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TTIHIIE Serving All Of Johnson County VOL. 78. NO. 270 ra ioa T0 pp br a. cn iu rim, pl IwtwMa and Saturday call bWMn fcol ad I FRANKLIN, INDIANA, MONDAY, MAY 27, 1963 12 PAGES TODAY! PRICE FIVE CENTS Plan To Lease Cases Of Favor PeiTSOiniS DlrDfldQiredl Vacation Reading Program To Open (fVn nrnvftvv PRESENTS TROPHY Franklin Mayor Frank S.

Records is shown, standing, presenting the first place trophy to Paul L. Carter, left, R. R. 5, Franklin, after Carter wefn the "Franklin Little roo" staged Saturday afternoon. Gary Pickerel, third from left, of R.

R. 4, Greenwwd pkced second, and Paul K. Holstein. shown right, iinished third. Parade, Race Are Two-Car Wreck Hurts Six; Fire Destroys Auto Nine persons were hurt in a rash of weekend Johnson county traffic accidents, including six injured in a two-car collision Saturday evening near Nineveh.

Property damage was estimated at more than the crashes, and Fix motorists were cited on charges. State Police said the following persons were injured in the Saturday wreck, which occurred one-half mile NTth of Nineveh on the Nineveh Road: Janice Bryant, 19, R.R. 1, Nineveh, broken nose and lxnly bruises. Gregory Bryant, nine months, same address, broken left leg and body bruises and abrasions. Mary Bryant, 38.

Box 677, Nineveh, severe lacerations on the top of the head, laceration on the forehead, chest pains, and bruises and abrasions on the right leg and arm. Kay Sue Bryant. 19, Triangle Trailer Court, Columbus, cuts on the forehead and chest pains. Barbara Sue Bryant. 22 months, same address, possible skull fracture and bruises on the left eye.

Betty Richards. 19. R.R. 1, Nineveh, pains in right leg. Two Are Hospitalized Mary Bryant and Gregory Bryant were both hospitalized at th? Johnson County Memorial Hospital.

The others were treated for injuries and released from the county hospital. Cars driven by Marion L. Richards, 21, R.R. 1, Nineveh, and Janice G. Bryant, 19, R.R.

1, were in collision. State Trooper Sherrell Alspach said Richards came over the crest of a hill headed North on the Nineveh Road, and thcTe was a vehicle stopped ahead of him, allowing the Bryant car to pass through a narrow bridge. Richards lost control of his car and the vehicle slid broadside, skidded 135 feet, and then crashed practically head-on into the Southbound Bryant auto, Trooper Alspach reported. Richards was cited on a charge of driving at an unreasonable? speed for the conditions of the roadway. He is slated to appear in Robert Everroad's Justice of the Peace Court in Edinburg on June 7.

Richards escaped injury in the wreck. The crash was reported at 6:45 p.m. and caused $900 damage to the Richards car and $550 to the Bryant vehicle. Termed "Success '1 1: rr i Held Sunday At FCHS Auditorium The Rev. Walter Marchand, pas- tor of the First Baptist Church of Franklin, spoke to Franklin Com- munity High School Seniors at their Baccalaureate service Sunday in the school auditorium on "A Ques- tion for the Teachers." Mdin theme of the Rev.

Mr. Marchand's address was possible questions that the Seniors' teach- ers might ask of them to do in their lives. He spoke of three points he thought FCHS teachers niieht express in talking with the Senwrs about their future. "Find an excuse for living," the Rev. Mr.

Marchand urged the stu- dents. He suggested they find a career, job or purpose, "bigger than themselves." He told them to set their goal high. "Develop eyes to see the invisible," was his sec- ond point. He was referring to the unseen characteristics a per- son such as courage, faith, love of freedom, kindness and dependa- bihty. Sear Denial "Forget yourself" was the speaker's third point.

He told the Seniors that Americans were ISP ereer Stanley E. Poe Initiated Into Purdue Society STANLEY E. PUE Stanley E. Poe is one of 19 members to initiated into the Spring class of M3 of The Century Circle of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society on the Purdue University campus. He is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Poe. of the Hopewell community, and has Ixen active in campus activities. The purpose of the Society is to recognise men who have attained a high standard of efficiency in collegiate activities and to inspire others to strive for attainments along similar lines. The second purpose is to bring together the most representative men in all phases of collegiate life and thus to create an orsani7a-tion which will help to mould the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and inter-collegiate interests.

