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VOLUME SEVENTY-THREE

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1965

UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE NO. 184

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FLYING CLASSROOM NEARS CHANNEL GOAL

Beams Lessons To Students In City

Driving Caution Urged By Sheriffs Office

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GHS STUDENTS RECEIVE HONORS Threo Oresncastls High School students wers honored Saturday at Indiana University for their high ratings they received after computation of the Indiana State High School Achievement Test given to them earlier in the school year. Jim Johnson (right) received first honors in math and English. He was awarded the book entitled "Wordsworth’s Poemi’ and two hours credit in English composition and literature. Susan But (center) received honors in English. She received, along with the advanced credit awarded her, a collection of Hawthorne’s stories. Randy Hammond (left) received honors in mathematics. Randy was awarded a Mathematics Achievement Award, a book, and two hours advanced credit at Indiana University in analytic geometry. Photo by Frank Puckett, Jr.

Gobin Church Will Honor H. S. Seniors

Graduating high school seniors who are members of Gobm Churhch will be honored in two ways Sunday morning. They will be guests of the church at the traditional Senior Breakfast to be held at 7:45 a. m. in Charterhouse Lounge. Following this, they will sit together at the 9:00 Worship Sendee where they will be recognized and receive a meaningful gift from the

church.

Mrs. Charles Walgamuth, Secretary of Student Work, is chairman of the breakfast committee and she will be assisted by Mrs. William Barrett, Mrs. Hal Hickman, and Mrs. Cecil

Nichols.

Seniors to be honored Sunday morning are: Ron Blotch. Kathy Camker, Mead Childs, Anne Dozer, Jackie Edmonds, Linda Ellis. Vicki Erdmann, Jean Farber, Jerry Gingery, Susie Grimes. Ray Giuliani, Marian Harvey. David Houck, Tim Johnson. Tom Love, Janet Lucas. Anita McKee, Larry Mays. Vernon Rader, and Tom

Trover.

Faces Surgery HOLLYWOOD UPI — Comedian Mort Sahl undergoes throat surgery today, according to attendants at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Sahl. 38. was admitted to the hospital Thursday for the larynx operation. Sahl has had difficulty speaking for several days. The specific nature of his ailment was not disclosed 20 Years Ago Major Wilbur S. Donner was here from Galesburg, Illinois. Captain James B. Johnson was here on furlough with his wife the former Martha Ellen Rector, and children. Capt. Johnson, a flight surgeon, had just returned from 22 months overseas duty. Mrs. Myrdell York received word that her husband, S^Sgt. Franklin York had been liberated from a Nazi prison camp and was awaiting transportation home from northern

France.

Glen Clark Dies, Funeral Monday Glen Clark. 72. well-known Marion Township resident, passed away late Thursday evening at his home following and extended Illness. He was born July 27. 1892, the son of John and Harriet McCoy Clark. His life work was farming, having lived on the farm he was residing for 47 years. He was a member of the Mt. Meridian Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Lina Hurst Clark; five sons. Ivan, Eugene. Charles. Burl and Wendell; four daughters. Mrs. Evalene Frank. Mrs. Lucille Albin, Mrs. Geraldine Runion and Mrs. Madge Smith; one sister. Mrs. Ruby Robinson; nineteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Judith Gay Frank and Myron Edward Clark; one son-in-law, George Frank; two brothers and one

sister.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Reetor Funeral Home. Interment will be in New Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the funearal home after 2:00 p.m. Sat.

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Donald Phillips Services Sunday Donald L. Phillips, 22, Fillmore. died Thursday evening at his residence. He was born August 23. 1942. the son of Willie and Esther Burk Phillips. Survivor* are: his parents, and one brother, Raymond, and other relative*. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Rector Funeral Home. Interment will be in Fillmore Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this •vening.

Six Methodist Pastors Retiring WEST LAFAYETTE — Six ministers with a total of 194 years of service will retire here Saturday at the Methodist Northwest Indiana Conference. Topping the list is the Rev, Thomas L. Stovall, Lafayette, who conclude* a 51-year ministry. For the last 11 years he has been executive secretary of of the Preacher's Aid Society. Other retirees with years of service in parentheses, will be the Revs. Henry M. Braun (43), Gary; Richard T. Ludden (16), Bridgeport; Charles D. Patterson (41), North Liberty; Walker T. Wilson (34), Whiting; and Clyde Rusk (9), South

Bend.

