The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 14 October 1964 — Page 1
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VOLUME SEVENTY-TWO
GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1964 UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE NO. 300
Farm Outlook Meet Scheduled Here Thursday
Committee Holds Meeting Tuesday r
WILL SPEAK THURSDAY
M. Paul Mitchell, Purdue University Agricultural Economist, will lead the discussion at this year’s meeting on the farm outlook, according to K. W. Harris, County Extension Agent. The meeting will be 7:30 p m. Thursday, October 15th in the Community Building at the Fairgrounds, one mile north of
Greencastle.
Among the important outlook questions faced by farmers in the year ahead are such things
Fire Damages Terrell Home
Fire damaged the Thomas Terrell home, in Lunedale, early this morning. City firemen answered the Terrell alarm shortly after 1
a m.
The interior of the one and
as: What will be the impact of one-half story frame dwelling
the drought on feed grain and soybean prices? How much influence will this have on numbers of hogs and cattle fed, and their prices? Is it going to be possible to make any money feeding cattle in 1965? These are but a few of the questions that Mr. Mitchell will discuss. County Agent K. W. Harris noted that this year particular attention is being given to the longer range prospects for crops, hogs, beef, dairy, and poultry. This part of the discussion will be of interest to those who are considering longer term investments in any of these enterprises, he stated. Some forecasters predict a continuing rise in national business activity. If this material' izes. how will this affect farm' ers? What are prospects for increased inflation resulting from our current level of deficit financing and how* will this affect farmers? How have land values reacted to feed grain and wheat programs and the fear of inflation? These and similar questions will be dis-
cussed at the meeting.
Also to be discussed: Do job opportunities exist for those who want to leave agriculture? How will lower beef prices af-
was badly damaged by the flames. A tanker truck from the Indiana State Farm aided the local firemen in fighting the blaze caused by a defective furnace pipe. Earlier, at 10:05 Tuesday night, the firemen made a run to the home of Mrs. Ted Miles, 702 South Illinois Street. They reported peat moss on fire in a flower bed. At 4:25 Tuesday afternoon, the firemen went to the Larry Clark home, 1201 South Indiana Street, to extinguish a grass
fire.
Bands To Play
j At IU Saturday The Cloverdale. Belle Union and Roachdale High School Bands will take part in the Indiana University's High School Band Day program. Saturday. October 17th. which this year will feature over 5.900 bands-
men from 92 schools.
The highlight of the day will be a mass band performance with I.U.'s Marching Hundred Band prior to kickoff of the Indiana-Michigan State football game. At 1:15 the combined Bands and the Marching Hun-
fect the dairy business? What
change in hog prices can be ex- dred wm play .. Indiana y Iarch
pected if the predicted seven per cent decrease in fall far-
rowings materializes?
The meeting is designed mainly to present factors affecting prices of commodities, and economic principles involved and to provide insight into future prices. Thus, persons attending can draw r their own
“Queen City March” and the
“National Emblem March.” Ike Celebrates 74th Birthday
conclusions as to price and income prospects and make their own forecasts as conditions
change.
Not only farmers, but their wives, other businessmen, and city consumers will be especially interested in the discussion of the factors affecting incomes of farmers. Effects of these factors on capital and operation and consumption purchases will be considered. County Agent Harris says any interested person is invited and encouraged to
tend.
Safety Patrol At New School
at-
GETTYSBURG. Pa. UPI — Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who celebrates his 74th birthday today, revealed one of Arnold Palmer’s golfing secrets while chatting with reporters and photographers Tuesday. He said he planned to paint the head of his favorite putter
black.
“Arnold Palmer told me about that,” said Eisenhower, who has golfed on several occasions with the pro great. “He lets his get rusty, but I’m going to paint mine. It cuts down the sun glare when you're try-
ing to line up a putt.”
As for his birthday, the former President said he plans to celebrate it by working “a full day” in his office on the campus of Gettysburg College. He said there were no plans for
The Northeast Elementary family parties.
