Appellate Court Judges Set for Inaugural Ceremonies
Indiana Appellate Court justices Deweyelley of Whitinra e James C. Cooper of Rushville begin four year terms with formal swearing ins. Cooper, former Rush County prosecuting attorney, and Kelley, a veteran jurist from Whiting, are among 13 GOP lawmakers to take office after the November landslide. Formal rites include Floyd Draper administering Cooper’s oath. Kelley expected to follow court custom. Former Gov. Handley’s inauguration is set for January 14.
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Indianapolis
Appellate Court
Harold Handley
Handley
Ralph Tucker
George N. Craig
Cooper
Rush County
Benjamin Harrison Law School
Indiana University
Supreme Court
Floyd Draper
Gary
Kelley
Memphis
Ind
Whiting
Richmond
John A. Kendall
Danville
Elwood Welcomes First 1957 Baby Gerald Keith
Mercy Hospital records announce Elwood's first baby of 1957 a son born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Anderson 427 North Street at 6 44 am weighing nine pounds three and a half ounces The child earns gift certificates and prizes from 21 Elwood merchants Melinda Diane Clary rites and hospital notes follow with funerals for May V Clary and Mary Sue Nelson and community hospital updates.
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Elwood
Mercy Hospital
Gerald Anderson
North St
Gerald Keith
Gerald
Melinda Dianne
Fort Wayne Hospital
Robert L. Jackley
Melvin Kohn
Elwood City Cemetery
Elwood Masons Install Staff in Local Lodge
Elwood-Quincy Lodge No. 230 installed new officers including Wayne C. Ellyson as worshipful master Milton E. Bough as senior warden George E. Bryan as treasurer F G Anderson as secretary William Persinger as senior deacon Frederick C. Whitenack as junior deacon J Daniel Evans as chaplain J Allen Trimble as senior steward Melvin E. Moore as junior steward Wilbur Rieman as tyler and James C. Smith as trustee.
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Elwood
Quincy Lodge
Wayne C. Ellyson
Milton E. Bough
George E. Bryan
F. G. Anderson
William Persinger
Frederick C. Whitenack
J. Daniel Evans
J. Allen Trimble
Melvin E. Moore
Wilbur Rieman
Tyler
Virgil A. Hobbs
James C. Smith
Elwood Tipton Couple to Wed Engagement Announced
Elwood and Mrs. Leo A Gill announce the engagement of daughter Sharon Joyce Gill to Marvel Lee Amsbury of Tipton. Sharon a Wendell L Willkie 1956 graduate works at Elwood Pharmacy and attends Elwood Gospel Tabernacle. Marvel a Tipton High School 1954 graduate works at Jack Barnes Ford Sales and farms. member of Sheridan Bible Church.
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Elwood
Leo A. Gill
No. 8Th St
Sharon Joyce
Marvel Lee Amsbury
Ralph Amsbury
Rt. 1
Tipton
Miss Gill
Wendell L. Willkie High School
Elwood Pharmacy
Elwood Gospel Tabernacle
Amsbury
Jack Barnes
Aluminum Strengths and Magna Carta Origins
In its pure state aluminum shows a tensile strength near 12 000 psi. Heat treated alloys reach up to 80 000 psi beating some steel. The Magna Carta of 1215 arose from the efforts of 2 000 English barons.
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San Francisco
Elwood Social Activities Highlight New Year Events
Elwood clubs host an annual meeting at Mrs Roy Gesslers home with officer elections and a heart quotient program by Marvin Miller from the Indiana Heart Foundation. Elks hold a New Year Dance with Chili Childers orchestra attended by about 160 members and wives. New Year dances also at the Elwood Country Club with 165 attendees and music by Bill McNabney. Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club hosts a New Years Eve party at the Ingle home with games and buffet. Feb 9 dinner planned. Afternoon Circle Presbyterian meeting postponed to Jan 9. Shiloh Friends Church Ladies Aid plans all day gathering at Mrs Thelma Daniels home with covered dish lunch. Red Corner PTA meeting postponed to Jan 10 at 7:30.
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Elks Lodge
Chili Childers
Newcomers Club
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Couples Club
Don Ingle
Ingle
M. J. Dekreen
Don Dinsmore
Nicholas Cassidy
Ray Wiltshire
Robert Alrey
Shiloh Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society
The
Shiloh Friends Church
Thelma Daniels
Frankton
Elwood Engagement and Wedding Plans Noted
Mr and Mrs Vic tor V Allen of 1529 So 25th St announce the engagement of their daughter Janis Lee to Marvin Richard Cunningham son of Mr and Mrs William Cunningham of 3419 Columbus Ave Anderson The couple plan a February wedding at the Church of God In Anderson Janis is a high schoolSophomore and active in the Church of God Marvin attended Anderson public schools and works for Coca Cola in Anderson They will reside in Anderson
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Elwood
Victor V. Allen
25Th St
Janis Lee
Marvin Richard Cunningham
William Cunningham
Columbus Ave
Anderson
Church of God
Miss Allen
Wendell L. Willkie
Mr. Cunningham
Anderson Public
Coca-Cola Company
William Fleenor
Egypt
Arrow Heights Church of God
12Th St
Arrow Ave
Robert Boyette
Engagement of Miss Mary Sue Cain to Dwight G Mills
The engagement of Miss Mary Sue Cain daughter of Mr and Mrs David Hay ward to Dwight G Mills son of Mrs Mary Mills was announced. Miss Cain has graduated and attends Ball State Teachers College and is a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mills attended Anderson High School and works for the Delco-Remy Division in Anderson.
