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PAGE 6 Police seek identity of skeleton found at Prairie CreekLake MUNCIE EVENING PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1977 -Mm FERMAN'S DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA SEMIANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE! Starts Thursday, Aug. 1 8 Purchase One Dress At Regular Price and Receive One of Equal Value for $1 .00 By SALLY JONES Muncie police and coroner Rodney Qualkinbush today continued investigating the identity of a human skeleton found Friday night by a fisherman at Prairie Creek Lake. The skull and bones were found about 9 p.m. off the shore in sand near the first south road on the west side of the lake. Patrolman Charlie Lamb, who guarded the skeleton all night, said it appeared the body had been folded over, with the skull found near the leg bones at the opposite end of the pelvic bone.

Both Lamb and Qualkinbush said the bones might be those of a woman because of the small skull. Although police had just begun to -dig the bones up, it appeared there were no clothing, jewelry or other items to indicate the identity. According to police, the bones appeared to be very old. Police said fhe skull fell apart Friday night ALL SUMMER SPORTSWEAR 50 doctor was called to the scene Friday, to confirm the bones were human. Qualkinbush said today he could not tell if foul play was involved, but he speculated the bones had been buried for 10 years or longer.

Although they were extremely dried out, Qualkinbush said the bones could still be tested for poisoning. Because of the position of the skeleton, police speculated the body might have been buried in the Indian fashion of placing it in a sitting position. Police indicated the bones might not have been found for many more years if reservoir officials had not dug out the area this spring to be used as a "washout area" for a nearby parking lot. Until two years ago, police said the area had been under water. Qualkinbush said the bones would be taken to Indianapolis later today for an examination.

Police said they also had been in contact with Ball State University officials, hoping they might be able to help identify the bones. OFF 1 00 POLYESTER ALL PURPOSE WEATHER COATS 50 OFF Open Thursday Friday Until 8 p.m. Saturday Until 5 p.m. WHO IS IT? Shown here is a human skeleton, believed to be that of a woman, which was found by fishermen Friday night at Prairie Creek Lake. Officials said the bones might have been buried there 10 years or more.

Police said this morning there was still no clue as to the identity. Evening Press Photo by Steve Kern. nt'ii a policeman picneu 11 up. After that incident, police said the bones were not touched until the in-vestigation resumed today. A local Mo Puzzle Fashion Pieces 111 at Uoyt Wright I ill I Goodallnotyet appointed byHRC 80 layoffs at plant is report Marhoefer Packing Co.

has cut back the work force by between 80 to 100 persons according to plant workers who were notified Friday of a lay off. Marhoefer officials were not available for comment today. Recently the packing firm received a federally guaranteed loan of nearly $3 million to remodel the facility and to refinance outstanding debts. After the remodeling is completed, officials have predicted employment will be increased. except to break a tie.

HRC staffers complained Friday that they were barred from the meeting even though a 1976 commission resolution permits them to be present at such meetings. "That would have to be checked into," Broaddus said. "There was no protest from the staff (Thursday), and they haven't attended other executive meetings." others have tried to control the selection and have opposed her; "The stories are not true," he said. "As chairman I have nothing to do with the selection of applicants." f- He later added: "I'm being cru-' cified for something someone else did. I didn't vote at all." The chairman presided over the meeting, but wouldn't have voted fl MUNCIE MALL I HI I former nharmnrist dies early today ht .1 nn rt imti i if i vi if-Hi in i Yorktown, retired Muncie and An derson pharmacist, died early today at Ball Hospital.

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with his parents. He attended York-; town schools, was graduated from Anderson High School, and as a Perception-Directions headed your way This versatile missy or junior look has many different pieces to mix-and-match. Tunic tops, bow-neck blouses, jackets and slacks. The colors? Pecan and rust great for Fall. Sizes 8-18.

18.00 to 44.00 i filial jiiauai 11 uiii rui uuc kjiu vci auj with his wife and lived there until II1UV1IIU UdLK IU IUIMUWU 111 J0O. No arrests yet in killing at Portland PORTLAND Police reported this morning that no arrests had yet been made for the murder of Ruth Ann Moses, 29, who was found strangled in her Portland home early Thursday morning. Mrs. Moses was discovered by her 11-year-old daughter, Susan Lee, who had been sleeping in the home with her two-year-old brother, Shannon Lee. Neighbors told police that two or three men were heard talking outside the Moses home about 2 a.m.

the night of the murder. About an hour later they heard the front door of that house slam. Earlier that night, they had also noticed that Mrs. Moses' car was not parked in its normal place and that her living room light was not left on as it usually was, according to police. Although a full autopsy report will not be filed until Monday, preliminary reports say that Mrs.

Moses was probably strangled with a pair of pantyhose found wrapped around her neck. Although deputy coroner Bob Bicknell said bruises were on the face of the victim, he was unwilling to speculate whether a beating took place at the time of death, estimated at 2 to 3 a.m. There was no bleeding from flesh wounds and no evidence of a struggle, said Coroner Bob Pyle. Over 20 people were interviewed Thursday and Friday concerning the crime. Mrs.

