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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
13
Weather progresses crops in Indiana with favorable conditions reports from the Farm Labor Bulletin. Peas tomatoes and seed corn escaped heavy damage while hoeing breaking of tomatoes and peaning advanced satisfactorily. labor supply remains balanced with 4,048 migrant workers in use.
The annual Orchard Tour sponsored by the Eastern Indiana Horticultural Society and Extension Service will visit Madison County on Friday July 6 starting at 10 am. From the Clarence Norris Orchard near Markleville attendees will tour a nine acre site, view sprays and equipment, enjoy a fried chicken dinner, and hear Purdue specialists Dr Eric Sharvelle and Dr Frank Emerson explain spraying methods. About 75 to 100 people are expected.
Notes from the Shirley Ladies Aid gathering at the Shirley Christian Church include hostesses Mrs Violet Jordan and Mrs Dorothy Brewer. Readings and prayers shared, with 12 members and guests attending. Also mentions Scout canoe trip, Vacation Bible School at Shirley Methodist, and local school and family items from Wilkinson and Shirley areas.
Anderson reports peas good but slightly below last year while tomatoes corn and beans progress. Marion records About 80 acres of tomatoes damaged by hail yet overall crop remains solid. Lafayette notes pea harvest ended June 19 with 1500 pounds per acre average. Muncie warns weeds may surge without dry weather but tomatoes are in good shape. New Castle notes tomatoes and weeds thrived in hot humid weather, with rain delaying progress.
An Indiana Bureau tax specialist warns Indiana will fall farther behind in matching federal highway aid unless state revenue increases. Anson S. Thomas, director of the bureau's tax and legislative department, stresses difficulty in leveraging federal highway funds and the challenge of matching new allocations. Box seats for horse racing at Anderson Free Fair are on sale at 133 E. 9th. Ph. 12-0526.
Everett Fleck announces a drainage committee for Edgewood to study and report on the growing drainage problem within the town limits west of Anderson Indiana. The panel will evaluate annexation driven runoff and recommend solutions to the Town Board of Trustees as reports are ready.
STANLEY JOHNSON reports that William P. Lear, an American aviation equipment maker, flew a small plane to Moscow for inspection by Russian experts amid talks of selling automatic pilots and flight control gear to the Soviet bloc. Lear's journey from Berlin via Vilna lasted 6 hours 41 minutes, signaling possible trade links despite NATO embargoes.
A New York report discusses a book on the Eisenhower administration noting the president once toyed with forming a third party and considered names like dynamic conservatism. White House correspondent Robert J. Donovan details Ike’s frustrations with right wing Republicans and efforts to present a new GOP outlook.
Federal suit filed in Evansville alleges three Negro children were barred from a city pool violating civil rights. It seeks 115000 in damages and an injunction to end pool segregation. The action names city officials and boards as defendants.
Indiana Democratic chairman spoke at the state convention saying he will back any ticket nominated and denied backing Hugh Dillin for governor. He accused newspapers of spreading false reports and urged unity to prevent a Republican sweep next November. Rep. Denton and Rep. Madden criticized Eisenhower policies and state administration while noting off shore oil and safety belt issues.
Jolly Makers 4H Club held the fifth regular meeting at Wilkinson school with Vice President Sandra Spegal presiding. Members discussed joining Brown Township Boys 4-H Club to operate a concession at the county fair and heard health and safety talks and demonstrations on milk-filter dolls and grape punch.
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