County approves three thousand dollar attorney fee for bond work
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $3,000 special attorney fee claim related to a defunct $1.5 million courthouse bond issue. The denial remonstrance by taxpayers halted the project for at least a year, while officials noted the fee was resigned by the board president and another member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
J. Bayne Burton
Truman Swain
Guy Lewis
Clifton B. Paddock
Burton
Herald
Board of Commissioners
Jesse Biddle
Biddle
Woolly the sheep escapes Nativity scene in Miami Shores chase
A white sheep named Woolly broke from a church Nativity display at Miami Shores Presbyterian and led children on a 60 minute chase through streets. The runaway wandered to the Miami Shores Golf Course before a North Miami resident corralled the animal 44 blocks away.
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Miami
Miami Shores Presbyterian Church
Miami Shores
North Miami
Cat hides kittens after want ad fails
A Bulletin-Herald classified ad to rehome kittens failed when the mother cat hid the litter after the advertisement appeared. The family plans another ad if the missing kitten is found, pondering whether maternal instinct or reading the ad influenced the act.
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Bulletin-Herald
Garbage Can Specs Raise Home Trash Costs in Anderson
The Anderson Board of Public Works approved new trash container standards raising maximum to 15 gallons for garbage and rubbish under a 25 year contract from Feb 11, 1958 to Feb 11, 1983. Downtown collections stay daily, others twice weekly with alternates possible. A bid including landfill use could incur $1000 monthly rent.
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Anderson
Board of Public Works
Holiday Mail Volume Soars in Peak Week
Post office reports 3,271,229 pieces of mail handled during the holiday peak week up from 3,108,624 last year. Incoming letters rise to 1,523,546 and flats plus small parcels increase by 55,228. Outgoing parcels grow while machine cancellations dip slightly and the office plans early dismissals and Sunday deliveries to clear last minute items.
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Ason
Wendell L. Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth
Post Office
Supt
Af Mails
Haskell J. Corn
Judge Frees Local Woman In Shooting Case
Mrs. Harriett Hurley, 808 East 10th Street, had her sentence suspended by Superior Court Judge Alex B Baker after a March shooting involving former friend Jacob Metzing and his wife Noma. Hurley received 10 years with probation, and was ordered to leave Phoenix, settle hospital expenses, and avoid contact with the Metzings.
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Harriett Hurley
10Th St
Jacob Metzing
Noma
Superior Court
Alex Bbaker
Pheonix
Ariz
Hurley
Pheenix
President Eisenhower cites need for clear evidence of Soviet sincerity
President Eisenhower urged Moscow to show clear evidence of Communist integrity in negotiations and actions to ease world tension. He said the United States is ready to help reduce tension and noted Dulles rejected Russia’s bid for a special UN session to handle disarmament.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Free World
Hehhen
White House
Dulles
U.N
U. N
United Nations
Police Count Busy Weekend With Multiple Arrests
Weekend police activity rose with seven men jailed in two raids on Saturday and 38 traffic accidents investigated, 16 with injuries. Chief Morgan cited $14 000 property damage from accidents, five men due in Municipal Court, and a prostitution raid on W 13th St. No robberies occurred despite two break-ins.
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Robert Morgan
W. 13Th St
Morgan
Robert Graham
Clifford Carter
Huston Broadnax
Carl Whitinger
F. B. McIntyre
Meridian St
23Rd
Dewey J Sts
Anderson College
E 3Rd St
Gein ruled not mentally fit for trial in Wisconsin
Circuit Judge Herbert C. Bunde ruled Ed Gein not mentally fit to stand trial after extensive psychiatric testing at Central State Hospital Wisconsin. The decision could lead to commitment to a mental institution if upheld, angering Plainfield residents who recall Gein’s infamous crimes and artifacts from the “house of horrors.”
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Herbert C. Bunde
Ed Gein
Bunde
Central State Hospital
Waupun
Gein
Plainfield
Ed Marolla
The
Plainfield Sun
Maroila
Bernice Worden
Christmas Returns After 12 Year Exile in San Marino
San Marino, the world’s oldest republic, welcomed Christmas again after a 12 year exile under a communist regime. Streets once bare were now decorated with wreaths and red green lights as the 13,000 residents prepared for the Yule season in the 38 square mile enclave.
