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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1957
Page
1
A Navy airman died when his small training plane crashed in Clinton village, Pittsburgh. The burning craft tore through two houses, igniting fires as its gas tank exploded. At least 17 nearby residents, including 13 children, escaped unharmed before the plane struck a tree and a utility pole.
A famous Bellant tablet for acid indigestion heartburn and sour stomach claims rapid relief without harmful drugs laxatives aspirin or tranquilizers. Lab tests say it neutralizes three times as much stomach aridity in one minute as other tablets. Get Gat Gollane today for fast relief.
An advertisement touts ReguTOL as a hospital proven alternative to laxatives. It claims gentle, non irritating action that softens waste, avoids bulk, and promotes natural regularity within a few days. Available in 30 tablets for $1.00 and 100 tablets for $2.75 at drugstores.
A series of disasters leaves two story frames with three children dead after both houses burn to the ground and a tree and pole catch fire. In a separate incident a wrecked plane scatters debris near a residence west of Pittsburgh. Lt J G Robert Krane of Foley Alabama identified as pilot. One obituary notes Frank C Stewart, 80, of Alexandria Ohio, died after illness. he retired from the New York Central Railroad after a long career. Havana workers in a cigar factory have daily reading aloud periods with a professional reader and microphone in use.
William C Mahaney 69 of 1201 Washington St died at 10 PM Sunday in St Johns Hospital Anderson after a heart attack at home Saturday He was born January 22 1898 in Allen County Kentucky a World War I veteran and Baptist Church member He married Arsie Dens tin in 1928 They lived in Alexandria since 1950 Survivors include four sons James Leslie and two at home William D Alexandria Jamies Harling and Hubert two sisters and two brothers Funeral services will be held at 2 PM at Home in Alexandria with Rev Melvin Cox officiating Burial will be in Park View Cemetery Friends may call at the family residence until noon Wednesday when the body will be moved to the funeral home for services
Indiana circuits list several cases including Price sodomy and battery affidavit, Hancock divorce complaint, Sanders note lawsuit, Brake divorce, Harney foreclose lien, Gulmire replevin, Maurer property damage, Leems promissory note, plus court minutes recording divorce findings and bridge project bid figures. Also notices on Fishermen counts and a Brown's Beauty Box advertisement.
A Sheridan Indiana family suffered injuries in a Sunday auto train collision at Sulphur Springs Henry County. Bee Cooper 49 and his wife 48 suffered multiple injuries along with several children and other passengers. Heavy rain reduced visibility at Moss Island Road and Cross Street during a separate Saturday crash involving Carol Powers and Elizabeth Cain. Both drivers and multiple bystanders were treated at St Johns Hospital.
Madison County Prosecutor Melvin Thornburg will present evidence to the Madison County grand jury Wednesday afternoon in the slaying of Indiana Reformatory inmate Jack Luther Smith, 29, of Detroit, by fellow prisoner William E. Goodwin, 20, of Franklin who confessed and signed a statement. Thornburg said Hodson, 27, of Pendleton, died in an auto accident on Ind. 88 Monday. the grand jury will review possible reckless homicide in that death.
July business department store sales in Indiana fell sharply from June. The Review notes weakness in life insurance, with a 17 percent drop from May to June. Indiana farmers saw prices rise four percent in July, hitting a new high, with hogs cattle rye wheat and soybeans posting the largest gains. In Washington, Senators Capehart and Jenner backed Sen Dirksen on an FBI files bill amendment to strike federal procedural references, but the amendment was defeated.
A jumble of obituaries and political references notes deaths of Henry Steiner and Frank L. Davidson while discussing vote forecasts in Wisconsin. The piece mentions 2,250,000 eligible voters, a potential 800,000 swell, and figures like Proxmire and Kohler. Funeral notices cover Claude E. Alexander and Vestal Cronin with burial details and church affiliations.
Obituaries note Mrs Mary Holloway Pendleton 29 died in Cincinnati hospital after two year illness. Surviving husband, four children, parents, siblings, and brothers. Funeral Wednesday in Aurora with burial at Friends Cemetery Pendleton. casket to be opened at grave. Also funeral arrangements for Mrs Harriet Butler Pendleton 77 widow of Charles Butler Mayo Clinic death Rochester Minnesota. Burial Walnut Ridge Cemetery Carthage.
The report outlines a political debate over court ordered material disclosure and the defeat of two amendment attempts. In Indiana, the 8th District GOP designated Otto Wulfman as chairman and Hazel Seacat as vice chairman, succeeding Maurice Reed and Mrs. Russell T. Pro.
City Council cuts defense 2435 and anima shelter 12390 shaping a general fund total of 1 412 056 63. Park department 172054 city planning 17650 sinking fund 42255 street department 459894 airport 35000. Income estimates list general fund 1404645 51 controller and license fees 44445 excise tax 59500 alcoholic levy 60000 poll tax 8399.
A speaker asserts a firm belief that God does not inflict affliction to test believers and that illness or death are not sent to distress God’s children. He suggests illness can be a test from an enemy and that relief comes if people believe, while doctors aid in treatment.
The UAW Local 662 dedication at 2025 Hillcrest Dr spans Sept 14 and 15 with an open house, civic remarks by Mayor Ralph Ferguson and state CIO president Dallas Sells Jr, and addresses by Ray Berndt and Emil Mazey. Joe Spencer Variety Show and public dance are planned plus a 12 alley bowling center. An expected 5,000 guests will attend with refreshments.
Madison County Council members begin hearings on the proposed 1957 county budgets next Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the courthouse County Auditor Jesse Biddle said. Hearings will run about three days with initial review focusing on the county clerk, auditor, and treasurer budgets.
Dismissed individuals include Mrs. Dorothy Cleveland at 309 Mainview Apts and Tred Davis of 822 Drexel Dr Worth Cross 4617 Columbus lave. Also listed are Mrs. Martha Carey 1313 E t/adth St William Hedge 1223 Meridian ist Kyle Greene Yorktown Mrs. Lydia Griffee 926 Col llege Ave Mrs. Elizabeth Russell Rt 3 Mrs. Grace Crouse 1729 W 14th St Eleanor Jacobs 424 W 11th St Rosie Robinson a I Brown St Mrs. Mary Douglas 23 E 1th St and Mrs. Mary King 2224 W 27th.
Police confirm the dismembered body found in an oil can on Saturday is Judith Andersen after fingerprints matched the corpse. Ralph W. Andersen, her father, initially refused to believe the body could be his daughter. Judith’s brothers Ralph, 22, and Robert, 19, live at home, with James, 12. The family resided in a household with the three sons and a bookbinder father.
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