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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
2
Dr. Bolling received continued praise as presidents and officials honored 163 graduates. Degrees ranged from Bachelor of Arts to Theology with attendees from Indiana, Ohio, Jamaica, Germany, and other nations.
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The Star reports jail abuse including towel dress code and liquor smuggling at Muncie Jail from 1959 to April, with a 17 year old girl alleging forced sexual relations with two deputies. The inquiry began after a discharged deputy Paul Gardner tipped investigators. Sheriff Young denies charges. Gardner claims dismissal due to staff strife over the incident. Young took office January 1, 1959.
The Hays farm, a 464 acre general farming operation run by Mr Hays with his mother Mrs Walter Hays, reports a herd of 25 pure bred Angus cattle. He earned Anderson Jaycee recognition as Outstanding in 4-H affairs.
A 1960 graduate of Pur due University’s Ag school leads a farm tour of the Whistler Farm a 364 farm operation focusing on hogs grain beef and other farming aspects. Transportation for visitors is provided by Madison County Farm Bureau and groups return to the school building at 2 o'clock.
Alumni members from the 1961 class welcomed Joseph Benson of St. Petersburg as alumni vice president. Dwayne Williams of Decatur served as response, with the Rev. Oral Clemons of Bloomington giving invocation. The program featured six singing groups across decades and remarks by President Robert H. Reardon and Dean Robert A. Nicholson.
The AMMI predicts within a month about three quarters of ships will reach U.S. ports and meet picket lines. Costs from lost wages and maintenance could top 2.6 million dollars, with cargo losses and ship-servicing impacts rising further. Picketing also targets refineries. arrests in Newark for interference. In Philadelphia area refineries partly closed. Trade groups accuse firms of no counter-proposals while SIU and MEBA allege attempts to bribe unions. Cleveland hosted the first American rabbis conference in 1856.
The plan outlines traffic and land use improvements plus public facilities for Project A funded two thirds by the federal government and one third by the city. City in kind contributions use city machinery, facilities and payroll. taxes fund the rest. The project operates under the Federal Housing Act of 1949 and Indiana state law for urban renewal of blighted areas, administered by the city through the Common Council and a five trustee five commissioner Redevelopment Department led by Edwin J. Denman.
Sunday crash at the intersection of 23rd and Main involved Geraldine Mathews and Robert Laughlin. James Mathews and his wife sustained bruises while the Matthews car struck the Stefke residence. Police cited both drivers for misjudging the traffic signal.
A jury convicted Byrd, a 36 year old barber, of murder after a highly charged trial. Byrd demanded a lie detector test from the stand and denied arsenic poisoning, declaring his innocence and love for his wife who sang hymns before her death. Relatives testified to an affectionate marriage. He said he would stay in New Castle if acquitted.
Ozzie Jenkins 82 of 1424 Sheridan Street died about 1 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital. Born March 15 1879 in South Carolina he was a son of Allen and wife. A Zion Baptist Church member he leaves a daughter Mrs. James Morgan of Anderson and niece Mrs. Edna Jones with a cousin Mrs. Essie Dykes of Columbia. Visitation after 6 p.m. today at Underwood and Brooks Memorial Chapel with funeral at 1 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. James Menifee of Jim Baptist Church. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Mrs Emma DeLawter dies at 8 30 a m at her home 429 E Eighth St Anderson born Richland Township April 31 1870 daughter of Joseph and Sarah Wig ner lifelong resident of Anderson member Bethany Christian Church husband Eli F DeLawter died 1943 survivors James DeLawter Anderson William DeLawter at home Marie Klus Anderson four grandchildren seven great grandchildren two great great grandchildren funeral 7 p m today Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home services 10 a m Thursday Bethany Christian Church burial Nelson Cemetery northeast of Anderson.
Dovie Holtsclaw 56 of LaFontaine died 12 30 a m Sunday in Wabash County Hospital. Born July 6 1904 in Elwood she married Mr Holtsclaw Sept 24 1924. Survived by husband daughter Darlene Turner two grandkids and several siblings. services Wednesday at 2 p m at Brenneman and Hunter Funeral Home LaFontaine with burial in IOOF Cemetery.
