Minor accident at Ind 9 and 28 adds to local injuries
An intersection crash on Ind 9 and 28 in Alexandria caused minor injuries to two women when a southbound light truck driven by Gilman J. Larson turned onto Ind 28 and into a car driven by Margaret W. Larkin. Damages were $500 to the Larkin car and $30 to the truck. Also noted are a Soma entry about Leonard Church entering Saptorium in Fort Wayne for tuberculosis and a church mission talk by Rev William A. Fleenor at Alexandria Church of God, speaking of his Egypt mission.
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Gilman J. Larson
LaGrange
Margaret W. Larkin
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Loretta N. Casino
Jonia
Alexandria Clinic
Jerry Biddle
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Leonard, Church
Kokama
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Irene Byron
Fort Weyne
Church
William A. Fleenor
B.A. Fleenor
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Alexandria Church of God
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Egypt
Three Escape Auto Wreck and Fire Near Richmond
In Richmond Indiana a family narrowly escaped injury Tuesday when their car skidded on wet pavement along US 4072 east of Richmond. The vehicle overturned onto a soft shoulder and landed on its roof against a soot embankment. A passing motorist helped the wife and child from the overturned car before it burst into flames. Charles Ripley 27 drove with his wife and small child. Deputy Sheriff H D McCann said all three escaped unharmed before the blaze started.
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Richmond
Ind
Louisville
Charles Ripley
Cary
Ripley
H. D. McCann
Elwood Eagles Lodge to Host Annual Picnic in Woods
The Elwood Eagles Lodge plans its annual picnic Sunday in the woods at the end of S.J Street. Opening feature includes initiation of Asians of candidates. Indiana State Aerie officers will oversee ritual ceremonies starting at 10 a.m. Anticipated high attendance.
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Elwood Eagles Lodge
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S.J Street
Indiana State Aerue
Betty Baxter To Wed Larry Ault
Betty Baxter and Larry Kent Ault plan marriage at Grace Methodist Church in Elwood with a 7:00 p.m. ceremony on Wednesday August 21. The bride elect, a Wendell L Willkie graduate, works at Tom's drugstore and is in Delta Tau sorority. Ault is a Biloxi Air Force veteran and former local high school graduate. A reception will follow in the church basement.
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Elwour
Cheser Banter
Betty Mee
Larry Kent Ault
Edward Avil
Frankton
Dorothy Fancher
Anderson
Grace Methodist
Harry M. Jones
Oitelating
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Wendell L. Willkie
Tom’s
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Army Air Force
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Elwood social clubs report meetings and initiations
Local women’s groups held meetings at Bethel and the Masonic Temple. Job’s Daughters, Congenial Club, Delta Theta Tau, and Sigma Phi Gamma noted initiation practices, honors, and upcoming events. Founders Day planned for Aug 24 at First Presbyterian Church. Families and visitors mentioned include Mrs. Bowers, Miss Susan Jackley, and visitors from Minneapolis.
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Jack Hinshaw
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Loretta Lloyd
Robert Craig
Ray Call
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First Presbyterian Church
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Albert Hittle
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Javaila Koons
Byrd and Hurley Lead Narrow Track Event Finish
Canny, Lime 6 and Byrd 1 1, WP Byrd 8.03, L Portocarrerd for Hurley Napp Ghronl. Time 2 57, A885.
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Hurley
Crafty Surkont Guides Pirates To 4-2 Win Over Dodgers
Maxie Surkont pitched the first place Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 victory against the seventh place Brooklyn Dodgers Tuesday night. Surkont allowed five hits and earned his eighth win against fourteen losses as Pittsburgh notched its fifth straight win. Johnny Pesky was charged with the defeat after the Dodgers fell behind early and struggled with control, while Pittsburgh built its lead with solid innings and double plays.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Dodgers
New York Granls
Philadelphia Phillies
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Pirates
Surkant
Johnny Peres
Hoosier Hundred Attracts Strong AAA Field
Indianapolis notes the Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds draws a top AAA field with Hob Sweikert entering after last year’s 100 mile record run. Other entrants include Jack McGrath Johnny Parsons Art Cross Jim Bryan and Chuck Siesan, as entries close September 1.
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Indiana State Fairgrounds
American’ Automobile Assn
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Hayward
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Meno Tial
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Mich
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Jim Bryan
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Chuck Sie
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Turner And Andrews Mest Turner And Andrews Mest
Turner and Andrews meet in a nationally televised 10 round welterweight bout at Chicago Stadium eight on ME THLE two years. Andrews has 28 wins 2 draws and 0? losses, ranked No. 7 welterweight. Turner seeks return to welterweight after Gavilan prompted move to middleweight, then back to welterweight.
