Elwood School Board Approves Ed Area Improvements
Elwood Community School board OKs Mohr Construction Co. for PE area upgrades including football field and track. Relocatable classrooms with cathedral roofs to replace planned trussed roofs. Cap Homes Corp. handling changes at no extra charge. Budget hearing set Aug 26.
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Elwood
School Board of Trustees
Elwood Community School Corporation
Mohr Construction Co
Edgewood
State
Cap Homes Corp
Keith Scott
Classroom Teachers Association
Scott
South Elwood
Schoolhouse Planning Commission
Wilford Shaw
Shaw
Downtown Anderson aims to spur private investment plan
The Redevelopment Department outlines a long discussed downtown makeover finalizing a master plan begun in 1970 and pursued with business and labor leaders this year. The panel seeks to mobilize private investment and finish the redevelopment project. Third readings will address a heating and air conditioning exam board ordinance with licensing and penalties, plus several zoning changes surrounding 38th Street, Madison Avenue, and 33rd Street properties.
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Central Business District Coordinating Committee
Anderson
38Th St
Belvidere
38Th Street
Madison Avenue
E. 33Rd St
Wall and War Corner Checkpoint Charlie in 1961
The Berlin wall story recalls East Berlin and East Germany building to Soviet orders with barbed wire and a 50 meter death strip. Western tanks faced off at Checkpoint Charlie in October 1961 as U S forces held the line. The wall’s evolution turned East Berlin into a massive concentration camp in appearance.
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East Berlin
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Walter Ulbricht
West Berlin
U.S
Checkpoint Charlie
Lucius D. Clay
Berlin
Bernauerstrasse
Volkspolizei
Bernauer‘Strasse
VOPO
East Germany
West Germany
Ulbricht
Alexanderplatz
East
Six Die In Area, Traffic Death Toll Tops 926 for 1971
Six people from the area arrived at the scene to aid investigators. All victims were transported to Riverview Memorial Hospital as authorities updated the year to 926 traffic fatalities in Indiana for 1971.
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Riverview Memorial Hospital
Indiana
Lindsay Switches Parties From GOP to Democratic in New York
Mayor John V. Lindsay announced his long awaited party switch from Republican to Democratic, saying he may not run for national office. He cited a closed GOP and growing dissent as reasons, and noted a renewed fight for national leadership while detailing his city’s criticisms of the Nixon administration. Democratic leaders welcomed him as a national spokesman for cities, while Republicans questioned the move and several figures criticized his explanation.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Lindsay
Colorado
Mary
Republican Party
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Nixon
Fiorello LaGuardia
Linsay
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Nixon-Agnew
George McGovern
David Rockefeller
John Hay Whitney
New York Arty
Louis J. Lefkowitz
GOP
Charles Goodell
R-N.y
James Buckley
White House
Buck
Arthur Goldberg
Rockefeller
Robert J. Dole
Kansas
John Lindsay
Europe
Maurice J. O'Rourke
Elections Board
Gracie Mansion
John Marchi
Pastor Hart to Lead South Meridian Church of God
The Rev Paul L Hart begins ministry at South Meridian Church of God with a 10 45 a m sermon You Are An Important Ambassador The Hart family will be introduced at a 6 00 p m concert Hart previously served Glendale California church eight years He is secretary of the General Assembly and on the executive council Also singer and conductor with several groups and a Glendale seminary Ph D work noted
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Paul L. Hart
South Meridian
Hart
Harts
Glendale
Calif
Connie Mitchell
Anderson College
David
Diana
Debbie
St. John’s Hospital
Warren Roark
South Meridian Church
General Assembly
Church of God
Christian Brother
Christian Brotherhood Hour
Singing Servants Chorale
Southern California
CBH
School of Theology
California Graduate School of Theology
Gllndale
Glendale Seminary
Danish firm markets kids toothpaste in three flavors
A Copenhagen company introduced a children toothpaste now offered in orange banana and strawberry flavors. It aims to attract younger users with child friendly taste and packaging while expanding its market presence in the dental care sector.
