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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1969
Page
1
The column lists multiple local deaths including Dorothy Breck and Anna Hoffman among others, with survivors such as Willard Breck, Breeck family and Hoffman relatives. Funeral rites are announced at Brown and Bare Funeral Home and other local cemeteries with details on service times and locations.
Cortanee Myers longtime Indiana Mineral private Association founder and Mount Mavigh Lodge member died at home in Anderson. Wife Margaret predeceased him in 1945. Survived by son Roger L C Myers of Anderson daughter Melon Myers of Portland Ore brother Bine Geld Myers of Anderson and granddaughter Mrs Michael Tackey of Anderson. Funeral rites Wednesday at Harold E Rozelle Farney Home with Dr George S Taggart of First Presbyterian Church officiating burial in East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Bayh lauds the Bayh Expresses Pride In The Class Of 1969 at Bayly High School. He notes student achievements and calls for civic responsibility while criticizing social indifference and policing debates. The ceremony in the school gym featured speeches about effort, equality, and future goals for graduates including Robert Colvill and other students.
Two youngsters, pedestrians, were hit by cars in separate Monday afternoon incidents. George Allen Tyler, 4, of 2305 Headri, suffered a broken right leg and head and knee abrasions after being struck by a car driven by Jackie Read, 43, of WLS A St Ed Wood, at the union of Pendleton and Madison Aves. Raa wdolsh Stevens, 9, of 1414 Madison Ave, received arm abrasions when hit by a car driven by Donald Swingle, 41, of Indianapolis, at 18th St. Conditions of the injured were listed as fair to good and satisfactory at local hospitals.
A fragment from a 20th century issue presents children’s letters to God. The readable portion mentions requests and prayers, capturing a childlike voice seeking guidance and comfort. The piece functions as a light human-interest snippet within a broader community column.
Madison County sheriff's deputies and Andersen city juvenile authorities arrested thirteen people on liquor violations early Saturday. At 44 W Hartman Road home of John Keralla, nine persons including Paul L Swann 18 Sharon Costegan 17 Paul Keralla 9 William Wyles 18 Barbara ... and Claude D Freeh 2 were charged under the Beverage Act and public intoxication. A 17 year old girl faced a violation charge. Keralla 49 was charged with contributing to delinquency of minors. Beer and an empty whiskey bottle were confiscated. Four boys under 18 were arrested for public intoxication early morning. Randall Bodkin 18 appeared in Anderson City Court. three juveniles face charges of intoxication curfew Beverage Act and resisting arrest. All have been released to parents.
A four year old boy, Gregory Joppes of 416 Vineyard St, was injured Sunday afternoon when he fell from an extension ladder and was struck by a slow moving pickup in the driveway of Mrs Pearl Dayton. He suffered minor head arms and shoulder injuries and is in satisfactory condition at Community Hospital. A 5-year old child was not harmed.
The Board of Works will open bids at 7 20 pm Monday date 16 for theater seats to equip the new city hall auditorium council chambers and city court. Construction delays push opening to Sept 1 with floors three through five due by September target. Ground and second floors may not be ready until late December or early 1946. No extension discussed for temporary facilities at Sixth and Meridian Streets.
Apollo 10 23 One arrives, Charlie Bravo module enters Earth’s atmosphere at 12:35 local sunrise Samoa time. Within 18 seconds air ionization boils around the craft, shielding temperatures surge to 5 000 degrees, causing a temporary blackout of communications.
Butler Fairman Seufert engineer contacted owner over a no purchase policy and damages in the project. Paddock said funds will back a 14 day Alexandria road instruction renewal. Officials warn widening Riverview Street over Crock risks railroad issues while recommending reconstruction with pilings. Madison's note hints at project constraints.
Mrs. Thomas Schmidt of Route 6 Anderson died early Monday after a week's illness at Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at Brown and Butz Funeral Home Thursday conducted by Rev Chester Gwens, with interment at Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7-9 and Wednesday until 9. She lived in Anderson most of her life and was a member of First B. Church in Alexandria. Born Jan 2 1908 in Jonesboro to Edward and Pearl Klубbe, she moved here from Marion. Survived by her mother Pearl Bliebe of Route 7, five children including Lola Fabian Pendleton, Gerald Lchinist of Yorktown, Che Schmidt, Jack Schmidt, Joan Richardson of Alexandria, a brother Cati Blibbe in Hawaii, a stepsister Mrs Richard Ruth Dovey of Clearwater, 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Hardin argues for a cap on dollars paid to any one farmer under farm programs after 1970, but says legislative changes are required. Supporters scoff at quick changes, noting action would hinge on the House Agriculture Committee next year as leaders faced setbacks on amendments.
From foge Cina to Marine Croy who rescued two men under heavy fire, details say he joined the Marines on March 24, 1968 and trained in San Diego. He wrestled in high school and was survived by parents and four sisters, along with relatives across Elwood and Kentucky, as final rites were planned.
Ramon LaRue VORTYILLE. Finabries: I am, today at the Ranalt Funeral Home for Ramon Las Rue, 8, profession magician, ayerment, Grave Lawn Cemetery.
Anderson man Cox, 57, of 1625 Poplar, died at Reid Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle crash at US 40 and Lid lb in Cambridge City. Two Cambridge City women, Olga Page and Edna Bachmann, were injured. Cox, an engineer with Container Corp. of America since 1935, was a Mason and Elks member. Survived by wife Nelen, two daughters, a son, a stepdaughter, a half sister, and two granddaughters. Funeral Wednesday at Jones and Placke Funeral Home, Richmond. Burial in Earthman Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening.
A renowned goldsmith, offered to craft a $260,000 gold chess set for three unusual patrons. His studio holds a spectrum of costly marble and gem chips while he rejects matching cuff links for a themed display. He muses on wealth as art, posing questions about purpose and existence.
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