Immigration Official Used Government Vehicles On Hunting Trips
Immigration Commissioner Joseph M. Swing testified to a House panel that he used government jeeps, an air conditioned trailer, and a plane on hunting trips to Mexico and Canada. He framed the hunts as incidental while saying the main aim was border talks with officials. He said he would continue entertaining on such trips if not forbidden.
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Washington
Joseph M. Swing
Mexico
Canada
House
Swing
West Point
Eisenhower
Subcommittee
Robert H. Mollohan
D-Wva
Immigration Service
Texas
Florida
Will Ordain Elwood Man As Minister
Elwood area resident Rev. Overton Sacksteder IT will be ordained as an Episcopal minister in services at St. Stephen's Church at 10 30 a.m. on July 12 with Bishop Richard A. Kirchhoffer in charge. He has served as vicar of St. Paul's Westbrook Conn and studied at Berkeley Seminary New Haven Conn. He previously led General Lamps Manufacturing Corp here and did lay reader duties at St Stephen's. He served in World War II commanding officer of USS SC 539 and exec officer of USS Finnegan. He is a University of Chicago AB graduate 1940 and will become rector of Holy Advent in Clinton Conn. He and his wife and four children are visiting relatives in Indiana.
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Elwood
Overton Sacksteder
Overton Sacksteder Jr
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Richard A. Kirchhoffer
Indianapolis
Sachsteder
St. Paul's Church
Westbrook
Conn
Berkeley Seminary
New Haven
General Lamps Manufacturing Corporation
St. Stephen’s Church
Grace Church
Muncie
St. John's Church
Crawfordsville
Finnegan
Central Pacific
University of Chicago
Connecticut
Berkeley Divinity School
Episcopal Church of the Holy Advent
Clinton, Conn
Sacksteder
Everett Warner
Rifle Shooting Warning In Alexandria Township
Monroe Township Justice of the Peace Theo dore Auler warned Alexandria youths to stop unauthorized rifle shooting along creeks and elsewhere. Constable Jack Zettel will seize rifles and hold parents responsible. Civil Defense prepares for Operation Alert 1956 with local unit planned and volunteers welcome.
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Alexandria
Monroe
Justice of the Peace
Theodore Auler
Auler
Jack Zettel
Civil Defense Organization
Jack Dewberry
Jack Davis
Melvin Fox
Mace Hitchens
James Davis
Jerry Pruden
Jim Donahue
Jason Grose
W. R. Collins
Fleener
Madison County
Willkie Award Winner Named at Indiana University
Carolyn Jane Baker of Bloomington receives the Wendell Willkie Inter-Faith scholarship for next year at Indiana University. Her father, State Rep. Laurence D. Baker of Kendallville, served with Willkie in the Indiana House. The award honors campus work advancing interfaith and interracial relations.
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Bloomington
Ind
Carolyn Jane Baker
Wendell Willkie
Indiana University
Miss Baker
Laurence D. Baker
Kendallville
Willkie
Indiana
Car and Truck Collision Injures Two Elwood Women
Two Elwood women were injured in a Friday early morning crash at SR 28 and SR 37. Grace Tyner, 68, suffered a broken pelvis and was treated at Mercy Hospital. passenger Josephine Balser, 39, received cuts and bruises. The car failed to stop at a sign before crossing and the semi struck near its middle. The semitrailer sustained minor damage. Balser paid a $17.50 fine for failure to stop. A second report notes seven month old Deborah Grayless died after a 75 mile drive for hospital care. her mother Doris Grayless, 25, stopped at a west side home for aid.
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Elwood
Grace Tyner
Main St
Mercy Hospital
Josephine Balser
13Th St
Carl Glesing
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Deborah Grayless
Clinton
Doris Grayless
West Side
Regular bus service maintained by ABC and Greyhound lines
Regular bus service by A B C coach lines and Greyhound lines remain the same. All regular schedules operating to Noblesville Indianapolis and points south to Richmond Cincinnati east to Winchester Portland and Fort Wayne to all points north. Call 38 6601 for complete information. Anderson Bus Station 11th and Central.
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A.B.C. Coach Lines
Greyhound Lines
Noblesville
Indianapolis
Richmond
Cincinnati
Winchester
Portland
Ft. Wayne
Anderson Bus Station
11Th & Central
Keyhound Lines
Elwood couple engaged in announced betrothal
Announcement made by Mr and Mrs Thomas Lindley of 2734 No A St Elwood of the engagement between their daughter Janet Lindley and Lester Coston son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Coston of 918 No Anderson St Janet works at the Elwood Drive In Theater and Coston is employed at the Stevens spring factory No wedding date has been set.
