The Daily Journal from Franklin, Indiana • Page 16

Markets- rvirknn MPl) Wheat, Greenwood council meeting tonight 16 1 IT" I 1 'J'-. street department and discussion of a suit against the city. Prior to the council meeting the board of works will meet in public session to discuss the bond issuance at 7 p.m. In the board of works meeting after the city council meeting, business will include discussion on wrecker service in Greenwood and updates on problems in the Briarwood subdivision hook-on to the Indianapolis interceptor sewer system. In new business, the board will discuss a suit filed by developers of Coopers subdivision against the city of Greenwood.

A report on the status of cable television in Greenwood, a report on police radio communications, and a determination on the issuance of bonds by the city to cover the city's share of a storm water system will be among business at the Greenwood City Council meeting tonight. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the city Also on the agenda are the appointment of William Hurrell to the Greenwood Economic Development Commission, possible fund transfers for the Fatal accidents are Sing along with Dick INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) -Livestock: Hogs barrows and gilts mostly steady; No 1-2 200-245 lb 40.0tM0.25, 200-250 lb 39.HHO.00; No 1-J 250-270 lb 38.00-39.00; sows steady to 1.00 higher; No 1-3 300-400 lb 32.00-33.00, 400-500 lb 33.00-34.00, 500-600 lb 34.00-35.00. Cattle steers and heifers firm to 50 higher; cows mostly steady to 2.00 lower; bulls weak; choice steers 67.00-68.50; mixed good and choice 65.00-67.50; good 64.00-67.00; choice heifers 65.00-66.50; mixed good and choice 63.50-65.50; good 61.00-63.50; utility cows 50.00-54.00; commercial 44.00-47.00; cutter 46.00-49.00; bulls 55.00-61.00. Sheep 100; lambs steady; good and choice spring lambs 57.00-59.00.

reported Levi J. Monhollen, 13, Fort Wayne, was killed Saturday when the riding lawnmower on which he was being pushed along an Allen County road by other children was hit by a car driven by Martin J. Higgin-botham, 49, Fort Wayne. Steven Mitchell, 24, Fort Branch, was killed late Saturday when his truck ran through a stop light at the intersection of a Vanderburgh County road and U.S. 41.

His vehicle hit the trailer of a semi-tractor broad-side. PRE-SCHOOL TVBSUKC TAP DAKCE CLASSES Ages 3-5 Years Sept. 24-Nov. 26 Tumbling Instructor: Terrl Colin Tap Instructor: Verna Purdy CALL 736-8772 FRAXXLIN tQm. ami ACTIVITIES eluded performances by the Paul Hilgeman Band and Carolyn Roush on the electric piano.

The Indianapolis Folk Ensemble Dans Ethnik also performed as the crowd enjoyed ethnic foods. Music, food and dancing kept the crowd going until after midnight. (Daily Journal photo) Crowds filled downtown Franklin Saturday night and tested their singing talents during a "sing-along" session led by Dick Tudor. The area of Monroe and Water streets was filled throughout the evening during the second annual Bavarian Septemberfest. Sponsored by the Franklin Women's Symphony Unit, the fund-raising event also in corn and soybeans were irregularly lower and oats fractionally higher at the opening today on the Board of Trade.

Wheat was unchanged to oil 2V4 cents; corn off 1 to off oats unchanged to up and soybeans off 2 to off 5Vi. Wheat Sep 4. 37 unch; Dec 4 48-4 47Vi off V4 to off tt; Mar 4 off IVi to off 2. torn Sep 2.744-2.75 off IVi to off Dec 2.78tt-2.75 off 1V4 to off 2V4; Mar 2.882.8714 off 2V4 to off 3V4. Oats Dec 1.55 unch; Mar 1 68-1.

68 V4 unch to up V4. Soybeans Sep 7.13W off 2V4; Nov 7 off 3 to off Jan 7 off 4Vk to off 5. Outside markets were mixed. NEW YORK (UPI) The Dow Jones industrial average, which gained 8.37 points Friday, was ahead 7.17 points to 886.26 around noon EDT. The Dow gained 4.95 points overall last Advances led declines, 841 to 427 among the 1,692 issues crossing the New York Stock Exchange tope.

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The balloon itself was 137 feet high and 114 feet in diameter and flew at an altitude of 1,600 feet. Strelzik and his old friend, Guenter Wetzel, put it all together with the help of Strelzik two sons, Frank, 15, and Andreas, 11 They hid the parts in the cellar of their home at Poessneck. 12 miles from the border. "We were skeptical about whether we were in the West, and the boys and our wives hid in the woods and Guenter and I went out scouting," Strelzik said. A policeman who encountered them said.

"They had the fear of death in their eyes They were not sure they were in the West Strelzik said an attempt to flee on July 3 failed when their balloon went down about 200 yards from the border. They were not caught, but East German border guards confiscated the balloon. from the border, when the balloon was being inflated. "It takes an hour to blow the balloon up," he said. "The problem is not to be seen." West German police were astonished to see the balloon had no gondola, but only a metal platform 41 feet by 4V4 feet, which the two couples and four boys aged 2 to 15, shared with four gas containers.

