The Franklin Evening Star from Franklin, Indiana • Page 1

LOCAL FORECAST CLOUDY EVEN JOHHSOH COUNTY'S LEADING PAPER FRANKLIN. INDIANA, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1947 OR I NUMBER 127. BnlM T10.

Hw Dpt. HMO I 11 I I lil rKiut ruuK um VOLUME 63. Minister Dies Santa I'ays Early Visit to FrankUin Department Stores oijland County Principals Meel To Probe Game "Incidents" Schools Arc In Jeopardy With I. U.S.A. Fans Blamed For Problems Motorist Is Killed Near Columbus; All Roads Ice-Covered Two Serious Accidents In Johnson County Follow Freezing Rain Rev.

Mullendore, Retired Minister, Dies Here Tuesday Funeral Rites To Be Held Friday For Esteemed Franklin Resident Arsenal Tech Chorus Delights Kiwanians, Guests A musical program featuring the Arsenal Ti i hm-al high si hool chorus of viii.es i 1 1 i the Ladies Nigh' Christmas program of the Kiwams 'luh Tuesday. Approximately 1 I'l Kiwanians and i ts. of coe'rol on at is a' Johnson aske Kail ganu I i hool 1 1 X. 11 L-k ill 4 mm si: i t- -i 4 1 in? i i. ij ri.ii.nii nr mar niff fi i Sssa lit i 1 11.

P. 'IS cli'-cilsM at pnrv ipals an held in th" offi coun'y 'ip a in' n- The Rev. William Mullendore, age SO. died at 1:15 m. Tuesday at his 1 home on South Home avenue.

He had been in failing health for sever- al months and in a serious condition, since Sunday. Funeral services will be Id Fri- day at 2 m. in the Tabernacle; Christian church. The l.ody will lie. in state at the church one hour be- fere the services.

Burial will be made' in Greenlawn cemetery. Friends may call at the Flinn fun-1 eral home Wednesday evening and I Thursday from to and 7 to m. Horn in Shelby county Feb. 2H, mm ir i Slippery nnd hazardous roid caused by the freezing ram which overspread Indiana was responsible 1 today for the death of a Louisville, 1 man and at least two serious accidents Johnson county, William Bender. TO.

of Louis-I ille, was killed when his car skid-! o.d on just north of Col-' umbus and cr ashed into a bridge. Meanwhile, state police warned that many roads throughout the state were covered with snow in the nor'hrrn and wet and I in some ca icy in the south. A cold mist turning first to i-e and later to snow bl anketed road and highways of Johnson county guests heard rwo-pan program and' the dim tion of J. Flussell Pax-1 I ton, hi ad of the si hooks music department and enthusiastically agreed 'hat the youthful croup rivaled pro-. fesiona1 horusos hoth in qi ali'y 'if i ii'iiv idual oii and in the near perfe e' ut ion of the numbers n'' i A smaller group of Arsenal Teeh Istudints pi'iin'ed a similar pro- uram herr la' ar.

In addition to al ability, nu-m- bt rs of th" group Tuesday niuht had opportunity to display -liramatie i dent in the presentation of a streamlined wrsion of 'ii t'ir Her- I eft's Sweethearts." i Sanq Christmas Carols The initial portion of the program was drvfi'ed to singing 'if Christmas Cnil'llH hi- ha, a.st ht. I i hi nil e-adv 'hi leg hv irrpor' act i ol i I' dint La- of blam-d ,) has in jeopard-I ti-h H. i-c ntii rn position th while rt he-less si hoots Indiana tits, nev ulnr he- fans. pa it i far as A' hi' Assoi iat inn i n. the I A A is ii RKV.

WILLIAM the son of Lewis and Harnett I Records Mullendore, he came toj Johnson county with his family at an rs 'i t-1 in. onrl 11 rt' I 1 walnl 1 (Viol 1 i hi- si rum's un th Mrs. Corene Valts 1 1 1 ha til a i ondi'i Thr folk songs from other and a medley of traditional earols. Mas' of lierbett's musie in Sweet-heart a--- sunc by soloists and i mpr i ii i ihii-- di county schools. lie was graduated from Butler University in 1KKH and served as its financial secretary for several years after his graduation.