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Elwood
Mary Sue Cain
David Hayward
Dwight G. Mills
Mary Mills
Anderson
Miss Cain
Wendell L. Willkie
Ball State Teachers College
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mills
Anderson High School
Delco-Remy Division
Coal production declines from 1947 to 1954
United States coal output fell from about 630 million tons in 1947 to around 400 million tons in 1954, a drop of more than one third.
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United States
Washington
New York
Negro Shot During Bus Seating Dispute Across South
In New Orleans a patrolman shot a Black man after a knife threat and alleged robbery of a bus driver amid desegregation tensions. The incident follows outages and curfews in Alabama cities and transport suspensions in Tallahassee as Negro leaders vow continued push for integrated seating.
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New Orleans
Tallahassee
Fla
Leroy Collins
Montgoémery
Ala
U.S. Supreme Court
Frank Jones
Jones
Lloyd Alexander
Frank Lovoi
Alexander
Collins
Tuscaloosa
Mobile
W.B. Sheeley
Homes Ready Air Conditioned as 1954 Begins
About 1.4 million U S homes had air conditioners installed by early 1954, reflecting growing comfort demand and rising appliance adoption across the country.
Indiana Counties Lead In 1956 Election Turnout
Indiana posted a 43.4 percent statewide turnout from 2,367,459 registered voters, with 1,974,607 total votes in the November 6 presidential election. Greene led at 89.9 percent, while Pike County at 62.1 percent and Switzerland at 62.7 percent sat among the lowest.
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Indianapolis
State Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
Greene
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Madison
Steuben
Union
Montgomery
Allen
Delaware
Daviess
Pike County
Switzerland
Warrick
Grant
Morgan
Six U S Presidents Served as National Guardsmen
Six presidents of the United States held service in the National Guard ranks. The article highlights their Guard roles, citing notable figures who balanced military duties with civilian leadership across different states and eras.
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United States
Lapel Women Are Hostesses Dinner Circle Gatherings
Lapel society notes list Mrs Shirley Hers and Harriett hosting dinner guests including the Hersberger and Henley families from nearby towns. Gary Faulkner of the navy ends visit to California. Local hosts Guy Whetsel Ed Byer Max Jarrett and others share dinners while afternoon callers include Rolene Woodward and Orph Musselman.
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Lapel
Shirley
Harriett
Ed Dille
Dale Hersberger
Anderson
Kenneth Hersberger
Sheridan
John Henley
Westfield
Bill Williams
Keith Hershberger
Ada Stottlemyer
Gary Faulkner
Navy
Cecil Faulkner
Guy Faulkner
California
Ed Byer
William Byer
Schuyler “Hudson
Rolene Woodward
McCordsville
Orph Musselman
Edith Shetterly
Edna McClintock
Marie Anderson
Eva Russell
Minta Carman
Hazel Shetterly
Max Jarrett
Columbus
Everett Partain
Guy Whetsel
Coffee machines project billion cups in Chicago sales
Coin operated coffee machines in Chicago are forecast to gross 50 million dollars this year from total sales reaching about one billion cups.
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Chicago
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Whitin
Rae James C. Cooper
Rushvile
Elwood Baby
Jay Hodson
Charles Colip
T. S
Bulletin-Herald
Elwood Masons
Magsonie Temple
James Hackett
Rt. 2
Alexandria
No. A St
No. D
19Th Sts
Jack Hampton
20Th St
Lions Meeting
Lions Club
Mangas
Dorothy Price
Price
Coats
Fossery
Cardigans
Elwood-Tipton
Susan Sandler
Oak Park
Mich
New York City
Susan
Elwood Department Club
Roy Gessler
Marvin Miller
Indiana Heart Foundation
Joseph L. Williams
Gerhard Schmidt
Mesdames
William Schmidt
Garland Blair
Elwood Country Club
Robert Ross
Bill McNabney
Woman's Association of the
First Presbyterian Church
W. H
PTA
Red Corner
Parent-Teacher Association
Mike Martin
Jakarta
Indonesia
Rosenbaum
Chesterfield
Revor Whetsel
Jack Howell
Max Brattain and Son
Gas Co
City Hall
Juvenile Department
Cosco
Cosco Hi
7Th & Meridian
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