The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 21 February 1964 — Page 1

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THE DAILY BANNER

VOLUME SEVENTY-TWO

WEATHER — Partly Cloudy; Cold

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1964.

UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

NO. 106

Big Walnut Creek Project Topic For Meeting Monday

All persons who will be directly affected by a proposed U.S. Corps of Army Engineer Project on Big Walnut Creek, are invited to a public meeting at the Fairgrounds Community Building on Monday evening, February 24, at 7:30 o’clock. This includes everyone in the city of Greencastle as well as farmers along the stream, and it is hoped that a large delegation of townspeople and civic leaders as well as farm people will attend. This educational meeting is being conducted under the sponsorship of the Putnam County Chapter of the Wabash Valley Association and has been arranged and planned by a committee consisting of Granville Thompson as chairman, Virgil VanBibber and K.W. Harris. A series of pictures taken along Big Walnut Creek in years past have been assembled by Mr. Thompson and will be .presented as one of the features of the evening program. Another series of color slides taken just last week by Mr. VanBibber will amplify present day problems and a series of pictures taken on the recent Oklahoma trip sponsored by the Wabash Valley Association will be presented to show local benefits from Flood Control and water management programs in that state. This gathering has been arranged entirely by local people and the program wall not include anyone from the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers or the Flood Control Commission. This will give local people an opportunity to openly discuss the project among themselves and study future alternatives for the best interests of all concerned. This meeting is a service activity of the Putnam County Chapter of the Wabash Valley Association and the organization wishes to urge everyone affected to attend. Eight Perish In Bungalow Fire CHICAGO UPI— E.ght persons, including seven young children, perished when fire swept their small bungalow today. The youngsters’ father suffered critical burns trying to save them. The dead were identified as James Alford, 11; his brothers, Stephen. 5, Tyrone, 3. and Calvin, 8; and his sisters, Catherine. 1, Patsy, 7, and Denise, 10. The adult was identified at L. T. Robinson, 51, a cousin of the father. One Alford youngster, Keith 14. escaped without injury. The young sisters' father, James, 37, a Chicago police department detective, was in critical condition at Mount Sinai Hospital after a vain attempt to rescue the children from their flaming second floor bedrooms. His wife, Gloria, was hospitalized with shock. She told police her husband led Keith to safety and then raced up stairs for the other children. He w'as forced to leap from a window to save himself, she said, and suffered a broken arm and leg. G. E. Turner Dies Word has been received here of the deeth of Graham E. Turner in Indianapolis. Mr. Turner was the husband of the former Frances Callahan. Services will will be at Moore & Kirk North east Chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday with burial in Forest Hill Ceme-

tery.

20 Years Ago P.E.O. met with Miss Lela Walls. Mrs. Grafton Longden was in charge of the program. Mrs. Christine Williams was hostess to the Kappa Delta Phi sorority. The Current Book Club met with Mrs. James R. Pence.