The platform had no railing and no sides only the rope from a washline around it placed at a height of feet. By United Press International Indiana wound up with 13 traffic fatalities -during the weekend, including a young woman whose unborn child was delivered alive by paramedics. Sunday crashes killed Noah Rutledge, 64, Leesburg, and Robert Johnson, 34, Indianapolis. Rutledge was killed when his car struck a tree at Fort Wayne. Johnson was killed in a two-car collision at Indianapolis.

Paramedics at Indianapolis managed to deliver by Caesarian section a baby girl whose mother was killed when the stalled station wagon in which she was sitting was knocked almost 800 feet by a 15-car train. Officials at Community Hospital Sunday afternoon said the little girl, who was described as a full term was in critical but stable condition in its intensive care; unit. The little girl was cut out of! the womb after the mother, 17-' year-old Angel L. Barton, was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday. The operation was performed by four paramedics under instructions radioed by emergency room doctors.

Mrs. Barton was in the car with her husband and members of his family when the vehicle stalled on the rail crossing over Emerson Avenue near U.S. 40. She had remained in the car with some children while others got out to push it off the tracks. The train attempted to stop Stamps bought by taxpayers' money Montgomery County, one of the wealthiest in the nation, said he used the stamps to send out questionnaires to his constituents.

"It didn't cost the taxpayer 1 cent," he said. "It's a transfer of taxpayers' money from one part of government to another part of government. The net effect is zero." who purchased stamps were Rnhort Leeeett. who bought a total of $13,000 worth of stamps; F. Sisk, D-Calif James J.

Delaney. Robert Nix, D-Pa Fred Rooney, D-Pa John Young, D-Texas, and John J. Flynt. D-Ga $3,150. Steers, who represented and sounded its whistle, but plowed through the car, knocking it off the tracks, across the oncoming lane of traffic and into a gully.

Indiana State Police said the victims of the four-death accident at the intersection of a Porter County road with Indiana 2 about two miles southwest of Valparaiso were a Michigan couple riding with their daughter and son-in-law. Dead are Gerald DeGroot, 39, and his wife, Marcia, 38, of Peotone, 111., and Paul A. Anderson, 68, and his wife, Evelyn, of Muskegon, Mich. Police said Degroot was driving the car that was hit broadside by the one driven by Patricia E. Lewis, 22, Crown Point, when the brakes on her car failed Saturday afternoon.

Earlier Saturday, Timothy L. Thomas, 19, his wife, Jenny, 20, and Michael A. Bartley, 23, were killed in a two-car head-on crash on Indiana 46 in Brown County just west of Gnaw Bone. The victims were all from rural Nashville. Police said Bartley's vehicle crossed the center line of the road for unknown reasons.

Mark H. Scott, 19, Remington, was killed Saturday in a two-car accident at the intersection of a White County road and Indiana 18 about five miles west of Brooks ton. Police said he failed to yield right of way to another car, driven by James L. Hudson, 41, Ste. Anne, 111.

Hudson was released after being treated at a hospital. Monday, Sept. 24 and the Spanish classes will begin Oct. I. Both classes will be held Monday afternoons at 4: 10 to 5 p.m.

The classes will be supervised by Professors Gardner Ashley, associate professor of French, and Alicia Pianca, associate professor of Spanish and will be taught by language majors from the college. For further information, contact either Dr. Ashley, or Professor Pianca at 736-8441, ext. 151 or 142. WALK-RUN-JOG miles on County Roads and RUNNING CLUB INC0RP.

MYERS STEAM Classes for children 0 During Sept. Oct. if CARPET AND CLEANING RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL 'Oar Cleaning Unit Ktnuim in Our Truck So Tlwrt'i No Domag To Your Furniture" 2l TIUtMNT SOU OU DAMAtM WOT John Mytn 888 The language department of Franklin College is offering beginning and continuing classes in Spanish and French to children in grades three through six. Registration for the language classes will be Monday (today) and Sept. 24 at 4 p.m.

in the auditorium of the Main Building (corner of Monroe and State streets). The cost is $10 per child and $6 for each additional child in the same family. The French classes will begin COME mile to 6 Sunday that House records show Steers bought $5,000 worth of stamps Jan. 2. the day he left office.

The stamps were bought despite the fact congressmen can use their free franking privilege for 90 days after they leave office. Other departing congressmen is injured the accident. The driver of the vehicle was Melanie F. Voris, 17, Franklin route four. She was not injured.

Logsdon said the car was east-bound on State Road 44 when she lost control of the vehicle, striking the utility pole The impact splintered the pole, causing $150 damage to the pole and $2,000 damage to the car. for FC professor vive in Belleville A graduate of the University of Colorado, he began his Franklin College teaching career in September 1966. He earned his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois. Prior to his tenure at Franklin, he taught English at Illinois. A U.S.

