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The Terre Haute Tribune from Terre Haute, Indiana • Page 20

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Terre Haute, Indiana
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20 FESTIVAL EDITION THE TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1966. BIG Mario Andretti wheels his Dean Van Lines Hawk into the pits after setting new. track records of 166.328 m.p.h. (one-lap) and 165.899 m.p.h. (four lips) while on his way to winning the pole position.

Left, he and car owner AI Dean (right) are shown holding the board flashed him when he turned 168.3 in a morning practice run. Actually, the electric eye caught him at 168.5, and Mario reportedly stated he felt he could have hit 170 m.p.h. if a yellow light had not halted the practice session. Photos by Beemer. at CORNER 3 BIG DAYS THURS.

FRIDAY SATURDAY Shop Friday 9:30 a.m. 'til 8:30 p.m. CLIP THIS COUPON and deposit it in tho CUP 'N' WIN BOX at oithar CORNER FURNITURE STORE a SOO Win the "500" Festival Car VALIANT V-100 CLIP N' WIN Torre Haute's 8th Annual 500 Festival PLUS 32 BIG MERCHANDISE PRIZES ENTER AS OFTEN AS YOU LIKE GIVEN BY TERRE HAUTE MERCHANTS To Be Valid Deposit This Coupon Only at CORNER FURNITURE STORES 518 Wabash Ave 3rd and Wabash Name Address DRAWING FRIDAY, MAY 77, 1966, 9:30 A.M. AT TERRE HAUTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ONLY ONE PRIZE AWARDED TO ANY ONE PERSON NO PURCHASE NECESSARY REDEEMABLE FOR GOOD FOR CASH State xp JLV WINNER NO. 1 Bronzetone All-Steel WIN a jVem 33 BIE PRIZES CORNER has 5 WINNERS for the 500 FESTIVAL WINNER NO.

2 DR WF DESK and CHAIR SET Go Everywhere 11 TRANSISTOR Radio Operates on Batteries or 110-Volt Current LOO WEEKLY l9mperia( Walnut grained plastic top, 18" Bronze- tone a I l-steel tubular frama, 15" Vinyl uphol itered ideal student's Easy to assemble. 1.00 WEEKLY A compact, pow- ful radio for either AAA or FAA reception with special adaptor for AC or operation. Size 7" 3H" Simulated leather case with carrying handle. 500 FESTIVAL GIFT CAR of the Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce, representing the shopping districts, were on hand to inspect the 1966 Valiant VIOO, top prize in the 500 Festival Sweepstakes, when it was delivered by Bob McClelland, president of Bob Terre Haute Chrysler-Plymouth. Receiving the keys was Frank Schrohe, president and Merchants Division chairman.

Watching the ceremony, from left, were: Robert E. Schultz.presi- dent of SchiPtz and Company, representing the Southland Shopping Center; Frederick A. Shimp, manager of the mart Department Store, representing Plaza; Richard H. Dau, Woolco Store manager, representing Plaza North, and Thomas I. Curtis, owner of Curtis Fashions, representing Meadows Center.

The car will be on display in the Downtown Shopping District and in each of the shopping centers throughout the coming week. Qualifiers for 1 966 Speed Rank Driver 1 Mario Andretti 2 Jimmy Clark 3 George Snider 4 Parnelli Jones 5 Lloyd Ruby 7 Gordon Johncock 8 Jim McElreath 9 Chuck Hulse 11 Don Branson 12 Jerry Grant 13 Jackie Stewart 15 Billv Foster 16 Rodger Ward 17 Johnny Boyd 19 Graham HUI 21 Gary Congdon 22 Mel Kenyon 23 Art Pollard 6 A. J. Foyt IO Dan Gurney 14 Joev Leonard 18 Roger McCluskey £0 Jim Hurtuhise FIRST ROW Car and Number Dean Van Lines Hawk No. 1 STP Oil Treatment No.

19 Sheraton-Thompson No. 82 SECOND ROW Rev 500 No. 98 Bardahl Eagle No. 14 Weinberger Homes No. 72 THIRD ROW Zinck-Urschel-Slick Trackburner No.

3 No. 12 Leader Card Racer No. 4 FOURTH ROW Homes No. 88 Bowes Fast No. 43 Jim Robbins No.

27 FIFTH ROW Bryant Heating Cooling No. 26 Prestone No. 28 American Red Ball No. 24 SIXTH ROW No. 53 Gerhardt Offy No.

94 No. 44 SEVENTH ROW Sheraton-Thompson No. 2 All-American Racers Eagle No. 31 Yamaha Eagle No. 6 EIGHTH ROW G.

C. Murphy No. 8 Gerhardt Offy No. 56 II xSiSf WINNER NO. 3 Nylon Luxury FOAM Comfort 2-Pc.

LIVING ROOM SUITE Time 3:37.00 3:39.32 3:41.51 3:41.56 3:41.60 3:43.52 3:43.73 3:43.82 3:44.46 3:44.53 3:45 04 3:45.72 3:45.75 3:45.87 3:46.07 3:46.86 3:47.05 3:47.87 3:43.11 3:44.30 3:45 62 3:46.03 3:46.12 Speed 165.899 164.144 162.521 162.484 162.455 161.059 160.908 160.844 160.385 160.335 159.972 159.490 159.468 159.384 159.243 158.688 158.555 157.985 161.355 160.499 159.560 159.271 159.208, Beige Green Brown Turquoise There's nearly a lifetime of pleasure in this kind of furniture big inviting sofa and superbly restful arm chair combine beauty, quality and a super abundance of comfort. Foam reversible cushions and heavy nylon frieze covering. Full coil spring base. $2.00 WEEKLY WINNER NO. 4 I Set of 4 Chrome CHAIRS WINNER NO.

5 Sold Only in of 4 Easy to Assemble $1.00 WEEKLY Deluxe chairs for home or commercial use. Contour shaped, heavily padded backs and seats covered in able vinyl plastic. White only. 12'xl5' NYLON RUGS Loomed by Jonas Tweed pattern in choice of decorator colors. Latex coated jute back prevents slipping on your floors.

If you have a space problem here is a lot of good carpeting, budget priced. $1.25 WEEKLY FREE CUSTOMER PARKING in rear of 518 Wabash Store midtown 518 WABASH BUDGET STORE 3RD and WABASH FURNITURE STORES.

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Years Available:
1948-1977