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11 The Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram. Richmond. Saturday, Apr. II, lfi Lynn News Our History Scrapbook: Season 1st 300 Game To Bob Ayers 112 Rural Phone S444 Reporter Mrs. Martha Dines Civil War Troop Movements On Early Local Railroad Recalled By Johnson Sunday at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Mercer and family. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown, Mr.

and Mrs. Reed Engle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hardwick and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Jerry Joe Brown and Mrs. Esther Mercer. Johnson, one of the noted attor Editor's Note: Following is another in a series of articles about the settlement and development of Richmond and Wayne county. I IX ft rs 4-H News ernment rations. "There were many handsome young women in Centerville in those days and much correspondence, numerous friendships, and some marriages were the result of the 20 minutes stay of these trains.

"No veteran of the twt corp still living can have forgotten the hospitality of the little village, a patriotic service which, had it been rendered in France, would have been recognized by bestowing upon the town the Crass of the Legion of Honor. "I remember my sight of the erect figure of General O. O. Howard with his missing arm. lost at Gettysburg.

I believe, who was even then a rival of Havekxk as the Christian (Another Article Follow) Bob Ayers, 29-year-old local bowler, Thursday night became the first area bowler to roll a perfect 300 game this season in league play. Ayers' first perfect game of his short five-year career is the first in league play since March of 1959. Harry Moster rolled that 300 game and it also was rolled on a Thursday night. Ayers' game came on alleys five and six at the American lanes in the Natco Thursday 6: 15 league. Ayers started the evening with a 180 line and had a 213 second game before connecting for his 12 straight strikes and a perfect game.

He finished the evening with high series of 693, which was also a new high for the league this season. Ayers average in the Thursday night league, the only one he bowls in, is 171. He lives at 205 North West Seventeenth street. Other 200-plus lines in the Natco league were R. Doren, 204; H.

La-Marr, 202; F. Phillips, 209; D. Black. 204; W. Haisley.

208; R. Mikesell, 218; A. Salzarulo, 200 and 203; J. Helton. 220; C.

Kle-mann, 201; C. Smith. 239, and A. McCrea, 210 and 202. Major Joe Martin had high game of neys of the Wayne county bar.

Their father was judge of the Common Pleas and Criminal court of Wayne county for many years. Johnson had the following to say about the manner in which Ccnterville entertained the troops: "A memorable and unique event was the passage through the town of the many long railway trains that in September, 1S63. transferred from Pennsylvania to Chattanooga the two corps of Hooker and Howard to re-enforce Grant. "For two weeks or three weeks Centerville was absorbed in the work of providing food for these soldiers at any hour of day or night. "Beside the track were long improvised tables upon which was placed everything in the way of delicious food that the imagination Egg Hunt LYNN.

An Easter egg hunt was held for members of the Lynn Young Friends Thursday afternoon. Rev. Robert Shockney showed two films and the "Story of Easter" was given by Mrs. Richard Johnson. Refreshments were served to 31 youngsters and the following adults: Mrs.

Reed Engle, Rev. Shockney, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Charles Hollingsworth, Miss Twila Reece and Miss Shirley Hinshaw. OES Meeting A regular stated meeting of Lynn Chapter No.

571 of Order of Eastern Star (OES) will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30. Church Class The Friendship class of the First Church of Christ will meet in the classroom at the church Monday evening at 7:30. Lions Club The Lynn Lions club met Monday evening at the Lynnview restaurant. Following the dinner a business meeting was held at the Odd Fellows hall. Captain Peters of the Delco-Remy company of Anderson gave a talk and demonstration on fire prevention.

Twenty members and three guests were present. Class Meeting The Intermediate classes of the Nazarene church met Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill. Those attending were Mrs.

Leslie Moore and Walter Hill, teachers; Connie Hurry, No. 898 By Luther M. Feeger Troop movements were common sights on the Indiana Central railway in the Civil War. Recruits were transported to training camps. Wounded men singly and in large groups were moved over this line to their homes in the West.

One of the largest and most spectacular troop movements was the transfer of two corps from the eastern war theater to the Army of the Cumberland in Tennessee, which took place in the autumn of 1863. Many cities and towns on the route of the Indiana Central Railway, including Richmond, Center-ville and Cambridge City, had civic organizations that were prepared to feed soldiers on the troop trains. One of the fine demonstrations of the appreciation of civilians of the sacrifices of the soldiers was given by the citizens of Center-ville in September, 1S63. It took place when President Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton quickly transferred two army corps from the Army of Robert U.

