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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1957
Page
4
Chicago reports a three layer tablet called Dristan Decongestant that opens blocked nasal passages, stops sneezing and itchy eyes, and boosts immune resistance. Available without prescription for 98 cents at drug stores. praised for rapid, comprehensive relief.
A youth, 20 year old David Wilson, employed on the Elwood street improvement near the Oakland school, was injured when his air hammer hose slipped and he stepped into the path of a northbound car driven by Mary N. Showalter. He suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized at Mercy and Ball Memorial for specialist care. The driver was not at fault.
William Crimans named general chairman with Phil McKnight as co chair. Elwood Lions Club sponsors the Home Show to be held at the Elwood armory. Carl Renner leads booth committee and six join executive committee including Joe Wright and Ray Southern. Robert Fulton demonstrated torpedo use in 1805.
Shirley couple Mr and Mrs Willard Ray Miller greet a son Darrell Ray born Friday August 23 at Henry County Hospital. Shirley residents Mr and Mrs Manuel Lopez welcome a daughter same date. Lafayette couple Mr and Mrs Larry Harlan announce a daughter Pamela Denise born Friday August 23. Grandparents listed. church revival at Shirley Christian Church led by evangelist Jim Kelley with special music by Pat and Kay Clark. 253rd Field Artillery Battalion to hold annual Kokomo reunion with supper and dance August 31 and picnic at Izaak Walton League September 1. Weekend visits noted among local families and friends. Credit coverage notes US life insurance growth 255% in five years. 42 million loans insured amounting to 17.1 billion dollars as of early 1957.
In a city court session led by Mayor Forts many defendants were fined for reckless driving speeding and public intoxication with penalties ranging from one dollar to ten dollars plus costs. Several cases involved suspended licenses and failures to appear, with names including James Haywood Stafford Charles Ledbetter James Cooper and Elwood.
Felwood social events include a Harmony Church reunion planned for August 1958, a camera club meeting in Elwood led by Mrs Webb, and a Mothers Club gathering with social hour after a two months recess. Birthday celebration honors 77 year old Samuel Dickerson at his Elwood home with relatives and church members attending. The 47th Stafford family reunion at Highland Park Kokomo draws 41 members with extended guests and aging members noted.
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