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VOLUME SEVENTY-TWO
GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1964.
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
NO. 140
GHS Announces Honor Students For Past 6 Weeks
The High Honor Rolls and Honor Rolls for the Greencastle Senior High School were announced today for the fourth six weeks of the academic year. Honor students are: HIGH HONOR Seniors— Steve Barrett, Almeda Boatright, Becky Collins, Marcia Hill. David Jackman, Mickey Longden. Clark Norton. Juniors— Linda Baumunk. Christine Cook. Jean Farber, Carol Hegwood, Jim Johnson. Jim Lewis. Tom Troyer. Kathy
Carriker.
HONOR ROLL
Seniors—Steve Baker, Bunny Bergmann. Bill Boyd, Rusty Elliott, Jim Kircher, Nancy Lehe. Art Letzler, Sandra Pearson, Pam Reiling, Doug Stauch.
Larry Taylor
Juniors— Ronnie Blotch, Anne Dozer. Candie Henderson, Janet Lucas, Anita McKee. Sharon Norris, Ernie Smith.
Sandra Walker. HIGH HONOR
Sophomores— George Henry, Laura Kerstetter, Jane McIntyre. Tom Scholl. Freshmen— Gail Anderson, Joanna Eitel, Chris Johnson, Sue Smaltz, Tom Webb.
HONOR ROLL (Sophomores)
Janice Barrett, Bruce Richard Dean. Steve
Harold Lydick. Jenny McKenna. Sidney Modlin, Vicki Murphy. Bill Nanovsky, Joe Nickerson. Carol Nichols. Walter Peeler, Mary Plessinger, Louis See.
Josh Lancaster.
Freshmen— Vicki Aker, Tom Beck. Bruce Brackney, Deanna
Berg, Jones.
Masonic Notice Stated meeting of Morton Lodge No. 469 F. & A.M. Friday April 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Oscar Martin Jr., W. M. Demos Schedule Dinner Session The Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. sponsored by th« Putnam County Democrat organization, will be held in the Community Building at the Fairgrounds on Saturday. Dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. and some 650 persons are expected to at-
tend.
U. S. Senator Birch Bayh will be the speaker and State Senator Marion Kirtley, of Crawfordsville, will be master of ceremonies. Margaret Johnston. Indiana National Chairman; State Vice Chairman Mabel Striker; L.V. Letzkus, Sixth District Chairman; Dorothy Emore, District Vice Chairman; District County Chairmen, and candidates seeking state offices will be present. Putnam County Chairman Charles Shuee is in charge of the affair with Ed Raines and Carrie Miller as co-chairmen. Music for the occasion will be furnished by Paul Evans at the
organ.
Hospital Guild Sets Tag Day Final plans for the 3964 Put-
Burks. Hope Cook. Roger Dean nam County Hospital Guild Tag Mark Elliott, Wanda Ellis. Ray Day were made at a coffee Churchill, Kim McCarson, meeting held on Wednesday, Steve Gingery, Jay Guiliani. April 1. in the home of Mrs. Jon Goins, Carol Gooch. David Howard Harmless, 234 Hillsdale Hill. Suzi Jones. Peggy Me- Avenue. Mrs. Harmless and Claine. Bill Ogle, Tom Ricketts. Mrs. Robert McCormick are coElaine Shumaker. Ronnie Smith, chairmen of the annual event to Gordon Sutherlin. Mike Troyer. be held on the week-end of April
24-25 this year.
Guests at the coffee were— Mrs. Russell W. Vermillion, Guild president and Corner Captains Mesdames Richard Flynn. Nettie Utt, Frank Deer, Robert Shedd, Richard Sunkel, Raymond Reeves, John Eamshaw, Lauren May, Joseph Todd, Paul Canary, Laurel Corbin and Rex Boyd, representing Greencastle, and Mrs. Don South. Bainbridge: Mrs. William Kopp. Roachdale; Mrs. Eugene Ozment, Fillmore; and Mrs. Charles Whitaker. Clover-
dale.