Johnson could suggest; big kettles of cof Palladium-Item Photo Bob Ayers the Potomac to the Army of the Cumberland in response to an earnest appeal of Gen. U. S. Grant for reinforcements. Robert Underwood Johnson, famous editor of Century magazine and diplomat, in his autobiography, "Remembered Yesterdays," recalled the passage of these troops through Ccnterville.

Brother Of Attorney He was a brother of Henrv U. Abington Haymakers The Abington Haymakers 4-H club met recently at the Abington school. Myron McBride presided. Mike Baumer and David Westover led the pledges. Rudy Toschlog led the discussion on health and safety.

Record books were given to the members. It was decided to have a drive to collect scrap iron and ear corn to raise money to purchase a registered Poland China gilt for one member of the club. This is to be done by May 1. Glendon Hunt and Ricky Necessary were in charge of the recreation. Refreshments were served by Terry and Gerry Corder.

Larry Snyder, reporter. Kitchen Karacters Plans to visit The Palladium-Item on Monday were discussed by the Kitchen Karacters club at a recent meeting at the home of Karen Stephenson. Rita Johnson described the recent fun festival at Pleasant View school. Teresa Wright gave a health and safety report on household poisons. Demonstrations were given by Beverly Wiggs, Kathy Kemper, Jane Johnson, Jane Newbold, Carolyn Thurston and Rita Johnson.

The group will hold a tea for mothers of members during their next meeting, May 3. Reporter, Jane Johnson. Clay Climbers GREENSFORK. The Clay Climbers 4-H club met Apr. 12 at the school.

The meeting was called to order by Mary Anne Gilmer, president. The pledges to the American flag and 4-H flag were led by Janice Cloud and Alberta Ramsey. Sandy Philips gave the devotions, The minutes were read by Becky Cranor. Roll call was answered by 35 members with "What I ex fee were kept over flaming fires. Bell Would Sound "At the sounding of the courthouse bell, which gave ample notice of the coming of each train, the farmers, laden with fruits and melons, would hasten to town and join the citizens in serving the swarming soldiers, who.

as this was their first experience of the kind since they had left Harris-burg, were puzzled to know on what terms they were being fed. "It was arranged that every train should be stopped in order that there should be plenty of time for this provisioning, which was quite in contrast to the goV- Claims Early Studies Were About Tobacco's Health, Not Smoker's Four Safes Battered; Nothing Gone Four safes were battered after break-ins at the Magaw Construction company and DeBolt company offices on Hawkins road sometime Thursday night. Police discovered the places had been entered about daybreak Friday. At the" Magaw company offices entry had been gained by climbing over a roof and breaking a window. Combinations had been knocked off a large sate and a smaller, one.

Tools used had been taken from a truck parked in the yard. Windows had been covered with papers while the sales were being battered. At the DeBolt office, entry was gained by breaking a door glass. Combinations had been battered off two small safes. Police reported that the thieves were unsuccessful in opening the safes.

Both places were ransacked, but police were told nothing appeared to be missing. PITTSBURGH (UPI) Testimony in a lung cancer victim's $1,250,000 damage suit against a cigarette company indicated the firm's research prior to 1953 was concerned with the health of the tobacco plant not the smoker. Depositions from a university researcher and a tobacco com Farm Bureau Plans Jacksonburg Meet JACKSONBURG. Harrison Township Farm Bureau members will meet Thursday evening, Apr. 21.

at Jacksonburg school at 8 o'clock. Devotions by Marie Bertram. Harold Rodenberg, manager of the Farm Bureau Cooperative, will be speaker. Members in charge are Helen Bright and Mildred Scott. pany chemist were introduced on Thursday by counsel for Otto Pritchard, 61, who is suing Liggett Myers on the grounds he dent of Duke University, said the studies he conducted as a consultant for Liggett Myers were concerned with improving tobacco growing and the quality and type of papers used in cigarettes.

Dr. Frederick R. Darkis, a company chemist, reported similar studies. Dr. Gross said that from 1932 until 1953 no research was being done on the physical effects of smoking.

The Duke chemistry professor said he was unaware of any literature linking cigarette smoking with lung cancer until 1950 and after that only newspaper reports which "did not appear conclusive." Trial of Pritchard's suit, in which he charges Liggett Myers was deceitful in its advertising and negligent in safeguarding its product, was recessed until Monday because of the Easter weekend. developed cancer from smoking Chesterfield cigarettes for 29 pect to accomplish this summer." years. Treasurer's report was given. Bonnie Bane had group singing. Dr.

