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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1957

Page

2

Nancy Owen to entertain Anglerson Junior Chamber dinner

Nancy Owen a popular Hoosier radio vocalists will entertain Anglerson Junior Chamber of Commerce members at 6 30 p m today in the Mulberry room of the YMCA Dick Stephenson is president and will chair the meeting Program chair Robert Ayers will introduce Nancy and her sisters Barbara and Peggy After the program Harold Whittler will install new members A short business session will include electing a delegate to Leadership Training School in Bloomington this weekend to fill the 6th District vice president post A report on the newly purchased fire truck and its uses will be heard }

Nancy Owen Ted Anglerson Junior Chamber of Commerce Mulberry Room YMCA Dick Stephenson Robert Ayers Nancy Barbara Peggy Hoosier Indianapolis Upland Ind Harold Whittler Bloomington 6Th District

Estranged Husband Believed To Have Taken Indiana Girl

Mrs. De Hamble a 21 year old mother told Indianapolis police she believes her estranged husband Gary 25 of Largo Florida kidnapped their two year old daughter Karen from their living room shortly before noon. She said threats to take the child have occurred since their separation in January and that two men drove up in a car with one man taking the girl to the vehicle. The description matches her husband and his uncle as the driver. The uncle’s employer said he was on vacation Monday.

Indianapolis de Hamble Gary Largo Fia Hamble Edna Peckenbrook Karen

Emancipation of Slaves in New Hampshire in 1783

A historical note states that slaves in New Hampshire gained emancipation in 1783, marking a early step in abolition within the state and reflecting broader shifts toward freedom in the era.

New Hampshire

Shaffer Speaks on State Resources at Kiwanis Meeting

Robert Shaffer of the Indiana Conservation Department spoke at the Anderson Kiwanis Club luncheon about state efforts to conserve oil water and wildlife. Elmer Richter announced plans for the club's annual party for Bronnenberg County Children's Home youths next Monday evening.

Anderson Kiwanis Club YMCA Robert Shaffer Indiana Conservation Department Thomas McMahan Elmer Ritcher Bronnenberg County

Texas Cotton Crop Outvalues All US Metal Mines

Dallas reports the annual Texas cotton crop is so large its value rivals the combined output of gold silver zinc lead and copper mines across the United States.

Dallas Texas United States

Tot Run Down By Car Leaves Five Year Old In Critical Condition

Mary Beth Crose five injured when she ran from between stopped cars on 29th street into a car driven by Mildren Smith. She is listed in good condition at St. John’s Hospital. A separate crash injures Floyd Craver fourteen with a broken leg. Mrs. Charles Imel remains critical after two car collision at County Road 600 North and 300 East.

Mary Beth Crose Sebert Crose Brown St St. Mary St. John’s Hospital Waltz and Hiday 29Th St Mildren Smith Rt. 3 Charles Imel Charles County Rd Here

Hoodlum Surrenders In Attack On Costello

Vincent Chin Gigante 30, ex-prize fighter, surrendered after three months of police questioning over the attempted murder of gambling czar Frank Costello. Gigante allegedly fired a .38 pistol at Costello as he entered his Central Park West apartment lobby after a night out last May 2.

New York Frank Costello Vincent Chin) Gigante Costello Central Park West

All American Soap Box Derby Winners Through the Years

Maurice, a 1935 All American Derby champion, won the 2000 scholarship and a 2 week Europe trip, with many prizes changing since the early races. He later served in the Air Force, studied at Purdue as a mechanical engineer, joined Delco Remy, and now lives with his wife and four children on Rt. 1.

Maurice Europe Air Force Purdue Delco- Remy Rt. 1

Auto Truck Crash Claims Wilkins Hodson Family Tragedy

A two-vehicle crash near Wilkinson left Hodson, 21, killed and Hodson family survivors listed. Edsel Stafford, 29, of Arcadia, escaped injury, while Sheets and another passenger were thrown from the car. Hodson served in the U S Army 1951 53 and worked at Guide Lamp in Department 538. Funeral and military rites set at Maple Grove Church, Mechanicsburg Cemetery.

