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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1972
Page
26
The 1953 draft lottery will be held February 2 with those drawn subject to induction next year unless deferred. The process mirrors last year’s, using a 366-number drum and a non leap year birthdate set, aiming for randomness via scrambled lists from the National Bureau of Standards.
The BK District of Kikihawenund Area Council presents three shows at Mounds Mall sunken area. Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers from Anderson and southern Madison County demonstrate scouting. Shows today 2 5 p.m. 7 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 5 p.m. Tickets 35 cents benefit sales awards.
Juddie Payton of Evangelistic Faith Mission Bedford Indiana will headline Sunday morning services at The Westside Holiness Tabernacle located at 3232 West 25th Street. The event promises a devotional session and inspirational message.
Gifts totaling 477,272, or 57 percent of the 830,000 goal, bolster the Y expansion drive as five local institutions donate 70,000 to push toward indoor Olympic pool construction. Speaker T Franklin Miller traced the YMCA’s 54 years and founding 7,000 subscribers, noting 2,308,000 attendees over time.
Indiana Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb says federal aid to states cannot lower property taxes without surrendering local control. He notes directives from Washington and questions Nixon's plan, expecting to discuss it at a White House dinner February 1 and whether Congress will back such moves.
Bertha Louise Roman known as Lulu from Hee Haw was sentenced to four years in a Texas penitentiary after a jury convicted her of marijuana possession. Police found 5½ pounds of marijuana in her Dallas apartment following a March 18, 1971 raid.
Commerce Clearing House outlines how to determine support for dependents on federal income tax returns. It covers what counts as support, fair lodging value, allocation of household food, and special rules for divorced or separated parents, with note of the 675 dollar exemption and timing for 1971.
Madison County heating firms operate under a fledgling association with ethics rules and a nonenforced code. District officials warn local consumers to vet firms via bids, referrals, or chamber and association checks as the new board lacks inspector funding. Members list includes AERCO, Sylvester, Dunbar, Anderson Furnace, and others in the trade network.
INDIANAPOLIS A night session Friday saw HB 1197 fail 66 to 28, ending a push to abolish wage garnishment. The House also killed a licensing consolidation proposal for Board of Health professions and dentistry. A water resources commission bill was not recalled, while a traffic school bill received approval to advance to the Senate with a $24 tuition.
City detectives investigate a break in at the Farm Bureau Co op in the 1500 block of Central Avenue. An unlocked safe and cash register were looted totaling 325 dollars. Patrol found a door open at 2 05 a m Friday exposing an inner door and broken window. A grey metal box with 75 dollars and 125 dollars from the register were reported missing.
Seventy-one persons were indicted in a multi state luxury car theft ring operating from 1968. Cars including Cadillacs and Lincolns were stolen to order for a 1000 dollar down payment and 1500 dollars on delivery. The scheme spread across New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, Georgia, Minnesota, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The Postal Service halted a 24 percent third class rate hike after a federal court found the agency lacked authority. A district judge’s ruling prompted appeals actions and hearings in Washington. The plan aimed to boost weekly revenue by about 2.5 million and raise junk mail postage from 4.2 to 5 cents.
Mayor Robert L. Rock is expected to unveil Andersons first annual air show plans at the Mayor's Breakfast. The event at 10 a.m. at UAW Local 662 Hall will discuss forming a committee with airport manager Art Darlington and the Aviation Commission for a July show and Jaycee participation in park development neighborhood communications city beautification and ambassador roles for conventions and visits.
New arrivals at St. John’s Hospital include four boys born to local families. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Pendleton welcomed a son, as did Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lamper of 1219 Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Myers of 2801 S. Raible Ave. welcomed a boy, and Mr. and Mrs. Gunter Fix of 321 W. 11th St. welcomed another son.
Virginia Fawbush 61 of 933 W 32nd St died Friday at Community Hospital after two weeks of illness. Born May 31 1910 she married Roy Fawbush in Scottsburg in 1939 and was of Fifth Street United Methodist Church. Surviving husband four daughters two sisters five grandchildren two nephews and one great aunt. Funeral services pending. M Nelson 65 of Daleville died Friday at Ball Memorial Hospital after six month illness. She worked in Daleville School cafeteria and was a Daleville Christian Church member. Surviving husband three sons two sisters one great grandchild. Funeral Sunday at Daleville Christian Church with burial at Saunders Cemetery.
Chester Clarence Johnston died at 6 p.m. Thursday at Turtle Creek Nursing Home. A former Red Key resident, he lived with Wayne Johnston at 3225 Scatterfield Rd and worked for Illinois Central Railroad. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs Bertha Gray, 81, died at Mainview Apartments. survived by two nephews Roy and Arthur Bryan and niece Mrs Clifford Gray. George W Sowder 68 of 627 W 22nd St, funeral 10:30 a.m. today at First Church of the Nazarene. interment Dale Cemetery, with arrangements by Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home.
A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. today at St Marys Catholic Church for Mary A Callaghan of 214 East 15th Street. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery in Indianapolis. Arrangements were handled by Brown and Butz Funeral Home.
Eva M. Hartzell, age 88, awaiting final rites at Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home. She resided at 1619 East 53rd Street. Services to be announced by the family and funeral directors.
Elwood fire department battled its second major blaze in two days at 2509 S. E Street the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shelborn Cole. The living room was gutted with smoke damage throughout the house and total losses in the living room. Mrs. Cole cut her arm but refused hospital care, treated on scene. Firemen were on site about one hour.
Mercy Hospital reports new admits Stacey Hopper Eloise Ebbert and Fred Perry from Eloise Ebbert 621 N 11th St and Fred Perry 208 N Eighth St. Discharges include Ruth Dirsen berry to Arcadia Nursing Home Mrs Elmer Johnson and Mrs William Howard and Hillard Brewer plus Eugene Sutton and others.
Final rites are set for Ira Clarence Anderson 83 of Lapel with a 2 p.m. service at Fisher Brothers Funeral Home Interment will be at Brookside Cemetery.
A New York man received a one year sentence at Indiana State Farm after a conviction for receiving stolen goods. The arrest followed a motel burglary involving color television sets. the suspect was traced to a corner at 46th and Evanston Streets.
Captain Darrell Smith and Lieutenant Robert Blake led on duty as multiple EMS calls unfolded Thursday. The log lists patients at various locations including Herbert Hoover Community Hospital, John’s Hospital, St. John's Hospital and other sites, with ages ranging from 10 to 51 and incidents described as illness, injury or jury. Authority crews responded from 6:15 p.m. to 4:27 p.m. with assignments at 1732 Park Rd to 21st Street and Columbus Avenue.
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