The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 30 December 1958 — Page 2
THE DAILY BANNER Tl'ES., DE< . SO. 19.»«. race <iKEENCA.STLK, IND.
BERLIN CRISIS HAY EXPLODE IN 6 MONTHS
LONDON < UPI» Russia leit a j.x-month time bomb ticking :n Bcriin today that well may confront the Vrae West in 1959 with
its gravest crisis yet.
The Western Allies were pledge! solemnly to remain in the isolated city in defiance of Moscow’s uitim ittim to them to get out. But they still had to find the answer to the question of how i they would do it without risking |
World War III.
The Kremlin touched off the slow-motion Berlin crisis Nov. 10. In a speech in the Polish capital of Warsaw, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev denounced existing four-powf r East-West agreements on Berlin and announced Russia was h inding over to the East German Communists "those functions in Berlin which are still wielded W Soviet organs.” In a follow-up note on Nov. 27 the Soviets handed the West a six-month ultimatum. It called on the U. S., Britain and Fiance to get out of Berlin within that time and proposed turning the anti - Communist Western sectors into a ‘‘free city”, guaranteed by the four 'pop.vr:\5 and the United Nations. Tic West’s reply was short ant!
tough.
The North Atlantic Treaty NATO Council meeting in Paris Dec. 16. rejected the Soviet ultimatum. It ditl so after U. S. Secretary of St ile John Foster I DuUcs told the 15-nation body j that Russia would not risk a nuclear conflict over Berlin. But the West left the door open to East-West negotiations with the Soviets not oh the Berlin question alone, but on the entire Germany problem, coupLU AdtH
I the other major issues of dis-, armament and European aecuri-1
ty. - t* •'**,?&
Whether the Soviets vrohfcH
agree to such
doubtful. Only two days before
Christmas they announced '
readiness to discuss European • security. Eu. they said there must be no tie-in with the German teunification issue, as th< .
West always has insisted. Despite the West's tough talk
‘.here still was no answer to the ' que.'-tion: How can the Western j allie.i supply their 10.000-mm garrison and the 2.500.000 Wert Berliners if the Soviets pull out?
In practic.l terms, what is
likely to happen is that the Soviets one day will pull out an< hand over control functions V the East German Reds. That means control not only of the 110mile railroad and Autobahn super highwiy links between West Berlin and West Germany, but the
three air corridors as well. The West is reported set to
mount a new' airlift, similar to that which beat the Berlin blockade in 1948 and 1949. But the Reds have warned they will not tolerate one this time. A new' airlift, they have said, will be regarded as military, aggression not only against Communist East Germany, but against the entire
Communist Warsaw pact bloc. Would the West defy these
warnings and risk having its olanes shot down ? Would it send in tanks to keep open the land tines to West Berlin? Would it take such action at the risk of touching off a nuclear war ove>
Berlin ?
Those questions are at the heart of the dilemma the Wes' faces in 1959 and for which ro answ’er yet have been found.
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Personal And Local News Briefs
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell P. Hurst are the parents of a daughter born Sunday at the Leb mon Hospital. Mrs. Louise Darnall of Denver, Colorado is spending the holidays with her sister. Mrs. Ethel Nelson.
Canaan Club Hold* Chrintmai Party The Canaan Home Demonstra tion Club met Thursd.y. Decern ber 18th. at the nome of Mia Donald Woodall. Mis. Vern ..urnoll., nrcslden opened the meeting with the thought of the month, “ Let ther, be p< ace and let it begin wit!
me.”
The song of the month. “Jen To The World,” was sung in un son. Mrs. La Harcourt gave t.ii history of the song. The salutes to the American and Christian flags and the club creed were repeated in unison. Roll Call, a Bible verse, was answ red by twelve members, after which they revealed their mystery sister for the past yeai There was one guest, Mrs. Dewey Woodall jnd two children pres-
ent.
Mrs. Vern Lydick gave an interesting report on the council meeting The club prayer was repeated in unison. Mrs. Leffel Goss and Mrs. Vern Lydick gave entertesting readings and poems in keeping with Christmas and Mrs. Leffel Goss read the story i of Christmas. Carols were sung Mystery sister names were
Mrs. Esther Bornquist has been |
called to Coldwater, Mich., by j drawn for next year.
Mrs. Dan Stone won the door
prize.
FLAGSHIP NEARS BASE LONDON UPI — The fourth Soviet Antarctic expedition’s flagship Ob has reached the coastal ice cover edge near the Russian base at Mirny, the Soviet news agency Tass reported today.
