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TRAVELER CLASSIFIED REACHES 4 COUNTIESt WAYNE. HENRY. RUSH AND FAYETTE. PHONE 33221 (LEWISVULE FREEMAN, 1868, CONSOLIDATED WITH NATIONAL ROAD TRAVELER AND CAMBRIDGE CITY NEWS) COMPLETE WEEKLY REVIEW THE MID EASTERN INDIANA AREA IOC VOLUME Independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted to Community Ideals for Almost a Century 1 yr. $2.

3 yrs. $5 Out of State 1 yr. $3.2 yrt. $5. CAMBRIDGE CITY.

INDIANA. THURSDAY, DEC. 2, 1965 Published (Archives North Senate AT. NUMBER MacArthur Memorial Attracts World Travelers NORFOLK, VA. The MacArthur Memorial here has attracted more than 700,000 visitors since it opened almost two years -ago.

Only one other public building in Virginia George Washington's home, Mount Vemon is host to more people. The big and the small come in ever-increasing numbers from all over the world to pay their respects to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur "who lies in a crypt in the Memorial. About him are many of his possessions weapons, armor, tapestries presented to him during his long military career on two continents. In storage nearby are tons of his papers, many still classified as secret. Contributions, too, have come from near and far to the MacArthur Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization.

Monetary gifts plus income from the sale of souvenirs at Memorial amount to J350.000 which will be applied, to the cost of expanding the MacArthur complex until it eventually covers an entire city block. Storm Damages Yule Decorations Delbert Pitman, member of the Chamber of Commerce, said that during the severe storm Friday evening wind damage to Christmas 'throughout the downtown area will amount to well over $500. Three large neon-lighted signs were destroyed beyond repair. Several other large displays were damaged and it is questionable if they can be repaired. Due to the damage, the Christmas lights were not turned on Saturday evening as scheduled Decorations that could be repaired are now lighted.

Plans will be formulated to replace the damaged pieces with new modem designs for the 1966 season. F. Johnson and Pitman are co-chairmen of the 1865 Street Lighting Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, owners of the lighting equipment; Billy Delhagen Billy LeRoy Delhagen, 38, R.R. 1, Greensfork, died Thursday in Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis. He formerly was employed by the Standard Service Station here.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mary L. Delhagen, two sons, Forest LeRoy and James Darrell Delhagen, both of Lynn; two stepdaughters, Linda C. Fields, at home and Mrs. William Chesnut, Richmond; two sisters, Mrs.

Verlin Knoll and Mrs. Glen Morton, both of Lynn; his stepmother, Mrs. Smyra Delhagen of Greensfork and four step-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Delhagen were held Monday at 2 p.m.

at the Howard and Son Funeral Home in charge of Rev. Coleman Barlow of First Assembly of God Church in Cambridge City. Burial was in the Greensfovk Cemetery. The Xavajo Indian reservation covers 25,000 square miles in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. GIVE THEM 52 WEEKS OF READING ENJOYMENT A gift subscription to the National Road Traveler! A constant reminder of your sentiment and a constant source of information, amusement, and education.

An easy-to-order subscription costs only $2.00 for a year anywhere in Indiana, $3.00 out of state. We'll send a GIFT MESSAGE for you at your request. TELEPHONE or COME IN NOW! reminder of your NATIONAL ROAD A Message Through Musk Last night, while listening to the radio, as we used to' do those many months ago, the music, sad, and softly sweet, seemed a message to repeat I listened, oh, so quietly, and then your face I seemed to smiling, as you always did, when you called me 'funny I sat so still, afraid you'd go, But you always seemed to know When I needed someone who would help me, teach me what to do. And so you stayed until I'd heard your message to me, word by word, sent by the music, sweet and sad, that brought back all the dreams I'd had. That high note, so brightly daring, was me, saying I wasn't caring what happened to my dreams and plans, Pd had enough of life's demands.