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Elwood
Thomas Lindley
A St
Janet
Lester Coston
Eugene Coston
Anderson St
Miss Lindley
Elwood Drive
Coston
Stevens Spring
Elwood Woman and Ivan D Mosier Wed in Cheyenne
Nellie M. Mosier and Ivan D. Mosier were married in Cheyenne Wyoming in a double ring ceremony. Nellie is the daughter of Wayne and Mrs Hughes of Elwood and Ivan is stationed at Francis E Warren Air Force Base. The couple plans to reside in Cheyenne.
Alexandria High School Class of 1931 Reunion Planned
The graduating class of 1931 at Alexandria High School will hold a reunion on Saturday July 21 at the First Christian Church with a 6 30 p m dinner for members and spouses Reservations are due by Monday July 16 to Mrs Sarah Fox 302 S West St Other committee members include Mesdames Thelma McNett Charlene Cleaver and Viola Waymire The Fox reports confirmations from alumni in Massachusetts Florida and Michigan.
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Alexandria
Alexandria High School
First Christian Church
Sarah Fox
S. West St
Mesdames Thelma McNett
Charlene Cleaver
Viola Waymire
Elwood Women Gather for Ladies Aid Meeting and Socials
Elwood note: the Ladies Aid Society of New Lancaster met at Mrs. LaVon Carlile’s home with Hobbs Christian Church members as guests. Highlights included readings by Mrs. Car rie Beeson and Mrs. Garnet West, a hymn and prayers, celebrations of member birthdays, a contest win by Mrs. Elsie Cole McCarthy, and refreshments. Future gathering planned at Mrs. Sasha Sinclair’s Aug 2 with extensive guest list from New Lancaster group.
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Sarah Juday
Mary Smith
Ruth Miller
Mellie Ray
Elsie Cole McCarthy
New Lancaster Group
Sasha Sinclair
Nellie Peters
Ethel Hobbs
Dessie Webb
Myrtle Harmon
Norma Fuller
Eula Warne
June Weeks
Lola I. Webb
Nora Morris
Anna Lee Fuller
Mary Weismiller
Alice Scott
Iva DeLong
Salome Henderson
Esther Weismiller
Elsie McCarthy
Alfie Julius
Mesdames
Mildred Tranbarger
Frances Beckett
Ruby Crull
Nettie Darrow
Garnet
Elwood Rites Monday For Warren Potts
Warren W. Potts 75 of 2115 So I Street Elwood died Friday at his home after a months illness. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Copher and Fesler funeral home with Rev. J E McCoy presiding. Burial will be in Elwood City Cemetery. Survived by widow Florence and three stepdaughters Elizabeth Williams Irene Landon McNamara and Mary Hennessey all of Elwood. Potts born December 22 1881 in New Columbus Pennsylvania married Florence Wahl February 5 1929. He was a member of the Christian Church.
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Elwood
Warren W. Potts
Copher
Harshman, Minoso lead Milwaukee win over Chicago
Milwaukee beats Chicago 6 to 4 as Harshman earns the win and Harshman and Minoso homer. Minoso adds 3 RBIs and Rivera 2, with Bolling, Fox, Philley and others contributing. Gromek charged with loss. Masterson relieves in a 2:30 game time before 30,138 at the blown game.
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Fe—Bolling
Fox
RBI
Minoso
Harshman
Lollar
Hatfield
Aparicio
Rivera
Philley
Tuttle
Dropo
Kaline
Phillips
Kuenn
Boone
Bolling
Detroit
Chicago
Br—Harshman
Gromek
Masterson
Maas
So—Harshman
Ho— Gromek
Rer—Gromek
Maxwell
W—Harshman
L Gromek
U—Napp
Umont
Berry
Honochick
Hoad Wins Wimbledon Title in Dominant Final Showdown
Lew Hoad defeated Ken Rosewall 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-4 to capture the Wimbledon men's singles crown. He plans to head to the United States in pursuit of a tennis grand slam, last achieved by Don Budge in 1938, with a $100,000 pro offer on the September U.S. National tour.
