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Early Religion in the County “In the early settlement of the county, four religious donominations were quite prominent. The New Lights had considerable strength in various neighborhoods. They held meetings from house to house, as the convenience of the people suited. They are represented to have been remarkably social in their deportment toward one another in both their religious and their business relations. Christian Astlinger, John Oatman and George Pearcy were the pioneer preachers of this denomination. The first camp-meeting in the county was conducted by the New Lights at John Segler’s, while he lived on the Bridges

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Price, Cloverdale, announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Marjorie, to Donald Larkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Larkin of Cloverdale. The wedding will be Sunday, September 18th, 2:30 p. m. at Gobin Methodist Church in Greencastle. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Norma Ray Hostess To Fortnightly Club Miss Norma Ray entertained the members of the Fortnightly Club of Cloverdale at a luncheon at Terr’s Restaurant on Wednesday, their first meeting of the year. Mrs. Nell Allen presented the program on “Our Indiana Heritage.” Mrs. Mayme Reed was a guest.

Hospital Notes Dismissed Friday Herschel Barron, Clayton James Hampton, Stilesville Lester Thralls, Roachdale Margaret Thompson, Coatesville Paula Wolfe, Greencastle Births Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fredrick, 232 Hillsdale, twin daughters, Friday.

Dies In Flight HELMSTEDT, West Germany UPI—A young East German stepped on a mine while fleeing across the border “death strip’’ to the West Friday and was left lying for three hours before Communist guards took him away. West German officials reported. They said residents in the Offleben District heard an explosion and the man screaming for help shortly before dawn. When the Communists picked him up three hours later, he appeared dead.

farm, northeast of Greencastle. This denomination was principally absorbed into the Christian Church and became extinct in the county." “The Baptists organized a society and held meetings at Michael Wilson’s, west of Greencastle, in the year 1823. John Miller, Jubal Deweese and Thomas Johnson are remembered as prominent members of this church. John Leatherman and a Mr. Denman were their earliest preachers. This denomination very soon organized another society at James Bird’s, on Walnut, about seven miles northeast of Greencastle. This is thought by some to have been as early as the year 1823. From these beginnings the Baptist Church has spread into every neighborhood of the county. It was the year 1821 that the Rev. Reuben Clearwaters came to the county. About the same time came, also, John Messer, and the two preached for the Methodists, who were at that early day quite numerous, before the latter were included within the bounds of any conference. The Methodist Episcopal Circuit including the county was organized in the fall of 1822, by the Rev. William Craven, who established a society at Greencastle during the fall or winter. The country over which he trav. eled was known as the Eel River Circuit, and it embraced all the territory from White River to the Wabash. During the Conference year 1823-24, this circuit was traveled by John Cost. The next year, it was supplied by Stephen Grimes, a local preacher from near Bloomington. In 1825-26, Daniel Anderson was the pastor of the circuit. He returned the following year, with Benjamin C. Stevenson, brother of Dr. A. C. Stevenson, as assistant. The circuit rider on this work for the year 1827-28 was the late venerable William H. Smith. His assistant was also Benjamin C. Stevenson. The next year, the circuit was divided on Eel River and Walnut, when Mr. Smith was returned to the eastern portion, called Greencastle Circuit. The Methodists built at Greencastle the first house of worship in the county in the year 1826. It was a hewed-log house, with clapboard roof, rough board floor, and a very large open fireplace. Linden logs having been cut into proper lengths, split in two and supplied with stout wooden pegs driven into holes on the round side for legs, served as seats. As a matter of personal reminiscence, it may be stated that the clapboard roof of this building was put on by Amos Robertson, then holding the office of State Senator. This building stood on Lot No. 191, and when the house was done, James Armstrong preached the dedicatory sermon.” Some of the first members of this Church were Amps Robertson, Benjamin Jones, William Talbott, James Talbott, Reese Hardesty, William Holland and William G. Duckworth. The first organization of a Presbyterian Church in Greencastle was effected by the Rev. Isaac Reed August 12,1825. Mr. Reed at that time was laboring under appointment of the Connecticut Missionary Society, and lived in Owen County, near Gosport. He says that to form this church required much previous labor in preaching, visiting and traveling. This organization afterward became extinct. During its existence, the members held meetings in the Methodist Church.

