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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1972
Page
2
Elwood Fire Department Chief Edgar E. Phillips presents the 1971 yearly fire report with 186 fire runs and ambulance rescue totaling 407. Fires occurred mainly in dwellings and warehouses, with 21 thousand dollars estimated damage. Fire causes included backfires and electrical shorts. numerous false alarms and mutual aid calls noted.
A nine car crash at the I-69 exit ramp near Anderson involved two vehicles and left three people receiving treatment at St. John’s Hospital. Blanche Purdy, 66, from Wabash, pulled out into the path of Come Poteet, 28, of Fortville, injuring leg lacerations. Helen Price, 67, Wabash, suffered a broken collarbone and was treated and released.
A city light and power utility car bearing number 3009 was spotted at 38th Street and Meridian in Indianapolis Wednesday about 9 30 a m prompting criticism from the mayor s Democratic city organization over use of city owned cars for out of town trips. Officials James Templeton and Morris Johns could not be reached for comment on whether the car was on official business.
The Christian Brotherhood Hour celebrates 25 years as a key Church of God radio program. Dr. R Eugene Sterner now leads the program, with 400 stations worldwide, English and Spanish broadcasts, and a new Portuguese segment. Notable contributors include Doug Oldham and the Gaither Trio, while CBH expands outreach to metropolitan areas and foreign markets.
Harley Stephen Offenbacker of Turtle Creek Centre marks 101st birthday while recalling a Delaware Indian chief who visited from Michigan and stories of farm life in Lawrence Township Indiana. He describes a one room school, hard labor, and the evolution from horse plows to tractors, family reunions, and a long marriage to Ethel.
Copenhagen AP King Frederick IX Denmark's ruler for nearly 25 years is in grave condition and slipping into unconsciousness. Medical bulletins say brain circulation is failing and temperature is 103. Queen Ingrid visits hospital and consults surgeons as Princess Margrethe, regent, holds a brief audience at the palace with General Walter Walker, NATO Northern Region chief.
The Indiana Public Service Commission approved extended area service removing toll charges between Anderson Pendleton and Perkinsville. Johnson of Indiana Bell said over 2,500 more local numbers can be called toll free as of Sunday. Pendleton and Perkinsville exchanges are owned by General Telephone Company of Indiana. Two cable projects costing about 76,000 dollars are under way to enable the new service.
State Police seek leads in a harassment case targeting Randy Williams son of Mr and Mrs Williams of Middletown Rt 2 A sequence of calls and threats since early November prompted the family to seek police protection and school transport help. A dead rabbit found in the mailbox on Dec 10 and later threats raised fear for the boy’s safety amid family stress and school disruption.
The Anderson Lions Club hosts Dr. Virgil Bjork as luncheon speaker at the YMCA. Bjork, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Anderson, comes from the Fort Wayne District where he served as district superintendent and has pastorships in Marion, Roanoke, and Portland. He is a Minnesota native who studied at Taylor University and Garrett Seminary.
Bloomington Indiana AP reports the federal work-study administrator says the proposal to place students in city government must wait until next May for new allocations. Mayor Francis X McCloskey had said he would name about 60 students to summer posts under the program.
Obituary notices from Anderson and surrounding Madison County list the deaths of several local residents. Details include Mrs. Mar ea iay eve a Memorial Hospital birth, a longtime Delco Remy employee, church membership, and survivors. Final rites are scheduled at local funeral homes with interment in Elm Ridge and Anderson Memorial Park Cemeteries.
Christie 65 wife of Methel Christie of Daleville died Tuesday evening at Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie after brief illness She belonged to the War Mothers at Daleville Friends may call today 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services Friday 1 30 p.m. at Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home Daleville Rev Harold Clark Chesterfield Christian Church Interment Elm Ridge Muncie Survivors include husband three daughters a sister three brothers 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. NEW CASTLE Ova Fearin Jr 33 Chrysler employee rites set 1 30 p.m. Friday Macer Funeral Home Rev William Hummer to officiate Family will receive friends after 3 p.m. today Surviving are wife Norma K four children parents and siblings.
Funeral services for Orville Davis aged 69 of 585 Sheridan Street are set for 2 p.m. today at the Coaltrin Funeral Home in Noblesville.
Funeral services are set for 10 this afternoon at Clark Funeral Home for E. L. Anderson aged 78. The death occurred recently, and the family asks that memorials be sent to a local aid society.
Two Elwood youths were hospitalized at Mercy Hospital after a one car crash Wednesday night near Orestes Road. James J. Lawson aged 14 of Green Acres Trailer Court sustained injuries to his right arm and left leg while John W. Jones of Tipton suffered unspecified injuries. Police reported the driver swerved to avoid a dog, losing control on the north side of the road about 9:40 p.m.
The County Health Board will convene next Tuesday at the Hotel Building, 912 American. Dr. Thomas E. Platt will preside as new president with Rex Coward from the State Board of Health in attendance. An open house and tour will follow the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Howard Bull welcome a baby girl at 3739 Hamilton Place. Mr and Mrs Thomas Irien report a baby boy at 1811 Park Rd. Mr and Mrs David Wiehner announce a baby girl from Rt 8. Mr and Mrs Raymond Garner of Pendleton welcome a baby boy. Mr and Mrs Frank Portwood of Pendleton greet a baby girl. Mr and Mrs Trellon Osborn of Fortville welcome a baby girl.
A local business presents a special message to readers about remodeling completed by skilled craftsmen in the building. The note thanks the families served in recent months for their understanding during remodeling and invites the public to visit the new facilities praised as the finest in the area. The owners pledge continued sympathetic understanding and friendly service in the years ahead.
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