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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1955
Page
3
A Nottingham truck driver, Bill Lavender, 38, told a magistrate he caused his death by his own actions after a television plea. Neighbors recalled a crowded scene as he threatened to eject his wife from their home, then slashed his throat with a knife. He was placed on probation for the incident.
The State Budget Committee announced Friday hikes for state officials including Beatty Hospital superintendent Dr Wallace VanDen Busch from 10200 to 11300 annually, State Librarian Harold Brigham from 6400 to 8700, Tax Board Executive Secretary Fred Wissman from 7200 to 7500, Deputy U.S. Marshal Howard Black from 6900 to 7200, and Administrative Building Council Director Bert Weshover from 6400 to 6900, with further figures indicated for Industrial Board Chairman Jo.
Industrial Board members Raye Amond Mitch Richard Lemessey William McClain and Entanast Miller see pay raises from 85890 to 9000. Teachers Retirement Fund executive secretary 8 Y Johnson from 9000 to 9500. World War memorial secretary Felix Brown from 8400 to 5700. Deputy Attorney General juentay becomes chief deputy at 7800, Chief deputy George Jettie Jrvill named chief counsel July 16 1958 with max salary 9001.
Central Methodist Church schedules Sunday events with a 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Pastor Irvin L Pusey, 10 30 a m morning worship on The Spirit Came, 7 30 p m evangelistic service titled Strength By Sacrifice and a 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer gathering.
The Indiana Employment Security Division reports the average Indiana factory worker earned about $76.27 weekly, with hourly pay around $1.71 in 1991 for an average 41.1 hour week. The figures trace long-term trends of rising wages and fluctuating hours since 1948, noting pay and hours shifts across decades.
In Bammond Indiana detective sergeant Covaull said Betty Louise Davidson 21 confessed covering attendants with a gun in two recent filling station holdups. She claimed two male companions talked big and she wanted to show them. One hold up involved $14, the other $30. Davidson, a waitress, has a husband in the Army at Camp Breckinridge.
About 30 Memphis city officials and West Memphis representatives met in memphis to discuss the Dixon Yates power contract. Mayor Tohey defended the city’s stance, noting President Eisenhower ordered cancellation of the project after assurances of a Memphis built plant. The meeting highlighted ongoing tensions over the planned West Memphis generating plant and the city’s efforts to remain independent from Dixon Yates.
Tirianapolis Allison Division will present the program for the Anderson Kiwanis Club luncheon at the YMCA Monday. Rey Collins, program chairman, will be in charge. Seventy Kiwanis attended a chicken dinner at Dohany Church. Members will attend the Indiana District meeting at French Lick August 21 and 28.
The annual pony show and parade are planned with a downtown route led by Mayor Noland Wright. Activities start noon today at Athletic Park, then return after the parade before the show begins at 2 PM. Sponsored by the Indiana Shetland Pony Brewers Association and the Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Miss Glenda M Ebbert daughter of Mr and Mrs Glorin Ebbert Markleville and Charles J Jones son of Drs Kenneth Jones Middletown were married Sunday June 5 at Markleville Methodist Church. Rev Jim Fritz officiated. They plan to attend Anderson College this fall and reside near Middletown.
The Madison County Bural Youth Club held its monthly session with officers listed including president David Blubder and vice presidents. Plans were approved for a summer trip to Pokegon State Park and a float in the State Parade, with organizational details and roles assigned for the year.
A man sued a physician for malpractice after his leg infection led to amputation. He claimed poor care and insufficient treatment, while the doctor argued limited capacity and dispatch. The court ruled the doctor acted within reasonable limits and dismissed the suit.
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