12 Die as Truck Is Hit by Santa Fe Freight at Crossing
In Rocky Ford Colorado a Santa Fe freight struck a light truck carrying 17 farm workers, killing 12 and injuring five. The truck halted on a grade crossing after turning from US Highway 50. Engineer W S Inskeep said the train, traveling about 40 mph, could not stop in time. The crash site stretched 380 feet along the right of way. Governor McNichols ordered a highway patrol investigation. Survivors include Joe Lucero and Betty Licano.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
Highway Patrol
Colorado
Vroman
Steve McNichols
Gilbert Carrel
Pueblo
Joe Lucero
Betty Licano
Bell-Ans Relief Claim Promises Fast Stomach Neutralizing Power
An ad-like notice touts Bell-Ans as a fast acting stomach relief product. It claims neutralizes three times as much acidity in one minute versus leading tablets and offers to cover relief costs, highlighting a certified lab test backing the claim.
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Bell-ans
Geil-ans
Truck Hit by Train on Vroman Siding Injures Three
An engine struck a truck on the Vroman siding as three people rode in the cab. The driver, Sylvester Licano, 53, a labor contractor and Betty's father, was among those aboard. The impact occurred apparently just behind the cab, with the driver's vision obscured by box cars.
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Vroman
Sylvester Licano
Betty
International Union Head To Be Here Saturday
Walter Reuther international president of the UAW-CIO will arrive in Anderson Saturday morning and deliver the dedicatory address for the new Local UAW 663 home at 2 15 p m. The dedication will be held at 2627 Terhune Ave with bleachers tents and a platform for a large audience. Open house begins at 9 a m movies at 10 a m and ample parking available. George Bannister will preside as other speakers include Mayor Ferguson Dallas Sells Ray Berndt Walter Park and others.
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Walter Reuther
Uaw-Cio
Anderson
UAW
Terhune Ave
UAW 663
Reuther
Guide
George Bannister
Ralph R. Ferguson
Dallas Sells
State Cio
Ray Berndt
Walter Park
Local 663
Lafayette GOP Club Ends Season
The Lafayette Township Women’s Republican Club held its final meeting at Mrs. William De-Lawter’s home with fourteen members and three guests. Mrs. Edward Mosier led the program and Mrs. Samuel Bevelhimer spoke on health. The Red event was presented by Mrs. Glen Pierce. Meetings resume Sept 3 at Mrs. Clarence Sheward’s home. William Howard Taft was the first man to serve as President and chief justice.
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Lafayette Township Women’s Republican Club
William de- Lawter
W. L Hollingsworth
Rosemary Faux
Mary Beth Whetsel
Edward Mosier
Samuel Bevelhimer
Glen Pierce
Clarence Sheward
Rt. 5
Anderson
William Howard Taft
United States
Supreme Court
Corbin Named Area Governor At Anderson Toastmasters
Harold E. Corbin was appointed area governor by the Anderson Toastmasters Club at the YMCA meeting. He will represent Toastmasters clubs in Anderson Muncie Richmond and Hartford City. James Fosnot won the main speech group and Roger Cutler took top in table topics. Other speakers included Lewis Jones Corbin Gaddis White and Miller. Kenneth McClure was topicmaster with Garland Hamlin Gordon Gwinn and Garland Hines as evaluators and timer. Guests included Robert R. Mace Al Tocon G. F. Carlson and Richard Anderson.
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Harold E. Corbin
Anderson
YMCA
Corbin
Muncie
Richmond
Hartford City
Lowell Cochran
James Fosnot
Roger Cutler
Fosnot
Lewis Jones
Mr. Corbin
Harold Gaddis
Robert White
Lavon Miller
Kenneth McClure
Garland Hamlin
Gordon Gwinn
Garland Hines
Robert R. Mace
al Tocon
G. FE. Carlson
Richard Anderson
Storms Cut Down Damage Across Vincennes Area
Storms moved through Indiana with heavy rain and severe thunderstorm threats easing. Police reported uprooted trees and two roofs damaged in Vincennes but no injuries. Rain totals reached 1.85 inches at Noblesville and widespread amounts dropped across Lafayette Bluffton Winchester Danville Kokomo Fort Wayne. Temperatures in the 80s were expected to persist with a cooling trend and end of storms by midweek.