Held Nnblesville Pastorate Hp was ordained a Disciples of if th" most popular men in the world was in to (in mrntly and stopped at the Coodmnn-Jester store at him fondly, and wait" in long lmes to tell hint Tovland Franklin and Johnson county children gaze their Christmas wishes. i horn-: in a presentation employing nairator for rontinuitv. The Hpp ti' ly i oin- that interest and vim grca'cr Overflow iio(i Max Chandler. Those niax ing 1 id" v.i'h i nt husiasti than put otlf" fa (hi-, before teorninnne Khuon Standi nB near his trrone is lionme Dies At Hospital Services To Be Held Friday Afternoon Funeral services will b- held Fri I students reeeiitly put on a full-dress i nrodui tion of the operetta in Indian- seated or standing in the row closest to the old gent are Donald Barrow. James Brown.

Doris Marie Mr-Clain. Ruth Pickerel, and James Ritter. Seated on the top step are Kenneth Julian and Roberta Weekly; late Wednesday morning. Highway crews were busy scattering sand and giavc Ht icy locations A number of a ars and truiks-had skidded from the pavements. A ne 1rlJ7 ro coupe owned bv Swift Compinv.

of Mirion. and being driven by Elmer llagerty. 25. of Marion, a field man for the packing firm, upset on 31 near the Nineveh road intersection at the south limits of the city a noin. The coupe left the highway nnd rolled down the embankment, but Hag'-rty was not hurt James I'.

Chesline. of Indianapolis, travelling freight and passenger agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul St Pacific Railroad, escaped injury a short time earlier when from every Christ minister after graduation from the University and his first pastorate was at Noblcsvillc. Later he went to Christian churches in Somerset, and Terre Haute. He retired from the active ministry see- polis Despite la 'if senTv and more second step is Richard Julian, while Jerry Kinney and Allen tiornanay are on me lowest sep.

the arp being reported tion of the innnlv the 'han a sprinkling of costumes day afternoon at for Mrs. Watts who died at the John Smh attendance, whiih mav be B.wd for the athletic reasin ies of about 1001 although he held several County Memorial hospital at GOP Leaders Agree Welfare Office ftn Inflafinn Rill Prepares to Aid small pastorates and was always group conveyed the illusion of a professional stage performance. Mis-cues occasioned by the lack of a stag" and handicaps of presenting a dramatic production in a crowded a Wednesday. Mrs Watts willing to help a fellow minister. About the time of his retirement as a minister Mr.

Mullendore brought Fate Ot 29 Awaited In CrashOC-54 Transport Crashes, Burns In Labrador 'had been in failing health for the (pas' vear. She was admitted to the hospital Tuesday. The Rev. Golden A Smith. Grace the schools.

hKh is bunging up serious problems, since good sportsmanship appears- to hi- king Must Control Own Fans Mr. Hal. i-r reminded the prim ipals that thr Indiana High Si hool Ath-htti Affiliation ixpi'ts rarh si hool to Minimi it nv.ti They must ST. JOHNS. Newfoundland.

De his family- to Franklin for residence and took over the active management (if his extensive farming interest s. Mr. Mullendore was united in marriage to Miss Mary Harbourt ho preceded him in death in 192K. Five children were born to the union, four of whom survive. A son, Hugh, died in 1901.

l.rstand that a high alMe- line Methodist church minister, will be in charge the ri1' which will be held at the Vandivi'-r funeral home. Friends are invited to rail at the Watts residence. Hl'l North Young street. Thursday and Friday until 11a m. Burial will be mad" in Greenlawn cemetery.

Mrs. Watts was born June .10, 10'ti. in Barren county, Ky the icndezvous ioi to drink or gamble i mill st who ii th is no lesi i his Ford automobile plunged from th" highway after passing through a bridge at ihe wast edge of F.din-burg. Chesline. who was driving south lost control on the bridge.