Sheets Riggs Edsel Stafford Arcadia Hodson Guide Lamp Plant Adams Twp Madison County U.S. Army Wilkinson Brotherhood and Sisterhood Condo and Son Funeral Wilkinson

Local Derby Champ Wins 5000 Scholarship in Europe Trip

Terry Townsend, 13 14, claimed the Goodyear Derby crown at Goodyear Gymnasium winning a 5000 scholarship to a college of his choice and a two week Europe tour. He edged Jimmy Johnson by a half car length while Hakman won 4000 for second and Vasko 3000 for third. The event drew 158 entrants from nearly every state plus Canada Alaska West Germany and the Philippines.

Terry Hunter Chevrolet Anderson Newspapers, Inc Barney Muncie Jimmy Johnson E. N. Cole Chevrolet Goodyear Gymnasium Canada Alaska West Germany Philippine Island Europe Ireland Belgium England France Italy Brooks Plant 2 Guide Lamp Townsend Wilbur Shaw Hill Indianapolis Akron California Hakman Vasko

McClellan cites anti racketeering issues in unions

Senate committee findings accuse unions of anti racket failures misuse of money and improper practices in secondary boycotts. McClellan notes taft hartley loopholes in financial reporting and evidence of tax exemption abuses, book destruction, and conflicts between firms and labor leaders. Knowland pledges bipartisan support to ensure funds are honestly spent.

McClellan Senate William F. Knowland Calif Teamsters

Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Method

A new healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H suppositories and ointment claims to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain without surgery. Case reports state reduced swelling and patients reporting piles no longer a problem. Availability through druggists with money back guarantee.

Mohn Seeks Action Against Officials Who Cited Fifth Amendment

Mohn accused several officials of invoking the Fifth Amendment and said the union bore no responsibility. He recalled learning of plans to charter seven locals in 1955 amid AFL CIO merger ambitions. The committee heard that locals were weakly manned and run by hoodlums linked to racketeers Tony Ducks Corallo and Johnny Dio, with Hoffa having discussed the locals beforehand with Beck.

Beck Mohn AFL CIO Teamsters Tony Ducks Corallo Johnny Dio New York Hoffa Say

Freeman to Bring 687 From Far East to Seattle

Seattle Army Terminal announced that General H. B. Freeman is due to arrive Thursday with 687 passengers from the Far East. Details on the ship and voyage were not disclosed in the brief release.

Seattle

Balloon Flight Sets New Record for Manned Lift

Air Force pilot Simons ascends from a mine shaft to about 100000 feet, surpassing prior height by 4000 feet. The project aims to study isolation and cosmic radiation, guiding future stratospheric aircraft design. Simons, a Lancaste r native and Korea War veteran, operates from Holloman AFB and completes the test aboard a 200 foot diameter balloon gondola while the balloon drifts over Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Simon Simons Lancaster Aero-Medical Field Laboratory Holloman Air Development Center Alamogordo N.M Ivan Kincheloe Kittinger Otto Winze Minnesota Garrison Minn Wisconsin Lake Michigan Brainerd

Senate OKs 8.97 Million for Bunker Hill Facilities

An armed forces construction bill approved by the Senate authorizes spending 8.966 million dollars for new facilities at Bunker Hill Air Force Base near Peru Indiana. The measure totals 1.232 billion dollars for U.S. and overseas military projects but provides no funding now. financing to be set in separate appropriation legislation.

Washington Bunker Hill Air Force Base Peru Ind Senate House U.S

Potash Use Ties to Global Supply

Des Moines reports that about 90 percent of the world supply of potash is consumed by agricultural uses making farming a major driver of mineral demand.

