Cooper and Conrad Named For Gemini Seven Day Flight
Cooper from Shawnee Oklahoma and Charles Conrad Jr. of Philadelphia are chosen as primary crew for the seven day Gemini mission this year. Backup crews include Neil Armstrong and Elliot Lee Jr. The record-setting flight aims to test long duration space travel with a 50 pound pod and multiple experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Virgil I. Grissom
Navy Jt
Space Agency
John W. Young
Ivy League Navy
Navy
Walter M
Schirra Jr
Air Force
Thomas Stafford
Space
Rendez-Sion
James A. McDi
Lyitt
Edward White
PSS
Valery F. Bykovsky
Cooper
Shawnee
Okla
U.S
Merc
Conrad
Philadelphia
Anderson High students launch finance drive for AFS exchange
Anderson High School students began a seven day fundraising campaign to support the American Field Service foreign exchange program for next year. The drive follows last year’s success when about $1,900 was raised to host two foreign students, Virginia Ferrando of Argentina and Bulent Altinkok of Turkey, with past participants from Japan and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson High School
Field Service
Foreign Exchange
Charles Mathews
Gemini
Virginia Ferrando
Argentina
Bulent Altinkok
Turkey
Anderson High
Oui
Janan
Italy
Local Man Appears In Court In Beating Case
A 21 year old Anderson man faced a City Court assault and battery charge after authorities say he beat a 17 year old youth yesterday. His case was continued to an unspecified later date amid ongoing program funding efforts for local area high schools and a related overseas study initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ieeeyeuney Asneey
Land Australia
AHS
UC Student David Maine Earns Dean's List Honor
David Maine son of Mr and Mrs Roland Maine of 1127 Arrow Ave has been placed on the Dean's List at the University of Cincinnati for scholastic achievement per UC Dean Kenneth Wilson. Separately a middle aged man was found dead in White River near Muncie Ind unidentified by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Maine
Roland Maine
Arrow Ave
University of Cincinnati
Kenneth Wilson
Muncie
Ind
White River
Gailon. Stevens
Beating Victim Brooks Braxton Reports Four Suspects
William Charles Grace, 2018, was arrested on a warrant after Braxton, 17, of 907 Sycamore St, told deputies he was beaten by four companions while riding in a car. Braxton was found on a county road north of Anderson and treated at Community Hospital. Grace had pleaded guilty in City Court last week to theft, fined 5 and six months suspended to the state farm on good behavior.
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Sheriff's Deputies
William Charles Grace
Justice of the Peace
Brooks Braxton
Sycamore St
Braxton
Anderson
Sheriff's
Prosperity Rd
Community Hospital
Grace
State Farm
Senators Testify On Behalf OF Cold War GI Rights Bill
Five senators led by Sen. Vance Hartke urged passage of the Cold War GI Rights Bill extending to post Korean War veterans the education and home loan benefits seen by World War II and Korean veterans. Hartke cited Indiana veterans and equity between eras in a Capitol hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vance Martke
Ind
Hartke
Indiana
YMCA Daily Schedule and Evening Events
The page lists a series of noon and evening meetings and activities at the YMCA including Rotary CBMC Crippled Child and C of C Indiana dinners. Evening events feature Kiwanis Toastmasters Lion clubs and various teams and interclub matches with listed times and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
CBMC
Indiana
Anderson Lion
Lynch
Canada
Lewallen’s
Mens Ofens
YWCA Weekly Activity Schedule Board and Classes
A calendar of YWCA events lists bridge, tailoring, bowling, Bible classes, matrons, beginners, and bridge again on Tuesday. Wednesday features pink ladies, knitting, art, cards, Bible class, Boy Scouts, and various classes. Thursday through Saturday add more Bible classes, dances, knitting, open dips, and youth activities plus nursery care available Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Kapp
Pink Ladies
Boy Scout
Civic Woman
Tri Kappa
Phi Chi Epsilon
Women’s Council
YWCA
Anderson Women’ Bowling Association
Madison
Scouts Plan Continued Observing Sunday Across Churches
In Anderson and the Kikihawenund Council area Scouts and Explorers observed Scout Sunday amid church services. Troop 249 Scoutmaster Charles McCracken and Edwin Upshaw led ceremonies as prayers and readings framed the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Upshaw
Bibl Kilbuck
Charles McCrackan
Allen Upshaw
Anderson
Council
iJrm
Phillips
Constitutional
Bob Eakman
Tory
Lee Wee
Indiana
World tensions spark Cold War era clashes in Vietnam and politics
The report describes U S military action in North Vietnam and political maneuvers in Indiana State Legislature. It notes U S jet strikes against North Vietnamese targets and Bundy reporting high morale after initial retaliatory attacks. It also covers ethics bill efforts and proposed reforms in Indiana including license fees and reapportionment.
