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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1971
Page
2
NEW CASTLE The Henry Superior Court freed Middletown physician Dr. Phillip D. Foley 35 after Prosecutor Mel Edwards moved to drop charges of selling dangerous drugs. Edwards apologized in open court as Foley was declared a free man.
The Anderson Chamber will honor three firms completing 50 years in business: Commercial Service Company Trinidad Asphalt Rockive Comzny and Artur B Henning AIA Architect. Howard Bir retires from Delco Remy and chairs Christmas observance. Wilbur Pick Martin remains active in chamber committees. Reedt ane tall meeaing and a feature film premiere are planned with Jones Hi Fi Sound presenting. Foley, previously jailed in a drug case, was exonerated and says no civil action will be pursued.
Republican committeemen and vice committeemen met at the Grandview Clubhouse Monday night to discuss a survey showing GOP prospects in the November city election. Mayor J. E. Flanagan, seeking re election, highlighted industrial growth and civic atmosphere while accusing Democrat rival Robert L. Rock of neglecting Anderson’s development during his lieutenant governorship.
Anderson plans expansion with a new Delco-Remy plant and a shipping center amid city growth. Officials note 390 acres bought for future development, boosting tax value by about 2.5 million and creating new jobs. InPIRG proposes a student group and Friends division to advise on public interest across colleges.
A Herald reader recalls a proposed Cincinnati to Chicago passenger line via Anderson that never materialized. Amtrak now controls routes, with trains 65 and 6 discontinued, while the James Whitcomb Riley line omits Anderson in favor of larger corridors.
Voters hear that taxes can fall only with service cuts and that Parks Rock outlines a complete plan. The group cites needs on the south side for swimming pools tennis courts and other facilities.
Multiple obituaries from Anderson Muncie Elwood and surrounding areas note deaths and memorials. Oliver A Barret of Muncie died at Ball Memorial Hospital after sudden illness. Anna Cochran of Anderson died at home with services at Trinity Episcopal. Archie D Neff former Anderson resident died in Florida. Larry Dever of Anderson killed returning from a Boy Scout meeting. other survivors listed with spouses children and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements and burial plans are reported.
Mrs Thema Lewallen 8% mother of H G Lewsey Lewallen Tailors died at 3 a m Tuesday at Randolph Rest Home Pocahontas Arkansas Surviving relatives include three siblings and 10 grandchildren Funeral services set for Thursday at Pocahontas with interment in Elwood City Cemetery Friends may call at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home Thursday morning.
Alexandria event features mayoral and council hopefuls discussing issues at Turtle Creek Nursing Home. Floyd U. and Mabel Walker attend as NAACP hosts third in a series of public sessions. Survivors include Marie, widow Marie, and three children.
Union leader William McCarty reports the executive committee voted to remove Democrat precinct committeeman Kenneth Poor in Chesterfield Third Ward. A removal hearing schedule, notices to precinct committeemen, and possible legal action loom as Poor fights the move.
Sheriff Berit John Canter will be guest speaker at a Fortville Legion program Thursday evening at 8 p.m. in observance of American Education Week. Rev. F Robert Green of Fortville United Methodist Church will give the invocation and contributions to the Children's Welfare Fund are welcomed.
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