Indiana's Ex-Klan Leader Stephenson Barred for Life
The article recounts the rise and fall of D. C. Stephenson, once head of Indiana's Ku Klux Klan, accused of murder and vast corruption. It notes his parole in 1950, later attempting to reclaim power, and a clemency grant restricting his return to Indiana.
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Eugene J. Cadou
Andianapolis
Alan
Jai Agiln
Indiana
D.C. Stephenson
Abe Goullnvest
Nea
Stephenan
Dragon
Ku Klux Klan
Stephensor Field
Weetate
Republican
Eddackson
Bishone
Indianaolis
C. Stephenson
Madge Oberholtzer
State House
Madge
Stephenson
Jaye
Miss. Ohrrhaltzer
Haremandy Ind
Mit
Stephensen
Indianapolis
Reedont
Jackson
Henry ¥. Schricker
Jal
Finley
Minneapolis
Chishmas
George Craig Grante
D. C. Stephenson
Indi Ena
Rownn
Tedione
Arthur H. ‘Slainhyook
Meadville
Stankenson
Mrs. Susannah M. Thomas Dies in Elwood at 82
Mrs. Susannah M. Thomas, 82, of 611 South Anderson Street Elwood died Sunday at 8 45 p m Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Roher L Jackson Funeral Home led by Rev H W Sage of the First Baptist Church Burial will be in Phwood City Cemetery Foster son William J Lawton Ohio two grandson sons Lt Col Deighter lander Farr Carson Colo Vernon Worland Osestrs survive She was born May 6 1899 in Southesneld and was a longtime resident and First Baptist member Her daughter was the late Mrs Asa Kidncock Also noted the death of Mrs Kenneth L Haydon sister of John Ward of Elwood
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Eiawood
Susannah M. Thomas
So. Anderson Sr
L. Jackson
H.W. Sage
First Baptist Church
Phwood City
William Jo
Lawton
Ohio
Deighterlander
Farr Carson
Cola
Vernon Worlaider
Thomas
Asa Kidncock
Southesneld
Fame
John Lefler
John W. Ward
Iblwood
Kenneth L. Haydon
Ward
Welborn Memorial Hospital
Evansville
Bady Ayas
Max Tawer
Max
St. Michdaels Episcopal
Virgil White
St. Mercy Hospital
Chester Pagkelter
Elmer Shutter
Frankton
Arle Bronson
Don D. Kiottz
Malin St James Hill
Gerald Heath
Jolla Hearletta Bagley
Noblesville
Conatory
Lana
Surdvng
Oelabes
Indianapolis
Mtrs
Fransyllso
Kathryn Hess
Jeffer
Wadnesday
Tri Kappa Morting
Sebastian
Marie HonAn
Digel
Germany
Iter Tiet
Vi Kappa
Heary Tanta
Mra. Tobedt
Gardner
Dayton Bagley
John Wacd
Wdeath
Ross Deter
Tuca
Wildlife Refuge Encounter Highlights Unclear Report
A San Bernardino wildlife refuge visit note describes a 12 foot high green leafed bush and narcotics officers confirming marijuana plants. The text is garbled with misreferences and non sequiturs, making core facts uncertain and names unreliable.
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San Bernardino
Warn Creek
Smelser
Suversec
First Methodist Church hosts Woman's Society meeting
Alexandria social notes report that Mrs Thomas Wiley and Mrs Men Wilson will lead a general meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon. Devotions precede a talk by missionary guest Miss Marstinnarsh, residing in Pendelon.
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Alenandeta
Robert Ford
Richard Tinker
Ed Maddox
Ralph Lyne
First Methodist Church
Thomas Wiley
Returned Mission
Miy
Wilson
Pendelon
Miss Marstinnarsh
Dauigh
Why Be Teacher Studied In Poll
A Los Angeles report summarizes a poll of 30 future teachers in an introductory course. Top reasons to pursue teaching include exposure to inspirational teachers, parental and peer encouragement, and awareness of teacher shortages. 50 percent decided in high school, with various attitudes on salary and work with youth.
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Los Angeles
UIM
Arqderson Herald
Needlecrat
P.O. Tex
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Nam
Laura Wheeler Neadlecraft
Foreign Intrigue Lends Drawbacks Reported in Decatur
Local reader notes small foreign cars show few drawbacks though one incident involved a mishap with a French Renault parked outside a home. A later morning check revealed a minor fender damage due to a tipped auto.
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Decatur, IM
Seldon Warty
Bill Spacth
Keys
Lerby
Rites Set Today For Mrs Robbins Elwood Widow Dies
Elwood Indiana tributes as Nova May Toviing 81 widow of St M Robbins dies at 1627 No C Street. Burial in Elwood City Cemetery with funeral services at 1 p m Tuesday led by Rev James J Babbitt and Rev Tatley. Survived by two daughters Eva M Hobbins Louise Wilson two sons OG M Robbins I C Hobbins a sister and eight grandchildren. She was born May 7 1815 in Randolph County and joined First Methodist Church active in women’s groups.
