Deaths in Terre Haute area include Knox and Hellman
Obituary notices list Eugene Herbert Knox 66 of 242 South 4th Street dying Friday at St Anthony Hospital with service at Gillis Memory Chapel and burial in Union Cemetery Hoosierville. Surviving two sons and a daughter and siblings. Also William J Hellman 88 of 515 North 14th Street died Friday with funeral services at Callahan Funeral Home and burial Calvary Cemetery. Multiple other locals cited: Floyd E Schaffer. Eddie Withrow. Mrs Sadie Leach. Eva Adams Morris. Roy Tyron. Mrs Flossie Burnam. Edna Nave. William Hensley. Dora McCrory. Harry Lybarger. Beaumont Fisher. Eliza Hill. numerous survivors and burial details.
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Eugene Herbert Knox
S. 4Th St
St. Anthony's Hospital
Gillis Memory Chapel
R. C. Mowery
Union Cemetery
Hoosierville
William Earl
Cincinnati
Walter Lee
Terre Haute
Phyllis Torrence
Peru
Ind
Janet Bolin
Brazil
William J. Hellman
14Th St
Catherine
Frances Hellman
Indianapolis
Mary Neidlinger
Eileen Lawson
Gertrude Lenis
Louise Bratt
Portage
Paul
Callahan Funeral
Edgar
Eddie” Withrow
Berne Ave
St. Anthony Hospital
Jensen's
Faye
Mary Bobbitt
Callahan Funeral Home
R. A. Ketterman
Highland Lawn Cemetery
Sadie Leach
Gary
Bradenton
Fla
John
Betty Str
Chicago
Carlisle
Eva Adams Morris
Odon
Washington
Church of Christ
Harry
Maxine Kiser
Don
Kenneth
McGregor
Tex
Leland
Evansville
Lodi
N.J
George
N.Y
Schultze
Jerry Mueller
Shepherd Cemetery
Roy Tyron
Union Hospital
Ada Theodore
DeBaun Funeral Home
John Dray
Grandview Cemetery
Flossie May Burnam
West Union
Ill
Crawford Memorial Hospital
Robinson
Walter
East Alton
Marshall
Russell
Til
Orval
Ellen Drake
Christine Brackett
Mary Brackett
Wichita
Kan
Rosa Tolbert
Prast- Hosch
York Cemetery
Kingman
York
William Hensley
Tudor Funeral
Rockville
Larry McMillian
Riverside Cemetery
Clinton
United Mine Workers
The
Christian Church
Ethel Carrel
East Gary
Hazel Myers
Bloomingdale
Dora McCrory
Roy
Patty Brockman
Joliet
Okeechobee
Richard
Chicago Ridge
Frances Dancy
Hebron
Freda Smith
Flushing
Long Island
N. Y
Vashti Huber
Oak Lawn
Iil
Ernest Harmon
Akron
Ohio
Prust-Hosch Funeral
Harry L. Lybarger
Nance’s Creamery
Edith
William
Kate Potter
Lawson Funeral
Alfred L. Emmert
Bee Ridge Cemetery
Shelburn
Eliza Hill
Lesser
Martha Mitchell, Sesser
McHugh
Little Flock Cemetery
Robert Atkinson longtime Terre Haute resident dies in Corvallis
Robert Nips Atkinson died Friday at Corvallis City Hospital. He formerly lived in Terre Haute, Indiana, and is survived by his wife Vernitta, daughter Violet Savile of Eugene, brother Joseph of Terre Haute, and three sisters Janie Osborne, Elizabeth Rayce, and Margaret Beal. Funeral Tuesday in Corvallis.
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Corvallis
Ore
Robert “Nips’’ Atkinson
Corvallis City Hospital
Terre Haute
Ind
Vernitta
Violet Saville
Eugene
Joseph
Janie Osborne
Brooksville
Fla
Elizabeth Rayce
Clinton, Ind
Margaret Beal
Final Tributes Paid to Schricker of Indiana
Final trib ute was paid today to Henry Frederick Schricker legendary Hoosier political leader in the White Hat who twice governed Indiana. Funeral services were set at 2 p.m. EST in Knox Center Gymnasium with as many as 3850 seated. Burial followed in Crown Hill Cemetery. Dr Otto P Kretzmann Valparaiso University and Gov Roger D Branigin were among speakers and mourners. Schricker died after a third heart attack at Starke County Memorial Hospital. He led Indiana as governor during World War II and again 1949 to 1953, known for the White Hat symbol of his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox, Ind
Henry Frederick Schricker
Indiana
Knox Center
Crown Hill
Otto P. Kretzmann
Valparaiso University
Roger D. Branigin
Bief
Schricker
Harry Prige
Starke County Memorial Hospital
Gas Valve Incident In Colorado Springs
Police identify Les Lie Martin as the man who saw the pipe examined it un screwed the valve and lit the match to see inside it. The gas caused first degree burns for Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs, Colo
Martin
Christian Herter Dies at 71 Former Secretary of State
Washington AP reports former Massachusetts governor and U.S. secretary of state Christian Herter Sr. died suddenly Friday night at age 71. His son Christian Herter Jr. said the cause was not immediately known. Herter had served as a special trade negotiations aide to President Johnson.
