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Garrett Clipper from Garrett, Indiana • Page 7

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Garrett Clipperi
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Garrett, Indiana
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GARRETT CLIPPER, GARRETT, INDIANA PAGE SEVEN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1963 CLIPPER CLASSIFIED ADS PAY it links market areas of the East with those of the West, for un-1 Garrett Clipper restricted movement of the larger-load freight required by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1963 11-inch trailers were the largest that could be handled on many parts of the system. line clearance work was accomplished in five ways: (1) heightening and widening of tunnels and other obstructions, (2) lowering of tunnel floors, (3) "daylighting" or removal of tunnel tops, (4) by-passing restrictions through construction of new lines, and (5) in one case, the building of a new tunnel at Eaton, W. Va. moval of clearance restrictions from lines, spanning the Eastern half of the nation, was accomplished by an engineering project costing $12 million. To provide a direct, highspeed freight route over its lines, the has heightened and widened or completely bypassed 54 tunnels, bridges and other structural restrictions which had hampered the movement of massive freight loads, Mr.

Langdon said. The break-through is regarded as a transportation development of national importance, because Tunnel Program Now In Operation The Baltimore and Ohio Rail-. road announced Tuesday completion of a major tunnel improvement program, clearing all its mam lines for handling of the highest piggyback freight trailers in general use on Amercan railroads, and for automobile-rack cars and other higher and wider freight movements. Jervis Langdon president of the railroad, said that the re- phase of clearance program work had caused a detour of traffic for five months. Within this single area, 18 tunnels beneath the Allegheny mountains were enlarged, or bypassed by the laying of new lines in huge cuts can ed through the mountainsides.

Prior to elimination of the clearance restrictions between Clarksburg and Parkersburg, it was necessary for to route, high and wide equipment over a longer and more circuitous line. To expedite completion of the extensive construction project, made the bold decision to close down the Clarksburg-Parkersburg section of its main line, and detour Published Mondays and Thursdays by ROY R. WILLIAMS Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice in Garrett, Indiana SUBSCRIPTION RATES By Carrier in week If Paid in Advancc.l year $6.00 Mail Rates, reKalb County: 1 Year $4.50 6 Months $2.50 Mail Rates Outside DeKalb 1 Year $5.00 6 Months $2.75 20TH CENTURY CLUB modern industry. Mr. Langdon said the line improvements give the the shortest high-car freight route between the East and the Southwest.

Removal of the clearance restrictions will also enable the railroads to provide faster, improved freight service to and from all parts of the West, through the gateway cities of St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville and Chicago, the president said. Opening of the entire, modernized rail system was effected with the reactivation Tuesday of an 80-mile section of line between Clarksburg and Parkersburg, W. where the final and most concentrated Men must learn to think right The Twentieth Century club held its Monday night meeting with Miss Mildred Evard. After the collect was repeated, salutes to the American and Christian flags were given.

The "Dimes vpar -witnessing mtinue to went tin, cio if they expect to live right. CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH IMPERIAL and VALIANT R. IIOLBEN AUTO AUBURN 35 Years Experience in Servicing All Cars for Liberty" bank was passed all traffic over the longer route. By this action, it was possible to complete construction work in five months. If traffic had continued to move over the line to contribute toward the mu seum in a room below the Democratic Candidate Statue of Liberty.

GARRETT CARS CALLED FOR DELIVERED Miss Evard gave a report of the program at the district convention of Federated Women's clubs held at Waterloo. Call Auburn Days 925-3010; Nights 925-3699, 925-2555, 925-2274 "WE HURRY" Don Zern Appreciates Public Support RANDOLPH The lessen, given by Mrs. A. W. Gallatin, was a review of volume 2 of Life's History of the United States, "The Making of a Nation." From the landing pion fl.

7-402 GARRETT 1 Hi I 4 while work was in progress, the project would have taken more than a year. At ceremonies held in Parkersburg to mark completion of the mainline clearance program, Govenor William Wallace Barron of West Virginia Tuesday called the work done in his state, "a magnificent engineering achievement, providing an unrestricted highway of steel linking mines and factories with markets in all parts of the nation and abroad, through seaports on both coasts." Removal of restrictions from all main lines provides minimum tunnel clearances of 17 feet 2 inches, in contrast to minimum heights of 14 feet 2 inches previously prevailing. With the improved clearances, 13-feet 6-inch piggyback trailers and other higher and wider freight shipments can now be accommodated. Before, 10-foot "QflM1imviiy- V. of enemy forces upon our shores and Paul Revere's Ride the Revolutionary War began in earnest and the metal of young America was forged.

