The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 18 May 1967 — Page 5
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Thursday, May 18, 1967
Tha Daily Bannar, Graaneastla, Indiana
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•By BENNETT C1RP'
rpHE LATE GAMBLER, Nick the Greek, who died pennlx less, was known to bet as much as $100,000 on the
One time, motoring through
flip of a card in his heyday.
Kansas, he and his traveling companion got into a hassle about a “One mile to town” sign. The companion offered to bet $5,000 that the distance wasn’t that great. After dinner, Nick sneaked out of their hotel and tapemeasured the distance. It came to just the mile advertised, so he walked back and took the bet. Next morning the distance was measured under the vigilant eye of
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the town sheriff. It was a full city block less than a mile! It wasn’t until a week later that Nick discovered his companion had slipped off an hour after Nick's return the night before- ■and moved
the sign!
The meddlesome wife of a certain commanding officer at a Weston military installation raised a considerable ruckus because, according to her, every time she visited the nurses' quarters, Ae found male -officers in the building. “I demand settee," She shrilled—and she got it. The next day this sign was posted outside the nurses' quarters: "This building is off limits to aM wives of commanding officers." o 1967, by Bennett Cert. Distributed by Kins Features gyadieate
The cedar waxwing loves fruit and occasionally stuffs himself on over-ripe berries to such an extent he becomes intoxicated.
George Washington wrote his "Farewell Address" to the soldiers of the Revolutionary War in the Berrien House, Rocky Hill, NJT.
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NOTICE OF PBOPOBED OFP-STEEET rASKING FACILITIES
Notice Is hereby riven that the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Oreencastle, todiana, has heretofore adopted a resolution approvlnt plats, descriptions, plans and drawlnts, and finding It to be necessary for the proper protection of the public safety and welfare and of public utility and benefit to the City of Greencastle and its cltlsens, to acquire and improve the following described real estate
for off-street parking.
Part of Lot Number 133 In the original plat of the Town, now City of Greencastle. bounded as follows, to-wlt: Beginning in the center of the east line of said lot; thence north 51 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner thereof: thence west with the north line of said Lot 56 feet; thence south 51 feet, more or less, to a point due west of the place of beginning; thence east 56 feet to
the place of beginning.
Also, part of Lot 133 hi the original plat of the Town, now the City of Greencastle, Indiana, described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of said lot; thence east on the south line of said lot. 36 feet and 3 Inches; thence north to the north hoe of said lot; thence west to the northwest corner of said lot; thence south with the west line of said lot to the place of beginning. Also, a strip of land 19 feet In width off of the east side of Lot 124 in the original plat of the Town.
Now city of Greencastle.
Also, a part of Lot Number 133 In the original plat of the Tows, now City of Greencastle, described as follows, to-wlt: Beginning at the southeast corner of said lot. and running thence north with the east line of said lot 41 feet; thence west parallel to the south line of said lot 54 feet and 6 Inches; thence north parallel to the east line of said lot 53 feet and 9 inches to the north line of said lot; thence west with said north line 16 feet and 3 Inches: thence south parallel to the east line of said lot 103.9 feet to the south line of said lot; thence east with said south line 70 feet and > Inches to the place of beginning. Subject to right to a driveway 10 the above described real estate. Also, part of Lot Number 14 to the original plat of the Town, now City of Greencastle. Indiana, described as follows, to-wlt: Beginning at the southeast corner of said lot, and running thence north with the east line thereof 49 feet; thence west, parallel to the south line of said lot 108 feet to the west line thereof; thence south with said west line 49 feet to the southwest corner of said lot; thence east with the south line of said lot 108 feet to the place of beginning, being a strip of ground 49 feet in width taken off of the south side of said Lot Number 94.
CLOVERDALE NEWS
The W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon, May 11, at the home of Mrs. Eva Ziegler with Nellie McCurry assisting. In the absence of the president, the vice president, Eva Ziegler, cailed the meeting to order. Mrs. Lillie Bastian led in prayer. This was followed by roll call and Bible responses.
Devotions were brought by Mrs. Tressie Turner and the program was given by Mrs. Agnes Stwalley. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, after which a business meeting was held.
Cards were sent to sick members. Twenty members were present for the meeting, which adjourned with prayer by Mrs
at the Community Building.
served by the hostesses.
Also, the north half of Lot Number 93 of the original plat of the Town.
now City of Greencastle, Indiana, azcept tha foUowing. towlt: Beginning at the southeast corner of said north half Lot. and running thence north along the east line thereof 14 feet and 9 Inches to g mark In the sidewalk, which mark is 36 feet and 6 Inches south of the northeast corner of the north half tot; thence west parallel to the north line of said lot 41 feet and 7 Inches to a mark in the concrete floor; thence south parallel to the east line of said lot 14 feet and 6 Inches to the south line of said north half lot; thence east along said south line 41 feet and 7 inches to the place of beginning. Also, a part of Lot Number 76 of the original plat of the Town, now City of Oreencastle. Indiana, described as foUows, to-wlt: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 76. thence west 24‘j feet thence south to the south line of said lot; thence east 24t4 feet to the aoutheast corner of said lot; thence north with the east line of said lot to the place of beginning, EXCEPT the following, to-wlt: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot Number 76. thence north on the east line thereof 49 feet to a point; thence west parallel to the south line of said Lot 2414 feet to a point; thence south parallel to the east line of said lot 49 feet to a point on the south line of said lot, which point is 2414 feet west of the place of beginning; thence 2414 feet east cb said south line to the place of
beginning.
