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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1957
Page
2
A Canadian cold front drives frigid weather into the Midwest and northern Plains. Subfreezing temps bring freezing rain, glaze, fog, and snow from Nebraska to Minnesota, with heavy advisories in the south central and southeast regions.
London and Moscow radio reported Sputnik is two thirds down in altitude but still has days of life. The first Soviet satellite began orbit Oct 4 and is expected to reenter the atmosphere in early January after about 1,336 revolutions. Sputnik 2 would have completed 815 orbits by Tuesday morning.
The 39 nation Afro-Asian solidarity conference accuses the United States of meddling with Arab independence through the Eisenhower Doctrine and the Baghdad Pact. It also condemns foreign bases, military pacts and calls for UN inquiry into British Kenya crimes and Okinawa return.
The Weather Bureau forecast a wintry mid January with below normal temperatures for most areas east of the Rockies. Exceptions include the northeast and southern plains where readings should run near or above normal, with above normal precipitation and more snow in the north as the month progresses. In the west temperatures are likely above normal except near the southern plateau. California and the upper Great Lakes region show varied projections. Two German alpinists Baungartner and Ekmann strive to summit Valgrande Tower in the Dolomite Alps, facing a final perilous ascent near the top with death risk on rocky ledges.
In South Bend Indiana a homemade two stage rocket exploded in a woods near the citys edge drawing police attention. James Hartke a 16 year old Adams High student lay injured briefly before being released to his parents as officers investigated the scene and the youths provided names of companions. No charges were filed and the site lay about two miles from the boys homes.
Indiana state police predict a drop in 1957 traffic deaths ending Tuesday midnight. Harold Zeis reports 1,142 Hoosier highway fatalities through Sunday, down from 1,195 in 1956, noting 103 December victims and 914 rural plus 228 urban deaths in 363 days.
Shelbyville dispatch reports Judge Harold G Barg er sentenced four Indianapolis youths after guilty pleas in the slaying of Army Lt. Phillip Glessner, 24, of Swayzee. James Smith, 20, got life for firing the weapon during a holdup. Thomas E. Smith 19 James A. Giles 17 and William D. Scott 18 received 2 to 21 years for manslaughter. Glessner died days after being shot in a parked car with an Indianapolis girl.
The Pennsylvania Railroad asked permission to drop two passenger trains 91 and 92 between Indianapolis and Logansport while keeping them Indianapolis to Louisville. Train 93, Louisville to Indianapolis, would also be dropped. The Florida Chicago Southwind schedule would shift to every other day year round.
A Watch Night service starts 8 p m at People's Church at 5th and John Streets and ends at midnight. Varied pastors and lay members will participate with Rev. Levi O. Sutton as host pastor inviting the public. Also notes Cuba's independence from Spain in 1898 and ongoing pension payments of 16 million dollars yearly to 7 408 veterans.
Otho Franklin Douglas 74 of 808 Nichol Ave died Monday at Shipley Nursing Home after a lingering illness. native of Mattoon Illinois he moved here at age 12 and worked as a cement finisher. Surviving are his widow Ferba a daughter Rome Shafer three sons Claude Bradford and Scott Douglas nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Body at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home with calling after 7 p m. Final rites Thursday at 2 p m. Interment West Maplewood Cemetery.
Three defendants Elmer Doc Sherwood William E Sayer and Arthur J Mogilner pleaded not guilty to bribery charges in Marion County. Trial set for March 10 with venue extended for 200 jurors as prosecutors pursue the highway scandal and related investigations.
Warrants allege the young woman leapt from or fell from a car while the sheriff notes the driver operated without insurance or a license. Roper is in Madison County jail as prosecutors decide on further action by County Prosecutor Melvin E. Thornburg.
President maps a four year school construction program while stressing state local and private funding. Proposals include 40000 federal scholarships fellowships for graduate students 1000 first year rising to 1500 yearly, 50 50 state matching grants for testing counseling and science teaching and centers for language training with a boost to the National Science Foundation budget all aimed at strengthening U.S. education and national security.
A list of jurors drawn for Madison County Superior Court No 2 includes Raymond Gardner Pendleton Rt 2 John Randell St Pendleton Carl Kilburn Lapel Forrest E Partain 1730 W irth St Pendleton Russell Doty Pendleton Hugh Smith Pendleton Helen Ballinger 312 W 29th St William R Fadely Jr 202 Madison Ave Gerald Grant Pendleton Joe Clem Rt 4 Anderson Arthur A Brady 600 W 8th St Charles F Guenther 2713 East Lynn St D J Arnold Alexandria Frank Anderson Rt 3 Pendleton R H Roberts 407 Wirth St Joe Montgomery Rt 1 Lapel Herbert Beaub blossoms Rt 1 Lapel Verne Conway Lapel Howard Barnhizer 1720 Nichol Ave Edward Clem Rt 1 Markleville Harry Ackerman 1018 Shellbark Rd Everett Boyer 927 Lindberg Rd J H Bolles Anderson James DeShong Rt 2 Pendleton Joe I Canter Lapel Elmore Balser Elwood I B Jones Rt 1 Pendleton Ben Vanderluit Chesterfield Oscar Titus Rt 1 Markleville Emory A Justice Rt 1 Anderson Bryce Brown 1525 Greenway Dr John F Roach Rt 2 Elwood Raymond A Reed 112 W 8th St Ray Couch 615 Cottage Ave
Loretta Hair, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Hair of Fort Wayne, was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire from an open flame gas heater. Her mother suffered second degree burns while tearing off the child’s clothing.
