The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 3 December 1966 — Page 2

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THE PRESS OF GREENCASTLE — The first attempt at publishing a newspaper in Greencastle was made by a Mr. Child, and was called “The Hoosier.” In 1834 this paper was purchased by John Wilson Osborne, a Canadian and a man of culture and conscience. He made of it an agricultural paper, and named it “The Western Plough-Boy.” Times were very hard but the editor adopted as hi* motto “Know no failure,” and made universal education and the elevation of the people his chief aim. He was greatly aided in his arduous labors by his wife, a lady of culture and ability. Seeing the evils of intemperance he published and issued as a supplement to the Plough-Boy a temperance paper which he named “The Temperance Advocate.” It was through the efforts of Mr. Osborne as much, or perhaps more, than through those of any other man, that the Indiana Asbury University was located in our city. He had faith to believe that the school that opened with but three students, namely: Oliver P. Badger, Newton Ash and Bishop W. Osborne, was some day to be a great university. In 1836 he sold “The Press and Plough-Boy,” as it was then named, to Mr. Hillary Knight, who sqon afterward sold it to a Mr. Burns. The latter on assuming control changed the name to “The Visitor.” The paper was sold soon thereafter to A. G. Patrick. It was conducted as a Whig paper and wag not very successful. Mr. Patrick in turn sold to Christopher W. Brown, who had been publishing a democratic paper called “The Putnam County Sentinel.” The paper advocated “Free Kansas,” and became active in the formation of the Republican party. It has since remained a Republican paper. The name was changed by Mr. Brown to “The Putnam County Banner.” In 1868 it was changed to “The Greencastle Banner.” Some time after the war the paper was sold to John R. Rankin, but Mr. Brown soon regained control, which he retained until 1866, when he sold to Samuel E. Tilford, who in turn sold it to G. J. Langsdale. Mr. Langsdale retained the control and management of the paper until as president of the Soldier’s Monument commission his time was almost wholly occupied with other duties. He then sold to Mr. M. J. Beckett, the present editor and proprietor. In 1890 Mr. Beckett purchased the Greencastle Times and consolidated the two Republican papers under the name of “The Banner and Times.” “The Indiana Press” was established in 1858 by Howard Briggs, and published by him for nearly a quarter of a century. Its subscription rates were originally 52.00 a year, but the subsequent decline in the cost of printing materials led to the reduction of its rates to 51.00, and became known as “The Dollar Press.” It was the pioneer of cheap journalism in Putnam County, and the dollar rate of subscription was finally established by all its contemporaries. The “Press” was published in the interest of the Democratic party, and having secured the public confidence enjoyed a fair reign of prosperity. In 1882 Mr. Briggs sold his office to H. J. Bigham, who continued the publication of the paper for one day only. The “Press” was transferred to F. A. Arnold of “The Greencastle Star,” and has since been known as the “Star-Press.” Mr. Briggs, having obligated

himself not to publish a paper in Greencastle for two years, remained out of the editorial harness for that length of time, and in 1884 established the “Putnam Democrat,” which he continued to publish until the fall of 1890, when he sold his subscription list to M. J. Beckett, of the consolidated “Banner and Times.” In 1892 the democrat plant was sold to H. B. Martin & Son, who began the publication of the “Greencastle Democrat,” which is still published by them. The “Greencastle Times” was founded in 1882 by Col. A. J. Neff, who in 1884 sold the plant to Mr. A. A. Smith. Mr. Smith brought many new features to the paper, and until September. 1890, made it one of the leading publications of the city. Going west in 1890, he shortly thereafter sold the “Times” to Mr. M. J. Beckett. Mr. Smith went to Port Angeles, Wash., where for two years he published the “Port Angeles Times.” During his management of the “Greencastle Times,” Beckett has been regularly connected with the “Banner and Times.” The “Greencastle Star” was established in 1874 by F. A. Arnold. For eight years it was published as an Independent paper. In 1882, Mr. Arnold purchased the “Dollar Press” and consolidated it with “The Star” under the name of “The StarPress.” After the consolidation the paper was made a straight Democratic sheet, which it continues to be to the present day.

