29 Jun 1976
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seymour Daily Tribune
Location
Seymour, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
1
The council on first reading approved an ordinance requiring ABC approval before building permits for multi family and commercial projects. The measure aims to curb unapproved construction and shield the city from liability, with enforcement gaps and permit wording noted by City Attorney Lewis.
Albert Ladlee of Crothersville R2 was beaten and tied by two white men at his home Monday around 7 30 pm They fled with 700 in cash and his shotgun leaving him bound on the bed Ladlee received head and leg wounds and walked to a neighbor for help. state police and detectives pursue leads with ongoing inquiry.
The Metropolitan School District of Vernon Township board signed three teaching contracts in a special meeting led by Superintendent Robert Gingher. New coach David Chanley of Salem, formerly Pekin Eastern coach, joined alongside Mrs. Brenda Holzworth renewing first grade and William Keener of Bedford teaching fifth and sixth grades. Principal Thomas Judd's three day vacation request was approved. The district also authorized use of the softball diamond for Little League and other leagues in response to a Crothersville recreation department letter.
Weather records for Seymour show downtown noon temperature unofficial while official readings come from Ruth Everhart, government weather observer at Rockford. River level 2.2 feet at 7 am, precipitation 22 hundredths, sunset 6 17, sunrise 5 20.
Crothersville classroom teachers association endorses 1976 77 teaching contracts. unanimous approval reported by president Arvid Koontz. Changes include bachelor degree starting salaries up to 8500 and 10000 50 for max after 10 years. master's degree starting at 9000 with 1500 max after 15 years.
Stormy weather postponed planned aerial spraying of two swampy Jackson County areas for mosquito control. The health office will spray when conditions allow and a period without rain follows. Ground spraying will cover other breeding sites, and residents are urged to continue cleanup and private spraying. Public health lists recommended insecticides.
Seymour and Brownstown Exchange clubs urge county wide observance of July 4 as One Nation Under God Sunday. Mayor Donald H. Ernest proclaims the day in Seymour. Presidents Harry Luedeman and Robert Gatte cite 200 years of spiritual guidance fueling America's growth and prosperity. Clergy are urged to emphasize spiritual values in sermons July 4.
Carter urged a restoration of federalism to aid cities with federal funds and local government freedom while involving state and local officials in national policy. He said eight years of Ford and Nixon treated cities as adversaries and political whipping boys, pledging federal, state, and local cooperation to tackle urban economic woes.
A special meeting of Legal Services Inc. in Columbus is set for 5 30 p m to address four director resignations. Resignees Jo Ellen Wright William 8 Miller Charlotte Spurgeon and Janie Johnson cite insufficient low income representation on the board. They urge a majority of seats be elected by and for low income people per the articles and bylaws.
A rural Corydon man was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for the Halloween shooting death of Eldon Kintner, 57, who was investigating gunfire on his farm road near Indian Creek. The victim was 57 and the suspect faced second degree murder charges. trial moved from Harrison County to Salem.
The first semester of summer school at Seymour High School ends at noon Friday. Enrollment for the second semester opens Tuesday July 6 with options in U S government US history Semester I or biology Semester II. Classes run daily 8 am to noon for four weeks, with summer school ending Friday July 30.
Public hearing invites comments on Indiana poor relief system at 7 30 p m Wednesday in Columbus city hall. Pre selected witnesses will give testimony and audience questions are welcome with residents from Jackson Brown and Bartholomew counties urged to attend. Art Glover of United Way in Bartholomew County will moderate the session.
Freetown will hold its Fourth of July parade Sunday afternoon through the downtown area with a 2 p m start and 12 30 p m registration. Parade official Mike Rudolph announced weigh classes for tractor pull and four baby contest judging classes will be held Thursday night through Sunday festival activities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.