County Officers Take Oath as Republicans Assume Board Control
The 1956 county ticket reshapes the board with Republicans gaining control after the oath of office at 9 a m. Walter Hays and John Hersberger will take new terms. Appointed officials include William Byer as county attorney and Harvey Beckham as courthouse head custodian. The public ceremony precedes the Board of County Commissioners meeting at 10 am with Clifton Paddock and Hersberger among new members. Guy Lewis and Truman Swain will be the minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell E. Stewart
Walter Hays
John Hersberger
Lapel
R H. Roberts
George C. Chambers
William Byer
Howard Tuner
Audrey Welsh
Worth Nance
Veterans Affairs Service
John Libera
Harry Beckham
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners Court
Clifton B. Paddock
Ing Truman Swain
Guy Lewis
Lewis
Ike Seeks Slightly Higher 1959 Budget With No Tax Cut
Gettysbur y President plans a balanced 1959 budget with a slight surplus and no tax reductions. White House officials say defense needs and missile funding may push total above 14 billion dollars, with final figures to be closed after meetings in Washington and Gettysburg.
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Gettysbury
Jaary
Asennowesand
Congress
White House
James C. Hagerty
Percival F. Brundage
Gettysburg Farms
Maurice Stans
James R Killian
Killian
Hagerty
Brundage
Ater
Washington
Defence
Neil H. McElroy
Coness
Loase
Senate
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
House, Military Appropriations
New Year's Holiday Halts Local Activity Across Sectors
New Year's Eve events filled social calendars while most business and government operations paused today. Retail shops and offices except a county courthouse are closed with officials to be installed tomorrow. Traffic hazards and holiday travel are expected to cause incidents as factories plan to resume operations tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Sea
Delco-Remy and
Guide Lamp Division
F Dee
Offices Of The Herald Operate On Special Hours Today
The Herald offices will close until 9 30 PM New Year’s Night with phone calls or in person submissions allowed after. Other Anderson Newspapers offices will close. deliveries of The Anderson Herald continue at regular times.
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The
Herald
Andermn Herald
Society Dey
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Anderson Herald
Local Vicar Explains New Year Eve Service Cancellation
In Stapleford Englana a local church vicar explained on Tuesday why he cancelled the regular New Year's Eve service. He said people always come in the best of spirits, which motivated the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stapleford, Englana
Ottled
Dollar items advertised prove fast action in want ads
A Bulletin and Herald piece exalts classified advertising, noting a Want Ad promising 200 chairs sold after about 15 calls. It promotes ad contact as the most effective inexpensive method for direct person to person outreach and urges dialing a number to place weekly rate ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin and Herald
Ameria
Vetoed Courthouse Plans Cost $7 500
Unsuccessful efforts by Madi son County officials since 1955 to launch a new courthouse cost more than seven thousand five hundred dollars. County records show 2000 paid to County Attorney J Bayne Burton and 4300 to architect Arthur Henning for surveys and plans in 1988. Bond approval followed, with remonstrance filed December 9 by 2100 taxpayers, and continued delays for at least one year.
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Madison County
J. ‘Bayne Burton
Tomey
Arthur Henning
Irchitect
Board of Commissoners
Projnct
County Couo
Throup
Anderson
Board of Commissioners Ap
J. Bayne Burton
Planning Body To Organize Park Permit Sought By Fortville Group
Fortville planning officials yesterday announced the annual organization meeting for the county planning commission at the courthouse at 9 am January 14. The panel will consider rezoning for a 53.33 acre tract west of Fortville for a park and recreation center adjoining Lick Creek. The Fortville Community Center owns the land and plans include a swimming pool. Current members are Ray Wood president Sherman Vinson Elmer Hardy and Merle Foust with county staff and officials as automatic members. Vinson’s term ends soon and a new public member will be appointed. The commission will elect officers and review a county planning plan.
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MGSO
Fortville
Fortville Recreation Center
Lick Creek
Ind. 13
Cen
Ray Wood
David L. Condon
Decatur
Ill
Plumbing Permits Issued In 1957 Total 391
Madison County monthly permit totals show 1957 plumbing permits at 391 in the county. The breakdown includes January 10 February 14 March 14 April 15 May 14 June 15 July 10 August 10 September 13 October 3 November 2 December 11. City totals and county figures reflect one permit can cover multiple job phases.
