Whittier to Head Veterans Administration
Sumner G. Whittier former Massachusetts lieutenant governor was appointed by President Eisenhower to head the Veterans Administration. He succeeds Harvey V. Higley who resigned amid disagreements over plans to cut VA services Higley had led the post since 1953 and returned to Marinette Wisconsin Whittier has served as chief insurance director of the VA since leaving office earlier this year
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Washington
Sumner G. Whittier
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
Sumner
Harvey V. Higley
Veteran Administration
Whittier
Veterans Administration
Higley
Marinette
Wis
Waterane
Explosion Injures Twelve at Kelly Air Force Base Mess Hall
In San Antonio the blast at Kelly AFB shattered the barracks and shook the 500 seat civilian mess hall. Twelve people were injured, three seriously, as airmen in the kitchen and other areas evacuated and workers prepared meals nearby.
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San Antonio
Tex
Ness
Oither
Harry
Kelly Air Nixon
Dristan Tablets Promote Sinus Drainage Claim
An advertisement from 1957 publicizes Dristan Tablets as a quick painless internal remedy to drain swollen sinus cavities and relieve headaches and congestion. It touts blood‑stream delivery, no prescription needs, a 24 tablet bottle for 98 cents, and a money back guarantee if pain and pressure are not relieved.
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New York
N. Y
Dactera
Whitehall Pharmacal Company
Adv
Toastmaster Wives Guests At Annual Club Yale Program
The Anderson YMCA Toastmasters Club No. 715 held its annual Christmas program with wives of members as guests. The event featured an invocation, greetings by Charles Nipple, a fable by Ned Stephenson, instrumental trio directed by Mrs. James Fosner, and several performances including parodies and readings.
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Anderson Ymca
Toastmasters Club No
YMCA
Garland Hines
Charles Nipple
Ned Stephenson
Erle Peck
James Fosner
Santa Claus
Roger Cutter
Harold Corbin
Robert Roseberry
Robert Wiebke
Edwin Schowe
Roger Cutler
Richard Worth
Ray Hopfner
Harold Gaddis
Gordon Gwinn
John Mainguy
Garland Hamlin
W. H
College Fasting Today To Aid Mexican Church
Anderson College conducts a voluntary fast day for almost 1,000 students, faculty and staff to save money for La Buena Tierra Training School in Saltillo, Mexico. The funds support ministerial training and goat and rabbit projects run by former Anderson students Rev. and Mrs. Maurice Caldwell, aiding mountainous communities with spiritual and physical service.
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Anderson College
Church of God
Mexico
Robert H. Reardon
Park Place
Reardon
la Buena Tierra
Jaycees Report On Current Projects
Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce members reviewed ongoing efforts at the 8 o clock meeting in the YMCA Mull berry Room. Dick Stephenson led as president, with updates on Christmas shopping for Madison County Children's Home, Salvation Army Christmas appeal, the Jaycee Christmas dance, and plans for Founders Day banquet in January. Robert Ayres was appointed to fill a board vacancy, with next gathering set for January 7 at 6 30 p.m.
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Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce
Miulberry Room
YMCA
Dick Stephenson
AHS Boys’ Glee Club
Paula Lawson
Madison County Children’s Home
Robert McCann
Salvation Army
John Greene
Graydon Collier
Don Miller
Jim Fearnow
Robert Ayres
Hill
First Power Flight Observance in North Carolina
In New Castle North Carolina the Wilbur Wright Memorial Committee marked the anniversary of the first powered flight. The ceremony at the Wilbur Wright birthplace recalled the 1903 Kitty Hawk flight and noted aviation progress since.
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New Castle
N. C
Wilbur Wright
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Kitty Hawk
Millville
John A. Snyder
Real Estate Transfers Report from Anderson Township
Lumber Company and Supply Company transfer to Mr and Mrs Joseph Ralph Hamilton for East land Addition Anderson Township for $1 and other consideration. Mr and Mrs Luther W Mc Bride transfer to John J Quinn et al for Elmhurst Addition Anderson Township for $1 and other consideration.
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Lumber’ Company and Supply Company
Joseph Ralph Hamilton
Eastland Addition
Anderson Township
Luther W. McBride
John J. Quinn
Elmhurst Addition
Anderson, Township
Rosemary Bondurant
Eldon H. Bailey
Lot Bondurant
Joseph J. Broderick
Raymond C. Shirey
Ot Village
Fall Creek Township
Brashire Lumber
Lot Village
Falls Creek Township
Cecil M. Swinford
Everett Butler
Lot Radhefer
Elwood
Harold C. Harreson
Robert W. Dew
Harrieson
Christmas Party For UAW Retirees Today
Retiring UAW members and spouses from Local 662 663 940 and other branches in Anderson area will attend a noon Christmas party at the Local 662 home Anderson Township followed by a luncheon gift exchange and other consideration. Planning committee includes John Staggs Grover Ireland Mary Isanogle Rex Roberts Marie Scott and others.