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reason of the death of her bro-ther-in-law. A daughter was born Monday at the Putnam County Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jordan of Greencastle. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tharp, of Fillmore, are the parents of a son born Monday at the Putnam County Hospital. Miss Garnet Hill is in the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and will undergo surgery later in the week. Charles Due was arrested and jailed Monday night by city police on an assault and battery warrant signed by his wife. Mrs. L. C. Hebei and son Howard, of Morristown, New Jersey, are visiting Mrs. Hebei’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Arnold.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Katzbach of Milltown, N. J. are visiting friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Katzbach are former residents of Greenca.stle. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCurry have returned to their home from Muncie. after attending the wedding of Miss Louise Pittenger. cousin of Mrs. McCurry, and Glenn Long, on Friday. The Bible Study and prayei meeting of Beech Grove E.U.B Church will he held Wednesday night. New Year’s Eve, this week only instead of Tuesday night E. R Heiztr will lead the service. The Marion Home Demonstration club will meet at the home of Mrs. Ray Lawson, Friday, Jan. 2nd., with Mrs. Leonard Alexan dei as co-hostess. Roll call will b' a New Year’s resolution. Door prize given promptly at 1:30 p
in.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Leonard Mrs. Sallie Minnick of Bainbridgf spent Sunday in Indianapolr visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pa,ul Priest Mrs. Priest received word early Sunday of the death of her sis ter, Bessie, in Phoenix, Ariz. Bes sie had made her home there foi several years. The city police escorted a house moving job by Elmer Rogers on Monday afternoon from Bloomington and Seminary streets to north Jackson street, where state policeman Georg*' Hecko picked them up and escorted the house to the top of the water woi ks hill where it was placed on a lot. Mrs. C. O. Riggs entertained with a dinner party Saturday evening the following, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Riggs and daughter. Linda Lu of Lafayette, Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Galloway of Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. C. Roger Johansen and infant son. John Roger III of St. Louis and Mrs Bertha Bickley. R. N.. of Indianapolis. All are relatives of Mrs Riffgs-
Mrs. Leffel Goss gave a contest on the birthday of Jesus which was won by Mrs. Lloyd Greenlee. During the social hour each person received a grab bag gk'V The hostess’s house was gaily decorated for the holiday season Refreshments of Christmas cookies, candies, tea and coffee were served. The next meeting will be an a! 1 d jy meeting to be held Thursday January 15 at the home of Mrs Vern Lydick.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ogles Entertain With Xmas Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Oglerentertained with a Christma' dinner for Mrs. Nettie Seller, age 90; Mrs. Juliet Elmore, age 92; and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ogles of Otterbein; Mrs. Edna Ogles; Mr. and Mrs. Morris G. Ogles, Jenny Trudy and Kevin Ogles, all o' Belle Union.
Club Met With Mrs. .J :nu*s Sipple The Cloverdale Home Demon stration club met at the home of Mrs. James Sipple on Dec. 19th for the Christmas meeting Twenty members, five children and two guests were present. The guests were Miss Collier and Mrs Harley Benson, who joined the
club.
The meeting was conducted by the vice president, Mrs. Vosliel Frazier. Mrs. James Sipple led
the group in singing a carol then The office of William Padgett, j the pledge to the flag and club Putnam county clerk, will close creed repeated in unison. Secre.t noon Wednesday so that he tary and treasurer reports were an balance out his books anJ read and approved. Outlook return the office over to Jack ports was given by Mrs. Perry
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Windy Hill Members Plan New Year Events The members of Windy Hill Country Club have arranged leveral events on the social calendar that will usher in the iew year. Two affairs will be given on Wednesday, and the golfers will have the chance to enjoy some winter sports on New Year’s Day. Between 5:30 p. m. and 8:30 p. in. Wednesday. Dec. 31st an adult party will be held in the club house. This will be followed by a dance for high school and college students beginning at 9:30 p. m Arrangements have been made to have a musical program, which vill be given by local talent. A ruit punch and other refreshments will be seived. There will be a drawing for door prizes. Sons and daughters of club members and their guests are invited. No reservations are necessary. Chaperoning will be the committee, comprised of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Akers, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Corbin, together with Mr. .nd Mrs. Ward Mayhall. On Thursday, Jan. 1st, the nore hardy members will engage in a golf tournament. Anyone teeling as though they would ike to "brave the cold” is asked to play in the "Hangover” golf tournament. Coffee and doughmts will be avail ible in the club house.
Miss Nancy Laudig Mr. and Mrs. Joe Laudig wish to announce the engagement of ; their daughter, Nancy, to Richard Branneman son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Branneman. all of Cloverdale. No date has been set for the wedding.
Students Hold Roman Banquet
Theme of the Roman Banquet
The Underworld,” was carried sma i]
out throughout the banqwd held at the Buinbridge High School. Members and guests entered the dining room on stepping stones as though they were entering the Underworld. A poster at the entrance showed Charon, the ferryman, ferrying a soul across the Styx River to the Underworld and Cerebus, the three-headed dog who guarded the Under-
world.
cross the Atlantic in increasing? qualities. West Europe's foreign ex changes reacted enthusiasticall.’ to the new situation. The poun* sterling and most continents •urrencies stood firm all day Monday and opened strongh again this morning.
