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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1954
Page
6
National Democratic leaders view Indiana as pivotal in gaining control in the fall race and plan to launch their congressional campaign in Indianapolis on September 17. The move signals statewide emphasis and organizational effort ahead of the elections.
Wilkinson 4 H Club is honored as national leaders plan a two day program at the Wilkinson School building in Commilles. The event includes panel discussions led by national authorities on issues and a $100 parade award dinner addressed by Growth leaders from Greenfield. Charles E Skilles Indiana state chairman disclosed plans for the campaign kickoff in a joint announcement on Wednesday. Former President Harry S Truman is expected to attend if his physicians permit.
Funds raised at a community event will support the Nazarene church building fund. The Saturday drive at Valley Grove School in Shirley featured door prizes and pledges from area groups including the Farm Bureau and 4-H clubs. Leaders urged participation in future judging events as part of a broad county youth program.
Engagement announced between Miss Clareye Leone Haas and Mr Charles J. Haas son of Mr and Mrs Charles Haas Elwood. Wedding set for October 30 in Kansas City with details provided by Mr and Mrs Strank Mingrant.
Copenhagen report claims Danish astronomer Noumer first measured light speed using Jupiter and Earth eclipses. Observations showed eclipses arriving earlier or later by minutes depending on planetary alignment, implying light traveled Earth's orbital diameter in about sixteen minutes.
Donna Macy Leavell was honored with a pinky and blue shower at Mrs Pawine Revial Tu evening. A stork and bassinet centered the gift table. Four favors in games were won by Ina Mastette Marie Hanlin Stay Widehort and Myrtle Leavell. Refreshments were served. Present with the honoree were Mrs Mary Louisa Wilkot bort and Mrs lula Witlebort.
Middletown reports the WCTU plans a picnic dinner Wednesday July 28 at Mrs Ora Shor rs home with Loy al mt umperines as guests. Officers to follow program. Florida trip updates noted. numerous local residents mentioned in social notes and events across town.
Elwood city workers finish DDT spraying along Duck Creek banks and oily dump with insecticides aided by Kiwanis Lions Jaycees and Rotary. Youth Center sponsors a two show event by Alvarado Circus August 13 with 1200 seats. proceeds go to Youth Center and church affairs. Church officers elected at East Main Street Christian Church with Eugene Mitchelly as superintendent and Barbara Scott secretary.
Ameri can Legion Auxiliary schedules a Thursday meeting at the Middletown community rooms. A picnic table and bench project adds to Community Park facilities. Proceeds from an ice cream supper on Saturday July 24 support the East 38th Street Nazarene Church building fund.
Lon Heaton, 29, Kleinbuch Hotel, sustains minor injuries in a two vehicle wreck at S Fifth Street and S A Street in Elwood at 10 10 am Wednesday. Heaton fled the scene, later arrested for failing to have a driver license. Virgil Nobts of Rt 3 Byhoud drove a panel truck. damage described as extensive. Heaton treated at Mercy Hospital and released. Everett Whetstone, 63, formerly of Elwood, dies at farmland home. Funeral plans for Mrs. Ann Weser, 68, Harmony Christian Church, with burial at Knox Chapel Conveleryubs. Hospital notes list dismissals and admissions at Mercy Hospital.
Parkinstville churches plan their annual picnic at Forest Park Noblesville after Sunday services The Parkinsville Church will hold evening services in the basement due to hot weather Sunny school begins at Adam Lake Mussell House and regular class session. Rev CG Conn prepares to attend a ministers school at DePauw University Green Castle July 26 to August 13 Mrs Conn will visit relatives in Munnele and Fort Wayne. Local families and service members visit Cincinnati Zoo and Africa assignment. Ice cap of Greenland two miles thick in places.
The Pleasant Valley Aid Society of MIDDLETOWN held a picnic at Mounds Pack with a devotional review led by Mrs. Adams. Contests were run by Mrs. Bronnenberg and Mrs. Dragoo, with awards to Virgil Fattic Lea Lavell and Dan Scothorn. Guests included Mrs. Conrad Anderson Dr Shiri and families, plus Meas May Isenfowel Auderson Faye Michnel Georgi Eli son. Mr and Mrs David Vogel of Chicago announce the birth of a son Walter Farrel July 16. paternal grandmother Mrs Sarah rel.
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