Bible Thought For Today If any man defile the temple of God, him ehull God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are,—I Corinthians 3:17. Any unholy practice or habit in which we engage is like encouraging a saboteur who is defacing a holy sanctuary. Our bodies are temples of God. Personal And Local News Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Hutcheson and son visited over the holidays with his brother and family in Michigan. City firemen were called to the dump, just northwest of town, at 6:10 p. m. Friday to extinguish a trash fire. Fortnightly Club will meet Monday evening at 7:30 with j Miss Grace Browning. Mrs. W. M. McGaughey assistant hostess. Mothers Club of Troop 99, First Christian Church, will hold its first meeting of the new year at 7 p. m. on Wednesday, September 14. The Four-Leaf Clover Club will have a dessert meeting with Mrs. Josef Sharp, Sept. 13th at 1:30. Mrs. Sharp will also have the program. S. C. C. will hold their dinner meeting at the home of Elizabeth Ensign Tuesday evening at 7:00 p. m. Mrs. Ralph West will be assisting hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Grimes were among the number of friends at a picnic in Greencastle Sunday for all the folks from Putnam County who go to Florida every winter. The West Floyd Home Demonstration Club will meet Wednesday, Sept 14, with Mrs. Harold Sibbitt instead of Mrs. Ethel Ruark. Members please note change in meeting place. Mrs. C. B. Lester and children of The Netherlands and Mr. and Mrs. James Wilde and Rebecca of Fairfax, Va., have returned to their homes after visiting their mother, Mrs. Laura Perkins.

trom thel AGENT'S OFFICE By Youth Agant JBKIY WIUIAMB

Most of the major 4-H activities have been completed. For most 4-H members, they consider the Fair as being their 4-H highlight of the year. Putnam County members have had a very successful season. The County Fair was a success and members have done very well at the State Fair. This year’s State Fair was to have

been one of the best ever.

However, we did have a tragedy. One of Putnam County’s outstanding 4-H members and Jr. Leader, Charles Samsel of Warren Township, is gone. He was one of the Recreation leaders of the club and has held several offices in his local club. Charlie will be missed by sdl.

Speaking of the State Fair, I

worked at the 4-H Beef Show. This year’s show had a record number of steers. There were 236 Angus, 163 Herefords, 127 Shorthorns and 14 Charolais, but as you see, the competition in the Angus classes is very competitive. There are only five classes in each breed except the Charolais. Compare this year’s number of Charolais with next year’s. This is the first year for them, I predict their numbers will grow rapidly. Other 4-H activities in the near future are the award and achieve m e n t programs. Any program would not be complete if there were no incentive awards of recognition for outstanding work. Most of the awards that will be given will be based on member’s total achievement in a project or projects. In other words, first

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Mark C. Kocher Dies In Florida Mark C. Kocher, 80, former resident of Greencastle died Friday at the home of his daughter in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Kocher was bom January 27, 1886 in Pulaski County, the son of Jacob and Salome Hartman Kocher. He was a well known barber in this city for many years, and was a member of Temple Lodge No. 47 F.&A.M. of this city. Survivors are: one daughter. Mrs. C. R. Underwood, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one son, Mark C. Kocher, Smith Valley, Ind.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Bertha Kocher; one sister, Carrie Harris, New Jersey and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one sister, Fredericka, and one brother William Kocher. Funeral services will be announced later by the Whitaker Funeral Home in Greencastle.

year members are not likely to get achievement awards. These are something for which first year members have to work for. Also on achievement, this does not necessarily mean that members with high platings will get all of the awards. These awards are based on the member’s total participation in the project, size, scope, etc. There are awards for most projects, so as to include nearly everyone. Sandra Sibbitt, R. 1, Fillmore, is working on her 4-H Achievement book preparing it for national competition. Sandy was the state winner in home furnishings which qualifies her in

the national contest.

I have tried to show the reasons of our award programs. Thanks to all of the donors who supply these awards. Isn’t this similar to life—we have goals

to work toward.

TV In Review

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Marriage License Robert Lee Doan, Allison’s, Rockville, and Esther Joan Booker, at home, Roachdale. David Dane Clark, Bridgeport Brass, Greencastle, and Rebecca Lee Reed, at home, Greencastle. Gary Warren Canada, student, Greencastle, and Diana Lynne Nichol*, nurseis’ aide, Bainbridge.

Loot In Coffins ROME UPI — Police Friday accused undertaker Silvio Sperdi, 30, of receiving stolen goods after they found the loot from a burglary hidden under the double bottoms of coffins in his shop.

Valley Flooded SRINAGAR, Kashmir UPI — Rising floodwaters Friday submerged 110 villages in a southern Kashmir valley after the Jhelum River rose eight feet over its banks. Although no official figures have been released, it is believed that some 5,000 persons were left homeless by the flood, which resulted from a 72-hqur downpour.

