Chamber Report Outlines 1956 Actions and 1957 Leaders Named
The Anderson Chamber of Commerce releases a two year summary listing 1956 activities and naming 1957 officers and committee heads. Highlights include plans for stronger industry recruitment, legislative studies, and ongoing projects across Madison, Hamilton, Henry, and Tipton counties. A large portion details the 1957 leadership team with Carl D. Cleaver as president and a slate of officers and committee chairs across public relations, legislation, agriculture, aviation, municipal facilities, safety, and business education. The report also notes the upcoming Fourth National Jamboree participation by local scouts and explorers from Anderson units coordinated with the BKikthaven and Area Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Madison County
Boy Scouts of America
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
America
Jonathan Rodgers
David Lawson
Jerry Smith
Ross Roger
Jimmy Williamson
Ramdy Gordo
H. A. Smill
Larry Glaze
Donald Bonner
Post
Dir Gwynn
Carrol Me
Creacy
Phil Rinker
Daryl Travis
Mike Rowe
Jonny Hensler
George Rinker Jr
Cedric A. Twikerly
F. Albert Schaeler
Bkikthaven
Madison
Hamilton
Henry
Tiston
J. Part
Anderson Chaumber
E. Flanagan
Carl D. Cleaver
Ollerew
A. J. Herkaman
Paul Newbern
Mr. Cleaver
William K. Mitchell
Thomas McMahan
John Scott
Jack B
Campbell
Johony E jGhaille
Charles Humphrey
Riculture
Matt Brown
Scout Cimpwell
Aviation
Clarence Bowlin
al Jones
Industria
Joe Dye
Cleaver
Ieee
Jahn +Scott
Jack B. Campbell
1957 Proposed Improvements for City Schools
William Novermule and Superintendent G Ebertt announce a city school expansion plan for 1857 including modernization of one building, converting the former Kroger building for Exceptional School use, and creating new grade schools. Planned additions add 3 rooms at Westvale and 4 rooms at Rilty, plus a new kindergarten grade school. Board members include Mrs. Margaret Knight Gordon France Syd Williams and Wilbur Ruby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Novermule
Board of Education
EB. Ebertt
City Public
Tia
Margaret Knight
Gordon France
Syd Williams
Wilbur Ruby
Kroger
Prine Paper
Holiday Greetings From Grand Rapids Advertisers
Holiday greetings extend from Madison County businessmen as Anderson Newspapers, Inc. promotes a six page classified section of festive messages to readers. The ad notes a wallet lost somewhere between Summer and Wher Streets and mentions Spring Street resident Edwin Galas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Michas Edwin Galas
Galas
Spring Street
Hivnander
Tamu
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Madison County
Chou En-Lai Ends Hopes For Held Ten
In Karachi Chou En-Lai accused the United States of breaking a prisoner exchange pact and failed to feed prisoners. He said 10 American civilians remain held behind the Bamboo Curtain as he toured Pakistan. He also noted Poland would welcome him in Warsaw as part of a broader visit to Moscow and Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chow En-lai
Chou
United States
Peiping
Karachi
Pakistan
Moscow
Warsaw
Wladyslauis ‘Gomulka
Chow
Poland
Red Empire
Ching
Soviet Union
China
Gonulka
Chris
America
Weather forecast for Christmas across Indiana
The Associated Press reports a chilly but partly cloudy Christmas outlook for Indiana with temperatures near freezing statewide and highs in the 30s. Intermittent snow flurries mix with rain and fog, especially in the northwest, as temps dip to the mid twenties Christmas night before a slight warmup Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indiana
Burnie
Weather Bureau
Courthouse View Sees Little Change After New Year
The county Republican sweep in the general election yields four new officials taking office January 1 1958. Clifton Maddock of Anderson and Harold F. Smith of Anderson replace Fred Willits and Marlin A. Milling on the Board of County Commissioners and County Surveyor respectively. Smith names three deputies Lowell Pilser becomes first deputy Nelle Hammond assistant and Paul McCord to secretary. Partial control remains with Democrats until January 1 1958 when Hershberger of Lowel takes office and Truman Swaitl becomes president of the board. Highway department appointments and other posts stay in flux at year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton B. Maddock
Anderson
Fred Willits
Perkinsville
Board of
Nelle Hammond
Paul McCord
Livi
Board of Commissioners
John Hersberger
Lawel
Hershberger
Truman Swaitl
Jan Lo
Help Urged In Seal Drive In Anderson Area
Rev Phillip Philbrook urges all church congregations to support the 1956 Christmas Seal drive for Tuberculosis aid. Madison County has raised about 16,000 so far, with 8,300 behind last year, as clinics and a mobile x ray program for February are planned to boost the TB association’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Philbrook
Anderson Ministerial Association
Maunly
Anderson
Madison County
Evalin
Leinlf
Madison County TA Association
TB Association
All Christendom Observes World Season Of Peace And Cheer