Purpose Outlined And third, to bring together inomtvrs of the faculty and student ldy of the institution on the basis of mutual interest and understanding. Memlorship in Omicron Delta Kappa is ranted solely through collegiate circles on the basis of exemplary character, superior scholarship, responsible leadership and discriminating service in campus life, and consecration to democratic ideals. Election to membership is on the basis of merit, is irrespective of a person's affiliation with other organizations, and is without solicitation or propaganda, such as rushing or social pressure, to insure acceptance of the invitation to membership. Those who attended the initiation ceremony from hero were Mr. and Mrs.

Poe. Mrs. Shirley Fea-themgill and Miss Harriett Poe. Jeffrey McQuinn Heads Fraternity Jeffrey McQuinn. son of Mr.

and Mrs. P. F. McQuinn. R.R.

3, Franklin, has been elected president of the Indiana University chapter ef Delta Upsilon social fraternity. McQnnn. who has been active both on campus and in his fraternity, is completing his Junior vear at I U. A marketing major, he carries a average and last year received a ittle 3tK scholarship. it) The "Franklin Little 500 Race and Parade" staged in Franklin Saturday afternt-on was termed a complete success by Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants Division officials.

Paul L. Carter, of R. R. 5, Franklin, was the winner of the 10 lap power-mower race conducted around the courthouse square course. He received the top prize of $25 and the championship trophy presented by Mayor Frank S.

Records. Carter won driving a Deer Son Hardware entry. Gary Pickerel, of R.R. 4, Green- wood, was second place winner and Paul Holstein. of 167 N.

Jack IS ners chool Clark Residents Present Trustee With Resolution A resolution with 492 signatures of registered voters of Clark town hip approving Hie action proposing a Metropolitan School District for Hark and Pleasant township was presented Sunday evening to Donald Harliert. township trustee. According to the Clark voters and patrons presenting the resolution, approximately 70 per cent of the (lark township eligible oters signed the resolution. The proposal for the Metropolitan School District for Clark township and Pleasant township, excluding the City of Greenwood, came about at a joint meeting held at the YVhiteland High School by Pleasant township Trustee William R. Drake and Mr.

Harbert and their three-member advisory boards last wrek. States Views The group of Clark voters pre sented the resolution to Mr. Harbert stat.ng that the plan is "The most logical geographically and transportation wise. Reasons gien by the gnuip for presenting the resolution hacking the new Metropolitan Schoxd District proposal are: 'keeping our children closer home; a well-rounded curriculum permitting all students to further their educa tion; and making letter use of existing facilities." Other reasons given by the group included: "avoid duplication of scho bus mutes; parents attending or taking their children to after-school activities; bypassing or going around one school to get to another, and due to the fact that both townships are mainly agriculture, we feel that our students could adjust more easily." Members presenting the resolution to Mr. Harbert also added that "Since ours is a government by the people we feel that the majority represents our true beliefs." Would Create One I'nit The plan adopted by the township officials would merge Clark and Whiteland schools into one unit.

The Metropolitan School District plan was adopted by a un anitnous vote of the Pleasant township officials, while Clark officials approved the plan by a three to one count. Residents living in -the area? which would come under the school district plan have until Friday, June 21. to file a petition of protest with Johnson County Court Clerk Frances Melton. A filing of protest would result in a referendum election on the proposed school district. The newly-formed Johnson County School Reorganization committee has stated the new district plan prHsed would be studied by the group.

He'll Be There TOPEKA. Kan. (UFI) John Anderson 111 was dejected several days ago when he asked his dad if he would be busy tonight and his father said he would. Young John, in some dismay, then explained In? had counted o.i his father attending promotion exercises at Roosevelt Junior High School. "Oh.

I 11 be there. I'll be speaker," said John Anderson, governor of Kansas. THE WEATHER Data furnished by J. L. Van-Cleave, observer for the Franklin co-operative weather station, SATVRDW, MAY 25 temperature Minimum temperature Ave.

temperature 6-b Pelovv normal Tv 7Tv Sl'NUAY, MAA 26 Maximum temperature 76 Minimum temperature 51 Precipitation 0 Low during night 61 Ave. temperature 63.5 Pelow normal 2 4 FORECAST Occaslonal rain and scattered thunderstorm thi afternoon and early tonight. Showers end in? Tuesday becoming part- It cloudy In afternoon, little teni- pVrature change through Tuesday. High today 61 to II Low tonisht 56 to 61. High Tuesday 72 to 76.

