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LsZ Milestones Journal and Courier, Lafayette-West Lafayette. Indiana, Sunday. July 26. 1987 History- Couples Deaths I 'jl Vjk- i I Continued from Page CI geographic boundaries; a "territory" to work, a 'garden" to cultivate, if you will. The beloved Miss McCollough, now gone to her grave, was always encouraging someone's fledgling effort or other, so long as it tied in with the history of her revered Tippecanoe County.

As things turned out, Miss McCollough outlived 'Wabash" magazine, which the newspaper reluctantly buried for financial reasons in 1982. Somehow through relocations from Sundays to Fridays and back to Sundays again, a shortened name, and then the conversion from afternoon to morning publication of the Journal and Courier in 1984, "Old Lafayette" survived, like a friendly pup that, refusing to drown, keeps scratching at your door. Last Sunday's was the 500th installment of "Old Lafayette." We say it with mixed feelings of accomplishment, pride and exhaustion. But good luck overcomes weariness, and fortune has abounded. Aside from Miss McCollough, whose historical nurturing was crucial, another important booster of "Old Lafayette" was Mai Applegate, publisher of the paper from 1975-86.

Other steady, hands-on mentors have during the decade kept the column in good health and on a true course. That roster should include Carol N. Waddell, assistant director of the Tippecanoe County Historical Association; Nancy Weirich, thelassociation's librarian; Rachel Road, curator of photos; and "Sally" Cooke, archivist. Paula Woods and Fern Martin, who conspire to engineer so many of the association's "outreach" efforts, also sit on "Old Lafayette's" unofficial (and unpaid) board of directors. So does John M.

Harris, the association director and, for the re cord, the official Tippecanoe County Historian. Similarly there have been many good friends and supporters on the staffs of the Tippecanoe County Library and the Indiana State Library at Indianapolis, and countless readers who have given information or column ideas. The 1977 research has been used up, but new research is ongoing. With this fresher fuel "Old Lafayette" lives on. Will there be 500 more columns? Well, there is enough material for them; but no such promise will come from this writer, not TWICE in one lifetime! We will, at least, modestly hope to stay in business through 1988.

Gov. Bob Orr has urged Hoosiers everywhere to remember their historical origins with "Celebration '88" events and projects. For next week's column, No. 502 in the series, we will consider a few 1988 possibilities. Robert Kriebel is the editorial page editor of the Journal and Courier.

George C. Citizen George C. Citizen, 72, of 2004 Overlook Drive SE, Winter Haven, died unexpectedly at 7:30 a.m. Friday in Winter Haven Hospital. Born in Warren County, Aug.

14, 1914, he attended Warren County schools. He moved to Sunrise, in 1978, and to Winter Haven in 1982. He was married in December 1946 in Riverside to Betty Verhey, who survives. Mr. Citizen owned and operated Rest Haven Memorial Park for many years and retired Jan.

1, 1980. He was employed by Norman Anderson Contractors in Winter Haven. He attended Christ United Methodist Church; was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II and a life member of American Legion Post 11. An avid bowler, he formerly bowled on the Square and City leagues in Lafayette for several years. Surviving with the widow are a daughter, Mrs.

Steven (Vicki) Hamer of Westfield; three sisters, Mrs. Morris (Mary) Whitten and Mrs. Ruth Eckert, both of New Carlisle, and Mrs. Harold (Betty) Burns of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Frances Howard REMINGTON Frances Howard, 80, of Route 1, Remington, died at 7 p.m. Friday in Home Hospital, Lafayette. She had been hospitalized one week. A native of Benton County, she was born in 1907. Her marriage was to Ray Howard.

They farmed southwest of Remington until his death, Aug. 6, 1970. There are no immediate survivors. Sylvia Steele MEDARYVILLE Sylvia Steele, 87, of Med-aryville, died at 3:35 p.m. Saturday in White County Memorial Hospital, Monticello.

No further information was available at press time. Stella V. Clerget MONTICELLO Stella V. Clerget, 101, of 124 N. Dewey Monticello, died at 6:30 p.m.

Friday in Monticello Healthcare Center. She had been a resident of the Center for six years. Born Jan. 16, 1886, in Salina, she lived in White County most of her life. Her marriage was Oct.

