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JOURNAL GAZETTE MATTOON ILLINOIS SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1972 Leroy E. Parker and on the wagon is Theodore "Ted" Parker who now resides at 704 Edgar. The Parkers for years operated a truck gardening business and sold most of their products to local WAY BACK WHEN This wagonload of cabbage was ready for delivery to Berkowitz's fruit and vegetable business when the picture was taken in about 1916. On the left is the late retailers. In 1916 they resided at 800 S.

14th and had approximately 24 acres at various locations devoted to the raising of sweet corn, beets, turnips. tomatoes cabbage, leaf lettuce and' they walked with christ By DAVID POLING An important eyewitness to the Crucifixion was a Centurion at the foot of the Cross. He was stationed there, with other soldiers, to see that orders were carried out. During the three hours of torture and dying, the Centurion at the Cross observed the love. compassion, and, caring of Jesus Christ.

The words and way of the prophet from Galilee reached into his heart. and he exclaimed to those around him, "Truly, this was the Son of God." He became the first Gentile witness to affirm that Jesus was of God. The words of the Centurion at the foot of the Cross were important for he was an important and distinguished leader of men. In a world torn with civil uncertainty and national upheaval, the Centurion was the remaining center of strength and unswerving loyalty to his post. It i is not surprising that St.

Paul uses all the symbolism of military garb and equipment, worn by the Centurion, to describe the attributes of the Christian faith: the shield of faith," etc.) Centurions appear NEXT WEEK WITH: Centurion at cross throughout the New Cornelius or at the foot of Testament. responding to the moving of the Holy Spirit. becoming a "bridge" between Gentile and Jew. Whether at Capernaum, or the baptism of Centurion THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC vase and replacing with very hot water Be careful of pond ice now. Two inches thick it will bear men on foot.

Four inches will bear men on horseback To clean piano keys, rub them with a little alcohol applied with a soft rag Riddle answer: The letter M. OLD FARMER'S WEATHER FORECASTS Weather Tip of the Week: Middle Atlantic states New England Coastal: Begins mild, then rain developing by midweek. Clear and cool latter part of week. Northern and Inland New England: Clear, then turning colder and 4" of snow by midweek. Partly cloudy for the rest.

Greater New York: Wet at first with over 1" of rain, then turning clear before midweek and nice through weekend. Middle Atlantic Region: Almost 2 inches of rain first part of week, then clearing warmer from midweek on. Chicago-Great Lakes Region: Begins cloudy with light snow then changing to rain for rest of week. Greater Ohio Valley: Partly cloudy at first with light snow by midweek: 1 inch of rain latter part of week. Southern States: Clear and warm at first then light rain by midweek.

Heavy rain, almost 2 inches, for rest of week. Northern Plains: Begins clear and cold, then 3 inches. of snow by midweek. Partly cloudy and light rain for rest. Rocky Mountains-Central Plains: Milder and clear at first, then 1 inch of snow by midweek, followed by 1 inch of rain.

Pacific Northwest: Begins clear and pleasant, then light rain by midweek. Clearing and mild through week's end. Northern California-Coastal: Chance of a shower then clear and warm through midweek. Latter half of the week i is cloudy, but clear and warm for weekend. Southern California: Begins partly cloudy with highs in 60s, then slightly cooler and increasing cloudiness rest of week.

MARCH 27. APRIL 2 March was adverse, April could be worse. Wash your dog now Jim Thorpe died March 28, 1953 A full moon March 29 Canada geese begin to go north Average length of days for week, 12 hours. 37 minutes March 30 first of Passover CCC established March 31, 1933 Good, Friday ends month Everyone is a fool on Saturday, Easter April 2 He that sups with the Devil have a long spoon. Old Farmer's Riddle: What is it that occurs once a minute, twice in a moment, and never in a 1000 years? (Answer below.) Ask the Old Farmer: What does expression "kicked the bucket" mean? D.C.S., Peru, Ind.

It started in the early days and referred to the erecttion of murderer. Said person stood an upsidedown bucket. a rope 7'08 made fast to his neck, then the bucket was kicked to finish the job. Home Hints: Revive withering cut flowers by throwing out cold water in Third Page Dotson says he won't seek Demo spot asparagus. The one-horse wagon shown here was used to make deliveries.

Ted Parker, although still an avid gardener, has cut down considerably on the size of his vegetable-raising operation. For the record Hospital notes Admitted Friday Ricky and Steven Adams, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Adams, Humboldt. (Released same day) Bob Brown, 2313 Essex.

Bernard Butler, 109 S. 26th. Clarence Garrison, Oakland. Elbert Smith, 3120 Shelby. Released Friday Mrs.

Marie Ayers, Charleston. Michelle and Phillip Baker, children of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Baker, 909 Wabash. Roy Beals, Neoga.

