Stories from Monday, August 6, 2001

Each time a precious gemstone is turned in the sunlight, different facets of multi colors sparkle and dance. If restricted and not exposed to light, the facets never have the opportunity to reveal their true brilliance. But they are always there just waiting for the opportunity to be uncovered...

SAN ANTONIO, TX ---- Roger B. Bailey, 62, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001. He was born Jan. 26, 1939. He was a professor in the English Department at San Antonio College for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Irma Ned Bailey of San Antonio, Texas; his mother, Sarah Bailey of Linton; his children, Roger B. Bailey, Edwin Bailey, Hillary Stevens, Sammy Stevens and Danny Stevens; brothers, John C. Bailey, Tom Bailey and Joe Bailey, and three grandchildren...

SHELBURN ---- Josephine Eloise Eldridge, 98, of Shelburn, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001 at the Sullivan Health and Living Center. Born Aug. 5, 1903 in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Perry and Goldie (Hamilton) Hayden. She was affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, she taught Sunday School for 22 years. She graduated from high school in 1921...

John W. Howell, 90, of Linton, passed away at 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001 at the Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born March 24, 1911 in Koleen, he was the son of Walter and Dolly (Alcorn) Howell. He was a retired railroad and construction employee. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Koleen...

INDIANAPOLIS ---- Duane E. Huse Sr., 59, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2001 at his residence. He was an electrician for Allisons - Rolls Royce. He was a veteran of the Army, a member of American Legion #500 and the Moose Lodge #001 of Indianapolis...

EVANSVILLE ---- Millie Rose Near Grunow, 69, of Evansville, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center at Evansville. Born Oct. 16, 1931. She was a medical librarian at Deaconess Hospital for 15 years, also a librarian at Madisonville Community College. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she was the music librarian and the United Methodist Womens Association...

Betty L. Wells, 74, of Linton passed away at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001 at the Walnut Creek Nursing Home in Linton. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel.

BLOOMFIELD ---- Linton's 12-year-old girls All-Star softball team won its second straight tournament over the weekend. The Miners knocked off Ellettsville 8-0 in the championship game Saturday night, and in the semifinals routed Spencer, 25-3. In Saturday's opening game, Linton got by Shakamak 6-4, and Friday night Linton blasted the host Cardinals, 26-1...

A Jasonville man, sought by police for questioning in the stabbing death of a Jasonville woman, remains at large today despite an extensive search by police in several counties. Police continue looking for 47-year-old Cecil T. Gallagher, who is wanted for questioning in the death of Paul K. Pauling, 38, who was found dead in her home on July 18. Her partially clad body was discovered by her mother and step-father in a mobile home Pauling was renting...

San Diego, Calif. ---- Marianne Elizabeth Akre, 18, of San Diego, Calif., was killed in an auto accident while visiting friends in Michigan on July 30, 2001. While in high school, she worked in the animal rescue program for the Coronado Animal Control facility. She played soccer at Cascade school and loved horseback riding. She was a June graduate of Coronado High School...