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Copenhagen
Belfast in War Turmoil Sparks Odd Daily Details
In Belfast amid shellfire and curfews, a strange resilience shows. A garbage truck still roams and a parking warden issues a ticket while bullets crack outside. Near Aughnacloy, British army checks cars and people for bullets as customs workers rebuild a blown shed and a new post rises.
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Belfast
Aughnacloy
County Tyrone
County Monaghan
New Arrivals at Local Hospitals
Born at St. Johns Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Winn 2825 Alexandria Pike a boy Born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson 1548 Miller Ave a girl Born to Mr and Mrs James Hegstrom 2201 Dena Dr a girl Born at Community Hospital to Mr and Mrs Roger Holmes Ingalls a girl
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William Winn
Alexandria Pike
Ralph Wilson
Miller Ave
James Hegstrom
Dena Dr
Community Hospital
Weird Looking Buick Test Car For Delco Remy
A dark blue 1970 Buick with the engine mounted on the trunk has been seen around downtown Anderson as a Delco Remy test car. Charles Hardy of GM Delco Remy says the vehicle tests generators and charging systems under hot, humid city traffic conditions.
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Anderson
Charles Hardy
Deleco-Remy
General Motors Corp
Delco- Remy
Hardy
Anderson Eyes 1974 Finish for Waste Plant to Meet Rules
Pollution officials and local leaders said design for plant improvements will take about a year, with another year for construction, placing Anderson on track to meet state guidelines by March 1974. City and state officials noted major pollutants come from Elwood and others, while efforts continue to locate sewage sources feeding Stanley Ditch. Mayor Flanagan stressed stricter state standards rather than increased pollution.
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Ian
Steeg
Anderson
Hodson
Robert Carter
Water Quality Control Division
State Board of Health
White River
Elwood
Pipe Creek
Carter
J. E. Flanagan
State Board
Stanley Ditch
the Herald
Meadowbrook
Southside
Flanagan
Elwood Hospital Admits and Discharges Names
Mercy Hospital admitted Mrs Johan Kiefer and LaDonna Stick ter. Discharges included Hillard Brewer Mrs Robert Benedict and Sabrina Muse. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs David Hancock at 1213 Madison Road.
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Elwoon
Mercy Hospital
Johan Kiefer
S. A St
LaDonna Stickter
Hillard Brewer
N. D St
Robert Benedict
N. A St
Sabrina Muse
S. N St
David Hancock
Madison Rd
Charles N Weber 69 dies in Anderson at St Johns Hospital
Charles N Weber 69 of 816 Longfellow Rd died 11 50 p m Tuesday at St Johns Hospital after a year of illness He worked 14 years for Crouse Abstract and Rowland Title Co since 1949 He was born March 23 1902 in Jennings County to Charles L Weber and Zelpha Grinstead Weber He married Marion Mitton Weber in 1930 and is survived by his wife a sister a brother three nephews and four nieces He was a member of First Presbyterian Church Indianapolis Virtas Lodge 608 Phi Delta Theta 50 year member and Franklin College graduate Funeral at First Presbyterian Church with Rev George Taggart officiating interment River View Cemetery Seymour Friends may call Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home today Memorials to Cancer Fund.
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Charles N. Weber
Longfellow Rd
St. John’s Hospital
Weber
Crouse Abstract
Rowland Title Company
Anderson
Jennings County
Charles L
Zelpha Grinstead Weber
First Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis Veritas Lodge
George Taggart
Riverview
Seymour
Harold E. Rozelle
Cancer Fund
Final rites for Vera Bronnenberg at Rowe Weston Home
Mrs Vera Marie Bronnenberg 79 of 328 West 53rd Street will be buried at Grant Memorial Park Marion after funeral services at 10 a.m. Friday at Rowe and Weston Funeral Home.
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Rowe and Weston
Vera Marie Bronnenberg
W. 53Rd St
Grant Memorial Park
Marion
Final rites for Leonard J. Fleece set today in Ko komo
Leonard J. Fleece aged 73, Anderson native, will have funeral rites at 1 p.m. today at Bluitt Funeral Home in Ko komo. Interment follows at Crown Point Cemetery.