Des Moines

Land deals under probe involve Greensburg buyers and Gary offices

Union land profits were shared with Hutcheson Blaier Smith and Harry Doggett of Greensburg the chief land buyer under Tever baugh. Mrs Catherine Kaiser former secretary in the Highway Department Gary land office appeared saying Chapman deals were handled through Doggett Indianapolis office bypassing Gary. Loren Winkler one of the few Smith era employees left in the right of way division appeared voluntarily saying some recommendations for claim procedures were ignored. Under federal pressure he said some suggestions as far back as 1955 have been adopted now. Harold DeVaney a Gary real estate dealer was called in to give his opinion of fair values on land involved in the investigation. Holovachka said the grand jury will start another phase of the right of way investigation after the State Board of Accounts issues a report on deals involving the Norgold Corp and Consolidated Investments both of Gary. The prosecutor said the overall investigation might continue into next year.

Hutcheson Blaier Smith Harry Doggett Greensburg Teverbaugh Catherine Kaiser Highway Department Gary Chapman Doggett Indianapolis Loren Winkler Harold DeVaney Holovachka State Board of Accounts Norgold Corp Consolidated Investments

Western talks weigh May proposals and open skies plan

U.S. and Britain studied internal suggestions to amend the May 25 proposals while a Soviet study examined the open skies plan and a new formula on halting fissionable material for military use. The five‑power conference paused as behind the scenes moves continued and Stassen pressed contact with other delegations. Moch in Paris consulted with France as talks eyed possible resumption midweek.

Dulles U.S Harold E. Stassen Jules Moch Paris

Hospital Dismissals List From St Johns Hospital

Yesterday St Johns Hospital released a roster of patients dismissed. Names and addresses include Mrs Judith Martin 903 E 23rd St and Robert Swango 2106 Cedar St plus Jessie Dudley Jr Summit ville and others such as John Colle 1620 Nelle St Theodore Taylor 4823 Columbus Ave Albertus English 1229 W 1st St and Donald Goacher 915 W 7th St.

St. John's Hospital Judith Martin E. 23Rd Robert Swango Cedar St Jessie Dudley Summitville John Colle Nelle St Maron Lee Burris Fletcher St Norma Scott Hathorne St Raymond Haskell Pendleton Harley Phitts Mounds Rd William Better Cottage Theodore

Mrs Barbara Lane 82 Dies After Illness in Anderson

Mrs Barbara Ellen Lane 82 died Sunday evening at St John’s Hospital after a several months illness. Born Aug 5 1875 in Clinton County Indiana she came to Anderson from Lapel in 1913 widow of Warren C Lane. Survived by three daughters two sons one brother 33 grandchildren 47 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren. Funeral by Baker Brothers 1:30 p m Tuesday at First Pilgrim Holiness Church interment East Maplewood Cemetery.

Barbara Ellen Lane Rt. 1 St. John’s Hospital Lane Clinton County Indiana Anderson Lapel Warren C. Lane Bessie Lawson Charity Hunt Maudie Anderson Greenwood Walter Lane Arthur Lane Arcadia Harrison Green Versailles Baker Brothers Ralph McCrory First Pilgrim Holiness Church East Maplewood Ceremory

Mrs Elizabeth D Shelton 84 Dies In Anderson Indiana

Elizabeth D. Shelton aged 84 of 1003 West 4th Street died at 3 a m Monday at 139 West 13th Street after a long illness. Born January 28 1873 in Groveland Indiana she moved to Anderson in 1915 and was active in the First EUB Church and Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter Lucille Merritt Marion a son Robert Shelton Anderson a brother Paul Jackson North Salem four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home with Dr H L Lanahan, pastor of the First EUB Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Mendon Cemetery south of Pendleton. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon today. The Eastern Star will conduct services tonight at 8 o'clock.