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Wimbledon
England
Lew Hoad
Ken Rosewall
United States
America
Don Budge
Hoad
Rosewall
U.S
Budge
Elwood DeMolay installs new officers at Masonic Temple
Elwood DeMolay Chapter held a Thursday meeting at the Masonic Temple installing Phillip A. Brown as master councilor and Tom Davis as senior councilor. Other officers named included Jack Alexander scribe J Daniel Evans treasurer Stephen Cockerham senior deacon and Charles Goforth junior deacon. Special guests were Mrs. Madonna Smock and Linda Meltzer. Merit awards went to Phillip Brown Tom Davis Jack Alexander and Stephen Cockerham. City court fines were issued Friday by Mayor and Judge Robert Fortson for various offenses including improper lights reckless driving public intoxication and passing violations with several bonds forfeited.
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Elwood
Elwood DeMolay Chapter
Masonic Temple
Phillip A. Brown
Tom Davis
Jack Alexander
J. Daniel Evans
Stephen Cockerham
Charles Goforth
Delbert Downing
Carl Danner
Jerry McCoy
Terry Beeman
William Johnson
Richard Brown
Mick Commons
Sentinel
Terry Ware
Eric Johnson
Chris Pantos
Jerry Champion
Charles Berry
Danny Heflin
Joe Bilby
David Sigler
Reginald Hicks
Madonna Smock
Eastern Star Chapter
Linda Meltzer
Job
Everett Tranbarger
Ted Cockerham
Alexander
Judy Seibold
Mary Jo Brown
Phillip Brown
Robert Fortson
John T. Gates
Dale Ozenbaugh
Rt. 2
Cloyd E. Baugh
Edward Doversberger
Tipton
Nina L. Hoppes
Pendleton
Guy Green
Calumet Skyway Construction To Begin In Hammond
Construction starts Monday on an 88 million dollar 7 mile toll highway linking the northern Indiana toll road to Chicago. The Chicago Department of Public Works builds it with Toll Road Director Wedeking and other officials attending the ceremony along with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
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Hammond, Ind
Indiana
Chicago
Chicago Department of Public Works
Albert Wedeking
Wedeking
Richard Daley
End Of Train Runs Sought Between Elk Hart And Toledo
The New York Central Railroad asked the Indiana Public Service Commission for permission to discontinue daily and Sunday round trips Elk Hart to Toledo Ohio. It plans to drop trains 807 817 822 and 862 citing losses of over 435000 in 3 years 4 months with 398806 loss 1953 1955 and 36780 in the first four months of 1956.
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Indianapolis
New York Central Railroad
Indiana Public Service Commission
Elkhart
Toledo
Ohio
Falstaffs Edge Selma 6 5 In 0 Inning Tilt
Falstaffs edge Selma 6 to 5 in a Central Indiana Booster League game at Memorial Park last night. Ralph Rowe doubled to lead off the tenth, was sacrificed to third by Frank Woschitz, and scored on a wild pitch for the winning run.
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Anderson Fallstaffs
Selma
Central Indiana
Memorial Park
Ralph Rowe
Frank Woschitz
Major League Clubs Face Widespread Troubles Across Roster
Sportswriter Jack Cuddy surveys 1955 MLB teams, noting each club has a standout problem. Yankees struggle with Bob Turley’s ERA above 6.00 after a 17-win previous season, Braves contend with Eddie Mathews dipping to .248 with 25 RBIs, White Sox see Walt Dropo slump to .225 with only two homers, Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall underachieves at 5-8, Indians’ Bobby Avila hits .235 after leading AL in 1954, Cubs endure Warren Hacker’s poor 2-7 start, Giants face multiple disappointments including Willie Mays and Dusty Rhodes, and Tigers’ Al Kaline drops from a .340 pace last year.
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Jack Cuddy
NEW York
Yankees
Bob Turley
Turley
Braves
Eddie Mathews
Milwaukee
Mathews
Walt Dropo
White Sox
Dropo
Marty Marion
Dave Philley
Joe Nuxhall
Cincinnati
Redlegs
Nuxhall
Indians
Bobby Avila
Warren Hacker
Cubs
Giants
Willie Mays
Dusty Rhodes
Detroit
al Kaline
Quincy Three Club In Trouble
Quincy Illinois directors of the Quincy Three League base ball team agreed to finish the season despite a weak financial outlook. Vice president Parker Gates said attendance has been low, averaging about 400 per home game with only three games above 1,000. The league previously had eight teams before Terre Haute withdrew over poor turnout and finances.
