Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 18

B-2 THE STATE JOIHX.YL May 22, 1 980 Safe pulled from river Cyclist flies into pole is hv "i Gerald J. Mc Phillips, 22, of 2010 Riverside, remained in serious condition at St. Lawrence Hospital today with massive head injuries after he flew off his motorcycle and into a utility pole Wednesday. Lansing police said McPhillips was apparently riding his cycle in the left lane of North Logan Street approaching Grand River when he suddenly swerved in front of a school bus in the right lane and sped up the Logan Street cutoff at about 40 mph. Police say he apparently lost control of the cycle when it hit a patch of gravel and he flew through the air before slamming into a utility pole.

4 mJt ill y-, 1 si it wai A small safe was recovered from about six feet of water in the Red Cedar River Wednesday by Meridian and State Police, according to Meridian Township of ficers. The safe was taken from the American Legion hall in Haslett about two months ago, police said. -About $1,200 that was inside the safe when it was stolen was missing when the safe was found in the river near Vanatta Road, east of Okemos. The safe door had been pried off, according to Meridian's Sgt. Robert Nelson.

Nelson said the safe was located through a tip given to Meridian officers last week. Gifts from the heart The Tri-County Unit of the Michigan Heart Association presented $5,000 to Impression 5 Museum for a heart exhibit and gave the Volunteer of the Year Award to Betty Molinare at the organization's, annual meeting Tuesday night. The museum gift was in honor of Lansing Police who gave the heart unit $5,000 last year after the annual police golf outing. Mrs. Molinare coordinates the local Stroke Club.

She has been a club member six years, including two as coordinator. Health reps to meet Differences about the local kidney transplant program will be discussed at 2 p.m. Tuesday when representatives of Sparrow Hospital and Michigan State University are scheduled to meet with the executive committee of the Michigan Mid-South Health Systems Agency (MISHA). The meeting will be in the MISHA offices, 528 Mason Plaza, Mason. I rl't4? I a I if i --m Candidate Gilmore discloses wealth LJ- ii I Staff PtKrto by GINGER SHARP A fireman inspects the burned out interior of Watchorn Vacuum Cleaner Service, 424 S.

Washington. Fires, vandalism puzzle police comes for the past five years the highest being $729,880 for last A GILMORE AIDE said the candidate will file election petitions in Lansing Tuesday. The Gilmore campaign will be budgeted at $350,000 to $400,000, the aide said. Gilmore, 53, a former mayor of Kalamazoo, opened his campaign with a door-tCKloor trek in Wolpe's neighborhood in Delta Township, winding up with a coffee klatch at the home of George and Marilyn Nugent. Wolpe, 40, a former state legislator, has not made formal announcement of re-election plans.

The 3rd District, formerly a stronghold of Schoolcraft lawyer Garry Brown, a Republican, reaches from Kalamazoo and Battle Creek through Eaton County and to DeWitt. biggest chunk $19,350,000 lies in Gilmore Broadcasting Corp. The broadcasting properties include television stations in Evansville, 111.,. Joplin, and Rockford, radio stations: two in Harrisonburg, one in Somerset, and cablevision firms in Bryan, Ohio, and Monticello, Ky. Gilmore has more than $2 million in farm holdings, $1.7 million in other real estate investments, plus $852,500 tied up in personal residences.

Other holdings are $1.8 million in Upjohn Co. stock, holdings of $1.2 million each in First American Bank Corp. and Continental Corp. of Michigan, and $813,000, in a Cadillac-Pontiac dealership. There are many other holdings, all under the $1 million mark.

Gilmore also listed his taxable in parks to sale of merfest Committee requested of part of Kiwanis Park for a beer tent. THE AMENDMENT will allow a beer tent at the Summerfest, but the board decided to restrict any future beer and wine concessions to local groups so that the profits will benefit the community. Local groups sponsoring functions will have to apply annually for permission to have the concessions which must be approved by the township board, parks and rec closed for inventory. That sale is still planned, the spokesman said. She also said there was very little smoke damage to the store.

