01-GDT
The Greenleaf Nursery of Glasgow has been awarded the contract for landscaping the New Visitors’ Center at Mammoth Cave National Park. The low bid for the greenery work was submitted by Jim Collins, manager of the local firm and reportedly totaled $22,056. Another local firm, Hughes and Johnson Electric Service, is installing the electrical system for the lighting of the parking lot adjoining the Center.
02-GDT
$5,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES NUNN
Lee R. Nunn has announced that a reward of $5,000 will be paid to any person for information leading the location of James Alexander Nunn, his son. Nunn was a student at Western State College in his third year when he disappeared on Oct.2, 1959, His is 6’ 2” tall, 175 lbs., dark hair, and brown eyes. Any information should be given to Mr. Nunn or the Kentucky State Police.
03-GDT
The grand opening Friday of George T. Brodnax, Jewelers, combined with T. C. Delvaux, Jewelers, in their new location in the National Store, gives Glasgow a firm with one of the most unique and distinguished background in this profession, in the annals of American history. In 1853, More than a century ago, J. B. Delvaux came to America from his native France. He trained in the skills of the jewelry and silver business in Terre Haute, In., settled in Burkesville, Ky., and after about 2 years moved to Glasgow in1867. He built two adjoining buildings on the square, one now occupied by the Simmons Drug Store and the other continually occupied by the Delvaux Jewelry Store until last month.
04-GDT
The City of Glasgow is now in full legal possession of the land required as an airport site, with payment to landowners for acreages acquired by condemnation proceedings being made Oct. 25th. A spokesman for the Airport Board, Robert Moore, chairman, said today it may be possible to advertise of airport construction bids about Dec. 1st.
05-GDT
A. W. and his brother Stanley Ross have created a rock crushing machine, which is pulled over a rocky field and picks them up and crushes into powder. They recognized the problem farmers in the Hiseville, Cave City and Park City areas had with rock. The two Griderville brothers knew farmers in the area had fought the problem for a lifetime. They designed and built the machine in their shop. The crusher is powered by a70-hp motor, is mounted on a trailer and can be pulled over the field with a tractor. [A.W. was known as “Dutch” -RG]
06-GDT
All over town, in precinct after precinct, there was an air of deadly seriousness on the part of citizens. They are registering their decision after weeks of intensive bombardment from TVA and KU, plus a television and newspaper deluge of national politics, Cold and wind failed to hamper their solemn duty .
07-GDT
The Glasgow Baptist Church observed a Note Burning and Dedication Service at the Morning Worship Service, Sunday. Elbert Jewell Myers, chairman of the building committee, and Paul Sabens, chairman of deacons, burned the note symbolizing the retiring of the indebtedness of the church’s Educational Building. The three story Educational Building was built in 1953 at a cost of over $200,000.
KENNEDY WINS WHITE HOUSE
Nixon Formally Concedes Defeat
Nixon Sent this telegram to his Democratic rival: “I want to repeat through this wire congratulations and best wishes I extended to you on television last night. I know you will have the united support of all Americans as you lead the nation in the cause of peace and freedom in the next four years.”
09-GDT
CITY TAKES POWER ISSUE BY 78
Advocates of a municipally owned and operated electrical power facility in Glasgow carried the day Tuesday in the second hotly-contested KU vs TVA voting. The proposal passed 1,890 to 1,812. Last year it was defeated 1,3171 to 1,189.
10-GDT
REPLACED BY ELECTRICITY – This is the trapdoor section of a gallows found by workmen when they tore into a section of the old county jail building which was torn down this week. Shown examining the equipment, which has been replaced by the electric chair and gas chamber are, left to right, Herman Ramsey, who is in charge of the workmen; Orben Kerney and Clarence Huddleston. As the story goes, the gallows was built into the jail when public hanging were banned, but never used.
11-GDT
Winn Dixie’s new supermarket in Glasgow opens Tuesday at 9 a.m. The firm advertises that a new Ford will be awarded soon. There is nothing to buy and you need not be present to win. A clown, favors and a magician will be present at the opening. The Scottie Band will perform. The store is located at Broadway and Wayne Streets.