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Vincennes
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Noblesville
Lafayette
Bluffton
Winchester
Danville
Kokomo
Fort Wayne
Troop 158 Holds Court of Honor at Mt Hope Church
Boy Scout Troop 158 from Mt Hope Methodist Church held a Court of Honor last week with Chief John Phillips, local Navy recruiter, as principal speaker and awards presenter. Allen Scott received merit badges for firemanship and citizenship in the community. Clifford Crouse and Herman Hovermale were promoted to second class scouts during the session.
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Mt. Hope Methodist Church
John Phillips
Navy
Allen Scott
Clifford Crouse
Herman Hovermale
Grand jury weighs land purchases by carpenters union leaders
Tinder indicated the grand jury may probe land deals by union leaders if facts develop. Sayer and Sherwood waived immunity before answering questions. Sherwood volunteered, Sayer was subpoenaed. Sayer and Arthur Mogilner sold about 133000 dollars of an engine additive called Glo to the state at eight dollars a gallon. Tinder could not name Mogilner or locate him but kept broad on calling him. Both witnesses invoked the oath of secrecy to dodge newsmen after the session.
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Carpenters Union
Tinder
Sayer
Sherwood
Arthur Mogilner
Mogilner
Church Extension Board reports loans and plans for growth
The Church Extension and Home Missions board outlines loans totaling 549000 to aid 50 churches, guidance for 16 local building campaigns raising 774000, and plans for more than 1300000 in future construction. It lists officers, executive committee members, and attendees at the three day meeting plus next week’s Home missions conferences focusing on race relations and mission fields.
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Department of Church Finance
Department of Church Architecture
Board of
Church Extension and Home Missions
Newberry
John H. Kane
Mr. Reed
E. F. Adcock
Nora Angus
Naomi Randall
Dr. Newberry
William Harper
John W. W. Smith
Mack Caldwell
Portland
Ore
J. Edgar Smith
Bontem’s
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International Union
Lafayette Gop
Central Indiana Go Company
Magic Chef
Central Indiana Gas Company
Toastmasters
Troop 158
St. John’s Hospital
Ada Cox
Madison Avenue
Etta Adams
E. 6Th Street
Joseph Staub
McCordsville
C. Dale Jackson
Central Way
Delores Morris
Edward Mousa
Whetstone Rd
Kenneth Brewer
Alexandria
Roxie Pope
W. 21St Street
Mary Ellen Heath
E. 38Th St
Arline Rickard
Middletown
Helen Stock
Broadway
Lee Langford
W. 6Th St
Selma Jones
Pendleton
Ethel Kauffman
Wilkinson
Church of God
Canada
Alaska
Mexico
Gabriel Dixon
St. Louis
Paul Robinson
Los Angeles
Calif
Archie A. Kinson
Sand Springs
Okla
W. A. Donaldson
Charleston
W. Va
Alfred E. Brown
Covington
H. C. Heffren
Saskatoon
Sask
Eustace Johnson
Meridian
Miss
John T. Lackey
Orlando
Fla
J. L. Hatcher
Bellefontaine
Ohio
C. Ralph
Massengill‘s Ph
Th St
Anderson College
East 3Rd Street
Missionary Board
Adam W. Miller
Mary Olson
Jamaica
Edith Young
British West Indies
James Yutzy
British East Africa
Velma Schneider
Ellsworth Palmer
Cuba
Buick
Heckaman
Buick, Inc
Nathan Smith
Japan
Lester A. Crose
Korea
Kenya
Isle of Pines
Colonaid
Coronam
Drewrys
Exta Dy Beer
Drewrys Utd
U.S.A. Inc
South Bend
Martin Kane
William Gargan
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