FIRE INSPECTOR Mark Holliday said preliminary investigation of the burned out vacuum cleaner store indicates the fire may have started in some electrical wiring near a wastepa-per basket. "There's no sign of forced entry. The firemen had to break into the building when they got here," he said. "Only the upper portion of a window was broken when they arrived and that was from heat." "It's looking like an accidental fire," he speculated. Deputy Fire Chief Bill Meaton estimated the damage to the building at about $10,000 and damage to the contents at about $5,000.

The fur shop was completely secured even to the point that an ADT security guard on the scene refused to hand over keys to the fire department so firemen could check the building. Chief Meaton said the guard insisted that he himself be allowed to go through the smoke filled structure to unlock the rear door and donned a fire department air mask to do it. The window of the party store was apparently broken out by someone who solution in semi parking 4 4 ST tossed a car radio antenna through it, police said. Portions of the antenna were recovered by crime scene inves- tigator Butch Bannon at the scene. Some smoke seeped into the store but was quickly removed by fire department smoke ejectors.

FIREFIGHTERS had only been back to their station four minutes when they got the alarm from police officer Dick Richard that the vacuum store was ablaze. At 4:22 a.m., a fire rig was sent to the State Employees Credit Union parking lot at Hillsdale and Washington where a truck was on fire. They had cleared that scene, just a block away from Whitehorn's, at 4:42 a.m. Police also discovered seven vehi cles parked in tne State bmployees Credit Union parking lot where the truck was set on fire had been vandal ized by someone knocking out win dows. And about I a.m.

todav. a wmdo was smashed at Robert's Hair StyliS and Wigs, 231 S. Washington and tvi hats reportedly taken. At the scene of the Watchorn fire, police did detain two men until a detective arrived But officers said after questioning by the detective, the two were released without any charges being filed. ANDERSEN, FLORENCE I.

119 W. South St. Williamston Age 76, died May 20, 1980 at her residence. She was bom in Sheridan, ML, Dec. 27, 1903.

She had been a resident of the Williamston area for 35 years. She was a beautician and shop owner in East Lansing for 30 years and was currently employed in Williamston. Mrs. Andersen was predeceased by her husband lvar L. in 1975.

Survived by sons, I. Eldon of Fowlerville and Roland C. of Williamston, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and several cousins. Services will be held Thurs. 2 p.m.

at Stebbins-Simpson Funeral Home in Sheridan with burial in South Sidney Cemetery. BOYD, GEORGE E. 2363 N. Cedar St. Holt Died May 21, 1980.

Arrangements will be an- Leadley Holt Chapel. FUNERALS GOYT, ROBERT E. 4905 N. Base Lake Rd. Hale, MI.

Funeral services Fri. May 23, at 2:30 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Williamston Chapel with Rev. William Wright officiating. Interment at Summit Cemetery in and FUNERALS Kenny Lenneman, Gill, Rick Mee, Mee, Larry Rade-macker, and James Residents also complained of dust rising from the lot which they said should be controlled, noise caused by the trucks and diesel fumes.

Council said it was aware of the problem and had informed the restaurant owner of steps that must be taken if he wants to continue using the parking lot. IN OTHER business, the council voted after a public hearing to recommend to the State Tax Commission that a request for tax abatement for an addition to Len Industries on Rice Street be approved. By JOHNB. ALBRIGHT Staff Writer Third District congressional bidder James S. Gilmore, who campaigned in Delta Township this week, has disclosed his personal wealth nearly $30 million.

The Kalamazoo businessman is seeking the Republican nomination for a crack at U.S. Rep. Howard Wolpe, a Delta Township Democrat who is expected to run for a second term. "I am asking the people to place their trust in my by electing me their congressman," Gilmore said. "As I ask for that trust, I believe I have a responsibility to be completely open and candid about my personal finances." THE BOTTOM LINE on Gilmore financial sheet is $29,886,935, and the Delhi opens The Delhi Township Board has approved drinking of alcoholic beverages at community functions in its parks.

The parks ordinance, which currently prohibits the practice, will be amended at the board's June 3 meeting. The resolution, approved by the board Wednesday, will allow the drinking of beer and wine purchased from concessions sponsored by local groups. The idea to change the ordinance arose when the Holt Sum- Leslie seeks LESLIE The Leslie City Council has assured a number of citizens who appeared to complain about problems involving the parking lot at Budd's Restaurant on W. Bellevue Road near U.S. 127 that the city is looking into solutions.