Riles Morphew Freed By Jury A jury in the Putnam Circuit Court found Riles Morphew not guilty of petit larceny Thursday afternoon after less than an hour's deliberation. The case went to the jury at 2:lu p.m. and the verdict was returned before 3 p.m. Morprew, 35, had been charged with taking a cold chisel and a pair of pliers last December in an affidavit signed by Alton Bryd of Roachdale. The defendent was represented by Wilbur S. Donner, appointed as pauper attorney by Judge Francis N. Hamilton. Members of the jury were Howard E. Cooper, Thomas W. Brothers. Walter H. Keck, Richard T. Gould, James C. Osborn, Walter P. Todd Sr., Virgil Deem, Frank W. O’Hair, Rolla B. Cooksey, Herman Leichty, Clyde Ash, Lois McGrannahan. Leroy Dixie, Jr. Dies In Hospital Leroy Dixie, Jr. 29, who resided at 506 Bloomington Street, passed away in the Putnam County Hospital at 9:45 Thursday night, where he had been a patient since Monday. He was born March 19, 1934 in Newcastle. Ky., the son of Leroy and Sarah Dixie, who now’ reside in Campbellsburg, Ky. He had been employed at King Morrison Foster Ford garage for five years. He w’as a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of this city. Survivors are: his parents; eight sisters, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Greencastle; Miss Zelma Dixie, Greencastle: Misses Lillia Mae Dixie, Mary Dixie, Rose, and Betty Dixie, Ann Paine, and Pearl Robinson, all of Newcastle, Ky; four brothers, Robert, Donald, Curtis and John M. Dixie all of Newcastle, Ky.; and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p. m. from Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev. M. H. Bell will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Calling hours at the Rector Funeral Home after 2:00 p.m. Saturday Shots Fired At Turkish Premier ANKARA, Turkey UPI- - Three shots w’ere fired at Premier Ismet Inonu today but none of the bullets hit him, Ankara Radio announced. The assassination attempt took place as Inonu left his office for the National Assembly. The 80 year-old Inonu, a veteran political leader, w’as in his car when the shots were fired. The radio said a man identified as Mesut Sunay, 32, was arrested and admitted trying to assassinate the premier. Inonu continued to the National Assembly and took part in today's session as scheduled. The legislators expressed their gratitude for his escape, Ankara Radio said. Woman Is 103 FRANCESVILLE, UPI— Mrs. Catherine Pelsy observed her 103rd birthday anniversary Wednesday with many of her 184 direct descendants visiting

her.

Among the callers were her 82-year-old daughter, Mrs. Mary Wuethrich, one of her seven children, all of whom live in tiii.. area.

Putnam School Reorganization Plan Approved

DPU GETS VISUAL AIDS EQUIPMENT Formal presentation of $3,000 worth of visual aids equipment was made to DePauw University this w r eek by the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. Receiving the gift prior to its demonstration were DePauw’s Dr. Herold T. Ross, left, and President William E. Kerstetter, right. Bob Bond, center, regional 3M representative, holds one of the 10 overhead projectors included in the communications equipment grant. A portable projector, two thermo-fax copying machines and a year’s supply of copying film also were included in the award. DePauw was one of four Hoosier schools to receive the projection equipment out of over 120 applicants in the state.

10 Professors Promoted At DePauw, Three Others Granted Emeritus Rank

New Post Office

Three DePauw University faculty members have been granted emeritus standing and 10 others have received promotions President William E. Kerstetter an-

physica! education; and Dr. D.ivid H. Maloney, economics. Newdy named associate Professors include professors Garret J.

nounced today. Both actions, ap- Boone, art; Dr. James K Elrod,

proved by the Board of Trustees and Visitors, are effective in

July.

Acquiring emeritus rank upon their retirement this summer will be Dr. Jervis Fulmer, head of the department of chemistry; George Gove, professor of voice and director of university choirs, and Dr. Judson Wyckoff, head of the department of economics. Dr. Fulmer has been a member of the faculty since 1931, Professor Gove since 1945, and Dr. Wyckoff since 1947. Promoted to full professorships are Dr. Stephen T. Early, political science; Dr. Felix E. Goodson, psychology; Dr. Robert Harvey, Club Observes Ladies' Night The Bainbridge Lions Club enjoyed a fine evening with a Ladies' Night meeting at The Old Trail Inn. Following the dinner, the club retired to the lounge of the Inu where they listened to a spiriteu debate conducted by Robert. Hamilton and Kenneth Schild Oi. V\ abash College on the topic, Resoived; “That the Republicans should be returned to the Presidency in 1964.” Mr. Hamilton introduced the affirmative side with the theme introduced by John F. Kennedy in 1960 when he urged a change to improve the position of the U.S. in foreign affairs. His interpretation of the conditions of the present time was that the present international situation does not point to great success in the present administration. Mr. Schild refuted by pointing to the fact that various prospective candidates of the Republican party differ so much in point of view that one could hardly judge the way they would lead until a leader is chosen and then what proposed improvement could be pointed out. The Club appreciated the lively interest generated by r the discussion of these men. President Paul Smith invited the ladies to indicate whether they desired dinners away from Bainbridge or as served by the men in their own Den. Appreciation was made for both kinds of occasions indicating that “Variety is still the Spice of Life.” Hospital Notes Dismissed Thursday: Emma Justus, Rose Zeller, James Thomas, Greencastle; Mrs. Howard Dean and daughter. Roachdale; Arlando Lewis, Bainbridge; Joyce Keith, Spencer; Mrs. Janies, Howard and daughter Poland.