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North Viet Nam
United States
Indochina
U.S
McGeorge Bundy
Washington
South Viet Nam
U. S. 7Th Fleet
South China Sea
Fire at Roberts Auto Sales damages garage and auto
A fire was started at Roberts Auto Sales at 330 Pendleton Ave. The garage and an auto were extensively damaged. Earlier a door was pried and a window broken at a property on Madison Ave but nothing appeared missing. A separate breaking and entering was reported at the House of David Beauty Shop on Madison Ave with no theft found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Auto Sales
Pendleton Ave
House of David Beauty Shop
Madison Ave
Election prep dominates night court actions over school election
Officials briefed on court actions related to the postponed election. Anderson Public Schools will be closed for the election day with teachers reporting until noon. The case involved Judge Whiteman and Judge Smith, with county officials cited for contempt and ongoing efforts to remove unsightly political ads. The community is urged to plant 70,000 redbud trees this spring and residents are asked to order trees now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria- Monroe
Monroe Township
Duck Creek
van Buren
Boone Townships
Madison-Grant
Supreme Court
Page One
Anderson City
G. E. Ebbertt
Anderson Public Schools
Central Metropolitan School District
Whiteman
Smith
County Election Board
Eugene Creagmile
Don Miller
Maurice Robinson
State Revenue Department
David Rogi
Harriers
D-Bloomington
Robertjord Foust
T Lp
O'Bannon
Corydon
Ralph McCord
North
Indiana
Cons Assistance Council
Tme
Robert N. Shoemaker
Warner Press
Anderson the Beautiful
Funeral services for Rev Melvin Phillips widow and crash scene
Mrs Athena Prokos wife of Rev Melvin Phillips dies after a beach air crash scene attracts more than 500 cars and onlookers. The funeral rites are at St John’s Hospital and the Brown and Butz Funeral Home will conduct services with interment in El Sead City Cemetery after viewing at the funeral home.
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Page One
Broadcast News
Athena Prokos
Nichol Ave
Melvin Phillips
James Prokos
First Baptist Church
St. John's Hospital
Brown and Butz Funeral Home
Grace Henny
Noblesville
Grace Henry
Rt. 4
Charles Henry
Coaltrin Funeral Home
Chester Grace
Noblesville Eub Church
Crownland Cemetery
Weekend highway tolls rise with multiple fatal crashes
A two car collision on U S 12 near Gary airport left three Gary residents dead Bertram Mayes 21 Limmie Simmington 42 and Luther Taylor 42 a passenger in the Simmington car. A separate Sunday crash on Ind 37 north of Bedford killed 19 year old Robert Lane who died later in hospital. The reports note a pattern of violent weekend crashes across central Indiana with several more injuries and fatalities documented.
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Page Oneansville
Cas
U.S. 12
Gary
Bertram Mayes
Limmie Simmington
Luther Taylor
Simmington
Larry Dean Miller
Rt. Bedford
Indianapolis
Ind. 37
Bedford
Robert Lane
Rt. 3
Mitchell
Mrs Melvina Olson Dies at 52 in Anderson
Mrs. Melvina R. Olson 52 died suddenly Monday at her home 23 W 21st St. She moved to Anderson nine years ago from Detroit and worked in Woolworths personnel department. A Knightstown native born July 30 1907 she was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters Frances Liff and three grandchildren and three sisters Edna Allen Mary Burke and Catherine Kellum.
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Tar
Thrace
Greece
Stamatis
Marigo Stamatiadus
Daughters of
Penelope
Hell‘Tenic Orthodox Church
Indianapolis
Daugh ‘Ters
Litsa Brahos
Highland
Mary Prokos
Anderson
Thurs-Schuster
Steve Procro
Rankton
Daleville
Cadiz
Markleville
Amelia Campbell
Hancock Central
Maxwell
Mississinewa
Eastern Hancock
South New Salem
Pendleton
Haven
Mich
Morristown
Greenfield
Bloom- Noblesville
Eaton
Atlingdale
Stimius
Chicago
Gospel Trumpet Publishing Company
Moundsville
W. Va
EB. E. Byrum
Joseph L. Day Realty Company
John E. Campbell
The
Gospel Trumpet Company
Warren C. Roark
Visitation
Park Place
Melvina Olson
Melvina
Mel) R. Olson
21St St
Woolworth's
Knightstown
Jesse
Edna Smith
Detroit
First Baptist Church
Nat
Frances) Liff
Farmington
Edna Allen
Mary Burke
Rochester
Catherine Kellum
iTarrance
Calif
Thomas Smith
Middletown
Thomas T. Smith
Rt. 2
Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie
David
Nellie Smith
Mechanicsburg Masonie Ge
Pleasant Valley Church
Thomas
Nellie) Furnish
Kenneth
Martha) Hodson
Margaret Scothorn
Fred
Frank Smith
Edwin McClarnon
Ballard and Shirey
Mechanicsburg
Masonic Lodge
Soldier Anderson Noted in AI Aviation Unit Assignment
The record states Anderson, a soldier assigned to an AI aviation unit, and mentions his wife and their son Todd. Further details are unclear due to truncation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AI Aviation
Todd
Local Veterans and Community Notices From Anderson Area
Telegram from polling places at 1200 Walnut Street reports PFC Berryman evacuated to a naval hospital with unit mentions across town. The passage lists multiple township schools and civic sites, a 1963 Army entry, and notes on funeral services for Byford I Ehle and a Sweden born resident with family ties.
