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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1962
Page
2
British and American intelligence cite likely defensive Chinese buildup in Fukien while not ruling out offensive aims. If Peiping believes Chiang plans to attack Formosa, Red forces could target Quemoy and Matsu to distract Chiang, creating a Kennedy era decision on broader conflict.
One of three youths charged in a May 3 robbery appeared in Vigo Circuit Court as a juvenile. Judge Hamilton expunged June 4 minutes for Mack C. Baker after reports he is 17, not 18. Public Defender entered not guilty plea and the case was continued to July 2. co defendants are Robert Seaton and Eldridge Collier. White case adjourned to Sept 28 amid ongoing medical reviews.
Army reservists from Indianapolis Bloomington and Camp Atterbury will start two weeks of active duty for training next Sunday at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. More than 400 men participate including about 200 from Indianapolis units nearly 160 from Camp Atterbury and 75 from Bloomington.
A 26 year old bride to be Alberta Nestor was arrested in Memphis on a pending wedding day charge. She allegedly forged her fiance's aunt signature on 15 checks totaling 729 dollars to buy a trousseau. The wedding, planned for Monday, is postponed indefinitely.
Senate and House leaders spoke against constitutional amendment efforts to mandate school prayers after the Supreme Court ruling. Senator Dirksen doubted passage, while Representative Celler defended the First Amendment. Critics warned of uncertainty over federal aid to church-related institutions and programs.
The Vigo County road improvement along State Road 46 from U S 40 to 2 miles south of the planned Interstate 70 won approval from the Federal Bureau of Public Roads. The release by Harry J Cane of the State Highway Commission notes the June 6 public hearing at Vigo County Courthouse met federal requirements and the general location is satisfactory.
The court extended the trial scheduling terms for the Estes case amid defense and prosecution debate. Jury members were admonished to avoid any Estes coverage and sworn to remain unbiased. The indictment alleges eight counts of theft over fifty dollars with related instruments showing total theft amounts. Estes faces concurrent local theft charges and a federal fraud and conspiracy indictment in El Paso.
Fort Wayne, Ind. June 27. At least five persons indicted on embezzlement by an agent in a grand jury probe of abuses of the Indiana mechanics lien law. Arraignments were set for Sept. 10. Indictments allege contractors kept homebuyer funds and diverted payments from suppliers, leading to liens.
The 38th Infantry Division will recruit 263 National Guard soldiers in July with quotas of 259 in August and 230 in September. Artillery posts are listed in Bloomington Noblesville Crawfordsville Lebanon Princeton Kokomo Indianapolis and more. Men 17 to 25 without prior service may serve six months active duty during enlistment.
Miami Beach police closed all five strip joints Tuesday night calling them fire traps. Senate testimony in Washington linked some clubs to the underworld with open solicitation for prostitution. Police Chief Michael Fox said the action followed months of planning and will continue until fire code compliance is achieved.
Senate investigators probe Billie Sol Estes transfers and alleged wrongs in cotton allotments and government dealings. The hearing, led by Sen Mundt and subcommittee members, seeks evidence of political influence and systemic inefficiency in the Agriculture Department. A parallel House inquiry continues with perjury claims and testimony questions.
Judge Albert R. Owens of Superior Court No 2 granted a divorce to William H. Alumbaugh of 720 South Sixth Street from Beatrice Alumbaugh and restored her former name Beatrice Kirkland.
NASA announced Wednes morning that Walter M. Schirra will lead a six orbit Mercury mission launching from Cape Canaveral. Return would occur about 300 miles northeast of Midway Island due to Earth rotation with Cooper as backup pilot.
State police and Greene county sheriff raided the Terminal Cafe north of Worthington on road 67 Tuesday morning. They arrested operator Mrs Marie Burton and confiscated gambling devices and fireworks. She pled guilty to counts and was fined 82 dollars total. Detectives Joe Feeney and troopers Kirk and McIntosh participated.
Four year old Gary Miltion Brackall of 1221 South Ninth Street died Tuesday in Denver Colorado. Funeral services are set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Bedino Chapel Valley with Rev John Lesler officiating. Burial will be in Bethesda cemetery. He is survived by his father Henry a sister Linda and his grandmother Mary Brackall of West Terre Haute and by aunt and uncle Denny and wife of Terre Haute plus several other aunts and uncles. Friends may call after noon Friday.
Funeral services are pending at Bedino Chapel of the Valley for Mrs Anna Lucile Smith 43 of RR 1 West Terre Haute who died at St Anthony Hospital early Wednesday. Survived by husband Raymond daughter Bonnie Marion and son Jerry Lee at home four brothers Lee James Paul and Ted McCullough.
Funeral services for Emma Rotroff Stephens aged 62 will be held at Cross Funeral Home at 10 AM Thursday. She worked as a buyer for the Root Store for 13 years. Burial follows at Roselawn Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband and three sisters Edith Miller and Della Hunter of Chicago and Lottie Devenald of Phoenix.
Luther Price 56 native of West Terre Haute died at 7 30 Tuesday morning in Sheboygan Michigan from injuries suffered in an automobile crash last Monday. Surviving are his widow Sarah a brother Preston Price of RR 3 West Terre Haute a sister Mrs Sarah Meloon of West Terre Haute and eight stepchildren. Services will be 2 o'clock Friday at the Nordman Funeral Home in Sheboygan with burial there.
David E. Jacobs 51 of 3200 North Fourteenth and one half street died Wednesday morning at Union Hospital. Survived by wife Dorothy a son Thomas David a daughter Mrs Mary Jacobs a brother Robert a sister Mrs William Edwards and one granddaughter all of Terre Haute. A World War II veteran he belonged to Maple Avenue Methodist Church Zorah Shrine Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute. Services are pending at Thomas Funeral Home.
