Elwood Mail At New High During Christmas Rush
Elwood post office processed a record 282104 pieces of mail from December 9 to 18, not counting parcel post. Postmaster Ross Hancher noted expected year end totals to exceed 1920 figures. Stamps brought in 1400 dollars on Monday with daily sales typical between 150 and 250 dollars. Fifteen extra carriers were hired to handle routes.
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Elwood
Ross Han‘cher
Hancher
City Way For Works
Troy Waymirer
Lowell Evans
Ir Lowell Evans
A Sont
Elwood Man James Hobson Dies at Mercy Hospital
James N Hobson 48 of 121 N 18th St Bridgeport Texas died at Mercy Hospital noon Thursday after several months illness. He was a Ball State sophomore and played piano accompaniment for a Messiah performance at Ball State Teachers College. Survivors include widow Helen Brownlee Hobson and his parents Mr and Mrs James Hobson of Bridgeport Texas. Interment at Grace Methodist Church with local arrangements pending.
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Helen Carter Evans
Ball State Teachers’ College
Ball State
Elwood
James N. Hobson
18Th St
Mercy Wendell L. Willkie High School
Freedom
Kitchener
General Motors Exec Wiles retires as EVP in 1960s notes
GM announced Thursday the retirement of Ivan L. Wiles as executive vice president effective December. Wiles, a longtime GM executive since 1948, led dealer relations and previously ran Buick division before succeeding Harlow Curtis. the notice also references unrelated historical details about Hearst and uranium mines.
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Detroit
General Motors
Ivan L. Wiles
Wiles
Frank Wallace
On Automobile Co
Indianapo
Visil
General Methodist Hospital
Motors
Ager
Buick
Harlow H. Curtis
South Africa
William Randolph Hearst
Local family lauds held funeral arrangements details
Daughters Mrs Carey Boles Latkim Texas and Doris Jean with three sons James Thomas George W and John T all at home. Body taken to Copher and Fesler Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.
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Carey Boles
Latkim
Texas
Doris Jean
James Thomas
George W
John T
Copher and Fesler Funeral Home
Elwood Yule Program Highlighted By School Music Units
Elwood Indiana Wendell L. Willkie High School will stage its annual Christmas program this afternoon featuring the Panther Band advanced choir girls glee club and three soloists David Beamer Mary Ann Cannon and Katie Murray with Judy Barber as mistress of ceremonies. Employment Office Open The Elwood branch of the Indiana Employment Security Division shifts to Monday openings over the next two weeks due to holidays. Funeral services set for Charles G. Fox at York and Wright Memorial Home with burial in Elwood City Cemetery. Burial for Mrs Mayme Hawkins planned at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home with service by Rev Ewart Talley. Mercy Hospital dismissals include James Cardwell and several residents with a birth announced for James Leavitt. John Darrow seeks surgery at St Josephs Kokomo and Gay Castor moved between McGuire Nursing Homes.
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Elwood
Wendell L. Willkie High School
Judy Barber
Flag Corps
Panther Band
David Beamer
Mary Ann Cannon
Katie Murray
Indiana Employment Security Division
Copher
S. E St
Kenneth Robinson
N. 11Th St
Mary Nichols
N. J ‘St
Clayton Ricks
S. B St
Mercy Hospital
James Leavitt
10Th St
John Darrow
Rt. 3
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kokomo
Gay Cast
Marriage Licenses in Anderson and Nearby Areas
A listing of marriage licenses shows couples from Anderson and nearby towns. Jimmie Joe Robinet te Ander son with Editha Louella Huston Ander son, both born mid-1930s, and James Newton McDaniel Orestes with Norma Jean Hayes Orestes born 1930s. Other pairs include Jimmy Lee Morehead Marion with Mona Kaye Hamilton Marion born 1937, Jamies Kinley Anderson, and Mary Jane Booth Anderson. Leroy Hill Indianapolis and Ruby Bennett Indianapolis, plus William Herbert Klaner Anderson and Jo Ann Hazell Hardebeck Anderson. Jack Gilbert Williamson Anderson and Carolyn Anne Crosley Chesterfield.
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Jimmie Joe Robinette
Anderson
Editha Louella Huston
James Newton McDaniel
Orestes
Norma Jean Hayes
Jimmy Lee Morehead
Marsion
Mona Kaye Hamilton
Marion
Jamies Kinley
Mary Jane Booth
Leroy Hil
Indianapolis
Ruby Ben-nett
William Herbert Klaner
Jo Ann Hazell Hardebeck
Jack Gilbert Williamson
Ploye
Carolyn Anne Crosley
Chesterfield
Christmas Parties At Elwood Club Gathers Members
The Wednesday Social Club and related groups held Christmas events at homes in Elwood. Highlights include gifts exchanged, secret pals revealed, and a turkey dinner at Mrs Jack Edgells. Upcoming meetings set for January 15 and 18 with hostesses named.
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Elwood
Jack Edgell Wedty
Edgell
David Richardson and Son
Mesdames Leon Tyner
Thelma Richardson
Wiliam Cornelius
Arthur Fisher
James Pool
Arthur Robinson
William McCreery
Katherine King
McCreery
Defendant In Attack Case Faces Charge
Formal charges of assault and battery with intent to kill were filed in Circuit Court yesterday against Harold Lee Shaw 36 of Anderson in connection with an alleged tavern brawl December 11 Shaw was released on bond of 2500 Police report Phelps suffered severe injuries and was taken to Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis for emergency treatment
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Harold Lee
Duke) Shaw
Anderson
Arthur Phelps
Locust St
Shaw
Phelps
Robert Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Scout Troop 25 Yule Party Set At Koob Home
Scout Troop No 25 sponsored by Jackson Park Church of God will hold a Christmas party from 2 to 4 PM Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs B Herbert Koob Rt 6 Moss Island Road. Thirteen members and new Scoutmaster Dallas Pierce will attend with gifts and entertainment.
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Jackson Park
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