THE PAPER February 26, 2014
while intoxicated. Jason Allen, 38, North Manchester, habitual traffic violator. Abby Davis, 28, Andrews, operating while intoxicated. Jesse Farmer, 24, Liberty Mills, driving while suspended. Feb. 19 Loyd Sands, 41, Andrews, child molestation. Robert Potts, 34, Hartford City, revocation of electronic home device, battery. Alex Faulkner, 47,
Anderson, failure to appear. James Straka, 34, Roann, driving while suspended, prior. Citations Dec. Candace 18, South possession phernalia.
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Wabash City Police Department Accidents Feb. 17
WEEKLY REPORTS
At approximately 6:30 p.m., a southbound vehicle driven by Rachel Stout, 18, Wabash, attempted to drive through a narrow lane, created by snow piles and vehicles parked on the side of Carroll Street. While braking, Stout slid into a parked vehicle, collided with a northbound vehicle, driven by Rebecca Wright, 31, Wabash, attempting to travel through the narrow lane, and then struck
Dr. William Dannacher, 95 U.S. Navy & Air Force veteran Jan. 21, 1919 – Feb. 12, 2014
Dr. William Dennis Dannacher, 95, died on Feb. 12, 2014 at his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1919, in Indianapolis to Dennis H. and Mae (Withers) Dannacher. Dr. Dannacher was a 1936 graduate of Wabash High School. He attended Indiana University and received scholarships for swimming and wrestling, winning I.U. letters in both sports. His wrestling team became Big Ten Champions and Midwest A.A.W. Champions for two years running. He was also an active member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity. Dr. Dannacher earned his M.D. degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1942. Graduating in the upper 10 percent of his class, he was elected membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. In 1942, Dr. Dannacher was commissioned into the U.S. Navy where he performed a one year rotating internship, and then served two years in the amphibious force as Lt.MC, with duty in the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel. Dr. Dannacher was Chief Medical Officer on LST transport ships, with numerous combat missions that included the D-Day landings on Normandy Beach. Returning to the U.S., he had two years of approved residency in General Surgery at the 3,000-bed Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va. At that time, Dr. Dannacher married his former wife Emily Marteen Dannacher who was a Navy WAVE. They went on to raise five children. After separation from the Navy, Dr. Dannacher returned to Wabash to start a private practice in general surgery. In 1950, he organized the area’s first group practice by founding the Wabash Clinic. He was instrumental in building the Wabash County Hospital from a small out-dated building to a 130-bed hospital with modern facilities. During his more than 37 years as a General Surgeon, Dr. Dannacher performed more than 25,000 scheduled surgical operations, along with several thousand emergency cases. In 1967, Dr. Dannacher became a Diplomat of the American Board of Abdominal Surgeons, and a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, serving as president of the ICS’s Indiana Chapter. His numerous professional memberships included the American Medical Association, the District Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society, and he alternated as Chief of Surgery at the Wabash County Hospital. Dr. Dannacher was an active pilot for more than thirty years with multi-engine and instrument ratings. He was a member and president of the Indiana chapter of the Flying Physicians, and a Designated Federal Aviation Medical Examiner. After retirement from general surgery in 1989, he was commissioned a Major in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary when he joined the Civil Air Patrol Wing in Southwest Florida. In 1992, he married Lynn (Wormuth) Dannacher, Peru. He served as the Wabash County Health Officer for ten years, and worked as a consultant in medical-legal cases throughout his retirement years. In 2005, Dr. Dannacher was honored with the Distinguished Hoosier Award, bestowed by Gov. Mitchell Daniels. He also received a proclamation from Wabash’s Mayor Bob Vanlandingham for Outstanding Citizenship and service to his community. Dr. Dannacher’s activities included his love of boating, skiing, pocket billiards, video photography and computer science. He was an avid music enthusiast and played the organ, piano and guitar. He enjoyed a life-long passion for golf, and was a charter member of the Wabash County Club. Dr. Dannacher was preceded in death by his daughter Lynn Dannacher, and sister Mae Williams. His wife Lynn Dannacher, Wabash, survives him. Also surviving are his sons Dennis H. (Marta) Dannacher, Gregory R. Dannacher, and William K (Joan) Dannacher; his daughter Emily Sue Dannacher; his five granddaughters: Dr. Melissa Dannacher, Stefania Dannacher, Amy Dannacher, Molly Dannacher and Hannah Radeke; and his grandson William T. Dannacher. Dr. Dannacher was a strong and loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and dedicated surgeon, who enriched the lives of all who knew him. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Historical Museum. Arrangements handled by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
a fourth vehicle. Feb. 18 At approximately 2:20 p.m., an eastbound vehicle driven by Auddrie Hooks, 18, Wabash, missed a turn on Pike Street, attempted to back up and backed into a vehicle driven by Corey Shepler, 44, Wabash. Feb. 19
At approximately 8:40 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jon Howard, 71, Wabash, backed into a vehicle driven by Herbert Smith, 67, Wabash, on Market Street. At approximately 5:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tiffany Baker, 19, Andrews, was attempting to back into a parking
William Moon, 88
www.thepaperofwabash.com spot at the Knights Inn and backed into a vehicle driven by Herbert Mullen, 66, Wabash. Feb. 20 At approximately 2:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Anna Davis, 35, Wabash, entered traffic on Canal Street, did not see a vehicle driven by Garry Texeira, 46, Indianapolis, and struck the side of his vehicle.
