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REPUBLICAN If you have not received your newspaper by 6:00 Please Call 932-2222 Before 6:15 Calls received after 6:15 can not be delivered Vol. 121 Established 1840 Rushville, Indiana, Wednesday, August 4,1971 14 Pages Ten Cents Co. Health Planning Council Given State Board Approval The Rush County Comprehensive Health Planning Council has been granted unqualified official recognition as the comprehensive health planning agency for Rush County, it was announced today by Dr. A. C.

Offutt, State Health Commissioner, Indiana State Board of Health. Dr. Offutt stated that this recognition, which became effective July 28, was granted because the Rush County group has complied with the requirements of the Indiana Advisory Comprehensive Planning Council. In abetter to Dr. Lowell W.

Hinchman of Glenwood, president of the group, Dr. Offutt extended to him and all 40 members of the council his congratulations on your fine work in preparing the application for Recognition by the state council came following many realignments by the local group since its organizational involvement began in 1967. Established goals of the county organization include, but are not limited to, the following: development of a completely healthy environment; development of a well-informed, conscious society; development Police Arrest Man, Woman City police arrested Charles Bryant, 41, Mrs. Josephen Hout, 60, Greensburg, at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday following an incident on West Seventh Street.

The report stated that Bryant was charged with public intoxication and trespassing on a warrant signed by Frank Webb after he was found lying in the grass in the 700 block of North Morgan Street. Mrs. Hout, charged with public intoxication, also was picked up by officers in the 700 block of North Main Street at the same time. The two were placed in Rush County Jail, appearing in Justice of the Peace Court today with Mrs. Hout pleading guilty as charged and being assessed a fine of $21.

Bryant pled guilty to both charges and was remanded to jail for non-payment. The two fines totaled $51. Richard Cabane 1208 North Perkins Street, also appeared in J. P. Court Tuesday, pleading not guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct and being released on $100 bond.

Cabane was arrested July 31. I Dead, 3 Hurt In Collision Indiana Traffic Deaths 893 Aug. 4 Last Year 835 By The Associated Press A two-car, head-on crash in southern Randolph County Tuesday critically injured four persons, one of whom died Tuesday night in a Richmond hospital. The fatally injured victim was identified as Charles D. Lynch, 14, of Geneva.

Others injured in the crash on U.S. 27, about 2 miles south of Lynn, were the dead mother, Mattie J. Lynch, and the two occupants of the other car, Lois Cushare, 17, and her brother Donald, 12, of Rt. New Pans, Ohio. Edward Gatton, 63, Indianapo- bs, died Tuesday about an hour and a half after his auto struck a utility pole at an Indianapobs street intersection.

School Fiscal of a program of early and periodic health examinations; elimination of ab preventable diseases, and early detection and adequate treatment of ab pathological conditions. Objectives of the council are to encourage, foster and obtain co-operation between all agencies proprietary, public and private whose activities aim toward or embrace improvements of human health, comfort and well-being; to determine the personnel facilities and financial means that will eliminate or abeviate the problems that prevent attainment of the expressed goals; and to determine the problems that will prevent the expressed goals, develop a comprehensive health plan that will solve the personnel, facilities, environmental and health care problems in the county, and develop means to evaluate the results of the comprehensive Rush County health plan. With Dr Hinchman serving as the president other councb officers are Dr. Frank H. Green, vice-president; and Ann Meredith, R.

secretary. The executive committee includes the above officers and Wibiam Caldwell, John Nelson, Lottie Root, Rev. Henry Herpel and J. C. Taff.

Other members of the council were listed as follows: Gab Abernathy, Wilmer Cameron, Mable Copp, Dr. Kenneth Corpe, Earl Deam, Kenneth Earnest, Loweb Floyd, Charles Jones, Joseph Kramer, Edward Kucinski, Wayne Logan, Franklin Mcllwain, Gary Milam, Thomas Moster, Darlene Nobbe, R. Rev. Ronald Taylor, W. H.

Nutter, Zelda Overleese, Marjorie Pearsey, Dr. H. E. Rogers, Donald Smith, Robert Sutherlin, Martha Todd, R. Howard Terhune, Charles Vogel, Roy E.

