Oldest Tarzan and Jane Lead Quiet Married Life Since 1928
APPLE VALLEY Calif AP Two former Tarzan and Jane have led a quiet married life since 1928. James H Pierce the oldest screen Tarzan and first radio Ape Man was discovered by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Pierce and Burroughs daughter Joan played Jane on the radio serial and married him on his birthday August 8 1928. Pierce recalls Tarzan looks and recounts chorus of career challenges noting his 75 a week pay and dangerous rope crossing stunt for Tarzan and the Golden Lion. The 15 minute Tarzan radio show ran 364 episodes from 1932 to 1934.
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Apple Valley
Calif
Tarzan
Jane
James H. Pierce
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Burroughs
Joan Burroughs Pierce
Pierce
Zan
Boris Karloff
Joseph P. Kennedy
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Indiana University
Mrs. Pierce
Ape Man
Fred Thompson
Richard Dix
Dix
Elwood Rezonings Discussed by Residents and Officials
Five members of Elwood's Planning Commission met to discuss two proposals. Cloverleaf Developers seeks rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for a 26 acre site on Ind 37 with a future expansion plan and a 52 bed Parkview Convaescent Center proposed by Rev Max Bingham costing 350000 to 400000 dollars. The panel debated annexation and city taxes while residents urged building within city limits and questioned land use. A motion to recommend city council approval failed amid procedural delays. more members are expected Monday.
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Elwood
Planning Commission
Recom
Gene Burris
Cloverleaf Developers
Ind
Burris
Beaty
Max Bingham
Bingham
Parkview Convaiescent Center
Jerry Kaiser
Kaiser
Saeaeee
Portrait of a friend turns up as a rare gift
A reader mail paints friendship as a constant ally who offers support without seeking money, clears obstacles, defends you, shares the blame or praise, and asks only a handshake in return. The piece ends with wondering if more people could live up to such true companionship.
Recruiting Problems Buy Legion
At the Chicago convention the American Legion discusses recruiting woes after Vietnam. Leaders stress services like education and jobs to attract younger veterans, noting minority groups are disproportionately unemployed and urging a full time push to help returning vets adjust.
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Chicago
American Legion
Vietnam
The
Legion
Mayer
National Association of Collegiate Veterans
St. Oe
J. Lloyd Wignall
Wignall
Dean Hadlock
Ogden
Utah
Hadlock
Lou Ferretti
Cape Girardeau
Joseph Watson
Pit
Watson
Puerto
Havoc in Miami Beach continues after riot clashes
Police fought five hours with rioters in Miami Beach as crowds scattered then regrouped at new locations. A bus overturned, windows were broken, and taxis faced damage. More than 650 people were arrested for disorderly conduct. most were later released on bond. Police used tear gas and mace to clear entrances as confrontations persisted into the early hours. Some drivers blamed Nixon over Vietnam policy for the unrest.
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Page One
Nixon
Vietnam
Miami Beach
Miami
Rocky N. Pomerance
Planning Commission weighs moratorium and filing delays
The commission debated a possible moratorium with limits to avoid court challenges and agreed to study options with legal advice. Plan director Donald McCarty backed charrette goals for planning process uniformity and resident engagement. Thursday’s session noted no business due to legal notice issues, prompting a special meeting for Sept. 11 and extending rezoning petition deadlines from 15 to 28 days.
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Plan
Donald McCarty
McCarty
Mounds Rd
Sehll Oil
Mounds Road
Ind
Fernway Dr
West Central policy dispute over Anderson transfers escalates
WC policy allows transfers for students from grades eight to ten but faces objections over financial impacts. Anderson Community Schools billed WC 33458.52 for incoming transfers while WC estimates a 77579 cost, noting 305 per student state funds are forwarded to Anderson. WC serves Lafayette and Pipe Creek townships along with Jackson and Stony Creek areas. Patrons remain emotionally charged as old Metro tensions echo, and locals seek an end to fighting to focus on the school program.
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Anderson
West Central
Lafayette
Pipe Creek
CMSD
Jackson
Stony Creek
Township
Metro
Rock Festival Promoters Relocate Evansville Event
Evansville promoters plan a three day rock festival during Labor Day weekend moving from Chandler after a permanent injunction halted the Chandler venue. Alexander Duncan Promoters say a new site within Evansville area is secured and will be announced two days before the festival.
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Evansville
Ind
Chandler
Alexander Duncan
Thomas Duncan
Robert Alexander
Duncan
New Arrivals Born at City Hospitals
New births reported from St. John's Hospital and Community Hospital. Gary Lee Carpenter and wife welcome a girl at 2901 Apache Drive. John Stewart and wife of Pendleton welcome a girl. Michael James and wife of 502 Morton Street welcome a girl. Stanley Graddy and wife of Greenfield welcome a boy.