Industrial Club Names Officers and Program Leaders
The club outlines its aims to build industry character and mutual service. Officers include Roy LaShure as President and Robert F. Wiebke as First Vice President, with Harold Corbin as Second Vice-President and William S. Huffman as Executive Secretary. Other roles cover treasurer, recording secretary, representative, chaplain, and various program and publicity duties.
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Club
Roy LaShure
Warner Press
Robert F. Wiebke
Guide Lamp
Harold Corbin
Universal Electric
William S. Huffman
YMCA
L. George Bauer
Howe Fire
Everett Carter
Nicholson File
CCIMC
Roy E. LaShure
Peder H. Herreid
Delco Remy
P. H. Herreid
Howard Miller
Ralph Sprague
Charles R. Lamey
Kenneth Williams
Chester Kreegar
Eble Rites Held for Anderson Resident
Remy Eble a longtime Delco employee. He died after a three year illness. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery with Masonic rites. Born November 10 in Ansonia Ohio he joined Central Christian Church and Mt Mortah Lodge. Survivors include widow Myrtle a son Rolland B Eble of Anderson seven sisters and seven nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Mt.Mortah
Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties
Obituaries from Madison and surrounding towns note Thomas T. Smith 66 of Middletown dies at Ball Memorial Hospital. Also John Scott Brock seven months, Grace Henry 89, and Gladys Anderson four mourned with funeral services and burials planned in Mechanicsburg Crownland Memorial Park Kokomo and Miller Cemetery.
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Summitville
Joshua Basicker
Shelbyville
Walter Brock
Elwood
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AFS
Victor Green
D-Pekin
Gerald W. Ryolt
R-Kokomo
Roger D. Branigin
Raymond Moseley
Indiana State
Capen
Wets Life
Fort Wayne
Willie Highfire
Willie Jones
Highfire
Allen Circuit
W. C. Hughes
UPT
Branigin
Ball State
Terre
Haute
Ywca Calendar
Mr. McCracken
Indiana National Guard
Kikihawenund Council
Seout
Cedric A. Dunserly
America
Johnson
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Mier Alexei N. Kosygin
South
Lake and
Mar
Muscyw
American Mun
Ion Counties
Ifsbossy
Peking
Thendiana
Senate
Jack H. Mankin
D-Terre Haute
Secretary of State
F. Wesley Bowers
Evansville
State Athletic Commission
Indiana Physical Fitness
Health and Sports Commission
Ami
Chester K. Watson
D-Fort
Wreonal
Ontithe
Mabel
Sonotone
Citizens Bank
Maude Lottridge
Maude E. Lottridge
W. 13Th St
Columbus
Alexandria
Broad Ripple
Walnut Grove
Che
Walnut St
Army
Pfc
Berryman
Naval Station
Hospi- Iehool
Hugh Speck
Union Township
Chesterfield
Valley Grove
Hall
Highland School
West Central
Lafayette
Leach School
Civil Defense
Linwood
Jackson Township
Perkinsville
Stony Creek Township
Lapel Lions
Lapel
Pipe Creek Township
Frankton High School
Red Corner School
Adams Township
Fall Creek Heights
Big Bishon
Fall Creek Township
Woods
Untsville
Ring Bros
Tile Brown
St. Rd
Melvin L
Water St
Town Hall
St. John St Sales
James
Marie) Lantz
Main St
Arnold
N.C St
Goldie Miller
Salvation Army
S. Bled
Brown St
City Barn
West and
Butz
Dr. Lend
So. J St
Robert Fribley
First Mermory
Oakland
East Maplewood
Islh
John Sts
Frankton High
Brennen
Lester Walker
Lester
Red Corner Taylor
Ralph Nave
William
Ranshaw
Oliver Lessit
Ivan Prec
Une Duck Creek Township
Robert McCord
Stockholm
Sweden
Mamie Helms
Holyoke, Mass
Byford Ehle
Byford l. Ehle
E. 8Th St
Baker Ameum
Gladys Anderson
Fortville
Everett Landry
Ba Egalley Act Bankers Association
Anderson Curt Stefkenson
Mgr
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