Mrs. Otis Burcham, Route 2. Ethan Hart, 2808 Cedar. Larry Nolen, Sullivan. Mrs.

Robert Taber, 1212 S. 15th. Weather Yesterday's precipitation To date to date 23-yr. This yr. this yr.

last yr. avg. 0) 2.46 6.67 6.89 Tomorrow's skies Sunrise 5:47 a.m. Sunset 6:08 p.m. Moonrise 3:23 p.m.

Moonset 4:07 a.m. Area deaths Leroy B. Lippincott CASEY. Ill. Leroy B.

Lippincott, 81, of Casey died at 10 p.m. Thursday in St. Anthony Hospital, Terre Haute, Ind. He was the brother of Mrs. Ruby Parsons and Mrs.

Irene Simms, both of Charleston. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. -Sunday in Markwell Funeral Home. Casey. Burial will be in Casey-Cumberland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. Born in Fayette County, Mr. Lippincott married Nora Hill Nov. 26, 1909, in Terre Haute.

She died in 1959. He was a former member of the Casey Fire Department and a member of Modern Woodmen of America Lodge. Besides his sisters, he is survived by two sons, George of Casey and Donald of Brownsburg, two daughters, Mrs. Eloise Parsons of Winfield, and Mrs. Romola Hoagland of Muncie, three brothers, Marion of Hammond, Linden of Lima, Ohio, and John of Bradenton, and five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

IN LOVING MEMORY Of Juanita O'Dell, who left us 8 years ago March 27, and R. "Blondie" O'Dell, 4 years ago March 25. Some may think you are forgotten, Though on earth you are no more, But in memory you are with us, As you always were before. Dear Lord please take this message, To our loved ones up above, Tell them how much we miss them, and give them all our love. Although their souls are now at rest, And free from care pain, The world would seem like heaven If we had them back again.

THEIR BOYS Coles County State's Atty. L. Stanton Dotson said today, "I'm not considering attempting to get on the Democratic ballot" for state's attorney in the November election. An unofficial tabulation Friday revealed that Dotson, the Republican candidate, tied for the highest number of write-in votes for state's attorney on the Democratic ballot. The official canvass showed that Mattoon attorney John J.

McCarthy Jr. received 27 votes. Dotson's write-in votes were not tabulated in the official canvass, but an unofficial count showed he also had 27 votes. Dotson said today, "I believe in the adversary system. If the Democrats want me to have an opponent I want the space to be He said he therefore does not plan to make an effort to be placed on the Democratic ballot.

It apparently is not certain whether it would be legally possible for Dotson to be on both ballots in November. If Dotson did desire to be the Democratic candidate, he apparently would have to ask for a recanvass of the vote and then face a drawing of lots to break the tie between McCarthy and himself. If Dotson won, he would then be considered the write-in winner. Dotson said of the write-in total: "That's a fine compliment from some of my. friends who vote in the Democratic party." McCarthy has been out of the county and could not be reached for comment on whether he will be a candidate.

However, several other sources indicated he apparently will not. Area deaths Mrs. Dora Swinford CHARLESTON, Ill. Fu-, neral services for Mrs. Dora A.

Tibbs Swinford will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Taber Funeral Home, Oakland. with Rev. Harold Crotser officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mrs. Swinford, 86.

of Oakland died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday in Hilltop Nursing Home. Charleston. She was born April 16. in Vigo County, the daugh1885.

ter of Erastus and Hester Miller Wimer. She married John Tibbs, who died in 1936. She later married Hiram B. Pribble, who also preceded her in death. In 1952 she was married to 0.

Frank Swinford. He died in 1956. Mrs. Swinford is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Emma Padgett in Iowa and Mrs.

Gertrude McClanahan in Michigan, and 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Five children preceded her in death. HISTORY REVIEWED Dave Hudson (right) gives the Gettysburg Address with a background musical accompaniment by students in Jefferson Junior High School's vocal music department at Debra Roley Mary Janice Peters PAGEANT CONTESTANTS These are some of the contestants in the sixth annual Miss Effingham Pageant. All but one are sponsored by the Mattoon chapter of the Jaycees. The Miss Effingham Pageant, an official preliminary of the Miss America Contest, will be held Sunday at Effingham High School.

The contestants are Debra Roley, daughter of Mr. Carla Jenell Kutcher Peggy Schwartz Janet Lynn Lewey and Mrs. Wayne Roley of Bloomington: Peggy Schwartz, daughter of Mrs. Jeanette Schwartz of Charleston: Carla Jenell Kutcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Everett Kutcher of Shumway; Linda Sronce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sronce of Clinton; Mary Janice Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Peters of Neoga; and Janet Lynn Lewey, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Lewey of Tower Hill. All are students at Lake Land College, except Miss Peters who is a senior at Neoga High School. All are sponsored by the Mattoon Jaycees, except Carla Kutcher, who is sponsored by the Effingham Junior Women Club. Sides armed camps Ulster civil war feared BELFAST (AP) Roman Catholics and Protestants are at odds with themselves and each other today as they prepare for the beginning of direct British control.