Army veteran, he served as academic adviser for Delta Delta Delta sorority at the college and was active in theater productions. Franklin President Edwin Perm expressed the college's sorrow over Ehret's death "Professor Ehret was one of the most popular teachers on campus," Penn said. "His students were his life, and he was totally devoted to them, in and out of the classroom. We will all miss him very much." Services A memorial service for Ehret will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the theater of Old Main on the college campus.

Funeral services will be conducted simultaneously at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, III Burial will follow at Valhalla Burial Park, Belleville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. The family has requested memorial contributions to be made to charitable organizations.

Survivori In addition to his parents, Ehret is survived by a sister, Anne Ehret, Cambridge, Mass. a brother, Hugo Ehret, Cedar Falls, Iowa; a paternal grandmother, Mrs Hugo Ehret, Belleville, 111., and one nephew. BALTIMORE (UPI) Eight lame-duck congressmen, including former Rep. Newton Steers, used taxpayers' money to buy large amounts of stamps during their final months in office, a published report indicates. The Baltimore Sun reported Teen-ager A 13-year-old Franklin girl suffered minor injuries Saturday when the car in which she was riding struck a utility pole at State Road 44 and Middleton Drive in Franklin.

Injured was Roxanna S. Voris, 13, Franklin route four Investigating officer Indiana State Trooper Dan Logsdon said the girl suffered leg injuries in Services planned Johnson County Coroner Dick Tudor is still awaiting results of toxicology tests before ruling on the death of a Franklin College professor found at his home Friday evening. "Possible electric shock" has been cited by Tudor and Franklin police as the injury that likely caused the death of Dr. Thomas K. Ehret, 46, 399 Madison Franklin.

However, the coroner fell short of officially declaring the cause and hoped he would have more information later today or Tuesday. He has not yet ruled out other possible causes. The veteran associate professor of English was found dead in his home shortly after 6 p.m. Friday by his landlady, Nancy Powell. She entered Ehret's apartment with her pass key after Students, faculty and friends became concerned about his absence for several days.

Coroner and police investigations have revealed Ehret was last seen about 10:45 p.m. last Tuesday on the FC campus He was likely dead for two to three days before his body was found, added Tudor. Upon entering the apartment Friday, police indicated they found Ehret's left foot resting on an electric extension strip located on the floor next to his bed. Police further indicated the professor's foot appeared to be in contact with two plugs, which led to the theory of possible electric shock. Born in Belleville, 111., on June 7, 1933, Ehret was the son of King E.

and Bernice L. Wangelin) Ehret, who both sur FRANKLIN FIRE HYDRANTS TO BE FLUSHED Wednesday, Sept. 19th 5 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesday! thru Oct. and Nov.

V4 milt south of 44 on Center Rd. Center Rd. JOHNSON COUNTY I0GGING Employees ot Indiana Cities Water will be flushing Hydrants and Mains In the Franklin Area beginning September 17, 1979, and will continue from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day until completed.

It is suggested that the water be checked before doing laundry during that period. Any discoloration should disappear within a couple of hours. COMING SOON! Trafalgar, Ind. JUDY'S 10UUTL1Y EIITCNEU 1 GIGANTIC FALL AKD ACE HAROWARf Watch For Grand Opening sLcps-sSB Ready for judging Lisa Smith, Cheryl Baxter and Tina Wood, standing from left, were ready to compete for the title of "Little Miss JustRite" Saturday in Whiteland, while Tonya Smith, in the stroller, was dressed for the occasion but a little young to take part. While these Whiteland and New White-land youngsters gave good performances, the winner was Cynthia Elkins, 6, Morgantown.

Franklin's JustRite also crowned a "Little Miss JustRite," but her name was not reported. (Journal photo) BEVIVAL 'Are you looking for life's answer?" CLEARANCE SALE ALL PRICES REDUCED ON PUSH TYPE, RIDERS, MULCHING MOWERS, AND SELF-PROPELLED MOWERS! KKsfifllQ! GREENWOOD FIRE HYDRANTS TO BE FLUSHED (f will you everfinish COME HEAR SEPTEMBER 17-23 UK Dr. Ch arias Killough moving in? You might not think to when the living room'i itill lammed with packing crates. But you will-and I can help. Asyour WELCOME WAGON Hostess I can tave you time Andbrighten up your family with my basket of gifts.

Take a break and call me. SAVE OP TO Employees of Indiana Cities Water will be flushing Hydrants and Mains in the Greenwood Area beginning September 17, 1979, and will continue from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day until completed. It Is suggested that the water be checked before doing laundry during that period.

Any discoloration should disappear within a couple of hours. PrwikHa WhIMeiMl First Southern Dcptist Church 520 Sawmill Road New Whiteland, Indiana 46184 Pastor: T. David Simpson 7:30 p.m. Each Evening Nursery Provided Special Music a hm.