Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 431, Greencastle, Putnam County, 17 December 1985 — Page 8

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Juvenile wounded in Owen burglary

One Owen County juvenile remains hospitalized, while a second is incarcerated at the Owen County jail, following an 11:53 p.m. Monday burglary of Stroud’s Grocery at Cunot, according to Owen County Sheriff Harley Melton. Sheriff Melton said Tuesday morning one of the juveniles has been charged with attempted burglary. Names were not released. The second juvenile was transported to Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg. The injury, however, was not due to police action, Melton said. "We still have the matter under investigation,” Sheriff Melton related. "But

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Sheriff’s Department Debris on the roadway was cited as the cause of a 10:23 a.m. Monday accident on Martinsville Street, approximately 350 feet west of Zinc Mill Road in Greencastle. Robin M. Rumley, 18, 1107 Avenue E, Greencastle, was driving a 1977 Ford Granada on Martinsville Street, when she lost control of the auto due to road debris, police said. Rumley’s car left the road and struck a PSI utility pole before coming to rest in a ditch, according to Reserve Deputy Ken Grundlock. Rumley was not injured. At 1 a.m. Tuesday, Orville A. Rhodes, 34, 938 Danview, Florissant, Mo., was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Rhodes was arrested at the intersection of Ind. 75 and U.S. 40 by Reserve Deputy Grundlock. City Police Four accidents were investigated by police over the weekend. At 1:39 p.m. Saturday, a two-vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of Market and Franklin streets. Involved were Thomas W Roach, 28,312 West Walnut St., Greencastle, and Timothy N. Weiler, 30, 205 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. According to police reports, Roach, who was driving a 1967 Mercury on Franklin Street, was attempting to turn south onto Market, when his car collided with Weiler’s 1985 Plymouth. Weiler, who was driving on Market Street, told police he was attempting to turn onto Franklin, when Roach’s car cut into his lane. There were no injuries or citations

Jack Waldron installed as 1986 president of Putnam County Shrine

In ceremonies conducted over the weekend, Jack Waldron was installed as the 1986 president of the Putnam County Shrine. In his remarks to fellow Shriners and guests, Waldron spoke of reaffirming their goal of assistance to crippled children and to those suffering severe burns. “Our mission,” he reminded, “is to make our 22 Shrine hospitals available to any local kid with an orthopaedic or a burn condition. Funding is from gifts, bequests, interest income from the Endowment Fund, our fundraising events and a portion of our annual dues. “AND REMEMBER,” WALDRON poin ted out, “that there is no charge levied either to the children’s parents or to the taxpayer.” President Waldron then presented his slate of officers: vice president, Ray Cox; secretary, Leo Wilson; treasurer, Ken Query II; Zorah coordinator, Richard Shamel; ways & means, Dick Pronckus; estates & bequests, Ernie Flint; candy sales, Bob Hansen; membership, Tom Stringer, sickness & distress, Carl Torr; sergeant-at-arms, Bill Perkins; special events, Jim McCarter; curator, Herschel Scobee; Children’s Hospital, Bob Hansen, and chaplain, Earle Boyd. Waldron, a local Insurance and real estate businessman, indicated that membership is open to all Shriners regardless of temple affiliation. “Our geographical location between Indianapolis and Terre WWII medal 40 years late FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) After 40 years, J. Richard Varnau of Huntington has received an Air Medal for action in the Pacific during World War 11. Sen. Dan Quayle, R-Ind., a member of the Senate’s armed services subcommittee, presented the medal Sunday. Quayle was instrumental in persuading the Navy that Varnau, a Navy petty officer, was entitled to the medal for flights as a turret gunner on a torpedo bomber Varnau, 64, grew up near Kokomo and joined the Navy in 1942. He currently works as an insurance salesman.

a part owner or employee of the store was there when the individuals were in the store and caught the burglary in progress.” Sheriff Melton indicated the employee of the store apparently fired the weapon which resulted in the injury to one of the youths. "It is under investigation by this department, the Indiana State Police and Owen County Prosecutor Allan Fountain,” Melton said. Owen County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Evaas and Indiana State Trooper Chuck Bridgewater are investigating. They are assisted by Lt. Steve Craddick and Deputy David Carpenter of Owen County.

