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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1961
Page
6
Elwood will close all business places Monday for Christmas observance. Public library and city offices close at noon Saturday and reopen Tuesday. Post office window stays open until 5 p m Saturday before Sunday and Monday closure. Mail dispatch continues as usual.
The London Philharmonic will begin a two month tour February 20 visiting India Hong Kong the Philippines Colombo and Australia. The swing follows a native of the city Maj Stirling Humke executive officer at McGuire Air Force Base who has served 20 years and will be eligible to retire next year. Our market hours extend to 2 p.m. Saturday December 23. Jim Fenters Quality Meat Co. 1811 Columbus Ave.
Disabled Veterans of Chapter 12 scheduled a public Christmas dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. December 28 at the Post Home with Mrs. Olive Wellington in charge. Tickets are available from members. John McCoy, state post commander, gave a history talk noting the local chapter began in 1932 and he helped organize it as a charter member.
The Czechoslovak segment of a 3,000 mile Soviet oil pipeline to Eastern Europe is ready for operation according to CTK. The line feeds the Slovnaft refinery near Bratislava and connects with the broader supply route.
Elwood mayor Luther Stockdale announced the appointment of Dr. Martin Hanson Dr. Ralph Ploughe and Dr. E Johnson to the Elwood Board of Health effective January 1. Existing members include Dr. Merle Hoppenrath and Dr. W A Landeman. Dr W A Seea moves out and loses eligibility.
An article notes that an average American housewife spends about one third of her day preparing meals. It emphasizes daily cooking duties and domestic routine in Chicago.
Alexandria sees Mrs. Walter Schmidt and the Eastern Star chapter host a Christmas program at the Masonic Temple with a nativity reading by Mrs. Schmidt and carols led by Mrs. Ruth Lewis. Gifts and fruit were collected for confined members. Girl Scout Troop 114, led by Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Foster, caroled for the elderly and confined, then exchanged gifts at Mrs. Jones’s home.
Newly elected officers of the Anderson Board of Realtors were sworn in by Burl Silvers at the board’s annual Christmas dinner meeting at the Anderson Country Club Wednesday. Sworn in were Howard Webb director Paul Alatza president Robert Rock vice president Merrill Mills director and immediate past president. Harter Urban is the third director and George Surbaugh continues as secretary treasurer.
The US Court of Military Appeals ruled that an Army legal officer improperly influenced a court martial by circulating a letter about light sentences at prior trials. Lt. Col. Durant of Ft. Jackson drew attention to changing attitudes toward bad conduct discharges, prompting re view and removal of the bad conduct discharge for Pfc. Tommy J. Kitchen of Macon, Georgia. Kitchen and fellow soldiers were convicted in a South Carolina court of stealing an office safe a truck and a housebreaking. civilian sentences were suspended and five years probation imposed.
Joseph Byrnes sues New York Central Railroad Co. alleging damages in a complaint filed by Chambers Byer and Aus. Fred Ray sues the City of Elwood for personal injuries seeking 12500 dollars, with Schrenker and Anderson representing.
James L. Kirkman of Washington DC received a $1500 scholastic award for the 1961 62 academic year as part of the Cokesbury Awards given to outstanding Methodist students pursuing college teaching careers. He aims for a master's in international relations at the School of International Service.
A Mitchell youth, 17, who had pleaded guilty to second degree burglary, slashed his wrist in court as Judge Chester Davis prepared to sentence him. He was subdued and hospitalized after attempting to take blame for others and had earlier been wounded by a tavern gunman.
Elwood groups host holiday events with readings gift exchanges and carols. Mrs Swinford and Mrs Ernest Clingenpeel share stories while prizes go to members including Mrs John Baxter Mrs Rex Cooper and Mrs Jo seph Headley. Next meetings planned at Mrs Baxter and Mrs Blair homes.
YMCA lists 12:00 exchange 12:00 rotary dinners 6:00 mounds Kiwanis and Lions. 3:45 Intermediate Gym 4:00 Fish and Shark Swim 4:30 Junior Gym 5:00 Junior Swim 7:00 Father Son Gym and Swim. Local No 1944 vs Moose Merchants and Ceilides Con wa. Picock Construction close Saturday. Anderson Auto License branch closed for holidays. William Norton, manager.
The Chick Inn will open at 11 in the morning on Christmas day serving meals family style. The menu features turkey with trimmings, ham, seafood, steaks and fried chicken for diners.
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