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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1959
Page
1
A 29 year old California golfer, dubbed Campbell, held a five stroke lead at the halfway mark after a cautious evening round, posting a 139 for the day before the final 36 holes.
The five day forecast shows a shift from oppressive humidity and high 90s to cooler air this weekend. Highs are expected in the 70s to low 80s with lows near the upper 50s. Rain totals remain under an inch, with scattered showers possible earlier in the week.
United States and Soviet ministers wrestle over Berlin up front at Geneva talks. Gromyko withdraws Moscow terms as Herter urges a secret session while Western ministers push for a path to discuss the Berlin crisis. Warnings that no summit deal should bind the West to Soviet dictates loom large amid stalled negotiations.
Eight Delco Remy design trainees from Ligonier and nearby towns completed the engineering design program led by Casper School. The graduation dinner at Anderson Country Club featured talks by company leaders and sets the stage for Saturday’s finals at Winged Foot with Casper and several graduates among the contenders including Mike Souchak and Doug Fordard.
Emil Parisi 53 founder of the Golden Crust Doughnut Shop died after a sudden illness at his home on Friday before reaching St Johns Hospital. Born December 16 1908 in Indianapolis he moved to Anderson in 1927 to start the shop later owning Parisi Grocery and West Side Liquor Store. He married Rosalie Hallan 27 years ago leaving a widow daughter and sister among survivors. Friends will gather at Harold E Fazelle Funeral Home with services pending.
ST. ROMUALD Que A bear cub riding a bicycle reportedly stopped traffic near Gerard Rochons grocery store as he returned home this week Rochon encountered the cub sitting in the road and halted to observe the unlikely visitor during a quiet South Shore moment
Washington United Press International reports a Berkner Committee panel urged urgent seismological tests to improve underground nuclear test detection. The panel said current systems fail to distinguish between earthquakes and explosions and recommended new joint tests with Britain and Russia. It warned Russia leads in detection research and noted Geneva proposals are less effective.
Anderson College alumni plan a national meeting at Linders restaurant next Wednesday at 5:30 PM to honor the late Dean Russell G. Olt and Dr. Carl Karkatzke. Executve rector Dr. John H. Kane says over 500 alumni and spouses are expected, with Dr. Robert H. Reardon as principal speaker since becoming college president last June.
Anderson won second place in the Hoosier Motor Club judged pedestrian safety program among cities 50 000 to 100 000 population. 49 pedestrians injured in 1958 with no fatalities, down from 67 the prior year. The city earned high marks for its school traffic safety program, legislation, and enforcement.
New York unions demand speed up talks as United Steelworkers set a July 1 strike date after industry chiefs refuse separate bargaining. Top leaders vow to push talks with 12 major companies and federal mediators. The 500000 workers may walk out if a new agreement is not reached by the deadline.
The state rests its case against four youths in an assault trial as a long docket of names and local students is listed for graduation at Anderson College. Park Place Church of God hosts the baccalaureate Sunday with Rev. Ray W. Keith of New Albany delivering the address to the 140 member graduating class.
In Tallahassee the state rested its case against four white youths accused of raping a Black coed. A final witness said one defendant planned hours before the crime to obtain a Black girl, then described meeting Beagles at 9:15 pm May 1. The trial names David Beagles and others as defendants. the state tied the crime to the earlier planning.
A 25 member Madison County Citizens Roads Committee held its meeting in the County Court House Commissioners Room this week. County agent W C Haynes served as temporary chairman with Denver Mays as secretary. The panel includes two representatives from each of fourteen townships chosen by three members of the extension planning committee and the county commissioners. The group will study county road needs and recommend action. Dr. Russell R Renz appointed to assist with county road improvement and to advise the Board of Commissioners in education as the summer school term begins. Dr. Renz, a 1947 Anderson College graduate, comes from the University of Kentucky and has taught in Kentucky and Michigan. He previously served as a mission school principal in Kenya Colony. The article notes his polio illness and return to the United States.
Indiana Bell selects an Anderson construction company as the lowest bid for a rear addition to the local telephone building. Four bids were submitted with Associated Builders, Inc. also bidding low. A contract is being prepared and work will begin soon on a brick addition with basement and two floors to be completed later.
New births reported at St John s Hospital include a boy for Mr and Mrs Robert Flanigan of 2047 Wath St a boy for Mr and Mrs Earl Lanta of 816 School St and a boy for Mr and Mrs Albert McCoy of 2082 Crystal St An unclear line mentions Mr and Mrs George Richard MPrists cunce sty a buy with a likely birth notice.
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