Appalachian Trail spans 2050 miles Maine to Georgia
The longest marked route for hikers is the 2050 mile Appalachian Trail. It begins at Mount Katahdin in Maine and ends at Mount Oglethorpe in Georgia, drawing travelers from across the country.
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
7
The longest marked route for hikers is the 2050 mile Appalachian Trail. It begins at Mount Katahdin in Maine and ends at Mount Oglethorpe in Georgia, drawing travelers from across the country.
Lora Pittsford Anderson, held in Madison County Jail on Sarasota County Florida warrants for alleged assault with intent to murder, petitions habeas corpus in Madison Superior Court seeking release and no extradition. Petitioner asks own recognizance bond. Florida warrant linked to a Florida home fire injuring former wife.
Secretary Dulles has fully recovered from his cancer operation and is fit for full resumption of normal duties. The statement from State Department press officer Lincoln White noted exams found his condition excellent and that he has been back at his desk since Monday. Dulles, 64, underwent surgery November 3 at Walter Reed. Maj. Gen. Leonard D. Heaton and Dr. A J. Haughton assisted in the care. He was preparing to fly to Paris for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization gathering.
A missionary film titled Bridge Builder about Jake Schierling, a former University of California football star, was shown at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Shot at Ft Wayne Bible College, Schierling traveled from Africa to attend the show before returning to complete his mission term. TRAGIC DEATHS UP INDIANAPOLIS reported a 1956 toll measure, with police noting a slight year-to-year rise as of Wednesday.
The annual Christmas dinner for St John’s Hospital staff doctors was held in Mauitonna Hall with Sisters of the Holy Cross hosting. Dr Warren E Fischer was elected president, Dr Homer B Jones president-elect, and Dr Christ A Saras secretary. Dr Richard Swan and Dr Guy E Ross named to the executive board. Two more board members to be elected after year start. Also reported: Charles Watson and wife Florence sought by authorities after abandoning their trailer near Portage Two. elderly couple left pet dog and cat to die from starvation. Watsons not seen since November 20. missing vehicle and persons under investigation.
With one day left to file campaign expense reports five candidates in the November general election posted totals at the County Clerk office. William Catlin Whitehead listed 80606.08 dollars. Dale Flora reported 329.50 dollars. W. J. Nollingsworth tallied 81 dollars. Clifton B. Paddock reported 269.40 dollars and Harold Poust listed 555.95 dollars.
Doris Prince will appear as soprano in Handel's Messiah at 7 30 pm December 9 at the First Methodist Church. She has held solo posts at Third Presbyterian Chicago South Shore Temple and Meridian Street Methodist Church Indianapolis. This year marks the churchs fifteenth annual presentation with chapel chorus orchestra and organ. Also John F Scheier of North Vernon is named head of Arvin Industries Columbus and North Vernon plants with his wife as plans manager in charge of outdoor furniture production.
Fragmentary report notes an artificial ice hub in St Louis and hints at infant mortality and population figures. Mentions Rochester, Mink, and Quito with vague references to newborns, length averages around 20 inches, and a central basin concept.
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