The Kokomo Tribune from Kokomo, Indiana • Page 3

Sunday, Dec. 8, 1991 City observes 'Day of Saturday ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor turned back the clock for many of those participating. Sponsored by the City of Kokomo and the Howard County Council of Clubs, the events kicked off Friday, with videotape showings and memorabilia displays all day both days. Church bells rang in the anniversary of "the day of infamy," and a flag-raising ceremony, presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151, began Saturday's events. After a memorial ceremony at Kokomo High School south campus, it was parade time complete with armed service veterans marching through the uptown area.

The events ended with retreat, at approximately 2:30 p.m., including the playing of Taps and a 21-gun salute. All events served as a "chance to remember those who served their country so well," said organizer Bea Graper. Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune 3 fc 4. Veterans march through uptown Kokomo Saturday during a parade to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor (Tribune photo by Dave Hess) Police blotter Accident victim A Kokomo boy is in fair condition in a pediatric intensive care unit after being hit by a car early Saturday afternoon. According to Indiana State Police Sgt.

Jeff Stinson, Horace E. Shelton, 49, 803 Maumee Drive, was traveling westbound on Drive, when Timothy A. Altman, 4,702 Maumee Drive, ran out in front of Shelton's 1985 The accident occurred in fr.ont of Altman's home. The boy sustained head injuries and, after being transported to Howard Community Hospital, was flown via Lifeline helicopter to "Methodist Hospital. Shelton was not injured.

Stinson said no fur- -ther information about the accident was available Saturday night. Battery probe Kokomo police are investigating a battery attempt which occurred at 11:30 p.m. Friday. According to a report released by Assistant Chief Charles Hackett, the victim, an employee of Delco Electronics, 700 E. Firmin was walking to her vehicle from the Northeast Delco gate.

She was approached by two males, one of whom asked her for the time. After she gave the man the time, the two men continued to follow her to the lot her vehicle was parked in. Once she reached her car, one of the men displayed what appeared to her to be a handgun. The victim produced a gun, and shots were fired, the report said. The men then fled southeast on foot.

The victim, who was unin- Union hall may be memorial site The grounds of a local union hall could be the next site of a veterans if early planning stays track, according to an official involved in the project. -Dick Forrey, chairman of the committee for United Auto Workers Local 685, said the group is soliciting designs for a memorial which would pay tribute to all members of Local 685 who veterans. "Our local executive committee is behind us, and that helps," For- IWiy said, referring to early support for the proposed memorial. Citing a large veteran population iit the union, he said the monument would honor men and women who served their country during peace and war time. Local 685's veterans committee started considering a monument for the union grounds at 929 E.

Hoffer St. about three months ago, and recently reached the point where it is ready to move into the design phase. Although the committee has a tentative design in mind, Forrey said members are anxious to receive ideas from the local's membership. Union members have been asked to submit designs for consideration, Forrey confirmed. Once the committee decides on the design, members will be better able to estimate the cost of the monument.

Although the design work is still in the early stages, fund raising for the veterans memorial is already under way. Friday marked the first fund drive for the project. Glassware and other items were sold at the local's headquarters, and $2 from each sale were earmarked for the monument, Forrey said. "Everybody seems pretty happy with the idea," the committee chairman said. "This will be a permanent fixture, and we want it to be as nice as possible." We have the solution for that has-everything person on your holiday shopping list! res resents for the Mind.

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They were both tall, slender and "scruffily dressed," the report said. Thefts 2:50 p.m. Friday, Roberta Hendrickson, 4707 S. Road 50 East, two bicycles and calico cat taken from home, loss set at $325. 5:30 p.m.

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