Waggener, Richard Waggoner, Catherine Wbkinson and Virginia Wright. It was pointed out that the present membership, which is said to represent the entire scope of local population involvements, may later be increased. Officials of the group also stated that one of the cardinal requirements for membership is that the member must represent the majority of his or her constituents. Four task forces have been established at the present time to survey their respective areas and report their primary findings at the annual meeting in September. Chairmen of these task forces are Charles Jones, environmental health; Wbmer Cameron, health services; Edward Kucinski, health facilities, and Wayne Logan, manpower.

It is the expressed intent of the council to co-ordinate its information with the Rush County Task Force, the Chamber of Commerce and all other groups basically involved and interested in promoting the betterment of Rush County. This would include co-ordination with the Landfill Committee, appointed by the county commissioners and Rushville City, it was announced. The Indiana Comprehensive Health Planning Council was organized in 1967 after Congress provided funds to strengthen health projects on every level of government. To further implement the national acts, each county was directed to organize as a means of locally involving the people in determining both the status of its health programming and means by which the urgent needs could be accomplished. Council, Utilities Board Tangle Over Finances 1st Deep Space Walk This is an drawing of how astronaut Al Worden (left) will leave the space capsule to retrieve film cassettes containing photos of the lunar surface Thursday.

The event, first in deep space, will take place on homeward leg of mission when the space capsule is about 200,000 miles from earth. (UPI Telephoto) New Rushville Store To Open City Utilities Heads Jack Payne and Ray Suttle met on with an economy-minded council at the City Councb meeting last night, with the board refusing to OK a transfer of funds that the Utility Board claims to need to cover operating expenses. Jack Payne, chairman of the Utility Board, expressed his feelings on the conditions of the water and the need for more money to change the valves and other items necessary to have clean, drinkable water in Rushville. Payne gave a brief history of the water works in Rushville from the year 1890 to present date, saying that presently he felt that the city water company had done more to aid the cleaning and maintenance of the water system than had been done in the past. Payne pointed out that when the system was installed, little regard for the growth of Rushville or the maintenance of the water system had been considered.

Mr. Suttle then told of what he and his men had done to clean up the utilities in the city, claiming that a chemical agent could be utilized to help eliminate the residue in the pipes at an approximate cost of $1000 for equipment and approximately $325 a month for chemicals for six months to aid in the cleaning process. Suttle and Payne stated that in order to maintain a schedule of repair that they now have in effect would cost more than they now have in their operating fund. They asked for a transfer, in the form of a resolution, that an amount of $5,704.03, excess to date in the Bond Interest Fund be given to them to use as they see fit to insure that proper changeover procedure will be continued. Mayor Gibson interjected at this point, saying that he appreciated the fact that the Utbity Board had progressed so well in the last three years and that he felt that they had done as cellent job, but he was getting tired of being the scapegoat for the citizens of Rushville to answer for rusty water situation and that if he had anything to say about it the condition would clear up.

The Mayor, along with rest of the council members present, felt that the Utility Plant was overstaffed and advised the board members that the company was sliding backwards. Mayor Gibson pointed out that this is no way to run a business. The Mayor, along with others stated that the Utility Board spent around $135 thousand a year for operating expenses and that they could cut down in expense by laying off some of the personnel. This led to a heated debate by members of the utbity board and the council members, Mr. Payne conceding that the company was sliding backward financially, and Mr.

Suttle arguing that the money in the Bond Interest Fund was tech- nicaby the profit saved by the company and should be put to use by the company to better the system. He again referred to the improper maintenance of the system in the past, saying that without the money there would have to be a rate increase to meet the coming bills. The Formal opening of new department store, will begin tomorrow morning at nine when the doors are swung open at the attractively redecorated and remodeled building at 239 North Main Street. First announced April 26, the room formerly occupied by Danner Bros. Company, has undergone extensive changes to adapt it for operation as a modern department store.

The store front has been redone with a new marquee and facade in light gray and red. All new shelving and other fixtures have been placed in the fully carpeted interior. Owners of are listed as Al T. Page, Mrs. Ruth Cobicott and Glenn D.

