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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1958
Page
1
Elwood receives a state safety award amid a chaotic page featuring heat by heat race results, forthright penalties, and a hospital note. The item lists numerous heats, fines for license and passings, and a local teen dance event by the Elwood Rotary Club. A hospital update details admissions and a birth at Mercy Hospital, with a letter seeking a missing Minogue relative from Ireland.
Announcement of Leanna Kay King marrying PFC Ted L Townsend at St. John's Lutheran Church on Friday July 4. Bride wore light blue Italian broadcloth with lace. attendants wore apricot and white sheath. Townsend then with 101st Airborne, stationed at Fort Campbell. They will reside at 2516 8th Street. Also note elk herd preservation efforts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The article outlines a national running of the Soap Box Derby with notable participants, including Terry Townsend who previously won heat 19 and 23. It notes a 5,000 dollar prize and a world amateur racing title as key stakes, and details ramp location, judges, and a heat-by-heat schedule leading to the grand championship. It also mentions daylight-saving adjustments and the lineup of drivers with heat numbers and class divisions.
The wedding of Seer Do Miss Violet Mass Bannon daughter of Mrs. Bert Christian Ko Komo and John H. Bannon 907 N 12th SE and Merlin J. Tytler son of Mrs. Emma Tyler Anderson will be at First Baptist Church at 7:30 PM on July 26 with Rev R W Sage officiating. Friends are invited to attend in Anderson Township.
Roy Boicourt won the Gulden Gavel award as best-prepared speaker at the An derson YMCA Toastmasters Club meeting on Tuesday evening. Kenneth McClure tied for honor with the Golden Goblet for the top extemporaneous speech.
Elwood notes reveal Sigma Alpha Sorority at Kappa Delta Phi Chi met July 26 and planning a charity fashion show and card party at Mangas Cafeteria. Other groups discussed August meetings, leadership conferences, and scholarships for therapy students, with several civic women active in local clubs.
Mayor Ferguson read a prepared statement as discussions over the Anderson airport project continued. Nicholson File Company announced relocation of 620 jobs from Providence to its Anderson plant, while officials cited airport facilities as essential for future operations. Brant described runway limits and drainage costs, with supporters urging progress and opponents raising questions about feasibility.
A city fireman suffered minor burns yesterday morning while extinguishing a house fire at 2009 Louise Street. Captain Harold Walker was treated at St. John's Hospital for burns on the back of his neck. The dwelling was occupied by Evelyn Johnson and owned by John Crawford. Fire reports say the blaze started around a stove in the kitchen.
Anderson officials and railroad representatives discussed recommended industrial sites east of Anderson near the New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroads and along Ind 67 and nearby streets. The plan aims to position ready zones for future industry, with formal adoption pending Planning Commission and County Commissioners action. Reading list of attendees included Chamber of Commerce members and local officials, all seeking owner views and plan publicity.
Obituary notices run for Nolondus E. Miller 71 of Clay City and George H. Lunsford 66 of Fortville. Miller, a retired Guide Lamp worker, died at home with services in Clay City and burial at Wilson Cemetery. Lunsford, former Fortville resident, died in Fostoria Ohio. services at George McCarty Funeral Home with burial in Gravel Lawn Cemetery. Additional notices list Abi Louise Long 98 of Anderson, Bertha M. Rose 75 of Anderson, Blanche Lewis 70 of Anderson, Howard Stanley 47 of Burbank, Eml er Hull 71 of Anderson, and others with funeral plans and burial sites.
Sheriff's deputies continued investigation of a 1500 dollar jewel and cash robbery reported Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs R H Conover at VanBuskirk Road and Forest Drive. Six watches three diamond rings and other valuables worth about 1500 were stolen as the family prepared to depart for Coral Gables Florida. No arrests have been made and several suspects have been questioned and fingerprinted.
Dismissals from St. John's Hospital include Mary Alice Anderson Frankton Lillian Aumack Alexandria Mahlon Zell 1734 Broadway Melvin Blake Markleville Margie Brown Shirley and others. Also listed are addresses for former patients. State auditor notes Anderson to receive 14632 and Alexandria 1689 from alcohol ballonage taxes totaling 817211 for the three months ending June 30.
Gray and canteen chairman led a meal effort as the chapter reviewed a year of Home Service, disaster response, first aid, water safety, Nursing Service, Junior Red Cross, Motor Corps, Canteen Service, Gray Ladies, and staff aides. Disaster aid reached 22 families costing 2297.86 dollars. 473 people earned water safety certificates. over 10,000 students joined Junior Red Cross activities. Motor Corps logged 20,000 miles. 6100 hours by 23 volunteers. 1200 staff hours. Board of directors listed. honorary members named. a member suffered a heart attack at home and was taken to St John’s Hospital.
Entries list numerous renovations and new structures with varied costs across streets such as 2nd St 38th and Main 24th and Sheridan 13th and Meridian and 1317 W 26th St. Notable items include a new filling station at 38th and Main, a garage on 2nd St, and several remodels ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
The Rev. Wallace Deyo of the Noble Street Methodist Church will read the last rites. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers are Frank Brown, E. E. Sharp, Frank Morgan, Verne Kendall, John Bonduurant, and C. E. Hess.
Services for Sheldon Daddy Moore of Middletown a local druggist who died at his home 464 East Locust Street will be held at Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home this afternoon at 3 o'clock led by Reverends Earl Imler from Anderson and C Edwin McClaron from Middletown. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery.
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