Welsh Grants Commutations To Inmates
INDIANAPOLIS AP Gov. Matthew P. Welsh commuted the life sentence of Frederick W. Ellis, 59, a London native living in Indianapolis, for the hatchet murder of his wife in 1848. Ellis will be eligible for parole Sept. 27, 1964 after 16 years. Also approved was Odell Jones for a life term for a fatal knife slaying, parole eligibility Nov. 6, 1964.
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Indianapolis
Matthew
Welsh
London
England
Frederick W. Ellis
Marion
Ellis
Canada
Indiana State Prison
Indiana Parole Board
Odell Jones
Marion Criminal Court
James Brown
Jones
Wilbur Taylor
Parole Eligibility Dates From Indiana Robbery Cases
A compilation lists multiple 1950s and 1960s Indiana sentences. Robert W. Speer received 10 to 20 years for burglary in Brown Circuit Court on February 18, 1980 and faces parole eligibility around August 18, 1964 while sought in Kentucky as a parole violator. Sam Dixie Jr. was sentenced February 19, 1958 in Allen Circuit Court to 18 to 25 years for a Fort Wayne grocery store robbery and can seek parole February 19, 1964. Jesse Tiller, sentenced March 20, 1958 in Hamilton Circuit Court to 10 to 25 years for Noblesville furniture store robbery, becomes eligible for parole March 20, 1964. The Marion case notes an April 10, 1958 sentencing for armed robbery with a 10-year term and immediate parole eligibility.
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Marion
Robert W. Speer
Brown
Kentucky
Sam Dixie Jr
inAllen
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Jesse Tiller
Hamilton
Indiana Reformatory
Noblesville
Letter Carriers Hold Yule Meet in Madison County
Rural Letter Carriers of Madison County held a Christmas meeting at Fairs Cafe, with Gerald Walker presiding. Gift exchange and dinner followed the business session. Attending from Anderson were Mrs. Walker and several couples including Johnson and Spell among others. WINS LEGION CONTEST IN TERRE HAUTE Indiana John Showalter, a 17 year old Terre Haute Garfield High senior, won the state finals of the American Legion high school oratorical contest. Patty Hayes, a Brazil High sophomore, was second. Robert Mitchell of Hammond Merton was third and John Custer of Decatur fourth.
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Letter Carriiers
Madison County
Gerald Walker
Walker
Tom Miller
Summitville
John ‘Stewart
Lowell ©. Johnston
Lee Spell
Lorn C. ‘Johnson
Anderson
Terre Haute
Ind
John Showalter
Terre Haute Garfields High School
American Legion
Patty Hayes
Brazil
Robert Mitchell
Hammond Merton
John Custer
Decatur
Towels to Toys: Creative Holiday Crafts For Kids
A lively home crafts feature shows how plain towels become toys and decorations. Instructions detail making a Terry Cloth Cake, love birds, and a penguin from towels with rickrack, yarn, and felt. The project notes safety, reuse, and a companion booklet for more designs.
Friendly Circle Yale Luncheon and Wool Trade Notes
The Daleville Friendly Circle Home Economics Club held a Christmas luncheon at Don's Barbecue with gift exchanges and many members listed as present. The Gallen Chain Class of Daleville Methodist Church held a carry-in supper with a white elephant exchange. Leaders in wool trade discussed postponement of a U.S. airlift and future steps. A wedding announcement notes Tom Pantos as best man for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred James, with details of attire and reception.
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Daleville
Friendly Circle Home Economics Club
Don’s
Anderson
Robert Bullock
Richard Ratz
Bernard Underwood
Warner Anderson
Lloyd Ashby
Charles Blevins
Jerry Bonnewitz
Marion Costerison
George iGlaze
Fred Hall
James Hurley
Harold iOechsle
James Petry
John Wean
Orval, Wilson
Leon Babb
Norman Dickey
R. D. Rowe
Bullock
Ratz
Underwood
Gallen Chain
Daleville Methodist Church
Lena Heavner
Lambert
Joe
Hatfield
Shelly Caldwell
Leoni Calvert
Everett
Zirkle
Raymond Shirey
Harrold Qechsle
Willard Wean
Shelly Caldwelli
Tom Pantos
Mike Jarvis
Terry Dean
Virginia Harvey
Loretta Werline
Karen Noble
Fred James
Barry McCafferty
Werline
Thea Ibride
Mary Price
Bids Accepted by Madison County Commissioners
The Madison County Board of Commissioners on Monday accepted bids for next year supplies across multiple categories. Items include Sheriff’s office gasoline and tires, clothing, dairy products, office supplies, and printing services from named vendors.
