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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1961
Page
1
Obituary notices for Ruth Edmonson, Isaac Meade, and others appear alongside a report on the Kennedy inaugural gala amid a record snowstorm. The piece covers delays, traffic jams, and private party disruptions as attendees reach Constitution Hall and the National Symphony Orchestra event proceeds.
Jay L. Dull, 24, admitted fatally shooting cab driver James Tricker Jr., 35, in December during a failed theft. He claimed the gun was meant to stun but discharged accidentally as police pursued him. Detective Lt. David Thomas said Dull and accomplice Walter G. Line were wounded in the chase and later tied to other thefts.
Winslow B Smitherman of Rt 3 New Castle died at 2 a m Thursday in Henry County Hospital. A painting contractor born in North Carolina in 1905 he lived in Anderson and Henry County 27 years. Survived by his widow Mildred four sons three daughters, six sisters, three brothers and 16 grandchildren. Friends will be received after.
Mrs. Nila Schaffer was elected president of the Madison County School Employees Federal Credit Union at a meeting last night in the City School Administration building. Bert Downey was named vice president Robert Roult treasurer and Lenora Dawson secretary.
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