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San Marinoa
Europe
Installation Of Lodge Officers At Mt Moriah No 77
The Mt Moriah Lodge No 77 A F and A M will install officers next Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple 1024 Meridian St. Thomas A White will become worshipful master. The event is open to Masonic families and friends. A correction notes the installation occurred last Saturday night per an earlier Herald publication.
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Mt. Moriah
A. M
Masonic Temple
Meridian St
Thomas A. White
The
Herald
Pilgrims From Over World Crowd Holy Land Shrines
Pilgrims from many nations converge on Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations at the grotto and Church of Nativity. Amid crowded sites and ritual processions, Protestant and Catholic services join Christians of diverse backgrounds, with a mix of locals and visitors observing the holy season.
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Augustus
Quirinius
Syria
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Rome
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Joseph
Christ
Nazareth
Nazi
Archelais Square
Church of Shepherds
David
Lukélareth
Jericho
Judea
Nain
Antioch
Matthew
Bethlehem
Ferimascus
Jacent Sleatherine Church
Holy Land Shrines
Jesus
Jerusalem
Alberto Gori
Crea
Holy Land
Christen-ian
Beth Mary
Jack Alsileherm
Wild Boars
Este
Judge Victor Simmons Qualifies for Annexation Case Hearing
Efforts to seat a special judge in Madison Superior Court No 1 for the Anderson Township annexation appeal reached a conclusion as Blackford County Circuit Judge Victor Simmons qualified to handle the case. Simmons, the fourth judge named from twelve on fourth panels, took papers to study case details and indicated no immediate action date.
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Madison Superior Court No. 1
Anderson Township
Blackford County
Victor Simmons
Hartford City
Simmons
Superior Court
Henry Schrenker
Tom White
Hamilton County
Samuel Offutt
Yancock County
Horace Holmes
Tipton County
Wesley W. Ratliff
Henry County
Paul Lennington
Paul Leffler
Delaware
A. Osborn
Grant County
Toignship
Christmas Shopping Favored By Considerate Weatherman
Shoppers benefited from mild forecasts and a friendly weather outlook which kept stores crowded in Anderson. Merchants reported high activity yesterday and expect another brisk day with many preferring to finish last minute purchases before Christmas Eve.
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Price
Anderson
Ander
Roads Scandals Quash Hearing Set For Dec 30
In Indianapolis a 10 minute Criminal Court session on motions to quash bribery charges against three defendants in the Indiana highway scandals concluded without surprises. Judge Rabb will rule December 30 after orders for personal appearance.
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Indianapolis
William &. Sayer
Elmer
Doc) Sherwood
Gio
Arthur J. Moginner
Saul Rabb
Rabb
Taj
Asa Smith
William Sharp
John Rouse
Mogilner
James Rocap Jr
Sayer
Sherwood
Indiana Highway
Virgil
Red) Smith
Hearing Hints of Surprise as Mogilner Talks with Prosecutor
Observers speculate a hearing may yield a surprise after Mogilner met for 170 minutes with Marion County Prosecutor John Tinder who refused comment. The brief hearing did not bring Tinder to court as names and addresses appear in scattered fragments tied to state affairs and individuals.
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Moginner
Marion County
John Tinder
Tinder
Sherwoods
Sayer
Sherwood
Indiana Ascacinia
Nvi
Ivan Whee
Jackson St
George N. Craig
John Ragla
W. 23Rd St
Florida
Calvin
Mogilner
Branch
Noble St
Richard Tuc
E. 23Rd St
Pact Missiles Speed Pledge in Europe
Paris dispatch reports General Luke Worstad says the United States will deploy 1500 intermediate missiles in Europe within the safety period to ensure protection against a Russian attack. The pledge aims to deter aggression and guarantee allied defense during the critical phase.
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Paris
Lou Worstad
Mander
Europe
Mond
U.S
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