speech; Dr. James J. Findlay, history; Dr. Paul B. Kissinger, physics; and Dr. William J. Petrek, philosophy-religion. Dr. Glen E. Welliver, instructor in the German department, has been promoted to assistant

professor.

Dr. Kerstetter also announce^* the retirement, effective this summer, of Professor Oliver W.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Vance Hartke and U.S. Senator Birch Bayh announced today that Cloverdale, Ind., will have a new Post Office building at 50 North Main Street. The annual rental fee will be $4,000. Greek Ruler In Serious Condition ATHENS UPI — King Paul I of Greece today survived a serious operation for a stomach disorder but his doctors were reported to have said the outlook remained very grave. Two of the five doctors who

Tavern Brawl Ends In Stabbing MUNC1E UPI— A man was slashed to death in a tavern brawl early today and police arH rested a suspect about two

hours later.

Authorities said Willie O. Price, 34, was stabbed in the neck with a switchblade knife. James Mullinix, 27, was arrested at the home of relatives near York town and charged with second-degree murder. Witnesses told police Mullinix

had a knife.

Steers Issues Election Ruling

Robinson. A member of the Eng- operated on the 62-year old King much as the office of county as

lish department since 1947, Professor Robinson has requested to be relieved of his teaching duties

to concentrate on writing. NOW YOU KNOW

The earliest records of comets dates from the seventh century, B C., according to Guinness

Book of World Records.

for 1 hour and 45 minutes were British cancer specialists. Official medical bulletins made no

reference to cancer.

The doctors wee reported to have told the royal family that the operation was carried out solely to relieve the King's pain.

They warned that his condition the full, unexpired term of remained critical. predecessor.’”

Oh, No! C.LENDALE. Calif. UPI —The influence of the Beatles is affecting the format of at least one church service this Sunday. The weekly bulletin of the First Baptist Church of Glendale announces that Pastor J. Whitcomb Brougher's Sunday evening sermon topic will be “Following the Beatles”—and he will wear a Beatle wig. Game Tonight To Be Broadcast The Tiger Cub-Broad Ripple high school basketball game this evening will be broadcast direct from the Broad Ripple gym by WGRE, DePauw’s FM Radio Station. This broadcast is being financed by Chet Coan of Coan’s Pharmacy and the Jackson Brothers, owners and operators of Greencastlc's Double Decker Restau-

rants.

Tonight’s tilt will be the last contest for Coach Dave McCracken's netters before the sectional tourney next weekend. The Cubs have a 15-2 record for the regular season and a 16-3 overall mark. They are hoping to add the host Rockets to their vic-

tory skein.

Broadcasting will begin at 8

p.m. sharp.

Rotarians Hear Mrs. Bessie Rector Mrs. Charles Rector Jr„ representing the League of Women Voters, was guest speaker before the Greencastle Rotary Club

Steers also said “the present luncheon Wednesday. Her topic

INDIANAPOLIS UPI — Atty. Gen. Edwin K. Steers ruled that an election of a county assessor would not be '“proper” in 1964. The question was raised in Montgomery County, where the assessor elected in 1962 and who took office Jan. 1, 1963, died

three months later.

An appointee was named and the question arose whether he should continue to serve the balance of the unexpired term of his predecesor or whether the office of county assessor in Montgomery County should be placed on the primary and general elec-

tion ballots this year.

