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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1966
Page
2
A lengthy obituary list reports deaths across Indiana and Illinois towns with service details. Names include Elsie Gum mere Royer 70 and Grace Blakley 69 among many, with funeral times, chapels, cemeteries, and surviving relatives. Burial sites include Oak Hill Roselawn Highland Lawn and Durham Cemeteries, with services led by various pastors and chaplains.
Scotty Kenton, 41, a former Boy Scout executive and new AdAmAn Club member, will fire fireworks atop Pike's Peak at midnight and then, within 12 hours, dive into Prospect Lake as part of Colorado Springs New Year celebrations. An automobile will bring him back to join fellow divers in the annual ice-breaking plunge.
Mrs. Pearl Loudermilk of Brazil is survived by one sister and 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the DeBaun Funeral Home with burial in Grandview Cemetery. Friends may call.
Vigo County Mayor Ralph Tucker announced the resignation of Dr. Donn Gossom from the Vigo County Health Board. Gossom said the role requires more time than he can give, and Tucker expressed deep regret at his departure, noting Gossom’s qualifications in public health.
The Prescott Evening Courier launched an NSOW Club to curb smoking and air pollution. Charter members will be printed in the newspaper, and a blank was provided in Wednesday’s edition. NSOW means no smoking on Wednesday.
Lawmakers show broad opposition to local school levies and constitutional changes to appointive judges. A majority backs a year-long push to create a second Indiana University Medical School with Ball State University as top choice by vote, while plans include 7.5 million for IU center construction and 900 thousand for Ball State architecture amid $50 million bonding for four state universities.
Kenneth K. Mercier 53 of 400 Wolfenburger Street Sullivan died Thursday at Mary Sherman Hospital. A Sullivan High English teacher for 19 years and life honorary member of the Wabash Valley Officials Association, he also served as athletic business manager. Rites set for 2 p m Saturday at Tennis Funeral Home, burial Center Ridge Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Adelaide two sons Jan and Mike three daughters Nancy Cindy and Sarah and mother Mrs Otillia Merder. Friends may call after 5 p m Friday.
Eleanore Goeres nominated as executrix of the Agnes Miller estate who died December 18 at age 11. Probate Commissioner Edward Hamilton handles the petition with Immanuel Lutheran Church and 12 relatives named as distributees under a will dated November 15, 1962. Heirs include Elsie B Buel Kenosha Wis Ray Bostelman Chicago Lillie Cleary Chicago Janelle Goeres Lisher Crawfordsville Nancy Keller West Terre Haute Mike Keller West Terre Haute Steve Keller West Terre Haute Patricia Keller West Terre Haute Lori Keller Crawfordsville Jon Lisher Crawfordsville Terri Lisher Crawfordsville Eleanor A Gores Terre Haute.
The Pentagon drafts contracts for production of a new anti radar missile to replace Shrike, with estimated costs around 90 to 100 million dollars. Shrike entered combat in 1965 and homes on enemy radar beams while a successor seeks improved range and memory to track radar sites even if transmissions stop. A follow on HOGS system uses terrain matching to strike targets.
Fighting eased in the Mekong Delta and central highlands as a two day New Year cease fire loomed. U S B52 bombers attacked North Vietnamese supply areas while a Skyraider rescue followed a non shoot down incident.
The Associated Press reports a sharp cold spell across Indiana with a warming trend expected later. Snow or rain possible on New Year's Eve and again on January 1 1967, with subzero readings earlier in Fort Wayne South Bend Lafayette Indianapolis and Evansville.
Mrs Calvin L Rampton wife of Utah governor found a parking ticket on the windshield at the Capitol grounds. She sent the ticket to the secretary of state with a note asking where to surrender and where to park.
The UAW in a letter to locals attacks AFL-CIO leadership for failing to fulfill merger aims. Signed by Walter Reuther Emil Mazey Leonard Woodcock and Pat Greathouse the note accuses George Meany of stiff leadership and labels the federation intolerant of new ideas. A AFL CIO spokesman offered no comment.
General's district manager Dan E Worley announced delivery of 53 000 copies to Terre Haute area customers will take four to five days. The new directory introduces seven digit numbers effective January 8 with many customers receiving new numbers and prefixes. About 110 workers will deliver the volumes weighing over 70 000 pounds in total, with each copy just over a pound.
Mrs Jiles will obtain a full lifetime pension after a settlement that ends her Civil Service Commission appeal. Attorney Kincade cited 25 years of service and multiple merit citations. Senator Bayh poised to name acting postmaster by Jan 9 as the West Terre Haute Post Office avoids downgrade and new building proceeds by late 1967.
The Melody Makers from Indianapolis will headline the Knights of Columbus New Year’s Eve party at the clubhouse 828 Ohio St from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. Dinner and dancing are included and reservations are advised by calling C-2275.
Blossom Shop promotes festive arrangements with corsages and bouquets for the new year season. The shop highlights selections for celebrations and gifts, emphasizing fresh flowers and seasonal color palettes.
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