Many Missiles To Be Launched
WASHINGTON UPI - Th* United States plans to launch «• i average* of two satellites a month in 1959 while at the same tinu lorging ahead with ballistic mis riles and other nuclear weapon. | to deter Russia from war. In the nip-and-tuck race America is credited by many experts with setting a faster pace in space exploration this year and holding its own in long-range missile development. Scientists and military mer hail the talking Atlas satellite launched Dec. 18 as evidence of spectacular performance by a nation caught flat-footed by Russia’s first Sputnik 14 months
ago.
In the weapons field as 1958 |
ends, American Thor missiles are installed in Britain in at least
numbers, ready to hurl
WILL OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Toney will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversjry with an open house from 2 to 5 p. m. Sunday, January 4. in their home south of Greencastle. Friends and relatives are in-
vited.
They have resided in Putnam County all their married life. Mr. Toney retired from the Fiance Stone Company in December, 1956 after being an employee for 31 years. Mr. and Mrs. Toney have four children. Mrs. Irene Stephenson of LaGrange. Illinois, Mrs. Ruth Rowing if Indianapolis. Mrs. Clara Myers of Kalamazoo. Michigan, and Lee Toney of Greencastle. They have five grandchildren. One grandson. Ronnie Lee Toney, is deceased.
IN THE U. S. NAVY
atomic retaliation if Russia provokes war. With a range of more than 1.500 miles, they anparently are the longest-reaching ballisitc missiles in operational readiness on either side of the Iron | Curtain. , American Jupiter missiles of the same range are ready for deployment to Italy. Russia is credited officially
: here with having operational mis-
On the speakers’ table was a | sj]es with ranges up t0 800 or
1.000 miles. She has not, apparently, deployed those weapons to bases in her Eastern European
satellite countries.
Both America and Russia are perfecting intercontinental ballistic missiles ICBM, but neither has them in service. The U. S Atlas ICBM, one of which became the now-orbiting 8,700
-silver bowl containing red ros- | ?s and silver candelabras, with J •ed candles, napkins, place cards, ind favors were in keeping with
the Underworld theme.
After a three-course chicken ' linner was served by slaves,, the sophomores, Marjorie Lasley, the president, welcomed the group. , Mrs. Jewel Blue gave the re- j
sponse. Membership pins were pound satellite, is slated to enoresented to Latin I members by j * er strategic Air Command units
the vice-president, Dorothy Bet- by the end 0 f xgsg.
tis. Karen Parent entertained with a dainty dance. A musical comedy about Julius Ca.esar was presented by club members who were accompa.nied by Mrs. Noel
A test Atlas has been fired 6,300 miles down the Atlantic missile range from Florida with
considerable accuracy.
Russia is believed to have fired
Nicholson. Emcee, Jon Hitch, and j her com peting missiles 4 OoO announcer, John Hazlett, conduc- j ni jj es and the U. S. government
ted a program, “This Is Your Life. Caesar,” Silver Bells Winter Wonderland were sung
by Danny Webber.
accepts the reported Russian an d -'“i™ +v,r,f jt can double
claim that
range.
that
The evening was climaxed by I
the gift exchange among the members and a grab bag for th.-* nothers.
WILL HEAR HANDLEY
Ronald H. Monnett, fireman, USN. of San Jose, Calif., stands a watch in the forward engineroom aboard the destroyer USS Chevalier which arrived in the Western Pacific this month for duty with the U. S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet. Monnett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fied H. Monnett, of 1899 Laurinda Drive. Monnett’s ship is one of four destroyers of Destroyer Squadron Eleven. The squadron sailed from the west coast of the United States late in November. Before arriving at Yokosuka, Japan, on Dec. 10 for a two-week visit, the squadron made a three-day stopover at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
dianapolis and Fort Wayne, Lafayette’s top reading wafc 35
South Bend’s 36.
The mercury fell to a range of 23 to 35 degrees during the night the lowest at South Bend and thr
highest at Evansville. . T .. . „ . . w
„ ,, , Indiana Appellate Court Monday
Traces ot run or snow fell at all points. But the precipitation
Court Reverses Damage Award INDIANAPOLIS ( UPI i The
INDIANAPOLIS UPI — The 1959 Indiana Legislature will meet in joint session Jan. 13 to ■ hear Governor Handley deliver
his legislative message.
Handley’s appearance will . come five days after the session opens Jan. 8. Both the opening i and Handley's talk will be televised, beginning at 11 a. m. c.d.t. The governor's message will
deal with the proposed record change,
billion dollar budget recommendI ed earlier by the State Budget ! Committee, and with legislation Handley seeks to have enacted
during the session.