21, 1903, in White County to Lucien Clerget. He died Dec. 18, 1961. Mrs. Clerget was a member of Monticello United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Robert Clerget of Monticello; three daughters, Irene Baker of Chalmers, Iva Dittman of Fulton, and Mrs. Roscoe (Esther) Elston of Monon. Edith M. Thompson Edith M. Hinkston Thompson, 91, a homemaker, of 2614 Midlex Court, died at 6:30 p.m.

Friday in Home Hospital. She had been hospitalized for 11 days. Born April 12, 1896, she was a lifelong resident of Lafayette. She was married in Lafayette June 15, 1929, to Albert E. Thompson, who died May 3, 1940.

He was a toolmaker at Duncan Electric. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Brown Street United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Fidelity Gass. Surviving are a son, Ralph E. Thompon; and one daughter, Elizabeth J.

Stanfield, both of Lafayette. Mary K. Goetz MONTICELLO Mary Katherine Royer Goetz, 76, died at noon Thursday in her home at Route 3, Monticello Mrs. Goetz was retired from Mallory Co. in Indianapolis.

Born Nov. 15, 1910, in Little Rock. she had lived in Monticello for the past 25 years and resided in Indianapolis for 25 years before moving here. Her first marriage was to O. Dee Royer April 10, 1927.

He died March 11. 1971. She was married Feb. 14, 1973, to Lawrence R. Goetz, who died April 25.

19S2. Mrs. Goetz was a former member of Garfield Park Evangelical Reformed Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, both in Indianapolis. Surviving are a son, William R. Royer of Bedford; and one sister, Helen Bereitschoff of Millstadt, 111.

Hazel M. Fritz MEDARYVILLE Hazel M. Earhart Fritz. 91, of Medaryville, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born in Indiana, June 3, 1806. Her marriage was March 8, 1915, in Winamac to Leslie E. Fritz, who died Oct. 13, 1975. Mrs.

Fritz was a member of MedaryvUle Christian Church. Surviving are four sons, Harold Fritz of Medaryville, Lewis Fritz of Francesville, and Robert Fritz and Clifford Fritz, both of Winamac; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Wantola of Wheatfield; three sisters, Mabel Stelter, Marie Earhart and Mildred Earhart, all of Winamac; and one brother, Clifford Earhart of Francesville. Raymond M. Oliver LINDEN Raymond M.

Oliver, 89, of Linden, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday in Home Hospital in Lafayette. No further information was available at press time. Mr. and Mrs.

Oenney Mr. and Mrs. Hazen R. Denney Mr. and Mrs.

Hazen R. Denney of 2607 Kossuth will celebrate their anniversary Saturday, Aug. 1. An open house will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

in Grace United Methodist Church, 615 N. 22nd St. Mr. Denney was principal at Moran, Montmorenci, Tippecanoe, and Durgan elementary schools and Tecumseh Junior High School, before retiring. Mrs.

Denney, the former Josephine Stone, is a a home-maker. They were married July 30, 1937, in the home of the bride's parents in Wabash. They are the parents of three sons, Vernon S. Denney of Nashville, and Herbert A. Denney and Maurice K.

Denney, both of Lafayette. They also have four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. No formal invitations have been sent and the couple requests that gifts be omitted. I If tf i v. Ness- For the Record Today in History David and Deanna Shafer Hamill Shafer-Hamill PINE VILLAGE Deanna Lynn Shafer and David Scott Hamill were married in Pine Village united Metnodist Church.

The Rev. Irvin King officiated at the June 13 rites. Parents of the couple are Larry and Constance Shafer of Route 1, Pine Village, and Ron and Jane Hamill of McMurray, Pa. Honor attendants were Lisa K. Shafer of Pine Village and Danny Smith of Brighton, Mich.

Other members of the wedding party were Sandra Smith of Pine Village; Janine Phillips of Veeder-sburg; Theresa Allison and Lori McGowen, both of Williamsport; Lisa Demerly of Lafayette; Bob Hamill of Nellysford, Rick Hamill of Braden- Births HOME HOSPITAL July 24 Denver D. and Elizabeth A. Mason. Lafayette, a son. Robert and Lisa A.