issued by Sgt. Paul Wilson. A first of three Sunday accidents was reported at 10:23 a.m. at the intersection of West Walnut and Madison streets. Police said Mryle Coffman, 64, 2 S. Madison, Greencastle, attempted to stop her 1978 Chevrolet at a Madison Street stop sign, before proceeding into the intersection, but could not due to the ice and snow covered road. Coffman’s car collided with a 1980 Chevrolet being driven by Steven C. Shinn, 29, Route 4, Greencastle, according to Sgt. Wilson. At 3:30 p.m. Sunday, an accident was reported on Hanna Street, approximately 50 feet west of Crown Street. According to police reports, Grace R. Hurst, 75, 317 Hanna St., was backing her 1972 Buick out of her driveway, but did not see a 1982 Chevrolet driven by J.W. Hacker, 20, Route 2, Cloverdale. Hurst told police her vision was obscurred by a van parked on the north side of Hanna Street. There were no citations issued by Officer Keith Nelson. A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Elm and Central streets was reported at 4:30 p.m. Sunday to Officer Don Rumley. John R. Fisher, 37, 11 E. Berry St., was driving a 1982 Chevy westbound on Elm Street when his car was struck by a 1985 AMS driven by Brian W Bartley, 28, 321 Kenwood Drive, Bloomington, police said. Bartley told police he stopped hi& vehicle on Centra] and did not see the Fisher auto, before pulling out in front of it.

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JACK WALDRON New Shrine Club president

Haute enables us to enjoy a local membership of Shriners from both temples,” he observed. “And I would broaden the invitation to include Shriners moving here from other parts of the country.” SHRINERS INTERESTED IN further information are invited to contact Membership Chairman Tom Stringer, 653-9543, or President Waldron, 653-6141.

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Twp. precinct committeemen. She replaces former trustee Joe Ward, whose resignation took effect Dec. 2. Mrs. Monett told the commissioners she had five days in which to certify Mrs. Bumgardner’s appointment with the Putnam County clerk’s office. SEVERAL BIDS for county products were approved by the commissioners. They include: --Metal culverts: Kaiser Aluminum. -Guardrails: James H. Drew Corp. and Beaty Construction Co. -Stone and gravel: A & C Enterprises Inc., France Stone Co., Russellville Stone Co., Harris Stone Co. and Rogers Goup Inc. -Bituminous: Dalton Asphalt Co. and Fauber Construction. -Salt and calcium: Dom-Tar. -Lumber: Bid from American Timber Bridge, the sole bidder, was rejected as

Elks’ $1,077 will aid research For the third consecutive year, Greencastle Lodge No. 1077 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has raised $1,077 for cancer research. The funds will be presented by Exalted Ruler Milton Hughes at the March district meeting in Rockville. THE INDIANA ELKS Association will raise more than SIOO,OOO for cancer research, which will be divided between Indiana and Purdue universities. Members of the local Elks Cancer Bingo Committee are Bob Kemp, Chazzie Sutherlin, Marion Underwood, Ralph Klipsch, Burnance Pritchard, John Wachal and Murray Lewis. Individuals and merchants who donated prizes for the two recent cancer bingos were: Mike Rokicki, Dale Kirby, Greencastle Federal Savings Bank, John Wachal, Burnance Pritchard, Andy’s Liquors, Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Ace Hardware, Ralph Klipsch, Don Williams, Charlotte Gould, Double Decker, Joe Ellis, Joann and Marvin Clifford, Ray Sanders, Leon Shinn, Mel Shinn, Keith Shinn, Conard Shinn, Mae and Will Prather, Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Headley Hardware, Gould’s Market, White Cleaners, Mason Jewelers, Branagin Oil, Lone Star Industries. ALSO, NAPA. MARY LOU Thompson, Betty Eiteljorge, Kroger, Morrison’s Goodyear, Eldon Boswell, Handy’s Dairy, Public Service Indiana, Virgil Sharp, Eitel’s Flowers, Prevo’s, Milton Hughes, Marsh, Betty and Doc Dunn, Bob Kemp, Doris Hedge, Robo Car Wash, Torr’s Restaurant, Ambler Hill Florist, Central National Bank and First National Bank of Cloverdale.

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the commissioners determined the prices were higher than what the county can obtain on the open market. -Grader and maintainer blades: American Wire Rope and Sling and Kitchen Machinery Inc. -Prestressed concrete and steel bridges: John K. Huber Co. and Mcßride Construction. HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED by county employees for 1986 were announced as follows: New Year’s, Jan. 1; Washington’s Birthday, Feb. 17; Good Friday, March 28; Election Day (courthouse employees only), May 6, Memorial Day, May 26; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, Sept. 1; Election Day (courthouse employees only), Nov. 4; Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving, Nov. 27-28; Christmas, Dec. 25-26 (county highway employees only will observe Dec. 24 as a holiday). In other action, the commissioners: -Will notify the Cloverdale Community School Corporation that the county will transport stone to upgrade a school bus turnaround, if the school corporation pays for the stone as previous county policy dictates.