Tag Day, held on just one week-end of the year, is the means taken by the Guild to finance the many services offered to patients of the hospital. It has also provided several pieces of much-needed equip-
ment to the hospital.
When you give your contribution to a member of the Guild during this drive, be assured that it is sincerely appreciated and will be used to the very best advantage. As there is no paid personnel in the Guild, all monies go toward services and equipment that may help make your stay in the hospital more
Fall Fesitval In City Is Scheduled By Local C. Of C.
The local Chamber of Commerce announced today that plans are well underway to stage a community-wide Fall Festival again this year. Talking a cue from the widespread interest and enthusiasm generated by the Old Fashioned Days event of two years ago. the theme for this year's celebration will be, “Those Wonderful
Years: 1910 to 1920.'’
Dates for the event are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 24 and 26. Under the direction of general chairman Ray Brush, several people are already hard at work in plans
for this gala event.
Included in the three-day festival program will be a German Band Concert, two street
fecting the Horse and Pony Club dances, a Treasure Himt, and
for the coming year. All 4-H
4-Her's Plan '64 Activities
4-H Club Horse and Pony |s members, their parents and . leaders met at the Fairground Community Building March 31 to launch their 1964 activities. Phil Jordan was named as Fair Superintendent. Lucy Jordan and Morris Williams will serve as project leaders and set up four (4) Sunday meeting dates which are: April 19, May
17, June 21, and July 19.
John Keller and K. W. Harris, A representing the Extension Office, outlined 4-H procedure ef-
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HOSPITAL GUILD TAG DAT CAPTAINS
Pictured above are the Hospital Guild Tag Day Captains who met at the home of Mrs. Howard Harmless for a kickoff coffee meeting. Shown above are (front, left to right): Mrs. Frank Deer, Mrs. R. C. Fylnn, Mrs. Joe Todd, Mrs. Robert Shedd and Mrs. Nattie Utt. Back row: Mrs. Robert McCormick, Mrs. Raymond Reeves, Mrs. Laurel Corbin, Mrs. Lauren May, Mrs. Dick Sunkel, and Mrs. Howa rd Harmless. Photo by John Adams
Library Receives Memorial Book E. S. Sulkowski recently presented the book: "The Pennsylvania Railroad,’’ by Edwin Alexander to the GreencastlePutnam County Library in memory of W.J. (Jack) Coffey,
South Putnam Resident Dies Emery MoCammack. 89 well known resident of Belle Union, died Wednesday evening at the Donna Nursing Home south of Cloverdale. He had been critically ill since last September.
Nelda Werneke Funeral Sunday
This book is a history of the He was born Aug^e, 1874, in Pennsylvania Railroad, covering Jefferson township, the son of
Dinner Meeting
Here
Indiana State College alumni __ . . , „ , ” Funeral services for Miss
residing in Putnam County are
, . J Nelda Werneke, will be held
planning a dinner meeting on Wednesday. April 8. at 6:30 p.m. in the DePauw University
Union Building.
Rogelio De la Torre, one of 50 Cuban refugees currently
Club Horse and Pony members are required to join and attend the local club in their community: therefore, any boy or girl of the county interested in becoming affiliated with this 4-H project should contact the local 4-H Club leader in their community immediately to join. Having joined a local club they will in turn receive information and invitations to participate in the
Tent Theatre performances on each of the three nights. As a backdrop for many of the festival events, a portion of the Court House Square will be set aside for erection of a streetscene panorama depicting many of the Greencastle businesses of
the 1910-1920 era.
Another highlight of the celebration will be a parade on Saturday comprised of, marching units from patriotic and frater-
Ella D. Wilson Dies In Florida
Ella Dodds Wilson, 88. widow of Gilbert A. Wilson, died late Tuesday night at her home in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., where she had lived for many years. She had been bedfast the last
four years.
Bom near Roachdale May 9. 1875, she was the daughter of John H. and Phena Ann Moody Dodds. She married Mr. Wilson in Roachdale. Aug. 12. 1894. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Christian Church of Roach-
dale.
