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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
10
The Associated Press reports a Memorial Day weekend total of 580 deaths, with 368 auto fatalities and 1M drownings, beating prior records. Ned I Dearborn of the National Safety Council urged enforcement, engineering, and education to curb future highway deaths.
An advertisement touts Brimmy Masti-Liner as a painless, tasteless denture reliner that hardens to fit plates, realigns them, and allows eating without powder or paste. It promises zero taste or odor, removable design, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Estimated weekend traffic fatalities reach 446 from May 13 to May 26, with 23 deaths in traffic, 58 drownings, and 94 other fatalities. State tallies show California with 31 traffic deaths and New York 209, among others, highlighting widespread risk across the nation.
The Hoover Commission urged bolder military research and greater NIH funding, criticizing current programs as underperforming. It urged 7 percent more congressionally funded medical research, warning against underemphasizing basic science while noting risks in weapons development. In other items, a Marion couple welcomed twins after a late-night birth, and a Terre Haute man died after being struck by a north Terre Haute freight train.
Francis A. Nidor, 18, Navy recruit at Great Lakes Training Center, said he would inherit half a million from his grandfather. Attorney W. H. MacTye called the figure greatly exaggerated, noting the estate tops at about $15,000 with periodic payments to Nidor and his mother. Nidor previously attended Howe Military School in Howe, Indiana.
In Wren Michigan Vere Mowry assembled a homemade cartage system delivering cartons from basement to customer. The odd device uses a conveyor to lift eggs from a shelf to a customer and back to restock. A sign on the unit proclaims confidence in arithmetic and integrity as Mowry counts cents within one or two off. In Indianapolis a murder assault case against Dr Stan ley Webster was delayed for a second time to question Dr Thomas Terpinas about a May shooting. Terpinas, wounded, was released from hospital and Webster's case reset for June 16.
A corn variety plot was planted last week in Stony Creek Township by County Agent W. C. Haynes with assistance from Macron and Hubert Valentine. Twenty six varieties were planted side by side from several experimental stations and hybrids including Indiane, Dekalb, and Funks Grand. The plots will be husked and yields determined. certificate awards were presented to growers and associates.
Washington reports the National Education Association released a booklet titled It's High Time A Guide for Parents of High School Students offering blunt questions about parenting teens. It advises patience, understanding adolescent growth, and rolling with punches while urging family discussion and shared decision making to cope with juvenile delinquency concerns.
An examination of the accounts of Geraldine Smith, justice of the peace in Seyser Township, Dekalb County, revealed a shortage of 1174 dollars. State Board official Robert Wickersham noted the lack of paper procedure knowledge but said no criminal action was contemplated. Civil suit to recover the money may follow.
Dismissals occurred yesterday at multiple facilities including St Johns Hospital and Greenfield. Individuals named include Mrs Bertha George of Greenville and Paul Pyle, along with Alfred Reeminn of Alexandria and Phyllis Johns of 349 W art, reflecting routine discharge and follow up.
A garbled notice lists breakfast service at the YMCA from 8.00 to 6.00 with abbreviations and stray terms. It also mentions a Board of Christian Education meeting at 115 Gosnel Trupet and a 40 Salon of tual oy Canny with dinners listed at 6458, though many words are unclear.
The report records a Mig weekly Anderson Toastmasters meeting with Hamlin as toast monitor, Copiemaster Clot Test, Ray Hapfier as general evaluator, and Kennett McClure as grammarian. Speakers included Tamas Fosnel and several others. Carl Young won topic and Charles Nipple speech. Separate notes cover community figures and a Crawfordsville obituary: Dean Crawfordsville pro Cyril Shook found dead by monoxide poisoning in his car near the Crawfordsville municipal course.
The Madison County Electric Club met May 24 at the Indiana and Michigan Electric Building in Alexandria. Officers elected: Warren Reeson president, Richard J. Fish vice president, Barbara Fish secretary treasurer. Thirty four members and guests attended. Joe Neaty of Indiana and Michigan Power spoke on fuse and wire sizing and wattage use. Next meeting set for June 14 at 7:30 in the Electric Company room.
County farmers hold annual meeting approving a July 26 picnic at Beulah Park Alexandera with pet and hobby paradeStew cake vegetable and flower show in forenoon amateur contest to follow committee lists include Cake Contest Mbel Yrytes etc detailed in notice
East Lynn church groups plan a Thursday schedule with multiple study circles and meals. Listed leaders include Mrs. Duck Roberts at R10 1, Group 7. Mrs. Wiel Edwards. Mrs. John Malara. Mrs. Tom McDivers. and Alva Mindhenk. Meetings start around 1:90 and cover meals and fellowship in designated streets and addresses.
Negotiators for Ford Motor Co and the CIO United Auto Workers met in Detroit for long secret talks. A possible strike by about 10,000 Ford workers loomed within 24 hours as both sides pressed a wage and benefits dispute. Ford offered a “partnership in prosperity” stock option at half price, while the UAW pressed for a guaranteed annual wage and resisted the stock plan. A news blackout was agreed to, extending likely until a final deal or breakdown. Henry Ford II promised a bargaining-table answer, but the outcome remained unclear as sessions continued.
Darrel Rhodeback, 24, of Clavin alt, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of reckless homicide in the deaths of James Swindell, Chesnut Whilton, and Sheila Slavens, all residents of Anderson, Indiana, after a crash on August 2 near Cincinnati.
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