Ortlook for Wednesday: Prtly cloudy, a little cooler north, net much temperature change south. Facilities At Camp Atterbury Plans for leasing excess facili tks at Camp Atterbury, Edinburg, for use as manufacturing plants or for other purposes are being announced by the Chicago Army Engineer District. Lease of the facilities installations is in line with a national program of long-term leasing of excess plants, now being carried out on a nationwide basis by the Army Engineers. At Camp Atterbury, Army base now in an inactive status, a fully-equipped, 1.500-bed hospital is offered, as is a bakery, a laundry and a cold storage plant. In addition, 4.400,000 square feet of floor space is available in 1,000 buildings to be used as general purpose storage, while 129.000 square feet of administrative space is available in 46 structures.

To Be Opened Proposals will be opened at Chicago Army Engineer District offices at 536 S. Clark Chicago, at 2 p.m. (CDT) Tuesday, July 18. All proposals must be submitted in quadruplicate and accompanied by a certified check or money order in an amount not less than 10 per cent of the fixed minimum or annual rental. Deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be returned.

All proposals must be sent to the District Engineer at the Clark Street address prior to the time of opening. Additional information regarding either installation's facilities or bid forms may be obtained from his office. Leases may be for a term up to 20 years, although the Government desires long-term leases. Rentals may be based on fixed production output or fixed annual rentals. Also, while the Government prefers to lease all facilities available at an installation to one leas-see, proposals will be considered (Continued On Page Two) Memorial Parade, Program Staged In City Sunday Residents of the community paid tribute to its war dead Sunday afternoon with a brief, but impressive program at Greenlawn cemetery, preceded by a long parade through the city.

Principal speaker at the Memorial program was the Rev. Stanley E. Bush, pastor of the Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, who opened his talk with a tribute to the veterans who had given their lives for their country. He told of the sacrifice made by Edward Gomez, a Marine, who fell on a hand grenade to save his comrades on the battlefield.

He was posthumously given the nation's highest honor. The main part of Mr. Bush's talk, however, was concerning what the individual in this area could do to influence international affairs in behalf of peace. He suggested, among other things, that the individual should take part in elections; support our national leaders; support our churches; and exert influence on world affairs through prayers. Opens Program The program opened with thoughts on the meaning of Memorial Day by the master of ceremonies, Robert Goodlive, commander of American Legion Post No.

205. Playing of the National Anthem by the Franklin Community High School band followed, and the invocation was given by the Rev. James Ellerbrook. pastor of the Tabernacle Christian church. Mayor Frank Records introduced the representatives of the various patriotic groups.

Following the principal address, the band played another selection. The program was conducted with the firing of the salute, the sounding of taps and echoing taps by members of the band, and a prayer by the Rev Murrel Deckard. pastor of the Church of the Nazarene. Prior to the program, a large number of local residents witnessed the parade through the business district of the city. MRS.

BICE ROTH INJURED IN FALL EDINBURG Mrs. Bice Roth suffered a broken, right ankle in a fall Sunday afternoon. She was taken to the Johnson County Memorial Hospital in the Mutz ambulance after the accident and was later transferred to the Community Hospital, Indianapolis. Mrs. Roth was swinging with her granddaughter when a chain, holding the swing, became disengaged and she fell with her feet under her.

Rabies VX VyUUV Johnson County Health officials said today they would ask for a six month extension on the current rabies quarantine, after two more reports of rabid animals East of Whiteland pushed the total number of 'positive" cases to seven since the first of the year. One health official stated, "We are sitting on a potential keg of dynamite which could explode anytime." The statement was made Saturday at a meeting here, to discuss the rabies "epidemic" in Johnson county. Dr. William Province, acting Johnson county Health officer, said the rabies problem in Johnson county is something to be "very concerned about." To Make Request Dr. Province and county health authorities will send a request for a 180-day continuation of the rabies quarantine to Indiana state health officials.

The quarantine-, which has been continued several times because of the series of rabies outbreaks in the county, was scheduled to end June 15. The Johnson County Board of Health cautioned persons, especially small children, to stay away from stray cats or dogs and other animals. Health officials said schools are dismissing for Summer vacations, and it is time residents began taking the rabies problem seriously, while their children are out of school. Persons who come in contact with rabid animals must take a series of 14 painful shots, health officials pointed out. Have Started Shots Already, numerous persons in the Whiteland area have been forced to start the shot series because of rabid animals.

