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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1956
Page
3
Readers describe a 17 month old with extended nighttime wakefulness and restless behavior. Parents seek guidance on sleep routines, daytime naps, diet, vitamins, and possible underlying causes, requesting a leaflet on sleep patterns after a medical check.
At a Tuesday night meeting of the Anderson Drug Association in the Grandview Clubhouse several new officers and four new board members were elected. J D Main was named president, with Hugh Speck as vice president, Don Hughes as secretary, and Floyd Livingston as treasurer. Speck and Livingston joined the board, while Main and Hughes also serve as directors. Other directors include A B Yerkes, Don Cassell, Si Huthel and Tom Nearing. Retiring from the board are Denzil Regenold, Rob Doerr, Fd Ratler and Morris Hart. The board will elect officers at the next meeting.
Yesterday's luncheon outlined events including an Aug 28 hamburgerry at the Pete Crou farm east of the city and a Sept 6 meeting with the Anderson Optimist Club. President Walden Vanasdal led the meeting. Jack Persing presented two motion pictures debating proposed supplemental unemployment benefits, introduced by Beebe and Roy James.
James Vaitz0 born 1934 and auditheet Hale Anderson born 1993 teacher James Riges Shirley born 1910 factory employee and Reba McCullough New Castle burnt 1918 factory employee Police date Ottawa The Royal Canadian Mounted Police were organized for service in 1873.
An advertisement urges readers to order transfer patterns and glamour trims to decorate blouses, sweaters, and collars. It lists pattern numbers and sizes, offers two free patterns, and promotes a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft book for 1956 with dozens of new designs. Readers are asked to mail coins and provide personal details to The Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept.
Bethany hosts a social gathering Saturday evening for friends and relatives from Fort Lauderdale and nearby towns. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Waymire, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waymire, Virgil Waymire, Ronnie Waymire, Ray Reed, Ralph Vans, Judy Pheanis, Barbara Boxelt, Jim Waymire, Skip Waymire, and Ted Waymire, among others. Several visitors and local families were noted, with church events and family reunions also mentioned.
Capt Harold Walker of Station No 6 a member of the county Zone 4 civil defense staff has returned from Olney Maryland where he attended a two week rescue training course Walker will serve as an instructor in the training of civil defense volunteers here for emergency rescue operations.
A reader asks about antiperspirants and deodorants and the difference between them. Advice notes many antiperspirants don’t stop underarm sweating in heat but can help, and emphasizes trying bras with proper fit. A young caller’s measurements 32 28 24 and age 20 are reviewed with guidance to slim waist via exercises and proper sizing. A diet question covers citrus and cheese substitutes with tomato juice for vitamin C considerations. Canal system note: Albany reports canals length about 525 miles in the state system.
At the Anderson Lions Club regular meeting on Wednesday Lowell Lyford instrumental director of music for Madison Heights High School was guest speaker. A Navy veteran and University of Iowa graduate with a masters from Washington he discussed program plans for the new school. Ralph Elrod of Terre Haute attended. Luther Elsea presided.
A reader asks about weight targets for a 17 year old with a large frame and whether 125 pounds is appropriate. Guidance suggests 125 pounds may suit a large frame, with hip measurements noted. A separate query covers hair lightening methods using ammonia and peroxide, and the possibility of depilatories or shaving. Letters addressed to Josephine Lowman are collected by the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines, Iowa.
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