Moses was separated from her husband, Joe Moses, a city parking meter attendant. Other survivors include the son and the daughter; two brothers, John Morrison, Flint, and Ron Morrison, Swartz Creek, two sisters, Mrs. Robert Boza, Gaines, and Mrs. Jerry Petty, Burton, a half-brother, Lee Morrison, Stranton, her stepmother, Mrs. Lucille Morrison, Flint, and her stepfather, Stillman Cummins, Swartz Creek, Mich.

Private funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Green Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Antique buffs set auto drive He was the owner of the Nelson Drug Stores since 1933, owning three drug stores in Anderson and one in Muncie at Walnut and How- stores in 1955 and worked as a phar- macist tor several otner area arug stores before retiring in 1972.

it. u- iAi-n USE YOUR HWC CHARGE, BankCards or Layaway Phopmoofliifial A rcnii at irn An. norsnn Kiunnisi nh Annprsnn hp OWS LXXlUe 001. rOEAlVl. AIIKUS TJ A TinMn ui utuci a nawtiaLiuii, iuuiana II amnchirfl A ccnioliAn a nH ha Register for over 142 prizes valued at over $2,000 Vnrktnwn 1 itpa Mprhnnisr By GREG GOLDSMITH Hurley Goodall will not be named executive director of the Muncie Human Rights Commission (HRC) if he chooses to remain on the city fire department, HRC President Dr.

P. Broaddus said today. Broaddus said if he continues as a fireman, "that disqualifies him. He couldn't hold down two city jobs at the same time." The motion passed at a closed session of the HRC Thursday called for a selection committee to contact Goodall to see if he could take over "immediately" for outgoing executive director Lanny Carmichael, Broaddus said. The motion was approved at the closed meeting by a "standing vote," he added.

Goodall, who will be eligible for retirement from the fire department in January, was asked today if he intends to resign to take the HRC job. "I would prefer not to comment," he said, adding that he met with Mayor Robert Cunningham Friday to discuss his options and has written to the chairrflan of the selection committee. He declined to reveal the contents of that letter and said it was up to the committee to release the information. One way Goodall might be able to take the job and still protect his pension would be to take a leave of absence from the fire department while he serves as HRC executive director. Broaddus today denied there was anything improper about the action of the commission at the closed session Thursday.

"The meeting was not to appoint a new director," he said, "but to select a person as a candidate for the job." He added that since the commission didn't know whether or not Goodall would be able to take over immediately, his selection was not final. "We were not finished," Broaddus said. "He was to be contacted to see if he was able to take the job." Other candidates for the job are Rev. Richard Howard and Mrs. Bertha Mason, both HRC employes.

Broaddus today complained about criticism from Mrs. Mason, who claimed that Broaddus and Thorntown man accident victim FARMLAND Pliny Randall, 71-year-old resident of rural Thorn-town, was killed early Friday afternoon. Police said his car was Involved in an accident with one driven by Brian Hofherr, RR 1, Rid-geville. Randall's wife, Mildred, 72, is listed in critical condition at Ball Hospital. Hofherr told Randolph County Eolice that he was unable to avoid itting Randall's car which, he says, pulled in front of his car at the Intersection of Randolph County Roads 800 West and 500 North, five miles north of Farmland.

Hofherr was slightly injured, but refused medical attention, according to police. They said that investigation Is continuing. Smith re-elected chief of state school group Van P. Smith, 805 N. Briar, was re-elected Friday to his fourth consecutive term as chairman of the Indiana Higher Education Commission in Indianapolis.

Smith, who Is president of the Ontario Corporation, has served on the commission since it was originally established in 1971. Also re-elected were Beurt Ser-Vaas, Indianapolis, vice-chairman, and Mrs. William G. Bray, Martin? ville, secretary. colledienne shops SAVE 20 to 50 UfM on advertised items 10 OFF on All Merchandise Not Specially Priced Oiner croup uemeieu in Richmond.

Convertible automobiles driven in the tour must be Convertible buffs have planned a special tour of rare vehicles starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, on U.S. 36 in the Henry County town of Mechanics-burg. Members of the newly-formed Central Indiana Convertible Club will go to New Castle and meet an- JUT PANTS Assorted color and style.

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Assorted colors and styles from which to Church. Survivors include one son, Ben Nelson, Anderson; three daugh-? ters, Mrs. Jerry Shores, RR 1, York-' town, Mrs. Margaret Garten, An- derson, and Mrs. Arthur Olson, Glenview, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Richman Funeral Home in York-; town will announce funeral arrange--: ments. Muncie native is drowned in Tennessee lake Dennis Wayne Pearcy, 26, Bluff- ton, was drowned Thursday while swimming in Lakeview Lake near Jamestown, Tenn. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 1 Monday In the Goodwin Memorial Chapel at Biuffton with Rev. I Clarence Baker presiding.

Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Call- Ing hours are 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. I A Muncie native, Mr. Pearcy was the son of Rev.

and Mrs. Arnold i Pearcy of Muncie. He was an of the Franklin Electric Co. I for several years. Surviving In addition to his parents are his widow, Judy; one son, Rodney Allen; a daughter, Beth Ann; a brother, David Pearcy, Port-Hand; two sisters, Mrs.

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90.00, 39.85; King, Reg. 110.00, 45.85; Sham, Reg. 35.00, 15.85. Restaurant evacuated Muncie firemen were a possible gasoline leak at the McDonald's restaurant on Tlllotson late this morning. Firemen reported the restaurant was evacuated 'after the fumes were detected.

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