Survivors include three daughters. Mrs. Viva Spieth of Lebanon. Mrs. Phena Wilcox of Henning, HI., and Mrs. Gilberta McGrath of Miami. Fla.; two sons, Dwight L. of Ponpe Vedra Beach. Fla. .and V. W. of Jacksonville. Fla. seven grandchildren and three great-grandchild-
ren.
Funeral services are announced for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Perkins Funeral Home in Roachdale with Rev. Ray Brit-
ton officiating and burial in the comfortable.
Roachdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home af-
ter noon Friday.
one hundred years of continuous service. It describes the engineering achievements. the bridges, tunnels, signals and safety devices .and the various phases of growth in stations, passenger cars, and baggage and mail service. 330 reproductions of rare prints and photographs add much to the enjoyment of the
book.
Has Leading Role Max Dixon, Greencastle, has the lead role in Indiana University’s upcoming theatre production of William Shakespeare s “The Tempest,” opening on campus, April 10. Dixon plays the role of Prospero. the magician who holds an island and its spirits within his power. A candidate for a Ph. D. in speech and theatre, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon. He is married to the former L. Rebecca Danforth.
Robert and Mary Scott McCammack. He had spent his entire life in the Belle Union community. He was married to Nerissa Hurst, who preceded him in death in 1934. Survivors are: one son. Versal McCammack, Belle Union; daughter-in-law. Lottie McCammack: one granddaughter, Lenore Long, Mooresville, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. Rev. Harold McCammack will officiate. Interment will be in Cloverdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home in Cloverdale after 7 this evening. Hoosier Named
Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Rector Funeral Home. Rev. Heinlein will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Miss Werneke was returning
Studying at Indiana State, will from a trip to Italy and other be the featured speaker of the countries overseas, when she beevening. His topic will be “Cuba: came ill on the ship, Leonard! Then and Now.” DeVinci, an Italian liner. She Putnam County club officers passed away at 1:00 a.m. Wedare in charge of the event. They nesday on the ship. Her two are: Michael Tzouanakis, Green- nieces, Helen Werneke and Julia
castle, president; James Schopmeyer, Centerpoint, vice-presi-dent; Mrs. Esther Friend. Route 2. Greencastle, secretary-trea-
surer.
Alumni are requested to make dinner reservations with Mrs. Friend before April. I.S.C. representatives attending the meeting will be James C. Farmer, director of alumni relations. and Carl E. Perkins, executive director of the I.S.C. Foundation. Area high school students who are applying for scholarships to I. S. C. will be dinner guests of the alumni association.
Deem were in meet the ship.
New York to
Miss Werneke was the last member of her immediate family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Survivors are: two nieces, Helen Werneke and Julia Deem and one nephew. Charles Werneke. The body will arrive in Greencastle Friday afternoon. Hospital Notes
special project activities carried nal organizations, antique autos,
on by the county Horse and horse patrols, etc.
Pony leaders. The Extension Office points out that in no way can the Sunday project metings at the fairgrounds be substitut-
ed for regular 4-H Club meet- all the activities
ings at the community level. Last year some eighty boys and girls participated in this project, and indications are that even a larger number are enrolled this year, making this one of the countries leading 4-H
Club projects
A committee of adults including Morris Williams, Ed Wilson, and George Finney represents adult sponsorship of this coun-
ty-wide activity.
Public participation will be encouraged in all events and many prizes will be awarded. Plan now to be on hand for
'Old Soldier's' Heart Weakens
Present Awards To Cub Pack 97 Cub Scout pack 97 met Tuesday night at Brick Chapel Meth-
odist Church. ., .. ,, , Frank Saunders, scoutmaster But even so. it said the old sol for the pack, presented several dier s condition—still critical—
WASHINGTON UFI — First indications of a weakening heart today dimmed hopes for Gen. Douglas MacArthur. As the 84-year-old General of the Army ended a month in Walter Reed Medical Center, doctors said his chances for re-
covery are “not good.”
