The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 2 January 1965 — Page 1
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VOLUME SEVENTY-THREE County NFO To Hold Educational Seminar Monday
GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2,1965
NO. 59
The Putnam County NFO is
offering a public service to rural America. An educational seminar on bargaining in agriculture will be held at the Fairgrounds. Monday. The seminar will start at 10:00 a. m
and conclude at 4:00 p. m. A trained representative of
the national office of NFO at Corning, Iowa, will conduct the seminar. This is not just a discussion on NFO. It is a detailed study on “Necessary Steps to Be Taken for Sucessful Bar-
gaining in Agriculture.” This study is based on in-
formation from agricultural colleges and universities. United States Department of Agriculture and NFO research com-
mittees.
Some of the subjects this seminar will cover include: past
THE
GOOD OLD
DAYS Let s really go back to the
good old days and see just how
good they actually were. If you lived in the country the good old days held a few prob-
lems and adventures. You’d find yourself getting up at a most ungodly hour to milk a few head of wet cows, by hand not
/■, a \fp t t- tttt r w* xi r 1 by machine, feed several hogs Marine Private George A.’ Stish- and stumble around 111 a dark - er, son of Mr. and Mrs. George ened ohic l {en hou.se feeding and
W. Stisher of Route 1, Bain- uaterin ”'
bridge, completed four weeks of Yo ur head start on the day’s
history of marketing, present individual combat training Nov. ac ti V ities would bring you to conditions in agriculture, strong is at the First Infantry Train- the house ^ such an appetite
and weak points in the present ing Regiment, Marine Corps
Base, Camp Lajeune, N. C.
Johnson Returns To Capital, Will Deliver Message
DePauwGels $25,170 Grant
JOHNSON CITY, Tex. UPI— President Johnson heads back to Washington today to complete work on the State of th« Union message, ending a twoweek working holiday in Texas.
WASHINGTON D. C.,— Six- The Chief Executive planned th District Congressman Rich- to depart this morning from his ard L. Roudebush (R-Ind.) an- LBJ Ranch, where he began nounced today that the National polishing "a basic draft” of the Science Foundation has award- address in which he will outline
his Great Society program to a joint session of Congress Monday. His appearance is timed to attract a vast nationwide radiotelevision audience. From the ranch a day or so ago, Johnson telephoned Chairman Gardner Acklev of the Congressman Roudebush said Council of Economic Advisers that DePauw is among 37 col- to order a thorough study of leges and universities benefit- ^jie recent round of selective ing from the giants which will price incr e a ses by the “big 11”
steel firms.
ed a $25,170 grant to Department of Mathematics at DePamv University for a summer institute to provide supplementary training in science and mathematics for elementary
school personnel.
total SI.2 million.
marketing structure, new economic factors in marketing, reasons for failure of past proposed solutions, Requiremnts for a successful modern day marketing structure (one highlight of the seminari and many
other points of intrest. Word has 1)6611 received of the Then there will be a discuss- death Thursday evening of Mrs.
ion of NFO objectives and
Florida Rites For Mrs. Cook
that chances are your mother or wife, as the case may be, could not prepare coffee and food to fill what was certainly an
empty pit.
COUNTY 0FFFICIALS TAKE OFFICE Jack Hinkle, Putnam County Clerk, congratulates Eston Cooper and Claude Malayer after swearing the two men into office. Mr. Cooper succeeded Carl Arnold as Auditor. Mr. Malayer, incumbent commissioner from the First District, succeeded himself. Dr. James Stephens succeeds John Whitaker for County Coroner. Dr. Stephens was unable to be present. Photo by Martin Kruse
goals, reasons for holding actions. and success to date inculding contracts with processors. There will be a period for
questions and answers.
Take time to discuss what
need most in your business Ka PP“ "P** Th « a
J Russell Cook in Clearwater,
Florida.
Mrs. Cook, the former Louise Lookridge, was born in Roachdale and was a 1919 graduate of
DePauw University.
She was a member or the
You can’t forget the horses.
They were the mainstay of any ArrCStfid Friday
farm. These animals didn’t feel too enthused about leaving a warm stall, being hitched to a wagon and driven to the corn
want hook
to put on that shuckin’ and shuck com til the
you
—A Wav To Receive Fair Pri-
ces At The Market Place For Club ‘ Man - y of her Pointings are Your Products. 0n 6xhibition in ^rida a * the
You will not miss these six hours—attend this educational and business discussion for
agriculture.
Police Report Traffic Mishap A property damage traffic accident of Ind. 240 was investigated by City Officer John Stevens at 4:05 Friday afternoon. Autos involved were a 1963 Volkswagen driven by Monica Robbins, of Roachdale, and a 1965 Ford driven by John Shaner, 108 Hill Street. Police reported that the Volkswagen ran into the rear
of the Ford.
