Vehicle Safety Checks Parade Sets May Dates at Anderson
Plans for a 1931 Vehicle Safety Check program were announced by Fred A. Richardson and Donald Davenport. A downtown Anderson parade launches the initiative Saturday May 4 with 11 Safety Check Queen candidates and local students participating. Unannounced check lanes will appear after May 8 to reach motorists who miss the voluntary checks.
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Madison County
Guy Lewis
Alexandria
Clyde Kirkland
Frankton
Everett Coverdale
Lapel Town Board
Anderson
John Heiden
Garland Dilts
Chesterfield
Herald
Yelton
Davenport
Lewis
Ralph Ferguson
Garry
F. Hovermaleland Dilts
Ralph Scott
Ralph
Fred A. Richardson
Gaines
Luther Stockdale
Verlie
Hughes
Ed Chamberlain
Charles
Sue
Mack
Gene Jarrett
Robert Zell
Marston
Jim Cleaver
William Warner Morgan
Robert Nesa
Richardson
Cochairman
Donald Davenport
D. R. Welter
John L. Heiden
Kenneth L Lewis
Paul Ravage
Katheryn Royer
L. B. Stanley
James Steele
Fred
Senior Girl Scouts Leaders Convene for Teen Life Seminar
Approximately 20 senior Girl Scouts and leaders from four states will gather in Anderson and Muncie for a two day look at teen life in America. The event opens at the Anderson YWCA with songs and stunts and a flag ceremony by Troop 216. Saturday sessions at Ball State Teachers College cover six discussion topics with speakers from Ball State University.
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America
Andersen and Muncie
Donald E. Collins
Senate of Wapeham
Anderson
Ball State Teachers’ College
Muncie
Two Reformatory Inmates Break To Freedom
Two inmates escape from a reform school prompting a search by local authorities. Investigators describe the incident as a break for freedom with details sparse and no injuries reported at this time.
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College receive fifty thousand grant from Lilly Endowment
Anderson College President Robert H. Reardon and Elmo A. Funk announce a conditional fifty thousand dollar grant from Lilly Endowment Inc of Indianapolis toward a seventy five hundred thousand dollar campus science building campaign. The gift brings total from the foundation to one hundred twenty five thousand dollars, with Kenneth S. Templeton Jr. delivering notice.
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Indianapolis
Anderson College
Robert H. Reardon
Elmo A. Funk
Kenneth S. Templeton Jr
Awards Ceremony Caps Boy s Club Week for Education Fund
Lilly Endowment director notes directors made the grant conditional on the college raising the final 100000 to complete the fund appeal. Campaign began last April with a 75000 gift, now totaling 125000 with 50k added, leaving about 100000 to raise toward a 730000 goal for a new science building as part of a 5 million decade program.
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May 7 Municipal Primary Voting In Three-City Area
Voters in Anderson Elwood and Alexandria face May 7 municipal primary elections with 22 188 Anderson voters 5021 Elwood and 2578 Alexandria. County Clerk Eugene Creagmile lists voting numbers for candidates with unopposed bids noted and names districts for city offices and council seats. The text also sketches local infrastructure, a science building project and a Boys Club celebration with awards and community figures.
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Elwood
Alexandria
Eugene Creagmile
Kenneth A. Ahrendt
Howard, V. Ehrhart
Harold V. Elliott
Gordon A. France
Lester W. Gilliam
Frank Nealis
Daniel Roland
William R. Shafer
Jasper Byron Smith, Jr
Robert R. Robbins
William E
Chambers
Back Taxes Sought as Sheriff Helps Collect
In South Bend Indiana tax agents and deputies intensified drives on back taxes totaling 199 205 targeting overdue income and estate taxes. A traffic crash in the 1800 block of Tin Street injured four people including Betty Murfin and Toni Mum tert, while Charles N Pierce faced DUI charges after a collision involving Max Mummert and Jean Mummert. The report also lists local council candidates and officials from St. Joseph County.
