Norman - Carl
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 7 Feb 1951 p 1 typed by Walt W
A head-on automobile collision near Mace late Tuesday night resulted in the death of Carl L. Norman, 41, prominent county farmer, and the injury of seven other persons. Mr. Norman lived two and a half miles northwest of Linden. The accident occurred about 11:30 p. m. at the bottom of the hill just west of Mace on State Road 34. Both automobiles were badly damaged. Only one of the injured was expected to stay in Culver hospital. He is William T. McBee, 73, of Linden, who suffered head injuries. Others injured in the crash were: Edwin Money, 17, 806 South Mill street, shock, cuts and bruises; Jack Harrison, 18, R. F. D. 1, New Ross; Will J. McBee, 60, nose broken; Glenn Kidd, 38, New Richmond, ear laceration; Bernard Smith, 55, R. F. D. 6, Crawfordsville, knee skinned, and, Walter H. McBee, 24, R. F. D. 5, Crawfordsville, minor cuts. Harrison, Money, Kidd and William T. McBee remained in the hospital overnight. Norman was driving the automobile in which he was riding while Money was driving the other car. Harrison was riding with Money while the other five men were in the Norman car. Norman was driving toward this city and Money was going east. Money told Deputy Sheriff Karl Kunert something went wrong with the steering apparatus on his car and that it headed directly toward the Norman auto. An investigation Wednesday morning revealed an icy spot at the point where the accident occurred and it was believed this could have contributed to the wreck. The ice was caused by overflow from a spring. Norman's body was pinned in the wreckage of his car and it was several minutes before it could be extricated. Money was taking Harrison, an usher at a local theater, to his home in New Ross when Harrison was unable to use his own car because of a flat tire. Mr. Norman and his companions had been in Indianapolis to see a Scottish Rite show. Another carload of Linden men, who had also been to Scottish Rite affair, came by a few minutes after the accident. They were Rev. Bryan K. Johnson (driver), Wally Hood, Ross Martin, John Austin and Forrest Winger. The injured men were brought to Culver hospital by passing motorists. When Money's car stopped, it was headed back west on the south side of the road. The Norman car spun around down an embankment and stopped right side up, headed southwest. Parts of the two cars were scattered along the road for a distance of 100 feet. Mr. Norman was born April 20, 1909 near Linden, the son of Frank and Sarah Belle Norman. He married Lavonne Brewer Dec. 25, 1931. A leader in the church, fraternal and business life of Linden, Mr. Norman was vice president of the Linden State bank. He was a member of the Linden Methodist church, Linden Masonic lodge No. 697, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Linden chapter No. 244, Order of Eastern Star, and the Bethany White Shrine. He was a graduate of Purdue university in 1931. Mr. Norman's new country home was considered one of the most modern rural residences in this part of the state and had been featured in farm magazine articles. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Janet Sue, at home; the mother, Mrs. Sarah Belle Norman, of Crawfordsville, and two sisters, Miss Pearl Norman, of Crawfordsville, and Mrs. Edwin Chenoweth, of Lynn, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Linden Methodist church, with burial at the New Richmond cemetery. Rev. B. K. Johnson, pastor, will officiate. The body will lie in state at the church one hour preceding the service. Friends may pay their respects at the family home after noon Thursday.