His car rolled down the west embankment at the south end of the bridge. Weekend Arridents Reported. Two week-end accidents which ik -cilrr' in Franklin wa re reported today by city (Milne. Damage was slight. VII IIIIIUIIVII Mill 77 banta in County Voluntary Rationing, rv.r 'ncl There is a Santa Claus and the Export Controls Included wnrk Apartment of the 7 County Welfare offii is going Hi WASHINGTON.

Dee. 10 INS that a Republican leaders in ongress )jttle jn fhp anf1 agreed today on an rmmediate anti- on Christmas inflation hill extending export and transportation controls and provid-, hj() xvhohas ing voluntary industrial rationing and an increase, in gold reserves. yraf js askrd Chairman Wolcott. Mich. of (o writf, to nirn at rarc f)f the House Banking committee, said The Franklin Evening Star.

Any the measure will he introduced this vvh knows aliout children afternoon or tomorrow. needing gifts is also invited to write. The agreement came as the Sen- Th(, Welfare office is pleased with ate Hanking committee, despite to the project to proposition by Sen. Taff, Ohioi. ap- vj(lp f(VS a ftw letters have ihts and hraw Is hii or encage in banquet hall, were glossed over with piofessi inal assurance by the youth-I ill singers.

I 'nifnrnily Excellent Those in solo roles were uniform ly cMillcnt with voiles amazingly mature for high si hool students. Miss Louise Swan of the school faculty was accompanist for the chorus numbers and tor the "Sweethearts" presentation. the program members ol the i horus were guests of Kiwanians at The Gibson. Marshall Barnard was chairman ot the Ladies Night committee which arranged the program. Dec- rations were in charge of Mrs.

V. Richard Suckow, Mrs. Paul Kerlin and Mrs. F.mmons Houglnnd. V.

Richard Suchow, c'ub president, presided at the meeting and program. the a nil Three Daughters Survive Surviving are three daughters. I ing disgi to he S' i i mimi v. ei efl'ot is In ing pi i nly i ompetent daughter of Boh Zion anil Stella Mac Mrs. Roy Waggener.

Rushville; Mrs made to ap-oflicials. In 10iINSt A big army trans-j port skymastcr, carrying a crew of ten men and 1ft passengers, crashed last night in a flaming wreckape north of the Goose Bay airfield in Labrador. I Reports received this afternoon from the scene by the Air Transport Command at Westover Field indicated that the number of survivors is unknown. Rescue aircraft from Goose Hay radioed that one man was seen in the wreckage area waving his arms. The army said it was unknown, however, whether the man was a survivor or one of the ground rescue party which left the Goose Bay Duva'l McGlcK'kbn Whin she was 11 years of age h- family moved to Franklin.

On January lO'JI, ith compel iug every contest, si hools agree before the game to ne-m pt the ials' dei isions. Officials it 1. to i our'eous and arc Arthur Hacker and Mrs. Oris Van-divier. Franklin; "rid one son, William Mullendore, Detroit, Mich.

On June 21. Mr. Mullendore was married to Mrs. Edith Mount, who survives. Also remaining are it grandchildren and I I great grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs.

Lh-vina Robinson, Rocklane; Mrs. Ollie Flinn, San Antonio, Texas and Mrs. tful n-at nn tit on the put of spe. si hool of In ills and fans. Coai hes on the hern will be mv to lau fully guard their own at titudn and eondllet.

Protested de- i .1 rf I she married William Asbury Watts Four children were born to this union. The survivors, besides the hus band, and mother are four children, Mrs. Beulah Springate, James Watts. Marion Watts and P.ettv Watts, a grandson, Jimmie David; four sisters, Mrs. Ralph Short.

Mrs. Arnold Ferguson. Mrs F.lsvvorth Knapp. and Mrs. Evelina Grass: and a brother.

