FBI Circulates Identification of Bank Robber Joseph L. Thomas
The FBI released an identification order for 57 year old Joseph Lloyd Thomas wanted for a February 27 bank robbery at a Kmart linked Merchants National Bank in Terre Haute. A $20,000 haul and flight aftermath followed as warrants issued March 1 and March 18 in Washington DC and Terre Haute cite bank robbery and parole violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Joseph Lloyd Thomas
Robbbery
Kmart
Merchants National Bank
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Thomas
Terre Haute
Washington D.C
Wiliam B. Magnuson
Twenty-Fifth Street
Vigo County Co Ordinating Council plans new projects
The Vigo County Co Ordinating Council met with new officers and board members. President Robert Mardis and officers Gene Vaughn secretary Robert Conaty treasurer Dr Lewis Anderson. New board members include Mrs Lloyd Channels J Arthur Mann J Kenneth Moulton and Mrs Helen Ryan. Projects planned include Day Care services volunteer bureau central information and better sheltered workshop for the disabled. The council collaborates with state and regional social service groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County
Robert Mardis
Mardis
Gene Vaughn
Robert Conaty
Lewis Anderson
Lloyd Channels
Indiana State University Home Economics Department
Conaty
Max Einstandig
Jebbs
Homer Kieweg
J. Arthur Mann
Great Scot
J. Kenneth Moulton
ISU
Helen Ryan
Wthi-Tv
Air Pollution Control Board
Police
State Department of Mental Health
Katherine Hamilton
Indiana State Conference On Social Work
The
Community Service Council of Indiana
United Fund
Hunt for suspect in $400 theft
Police and detectives hunted for Clarence Fuller 33 after he allegedly stole over 400 dollars in cash and about 100 dollars in checks from the Wabash Valley News Agency at 569 North 13th Street. A Vigo Circuit Court warrant was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Fuller
Wabash Valley News Agency
N. 13Th St
Vigo
Work Delayed By Painter Strike Hits Indiana Schools
An AP report states that a strike by painters from the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America delayed work at private buildings and campuses, including Purdue and Indiana University sites. Spokesman Gordon Wire noted the May 31 strike followed a three year contract lapse, with demands for higher wages expanded health and pension plans and vacation benefits. current pay is $5.15 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jury awards $18,000 in Vigo land condemnation
In Vigo Superior Court a jury awarded Nellie Bandy $18,000 in a land condemnation suit brought by the Terre Haute Department of Redevelopment to condemn 108 112 North Second Street. The city agency sought $26,000 and witnesses valued the land around $10,000, based on an appraisal from 18 months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Bandy
Vigo Superior Court
Terre Haute
Department of Redevelopment
Daniel Leckrone
Cox, Zwerner, Gambill and Sullivan
Bandy
Carl Hagen
Avalon Drive
Berserk student kills mother after hospital rejection
A 20 year old Drexel Institute student, Robert Warfel, killed his mother Elizabeth Warfel 57 with a knife after being denied admittance to Haverford State Hospital due to a psychiatric aides strike. He beat his father Willis 58 before a 15 year old brother intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Media
UPI
Elizabeth Warfel
Haverford State Hospital
Robert
Drexel Institute of Technology
Philadelphia
Willis
Marriage Among Dutch Catholics
Official statistics show that 13.2 percent of Dutch Catholics entering marriage wed outside the Catholic Church. In nearly half of those cases the partner belongs to no church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
UPI
Rebuilding Urban Areas Urged by Dr Logan at Engineers Session
Dr John A Logan president of Rose Polytechnic Institute urged engineers at the Indiana Society of Professional Engineers convention in French Lick to partner in replanning and rebuilding urban America. He called for university federal cooperation systems analysis and environmental design education. At Rose, Operation Catapult plans proceed with 59 students. 13 local high school students join the month long program, with sessions through July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Society of Professional Engineers
French Lick
John A. Logan
Rose Polytechnic Institute
America
Logan
Rose
Alfred R. Schmidt
Herman A. Moench
Oran M. Knudsen
Harry Johnson
Vigo County School Corporation
John Foulkes
Ohio Blvd
David Holladay
Shelburn
Joseph B. Kumpf