12-GDT
A new lawyer for Glasgow began his practice in Circuit Court Friday. Dale Burchett is now associated with Richard L. Garnett in the general law practice. Burchett is a native of Pike County, he is a graduated of the University of Kentucky and of the Law College. Burchett is 24 years old and unmarried. He served in the army with the Alaska command and only recently resigned to engage in the practice of law.
13-GDT
Appointment of Miss Martha Sherfey as home service adviser in Tiffion, O., for the Ohiso Fuel Gas Co. was announced today. Miss Sherfey will be known as Betty Newton, will visit homemakers at their request to demonstrate proper use of gas appliances. She will also be available for talks and cooking demonstrations for clubs and other interested church, social and civic groups. Miss Sherfey as born in Barren Co. She was graduated from high school here and received a Bachelor of Science for the University of Kentucky. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Sherfey.
14-GDT
TO LEAD SCOTTIES – Sammy Faught, playmaking guard, and big Phil Whiteside, 6-3 pivot, both return from last year’s Scotties who went to the regional tournament and are expected to lead the Scotties against Temple Hill tonight in the Glasgow opener on the Bulldog Court. Other top candidates for starting positions are Charles Fraiser, Mike Smith, Dennis Hughes and Bill Houchens. [Glasgow won the game 75-38-RG]
15-GDT
PLANTERS STARTS 51ST SALES YEAR ON OPENING MONDAY
Receiving tobacco for its 51st sales year is Glasgow’s oldest warehouse, Planters Tobacco Warehouse. Though dry weather has slowed delivery of tobacco by growers to the warehouse, due to the delay in stripping, the two floors had by early this week accumulated a considerable amount of good-looking leaf. Planters, which has expanded eight times its original size since it opened in Feb. 19, 1909 has a total of 150,000 square feet of floor space. Current president and General Manager is Oscar L. Wheeler.
16-REP
“LITTLE DOT” BOUND FOR TOUR WITH ALL GIRL BAND
Dorothy Lee Moore, 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Moore, known as little Dot, left Saturday for Fort Campbell to mee Ann Jones and her all girl band. Dot has joined the band and will tour with them. After their show Saturday night, they left for show dates in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mexico, Texas and California.
17-REP
Sam Sears, president, New Farmers National Bank, announced the resignation of James Trigg Pace, vice-president and cashier, effective Jan1, 1961, Mr. Pace will assume new duties as Executive Vice-President of Union National Band, Barboursville, Ky. He has been with the New Farmers Nation Bank since 1946 with the exception of 21 months service during the Korean War. Mr. Sears also announced the appointment of Charles Crabtree as Manager of the Installment Loan Dept. and stated that the other duties of Mr. Pace would be assumed by Ralph S. Patterson.
19-GDT
Nineteen students at Bellarmine College in Louisville, 12 seniors and seven juniors, have been notified that they will be listed in the 1960-61 edition of “Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” Among the seniors named is Joseph Rogers Dickinson of Glasgow. Dickinson is the son of Mrs. Inez Dickinson and the later Rogers Dickinson and is a 1957 graduate of Glasgow High School. Also, an outstanding student at Bellarmine is Charles, Joe’s younger brother, who is a sophomore.
20-GDT
Metcalfe Co. lost one of its pioneers and most beloved citizens Wednesday night when Dr. Perry Wycklifffe Bushong, who would have been 100 years old in three months, died. Dr. Bushong practiced dentistry and medicine in Summer Shade and Edmonton for 50 years before blindness forced his retirement 20 years ago. In addition to his medical interests, Dr. Bushong was devoutly interested in scientific agriculture and once served as Metcalfe County Agriculture Agent.
21-REP
The City of Glasgow Municipal Housing Commission announces that applications for admission to its 82 Units of Low-Rent Housing, named “Clayton Homes”, near the Bowling Alley and 26 units named “Robinson Court” adjacent to Bunch School, are now being received at the office of the commission, located at the corner of Wayne and Broadway in the Lessenberry Building.