Zion McGI'x klin. all of Franklin. proved ny a vvn written to Santa Claus and restoring consumer installment cred-, niorc nnrnrs havr added to it controls. I those already on the welfare list. At the same time, Federal Re- Th- office wants to make it plain Board Chairman Marriner js county-wide project iand it des announced that the Federal Re- no difference where the chil-serve rediscount rate soon will be dren live.

Police Lieutenant To Address Scouters 1 11 1 i Will White, Franklin, and one brother, Frank Mullendore of near 1 Franklin. Mr. Mullendore was a strong and influential citizen and was held in I high respect and warm regard by all I who knew him. Of marked m'ental increased -proriamy ny one-iouim of persons have given held hy dog sled with medical supplies at dawn this morning. The huge Skymastcr left Goose Ray field last night near midnight on an unscheduled transport flight to Westover Field, Mass.

It carried mail, military cargo and the 1f passengers were described as military personnel. Joint Canadian and U.S. Army Two aetos were in collision at 1 o'cI'm Monday morning on East street ni.ir the Hurricane bridge. Officer lon Smew investigated. Philip Hawkins.

of Ml North Edwards street, driving a 1011 Chevrolet coupe owned by his mother, Mrs. Ieohn Hawkins, crashed in'o the rear of a slow-moving 1911 Chevrolet sedan Iwing driven by Arthur Bnckey, 41. of 010 East Monroe street. Both cars were headed Tvest, and Hawkins said he failed to see the Briekey car in time to apply his brakes, ramming into back of it. Two other cars collided at 8:.

'JO o'cl'K Sunday night at the intersection of West Jefferson street and U.S. highway "51. One of the auto was a 1017 Oldsmobile driven by Patrick F. Higgins, of Indianapolis. The other was a 10 Ii Ford coach owned by William Selch.

of Barg-rs-ville, nnd driven by his daughter. money and used toys to the office. Repair jobs are being done in th" office when possible and the men of the Franklin fire department have of one per cent. Wolcott will sponsor the GOP anti-inliation measure which is based on voluntary cooperation in allocation of scarce materials rather cisions anil arguments witn oiiuius srre no good i pos- and olten in- ite di lv i ondui on the part of th" county superintendent i lai ed Conibiitmg ba.l.clball games un-('T present conditions is not an easy task, but the prim ipal must assume his responsibility for seeing to it that sportsmanlike conduct is mamtain-nl, Mr Baker said. The principal is to infoi his fans as to what is epct tt of them at all inn Dr.

Monroe's Death Annual Meeting Of County District Thursday volunteered to do major reconstrue- (ability he was a forceful not only on religious subjects, but Ion any matter that led to the ot the rommunitu I If Vn; iiniisnnltv than the compulsory controls sought (jon pmjects. Used toys are accept-when in t'riiiil rnoueh condition by the administration. I abl air rescue units were Irce Irorn any irrational intolerance ip the operation Recalls Visits Here Widow Of Noted Educator Was Native Of County to freshen with paint or repair. Also a number of people have of- fcred to help distribute the toys before Christmas, and to work on re Lt Fred (Vetors of the public relations division, Indiana State Police, wall address Scouters here on Thursday evening at the annual mi cting of the Johnson district. Boy Scouts of America, it was announced today.

The annual dinner meeting will His committee will have a one day hearing on the proposed legislation and then report it to the House for action. Republican leaders refused to discuss the program in detail. It was reported that the legislation would continue the administra pairing them. or bigotry. Published Bonk A large part of his time was devoted to writing for papers of his denomination arid he kept this up until almost the last.

He published one book. "The Urge of the Unra-tional in Religion," which was widely read by ministers. As the writer Dr. Paul W. Monroe, who buried yesterday in Yonkers.

was I Jew he held beginning at p. of York, in addition to being one tion of 'lion's power to control exports, now at Snyder's restaurant. F.l Miss Naomi J. Selch, age 21. Mr.