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Gary Lee Carpenter
John Stewart
Pendleton
Community Hospital
Michael James
Morton St
Stanley Graddy
Greenfield
Anderson And Madison County Area Deaths
Wilbur Paules 62 of Anderson dies suddenly of a heart attack in Evansville hospital while serving as a horse trainer living in Louisville. Survived by wife Della May, son Wilbur Paules Jr, a sister, a brother and three stepdaughters. Services 1:30 p.m. today in Paulding Ohio. Ellis E. Garrett 82 of Daleville Indiana dies after a three week illness in Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie. Born in Cumberland Kentucky he moved to Daleville in 1959 and was a retired farmer. Survived by wife Pearlie Garman two sons Walter and Odell Garrett a daughter Alyne Melton a brother and several nephews and nieces. eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home Daleville, with burial at White Hill Cemetery Breeding. Olive May Rhodes 37 of 421 Central Ave. dies at St Johns Hospital after a 3 month illness. Born in Hopkins County Kentucky, longtime Church of God member. Surviving daughters Loretta Corzine DeLoma Gadberry and Geneetta Rhodes. son Monroe P. Rhodes. sister Mrs. R. C. Talkington. brothers Denver M. Wright and Thomas Wright. four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services Rozelle Funeral Home Saturday 10 a.m. Burial East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today.
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Wilbur Paules
Wilbur Paules Jr
Anderson
Evansville
Louisville
Evansvil
Della May Paules
Paulding
Ohio
den Herder
Pearlie Garman
Charles
Alyne) Melton
Walter
Odell Garrett
Daleville
Eddie G. Garrett
Burkesville
Olive May Rhodes
Central Ave
St. John’s Hospital
Hopkins County
Kentucky
Church of God
Sou' Meridian St. Church of God
Carl
Loretta) Corzine
Earl
DeLoma) Gadberry
Jeanetta Rhodes
Monroe P. Rhodes
R. C. Talkington
Lancaster
Calif
Denver M. Wright
Thomas Wright
St. Louis
Rozelle Funeral Home
Paul Hart
East Maplewood
Peter Max art exhibit at BSU gallery in September
The BSU art gallery hosts The Phenomenon of Peter Max from Sept 2 to 30 in a Smithsonian traveling show featuring paintings drawings photographs and posters. Also in September Prehistoric Rock Art of Spain by Ball State archaeology and gallery, with extended hours after Sept 6.
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Peter Max
Smithsonian Institution
Ball State University
William Story
Smithsonian
Max
Spain
Ball State Archaeology Department
Tew
Historical Group To Meet Monday Picnic At Shadyside Park
The Madison County Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Shadyside Park for the annual picnic dinner. A brief history of the park will be given. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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The
Madison County Historical Society
Shadyside Park
Enon
Phillips
Local Entrant In Akron Derby Passes Inspection
Steve Holding, son of Mr and Mrs David Holding of 2039 East 47th Street, Akron, passed vehicle inspection for the gravity grand prix and will receive his racing suit and a watch today. He'll race in two-car heats starting Saturday, aiming to follow past winners Maurice Bale Terry Townsend Dave Hilligoss and Barney Townsend with scholarships. Celebrities will visit the camp and present watches to participants for a day of activities.
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Ohio
Steve Holding
Holding
David Holding
47Th St
Akron
Maurice Bale
Terry Townsend
Dave Hilligoss
Barney Townsend
Saturn
$2,500 In Damage At Local Firm Reported To Police
Norman Weatherford, owner of Fleetline Products at 625 John, reported a break in and entering. Between 8 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, someone forced a rear door, turned on a water faucet to a nickel plating tank, causing about $2,500 in losses. Weatherford told police the act appeared deliberate.
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Norman Weatherford
Fleetline Products
John
Mercy Hospital Admits and Transfers In City Patients
Mercy Hospital reports admissions including Mrs. Cecil Stafford of 1021 Main St and Mrs. Desta McCall of 218 N 13th St along with Charles Well from Rt 2. Dismissals include Mrs. Manuel Martinez of Curtisville and Mrs. ey Etchison and baby. Also noted is transfer from Tipton Moore Hospital to Dikey Nursing Home with Copher and Fesler balance.
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Elwood
Mercy Hospital
Cecil Stafford
Main St
Desta McCall
13Th St
Charles Well
Manuel Martinez
Curtisville
Ey Etchison
Baby
Tom Dellinger
Tipton Moori Hospital
Dikey Nursing Home
Copher and Fesler T
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Chesterfield
David W. Dennis
Roger Frazier
Jeff Weedman
Mary Waltz
Summitville
Gene Anderson
Union Township Gop
Charles Shephard
Howard Gaor
Dwight Weedman
Betty Bitner
Dave Hooper
Larry Pritchett
Bob Perry
Carl Blaize
Herald
Jeff Atteberry
James M. Mayer
Commission
Gwinnup
St. John's Hospital
Anderson and
Madison County
Ellis Garrett
Ellis E. Garrett
Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie
Cumberland
United Methodist Church
Ballard and Shirey
Horace Shuman
Ballow and Anderson Funeral Home
Breecing
White Hill
Breeding
Olive Rhodes
BSU
Ted Wilson
Indianapolis
Lee Aschoft
Weatherford
Bede
Wheel
McVeys
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