CAMPUS CALENDAR

Sunday, December 4 Faculty Recital: Prof. Leon Brooks, Clarinet, assisted by Herman Berg and Henry Kolling, 8:15 p. m., Meharry Hall. Tuesday, December 6 Kappa Kappa Gamma Faculty Dessert, 7:00 p. m., 507 S. Locust. Wednesday, December 7 Worship Chapel: Christmas Music Chapel, 10:00 a. m. Gobin Church. Basketball: DePauw vs Wabash (Freshman) 6:00 p. m., Bowman Gym. DePauw vs. Wabash (Varsity) 8:00 p. m., Bowman Gym. Thursday, December 8 Kappa Kappa Gamma Faculty Dessert, 7:00 p. m. 507 S. Locust. Little Theatre: "The Imaginary Invalid,” 8:15 p. m., Speech Hall. Friday, December 9 International Folk Dancing, 7:30-9:30 p. m. Bowman Gym. Little Theatre: “The Imaginary Invalid,” 8:15 p. m. Speech Hall. Saturday, December 10 Little Theatre: “The Imaginary Invalid,” 8:15 p. m. Speech Hall. Sunday, December 11 Alpha Chi Omega Faculty Buffet, 5:00 and 6:30 p. m., 403 E. Seminary. DePauw Christmas Choral Concert, Joseph Flummerfelt, Conductor, 8:15 p. m., Meharry Hall.

Bible Thought For Today While I live I will praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. —Psalm 146:2. Our whole life—our best gift from God—should be used as one continuing act of praise.

Personal And Local News

The Hospital Guild Board will meet Tuesday, December 6th, at 9:30 a.m. Delta Theta Tau Alumnae will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday rt the home of Mrs. Ralph West. The Monday Club will meet Dec. 5 with Mrs. William Griffith. Mrs. Thelma Miller will have the program. There will be a 25 cent gift exchange. The Fortnightly Club will meet Monday with Miss Marianna Theobald. Mrs. Norma Garber will be assistant hostess and Miss Pearl O’Hair will have the program. The Country Reading Club will hold its annual Christmas party on December 6 at Torr’s Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Each person is to bring a 50 cent grab bag gift for men or women. Local students gave an excellent performance in recent piano and organ recital at Reelsville School. The program was entitled ‘Our Favorites for You,” and included the students’ own selections. The young musicians are students of Mrs. Grace Thomas. Russell E. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Thomas, 725 East Seminary Street, is one of six Harvard College freshmen from Indiana that have been named to the Dean’s List on the basis of their grades for the entire year of 1965-66. In order to be placed on the Dean’s List at Harvard College, a student must maintain an average of “B” or better for the year.

Russ Myers Says —I will not be undersold, save money with our cash and carry cleaning. Old Reliable White Cleaners.

C»fuut»r Monday Fortnightly Club, Miss Marianna Theobald. Monday Book Club—8:00 p. m. —Mrs. J. A. Banberger. Tuesday Over-The-Teacups Club, 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Maurel Corbin. Wednesday Orescent Club Christmas Luncheon — 12:00 noon — Mrs. Mace Aker. Friday Century Club, 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Jerome Hixson. Women Study Club—2:00 p. m.—Mrs. Elmer Seller.

Physicists are searching for a quark—a fundamental particle whose charge is a fracUon of an electron’s.

Toothpaste was first packaged in a metal tube in 1892 by Dr. Washington Sheffield, a Connecticut dentist.

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Birthday Hubert Wayne Garl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Garl, Dec. 2nd. Mrs. Lawrence Garrett, Russellville, Dec. 3rd. Mrs. Irene (Mangus) Cole, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dec. 4th. Mrs. Lucille (Mangus) Hunter, Coatesville, Dec. 5th. Weddings Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soniley, 306 West Columbia St., 3 years today.

