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Downtown ‘Fair on the Square’ concludes tonight

The Daily Banner

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VOLUME SEVENTY-SIX

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1968 100 Per Copy

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No. 273

City planners will view low income home shortage

FAIR ON THE SQUARE-- 'Charming' Charm Helmig, a senior at DePauw University takes a ride upon Jesse the elephant with the encouragment of Central Bank employees dressed as clowns (left) Doretta Poynter and Jane Lukenbill as the three day "Fair on the Square" comes to a conclusion to Fair ends on square dance, circus note

night. There will be a 7:30 p.m. free circus, a 6 to 8 p.m. square dance, a 6:30 p.m. band concert and stores will be open until 8 p.m. in the downtown area. —The BANNER Photo, Dennis Abell.

Despite the lack of cooperation by the weatherman, the “Fair on the Square” continues into full swing tonight with elephant and amusement rides for the kiddies, square dancing and a band concert. The rain has continued to fall each of the previous two nights, but the fair sponsors and supporters, as well as community attenders, have been out in numbers. Chairman Robert McCormack was last seen turning his ringmaster's top hat in for an Indian headdress and was thought to have been performing some kind of a Snyder addresses Rotary Indiana State Treasurer John K. Snyder said here today that “American invitations to Soviet sclentleta to visit Cape Kennedy are not only dangerous, but are also an Insult to the American people. We must be out of our minds to ask the technicians of our strongest competition to study our space secrets." iSynder made his remarks at a Ratary Club luncheon held here in Putnam County. “About a year ago such an offer was considered but not made because no offer was made to an American team of scientists. However, now, after the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia we ask Soviet scientists and technicians to inspect our most secret installation. The average American could not inspect the inner workings of our space system without a top secret clearance, but the trained technicians of our greatest enemy will get a guided tour of our secrets. “Now that we are acknowledged as second in space by our own space department, we imperil our position even further by opening Cape Kennedy to the enemy. I repeat, we must be out of our minds." THIS IS NATIONAL CONSTITUTION WEEK

“rain go away” dance to the sounds of Monday night’s combo music. Tonight the circus, located on the north parking lot, will entertain for the last time at 7:30 p.m. Jesse the elephant offers free rides. The Bainbridge High School band will be performing at 6:30 p.m. and the square dancing will continue from 6 to 8 p.m. Merchants are leaving their stores open until 8 p.m. Indiana Street is blocked off from Washington to Walnut. The Stotts Circus organ will be adding to the “sawdust” atmosphere with its pipe music. The wagon is on the southside of the square. The barbecue stand will be in operation. The Firehouse, with its old wagon, Indian corn and gourds decorating the entrance, has the aroma of hot buttered popcorn. The firemen have reported that up to last night they had sold 400 pounds of popcorn and 2,976 candy apples. Their stand was in operation over the weekend prior to the start of the three day fair Monday. Employees of downtown businesses will return to normal dress tomorrow after three days of wearing clown outfits. Bright dotted costumes can be seen on every sidewalk and in most stores. The National Guard also has a display. Rock here Oct. 5

Fair on the Square week schedule The annual Fair on the Square in downtown Greencastle will begin Monday, Sept. 16 and run through Sept. 18. Daily events sire listed below: WEDNESDAY - Sept. 18 Barbecue Circus - 2 shows ( 4 and 7:30 p.m.) Band concert - Bainbridge High School band - 6:30 p.m. Square dance - 6:00-8 p.m. National Guard equipment exhibit Indiana Street will be blocked off from Washington to Walnut)

Board hears parking complaint ‘Special to the Banner’ Several charges have been leveled against DePauw University by the Greencastle city council. The charges sdleged the college was not meeting promises it had made concerning off-street parking for newly erected Hogate Hall. Former Council member Robert Jackson at Monday night’s bosird meeting presented a copy of a letter to the Counci which stated DePauw would provide offstreet parking for new buildings constructed on campus. The letter was signed by Norman Knights, assistant to the DePauw president for planning and development. According to Jackson DePauw does not provide and has not planned enough off-street parking for the new hall. The former councilman said the present twoway parking, now in effect for the south Locust street area, blocks school bus traffic on the street. Jackson explained buses carrying students to Ridpath school must often pull off, swerve or stop to allow oncoming traffic to drive through the narrow space left by cars parked on both sides of the street. In making his presentation Jackson pointed out that, “It is time for DePauw University to join the community." He said DePauw does not pay city or county taxes, but expects fire protection for newly constructed buildings and police protection for the campus." The former councilman stated that if these services were wanted “tax-free" then the University should be willing to provide “at least its own parking areas so that city streets are not blocked and the lives of school kids are endangered by hazardous parking situations." As an immediate solution to the problem Mayor Norman Peabody Continued on Page 2