Global Christmas scene as churches fill in Budapest and elsewhere. refugees flee conflict in Hungary and Poland restores religious symbolism after a Communist eclipse. ships bring 1240 refugees aboard Gen W G Mahn while Columbine F L plans to airlift 29 more to the United States. Western Europe sees bells and holiday bustle as travel surges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jny
Fis
Hyon
Newgary
Budapest
U.S
W. G. Mahn
United States
Germany
Enhanwers Persial
Columbine FL
Poland
Nigel Holas
Santa Claus
Europe
Retail Group Here Issues Annual Report
The Anderson Retail Association distributed its 1856 annual report detailing activities. New officers include chairman Warren Marshall and vice chairman M Ray Weiler, with 1957 directors announced and committee heads listed for events, membership, education, and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Retail Association
A. W. Hecklaman
Warren Marshall
Marshall
Wamoed Charman
M. Ray Weller
Chaiman
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Alfred A. Behrens
Bryce J. Crown
Clair E. Call
Francis M. Creek
John L. Crisler
Phillip Decker
Mr. Heekaman
Garrard Thomas K. McMahon
Willips
FR. FL Roberts
Morris P. Rossen
Melvin F. Swanpo
Mr. Weiler
Retail Association Committee
Morrisessen
Garland Hines
Anderson Gift Jubiten
Francis Creek
Mike Martin
M. Bing
Roland D. Maine
Tom Walker
Wayne Pollard
Marvin Jones
Burtuy McCullough
Jnid
Wilbur Roby
Itaha Kirkman
Clair Cath
Mrs. Flayce
Jack Gabriel
St. Patrick's
the Mattingly
Charles Humphrey
Lyin Nottingham
Clair Cally
John Grisler
Buck
Roland Maine
Indiana Christmas Traffic Deaths Reach High Five in Weekend
Indiana reports seven traffic deaths during the long Christmas weekend, five on Saturday and two on Sunday. State police conduct roadside breathalyzer checks to deter drunken driving during the holiday period, with plans to continue the program through the extended holiday timeframe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indiana
Armed Holdup Probed At Zinge Station In Indiana
Indiana State Police and Madison County Sheriff investigate an armed robbery at the Zinge service station at the junction of fed 1b and 7. An attendant said a stranger drove up paid for gas then produced a pistol and stole about $1. The bandit fled in a car without license plates. Police continue their inquiry as detectives seek the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Madison County
Paul Asa
Robert Shaw
Sheriff' Department
Ivestigalion
Firestone
1Th
Meridian Si
Oil Alert Washier
Safety Group Projects 55 Million Cars 55 Billion Miles
A National Safety Council forecast warns of a record Christmas travel period with 55 million cars and 55 billion miles. Through a 102 hour weekend, 467 deaths were logged in three days, with 595 total across all accidents including fires. Neil F. H Dearborn cautions that 660 highway deaths could be exceeded as cars crowd the roads during the holiday return. Weather and heavy traffic threaten travel nationwide as motorists endure dark, wet, and icy conditions in several regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Group
Associated Press
America
Neil FH. Dearborn
National Safety Council
Dearborn
Great Lakes
Bike Auto Wreck Victim Remains Critical At Hospital
Gan Wesley 62 of 121% Cherry Street remained critical at St John’s Hospital after a bicycle collision on West 17th near Fairview Street last Saturday night. Police said a vehicle struck him as he rode from the Grand Tavern. Five people injured in the incident were treated and released. weather contributed to slick driving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan Wesley
Cherry
Fairview St
St. John's Hospital
Wesley
Grand Tatel
Preston Junior Davis
Andersen Palice
St John’s Hospital
Yale Holiday Observed As Activity Suspended
Christmas Day observances lead to suspension of business, industry, and official activity in Yale area. Special services planned and Yule toy assembly plus emergency repairs mark the day. Police anticipate busy streets to curb traffic accidents while agencies and many firms remain closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Seledulys
Anderson Lawn Assoc
Christmas Amid Communist Unrest Raises Nationwide Fears
The article reports wartime style disruption as Communist authorities tighten control over Christmas observances while a coal shortage threatens daily life. Citizens anticipate shortages and job losses in key industries, with government messages urging tradition amid political tension.
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North Pole
Chamber
Sieger
Patti Page
Charles O’curren
Palm Springs
Calif
Las Vagas
Ney
Miss Page
O'Curren
Betty Hutton
AP Wirephatis
Chou En-Lai
Jivanicket
Te Couthouse
Christendom
Retail Group
Here
Anderson High School
Mike Maine
Ann Davis
Tom Clem
Judy Coon
Red China
William Worthy
Baltimore
Hong Kong
Stove Department
Washington
United Stats
Yale
Commie Nation
Richard
Nepstahadsiay
Powe
Evecal Key Wingallen
St. Colin's
Robert Stenter
Madison Aye
Meo
Wilbur Satharbaighistown
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