Alex Resident Dies In Home
Eugene Edgar Rohn 58 a Alexandria grocer retired five years ago died at home 602 N Harrison St He was born Sept 23 1897 in Carthage Ind son of John Adam and Mary Louise Rohn He married Gartha Sullivan June 30 1922 A Mason and church member survived by wife four children and five grandchildren Funeral set for Davis and Strider Funeral Home with Alexandria Masonic Lodge graveside rites at Park View Cemetery Memorial arrangements noted for Sunday viewing prior Relatives attended Kansas City funeral of step brother Roy Townsend and postmaster Kenneth Brunson announces Christmas job openings outdoor carrier work only
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Alexandria
Eugene Edgar Rohn
N. Harrison St
Rohn
John Adam
Mary Louise Rohn
Carthage
Ind
Gartha Sullivan
Orestes Christian Church
Alexandria Macniie Lodge
Scottish Rite
Barbara Goen
Mary Anders
Muncie
Dan Rohn
William Roblin
Indiana University Dental School
Indianapolis
Sophia Rohn
Cincinnati
Davis
Shoe Boss Executed After Bargain Shoe Scheme Ends
In Hammond Indiana Melvin Hofner 28 of Dearborn Michigan built a cheap shoe business by promising low prices and charging four shoes at a time. His plan collapsed when he attempted to use the same tactic on a Hammond salesman. Court execution followed for two black men involved in the affair.
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Hammond
Ind
Melvin Hofner
Hofner
Dearborn
Mien
Columbia
D.C
Ralph Cramer
Fuller Goodman
Clay Daniels
Hobart
LaPorte
South Bend
Elkhart
Fort Wayne
Ypsilanti
Royal Oak
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Grosse Point
Mich
Cleveland
Toledo
Ohio
Johnston
David Drury
Myasthenia Gravis Chapter Founded in Indiana
The Indiana State Chapter of the National Myasthenia Gravis Foundation held its first meeting at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis led by Dr E Tethen. The state reports 150 to 200 cases in Anderson and Indiana has the largest number of diagnosed myasthenics. symptoms include drooping eyelids and trouble speaking, swallowing, and walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State
National
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation
Indiana University Medical Center
Indianapolis
E. Tethen
Anderson
Benn
Dr. Tethan
Indiana
Rites Set For Elwood Infant
Elwood infant Gerald Dale Clary died at Mercy Hospital after birth complications. Graveside rites are set for 10 p m Saturday at Elwood City Cemetery with Rev Luther W Mayhugh officiating. Survived by parents Harold and (name unreadable) Clary and one brother, plus paternal and maternal grandparents.
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Elwood
Gerald Dale Clary
Harold Clary
No. 12Th St
Mercy Hospital
Robert L. Jackley
Elwood City Cemetery
Luther W. Mayhugh
Evangelical United Brethren Church
David
John Clary
Tedis Rich
Hancock
Ida Hancock
John Whiteman
Zenia Robertson
23Rd &T
Tanya Cross
Harry Browning
Faul Tomlinson
Alexandria
Swanee River
Wendell US. Willkie High School
Linwood School
Elwood Mishap Rafe Increases Elwood Mishap Rafe Increases
November saw 52 accidents in Elwood up from 47 in October. Chief Meitt Dixon reported 36 arrests that month versus 30 previously. Minor damages under 50 dollars totaled 22, while 30 incidents caused more than 50 dollars damage. Police also logged 171 investigated complaints including 10 about dogs. Three police canines were killed. one robbery occurred and three break ins were reported. Auto crashes on D Day totals three with two drivers named. Officials of Louis Monroe Post will not sell Christmas trees this year. William Silvey of Orestes suffered a compound left ankle fracture after his car hit a tree near Frankton. he was hospitalized.
