Minerals Can Be Beautiful Display At Smithsonian
Smithsonian exhibit challenges dull displays with luminous minerals and modern lighting. Gems and historic items draw attention while fossils, fluorescent minerals, and unusual shapes stun visitors. The collection grows from gifts, with no known total value, and explains why coal is not a mineral.
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Arthur Edson Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
van Buren
Iman
Muscat
James Smithson
Washington
Satellites Proposed to Enforce Nuclear Test Ban
Geneva reports that the East West conference on policing a nuclear test ban recommended using earth satellites with special instruments to detect illicit high altitude detonations. Experts noted four detection methods already suggested by scientists from both sides and moved toward a foolproof, integrated policing system.
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Geneva
API
Free World
Soviet Bloc
Earth
Anniversary celebration for Rev Kendall family observed
The Rev and Mrs Robert Kendall of 2535 Sc B St Elwood will mark their 39th wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner and 2 to 3 pm open house. They have 10 children nine living and 26 grandchildren with 22 great grandchildren. Kendall, born 1877 Shelby County, married in 1899 Shelbyville. He served as pastor for 25 years and retired due to ill health. Mrs Kendall active in Auxiliary. Several offspring live in Martinsville Columbus Eagle Lake Indianapolis Ogden and Mich. Church revival slated August 19 at Elwood Assembly of God with evangelist Rev Charles Wayne Wil Mattox and prayers for the sick nightly. Rev W L Lewis is pastor.
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Nora Willams
William
Charlotte Kaufman Williams
Shelby County
Kendall
Jefferson
Hester Hawkins Kendall
Shelbyville
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Astor
Jesse Alexander
Martinsville
Ralph Morledge
Columbus
Earl McKay
Eagle Lake
Mich
Garnet
McKay
Anderson
James [McElfresh
Elwood
Naomi Alce
Indianapolis
Frank Baniz
Ogden
Horton Kendall
Theodore Kendall
Elwood Assembly
Mannibal Cox
Rt. of God
Thelg
Bedford
Roy Rody
Fort Evangelist
Charles Wayne
Morton Kenley
Wil Mattox
Eldorado
Ark
Therellaw Port
John Lewis
G St
W. L. Lewis
City Court Fines Lead Tuesday Session in Elwood
In Elwood, Mayor Robert Tartean presided as several residents were fined in city court on Tuesday. The reported docket included fines for traffic and petty offenses, with costs noted for each guilty party. Funeral arrangements were announced for Eva May Boggs, with services set at United Christian Church.
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Elwood
Robert Tartean
Miss Pyle and Jack Fite wed in Elwood church ceremony
Miss Jewell Pyle daughter of Mrs Hattie Mitchell and Jack Fite son of Mr and Mrs Slmer Fite were married at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Elwood Indiana on Saturday evening. The Rev L W Mayhugh officiated in a double ring ceremony. Bouquets gladiolis and candles graced the altar. The bride wore a blue nylon dress with red rose corsage and was given in marriage by her brother Bill Mitchell. Attendant Jean Cruea wore blue nylon and white accessories. Best man Phil Miller. A reception followed at the bridegroom’s parents home. The couple will reside at 1000 Walsh Ave Frankfort.
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Bill Mitchell
Jean Cruea
Bestman
Phil Miller
Fite
Petroleum. Ky
Elwood
Walsh Ave
Frankfort
Alexandria Social Activities Amid Yellow and Aqua Decor
Alexandria hosts weekend gatherings with yellow and aqua decor for Nancy McCaslin’s bridal event and a luncheon. Guests include Mr and Mrs Jack Van Dykes, Edwin Baker, and many local families. tables feature silver shoes and yellow flower centerpieces. Sgt James Mayer visited from Charleston. Betas hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Dean Cowart.
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Alexandria
David
Linda
Jack van Dykes
Kalamazoo
Mich. Paul
Nancy McCaslin
Bride van Dykes
Edwin Baker
Ivan Arnold
Rudolph Wells
Hollis Deakyne
Mesd
James Marshall Broyles
George Overpeck
Willard Fleenor
Chester Carver
Vaughn Lurber
George McDermott
Ward Kidder
Dane Hoover
Chesley Thomas
Lester McCaslin
Jack Nelson
Braxton Beker
Jesse
McMahan
Norman Schultz
Wilbur Aubrecht
Tom Wiley
Rex Fleener
Mes Shoes
James George Dudley
Mesdames
Wood
Raymond McKee
Leon-Robbett Richardson
Phillip Vanard Church
Anderson
Carroll Horn
Jack Goens
Leroy Buis
Copeland
David Vandivier
Jerry Pruden
Ed Townsend
Franklin
James Reynolds
John Girting
Russell Inglis
Elwood Sorority Hosts Party And Legion Auxiliary Plans
Sigma Alpha Chi Sorority at Scott's Supper Club held a guest party and dessert Monday with hostesses Mesdames Kiphart Beeman Dailey and Richards. Mrs Alexander Arling to host a business meeting Aug 14 with Mrs Almany as cohost. Legion Auxiliary names standing committees for the coming year led by Mrs Frazier. Public cake party scheduled at Legion Home Saturday Aug 9 with members asked to assist Visiting Nurse Association.
