The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 28 November 1966 — Page 2

2 The Dally Banner, Greeneastle, Indiana Monday, November 28, 1966 THE DAILY BANNER and Herald Consolidated "It Waves For All" Business Phones: OL 3-5151 — OL 3-5152 Elizabeth Rariden Estate, Publisher Published every evening except Sunday and holidays at 24-26 South Jackson Street, Greeneastle, Indiana. 46135. Entered in the Pest Office at Greeneastle, Indiana, as second class mail matter under Act af March 7, 1878. United Press International lease wire service; Member Inland Daily Press Association; Hoosier State Press Association. All unsolicited articles, manuscripts, letters and pictures sent to The Daily Banner are sent at owner's risk, and The Daily Banner repudiates any liability or responsibility for their safe custody or return. By carrier 40c per week, single copy 10c. Subscription prices of The Daily Banner effective March 14, 1966; In Putnam County—1 year $10.00—6 months $5.50—3 months $3.00; Indiana other than Putnam County—1 year $12.00—6 months $7.00—3 months $4.00; Outside Indiana—1 year $16.00—6 months $9.00—3 months $6.00. All mail subscriptions payable in advance.

Bible Thought For Today From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say. Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.—Matthew 4:17. Changed lives are our proper response to the preaching of Jesus.

Nancy Shade, a DePauw University junior from Rockton, Illinois, was the aecond place winner in the Women’s Upper College Division of the Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing contest held in Bloomington on November 19. She is a student of Vera Scammon, voice instructor at DePauw. A total of 55 voice students competed in the regional audition and final competition was so close that the margin between first and second place was a matter of only two points. First place winner was Emily Rawlins of Indiana University. The DePauw coed was awarded a cash prize at a banquet following the competition. Judges for the contest had high praise for Miss Shade’s singing ability.

| Obituaries | Mrs. Williamson Rites Pending Mrs. Nellie Williamson, formerly of this city, died in the Union Hospital in Terre Haute, early this morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Rector Funeral Home.

Woodall, who preceded her in death. Other survivors include daughters, Mrs. Virgil Keagle, Mrs. John Lewis, Mrs. Neal Myers, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. IMneral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p. m. at the Emmerling - Paddock Chapel, 6020 Hohman Ave, at Highland at Hammond with final resting place Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond.

Florence Woodall Rites Wednesday Florence Scobee Woodall, age 77, sister of local residents Willis Scobee and Mrs. Eric Vermillion, passed away at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Hammond on Saturday Nov. 26th. Mrs. Woodall was the daughter of William and Laura Cooper Scobee and had lived in this vicinity prior to moving to Hammond. She married Robert

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-Big Bombers The torrential rains also limited U. S. air strikes against North Viet Nam Sunday to raids on the southern panhandle and coastline, the spokesmen said. The B52s were supporting ; troops in Operation Paul j Revere, a massive sweep near the Cambodian border some 225 miles north of Saigon. The Central Highlands operation, scene of sharp fighting last week, was credited with crushing an expected Communist monsoon offensive before it could begin.

Personal And Local News

Miss Ella Mahanna visited friends in Indianapolis the past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Stewart of Chicago were recent guests of Mrs. Stewart's mother, Mrs. Jesse Greene. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Davis of Indianapolis were weekend guests of her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Parker. Miss Norma White has returned to her home in Indianapolii after having visited Miss Elizabeth Ward for a week. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Williams of Dayton, Ohio were guests of Mr. Williams’ sister, Mrs. Mar tha Miller, Thanksgiving and Friday. Reservations for the Historical Society dinner Wednesday at Torr’s Restaurant must be called to Mrs. Florence Boatright not later than Tuesday noon. Morton’s Past Matrons Club will meet December 1st at 7:30 p. m. with Mrs. Emily Cox. There will be a 25c gift exchange. All Morton Past Matrons are invited. The Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Wm. Kerstetter for a coffee at 9:30 a. m. on Wednesday, November 20th. Kenneth Eitel will show new Christmas arrangements. Fathers Auxiliary will meet Wednesday November 30th, at 7:30 p.m. Very important business will be tanslated, all members please attend. Note change of date of meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chadd of Crawfordsville, are the parents of a TYj lb. daughter, Kristen Kay, bom Friday p. m November 25th. Mrs. Chadd is the former Bonnie Craig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Craig of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCalmont entertained the following guests in their home in Indianapolis on Thanksgiving Day with a turkey dinner and all the trimmings. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Handley, Roachdale, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hoover and sons, Randy and Gary of Plainfield, Mr. and Mrs. Arvine Gosnell of Southport and Mrs. Mattie Gosnell of Indianapolis.

Russ Myers Says —“Sure” we still have do-it yourself dry cleaning, 6 lbs for a $1.50. Old Reliable White Cleaners.

