Banner Graphic, Volume 9, Number 274, Greencastle, Putnam County, 26 July 1979 — Page 1

FORST FULLER: Locking up

Easy riders: Locals turn to mopeds for short hops

By AGNES KING Banner-Graphic Staff Writer Several Putnam County natives have sought an alternate means of transportation in the face of the current gasoline shortage. In the last few years the popularity of the moped or small motorcycle has swept the country and Putnam County has been no exception. Laura Deer, daughter of Steve and Virginia Deer. Albin Pond Road, Greencastle. received her Honda Express as a t hristmas present from her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deer, Greencastle. This summer, however, has been the first opportunity Laura has had to try the bike out. She is a sophomore at Illinois

Two Men Were injured Thursday morning when the driver of a van carrying an X-ray machine, Charles Bagley, 22, Danville, Ind., fell asleep at the wheel and the truck went through a guardrail on 1-70 four miles east of the Put-nam-Clay County line. Bagley's passenger, a Martinsville man, was not identified by State Police, pending notification of next of kin. Both men were taken to Putnam County Hospital by Operation Life. {BannerGraphic photo by G. Patrick Grimes)

Shower to shower Partly cloudy and less humid. High in the low to mid 80s. Partly cloudy and mild tonight with 30 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing late. Low in the mid to upper 60s. Thirty per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday. High in the low 80s. Indiana Extended Outlook Warm and humid Saturday through Monday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Lows in the upper 60s and the low 70s. Highs in the 80s Saturday and Sunday. In the 80s to low 90s Monday. Index Abby A 7 Bridge A 8 Calendar A 6 Classified A14.A15 Comics A 8 Crossword Al 4 Editorials A 9 Family living A5,A6,A7 Heloise A 6 Horoscope Al 5 Letters A 9 Obituaries AI6 Sports A10.A11,A12,A13 Theatres AI6

Wesleyan in Bloomington, 111 , and the bike will provide on-campus transportation for the coming year Laura, a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. first heard of the pros of the moped through several sorority sisters and after the summer of riding, she’s ecstatic with her late ('hristmas present. “I DO HAVE A LICENSE for the vehicle, which is important with the new laws, and I’m fairly careful to keep my speed down and off the major highways,” she said. "But I just love it. It’s easier to handle, operate and service. I get around 150 miles per gallon. “I love the fact that I have more immediate contact with my environment and

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Donald Morris, 31, succumbs to swimming accident injuries

A Sl-year-olctCloverdale man died Wednesday evening at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following injuries he received in a July 20 swimming accident. Donald Morris and his family were vacationing at the Holiday Inn North in Lafayette when he struck his head on the bottom of the pool after diving into the water. A LAFAYETTE RESCUE squad transported Mr. Morris to a local hospital but he was later taken to Methodist Hospital by the Lifeline helicopter. Mr. Morris was born in Indianapolis on April 21, 1948. He was the son of Herbert G. and Elnora (Schmidt) Morris, Route 1, Cloverdale. Both parents survive.

Local youngster a national champ

Students of the Dance Workshop on Franklin Street, Greencastle recently received national recognition and awards at the National North American Pageant Systems (NAPS) contest held in Louisville, Ky. The students were in competition from July 16-20. MICHELLE WILLIAMS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams, Cloverdale,

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NORM KNIGHTS: Gas savings

He was married on Oct. 24,1967 to the former Linda Kennedy, who also survives along with one daughter, Donda Morris, at home. ALSO SURVIVING are one sister, Janice Grothe, Cloverdale; and two brothers, Jerry Morris, Route 1, Cloverdale, and Randall Morris, Wisner, Neb. Harold and Eva (Merle) Kennedy, father and mother-in-law of Morris, also survive and reside at Route 2, Cloverdale. Mr. Morris was graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1966. He was a member of the Cloverdale High School basketball team which competed in the state finals.