The complaining residents several times assured council they do not want to force the restaurant out of business. They said they merely want to have intolerable conditions eliminated. THE PROBLEM centers around the un paved parking lot behind the restaurant used by semi trucks, some of which park overnight with their engines running. Federal rules OK'd Concluded from page B-l streamlining the SPEC-TRAN system, which, he claimed, is favored by 90 percent of the area's handi-cappers. At a CATA-Tri-County Planning Commission public hearing earlier this month, about 75 people a good many of the handicappers, favored the SPEC-TRAN service and found the new RTS, regular-line buses too inconvenient and cumbersome.

The compliance plans now must be approved by the planning commission. Corrocfions Land owned' briefly Wayne Howard of Island Highway, Eaton Township, was described in The State Journal Tuesday as having owned land near his home for 12 or 13 years while a "temporary" mobile home stood there. In fact, Howard bought the land only nine months ago- then sold it recently. The new owner lives in a house on the property at 3049 Island Highway and has continued renting the mobile home to the people occupying it before the transaction. It's Oehler, not Ochler Sharon D.

Oehler of Okemos is one of six Ingham County residents to receive doctor of medicine degrees from Wayne State University June 1. Her name was mispelled in a State Journal article Wednesday. HOPE.J. VERLE 2322 Chariemayne Ave. Long Beach, Calif.

Died May 21, 1980. He was a former employee of McDonald Douglas Aircraft and a veteran of W.W. II. He is survived by his wife Marie, 1 son Larry Douglas Hope of Long Beach, and 1 daughter Nancy Lee Martin of La-Fayette, 3 grandsons. Complete arrangements will be announced later by the Holihan Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.

By DAN POORMAN Staff Writer Police and fire investigators were trying to determine today if two fires, seven smashed car windows and two business windows broken out in a six-block section of South Washington in a two-hour span starting about 2 a.m. are connected. At first blush, authorities believe the incidents might be related but as the investigation progressed, they were beginning to wonder. By far the most serious damage was caused by the fire in Watchorn Vacuum Cleaners Service, a vacuum sales and service shop that was destroyed by flames discovered about 4:42 e.m. FLAMES WERE confined to the store at 424 S.

Washington, but Giffel's Furs next door at 426 S. Washington was filled with smoke and a small amount of smoke penetrated the Downtown Party Store. Charle Bozzo, operator of the party store, said he would be open for business today since the only real damage to his business was to the plate glass window. A spokesman for Giffel's said they had not planned to be open today as they were having a going out of business sale starting May 2Sth and were Lr.i i Mil kH l. LENNEMAN, VICTOR F.

1805 W. Saginaw Age 68, died May 20, 1980. He had been a resident of Lansing for the past 40 years coming from Westphalia; was a member of Holy Cross Church; a member of Lo-. cal 602 U.A.W. and had been employed with Fisher Body in Material Control for 36 years, retir-ing in 1973.

Mr. Lenneman is survived by his wife, Adeline; 3 daughters: Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Mee of St. Johns, Mrs. Allan (Lynda) Rupich of Wise, and Ms.

Marilyn Swain of Virginia; 2 sons: Kenneth and Robert both of Lansing; 16 grnadchil-dren; 4 sisters: Mrs. Katherine May, Mrs. Mary McCrumb, Mrs. Josetta Gasper, and Mrs. Bertha Davern; and, 4 brothers: Joseph, Irvin, Leonard, and Norman; many nieces and nephews.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Church with the Rev. Fr. Cletus Pifher officiating. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.

in the Jessen Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers For JRW-sJNW ''iVfi' Iff 1 I DEATHS will be: Paul Chris WELLS, Charlotte Mrs. May 20, Virginia Creek, and 1 be held Pray Interment ARTZ, (Niethammer) 701 E.

Age 88, Mrs. 1, 1891 had Lansing United She death Frank Surviving of St. Wilma and Mrs. Liberty, will be a.m. at with Phillips United officiating.

be at -will funeral p.m. HAZEL MARIE Wells age 84 died 1980. She is survived by her daughter Smith of Battle 3 granddaughters great granddaughter. Funeral services will Fri. 10 a.m.

at the Funeral Home. at West Car-mel Cemetery. beer, wine reation committee and Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Although the board agreed to the amendment and a public hearing produced no objections, the amendment must be considered twice before final adoption. However, because the Summerfest Committee needs time to apply for a license from the liquor control board, the board told committee members to proceed on the assumption the board would adopt it in its final form at the June 3 meeting.