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-Weapons Colonel Harkmountain’s collection of weaponry will be on display in the club house from 6 p.m. The Colonel will explain the history, use, and mechanical features of these weapons to interested observers. Members may obtain admittance tickets from Jake Hirt at Hirt’s Sport Shop or Dick Sunkel at Link’s Furniture Store, or Manager Anderson at Windy Hill. Reservations close Tuesday evening, Nov. 29th.

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County Hospital

Dismissed Sunday:

Marie Dickey, Greeneastle Mary Colwell, Greeneastle Mildred Davis, Greeneastle Nancy Frye, Greeneastle Irene White, Greeneastle

Births:

Mr. and Mrs. James Griffiths, 718 East Seminary Street, a girl, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Osborne, Bainbridge, Route 1, a girl, today. Dismissed Saturday: Mrs. Donald Boothroyd and son, Stilesville Patricia Owen, Stilesville Marcia Trueblood, Reelsville Laura Killion, Reelsville Robert Umbanhowar, Roach-

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Virginia Robbins, Greeneastle Katherine Perry, Greeneastle Sherri Sears, Greeneastle Julia Stringer, Greeneastle Lynn Cox, Greeneastle Charles McCullough, Greencastle Danny Duell, Greeneastle Births: Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Simmons, Cloverdale, a girl, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Charles, Indianapolis, a boy, Saturday.

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Guards Escape BERLIN UPI—Two uniformed Communist East German border guards fled safely into West Berlin Sunday under a hail of bullets.

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munist Party, as a front in his struggle, the sources said. Lin emerged as the moving force behind the current “cultural revolution” — purge — shaking China earlier this year and as such is widely regarded as Mao’s heir apparent. The informants noted that Mao, while appearing in public, or made to appear in public on a number of occasions recently, has made no major public policy statements although new party directives have all borne his name. Whether and to what degree Mao approves of Lin’s drive for power was not clear, the sources said. The sources stressed, however, that indications were the power struggle in China was by no means ended. They said that so long as Lin can claim to be fighting in the name of Mao his position was strong. But things might change dramatically, they said, in the event of Mao’s sudden death.

Penney Stores Set New Marks NEW YORK — J. C. Penney Company’s earnings for the third quarter and the nine months reached all-time highs on record sales for both periods, it was reported by Chrm. William M. Batten and Pres. Ray H. Jordan. The department store chain’s net earnings for the third quarter, July 31 through Oct. 29, rose to $24,595,611 from $21,745,310 for the comparable period last year. The increase amounted to $2,850,301 or 13.1 per cent. Net income for the 13-week period was equal to 99 cents & share compared with 87 cents a share for the comparable 1965 period.

a share from the sale of Penney’s former headquarters building here, were $1.95.

Third quarter volume rose 11.4 per cent to $657,547,151 from $590,048,929 last year, an

increase of $67,498,222.

Dance Is Enjoyed By Castle Squares The Castle Squares square dance club held their regular dance Saturday in the Greencastle Armory. Guests and club members enjoyed dancing to the calls of Bob Henderson, club caller. There was seven squares present. Guests from Brookston and Greeneastle attended the dance. Everyone is looking forward to our next dance on December 16, which is our Christmas dance. We will have live music by the Wabash Valley Boys with Don Martin and Bob Henderson doing the calling. Tickets for the Christmas dance may be purchased from club members. Guests and spectators are welcome.

Mrs. Beryl Herr Has Family Dinner Mrs. Beryl Kerr, Indiana St. entertained with a family dinner on Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. William Kerr, and sons of Lafayette, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kerr and family of Brownsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Kerr and daughters of Owensboro, Ky., Mr. and Mrs. William Lawless and family and Michael Kerr of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs|. Charles Kerr and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kerr and family of Greencastle.

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Extra Edition OXFORD, England UPI — Oxford University student Sally Purcell whipped up an appealing bikini from a tabloid newspaper for a fancy dress ball here but so many people borrowed bits of newspaper to light their cigarettes that Sally was soon down to the comic strips. Then her boyfriend sent her home to change to a sturdier costume. He decided Sally’s newspaper had revealed all the nude that’s fit to squint.

Mabel Evans. Hostess To Club The Clinton Madison Friendly Club met November 10 with Mabel Evans. The meeting was opened by the president, Olma Clodfelter, all sang America. Roll call My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe was answered by ten members. Old and new business was taken care of and Committee reports given. The date of our Christmas dinner at Torr’s, was changed to Wednesday December 7 at 12 noon. Members please note change of date. Meeting closed with prayer. Delicious refreshments i n keeping with the season were served by the hostess.

the quarter was characterized by continued strong demand for the lines of department store merchandise offered in Penney stores, especially soft goods which constitute the great bulk of the firm’s sales. Messrs. Batten and Jordan said their had been no apparent lessening of interest by consumers in better-quality merchandise. However, they emphasized that interest in quality was strongly related to price and that Penney customers were seeking quality at the best possible price. For the first nine months of the fiscal year, the Company recorded earnings of $2.05 a share. Earnings for the same period last year, which included a non-recurring gain of 11 cents

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