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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1956
Page
10
Madison County Sheriff and police announce a continuation of the annual car check and safety campaign with a large downtown parade Monday led by the Anderson High School Band and featuring traffic officers and other safety demonstrations.
The Traffic Safety Department under Capt. Floyd A. Kline Sr. will issue windshield stickers to vehicles passing inspection at listed garages Monday to Wednesday with specific hours. The program includes headlight beam tests on Crystal Street and distribution of pamphlets Four Wheels To Survival by Anderson Auxiliary Police and local businesses. A revival series begins Sunday at Cloverdale Church of God led by Pastor Rev. Irene F. Clarkson.
The State Conservation Commission voted 3-1 to lease oil drilling rights on the preserve with a 25 percent royalty to the state, ensuring operations won t affect recreation or conservation values. Governor to study the contract, seek engineering input, and decide. He also plans to press for more southern Indiana artificial lakes, praises New Castle Village for Epileptics, and urges GOP turnout for Eisenhower in the primary.
A fragment indicates a plan to place a queen from each store into a position or display. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to confirm exact details or outcomes.
Mayor Ralph Ferguson sponsors a final drawing with a prize package valued around 50 dollars. Straw Hat Day set for May 15 triggers merchant promotions marking winter felts discard and summer straws. The BIE committee meets at the YMCA to plan a full BIE day with county and city teachers.
Former Senate leader Alben Barkley died of a heart attack in Lexington Virginia while delivering a speech. In the church service Truman faced a delay as newspaper photographers sought his photo. Among the crowd were Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver and Averell Harriman as Democratic nomination talk swirled.
A Chicago man and a couple helped move possessions to neighbors' garages as police allowed the move to continue. Anthony Richards spoke to newsmen describing Roy and his wife as sensitive to noise and radio volume, while Roy remained noncommittal to reporters. The parents plan to relocate, possibly with Mrs. Bierwalters or daughter Mrs. Mabel Darling of Hobart Indiana.
Police say two men forged a name and cashed a $96.30 check, with $5 kept by the signer. Both were arrested with no money on hand, claiming they spent it Tuesday night and Wednesday. Treasury agents were notified, preliminary forgery charges filed, and further investigation ongoing.
An uncle of Ben Youssef ascends to the throne as Morocco moves through a transitional period. French pressure from rising nationalism forced Ben Youssef to be recalled last October. This spring he gained recognition of independence from France and Spain amid ongoing government changes. Moroccans seized control of city police just last week.
Roscoe D. Shaffer superintendent of Muncie public schools for ten years resigns effective August 1. He has served 28 years in the Muncie system and offered no future plans. He is finishing the first year of a three year contract signed in 1955.
The Anderson Board of Realtors will meet at noon today at the Anderson Hotel. Karl Cochran of Blue Cross-Blue Shield will be the guest speaker. William Bill Moore is the program chairman, and Robert Clark, president, will be in charge.
The Postmaster’s Ball honoring retiring Postmaster Ira G. Davis has moved to Tuesday May 29. Lawrence Dickerson announced the change to let Davis attend the Indiana State Postmasters convention May 18–19 in Fort Wayne. Invitations went out to many postal staff and area postmasters. Arthur Busby and Edward Freestone said ticket sales are ongoing.
Injuries sustained Wednesday night by Mrs. Adda Montgomery of Rt. 3 and another unnamed person were treated at St. John's Hospital after separate crashes in Alexandria. Both suffer leg injuries and are listed in stable condition.
Arthur Maupin of 1515 West 9th Street was struck by a car near his home. The incident occurred as Sally Ann Reed, 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Reed of 2735 was mentioned in the record.
A woman suffered a leg injury after a fall in her yard on Wednesday. She was taken to St Y Hospital in Baker Bros. for treatment.
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