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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1958
Page
3
In Indianapolis federal and state prosecutors argued over producing checks tied to bribery allegations in a high profile highway scandal. The court weighed continuances and access to Mogilner records as defense teams sought time to review payments totaling over 41 000. The case centers on former highway officials and associates amid a broader inquiry into state contracting misconduct.
The House of the Week presents Design X-7 by architect Lester Cohen a compact 39 by 31 feet 4 inch plan with expansion to 10 rooms including four bedrooms two baths and a full basement. Optional wall placement between kitchen and living room lets owners tailor space for family living or formal dining.
A promotional coupon invites readers to mail 35 cents to The Anderson Herald to receive a baby blue blueprint folder. The folder includes a guide titled How to Get Your House Built with floor plans four elevations and rough construction cost estimates. It advises showing the material to bankers and builders to help arrange bids and estimates.
Shirley Wilkinson 4 H Club reports third meeting of the year with President Carl Collins presiding and Mike Alford leading singing. Karen Hoppes presents health and safety on Tractor Safety. Discussion covers 4 H camp planned for June 18 to 21 and previous votes to meet first and third Mondays. Next meeting set for Monday, June 2.
Herman Hallett of the South Side Junior High School staff spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting on curriculum study and selecting beneficial studies for local students. He was introduced by William North. Paul Newbern of Nicholson File Company discussed establishing a plant in Holland and is currently on vacation. Enoch Drumm presided.
Park Place Church of God hosts the second of three student recitals by Paul Breitweiser’s Anderson College faculty group tonight at 7 30 PM. The program features Mary and Tom Breitweiser students plus a list of named performers and concludes with a third recital set for June 9 at the same church.
In Indianapolis UPI reports the first prospective juror in the Indiana highway scandals trial gave his name as George Craig. The 60 year old retired baker is not related to former Governor George N. Craig. Defendants include ex adjutant general El toner W. Sherwood, ex Statehouse aide William E. Sayer, equipment salesman Arthur Mogilner, and former highway chairman Virgil W. Smith. They face conspiracy and bribery charges.
Indianapolis and states across the Midwest report two men in their early 40s involved in a $50,000 check forger scheme. Victims traced in Indianapolis Muncie Richmond South Bend Vincennes and possibly other Indiana cities. Checks printed on punch cards with aliases and a single stolen protector.
Elwood notes list a joint meeting of the Mary Magdalene and Naomi Circles at East Main Christian Church with a noon covered dish meal and 2 p.m. program, hostesses named. Scout Day postponed due to rain and Girl Scout Day activities may be rescheduled. Other items include Past Time Club meeting, Shiloh Friends Church aid, Royal Neighbors supper with reservations, and personal mentions of Ruth Nutling visiting relatives in Michigan and Hobson family plans for summer.
Elwood public library adopts summer hours 9 a m to 6 p m six days a week with Friday closing at 8 30 p m winter hours extend to 8 30 p m all weekdays A centennial program by Elwood Quincy Lodge Masons 7 30 p m includes Social Club from Indianapolis and a list of committee members Vacation Bible School opens 8 55 a m to 11 45 a m daily with staff of 17. 63 children enrolled 4 and older may join. runs weekdays through Friday June 13.
Multiple divorce actions surface in Circuit and Superior Courts including Patricia Ann Tomlinson vs Russell Lee Tomlinson. Others include Charlies Tobias contract suit and several divorce petitions. State case involves Leo Christensen armed robbery and related charges with trial set for July 10, 1998. President Eisenhower to visit Annapolis for Naval Academy address if weather allows.
The Rev Roy Mount of Sixth Street Christian Church and Mrs Mount attended the state convention of Christian Churches in Fort Wayne. Lawrence Dennis and family of Indianapolis and William Best and family of Pendleton were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Best. Ruth Goff of New Castle visited her sister Mrs Sheldon Moore. John Smith, based at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, visited here. Arthur Hall, recently operated on at Henry County Hospital, returned home.
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