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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1954
Page
3
Washington reports a heated confrontation after a hearing as Roy Cohn vowed to target Jackson with a claim of communist sympathies. Robert F. Kennedy described Cohn’s threat and Jackson’s defiant reply, amid tensions in the hearings.
The 5 to Wage SPEBSQSA finals see leading singing quartets from Sharon Pennsylvania Yorktown Ontario Sacramento Amarillo and Wichita advance to medalist championships. Toronto quartet Morgan Sawyer Evans and Thomson drew the loudest applause with close harmonizing in the night.
Shirley Miss Ruth Anna Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Acie Johnson of Wilkinson was united in marriage to Thomas Kise son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kise of Shirley on Friday evening June 4 at the groom's home. The candlelight ceremony featured rose beds and spring music. The Bible was presented to the groom's mother. The couple will reside with the Kises in Inwood after a short honeymoon. The Shirley Methodist Young Adult Class held a gathering at Noblesville Park with several families in attendance.
Nogales Arizona U S Immigration agents escort 1078 wetbacks across the border in the first mass deportation of Mexicans from the United States. Earl Hill reports plans to move a similar number daily for the rest of the month. Deportees are transported by buses to the Mexican customs house in Nogales Sonora.
Los Angeles beauty Miss Log Angeles of 1940 is jailed without bail after a coroner's jury ruled she was probably criminally responsible for the death of her husband Charles H. W. Brown a 47 year old parking lot attendant. Brown was found slain in their Hollywood apartment living room with a knife in the heart after a drunken quarrel in which Brown allegedly struck his wife.
Report from J Q Armstrong of Lipleyemont Security Division notes a 19 percent drop in new unemployment claims in Anderson last week with no area layoffs. Continued claims fell five percent. New claims in Anderson Tipton Elwood area down nine percent. statewide totals declined by 3,100 claims amid Memorial Day staffing effects.
A mixed list of proposed marriages includes William L Bailey and Juliet J Barnett from Shreveport and Anderson natives James E Sharp with Dorothy don Flardin, plus Marcus Dallas Brown and Hope Lewis of Muncie. Also noted are James MM of Stapleton Brooklye NJ with Bernice Walker of Anderson, and Warren 5 Popp of Ande with Patricia An Bench, all connected to local occupations or institutions, in a provisional roster of licenses.
PARKINSVILLE The Woe River Christian Sisterhood and Brotherheart will meet at 8 o clock Thursday evening June 17 at the Walnut Grove School. Miss Lena Schmallinger of Frankfort was a house guest of Mr and Mrs George Clendinin Atys. Bellie Smith of Anderson and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Blintt and daughter called Sunday on Mr and Mrs Don Girton and Mrs Winifred Girton. Mrs Robert Lee and daughter of Perkinsville and Atys Glen Morgan of Anderson were guests of Mrs Effie Shaw of Tipton. Mr and Mrs Marvin Vancamp of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs Henry Rinker called on Mrs Paul Downey. Miss Karen Smith of Bet Chapel spent Sunday with Miss Diane Downey. Mr and Mrs William on were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Riley Duke of Orestes. Messrs and Mesames Grats fan Busby O F Armstrong and Mahlon Herring all of Anderson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ernest Busby.
Readable text shows YMCA timetable with events at 12:15, 6:00 and a 6:30 start for Christian education and dinners, plus a Board meeting.
The Mattison County American Legion Council gathered in Elwood with about 80 members. Commander Charles McMahan opened the session and handed control to Richard Hocker. A World War I veterans benefits resolution was adopted and will go to the Indiana state convention in July. The program showed Memorial Day parade films from Alexandria and plans were made for the July 18 district field event in Elwood. Officer installations are set for August 1 at the AM and B Chateau near Anderson.
Fragmentary notes show a television themed parade and ceremony featuring performances by local talents and mentions of Roy Rogers and Nina. Details on dates or locations are unclear, but the event appears tied to a community celebration of notable individuals.
USC reportedly advanced eight athletes to Saturday’s finals in the NCAA track and field championships at the University of Michigan. Jim Leu defended his 440 yard dash title prospects, while Ben Youtsey of Purdue beat Ike Leach in the heat. Stanford, Michigan and Yale each qualified four finalists as teams vie for the title under a hot sun.
Advice on fly fishing warns against casting directly over fish with streamers or black talons. It suggests casting streamers and black tails to keep bait submerged and swimming properly, avoiding alarming the fish.
Ted Sullivan questions a Victory Field press release calling championship form into doubt as Indianapolis Indians top the league with injuries mounting. Knightstown scene features a prodigious Bryce Rhodes home run, while Cincinnati Redlegs sign Indiana University alum Robert Robertson, a 24 year old outfielder.
Pete Dearing of Pierce Governor tops the Industrial League batting with a .833 average after 12 official at bats and leads in hits. Chuck Haintes leads the circuit in pitching with a 4 0 record. The report also notes others in field events and sprints with several athletes reaching top marks.
Purdue Sailing Club to represent the Midwest in the collegiate dinghy championships at Newport Harbor California June 26 28. The five man delegation includes Lenore E Volt Skipper Rufum Roberts Richard Chase Robert Ringen and Arnold Fi with Gary Indiana South Haven and Lockport listed as hometowns.
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