The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 23 February 1966 — Page 3

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ten. .With Bridal Shower • Mrs. Robert Bruce Pierson was honored at a recent miscellaneous shower in the home of Mrs. Ellen Purcell. Mrs. Pierson was the former Billie Jo Wil-

^ Mrs. Richard Crosby led the contests, prizes were won by Mrs. Esther Byrd, and Mrs. Bonnie Flora. The guest of honc or was assisted in opening her gifts by former classmates. Miss Nancy Stafford and Mrs. Kathy Collins. Decorations and appointments were in the chosen colors of blue and white. Refreshments of cake, nuts, coffee and tea were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Ellen Purcell, Mrs. Mary Stafford, Mrs. Leana Hutchins ••and Mrs. Richard Crosby.

’Meeting is Held ■By D-**. CI-. * The Dorcas Class of the Put•namville Methodist Church met ! Tuesday evening, February 15, | at the home of Mrs. Herberts 1 Sutton. The meeting opened ? with the group singing ‘There’s j Power In The Blood” followed •by the Lord’s Prayer. For devoJtions the hostess read the One •Hundred Forty-Third Psalm. •Roll call was answered continpUing in Psalms. Minutes were ^ead and approved. Old and new business was discussed. ! For th* program a report on Vie life of the apostle Andrew •was given by Viola Parsons. ^Closing prayer was given by jMayme McCullough after which Ahe group repeated the Mixpah. {During the social hour contest went to Mayme McCuland Viola Parsons. The hostess served delicious tents to the members land one guest, Mrs. Mary JenJkins. | Thirty-six per cent of all lean registered in the United •States are in five states—Calijfornia. New York, Pennsyl4vania, Texas and Ohio. • • a • By giving clay potted plants m half turn once a week, you 'can be sun they won’t lean in Jone direction toward the light.

Senior FHA Holds Valentine Party The Greencastle Senior High Chapter of future Homemakers of America had a Valentine party for younger children on Feb. 1. Each member present brought a younger child as a guest to the party. The children were given heart shaped name tag% They enjoyed playing games. Musical Chair, Ring-Arpund-the Rosy, and Doggie, Doggie, Where’s Your Bone?. They also colored pictures. The children popped balloons, which had the names of animals In them, and then they acted out the animal. Cookies, candy and punch were served as refreshments. Much hard work and time helped make this party a success. The members of our chapter served on different committees for the party. The committees included: Program—Jane Scholl, Brenda Stout, Ruthie Miller, Susie Byrd, Karen Sears., Penny Phillips, Jeanne Davis, Diana Maddox, Joan Simmerman, Cheryl Akins. Refreshments— Vicki Aker, Brenda Applegate, Glennda Deem. Brenda Miller, Doris Sutherlin, Bertha Adamson, Becky Albright, Wanda Ellis, Martha Marshall. Crafts—Diana Miller, Patty Maddox, Diana Etter, Jill Jeffries, Tara Jean Pitts, Abby Michael, Vanissa Boesen, Peggy Gardner, Janice O’Neal, Claudette Young. Set up and Check Out— Heather Neier, Janice Lemmink, Tonya Harris, Donna Marshall, Myrna Neeley, Saundra Jenner, Shirley Boswell, Joyce Heller, Pat Samsel, Patty McMains.

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Yanks Capfvre Viet Caag Bases SAIGON UPI—Two divisions of U.S. Army troops today overran two longtime Viet Cong strongholds in widely separated regions of South Viet Nam after heavy earlier fighting, but found the Communists bad fled. The troops were from the 1st Infantry Division, taking part in operation Mastiff about 31 miles northwest of Saigon, and the 1st Cavalry Airmobile, engaged in Operation White WingMasher about 300 miles northeast of the capital. A U.S. military spokesman said the infantrymen seized an abandoned Viet Cong regimental base camp after heavy shelling and air attacks in an area thick with underbrush and dotted with rubber plantations north of Saigon. The cavalry troops captured a Viet Cong stronghold near Bong Son far to the northeast after four days of ground assaults and air and artillery barrages. The Communists apparently had retreated into nearby jungle in both regions. Vietnamese troops reported killing 100 Viet Cong in a twoday battle south of the 1st Air Cavalry action along northsouth Highway 1. The government forces were aided by offshore shelling from the 7th Fleet cruiser USS Topeka and air strikes by two C47s.

