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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1956
Page
3
A foreman at an Ohio oil company collapsed and died on duty after telling four coworkers he felt ill while descending a telephone pole. He was taken to Mercy Hospital where he died of a heart attack. The incident occurred at a house site near Ebwood.
Two similar auto accidents were reported by local police over the weekend. In the first, Eileen Draggo of Tipton stopped for a left turn on Harrison Street and was rear ended by John William Gooter of Elwood. no injuries, both cars damaged. The second crash on Indiana 9 at F Washington Street involved Eddie A. Church of Mation stopping at a signal and was struck from behind by George Lewis Beatson of Rt. 3 Alexandria. passenger Rebecca Dickey suffered neck pains, both cars damaged.
Funeral services for Harry Etchison Monroe Township assessor who died Saturday morning will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday in the Gipe Williams and Kyle Funeral Home. The Rev George Calhoun will officiate. Interment will be in Park View Cemetery. Graveside military graves to be handled by the local American Legion post. Eagles and Elks Lodge services were held at the funeral home last night.
Elwood Continental Can Company workers and Local 2882 members and families plan a Forest Park picnic with 12 a.m. Sunday start. Co sponsors serve cold drinks and ice cream. games, prizes, and a basket dinner follow. Committees led by Helen Campbell, George Morris, Phillip Haynes, Velma Ritter, and others. Also listed are hospital admissions at Mercy Hospital with several names and addresses, and births including a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Courtney and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Allen. other newborns noted with parent names and locations.
High winds and rain in Elwood caused extensive damage to telephone and electric lines with 40 to 50 reports. A Kokomo construction crew aided repairs. traffic lights at several downtown intersections were knocked out. A barn burned after a lightning strike near Callaway Park and two homes suffered fire damage. An auto crash on Indiana 18 injured one man and the vehicle was wrecked.
Nine year old Fred Weatherly suffered minor injuries after colliding with a car driven by King Norton at the 20th and Locust streets intersection. He was treated and released from St John’s Hospital. Police report the incident and note the ambulance transport.
Summitville Brownies gathered at the Lions Den with leaders Mrs Rocella Williams and Mrs Watly da King presiding. Jolen Stanley led a business meeting after a noon picnic, with plans for a scrapbook and a possible bus trip. New girls Diana Overdorf Jill Silvey Seanna Nottingham Christina Stanley Sandra King Kathy Tywin and Darlene Ice joined, while Brownies Eloise Allen Sharon Armstrong Marian Hull Judy King Cinda Overdorf Carol Robinson Judith Stanley Jo Ellen Stanley Sandra Stokes Cheryl Watts Virginia Scales attended.
Four-H clothing judging at the Alexandria fairgrounds selected entries for the Indiana State Fair from seven divisions. Winners included aprons headscarves dresses and two-piece outfits by girls from Lapel Summitville Highland Frankton and more. A blue ribbon dress revue preceded the state contest with junior and senior participants.
Elwood residents celebrate 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Marsall Ware at home after a Monday event. The Hurst couple marks 40 years with family dinner and community gathering. Farewell dinner honors Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olt as they move to Anderson. Newcomers Dinner and Past Time Club meet at local venues with community members in attendance.
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