School sixth grade boys organized their safety patrol for the year. They elected Bob Trover. Captain: Ricky Foutz and Mike Bergen. Lieutenants: and Joe Blaoketer. Secretary. The other members of the patrol are Delbert Doan, Dick Armstrong, Nibs Knights, David Hubble, Tony Stone., Danny Harris, Bob Brandau, Eddie Livernoche. Gary Coffman, Jay Lyon, John Higgins, Ronnie Haltom. Jim Tincher. Bob Coppmger. Joe Boyd. Gary Howard, Henry Embree, Jim Mahoney, Greg Ling, Matt Alig,
Steve Stump.
20 Years Ago Col. David M. Shoup. U. S. Marine Corps and a DePamv graduate, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest decoration
for bravery.
Mrs. Jane Farmer Hays spoke on the history of Put-
nam County and its pioneers Lodge No. 132 F. A. M. Thursat the weekly luncheon of the day, October 15. 7:30 p.m. Rotary Club. Hubert Powell W.M.
Curtis Assails
Senate Probers WASHINGTON UPI — A Republican senator charged today that Senate investigators had no intention of bringing out the facts on an alleged $35,000 political kickback in-
volving Bobby Baker.
Sen. Carl Curtis, R-Nev., said Democrats on the Senate Rules Committee are “merely going through the motions of pretending to investigate” the case of the former Senate Dem-
ocratic secretary.
Committee Chairman B. Everett Jordan, D-N.C., ruled out hearings in the Baker investigation until after the Nov. 3 election. He suggested that tair hearings could not be held “in the heat of a bitter political
campaign.”
Masonic Notice
Stated meeting Cloverdale
The prospectus committee of the Greencastle Development Corporation held its first meeting Tuesday evening. The purpose of which was to construct a prospectus for the presenting U the citizens of Greencastle a plan for their participation in the development and promotion of a better and more beautiful
city.
The lack of off-street parking will be the number (I) objective for the downtown area. The off-street parking will eliminate some of the business places for many of the smaller merchants but the corporation will provide a more modern building completely housing them near the new parking area. Bonds will be sold to help finance these and other offstreet parking developments. The purchase of this stock should be looked upon as a gesture of good for the community of Greencastle as well as a sound investment. The Greencastle Development Corporation Fund will also be used in connection with bringing other industry into the city of Greencastle, providing more job opportunities and to stimulate the economic growth of our city. We must not rest complacently on the laurels and habits of yesteryear while a new generation finds living m more progressive areas. Present for the prospectus meeting were Richard Flynn. IBM Corporation, Norman Knights, DePauw University and William D. Hooper, The Daily Banner. Town Hall Meeting Oct. 24 The education department of the Putnam County Federation or Women’s Clubs is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting on Saturday morning. October 24th trom 10 o'clock until 12 noon, in the Charter House of Gobin Church in Greencastle. All parents, teachers, law enforcement officers, school board members and anyone interested in the youth of our county is urged to attend. A panel composed of: Mr. James Rady, assistant principal of Crawfordsville High School, Mr. Harold Stewart of Greencastle High School. Mrs. June Irwin of Bainbridge High School. Dr. Clinton Green of DePauw University and Mr. Tim Ruark of Greencastle will discuss such pertinent subjects as: The Value of teaching “U. S. and Indiana History” to brighten the patriotism and ideals of our youth: the need of vocational training”, the “Dropout problems,” and the value and need of a “Junior College.” Remember the time 10 a. m. 12 noon October 24th. Come and bring your questions and suggestions for discussion. BULLETIN Monon Freight Train Wrecked LOWELL, Ind. UPI — Seventeen cars of a 11-unit Monon Railroad freight train were derailed near here today but no injuries were reported. Cause of the accident was not determined, authorities
said.
