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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1959
Page
2
Witness testimony in WERKINSVILLE reveals a pinball monopoly linked to operators in Gary Hammond area. The hearing at Perkinsville Good Samaritan discusses the syndicate's reach, with money reported from 1958 to 1963 and ties to Chicago underworld figures.
Charles E. Goodell Jr. sworn in to replace the late Daniel A. Reed as representative from Jamestown, restoring Republican strength in the House. James G. Polk and VFW Post 166 discuss a district council meeting and state marble tournament at Mounds Rate Park, with 14 entries and potential qualification for a national event. The post plans a district gathering, Memorial Day burial-location data drive, and flags for all known graves.
David Lynch of Fort Wayne admitted guilt before Federal Judge Robert Grant to robbing the Rabill Bank of $4900 on March 31. Lynch had waived the commissioner appearance and faces sentencing June 2 after a pre sentence investigation. He was later named as a suspect in a filling station robbery.
A daily timetable lists events at the YMCA including Christian Business Men and Lutheran Men's Club luncheons at noon, Rotary Board and Boy Scouts at 6:30, with swimming and gym classes for men and women throughout the day from 12:00 to 5:30.
Court records note Joyce Ann Kilgore versus Larry Lee Kilgore for divorce and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company versus Donald C. Brinson and Rita L. Bruce for a property damage ruling of 143. Banks announce a merger of Chemical Bank and New York Trust Co. pending approval. Indianas Public Service Commission receives protests over General Telephone Co. of Indiana plans to end free local service. Lee Caldwell, longtime Hammond schools superintendent, dies at 75 from congestive heart failure.
The article notes the final full week of activities and exams ending next Tuesday. It lists graduates from multiple cities and includes details about Dr. Denver Phillips a Church of God publishing figure, his career, and affiliations. The piece moves through local education events to a court-ordered mental health commitment discussion and a later Indiana picketing case.
Delmar Puckett was elected Commander of George Hockett American Legion Post 127 at the weekly meeting. Installation will occur Aug 4. other new officers include James Herbert, Albert Lineberry, Darrell Riggins, Hugh Begley, Robert Williamson, John Chestnut, John Hiday, and Orville Johnson. Delegates to state convention in South Bend in July named Puckett Williamson Riggins Collins Verne Riggins Herbert Lineberry Begley and Ed Fulton. A Suh District meeting in Laketon on June 8 will elect district officers.
The Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission will cite taverns using pinball machines with replay recorders seen as gambling devices. ABC chairman Noble Ellis said operators must prove why permits should not be revoked after Circuit Judge John J. Niblack ruled free replay pinballs are gambling devices.
Mystery writer Sax Rohmer creator of Dr Fu Manchu died Monday in a London hospital after weeks of treatment he had been unconscious for four days. His exact age was unknown though friends placed him around 72. He was born somewhere in the English Midlands.
Probst argued the 15 year term relates to mismanagement and that Hobbs is not guilty of embezzlement. Prosecutors accused Hobbs of betraying community trust while asserting the matter is criminal, not civil, as 21 indictments loom and jurors prepare to deliberate.
Blaze limited crews answered at 2 12 a m Tuesday and fought seven lines of hose into the burning building. The west end was consumed while smoke poured from the second floor and rear. Firefighters kept burning sections under control as the last trucks left at 5 a m. Cause undetermined though officials cite rear northwest corner origin. household items damaged by fire or smoke though most store records remained protected in steel cabinets.
The 1959 Indian yearbook credits Steve Givens as lead photographer with seven pictures used. Staff includes Larry Yontas advertising manager Jane Hamilton circulation manager Nancy Hartzell office manager Janice Byrum Mary Tean Trennepobl activities editors Connie Gustin Thelma Manuel faculty editors Janice Sanch and Barbara Diedring underclass editors Donna Grant Sheron Whiteman senior editors Van Hudson Gail Bedford. Local firms Elite Studios Delmar Radio Hudson Printing Commercial Service plus photographers Doyle Fox Richard Brier Jack Bundy. The edition is a complete sellout with all copies sold.
Entries for a Father’s Day event run through 4 p m June 20 with many downtown stores open late today and plans for a brisk start to registrations. Anderson chamber of commerce directors meet Monday to hear Farm Tour June 11 progress and other activities including airport construction and new business efforts. Four new chamber members listed: General Insurance Agency James Stefke Wheeler’s Cafeteria Jim Fenters Quality Meats and Helen Scott. Chamber week features Industrial Executives Committee luncheon at Anderson Country Club led by Gerald Scotterman.
The notice outlines price supports for oats and rye in Madison County. Oats receive 1 cent per weight unit for Grade 4 and 3 cents for Grade with test weight. 1959 oats loans run through Jan 31, 1960. Rye is supported at 9 cents per bushel with Grade 2 or better, or Grade 3 by test weight, and max 1 percent ergot. Loans cover farm or warehouse stored rye. warehouse loans require prepaid storage or deduction. Terminal rates and storage options available via the county ASC office.
Carl R. Brandt 77 of Rt. 1 Mid etown died at New Haven Nursing Home. Born May 25 1882 in Germany he came to the U S in 1890 and retired in 1950 as inspector for National Tile Co Anderson Survives include son Inobert three grandsons two brothers and three sisters Friends receive after Wednesday noon at Baker Brothers Funeral Home with services Thursday 1:30 p m Rev George A Harris East Lynn Christian Church Burial in Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Flossie Julia Thomas 70 of 814 Main St died 6:45 p m Tuesday at St Johns Hospital born June 3 1838 in Princeton daughter of Thomas and Maggie Young Kirk she lived here most of her life coming from Petersburg formerly with National Slo Co Her husband Clifford was killed in a 1927 train wreck.
Notices of multiple local deaths and funeral details from Madison and surrounding counties. Includes Mrs Mable Keck Wales of Shirley, Mrs Leora Mae Pratt of Fortville, Mrs Carol Wilkinson of Wilkinson, and Paul E Wise of Noblesville, with service times and burial sites. Also reports federal spending approval and a fatal truck accident in Goshen.
Graduation exercises for James Edward Goolsby and Mary Goolsby are described with graveside services for William Earl Winders. Diplomas will be presented by Rev Ebbertt and Rev Deyo at Central Methodist Church with 236 boys and 180 girls in the 1959 class. Burial at East Maplewood Cemetery follows the service.
Mrs Nellie Crane Alford 91 widow of W J Alford a pioneer Anderson industrialist dies in California. Services are conducted today at Hackettstown New Jersey with friends being received at the Wells and Rowe Funeral Home.
A series of remodeling contracts from firms including Pu ncturing Co., Indianapal, Kelso School Supplies, Anderson, Kiger nd Co., Indianapolis and Mc Clurg Co. Chiis State School Supplies polis plus Miller Huggins Inc. Anderson and Kreatley Inc. Elkhart were signed by the board. Several claims totaling 8, 84.78 were approved before the meeting ended.
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