With the small size of the army and lack of money and supplies, defeat seemed certain but not with men willing to serve without pay and the indomitable spirit of Gen. Washington. Following the Declaration of Independence the gradual organization of our free government began. The army and navy were organized. There were many problems, delays and compromises, but loyalty and respect for government was built.

Debts and taxes were -1 vVll 2 i V'- jusrx fiOOD 1 fiGOD MRS. BERTHA BEEBER of 419 South Cowen street is seeking her third term as city clerk-treasurer on the Democratic ticket. She has the reputation of being one of the most efficient persons to ever hold the office. Mrs. Beeber, widow of the late Arthur J.

Beeber, was DeKalb county deputy treasurer from January, 1931, to January, THE HUT FL 7-9285 South Edge of Garrett problems then, as now, to be solved. The pioneer spirit of many brought about the necessary expansion territory needed then and from which we now profit. Ellen Moorhouse, reporter. F00D! DONALD ZERN to a good start Youngsters and oldsters should start every day with a glass of nutritious milk. Call us today for regular home delivery! SUPERIOR SAURY Phone FL 7-5266 "GARRETT'S ONLY HOME OWNED DAIRY DELIVERING DAIRY PRODUCTS IN GARRETT." Take away the sword; states IN INDIANA BEER IS A NATURAL From nature's light grain comes sparkling, light beer Indiana's traditional beverage of moderation it's light, sparkling, delicious.

And naturally, the Brewing Industry in Indiana is proud cf the more than six million tax dollars it contributes to the state of Indiana each year money that helps support our schools, our hospitals and our parks. In Indiana, beer belongs enjoy it. Republican Candidate Councilman-At-Large For 30 years the people of Garrett have been good enough to support me and my business. In return for this support I seex to actively represent the people as councilman-at-large and pledge to work for honest and progressive city government. It is my conviction that it is the duty of a councilman to attend all meetings to make cer 1937, and she is presently secretary of the DeKalb county Democratic central committee.

She is a member of St. Joseph church, Rosary Society, Daughters of Isabella and the DeKalb County Democrat Women's club. Mrs. Beeber has three children: Rebecca, at home, Jack Beeber of 109 North Guilford street and Ron of Cleveland. She is a native of Avilla, coming to Garrett with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Vanderbosch, when she was six months old. (Pd. Adv.) can te saved without it; bring the pen Bulwer. The 75-voice Taylor University Chorale will sing at the Laymen's Rally of the North Indiana Conference of the Methodist church on Nov.

10 in the Shrine Auditorium in Fort Wayne, according to John Goshorn, rally chairman. Featured speaker at the rally, to be attended by more than 2500 religious and fay leaders, will be Dr. Ralph W. Sockman, minister emeritus of Christ Church, Methodist, New York City, who will deliver an address on "The Road Ahead." tain that city business is prop erly taken care of. I will attend meetings regularly.

(Pd. Adv.) SCHWINN-HIAWATHA Don's Filling Sta UNITED STATES BREWERS ASSOCIATION, INC I 'I Si Ml nj v. rr Ja UU Li 3 lia Jl. I NORTH RANDOLPH FL 7-9293 GARRETT DON LEPARD, Mgr. Friday Saturday, Nov.

1-2 Be Sure To Register For These Wonderful Prizes CO T7 JOIN THE -Fled Festivties 'I 1Q-LBS. of LLOYD KESSLER'S mi POTATOES WITH PURCHASE OF 8-GALLONS D-X REGULAR OR SUPER BORON GASOLINE. WESTINGHOUSE HAIR DRYER MEN'S ELECTRIC SHAVER 26" BICYCLE (For either Boy or Girl) FREE SEGUED ffl TE3E BfflU DRAWING AT 10 P.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1963. NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN ALSO GET CERTIFICATE FOR FREE D-X SAFETY LANE LUBRICATION SERV YOU' OUR (This advertisement courtesy Harlan's, LaOtto, Ind.).

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