16 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1955
Page
1
Fragmented text describes a 1954 explosion case with extensive casualty, investigation, and protective measures. It references a commission, downwind contamination, evacuation notes, and political debate on related security and budget matters. Names and places are largely garbled, but it centers on a significant blast event, its consequences, and ensuing government actions.
The Reverend Mr Schuster delivers a closing address and awards are given to longtime Royal Lexene staff. Lana Ramey Leona Nelson and many workers and board members receive recognition for 10 to 25 years of service, with names and dates noting decades of employment and community work.
In New York, Secretary Dulles defends US policy on Vieques and Matsus defenses and clarifies the United Nations role. He notes Humphrey will seek specifics on policy and discusses Knowland’s naval blockade idea, stressing no sudden solution but UN involvement remains important.
Relatives from Anderson travel to Pontiac Michigan to mourn two children and their mother after a fire destroyed a home. Myrtle Reed severely burned while attempting rescue, leaving Carl Reed and Pamela with Lena Bishop as extended family members present at the service.
Chiang Kai-shek answered questions about a possible Nationalist invasion of the mainland, saying it depended on conditions inside China and the broader international situation. He indicated he would likely see the reporter again, hinting at another crisis looming and noting the recent fleet display as a deterrent.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and titles such as Kenneth J. Faber Shirley Squires Beverly Tuetoty Mes Hadmes tort Sheides Ralph Hath Florence Rolling Joan Wootfall Marylow Shafer Elizabeth Allin Richard Beach Bailey Carlton Cumberbsleh Jank Curiig Duke Elis Edward Boges Rudolph Pearson Robert Hnull Gmer Tord Nox Tilford Jota Ware Joby Washington Jay Tes Sharon Brown Lilly Mullard John Johnson Barbara Mekong Alugale Quarles Ludilly Thomas Mr Feed Butz J. C. Slives Mrs Hervey Mallunbeek Mrs Sarah Hopping Mrs Milved Keusling Miss Agnes Ren oarger Mrs James Sieele aiyd Mya Marvin Swank
On page one the School Board discusses maintenance and ward budget matters. A committee including Charles Chatain Paul Newbern J F Houser and Mrs Myron Sevbert is formed to establish a 2 scale for teasers for the 1958 budget with representation from teachers and the administration.
Sheriff Brogdon reports two youths fled a motorist during an early Sunday incident in the downtown area. One rider shot at the car as it halted near Meridian and Main Streets before a pursuit east on ft Street and north on Main. The vehicle was eventually stopped near the Big Four Railroad tracks after siren and red lights failed to halt it. The driver faced tentative charges of speeding reckless driving resisting arrest and disobeying signals.
Mrs Evan Fleming, 68, wife of Rev Howard Fleming, died Monday at St. John's Hospital after 27 days as a patient. Stricken while traveling from Florida to their Wisconsin home, burial will be in Wisconsin Rapids after services this week. Rev Fleming is a lay missionary and former Methodist pastor. The couple had visited here often.
Remains of three victims including Mrs Mary Bennett Anderson and Abs Stevens were transported to Abis city then Baker Brothers Funeral home for arrangements. The report notes general arrangements are pending and mentions a separate advisory about using colored pencils to retouch furniture scratches.
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Obituaries from Madison area list O C Clutter Wilkinson 75 dies from a fall at Nameless Creek community. He lived there for years and was a Church member. services planned at Greenfield Memorial Hospital and Nameless Creek Church with burial at Park Cemetery Greenfield. Other notices include Charles Hoover Lapel 62 of Clarksville dying after illness, survived by wife Lois and three brothers and a sister. Karl L Reeves 66 of Wilkinson to have services. details of funeral homes and arrangements noted.
Final rites for Mrs. Mable McCormick aged 68 of 407 W 1th Street will be held today at 1 30 pm at Baker Brothers Funeral Home with Rev George Taggart officiating. The body will be sent to Sackett Pimer a New London for services tomorrow at 2 pm by Rev H Crawford burial there at Grave S Cemetery. Some details indicate she died Monday at St Johns Hospital after a short illness.
Lifelong resident Mrs Bakal Harrilan Lavell dies Tuesday morning after lingering illness at Santors Nursing Home Anderson. Body taken to Frishey Brothers Funeral Home for visitation. Services at 2 pm conducted by Reverend Garfield Stovdmin. Burial in Brooksite Cemetery. Member of Methodist Church Women’s Relief Corps and other groups. Survived by daughter Mrs Adil Shetterly, grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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