Brazil
David Miller
James A. Miller
West Terre Haute
Ken Miller
Carlisle
Larry R. Pate
Ash St
Ritchie D. Price
Carl E. Rodgers
Robert Steve Smith
Robinson
Ill
Raymond Summerlot
Local Bike Club Plans Southeast Vigo Route Ride
Fritz Crichfield, president of the Wabash Wheelmen Bicycle Club, says the group will tour the southeast Vigo bike route on Sunday. The club cooperates with Vigo County Park Department to establish three county routes and will meet at 2 30 p m at Meadows Center for the ride. Non members may join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Crichfield
Wabash Wheelmen Bicycle Club
Vigo
Vigo County
Youths Overcome By Sewer Fumes In Madison
Three youths John Lewis Steven Burkhart and Joseph Kelly were hospitalized after inhaling sewer fumes in a Madison sewer on the northwest side. Superintendent Charles Keller assisted their rescue and also was taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Ind
Madison Utilities
Charles Keller
John Lewis
Steven Burkhart
Joseph Kelly
Madison
Keller
Damages Sought In Penn Central Train Collision Suit
The law firm of Kearns Kearns and Kearns filed a 425000 damage suit in Terre Haute federal court on behalf of Thomas W. Sappington. The action arises from a January 23 1968 collision at Lafayette Ave when an eastbound freight train struck a northbound automobile, injuring Sappington who seeks permanent injuries and lost earnings. The complaint requests a jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearns, Kearns, and Kearns
Penn Central Co
Terre Haute
Thomas W. Sappington
S. 23Rd St
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lafayette Ave
Ralph E. Halberstadt
Sappington
Penn Central
Nixon sails Potomac on government yacht Patri cia
President and Mrs Nixon cruised the Potomac Friday night aboard the government yacht Patri cia with dinner guests including Mr and Mrs David Eisenhower Dr Walter Tkach the presidential physician and C G Bebe Rebozo a Key Biscayne neighbor and friend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Potomac
Patricia
David Eisenhower
Walter Tkach
C.G. “Bebe” Rebozo
Key Biscayne, Fla
Local Offenders Sentenced In Brief Court Stint
Cliff Long, 48, 3041 N. 14th St., failed to provide charge and was fined $45 with 60 days in jail. Robert B. Evans, 28, Great Northern Hotel, theft, fined $45 and 120 days jail. Joseph Haley, 17, 70 Allendale Place, lacking proper driver credentials, fined $3.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Long
14Th St
Robert B. Evans
Great Northern
Joseph Haley
Allendale Place
Calhoun Denies Adultery Claims In Divorce Case
Actor Rory Calhoun denies accusations of adultery with 79 women including Betty Grable as his estranged wife Lita Baron counters with a divorce suit. Calhoun’s attorney says he barely knows Grable or most of the unnamed correspondents. The couple, wed since 1948, have two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Rory Calhoun
Betty Grable
United Methodist Pastor Begins Work Here Sunday
The Memorial United Methodist Church welcomes Rev Willard J Doyle as new pastor appointed by Bishop Reuben Mueller N Indiana Conference He succeeds Rev Dr William E Hughes and plans to move to the 23 S 24th St parsonage with wife Louise and their children Doyle will deliver an introductory message titled For Such A Time As This The service will feature Roger Larrison and Larrison's vocal with Alfred Schmidt on the organ All church activities are open to all interested persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial United Methodist Church
Poplar St
Russel Follet
Willard J. Doyle
Grace United Methodist Church
Indianapolis
Doyle
Indiana South
Reuben Mueller
Indiana Area
Albion
Elkhart
Simpson
Auburn
First
Tor
Christian Social Concerns Commission
Metropolitan Board of Missions
Louise
S. 24Th St. Parsonage
Kathleen Anne
Kathy
Asbury College
John Charles
Chandler, Ind
Ruth
Jeffrey Michael
Doyel
Mr. Follett
John Hackett
Maurice B. Wood
William R. Rector
Adrian Metheny
William McCalister
Ruth Metcalf
Betty Jennings
Euleta Slover Turner
Roger Larrison
John
Jack) Burd
Larrison
Alfred Schmidt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Logan
Wornin
JUDCE
Calhoun
United Methodist
Epworth Forest
Methodist-Evangelical
United Brethren Churches of Indiana
Nation and the World
Conference Board of Ministry
Board of Evangelism
Board of Missions
Monthru
Fitea Taer Oe
Woolco
Danulan
Neguiar
Krazee
Crazee
Lenox
Lenox _ Casual
Ivy
Erdann
Cosco High
Drug Dept
Ein “Samay
Woodbury
Ft. Harrison and Lafayette
Woolco Krazy Price
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!