Stevens estimated the damage at S150 to the Volkswagen but no damage was listed for
Ford.
and the National Pen Women’s
present time.
Mrs. Cook had resided in Clearwater since 1951 when her husband retired as Athletic Director at Drake University. In addition to her husband, 'he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Robert Crouch of Greencastle Mrs. Donald Hogate of Washington D. C. and one brother, Robert Lockridge of Nor-
folk. Virginia.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Clear-
water.
Camp Will Be Training Center
Eratious King. 41, Avenue E. was arrested at 1:20 Friday morning by City Officers Bill Masten and Alva Hubble. King
fields. And you didn’t exactly , . was charged with driving under
the influence of intoxicants and driving while his license was
cows came home. Somtimes you SU 5, pended
carried a shotgun with you to biing down a couple of rabbits
or quail along the way.
It was pretty hard being the head of the house. The children had more fun. They didn’t have as many store-bought toys -as kids do now, but ask the modern child to spin a top. Not the kind with the crank on the top but one you had to wind with a string and spin with that expert flip of the wrist you developed. Ask today's children how
to play mumbly-peg.
Holiday Toll Is One Of Worst
He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $5 and
costs on each count.
Actor's Daughter On Honeymoon
Two Jan. 1 Babies Two babies were bom Friday, New Year's Day, at the Putnam County Hospital. The first new arrival was a
By United Press International Safety experts direly predicted today the New Year holiday toll could be one of the bloodiest in history. National Safety Council experts said if the death rate con-
TUCSON. Ariz. UPI — Lorraine Bendix, 35, eldest daughter of the late actor William Bendix, today was honeymooning with Richard Lutrell, 38. The couple was wed Friday in a simple ceremony at Trin-
The old man had it rough and ity Presbyterian Church with the kids enjoyed many things Lutrell’s aunt and uncle, Mr. long past gone today. The wo- and Mrs. Fred Greathouse, actmen had to content themselves ing as attendants, with trimming the lamp wicks. It was the second marriage canning fruit and vegetables for Miss Bendix, of Reseda, for the winter, keeping a large Calif., who once slimmed from house (houses were all large in 300 pounds to 135 pounds to
boy bom to Mr. and Mrs. Har- tinned, the final figure would
old Bennett, 1075 South College Avenue, at 3:50 a. m. Later, a son was also bom to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Skaggs
of Stilesville.
Two Held As Jewel Thieves
eclipse not only the record of 374 traffic deaths for a threeday New Year’s holiday, set in 1959-60. but also surpass the mark of 409 for a four-day NewYear's holidays, set in 1956-57. A stunned National Safety Council spokesman said, “what can I say. This is the worst rate we've ever had. This is ab-
solutely the worst.”
"Whether there would be or would not be recommendations for action jfc up to Gardner Ackley,” presidential Press Secretary George E. Reedy told newsmen in response to ques-
tions Friday.
Reedy said Johnson was “sufficiently concerned” over possible inflationary impact of the price boosts to order the Ackley study. But Reedy would not speculate on whether there was anything Johnson could do. beyond trying personal persuasion, if Ackley considers the sit-
uation serious.
Johnson has expressed hope that steel prices could remain stable but a round of selective hikes began last month when one company after another raised prices $6 per ton on galva-
nized sheets.
A pattern of selective increases began last September when producers upped the rate for steel bars, and a month later for steel pipe—followed by galvanized sheets in December. These products make up
today. The break in the weath- about 12 per cent of lotal steeJ
Cold Air Chills Half Of Nation By United Press International A cold front draped across the northwestern half of the nation today. Blustery winds continued to batter the Pacific Northwest while warm, moist air extended from the Southeast Plains to the Great Lakes. The cold front sent temperatures tumbling to 15 below zero at Bismark. N. D Point Mugo, in Southern California w r as caught in a chilly 35 degree
drop.
The high winds in the Northwest also carried with it some locally heavy rains. Astoria in northwest Oregon received nearly two-thirds of an inch. The skies were clear from the Dakotas to Southern California
Three Found Shot To Death WATERTOWN, N. Y. UPI— State police believe three persons found shot to death in a roadside rest next to an interstate highway were killed by two or more gunmen. But they discovered no motive for the New Year's Eve slayings near this upstate New' York community and few' clues to the identity of the killers. State police said an autopsy led them to believe that “at least’’ two persons had fired the shots which killed Peter Egap, 28, an amputee from nearby Sackets Harbor, his wife, Barbara. 22, and his brother Gerald. 18, of Watertown. The three, all shot twice in the head, were found by a couple who stopped in a road-
side rest area.
