The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 30 July 1965 — Page 1

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VOLUME SEVENTY-THREE

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FAIR TO OPEN MONDAY Putnam Court Busy Full Six Days At Plate On Thursday Co. Fairgrounds

Six of eight adult brothers —

Six of eight adult brother* and sisters, facing charges of non-support of their aged parents, appeared before Judge Francis N. Hamilton in the Putnam Circuit Court Thursday and entered pleas of not guilty. The six were Lera Cook. Graham Whitt, James A. Whitt, Isaac H. Whitt. Carol Baxter

and Thurman Whitt.

The two defendants, who had not received their court appearance summons, are Alice Spark*

and Leatha Stinson.

The eight are charged. In an affidavit signed by Curtis Higgins, director of the Putnam County Department of Public Welfare, with non-support of ♦heir parents. Milbum and Mol-

lie Whitt.

Judge Hamilton set trial for 9 30 a m. on September SO. The defendants were released on their own recognizance. In other court action, Ronald Payne, Donald Martin, Richard Wilkins and Ron VanBibber entered pleas of guilty to theft

charges.

They were specifically charged with taking lawn furniture from homes in Greencastle. Judge Hamilton took their cases under pre-sentence investigation and also relieved them of their driver’s licenses The young men are to report to Mrs. Mildred Hervey, Putnam County Probation Officer, on August 23. They will return to court on August 30. Paul Terrell changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on a drunken driving cnarge The court fined him $25 and costs and revoked his drivers license for one year. 100 Investigations WASHINGTON VPI — Interior Secretary Stewart L. TTdall says more than 100 investigations into water problems in the drought-plagued Northeast have been started since July 1. Udall said Thursday most of the studies axe being done by universities with federal support. He said more than SI million in federal funds was in-

volved.

Park Bear Shot GALTINBURG. Term UPI— Three men were banned from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for five years Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting of a park bear. Daniel Luther Ball. 30. of Bryson. N. C„ charged with the shooting, was also given a 60-day jail term. Two companions. also from Bryson, were charged with being drunk and given 60-day suspended sentence*. Police Arrest Local Drivers City police this morning reported the arrests of three local drivers for different traffic violations. Augustus Browning. 36, was arrested on East Hanna Street at 4:45 Thursday afternoon by Officer Russell Rogers for violation of the muffler law. Earl Wayne McLin, 17, was arrested by Officer John Steven* at 10:08 Thursday night for failure to observe a stop sign at the intersection of Hanna and Locust Streets. Catherine Sutheiiin, 41. was arrested at midnight by Officer Alva Hubble for disregarding traffic signal at Bloomington and Wa-hing t on Streets. Pay Increase WASHINGTON T.rPI—President Johnson Thursday received a recommendation for a pay increase for midshipmen at the U. S. Naval Academy. In its report for 1965. the academy’s board of visitors recommended creation of a separate pay grade for midshipmen to correct their "‘unsatisfactory financial status.” Midshipmen now draw $111.15 a month, plus allowances. Part of the allowances must be paid back beginning in their second year, however.

4-H Market Animal Sale On August 5

PROCLAMJ TION WHEREAS, Since August 2 through August 7, have been set aside as Putnam County 4-H Club Days at the Putnam County Fair grounds, and WHEREAS, the Putnam County 4-H Club members have worked faithfully for many years for the improvement of livestock and other agricultural endeavors, and WHEREAS, the Home Demonstration Clubs of Putnam County have also taken an active part in Home Economics and WHEREAS, many of the Putnam County 4-H Club and Home Demonstration Club members are residents of Greencastle, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Raymond S. Fisher, Mayor of Greencastle, urge all citizens to attend and support the 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs during Fair Week. Raymond S. Fisher, Mayor

Truck In Wreck At the request of the state police, ctiy firemen made a run on Ind. 240. six miles east of Greencastle, at 1:10 Thursday afternoon. The firemen reported that an International tract© r-trailer, owned by the Elkins Van Line, had turned over on the north side of the highway and that there was a gasoline leak in the semi's saddle tank. Now You Know By United Pr*M Intornationol Since 1958 the increase in the number of car thefts ha* outstripped the increase in auto registrations by two-to-one, according to the FBI* Uniform Crime Reports. 20 Years Ago Lee William* and son. Bob, and Otis Matthews attended a horse show in Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Peck and son were here from Michigan City. Norman Peabody was a patient in the Putnam County Hospital.

One of the real important features of the 1965 Putnam County Fair will be the Auction Sale of 4-H market animals Thursday evening, August 5. This is the first such annual event. For several years the Putnam County Beef Breeders and the 4-H beef club members have jointly sponsored a very successful market steer auction. Last year the Putnam County Sheep Breeders and the 4-H Lamb Club members held a successful fat lamb Auction. And now, this year it has been decided to combine market barrows, fat lambs and market steers into one 4-H meat animal consignment sale. Again this sale will be held Thursday evening, August 5th at 7:30 p.m. Primary purpose of the sale is to afford the 4-H member a public outlet for the project he has spent so many hours developing. A livestock market buyer will place a market value on each animal following their show'. Then during the sale bidding will begin at this market value. Any person interested in filling their locker or freezer with top quality 4-H lamb, pork or beef can buy in this sale. However, if you are interested In supporting the 4-H program but have no place for the processed meat itself, you may bid on and buy an animal, then simply turn the animal back to the livestock market buyer at market pnce and pay the 4-H

