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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1972
Page
7
The United Postal Service will run a reduced Christmas schedule. Terre Haute postmaster Frank Miklozek said December 23 will keep window and collection hours, but some routes may consolidate. Christmas Eve closes offices. lobbies stay open in many cities for mail deposit and stamps. Only special delivery on Christmas Day. all other offices closed.
Gov elect Otis Bowen announced former state police superintendent Frank A. Jessup will lead the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency. Jessup, who will leave his Jackson ville Florida business, served 22 years with the Indiana State Police and was superintendent 1953 to 1957.
Collett School pupils prepare a Christmas Sing Around the Tree for parents and friends with performances by kindergarten through sixth grade in two sessions. Mrs. Nolin leads with student teacher Mrs. Brower assisting. decorations and refreshments are arranged by Mrs. Humphrey and the student council.
The Maplewood Christian Church at 2000 N 13th St presents a ten minute live nativity scene in the courtyard this week from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring Mary Joseph Wise Men shepherds an angel and a guiding star. Viewers may watch from their cars as the dramatic events of Jesus birth unfold.
Indiana state police seek clues after nearly 300 new handguns disappear from a gun shop north of New Castle. Owner Rupert Alexander says the missing weapons are worth 20 000 to 25 000 dollars and notes 500 additional guns plus rifles and rare weapons were left behind after neighbors reported three voices on walkie talkies Saturday night.
The W L Stiller family 144 FE Lawrin Blvd Lincolnshire won first place in the Christmas Outdoor Home Decoration Contest by the Women’s Department Club Judges scored 100 points with 20 lighting 20 color 30 theme and 30 overall beauty Second place went to Robert Rohler 2330 Miller Dr and third to Clyde McCullough 2635 N 29th St Honorable mentions included Mary E Kretzer Ben Poe and Raymond Fitzpatrick Mrs Ray Nash praised entrants judges and committee members
James Christopher, Terre Haute representative of the district director, said today that local offices of audit collection and intelligence divisions would be closed on Monday December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.
The Lincolnshire subdivision announced winners in its annual Christmas decoration contest. First place went to the Sam Duggan family at 33 W Lawrin Blvd. Second to William Stiller at 144 E Lawrin Blvd. Third to Stanley Worral at 5 Todd Place. The Lincolnshire Homeowners Association organized the event now in its tenth year and staged a candlelight display along curbs and sidewalks. Creel praised chair Jim Colligan and the association for the joint effort and invited the public to view the lights from 6 to 9 30 p.m. for several days.
Vigo Superior Court granted six divorces in a series of Friday and Monday proceedings. Names include Marvy R. Bauer from David Bauer with a $50 alimony award, Joyce Elaine Moore from Alvis Moore with custody of two children and $30 weekly child support, Catherine J. Brown from Lawrence A. Brown with former name restored, Deborah K. Combs from Thomas M. Combs with former name Wright restored, Carolyn R. Hollingsworth from Dennis L. Hollingsworth with $250 alimony, and Eunice Gales from Leon F. Gales Jr. with former name Harper restored.
Susan Felt resigns as administrative assistant to Ralph Tucker at the Terre Haute Area Chamber of Commerce to become managing editor of the Clay City News starting January 2. She will also be associate editor of Wabash Valley Leisure and managing editor of the weekly CRE publications.
Ft Harrison Post 40 American Legion announces a New Year’s Eve dance on Saturday Dec 30 at the post home 417 S 5th St from 930 pm to 130 am. Music by the Men of Note and Claudia. Planning committee includes Dean Rogers chairman Art Bryant and Bill Aue. Tickets available in advance from committee members. number of tickets to be sold is limited.
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