In the background hangs the threat of civil war. Veteran observers fear a spate of major violence would be enough to clear the middle ground for a collision between the rival extremist camps. The Irish Republican Army is believed capable of putting up to 8.000 fighting men on the battle-scarred streets where 286 persons have died in violence in the past 32 months. The Protestant militants are believed to number about Youth fined. for setting off fire alarm CHARLESTON, Ill.

Jack L. Pearcy, 18, of Charleston was fined $75 and costs Friday in Coles County Circuit Court on an amended charge of disorderly conduct. Pearcy, who pleaded guilty, had been indicted by a Coles County grand jury earlier this week for a felony charge of disorderly conduct. The amended charge is a misdemeanor. On Feb.

22. Pearcy allegedly set off a fire alarm at Charleston High School. Jefferson Student Appreciation Night. Hudson's reading was one a series of events depicted in 'Moment's in American a program presented by. American Linda Sronce 80,000.

One Protestant leader claimed 30,000 of them are legally armed. Britain has put 4,000 extra troops on standby at home and on West German bases in case they are needed to keep the two sides apart. There are already 15,000 British troops in Ulster. Meanwhile, reports said senior officers of the northern command of the IRA's Provisional wing wanted a truce in response to London's peace initiative Friday suspending Protestant home rule." But this would defy an order issued in Dublin by the sional army council for a continuation of hostilities. The southern view was ex- Firemen called Firemen called Firemen were called at 5:48 p.m.

Friday to the F. W. Dowd residence at 908 N. 33rd. where a blower motor on a furnace had.

burned. No damage estimate was immediately available. Program set A religious recording. "The Sign Painter," will be presented at pre-Easter services at 7 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church.

A coffee hour will be held in the church's Fellowship Hall after the program. pected to prevail. Protestants were enraged over the end of Prime Minister Brian Faulkner's government, calling it a victory for the IRA's campaign of violence. Faulkner, whose government stays nominally in power until the British takeover becomes law next week, declared Friday, "I fear that many people will draw a sinister and essing message from these events violence can pay, that violence does pay After he spoke, bombs damaged a Belfast pub, injured eight persons and wrecked two shops in the town of Maghera. But quiet prevailed throughout the night.

the Cross. military men find the presence of a higher power and a greater command the spiritual reality of the Son of God. (Newspaper Enterprise Assn.) Snow forecast by almanac Following is the Mattoon area weather forecast for March 27-April 2 by the Old Farmer's Almanac: Snow flurries at first, then clearing and warmer by midweek. Cooler, increasing cloudiness with scattered flurries later in the week. Ex-Mattoon man dies in lowa Charles Edward Ealy, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Mattoon, died at 6 a.m.

Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Funeral services and burial will be held in Cedar Rapids. Mr. Ealy was born Oct. 20, 1914, at Flora, a son of Edward 0.

and Hattie Irene Miller Ealy. He was married to Anna Ruth Parks of March 6, 1937. A World War II Navy veteran, he was employed for a time at H. W. Clark Co.

He moved to Iowa about 30 years ago. Mr. Ealy is survived by his widow: his father, a patient at Mattoon Manor Nursing Home; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Linder of Mattoon; and four brothers, Eldo and James, both of Mattoon, Raymond of Ely Iowa, and Guy of Moline. His mother and a sister preceded him in death.

The Mattoon Journal Gazette 1711 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois 61938 a dally except Sundays and general legal holidays. Second class postage paid at Mattoon, Illinois. Home delivery rates (Mattoon and Area Towns) 52 weeks, $26, 26 weeks, $13, 13 weeks, $6.50 and one week 50c. Mail Subscription Rates (no mail subscription accepted where newspaperboy or motor route service is maintained): Illinois: One year $25, 6 Other states: One year $30, 6 months $18. Barricades back up at 11th Street A spokesman for the Penn Central Railroad said Friday barricades at the intersection of the railroad and 11th St.

have been replaced. He said the railroad was not aware that the barricades had been knocked down until a photograph appeared recently in the Journal Gazette. The barricades were knocked down several months ago by a vehicle which went out of control and crashed into them. history students in, Mrs. Jane promote parent attendance at Poole's eighth grade class.

PTA meetings. A similar The night was planned by the program is planned for next' Jefferson PTA, faculty and year. (Photo by Jefferson Principal Fred Hash in order student Kevin Collings, son of to recognize achievements of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Collings, Jefferson students and 1012 Oklahoma).