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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1958

Page

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Potthoff to Leave St Ambrose for Lafayette Pastor Transfer

The Rev Frederick Potthoff pastor of St Ambrose Roman Catholic Parish for nearly ten years will be transferred to Lafayette January 31 to be succeeded by the Rev Thomas Heilman formerly pastor of St Patricks Parish in Oxford Heilman directed St Thomas Aquinas Chapel at Purdue for four years Potthoff is a Fort Wayne native who attended St Marys St Judes grade schools Central Catholic High School St Lawrence College and St Meinrads Seminary

Frederick Potthoff St. Ambrose Lafayette John J. Carberry Diocese of Lafaytte Father Potthoff Thoma Heilman St Patrick's Oxford Father Heilman St Thomas Aquinas Purdue University Fort Wayne St Mary's St. Jude's Central Catholic High School St. Lawrence College St. Meinrad’s Seminary Ambrose St. Ish’s Mary's Anderson Ander Int Potthoff Travers Madison County Tuberculosis Association Madison County Day St.'sociation

Man suffocates in blaze at Houston Street home

A man died from suffocation in a burning house at 218 Houston Street shortly after 7 p.m. Firefighters found him alive when dragged from the structure at 7:15 p.m. but he died soon after. The Ingalls Volunteer Fire Department fought the blaze.

Houston St Ingalls

Eisenhower to overhaul Defense Department in Chicago speech

President Eisenhower announced a planned reorganization of the Defense Department during a Chicago address launching the 1958 Republican campaign. He asserted U S defenses are strong and that peace and security must not be politicized for electoral gain. He opened the speech with a firm call for an effective restructuring.

Chicago Sis Wee Defense Department Eisenhower America Ameri Zepths The International Amphi

Winter Storm Piles Snow Over Midlands

A midlands region storm dumped heavy snow across towns causing slick roads and multiple traffic accidents. The severe weather stretched from the midwest to the northeast, with fatal cases linked to fires and carbon monoxide as responders battled to save lives amid icy highways and strong gusts.

Midlands

Defective Washer Halts Missile Firing at Cape Canaveral

Washington reports Rep. Scrivner said a tiny washer in a $5 switch caused a missile test at Cape Canaveral to fail. After replacing the switch, the missile fired correctly. Scrivner noted he has overseen Florida tests and did not name the missile. In Amsterdam, Dutch evacuees from Indonesia voice bleak prospects as Queen Juliana greets 2,000 and anticipates 45,000 more in six months.

Washington Cape Canaveral Rep Scrivner R-Kan House Florida Amsterdam Indonesia Juliana

New Jersey Taxi Driver Missing After Tavern Fare

PASSAIC New Jersey Aldo Liva 22 reported for his first day as a taxi driver. He picked up a passenger then was ordered to take a second fare at a tavern. When he returned four hours later his cab and the original passenger were missing.

Passac Aldo Liva Liva

Furniture Ad Brings 12 Calls for Room Ensemble Sale

Bulletin Herald Want Ad results show strong interest with twelve inquiries for a dining room ensemble. An additional ad drew a buyer with $1,390 cash for the advertised auto, signaling positive market activity amid stock and department store gains. Call 36371 to place ads at weekly rates.

Bulletin Herald Tate

Old Man Winter Hits State Anew and Forecasts Snowfall

An Associated Press update traces Ike and administration policy notes amid a grim January weather tilt for Indiana. Forecasters warn of snow and rain as a cold snap from Wednesday through Saturday shapes public weather and civic action. Senate leader Johnson and others discuss economic measures and foreign programs, while weather readings at the Sewage Treatment Plant show a high of 41 and a low of 32.

Associated Press Senate Lyn Don B. Johnson Texas Congress

Airport funding approved for Anderson Municipal project

The Indiana State Aeronautics Committee in Indianapolis reports federal aid of 253000 has been approved for Anderson Municipal Airport. The Civil Aeronautics Commission has 18 Indiana city requests under review, with state officials cautioning only about a million dollars of Indiana’s 50-50 matching funds may be available this year. Page 2, Column 7.

Anderson Municipal Indiana State Aeronautics Committee Indianapolis Anderson Hoosier Civil Aeronautics Commission Washington Associated Press Richard L. Cunningham CAA Indiana

First 1958 Traffic Fatality In County Near Noblesville

Mrs. India A. Essig, 46, of Noblesville, died when her car veered on 8th Street Road west of town and plunged into a 1958 embankment. Deputy sheriffs said the crash may have involved a heart attack. Survived by husband Meredith K. Essig and several relatives. Funeral arrangements set through Trout Funeral Home in Greenwood with services at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Noblesile Madison’ County Anderson India A. Essig Rt. 2 Noblesville Here Desthe Sailon Wagin Paul Ray Jack Castor Ravage Essig Sore M. Reed Cicero Cemetery Evans Godby Trout Boar Iola White Gaby and Trout Funeral Home Greenwood

City funeral directors back city emergency vehicle plan

Funeral directors agreed city manned emergency vehicles should answer all calls from police and fire departments. They pledged backup service during equipment failures or wide scale disasters. At a Jan 6 Safety Board meeting they approved paying $10 per emergency run and to maintain a weekly standby rotation while remaining out of regular emergency service except as stated. Ambulan ce crews support increases. A second emergency vehicle is being prepared. A 1953 model vehicle bought for $730 from National Coach and Body Co is to be used with the first city vehicle in Elwood, put into service Jan 1.