—Co. Hospital (Continued from Page 1) Tax Levee None Investment Income _ 1,090.63 Overpayment of Patient Accounts 3,677.51 Total 59,596.46

Other Expenses Refunds of Overpayment 53,994.48 Total .......... 53,994.48 Total Net Income (loss) for Year 52,719.47 ACTIVITY STUDY L In-Patient Hospital Service A. No. of Patients Discharged 8,093 B. No. of Birth 472 C. Daily Aver. No. of Patients AMatemity 5.3 B. Medical, Surgical A Other 45.6 D. Patient Days of care 18,863 E. Average length of stay A. Maternity Patients 3.6 B. Medical, Surgical A Other 6.7 F. Cesarean Section Rate 2.4% (should not exceed 4.5%) G. Mortality Statistics 1. Gross Death Rate 3.55% (should not exceed 4%) 2. Net Death Rate 2.166% (should not exceed 2.5%) 3. Infant Death Rate .24% (should not exceed 2%) 4. Maternal Death Rate None (should not exceed 0.25%) IL Autopsy Rate 10.0% (should be 20% in non-teaching hospital H. Emergency Dept. Visits 2,344 m. Total X-Ray Procedures 7,823 IV. Total Laboratory Procedures 29,693 V. Total Blood Bank Procedures 3,225 VT. Total Electrocardigrams 924 VII. Surgical Procedures A. In-Patient 1,658 B. Out-Patient 546 Vm. Anesthetics Given A. General 1,166 B. Other 639 Negro Gang Stabs 7 Whites OKLAHOMA CITY UPI — Police said a gang of Negroes, swinging fists and slashing knives, charged a group of spectators leaving a basketball game Tuesday night and stabbed seven white teen-agers. Patrolman Tom Vernon said the attackers, in a group described by officers as a “large crowd,” charged through the spectators and apparently stabbed or struck individuals at random. One of the injured, Leon B. Pierce, 18, was hospitalized in critical condition with stab wounds in his stomach and back. Police said several other persons were reported struck by rode, but did not require medical aid. The incident took place at Douglas High School gymnasium after Douglas, an all-Negro school, defeated predominantly white Putnam City High School, 67-57, for Oklahoma’s MidState Conference championship. Police were unable to determine what might have triggered toe attack which occurred so fast that five officers stationed at the gym had no opportunity to intervene or arrest tboaa involved.

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Coatesville News . _ ,v"' by Joe Davidson. Correspondent

David Brown was in a car smash-up while driving out of Indianapolis last Thursday. A young man was driving too close behind Brown and when David stopped for a red light the fellow plowed into the rear of. his car. The damage was estimated around four hundred dollars or more. Mr. Wendell Shirley, a farmer living northeast of Amo, died Saturday in the Putnam County Hospital. Coatesville folks have known this man from the time he was a star basketball player in the Amo High School to the present day. He was elected twice as Clay Township Trustee and had served <m the Hendricks County Welfare Board. Since he had been interested in politics for several years, he was well known and well liked over the county. His' death came at age 66. The funeral was held at 11:00 Tuesday in the Weaver Funeral Home in Coatesville and interment in the Amo Cemetery. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Elnora Shirley, and two married sisters. Miss Sherri Gentry of Rockport, Indiana, Miss Mary Hildenbrand of Columbus, and Miss Penny Wingler, all students at Indiana State University, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wingler and family. Weekend callers were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morgan of New Winchester, Mrs. Rena George of High Bridge, Mr. and Mrs. John Tieke, Mrs. John Deal, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weilhamer of Poland. Mrs. Doris Runnells and daughter Roberta were visitors Sunday afternoon In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hinesley of West Newton. The occasion for the visit was the birthday of Miss Kathy Hinesley. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Johnson and family, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davidson, called on Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ruark in Lebanon Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ruark has recently undergone spinal surgery and seems to be recovering in a surprising manner. Before leaving the city, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ruark were visited. They had a few days before been in a car wreck on a street near their home. A young man was driving around fifty miles per hour in a thirty mil* zone and while looking back and waving at a girl friend, he failed to see the Ruark car in time tq avoid a head-on crash. All were badly shaken up but no one seriously hurt. Both cars were practically totaled. While the young man who caused the wreck had & name as a reckless driver, he was not arrested. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cooper °f west of town were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bottorff Sunday afternoon. Tuesday a birthday dinner was prepared at the Davidson home for a man turned 80 a neighbor lady celebrating her 91st. The young man who had reached 80 was the writer of this column and the lady was Mrs. Clara Belle Bottorff. Mrs. Bottorff does her washfogs on Monday, reads the daily papers and magazines, writes a good hand write, cooks good, old fashioned meals, sees and hears well and has only recently quit driving the family car. Mr. Charles Walton, age 95, is reported to be in a critical condition at his home. His son, Chester, arrived Sunday momfog from Oregon to be with his father. Kenneth Edwards, who has spent a week or more in the Putnam County Hospital has been returned tp his home much improved in health: It’s My Opinion I have recently read Senator Hartke’s plan to stop “Murder by Motor.” His proposal is first to set up a National Agency for Safety. Here, I have a question! Why this Agency business; that means another “pork barrel” and a handout to favored friends In every state! Tests for stata drivers’ license and test driving for those over 75 Is so much hog wash as every thinking man and woman knows, so why wade deeper into the mire With a costiy National set-up that would get nowhere ? An English professor who 1ms made . an extensive study of nearly 600 English drivers puts out this plausible theory: “A man drives as he lives.” If he lives each day as a drinking individual or as a smart-aleck, a' cheat, a slow-poke or a chip-on-his-ahoulder type then any one of these faults shows up in all his driving. I believe as this English sociotagtaLIt te ay opiaka as htylu

