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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
4
The text notes an amendment to side election laws listing nomination order with Heuttham governor and U S senator Tur near the end. It indicates a committee may approve nominations individually rather than a package plan. The piece compares to a Republican package plan enabling simultaneous voting with tapping machines.
Indiana Democratic Committee meets Tuesday in Indianapolis to map the June 9 state nominating convention. Former national committeeman Frank McHale proposed reordering nominations to name governor candidate first, but State Chairman Charles Skillen opposed the idea, arguing it would unfairly alter the process.
A Saturday afternoon pink and blue baby shower honored Mrs. Ted Donahue at the home of Mrs. Walton Collins on Church Street. Hostesses Mrs. Collins and Mrs. James Donahue plus Mrs. Mary Sullivan presided as guests placed gifts on a table with cut flowers and a stork centerpiece. Prizes went to Mrs. TF Donahue Mrs. Tim Wiley and Mrs. Indiav indies. Contests and presentations followed among attendees.
Ernest C. Rothinghouse longtime Alexandria Jonesboro and Gas City druggist died at 1202 am Sunday at his Lincoln Avenue home. He was 87. Funeral arrangements are set for 3 pm Tuesday at Davis and Strider Funeral Home with Rev Clayton Atele officiating. Burial will be in Paul family Cemetery, LaFontaine. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1907 and earned a pharmacy certificate in 1911 after studies at Notre Dame. He first operated the Birely Drug Store in Alexandria before 1947. Surviving are his wife Edith two children Patricia Sherwood of Chicago and Robert Rothinghouse of Louisville and his father Charles Rothinghouse aged 91 of St. Petersburg. Funeral services were held for Thomas Yun Orestes Monday at Gipe Williams Kyle Funeral Home with burial at Park View Cemetery.
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports missing Highsmith a 20 year old barge handler from Ohio after a cable broke sending him into the Ohio River near the Tanner Creek plant. Searchers dragged the stream for him as officials confirm the accident and missing man status. Prolonged recovery efforts followed the incident.
The wedding of Miss Phyllis Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Collins 1122 South BSL and David R Ellis son of Mr and Mrs R M Ellis 3821 Main St took place at Grace Methodist Church in Elwood at 2 30 p m Sunday The Rev Harry M Jones officiated in a double ring ceremony An archway of gladioli carnations and mums decorated the pulpit A reception followed in the church basement The couple will reside at 1122 South A St Mrs Collins mother wore navy with pink carnations and Mrs Ellis mother wore light blue voile Phyllis wore a Shantilly lace and tulle gown with seed pearl cap and carried an orchid arrangement They will visit after a wedding trip and then live at 1122 80 A St 1
A fragmented discussion on teaching children to obey rules. It emphasizes that obedience is a universal requirement and that listening to parents and authority helps prevent stealing and disobedience. The text mentions alarms, attic spaces, and the idea that children must learn to follow laws daily.
A vintage ad features Good Laick Margarine paired with pimento cheese spread and a cheeky line about luck. The tongue in cheek copy teases the product with a playful, bold tone characteristic of early period advertising.
Elwood residents attend church events and house party with the Me thodist and Baptist communities. A reception at the Friendship Room of the First Methodist Church featured a welcome by Mrs. Caldwell and music from a quartet led by Dr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Gustin.
Charles Smith of Elwood died in Joho's hospital Anderson after a lengthy illness. Funeral rites will be Tuesday at 2 pm at the Knights of Pythias building with Rev. I B McCoy in charge. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery northwest of Tipton. Surviving are a sister Mrs Garland Blair and a nephew Norman Norris. Born March 12 1891 in Tipton County, he worked for the Indiana State Highway Department prior to his death.
A fragmented newsletter piece by Josephine Lowman urges readers to learn swimming with a step by step primer for first dives and basic entries. It lists beginner positions and progression from edge entries to small dives and mentions other diving poses and future leaflets for further instruction.
The readable text mentions various odd phrases including references to hats, patterns, and adjustable versions. It lists scattered names such as Anderson, Merida, Pattora, and Wylie, plus places like New York and New Jersey, in a jumbled catalog style. The overall sense is a damaged note with no clear event or single item.
Elwood resident Joseph L Williams was chosen faithfil navigator of the Knights of Columbus General Manager Fourth District at a Sunday meeting in Elwood. Other officers named include A J Broderick Anderson faithful captain and Rev Theodore J Jammy Elwood faithful friar. Marion reports a woman injured and several minor crashes in the area with hospital treatment.
Bert Wright aged 67 prominent farmer in Attica area died at his home after a weeks long illness. He was born July 7, 1858 in Hamilton County and survived by a widow nine daughters a brother and three granddaughters. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
A fragmented notice describes a pattern sale with pastel colors and embroidery details. It mentions sizes, a price of twenty five cents, and mailing options to Anders Torald and Bos 1k Old Chel. The readable bits include pattern names, embroidery notes, and potential order instructions.
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