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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
10
A Philadelphia child in underpants wanders outside at dawn, eluding a surprised driver and causing a traffic scare. Neighbors recall the boy sneaking from his home as his family slept. Police and bystanders react to the unusual early morning scene.
President Truman appeared in the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine parade in Chicago. The seven hour event transformed the city into a carnival with elephants, camels, horsemen, bands and farm-animal displays. Notables including Gov Stratton and Mayor Daley joined the reviewing stand, as crowds cheered the procession and speakers urged youth and national unity.
The Rev. HM Taycraft a mission evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene will address Gondvin Memorial Church members. He has preached across the United States and Canada and led holiness conventions. The program begins at 7:90 oclock at 15th and Louise Sts with Rev. E. O. Starford presiding.
Seven thousand Hoosier guardsmen from the 6th Division perform target-range drills at Camp Grayling Michigan starting with an orientation by Maj. Gen. Carl O DeBard. Daily routine runs from 6:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with light training under simulated combat conditions and an annual review planned for Saturday by Governor George N. Craig.
A fragmented notice lists hospital dismissals including Percy Alexander and Alexandria, with many cross streets and names. It describes Camp Adventure at YMCA with registrations for boys 7 to 17, led by Mrs Joan Miller and staff, offering activities like swimming, crafts, fishing, and nature study, covering costs and required gear.
Toastmasters at the Anderson area met in a YMCA session with Orville Eubank as toastmaster and Robert Daubongpeck as table topics chair. Speakers included Roscoe Graves James Fasnol Osar Smith and Charles Aver, with Mr Matter winning Golden Circle and Wright Namlin winning Table Topics. Guest Melvin Biddle attended and the next meeting is July 26.
Anderson women Mrs Charles Howard and Miss Minnie Ossenberg will attend the National Women's Conference of the American Baptist Assembly this week at Green Lake Wisconsin. The program features speakers including Mrs James Wyker and Mr Vernon president of United Church Women, with Mrs Major Johnson Hartford as conference chair.
Perkinsville community to host a smorgasbord Saturday evening at the dark sou Township School. Tickets available from Perkinsville Methodist Church class or at the door.
Local man Walter Murphy 20 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy joined the Marine Corps after graduating Anderson High School in 1953. He has served in the east and west colors and is now stationed overseas with the 3rd Marine Division. Also listed are Duane L. Fishia 18 and James M. Bridges 19 who recently enlisted and have been sent to San Diego for basic training. The notice includes multiple cities where enlistees originate and mentions upcoming vaccine sale details in Indianapolis.
The Anderann Herald for July 13 1058 lists local representatives in the program including Floyd Stoetling Mitchel vm Aint al an Foe Linsiee Hotel Heckamnan Bulek Uunler Suffers Fracture and others. The event is organized by the Way Sales Welker Ford and Chamber of Commerce Safety committee led by L R Kemp and Leo Magers. Firemen reported a luncheon at 317 W 13th St amid a shed blaze and a city trophy was awarded for a safety effort. The report also notes a volcanic flare up near Catania Sicily and a Check Your Car Check Aceh drive.
Floyd Steviling of Edgewood fractures his right foot after he strikes it against a 4 door early this week.
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