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Legion Auxiliary
Ruby Frazier
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Callette Fortson
Americanism Committee
Frazier
Flossie Smith
Lillian Towner
Elizabeth Bonham
iGirls
Edna Smith
Ethel Reichart
Jean Taylor
Knightstown
JeanReynolds
Reynolds
Presbyterian Woman's Association
KAB Club
Lena Foland
Harry Bell
Mesdames Elmer Laycock
Ralph Woodsides
Sanford Adams
George Schmidt
Lloyd Foland
David Richards
Anderson
Employment Up In Elwood
Elwood's unemployment improved in June with new claims 15.3 percent below May yet 140 percent higher than June 1957. Bank debits dropped 18 percent from May and 8.7 percent versus June last year. June residential building permits rose 39.6 percent from last year. A robbery hit a Main and 3rd Street root beer stand, stealing 50 dollars, merchandise, cigarettes, gum, and two hoses of candy. Judith Seely, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murel Seely, won the American 40 and 3 nurse's training scholarship for Madison County and will start at Methodist Hospital September 2.
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Indiana University
Bureau of Business Research
Indiana Business Review
Elwood
Ralph Mengelt
Main
Judith Seely
Murel Seely
Jo. Anderson
Madison County
Methodist Hospital
Two Nationalist Jets Shot Down by Reds
In Formosa Strait clash Communist MIGs downed two American built Thunderjets from Nationalist forces. One jet was shot down immediately. the other aircraft was damaged and abandoned. Spokesman labeled the attack provocative and timed to Middle East tensions. Safety Commission discussed Lincoln Avenue widening to ease two way traffic and assist fire equipment. City planned to reduce sidewalks by 2.5 feet per side to widen the street, with most cost in common labor to help unemployment. Also noted was possible four lane Alexandria road study with State Sen. McDermott and Kyle chaired meeting. Surgical patient Mrs Mary Starr underwent surgery at St John’s Hospital Anderson room 303.
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Taipel
Formosa
UPL
Formosa Strait
Alexandria
Safety Commission
Defense Ministry
Ing
Lincoln Ave
Charel St
Monroe St
Bnnduicc
Iity
George McDermott
Anderson
McDermott
Karl M. Kyle
Mary Starr
W. John SL
St. John's Hospital
Defense budget may exceed request in Senate vote
Washington AP report says Republican leaders expect a Senate vote to approve a Defense Department budget of 40 billion dollars, over a billion more than President Eisenhower asked. Senator Leverett Saltonstall quoted Secretary McElroy as saying 1.623 billion for jets, tankers, airlift gear, and submarines is not needed. Also notes local items about alfalfa roots, a Mrs Dragao's illness, and Zachary McKenzie's train death in Colfax Indiana.
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Washington
Repubican
Essenhower
Leverett Saltonstall
Rmass
Defense McElroy
White House
McElroy
Lady Democrats To Meet Thursday
The Madison County Women’s Democrat Club will meet Thursday night at City Hall with president Mrs Jessie Witsche officiating. A club picnic is planned for August 7 at Shadyside Park. Suffers Burns Thomas Shimer 21 of 114 Clifford St. sustained first and second degree burns to his right hand and forehead Monday. treated at St John’s Hospital.
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Madison County Women's Democrat Club
City Hall
Jessie Witsche
Shadyside Park
Thomas Shimer
Clifford St
St. John’s Hospital
Fire Put Out In Vacant Lincoln Street House
City firefighters extinguished a blaze in a vacant house on the 2100 block of Lincoln Street Tuesday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Russell Davis said evidence indicates the fire was started by youths who had been playing inside the house. Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River.
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Senate
House
Detroit
United Gas Detection
Ponte
Civil Defense
Belmas
Edward L. Lape
William Je. M. Walker Jr
Albert Indianapolis
Schiverzel
Donna Russell
William A. Price
White River
Indianapolis
AIL
United Motors
Delta-Remy
Ace
Lincoln St
Russell ‘Davis
Jet Hero Of Korean War Dies In Crash
Mount Clemens Michigan report details Captain Charles L. Tabor 35 of Monticello Illinois killed when his Falcon fighter could not stay aloft over Anchor Bay Leake St Clair. He bailed out at 300 feet as parachute failed to fully deploy and perished in the water despite rescue efforts. Tabor, father of three, flew 73 combat missions in Korea earning Oak Leaf Cluster and other awards.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Charles L. Tabor
Monticelln
Til
Anchor Bay
Leake St. Clair
Selfridge Air Force, Base
Tabor
Korea
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Robbins
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James Carroll
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Motors
Delco-Remy
Kate Porter
FSL
Boggs Services
Eva May Boggs
Uth
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William Smith
Elwood City
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Ynenifal Natac
James Russell
Rio DE Janeiro
South America
Atlantic
Mercy Hospital
Wayne Waymire
Fairmount
Jennie Snyder
John Hiday
Larry Cox
Ellen Bambrough
Robert Long Hospital
Douglas Poucher
William David Rebuck
Charles Thomas
UMC
Scaled Electric Motor
Miss Pyle
Sgt
James L. Mayer
Cyril Zeller
Brantz
Cyril
Chris
Charleston
S. C
Briday Shower
Dean Cowart
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Robert Joyner
Zelma Brunson
Visiting Nurse Association
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Reds
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China
Des Moines
Josephine Dragao
Rt. 3
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Ind
Zachary T. McKenzie
Colfax
New York Central Railroad
Lady Democrats
Entanl Co
Cope
Asec
Cape Canaveral
Fla
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Fen
Bey
Georgia
Wey
Kentucky
Bond & Lillard
Indiana
Bond & Allard Company
Louisville
National Distillers Products Company
Alex Traffic Safety Group
SUN Valley Speedway
Jasitrol
Cal
Seren
Lille
Williamson
W. Va
U. S
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