Mrs Tina Forster 79 of 218 South Sixteenth street died Wednesday morning Survived by sisters Mrs Anna Bauer and Mrs Helen Armstrong both of Terre Haute Services 2 30 p m Friday from J N Hickman Sons Funeral Home Burial Woodlawn Cemetery Friends call after 7 p m Thursday evening
Earl Edward Hoopingarner aged 55 of 5129 Ash Street died Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be at 1 p m Thursday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Edwards officiating and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Services for Mrs. Florence Vesque Stapel sister of Mrs. Fred G. Christman Sr. of Terre Haute will be at Los Angeles California Thursday morning. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn cemetery there.
George W. Willhite 75 of 904 South Franklin Street died Tuesday at Vermillion County Hospital Clinton. Retired coal miner and former blacksmith and welder at Binkley Mine near Blanford. Survived by wife Pearl, son Paul, daughter Kathryn Hudlin, and four sisters. Body to First Funeral Home Clinton with services Friday at 1 30 p.m. Rev. John Campbell and Rev. R. C. Mowery to officiate. Burial in Roselawn.
Eva Mae Dugger 64 of Crompton Hill died at home after a lengthy illness. Survived by husband Florence a son Clyde of Valparaiso seven daughters Evelyn Wright Edith Conley Grace Jackson Loretta Frost Joan Rinehart Lucy Uselman and Mary Landsaw 24 grandchildren two great grandchildren. Body to First Funeral Home.
Lloyd Shorty Walraven 69 of 959 Elm Street died at 9 20 Tuesday at home. Retired Public Service Co lineman and World War I veteran survived by widow Grace and three sisters Hazel Beach Clara Revera Mary Mansfield. Services 1 30 Thursday at First Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. visitation after 3 Wednesday.
Lindsey Joseph Moore of Newport Ind died Wednesday morning in Danville Illinois at age 59. He was a retired farmer and a graduate.
New York June 27 A city policeman Toy Robinson Jr. 26 received 10 to 15 years in Sing Sing after lending his revolver to friends for a robbery. Judge Samuel S. Leibowitz denounced him as a traitor and disgrace.
Earlham native Moore leaves wife Esther and brother Mc Kinley Moore of Newport as funeral plans are settled at Watson Funeral Home in Cayuga. Arrangements are pending.
Mrs Charlotte Marietta Wood 79 of Seelyville Ind died Tuesday morning at her granddaughter's home in Hendricks county while visiting. Survived by son Raymond R Ritter. stepdaughters Mrs William J Beard and Mrs Edward Wolfe. sister Mrs Anna Reiber. six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Body at First Funeral Home Clinton pending arrangements.
Miss Clara Smith aged 90 died Tuesday afternoon at 2 15 at her home 25 South Epworth avenue She was a retired saleslady for Kruzan Company and D Hawkins Dry Goods Store and a member of Epworth Methodist Church Surviving is a foster sister Mrs Ruth French of Terre Haute Services will be at 2 o'clock Thursday at Lawson Funeral Home with Rev Donald L True officiating and burial in Union Cemetery east of Hoosierville Friends may be received after 4 o'clock Wednesday
Charles Waldrop 85 of Terre Haute and formerly Hymera died at 1 a m Tuesday at Laura and Rachel Nursing Home Terre Haute Survived by son Frank Waldrop Hymera sister Mrs Grace Kelley Hymera one grandchild three great grandchildren Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m at McHugh Funeral Home with Rev Oakley Russell officiating burial in K of P cemetery
Ernest B. Bush aged 68 of AR 1 Shelburn died at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Freeman Greene Hospital Linton. Survived by widow Hazel a son Glen Bush Indianapolis two daughters Katherine Prior Ogden NL Betty Smith Blackhawk sister Mrs Ferry Shaffer Hymera brother Joe Bush Canyon City Colo service plans incomplete at McHugh Funeral Home.
Casey Illinois obituary notice. Lt. Col. William W. Elliott 42 formerly of Casey died June 17 services set for 2 30 pm Thursday at the EUB Church with Rev. Albert Murphy and Dr. O F Landis officiating and burial in Arlington National Cemetery
Raymond C. Morris, 68, a retired farmer, died unexpectedly at 9 p.m. Tuesday at his home. He is survived by his widow, Dorothy. The body was taken to McHugh Funeral Home for funeral arrangements.
Final rites for Clifford Church of RA 2 in Sullivan county who died Monday will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Alexander Funeral Home. Rev. Royal Canfield will officiate and burial will be in Merom.
Ray Walker aged 17 and Lannie Riley aged 14 were held by probation officers after being arrested while hitchhiking south of Owensboro on U S 41. Officer Delbert Meyers made the 1:30 a.m. Wednesday arrest.
Thirteen inmates voiced complaints about inhuman treatment and lost privileges while held in isolation. Newsmen were barred as Payne reported 19 days in the hole and demanded an investigation before descending. Six inmates climbed the water tower, six more scaled the fence, and guards repelled the others.
The deacon board of St. John Baptist Church sponsors a four day worship program beginning tonight at 7 30 to commemorate the third pastoral anniversary of the Rev G R Mallory The missionary leads tonight with the Rev J E Barksdale delivering the sermon Thursday night the Rev L B Russell speaks Friday the senior choir and Sunday school class host with the Rev R H Cartier to speak Sunday afternoon at 3 30 the deacons and trustees supervise the final service with the Rev Noel Hord delivering the address
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