Banner Graphic, Volume 21, Number 15, Greencastle, Putnam County, 20 September 1990 — Page 12

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No link to Eyler in new probe Indiana, Ohio cops comparing notes DEHANCE, Ohio (AP) Law enforcement officials will try to determine whether a body discovered last year in a Defiance County creek is connected with the unsolved deaths of 10 Indianapolisarea males. The males’ bodies were found in rural Ohio and Indiana the past 10 years. At least nine of the 10 had been seen in areas of Indianapolis frequented by homosexuals, and eight were confirmed homosexuals, Preble County sheriff’s investigator Larry Swihart said Wednesday. All of the victims were found in nude or seminude states, and seven were strangled. The cause of death for three of the victims hasn’t been determined, Swihart said. CapL Skip Hanenkrath of the Defiance County Sheriff’s Department said that on May 31, 1989, the body of a nude white male was found by a passer-by in a creek about five miles from the Ohio-In-diana border. An autopsy estimated the dead man was 25 to 40 years old, was about 5-foot-ll and weighed 190 pounds, Hanenkrath said. Meanwhile, Darke County sheriff’s deputies were meeting with Indiana law enforcement officials Wednesday as part of theninvestigation into the death of Thomas R. Clevenger Jr., 19, of Indianapolis. Clevenger’s nude body was discovered Sept. 12, but no cause of death has been determined. Swihart said it isn’t known whether Clevenger was linked with the Indianapolis gay community. Four strangulations of men whose bodies were found in Preble County during the past five years are being investigated by county sheriff’s deputies, as are the deaths of five males whose bodies were discovered in rural Indiana between 1980 and 1987. County Prosecutor Wilfrid Dues said that despite similarities in the deaths, his investigation has turned up no evidence of a serial killer. Investigators are downplaying the possibility of a multiagency task force like the one formed in 1983 after a series of similar slayings in Indiana and Illinois. The task force disbanded after the arrest of former Greencastle resident Larry W. Eyler, who was convicted in the slaying of a male prostitute and suspected in several other slayings. Investigators have cautioned that there is no indication of Eyler’s involvement in the current probe. “Please don’t make any connection betwen Larry Eyler and these current cases or previous cases that are similar to this one,” an Indianapolis police spokesman said Tuesday. “There is no connection there.” The recent deaths have been markedly different from the methods attributed to Eyler, who bound and stabbed a 16-year-old Chicago victim. That method was used in as many as 24 other reported deaths in which Eyler is considered a suspect. Preble, Darke and Defiance counties all border on Indiana. Investigators believe all of the identified victims were abducted in Indianapolis, but all of the bodies were dumped in rural counties.

Hospital notes

Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Monday: Charles Hutcheson, Charles F. Lee, Charles W. Lee. Dismissed Tuesday: Dorotha Miller. Dismissed Wednesday: Robert Johnson, Vergal Phillips, Jake Secrest. * * * New Arrival Larry and Laura Middleton, Greencastle, announce the birth of a son, Scott Radford, bom at 8:22 a.m. Aug. 3 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 Vi inches long at birth. Paternal grandparents are Susette Middleton, Ft Wayne, and the late Floyd Middleton. Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Steinem, Connersville. Two brothers, Blake and Jaclc and a sister, Kate, welcomed him home.

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A pair of Republican candidates for the 1991 Indiana General Assembly, Willa Mae Umphries, Terre Haute, and incumbent John J. Thomas, Brazil, make use of oversized scissors to snip the ceremonial ribbon recently, signifying the official opening of Putnam County Republican headquarters at 25 S. Vine St., Suite 2, Greencastle. GOP headquarters will have regular office hours Saturday beginning Monday. Meanwhile, an answering machine has been hooked up and can be called at 653-2061. Other dignitaries on hand for the ribbon-cutting were (front, from left) County Recorder candidate Betty McFarland,

Cloverdale soldiers-

He also wrote that books are in high demand. WITH A BIRTHDAY COMING up Oct. 16, he would like to hear from friends and neighbors, she said. Letters or packages can be sent to Edward J. Lucas, Staff Sgt., 309-70-1752 317th PAW Deployed Mac, APO New York 09608. Two brothers have both set foot on Middle Eastern sands. Bill Henson Jr., 34, has been in and out of the country on a Cl3o cargo plane, while David Henson, 33, has been there from the start of Operation Desert Shield. Their father, Bill Henson Sr., said the younger Bill is now back at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Tex. He was on temporary duty in Europe when the Kuwait invasion occurred. His duty time was soon over, however, and he was rotated out of the area. Bill was expecting to return last week, but was not selected, his father said. ANOTHER BROTHER, Dan Henson, is a munitions trainer at an Air Force base in Arkansas. He, too, was called up last week to go to Saudi

Myers urging residents to write

Congressman John Myers (R----7th) has announced addresses for those persons who wish to write American military personnel currently participating in Operation Desert Shield. Operation Desert Shield is the name given to the U.S. effort in Saudi Arabia. “MY OFFICE HAS been con tacted by various school groups and individuals who want to provide