was selected as Tiny Talent Champion of the national competition. She performed a gymnastic routine. Her mother also was selected Mrs. Congeniality for the pageant. The Variations, a dance group, won the Indiana NAPS group championship and placed as second runner-up in the national contest.

my greatest pleasure is that it’s quiet. I hate a lot of noise. It will go 30 miles per hour but at 20 it seems like you’re flying. “It’s great and for mileage and in-city transportation I don’t think you can beat the convenience and fun that either a moped or small motorcycle offers. It’s just ideal for me,” Miss Deer added. NORM KNIGHTS, president of the Greencastle Federal Savings and Loan, heard about the moped from several sources. His daughter in California, however, knew of a man selling out and Knights was able to get his own moped at a very good price. His vehicle is a Smily which is an Italian motorbike. “The pedals are primarily for starting

LAURA DEER: Environmental contact

but after that they aren’t worth much. I do »get around 120 miles per gallon and I use it to go play tennis or run personal errands. I suppose I ride it 25 miles a week, which is a savings on gas. ‘‘l love it. I stay on the side streets. When I first got the bike I called the State Police to check about licenses and what I should do. I was told that a moped does not require a license but they advised me to stay as close to the sidewalks as possible,” Knights added. “I get a fill-up for $1 and I use it all the time for short distances and it really is fun.” RICHARD TERVELT, plant manager of Angwell Corp. has had his Honda Express for about two years. “I got my bike long Col. 3, back page, this section

Mr. Morris was a graduate of the Indiana Central Business College where he received a degree in accounting. HE WORKED AT Allison’s Division of General Motors in Indianapolis, where he received a letter of commendation for his 12 years of service. He was a member of the Cloverdale Volunteer Fire Department and served as a first lieutenant. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. The Rev. Jerry Huber will officiate. Burial will follow at the Cloverdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Whitaker Funeral Home.

Ken Turner received second runner-up in national competition in the men’s division and Bonnie Berry was second run-ner-up nationally in the Teen Talent division. MICHELLE WALT was named sixth runner-up in the Little Miss Talent contest and was selected overall “Miss Congeniality” for the pageant.

Two men injured in 1-70 truck accident Thursday morning

By G PATRICK GRIMES Banner-Graphic Staff Writer An early morning traffic accident near the Putnam-Clay County line on Interstate 70 left two men seriously injured and provided more than a few anxious moments for police investigators. A late-model Ford van, carrying markings denoting “radioactive” materials inside, plummetted some 40 feet down an embankment and into a creek bed along the eastbound lanes of 1-70. INDIANA STATE POLICE investigators said the driver of the vehicle, Charles Bagley, 22, Danville, Ind., apparently fell asleep at the wheel at approximately 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The truck then hit an abutment on the southside of the highway. Bagley then apparently regained his senses and swerved to the left, sending the truck through a guardrail between the east and west-bound 1-70 traffic lanes and into the creek bed below. Bagley was unconscious at the scene and was taken by ambulance to Putnam Coun-

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ty Hospital. His passenger, a Martinsville man whose name was withheld by State Police because they were unable to contact next of kin, was thought to be less seriously injured, but was also transported to the local hospital. POLICE INVESTIGATORS summoned officers with Geiger counters upon noting the “radio-active” markings on the truck. However, it was soon discovered no such substances were on board when the injured passenger told police they were not in danger. Bagley and his companion were transporting an X-ray machine from Terre Haute to Indianapolis when the accident occurred five miles west of the Ind. 243 exit. The machine is used to inspect airplanes and was utilized at Hulman Field before the pair left for Indianapolis. State Police said they were alerted to the serious accident by a report from a Putnam County REACT member, the civilian CB emergency organization. No estimate of damage was available from State Police at press time Thursday.

Michelle Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams of Cloverdale, was selected as national champion in the Tiny Talent Division of the National North American Pageant Systems (NAPS) contest held recently in Louisville. Michelle is six years old and will be in the first grade at Cloverdale this fall. (Banner-Graphic photo by Agnes King).