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Local Elections Cast Wide Field Amid District Contests
A sprawling slate shows council candidates across 1st to 6th districts with several incumbents unopposed. Names include Elwood officials and East German traffic policy notes weave into a crowded political snapshot.
Registration Pact Reached In Mississippi Voter Drive
In Greenwood Mississippi a tense standoff over Negro voter registration led to the release of eight jailed demonstrators after a pledge to avoid interference and maintain order. The event tied to a Washington effort tied to a Kentucky college youth concert later referenced in a separate dispatch from the capital.
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Mirwiele
Jvate
Greenwood
New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity
Newborn notices from St. Johns Hospital and Community Hospice list several births. Names include Roby Amline Sparks Tickard Hayden Hand Montgomery Bevar Foster Caldwell with various residences in Anderson Indianapolis Pendleton. Genders include three girls and three boys.
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Richard Roby
Southward St
Ralph Amline
10Th St
James Sparks
Dateville
Allan Tickard
Broadway
David Hayden Fortuville
Gerald Hand
8Th St
Lawrence Montgomery
Crystal St
Robert Bevar
Indianapolis
Jerry A. Foste
Pendleton
William Caldwell Pendleton
Parade Names Rally Committee and Officials
Buenos Aires reports show naval factions cranking up for renewed talks while a Peronist comeback fears grow. Argentine navy and loyalist forces clash with reported fatalities as Onganía offers tanks for possible Puerto Belgrano assault. Authorities brace for June elections amid ongoing uprisings and political tension.
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Don Davenport
Milford Barron
Floyd Kline
W. Fred Welker
William Havermale
Fred Richardson
Joseph B. Benge
Kenneth L. Lewis
Buenos Aires
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Gordon Sinebel
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D. R. Weller
Frank F
Woschitz
Puerto Belgrano
George E. West
Koth
Eryn Royer
Puerto Beltrano
Bahia Blanca
Onganial
Navy
Juan D. Peron
Argentina
Raines Trial Underway In Anderson Beating Case
In Madison Circuit Court Judge Carl T. Smith hears the trial of Werrell Lee Raines 22 of Muncie for beating and alleged rape of an Anderson woman. Co defendant Davia Templin 21 also from Muncie has not yet set trial date. A taxicab dispatcher testified witnessing the woman forced into the car.
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Werrell Lee Raines
Muncie
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Davia Templin
William F. Lawler, Jr
Templin
Lawrence HE Robbins
Smith
Carolyn Robbins
Judie Combs
Smith J
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Burns Cause Death of Mrs Ida Steegal in Greenwood Kitchen
Mrs Ida B Steegal 84 of Greenwood Indiana died at St Francis Hospital after suffering severe burns when hot grease splashed on her in the kitchen at her home. The accident occurred Thursday at her rural route four address.
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Ida B. Steegal
St. Francis Hospital
Harassment Ends Suddenly More Control Demanded
In Berlin, East Germany pressed for tighter air corridor control into West Berlin after Soviet jet activity threatened a private British plane. Canadian TV host Hughie Green, who flew the plane, was told to depart by air. Allied officials remained skeptical any new Berlin squeeze would last, citing lingering tensions and cross border strains that slowed car traffic at key crossings.
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Ballinger Leaves St. Marys Coaching Post
Ballinger resigns from St Marys High School after three years as basketball coach and athletic department member. He joined in 1960 after prior posts at Alexandria and Frankton High Schools, with teams posting a 40 28 record and sectional success including 1961 62 and 1962 63 Madison County Invitational titles. Ballinger also taught science and led Gael baseball and track teams.
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Tax plan backed by Indiana Democrats amid tax deadlock
In Indianapolis AP report, a large majority of Indiana Senate and House Democrats back an adjusted gross income tax to end the fiscal standoff. Gov. Welsh says the plan could raise about 228 million dollars over two years, with exemptions proposed at 1500 for individuals and 500 per dependent. A joint caucus later rejected the four-man conference plan that included a sales tax and changes to gross income tax.
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