Sen. Goldwater In Kansas City KANSAS CITY. Mo. UPI — Sen. Barry M. Goldwater followed up a “fascist” charge :igainst the Democratic party today by accusing President Johnson of “obstruction of justice” in the Bobby Baker case. The Republican presidential nominee moved into the home territory of former Democratic Precident Harry S. Truman in a second day of Midwestern campaigning this week. Truman was famed for his “give ’em hell” campaign in 1948 and Goldwater avowedly was doing the same as his election race neared its end.
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Mrs. A. K. Henry
The Womens Society of Christian Service of Gobm Church is privileged to hear Mrs. A. R. Henry, who will speak on The United Nations, at Charter House. Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. A. R. Henry Is the wife of the Reverend Archie Henry, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Baraboo, Wis., and th» mother of two grown sons. She has served on the Genera! Board of Missions and the Woman's Division of Christian Service of the Methodist Church for sixteen years. In addition. Mrs. Henry has served eight years as VicePresident and Chairman of the Department of Christian Social Relations of the Woman's Division of Christian Service, which has a membership of 1,150.000 Methodist women Throughout the years Mrs.
Henry has been active in high school and college youth work, both from the standpoint of counseling and the camping program. The fact that she was a delegate in 1961 to the World Methodist Council in Oslo, Norway plus her extensive travels to the Holy Land, Africa, Israel, Greece, and throughout the countries of Europe indeed give her a rich background from which to speak. This coupled with her personality and delightful sense of humor make her a most interesting speaker. Mrs. Sam Kirk will have the devotions and Miss Cynthia Eck will be the featured soloist. Mrs. Jack Cook, leader of the Bpworth Guild and her committee will serve refreshments. All members are urged to be present and the public will be welcome.
Isbell Headed Toward Florida
2 More Killed On State Roads ky United Press International Indiana s 1964 traffic fatality toll soared to at least 1,045 today compared with 1.020 a
year ago.
Donald M. Walters, 34. Indianapolis. was injured fatally early today when his car struck a tree along a parkway in the capital city. He died in a hospital about 40 minutes after the accident. A Parke County man died Tuesday from injuries suffered in an accident five days earlier. Jack Cohen. 33. Mecca, died in an ambulance which was taking him from Union Hospital. Terre Haute, to the Indiana University Medical Center at Indianapolis. Cohen was injured last Friday afternoon when the car in which he was riding went out of control on a county road near Mecca and struck a bridge
abutment.
Optimists Hear Murray Lewis The Greencastle Optimist Club had as a guest speaker last week. Murray Lewis, who is the Scout Master of Troop 99. He gave a very interesting and informative talk on Camp Friend and how the Optimists could participate in the use of this facility. This Thursday evening, at 6:30, the meeting at the Fairway Restaurant will have as a guest speaker, Mrs. Mildred Hervey. Putnam County Probation Officer, who will speak on the Youth and Delinquency.
MIAMI UPI — Hurricane Isbell plowed out of Cuba with at least one death in its wake and headed for Florida today with 80-mile-an-hour winds. Forecasters predicted it would gam force and probably hit the southwest coast of the state tonight. Although the storm was expected to pass west of Key West and strike the island of Dry Tortugas. Navy officials at the base there ordered jet fighters and training planes flown to safe points in the southeastern United States. At midnight EDT, the season’s sixth hurricane was centered near latitude 23.0, longitude 84.0. or about 185 miles southwest of Key West and 105 miles west of Havana in the extreme southeastern corner of the Gulf of Mexico. Isbell was moving nortbnortheast at 10 mites per hour and forecasters predicted it would change course slightly later today. The hurricane is expected to gradually turn to a more northeastward course at about 12 m.p.h. during the next 12 to 24 hours which would take the center near Dry Tortugas about midday Wednesday and probably to the southwest Florida coast Wednesday night.” forecasters said. Hurricane warnings f 1 e w from Dry Tortugas eastward to Key West and on the west coast of the state from Flamingo northward to Fort Myers. Gale warnings and a hurricane watch were in effect for the Keys from Marathon to Key Largo and a hurricane watch from Fort Myers northward to Tampa.