Higgins was driving north on the highway arid passing another is 1 nn 1 1 .1 and rranKlin ihege most nisungu-j was noted for his tolerant slated to expire ren. aim file out Imrit over ra nsnort a ion fa officers for l'1 IS, reports of accomplishments this year and plans for ishcd alumni, was well known in broadminded views, this look caused a great deal of discussion. ITe was far ahead of his times in his ideas STRIKE MAY TIE UP TELEGRAPH SERVICE WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (INS Officials of the AFL Commercial Telegraphers union said today that "unless a miracle happens" 50,000 employes of the Western Union walk out before Christmas in a strike for higher wages. Frank Bloom.

CTU attorney, declared the nationwide strike vote now being taken shows the membership 10 to one in favor of the walkout. Adolph Brungs, president of the CTU Western Union Division, a-greeil with Bloom's estimate of the vote. cilities, especially the allocation of box cars. Franklin and haJ frequently vi sited Selc who was "imm; mrv. south, started to make a turn .1 r- onto Jefferson street and.

was in concerning his own denomination. jus win wiis in' nn una i.n-s i.iii-j Will Form A. At Whiteland High WHITLLAND. Dec. 10 -A Parent-Teachers Association, first in the history of the school, will be organized here Monday night at a meeting to bo held at o'clock in the Whiteland high school gymnasium.

W. Clifr Threll eld has been appointed to serve as temporary chairman of the meeting. Mrs. Walter Thomas, district vice-president of the will speak. collision with the Higgins auto.

Total Lions Hear Olticial Of Phone Company Film, Demonstrations Feature Club Meeting C. P.eler of the Indiana Bell Telephone company of Indian-ppolis appeared before members of the Lions dub and their guests Monday night in the Snyder dining room and described and demonstrated new methods used in transmitting telephone, telegraph, radio and television messages. He showed a film demonstrating the new 1 camera, whiih takes pictures ut the rate of pMtii pictures ma hills, a sister ol Mrs. Anna Mlis Covert and daughter of Capt. and Mrs.

W. IS Ellis. damage was placed at by Chief of Police Ralph Steinbarger and I Officer Carl Koons. 600 County Homes Have Soft ater Over i00 homes in Johnson coun Dr. and Mrs.

Monroe were the Later findings proved that he was right. A Republican in jiolitics, Mr. Mullendore served as a city councilman at one time. lie was an active member of the Tabernacle Christian church and was a life cider in the congregat ion. activities during the coming year will also feature the meeting.

Lieutenant Cretors, an F.agle scout and skipper of a Sea Scout ship in Indianapolis, is an authority on the S'-nior Scout movement. lie led a group of Senior Scouts from the Mid-West at the recent International Jamboree in Paris, and was also an official Jamboree photographer. During the war. Lieutenant Cretors was a Navy lieutenant. Joe Dallas will present accordion selections at the Thursday meeting parents of three 'Viilciren, Ellis, who' is in the imjK.rtmg business in NewJpQUR PAY FINES FOR OFFENSES her parents and was for years 1 Pl ailing guilty to a charge of father's sec re tary Miss ari' tlc- 'inving in the- wrong direction on Monroe rec ently visited he enusin.

dual-lane S. at Grc Mrs. Josephine Iicrr, in Franklin Miss Maple Bye-rs, ti.Vy.'ar-old re tir-Dr. ari.l Mrs Monroe were a'h. r.

was fin- Franklin last in 1'HO on the as- sion of the f.ffe.h anni.crsarv of I 'hoame Cflfuv-d at the- jun.s Open House Friday to Mark Thirty-Sixth Anniversary Of Service tb Cityy Townships by Franklin Public Library pT second In order for the members to fullv iiisler -t Hid hist how fast, this was. he s'a'ed that an ordin-1 nrv lint toot film would run' trirough the camera in one and one haM seconds at whiih Dr. I. George Blake, dis-'tict 1 hairwan, will preside. Tii ket for the dinner and meeting mav be secured from Scout of-iicials in Franklin and in towns and communities of the county.