In Memory

In memory of Alice Alexander who left us December 3,1959 There’s an open gate at the end of the road Through which each must go alone And there in a light we cannot see Our father claims his own Beyond the gate our loved one finds happiness and rest And there is comfort in the thought That a loving God knows best. Missed by Lawrence Alexander and family.

LETTER

EDITOR

Dear Editor: I am surprised that the “Religion in America” column by Louis Cassels, in Friday, November 25th, Daily Banner has gone unchallenged by the Bible believing Christians in this area. I, for one, take issue with the “idea or myth” presented by him; not with the individual concerned. What is presented in this article, in the name of Christianity is exactly what is being preached in far too many of our pulpits today. Instead of The New Testament Gospel through regeneration, we are hearing the social gospel of degeneration. Forced charity, by any stretch of the imagination, cannot be likened to Christianity, which must come from the heart. “From the heart comes the real issues of life.” says Jesus Christ. Forced charity is slavery. Is it any wonder that church membership is at an all-time high, while “active” attendance and participation is at an alltime low? If you doubt this, try visiting the various denominaiions on Sunday night or midweek prayer service. Certainly America has much to be thankful for, and rightly so, for what other nation has given so much and asked so little. If you wonder what is wrong in our churches today, read again the above mentioned article, and then think about this statement: “Where Communism goes the church dies, but where socialism creeps in, the church gets sick; real sick.” I also hasten to say that socialism must inevitably degenerate into communism. Lord, help those Christians who refuse to stand for the Truth.” For Christ and America, James O. Jester R.R. 2 Coatesville, Indiana

Nation's Oldest Twins Are 100 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. UPI— Grant and Sherman Evans, at 100 believed to be the nation’s oldest twins, say hard work and clean living is responsible for their longevity. The brothers celebrated their birthdays Friday, Grant in Jacksonville and Sherman in Winter Haven, Fla. Both drink buttermilk regularly, but neither drink liquor. Neither smokes, but Sherman puffed cigars until he gave it up about 42 years ago. The Evanses, who were named after Civil War union generals, were bom in Carter County, Ky., in 1866. Grant spent most of his life running the family farm while his brother left in 1896 to go into the jewelry business in Dayton, Ohio. He retired in 1945 to move to Winter Haven, about the same time Grant left the farm for retirement. For their birthday, they received greetings from President Johnson and were named Kentucky Colonels by Gov. Edward Breathitt.

Education Inquiry WASHINGTON UPI — The fast-growing U. S. Office of Education is under congressional investigation and, it was disclosed Friday, the inquiry has been broadened to include regional hearings. The investigation was authorized by the House earlier this year to determine the education’s groups Ability to administer its programs. The inquiry is being conducted by a special subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee.

Attends School Indianapolis, John a. Grimes, Wayne Feeds Dealer representative from Roachdale, was one of 50 persons attending a recent Dealer School on Wayne Feeding at the Airport Hotel. Richard E. Linder, Chief Division Manager and Herbert Hoemann, Ulini Division Manager, said that the purpose of the school was to enable John Grim es to better serve the dairymen of Putnam Co. in attaining better production from their dairy herds. Segments of the school included sessions on the importance of the Dairy Farmer in the future; the way that the dairy farmer will fit into the overall agricultural picture; and varied sessions designed to train John A. Grimes to better serve his customers through Wayne re-search-approved feeding programs and improved dairy herd management.

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The Roachdale High School has selected Patty Reed as their 1967 recipient for the DAR Good Citizen Award. Three Seniors were chosen by the class of 1967 of Roachdale High School to compete for the DAR Good Citizen Award. The girls were chosen by the following point system: 1. Dependability — included truthfulness, loyalty and punctuality. 2. Service—cooperation, courtesy and consideration of others. 3. Leadership — personality, self control and ability to assume responsibility. 4. Patriotism—unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation. The faculty then selected Patty Reed as the Good Citizen of Roachdale High School. Patty is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Reed of Roachdale. Patty plans to attend Indiana State University and major in English Education.

