mi- ( lan. Milan is the home town of former highway chairman Virgil (Red) Smith, now under indict- i ment in connection with the ! highway scandal.

C ANDLES PROVIDE LIGHT NEW LISBON (UP) — A storm knocked out the electric power in New- Lisbon high school auditorium Tuesday night while commencement ceremonies were being held for seniors. Custodians lighted two 7-branch candelabra and diplomat were awarded by candlelight.

CHIC AGO PHYSICIANS HOLD FAINT HOPE FOR NEW BABY

CHICAGO (UP)—Physicians today held out little hope for a premature baby who was taken from its mother’s body minutes after she died, the victim of a runaway auto. The baby’s condition was termed “very critical.’’ Physicians said the child was without oxygen and blood circulation for about five minutes. This they said, could result in “some definited damage’’ to brain cells. Mrs. Erma Szeinert, 19, died Wednesday night in Forkosh Hospital of head injuries. Doctors operated immediately to save the child, which was to he born June 12.

THE DAILY end HERALD CONSOLIDATED Sintered in the postoffice of Gretncastle, Indiana as second class mail matter under act of March 7, 1878. Subscription price 25 cents per week, $5.00 per year by mail in Putnam County, SCl.OO to S10.40 per year outside Putnam County. 8. R. Kariden. Publisher 17-19 South Jackson Street Telephone 74, 95, 114 TODAY’S BIBLE THOUGHT But I keep under my body, and bring it under subjection. I Corinthians 9:27.—W T e are told that we are distant relatives of the beasts. But we may be sons of God. We can deny in effect either relationship.

FOR THE REST OF THIS WEEK, Passers-by can stop at the Public Service Company window to watch Artist Gene Mercere, well-known portrait artist, as he sketches, in the pastel medium, the likeness of a child or adult. The artist’s engagement is being sponsored by Tri Kappa for their charity program. Mr. Mercere specializes in portraits of children, and, in an amazingly brief time, he catches a characteristic likeness of his •object. In addition to his work with children. Artist Mercere has sketched the likenesses of some well-known celebrities, among them the late Gertrude Lawrence, Helen Hayes, Basil Rathbone, Francis Lederer ami the late Walter Houston. One of his favorit subjwts was Francis Lederer, well-known on both the stage and in the movies. Appointments may be made with the artist at his store window or by railing .Mrs. Frank McKenna, 134J. ’

TONIGHT

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One and one-half hours of dramatic, mature entertainment.

JukiJliwk serves as your hostess for Indiana Gas & Water Co., me.

WSSK-TV Channel 8 9:30 P. M.

Poppy Day DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT, MAY 25 AT THE V. F. W.

POST 15 5 0 HOME MUSIC BY DEL PRINCE BAND FOR POST, LADIES AND FATHERS AUXILIARY MEMBERS.

FIRST THOUGHTS A chaperon is one who is too old to get into the game, but not too old to intercept the passes. FIRST-CITIZENS BANK

Personal And Local News Uriels

J There will be a family night ^ pitch-in supper at the First Christian church Friday evening at 6:30. There will be an important business matter discussed folowwing the supper. Members are urged to attend, i Rev. William Tresslar will i preach his farewell sermon Sunday at the Fillmore Methodist , church. Following the service there will be a basket dinner. Ah I friends and members of the ! church are urged to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. A!- ! bright of Fillmore were called to Indianapolis Thursday by the ! death of Mrs. Albright's brother-in-law’, George Reinacker. Mr. Reinacker passed away Wednesday. Mrs. Albright and Mrs. Reinacker are sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p. m. from the G. H. Herrman Mortuary, 1505 South East Street, Indianapolis.

SOCIETY

Beta Sigma Phi

Holds Formal Initiation Beta Sigma Phi sorority held a formal initiation Tuesday evening at the DePauw Union Building. Those receiving the Rital of Jewels degree w r ere Joanne Martin and Betty Perkins. The Girl of the Year Award was presented to Martha McMains by Martha Reynolds. Refreshments of strawberry, shortcake and coffee were served

to sixteen members.