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Nova May Toviing
St. M. Robbins
No. C Sl
Hubert L. Jackley Panerar
Dp. m
James J. Babbitt
Tatley
Elwood City
Gerents
Eva Mf. Hobbins
Louise Wilson
Jacsons
M. Robbins
I. C. Hobbins
Weary Morris
Indianapolis
George Clements
Winchester
Robbing
Tandolph County
Anvil
Martha Clements
Robbins Jam
First Methodist Church
Elwood Community Notes and Obituary Fragments
Village club and church social calendar with a Epiphany service at St Stephen's, a tea run by the Woman's Auxiliary, youth dance at Eagle lodge, Edgewood PTA meeting, and a Monday funeral service for Ernest Moore. Several local societies, wreaths, and postfuneral arrangements noted.
Alexandrians Injured in Two Sunday Accidents
Six residents of Alexandria were injured in two separate Sunday crashes. A car on Indiana 59 struck the back of a steel truck near Lafayette, injuring Mrs. John Reeson and son Elmer. they were treated in Lafayette and later brought home. In the Dundee Station area, Everett Cummings and three relatives were hurt when their car left the road and overturned into a ditch, with the driver cited as the cause. Another wreck on Indiana 28 west of Alexandria involved Extgar Peterson and Rohit Ellison colliding after skidding. injuries included Jill Peterson and Margaret Peterson. A baby girl born Sunday at St. John’s Hospital was named Elizabeth Aime to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harkey of Anderson. A separate Indianapolis incident reported a 1500 pound truck head falling in a garage, killing William Schanel.
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Lafayette
Dundee
John Reeson
Elmer
Alexandeia
Ind
Beesons
Haken
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Lal
Ivy
Yin Highway
Jax
Sundey
Troaner
Howard
Extgar Peterson
Elwand
Alexandra
Rohit Vs
Ellison
Tipton
Peterson
Margaret Peterson
Jill Peterson
Pred J. Mack
Mexicaiola
Colorado
Cole
Garland Shafer
Fred Mack
Tony
Elizabeth Aime
Jack Harkey
Anderson
This City
St. John's Hospital
Havlley
Sue Cartwright
Mia
Willan Cartwrigit
Robert Parlson
Wee Pee
Elwood
Clarence D. Sizeloye
Jonesboro
Tase San
Thomas Cook
Cicero
Edgar Peterson
Fiwood
Robert Filson
Hiv. Peterson
Wits
Jiu
Rotary Meets Today At Noon At YMCA
Anderson Rotary Club members gather for a regular noon meeting at the YMCA. Program chair Zortuluy is cited, with discussion on tuberculosis in the community and local activities to follow during the luncheon.
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Rotary
Anderson Rotary Club
YMCA
Progeath
Zortuluy
Vallas Gerrelt
Tree Burning Ceremony Held At Elwood
A Sunday tree burning event in Elwood saw Jaycors and Bay Spout Scoops collect discarded Christmas trees citywide. Troops M4 83 9d AT assisted along with several trucks and local officials. Community figures including Mayor Hubert Vortson and Luther Stackdale participated amid a federal property note.
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Loyd Quisenberry
Leroy Bailey
Jim Won
Tah Kisov
Ulm Overdert
Paul
Jim Parker
Larry Rittenhouse
Jon Yownsem
Charles Lahman
John
Bi) McCoy
Bill ‘Tuner
Jerry Robertson
John [Graham
Sam Parker
Larry Resnoiis
Fat
Rick
Rob Yautan
Meggie
Fodrat
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Taxis and drivers to be licensed in Elwood
Elwood council readings finalize a taxi licensing plan requiring each driver to obtain a city license for 1.50 per year and each taxi to be licensed at 25 per car per year with 10,000 public liability and 20,000 property damage insurance. New licenses issued after August 1 will be half price for the remaining year.
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Elwood
Islaight
Elwood Ely
Elwood Man Rescues Son From Fire
Tony Kolarik Sr. rescued his son from a burning Elwood home at 50 No 13th St shortly before midnight. Both suffered serious burns. the father had wrist injuries after breaking a rear door window to reach the boy. They received care at Mercy Hospital after a blood transfusion. The blaze, likely from faulty wiring, damaged the living room and rear area as fire crews fought the flames for hours.
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HL Wood
Tony Kolarik
Tony’ R
Weir
No. 13Th St
T Mercy Hospital
Kolarik
Fragmented family dialogue on permission and authority
A garbled scene features a mother and grandmother negotiating permission for a child named Samy and Tom. The text hints at permissiveness versus strict control, with mentions of bringing someone to visit and potential rewards or limits.
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Tom
Hera
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