Truck Driver Is Injured In Ind 28 Crash Near Alexandria
An early morning crash on Ind 28 east of Alexandria seriously injures James Rayburn 35 of Gary. His tractor trailer struck a lighter truck and veered off the road, smashing a cement post and toppling a tree before stopping. Rayburn taken to St John’s Hospital, Anderson. Damages listed around 7 500 for the semi.
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James Rayburn
Gary
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St. John's Hospital
Anderson
Salvation Army Christmas work aids Alexandria children
The Salvation Army will deliver more than 160 food baskets and toys to needy children in Alexandria on Saturday morning. Volunteers from lodges churches and clubs will help, with baskets also going to Mercy and Tipton Memorial hospitals. A yearly Christmas party at the Armory served 500 children who received toys fruit and candy. church groups and scouts participated in related events.
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Community Christmas Gatherings Highlight Local Social Scene
Elwood hosts and hostesses at multiple gatherings as the Morris DeHaritys and the Morrows entertain. The Lan sdon Guild and Cooley households host luncheons and dinners for Mrs. Fulmer and guests. The Past Time Club holds a Christmas dinner at Indiana and Michigan Electric with gifts and mystery pals revealed. members and guests attend, while Mrs. Beck recuperates from illness.
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Indianapolis
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Pearl Robinson
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Mabel Sowash
Salvation Army to serve Christmas dinner for local elderly
Elwood Post announces a Christmas noon meal at the Salvation Army hall for aged residents with no place to eat. Lt. Robert Battrey notes several pensioners rely on restaurants that close on Christmas. Last year about 40 people were served, with two turkeys and ham.
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James M. Wood dies after illness in Mercy Hospital
James M. Wood of Elwood died at Mercy Hospital at 7 a.m. Friday after a several weeks illness. Surviving include Mary Ellen his widow, four daughters, a son, a stepson, two sisters, two brothers, and six grandchildren. He was born November 7, 1895 in Madison County and married Mary Ellen Stanley in 1935. Interment is in the Odd Fellows mausoleum in Alexandria.
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Mary Record
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Rogerton
Maryetta
Loretta
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Charles I. Cox
Summitville
Hattie Tolle
Trenton
N. J
Cora Gorsuch
Toledo
Martin Wood
Robert
Indianapolis
Madison County
William
Victoria Wood
Mary Ellen Stanley
Andersen
Methodist Church
Eagles Lodge
Montgomery Ward Company
Motorist Injured Near Elwood In Multi Car Crash
Three incidents near Elwood and along Ind 37 reported. Indianapolis resident Elwood Nash, 49, escaped serious injury after his car wrecked three miles southeast of Elwood. two other drivers, including Mrs. Leah Marshall and Mrs. Vera, face charges or witness duties as state troopers investigate. Several people suffer minor injuries. multiple vehicles damaged and hospital visits noted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Pendleton Post
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Nash
Bollowell
Stanton
Harrison
First Baptist Church
Idward Masters
Richard Green
R. W. Sage
King Leeson
DeEllery
John Thompson
Glenview
Tom Letterer
Fort Wayne
Webster Signs 1956 NL Contract Ends Pro Football Speculation
Alex Webster, star Giants halfback, ended speculative talk of a Canada return by signing a 1956 National League deal with a raise. The move follows remarks in Montreal about rough NFL play. A vehicle accident injured two other drivers, Margaret Schattner of Indianapolis and William Henry of Michigan, while John Podres and others were noted figures in separate sports news.
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New York Giants
Montreal
Webster
Canada
NFL
Jim Lee Howell
Brooklyn
Veeck Sparks Miami Move via Minor Leagues Plan
Sports Patrol reports Bill Veeck could lead a new Miami team in the International League with a 13,500 seat stadium. Veeck would serve as front-office director while promotions and winter baseball aims draw major and minor league interest to keep baseball active in Miami off season.
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Fireas
Grambling Star Sets Records Galore But Has Never Won A Title
Grambling College star Bob Hopkins of Louisiana leads small college scoring with a 39.6 point average through Dec. 17, reaching 3,104 points in 104 games. Hopkins tops a list of small college scorers while his team seeks a title. Other leaders include Bill Bodouva and Joe Girlando, with team averages and defensive marks noted.
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Little Grambling College
Louisiana
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Hopkins
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Pratt Institute
N.Y
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George Teachers
Joe Girlando
Case Tech
Frank Romano
Susquehanna
Russ Davis
Ohio Wesleyan
Sal ‘Paone
Elizabethtown
Ralph Moore
Erskine
F.C
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Hofstra
Santa Barbara
Calif
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Tex
Knox
Washington Signs 3 Rookie Hurlers
The Washington Senators announced that three rookies signed with two minor league clubs. Joe Langhammer will report to Chattanooga in the Southern Association, while Paul Fiore of Providence and Lefty Jon Viau of Newport will join Erie in the Class D Pony League.
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South Dakota
Chattanooga
Paul Fiore
Providence
R.L
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Newport
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