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Elwood
Meitt Dixon
Dick M. Adair
Spo
Anderson St
Harlin L. Shuter
Indianapolis
So. F
Anderson Sts
Main and 12Th Sts
Robert E. Ebert
No. D St
Raymond Jackson
Tipton
Louis Monroe Post
American Legion
Kiwanis Club
Waterline break cripples Columbus Ohio for hours
A crane digging a roadway fractured the city’s main water supply line in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, leaving about half a million residents without water and sanitation. Fire danger prompted school and campus closings. hospitals received emergency water shipments while city papers reported delays. Mayor M. E. Sensenbrenner warned of the risks of relying on one line and praised residents for their patience.
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Columbus
Ohio
M. E. Sensenbrenner
Ohio State University
Catholic Delegates Attend Third National Youth Convention
Forty-one delegates from the Muncie District including Muncie Anderson Elwood Dunkirk Noblesville Alexandria Portland and Hartford City attended the Third National Convention of Catholic Youth in St Louis from November 29 to December 2. The closing banquet featured former President Harry S. Truman as guest speaker.
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Muncie
Statler
St. Louis
Anderson
Elwood
Dunkirk
Noblesville
Alexandria
Portland
Hartford City
United States
Harry S. Truman
Former Resident Named Assistant to New Britain Manager
David W. Birch, former Delco Remy employee and son of C. E. Birch of Columbus Ave, has been named assistant to the factory manager of New Britain Machine Company in New Britain, Conn. Birch has worked in the screw machine department and joined the New Britain firm in 1932. Pennsylvania has produced nearly 30 percent of the United States bituminous coal since 1800, with West Virginia about 20 percent.
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David W. Birch
Delco-Remy
C. E. Birch
Columbus Ave
New Britain Machine Company
New Britain
Conn
C. E. Bachman
Tthe Company
Birch
Pennsylvania
United States
West Virginia
Elwood Social Activities Event Highlights and Holiday Gatherings
Elwood clubs and groups host a July fourth travel program at the travel club meeting. Charity and Elwood Hobby clubs organize Christmas activities at Red Corner School and Mangas Cafeteria. Cosmos Chapter hosts a travelogue by Dr Waymire on Europe trips. Lancaster Aid Society notes a Christmas luncheon and carols. The East Main Street church Pastoral Gleaners hold a Christmas dinner with gift exchange. Since the Korean War, the U S has spent 1 618736 000 on military purchases in Japan.
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Luey Visiltu Palgiduu
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Morocco
Italy
France
Waymire
Wayne
Staboc Anactace
Elwood
Red Corner
Parent- Teacher Association
Beverly Smith
Sandra Haney
Martha Low Litsey
Connie Beates
Regina Litsey
Gene Smith
Susan Brown
Santa
Kathy
Josie Stokes
Ware
Elwood Hobby Club
Mollie Joe Brown
Reginal
Litsey
Kay Bradley
Teac
Russell Ware
Orville Brown
Gorman Pritchett
Meeere Ane
Billy Litsey
Mesdames
Allen Jack
W. L. Orlaugh
Joe Lewellen
Cosmos Chapter
Ray Waymire
Avew
Lancaster Aid
New Lancaster Aid Society
Mangas
Faulty Yarling
Percy Beckett
Mary Ray
Everett Tranbarger
Yarling
Locha Sinclair
Margaret Gale
United States
Japan
Danish Champion Christensen plans homeward sail after loss
Danish welterweight Chris Christensen said he will sail for home next Saturday or Sunday after being outpointed by Vince Martinez in Paterson. Christensen won one bout and lost three during his American stay.
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New York
Chris Christensen
Vince Martinez Af Paterson
Christensen
Paid Up Parking Ticket Gift Idea Stirs Wisconsin
In Madison a man offered to prepay a parking ticket for a gift receipt, but the offer was rejected by the law. Separately in Chicago the junior grand champion hog from the International Livestock Exposition was slaughtered and sold for $1.05 a pound to the National Swine Growers Association, owned by Dor Hale of Clinton, Wisconsin, for President Eisenhower.