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UAW
James R. Dayto
Anderson
Jarome Matthews
Woodlawn
Charles L. Rabourn
Ind
Homer Riddle
Rabourn
Anderson Township
John Staggs
Alvajsiueration
Tee
Grover Ireland
William Re
Mona Jean Dowcobs
Ward
Robert Lee
Mary Isanogle
Hardin and Slack
R. Schroeder
Roger Pendleton
Consid- Brooks
John Niblock
Rex Roberts
Marie Scott
Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties
Multiple obituary notices from Madison area papers list deaths in Summitville Lapel Cicero Yorktown and Kennard. Joseph F Taylor 68 Summitville died in Baton Rouge La while staying for winter. Dora B Doan 90 Lapel died at home. Harry Jackson 58 near Cicero funeral Thursday. George H Wagner 43 Yorktown marshal funeral Thursday. Floyd Kirk 66 Kennard funeral Wednesday. Burial details and funeral home arrangements provided.
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Dummitville
Joseph F.r Taylor
Summitville
I Esther Simms
Baton Rouge
I. la
Rochester
Ind
Taylor
Delco- Remy Division
Anderson
Simms
Elsie Wellman
Gary
Ewing
Harry Jackson Cicero
Harry Jackson
Cicero
Hinkle Creek
George Wagner
Yorktown
George H. Wagner
Richman and Priliaman
Paul Wise
Elm Ridge Cemetery
Floyd Kirk -Kennard
Floyd Kirk
Kennard
Kennard Friends ‘Church
Glen Cove
Knightstown
Courthouse News: New Suits and Court Minutes
A batch of filed complaints in Circuit and Superior Courts includes damages actions against Beckman Rotruck Schuyler and others, quiet title suits, notes and property damage claims. Court minutes show dismissals, divorce findings, possessory actions, and guardian petitions across multiple divisions.
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Duane Jackson
Turner Jackson
Charles
Lesbe
Dorothy Highbaugh
John
Ryall
Charles Jacobs
Leila Bradford
Mayme Z. Robbins
Gene W. Bradford
Town Equipment Inc
Marelli F. Seely
Madge M. Seely
Seely Market
Martha J. Mays
Lillian
Steinke
Freeport Motor Casualty Company
Sylvester J. Chalin
Bertha H. Laub
BerthaNoone
Margaret Leath
Robert Leath
Civic Club hears editor talk at Ladies Night meeting
Thom Gephardt of the Anderson Herald spoke at the East Side Community Club Ladies Night dinner at Anderson College. Ray Westerman introduced him. Don Roush led in Merle Preston's absence due to illness. Christmas favors were given and William Zuck welcomed guests. Directors will meet Jan 14 at Ray Wood’s home to plan the Jan 21 regular meeting.
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Thom Gephardt
The
Anderson Herald
East Side
Anderson College
Ray Westerman
Don Roush
Merle Preston
William Zuck
Ray Wood
5Th St
Anderson Obituaries highlight Merchant and Stein deaths
Robert W. Merchant 84 died at St Johns Hospital after living with his daughter in Anderson. Survived by son Robert S. Merchant and three grandchildren. Funeral at Tompson Brookston with burial in Brookston 100F Cemetery. Oscar C. Stein 82, brother in law of Mary Manning, died in West Springfield Mass with service in Massachusetts. Methodist expansion notes mention canaday furniture and Korean churches. Mary Morrow 70 funeral at Diggs Marion. Sandra Kay Brown funeral rites incomplete in fragment.
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Robert W. Merchant
Arthur Patty
Clearview St
St. John’s Hospital
Merchant
Iowa
Brookston
Ind
Robert S. Merchant
Falls Church
Tompson
Frankton
Sandra Kay Brown
James A
Marjorie Brown
Otto ‘Stroup
Oscar C. Stein
Mary Manning
12Th St
West Springfield
Mass
Massachusetts
Stein
H. J. Stein
Seoul
Korea
Canaday Furniture
Anderson
Lefs
Mary Morrow
Diggs
Marion
Man Sentenced on Two Counts
Fred Baker 22 pleaded guilty in City Court to public intoxication and carrying a switch blade knife. He was fined 14 and sentenced to 60 days in Madison County Jail, suspended with condition to cease drinking and carrying a knife. Two others pled guilty to disregarding a stop sign with fines.
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Fred Baker
Carl T. Smith
Baker
Madison
Larry Eugene Gamble
Henry Sr
Floyd Nelson Barr
Marine Dr
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