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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1956
Page
2
The article reports the United States produced 412 billion dollars in value in the past year, up about 21 billion from 1955, a rise above 5 percent. It notes inflation influenced price-driven gains, with weeks predicting slower growth but a strong year overall, and employment rising by about two million. Government, business, and labor leaders stress confidence and shared prosperity amid high investment.
A persuasive ad describes a thrifty colon causing hard dry waste and explains how a bulk laxative called COLONAD re-moistens and bulks the stool to restore normal urge. It claims COLONAD is gentle, non irritating, and safe for pregnancy, with an 88¢ price for a 60 tablet pack.
Wilson remembered as peacemaker and great president as Eisenhower Truman and Hoover praise his defense of human rights. Paris observance notes Wilson helped create the League of Nations after WWI. Hoover recalls serving under Wilson during WWI and the Paris peace talks.
Eisenhower tentatively plans to fly to Augusta Georgia Friday for a winter resort visit announced by the White House. He expects to leave mid day Friday and return Sunday night with a minimal carry. On Monday he will confer with Republican congressional leaders about the coming session of Congress.
A New York Central rail yard project and polar research plan are outlined with Alfred E. Perlman announcing a $7 million yard build at Geophysical Year events. The scheme pairs rail efficiency tech with Antarctic studies, including a forthcoming Youngstown Ohio start and a global science signal system.
The United States investigates reports that two more American journalists defied a State Department ban and entered Communist China, disclosed Thursday.
Tax bulletins available at the county extension office on the second floor of the Post Office Building Anderson. The 1958 Farmer's Tax Guide explains filing federal forms and Farm Families and Social Security covers the farm program. Jan 1 starts the 1957 farm record book. Gray Purdue book aids income tax. yellow Indiana farm count book offers detailed farm business analysis. Available for purchase.
Former Japanese war ace Mitsun Fuchida, who led the December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, arrives in the United States as a Christian missionary. He joins the Sky Pilots of America to tour the nation for six months starting with a Denver meeting. The group bills itself as an evangelical organization of diverse Protestant denominations.
In Chester Illinois a gang of squirrels near Evergreen Cemetery turned aggressive, biting two women and two men. Police opened a temporary squirrel hunt and sent two decapitated heads to the State Health Department for rabies testing, with results due in two to three weeks.
Warren I Evans 65 of 610 Chestnut St died at St John s Hospital after illness on job. Survived by widow Mary daughter Eileen Joiner son W am Baxter sister Evelyn Wagner. Funeral 2 p m Sunday at Park Place Church of God. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Richard L Jones Chesterfield Pearl St died after eight months illness. Born 1907 in Madison County, survived by family. funeral Saturday 2 p m Brown and Butz Funeral Home. Burial Bronnenberg Cemetery near Chester. William Elsten 81 of 305 Decker Bldg died at St John s Hospital after illness. Survived by brother Grant Elsten nephew Paul Elsten niece Pearl Johnson all of Muncie. Services Saturday 10 a m Dale Cemetery. Minnie Brewer Ward 35 died at son Floyd Kabrich s home. Survived by son daughter Ella Doxey two stepchildren eight grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Interment West Maplewood Cemetery. Chester Arthur Thomas 64 former county clerk died at home Central Ave. Services 1 30 p m at Brown and Butz Funeral Home. Archie Taylor 79 2011 McKinley St died Tuesday Ball Memorial Hospital. Rites 1 30 p m Harold Rozelle Funeral Home. Jesse W Davis died Wednesday morning 2141 E Cross St. Funeral 2 p m Saturday at York and Wright Memorial Home Elwood. Burial Elwood City Cemetery.
Dismissals listed include Mrs Cludie Chaney of 24 W th St Miss Mary Ann Wise of 309 Central Way Mrs Billy Jakes and son of 1818 Fulton St Mrs William Taylor and son of Chesterfield Mrs Mary Carroll of 1601 John on Ave George Perry of 1515 W 8th St Frank Armstrong of 306 Decker sidg Jesse Davis of Pendleton.
Marie F Kay 51 widow of William C Kay found dead in Los Angeles apartment. Born in Anderson she lived in Daleville and Indianapolis with survivors Jewett Clary grandmother Eva Bronzemberg and niece Betty Lee Marcella. Services 2 p m Sunday Pothemus Shirey Funeral Home Daleville. Burial Memorial Park Anderson. Kelvin Edward Brown 77 Pendleton died in St Johns Hospital Anderson. Services 2 p m Saturday Cornell Bright Funeral Home Pendleton. Burial Huntsville Cemetery.
The Lafayette Township club met at Leach School Thursday naming officers for the new year. Jerry Palmer president Joe Perdue vice president Steve Hester secretary treasurer Donnie Gilcrest and Karren Fortrecht news reporters Mike Brandon song leader Marilyn Samuels health and safety Don Puckett and Patty Brown recreation. A parents committee was appointed: Nelson Brandon Clifford Paddox Oscar Samuel and Lewis Risk. Next meeting is January 8 at 8 p.m. in Leach School.
January Better Homes & Gardens offers guidance for a successful holiday party. It covers guest combinations decor and activities with practical advice. Read the issue for decor ideas party activities and planning tips.
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