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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1955
Page
4
Indianapolis notes from William C Stalnaker director of the Indiana Employment Security Division show a rise in unemployment insurance claims. Last week’s total reached 26,174, reflecting a re scheduling of reporting times and ongoing jobless counts.
Elwood officials announce S A and 18th Streets intersection becomes a four way stop with octagonal stop signs. Arrows mark lanes at Main and Anderson Streets to guide through and turning movements. Parking meters to be removed for better right turns. Stop signs slated for replacement with night visible red and white signs. Sportsman Show opens at the armory with booths and evening entertainment.
Court minutes show Bonnie House sues Gerald Lancher for damages in a personal injury case. Lincoln Finance Co. wins notes actions against Butler and Kellys and forecloses a chattel mortgage against Eldridge. Norris v Emmeo Insurance suit dismissed. Hagan v Sanford ends with findings for plaintiff in divorce.
An evangelistic service is scheduled in the Blue Triangle Room at the YMCA Sunday evening May 1 at 7 30. Miss Margaret Tector and Miss Sarah Higdon will conduct the service.
Elwood public schools publish enrollment days for kindergarten and first grade across districts from May 26 in each building. Parents must bring birth certificates and show immunizations and consent forms. Sixth graders will tour Junior High for orientation at Linwood, Washington, Edgewood, Osborn, and other campuses.
Elwood Auxiliary Police will present a July 4 fireworks show at Callaway Park football field. George Shaw, project chairman, announced the two plus hour display projected to cost about 500 dollars. Childress notes under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. no spectators inside the field for safety. Public donations have begun funding the event.
The First Pilgrim Holiness Church at 24th and Delaware Streets will host a two week revival starting Tuesday May 3 and continuing through May 15. Evangelist Rev James Wesley Adcock of Frankfort will lead the campaign and is noted as a general evangelist and Bible School teacher from Western Kentucky State Teacher's College Bowling Green where he currently teaches.
The Theological Department of a local college reports a tragedy after Paul Silence, 44, of Crothersville, was found near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in Seymour. State police say he was apparently hit by a train as services were set to begin at 7 30 p m with Rev Ralph McCrory officiating. The fragment notes special music and singing by the congregation.
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