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Interned At 'Grassland Cemetery i li aB MM a Memorial Day For Israel Greene EDITOR'S NOTE: On Memorial Day 1968, Ethel D. Abild of Mitchell was at Graceland Memorial Cemetery to place a flag and a wreath of poppies in memory of her brother. While there, she saw a man place a wreath on a grave marked by an English Coat- of-arms above the name Israel Greene. The man said, "I am memorializing this man because he served his country as a lieutenant in the U.S. Marines for 16 years, yet the stars and stripes have never flown above his grave." She investigated and found this fascinating and very relevant story.

While today's scars of the Vietnam war are still visible, Greene's story pertains to the country's most divisive war over 100 years ago. When the Kansas-Nebraska to extreme lengths of violence join them, but Jeb dered 12 men, six to side, the abolitionist a Lieutenant on leave from Ft. to form a battering-ram action. Riley, at Sandy Hook and Before those within realized it, CU iaie impoi His fame as an expert fighter Greene together proceeded to a hole large enough for a man sequence, the fact Oe VtA -i iiiv. J.OV.L surrection.

Thus the raid was short lived; and though it had no immediate important consequence, the fact that it seemed to be conducted in the' the ve Lt. Washington yelled. "Shoot north, crvstalized the deler- with citizens, among a great- don't mind us." just as i mination of the south to defend n.no nt George Greene came unexpectedly, slavery. It was among the in- were in-, plummeting through the hole, direct causes of the War of A i was so wide spread that Ferry, believed he could incite anj Learning of uprising so involved with citizens abolitionists and rebelling nephew of President slaves that they could free all, Washington, they to enter was made. es.

Accordingly, on Oct. 16, structed not to fire a shot, lest Washington seized his arm and Secession with only a score of the hostages be injufed or I pointed out Brown, who wasj The qu iwprc no e0i7ori iXTfttinnal killori A T- i -i i I question arises how followers, he seized the National killed. A plan was made looping Preload his gun, fo could itTappen fft lrerr WS menhe had Shot lhe cd Gre hh men 'l he had Shot lhe seco man Greenc dubbed -The Sword that sent out men to and form the most influential was to of the area. He thought ultimatum to Brown when word of the in-1 a a signal Quinn. the Union" at Harpers Ferry line StU rt re ne had no but the Confederac when the his dress sword, he crashed it'souh seceded? It was almost a surrenderj was ai naa surrection spread a horde of established in case as expected followers would join his band.

Brown would That did not happ-en. But news unconditionally. of the seizure quickly reached tried to down just as Brown raised up. It struck a buckle of Brown's sword belt, deflecting, so it did inevitable. Located in Virginia, during his adult life, as a lieutenan surrender not kill him.

But it rendered! in the Marines; he married th Instead, tead, he him unconscious. His followers I daughter of one of the mos ought him dead, and prominent Virginia plantation th'at aC that he didn't have time to don allowed to determine instructed Lee to assume their state should be free or command of operations toward slave. Enthusiasts from both suppression of the insurrection, factions flocked into the; Close by were the Marine territory, using methods both Barracks of the Washington fair and foul to sway Yard. Lt. Israel Greene decision Raids, guerilla war- was'the Officer of the Day He fare and trickery were often was commanded to summon all resorted to.

Among the most able bodied Marines available foolhardy of the abolitionist to, supply them with muskets leaders was John Brown. A ball cartridges and rations am biC8de them wth fire Grene and his nen were sent tongues and they would to stand guard at his execution court owners; His neighbor and mos admired friend, was Robert Lee, who took command Secesison forces; Greene could hardly have been ex pected to do differently. When in later years, in the north, his children and grandchildren Today's Youth On The Move patriot and a brave man, he became a fiery fighter and yet a rabble rotiser, willing to go to get to Harpers Ferry, ready for action. They made such haste that Lee didn't have time Check I PUBLIC I LIBRARY 221 North Duff Street A Telephone 996-6693 or 996-6694 It Out School' will soon be out and that means that Summer Reading Club is about to begin. This year, the reading club will be known as THE DAVISON COUNTY CENTENNIAL READING ROUNDUP.

Children Terns Return To Summer Nesting Grounds DULUTH, Minn. (AP) The Duluth Port Authority is up in the air over what to do about some relatives of Jonathan Livingston Seagill whose activities are considerably less idyllic than his. Thousands of white-winged terns have returned to summer nesting grounds near the Lake Superior port. As vessels approach their nests, the birds conduct divebombing assaults on the ships' crews. At a port commissioners' meeting Wednesday, the Rev.

Norbert Mokros of the Twin Ports Ministry to Seamen presented a long list of names of men who have been physically attacked. 'St. Francis had a way of who read through the summer months retain the' skills they learned throughout the school year and have an enormous advantage over non-readers. We would like to encourage every parent to bring their child to the Mitchell Public Library on June 3, to sign up for the summer reading club or soon thereafter. Small awards will be given for the different levels reached.

