Aviator in Vernon Mystery Linked to Plane Theft
Local report details Goldie Gehrken and her mother seeking the missing aviator thought to be Ernest Pelch. Authorities pursue theft charges after Eddie Crocker identifies a Vernon barnstormer with Frankfort plane credentials.
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Marion
Thompson
Gehrken
Goldie
Eddie Crocker
Frankfort
Ind
Ernest Pelch
Pelch
Crocker
Vernon
Pauline
Gehrkens
Mr. Pelch
Mississippi
Missing Vernon Girl Found After 5 Day Search
After a five day search Goldie Gehrken is found safe. A small plane piloted by Thompson carried Goldie and Wade Lawson, her uncle, on a flight from Vernon to Ramsey and toward Missouri before reappearing. Her parents express relief and praise Thompson as the investigation continues.
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Gehrken
Vernon
Goldie
Wade Lawson
Thompson
Ramsey
Lawson
Missing man from Wyatt, Mo. leaves no word after voyage
Fragmentary report says a young man vanished after traveling toward the Ozark hills on Friday morning. Local search notes he was described as a fairly good shipper while the plane rig incident had limited impact. No further word has come from or about him.
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Ozark Hills
Wyatt
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