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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1956
Page
5
London observers showed little interest as they considered Adial Ste. Venson's renomination of the Democratic presidential candidate. European attention remained limited while Chicago news drew minimal overseas response and the story ended abruptly with a fragment.
London papers give Stevenson limited attention while noting global intrigue over the nomination. Italian and French outlets discuss the Suez conference and Algeria as Rome Brussels and Lyndon newspapers position Stevenson as a formidable potential President in the wake of Eisenhower’s re election.
Detective Capt. John Heiden says eight youths arrested have cleared recent burglaries at Shelter House Sun Valley Vern on Bottling Co Golden Crust Café and an Auxiliary Police stand. Suspects passed forged checks at Pick n Pay Market Chesterfield Matthews Market Mills Market and Columbus Ave. Twelve suspects questioned about 42 auto thefts last month. Investigated Thursday night theft at Sheet's Gulf Station Arrow Ave where cash was taken from a vending machine.
Adlai E. Stevenson appeared Friday as the Democratic presidential nominee’s top party leader in Chicago. He called for a united party behind him against Republicans and discussed fundraising for his “fighting” campaign. Stevenson, in a jaunty mood, visited his law office after the town convention, met Truman for a brief respectful exchange, and planned continued fundraising with Roger Stevens, Matthew McCloskey, and Albert Greenfield.
Indiana Democrat Ralph Tucker, nominee for governor, left the national convention early to address the State Bar Association at French Lick. He described a spine injury from a slip at the Palmer House, but a doctor said the ailment is not serious and should not interfere with his campaign.
A new thriller titled Of Monsters features Ray Sater, Emond Burr, and others in a climactic sequence planned for the Harti theater drive-in on Sunday and Monday. Filmed in Japan, the production is billed for a thrilling entertainment weekend.
Twelve baton twirlers from Alexandria High School were chosen by band director James L. Bowers. The group includes Sue Mokier Karen Cunningham Joyce Alexander Judy Hocker Margaret Williamson Anita Ray Lyia Haives Karen Beard Judy Vollenhals Sue Hines Judy Happes and Gloria Joy. Bowers also announced there will be zero members in the band when school opens next month and rehearsals will move to Tuesday evenings next week.
The Chest erfield Christian Church softball team finished a successful season. Claude Smith noted Harold Ponsler and Kent Harris never missed Sunday School. Other players attending at least two Sundays and playing in games included Ronnie Johnson Lloyd Craver Calvin Carpenter Mike Symmes avid Smith Darrell Roberts Sherman Sale Jimmy Cade Jerry Briel Pat Quilin Billy Caylor and Charles Britton. Coaches were Frank Caylor and Harold Dickey. Helpers included Manel Harris Jack Cade Hoy Roberts Claude Smith Richard Symmes and Rev Dan Bernhardt. A Wiener Toast is planned soon.
Alexandria resident Mrs. William Scantland was taken from N Harrison Street to Frankfort Hospital Thursday night in an ambulance with oxygen administered. Pete Thompson of River Avenue was released from Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis and brought home in the Davis and Strider ambulance. McClead Riles, a 63 year old farmer, will have funeral services at two o clock at the Davis and Strider Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Albertson officiating. Interment will be at Mark View Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home. About 20 pounds of hopper remains in the average automobile radiator.
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