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Bluitt
Kokomo
Leonard J. Fleece
Anderson
Crown Point Cemetery
Double funeral rites for Frank and Dorothy Fancher
Funeral services for Frank T. Fancher and Dorothy Fancher are at 10:30 a.m. today at Baker Brothers Funeral Home. They were former Anderson residents. Interment will be at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Baker Brothers
Frank T
Dorothy Fancher
Anderson
Anderson Memorial
Park Cemetery
Mrs Ila Ehle Interred at Anderson Memorial Park
Mrs Ila T Ehle, of 1326 East 53rd Street, was interred at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery after services at Baker Brothers Funeral Home.
Anderson Airport to begin regular flights to Chicago
Improvements at Anderson Municipal Airport are funded by a 353 500 federal grant with a 50 50 city match. Regular flights to Chicago start Sept 13 with Air Wisconsin offering four round trips daily to O Hare. Officials seek future commuter service to Detroit as a priority.
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Struction Co
Lapel
Shumaker Brothers Industries, Inc
Indianapolis
Anderson Municipal
U.S
Chicago
Air Wisconsin, Inc
Anderson
O'Hare
Detroit
U.S. Cotton Exports Jump to 3 Million Bales in 1970
U S cotton exports reached about 3 million bales in 1970, a 25 percent rise from 1969, with export value totaling approximately 372 million dollars. Strong shipments supported by demand in key markets and higher prices.
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Los Angeles
U.S
Agnes M. Libler, 83, Dies in Alexandria
Agnes M. Libler, 83, of 201% Lincoln Ave., a retired St. John’s School of Nursing housemother, died Wednesday at Anderson Community Hospital. Born in Aachen, Germany, she came to the U.S. in 1900. Surviving: son Harry L. Libler. brothers Jack, Henry, and Chris Tuerff. seven great grandchildren. Funeral Mass Friday at St. Mary’s, with rosary tonight at Karl M. Kyle Funeral Home. Interment Park View Cemetery.
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Hillary A. Mercer
E. Lynn
Rolling Hills
Kentucky
Samuel
Martha Hudson Mercer
Anderson
Tennessee
Tina Threet Mercer
Opyelyn Franklin
Livingston
Tenn
Beatrice Brown
Bursville
Sam, Talton
Harold Mercer
John E. Mercer
Detroit
Alton Mercer
Irene Pruitt
Speck and Hyder Funeral Home
Fellowship
Alexandria
Agnes M. Libler
Lincoln Ave
Anderson Community Hospital
St. John’s School of Nursing
Aachen
Germany
America
Josef
Mary Kissner Tuerff
Libler
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Alter and Rosary Society
Valentine Libler
William H. Crockett dies at 68 in Elwood
William H. Crockett 68 of 2015 S J Street Elwood died at 6 45 am Wednesday at Mercy Hospital after an illness of several days He was born September 4 1902 in Scottsboro the son of Jacob and Estella Whitset Crockett He owned Bill's Wholesale and belonged to East Main Street Christian Church Survivors include nieces and nephews Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home with Rev A W Farnsworth officiating Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at the mortuary
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Elwood
William H. Crockett
S. J St
Mercy Hospital
Scottsboro
Jacob
Estella Whitset Crockett
Bill's Wholesale
East Main Street Christian Church
Copher and Fesler
A. W. Farnsworth
Frankton
Sunset Memorial Park
Final rites for Lola Harshman and Emory Collins at Cornell Bright
Funeral notices announce Lola Harshman to be laid to rest at 2 p.m. today at the Cornell Bright Funeral Home with interment at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Emory Collins, former area resident, will have calling hours after 2 p.m. today and a service at 10 a.m. Friday at the same funeral home followed by interment at Grove Lawn Cemetery.
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Brown and Bur
Mary E. Campbell
E. 27Th St
McKinley Kaufman
Beech Grove
Pendleton
Cornell Bright
Lola Harshman
Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery
Emory Collins
Grove Lawn Cemetery
Downings To Remain Tonight At Ovid
NEW COLUMBUS The Downings will extend their series tonight at the Ovid Community Church pastor Joan K Summers announced. The gospel singers have drawn about 800 nightly this week with visitors coming from adjoining states. The service begins at 7 30 oclock.
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Downings
Ovid
NEW
Gospel Singers
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