More Winners At State Fair Additional Putnam County 4H members exhibiting at the State Fair with the following results: Flowers — Linda Rogers, Greencastle, white. Horse and Pony —- 56” and over—Breeding, 3 year olds and over, Lynn Brown, Greencastle; Stock Saddle, Sr. Division, Doris Hartman, Putnamville; 56” and over, Jr. Division, Diana Watts, Cloverdale; Pleasure, 56” and over, Sr. Division, Penny Sample, Roachdale. Holstein—Terry Tippin. Bainbridge; David Ferrand, Greencastle. Shorthorn—Keith Carrington, Russellville; Kenneth Carrington, Russellville. Shorthorn Steers — Brenda Hopkins, Roachdale; Danny Clodfelter, Greencastle. Angus Steers — Steve Clodfelter, Bainbridge; Mike Clodfelter, Bainbridge; Terry Hopkins, Roachdale. Cheviot—Gary Wood, Roachdale. Suffolk — Pair of Lambs — Carolyn Hurst, Greencastle, red; Ewe Lamb — Carolyn Hurst, Greencastle, red; Yearling Ewe — Carolyn Hurst, Greencastle, seventh; Pair of Yearling Ewes, Carolyn Hurst, Greencastle, red. Hampshire — Kent Brattain, Greencastle; Dale Steele, Coatesville; Jerry Steele, Coatesville; Brenda Hopkins, Roachdale; Terry Hopkins, Roachdale. Duroc — Mike Buis, Greencastle; Terry Cline, Cloverdale; Kerry Ames, Fillmore. Spotted — Billy Joe Walton, Cloverdale.

West Clinton Twp. By Mrs. R. Clodfelter Billie Newgent from San Diego, California has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Newgent and other relatives and friends. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mr*. Morris Irwin and Mrs. Aileen Overstreet were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kendall of Indianapolis and his daughters and family from Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bering, who formerly was Joan Kendall. We are sorry to hear Mrs. Everett Lanham will be going back to St. Vincent Hospital soon, to have another operation on her elbow, which she had broken in an auto wreck last winter. Gerald Clodfelter brought his cattle home from the Indiana State Fair on Tuesday morn-

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Everyone was so thankful for the nice rain we had last week. So many farmers were short

By RICK DU BROW HOLLYWOOD UPI—Despite assorted network promotional gimmicks about “advance premieres” and “sneak previews" —all of which can only confuse the viewer—the new television season begins tonight. The reason for the recent burst of press agentry and semantic acrobatics Is simply that original plans called for all three networks to offer their new series in the week starting this Sunday. But ABC-TV, aiming for a ratings headstart, moved most of its debuts up to this week and tabbed them “advance premieres,” a marvelously contradictory pairing of words that Bamum would have been proud of. And NBC-TV, not to be outdone—or, hopefully, outrated In key situations—moved up three of its new entries to this week, calling each of them “a sneak preview,” a highly unlikely event on television. In short, all of these debuts this week on both networks are their premiere episodes, and nothing else—and the remainder of the fledgling series will turn up next week. And then it will all be over, and we can all go back to whatever we were doing. The highly derivative nature of television—which is a polite way of saying it is, for the most part, unquestionably the least original form of entertainment ever attempted—is indicated by the ideas behind tonight’s three premieres, though not a reflection on their individual qualities.

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One premiere, for Instance, is ABC-TV’s “Love on a Rooftop,” which has the charming idea of a young struggling newlywed couple living in a top-floor apartment with a splendid view of San Francisco. The idea would have been far more charming at first glance, however, if a similar format had not been so delightful In the enormously successful stage comedy “Barefoot in the Park.” Another premiere finds Phyllis DiUer in ABC-TV’s “The Pruitts of Southampton” — a comedy about a rich, high society family that goes broke and tries to hide the fact. This notion could have plenty of possibilities, especially with Gypsy Rose Lee and Reginald Gardiner also in the show as regulars. But Rosalind Russell’s “Auntie Marne,” of course, if in a sense the top standard for comparison with any zany, sometimes impoverished high society matriarch. Tonight’s third premiere Is also a comedy, also appears on ABC-TV, and is a contempor-

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getting out of pasture for cat- ar y Western called “The Round-

tle. Max Causey is home from the hospital after having an operation on his knee. There was a wreck on State Road 36 by the Glatwyn Farm barn, on Tuesday morning. Luckily no one was hurt, a wrecker was called and pulled one car into the garage, but the other one went on its way. Ladies of Portland Mills Christian Church met and cleaned the church on Thursday. The revival will start there on Sept 18th and will continue each evening through that week.

-No License (Continaed from Page 1) his driving privileges for even one day,” Anderson protested. “It seems to me that the action of the Director of Division of Safety Responsibility in making the suspension effective from date of wreck instead of date of trial is not in the spirit or intent of the law and is ridiculous.” Branigin’s staff relayed the Anderson letter to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and a prompt investigation was made. Deputy Commissioner Willard L. Walls reported back that the record of Smith’s conviction in Decatur City Court before Special Judge Robert S. Anderson reached the bureau on Aug. 17. He said that the record failed to contain the date of conviction and since judges sometimes are slow in getting convictions into the bureau, the date appearing —Dec. 24, 1965—was used for the beginning of the one-year suspension. “We had no way of knowing that the conviction date was not within a few days of Dec. 24," Walls said. “There was no date of judgment. Now that we have been advised by the special judge, we will re-issue the suspension order.” Wells said that when the or- | der is re-issued, it will order suspension of driving privileges , until July 12, 1967.

