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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
3
Fire swept a century old farm house near Millersburg Indiana trapping four children on the second floor. Firemen from three communities recovered the bodies in the blaze reported by the Associated Press.
Fire in a Millersburg area rental house killed four children aged 4 to 8. Victims were Chris Smith 8, Vicki Welcher 7, Brian Welcher 4, and Robert Bontrager. Bontrager’s wife, her husband, an 18 month old daughter Dawn and two guests escaped. Russell Bontrager, stationed at Grissom AFB, tried to reach the second floor but heat blocked entry. Police say the structure burned rapidly after 3 a.m.
Mercy Hospital reports admissions including Chester Hankey Frankton Harris Junior Lee Marsh Tonya Gavin Mrs Ed ward Land Omer Salsberry and Windfall. Dismissals include Stephen Els worth Albert Horseman James Cannon and Mrs David York. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Leslie Graham.
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