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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1954
Page
16
Chicago girl Janice Visser, 16, visiting the city, suffered a deep cut to her right elbow after falling on an electric sign while skating. She was taken to St. John’s Hospital for treatment, condition listed as serious.
The 30 day August outlook predicts above normal temperatures in the western states and Middle Atlantic, with near normal in most of the country and cooler spells in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes. A proposed shift of unspent foreign aid funds to military aircraft was debated as part of a broader aid package. A Studebaker milestone notes the two millionth postwar vehicle delivered, with extensive production figures since 1945.
An office undersecretary told the House he is satisfied Cort's military service call-up was bonafide and not for ulterior purposes. Cort had not been at the embassy for weeks, and his passport status is uncertain with an impression it may have expired, potentially hindering entry in some countries including Czechoslovakia. No Czech Embassy official could be reached for comment.
Indiana and Kentucky officials tentatively will split equally the cost of maintaining the Indiana approach to the Owensboro Ohio River bridge. A 50 50 maintenance arrangement was agreed at a French Lick meeting but needs gubernatorial approval. The toll free bridge was built 14 years ago by the Owensboro Bridge Commission at 2.5 million dollars.
Fred Yelton co chair with infield Myers of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce roads committee says meetings will form road sub committees at Pendleton and Lapel. Committees have been organized at Markleville Elwood Alexandria and other places. Plans include a new diagonal road between Anderson and Elwood along the Pennsylvania right of way and continuation of Ind 100 bypass from the intersection with Indi ? to directly imperia. A August conference will bring together State Highway Commission and U S Bureau of Roads representatives to hear county ideas on road improvements.
Fire destroyed a farm building used for curing smoked meats and lard. Funeral services were set for Frank B. Planner, 77, a funeral director and former president of Planner House. Separately, a Yugoslav student fleeing war died near an airfield. officials identified him as Tomisine Muniatic. Henry Sims of 1709 Fairview St was hospitalized yesterday.
In Niagara Rapids a raft with a weighted keel and sliding hatch was used to navigate a whirlpool basin. Hill emerged from the hatch as the barrel drifted in the water pocket near the falls. The activity echoes a fatal death of Hill's older brother William on August 5, 1951 during a similar attempt over the falls.
In Parliament Fr iday it was disclosed that old Bostonian ex Communist Cort and his wife left Birmingham July 21 after Britain refused political refugee status and canceled his permit. They boarded the Polish ship Jaroslaw Dabrowski at Brown's Wharf London at 1 15 am Saturday to seek asylum in Czechoslovakia. Cort claimed refusal to report for a draft and faced possible punishment if forced to return to the United States.
Sen Dirksen signals possible counterproposal as McCarthy foes rally around Flanders. Flanders accuses McCarthy of contempt for the Senate and the 1952 subcommittee inquiry. He compares McCarthy to Fifth Amendment complainers. GOP leaders back McCarthy while Democrats split on the measure, Knowland opposing.
A committee spokesman said last night further reductions in the Park Department budget requests may be forthcoming, signaling ongoing cost trimming and potential reallocations across city services.
Commissioners continued from paving a three mile road from Indiana to Indiana 13. Finishing touches on the Main Street Road project in Adams Township are under way. They plan a new diary at the county farm for Orphans Home and county farm use. Attending yesterday’s meeting were Dale Flora Fre Willetts and Wilbur House.
A 41 year old former Nazi storm trooper Peter Acher was found guilty of 114 murders and two attempted murders tied to the En carton massacres on a Prague death march. He received life at hard labor, the harshest Austrian penalty.
Russell J Ayers 72 of Summitville died at home after a heart attack. He lived in Decatur previously and is survived by his wife Elsie Wisner, a daughter Jah May Bancroft, a son Max Ayers, two brothers, and three grandchildren. Oscar E Silver 66 former Marion city employee died suddenly at work in Marion. He was an architectural engineer and resided at 206 White's Ave Marion. He was a member of multiple churches and lodges. Funeral details set for Marion with services at 2 p.m. Sunday and interment in Grovelawn Cemetery. John Zephaniah Stubbs 67 of Noblesville died suddenly from a heart attack while working on a farm. He was a carpenter and member of the Refuge Christian Church.