That low note, steady, soft and true, was you, saying I'd have to do these things, for deep Inside was a flame I would not hide. You'd gently chide me when I was wrong, or think the way too hard and long to be worthwhile the effort spent, ashamed, I know you'd not lament. Your faith has been a beacon bright, my way on darkest days to light, when eyes were blinded ao by tears of bewilderment, of doubt and fears. As I wander down the road of life, your message will ease the daily strife, and I shall worthy try to grow, and. through me, let your spirit glow.

By Myrtle Vogelsong Letters 108 Pastime Rd. Tucson, Arizona Nov. 21, 1965 Dear Vera, Well to let you know we are happily with-our family at last. John isn't too good. Sure misses fire department and our friends.

The kids have grown so, they seem like strangers to us for awhile. Mom, Dad, Sis and all send their love, before I forget it. This is hard to believe, but I signed ray first and probably last movie contract a week ago. I got a part time job at "Old Tucson," John Wayne and Robert Mitchurn are making a movie "El Dorado" out there, everyone had to sign a contract so if you are filmed while on the streetfthey have to pay you, I'm doing office work and some ticket selling and sometime waitress at the Red Dog Palace. I sure enjoy it and don't have to be away from -John to much.

We sure had nice weather, 85 degrees and down to 50 degrees at night. Green grass and trees. Dad's roses are still blooming real good. We are having Thanksgiving dinner in the yard, are you? Oh yes, Nina's baby girl, 1 year old Tresa Marie, won first place in the Tucson baby contest. She sure is a beauty.

She won over 84 other babies her age that were in the finals. So we are sure proud of her. What else can you expect with her aunt in the "movies?" Ha! Ha! Excuse my writing, it's 11:30 p.m. and I'm tried. I worked today and made J8.35 in tips alone.

Well not much more to tell now, write me soon. We get the paper and sure enjoy It loads. Tell everyone hello for us. Love and God Bless, Anna Mae, Johnny, and Kids. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Since the letter above was tent to the my home and I believe It would be of Interest to the readers, I'm tik- ing the liberty of publishing It After all, Anna Mae, how mzny C.C.

gals are In the movlet with John Wayne and Robert Mltchum. Craig Pledged Gary Craig, Cambridge City, has been pledged to Sigma Chi Fraternity at Ball State University. Nine campus fraternities have pledged 137 men at the university. Majoring in physics, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Edwin Craig, Cambridge City R. R. 1. Bake Sale Cambridge Chapter No. 510, Order of Eastern Star, win sponsor bake sale Saturday at 9 ajn.

the State Bank. rushwood Journal Back On Thanksgiving day we were invited to renew the heritage of this holiday with the young folks and the grandchildren at their country home. As we drove along the road, still about a mile from the farm, we were somewhat startled to see a deer standing on the road ahead. The phantom like animal seemed to appear from nowhere and was standing there motionless looking our way. As we slowed down to avoid crowd- Ing the animal, we were able to come within about fifty yards of the deer and really get a good look.

The deer took a few steps across to the edge of the road and from a slight crouch, sailed over the ditch and the fence in the most effortless leap. A few bounds carried the large doe into the field to what she considered a safe distance. Again she stopped and stood watching us in her best statue-like form. As we drove on, we were both aware that here was the perfect early American touch added to the fine day in the country with the family as it should be enjoyed and remembered. Winter Friends At Brushwood The wild friends that share Brushwood with us in winter have arrived and seem pretty well settled for another stay through the cold months.

The Slate colored Junco is one of our winter favorites and Is again with us this winter. This trim little fellow is a bit larger than the sparrows. They are slaty grey on head and upper parts of the body. The belly is white and the white outer tail feathers flash as they fly about the underbrush. They arrive here with the first cold of winter from i breeding grounds in Canada and the northern woods.

Their nesting and summer range Is the Fine and Spruce forests to the north, al most to the treeless barren areas. They feed on small grain and seeds in this area. I have not noticed them at the window feed er yet but we see them each evening in the fading. light as they come in to roost in the spruce tree by the stone wall out- back. The dense foliage of this tree seems best suited to the needs of these beautiful visitors from the north country.