County Hospital Dismissed Friday: Alex Garrett, Coatesville Debra York, Stilesville Mickie Oliver, Clayton Beverly Nelson, Fillmore Mrs. A. L. Scott and son,

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Doris Casper, Greencastle William Blue, Greencastle Elbert Hammond, Greencastle

U.S. Housewives May Well Wonder WASHINGTON UPI — Infla-tion-weary American housewives might well wonder today whether the farmers’ loss would be their gain. The Agriculture Department reported Wednesday that prices received by farmers for their crops and livestock dropped 3 per cent during the period from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. Earlier this fall, the department predicted that slight lowering of retail food prices would show up by the end of the year. But it was difficult to tell whether the latest farm price decline would show up in the form of cheaper groceries over the holidays. The price decline was the third monthly drop in a row to hit the nation’s farmers, though prices still were 4 per cent above those paid at the farm during the same period last

year.

Along with the price decline, the department reported that the cost of production and of living supplies bought by farmers remained unchanged during the month. These costs were 5 per cent above the levels of a year ago. A comparison of prices farmers received for their products and the cost of things farmers buy showed that prices in mid-November averaged 77 per cent of the “fair earning power” parity level. This compared with 79 per cent in mid-October and 77 per cent in mid-November a year ago. Parity is the price needed to put the value of commodities sold by farmers on a par with the cost of things they must

buy.

The department said lower prices for hogs, cattle and oranges were chiefly responsible for the decrease in the index of prices received by farmers. Partially offsetting this were higher prices for vegetables.

SheinwolcN" Bridge

Trump Opening Lead Sometimes Advisable By Alfred Shelnwold

As a rule, to open a trump is to play declarer’s game rather than your own. It is a fine idea to open a trump, however, when partner passes your takeout double of one of a suit. Your best chance to defeat such a low contract is to draw trumps and then take your side tricks.

3 Indicted For Burglary Slaying INDIANAPOLIS UPI — Twins Elvin and Melvin Hendrixson and their sister were indicted by a Marion County grand jury on charges of murder in the burglary slaying of an auto agency night watch man. The twins, 33, and Mrs. Lena Mae Young, 38, Evansville, were named in indictments in connection with the bludgeon death last March 11 of Henry Horton, 61, Indianapolis. Horton’s body wos found in the office of Catterson Buick, Inc., Indianapolis, amid evidence he surprised burglars trying to open a safe. Months later, in September, Mrs. Young went to Evansville police and said she had something “to get off my chest.” Then she told them her brothers killed Horton in a burglary while she sat in their car outside.

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♦ K42 South West North East 1 A Double All Pass Opening lead — OK South makes the contract if West leads the king of diamonds. Declarer takes the ace of diamonds, ruffs a diamond, cashes the ace of hearts and gives up a heart. The defenders may return a trump, but it is too late. South wins and ruffs a heart in dummy. Now he can ruff another diamond in his hand, and he thus makes two high trumps, two ruffs in his hand, one ruff in dummy and the two red aces. GOES DOWN South goes down if West opens his singleton trump instead of the king of diamonds. East covers with the nine of trumps, and South must win with the king. South cashes the ace of hearts, and West should drop the ten. When South continues heart*, West can play the seven,

allowing East to win with the nine. East returns a trump, driving out the ace—and removing the last trump from the

dummy.

South can take the ace of diamonds and ruff a diamond, but that is the end of the road for him. East gets in with the king of hearts to draw trumps. East then leads the jack of clubs, and West takes the rest of the tricks. South is down two, losing 500 points instead of scoring 60 points below the line and 50 points above. DAILY QUESTION Dealer bids one spade, and you double. Partner responds two hearts, and it is up to you again (the opponents pass throughout except for the opening bid.) You hold: S-8; H-Q J 10 7; D-K Q J 9; C-A Q 10 9. What do you say? Answer: Bid three hearts. Partner will make a game in hearts if he has a couple of high cards—say the king of hearts and perhaps the jack of clubs, or two kings. You cannot afford to bid the game all by yourself because you have forced partner to bid, and he may have a completely worthless hand.