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Washington
Christian Herter Sr
Christian Herter Jr
Herter
Massachusetts
Johnson
Wessel to Speak at Exchange Club Luncheon
David Wessel director of Terre Haute Junior Achievement and manager of The Loft will speak at the Exchange Club weekly luncheon in the Hoosier Room Hulman Center. Members plan their annual Ladies' Night party for Saturday January 14.
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David Wessel
Terre Haute
Loft
Exchange Club
Hoosier Room
Hulman Center
Rat Bites Nine Month Old In City Home
Police investigate after Shirley Sparks reports her nine month old son Frankie bitten by a rat in their Crawford Street home. The bite occurred during the night and the baby was treated and released at St. Anthony's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Shirley Sparks
Crawford St
Frankie
Truce Violations Rally as 1st Infantry Near Saigon
Communist infractions unfold within eight hours as the 1st Infantry Division’s 1st Brigade and 9th Division elements brace in Vietnam. Col. Sid Berry survives two helicopter hits while directing air fire near Saigon. Ky warns Tet truce could be reconsidered if breaches continue amid new US reinforcements.
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1St Infantry
Saigon
Sid Berry
Hattiesburg
Miss
Berry
Nguyen Cao Ky
U. S
9Th Infantry Division
Rhine
Vung Tai
Vietnam
Hope Saddened On His Return From Vietnam
The note recalls Jerry Colonna missing Hope's overseas tour due to illness after years as a fixture on the annual bases trip. Joining Hope for the first time were his wife Dolores and two children Nora and Kelly. Mrs. Hope said she had dreamed of this for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Faria
Bombay
Jerry Colonna
Hope
Dolores
Nora
Kelly
Atomic Test Hearings Set in Congress
MIT physicist Ruina says U S underground detection capabilities are significant yet warn that low yield tests can avoid seismic detection. He notes seismic thresholds could be lowered and identifies that current U S limits remain secret while some shots may register near magnitude 4 on the Richter scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
U.S
Ruina
United States
Traffic Deaths Over Nation Down Sharply
National Safety Council reports a sharp drop in early New Year traffic deaths with 15 fatalities by 6 p.m. Friday, far below last weekend's Christmas toll of 76. Projections estimate 460 to 540 deaths by Monday midnight, while holiday compares show historical highs for New Year and Thanksgiving periods.
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National Safety Council
Associated Press
New Mexico
Arizona
Montana
Great Lakes
Yugoslavia Trade Deals Under Fire
Rep. Findley accuses Yugoslavia of aiding North Vietnam while receiving U S wheat on credit at the port of Stettin. He cites Poland's support for Hanoi and questions legality, seeking to block food sales on credit to nations dealing with North Vietnam and Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley
Poland
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Stettin
U.S
Illinois
Cuba
Case Co Union Accepts New Contract With Benefits
Case Co workers will receive five paid casual days after one year of service. Effective January 1 1968 the agreement adds improved weekly sickness and accident programs and better Group Health and Accident Insurance with transition and bridge benefits and lower premiums. A cost of living escalator tied to the CPI starts after the first four cents of the 1967 raise.
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Bureau of Labor Standards
Coast Guard to Tow YawL After Yawl Rescue at Sea
The Coast Guard cutter Tamaroa races through the Atlantic to tow a battered 70 foot yawl named Petrel after 10 people, including three women and two men, were plucked from the craft. Five stayed aboard to help until rescue ships arrive as seas remained heavy. The Tamaroa is about 360 miles southeast of New York and expected to reach the scene around 1 p.m. EST traveling at 10 knots.
