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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1960
Page
18
Editor notes the first of three money management dispatches for families. The piece outlines essential pointers for closing the year and planning for the new year, emphasizing practical steps to improve household finances.
New York readers are urged not to view budget slips as personal failure. The columnist notes many budgets from 1960 likely failed and encourages practical adjustment, stressing common financial strain and resilience.
A guide to better money management argues income alone does not solve budget problems. It urges family meetings, tracking expenditures, and clear goals, noting each family is unique and sacrifices may be needed to reach financial targets. RCA wins a missile ship contract.
European settlers fled the Moslem quarter of Oran as police and troops faced a Christmas season surge of religious enmity. A teenage European youth died after a machete attack. another European was killed by a mob. Several Europeans were wounded and hospitalized. The army provided shelter for over 1,000 refugees and the city council assumed care of housing and food.
Ventoura Corporation workers approved a secret ballot 53 to 13 ending a strike that began October 14. Myron Poole announced a three year contract with wage increases of four five and six cents and an optional incentive plan plus Blue Cross hospitalization and surgery insurance. Operations are expected to resume mid January.
Obituary notice for former Elwood resident Mary Frances Rodefer Cunningham 75 who died December 20 in Greeley Colorado after months in a nursing home. She was Elwood High School graduate 1904 and a Tri Kappa founder with sisters Virginia and Velma. Her husband predeceased her.
World seismic activity produces roughly 2,700 earthquakes daily yet only about 100 annually cause major damage.
Mary B. Miller 86 of Tipton County dies at Mercy Hospital Elwood born July 22 1874 in Tipton County daughter of Thomas and Angeline Horton married 1893 to John W. Miller survivor Ray Jess Oren Howard Eli Richard Albert 13 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren four sons two brothers one sister funeral 2 p m Wednesday Leatherman Morris Funeral Home Tipton burial Arcadia Cemetery body lying in state one hour prior service Rev Russell McInnis
Announcement Tuesday announced the marriage of Miss Mardis Heater and Dale Heater to Marshall Arbuckle in a Church of God ceremony at Elwood. The double ring wedding occurred Friday December 23 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Edward C. Duty officiating. The couple, high school seniors, attended by attendants Miss Betty Creech and David Heater, celebrated with a reception at the bride’s home.
London voters, led by Lord Hurcomb, choose the robin erithacus rubecula as national symbol amid a heated contest with other birds. The International Council for Bird Preservation ran the poll, aiming for a democratic nod to a beloved pastime of bird watching.
Bethel 43 Job's Daughters held a semi annual installation at the Masonic Temple Monday night with Miss Robinpat crowned honored queen. Attendees included Miss Mari Swenson former queen Miss Julie Hennegan installed as honored queen and a large crowd of relatives and friends. A reception and dance followed the ceremonies with decorations in light blue and white. Personal mentions note visits from relatives and holiday greetings among Lansing Muskegon and Fostoria residents.
Fred G. Kettery 75 of Scott Addition died Monday night at his home from a heart attack. He was a retired Aladdin Industries employee with prior grocery and dairy work and longtime Alexandria resident born January 6, 1885 in Greenfield. Survived by widow Gertrude, daughter Ruth Evanoff, son Kenneth, brother Herbert, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Karl M. Kyle Funeral Home with Rev. Dee Henderson. Burial Jones Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Red Cross offers six two hour lessons beginning January 6 led by RN Mrs. John L. Jones. Enroll by calling 3 6611. Course covers pregnancy, labor, delivery, baby care, nutrition, bathing and holding, plus first year growth and development. Registered nurses trained by Red Cross will teach. Grandparents, babysitters and adoptive parents may also benefit.
Dismissed from St. Johns Hospital were Mrs. Gladys Calvert Ingalls Stephen Cram 1313 E 38th St Mrs John Hart and daughter 312142 Mounds Rd Mrs William Boys and daughter 208 W 12th St Mrs Herman Meyers and son 2316 Meridian St Carl Martin 2526 Walton St John Hendricks Summitville James Kerr Alexandria Mrs Garnett Hawkins Pendleton Mrs Flora MecClintick 130 Ulm Rd
UPI analyst notes a Chinese report claiming widespread crop failures may be a hoax to justify more grain exports. Observers say official data show a normal growing season with ample rainfall in central China, suggesting artificial shortages to aid export aims while industrialization lags.
State of Indiana vs Harry Shelton affidavits for second degree burglary with Melvin Thornburg as prosecutor in Superior Court Rosie N Neatherton vs William Neatherton asks for divorce Robert R Robbins Doris Brown vs Thomas Brown seeking divorce L H Robins Luther F Cox vs Louise Adams complaints to set aside deed to real estate and quiet title Joseph C Urban Superior Court Frankton Lumber Co vs Francis Miller complaint on account Bagot Free and Shearer advocate stages unmatched case listings
A claim notes that lumber cut in the United States over 140 years would fill a cube one mile per side if piled, and that the rate of cutting is rising.
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