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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1959
Page
1
Church ministers convened to elect leaders and ratify appointments. Notables include Dr. Milo Chapman of Portland as vice-chairman and multiple seven- to five-year terms for executives and trustees across Anderson, Portland, San Diego, and Chicago, with regional pastors and lay leaders named to boards and commissions.
The Anderson School Board accepted an offer of 975 dollars from Ace Excavating and Service Co. of Anderson to remove the burned out Anderson High School gymnasium. The site will be turned into a parking lot. Acme Tron and Metal bid 511 dollars and architect Arthur Henning reported on the progress of the remodeling program and preliminary plans for a new field house and gymnasium. Bids were also received for tuning pianos and paper supplies for city schools and will be recommended after continued review.
Mrs. Earl K. Long prepares to withdraw a petition for her husband Governor Long's commitment. If granted he may be moved to Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans from John J. Feynuapias hospital. Local officials note ongoing court actions and potential writ of habeas corpus to free him for transfer.
Anderson’s Julie Hull advances in the women's intercollegiate golf tournament at Chapel Hill North Carolina. Result reported on page 10.
Indiana citizens noted Flag Day errors at the Statehouse dome with Old Glory displayed upside down on Monday and Tuesday. An aide to Gov Handley blamed vacation relief for the mistakes and quipped that the state had “seceded from the Union” and was “in distress.”
West submits final offer as Secretary of State officials relay a Western plan during a tense six week old conference with Soviet and Allied delegates. Andrew Berding says failure to back down would end prospects for a summit, as talks hinge on Gromyko accepting the latest plan and a possible compromise.
The Anderson College alumni gathering at Linder's restaurant drew over 500 attendees from nearly every state. President Robert H. Reardon delivered the long range development plan, his first national alumni appearance since last summer. Tributes were paid to Dean Russell Olt and Dr. Carl H. Kardatzke, veteran staffers who died in the past year. Dr. David W. Gaulke and Dr. Russell Renz praised Kardatzke’s 33 years of service and reflected on his influence in education.
Anderson High School graduate Pat Lee will receive an International Supreme Council achievement certificate from the Order of DeMolay tonight. Two other Anderson DeMolays, William Harold Presser and Lease Tara, will receive the Chevalier Degree at a public investiture beginning at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1024 Meridian St.
Tropical storm Beulah churned across the Gulf toward the Texas coast and could hit Wednesday with hurricane force. Center winds near 65 mph, located about 200 miles south southeast of Brownsville, moving northwest. A hurricane watch was issued for the lower Texas coast from Corpus Christi southward as Beulah strengthens toward hurricane strength.
The Madison County Women’s Republican Club board led by president Mrs. Kenneth Ahrendt met to plan its annual Town party scheduled for June 23 with committees to be announced. Mrs. Clifford Savage was named general chairman. The group also mapped plans for the state GOP women’s luncheon at French Lick on Sept 17 following the national GOP women’s board meeting there Sept 15–16. Senator Homer F. Capehart’s letter thanking the club for its East West Berlin views was read.
Fifty years of Missionary Board work are celebrated by the Church of God in sessions of its International Convention. A 2:45 p.m. dramatic presentation on the Erh Street grounds features 35 missionaries and local leaders. Dr. Harold L Phillips spoke at the 7:20 p.m. service, with Dr. William E Reed and Dr. Lester A Crose highlighted in today’s program as the history of the board is told. The assembly plans a long range program for General Ministerial Assembly members.
The Estle Juvenile Center board meets to adopt an official constitution and by laws marking a new fiscal year. Opened in July 1967 the center has operated under a tentative framework awaiting formal changes. Copies of the constitution and by laws will be shared with ex officio members Mayor Ralph Ferguson Judge Sid Cleveland and County Commissioner Clifton Paddock. Located at 122 E Th St the center provides a place to hold juvenile offenders under care while cases are processed.
North Webster prepares for the Mermaid Festival on June 27 with two entries from Anderson. The Madison Heights High School band, winner of the 1958 Mermaid Parade, will compete again. Susan K. Harvey, age 17, is entered by the M-piece band in the beauty contest.
In a busy City Hall meeting, Mayor Ralph Ferguson announced two School Board appointments. Wilbur Roby will stay on the board, and A George Harrison will join to replace Sy Williams, both terms ending in August. Council approved a $50,000 temporary loan to the Aviation Commissioners from the Municipal Light Utility to fund airport hangars, matched by the Federal Aviation Administration. A $100,000 state flood control loan for administration and ongoing rezoning decisions, including a contested zoning case at Wath Street, were also approved amid debate.
Farmers host welcomed visiting businessmen for a three farm tour starting at South Side Junior High School. The Madison County Farm Bureau and Anderson Chamber of Commerce sponsors coordinated the event with a motorcade to Paul Miller Glenn Sisson farm in Green Township featuring intensified hog feeding and a hog weight contest. The Davis Dairy Farm was the final stop with the weight judging winner to be announced there.
UPI reports six tracer filled passes by suspected Chinese, North Korean, or Russian MIGs on a U S Navy Mercator bomber over international waters near the Sea of Japan. One crewman wounded, Aviation Electronics Mate 3-C Donald Eugene Corder injured as the plane reached Miho Air Base in Japan. The State Department vows protest. President Eisenhower informed at the White House.
County officials set dates for publishing and public notice of 1960 budgets. Aug 7 marks first publication for city and township schools. Aug 8 for city and town schools. Aug 13 for advertisements. Aug 23 for 1960 budget publication. Sept 8 county council to act on county budget. Tax adjustments board holds Sept 14 three day review of levies. Officials anticipate a slight upward trend in valuations.
A baby boy was born at St. John’s Hospital to Mr and Mrs Gary Gills of 1501 Lonio. Additional births announced include a child to Mr and Mrs Bernie Harrison and a newborn to Mr and Mrs R Stamper Smith of 2003 Nelle Stagil.
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