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Madison, Wis
Robert Digney
Chicago
Eisenhower
National Swine Growers’ Assn
Dor Hale
Clinton
Wis
Alexandria Social Activities Lullaby Shower and Yuletide Plans
Alexandria hosts a Lullabye Shower for Mrs. Orvis Burdsall at Mrs. Rex Fleenor home on W Broad Way with Senior Girls Scout Troop members in attendance. Prizes went to Miss Adda Has and Miss Judie Binder as guests noted. Delta Theta Tau Sorority Yuletide party set for Walnut will host. bring food for a Christmas basket and mental health casket donations. Tri Kappa Sorority Associate Chapter meets Monday at Mrs. Marshall Broyles home with cohost Mrs. Hollis Deakyne.
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Alexandria
Rex Fleenor
Broad Way
Orvis Burdsall
Mrs. Burdsall
Adda Has
Judie Binder
Sally Walker
Marilyn Spreen
Beverly Redding
Ruth Shawhan
Dianne Bitner
Jane Allebaugh
Naomi Galden
Mary Lou Diamond
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Howard Clone
Tri Kappa Sorority
Marshall Broyles
Hollis DeaKyne
Tech Pitt Tilt Nn Sugar Bowl ls Under Fire
Anderson College opens YMCA MOT TRAMURAL LEAGUE action as Franklin's Grizzlies visit in a close battle. Coach Macholtz notes Ausbin may miss time with a knee injury while Franklin and Goldsherry lead a pack of key players in a rough early season clash.
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Tech- Pitt
Gary Ausbin
Anderson College
Johnson
Wellington
McCerry
GiaeCerry
Richards
Binge
Ravens
Fullington
Devon
Surell
Asheey
Iman Harry Dade
Zal Weehaler
Park Place
Goldsmiths
Letterman
Ken Duckhart
Jacky Arrow
Fig
Lece Wilson
Quimby Melj
Jlton Jr
Griffin
Gordon Moffitt
Bob Culp
Bob Smith
AHS
Tech
Indiana
Regents
Rawlin
DiDennis
Ah Webber
Grizzlies Mumhy
Smith
Rovsey
Siboys Cafe
Ste
Srethren
Fowlers
Gadamore
Grizzly
Joe Artsy
Lain
Frank Hiday
Gene White
Amdi York
Strautman
Carl Pilkvist
Mishawaka
Rtvnstan
Anderson
Bill Scott
Burrell
Nebraska A
Crispus Attucks
Itcora
College Basket High School
Scott
Jagie
Charles
Chuck
Nebraska
Iad Ff
fUnsat
Alabama
Allison
Jim Burton
Hugoton
Kans
Calderh
Sikett
Duquesne
Jock Chasin
Daryl
Somei
Tooley
Scudder
John Foist
Seapets
Franklin
Ets
Scott Handle
Cotcnio
Kennerly
Grout
Kaminski
Roberts
Twoj Petti
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Alex
Karl
Robert
Chester Townsend
Roy Townsend
Kansas City
Ruth Carver Townsend
Kenneth Brunson
Goodman
Myasthenia Gravis Chapter
Rafe
William Silvey
Stokes
Augusta Jones
Lee Wilson
Flora McElfresh
Harvey Lineberry
Earl Prater
Cedarhurst
N. Y
Levnsworth Vines
Inwood Country Club
Cedarshurst
Long Island
Lexington
University of Kentucky
Louisiana State
Baton Rouge
Kentucky
al Lopez
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Lopez
Feller
Watson
Phil Watson
New York Rangers
Armory
Jr. & Sr
Arrow Liquor Martlith & Jackson Sts
Hockaman
Buick
Fac
Delta Party
Vaughn Lurber
Walnut, St
Dolenski
Madison County
Chesterfield
Ros
Lockhart
F Scudder
Dade
Chastin
Wilson
de Foist
Moffitt
Stravimen
Colp
Stott
Aly
By Walt Ditzen
Atlanta, Ga
Marvin
Gritfin
Georgia University System Board of Regents
Georgia Tech
New Orleans
David Rice
Alanta Con
Rice
Robert O. Arnold
Covington
Iowa
E. Zist St
Budd Tanner’s
Pete Crouse
Na Everett Reeves
Madiso
Main St
Sportsmans Digest
Big M
Associated Motors, Inc
G. D. Giddens
Philco
America
Television
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