Two telltale signs of the heart s condition quavered Wednesday. His blood pressure dropped slightly and his pulse increased moderately. Both pre-
viously were stable.
A late bulletin reported some improv’ement in blood pressure.
had deteriorated within the past
24 hours.
WASHINGTON UPI —Presi-
dent Johnson Wednesday nomi- $1 00,000
mated Marion A. Clawson. Eaton, Ind.. for a six-year term on the Federal Farm Credit Board. Clawson, a farmer, was picked to succeed Marvin J
Briggs.
Dismissed Wednesday: Elmer Gamble, Louis Nelson, Lenora Collins, Greencastle: Marie Rady, Roachdale; Mrs. Lewis
MARION UPI — A SI00.000 Davis and daughter, Fillmore; fire today destroyed Emley’s Mrs. Leslie Bartie and son. Restaurant, which reopened in Coatesville; Mrs. Melvin Talley
Blaze
awards to twenty-five members of the troop. Brett Wagner, Lory Terhune. and Kim Kersey was inducted into the pack and
received their Bob Cat pins. NEW YORK UPI— Former Gary Reeves. Mark Keyt, heavyweight boxing champion Jimmie Lambermont, Ronnie Dempsey has filed a suit Lambermont, David Miller and as j t ing S3 million damages from Gregory Miller were the recip- Time InC j for an article in lts
Dempsey Files Suit
NEW YORK UPI-
March after being rebuilt be- and daughter, Staunton; Mrs. ients of their Wolf Badge after maga2inet Sports Illustrated, cause of a fire which ruined it Dave Cooper and son, Clayton; completing the requirements tor which saId he used i oa ded gloves
four months ago.
James Bandy. Spencer.
May Visit U.S. BONN UPI — Chancellor Ludwig Erhard may meet President Johnson in Washington this summer, a government spokesman announced Wednes-
day.
Johnson Plans Aid For Alaska
20 Years Ago
WASHINGTON UPI — President Johnson was moving on two fronts today to provide federal aid to help Alaska recover from earthquake and tidal
wave devastation.
The President Wednesday night named a special commission to draft long-range aid for
Roy C. Sutherlin was a Dem- the state. At the same time, he ocrat candidate for Putnam announced he would ask ConCounty Prosecutor. gress for $50 million for imHarold Lloyd Cooper, Green- mediate relief, castle High School senior, was Johnson’s request for the supawarded a scholarship for 1944- plemental appropriation is ex45 by Ball State College at pected to be submitted to ConMuncie. gress today or Friday. Most of The Red Cross Blood Bank the money will be allocated for from Indianapohs was at the restoration of public facilities in local Elks Lodge Home. Alaska.
this rank.
Chris Kersey was the only scout receiving the Bear Badge. The Golden Arrow award was presented to Keith Williams, Gary Reeves, Mark Keyt. David Miller and Ronnie Lambermont. The Denner award, given to scouts in recognition of their assistance to the Den Mothers during regular meetings, was given to Billy Berry, Wesley Willions. Kenneth Houser, Kent Evens. Gregory Miller. Chris Kersey, and Maurice McKee. Mike Lanham received the assistant Denner Award. Hands Off In Brazilian Crisis
WASHINGTON UPI
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United States today officially thunderstorms today and tomaintained a hands off, no com- n jght. Showers ending Friday ment attitude toward the crisis and turning cooler. High today
in Brazil.
Washington officials
thtir own reports generally
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low 60s. Low’ tonight near saW High Friday near 60. Outlook for Saturday: Partly
were coming in slower than c j oud y north, cloudy south and
press dispatches. The only ex- coo i er
BOY SCOUTS RECEIVE HONORS
In the Honor Court parents of those boys receiving Star and Life Badges are shown just before the presentation. Star: Lee Carney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carney; Bill Eiteljorge, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Eiteljorge; and Mark Elliot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Elliot. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthews were proud to present their son, Dwight, with the Life Badge.
plaination they offered newsmen was that the Brazilian situation
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