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Quincy
Ill
Quincy Three
Parker Gates
Terre Haute
Ind
Keokuk
Burlington
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Peoria
Evansvile
Olympic Navy Visit Brings 24 Warships For Melbourne Games
Twenty four warships from seven nations will be in port for the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne from November 22 to December 8. The U.S. Navy leads with 11 ships, Britain with seven, and New Zealand and Pakistan with two each. Jim Hearn of the New York Giants endures a rough season with a six game losing streak and a 3-8 record after nine starts.
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Melbourne
Australia
U.S. Navy
Britain
New Zealand
Pakistan
NEW York
Jim Hearn
New York Giants
Burkemo Tops PGA Margin With Wide Match Record
Evanston Illinois Walt Burkemo has the best PGA championship record among players who competed in more than one event. Golf Digest notes he won 18 of 22 matches over the last two PGA championships.
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Evanston, Ill
Walt Burkemo
Golf Digest
Burkemo
Drake Names John E. Benington New Head Coach
Des Moines report confirms John E. Benington, longtime Michigan State assistant, was named head basketball coach at Drake University on Friday. The appointment elevates Benington to lead the Drake program.
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DES Moines
John E. Benington
Michigan State
Drake University
Harshman’s 3-Run Homer Sparks Sox Shutout of Detroit
Chicago White Sox defeated Detroit 14-0 as Jack Harshman homered for three runs and earned his fourth straight win. The Sox piled up 14 hits with every starter scoring once and Minoso homering twice, extending their win streak over Detroit to seven.
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Chicago
Jack Harshman
Detroit
Chicago White Sox
Harshman
Sox
Steve Gromek
Fred Hafield
Luis Aparicio
Aparicio
Lollar
Jim Rivera
Minoso
Fox
Rocky Marciano Injured After Playful Flight With Daughter
Brockton Mass. UP reports former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, undefeated in 49 bouts, was hospitalized Friday for a pulled muscle in his back. He was said to be recovering and expected to be out in a couple days after X rays. The injury occurred while tossing his 3 year old daughter Mary Ann in the air.
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Brockton
Mass
Rocky Marciano
Mary Ann Marciano
Air
Barbara Marciano
Rock
Exchamp
Marciano
Mary Ann
Markleville Softball Club Plays Fortville Tonight
Markleville softball manager John Redmond expects a game at 7 15 p m today at Fortville Memorial Park against an unnamed opponent. Players should meet at 6 00 p m at the school diamond and more players are welcome.
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John Redmond
Markleville
Fortville Memorial Park
Women golfers host flag tourney at Anderson Country Club
A flag tourney was held Wednesday by the Anderson Country Club women. Amelia Blassarus and Louise Regenold tied for first in Class A. Genie Brown won Class B. Mary Ruth Symonds won Class C with Kathleen Walker and Loraine Black tying for second. Betty Edwards won the putting contest.
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Anderson Country Club
Amelia Blassarus
Louise Regenold
Genie Brown
Mary Ruth Symonds
Kathleen Walker
Loraine Black
Betty Edwards
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Carl Porter
So. C St
Clark Ambulance
Linda Smith
So. I St
Audrey Coston Jr
Nadine van Ness
John Davis
Jackson St
Anderson
George Hettmansperger
Robert L. Jackley
Jose Fonseca
Kenneth Whitis
Rt. 3
Patty Bomholt
So. B St
Copher and Fesler
Kokomo
Wyoming
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
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Ralph Flecker
Alvin LeRoy
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Iona Myerly
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Dessie Etchison
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Pittsburgh
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Friendly Sunshine Club
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Murray
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Neese
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Willie Lewis
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Chiti
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Adcock
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ABRHO
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Bauer
Dark
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Repulski
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Roig
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B Sauer
Liddle
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Gan
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Cee Meen
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Tabacchi
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Temple
PO Post
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Thoms
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Treinen
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Moss
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Rowe
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Smith
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Harel
Neal
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W Gross
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Nec
Gross
Negi
Safford
Cluteman
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Berra
Skowron
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G. Coleman
P Byrne
Se Herzog
Cf Runnels
Tb Siever
Lf Courtney
C Lemon
Valdivielso
Berberet
E Stone Wiesler
Cravetz Chakales
Brown Heads
Elwood Lodge
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Skyway
By Wolf Ditzen
Falstaffs
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