When the snows come, they will no doubt be seen daily at the feeders. This is the quiet, almost silent bird often seen in the thick ets in small flocks of a dozen or so as they flit about feeding above the snow. This no doubt is why in some areas they are called "snow birds." Next spring, when the weather warms and the days become longer, they will again be off to the north country once more. Meanwhile, we will enjoy their daily visits here as we a their friendliness i family and friends who call. Many people with a new found interest in the birds seem greatly- surprised that many of the birds they see in warm weather are year around residents of this area.

They often have the impression that all the birds migrate south except the house sparrows and starlings. The more common song birds that remain with us in Indiana all year include many Of the favorites. The cardinals, tufted titmice, chickadees, the downy and hairy woodpeckers, the sapsucker and flicker. Others include the blue jay, Caroline and winter wrens, nuthatch and brown creeper, song sparrow and many others which we are not likely to see about our yards. The Mocking bird that spends the winter here with us can be considered a recent addition to such a list of year around residents.

Until about twenty years ago the mocking bird was not seen north of Ohio river. The bird was common in the south but unknown above the river. Milder winters along with the multiflora rose and other plants that have come into common use in conservation work are believed to have provided their winter needed food. This has encouraged the Mockers to extend their home range father north. They are now found nesting and wintering in most sections of the lower half of Indiana.

The mocker that spends winter here with us serves at a self appointed watchdog. He spends a food part of each day- chasing the starlings and jays. He pays little attention to the smaller birds which an probably accepted as put of the family. rules he has set down for ths oth- A Merry Christmas To All CHRISTMAS CLEARING OPEN HOUSE Plans for the operation of the community Christmas Clearing House operating under the Cambridge City Community Council is again going to bring Christmas to many needy families, for the past month preliminary steps of this plan for united community Christmas giving has been worked out As In previous years the Christmas Clearing House office will be located at 15 West Main Street. The office performs the dual function of operating a clearing bureau for donations or direct assistance to needy families and distributing Christmas baskets to them.

Children's toys, food items, canned goods and staple foods are needed to fill baskets. Any other donations will be accepted. Carl Beam, chairman of the Clearing House urged that persons desiring to give' to the needy and those who know of a family in need of assistance, obtain or register these names with the Clearing House at once. In this manner there will be no duplication of giving and more families can be taken care of. Most Individuals and groups calling the office readily agree to be responsible for toys and clothing for the children of the families they are assigned in addition to- supplying the usual Christmas food.

Cambridge City, Milton, Dublin and Pershing each has a committee to clear through for'the aged and needy families in order to give better service to our community. These committees in turn go through the Clearing House to aid all needy families. Members of the Clearing House are: Cambridge City: Carl Beam, chairman, office phone 32264, home phone 36413; Rev. Harry Holloway, phone 36828; Rev. Wilbur Bullock, phone 37205; Rev.

Gforge laniard, phone 32561; Rev. Fern L. Flanagan, phone 33481; Rev. Fay Fouse. phone 33701; Rev.

Coleman Barlow, phone 31181. Milton: Rev. Paul L. Davidson, phone 61316; Rev. E.

G. Jann, phone 36228, Dublin: Rev. Donald L. Rubendall, phone 37211; Rev. Carl Ste wart, phone 31943; Rev.

Robert Carpenter, phone 36743; Mr. and Mrs. J. Raymond Hunnicutt, phone 61641; Mr. and Mrs.

William McHolland, phone 61469. Pershing: Rev. i a Duerr, phone 36591; Rev. Orville Hendrixson, phone 33454; Mr. and Mrs.

Virgil Davidson, phone 35343; Mr. and Mrs. Wilford E. (Jack) Copeland. Persona wishing to donate money should send check to the Clearing House office and make payable to the Christmas Clearing House.