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Madison County Board of Commissioners
Sheriff's ‘Office
Criswell Station
Columbus Ave
Bollinger Company
Hunter Motor Coa
Gerber Company
Vernon Company
East Side Jersey Dairy
Bargain Leader
Rapps
Haywood Company Lafayette
Taylor Printing Co
Anderson
Miller Huggins
Honor roll students named at Markleville High School
Markleville High School lists second six weeks honor roll students including Butch Baker Connie Emsvwil Jer Pat Frazier Kathy Mc Cormack Ann Pasko Evelyn Murray Ruth Ann Pottorff Melanie Sandefur Margaret Shelton Sandy Sipes Tinka Sonoff Dee Amn Stohler Millie Walker Howard Williams Barry Banks Janene Broshar Debbie Gilley Donna Tranbarger Diana El more Brenda Hackleman Phi Mullins Randy Stoops Bob Collier Marilyn Dickey Sharon Elrod Darryl Gustin Ronnie Sayers Linda Pranham Greg Fisher Bruce Hardy Jackie Johnson Debra Stabler. Making all A's were Steve Stanley Steve Banks and Connie Mauzy. The Markleville Mothers Club discussed collecting puzzles games and toys for the grade school for use during recesses and lunch hour when weather prevents outdoor play. People may contact Mrs James Spallor or Mrs Forest Marsh to donate items. A Christmas gift exchange was held for mothers and children. Attending included Mesdames Marsha Reed Aline Orr Greta Breese Helen Everman Carolyn and sons Evelyn Raper Betty L Hannah Weneta Orr Belle Spall, Helen Marsh Goldie Mack Naomi Bennett Marvy Gustin and son Helen Mc Kinley Mary Jo Stohler and daughter. Mrs Bennett won the door prize. See MACHINE ORDER LARGE NEW DELHI An Indian manufacturer Jay Engineering Works has received its largest single export order 720000 sewing machines to be sent to West Germany in the next three years.
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Markleville
Markleviles High School
Butch Baker
Connie Emsvwil Jer
Pat Frazier
Kathy McCormack
Ann Pasko
Evelyn ‘Murray
Ruth Ann Pottorff
Phi Mullins
Randy Stoops
Bob Collier
Marilyn Dickey
Sharon Elrod
Darryl Gustin
Ronnie Sayers
Linda Pranham
Greg Fisher
Bruce Hardy
Jackie Johnson
Debra Stabler
Steve Stanley
Steve Banks
Connie Mauzy
Markleville Mothers Club
James Spall
Forest Marsh
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Hearing Aid
Kevin Stisser
Russell Stover
Meridian
AIT Ata
Ruth Leigh
Cannon Homemaking Service
Mma
Cale
Fearless Fido
Kennedy
Washington
UPI
Congress
Anc
Bath
Perry Penguin
Alibi An
Kannadis, N.C. Ss
Robert Doan
Marsha Jarvis
Glen
Dora Samuels
Aid - of Honor
Miss Susan Christian Church
Elwood
Geiderschief
J. EB. McCoy
and Brown
Shel
Martin Jarvis
Rt. 3
Eli
Wiper Co. Alte Lee, Frankton
Stella Jarvis
ITSC
Carl Strader
Jack DiRienzo
Caravan of International Travel Study Club
Herald
Friendly Circle
Yale
United States
U.S
Rome
Korea
Associated Press
Ens
Ishutty Doe Agence
Grand Coulee Dam
Doan
Frankton High School
Willkie High School
Continental Can Company
B St
Telia mL
Muncie, Ind
Dayton Steel Foundry Co
Dayton
Ohio
Albion
Muncie
George Walther Jr
Elkton, Md
Here
Stockholm
Sweden
Swedish Academy
Durham
General Electric
Cotterman
Alexandria
New Delhi
Jay Engineering Works
West Germany
FORD
Ford Motor Co
Universal
Jackson
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