A small dog. unharmed, w’as found whimpering in the car. 20 Years Ago The minimum temperature was 2 degrees above zero. The maximum was only 14 above. Joe McCord assumed the duties of director of the state department of financial institution, being appointed by Gov-ernor-elect Ralph F. Gates. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eitel received word that their son. Kenneth, had been promoted to master sergeant in the Pacific
theater of war.
INDIANAPOLIS UPI — Indiana apparently will be selected as site for a large federal job corps training center to be
the located at Camp Atterbury, but washer-dryer, ironing without to gain acceptance a major last- an electric iron, cooking enough minute change was made. The food to feed a small regiment,
those days), tending to the 1001 chores around the house, including putting ice in the "ice box”, washing clothes without the aid of an automatic
S10.8 million project is scheduled to open March 1. Governor Welsh, in Indianapolis, and Indiana Youth Director Jacques LeRoy and Sen. Birch Bayh, D-Ind., in Washington, made statements simultaneously Thursday announcing formation of a non- profit private corporation to be known as Midwest Education Founda-
tion. Inc.
Creation of the foundation represents a decision on the part of Welsh, Leroy' and others to withdraw' from their previous position in which they sought to have the contract with the Office of Economic Opportunity signed directly with the state. Launches Drive SELAM, Ala. UPI — Dr.
and sewing until the eyes watered and the fingers had as many holes as a sieve. And just when you need it the most the wood stove would either go out or the flu would collapse and you breathed smoke for a
while.
But there were compensations. You at least knew why you were bone tired, and you didn’t attribute it to any self diagnosis about your tired blood or excess stomach acid. You ate good home-cooked meals without the aid of canned goods from the store or diet foods. You ate regularly and good. Your evening’s entertainment w a s something you thought up yourself and if you couldn’t think of anything, you went to bed amid thick
take up acting. Her first marriage was in 1949 to film technician Dick Munro. Lutrell is an instructor at Brooks Institute, a photography school in Santa Barbara, Calif. It was his first marriage.
Honeymoon
disclosed.
MIAMI BEACH UPI — Accused “Star of India” gem thieves Jack Murphy and Roger Clark were arested Friday night on charges of burglarizing the home of a wealthy fi-
nancier.
er gave rescuers a chance to pour supplies to homeless victims in the flooded areas of the California-Oregon border. The flood area had been hit with rain and snow Friday but
’ihe safety council said that helicopter rescue missions con-
Martin Luther King Jr. planned quilts and feather beds.
to launch a statewide Negro voter registration drive with a speech today in this central Alabama city which has been a segregation stronghold. King was to address a rally in connection with “emancipation proclamation day” here.
The good old days? Well, lets be thankful for one thing. The good old days were good, but in this modern day let’s give thanks that we don’t have to use that little house setting in the back yard these cold
mornings.
Jailed Friday
George Steward, 26, Clark's Hill, was arrested Friday morning and lodged in the Putnam County jail by State Trooper John Danberry. Steward was booked for being a drunken pedestrian and driving into and against the property of others. Appearing before Justice of the Peace Frank Pierce, he was fined $10 and costs on each charge.
90 Patients INDIANAPOLIS—S. T. Ginsberg. State Mental Health Commissioners. reported today that 90 Putnam County residents were under treatment and care in state mental hospitals and schools for retarded on June 30, 1964. Also during the last fiscal year. 25 Putnam County people were admitted, and 20 were discharged.
School Scene Of Vandalism
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. UPI — A person or persons unknown broke into the Triton Central high school over the N e w Year’s holiday and did an esti-
mated $1,500 in damage.
Principal William Breck told police the break-in was discovered early Friday morning by a janitor as he reported for w'ork. Breck said nothing had been taken from the school, but that nearly every window in the doors of the school’s classrooms
was broken.
Police paid the break-in occurred sometime between 4 p. m. Thursday and the time the janitor reported for work. They said the school’s basketball team held practice Thursday
until 4 pm.
Algerian Town Hit By Quake ALGIERS UPI — Three sharp earthquakes hit the town of M sila Friday night and early today, causing death and widespread destruction. Officials said at least one person w'as killed and 38 injured before the frightened population of this town, 90 miles southeast of Algiers,
fled in panic.
Reports said an entire sec-
The burglary took place at the home of New York textile financier Edward Jacobs, w’ho lost $100,000 in jewels to thieves in another burglary
plans w'ere not just two weeks ago.
Detectives Don Fleming and Dick Procky arrested the pair after a wild. 11-block automobile chase which started when Murphy and Clark jumped into a car near the Jacobs home
shortly before midnight.
The officers said they recognized the car as one belonging to Bonnie Lou Sutera, Murphy’s 22-year-old girlfriend who com-
mitted suicide Dec. 5.