Moore. Mrs. Gertrude Brockman is treasurer of Inc. Mr. Page will be general manager.

The Minear firm has enjoyed a reputation for quality and service in Greensburg for many years. The company still is operating a store there. In celebration of the opening, the local store will remain open until 8 p.m. Thursday. Many prizes will be given to those attending the opening day and continuing through Saturday.

Over $300 in merchandise will be awarded to persons who register. Ten prizes are listed with the top item valued at $79.95. No purchase is necessary to qualify for a prize. Carrie Page is named as assistant manager with other ployes identified as Clifford Springman, Valerie Sramek, Te- leia Lower, Lois Theobald, Gladys Eakins, Ruby Woods, Barbara Starkey and Becky Miller. Famous name brands of and ready- to-wear, sportswear, accessories, dry goods, and fabrics and notions will be offered by Local Radio Station Goes On Air Tomorrow Crisis Cited iIANAPOLIS (AP) Allen, business manager dianapolis public schools, urged the city school to ask Gov.

Edgar D. omb to caU a special legis- session to try to head off ancial crisis in Indiana Is this fall. told the board 70 to 80 of the public Is are in serious financial and there is a possibihty ielay in state aid this fall. Clearing and cooler tonight; low near 60. Sunny and mild Thursday; high near 80.

Sunset today ......7:52 p.m. Sunrise Thurs 5:44 a.m. LOCAL TEMPERATURES 8 a.m. today .......................66 I p.m. today ...................68 Tuesday, August 3,1971 Highest ........................77 Lowest Precipitation .......................20 (Data by U.S.

Weather Station), WRCR, radio Rushville, will go on the air tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. with a special program. The radio station wiU broadcast from new facilities on the east side of the Rushville courthouse square. Station general manager Ed Roehliing estimates the cost of the all new facilities, building and radio equipment, at over 100 000 The studio features a'news room, broadcast studio, production studio, record library, general offices, and garage for the mobile unit. Roebling stated that the broadcast equipment to be used is as good as any in the area (including Indianapolis) and is the most modern available.

WRCR will be a stereo FM station which win broadcast in living stereo. Those having monaural FM radios will be able to receive programs mM with the same quality as other FM station that are not stereo, it was pointed out. A mobile unit will allow broadcasts live from out-of-studio locations and from news scenes. The Broadcast range of WRCR will be around 40 miles and includes 29 Indiana and Ohio counties. The broadcast tower, located northwest of Rushville, is 550 feet tall and is the taUest Continued on Page Two Most Of State Receives Rain By The Associated Press Indiana skies probably wiU clear tonight after a gentle rain over most of the state, the National Weather Service said today.

A southward moving front which was across the southeast corner of Indiana this morning is expected to bring cooler air into the state by morning. Low temperatures Thursday morning are expected to range from the mid 50s in northern Indiana to the mid 60s in the south, with the highs likely to be below 80 except in the extreme south. The weather agency said mostly fair skies, with cool nights and warm afternoons, probably will be the Hoosier pattern through Sunday. Comm Family Needs Clothing, Household Items Plans have been announced for the collection of clothing and household items for Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Corum and family. The Corum home in Orange was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Corum are staying at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. H. L. Burgdoerfer, at Orange. The children are staying in other homes in the community.

Household items and clothing of all kinds are needed and may be left at the Burgdoerfer store on home, at Orange. The 14-year old daughter wears junior size nine dresses and 5 2-6 size shoes; and the 13-year old son wears 16 shirt and pants and size 6 shoes; the two younger boys wear size 12 shirts and pants and size 3 shoes. Mrs. Corum wears size ll dress and size 6 6 2 shoes. Mr.

shirt size is 15, pants, 33-31, and size 7 shoe. Two Traffic Mishaps Occur Near Milroy The Rush County Department investigated two one-vehicle accidents Tuesday with minor damage listed on the report. Clyde R. Waggoner, 58, Lewisville, was the driver of an auto Tuesday at 3 p.m. that went out of control, as he was route east on State Road 244 4Vi miles west of Milroy, after a right front tire blew out.

