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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1967
Page
7
Five people died in two separate crashes in Indiana with three killed near La Porte and two near Bloomington. The La Porte collision involved a car and a semitrailer on U S 35 southeast of La Porte. Ingalsbe 50 of Wingate and Robert Buckles 41 of Waynetown were named in the wreck.
AP report lists several Indiana deaths from crashes and a child killed while playing near Logansport. Names include John M. Locke Charles E. Thompson Walter E. Rock Lilian Grybeck Adolf Neuhauser and Victor A. In. Additional details note Victor E. DeHaven charged with driving without a license.
Funeral services are pending for Tonja Marie Perisho four year old of Rosedale who was stabbed 28 times near the Ohio River Saturday night. Joseph W Kunz Evansville ex convict charged with first degree murder is held without bond as the case goes to the Vanderburgh grand jury. Authorities say Kunz admitted the stabbing and the victim's death was due to abdominal puncture wounds. Survivors include her parents and four grandparents.
A dozen Boys State representatives from seven local high schools shadowed county officials in Vigo County on Tuesday. Students from Gerstmeyer Garfield Schulte Honey Creek State High West Vigo sat in as temporary county officers while learning practical government workings alongside judges, prosecutors, and clerks.
Thomas R. Johnston, 74, retired in 1963 after 45 years as Purdue University's information director, died in a Lafayette nursing home. He helped create publicity for the Indiana State Fair, organized publicity for the National 4-H Congress, and co founded the Hoosier State Press Association. He ran for governor in 1956, losing in the Democratic primary to Ralph Tucker. He began as a Terre Haute Star reporter, later became state editor of the Indianapolis Star.
Vigo County Recorder William R. Cox filed articles Tuesday naming Jack Thrasher as resident agent at 3033 Wabash Ave. The new company lists $1,000 paid-in capital with 1,000 shares and aims to engage in general business including acting as an insurance agent, financing activities, and auto manufacturing and sales. Directors/incorporators are David H. Goeller Lloyd C. Adamson and Myrl O Wilkinson of 300 Star Building.
Trial in Visa Superior Court examines a $29 000 transfer disputed as a loan or a partnership investment. Beecher Cromwell sues Robert Garry for the note Cromwell says Garry signed in exchange for the funds. Garry asserts the cash was Cromwell’s partner investment. Judge Harold J. Bitzegaio presides.
A list of local offenders includes Kenneth C Scott 46 box Shepardsville fined 21 and 60 days on the county farm for failure to provide. Steven Cain 20 209 Hines Hall fined 16 50 for disobeying a traffic signal and improper license. James M Smith 17 2735 Dimmick Ave fined 3 25 for improper mufflers. Joe P Jones 32 5825 E 44th St Indianapolis fined 3 25 for not using truck route. David McVey 18 1659 3rd Ave fined 63 25 for illegal possession and drunken pedestrian. Larry Williams 17 1520 College fined 60 and 90 days in jail for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Five men join the Air Force under a 120 day delay program CSgt Morrison says they will begin active duty this fall. Names include Russell E. Lutes Tom G Reese Stephen Ray Smith James G Elder Roy K Templeton Norris Jr William H Norris Jr Matthew E Dunn Randolph L Jones with home locations Staunton Brazil RR 5 Hulman St Clinton Vine St Clinton and Lackland AFB Texas for six weeks basic training.
Paul Van Leer reported a $300 parachute stolen from his car at 3rd and Voorhees but the item was later recovered. A would be TV repairman stole a box of TV tubes worth $160 from Thomas Euriga. A sneak thief took $20 from Mrs. Paul Keiser’s billfold and Raymond Vanderbilt reported $60 missing after a pocket pick during shopping.
The Master's Music Men from Central Bible College Springfield Mo will perform at the Fist Assembly of God Church on Tuesday June 20 at 730 p m per pastor Rev William Saunders The group includes Douglas Burwick South Heart ND Felix Gardens Honolulu HI Norman Gill Alberta Canada William Kulyavis Jr Long Island NY and Gary Warnock Supulpa OK The public is invited and admission is free.
Clara B. Gaskins of 2431 S. 9th St. was injured with knee injuries after her car sped forward on S. 7th St. hitting a school sign and a yard tree at 2301 S. 7th St. Police say pedal confusion caused the crash and a Ball-Porter ambulance responded.
The Rev George Powers former St Leonard’s Catholic Church pastor in West Terre Haute was honored at a Forest Park Bra zil picnic. He now serves in Mexico City and spoke on his experiences south of the border and pledged to return to the Terre Haute area. About 100 former parishioners attended.
Sixteen year old David Lee Clinton of Ina, Illinois, was fatally injured Monday when a spring on a wheat combine snapped and struck him on the neck near Mount Vernon.
Glenda Sue Dugger 20 of Clinton has enlisted in the Women's Air Force. A former Bell Telephone Co. employee, she is the daughter of Mrs. Olive Dugger RR 2 Clinton.
Larry Cleo Walden, 113 N 1Sth St, charged with 17 traffic violations after leading police on a chase down 1dth St. in California. He pleaded guilty and received 195.50 in fines with all but 23.25 suspended, 30 days jail on the reckless driving charge, while other charges were dismissed.
Ernest Henry Wyrick, a laborer living at 416 Riggy Ave in West Terre Haute, files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the Terre Haute Division of the Federal Court. He lists debts of 1967.10 with no property exempt from proceedings.
Two men suffered burns when propane gas exploded at the VC Fertilizer Plant near Jasonville Indiana. Tank truck driver William Spiehler died from severe burns. plant employee William Ellis was lightly burned. Fire departments from Jasonville Linton Dugger and Hymera fought the blaze as investigators work to determine cause and losses.
The Crosswalker Square Dance Club will host a candle Friday at 8 p.m. in Cloverleaf Hall on State Road 63 two miles south of Hillsdale Indiana. Don Martin of Crawfordsville will be the featured caller and all dancers are invited.
Alan J. Dosch filed a campaign expense report totaling 329.49 after losing the Democratic nomination bid for First District City Councilman. Two primary candidates, Woodrow Wilson Jones and Demetrius Ewing, filed no reports, and County Clerk Leonard Conrad will forward nonfilers to Prosecutor Ralph Berry.
Three Vigo Superior Court No. 2 divorces were granted Tuesday by Judge Charles K. McCrory. Roberta Hedge won custody of a child from Danny Hedge with support set at 20 dollars weekly. Lavella Burns obtained custody of three children from John Wayne Burns with support of 25 dollars weekly.
Kay Francis Johnson of RR 3 West Terre Haute was granted custody of three children and a divorce from Virgil Lee Johnson of West Terre Haute. The settlement sets support at $30 per week.
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