Gordon Lantz and two Eagle Scout candidates, Scott and Lynn Jewell, appeared before the council to outline plans for improvements to be made at Tuttle Park. The boys plan to improve the landscaping and put up a permanent sign designating the name of the park. A third cablevision company, Leg-gett Broadcasting of East Lansing, approached the council about a cable franchise to serve the city. Previously the council heard from Corn-Star Cablevision of Mason and Clear Cable Television of Livonia. A public hearing to determine community interest in cable television is scheduled in June.

and Northeastern School of Commerce in Bay City. Those recognized on their 125th anniversaries in addition to the Journal were Coye's Grand Rapids; M. Hale Co. of South Haven; The William R. Hamilton Co.

and Laitner Brush Co. of Detroit, and the Soo Line Railroad of Marquette. An addition to this year's program was presentation of the Greater Michigan Foundation business awards made each year in connection with Michigan Week. Winners included the Michigan Fisherman magazine of Lansing. The cheers turned to catcalls, however, when Bullard said the way to effect legislative change is "through organization within senatorial districts that's the electoral connection.

"If we can communicate, we can win this thing," Bullard said, "and we need to win it." "Let those who ride, decide," was the theme for the day. "That's the real issue," said a biker who identified himself as Zeke. "Most bikers would agree that helmets should be worn but by choice, not force." IT WAS over by mid-afternoon, well before rush hour. Bikers hopped aboard their choppers and leftTtown in various directions. Many paid little attention to traffic signals.

Few wore helmets. State Historical Society honors The State Journal The State Journal was one of 13 state businesses honored by the Historical Society of Michigan at its third annual Salute to Michigan Business Pioneers Thursday evening. Seven of them are celebrating their centennial year and the others, including the Journal, their 125th year in business in the state. Centennial businesses honored were Brooks Appliance Co. of Marshall; Hannah Floral, Sligh Furniture StowDavis Furniture Co.

and Waddell Manufacturing Co. of Grand Rapids; Kahlbaum Brothers, of Carleton, Cyclists make helmet stand clear AUSTIN, JAMES B. 1034 Chester Rd. Lansing Mr. Austin age 81, died Wed.

at a local hospital. Funeral services Sat. 1 p.m. from the McDougall Chapel of Nelson-House Funeral Homes Laingsburg. The Rev.

Richard Cook will officiate. Burial will be iii the Laingsburg Cemetery." Mr. Austin was born July 7, 1898 in Rodney, ML, to Moses Clara (Rouse) Austin. He resided in Laingsburg for the past 39 years and. in Lansing for 1 year.

He was married to Florence McKean in Lansing Aug. 5, 1922. He was a member of the Laingsburg Odd Fellows and was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Florence, 1 brother Irvin of Rodney, also nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 sisters, and 3 brothers.

The family suggests 4 memorial contributions to the American Lung Assoc. ANNA C. Greenlawn died May 21, 1980. Artz was born Sept. in Stockbridge.

She been a resident of 54 years and attended the Mt. Hope Methodist Church. was preceded in by her husband and a son Lyle. are 3 daughters, Miss Ernestine Artz Louis, ML, Miss Artz of Lansing, Leone Lynch of 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services held Sat.

10:30 the Gorsline-Run-ciman Lansing; Chapel the Rev. Lloyd A. of the Mt. Hope Methodist Church Interment will Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family receive friends at the home Thurs.

7-9 Fri. 2-4 7-9 p.m. Concluded from page B-l tective head gear for bikers. So far, 31 state have repealed similar laws. According to a group calling itself ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) of Michigan, tne helmet repeal bills are presently locked up in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

They must be placed before the committee by chairman Sen. Basil Brown, D-Detroit, for a vote. THE REAL ISSUE is one of civil rights, said Rep, Perry Bullard, D-Ann Arbor, a longtime supporter for repeal of helmet laws. "Every individual has the right to decide whether he wants to wear a helmet," Bullard tolduhe cheering cyclers as they sipped beer and other beverages from brown paper bags. Paid Obituary Notices, Call 487-4704.