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New York
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Bank uses paw print to open savings for dog
In Kettle Falls, Washington, a bank opened a savings account for Bernie S. Bernard a St Bernard after Pat Graham of Colville made a deposit. The bank recorded a paw print instead of a name, highlighting a canine customer.
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Kettle Falls
Wash
Bernie S. Bernard
Pat Graham
Colville
Bernie
St. Bernard
Rejection Of Peace Call Is Expected
London reports said Brown proposed a peace call aiming to include Hong Kong and involve the Geneva conference participants such as Sai gon Hanoi and the Soviet Union as potential cohosts. The U S State Department and Whitehall sought to clarify American attendance and possible Viet Cong invitation while Johnson appealed to Wilson amid bombing controversy.
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Dean Rusk
Saigon
Hanoi
Cochairman
Soviet Union
French Indochina
Harold Wilson
Scilly Isles
Britain
Whitehall
Haiphong
Labor Party
Johnson
Wilson
North Vietnam
Thant to Reply to Peace Request on Vietnam Talks
United Nations Secretary General U Thant responds to a U S plea to pursue all avenues for Vietnam peace talks. He has explored Hanoi and Viet Cong contacts but offered no progress report. He favors his three point plan: halt bombing, mutual deescalation, Viet Cong at talks. He urges early peace and emphasizes interdependence and UN role.
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United Nations, N. Y
U Thant
U.S
Vietnam
Thant
Arthur J. Goldberg
Hanoi
North Vietnam
United Nations
Seniors Visit Anaconda Plant In Career Day Event
Friday marked Career Hospitality Day at Anaconda Aluminum Company where 28 college seniors heard the Anaconda Story from officials. After tours of the aluminum fabricating facility they dined and learned plant policies and personnel requirements. J. J. Boatman led the meeting and officials framed the program as a friendly introduction to local opportunities not a recruitment effort.
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Anaconda Aluminum Company
J. J. Boatman
Anaconda
City awards supply contracts for 1967 services
The Board of Public Works and Safety announced 1967 city supply awards. Sunray DX Oil Co will furnish oil and gasoline. Advance Electric Co supplies bulbs. Haley Brothers Coal Co lands 1000 tons stoker coal and 500 tons lump coal at 7.40 per ton. Terre Haute Concrete Supply Co gets patch material. Wabash Valley Asphalt Co to provide blacktop at 8 per yard. Reiman Building Materials to supply 4500 bags of salt.
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Board of Public Works and Safety
Sunray DX Oil Company
Advance Electric Company
Haley Brothers Coal Company
Terre Haute Concrete Supply Company
Wabash Valley Asphalt Co., Inc
Reiman Building Materials
Blumberg to Speak at Terre Haute Rotary Luncheon
Ben Blumberg known as the traveling representative for the Terre Haute Rotary Club will address members at Tuesday’s luncheon in the Mayflower Room of the Terre Haute House. He will discuss experiences from an around the world trip and present Rot banners collected during the journey. Frank Schrohe is January program chairman.
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Ben Blumberg
Terre Haute
Rotary Club
Mayflower
Terre Haute House
Blumberg
Frank Schrohe
Break-Ins Reported At Local Service Station And Shop
Terre Haute police investigated two burglaries reported Saturday. Larry's Enco Service at 1901 N 3rd St and the Swap Shop at 1527 Lafayette were entered overnight with no thefts found. Damage included a broken side window and forced front door.
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Terre Haute
Larry's
Enco
N. 3Rd St
Lafayette
Freighter in heavy seas rescued 29 mariners by air and line
Coast Guard crews airlifted 29 men from the Liberian freighter Georgia as the 1945 Liberty ship battled strong winds and high seas east of the Petrel. A C130 helicopter dropped life rafts and survival gear while a Coast Guard cutter prepared to tow the vessel.
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Coast Guard
Georgia
New Orleans
Asopos Shipping Co
Monrovia
Ore Ferro, Inc
New York
Vizar
India
Philadelphia
Petrel
Coast Guard Air Station
Elizabeth City
N.C
Travelers Protective Association Dinner Meeting Scheduled
The Travelers Protective Association will hold a dinner meeting for all members at 6 30 p m Thursday at Bohannon's Restaurant. Reservations may be made by contacting Phil Roth at L 0114.
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The
Travelers Protective Association
Bohannon’s
Phil Roth
L-0114
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S. Center St
B. L. Howse
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Virginia Johnson
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Prush-Hosch
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11Th St
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First Baptist Church
Ruth
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Lynwood
Linton Fisher
Minnie Martin
South Bend
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