Minutes after they took the men into headquarters for questioning, police said. Jacobs called and reported he had returned home to find his house ransacked. He said he was missing some costume jewelry, but that it w r as of little value.
Dies At Franklin FRANKLIN, Ind. UPI — Armie Lewis, 87, who escaped the fire Dec. 18 which swept the Maple Nursing Home at Fountaintown and killed 20 elderly persons, died Friday in a Franklin nursing home. Lewis was taken to Major Hospital here after the blaze and then was transferred to the Franklin nursing home upon his release.
during Friday the traffic deaths occurred at three times the normal rate for a three-day holiday and was ahead of the rate during the first 24 hours of the Christmas holiday a week ago. A UPI count at 8:30 a.m. showed at least 241 persons dead in traffic accidents for the three-day holiday period. The breakdown: Traffic 241 Fix-es 35 Planes 5 Miscellaneous 17 Total 298 California led the nation with 44 traffic accidents. Pennsylvania had 18. New York and California reported 14. and Indiana, Missouri, Michigan and Texas 11 each. $75 Is Stolen At Feed Mill A break-in at the Brackney Feed Mill, on Ind,, 43 north, was discovered this morning by John Brackney. Sheriff Kenneth Knauer reported that the thief or thieves pried open the back door to gain entrance. About $75 in money was stolen, according to the sheriff. Parking Lot Tot DENVER UPI - A New Year’s baby was born in a hospital parking lot Friday night. Mrs. Carey Lew’ of Denver gave birth to a girl in the front seat of her car outside Colorado General Hospital. Her husband held a flashlight after summon-
ing doctors.
tinued to
floods.
areas isolated by the
Second Time BARNSTAPLE England UPI — James Poole took his birth certificate with him to celebrate his second 100th birth-
day party.
The staff at the hospital where he stays had miscalculated and had given him a
Free With Money ROACHDALE. England UPI — Peter Rawlinson stood at his bedroom window here Friday and tossed $44 in bills and silver coins to passersby, apparently as a gesture of New' Year cheer. Peter, aged 3, was sent to
tion of the town was destroyed, when he was 99.
centenial celebration last year, bed by his father who re-
covered most of the money.
Fumes Fatal ToYouth,18 SUMMITTVILLE. UPI — Authorities here Friday blamed a hole in the exhaust system of David Koon s auto for permitting carbon monoxide fumes to leak into the vehicle, asphyxiating the 18-year-old. Police said the youth’s body was found locked in his car early Friday and that the car’s doors had to be pried open. They said the vehicle’s motor was not running, but that the ignition was turned on. Authorities theorized the youth spilled beer on the front of Ills clothes at a skating party and decided to spend the night in the car bee;, ise he was afraid to go home. 13 More Killed In State Traffic By United Press Internationol Thirteen persons were killed in Indiana traffic during the first 30 hours of the 78-hour New Year’s holiday weekend, boosting the 1964 fatality toll to at least 1.399 and starting out 1965 with eight deaths on the first day. The 1,399 provisional total for the old year, likely to be increased by 20 to 25 deaths occurring later as a result of 1964 injuries, was 77 greater than the 1,322 killed by the end of 1963. The eight deaths on the opening day of 1965 compared with five for the first day of
1964,
Heavy Rainfall Grafton Longden. Jr., reported this morning that this community received 2.80 inches of rainfall during the New Year’s holiday.
production. Reedy said Ackley s inquiry would be completed "fairly
soon.”
Wm. B. Whitaker Funeral Sunday William Robert Whitaker, 51, died Thursday at 1:15 p. m., while at work on the B & O Railroad near Raccoon. He was born March 1, 1913 in Indiana to Riley and Clementine Barnes Whitaker. He was mairied to Emma Jane Pittman Feb. 8. 1941. in Roachdale. Mr. Whitaker was a member of the Union Chapel Church at Morton. Surviving are his wife, s son, James Whitaker of Roachdale; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Barnhart of Roachdale; three sisters, Mrs. Golda Scott and Mrs. Olive Scott, both of Roachdale. and Mrs. Roxie Gibson of Crawfordsville; two brothers. James H. Whitaker of Camp Lejeune, N. C.. and Roscoe Whitaker of Roachdale and two grandehildien. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Services will be at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Perkins Funeral Home in Roachdale. Buxlal will be in the Roachdale Cenietary. Rev. Ray Britton will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral
home.
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Fair, Cold
Cold wave warning tonight. Cloudy and windy with rain and possible thunderstorms this morning, ending this afternoon. Winds shifting to north easterly 15 to 25 miles per hour midmorning, becoming much colder late today and tonight. Sunday fair and much colder. High this morning in the 50s, falling to near 15 by Sunday morning. High Sunday low 30s. Minimum 41® 6 51* 7 51® 9 41®