Helen Vermillion 59 of Anderson died after a night in St. John’s Hospital. She leaves husband Hugo, two sons Kenneth and Rex, four daughters and 14 grandchildren. Edith Wertz 73 of Lebanon Ohio, widow of Leroy Wertz, died Sunday midday. Survived by Isabel McKay of Dayton and three grandchildren. Services planned in Ohio and Indiana. Bethany Christian Church to host Vermillion service with burial at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
Orville R. Eutsler aged 62 of 1616 Walnut St died at 1 30 p m Sunday at home. A lifelong Anderson resident he was a son of James and the late Mrs Eutsler. Survived by widow Mary a daughter Mrs Orvilla Estes two sisters Mrs Hazel Taylor Mrs Ada Gooding three brothers Jay Ray James two grandchildren. Services 2 p m today at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home Goodwin Memorial Church of the Nazarene 1 30 p m Thursday with Rev John C Wine. Burial in Keesling Cemetery east of Anderson.
Two obituary notices list Shirley farmer Frank Adams Shirley 88 dying in Hancock County Memorial Hospital Greenfield He had worked at Delco Remy Survivors include widow Mary a son Albert four grandchildren and 11 greats Funeral 10 am today at Condo and Son Funeral Home Wilkinson with Church of the Nazarene service at 10:30 am Wednesday Burial in Harlan Cemetery near Wilkinson Also Joseph Carlisle 62 Kalamazoo Michigan husband of Hazel Tharp Frankton native Crawfordsville died Sunday in Kalamazoo Services 8 pm today Kalamazoo Funeral Chapel and 2:30 pm Wednesday Frankton George C Harper Funeral Home burial IOOF KP Cemetery Frankton
The document outlines long service records and career moves within the Delco Remy division. G W Griffith joins from the United States Military Academy and rises from trainee to Assistant Plant Superintendent Plant 6 with a Labor Relations stint. W R Harrison moves from Process Engineering to foreman roles across Plants 3 and 11, then supervises A C final assembly. G G Johnston begins as a college graduate in training, advances to foreman armature winding Plant 4, then General Foreman Dept 415 before his current appointment.
Lee Roy Bushong 43 of Owensboro Ky formerly of Anderson died Sunday in Owensboro. Born July 10 1918 in Anderson he was a 1936 Anderson High School graduate and served in World War II and Korea. He was a Mason with Mt Moriah Lodge 77 and survived by two daughters Rebecca and Regina two sisters and his father with a Memphis? No, ignore. Graveside rites will be at Jackson Ind at 2 p.m. today conducted by Rev Wayne Alford. Arrangements by Delbert J Glenn Mortuary Owensboro.
Harold E. Myers age 57 of 409 Anderson Ave dies Friday. Funeral services at 1:30 p.m. today conducted by Rev. A F Byrne of Lewisville at Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home. Burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
A congressional committee outlined a proposal for about 28 million dollars in cash or credits to Cuba, offering 500 agricultural tractors for cultivation and land clearance. The plan aims to free 1,214 prisoners and raise living standards while ensuring only agricultural tractors are shipped if accepted.
French wreck near Verdun base and small posts in the area. Army helicopters rushed injured to places as far away as Paris, 96 miles south. At least two Americans aboard the train and another seriously injured.
Glenn A. Dick Pritchard 67 a Fortville grain dealer died Sunday at home. He owned central Indiana elevators and worked for the David A. Noyes Co Indianapolis. He was a Fortville Methodist Church member and a charter Fortville Lions Club member with prominent roles in industry groups. He leaves Hazel two sons Glenn Jr and John two sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral at Paul C Cory Fortville with entombment at Crown Hill Indianapolis. Heart Fund contributions requested.
The Church of God general assembly meets in Anderson Indiana with Rev Ray W Keith as platform chair. Morning services are trimmed to two. at 9 30 a m Dr John A Morrison and Dr Hillery C Rice speak on The Cross the Church The World. A 2 45 p m panel debates This I Believe This I Witness with four laymen. Conference sessions cover education missions and church work. First business session 1 15 p m Park Place church chaired by Rev Harold Boyer. Anderson College choir closes the day at 9 30 p m in Park Place church directed by Charles R Stanley.
Services for Ross A Carey Rt. 4 Noblesville who died Saturday were held at 2 p m at Coaltrin Funeral Home Noblesville conducted by Rev William Griggs of the Friends Church of which Carey was a member Burial was in Crownland Cemetery Noblesville
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