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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1961
Page
1
Indiana politics race described by Governor Welsh as a reform measure not an increase. He argued the plan would adjust the tax structure and could still be carried by the legislature amid a strained 1963 budget.
A Mississippi Magnolia report describes a Illinois Central streamliner colliding with a gasoline truck en route from New Orleans to Chicago. The wreck killed six and injured others, burned a warehouse and freight cars, and left Magnolia with no cross bars or warning signals at the crossing.
Attendees from the region include Mr and Mrs Wayne Miller Ander and Mrs Newell Mag art Lapel Mr and Mrs Zedric exandria and Mr and Donald Orbaugh Elwood teers for Indiana Fly nn Farmers elected at the meet Hathaway Wheatfield Everett Renischler Rochester Vice president Virgin Lapel secretarytreasurer Dorothy Knopp La Crosse director of women Kerven Wyeof Valparaiso Georgia Orhanen director Duane er Anderson moth Warne Single ston Knox flying farmer of the
Madison County School Reorganization Committee member Frank Lucas spoke on a one unit proposal to the East Side Community Club. Chester Edwards, club president, led a monthly dinner meeting discussing regional education effort and the broader push for school consolidation in the county.
Indiana University plans for a gym program were canceled amid student rage. The school board approved attendance at national meetings in March for Herman Hallett and Max Beigh. A 1961 62 calendar was approved with Christmas and spring vacations. March A in nil O wend. The Soviet Union and government will keep expanding military power.
Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker attends discussions on a U S Canadian Columbia River Treaty while Eisenhower reports on North Atlantic defense. The address warns against scientific power concentration and urges vigilance amid technological change.
A long countywide review highlights rising utility use telephones and car transfers, with 1960 figures showing growth in water consumption gas meters phones and motor vehicles. The piece compares 1959 and 1960 data, noting increased welfare assistance and shifting demographics amid ongoing development.
Friends gather at Rozelle Funeral Home in Anderson as the trio’s deaths prompt a Thursday sending off. The Nazarene Church pastor Rev Henry Patterson will lead services at 1:30 p.m. Burial follows at East Maplewood Cemetery.
The piece lists Kennedy administration appointments across numerous committees including Economic Discussion Fire Prevention and Education with names like Joseph L. Dye G. E. Ebbertt W. T. Walker Thomas J. Dearing M. Ray Weil Robert C. Miller and H. Wilbur Hardacre. It notes Kennedy plans inaugural events at Palm Beach and meetings with Magnuson and Gov. Luis M. Marin of Puerto Rico.
A fragmented OCR note reports a two million dollar loss with a large portion taken from a unit lane area. The readable text is incomplete, but indicates a significant theft or financial figure tied to a specific location.
The article outlines measures from Indiana senators including longer terms for some officials, nonpartisan court elections, and funding for a hospital at the Indiana University medical center. It notes tax filing extensions, new town courts, and bipartisan hiring for election boards, with other education and welfare provisions and a note on historical separation of North and South Carolina.
New York copper producers report a drop in shipments as inventory and demand soften. Industry sources indicate tighter markets and attention to price trends as mills adjust production plans.
Report notes intense crew indignation aboard the Androver following a broadcast accusing Soviet interference. Protests describe the incident as an assault on naval morale and national security.
Miss Mary Stine and another student nurse were named Miss Student Nurse during LAS.N. competition at Holy Cross School of Nursing St Johns Hospital. Sponsoring Lady Lions members presented roses while a committee including Mrs Ballinger and Dr William judged the event based on scholastic ability poise and professional appearance.
Elwood Court fined James A. Deckard 25 dollars and costs for contributing to delinquency of minors after alleged whiskey provision to teens. Other actions include Edwards Ogden 19 of Tipton 3 dollars costs suspended for failure to yield. Charles Jamison 36 Anderson Street 1 dollar plus costs for reckless driving.
May Riesche 84 of Madison area died at her niece’s home in Anderson. She was born August 16, 1876 in Lewis and lived with Gladys Stwalley before passing away. John C. Beauchamp 41 of Park Avenue Anderson died at St. John’s Hospital. He was born May 17, 1918 in Vigo County and served with Central Indiana Gas Company. Survivors include his widow Vivian, three daughters, sisters Betty Gurehick and Ruth Tiljoy, brother Gerald Beauchamp, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral plans and church services were announced for both, with burial in local cemeteries. May Riesche was a member of the Lewis Methodist Church. John Beauchamp’s services were to be held at the East Maplewood Cemetery area.
Funeral services for Joseph Fosnot 70 of 2920 Main St were conducted at 7 30 p.m. at Edgewood Baptist Church with Rev Irving Johnson officiating The service followed the discovery of damaged pilings from a platform structure at sea and included burial at East Maplewood Cemetery.
A sport musical program sponsored by Willkie High Music Dept will be presented, aiming to follow last year's pattern. Efforts are underway to ensure this year's affair matches the prior success with Elwood and Walnut Grove noted in planning discussions.
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