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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1972
Page
2
Indianapolis AP report notes fourteen House bills filed in the Indiana General Assembly on Monday, touching on changing divorce laws among other proposed measures.
Elwood officials heard a report on lighting four city tennis courts with estimated costs of 1 100 to 1 900 for fixtures. Mayor Gene Smith urged planning commission review while sewer tap fees water meter and other ordinance changes were discussed. A veterans bonus bill and various workers compensation measures were noted for state consideration.
Maryland's manufacture of men's apparel stands as a key industry in Baltimore and the state economy, reflecting regional craftsmanship and employment impact.
Washington Post News Service reports under Secretary James T. Lynn is set to become HUD secretary succeeding George Romney who resigned. Frederick B. Dent eyed for Commerce if Peterson remains czar for international economic relations. Frank Shakespeare to leave USIA for broadcasting.
The Zoning Appeals Board wrestles with a 6 by 9 foot west deck and 7 by 11 foot east deck as part of a proposed YMCA expansion. Officials cite ordinances and redevelopment plans while supporters highlight community needs and rising participation.
Harris questions tax based reform and warns that a collective bargaining bill could pass in 1973. He cites no existing Indiana law but notes potential features sought by the state Chamber including secret ballots and limits on bargaining issues. He cites Michigan and Pennsylvania experiences with teacher strikes and lobbying.
Mercy Hospital lists patients admitted including Matthew A. Hussong of 430 N Sixth St Gro. The notice provides the initial segment of the Elwood hospital’s patient roster.
The notices list multiple births at St Johns Hospital and Community Hospital with parents and addresses. Several families welcomed girls and boys, including Breece Banter, Edwin Detienne, Bruce Griner, Ronald Lawson, Michael Jackson, Rex Townsend, Larry Melton, Steve Kirby, Henry Parkhurst, Gilbert Barron, John Nicholl, and others. Also reported are dismissals, a fall leading to hospital transfer, and an icy accident injuring Mrs Kelich and her daughters.
Members of Chemical Workers Union Local 692 ratified a new contract with Imperial Chemicals Industries at the Indiana Army Ammunition plant in Charlestown after two weeks of negotiations. The pact includes pay raises pension provisions expanded vacation time and more life sickness and accident insurance. Technical and Clerical Workers Union Local 761 also ratified the agreement.
Death notices from Anderson and Madison County area list James Lamar Snyder of Pendleton killed in a hunting accident. Services at 1 p.m. today at West Washington Street Church of God Indianapolis with burial in Lincoln Memory Gardens. Snyder was 25, a theology student at Anderson College, survived by wife Brenda Sue Wagner and family members.
Florence Hughes 73 died at University Hospital in Tampa Florida Sunday at 7 p.m. She formerly lived at 303 West Seventh Street and spent 60 years in this community before moving to Florida in August. She was the widow of Chester Hughes former vice president of the First Savings Bank. Survived by son Robert Hunt of Bellevue Washington and three brothers Martin Holmes Anderson Jack O Homes Tampa and Harlan Holmes Memphis. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Baker Brothers Funeral Home.
Bernice Rybolt 62 of Kokomo died at Kokomo hospital Sunday at 11 25 p m Born in Windfall he worked at Indiana Electric Company later as a construction electrician in Kokomo He was a Seabees member and member of Howard County Masonic Lodge FAM Survived by two children Sgt John K Rybolt Ft Carson Colo and Mrs Dwain Judy Smith Kokomo one brother Hansel Anderson two sisters Mrs Robert Gwendolyn Simpson and Miss Thelma Rybok Fairmount four grandchildren Friends may call 3 to 9 p m Wednesday Ellers Funeral Chapel Masonic rites 7 p m Wednesday Moratorium Thursday 10 a m Sunset Memorial Gardens burial led by Rev Noel Morace
Theodore L. Sheets aged 57 formerly of Anderson and Lafayette died at 2 a.m. Monday at a local hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife and several relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending at the H. R. Smith Funeral Home.
Ronald B Huston 42 of Anderson died 11 a.m. Sunday at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis after a six month illness. He was born in Anderson lived here all his life attended Madison Heights High School and worked for Johnson Builders. Survived by widow Opalgene his parents Mr and Mrs William S Huston three brothers Billy Jesse and Tom Huston and grandmothers Mrs Rosa Huston Anderson and Mrs Welza Legg Elwood. Services Wednesday Brown and Butz Funeral Home with Rev Paul C Hutchins officiating burial Wilkins Cemetery west of Elwood. Friends may call 2 to 9 p.m. today.
Caroline L Lindzy 56 of 1236 E 29th St died at 10 a m Sunday at her sister Mrs Vernie Dellinger s home in Chesterfield after a long illness Born in Anderson she was a retired Guide Lamp employee Survived by brothers Charles R Lindzy Jr and Clarence R Lindzy both of Anderson and several nieces Funeral services Thursday at Rowe and Weston Funeral Home Rev Henry Patterson officiating Burial in Keesling Cemetery Friends may call Wednesday 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m
Fortville obituary note marks the death of former resident Mark R. Noel in Miami Florida. He left Fortville after retiring from Deco Remy in 1965 and had lived in Florida since then. He is survived by his wife Alena and a son Tom Noel in Brooklyn.
Blanche Esterline 75 of 248 North 6th Street Middletown died Monday at Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie after a month long illness She was born in Cincinnati Ohio and belonged to the Church of the Nazarene Survivors include four daughters two sons two sisters ten grandchildren seven great grandchildren Services are 11 a.m Wednesday at Middletown with Rev Loren Bell officiating Burial at Miller Friends Cemetery Elbert C Frazee Funeral Home hours today 12 to 9 p.m and church two hours prior to service
Paul Jarrett, 75, of Rt. 1, Yorktown, died Sunday morning at St. John’s Hospital in Anderson after a brief illness. He was born in Fortville and was a lifelong area resident. Survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. Services held at Fortville Church of the Nazarene with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery.
Fortville Leo Dougherty 51 of Rt 1 died early Sunday at a hospital in Anderson after an extended illness. Born in Lilly Pennsylvania, he moved from Cleveland last July and retired in 1971 from Crescent Metal Corp. in Cleveland due to ill health. He was a World War II veteran and member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Cleveland. Survived by widow Jean Caldwell Dougherty a daughter Linda Cotrin and a granddaughter Tracy. Funeral rites set for 10:30 a.m. today at Ronald Seals Funeral Home Fortville cremation to follow.
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