Hinkle^ who will assume the
duties of new Thursday.
county clerk on
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Michael, safety report by Mrs. Loren Stwally and Mrs. Omar Cummings reported on the last council meeting. Dues for the coming year were collected. The business meeting closed with the club prayer. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Ralph Fry’s.
Mrs. Fry' won the door prize.
During the social hour, those haring secret sisters exchanged gifts and drew names for nex" year. The others enjoyed a grag-
bag There were gifts for the goods and children also. The hostess -terve. ^ r ' which
delicious refrealinients.
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Europe's Economy Picture Brightens LONDON UPI— West Europe's
-conomy bounced back strongly j today from its first big post-war i iose of freedom, and economic I experts sajd the way was now J •dear to import more U. S. and |
Canadian consumer goods. The British pound sterling. 1
vhich any foreigner now can i change for U. S. and Canadian j dollars, kicked off its second con- j Lrol-free day with a new showing of strength. Continental curren-
cies followed suit.
The biggest sour note in a gen- j ’rally bright European economic picture came from France. Com-1 munist-dominated labor unions ! there rumbled ominously against ! ‘he heavy doses of austerity or- i iered by the Do Gaulle govern-1
ment.
President-elect Charles de' Gaulle's ability to enforce a stern belt-tightening financial program J ’o keep France’s newly devalued i C ranc in line would be the first
showdown test of his govern- "^nulng Wednesday
ments authority. south.
Western Europe got its economic boost Monday when Britain and ten continental neighbors made their currencies "externally convertible”— meanng that any foreigner could convert the currencies almost without restrictions into dollars and
other hard currencies.
It was a daring move designed to restore sound money in Europe and first results were promising British financial experts said there now is no rea,son why Britain and other Western European rations should not progressively step up their imports of consumer goods from the United States
and Canada.
Hitherto, because of a shortage of dollars, most Western Europe an countries have had to limit their dollar area purohases to heavy capital goods and vital necessary commodities like oil
and coal.
But now American cigarettes Cpffee, breakfast foods, canned oods and other consumer items
Europeans have been
'fiiai-vtng ' for years likely to
was measurable only at Fort Wayne which recorded .02 of an inch. There was a trace of snow on the ground ovemightly at Fort Wayne and South Bend. Highs todiy will range from the low' 30s north to around 40 south, lows tonight from around ' 20 to the low 30s to around 40. The outlook for Thursday was cloudy with a chance of rain or snow and little temperature
reversed a Madison Superior Court damage award to an Anderson man injured by a falling
tree.
CARD OF THANKS
Rain And Snow Due In State
Freezing rain and snow’ w is j due today in Southern Indiana, an area where top temperatures Monday ran as much as 16 degrees below those of upstate
cities.
The forecast called for no further precipitation in the north portion, drizzle ending this morning in the central area, and light drizzle with rain mixed with freezing rain or snow tonight and
in the
At Evansville, Monday’s maximum temperature was only 39 degrees, compared with 55 at In-
I wish to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Rhea, the Nurses and Nurses Aides, Mr. Rector and his assistant for their acts of kindness during my stay m the Putnam County Hospital. I also wish to thank all our new and wonderful friends and neighbors at Belle Union for theuhelpfulness and generosity during this time. Thanks a million and may each and everyone you have a happy and prosperous
New’ Year.
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Jack Davidson sought dam tg**s for injuries alleged to have occurred while he cut flown a box elder tree on property owned by Opha Kelly, Anderson. Evidence showed that Kellv left on a trip to B ; g Chapman I^ake on Jan. 1, 1954, and left orders with his son. Jack, to cut down the tree. The youth went to Davidson’s home to borrow an ax and asked Davidson to help him. Davidson, Jack Kelly and Roy Browning worked on Lh** :re<* with an ax and then pulled it down with a rope. The tree struck Davidson a f he sued on grounds that the senior Kelly was negligent because he failed to warn Davidson that the tree was already partially cut and likely to fall at any time without warning. The state’s second highest court ruled there was no negligence on Kelly’s p rt and Davidson volunteered his help.
Mrs. Paul Farthing
CAR RAMS TRAIN WASTED TIME LYNNVILLE. Ind UPI WalNEW ORLEANS UPI Ban- tPr HiU. 63. Fnincisco. was killed dits were wasting their time ‘ Monday night wh**n his car when they bound and gagged i smashed into » slow-moving New bartender Jay Malbrough after York Central freight train on a robbing him of $100. aiding across Ind. 68 four miles Malbrough, a magician who ! west of he e. P di e said it was specializes in rope escapes, freed oggv and drizzling at the time himself in a matter of minutes. of the accident.
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