Officials pointed out the county pays for these shots, if the funds are available, and it is an expensive item. Officials stressed the slate of Indiana leads the nation in rabies, and Johnson county is among the counties with the highest percentage of rabies cases. Rabies eases are on the increase in the county. There were five cases reported in all of 1962. Thus far in 1963 seven cases have been reported.

139 Dogs Picked Up The dog warden is still operating throughout the Johnson county area. A total of 139 stray dogs were picked up by the county dog warden last month. Residents have been urged by health officials to notify the county sheriff's office of any stray dogs seen running around the county. Officials also stressed the importance of vaccination of all pets, if they have not had vaccinations within the past year. The two recent rabies cases in the Whiteland area involved a skunk and a horse.

Under the present quarantine, dogs and other pets must be leashed or confined to the premises. Man Is Killed By Truck Sunday A truck driven by a Greenwood man struck and killed a 32-year-old Terre Haute man Sunday afternoon, a fourth mile South of Rig-don, between Marion and Elwood. State Police said William Anderson, 32, a patient at Veterans' Hospital at Marion, apparently stepped deliberately into the path of the truck on Ind. 37. Driver Of Truck Jack Freund, 31, of Greenwood, the truck driver, told police he saw Anderson on the side of the road and then watched as he lowered his head and stepped out into the highway into the path of the approaching truck.

The accident was reported at 3:20 p.m. Anderson's body was taken to Copher and Fesler Funeral Home at Elwood. Board Will Meet At Prince's Lakes PRINCE'S LAKES A called meeting of the Town Board will be held, probably this week, because so many members were" unable to attend the regular meeting Friday night in the Town Hall. The president. Walt Taylor, who was also unable to attend, feels there are pressing issues which must be handled before the next scheduled meeting.

At Local Library A vacation reading program, emphasizing books as treasures, will be sponsored by the Franklin Public Library, for children eligible for library service, it was announced today by Mrs. Hugh E. Vandivier, librarian. Enthusiasm for the program has grown steadily each year. Last Summer nrore than 500 vacationing school children participated and read approximately 11.000 bwks.

more than double the number five years before. Mrs. Herman Hendricks, children's librarian, is in charge of the program. Enrollment of members starts June 1. Interested children may enroll any time before August 1.

The reading project, to be called "The Treasure Key Club," extends to August 31. Name Is Posted Children wlw enroll become full members of the club after reading two books and the child's name is posted on the bulletin board with a golden key, symbolizing the club's motto: "Here's the key, that unlocks the door. To just the book, you've been looking for!" Each child is given chances to select the key to unlock the Treasure Chest for a surprise, after reporting his second, fifth and tenth book read. For those reading the 10 book goal, a free movie party is provided by the library and the cvurtesy of William Handley, manager of the Artcraft Theatre. Children participating in the club are to use their own cards to check out the1 Ixiflks and re port the books read to the librarian in charge at the children's desk.

The children's library, located in the basement of the Franklin Public Library, is open six days a week from noon until 8 p.m. Purchases Below 25 Cents May Hot Be Taxed INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) State Revenue Commissioner James C. Courtney and a panel of associates today recommended that all sales below 25 cents be exempt from the 2 per cent sales tax starting July 1. Courtney announced at a news conference that the panel suggested that the first penny of the tax be imposed on sales between 25 and 74 cents and the second cent on sales between 75 cent and $1.24. This schedule would be carried forth on subsequent sales totals three cents on sales of $1.25 to $1.74, Sour cents on $1.75 to $2.24, and five cents on $2.25 to $2.74.

Interpret Proposal The recommendatkm meant that no tax would be collected on any "nickel and dime" sales or any purchases totaling up to 24 cents. This was in contrast to pleas of organized retailers that the tax should be collected on sales of 15 cents or more, otherwise large quantities of small sales w)uld be exempt from consumer taxes but the stores which made the sales would have to pay on the entire gross. However, two cents would be collected on a 75-cent sale although the retailer would pay two cents only on each dollar of sales. Formal Hearing Next Courtney said it was his understanding both he and the State Revenue Board, composed of Governor Welsh. Auditor Dorothy Gardner and Treasurer Robert Hughes would participate in the formal hearing at which the brackets would be legalized.