George C. Henhy STRAUGHN George C. Henby, 78, R.R. 1, died Nov. 24 at Henry County Hospital after an illness of a few days.

He was well known among farmers in Rush and Henry Counties. Survivors are the widow, Ruth one daughter, Mrs. Lonnie (Freda) Mitchel of Indianapolis one stepdaughter, Mrs. Benjamin Surface of R.R. 1, Lewlsville; one brother, Russell Henby of New Castle: one half-sister, Mrs.

Katherine Rowland of New Albany. Services for Mr. Henby were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Howard and Son Funeral Home In Cambridge City. Burial was in the Lewisvtlle Cemetery at Lewisville.

er birds is agreeable with us so all parties seem well pleased except the starlings. Our mocker feeds on the fruit of the Wahoo, Highbuah Cranberry, Multiflora Rose, Bittersweet, Virginia Creeper and the Japanese Evergreen Vine here at Brushwood. Fallen pears are also eaten and slice of apple at the feeders will bring him in promptly to enjoy the treat Those people that have not taken action to attract the birds to the home grounds are missing some of the simple and most remembered pleasures of life. They are especially enjoyable during the cold, rather drab winter months, when their color and lively splflt is so welcome. Ltivn In The Breeze "The most things of life are close at hand, without money and without price." John Burroughs.

Brushwood, Dec. 2, 196S. Santa Comes To Town It was a bright, crisp, wintry day for the arrival of Santa Claus here Saturday afternoon. He was greeted by approximately 900 bright eyed children during the afternoon and evening. Upon arrival, Santa set up his workshop, where he greeted the youngsters and gave each a treat.

He will be there each Saturday afternoon until Christmas. His annual visit is co sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club. Santa's mall box is at the east door of Mills Furniture Store. He will be at Mills' each Saturday to greet the kiddies of the area. H.

Dale Brooks CONNERSVILLE H. a Brooks, 76, 1700 Vermont died Nov. 22 unexpectedly at his home. He was born in St Paul, lived in Rush County and moved with his family to Connersville in 1939. He was a retired car salesman.

Survivors Include his widow, Mrs. Clara Lingg Brooks; three daughters, Mrs. John Shields of Detroit, Mrs. Owen Johnson of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Warren Chesser' of Noblesvllle; two step daughters, Mrs.

Paul Lunaford of Cambridge City and Mrs. Clarence Harllng of Los Angeleg, one step son Franklin Lingg of Cincinnati, Ohio; three grandchildren and five step grandchildren. Requiem mass for Mr. Brooks was held at 10 a.m. Friday at St.

Gabriel's Catholic Church. Burial was in the Ogden Van Pelt Cemetery at Waldron. Miller Funeral Home was in charge of the Rosary which was recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Way Back When (T.k.n from Actual Filei) Cambridge City And Environs 42 Years Ago-As Told By The Local Newspapers From tthe pages of the local newspaper, editions of June 21, 28, 1923, comes the news of the day.

The Guy Stock Company spread its tents on the Fred Storch grounds and will give a series of dramatic entertainments every evening for a week. Robert Whelan and Durwood Moore, two active young lads, have left by auto on and overland prospective trip to the northwest, their objective point being the farm of G. H. Moore, which is near Quincy, Washington. The Indiana Piston Ring of Hagerstown are expanding into ither buildings across the street from their present location there.

Single turned his initial race of the season at Canton, Ohio, in 2:03. The heavy traffic on the public highways, especially the National Road, of freight and passenger motor trucks and busses, are fast wearing out the roads and great-. ly causa the increase In their upkeep. They are also becoming a great annoyance to motorists as well as Increasing the danger to travel. This system of transportation has come to stay, but they should be required to respect the rights of others, also to be held financially responsible for injury or death of person and damage to cargoes while In transit, and governed by the same laws for safety as are Imposed on other modes of transportation.