Paul M. Gross, vice presi- The health and safety lesson was Now is the time to trade given by Linda Bane. Carolyn Charlton gave a talk on the 4-H flag and 4-H pledge. Four-H materia was given out. Decide Armed Taxis Would Court Trouble NEW YORK (AP) There will be no guns for city taxicab driv 00 The new club leader, Marcia Jef-1 80 Up To For Your Old Power Mower On New 1960 Marsha Van Tyle, Patricia Baldwin, Butch Shank, Charles Parks, Ronnie and Larry Ozbun, Jim Manning and Mrs.

Hill. Hospital News Harrison Hiatt of Lynn is in Reid Memorial hospital in Richmond. He had an operation Tuesday and is reported to be satisfactory. His room is 430. Students Honored Lynn students received special recognition during an "honor assembly" Tuesday afternoon.

The program followed an Easter service sponsored by the Tri-Hi-Y which featured Rev. Thomas Luke, minister of First Methodist church in Lafayette, as speaker. Receiving awards and recognition were students in agriculture, music, art, home economics and cheering block. Farming awards were present-! ed to Darrell Sheppard and Larry Pugh by Colby Reed. Boys participating in the district and state land judging were presented medals.

Mrs. Mary Agnes Evans presented the Betty Crocker "Home-maker of Tomorrow" award to Winona Kay Gordon. William Steiner officially presented the school the plaque won by the music students at Selma last Saturday. Mrs. Esther Fetters presented awards to art students.

New cheering block officers were announced as Sue Fetters, senior, president; Karen Bales, senior, vice president; Diana Uhrick, sophomore, secretary, and Janet Hodson, junior, treasurer. Chosen as the most outstanding member of the cheering block for the past year was Diane Reece. She will receive a gold bracelet with gold megaphone engraved with LHS. She was elected by the executive committee of the cheering block. Other retiring cheering block officers, all senior girls, who received awards were Marilyn Hinshaw, Diane McFarland, Suzanne Byrum.

Sondra Ratcliffe, junior, also was recognized as retiring secretary. To Be Speaker Rev. Gail Price of the Hopewell Methodist church near Fountain City will be guest speaker at the community Easter service Sunday at 8 a. m. in Lynn.

The service will be held at Hutchen's gravel pit west of town. Special music will be furnished by the high school chorus. Personals CfeD it fers, was introduced. The meeting was adjourned to recreation led by Alberta Ramsey and Susie Hawkins. Refreshments were served by Sandy Philips, Susi Hawkins, Irene Stiele and Jane Ann Wilson.

The next meeting will be Apr. 19 at the school. Marcia Dimett, reporter. ROTO RIDE 24 ers. Police Commissioner Stephen P.

Kennedy said after a conference with taxicab representatives Thursday that it had been agreed arming cab drivers would be "courting trouble." There has been a wave of taxi holdups recently. (EsJ Don'r Spend Money On That Old Mower Prazenica, 5-7; Martha Hasson, 5-7-9; Polly Rizio, 5-7-9; Eleanor Mann, 4-5 ano 2-5-7; Mary Alice Tice, 5-10, and Mabel Van Voorhis, 5-8-10. Crosley Interplay Jim West led the league with high game of 203 and high series of 542. Other plus-200 games: Ross, 201 and L. MacPherson, 200.

Other plus-500 series: Dick Shepherd, 537; Dunn, 533; L. MacPherson, 529; Elmore 517; Stephens, 513; E. Jones, 512; Ross, 510; Chavers, 510; Crawley, 504; Thorlton, 500, and Lane, 500. Muncie Relays On Tap Today For Thinlies The biggest test of the season comes up Saturday for Coach Charlie Hilton's Richmond high school track team when it journeys to Muncie to defend its Muncie Relays title. Host Muncie Central will be the team to beat, with other entries in Class A coming from Indianapolis Shortridge, Anderson, Terre Haute Gerstmeyer, Kokomo, New Castle and Ben Davis.

The meet, which draws more than 400 athletes, gets under way at 1 p. m. with a dozen events on the schedule. Events on tap are the 120-yard high hurdles, 100-yard dash, 180-yard low hurdles, mile run, two-mile relay, 880-yard relay, mile relay, sprint medley relay, high jump, pole vault, shot put and broad jump. Noblesville returns to defend its Class title against Royerton, Rushville, Delphi, Tipton, Wabash, Muncie Burris and Oak Hill.

Pleasant Vew and Dennis junior high school relay teams also will be competing Saturday. Dennis will run in the mile relay and Pleasant View in the 880-yard relay. Ill To Hold Gymnastics Meet Apr. 23 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) The Indiana University athletic department will sponsor the first state high school gymnastics meet here April 23 under sanction of the Indiana High School Athletic Assn.

