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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1954
Page
3
Three protesters leafleted outside an Anglican Church service during an assembly featuring an open communion. The event included a panel on Christian goals amid world politics, with leaders noting tensions in applying faith to ideology as questions about Christianity and Communism arose.
Neighbors Inc Club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Pauline Kendall. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ant Livingood Mrs Maureen Stinet and Mrs Betty Walker. Refreshments served to ten members. Next meeting Sept 21 with Miss Barbara Griffee as hostess. Mrs Haymond Miller returned from a visit with her son John R Miller and wife of Macon Ga and her sister Mrs Paul Cue of Miami Fla. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Marion Hupp and daughter Indian apots. Mrs Bora Heidrick of Danville Ill visiting daughter Mrs Paul Boyer and husband. Mr and Mrs Edd Peters and Mrs Luelle Snyder were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ollie Shafer. Mrs Virgil Cage of Gary Ind visiting mother Mrs Carrie Shaw. Jimmie King son of Mr and Mrs Fred King has been dismissed from St Johns Hospital Anderson.
Middletown tows Lions Club picnic postponed indefinitely due to plan changes. The note mentions local residents and visitors attending recent gatherings and trips, including families from Muncie Wilmington and Bluffton, with various residents listed among those hosting and visiting.
In Corbin Kentucky Mrs Eliza Profit of London wore a 40 inch chin whisker beard with mustache and sideburns and entered minutes before judging winning attention over 18 men. She was disqualified for exceeding eligibility rules as the beard contest aimed to recruit film extras for Gabriel Horn. Profit, mother of ten, had worn the beard for about a year.
AFL Carpenters resumed picketing at General Electric's plant in Louisville Park halting construction on scaffolding. About 3,000 workers idled as electricians refused to cross the line despite union boss orders to return. County police patrolled with no trouble reported. Ernest Napier, business agent for carpenters' locals, said the strike lacked Falls Cities Carpenters District Council authorization.
Coaches and athletic publicity directors agree on certified football player weights to prevent inflated figures. Commissioner K L Wilson announces weigh ins under supervision a week after fall practice begins September 1, with the weights becoming official for the season.
The Air Reserve Squadron held its weekly meeting at the Naval Training Center in North Anderson with Maj Fredaller presiding. The outline included a program by Biling from Muncie and a model aircraft display by Emil Raca. the Air Explorer Service Troop sponsored by the group also attended. Regular meetings for former Air Force personnel are held at Worth Anderson Center each Monday at 730 PM.
Public health education notes the shift in views on cancer and epilepsy after the death of Emilie Dionne. Epilepsy now seen as a nervous condition, not insanity, with drugs reducing seizures. The piece cites broader change in attitudes toward illness and mentions the Madison County unit of the American Cancer Society at 236 Citizens Bank Building, Anderson.
Box scores show a 10-5 baseball finish with Plants 3-7 led by Varona and Fernandez striking twice as Duval's Fernand and Parks split the action. In a late boxing bout, Cuban Varona defeats Fernandez on points in a fierce 8-rounder with wide exchanges and a tiring finish. Local notices outline community sports and club events, including a Fort Meade game and Womans Society gathering.
In a baseball style contest, Linck Erskines Wimn edged Shadyside 5 to 4 in the second game of Lite League action. River dliamond, Kest Knee, and White River-Falrvigw Americans appear among listed participants and scores in a cluttered recap.
Wildcat Billy McNeece of Central Islip NY won a split decision over Salt Lake City rival Panter in a 10 round bout at Baal ern Parkway Arena. McNeece weighed 165 and Panter 161 with no knockdowns. judges scored 7-1 6-2-2 and 6-4-4 in favor of McNeece.
Reports from Monticello and Fort Wayne say Charles aims to fight Rocky Marciano early in a Monday night card at Yankee Stadium style. Charitable results from the Philadelphia Phillies game and nearby Grossinger notes frame the event as a heavyweight clash with provisions for a potential knockout and a busy boxing week.
Jerry Moore disclosed Monday that he has been signed to manage the Philadelphia Phillies for the 1955 season. Moore replaces Steve ONeill after the All-Star Game and will not discuss contract terms.
Krieger of Columbus Ohio named technical adviser on football rules and officiating for Big Ten commissioner K L Wilson. A Mycar veteran of Big Ten officiating he retired last year and writes two books on rules and tech. He will advise and scout conference officials. South Bend country club best-ball champions defend title. Ninety six teams from five states competed in eighth annual event. Indiana high school all star game officials ponder next year venue changes and sponsors.
The European track and field meet runs through August 29 in Bern with about one thousand athletes from 24 countries competing. About one third of contestants are women. The European Championships occur every four years between Olympic Games, with Soviet Russia fielding one of its largest squads. Roger Bannister of England is featured in the 10 meters sprint.
In the Madison County Championship at Shadyside Park Meridian teams split results with 5 to 4 over Guide Autronic Eyes and 8 to 1 against Cheaterfield New Dunkard. Pitching by Skinner led opening games as linescores list multiple hits and home runs by Maryanski, Katoki, and Cassidy among others.
A jumble of standings notes shows Snider and Noren clinging to slim margins in their batting races. Musial, Fox, Mays, and Kluwowski trail in home runs and RBIs as weekly totals shift, with Daley leading the American League in both homers and RBIs.
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