Irvin, Lafayette, a son. Russell T. and Dawn Pugh, Linden, a son. James V. and Lynne S.

Reichelt, 2170 Ulen a daughter. Gordon R. and Teresa R. Anderson, Crawfordsvitle, a daughter. Let us hear from you We at the Journal and Courier want to hear from you, our readers.

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Washington. C. 20510; Phone 1-202-224-5623. ton, Steve Hamill and Kevin Hamill, both of Today Is Sunday, July 26. the 207th day of 1987.

There are 1 58 days left in the year. Today's Highlight In History: Forty years ago. on Jury 26. 1947. President Harry S.

Truman signed the NabonaJ Security Act. whcn created the Department of Defense, the National Security Council and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (The first secretary of defense was James V. Forrestal; the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs was Gen. Omar N.

Bradley.) On this date: In 1952. Argentina's first lady. Eva Peron. dd in Buenos Aires at the age of 33. In 1953.

Fidel Castro began his revolution against the Batista regime with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. (Castro finally suceeded in ousting Batista in 1 959.) In 1956. Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser seized control of the Suez Canal from the French and the British. In 1964, Teamsters President Jimmy Ho fla and six others were convicted of fraud and conspiracy in the handling of a union pension fund. In 1971.

Apollo 15 was launched from Cape Kennedy. Ten years ago: Fire broke out in the Santa Barbara. suburb of Montecito. The spreading flames destroyed 216 homes. Five years ago: Britain honored rts fallen soldiers from the Falkland Islands conflict with Argentina in a heaviy guarded service at St.

Paul's Cathedral in London that was attended by members of the royal family. One year ago: Lebanese kidnappers released the Rev. Lawrence Martin Jenco. an American hostage held for nearty 19 months. American statesman Averel Hamman died in Yorktown Heights.

N.Y.. at age 94. Today's Birthdays: Actor Jason Robards Jr. is 65. Movie director Blake Edwards is 65.

Movie director Stanley Kubnck is 59. Rock star Mick Jagger is 44. Actress Susan George is 37. Tennis player Vitas Gearfaitis is 33. Thought for Today: There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constancy divide the people of the world into two classes, and those who do not" Robert Benchley.

American humorist (1889-1945). McMurray; Jim Phelps of Spnngfield, Rick Taylor of Indianapolis and Chris Vaisvil of Mon-ticello. The bride is a 1982 graduate of Seeger Memorial High School. She attended Ivy Tech and is a student at Indiana Business College where she is a business management major. She is secretarybookkeeper at L.C.

Cassidy and Sons in Lafayette. A graduate of Brighton High School in Brighton, the bridegroom served in the Navy. He is assistant manager at Fastenal in Fort Wayne. They live at 5844-1 Turtle Creek Drive in Fort Wayne. Continued from Page C1 It had been four months since the last paychecks were passed out.

"The last hope for any cash was his sister, who worked for a candy store. But she wasn't home. 1 "My source of funds just went out the window," he Said. "I was at low end." Ness came to the rescue. "Just in the midst of this, wallowing in my sorrows, the doorbell rang.

It was my friend Elliot," he aid. Ness had come by to say happy birthday and invited Bollaert to look in the trunk of a car parked Outside. Bollaert found it filled with a display of bootleg liquor. "It was the most beautiful collection of booze in the city of Chicago," said Bollaert, who was free to take all but the necessary three or four bottles of evidence. Bollaert asked to borrow $5.

Ness gave him $10. 2 Another time, Ness and Bollaert had made plans to attend a gala in downtown Chicago when Ness telephoned Bollaert to say he would be late. Ness Bad just knocked over an elaborate distilling operation hidden in a bungalow and was waiting there for his men to arrive. Ness still needed his tuxedo for the party and Ssked Bollaert to bring it by the bungalow. When Bollaert got there, he discovered an elaborate operation complete with an underground tunnel leading from the still to a garage where the bootleg alcohol as being shipped out.

Then Ness asked Bollaert, who was already dressed for the evening, to guard the bungalow alone so Be could shower at a nearby police station. "I sat there what seemed like five hours," Bollaert remembered. "I wasn't very happy. I could envision all sorts of things." 2 Nothing happened. 2 The youngest of five children in a Christian Scientist family, Ness lived about two blocks from Bollaert in south Chicago.