youth any difference in this price and your bid. In the last three years. 4-H beef calf club enrollment in number of animals in Putnam County has increased 50%. All other 4-H livestock projects in the county have also increased. Putnam County is one of only a few- counties in Indiana where 4-H livestock projects are on the increase This writer feels that this is a real tribute to local agricultural development. I can think of no better way to train today’s youth than through 4-H work. Whether it be livestock clubs, forestry, gardening, or baking, the 4-H program offers a project to entice any youngster between 10 and 18. These projects will not only proride experience about the project itself, but will build character, knowledge and citizenship into the youth. Pictured at right is the Grand (Champion steer at last year's auction that brought a record 72c per pound from Torr s Restaurant. This steer, an Angus, was exhibited by Jerry Sinclair of Cloverdale. Won’t you think seriously about your interest and backing of the 4-H youth prorgam and give thought to adding some top quality beef, lamb or pork to your freezer? And perhaps we can place your picture in this spot next year.

Sunkel Speaks At Rotary Club Richard Sunkel, speaking at the Rotary Club luncheon Wednesday, gave a short preview of events-to-be at this Fall’s "Fair on the Square.” The activities will include a gala parade of floats .beauty queens and bands. A play will be presented again in the court house lobby and there will be a sock hop for the teenagers. The Fair theme for this year will be “the Roaring Twenties” with costumes and appropriate decor. Important changes in the general schedule of the Fair include an earlier date to avoid the cool weather of last year and a twoday event rather than the three days in 1964. "Wild Punks" Delay Firemen DALLAS UPI—Firemen attempting to reach a burning home in south Dallas Thursday night w r ere blocked by a group of 60 yelling, heckling youths who refused to move out of the street. The firemen called police. Several carloads of police, using dogs, finally dispersed the young hecklers, whom they described as “wild punks.” The. youths threatened and fought with police. Firemen who then were able to make their way into the burning house found the limp form of Patrick Chambers. 2. But it was too late. The child was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital. His mother, Mrs. Geneva Chamber, 31, and a neighbor. Mrs. Jessie Jones. 27, were hospitalized in shock. “If your police want trouble, they've come to the right place and we ll take care of you, too.” a fire department spokesman quoted one of the youths as saying. Firemen said when they tried to revive the baby on the lawn, several youths ran up and “tried to stomp on the dead baby.” A woman and two men. part of the growing crowd of 400 persons, were arrested. Flee To Austria VIENNA UPT — Two young Hungarians waded and swam eight hours in the Nesjedler Lake to escape into Austria where they asked authorities for asylum, it was learned today.

Once again it's time for the Putnam County Pair, which this year will run from Monday, August 2, through Saturday, August 7. The fair means many different things to the people who participate in it as spectators, showmen, workers, and perhaps a combination of all three. To some of the older folks it may mean seeing that fine young grandson or granddaughter vying for the blue ribbons which some of the 4-H'ers are fortunate enough to win. And win or lose, they will be as proud of them as if they had won a grand championship at the State Fair. To others, the fair might represent the opportunity to examine the various exhibits around the fairgrounds and to stop at one of the eating stands to visit with old friends over a sandwich and soft drink.

And to many of the younger set, from both town and country, the main attraction is the midway with it* high - as - a - mountain ferris wheel, twirls of cotton candy, and the stands where you spend all your money to—almost but not quite win a teddy bear. But to the many 4-H youngsters actively participating in the fair, it represents the culmination of months of hard work and concentrated effort. As we all know these young men and women do not start working the day or week before the fair opens; instead they attend reguflar meetings throughout the summer, fill out detailed reports on their progress, and spend hours working on their projects. Whether the material reward presented to these 4-H'ers be a blue ribbon or white, the satisfaction of knowing that they have started a job and had the self - discipline to complete it should outweigh the ribbons and trophies involved, however important they may seem. One need only look at the

long list of successful fanners and respected citizens of Putnam County who once participated in 4-H work to realize the value of this educational and character building program. It is with a realization of this value in mind that The Dailv Banner dedicates this issue to the adult 4-H leaders who have guided these youngsters in their work, the many parents who have assisted and encouraged their children in the 4-H program. and most important, the 4-H Club members themselves who are in reality the people who make our County Fair what it is.

Girl Drowns

BUCHANAN, Mich UPI — Karen Sue Medlake, 6. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Medlake, Michigan City, Ind, drowned Thursday afternoon m Clear Lake near here. The body was recovered but life guards and police failed to revive the child.

NATIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

INDIANA WEATHER: Fair and warmer today. Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight. High today in low 80s. Low tonight near 60. High Saturday in low 80s. Outlook for Sunday: Fair to partly cloudy and a little cooler south.

Minimum 6 A.M. .. 7 A.M. ... 8 A.M. ... 9 A.M. .. 10 A.M. . 11 A.M. 12 Noon 1 P.M. .

.. 51* .. 51* .. 54* .. 64* .. 69* ■70 • .. I .) .. 74'" ... 75* .. 76*