Children will be reading on their own level and there are no meetings. Each child keeps a record of the books he has read and they are to be turned in by August 31, so each individual can go at his or her own pace. This is not a pressure type of thing, ft is meant to be pleasurable to the child and it.has proven to be so in the past. So do keep this in mind for your youngster and encourage good reading during the summer months. With library hours will be changing.

On June 1, the hours will be as follows until August 31: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. We have several interesting Mitchell Scouting Report Winners of the Derby race held Pinewood during a recent Pack 246 meeting were from the left scouts David race were Donald Probst, Robert Conray and Mike Smith. Pack 74 Scouts Earn Honors Cub Scout Pack 74 recently leld its monthly meeting at jongfellow School.

Qualifying for the Bear Badge vere Bruce Engels, John Troy Beaudette, Mike tudelska, Danny Peterson, Bob Suhr and Pat Phillips. The Wolf summer flowing, Badge wag presen to Leon Pa lours will be changing. 0 TWIH ir £, am in talking to birds in. this a'rea," said the pastor. "I don't know what the port commissioners can do," he said, "and I know members of the Audubon Society are concerned over endangered species.

But we are also concerned over another endangered species, seafarers." Solutions kicked around by the commisioners ranged from posting warning preaching to birds, but I don't books for the upper elementary think I would be that interested level age group. DIARY OF A FRANTIC KID SISTER by Hila Colman is the diary of an 11- year-old girl and her efforts at growing- up and every girl will relate to it. THE STRANGERS by Ann Schlee is an enchanting mystery which happened long ago on a remote English island but is relevant to today's world. THE FRIENDSHIP HEDGE by Gunilla B. Norris is a book, on friendship and everyone who has ever been "best friends" will understand and appreciate this story.

THE ROAD TO GALVESTON by Beatrice S. Smith is the story of a young man's search for-the father he has never known and it takes him from Colorado to Texas. RED BLADE AND THE BLACK BEAR by Virginia F. Voight is an authentic and truly engaging story of a boy and a young bear. BROTHERS BY CHOICE by Elfrieda Read handles the delicate problem of adoption and is a masterful examination of the ties that bind more.

strongly than blood the ties of love. ably for the tongue-in-cheek a suggestion by Gene Halverson, legal counsel, that "one should never leave any tern The commissioners took no action. EARN HONORS FREEMAN Two Freeman College sophomores, Ann Marie Hofer and Murry Ries, have been listed in Among Students Who's Who in American Junior Colleges. Parents of the two are Mr. and Mrs.

Marvin Ries, Parker, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin P. Hofer, Dolton. Ad'ema, Todd Carlson, Todc Huls, Matt Reynen, Brad Martin and Pat.Shannon.

Gold Arrow points were earned by Alan Goldhammer, Bob Blades, Matt Reynen, Bruce Engels, John Carlson, Claussen, Todd Buschelman and Monte Claussen. Pictured behind them in charge of the Pack 246 Holds Pinewood Derby Race Pack 246 recently met at the Holy Spirit Auditorium for a pot luck supper and program. The program opened with the flag salute Mike Studelska, Dan Peterson, Kent Rice, Tracey Polmer and Brian Adam. Silver Arrow points were earned by Jeff Miller, Bruce Engles, John Carlson, Dan Peterson, Kent Rice, Tracey Polmer and Brian Adam. Three Webelos Scouts, Doug Reiger, Doug Willard and Peter Reynen earned the Arrow of Light.

Other Webelos awards were: Doug Rieger, Naturalist, Traveler; Doug Willard, Naturalist, Traveler; Peter Reynen, Naturalist, Traveler, Engineer; Tim Jares, Engineer, Forester, Geologist, Scientist. Two Webelos Scouts, Bill Engels and Tim Jares, from Webelos to Boy icouts. There was also a Bike Rodeo in which all Dens participated. In the four contests, Den One came away with top honors winning three first-place blue ribbons and one second-place red ribbon, SHOP IN MITCHELL -IVC 111 Haskett, Tom Henderson, Denny Uttecht and Mike Conroy. Cubmaster John Lauer assisted by Webelos Leader Harold Abeln presented the following awards: Craig Krcil, three Silver Arrows under the Wolf; Pat Morgan, Gold Silver Arrow under the Wolf; David Fergen, three Silver Arrows under the Wolf; Denny Uttecht, Gold Arrow under the Wolf; Kevin Haskett, Wolf Badge; Rex Baird, Bear Badge; Todd Buschelman, Bear Badge; Monte Claussen, Sportsman; Mark Henderson, Artist, Craftsman, Engineer, Out- doorsman, and Scholar.

Lauer congratulated Rick Wagner on having received his Par Vuele De award. This award was presented by Bishop Hock following Confirmation at Holy Spirit on April 28. Mike Smith was the top seller of Sc9ut 0 Rama Tickets and was given a prize. I Graduation ceremonies were: held for Mark Henderson and Rick Wagner. They were welcomed into to Troop 246 by Cliff Pederson, Scout Master.