Woman Victim Of Accidental Shot SPENCER UPI — Authorities termed accidental the critical wounding of Mrs. James Morris, 32, who was shot by a deer slug in the hands of a relative by marriage. Mrs. Morris was leaving the home of in-laws to return to her home next door after a visit late Thursday as Dallas F. Renn was loading a 12-gauge shotgun with deer slugs in the house preparatory to going deer hunting. As Renn placed the second slug in the weapon, it discharged and the slug pierced the wall of the house, struck Mrs. Morris in the back as she walked by, and emerged through her abdomen. Mrs. Morrison was taken to Bloomington Hospital in critical condition. The Owen County Sheriff’s office said investigators were convinced the shooting was an accident. It occurred about seven miles northeast of Spencer.

COP-CAP News A good education is increas- | ingly a prerequisite for success in today’s world. The Tutoring Committee of the Clay-Owen-Putnam Community Action Program has planned a program for school-age children, largely from low income families, who need help and encouragement with their studies. Without special attention, many children are doomed to follow the familiar, unhappy school road which begins with low achievement and poor attitudes and continues until it reaches the dead end of school failure. The program that is being developed in this area will be carried out by capable high school students, DePauw students, and adults, all of whom are volunteering their services. Orientation meetings for tutors will be held Monday, Dec. 5th from 4-5 p.m. at Ridpath School and Tuesday, Dec. 6th from 3:454:45 at the Greencastle High. School. David Casey, 5th Grade teacher at Northeast, will instruct. The “Study Clubs” will meet for the first time Dec. 12th from 3:45-4:45 at Ridpath and Dec. 13th from 3:45 to 4:45 at the High School. Parents are asked to call the COP office, OL 35449, to enroll their children. All children of the county are welcome if they have transportation. If you would like to volunteer as a tutor, attend one of the above orientation meetings.

As early as 2500 B.C. Peruvian craftsmen spun some of the best textiles ever made, says the National Geographic.

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Quint Loses Fight For Life PITTSBURGH UPI — Young Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aranson looked toward the future today. Their bravery drew plaudits from doettys who had warned them their five daughters were just too tiny to live. “They took all the bad news reasonably and sensibly,” said Dr. Lee Bass, pediatrician for the quintuplets who were bom 2y 2 months prematurely last

Saturday.

Three of the babies died Sunday from brain damage and hemorrhage resulting from respiratory deficiency common in premature babies. A fourth fell victim to the same difficulties

Monday.

Hopes rose when Roni Sue, first bom and rtrongest of the quints, made it past the critical 72-hour mark early Tuesday. But then she developed jaundice and doctors found evidence of brain damage Thursday. She died at 2 p.m. Friday. A private funeral service was held Friday afternoon for all five tiny girls.

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COUNTY OF PUTNAM IN THE PUTNAM CIRCUIT COURT SEPTEMBER TERM. 1966 IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF EZRA O. CUMMINGS. DECEASED. Estate No. EST 66-3i NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EZRA O. CUMMINGS In the matter of the Estate of Ezra O. Cummings, deceased. No EST 66-34. Notice is hereby given that Hubert Cummings as Administrator of the above named estate, has presented and filed his final account in final settlement of said estate, and that the same win come up for the examination and action of said Circuit Court, on the 5th day of January. 1967. at which time all persons Interested In said estate are required to appear In said court and show cause, if any there be, why said account should not be approved. And the heirs of said decedent and all others interested are also required to appear and make proof of their heirship or claim to any part of said estate. Samuel M. Conner, Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court. Attorney Frank G. Stoessel Dec. 3-10-2t

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Putnam Circuit Court. Estate No. EST 66-87. Notice is hereby given that Gayle Skelton Cummins was on the 29th day of November, 1966. appointed Executrix of the will of Nellie Williamson, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in said court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Dated at Greencastle, Indiana, thla 29th day of November, 1966. Samuel M. Conner, Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court. Attorneys Lyon Si Boyd Dec. 3-10-l*-3t

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ELKS NOTICE Memorial Service Sunday Dec. 4 at 4:00 P.M. in Elks Lodge. Public Invited.

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