2 Ness never smoked, drank or swore, Bollaert said. When he wasn't working to expose Caponed henchmen, he played tennis and occasionally played golf. Bollaert remembered the so-called Untouchables as young, single and good-looking, although he didn't knowlhem well. And he remembered Prohibition as 3 constitutional change that was tragic for the country. "It was the broth that spawned the Mafia," he laid.

The Bollaerts said the latest movie version of The Untouchables doesn't represent the man they Knew. Ruby Bollaert said Ness would be unhappy with today's depiction of him. 2 "He was a very modest man, very pleasant, very sophisticated," she said. "That movie was all wrong. That was just the background for a lot 6f gore." Although the television series starring Robert Stack began to tell the story of the Untouchables fairly accurately, as the series continued the Stories got more sensational, he said.

"Elliot was depicted as a rootin', tootin', shootin' something or other," Bollaert said. "He was just the opposite." Funeral Notices J. HOWARD, Frances Friends may call at Sbtz Funeral Home. Remington, one hour prior to service there at 2 p.m. Monday.

Interment Remington Cemetery. A nephew, Mark Dufendach of MiHord. survives. STEELE, Sylvia Arrangements are pending at Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home. Medaryville.

V. THOMPSON, Edith M. Friends may cal at Hippensteel Funeral Home. 5-8 p.m. today.

Serve in Hippensteel Chapel 1 1 :30 a m. Monday, the Rev. Herbert G. Wingard officiating. Interment Spring Vale Cemetery.

Five grandchildren. 2 great-grandchildren survive. A brother. 1 grandchild preceded in death. Those so desrag may contribute in memonam to Brown Street United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

CITIZEN, George C. Friends may can at Landis-Loy Mortuary 5-8 p.m. Monday. Service there 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev.

Larry A. Johnson officiating. Interment Rest Haven Memo-rial Park. One granddaughter survives. CLERGET, Stella V.

Visitation 5-9 p.m. today. MiUer-Voorhis Funeral Home, Monticello. Service there 10:30 a.m. Monday.

Interment Bedford Cemetery near Monon. Memorials to Monticello United Methodist Church. FRITZ, Hazel M. Visitation at Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home. Medaryville.

after 3 p.m. Monday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday. Medaryville Christian Church.

Keith Warner offici-ating. Interment Whitepost Cemetery. HOUSTON, Donald E. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Hunt Son Funeral Home, Crawford-sville.

Service there 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Jack Austin officiating. Interment Oak HiR Cemetery. Surviving are 7 grandchildren.

His father. Paul, and a sister. Eudena. preceded in death. SolLt-Bokn GEORGE C.

CITIZEN Services Ett. 1865 PHONE 7421131 ft KINGERY, Infant Angela D. Et Cetera Ronald and Tammy Minardo Gibson Minardo-Gibson Tammy Marie Minardo and Ronald Rex Gibson were married June 6. The Rev. Samuel E.

Carlton officiated at the rites in Congress Street United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Larry K. and Patsy A. Minardo of 2418 Poplar Lane. Her husband is the son of Richard R.

Gibson of Frankfort and Mrs. Joyce A. Gibson, also of Frankfort Honor attendants were W. Witt Wilkins of Frankfort and Tricia Lynn Minardo of Lafayette. Other members of the wedding party were T.J.

Minardo, Jessica Talbott, Tim Minardo and Ted Minardo, all of Lafayette. The bride graduated from Jefferson High School and is employed at Lafayette Life Insurance Co. Her husband graduated from Frankfort High School and attended Purdue University where he majored in math education. He is a broker with an Indianapolis firm. The couple live at 3085 Pheasant Run Apartments.

622 Lt'are" IN "When It Has To Be Perfect" WILLIAMS FLORIST 742-7202 RUTH E. MUNGER EROUK MARY LOU GEBHART In Linden 319 E. South St 385-2119 RAYMOND M. OLIVER Group helps with parenting skills A Parenting Group is being offered by Family Services Inc. The group will start Tuesday and run for four Jveeks.

The group will assist people in learning jeffective parenting skills. The meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $5 per session. For information call Family Services at 423-5361.

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