National Road Traveler from Cambridge City, Indiana • Page 1

CIV No clues in Ann Harmeier disappearance In an effort to locate Am Louise Harmeier, daughter of Marjorie Karmeier, 30C Hawkins a reward fund totalling SS.OW) has established here for information on her whereabouts. In addition, 49 volunteers. utilizing 19 automobiles spent Saturday circulating nearly 5,000 leaflets throughout soutttc.ru Indiana in of obtaining information on her whereabouts. Area covered included Bloomiogtoa, a i i Bedford, Paoli. H65, 1-70, State Road 37, Columbus, Seymour, Franklin and Franklin College well ax the IrtdUna University fl 1 Itiir mi Irr campus.

Coordinators 'of the drive. David Weston and Sfl. Ernte Aider, both emphasized that day wu utilued only for poster distribution and was not search. Harmewr disappeared last Monday morning, tSept. 13) sometime between eight and ten o'clock akng highway two north of MartinaviIk, while on her way back to cUsc at Indiana University where she is a theater major.

When last seen, she was wearing blue Jeans, a red T-shirt with white letters spelling Indiana and Adidas tennis Westan and Sgt. Alder, of the Indiana State Police, combined efforts here to establish the reward fund in of getting information about her disap- So far, Indiana State Police investigators ia both Morgan and Monroe Counties have been stymied in their search for leads. Misa Harmeier left home last Monday morning ia to report to her'first claw on the Bkntningtoa campus, but police theoriM that the car she was driving overheated. When the beige and rust colored Poatiac LsMana was found, Harmeier belongings were locked inside and the switch controting the emergency; flashers waa in (be "on" position. Tbt search is currently centering OB southern Indiana with special emphasis being placed am the acre wooded surrounding me spot where her car was found Monday.

On Wednesday, State Police thought they had found a break tbt case when a Greyhound bus driver reported seeing HIM Karmeier outside her car with tbt hood up. However. State Police couM come up with no kkformatioa from the driver that would give them a lead to Mue Harmeier's whereabouts. On Friday, State Police stopped nearly l.MO cars Road 37 the vicinity where SeeNeekMe oa Page it National Road Traveler 15c per copy Vol. 109-No.

38 Wednesday, September 21,1977 Cambridge City, Indiana Retrard fund nearly Wednesday meeting will solidify search plans Late Tuesday rwning there was still ao concerning the dsappearanca al Am Karmeier. Indiana University Junior, who was last seen Monday. Sept. U. Misa Harmeier left her home here on that da I to return to her HJ dataea sever reached bar destination.

The daughter of Marjorie Harmeier, Ann ia a very popular and talented lady whuat Sfl. Ermie AMkr ef the laateaa fcihiiJ the toes! drive at htfOTBaltea late the nytterieas af Aaa aU those assisted hi atotribvtfag last Satar- AMrr afce stated thai aerteas wtta leaflets tacat to the NatlMwl IUa4 Traveler, when arrugeateBtc have Fer hvlhcr iheir efforts in trying locate Miss Harmetar, or any in- formatMsi that may lead te her whereabouts. Local and news media, including Indianapolis television ita lions. have contributed much lime and effort In putting the Mary dLsappearance has been a soiree of much concern for the entire leaving ut all with a "helpless feeling" since there isn't that mucta any of as can do. Indiana State Police continue Although optimi to run high locaBy, it is a foregone conclusion that neither police ageaciee nor the news media will continue devoting unlimited time and effort searching for leads to Mias Karmeier's whereabouts nrw infarmaLkn is obtained.

As a result, special meeting will be hekikt me Lincoln High School cafeteria Wednesday (tonight) at p.m. when plans will be discussed to continue the search. Hopefully, too. some will be forthcoming that will spur the Merest of media to continue giving, the story futi eowrage. are already underway to product a TV package oa Misa Harmeier.

A reward fund has established, although the total raised now is fT.Mt and expected to go higher. THE FIRST OF MA NY-Paul Collins, Itft, was Among several residents who assisted In distributing posters seeking Information to the whereabouts of Ann Harmeier Saturday mornJng. Looking on are Sgt. Ernie Alder and David Weston. Another meeting Is planned for tonight.

(NRTFrwto) Largest crowd ever views Canal Days parade The rains held off Jurt long enough to complete fee iVTT Whitewater Canal Days parade and while the SUB shioed, nearly 13,000 pesons viewed the ei- With five high school marching bands, SO cartoon characters aad more than a dosea Hosts, nearly parade marched down Main Street la fitting conclusion to the fifth annual fall festival. Marching bands from Cen- tervilte High School, Kagerstown High School, Lincoln High School, Shenandoaa High School, aad Trl High School all parUdpaled in the parade and all were Judged ia the annual marching band contest. Shenaadoah's Marching Raider band was chusaa of me five and received a three foot frophy akng with a check from Cam bridge City Chamber of Commerce, spanaar of the Canal Days festival. Runner up in me contest waa CefitervUto while Tri High waa third. They received checks at KM and respectively.

Honorary parade marshal for me parade was Joha Cutshaw, who received a reeogaitiaa plaque for yean of dedealed aervice to the Cambridge Qty community The Uwme of the parade waa "Remember Wham." All fiesta aad special antrtat were judged prior to the start at the parade and for the first time a queen's trophy was Jkney Snute. ItTT WU1 Caoal Days quern. and the ealry from Huddtetton Farmhouse Ina Museum waa chosea the beat entry in the parade typifying the The Huddleatoa House won the beat float trophy while Cutshaw Market won the beat commercial Boat entry. Winners in the and poaiy dvision included Marion Pickett la a single rider entry. Terry Sonaker for a pony and wagon entry, Carl Butler, Jr.

for draft and Earl Stonoa for a stagecoach entry. Otaer events ateo were during canal Days wita aa art show being Judged on Saturday, ia the show In Junior dLvistaa wen Tedd Judy, Lisa Millar and Todd Jady Largeat mart II OLE Cutshaw, more known as John, waves he passes the several thousand persons lining Main street during Sun day's parade. John was the honororery parade marshaL (NRT Photo).