A doctor arrested in the Taw sector case gave reporters a sworn statement. The body was taken to the Weygandt funeral home, arrangements are being made by law officials and friends at the family residence, with services planned in the coming weeks. Clergy will preside at a wake prior to rites, and interment is expected.
The notice lists property tax levies for numerous townships and municipalities including Anderson Alexandria Elwood Aladdin Chesterfield and more. It details civil and school tax figures, cemetery mentions, and notes surviving relatives of Francis McClintock and John J Reddington with funeral arrangements and interment details. An advertisement notes Strickler's Hardware sale items with orange tag clearance.
Dismissals summarized listing patients and home addresses including Mrs. Robert Sells and daughter 1324 W 6th St Mrs. Tom Smith and son 1312 W 6th St Mrs. Roy Maxim and daughter 3240 Maryland Dr Mrs. Martin Dell and son 409 W 33rd St Mrs. Willie Henson and daughter Alexandria Mrs. Carl Phlegar and daughter 832 Chester St William Rouse 1621 W. Trist Mrs. Viola Evans Alexandria Mrs. Elsie Stevens 829 St Mrs. June Angrove 1108 12 W ath St Warren Clark 221 W 13th St Mrs. Lorena Baker 1519 Arrow Ave Chester Murphy 221 F 21st St Mrs. Mattie Milner Wilkinson James Best Rt A.C. Miller 540 Lonsvale Dr Harry Fleck 2819 Forest Dr Miss Carolyn Pence 315 Cot face Ave Mrs. Jacqueline Lewis 1907 Cedar St Miss Jerri Moore 2311 Sherman St Mrs Lillie Cox RY
President Eisenhower will visit Northwestern University next month to address a World Council of Churches meeting and receive an honorary degree. He is to speak to the church group on August 19 and will meet with Chancellor Adenauer who travels to the United States to address the American Legion convention and to confer with Eisenhower and Dulles.
Rain might ease as near normal conditions return with highs of 87 to 98 and overnight lows 64 to 68. The forecast notes continued warmth for the period, while Congress this week faces a vote on a bill to raise pay for certain personnel.
The Rev. Paul Single of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Alexandria will address Christ Lutheran Church at 8 a m. Joseph Koob, congregation president, says Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m. The Rev. Edgar P Schmidt of Zion Lutheran Decatur has been extended a call and should decide by August 15. The Rev M J Prifogle, former pastor, has moved to a church in South San Gabriel California.
The Rev. R K Storey will be guest speaker at North Anderson Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday morning after Sunday school at 9:30. He will recount his three years as a Japanese prisoner and speak again at 1:30 p.m. The Rev George Blice will direct the music.
The Hebrew Christian Alliance speaks nightly at 7 30 o'clock August 1 through 7 at First Friends Church corner 10th and Chase Streets with host pastor Rev Raymond Breaker. Prof Jack Miller will give stereoptican lectures as representative for Haven of Grace Brooksville Florida a rest place for Hebrew Christians.
Clarence Edgar Terry, 74, Negro, of 1620 W. 16th St, died Wednesday at home. Rites begin at 10 am today at Leonard P. Underwood Funeral Home with Rev. J. C. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be at East Maplewood. Friends receive condolences at the funeral home.
Mrs Blanche Marsh Byers wife of John Byers died in Toledo yesterday at 7 p m from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered July 19 She was a former resident of this city daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William R Marsh She and her husband left this city 35 years ago to live in Toledo Her husband a General Motors employee commands an American Legion post in Toledo She is survived by her husband one sister Mrs Fred G Webb Anderson Calif one brother W R Marsh Burbank Calif and J E Parker Services will be conducted Monday afternoon in Toledo followed by interment There Mrs Florence Brady 1819 Nichols Ave was taken to St John s Hospital yesterday in the Harold E Rozelle ambulance.
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