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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1957
Page
37
A Chicago report notes off the job accidents kill more than twice as many Americans than those killed at regular work. In Washington the 1950 census shows about 35 percent of homes are coal heated.
Detroit reports the All-American Soap Box Derby will offer the richest prize package in its 20 year history with 161 entrants aged 11 to 15. West Germany and the Philippines compete for 15000 in college scholarships plus trophies and merchandise. The national champion receives a 5000 first place scholarship, the Chevrolet Trophy, and a Ringmaster ring, plus a two week Europe tour.
A Pendleton Town personal injury trial moves into its third day as a $250000 claim against the town continues. Separately a new $36000 suit rises in Superior Court 2 over a car collision at the Pendleton Avenue and Sherman Street intersection. A paternity case in Superior Court 2 ended with a verdict finding the man not the father of two children.
Circuit Court Morton Boudreau versus Pearl Boudreau seeks a divorce. Kelley Arnold and Kelley represent. Superior Court Victor G. Ashburn versus Jack Dawson doing business as Anderson Wrecker Service files a replevin complaint. Salyer and Woolbert handle. Clarence Ritter versus Lee Menifee claims $36000 in damages for personal injuries. Salyer and Woolbert represent.
Albert A. Verbrugge, recently promoted from captain to deputy police chief, found his parked car damaged by a hit and run. The incident caused about 200 dollars in damage, and Verbrugge expects the pay raise from the promotion to cover the costs.
M Roberts notes Khrushchev argues disarmament requires mutual confidence. He criticizes arms control as insufficient to prevent aggression or hidden weapons. He cites Russia’s aim to conquer with ideology and West Christian nations’ distrust of an atheistic state, claiming no basis for peace or disarmament.
Vacation Bible School theme Journeying With Jesus runs 9 to 11 30 a m June 17 through June 21 at Bethel Methodist Church West 38th Street and Township Line Road with a closing picnic Friday June 21 at 11 30 a m and a sanctuary program that evening at 7 30 p m Mrs Harry Burris directs the school assisted by a long staff including Mrs Charles Baker Mrs Justin Bays Mrs Helen Frazier Miss Judy Schultz Miss Sherry Miller Miss Joyce Jones Mrs Charles Schultz Mrs Vic tor Roberts Mrs Asa Sandefer Miss Janet Burris Mrs Chauncey Hartzell Mrs James Riley Mrs Robert Ulm and Rev Richard Clark and Mrs Clark open to community children regardless of church affiliation
The George Hackett American Legion Chorus directed by Charles Stiner performs a morning program at 10 30 a m Sunday at Bethany Christian Church. Organized in 1947 the chorus has won six state championships and placed nationally multiple times with Miss Rhea Arnold as accompanist.
An average rail way passenger journey in the United States runs about 72 miles according to current travel estimates.
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