4 High School Seniors Jailed INDIANAPOLIS UPI—Four seniors at Southport High School were scheduled to miss commencement practice today because they were in jail charged with causing $1,000 damage in the Southport area. Marion County sheriff s deputies arrested three 18-year-olds and a younger boy after nine homeowners reported picture windows shattered by hurled lawn chairg, garbage cans and

rock*.

Authorities said the boys crashed a going-away party at Southport for a youth who joined the Marines and, in the early morning hours, went on a spree. They were arrested while riding

horses.

The 18-year-olds were identified as Charles Greve, John Hildwein and Ronnie Burkert. Elevator Burns OTTERBEIN. Ind. UPI- Fir* destroyed the Foresman Grain Co. elevator today with a los« estimated at $250,000. Signs Act WASHINGTON UPI — President Johnson, reaffirming belief that "man can turn from violence” and live in peace, Thursday signed a three-year extension of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Act. He described the legislation as a ’’small but significant step toward a durable peace."

Memorial Rites

At Forest Hill

Memorial Day in Greencastle will be observed Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery. There will be a combined color guard and firing squad composed of members of American Legion Post 58, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1550 and World War I Barracks 114. Placing of flags on graves of servicemen will be completed this evening. Anyone knowing of a grave that has been missed is asked to contact either the

Legion or VFW Post.

It is also asked that residents display flags at their homes

both Sunday and Monday.

Copters Collide, 9 Yankes Killed SAIGON UPI — Nine Americans were killed today when two U. S. Army helicopters collided and burst into flames over the Bien K»v air base north of Saigon. The disaster came only 12 days after 27 Americans died in a chain reaction explosion on the flightline of th®

jinxed base.

A U. S. military spokesman eaid eight of 11 Americans aboard the two helicopters were killed instantly when the craft plunged to the ground from an altitude of about 100 feet on to* the southern end of the runway. Flee State Farm State police reported this morning that two inmates of the Indiana State Farm escaped from the Putnamville institution Thursday. The escapees are Janies Borders, 21, Indianapolis, and Edward Thomas, 19. Evansville. They left the farm while working in the furniture factory, police said. Favor Death BELFAST, Northern Ireland UPI — The British Prison Officer* Association unanimously adopted a resolution Thursday favoring retention of the death penalty In cases where prison guards are killed.

Now You Know Ry United Pr»»i International

The term ‘‘Mach,’’ used to describe supersonic speed, is derived from Ernst Mach, a Czech-born German physicist who contributed to the study of sound, according to the World

Almanac.

Book Memorial To Mrs. Stoessel The Greencastle - P u t n a m County Library has just received the book, “Edith Wharton and Henry James,” by Millicent Bell. This book was presented to the library by the Current Book Club in memory of Mrs. Frank Stoessel. Henry James was already famous when they met and Edith Wharton was beginning to show talent and distinction. A friendship between these two picturesque and distinguished personalities naturally developed. once they had met through mutual friends. They both loved the older culture of Europe and lived abroad for many years. The detailed knowledge provided in the book reveals the acute and compassionate perception and the intellectual powers of the two writers, and helps us to see some of the sources of experience revealed in their books. The book is not really a biography of the two writers, but is rather a fascinating account of their fine friendship, over a dozen or more years. To write the book the author has drawn on new material, many hithero unpublished letters of Henry James and Edith Wharton and has produced a hook of important documentary interest. Cabbage Problems MOSCOW UPI — Soviet canneries have 200 million cans of tasteless cabbage and don't know what to do with them Pravda said Thursday. The Communist party newspaper said the situation was "catastrophic” because the canneries produced their quota of nearly a billion cans but the flavor of many “was meant for a zinclined stomach."

Safety Council In Grim Prediction Sy United Presi International Thousand* of persons prepared today for Memorial Day weekend, the season's first long holiday and the traditional kickoff for beach outings, backyard barbecues and shirt sleeve pa-

pares.

The National Safety Council estimated as many as 510 persons, a new record, could die in traffic accidents during the 78-hour holiday period which starts at 6 p. m. local time tonight and ends at midnight Monday. Cities and towns throughout the nation scheduled observances to commemmorate the nation's war dead. Brassy parades vied with prayer vigils for the public's attention. Officials issued pleas for safe driving and simultaneously ordered highway police patrols beefed up in most states. National Guardsmen were mobilized to help the Wisconsin and Iowa state police. Sued For Divorce LOS ANGELES UPI —Singer Jack Jones, 29, was sued for divorce Thursday on the eve of his fifth wedding anniversary by his wife, Lee, 28. who accused him of extreme cruelty. In her divorce suit, filed in Superior Court by attorney Ronald S. Rosen. Mrs. Jones asked for custody of the couple’s daughter. Crystal, 3. all community property and monthly support. The amount of support sought wa* not disclosed.