tion of U. S. and State Road at Greenwood, Tuesday m'-rning and ause cj a wreck involving am.it he th'ir graduation from Franklin Col-j lege. With the- passing of Dr Monroe nnd III- (Itiv flcl.ell uhl.u. ied a fi'm which as An art hunt and open house will be held Friday night from 7 to p.m.

the Franklin Public Library in celebration of the library's thirty-six years of service to Franklin, Franklin township, Niedham township and Union township resilient s. Artists who will exhibit death occurred within the and a true k. Franklin has lost two of her rrost Thn rhe pe rsons paid fines A I i 1 1 ty have installed soft water service during the past year and a half, Richard Schriever. manager of the Cullignn service in this city, told members of the Franklin Rotary club Wednesday noon. Mr.

Schriever showed a color sound motion picture on soft water and its many advantages. The club held a brief memorial service in honor of the Rev. William Mullendore, who died late Tuesday afternoon following an extended illness. The club stood in sik ncc, then wi re led in prayer by the Rev. Howard Stone.

Guests at the meeting included Russell Gross and the Rev. Charlrs A. Bowk of Shelbyville; John E. Scott, of Madison: Charles Schank. of Grosse Points, Mich.

of the wi eklv He iki 11 1 I (if one the lephone hour. Taylor brary's collection of books. She has hoard president until presided published several books on cata- at the ceremonies. loguinp. and worked in the Indian- The Van Nuys orchestra played.

a(Hilis Public Library system until 1 and the high school girls glee club, her recent retireme nt. and the chorus from the Ladie Mat- Miss Marian M' Fadden and her ine Musicale sang several selec ions, assistants in the Indianapolis Public' Mrs. John Williams played a solo Library system have also been ex-1 on the new piano whic she had tended invitations. 1 selected for the library. Th" first library opened here on Students Visit Building December 5, 1011, and it had an In the afternoon, students, a' com-enthusiastic reception.

It was lo-1 paniecl by teachers visited the new eateel in the Hullsman building on 1 building. At the evening program. ii i-iii: coin 1 lor Irani' Arle e-n R. Wiggington, e.f Indianap- if the pro-I large world famous graduate both of he-same college generation and leth distinguishe-d in the educational field. Smith was in gvnm Scv ri'ty-i i'ic 1 ucsts were pn include Mrs.

Leo Hertel. Miss Ellen ohs, iharge-d by State- Patrolman Ve-rn Purccll with having improper he adlights, was fine Forrest Tinkle and Matt Y'unt. arrested by State Patrolman members and fifteen cut Four new nn m-taken iito the- or-i'l Davis, Verm Uhoadi and Wil- hers ha vi McQuarie, Mrs. Robert Baker, Mrs. Earl Buckles, and John Grepp.

Members of the present library board including Ralph Sheek, presi- cii 1 1 Arthur Worrick for passing stopped school bussers, w-re fined each. the southwest corner of Jefferson 1 Miss Lelia Wilcox, the librarian at Jack Yocrv. 1 r. dent: Mrs. Susan Feathcrngill, vi'c-jand Water streets, and was estab-jthat time, gave a short talk prais-presid.

nt; Mrs. I. George Blake, sec- lished after a determined campaign ing the library iKjard, and outlining Cm ud. 1 ha I and Civ r. led by civic minded eati.ens prominent women of the city.

Worked For Library 1 Irw in Wa'kcr, Bii e. 1 rice Jevsup, Rob- s. Tavkn, Glen Burgelt. Joe K'bridae the use-s of the library anel the place-it occupied in the community. The- building cost $20,000.

WEATHER Dats furnishd by J. L. Vaa-Cleave, observer for the Franklin ixvoperative weather station. FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. MAL0NE The- Re v.

Geiid'-n A. Smith wa; in charge fune-ral services held Monday afte-m'Min at the Vandivier Fune-ral home for Mrs. ln'in Smith Malejne whe dud at the Johnvin County Meine.rial Hospital Sat unlay. Burial was made in Gre-enlawn cemetery. Pall bearers ineluded Weodrow Graham, Byron Graham, Oscar Graham, Thejmas Hrfe-iwood, Carl Mite hell, and George- Frazie-r.

tit Harvey. Kin Hllli'rr, Robert J. ten. William BILL WOULD LIMIT Among the most active in its sup-! ol whic was given by the Andre-w retary, Mrs. George Vandivier, public relations chairman: Mrs.