Said resolution finds the probable cost of the project to be S135.000 and proposes that the project be tinanced through the issuance of Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Greencastle, Indiana. The plats, descriptions, plans or drawings and the general estimate of cost which have been prepaied are now on file in the office of tha Clerk of the Board of Public Works and Safety In the City Hall of said City and are available for public Inspection. The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City . of Greencastle, Indiana will meet on the 6th day of June, 1667, at the City Hall, in the City of Greencastle. Indiana, at 7:00 o’clock p. m. at which time said Board will hear all persons Interested In or affected by such proceedings, will consider remonstrances or objections filed and will finally determine the public utility and benefit of this project to the City and its citizens. By Order of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, this 4th day of
May, 1667.
Hospital in
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services at Donna Nui Home No. 1 Sunday afternoon, with Bert Gross in charge.
The Tuesday Club held its
in charge of the meeting con-
and Mrs. Mildred Barker. Mrs. Maude Farmer returned thanks. All members were present, plus one Inactive member, Alta Allender, and four guests, Mrs. Mary Hurst, Mrs. Martha Williams, Jane Coffey and Mrs. Mabel Matkins. Entertainment included two humorous readings by Mrs. Jane Coffey. Place cards were drawn and Mrs. Nelle Murphy held the lucky number. She received a beautiful floral centerpiece. The club adjourned for the summer and will meet Sept 25 with Mrs.
Ruth Morrison.
Tuesday Mrs. Barbara Nees, Mrs. Lillian Coon and Mrs. Peggy Ford attended “Adah Night” in the Eastern Star at
Waynetown.
Helen M. Pierce. Deputy Clerk. Board of Public Works and Safetv May 19-25-21
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Mr. and Mrs. Louis Roberto of Putnamville and Mrs. Edna Reynolds of Greencastle visited Mrs. Anna Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Cub Turner last Tuesday.
Improved and has returned home from the Putnam County Hospital. Mrs. Riley and her daughter are helping care for her.
her uncle, Morris Rubles, Spencer Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sinclair and daughters of Indianapolis were dinner guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sin-
clair, Sunday.
Mrs. Glendon Herbert smd Mrs. Charles Baldwin attended a Hoosier Workshop at Purdue 4-H Center in Lafayette two
days last week.
Mrs. Ona O’Conor and Mrs. Esther Fry were in Crawfordsville last Tuesday.
Mrs. Roy Case of West Cloverdale is in the Putnam County Hospital for observation and
tests.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walter of Clinton were dinner guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Herbert. Mrs. Mary Logan and Mrs. Eliza Query were in Greencastle Saturday afternoon visiting people at the hospital. Mrs. Mary Hurst is In Indianapolis visiting her son and hit family, Mr. and Mrs. George Hurst.
Mrs. Helen Petrq of Lafayette, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Stockwell, Mrs. Norma Stockwell of Plainfield, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stockwell, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Petro and Mrs. Stella Davis of Owen County were dinner guests Mothers’ Day of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stockwell.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gray and family of Greencastle, Mr. and Mrs. William Gray and Freddie of Mt Meridian and Mrs. Abby Underwood and children of Coatesville were Mothers* Day guests of Mrs. LaRue Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Connie Alward and family of Greencastle and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Shumaker were guests Sunday of Mr. and
Mrs. Forest Shumaker of Indianapolis. Mrs. Frances Flake is suffering with a sprained ankle she sustained in a fall in the home. She received a beautiful hydrangea for Mothers’ Day from her daughter. Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Williams were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Taylor and boys. Mrs. Frances Arnold and Mrs. Martha Williams were in Indianapolis shopping Friday. Frederick and Nelia Winfield of Denver, Colo., came Wednesday to visit their sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Murphy. They left Monday morning.
Mrs. Martha Hughes and Mrs. Pat Hoopengarner and daughter of Putnamville called on Mrs. Lou Egers Monday afternoon. The prayer meeting group of the Methodist Church met with Mrs. Stella Vickroy last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Robert Ziegleman en-1 1 tered the Putnam County Hospital last Wednesday morning ! for observation. She is improv-
ing.
Mrs. Trixie Mann is improving at the Putnam Coutny Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Ogle of North Vernon were at the Donna Nursing Home visiting her mother, and at the Putnam County Hospital to see Mrs. Trixie Mann Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Mamie Cummings fell Saturday morning going to town and fractured her knee. She was taken to the Putnam County Hospital where a cast was applied to the injured limb. She also suffered a hand injury. Mrs. L. E. Michael has been in the Putnam Co. Hospital the past week. She is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coons of Indianapolis visited her mother, Mrs. Eliza Query, Saturday. Mrs. Minnie Sprinkle, James and Mermon spent a few days last week at their farm near Tell City. Miss Eloise and Percy Hamblin visited Sunday afternoon with their anut and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Herbert. Those coming a distance to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Mamie Fultz Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. William Brumley and Howard Brumley of Decatur, HI., Mrs. Ray Fultz, Mrs. Eva Holmes, Mrs. Fern Fennaman from Bloomington, Mrs. Pauline Jacobson, Mrs. Marian Anderson from Indianapolis, Bill Ray, Ed Ray, Harold Ray and Vay Ray of Anderson, Estil Meek, Mrs. Patty Clover smd Miss Debbie Clover of Greencastle and Carl Dunkin of Quincy.
Mrs. Alan Bain of Cloverdale is in the hospital at Danville. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne White and family and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Arnold were dinner guests Mothers’ Day of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Church of Quincy.
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