In co-operation with the Indiana Office of Traffic Safety and the Indiana Traffic Safety Foundation, Inc., the Putnam County Sheriffs office would like to encourage citizens to support the coming “lights on for Safety” campaign to be conducted by state and local authorities during the major summer holidays, Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day. The objectives of the campaign and the state and local authorities is to reduce traffic deaths and injuries, call for special driving care during periods of heavy travel, and encourage citizen support of official traffic safety efforts. The main things that authorities have asked individuals to cooperate with and do are: to have your vehicles safety inspected before you travel; whenever you travel, turn on low beam headlights, day or night, during the entire holiday period, operate at reduced speed in heavy traffic; hold passing to an absolute minimum; and signal well in advance your intention to turn, change lanes or re-

duce speed.

Motorists who wish to have their cars safety-checked may take their vehicles to Greencastle s Robe Ann Park today from 7 to 8 p.m. City police will be on duty and motorists are urged to take advantage of this

safety check.

City motorists who are unable to make the safety checks should contact the City police department if they live in town and the Sheriff's office if they live in the county.

GHS TEACHERS PURSUE GRADUATE WORK Six teachers on the faculty of Greencastle High School will pursue graduate work this summer as recipients of government grants under the National Defense Education Act or in institutes through the National Science Foundation Lloyd Cooper (left) has received a National Science grant to Stetson University. Deland, Florida. He will do graduate work in economics. James McCammon (second from left) has received an NDEA grant to attend Indiana State University. He will do advance work in geography. D. L. R eed, audio-visual director at the high school, under the NDEA will pursue his field at Purdue University, Lafayette. Marcia Franklin (center) received a National Science grant to Western Michigan University at Ypsilanti in the field of psychology. Mrs. Charlotte Peterson under NDEA will study in linguistics and composition at Ball State Unive rsity, Muncie. John Franklin (second from right 1 has been awarded an NDEA grant from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He will be studying in the guidance area. William Ash (right) will attend Cornell University in Itha ra. N. Y.. on a National Science grant in mathematics Photo by Frank Puckett, Ji.

The Midwest* "flying classroom" soared significantly closer Friday (May 2D to it* longsought goal of a permanent sixchannel broadcasting facility. John E. Ivey, Jr., MPATI chairman and chief executive, announced that the airborne system may be authorized to operate on six frequencies I six simultaneous channels» in the 2500-2690 megacycle band, according to word received from the Federal Communications Commission. The decision would profoundly affect the future of the Midwest Program on Airborne Television Instruction, Inc., which daily telecasts courses of instruction from an airplane to member schools in six states. At the same time. Ivey said the IXHC has indicated it would, approve continuance of present broadcasts on two ultra high frequency (UHFi channels, 72 and 76, for the next five years. “MPATI welcomes this encouragement by the FCC to seek six channels in the 2500 megacycle band,” Ivey declared, “along with the 5-year ’grace period’ to make them operational.” He added, however: “Tha newness of these frequencies in instructional broadcasting presents our engineers with quit® an array of problems. But then there were many who said w® couldn’t put television in an airplane and make it work. Four succesful seasons of broadca.-t-mg to the schools have proven otherwise." Headquartered at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana, MPATI is owned and managed by its 1,800 member schools and colleges in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. The pre-taped course* are broadcast from a DC6 flying at 23.000 feet over Montpelier, Indiana. The FCC’s action gives an unexpected twist to the plans of the airborne TV organization. Since January, 1963, MPATI has been petitioning for six UHF channels. The possibility of the successful adaptation of the Instructional Television Fixed Service, as the 2500-megacycle band is called by the FCC. can mean a vastly expanded instructional system for MPATI within threa to five years. It will enable a tripling of th® number of courses that can b® broadcast simultaneously by the airborne transmitters, including extension of the program into college and adult education levels. “We’re particularly pleased that during the period of transition from two channels to six channels, the FCC will provide a five-year approval of the two channels currently in use.” th® MPATI chairman commented “This means we not only may have six channels and five years to make them operational, but the schools may continue to utilize the present system without interruption.” All elementary schools of th® Greencastle Community School* have been participating in this program since its beginning and have extended their membership through the school year of 1965-

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Fair, Cool Fair and continued cool. High Saturday mid 70? Low tonight, upper 40*. Minimum 43” 6 a.m 44® 7 a. m 50® 8 a. m 58® 9 a. m 63® 10 a. m 66® 11 a. m 66“ 12 noon — 68® 1p m. 69"