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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1971
Page
2
A local man, charged with first degree murder in a robbery, pled not guilty and his trial is scheduled for January 4. The case arises after a prior theft plea, with background on solitary confinement claims and parole issues linking to county jail discipline and habeas petitions.
The Anderson chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees plans a Friday luncheon at the Anderson YMCA at 1 p.m. Ruble Bays leads the Christmas program and gift exchange. Walter Haynes chairs the local chapter. Clifton Morgan is secretary. Dr. Gene Newberry of Anderson College will speak at the Lions Club noon meeting on Thursday about The Christian Min is Service to Mankind with details on pastorates and seminary training. He holds degrees from Denison, Anderson College, and Duke University.
Professional musicians will appear in Anderson’s Community Christmas Concert series led by Larry Mechem at the City Building Auditorium at 8 30 p.m. A large crowd enjoyed Highland High and Junior High bands with bag pipers and ensembles. The event is funded by a Music Performance Trust Funds grant via Local 32 AFM. Adults received $2 gift certificates redeemable at 59 downtown stores.
Monroe County Sheriff Clifford Thrasher says Paula Baniszewski and Brenda Gray, both 23, who escaped from Indiana Women's Prison last Thursday, may have visited Brenda Gray's sister in Smithville on Sunday. He believes they may now be in Kentucky. Police checked the Smithville home after an anonymous tip and questioned several people about a 12 hour visit from about 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
The Anderson Board of Redevelopment Trustees held a reorganizational meeting Tuesday night and reappointed all five redevelopment commissioners for another year. Trustees Kenneth Weidner, Wilbur Roby, James Eckman, Phillip Stiefler, and Thomas McMahan lead, with commissioners John Finney, Harold Miller, Clair Call, Richard Grant, and William Jackson as the executive body over the redevelopment department.
Welsh singer Mary Hopkin aged 21 confirmed in Wales that she and American record producer Tony Visconti aged 26 wed secretly in New York two weeks ago. Hopkin, discovered and coached by Paul McCartney, announced the marriage at a Gold Club dinner.
The Madison County Association for the Retarded honors Don Bartlette for service as executive and program director. A farewell reception Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at First United Methodist Church 1215 Jackson St in Anderson. Bartlette leaves for a new role as program services director for Outreach Community Center in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Marine Cpl. Danny G. Walker, son of Mr and Mrs Earl F Walker of 2815 Nichol Ave and husband of the former Miss Mary Huffman of 917 Alhambra Dr, has left home base at Iwakuni Japan for a two and a half month assignment at Marine Corps Air Station Naha Okinawa. He is a graduate of Anderson Senior High School.
Fire Chief Robert Grimes urges precautions at Christmas time. The Fire Prevention Bureau distributes tree fire resistant treatment guidelines to distributors and stations citywide. He warns natural trees pose the greatest risk, outlines ammonium sulfate treatment, and emphasizes water, fresh cuts, heat avoidance, and an at-home fire emergency plan.
Cub Pack 341 sponsored by Elm Grove Christian Church held a reorganization meeting naming Bill Sheets as chairman. Floyd Evans became Cubmaster. Glenn Scott and Sherman Stanley became Webelos leaders. den leaders include Mrs Sheets and several others. A conservation project collects throwaway bottles for recycling and the Cubs are making Christmas wreaths for fundraising.
Members of the IOOF Rebekah Lodge will hold their annual joint dinner Sunday December 12 at 12 30 p m at the IOOF Temple 8217 Marine Dr Families and guests are invited Santa and Mrs Santa will attend with present youngsters and the committee plans a covered dish meal for the occasion The event aims for a good year of service and fellowship
Judge Paul Schrenker presided as Willie B. Adams pleaded guilty to theft by reception and was given a suspended one to 10 year term at the Indiana Youth Center with one year in Madison County jail. Robert Goolsby, guilty of passing a forged instrument, received a two to 14 year sentence at Pendleton and was placed on two years’ probation after a suspended term. Halsell and Walter faced further actions with Jan. 3 and trial dates set for March 27 for White. Johnson and Dobbs proceedings continued to Dec. 13.
Judge Michael Yancey presided Tuesday night as Hova Moss of Elwood faced public intoxication with a note from a physician delaying arraignment to December 21. Dennis Kelly, 17, faced Beverage Act and public intoxication charges with a continuance granted. Larry Vice, 1996 N D St, pleaded innocent to assault and battery with trial set for January 18, 1972. Joyce Schrock, 1924 S A St, driving under the influence continued. Fernando Flores, 22, Elwood, found guilty for disregarding an automatic signal and paid fines and costs of one dollar.
Willkie High School reports honor roll status for the second six weeks. Principal Blair Sullivan lists freshmen Shane Bradley, Trina Bryan, Pamela Burns, Margaret Drake, Robin Duffey, Don Etchison, Timothy Garner, Christina Kiphart, H Spencer Knotts, Patricia Monahan, Lew Rita Moore, Margaret Noone, Laura Seright, Kristie Weddell, Cathy Wood. sophomores Jane Church, Samuel Heiser, Thomas Juday, Steve Mengelt, Michael Poor, Brenda Abbott, Pamela Davies, Melinda Fide, Alice Humel, Sarah Tharp, Cassie Wilson. juniors Karen Brewer, Christy Davies, Brenda Dudley, Debra Gillam, Vickie Huff, David Humphrey, Carol Lynn Pace, Robert Peters, Trena Adair, Marcey Jones, Dawn Loepke, Brian Mereavers, Elizabeth Edwards, Cheryl McClintock, Jeff Frazee, Ardeana Leisure, Edward Smith, Carolyn McClain, Debra Stone Clingaman, Brian Goodknight. Honor roll mention appears for Sophomores and a separate list of honorable mention. seniors listed include Margaret Ferring and a large group of others.
Dorothy Blevins Shoppe announces extended hours until 8 30 p m daily through Christmas season to accommodate holiday shoppers. Local store urges customers to plan visits.
Gabriel Ginn 79 of 225 E 31st died at 10 10 pm Tuesday. Survived by widow Lula two daughters Eileen and Thelma a son William Ginn Ander was an engineer with New York Central Railroad for 44 years until retirement five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Central Christian Church chapel with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rowe Weston Funeral Home visiting hours 4 30 to 9 pm Thursday.
On duty crews Captain Darrell Smith and Lieutenant Robert Blake respond to multiple incidents. Fire and medical runs list ages and outcomes including illnesses and injuries, with several patients transported to St. Johns Hospital and Community Hospital. The report covers times from 3:14 p.m. to 11:36 a.m. across locations like Park Ave, Halford St, Pitt St, Moss Island Rd, Locust and Fifth, and Delco Remy Div.
Obituary notices recount Alvin Johnson 61 of 21 E 10th St who died Monday night at home after a brief illness. A World War II veteran and former maintenance worker at the Anderson Hotel, he leaves five children and eight grandchildren with two brothers and two sisters. Graveside services are at East Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. Baynton officiating. Additional notices include Jesse Todd 88 of Arriba Colo mother of local residents Olen Todd and Ile Ege, and Wanetta Lloyd 63 of 207% 2 id St who died at Community Hospital after two months in care. Marie F. Denny former teacher at Upland and Marion, died at a Marion nursing home. Burial and service details follow for all.
The Indiana Stream Pollution Control Board sued the town of Yorktown in Delaware Circuit Court to force immediate compliance with a state order to stop river pollution and to submit final plans for a new sewage treatment facility. A preliminary plan was filed in August. an engineering firm is preparing final plans, with a timetable for completion in May 1974 facing state rejection.
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