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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1968

Page

2

Obituary notices from multiple Indiana towns

Multiple death notices from Brazil to Linton Indiana list names such as John R. Hagan Jack C. Van Treese Pfc Jack Krider Mrs Rilla Krampe Ethel Ashley Charles R Thompson Roy J Bryant Arthur Red Barkley William M Johnson Bert Creed Billie Jo Black and Miss Billie Jo Black with funeral times locations and burial plans including Callahan Funeral Home St Patrick's Church Calvary Cemetery West and Son Funeral Home Riverside Cemetery and other local sites. Readers learn ages and survivors along with service details and visiting hours.

John R. Hagan Callahan Funeral Home St. Patrick's Church Calvary Cemetery

Obituary for Myrtle Hollingsworth in Oaktown

Mrs Myrtle Hollingsworth 81 died at Restwell Nursing Home Vincennes She was a member of the Oaktown Christian Church Surviving are a daughter Iris Worley Anderson Ind two sisters Lula Albright Bicknell Edith Bolton Oaktown three grandchildren and five great grandchildren Services will be at 2 p m Sunday at the

Brazil Ind Rilla Krampe Greenwood Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Greenwood Baptist Church John Beulah Ends Patricia Kilman Cincinnati Ohio Miller and Sons Nonnie Hancock Summitt Lawn Cemetery Spencer Ethel Ashley E. Morgan St Bloomington United Brethren Church of Decatur Donald Ashley Albert Mumma California Charles Mumma Gary Donald Frank Ellen Spengler Zella Coon Mary Pietzuch Leota Coley West and Son Funeral John S. Honeay George Michel Eastern Star Riverside Cemetery Montezuma Florence Snider Vermillion County Montezuma Nazarene Church Winfred Hillsdale Brown Funeral Home Casey Ill Arthur “Red” Barkley N. Center St Magdalen Joann Layman Palatine Markwell Fred Carlen Hazel Dall Arthur Fields C. E. Gilbreath Johnson Cemetery Pulliam Funeral Home Oak Grove Cemetery Linton Billie Jo Black Freeman-Greene County Hospital Cloverdale Methodist Church Faith McBride Welch and Cornett Funeral Dale Hembaugh Mt. Moriah Cemetery Oaktown Myrtle Hollingsworth Restwell Vincennes

Sullivan Fireclaims One Dead and Three Hurt

A Sullivan apartment fire on E Washington Street left one man dead and three injured. Fire Chief Sluder said two victims were pulled from basement quarters as crews entered with smoke masks. Survivors include Maggie Alumbaugh and several relatives. Funeral services for Alumbaugh will be Sunday in Dugger.

Sluder Sullivan E. Washington St Dawson Alumbaugh Maggie Alumbaugh Dugger Ella Clark Eva Crooks Patty Borders Bushnell Ill Bruce Evans Funeral Home Maurice Clymore Dugger Cemetery

Weather Outlook Across Indiana Illinois

In Indiana temperatures will run 2 to 4 degrees below normal with highs 38 to 52 and lows 22 to 32. Warmer early next week then cooling midweek. Precipitation around 0.1 inch or less with possible snow Saturday and a few showers Monday or Tuesday. Illinois will be near normal with a cooler Saturday and a warming trend from Monday. Little or no precipitation overall with a slight chance of brief showers Monday.

Indiana Illinois

Bargain Bride in Leap Year Wedding in Los Angeles

Bridegroom Philip L. Metzen, 26, says he got a bargain by marrying Diana Zipkin, 20, on Leap Year Day. The couple wed Thursday and note he owes an anniversary gift only once every four years. The bride paid the $6 license fee. He says he did not propose, but would have if she had not teased him.

Los Angeles Philip L. Metzen Diana Zipkin

Shelter Offers Ambulance for Sick Animals

Vigo County shelter provides free ambulance service to pick up injured or distressed animals after 5 pm. Jerry Riley, manager since last December, says the service reduces police involvement and helps animals receive care. The shelter also places animals, educates schools, tours, and advocates cruelty prevention. Volunteers handle oil cleanup and rescue stories highlight care and humor.

Jerry Riley Sheriff's Deputies Riley Humane Society Vigo County

Mr Everything Spot in Governor Race in Vigo County

The article outlines Vigo County delegates' roles in the upcoming Republican gubernatorial race with figures like Lovellette and Chaney discussing neutrality and slate timing. Chaney remains state and local chairman, planning to retain triple posts through the May primary amid possible precinct disputes. Wayne Davis backs Whitcomb in state efforts while local committee heads coordinate the Vigo County campaign.

Vigo County Lovellette Buena Chaney Whitcomb Chaney Organization Thelma Weddle John Church Thomas Roberts Roberts Tye Leland Larrison Wayne Davis Davis Indiana State University Hugh D. McQuillan Terre Haute

Anonymous finder returns $10 bill with note from 1924

In St Louis, Leonard M Bump dropped $1 while buying cigarettes in 1924. An anonymous finder recently returned the bill along with $9 interest and a note apologizing for spending it. The message says the conscience has bothered me and hopes the ten dollar bill covers principal interest and inflation.