Indiana losings millions in unpaid sales tax revenue?

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The state may be losing millions of dollars in sales taxes because Indiana residents are “on their honor” when it comes to paying the taxes on mail-order goods, a revenue official said. The amount could range from sl6 million to $33 million a year, Deputy Revenue Commissioner James D. Mundt said Monday. The 5 percent use tax is supposed to be paid on the purchase price of mail-order items for which the normal 5 percent sales tax hasn’t been collected. Even though there’s virtually no way to enforce that part of the tax law, state residents pay about $500,000 annually in

Health

Zeiner noted it is not his responsibility as county sanitarian to handle matters regarding hazardous waste. That, instead, is the responsibility of the state Environmental Management Board and the producers or handlers of hazardous waste, he said. The health board took no official action Dec. 10 whether to retain or dismiss Zeiner. That decision could be finalized Tuesday evening. In addition to the Zeiner matter, the board is expected to select officers for the coming year. An executive session, which is closed to the public, is scheduled by the board a half hour prior to tonight’s public meeting. The purpose of the closed-door meeting is to discuss “personnel.”

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-RELEASED A BOND being held on the Reelsville Water Co. pertaining to work being done in Washington and Warren townships. -Acknowledged a petition from Warren Twp. homeowners for the Reelsville Water Co. to expand to County Road 800 South. Jim Proctor, representing the water company on the previous matter, said it appears to be too costly for the company to expand into that area at this time. -Discussed how heavy rains are continuing to damage many county roads and noted the county highway department is working as quickly as possible to make repairs. However, the commissioners did note it may be necessary to bring in additional help to assist the highway department in battling flooding and road deterioration. -Defined a county employee as a "person whose name appears on the monthly county payroll docket” for insurance purposes. -Signed a contract with KLF Inc. relative to installation of a smoke alarm system at the Putnam County jail. -Acknowledged the county treasurer’s report.

such taxes. Revenue Commissioner M.F. Renner said. He said he’s convinced there are many honest taxpayers who will pay the tax voluntarily if they’re reminded of it. To help remind residents, there is a special line on state income tax returns for payment of the sales tax, which is technically a use tax on out-of-state mailorder purchases. Examples of items covered by the law include books and records purchased through clubs, Renner said. Studies nationally show that states with sales taxes may be losing more than $1.5 billion annually because some mail order companies aren’t required to collect them.

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Obituaries Oral Hutcheson Oral H. Hutcheson, 94, Brazil, died at 11 p.m. Sunday at his residence. Born Dec. 6,1891 in Putnam County, he was the son of James Albert and Lucy (Sublet) Hutcheson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred J., in 1971. Mr. Hutcheson was a farm and mine salesman for Mace Petroleum Sales Co. for 34 years, retiring in 1957. A member of Reelsville United Methodist Church, he was a former board member and chairman of the board of the Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery Association. Survivors include four nieces, Josephine Callahan, Terre Haute, Reba Hadley, Brazil, Thelma Hoffman, Indianapolis, and Edna Jones, Greencastle. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Callahan Funeral Home, East Chapel, Terre Haute, with Rev. Philip Badger officiating. Burial will be in Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery southwest of Greencastle. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Tuesday. Virgil Sutherlin Virgil James Sutherlin, 87, Roachdale, died Monday afternoon at the Putnam County Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1898 in Montgomery County, he was the son of Samuel and Lucy (Shackelford) Sutherlin. On Oct. 17,1918, he married Lucille Ferguson at Crawfordsville. She preceded her husband in death on March 5,1973. Mr. Sutherlin was a member of the Petersburg Christian Church. He was self-employed as a plumber atßoachdale. Survivors include three sons, James, South San Francisco, Calif., Harold, Bonetia Springs, Fla., and Richard, Topeka, Kan., three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Irene) Coleman, Monroe, La., Mrs. Cecil (Marie) Scott, Crawfordsville, and Mrs. Harold (Ethel Mae) Hughes, Plainfield; 13grandchildren, grandchildren and a sister, Bertha White, Ladoga. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Servies and Morgan Funeral Home, Roachdale, with Rev. Richard Sutherlin officiating. Burial will follow at Roachdale Cemetery. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Thursday.

Hospital notes

Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Monday: Robert Albright, Myrtle Buis, Charles Harcourt, Joseph Holland and Floy Williams. Birth: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Littrell, 1005 Meadow Lane, Greencastle, a girl.

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