The date for the hearing has not yet been set. Uy 11 Iff Ff ill the honor awards and presented the diplomas. The Rev. Frank Bean gave the invocation and benediction and the Processional and Recessional was accompanied by the High School Band directed by Robert Seymour, Preceding the Processional, the National Anthem was presented by the band followed by "Pomp and Circumstance" to the Processional and the Great Gate of Kiev" by Moussorgsky to the Recessional. "Sonatina For Band" was alsj presented during the program.

The Rev. William Schuermann. Christian church pastor, delivered the Baccalaureate address to the members of the high school graduating class in the school audi-totium. Sunday afternoon. The title of the address was "The Calf Path," denoting the similarity of human habits of fol-( Continued On Page Two) son was judgca uuru piuct-winner.

The three judges for the race were Johnson Circuit Court Judge Robert B. Lybrook. Johnson Superior Court Judge Jack Rogers and Mayor Records. Duel Adds Thrill During the race the duel between Carter and Pickerel provided many thrills for the hundreds of fans crowding the streets watching the race. Pickerel, who received $15, sec- ond place prize money, was the driver-owner of his power-mower entry.

Holstern, was awarded $10 for third place, and he rode an Earl Wilson Service Station mower enrv Other entries in the race and the position they finished were Frank Patterson, R.R. 5, Frank- lin, fourth, riding a Deer Son Hardvvare entry; Scott Bradley, R.R. 5, Franklin, fifth, also riding a Deer Son mower; Nancy Dick- inson, R.R. 1, Bargersville, sixth place, with a Western Auto Asso- ciate Store of Franklin mower; and Floyd Raney, 901 Cross Franklin, seventh place, owner and driver. Gives Running Account Ernest Rainey, 198 Walnut, Franklin, was the official master of ceremonies for the fourth annual "Little His vivid run- ning account of the action high- among the privileged few in the lighted the race and pre-race ac- wuld who enjoy a land of plenty, tivities.

lie pointed out that a large ma-Paul Roeder, general race chair- jority of the world's population man, expressed his appreciation must work hard just for the bare to all committees handling the race, minimum of food. "Learn to re-including the Franklin Junior late yourself to other people" in (Continued On Page Six) (Continued On Page Six) fl.V.JV,ipWV.W?.v.;. v- y. naf.i" MLS Dr. Taggart Tells Edinburg Seniors An Edinburg man was injured Saturday when the car he was driving wrecked, caught fire and burned near the Old Union church in the Southern part of the county.

Edinburg authorities said Estell Rcdmon was treated for injuries at the Bartholomew County Hospital in Columbus. Redmon was being pursued by Numan Luttrell, Edinburg deputy marshal, when the accident occurred. The Edinburg officer said he was attempting to arrest Redmon on a charge of reckless driving, and Redmon allegedly attempted to escape by driving at an alleged high rate of speed. The Redmon car skidded 174 (Continued On Page Six) IIMi11l1 Late Bulletins United Press International VATICAN CITY Pope John XXIII remains in "very serious" condition despite optimistic statements that he is improving, Vatican sources said today. WASHINGTON The Suprem Court today ordered the city of Memphis to immediately begin desegregating its parks, libraries and museums.

It also said in strong language that southern communities are moving too slowly in integrating their schools. KATMANDU, Nepal Two American mountaineers were brought down off ML Everest by helicopter today for emergency treatment of frostbitten toes. WASHINGTON Atty. Gen. Robert F.

Kennedy appealed today to about 4 owners of theaters in the South to desegregate their movie houses. 3 -vj'n:" UUUtd tl fllfUCl Mil F.pTN-,u-R,;nr George S. Tag- (l Firsl urj rimh jn r(, a Commencement ad- dress to the 45 members and curMs of the 1963 graduating class )lf (lu, E(Jinmirg lish School. Sun- (jay jn developing the theme of "An ow response To Life." Dr. Talari stated that the only worth- while achievements in life are aceonipli-l'od by hard work.

"You must have faith in your- self and in people." the speaker stated, and you can't quit." In his diare to the class. Lewis Jacob, school superintendent, paid tribute t.i the school staff, to Don Kehoe. high sch-l principal, who is leaving the Edinburg Schools. and to the graduating students for their seriousness of pupose. He said of the students.

"They are a credit to the community." Principal Don Kehoe announced LEADS PARADE -Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Color Guard, in charge of William II. Russell, Commander, led the "Franklin Little 500 Race Parade" through the downtown area of Franklin Saturday afternoon. Some of the members of the Franklin Community High School Band are visible..