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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
6
A convoluted report from Indiana courts details the kidnaping and a prison escape case involving Dr. Dooley and Sweet. It covers court actions, acquittals and pleas, and mentions a warden, judges, attorneys, and involved towns and counties. The material reflects legal proceedings and contested charges from 1938 era records.
Shell Oil Company announces Derby entrants may obtain Derby oil at Derby Headquarters Hunter Chevrolet 603 Meridian. Anderson Soap Box Derby held Wednesday afternoon July 14 with inspection day July 10 at Derby Headquarters.
University officials announced the award of contracts for two apartment buildings to house students. The project costs are two million dollars financed by year bond sales to be paid from unit income. Johnson Drake and Piper of Terre Haute submitted the low bid for one building with one bedroom units. Hagerman Construction Co. of Fort Wayne won the two bedroom building contract, while C. & Marlus Inc. of Bloomington received another bid. Ralph Ropers Inc. of Bloomington was selected for installation of outside utilities and silo work.
Seven local residents joined the Army and Air Force at the Anderson Post Office building last week. Nancy Lee Clark, 19, of 1227 Short St, a former Anderson High School student, enlisted in the Women in the Air Force. Others include Bill T Coffman, 17, State Road 67 West. Robert P Cole, 18, 1212 With St Amag Club rd. and Donald K Brundage, 19, 4 Ohio Ave, re-enlisting as Airman First Class. John W Rachin, 44 14 Ohio Ave, and Harold E B Rich, 8 Lapel, enlisted in the Army. County treasurer W Mackey, 70, dies in Crawfordsville.
Indiana farmers increased their spring pig crop to 4,493,000 in 1954 from 3,878,000 the prior year. The corn belt total reached 45,097,000 versus 39,048,000, while the nation’s spring crop climbed to 56,066,000 from 40,703,000 in 1953. Officials say the surge should ease high meat prices.
The St. John's Lutheran Brotherhood will entertain at 6 15 p m Thursday evening in the church with a dessert luncheon for all adult members. Wilbur Shirey of Daleville will read from James Whitcomb Riley's works, the Indiana poet born in Greenfield, followed by a short musical program.
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