ST. Louis, Mo Leonard M. Bump

Branigin Decision Is Pending On Indiana Primary

Branigin waits on McCarthy as candidates move to file for Indiana Republican primary. Nixon has filed as a candidate to win delegates at the national convention. Rushville banker-lawyer Philip Willkie calls for some opposition to Nixon in the Hoosier primary.

McCarthy Minnesota Nixon Richard M. Nixon Indiana Rushville Philip Willkie Wendell Willkie

City Water Rate Raised 34 Percent Across City

Public and private opposition met a 34 percent water rate increase proposal. City Atty. George B. Tofante and predecessor Frank P. Crawford challenged the plan at PSC hearings claiming needed revenue for a $2 million capital improvement program and a 20 percent hydrant rental rise. Current hydrant costs stand at $74.70 per year per hydrant. household minimums are $1.94 monthly and $5.94 for a three month period. The PSC also allowed Bedford to raise municipal water rates and issue $1.6 million in bonds for extensions, while designating Richard P. Stein as vice chairman with Phillip L. Bayt and C. Patrick Clancy as the other members. The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield was completed in 1887.

George B. Tofante Frank P. Crawford PSC Bedford Richard P. Stein Phillip L. Bayt C. Patrick Clancy

Four Teens Held After $55 Robbery In Terre Haute

Four Terre Haute teenagers were arrested about 20 minutes after a $55 holdup at a Clark Oil station on South 3rd Street. Police say Donald W. Smith 19 Douglas B. McCombs 16 Norman D. Pupkies 19 and John R. Micel 18 were charged with armed robbery or accessories. Attendant Roger Newton Jr identified the suspects. a 10 inch hunting knife and stolen cigarettes were found in the car.

Terre Haute Clark Oil and Refining Corp S. 3Rd St Donald W. Smith 4Th St Douglas B. McCombs N. 9Th St Norman D. Pupkies S. 23Rd St John R. Micel Helen Ave Ted Melvin McCombs Vigo County Smith Pupkies Micel Roger Newton Jr 6Th St Newton B. G. Nicholson 3Rd St 8Th Ave Nicholson Kansas

Romney Denies Endorsing Rockefeller for GOP Nomination

Michigan Governor George Romney, who quit the presidential race, says he has not endorsed Nelson Rockefeller or any candidate. He will back the consensus nominee chosen by Republican governors and party leaders in Congress, not urge voters in New Hampshire to support a specific candidate.

Washington Michigan George Romney New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Romney Congress New Hampshire Rockefeler Manchester N.H Washington Hilton

Leap Year Wedding Sparks Fun Commitment in Iowa

Mrs. Wilma McDonnell, 46, an Iowa State graduate student, wed Prof. Bob R. Holdren, 45, in Des Moines. She said a signed note declares he proposed, not she, and vows to celebrate their anniversary every year on February 28 rather than only on leap day February 29.

Des Moines, Iowa Wilma McDonnell Iowa State University Iowa State Bob R. Holdren Holdren Huron, S.D

Red Attack on Khe Sanh Repulsed at Dawn

U S Marines and Rangers repelled a heavy dawn assault on Khe Sanh base as 40 000 Communist troops massed nearby. U S and South Vietnamese forces meanwhile destroyed three Soviet armed trawlers along the coast and intercepted more vessels during Operation Market Time.

U.S Khe Sanh South Vietnam David Lownds Plantation Fla South Vietnamese U.S. Navy Coast Guard Nha Trang Ca Man Vietnam

Street Worker Breaks Ankle in City Hole

Fred Martin 32 of 4432 Wabash Ave was listed in fair condition at St Anthony Hospital after breaking his right ankle when he fell into a hole at 6th and Mulberry streets around 1 10 p m Thursday. Martin, a city street department employee, was on duty.

Fred Martin Wabash Ave St. Anthony Hospital 6Th and Mulberry Sts Martin City Street Department

Library prepares directory of volunteer clubs in Vigo County

The Vigo County Public Library will publish a Directory of Volunteer Clubs and Organizations listing adult volunteer groups with their principal officers and contact information. It will be issued during National Library Week and compiled from the library card file and newspaper notes.

Vigo County Library Tinklé Adult Education Department

Former Vigo County Councilman Stanley Cooper Near Death After Gunshot

Stanley J. Cooper 69 a former Vigo County Councilman was in critical condition Friday at St Anthony Hospital from a .22 caliber gunshot wound. Police say the bullet passed through the chest and lodged in a bedroom wall at his home about 9 30 p m Thursday. He is listed as a Democrat. A separate line notes diamond deposits found in the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Southwest Africa.

Stanley J. Cooper Vigo County St. Anthony Hospital Cooper S. 26Th St South Atlantic Ocean Southwest Africa

Baby's Pet Cover Crochet Pattern Featured

Pattern 563 offers nine 5x7 inch motifs for a crib cover with lazy daisy posies. Includes directions and pricing. mail order to Laura Wheeler at Terre Haute Tribune Needlecraft Dept New York. Also promotes Needlecraft Catalogs and pattern books with simple a few patterns each.

Bbay Laura Wheeler Terre Haute Tribune Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

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