way slaughter increases by leaps and bounds it is high time to stop the little written tests we tolerate and start probing into the character of the person

who desires to drive.

I have in mind two acquaintances. The first has operated cars and trucks for forty years and no mishaps, no arrests. The second can not read a simple newspaper paragraph and tell one what it said. He has been jerked up for speeding, for careless driving, etc. Tell me which of the two should drive? Our state allows both to do so. It is my further opinion that if to get a driver’s license, each of us had to “lay all our cards” on the table as we do when we ask the bank for a loan, we would soon see a death rate come down. Give no mors licenses to Dick, Tom and Harry who are guilty of crossing double yellow lines, driving when drunk, and all the other bad

practices.

This plan could be no costlier than our present system and dirt cheap when you visualize our Senator Hartke’s set-up. Since I was a teacher at New Winchester in 1913-14, I have been interested in high school pairings at this time of the basketball season. I picked up the “News” and saw that at Brownsburg the opening game would pit Monrovia against Pittsboro. It is my belief that the Burros will uphold the peace and dignity of old Hendricks by trimming

Monrovia.

Plainfield drew Avon. This could be a real scrap. Since Plainfield is larger and used to more mow room, I would choosa the Quakers by a few

points.

Friday will see Danville against Brownsburg. The Warriors have been only so-so all year while the past two weeks have seen the Bulldogs using their teeth. With the home floor worth five to ten points, Brownsburg could unhorse and cow the Warriors. Mooresville should have a romp over Charlton. The next long look was at the Greencastle set-up. Cascade takes on Fillmore and there should not be too much trouble for the Cardinals to take this game. Odds are against the

Cadets.

Rockville will take North

Salem.

Roachdale, we shall say will outlast Russellville. Then comes the dandy. Bainbridge is matched with the county seat Cubs. The fur should fly. My guess is that the Pointers can handle the Cubs if Danville’s Warriors did, and the paper said they did. To use the language of a Coatesville humorist of years ago: “What is to be will be, and what ain’t to he could happen.” And it does in basketball. Mr. Ralph Minter, confined for several days to a hospital bed with a torn ligament in his left knee has recovered sufficiently that he hopes to be dismissed Friday from the Putnam Co. Hospital. Mr. Fred Parker, a lifetime farmer living on the AmoCoatesville Road suffered a heart attack Wednesday' evening and died instantly. Mr. Parker was 86. Funeral services were held at the Weaver Funeral Home in Coatesville, Saturday at 1:30, and burial was in the Coatesville Cemetery. Services were conducted by the Reverend Wallace Jeff of the Amo Baptist Church. Mr. Parker leaves two sons and two daughters. A steel covered and steel enclosed shed forty by ninety-si£ feet is under construction for the Coatesville Farmers Supply Company. Mr. Arthur Biehl is having the shed built to house farm machinery. The Friday Club met on the afternoon of February 18 at the home of Mrs. Wendell Elrod. Ten members answered roll call with foots about famous people bom In February. Devotions prepared by Mrs. Lucille Hasten were given by Mrs. Laura Biehl. The devotions closed with the dub reading the Gettysbiar Address. Miss Olive Bourne end her sister, Mrs. Harriet 3medley, were invited to become dub members and both accepted. A pleasant social hour was enjoyed after the business meeting and lovely refreshments were

served.

