Woman Dies Of Burns In Indianapolis Home Fire
An Indianapolis woman, Mrs. Sara Ann Wotring, 49, died after a six month battle following injuries from a house fire on December 24. Her husband, Royal R. Wotring, was ill with pneumonia but recovered enough to stay at her bedside during the ordeal. Her right leg had been amputated earlier during efforts to save her life. She had recently been back at home under care of two nurses when she grew critically ill Tuesday and died near Indianapolis Community Hospital.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Sara Ann Wotring
Royal R. Wotring
Elwood Announces School Staff Appointments
Elwood Keath Scott announces Wayne Singleton as assistant principal at Willkie High School and David Nash as band director. Elaine Bartos named music teacher at Edgewood Elementary. Singleton replaces George Dudley as principal at Oakland Elementary. Nash takes over from Richard Wheeler.
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Elwood
Keith Scott
Wayne Singleton
Willkie High School
David Nash
Elaine Bartos
Edgewood
Singleton
George Dudley
Oakland
la Porte High School
Vincennes
Ball State University
S. Anderson St
Judy
Washington School
Nash
Alexandria
Alexandria-Monroe
Richard Wheeler
Hobart
Ball State
Plants of New Caledonia Surpass Three Thousand Species
A study highlights that New Caledonia hosts over 3,000 plant species, underscoring its rich biodiversity and unique flora. Researchers note many endemics and potential conservation priorities on the Pacific island.
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New Caledonia
Mercy Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted
Mercy Hospital reports several admissions including Mrs. Robert N. Davis and Mrs. Robert L. Davis of Alexandria and Mrs. Ronald Carmer. Discharges include Melvin Jackson and Gordon Spitzmesser. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Kelich.
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Joseph P. Kelich
Rt. 1
Addington Rites To Be Held Today
Final rites for Everett Addington 71 will be held at Clark Chapel at 1 p m today. Burial follows at Woodlawn Cemetery Amboy burial.
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Addington
Elwood
Clark Chapel
Everett Addington
Woodlawn Cemetery
Amboy
Elwood Ladies Auxiliary Plans Firemen Convention
The Elwood Ladies Auxiliary of the Elwood Fire Department met at Mrs. Vergie Boyer's home for a June session. They discussed delegates for the August Firemen's Convention to be held August 1 2 3 at the Terre Haute House Terre Haute. Refreshments served to members and guest Mrs. Norma Leisure. Next meeting set for September 15 at Mrs. Marjorie Durin's home. The Entertain Club hosted the KAB club with eight members and guest Mrs. Zita Williams. next gathering July 7 at Mrs. Ruby Richards' home.
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Elwood — Ladies Auxiliary
Elwood Fire Department
Vergie Boyer
Terre Haute House
Terre Haute
Norma Leisure
Marjorie Durin
Entertain Club
KAB Club
Gladys Stevens
Zita Williams
Ruby Richards
Finland Makes Regular WWI Debt Payment to U S
Finland, honoring its IOUs, sent the semi annual World War I debt payment to the United States. The payment covered interest and principal, totaling 75,530 dollars, leaving 4.3 million of the original 9 million debt still owed. Greece resumed payments in 1967, but most nations stopped earlier.
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Washington
Finland
United States
Greece
Treasury Department
Treasury
Significance of Zero in Mathematical History
The zero’s invention stands as a landmark in mathematics, transforming number systems and arithmetic. It enabled place value notation, expanded algebraic methods, and supported advances across science and engineering.
Area Winners To Judge 4-H District Entries
Nearly 35 4-H girls and leaders took part in Alexandria for the Senior Judging Contest. Contestants judged foods clothing crafts photography and electricity and wrote reasons for placements. The top four in each category advance to the district contest July 10 in Union County with 15 winners listed by category.