The auto went off the south side of the road and through a fence on Norman property. Damage to the 1961 auto of Waggoner was listed at $500 and $75 damage to the fence. David R. Hilligoss, 20 607 North Arthur Street, lost control of his 1958 auto as he was traveling south on State Road 3 Tuesday at 9:20 p.m. 3 miles north of Milroy.

He reportedly attempted to pass a vehicle, losing control after he struck an elevated part of the highway under construction and going off the west side of the road and into a fence on Dolph property, R. R. 4. Damage to the auto of Hilligoss was listed at $600 and $60 to the fence and post. council as a whole felt that the utility still would have to show that they are trying to economize, giving them 30 days to prove that they will cut down overhead in some manner and then come before the board again to show what they have done.

The council tabled the issue at that point, with Mayor Gibson stating that they would not get any of the $2 million for aid, implying that the utility board would have to fend for themselves. Richard H. Nelson, spokesman for Henry B. Steeg Associates, asked the council to appropriate $15,000 more over the $38,000 already budgeted by the city for the completion of the master plan for the sewage plant. The renovation of the system was first put in to effect Dec.

23, 1965, with the completion date to be Jan. 1972. The master plan has to be submitted to the Stream Pollution Control Board by Sept. 15 of this year in order for the city of Rushville to be eligable for a federal grant to reimburse the city for the cost of the sewage system. Mr.

Nelson stated that upon completion of the system the city dog pound would have to be demolished and moved to a new location. He pointed out that it would be cheaper to tear the building down than it would be to revise the master plan for the construction of the plant at the city dump. The council went along with the proposal, with the $15,000 to be appropriated from the $100,000 that they still have from interest of the two million. The Mayor reminded the council of the upcoming cost of the proposed land fill and that the $100,000 they are talking about is already spoken for. Jack Payne, spokesman for the Board of Works, read a letter concerning the Community Barn on East Second Street for the State Sanitation Department.

The letter claimed that they have been dumping feed and waste from the barn directly into a storm sewer which is a violation of the sanitation law. City Attorney David Malson was instructed by the council to notifiy the owners of the barn to discontinue this method of dumping or the city will close the business at a later date. The requirements for the position of city judge were discussed with the board adopting a policy that the requirements for the judge should be that he is a five-year resident of the city of Rushville and a property owner. The council felt that they should set guidelines for this office to insure the public that the person holding this office shall be of a reputable nature. Builder Halts Plans For IOO New Homes To Give Eagles Sanctuary ORLANDO, Fla.

(AP) A feet of wild land from their family of bald eagles has moved into an area where IOO new homes were planned, and the builder has declared the site a sanctuary. Dick Bonds, president of the company developing Sterling Park, said Tuesday that as long as the eagles remain, their nest will not be disturbed by builders. The eagle nest was sighted by architects for the project and decision was immediate: The eagles stay. see how there could have been any other he said. Bonds said the nest has two full-sized adults and one fledgling.

not sure how old the birds are but says they have a life span of 25-35 years. The birds mate for life and although they migrate north in the summer, they always return to the same nest if not disturbed, he said. saw them from a distance, it was late in the afternoon. The sun was setting and they were wheeling around a lake. They were beautiful, just Bonds said.

The local Audubon Society told Bonds that studies indicate the eagles need a radius of 660 nest if they are to remain. He subsequently designated 32 acres of choice woodland surrounding the nest as a sanctuary. One hundred homes had been planned for the site which, he said, when developed would be worth an estimated $620,000. Bonds said plans for the 1,100 -acre development north of here were not altered to build the homes elsewhere. will have just that many fewer he said.

To ensure the tranquility of the nest, Bonds had the architects, all members of the Audubon Society, put a moat around the site and then changed the line of a golf course fairway to run next to the moat. The sanctuary land costs Bonds approximately $2,000 a year in taxes. As the surround ing land is developed he said he expects the taxes may double, certainly try to keep the taxes was a tough decision to make in that there is a lot of money tied up in it, Bonds said. mean to sound too altruistic; we feel be able to use the land some day, but as long as there, have a.