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Madune
Youth And Crime Take Long Route
A three article series from Indiana parole data examines youth crime and rehabilitation. An anonymized case shows a boy moved from orphanage to guardian care, poverty, and aimless employment before enlisting in the US Army for three years, highlighting public welfare concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Herald
Andrew Lyons
Madison County
Elwood
US Army
Fort Harrison
Ind
Traffic accident list reports rash of injuries last night
A string of traffic mishaps last night left several injured as 1957 began. Harry B. Overdorf, 29, of 201 Sycamore was in critical condition after a head injury sustained in a collision at an intersection. Police continued the investigation.
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Barnett Ripperdon
6Th St
Hendricks
Harry Overdorf
Overdorf
St. John’s Hospital
Herald
McCuem
Harry B. Overdorf
Sycamore
Pierce Firm Quilock Good Pierce Firm Quilock Good
A Pierce Industries board meeting in New York City, led by Carl V. Rice, revealed orders backlog and expected 1958 profits. Anderson and Boren discussed governance and executive roles. a separate traffic accident narrative followed with multiple injuries and hospitalizations reported in Kansas City.
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Meeng
Pierce Industries, Inc
Kansas City
New York City
Carl V. Rice
Leland E. Boren. Anderson
Delivey
Pierce Governor
Anderson
Sitsiantalore
Boren
Alo
Pierce Governor Company
Tne
New Arrivals List Of Newborns In City
Mr and Mrs Robert Schlee ter Alexandria a girl Mr and Mrs George Canalay 1923 E 8th St a boy Mr and Mrs Victor Maxwell BAL Forrest Terrace a girl Mr and Mrs DeWayne Lenn is 2208 Jackson St a girl Mr and Mrs Fred E Shaw 1902 Locust St a girl Mr and Mrs Emory Fetty 431 Walnut St a boy Mr and Mrs Robert Jordat 314 Cedar St a girl Mr and Mrs James Owens Markleville a girl Mr and Mrs Floyd Vance Rt 3 a girl Mr and Mrs Simon Daniel 110 East Lynn St a boy Mr and Mrs Glen Lucas 1801 Fulton St a girl Mr and Mrs Howard Fort Jr Richmond a boy Mr and Mrs Kenneth Paulsel Lapel are the paternal grandparents and Mrs Howard Fort Sr St Petersburg Fla are the parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schleeter
Alexandria
George Canalay
E. 8Th St
Victor Maxwell
Bal Forrest Terrace
DeWayne Lennis
Jackson St
Fred E. Shaw
Locust St
Emory Fetty
Walnut St
Robert Jordat
Cedar St
James Owens
Markleville
Floyd Vance
Rt 3
Simon Daniel
East Lynn St
Glen Lucas
Fulton St
Pon W Ur
Howard Fort Jr
Richmond
Kenneth Paulsel
Township Races May Add Interest To 1958 Balloting
Voters across Madison County face party nominations for township trustees assessors and clerks in the May 6 primary. Trustees serve four years beginning Jan 1 1959, with duties spanning budgets civil relief and school facilities. Salaries vary by township and some seats are separated from assessors. Current officeholders listed include Best Boone McMillin Waymire Lee Smith Likens Brown and Grose.
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Lee Lortz
Jeanne
Herald
Pervises Township
Indiana
Educa 1
Madison County
Adams
Ander
Boone
Duck Creek
Fall
Creek
Green
Jackson
Lafay
Tte
Monroe
Pipe Creek
Rich
Stony ‘Creek
Union
van Buren
Rustee
Duck Reek
Lafayette
Richland
Long Creek
van, Buren
Aries
Anderson Township
Fall Creek Township
Monroe Township
Pipe Crek Township
Joe Best
Adams Township
John A. Boone
Anderson’ Township
McMillin
Boone Towneship
Harland Waymire
Duck Creek Township
Hubert Lee
Willis A. Smith
Green Township
Nobles
Likens
Veil H. Brown
Lafayette Township
Jason W. Grose
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Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
30Th and
Market St
Ike
Chesterfield
Ingalls
Summitville
Pendleton
Frankton
Morning Advocate
Etby Aucoin Jr
Baton Rouge
Cynthia
Fortville Group
Ne- Swain
Funet
Clined
Truman
Quilock
Barnett Ripperdan
W. St. St
Kuipperdan
St. John's Hospital
Geraldine Overdorf
Ripperdon
James West
F. 10Th St
Bonnie Lee Woodhouse
Columbus
Milton
Don Riley
Daleville
Patrick Pharson
Ray Wright
Oral Eaton
Earl Davis
Jon St
Vera Sikes
Jack Sn
Harold Mito
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