The Man From The Banner Togetherness — Howard Brackney, superintendent of Water Department, helping his men fill in hole ... Junior High boys standing on sidewalk near record shop lighting cigarettes . . . Boy riding as a passenger on motor bike barefooted . . . Young man riding in a convertible seated on the trunk . . . Thieves or pranksters — globes from the two lamp posts in front of the post office missing since last weekend. Also, two no parking signs placed in front of Chamber of Commerce information tent were missing . . . Statj policemen helping school bus make the turn on Washington Street . . . Frank and Don, from the Banner, attending the Hoosier Press Advertising Convention in Indianapolis Saturday.

ers,” starring Chill Wills, Ron Hayes and Patrick Wayne. In the story, the chief characters are a conniving rancher, two fun-loving cowboys and a cantankerous horse. Again a splendid notion—for what could be more delightful than having some laughs with that old staple, the Western Nothing, of course, which is why the movies have already done it, quite a few times by now. Note the great success of “Cat Ballou.” By this time, to give a further example of television’s “derivative” nature, most regular viewers are aware that a new NBC-TV series called “The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.” will bow in next Tuesday. This, it should go without saying, was drawn from “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and it would come as absolutely no surprise to this viewer if next season we were to have “The Uncle from U.N.C.L.E."

Putnam Court Notes Owen B. Smith vs. Dorothy L. Smith, suit for divorce. Attorney for the plaintiff is Rexell A. Boyd.

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followed suit with the six of spades, allowing dummy’s jack to win the trick. West could have taken the ace of spades and could have cleared the suit by leading a third spade. This would force South to look for nine immediate tricks, and he would get them by taking the diamond finesse. Instead of frightening South, West tried to conceal the danger. An important part of the soothing process was the play of the six of spades at the second trick. GIVES A FALSE COUNT A player who leads the fourth-highest card of a long suit may also have a fifthhighest and a sixth-highest card in that suit, and he usually plays one of those very low cards to allow his partner to count the suit. By playing the six of spades, West made it appear that he had no lower spades—which would mean that he had lei from a four-cart

suit.

South got this Impression and checked it with East’s return at the second trick. East would return his original fourth-highest spade if he held four or more cards in the suit; otherwise East would return his highest spade. East’s return of the deuce made it seem that he had started with K-4-3-2 of spades. Taken In by the false count, South led a heart at the third trick, thinking that he could af-

Miss Mary Ann Walbring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Walbring, 9 Highland Street, and Robert D. Brannan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo U. Brannan, Brazil, will be married in the First Christian Church in Greencastle on Sunday, September 18th at 7:30 p. m. Miss Walbring is a 1961

graduate of Greencastle High ford to give up three spades and School and graduated from the one heart. West collected the

Union Hospital School of Nursing, Terre Haute in 1964. Mr. Brannan graduated from Brazil High School in 1960, attended Indiana State University and Rose Polytechnic Institute and has served in the | U. S. Army. The young couple will make their home in Terre Haute.

Sniper Causes Strike WRAYSBURY, England UPI —Bricklayers at a housing site here have gone on strike despite offers of “danger pay” after being sniped at by an unknown “gun nut" for the past two weeks. They counted 28 bullets fired from the sniper’s 22 caliber rifle embedded in the walls of the work site.

Swimmer Foils DOVER, England UPI—English schoolboy Brian Morris, 14, who had hoped to become the youngest person to swim the English Channel, was forced to give up his attempt Friday after almost six hours in the water. Channel swimming officials said the boy was just short of the halfway points to France when his energy gave out.

ace of hearts and the rest of the spades for a penalty of 200

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“I hated to do that,” West apologized. “It wouldn’t work against a real bridge player, ’ East warned him. And South had to sit quietly and listen to all the pretended humility. DAILY QUESTION Partner opens with 1 NT (16 to 18 points), and the next player passes. You hold: S-A 7 6 5 4 3; H-A 8 4; D-K 5; C8 3. What do you say? Answer: Bid four spades. Since you have only 11 points in high cards, the combined count is only 27 to 29 points. This should easily be enough for game, but not for slam. WHITAKER FUNERAL HOME

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NEWPORT, Wale* UPI _ Harry Diaper, 67, placed an advertisement in the local paper informing the world that he is very much alive. “There’s been a rumor going around that I’m dead,” said Harry. “People have been looking at me if they had seen a ghost.”

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