DPU’s Rainbolt receives honor

Martha Rainbolt, chairman of the English department at DePauw University, is a winner of a 1989 Sears-Roebuck Foundation “Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award.” She received the award at the faculty luncheon on Sept 17. RAINBOLT IS ONE of nearly 700 faculty members recognized nationally by the Sears-Roebuck Foundation for resourcefulness and leadership as a private college educator. Each winner receives SI,OOO, and the institution receives

Financial news you can use

Stocks of local interest, with prices as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday , Sept. 20. Provided by Mid-America Management Corp. Previous Indust Close 256733 +332 Dow Jones Indust. 251737 -39.86 Dow Jones Trans 875.92 1239 Dow Jones Utlllt 199.64 -138 PSI 14% -% IBM 107% -% Ana comp 2% + % Ell Lilly 71% -% Gen. Motors 36% % Lone Star 8% -% Wendy’s 6 -% Phillips Petro 29% +% Navistar 2% -% AT&T 30 W -% Old National Bank 23 unc. Merchants Natl. 15% -1% Wal-Mart 26% -%. Indiana Energy 20% -% GTE 25% unc. Channing Shoppes 8% % Johnson Controls 22% % First United Bank 7% unc. Sherwin-Williams 32% 1 Fuji Heavy Ind 2% unc. Forum Group % unc. McDonald’s 27 - %. Precious metals prices as of 10:30 a.m. included: Gold 387.10 387.70 Silver 4.79 432 Dollar versus Deutsch Mark. NA Dollar versus Yen NA Dollar versus Sterling NA

County Clerk candidate Marty Watts, State Senate District 38 candidate Willa Mae Umphries, State Rep. John Thomas of District 44 and Betty Waldron, Putnam County Republican chairman. Second row (from left): Lauralee Baugh, Greencastle Assessor Eleanor Delp, Lynn Nicoson of Congressman John Myers’ office, and Prosecutor Robert Lowe. Back row (from left): Jack Waldron, Dottie Masten, Marvin Steele, David Masten, County Commissioner candidate Dennis O’Hair and Marilyn Clearwaters. The two youngsters in front are Umphries’ grandchildren. (Banner-Graphic photo by Gary Goodman).

Arabia, but was not selected. Henson, a teacher at Cloverdale, said students at the elementary are in touch with the Mideast situation. Last week the sixth-grade students signed a paper banner to send to David. Anyone wanting to write to David should address correspondence to CTRC David Henson 316-66-5765, CCJ2 CSG US Cent. Comm. Forward, APO New York, NY 09852. CLOVERDALE ALSO HAS 1982 CHS graduate flying Cl4l cargo planes in and out of Saudi Arabia. Dan Oates, son of Daniel D. and Arlene Oates, Route 3, Cloverdale, has not said much about his cargo missions, except that the temperature in the Middle East is hot, his mother said. Mrs. Oates said she has been trying to keep her son in touch with some of the other Cloverdale natives serving there, such as Pittman. “My heart goes out to these kids,” she said. “I just hope that they can get home soon.”

the American soldiers with support from back home,” Myers said. A letter to a member of the Air Force, Army or Marines can be sent to “Any Service Member,” Operation Desert Shield, APO, New York, 09898-0006. To reach an individual serving in the U.S. Navy, the address is “Any Service Member,” Operation Desert Shield, FPO, New York 09866-0006.

a grant ranging from SSOO to $1,500, depending on student enrollment The award program is administered by the Stamford, Connecticutbased Foundation for Independent Higher Education. Rainbolt was an English instructor at Stephens College from 1974 to 1979. She joined the English department at DePauw in 1979 and has served as associate professor of English since 1984. She is also a member of the university’s administration committee and several

Suzuki lessons offered

For people who have always wanted to learn how to play the violin or are tired of seeing one sit in the comer of their attic, lessons are now being offered through the Greencastle Chamber Orchestra. The Suzuki School will offer violin, viola and cello lessons. Students of all ages are welcome

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Due to national security interests, no specific names can be given out. However, if an individual is known to be overseas, a letter can be addressed to that person. “IT IS IMPORTANT to keep up the spirits of the men and women serving in Saudi Arabia.” Myers said.

faculty committees. SHE RECEIVED HER bachelor’s degree from Baldwin Wallace College in 1960 and her master’s from the University of Missouri in 1972. She also received her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri in 1977. Rainbolt is a member of the Modem Language Association, American Society for 18thCentrury Studies, American Association of University Professors and the National Women’s Studies Association.