National Coach and Body Company Knightstown Elwood

Paddock Named To Juvenile Center Directorship

Paddock was named Monday by the Madison County Board of Commissioners to serve on the board of directors for the city county juvenile center. He succeeds Trump Swain whose term expired last Dec 31. Also present were John Hershberger and other county officials. The meeting adjourned after Paddock left ill. a special session on reappropriating funds for two county bridges is planned for tomorrow.

UMN Lsemnerenytrict Board of Commissioners E. Th St Paddock Trump Swain John Hershberger South ‘District. Com Missioner Guy Lewis Alexandra North District Florida William Byer Jesse Biddle G. Lester McDonald Walter Campbell Anderson Board Planning Commission Madison County Welfare Walh St P Raddock Madison County Council

GOP Fire Opens To Take Control Of Congress Away From Democrats

Party leaders nationwide rally against Democrats while urging bipartisan defense policy talk. Eisenhower and Nixon headline fund-raisers as Republicans launch a bid to win back the House and Senate in November. Analysts say GOP must present a strong, hard campaign and avoid soft selling.

Congress Eisenhower Natirman Paul M. Butler Isennower Ri ‘Ard M. Nixon GOP Nixon New York Republican Party House Senate Adams Minneapolis

Two Klansmen Indicted Over Lumbee Rally Riot

Robeson County grand jury charged two Ku Klux Klansmen with inciting Saturday night violence at a Lumbee Indian rally in North Carolina. James W. Cole and James Garland Martin face charges. bonds set at 500 each. District Solicitor Maurice Braswell aims to bring them to trial within the two week term, with possible extradition issues for Cole.

Vaaton Robeson County Sncrit Malcolm McLeod Jar James W. Cole James Garland Martin Draper N.C Maxton Recorder's Court Maurice Braswell Superior Court Braswell Cole South Carolina

Students Occupy New Residence At Local College

Women students move into a third residence hall as President John A Morrison announces about 160 students will occupy the E 3rd St building. Some housing units will be emptied to ease crowding and allow transfers before semesters end. Second semester starts Jan 3 with South House and North Hall in use. Morrison Hall to be named in honor of a veteran educator upon completion in 1947.

Sidence Pres Dent John A. Morrison Eds E. 3Rd. St High St Morrison ‘Hall College Plal Morrison North Hall Morrison Hall Edvesr Williamsburg

Husband Of Original Sibson Girl Dies

Dr. Howard J. Buchan, 77, husband of Annabelle Whitford Buchan dubbed the original Sibson bathing girl, died Monday. A former Wisconsin State Boxing Commission physician, he aided victims of the 1915 Eastland disaster in Chicago River history and had federal age assistance checks halted amid questions about his wife’s income. A Zeigfeld showgirl, Mrs. Buchan later earned money from a national magazine and worked with a local youth club. ET SEAPLANE FLOWN BALTIMORE The Navy seamaster jet engined sea plane touted for atomic flight was flown Monday by Martin Co. Two prior experimental planes crashed in trials and were destroyed.

Hicago Howard J. Buchan Annabelle Whitford Buchan Buchan Wiinels State Boxing Commission Chicago Zeigfeld Si

Anderson Chamber Announces Four Committees

Anderson Chamber of Commerce president A W Heckaman unveiled four committees with long lists of appointees. The Business Education Committee includes H Short as chair and many others such as J L Dye, A B Henning, C Antrim, D Adams, E Bailey, G Beck, and more. The Culture Committee names H Humphrey as chair with voters and directors like E Wilson, J M Chaille, R Arnold, J C Baker, and W H Haynes among others.

Chamber Heckaman Anderson Chamber of Commerce A. W. Heckaman Irooks H. Short Josph L. Dye Arthur B. Henning Charles Antrim David Adams Edwin A. Bailey Gordon Beck Art Bender Carl Cottom Ei « Curzon Max G' Deiser Martin « "Cavanaugh

New Arrivals Born Yesterday at St John s Hospital

A list of newborns announces births at St John s Hospital including a son born to Haward Schar nowski and spouse at 1312 Nichol Ave and a daughter for Roy Bilbcey at 5, plus a daughter for Jack Hosier at 5/1 and a son for Ivan Layne at 12400 E 9th St. Other families include Clifford Cary of Markleville, Arthur Kollross of 107 N Shore Dr, Lowell Hardacre of 1624 W 6th St, and a daughter for Ralph McKay, former Anderson residents now in Hanford California. Paternal grandparents J McKay and J Barsody are named along with Anderson Newspapers ties.

St. John's Hospital Haward Scharnowski Nichol Ave Roy Bilbcey Jack Hosier Ivan Layne 9Th St Clifford Cary Markleville Arthur Kollross N. Shore Dr Lowell Hardacre W. 6Th St Ralph McKay Anderson Sheree Ann Mt Hanford Calif J. McKay 40Th St Andy Barsody Brownsi Lle McKay Anderson Newspapers, Inc Hanford

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