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Gil Turner
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Dr. Fisher to Be Promoted Senior Naval Officer
Dr. Anthony Fisher, a former Alexandria deal ist now a U S Navy lieutenant at Norfolk, Va, will soon become senior officer at the Naval Prison compound in Norfolk. His sister Mrs Jack Ktouver and her daughter Pam ela visited the Fisher family in Norfolk. Grandfather Mrs Sharrel Mottweiler, 304 ash St, learned of the death of her grandfather George F Smith 81 who died Tuesday in Spencer. Funeral services will be in Spencer with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Anderson. Survivors include daughter Mrs Eva Kinesid and a nun George B Stith of Anderson and three grandsons Raymond Kenneth and Hubert Reese, all of Anderson. Wind factor note adds: The speed of sound in air is affected by wind.
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Spencer
Memorial Park Cemetery
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George B. Stith
Raymond
Kenneth
Hubert Reese
Alexandria Social Activities Highlight Monday Meeting
Mrs Williamshy hosted a Monday social with guest speaker Henry Schrenk at her home on Anderson Street. About 10 Mon Township Democrat Club members discussed plans for the next meeting on September 20 at Cunningham High. Assisting were Mrs James Frazier and Mrs Maggit Hughes.
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Robert Antrim
Mesdames Ra Mills
Jack Sizeloves
Childdren
Deck Forls
Mardella Bowers
Becky Davenport
Mesdames Mont] Antrim
Henry Antic
Ray Chriss
Johm Marsh
James Chriss
Orville Bowers
Harry Procter
Roscoe Procter
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Dwight Montgomery
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Chicago
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Jack Nelson
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
YMCA Schedule Report From Ambiguous Entries
A garbled daily timetable from the YMCA lists activities including Rotary Conference sessions, committee meetings, and a range of women and girls aquatic events. The text is fragmented with inconsistent punctuation and unclear names, but indicates multiple meetings and swim activities throughout the day.
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Rotary Conference
Unknowns stun top players in London amateur golf round
In London Ontario the Unknowns led by Garth Simonson and Morey Knowles eliminated key U S amateurs in a mid tournament round at the London Hunt and Country Club. Simonson trailed early but closed out the match. Morey struggled four over par as others like Cherry Campbell and Cudd advanced toward Wednesday’s double round.
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Boston Survives Washington Rally in Ninth Inning Bid
Boston dodges a late rally by Washington as Frank Sullivan earns his 10th win with help from Sid Hudson in the ninth. The Red Sox survive a tense moment to seal a victory despite a tough challenge from the Senators on Tuesday night.
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Wasrune LU
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Frank Sullivan
Sid Hudson
Senators
Chuck Stabis
Kennel Dog Welfare Instructions Inadequate Water
A fragmented note urges keeping a dog’s bowl filled with fresh water in a shady kennel area. It warns against overworking the animal on hot days and suggests starting exercise only after the sun becomes intense.
Skowron Delivers Grand Slam as Yankees Triumph
Bill Skowron, pinch hitting, belted a grand slam in the ninth inning to pace the New York Yankees past Philadelphia. Warey Byrd earned his 8th win as New York built an early lead with doubles from Collins and Berra and a Noren single, then exploded for four runs in the ninth to seal the victory.
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Bill Skowron
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Achieties
Warey Byrd
Fen Mimiutes
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Detroit
Indians
Yanks
Arn Ild Furtocarrero
Joe Collins
Youi Berra
Jey
Rocky Marciano Hints at Ring Walk Over Grease Paint
In Grossinger New York heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano threatened a walkout over grease paint used for pictures. He said he would work with cameramen but refuse to pose in makeup. After negotiations he returned to boxing, sparring four rounds and posing for photos.
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Rocky Marciano
Marciano
Snakeup
Cin
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McCullough hits first grand slam in Cubs win
In Chicago Clyde McCullough belted his first grand slam as the Cubs beat the Reds. Howie Pollet blanked Cincinnati in the opener, allowing five hits and no runs to secure a 5 0 victory.
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Clyde McCullough
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Veleroi
Howie Pollet
Redlegs
Indiana Boys Incaddies Golf Team Heads to Nationals
Evansville and Indianapolis players compete in the National Caddies Tournament held in Columbus. First round results list Ronnie Wannemichler 3878 461 and Robert Folley Mohawk Valley NL Bo 96 175 plus Arthur Severson 82 78 1860 and others including Slave Helfrich and Art Halmi with mixed scores and Don Stankenship and Ton Sommar drawing byes.
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Don Stankenship
Indianapolis
Ton Sommar
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