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Putnam scanner

Sheriff’s Dept. A deer, jumping into the path of a Cloverdale resident’s vehicle late Wednesday night, caused an accident, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department reports. David L. Holderfield, 28, Route 2, Cloverdale, was eastbound on County Road 800 South, driving a 1987 Volkswagen, when a deer jumped into the roadway. Holderfield told Deputy Tom Helmer he swerved to miss the animal, lost control of the car, went into a ditch and the car flipped over onto its top. Holderfield sustained small lacerations and abrasions. He also complained of pain in the knee. The car was estimated a total loss. City Police The theft of magnetic signs from a Kiddie Comer vehicle was reported to Greencastle City Police Wednesday. Kiddie Comer Sandy Gretter, 708 Crescent Ct, Greencastle, said the signs were taken off the vehicle’s doors sometime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 12. Capt Paul Wilson investigated, estimating the loss at $250-$350. Putnam Circuit Court Betty Hurst et al vs. Richard Diasio and Indiana Power Transmission Systems Inc., complaint. DePauw University vs. Kale E. Cain, complaint Everett W. Redding and Donna K. Redding, dissolution of marriage. Jennifer L. Rumley vs. Phillip W. Rumley, dissolution of marriage. D.B. Breeden vs. D.D. Breeden, dissolution of marriage. Jennie L. King vs. Robert L. King, dissolution of marriage. Alan T. and Mary Jones vs. Charles W. and Sharon L. Trimble, complaint. Lena Lipps vs. Curtis Lipps, reciprocal support. A.V. York vs. M.A. York, dissolution of marriage. Sherry R. Hackney vs. Michael E. Hackney, reciprocal support. A.C. Enterprises Inc. vs. Owen County Board of Commissioners Gene Platt Steven Williamson and Dwight Dunigan as duly elected and acting county commissioners of Owen County, complaint, venued from Owen County. Household Finance Corp. vs. Eddie C. Hoffman, complaint State of Indiana Dept, of Public Welfare as assignee of support rights of Rita Mason vs. Rodney Lee Mason, petition for support order. State of Indiana Dept of Public Welfare as assignee of the support rights of Sharon K. Haynes vs. Mitchell Haynes, petition for support and spouse maintenance. T.J. Poynter vs. C.A. Poynter, dissolution of marriage. Jackie J. Vanes vs. Gregory D. Vanes, dissolution of marriage. Shari Duncan vs. Thomas Duncan, dissolution of marriage. Lori Dickerson vs. Timothy Dickerson, agreed entry. Suzan Miller vs. Anthony B. Hanks, complaint. Putnam County Court Criminal cases filed: Thursday, Sept. 6 Steven Gorham, invasion of privacy; John Fisher, theft.

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Friday, Sept. 7 James R. Barclay, driving while intoxicated; Robert J. Dzuris, check deception; Tim Filler, resisting law enforcement minor in tavern; Otis L. Sparks, driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated with prior offense. Monday, Sept. 10 Michael A. Ash Jr., invasion of privacy; Maurice H. Wimmer, conversion, Elvin L. Capps, criminal mischief; Hazel M. Jones, leaving scene of accident, driving without financial responsibility. Tuesday, Sept 11 Michael D. Schiele, driving while intoxicated, Thursday, Sept. 13 CJ. Jewell, check deception; Carolyn Pate, check deception; Rhonda M. Wise, check deception; Charles M. Half man n, check deception. Friday, Sept. 14 Cheryl Tomaw, theft Leroy Smith, driving while intoxicated; Glenda C. Walden, attempt to acquire a controlled substance under a fake name or address; Joseph P. O’Conner, driving without financial responsibility. Monday, Sept. 17 William Green, driving while intoxicated; Robert Campanello, public intoxication; Jose B. Beltrez, illegal consumption by minor; Randy L. Terry, driving without financial responsibility; Larry Cofer, criminal recldessness with a deadly weapon. Small claims filed: Friday, Aug. 31 William R. Padgett vs. Joe Henline doing business as H & H Construction; Jeffrey M. Stevens vs. Philip Badger, Indiana State Farm et al; Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc. vs. Joe Martin; Williamson Polishing and Plating vs. R. Al Carney. Tuesday, Sept. 4 Clifford Tincher Sr. vs. James Bennett; Robert E. Vance vs. John Minardo; Thomas H. and Evelyn R. Black vs. Brian Morris; Norma F. Strange vs. Robert King; Jennifer L. Eads vs. John R. Fisher; Teachers Credit Union vs. Kimberly Gilbert; Teachers Credit Union vs. Kenneth Byrd. Wednesday, Sept. 5 Jerry Rowings vs. David Pickel, doing business as Pickel Construcion; Butler L. P. and Fertilizer vs. Deanne Jordan; Putnam County Operation Life vs. the following: Walter Winters, Grace Gibson, Doris A. Boggess, Felicia Petty, Carl Casteel, Cheryl Ruble, Sandra Brattain, Robert E. Wilkinson. Marriage Licenses Mark Edward Verbanic, 29, Plainfield, and Polly Adele Coddington, 29, Greencastle. Richard Wray Kinkead, 47, Bainbridge, and Rita Jane Hale, 39, Bainbridge. John Patrick Pittman, 23, Greencastle, and Jamie Jo Chew, 24, Terre Haute. Larry Edward Baird, 40, Greencastle, and Linda Lee Hanks, 44, Greencastle. John Steven Kempf, 26, Cloverdale, and Shelly Rose Bierman, 25, Cloverdale. Daryl Wayne Boswell, 26, Greencastle, and Melinda Rose Phillips, 19, Greencastle. Ray Alan Wallace, 23, Ohio, and Laura Ann Thompson, 22, Roachdale. Harry Frank Russell, 20, Greencastle, and Cynthia Marie Brewer, 21, Greencastle.