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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1956
Page
3
Lawrence Frazier Alexandria High School instructor and athletic director collapsed after a day at home and at a local factory. He received medical care at a physician's office and at St. John's Hospital where he remained overnight.
Rites held Thursday at the Tripe, Williams and Erle Funeral Home for Mrs. Alta Hughes widow of Frank Hughes. Officiating minister Rev Joy Arthur of Joyce Chapel Methodist Church. Interment Vinson Memorial Cemetery Summitville. Attendants named including Ben and Morris Carter and Cecile Hensley.
Alexandria residents hosted social events with a car turntable playing Happy Birthday. Attendees included Leslie Ann Burdsall Linda Guathia Steve Wiley and Asa Mel Kinley from Anderson. Scott Addition Ladies Aid met at a member’s home with devotions and a reading from Upper Room.
The Senate defeated by 51 to 41 a proposal for a federal Hell's Canyon dam on the Snake River, opposing Democratic leadership and public power advocates. Eight Southern Democrats joined 43 Republicans to block the $485 million project, while only two Republicans supported it. Idaho Power Co plans three private dams for about $123 million, with one dam already under construction amid license challenges in court.
The State Tax Board will either accept or reject the requested dollar rate for building funds. A rejection means the school board must wait another year before making a new building fund request. The decision holds national significance.
Indiana reports its last polio fatality of 1956 in Hammond with James Pawlus age 3 dying in hospital after visiting Mrs. Hallet Fifer. Lake County records 12th case as four new infections emerge statewide including one paralytic. state board totals note cases in Lake Decatur Marion counties. Community events noted at Home Social Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Earl Goslin with cohostess Mrs. Floyd Needler assisting.
Mix and Fix Club members met at Callaway Park for a picnic. July 10, president Jack Hut cheson led a brief business session. Co-hostesses were Mesdames Bohlander Cornelious and Iawn wevers Gene Marsh joined as a new member. Attendance prize awarded to Hobbs Adams and Clem.
The article recalls older practices of dressing babies in wool and covering with layers during heat. It contrasts with modern methods where babies wear only diapers or light garments in hot weather, with sponge baths and cool water to prevent heat rash and exhaustion. It notes parental flexibility and the care system around infant feeding.
Readers ask about bust enlargement shots and weight management with medical advice. The piece warns against unprescribed hormones, favors exercise and balanced meals, and includes a doctor recommended approach for underweight and overweight readers. It also covers a mid century club meeting, programs, and civic notes with names and events.
An old advertisement offers a cotton linen or silk shawling dress with a box jacket, featuring half sizes and easy fit. It includes pattern details, instructions, and a request for thirty-five cents plus postage to Anne Adams at The Anderson Herald in New York with a name and address.
A misformatted notice lists numerous patients and families receiving hospital dismissals or transfers from St John’s Hospital. Names include William Arthur Smith Doris Carpenter Miriam Coale Pendleton Theodore J. Jones Opal Thomas Youne Betty J. Shaffer Lucile Ida Orwein, Willam J. Stevens and others with addresses in Fortville Madison Ave Alexandria Pike and local streets. The fragment also contains unrelated advertisements for crochet patterns and craft book orders.
A gardening tip discusses protecting new plants by shading with short leafy branches until they establish tolerance for sun. It notes pruning and selective exposure as plants grow, guiding readers on transition to full sun.
Readable items show YMCA schedule with church center meetings and family swim times. Activities include boys and girls swim sessions from 9 to 2 with open swim periods and a confectioners sugar glaze feature for a snack break.
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