World War II veteran Aug. 9, 1925- Feb. 23, 2014
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William Stewart “Bill” Moon, 88, died Feb. 23. He was born Aug. 9, 1925. He was married to Martha L. Ahlfeld. He is survived by one sister and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Friends may call 4-7 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Feb. 14 Galen Osborne, 42, Wabash, forgery, receiving stolen property, false informing. Jordan Robison, 17, Wabash, disobedience. Robert Collins, 51, Wabash, no financial
Donald Chambers, 82 Member of Warren Church of Christ Jan. 2, 1932 – Feb. 23, 2014 Donald D. “Tony” Chambers, 82, died Feb. 23. He was born Jan. 2, 1932. He was married to Norma Gale Ruble; she survives. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and beloved pets. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one nephew. Funeral services were held Feb. 25 at Glancy – H. Brown & Son Funeral Home.
Correction: At approximately 12:46 p.m. on Feb. 12, a collision occurred on Market St. A vehicle driven by Larry Enyeart, 69, Wabash, backed into a vehicle driven by Leon Ridenour, 90, North Manchester. We originally reported Ridenour striking Enyeart, and we apologize for our mistake.
North Manchester Legion Post thanks community Dear Editor, The North Manchester Legion Post would like to thank our community for the continued support of our fundraising efforts. The Post will hosta euchre tournament on March 5, March 19, and March 26, from 69 p.m. Breakfast in March will be on March 22 from 7-10 a.m. The menu is eggs to order, sausage, and hash
browns. Our post is a nonsmoking environment, bring the family in for breakfast! These events in March are a great opportunity to stop by the post meet some folks and have a good time! Membership information will be available. The post is open from 1-9 p.m., Monday through Friday and 12-9 p.m. on Saturday.
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r e s p o n s i b i l i t y, expired plates. Matthew Mettler, 21, Wabash, minor consuming, possession of paraphernalia, possession of synthetic drug. Feb. 15 Dianna Schuster, 41, Wabash, wrong way on a one way. Michael Moore, 57, Denver, expired plates. Feb. 16 Joshua Reed, 25, Wabash, failure to appear, criminal trespassing, resisting law enforcement. Marcia Johnson, 56, Wabash, operating while intoxicated. Guy Provance, 52, Wabash, operating while intoxicated. Feb. 20 Myka Shidler, 20, Wabash, driving
Historical facts for Feb. 26-March 4 by Kalie Ammons kalie@thepaperofwabash.com It’s time to take a moment to look at the past. The Paper’s historical facts for this week are: Feb. 26, 1993—A bomb goes off in the parking garage beneath the World Trade Center. Feb. 26, 2012— Florida teenager Trayvon Martin is killed. Feb. 27, 1936— Shirley Temple signs a new contract with 20th Century Fox that promises the sevenyear-old $50,000 per film. Feb. 27, 1980— Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” wins the only Grammy for Best Disco Recording. Feb. 28, 1944— Hannah Reitsch, a record-setting female pilot during WWII, suggests the use of planes as bombs with suicidal pilots to Adolf Hitler. Feb. 28, 1983—The last episode of M*A*S*H airs. March 1, 1692—The Salem Witch Trials begin with the confession of one of the first
woman accused of witchcraft, an Indian slave named Tituba. March 1, 1932—The son of Charles Lindbergh, the first man to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, is kidnapped and ransomed for $50,000. March 2, 1904—Dr. Seuss is born. March 2, 1978— Charlie Chaplin’s body was stolen from his Swiss grave. March. 3, 1873— Congress bans any “obscene or lewd” material, even printed words in books, from travelling via mail. March 3, 1887— Helen Keller meets Ann Sullivan, the woman who would teach the deaf and blind six-year-old to communicate and eventually graduate from college. March 4, 1861— Abraham Lincoln is sworn in for his first presidential term. March 4, 1966— John Lennon says in an interview, “We’re more popular than Jesus now,” causing huge controversy in the United States.