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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1967
Page
4
The notice lists weekly schedules for Monday and Thursday and for Tuesday and Friday with open dates July 21 and July 25 noted. It confirms event openings and a check of Eagles in the schedule context.
The Corydon High School diamond hosts the Pony League for 13 to 15 year olds with games Mondays and Thursdays. June 9 to July 11 feature Eagles Legion Checks and V F W matchups, plus June 12 Athletics Sena and July 14 V F W Checksters Yankees Braves. Minor League 12 and under plays at Rice Field Island with Senators Orioles Yankees Athletics Braves and opens for rainouts July 26 27. Games start promptly at 6 30 p m on both Mondays and Thursdays and on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Blue River Archers hosted a Broadhead Shoot at their outdoor range in the state forest. Class C winners were Jerry Steiner 43 Billy McCullum 32 Marty Hendrick 19 Dave Franks 17 and Ronnie Reas 15. The district meet is Sunday June 11 registration closes 8 30 a m and 1 30 p m a high hunter round will be shot food will be available and information can be obtained by calling 738 2786.
Vandrey, senior at Valparaiso High School, ran four minutes five and three tenths seconds for the mile at the Bloomington Classic, claiming a new US high school record. The Indiana finals at Indianapolis May 27 saw Vandrey clock 4 10.3 for the mile to win. Monty Schneider of Corydon Central finished fourth at Bloomington with 4 24.6, after sixth at the state meet.
Miss Margaret Ledford of Corydon earned the Secretary Science degree at Vincennes University where 250 graduates received diplomas. Lt Governor Robert L. Rock and Dr. Beckes addressed the class as diplomas were conferred and a reception followed.
The Corydon Free Public Library announces a Summer Reading Program with a World Wide Reading Achievement focus. Enrollment begins June 12, with a Monday Story Hour 1 00 to 2 00 p m for six weeks. Children 18 months and up may join with a parent or family member reading for them.
The Pleasant Ridge Women's Society of World Service met May 23 to discuss Being Christian In Family Relationships. Mrs. June Overton and Mrs. Linda Hershman led, highlighting family importance, love, and mutual respect within Christian homes.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of St. John in Lanesville hosts a rummage sale in the courthouse assembly room on Saturday June 10. Proceeds support the auxiliary activities and community help programs.
Army Private William H Stilger aged 20, son of Mr and Mrs Edward H Stilger of Route 1 Lanesville, completed an eight week cooking course at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on June 2. He trained in cake and pastry baking meat cutting and learned to prepare and serve food in Army mess halls and in the field.
Local visitors and extended family from Knox ville Bloomington Springs New Albany Riverdale Corydon Detroit Hamilton Ontario London Ohio and Jeffersonville joined gatherings around Rogers Camp Ground. Expressions of sympathy for Rev Elmer McKinney followed his passing and a local pep talk urged continued county boosting in 1967.
Morgan Township Schools begin a four day per week summer program from June 12 to August 4 with swimming at Salem pool on multiple July and August dates. Transportation from Palmyra to Salem provided. Director Jerry Bradshaw and coach Don Trowbridge oversee activities including Beginning Band, 6th and 7th grade bands, Twilight League Baseball, Little League basketball, county league baseball, and high school band. Contacts include Bud Voyles, Lowell Smith, Jim Walker, and Mrs Mosier with phone numbers for information.
One hundred twenty three players registered Tuesday for Corydon Country Club's sixth annual Old Capital Invitational. The 36 hole medal event runs Saturday and Sunday with tee times from 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday based on scores. Gerald Raizor, last year’s champion and current club pro, directs the tournament with Kenneth Miles as club president and Robert S. Kirkham as official starter. More than fifty prizes will be awarded Sunday afternoon. prizes committee includes Jack Watts, Robert Carter, and George Hess. Previous winners include Don Robinson 1965, Dr Presbrey 1964, Fred Allen 1963, and Robert Shepard 1962.
Elizabeth 12 to 14 group defeats Laconia 17 to 2 in a Sunday Little League game. In the 8 to 11 division Laconia beat Elizabeth 5 to 1.
Summersville bowling note lists top women for June. High games: June Vaughn 189, Judy Kennedy 184, Virgie Hughes 180, Colleen Miller 161, Peggy Gutknecht 155. High series: June Vaughn 471, Judy Kennedy 460, Colleen Miller 453, Virgie Hughes 430, Mildred Booth 406.
Results from last Sunday show 12 15 year olds leading Morgan Township Lanesville with high games Ralph Wright 228 Coy Showmaker 218 and Edith Hendricks 187. High series honors go to Carl Snyder 559 Don Trueblood 537 with Edith Hendricks 461. 8 11 year olds Morgan 12 Heth Washington 1 Laconia 6 Elizabeth 1 Lanesville 11 N Middletown 10. Schedule for the week lists N Middletown at Elizabeth June 10 Lanesville at Morgan June 11 Heth Washington at Laconia June 14.
New Albany High School defeated South Central 2 to 1 at Kiwanis Park to win the sectional final. Jim Hardsaw pitched five innings with ten strikeouts, while Billy Davis worked the last two innings. Payton held North Central to one hit in Tuesday’s final. South Central advances to the regional with a rematch against Clarksville in Jeffersonville Saturday.
The Old Capitol Saddle Club meets Thursday at 8 00 p m in the Harrison County Court House Assembly room to outline an overnight trail ride at Horseman's Hide a way in Harrison Crawford State Forest. Riders supply their own food and shelter with dormitories at 60 cents per person and campsites at 1 25. Saturday ride starts 1 00 p m with a 4 30 p m basket supper. Sunday services at 7 30 a m by Rev Wilford Smith at Horseman's Hide a way.
Marcus M. Burgher III of Palmyra, North Central High School graduate, earned 1966 1967 Freshman Basketball and Track certificates at Cumberland College’s May awards banquet in Williamsburg Kentucky. He started as guard and forward on the undefeated varsity track team and won a KIAC medal for his track meet performance.
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