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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
2
Multiple obituaries list William McKeen 79 and Marsha L Wright 21 killed in a two car crash. Cecile Copper Huppert 80 and Melvin Zody 66 also noted with funeral details and survivors. Remembrance also covers Rev. William C Sutton 88 and Chester W Hoffman 60 with service times and burial plans.
Terre Haute police investigated multiple burglaries Monday and Tuesday. Items stolen include a James L Walter home coin collection and TV at 923 S 18th St valued at 600 and 250 dollars, a 86 year old widow’s gold charm bracelet, and tools, clocks, and cash from several local businesses and residences. A black male juvenile pair described, and entry often by broken window screens or pried doors.
Donald E. Feutz 57, co owner of C and E Materials Company, died Sunday in Paris Community Hospital. Services set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at Paris First Presbyterian Church. burial in Edgar Cemetery. Surviving: widow Elizabeth a son James Lisle Ill a daughter Mrs Steven Blair Paris two brothers Frank H and Robert L both of Danville a sister Mrs Edward Wright Paris and two grandchildren.
Gov. Edwin Edwards acted as a dice table operator Monday night at the Las Vegas Night of the Baton Rouge Press Club, a Nevada casino themed fundraiser. The event highlighted Edwards frequent casino trips and drew attention from media circles in Baton Rouge.
The Downtown Improvement Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday in the old Deming Hotel to review proposals for downtown Terre Haute. Teams from Indiana University and Indiana State University produced the plans after two months of study with Richard P. Dober and Associates among the consulted firms.
Joseph M. Bimonte, a hospital administrative specialist in the VA central office in Washington since 1975, is named assistant director of the Marion VA hospital. He replaces Thomas J. Stravana, transferred to West Roxbury VA hospital.
A news conference is set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday to release the final plan by the Downtown Improvement Committee, a 20 member business group formed last February to study alternatives to a downtown beautification project. Dober & Associates began work in May and Dr. Logan announced a 10 year strategy. Details will be decided by the committee Thursday.
Indiana SBA director William F. Miller said during the first eight months of the 1977 fiscal period about 1 600 small businesses in Indiana received counseling from hundreds of retired executives and business owners who volunteered to help.
Four city jail inmates overpowered jailer Michael Wooten and hostage U S Marshal Jack Douglas, threatening to cut throats. They released the hostages after several deadlines passed, surrendering at 2 18 EDT. Names given: Donald Rauthier Robert Parker Marvin Gerhardt and Robert Bessent. Federal assault charges may follow.
UPI reports weaker hogs with 2 000 head traded and cattle mostly higher in Indianapolis markets. Indiana hogs show mixed prices across weights while cattle reach higher ranges and sheep hold steady with spring lambs firm. Chicago eggs and cash grain move higher with soybeans and wheat leading gains.
Brazil Junior High School principal Marvin Schopmeyer was listed in satisfactory condition after a Sunday morning crash at Indiana 42 and CR 1050 South. The other driver, Clifford Hard of Indianapolis, was arrested for disobeying a stop sign.
David W. Smith a 17 year old Wingate resident has been found competent to stand trial for first degree murder in the February 14 198? Hollandsburg shotgun killings of four Parke County brothers. Jasper Circuit Court Judge Michael Kanne announced the ruling after psychiatrists examined him. His trial is tentatively set for October 4 with July 11 scheduled for oral arguments on a motion to dismiss the charges concerning extradition. The case involves Gregory Brooks 22 and brothers Ralph 14 Reeve 16 and Marc Raymond Spencer 18 who were slain in their home on February 14. The trial has been moved from Parke County to neighboring Jasper County in Rensselaer.
Marathon Oil Company builds an eye catching booth for the Vigo County Fair running July 24 to 29. The booth will host a new community organization each day including the Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Boys' Club United Way Vigo County Historical Society and the Terre Haute Jaycees.
Beltone announces a free non-operating model of the smallest Beltone aid for those who hear but do not understand words. The lightweight ear level unit weighs under one third of an ounce and requires no cost or obligation to receive. Mail to Dept. 36526 Beltone Electronics Chicago IL 60646.
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