Steers concluded that “inas-

sessor is created by the Legislature. as distinguished from a constitutional office, and is one for which specific four-year basis, no election for said office

would be proper in 1964.”

incumbent is entitled to

serve

his

FRONT VIEW OF DAILY BANNER’S NEW PRESS This is a front view of The Daily Bann er'a new’ Duplex rotary press in the basement of the new plant soon to be occupied by tnis newspaper on South Jackson Street. A final msrocMnn of fba maohlnerv was being made by Machinist Joe Egenolf (without hat) and an assistant when this picture was Liken by John Adams, staff photographer.

was comprehensive planning for the future growdh of Greencastle which involves many important decisions. Planning for the future should take into consideration the anticipated growth in population which will place added burdens on the comunity for increased water supply, sewers, streets, other services including schools, fire protection, police protection, and refuse collection. The rate of population growth in Greencastle has been about three per cent each year. The planning of land use within the city limits and adjacent to the city limits extending about two miles out provides for protection of residential areas and designates sites attractive to ousiness and industry. Only long range planning, based on future needs, can make possible an orderly growth of the city. The City Planning Commision, made up of eleven members, .s responsible for present zoning and the control of future zoning. Planning twenty to twenty-five years into the future for the aity’s land use can save tax payiis money by reducing expensive errors which occur when a city grows without direction. Mrs. Rector presented a map showing the future plans of the City of Danville, Illinois which included school, shopping, business, industrial, and residential areas both within and adjacent to

the city limits.

Robert Crouch. Secretary of the DePauw University Alumni Affairs, was a guest. Second Nuclear Base DUNOON, Scotland UPI—The second U S. nuclear submarine ; base in Europe will be set up on Spain’s Atlantic Coast, Capt. ; David Bell, commander of the U. S. Polaris submarine base in Scotland, said Thursday. Frank Finney Dies INDIANAPOLIS UPI—Frank F. Finney, 86 years old, former state legislator, state official and newspaper publisher, died Thurs-

day in his home.

The State Commission for School Reorganization held a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Thursday, in the Greencastle Jr. High School Auditorium. The purpose of the meeting u’as to afford any interested citizen the opportunity to speak for or against the Putnam County Plan. Several people made comments on the plan as proposed. There were around 100 people present at the public hearing. After the hearing, the State Commission met and approved the plan as follows: North Putnam Community Schools — will consist of the six North Putnam county townships, Russell, Franklin, Jackson, Clinton, Monroe and Floyd. This corporation will be governed by an elected seven member school board — one from each township, and one elected at large, making a total of 7 board members. Greene ast 1 e Community Schools — will consist of the present Greencastle Consolidated School System and Madison township. This corporation will be governed by an appointed five member school board, the trustee and advisory board of Madison township appointing one member; the trustee and advisory board of Greencastle towmship appointing two members, and the Greencastle City Council will appoint two members, making a total of five board mem-

bers.

South Putnam Community Schools—will consist of Marion, Jefferson. Warren, and Washington townships. This corporation will be governed by a five member board elected as follows: one from each of the four townships, and one elected at large making a total of five board members. Cloverdale Community Schools — will consist of the present Cloverdale Community School system which includes Cloverdale township, and Taylor, Jennings, and Jackson townships in Owen county. This corporation will be governed by an elected school board of seven members as follows: Four from Cloverdale township. and one each of the three Owen county townshfps. The seven members will be elected at large in this corporation. This plan for school reorganization as approved by the State Commission for School Reorganization will be voted upon at the May 1964 primary election. The plan will be voted upon in each of the proposed four school districts. If approved by a majority of the votes cast at the primary election the proposed plans will go into effect on July 1, 1964. Marriage License D. O. Milliman, airline controller, Minneapolis. Minn.. and Wanda Carol Shutcs, at home, Greencastle. Herman Franklin Richey, transmission builder, Knightsville, and Virginia Ruth Davis, at home, Reelsville Route 1.

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Fhc Weather And Local ‘Temperatures

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Partly cloudy with a few snow flurries today. Fair and cold tonight. Saturday partly cloudy and cold.

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