Elizabeth D. Shelton 4Th St 13Th St Groveland Ind Jessie Jackson Anderson EUB Order of Eastern Star Lucille Merritt Marion Robert Shelton Paul Jackson North Salem Walter Higgins Lafayette Jack John Shelton Richard Merritt Burbank Calif Harold E. Rozelle H. L. Lanahan First Mendon Cemetery Pendleton Eastern Star

Death of George Robinett in Indianapolis

George Robinett 70 of Indianapolis and former Anderson resident died in Indianapolis last weekend. Survived by wife Charlotte a daughter Mrs James J. O Shea Chanute AFB Ill a son Richard Robinett Indianapolis two sisters Mrs L J Cox Elwood and Mrs Edward Wirshing Anderson and four grandsons. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon in Indianapolis.

George Robinett Indianapolis Anderson Charlotte Robinett James J. O'Shea Chanute Afb Ill Richard Robinett L. J. Cox Elwood Edward Wirshing

Obituary of Myrtle May Conder Beloved Local Resident

Mrs Myrtle May Conder died at her daughter Mrs Frank Vogels home Rt 2 at 8 30 pm yesterday after a two year illness. Born in Daleville November 19 1875 she spent her life in this community. Surviving are daughter two grandsons Lowell Vogel and Wayne Vogel two brothers Marion Ellingwood Fairmount Charles Ellingwood Fort Wayne and sister Mrs Ethel Hall Ottawa Ill Her husband John died in 1952. Body taken to Baker Brothers Funeral Home funeral arrangements pending.

Myrtle May Conder Frank Vogel Conder Daleville Lowell Vogel United States Navy Wayne Vogel Marion Ellingwood Fairmount Charles Ellingwood Fort Wayne Ethel Hall Ottawa Ill John Baker Brothers Funeral Home

Lawmakers Trim Nuclear Cash For Michigan Reactor Project

Atomic Reactors left out of the new provisions while total authorization for all five co op reactors remains 129 million dollars. The conference committee backed the Senate move to drop private fast breeder research near Monroe Michigan and instead set 1 percent million dollars for fast breeder research in general. The House had approved 4.2 million dollars for the Michigan project.

Senate Monroe Mich House Michigan

Deaths in Madison and Nearby Counties

William Gunn 89 pioneer farmer of Hamilton County died after brief illness at his Arcadia area home. He was born in White Township and lived his life farming locally. Funeral services at Harvey Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. E G Tousley officiating. Burial in Carey Cemetery. He was a long time member of the Harvey Chapel church and survived by a widow Lucy Carey Gunn and several relatives.

William Gunn Hamilton County Rt. 1 Arcadia Gunn White Township Henry Mary Gunn Harvey Chapel Methodist Church Lucy Carey Iva Rinker Perkinsville Maude

Prominent Daleville Shoemaker Dies at 79

Daleville resident Estey B Shoemaker 79 a retired farmer and long time church member died Monday at 1 30 p m at his home. He belonged to Daleville Christian Church Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Scottish Rite and Federal Farm Loan Association board. Surviving widow Gertrude brother Vance Shoemaker and nephews John and Joseph Shoemaker. Funeral arrangements set with services at Daleville Christian Church and burial in Saunders Cemetery.

Daleville Estey B. Shoemaker Here Daleville Christian Church Daleville Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis Daleville High School Federal Farm Loan Association Muncie Pennsylvania Gertrude Vance Shoemaker Chesterfield John Shoemaker Joseph Shoemaker Polhemus and Shir John P. Carr

Aides Change Policy Shakeup in Foreign Aid Debate

The aides signaled a shift in the basic policy of the foreign aid program and warned of a serious crisis if the change stands. Chairman Carl Hayden anticipated committee action on the bill by Tuesday while noting administration witnesses gave a solid presentation. Radford warned that without military aid Allies weaken and nearly every able bodied young man would serve overseas.

Carl Hayden D Ariz Dulles Adm Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Nathan F. Twining Radford John B. Hollister International Cooperation Administration America

Energy Compared Detroit Lighting a 150 Watt Lamp

Energy required to light a 150 watt lamp could power an automobile's lights ignition radio and heating system showing the scale of electrical power use in Detroit.

Detroit

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