C. F. Close Garage, Cambridge City, handles a complete line of genuine Chevrolet parts, and are llstrlbutors for the Perfect Circle Oil Proof Piston Ring. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, was the first permanent settlement in the new world. Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher, settled the area In 14M.

I AM 4th Grade Pupils Of Martha Feemster -Central School Thanksgiving I am thankful for the food I eat and a house to sleep. Clothes to wear. We are free from communist That we have a car to ride in. And I have a bicycle to ride. Ricky Hosey What I Am Thankful For I'm thankful for my home, food, and my flag.

For our church and animals and our Justice and all of the freedom we have. Russell Fegan Thank God For Everything I thank God for my family and for the food I eat For school and work and play. For home. I am glad that He trusts me. William L.

Richmond What I Am Thankful For I am thankful for the animals around us. For the schools and books and pencils and for teachers and food, but most of all for the Churches. James Dell Gerrian What I'm Thankful For I'm thankful for food and our flag, our families and our homes, and our churches. For our beautiful country and our great men, I am thankful'for our earth. Dean Reiser Thankfulness I am thankful for my sisters and my brotther, for my parents, and for my grandparents.

I. am also thankful for the animals, turkeys, and fruits and vegetables. I am thankful for everything in the world. Susan Miller What I Am Thankful For I thank God for making people. For our houses and churches.

I thank God for our rain to make the trees grow. For all the sunshine we get. For our wonderful school. Anita Oaks Things I Am Thankful For I am thankful for my home, school, clothes, and friends. I love to go to church to thank God.

But most of all I am thankful for my family and home. Every morning when I get ready for school I think of what a good time I will have with my friends. But than are other things I like, too. Libby Bowman What We Are jThankful For We arc thankful for our beautiful country, for freedom, homes, peace, and food. For medicine and stores.

For our schools and our flag. For our We are thankful for everything in this world. Carolyn King What I Am Thankful For I am thankful for the school! we have. Everybody should be thankful for the things God gives us. If God didn't give us the things we have now, we wouldn't know anything.

Tommy Webb i What We Are Thankful For I am thankful for our homes, food, and our flags. For our churches and our beautiful country. For our families. We thankful for; our I beautiful world. Mary E.

Hicks What I Am Thankful For. I am thankful for my house and for my father and mother. I am thankful for my friends and the food we eat, and for everyttunf. I am glad I am on earth. i Mike Rihm What We Are Thankful For I have a lot of things to be thankful for.

The food I eat, the pets I have. I am thankful for my church, i beauty and my family. My home, and flag. i Jeff Hunt What I Am Thankful For I am thankful for our food, and our homes. For our churches and flag.

For our beautiful country and for my family, and our world. I am glad to be on earth. Bruce Alan Ervln What I Am Thankful For I am thankful for our food and our Mom and Dad and our church, and our house we live In. Steven Ray Meyer What I Thank God For I thank God for my bike. For my friends, my toys, for my book! and for my clothes.

Head banda, paints, brushes, combs, school and food. I thank God for my pets, sisters, brothers, days, riven, lakes and land to grow food. Barbara Pecldnpaugh Announce Engagement Mr. and Mrs. William DuBols of 903 West Twenty second St, Gonnersville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley Marie to Larry Duane Kuhn, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd H. Kuhn, R.R. 2, Cambridge City. Miss DuBoii is attending Anderson Beauty School In Richmond.

Mr. Kuhn Is employed by- Ralph Chuck Wagon in Dublin. No date has been set for the wedding. The generation in Great Britain Is turning to coffee and other drinks in preference to the traditional tea. The Memory Lingers On! A i jolly a remember your friends and relatives This Christmas is to send gift subscriptions for the National Rd.

Traveler. They are easy to order. They on reminding. You can buy a year of pleasure only dollars --and each gift will be announ- ed in your a with a cheery a timed to arrive in i the Christmas a i PHONE 33221 and we'll bill you later, or address NATIONAL ROAD TRAVELER Cambridge City, Indiana or call at 31 E. Church St right hen in Cambridge City.

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