Mark and also received their three year service stars. Highlight of the program was the Pinewood Derby Race, Robert Conroy, Donald Probst, Ronald Smith and Cliff Pederson were in charge of the race. The following boys participated: Denny Uttecht, Pat Shields, Steven Shields, Todd "THE MOB," Is Coining! May 28-June 2 (Tues. thru Sun,) 2 FLOOR SHOWS NIGHTLY! Doors Open At PJN. Buschelman, Mike Conroy, Tim Herll, Paul Swanson, Rick Hiatt, David Claussen, Monte Claussen, Danny Kykhus, Craig Krcil Doug Black, Kevin Haskett, Rick Wagern (Den 2) Rich Wagner (Webelos), Mike Smith, Bob Sebert, and Bill Sebert.

Monte Claussen was first place winner, Todd Buschelman, second and David Claussen, third place. could not understand his feeling for the Southern Cause, his unvaried reply was, followed my devoted Colonel, Jtobert E. Lee." After the war. Greene surveyed in the Dakota Territory at the juncture of the James River and Firesteel Creek, which location became the nucleus for the town of Mitchell, which moved from their platted town of Firesteel when the railroad came through. When in 1909 Major Israel Greene passed away, he was laid to rest in a cemetery on the bank of the Firesteel Creek which area he had admired so much as to change his varied career from traveller to home seeker.

Recently when touring in Connecticut, I visited the historic spot which marks the birthplace of John Brown. I sensed an ironic quirk in the thought that the name of John Satnfdat, May Mitchell Dally Republic A MajmaSL.28.a9JI nrri riiii: Bipartisan Youth Conference Susan Lassegafd, Suzannft Siberz, Tim Miller, Jay D. Vogt and Stephanie Lassegard, all of Mitchell, recently attended the South Dakota Governor's Youth Conference held in Sioux Falls. The bi-partisan conference heard from Gov. Richard Kneip on the importance that youth must play in politics.

The presented the governor with a Youth Proposal they had prepared. The conference participants were then divided into small groups to focus on the definition Jeffrey C. Digerness. 18, of of problem areas for youth in 608 West Third has enlisted in the state. Later solutions to DEP Program the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP).

He is a 1974 graduate of Brown though executed by Mitchell High School, and is the the U.S for treason cam to be almost a Battle Cry the Union, as her soldiers sang and marched to the song, "John Brown's Body lies a'mouldring in the grave. His sould goe marching on." Yet the gravi of Israel Greene goes unhonorec though he captured his coun try's arch enemy. When next I place a flag amic poppies, on the grave soldier brother, in Graceland Cemetery, I shall go place a wreath in memory a man who served his country ivell, but was so loval to his captain, Robert E. Lee, that he chose the side of secession. Division Questioning Authority PIERRE, S.D.

(AP) South )akota's Division of Consumer 'rotection is questioning the tate Electrical Board's author- ty to regulate safety standards or mobile homes. Tom Maher, Consumer Pro ection director, said today the Electrical Board has proposed rule that would require all mobile homes in the state to meet standards of the national electric code. In a letter to Atty. Gen. Kermit Sande, Maher said his division has been given authority to nspect mobile homes for and he said the Electrical Board does not have authority set standards for mobile tomes.

"The proposed rule conflicts directly with the statute giving he Consumer Protection Division authority to inspect mobile homes," he said. "It is elementary that no rule can be adopted in conflict with a statute." He said If the rule were llowed to be adopted, it would lave the effect of allowing the lectrical board to tell the con- umer protection division how regulate mobile home safety. Maher said he intends to meet with the electrical board discuss the issue. The Commercial Trust and Savings Bank Will not be open Monday in observance of Memorial Day amba SIOUX FAILS, 5,0, MAIN A YE, AT 7th St, 3194131 PIONEER PLAYERS Presents Neil Simon's 'Come Blow Your Horn' DINNER THEATRE HOLIDAY INN JUNE 13, 14, 15 at 7:15 p.m. Roger Undo Tom Wintcmutt Colt Ron Van Genderen Georgi Mauscycki Martha Gent Johnston Director; Barb Sharp Tickets fer Perton ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY! on Sale May 28 at Mitchell National lank and Commercial Trwft Savingi Bank these problems were discussed, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Glen Digerness. Digerness will enter active duty June 25, and has selected the Avionic Comrtiunications Specialist career area for training after completing the School of Military Science- Airman at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex. According to Roger Schllesman, Air Force recruiter in. Mitchell, the time that he spends in the DEP will count towards his longevity pay raises when he enters active duty, B1KE-A-THON The 50-mile Bike-A-Thon from Mitchell to Parkston and back with proceeds going to the Abbott House, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 18 but rained out, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 29.

It's sponsored by the Key Club and its parent club the Kiwanis. DEAN'S LIST Ronald Thune earned a straight average for the spring semester at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Other Mitchell students making the dean's list are James Askew, Kristie Kangas, Theodore Mathis, Daniel Paradeis, Robert Quinn, Kevin Smit, Arnold Victor and Michael Young. Read The Want Ads wltl your children attend colleger Start a Federated Insurance Educational Plan now and chances are they will. It guarantees the money will bt ready even if you're not there.

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