Two Putnam students named Merit finalists

Some 15,000 of the nation’s most intellectually able high school seniors were named Semifinalists in the 1968-69 National Merit Scholarship Program today. They will compete for about 3,000 Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring. Putnam County semifinalists include: Barbara E. Roth, Bainbridge, 90-90; and Richard A. Burkett, Greencastle, 26-26. They were the highest scorers in their states on the National Merit Scholarship Qualigying Test, given last February in 17,500 schools nationwide. The Semifinalists constitute less than one per cent of the graduating secondary school seniors in the United States. The Semifinalists show high promise for leadership in their adult careers, according to John

M. Stalnaker, president of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. “They have already demonstrated both high intellectual capacity and a readiness to develop their abilities," he said. “These students deserve credit and honor. They bring honor to their families, who deserve much credit, as do their teachers and their communities. Their future success, however, will depend increasingly upon their ability to become productive at the high intellectual levels of which they are capable." Semifinalists must advance to Finalist standing to be considered for Merit Scholarships, since all winners will be selected from the Finalist group. Semifinalists become Finalists by receiving the endorsement of their schools, submitting scores from a second

Shuee says he’d resign

by SHAUN HIGGINS Banner Staff Reporter Ed Raines, superintendent of the Greencastle State Highway garage, has been named “assistant to the chairman" by the Putnam County Democratic Party Central committee. Raines was appointed to the job to aid Charles Shuee, who currently serves as both county and 7th district chairman of the Democratic Party. There was some speculation among local party members last week that Shuee was planning to resign from this job as county chairman. However, the local Demo leader said to the Banner he will continue to serve as both county and district chairman until he is asked to resign. •4. 1

Shuee explained he had told local precinct committeemen Saturday he would offer his resignation if they requested it. The precinc.t officials reportedly said they saw no reason to ask for Shuee’s resignation. Shuee recently came under fire from a group of DePauw professors for his views on the Democratic convention. In other Democratic news, the local Democrat office has announced that gubernatorial candidate Robert Rock will speak at a barbecue here October 5. Also Mrs. Marvella Bayh, wife of the U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, will appear on the steps of the DePauw student Union building on Thursday Sept. 26. A-

Charles Shuee

examination, and providing information about their achievements and interests. Every Semifinalist who becomes a Finalist will be considered for one of the 1,000 National Merit $1000 Scholarships, allocated by state. Many will also be considered for the four-year Merit Scholarships provided by some 400 corporations , foundations, c olleges, unions, trusts, professional associations, other organizations, and individuals. Winners of four-year Merit Scholarships may receive up to $1,500 a year for four college years, depending on their individual need. Winners of the National Merit $1000 Scholarships will receive one-time stipends of $1,000 upon enrollment in college. High school grades, accomplishments, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and school citizenship of the Finalists are evaluated, along with test scores, in selecting Merit Scholarship winners. Names of the winners in the 1968-69 Merit Program will be announced by early May 1969. Some 18,700 students have received Merit Scholarships in the thirteen annual programs to date. Nearly $60 million in financial assistance to Merit Scholars and their colleges has been expended or committed through the Merit Program to date. Cancer Society officerselected The Putnam County Unit of the American Cancer Society held its first meeting of the coming year Tuesday evening at Charterhouse. Continued on Page 11

Four federal aid experts to talk Thursday night

Larry Mason Mason will head local DeMolay Larry Mason, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Mason, Indianapolis Road, has been elected as Master Councilor of Omnes Chapter International Order of DeMolay sponsored by the Temple Lodge No. 47, Free and Accepted Masons. He is a senior at Greencastle High School. He attended the high school journalism Institute enrolled in photo journalism this past summer. His future includes going to college to become a math teacher on the secondary school level. Mason has been in DeMolay for almost two years and has held the offices ofScribe, Junior Councilor and senior councilor. He will be installed Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. There will be a social hour. Refreshments will be served. Mason and his new officers will serve for the next six months. Other officers include: Larry Mason, Master Councilor; Dan Murphy, Senior Councilor; Jeff Webb, Junior Councilor; Jeff Saunders, Senior Deacon; Bob Crum, Junior Deacon; Trint Tirsway, Senior Steward; Terry Bittles, Junior Steward; John Stites, Scribe; Larry McClain, Treasurer; Charles Knauer, Chaplain; Rick Mount, Marshal; Terry Mason, Almoner; Ed Austin, Standard Bearer; Karl Kyle, Sentinel; Steve Shoup, Orator; Mike Spencer, Seventh Preceptor; Mike Libka, Sixth Preceptor; Berry Klipsch, Fifth Preceptor; Tom Hamilton, Fourth Preceptor; Dan McMains, Third Preceptor; Mike Murphy, Second Preceptor; Larry Jones, First Preceptor. Route 40 Saddle Club plans show The Putnam County Saddle Club will host the Route 40 Riders Horse Show, Sunday, Sept. 22, out in the Saddle Club arena. Marc Carter, committee chairman, will be assisted by: Frank Boyce, President; Bob York, Barn Chairman; Bob Michael, Grounds Chairman; and other Saddle Club horsemen Robert Morris, Don McLean, Norman Peabody, Charles Rector, Jr., John Robbins and Robert Gilliland. Route 40 Rider’s Club committee in charge of the show include Earl Wood, President; Paul Aubrey, Bill Gray, Ralph Rogers, Del Elmore, and Roy Rogers. The show will start at 10:30 A.M. Registration for classes of all ages will start at 10:00 A.M. and continue throughout the day. Lunch will be served in the Club House by Saddle Club horsemen. The public is invited to attend. There will be no admittance fee.