30 Marines Owe
CAMP PENDLETON. Calif. UPI — Marine Corps officers today credited a California lieutenant with saving 30 Leathernecks when their 40-ton landing craft burst into flames. Nine Marines were burned seriously in the fire, following an explosion Monday aboard the amphibious land craft which was carying them toward a beach in an assault exercise. The enclosed LVTP landing vehicle track personnel exploded in flames about 3.000 yards offshore as it approached the beach in thte first wave of Exercise Hard Nose. The blast happened wiien fuel splashed on the LVTP’s hot engine as the crew tried to change a filter. It blew a 7 by 10-foot metal hatch off the craft’s top deck. Second Lt. Jerome Paul, Oceanside, Calif., stayed aboard the burning vehicle and helped his troops climb through the deck opening to safety, officers said. Some of the combat-equipped Marines leaped into the ocean and others were picked up by other craft that rushed to the scene. The rescued and injured Marines were returned to the amphibious transport Vancouver, which had launched them on their ill-fated assault. The injured then were transferred by helicopter to the naval hospital here. Find Arsenal In Johnson Threat CORPUS CHRIST!, Tex. UPI — A reported threat to assassinate President Johnson led sheriff's deputies Tuesday night and today to an arsenal including weapons as big as a field mortar and a collection of Nazi relics. The deputies arrested Julius Schmidt. 29. a plumber and gun trader, and another unidentified man who worked on guns. Deputies and police still sought the man who made the reported threat — a former mental patient believed to be in the Corpus Christ! area. “I do not believe there was a plot to kill the President, but 1 do think that one individual made such a statement to kill the President to an informant I trust 100 per cent,” Sheriff Johnnie Mitchell said today. President Johnson is due in Corpus Christi Sunday to make a campaign speech. Plaque Honors Col. Huckleberry Mrs. Merle C. Huckleberry, wife of the late Col. Nathaniel Huckleberry, is the recipient of a Commendation Plaque presented by Brigadier Herbert Hill of the Salvation Army. The plaque is in memory of Col. Huckleberry, for his many years of countless quiet deeds in helpful service while acting as Putnam County Chairman of the Salvation Army. Harry Truman Hurt In Fall KANSAS CITY, Mo. UPI Tough as ever, former President Harry S. Truman rested comfortably in a hospital today with two cracked ribs taped up and a gash over his right eye. He was injured Tuesday in a bathroom accident in his home at Independence. The S0-year-o!d Truman was reported in satisfactory’ condition. cheerful and alert. A spokesman at Research Hospital said Truman would remain in the hospital “for some time” to receive a regular six-month checkup which was overdue. The spokesman said the 33rd President of the United State? slipped on a mat while getting into the bathtub and fell forward to his right side, causing a severe cut above his right eye. Now You Know The male ostrich may grow to a height of nearly eight feet and weigh up to 300 pounds, according to the Encyclopedia Britamnca.
Putnam 4-H ers Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
Elks To Host Working Press As has been the custom for several years, the Greencastle Elks will be dinner hosts to the male members of the city’s working press at 6:30 Tuesdayevening. October 20. This dinner is in observance of the annual National Newspaper Week. Elks lodges all over the United States set aside one day a year in appreciation of the work done by editors, reporters, linotype operators, printers, press operators in publishing both daily and weekly newspapers. Bank Robber Nabbed In Act INDIANAPOLIS UPI — A would-be holdup man who said he was "broke and needed a big score” was arrested Tuesday by a sheriff’s deputy making a routine check of a suburban bank. Robert Early’ Hester. 39, Louisville, was arrested as he attempted to rob Mrs. Betty Butch. 37, a teller at the Nora branch of. Indiana National Bank. Deputy Richard Buchanan. alerted by a customer, grabbed the gunman before he realized the officer was present. Buchanan said he was on his way to make a routine check at the bank when he received a radio message that the bank was being robbed. As he entered the bank he drew his gun. A customer, Cecil Butts, 52, Westfield, pointed to Hester and the officer ordered Hester to surrender. James Rose. 30. manager of the branch, said Hester had entered and asked for change wrappers. Rose said he directed him to Mrs. Busch. When he reached the window. Mrs. Busch said, he drew a .45caliber revolver, pulled a pillow case from under his coat and told her, “Fill it. I want all the money.” O.E.S. Notice Stated meeting of Russellville Chapter No. 311. O.E.S., at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Friends Night will be observed. Officers come formal. Visitors welcome.