Gymnastics is not on the IHSAA sports program and only a few Hoosier schools compete. The first state meet will draw teams from Clarksville, Crown Point and Warren Central, along with a few individual entrants from Indianapolis Tech, Indianapolis Howe and Mississinewa. Coach Otto Ryser of I.U. pointed out that Illinois had only seven schools in its first gymnastics meet 10 years ago and last year had 40. He said school gymnastics programs also are growing in ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo NPPAB NO PARKING PROBLEM AT ARTEL'S 33 NORTH 6TH 237 and added scores of 157 and 216 for a 610 series while Leland Davis had high series of 624 on games of 221, 191 and 212.

Other 600-plus series: Tom La-Mar, 615 on games of 237, 178 and 200; Myron Higgins, 609 on lines of 196, 189 and 224; Robert Pool, 606 on scores of 192, 191 and 223, and E. K. Longnecker, 0fi on games of 179, 214 and 213. Other 200-plus scores: Dandy Castelluccio, 233; Joe Prazenica, 227; Tiffin Zimnerman, 221; Henry Melle, 221; Palmer Davis, 224; Rjan Jenkins, 220; Willis Lintner, 213; Robert Hobbs, 213 and 212; Tony Mitrione, 212; Charles Schneider, 211; Lyle Carver, 209; Ott Dorner, 208; Cecil Burris, 205; Harry Pippen, 205; James Wickersham, 204 and 201; Jack Adelman, 203; Gus Magsin, 202; Everett Reece, 200, and James Mesker, 200. RHS Mixed LeRoy Robbins had high line of 218 and added scores of 205 and 170 for high series of 593.

Carolyn Taylor had high girls series of 461 and also rolled a 191 game. Splits converted: Holecheck, 7-9; Robbins, 4-10, and Roan, 5-10. County Smelser had high line of 212 while Wilson had a 200 game; McNutt, 203 and 201 games, B. Ringley a 201 line and Gray a 201 score. American Legion Post 65 Joe Prazenica had games of 234, 224 and 192 for high series of 650 while Lee Schwegman had a 636 total on games of 189, 224 223.

Dick Craig had high line of 245. Other 200-plus lines: Everett Reece, 228; John Hoch, 209; John Senese, 202, and Howard Von Pein, 200. Keglers Ruth Earman had high game of 186 and also had a 180 game. Other high games included Carol Turner, 174, 160 and 150; Corrine Schneider, 166; Vera Lowe, 162; Mary Laughlin, 164; Annabelle Davis, 161 and 156; Marie Tittle, 160: Florence Hutchens. 158; Janet Beckman, 155; Virginia Lucas, 151; Dorothy Jackson, 150, and Pat Jackson, 150.

Splits converted included Pauline Dudas, 2-5-7 and 3-9-10; Anna-belle Davis, 2-7 (twice); Ruth Earman, 4-5; Lucille Moore, 3-10; Corrine Schneider, 5-7 and 3-10; Dorothy Jackson. 3-7; Pat Waak, 5-6; Janet Beckman. 5-10, and Janice White, 3-10. Ladies' Classic High game of 192 was recorded by Daisy McWhinney. She added games of 183 and 157 for high series of 532.

Other 500-plus series: Marge Da-visson, 512 (152, 175 and 185); Barb Keenan. 509 (161, 185 and 163), and Mary Lou Doren, 501 (180, 160 and 161). Sis Chenoweth, 182 and 177; Barb Jenkins, 181; Jeanne Luther, 188; Marie Cooper, 168 and 165; Norma Wright, 1S9 and 164; Ann Meuser, 171; C. Jackson, 184; Thirza Kendall. 171 and 164; Mel-ba Haisley, 183 and 168; Amelia Piazenica.

168, and Mabel Van Voorhis, 167. Splits converted included Amelia Marker To Work Wrestling Card At New Castle NEW CASTLE. Connie Marker, popular Richmond referee, has been assigned by the State Athletic commission as referee for the professional wrestling card scheduled for the New Castle Church street gym Saturday. The program will feature three main events, all set for the best-of-three falls, with a 60-minute time limit. The final bout will have Dr.

Billy Darnell in a grudge rematch against Killer Austin. The semifinal event will have Austin's stablemate and tag-team partner. Fritz Von Goering, clashing with Krusher Karlsson. The opening tag match will feature the popular tandem of Frankie Talaber and Leon Graham against the rugged duo of Juan Sebastian and the Masked Destroyer. Doors to the gym will open at 1 p.

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