A study of the acute shortage of decent homes for lowincome families and a search for a practical solution to the problem has led Mayor Norman Peabody and the Greencastle Housing Committee to invite the Honorable Richard G. Lugar, Mayor of Indianapolis, to visit Greencastle. Lugar and his staff will explain some ot the methods being successfully used in Indianapolis. Mayor Lugar and four of the experts on his housing staff will speak to an open community meeting Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 P.M. in the DePauw Student Union Ballroom. The four men knowledgeable in the field of low-cost housing who will accompany Mayor Lugar to Greencastle to speak at the open public meeting will be introduced by Robert Morris, president of the First Citizens Bank. The speakers include: David Meeker, an architect is head of the Indianapolis Planning Commission. Meeker has made a special study of the new Model Cities Program. Greg McFall, assistant Director of the Federal Housing Administration will clarify some of the Federal aid programs now available for low cost housing. Dr. Cleo Blackburn designed the “sweat-equity" program, now successfully being used in Indianapolis. This is a means by which a group of individuals needing homes, donate so many hours of labor toward the construction of other homes in order to earn a down payment on a home of his own. Blackburn is also well known for his work with Planner House. Mr. James Heatherington, actually trained in television work, has become an expert in nearly all phases of the housing programs. Coffee will be served following the talks. The public will have an opportunity to question or to visit with the mayor and his staff. Citizens interested in local low-cost housing, are urged to attend. The public is urged to attendincluding those in need of housing and all those who are interested in a better future for Greencastle. One of the methods being used in Indianapolis is a self-help program in which individuals share in the labor of erecting pre-fabricated homes for each other. Each worker receives credit toward a mortgage on his own future home. The successful Planner House Project will probably also be discussed, as well as the new Model Cities program. The Greencastle Housing ComUndergraduate courses here Indiana State University will offer two undergraduate courses this fall in the general education area. Credit for these classes can be applied toward a degree at any accredited college or university. Psychology no. 201 began on Monday, Sept. 16th. This is an introductory course which considers psychology as a science, determinents of personality, Continued on Page 2

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Cloudy and cool today with occasional showers. Cloudy and a little cooler tonight with chance of showers. Mostly cloudy and cool Thursday with chance of showers. Winds southerly 12 to 22 miles per hour today, shifting southwesterly by tonight and diminishing. High today mid 70s. Low tonight upper 50s to lower 60s. High Thursday low 70s. Precipitation probability better than 90 per cent today, 40 tonight, 30 Thursday. * #

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mittee, which is sponsoring the meeting, is a volunteer group of citizens who are aware of the need for low-cost housing and the hardships endured by lowincome families forced to live in sub-standard housing, often at the same rents paid by others for much better quarters. The committee’s aim has been to study both the local needs and the manner in which other communities have approached the problem, and to act as a catalyst to create an active interest among other local groups or individuals. The committee is chaired by the Rev. Gordon Chastain and includes representatives from local churches, businesses, banks, realtors, the Community Action Program, and from the lowincome community itself. It is open to anyone wishing to help in this field. Registration for adult classes Sept. 25 ;The Greencastle Community Schools are once again turning on the lights and opening the doors for adults to share the school facilities in evening classes. Dr. J.A. Rammel, Superintendent of schools, invites the community to enroll in one of over 30 classes listed for the 196869 Adult Education Program. Registration night will be Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Senior High School Library. Parking will be found around the building due to extensive additions made this summer. Mr. N.B. McCammon High School Principal, will meet with adults who desire to take credit for high school completion. Provisions will be made to secure transcripts from schools, other than Greencastle, to find what credits are needed for graduation. Courses will be offered in Business Education, Trade and Industry, Home Making and Self Improvement Courses. Harold Stewart, Director of the Program, stated over 300 persons took advantage of the program last year.

Hiatt to speak at Oct. 8

meeting

Dr. Peter Hiatt, an Indiana University associate professor of library science and State Library consultant, will be the featured speaker at the annual meeting of The Friends of the Green-castle-Putnam County Library, Oct. 8 at Charter House. Since earning his Ph. D. at Rutgers-The State University in 1963, Dr. Hiatt has been a consultant at Indiana University Library School charged with exploring the need for library science courses, has taught courses in the use and administration of libraries, has conducted workshops in all areas of library management, and is now the Dir. ector of The Indiana Library Studies. The public is invited to attend the 7:30 p.m. meeting, to be held on October 8th at Charter House. County TB Associations meets Oct. 8 The Putnam County Tuberculosis Association will hold its annual meeting and Christmas Seal Kick-off in the Union Building at DePauw University on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 207. The yearly report will be distributed and plans for the coming year will be given. A showing of a new film recently purchased by the association “The Elusive Enemy” will be shown.

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