Stanley Hurst and Ruth New, co-presidents of the Putnam County 4-H Junior Leader Organization. began their duties October 8 and will carry through for the 1965 4-H year. Stanley, Greencastle, Route 2, * member of the Greencastle Boys 4-H Club, has been a member for eight years and a Junior Leader four years. Ruth of Greencastle, Route 1. a member of the Greencastle High School 4-H’ers Club has also had eight years of 4-H Club work and four years of Junior Leader work. The main activity’ for the October 8 Junior Leader meeting was the annual election of officers for the coming 4-H year. Results are as follows: Co-Vice Presidents. Ralph Fry and Sandy Sibbitt; Secretary-, Terri Reid: Treasurer, Allan Sutherlin; Reporter. Jim Albin: Song and Recreation Leaders, Rita Skelton, Glenda Purse!!, Linda Fisher, Jerry Sinclair and Charles Samsel. These officers will assume their respective duties at the next regular Junior Leader meeting. The election of vice-presi-dents for the junior leaders is perhaps the most important choice to make. This is because the vice-president automatically succeeds into the president’s office the following year. Older 4-H boys and girls interested in becoming a Junior Leader should contact their local adult leader or inquire of another Junior Leader. Bottorff Will Stump In City John D. Bottorff. Democratic candidate for Secretary of State and a former Putnam County’ resident, will carry his campaign to Greencastle Friday. The energetic President of Indiana’s Young Democrats will speak here at a rally- and bean supper at 6:30 p. m. Friday sponsored by the county's Democratic Central Committee. Bottorff. who taught history and coached basketball at Reelsville for two years, will address a Chamber of Commerce breakfast Saturday morning, then speak before a group of DePauw University students at 1 p. m. Between the breakfast meeting and the DePauw appearance, Bottorff will squeeze in an 11 a. m. visit to Terre Haute for a parade.
8 High School Gands Will Be D P U Guests
Eight central Indiana high school bands will parade and perform in DePauw- University’s thirteenth annual Band Day Saturday in Greencastle. Pro siding pre-game and halttime musical fare for DePamv s football game with Washington University (Mo.> will be higii school bands from Eastern Hancock County (Charlotte.— ville), William Austin directing; Fillmore, James Miller; Greencastle, Don Marketto. Also Martinsville. Milton J Stewart; North Vermillion County (Cayuga), Robert Weeks; Plainfield, R. Dale Jackson: Reelsville, Robert R. Haas; and Turkey Run. John Gentry. The bandsmen. 500 strong, will be joined by DePauw’s marching band in a halftime salute to “Music to Vote B\.” Spelling out a giant sized reminder “V-O-T-E.” the bands will play a medley of appropriate songs. The high school students will be guests of the DePauw band at a luncheon in the Memorial Student Union building. The pre-game show in Blaekstock Stadium will begin 30 minutes before game tame.
Coordinating arrangements for band day is the originator of the invitational event. Professor Dan Hanna, director of University bands at DePamv.
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Sunny and pleasant today. Fair and cool tonight. Thursday sunny and continued mild. High today low 70s. Low tonight low 40s. High Thursday mid 70s. Outlook for Friday: Continued fair, cool at night and a little warmer in afternoon.
Minimum t2 5 6 a. m. 42° 7 a. m 42 s 8 a. m 45* 9 a. m. M ’ 10 a. m .. 62” 11 a. m 67® 12 noon . 68® 1 p. m. 70®