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Alexandria
Union County
Cheryl Painter
Anderson
Susan Kirkpatrick
Cheryl Koester
Sally Surbaugh
Peggy Manship
Myra Lemon
Leah Noble
Kathy Hiday
Janalea Montgomery
Betty Rinker
Barbara Rinker
Crafts
Emily Shuter
Frankton
Gloria Woodsides
Penny Williams
Elwood
Mary Hinshaw
Claire Lawler
Evelyn Chadbourne
Kathy Stephenson
Central Indiana Gas Company
Alice Bell
Phoebe Williams
Gene Catron
Public Service
Eagles Auxiliary Reports State Convention Outcomes
Alexandria Eagles Auxiliary held a weekly meeting with reports from the State Convention in Indianapolis. Delegates Mary Williams, Madonna Massey, and Virginia Patz attended, Kathryn Rodney elected State Outside Guard, and Mother of the Year honors went to Kathryn Rodney. Gifts were given for recruiting the most members. Next meeting marks an anniversary party June 26 with Elwood Auxiliary as guest.
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Alexandria
Eagles
Lodge
Madonna Massey
Hoosier Boys Town
Indianapolis
Mary Williams
Virginia Patz
Kathryn Rodney
Ida Narkvitch
Dorothy Kimm
Two Police Officers To Lead Worship At Redeemer Church
Two Anderson Police Department officers will lead worship at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 9 30 am. Captain John Gunter will deliver the message and scripture while Officer Doyle Crosley serves as lay leader. Gunter is a Black Belt in judo and karate and Crosley is a state champion pistol marksman active in youth work.
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Redeemer Presbyterian Church
John Gunter
Doyle Crosley
Anderson
Gunter
Grace Baptist Church
Crosley
Garland Rites Are Today In New York
Judy Garland 47 will receive an Episcopal funeral in New York after her body arrives from London with her daughter Liza Minnelli and fifth husband Mickey Deans. James Mason will deliver the eulogy as mourners pay respects at Frank E. Campbell's.
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New York
UPI
Judy Garland
Manhattan
East Side
London
James Mason
Miss Garland
Palace
Carnegie Hall
Liza Minnelli
Lebon
Miss Minnelli
Mickey Deans
Frank E. Campbell
Peter Delaney
Deans
Lorna Luft
Joseph Luft
Sid Luft
Vacation Bible School Opens June 30 at Liberty Baptist
Vacation Bible School will run June 3 to July 12 at Liberty Baptist Church located at 2211 Markleville Rd. The program welcomes children aged 4 to 16 regardless of church affiliation.
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Vacation Bible School
Liberty Baptist Church
Markleville Rd
Civil Engineers Society Founded in 1852
The American Society of Civil Engineers traces its origins to 1852 when a group of engineers established the professional body to advance the engineering profession. The organization fostered standards, education, and public welfare through its early history.
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The
American Society of Civil Engineers
Bell Book And Candle at Madison County Dramatic Players
The Madison County Dramatic Players present Bell Book and Candle at Geeting Summer Theatre. Peggy Laughlin stars as Gillian Holroyd with Bob Hogan as the publisher in a witty modern witch comedy filled with spellbound romance and comic misadventures.
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Madison County Dramatic Players
Bell
Geeting Summer Theatre
10Th St
John van Druten
Gillian Holroyd
Peggy Laughlin
Nicky Holroyd
Nicky
Sidney Redlitch
Blaine Jarrett
Gillian
Thomas E. Zeabart
Mr. Zeabart
T.E.Z. Interiors
Rose Parade Trio to Appear Here at Allen Bethel Church
The Allen Bethel Church on Ind. 236 hosts The Emissaries, a brass trio from Los Angeles long tied to the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. Trombonist John Schlenz joins twin brothers Cal and Claus McClaine, who recently led a music and evangelism ministry across Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil. Sponsored by Men for Missions International and Laymen's Voice of the Oriental Missionary Society, the group performs June 30 at 7 p.m.
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Allen Bethel Church
Ind
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Calif
John Schlenz
Cal
Claus McClaine
Colombia
Ecuador
Brazil
Alaska
Men For
Romney to Speak at Indianapolis Housing Dedication
Secretary George Romney will address the Indianapolis ceremony July 24 for an apartment project funded by a $4.2 million loan from the Federal Housing Administration.
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George Romney
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Indianapolis
Federal Housing Administration
Moon Sky Reveals Twice as Many Stars Says Nat Geo
National Geographic states the moon’s thin atmosphere would let an astronaut see about twice as many stars in the dark sky compared with Earth, highlighting a stark celestial view.
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Washington
Earth
National Geographic
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