F.ugene Anderson; Roger B. Owens, and A. P. Butz. as well as Mrs.

Lucile Wright, librarian, and her assistants Mrs. Luc ille Spingler, and Mrs. Mildred Sipe-. will form a reception committee. Part time assistants Dwight Stark.

Ruth Sipe, and Anna Margaret Cate, will also be present. Turner, Jr and A. port was Mrs. Mattie C. Johnsxn, Carri' gie Foendation.

$2J00 of the ho wrirkeel untiringly to obtain do-j amount was donated by the late IV RUSSIAH VISITORS te. P.i 1 nations of loth money anel Mrs. Johnson whs the mother ef Mrs. Marie LaOrarige who served as 1 librarian from 'yi to TUESDAY, DEC. 9.

Maximum temperature Minimum temperature II Pr''. i pi tat ion 0 Low mark during night 2'J ffOFfiilYfi Mrs. Sarah Strx-rt. who at one time served on the board. At the time of the dedication, the library had approximately 5,010 liooks and a daily average circulation of 100.

It served only the city cf Franklin and Franklin anel N'in- Mrs. Anderson is chairman of the This first library had 1.20O vol refreshment committee. nines which were donated by Frank The general public as well as all lin residents. WASHINGTON. Dec.

10 (INS I Sen. Bridge-s IO N. introduced a bill today to limit the number of Russians permitted in the United States to the exact number of Amcm ans which the Soviet allows behind its "iron curtain." Bridges sid his measure would require the Secretary of State lo cancel visas of Russian citizens in library users are invited to attend i Members of the first library board eveh townships CUBS MEET LEBANON HERE, DECEMBER 23 Principal L. Verne Tapp eif Frank Mrs. Johnson in Novr-mlie-r of ltMi this open house.

Approximately 50 included the late R. M. Miller, presi-special invitations have been sent to 1 dent. E. L.

Branigin. vice-president; former library board members and and the late Mrs. Mattie C. Johnson. planted the ivy vine which new has almost covered the wall of the main lin high heol nnnoiince.d teday the extent librarians.

I Miss N-ttie Craft, M. J. Voris, R. J. entrance of the library.

The slip of. that the Franklin-Lebanon gam," the United States to that they exceed the FORECAST FOR FRANKLIN AND VICINITY: Snecw ending early ton i Thurvday partly cloudy. Little change in tcm- Mossop. and Miss Jeanette Zeppen- ivy was secured by Mrs. Johnson originally for Jnn.

number cf Miss Wallace Invited citizens aie Invited guests include Harold S. visas on which U. S. feldt. Miss Mary LaRue was the first I from the White House conservatory visiting Russia.

Brigham. director of the State Li- librarian, serving from 191 1 to 1912 48 NAM HEAD Morris Siyre, of Montclair, N. head of Corn Products Refining smiles broadly as he receives congratulations over the phone following his election as president of National Assoiiation of Manufacturers for 194S at the organisation's annual convention in New York Citv. in Washington. D.

C. had been re-se heduled. The two teams will me-et at the Franklin gym on Tuesday. iJe-c. 23.

Franklin will clash with Howe of Bridges declared that the nation's brary. and Miss Ruth Wallace, who! On April 28, 1916 the present li-security in the age of "atomic and i served at the Franklin Public Li-1 brary building was dedicated, with bacteriological capsule warfare" is brary in 1912. Miss Wallace did in-j more then 500 persons in attend-at stake. valuable work in cataloguing the li-janee. Mr.

Miller, who served as Now 17.114 Books At the present time there are books on the library shelves, (Continued on Page Six.) CLOUDY Indianapolis here Friday night- i perature..