Swim Classes Start June 8 Registration is now open for the Learn-to-Sw’im classes which start June 8th and are sponsored by the American Red Cross. Boys and grills from 8 to 16 years of age may receive free swimming lessons by filling in the registration blank and sending it to the Red Cross office at the court house. Mrs. Jeannie Hickman Logan and Paul Buechler will be in charge of the lessons. Other qualified swimmers wdll assist Mrs. Logan and Mr. Buechler. Expense of this program is met by the funds collected in the Fund Campaign which was held in March. Further information may be had by calling the Red Cross office No. 4. REGISTRATION BLANK FOR LEARN-TO-SWIM CLASSES

HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING AT OLD TRAILS

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^The Putnam County Historical Society met at Old Trail Inn Wednesday evening for a dinner meeting. The business session was conducted by Mrs. Boatright, president, during which time a project of maintaining one or more covered bridge was considered. Several gifts to the archives were turned over; one of them was a picture of congress in Washington during the Span-

ish-American War.

For the program Mrs. Boatright introduced Carl Zenor of Bainbridge w r ho lectured and showed colored slides he had taken w’hile at the workshop at' Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park in April. These w r ere very interesting and were shown partly with the idea of inducing more people to attend the \*ery instructive workshop.

; varsity of Illinois to maintain and j operate its educational television station from general state appropriations to the university Construction .and operation of ( the TV station is “well within the j powers of the university without I any additional statutory enact- | ment upon the subject,’’ the high

court held In an opinion written by Justice Byron O. House, of i Nashville. Two taxpayers’ suits brought to challenge the autority of the U. of I. to spend general state appropriations made by the legislature to maintain and operate j the TV station had been joined , in the case before the court.

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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT RULES ON I. IT. DISPUTE

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B. IP. 0. ELKS 1077 DANCE Saturday, May 25th. CABARET STYLE (table service) Special Entertainment from 8:00 to I0:C0 P. M. Dance Starts at 10:00 P. M.

Mrs. Laura Perkins entered the Putnam County hospital Wednes-

day.

Miss Sue Caspar underwent surgery Thursday at St. Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute. Mrs. Lillie Ferrand has returned to her home after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Roy Metzger, of

Indianapolis.

Mr. and Mrs. James White, Fillmore, are the parents of a-

daughter born at the Putnam , unison. Mrs. Brothers at the county hospital. j piano led in singing “Blest .Be Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mathieson, The Tie That Binds.” A door

Mrs. Turney Hostess To Bainbridge Club

The Bainbridge Friendly Neighbors Club met in May with Mrs. Mabel Turney. The president, Mrs. Dolby Codings opened the meeting with Mm Tumey reading the 12th Chapter of Mark and repeating the Lord’s Prayer in

of Greencastle are the parents of a daughter born at the Putnam county hospital. Miss Mary Lou Miller, a member of DePauw's physical education staff, will serve as a judge at Ohio State’s synchronized swimming meet for YWCA teams ; Friday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Zefa Burkett, R. 1, Bainbridge, will hold open house at their home on Tuesday, June 4th from 7 to 9 p .m. in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. No invitations will be sent but all friends and relatives are invited. A dinner meeting will be held at the DePauw Union Building this evening at 6 for business and professional men and women and wives, to discuss the func1 tions and problems of the Cham- | her of Commerce. Jack Reich, Executive Vice President of In- > diana State Chamber of Commerce will be the principal speaker of the occasion. An open discussion will follow Mr. Reich’s talk.

prize was given and Mrs. Tate won the prize in the contest. It was an interesting and helpful meeting and a nice social gathering of neighbors. Club adjourned to m e et in June with Ms. Albert Balch.

ANNIVERSARIES Birthdays Talitha Mae Overshiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Overshiner, 17 years May 23rd.

Plan now to store your winter garments including fur and furlike coats in our refrigerated VAULT. Ask about BOX Storage. Hone Laundry & Cleaners. 22-tf

TV TONIGHT WISH-TV—Channel 8 6:00 New’s; Weather 6:15 CBS News 6:30 Sgt. Preston 7:00 Bob Cummings 7:30 Climax 8:30 Playhouse 90 10:00 Country Show 10:30 New’S 10:45 Late Show WTTV—Channel 4