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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1954
Page
1
The fragmentary OCR batch references defense, agriculture, taxation, and canal matters across several nations. It mentions President Eisenhower, Secretary of Agriculture, and activities in Indiana and Pakistan, with scattered notes on stamps, revenue, and canal status. The piece is highly garbled and hard to interpret coherently.
A fragment reports Bilward Partarn and two others aboard a flight that failed to arrive as expected near Crawfordsville and Crystal Falls. Further readable details reference a person named Mirh and indicate a missing or delayed air occurrence with involved travelers.
Fragments describe Miss Kirminterling's long service at Guide Laing Division and auditor’s office, noting health visits to California, and that she was buried or mourned at a funeral home. Surviving relatives include brothers Weedet and Kimmerling, sisters Georgia Hahn and Loy Padldnek, and several nieces and nephews, with affiliations to Cement Chris, Qinega Na Tau Sorority and Eastern Star.
Judges at last Saturday’s inspection day reviewed entries for the prom page one plan. The process highlighted candidate designs and color schemes under review by organizers and local sponsors.
Odd, poorly legible report notes a Norby Party event with arrests and guilty pleas. Mentions Frank Mears Anderson and Bill Phillips, burglary charges tied to a robbery, and a Derby Party with a Paramount Al Ward film. Sentences reference two to five year terms and a 1954 burglary case.
The committees will discuss prize and charity works for the Anderson area, with plans for the annual fall membership dinner under the Sex Reserves committee. Hoon Hi Newhera is named chair of the task group as part of the event.
A driver was accosted at the edge of a roadway by two men who pulled his car alongside to ask for the nearest filling station. One robber brandished a revolver and stole $130. They fled in a red convertible after the robbery. Police, including Elwood officers, described the suspects as about 20 and 28 years old, with one 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds, and the other about 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds, wearing blue jeans and a white shirt or blue uniform.
Incomplete text references a former director and a treated earth product. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving unclear scope, date, or location details. The fragment hints at a marketing or industry note but lacks coherent facts for full synthesis.
A county report shows 37.80 miles of brick and concrete road and 4019 old vehicles registered in 1953. Funds for road use totaled $463,900 with federal aid, boosting project costs to $630,004 and tax revenue to $723,548. Wilbur House and Mead Wile sit on the board amid tuberculosis curb efforts funded by Christmas Seals sales. Clinics and school screenings are organized through family physicians.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a medical X ray program with times listed as 4:30 pm 5:06 pm and 70 pm for Wednesday July 28, then Thursday July 29 and Friday July 30 with morning slots. Mentions chest X rays and a city program running across multiple days.
The Continental Air Command announced that Atterbury Air Force Base near Columbus Indiana will become a permanent installation under the air reserve training program. The five thousand acre base, leased after World War II and reactivated for reserve use, will house the all Indiana 434th troop carrier unit. A United Nations report notes 7,920 daily newspapers worldwide, excluding Iron Curtain regions.
GEOUGE RICHMAN DALEVILLE Geaga Richman 83 retired farmer died at home of daughter Mes Vera Anderson after short illness. Body to Richman and Prilaman Funeral Home at Yorklawn. Surviving son Ollie Richman Daleville brother William Richman Marion three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services Tuesday at 2 pm at Pikes Peak Church with Nev Dale Osborn in charge.
Granite City Illinois nurses faced heat related disruptions as temperature checks slowed. Thermometers failed in stifling rooms forcing cooling measures with water or alcohol to preserve readings amid extreme heat. Nearby St Louis recorded 109 degrees as hospitals adapt patient care protocols.
Funeral services for one year old Denny Elmore son of Mr and Mrs Elmore will be held Wednesday at St Johns Hospital in Danville. The child died Sunday at the Danville hospital. Surviving are the parents a sister Debbie aged four and an aunt Donna Winfluss of Indianapolis. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Kimmerling of Anderson and Kenneth Vunliss formerly of Anderson now in Rockville Ind. The schedule notes the Madison County auditor office closing Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.
Denis Elmore, grandson of Mr and Mrs Jeeey Elmore of Pilon, died at home Sunday. Funeral services are planned Wednesday at the Sldsties Methodist Church in Pilon. Surviving are the parents, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs C Dkutt of Crawfordsville, paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Janes Elmore of Anderson, and one sister Debbi.
Graveside rites will be held Wednesday at Cant East Maple Cemetery for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wright and WL Lath St. The child died Monday at St. John's Hospital. The Lady was taken to the Leon ard Underwood Funeral Home. Surviving parents include four brothers and one sister. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Charles B Dalley of the Second Baptist Church.
A helicopter flown from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis will serve as a headquarters reconnaissance craft for the National Guard's 45th Infantry Division. It will also support casualty evacuation and communications operations. An additional helicopter is expected for the artillery command.
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