Obituary notices from Anderson list Lois Maxine Kabrich 32 of Meridian Street funeral Tuesday at Brown and Butz with burial at Memorial Park. Frank T. Loftus 75 of Pearl Street funeral at St Marys Catholic Church. William F. Campbell 68 of Walnut Street obituary with services at Baker Brothers and burial Memorial Park. John E. Miller 73 long-time Anderson resident died in California. Sister M Albertonia former Anderson resident and former mother general of Congregation of St Agnes noted with survivors listed.
Obituary notices report the deaths of William Ernest Brewster Clyde Alexander and Ida Hoel. Brewster, 62, business owner in Anderson, survived by a large family. funeral Thursday at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Alexander, 68, Plymouth, formerly a barber, died in Greenfield, funeral Thursday at Paul Cory Funeral Home. Ida Hoel, 85, Middletown, widow of William Hoel, funeral Wednesday at Middletown Methodist Church. interment at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
A government communique denounces publicity about a confidential decision and the alleged leak by two Laborite cabinet members regarding a two man mission to West Germany. The note cites harm to the state and breaches of collective cabinet responsibility.
Governor Handley forecasts a strong year with about 10 new industries per month in Indiana. He cites debt free status and favorable taxes as attracting business while highway expansion and a planned Burns Ditch seaport in Porter County are considered. He mentions power plants near Jeffersonville and Terre Haute and a possible U S Senate bid by February.
The FDA warned that Gebhardt's Eagle chili powder in one and three ounce bottles may contain glass fragments. Consumers should return bottles to stores or destroy them. Retailers were told to return all stock to the manufacturer. Glass fragments were not found in containers larger than three ounces.
In Inglewood a bar siege ended when tear gas forced two armed bandits to surrender after they held Miss Shane and others at gunpoint. The men, identified as suspects in an armed robbery, were jailed. bar owner Joseph Naymola fired a warning shot during the incident.
Prayer meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 followed by a song fest and night watch service. Everyone is welcome at Meadowbrook Tabernacle 3640 Madison Ave.
John Poer Wilkinson 92 of Rt 1 Charlottsville died Sunday at home. He was born near Spiceland and lived much of his life in Hancock County as a farmer. He belonged to Wilkinson Church of Christ. Survivors include wife Nancy a daughter Mrs. Robert Coon three sons Earl Paul Les ter eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends receive at Condo and Son Funeral Home Wilkinson. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home led by Rev Herman Lippert. Burial Glen Cove Cemetery Knightstown.
George W. Jones 86 retired glass blower of Frankton died at 6 a m Monday born Oct 15 1871 in Cambridge Ohio son of David and Maranda Jones came to Frankton in 1892 married Mantie Campbell in 1895 he held IOOF membership over 50 years directed IOOF KP Cemetery funeral set for 2 pm Tuesday with Rev Hanawalt and Rev Stroup burial IOOF KP Cemetery Also noted is death of George E Ebbert 70 of Shirley New Castle area former Guide Lamp employee and farmer member of Markleville Brotherhood and Sisterhood funeral arrangements indicate multiple relatives and survivors
Lawrence Graham of Rt. 1 Shirley leaves four grandchildren one great grand three stepgrandchildren five stepgreat grandchildren and siblings Christine Fisher Markleville David Heath Pendleton Mollie Laremore Shirley. Friends may view after 10 a m Tuesday at Condo and Son Funeral Home Wilkinson with services at 10 a m Wednesday conducted by Rev A F Byrne. Burial at Ovid Cemetery.
Ada Belle McKee died Sunday at her Middletown home aged 85. Born July 25 1872 near Mechanicsburg she lived 52 years on Rt 2 Middletown before moving to town. She leaves a daughter Mrs Weeks two sons Vaughn and Hilton and several siblings with services Tuesday at Ballard and Shirley Funeral Home and Miller Cemetery burial.
Mrs Edna A Stoner 77 wife of Joseph Stoner died Sunday at her Pendleton home 124 N Main She born May 9 1880 in Miami County is survived by husband a daughter Mrs Genev a Jones of Anderson a son Lloyd Stoner of Ison a granddaughter Mrs Robert Williams and four grandsons all of Anderson two great grandchildren and a sister Mrs Margaret Stroup of Mexico Indiana Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Cornell Bright Funeral Home Pendleton at 2 pm conducted by Revs Irvin Ikenberry and T R White burial in Grove Lawn Cemetery Pendleton
W. L. Hollingsworth announced that most postal workers will be released from duties at noon today while essential personnel will remain on duty.
The Town Board approved an initial Chesterfield clearing cost of about 500 with annual chemical expenses near 52. The phosphate treatment aims to suspend iron in local water. Jan 7 meetings will discuss metering the community. Officials report progress toward the Chesterfield Ambulance project with a funding goal of 800 for equipment and supplies.
Curry Harris, 69, of Indianapolis, was killed Monday when he stumbled against a railroad switch engine at a street crossing according to police.
A 1957 Whitehall Pharmacal Co release announces Dristan Tablets a nonprescription remedy claimed to drain swollen sinus passages reduce congestion and relieve headaches through a bloodstream carried medication. Priced at 98 cents for 24 tablets the ad promises a full refund if relief is not achieved.
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