Mr. H. H. Hathaway and Mr. L. A. Fleenor drove to Frankfort Saturday afternoon to attend a Methodist meeting and banquet. Brownsburg was host to Cascade Friday night and the Bulldogs wen icalty grand to their

l kens folks. They gavi their fans what they wanted to see with no favors Shown the Cadets. On the opening round, Cascade took a 19-14 lead, but wait until I tell you! The second quarter saw the Bulldogs hit the hoop until the net smoked. The Cadets all the while collected but 8 points. The remainder of the game was practically an even-Steven affair, but that second quarter when Cascade made but 2 points in six minutes of play was the game winner for Brownsburg. The final count was Brownsburg 70, Cascade 58. World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday at 1:00 at the local Christian Church. Amo and Hadley folks will meet at the Hadley Quaker Church.

otter tricks to defeat the seatract. The best chance is to switch at once to the deuce of

diamonds.

West has the ton of dia-

monds and a trump trick, ex actly as East hoped. West forces out the queen of diamonds at the second trick, gets in with a trump and leads a diamond. East’s tWO diawimH tricks then defeat the contract.

Getting the count wasn’t enough. East still had to a brilliant switch. This

wetdd to tanpossM* If Stsk tedl to guess at the count in hearts* DAILY QUESTION ‘ Partner opens with one spade, and the next player passes. Toil hold: 8-A 4 3 2 H-10 5 3 D10 6 5 3 C-8 6. What do you say? ANSWER: Bid torn sped*. You have only 4 points in high cards and 1 point for tito douWleton, but it pays to stretch A point or two when you have four-card support for your part*

play neris major suit.

Hoosier Traffic Toll Hits 194 6y United Press International Marion County contributed three of Indiana’s four traffic fatalities Tuesday to raise the state’s 1966 toll to at least 194 compared with 175 a year ago. Jack W. Barrow, 58, Indianapolis, was killed late Tuesday night when his car and a Washington Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept, truck collided at a U.S. 421 intersection in the northwest part of the city as the fire truck sped on a first-aid run with red lights and siren operating. Daniel L. Hasten, 24, Indianapolis, driver of the truck, was injured and hospitalized. Charles L. Silcox, 36, Indianapolis, was killed Tuesday night when his car careened off Indiana 431 just south of Indianapolis and struck a utility pole. Witnesses said he had to swerve to miss a pickup truck traveling in the darkness without rear lights. Mrs. Olive M. Blue, 41, Indianapolis, was Killed Tuesday afternoon when her car collided with another at a northwest side street intersection. Mrs. Blue was hurled from the car. Walter Hodge, 30, Indianapolis, driver of the other vehicle, was arrested on reckless homicide and drunk driving charges. Ronald E. Sparks, 18, R. R. 2, Morgantown, was killed Tuesday afternoon when his car went out of control, rammed an embankment and overturned on a Morgan County road northwest of Morgans town. The Indianapolis deaths raised Marion County’s toll for the year to 20 and the Morgan County fatality increased that area’s toll to 7.

Sheinwold on Bridge Leading Lowest Card Gives Partner Count By Alfred Sheinwold During the last fifteen years most of the best bridge players have adopted the lead of the lowest card when they hold three small cards in a suit. This is true regardless of whether the suit has been bid by partner.

North dealer Neither side vulnerable NORTH * K 7 Q86 O KQ4 ____ ♦ KQ 10 9 5 WEST EAST *A432 45 ^ }®52 VAKJ943 0 10 653 OAJ2 * *6 * 742 SOUTH 4 QJ 10986 V 7 O 987 ♦A J 3 North East South West 1 * IV 14 Pass 2 ♦ * 4 AH Pas! Opening lead — V 2 The old-fashioned opening lead, still favored by some experts, would be the ten of hearts. This would show the highest heart held by the opening leader, but it would not show many hearts he held. Most experts now think that it is more important to show the “count” than the highest card. If West leads the ten of hearts. East will surely try to cash two heart tricks. This ruins the defense, for South ruffs the second heart and leads trumps -until West takes this ace: South ruffs the heart continuation and draws the rest of the trumps. He then runs five club tricks to fulfill his game contract. BRILLIANT SWITCH When West leads the deuce of hearts, showing three or four cards in the suit. East knows that he can get only one heart trick. (Hie deuce might be a ■tngiotnii, but the bidding indicates that South is more likely than West to hold a singleton in hearts.) Saafc mult: look for three

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