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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1956
Page
2
Members of Anderson Chapter 12, Disabled American Veterans, elected Bernard N. Bond as commander for the coming year at the charter Home, 603 W. 10th St. Other officers were also chosen.
Herman Wilson is senior vice commander and William Crosson junior vice commander. R. W. Stanley treasurer, Ralph A. Marsh Sr adjutant, R. D. Stanley service officer, and trustees R. D. Stanley, William Crosson and R. A. Marsh Sr. Auxiliary officers include Mrs. Phyllis Bond president, Mrs. Addie Stichard vice president, and Mrs. Mary Marsh secretary treasurer. A visit by State Adj Howard Watts is planned soon. Newly elected officers will be installed in June.
Principal Bethany Ray Messecher stated pre-registration for all beginners entering College Corner next fall will be held Friday May 4 from 8 30 a m to 2 p m in the first grade classroom. Children must be six on or before Oct 31 and birth certificates are requested but not required for the child to attend. No school for first graders that day.
Warrington Community Ladies Aid Society met at the president's home with co hostesses. A pitch in dinner preceded a $100 contribution to the Evangelical United Brethren Church building fund. The group supports Good Will industries aiding job placement for youths and others unable to find work. Contest prizes went to Cecil Stohler Genevieve Didier and Alma Wiseman.
J Luther Elsea a local contractor was elected president of the Anderson Lions Club to succeed Ralph Manager. Officers for 1956 57 include W Shirell Fox Don Cogswell Owen Wissing A G Banning Dallas Miller Dr John Kane and Arvin McHenry. Eleven delegates attend the Indiana state convention in Indianapolis with district banquet and band performances planned. Local band outfits funded by a Lions Home Show, and parade participation underwritten by the club.
The V. F. W. will host a past presidents dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the local hall with honored guests James Butters of Indianapolis and Orval Holycross of Atchce. The Armed Forces Day Parade plans are set, and Poppy Day is scheduled for May 18 and 19 with Ernie Phillips Roy Stewart as co chairs and Norma Puckett Betty Faux as Auxiliary co chairs.
The final run of the three cylinder steam locomotive No. 9000 occurred between Denver and Cheyenne Wyoming for the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club. Rail hobbyists sponsored the last journey claiming it was the last three cylinder locomotive in United States service. Musicians liken its exhaust to perfect three quarter time.
The Anderson Indiana circuit court lists new suits including Myers Trucking vs Norris, Crull v Morris, and petitions to vacate lots in North Anderson. It also notes divorce and separation actions, a name change petition for Lucille Klingensmith, and quiet title filings with findings for plaintiffs.
Plans are complete for a PTA carnival at Central Avenue School today with activities and a portion of proceeds to the PTA fund. Event chairs include Mrs. Malcolm Caldwell, Ray Harlan, Mrs. Lester Smith, Hal Woods, Mrs. Richard DeBolt, Mrs. Burl Boston, Mrs. Mary Capehart, Mrs. Ralph Hiday, Mrs. Dan Rosner, Mrs. Bus McCarroll, and Bob McCord. refreshments offered by the Mothers Club in the basement.
Vice President Richard Nixon awarded Lifesaver Awards to 15 safety patrol members in Washington. Among the honorees were Kokomo Indiana pupils Richard Davis and Gary Land, both 11 years old, noted for their role in school safety efforts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Bell Johnson 76 wife of John Johnson will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Alexandria Church of God conducted by Rev. Dwight McCurdy Burial in IOOF Cemetery Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Gipe Williams and Kyle Funeral Home
Mrs Lulu Wilhoit of Middletown died at home after a long illness. She was born in Middletown and survived by two daughters, two sons, two brothers, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Services will be held at the residence with burial in Miller Cemetery. She was a Methodist, WSCST member, and Garden Club participant.
Donald L Mull 65 died at the family home after a short illness. Friends call at Fisher Brothers Funeral Home Lapel. Services 10:30 a m Saturday at the funeral home. Burial East Hill Cemetery Rushville. Born near Homer son of Omer and Ada Mull. Worked at Delco Remy Division General Motors Local 663 UAW CIO and Phenix Masonic Lodge 62 Rushville. Survived by widow Ila a son Donald Columbus Ohio two daughters Mary Pebworth Chicago Martha Gutting River Edge New Jersey two brothers A Mull Rushville Noble Mull Chillicothe Ohio J Blount Mull Grand Junction Colorado two sisters Hallie Webster Manila Indiana Helen Nelson Arlington Indiana and eight others.
Memorial Day publicity chairman Aubrey Johnston says a meeting will be held May 7 at 7 p.m. in the US War Veterans hall to plan the observance. cooperation of all patriotic and veteran organizations is sought for the program.
Charles L. Stanley 68 of 817 Prospect St. died Wednesday night at St. John’s Hospital after several months illness. Born in Madison County he lived in Muncie before moving to Anderson in 1946. He worked for Delco Remy and attended First Church of the Nazarene. Last rites Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home. Burial Holton Cemetery. Survived by wife Bessie a sister Laura Bassett a niece and two nephews.
Leland Newby 55 of Noblesville died Tuesday at home. Funeral at 2 PM today at Hinkle Church two miles NW of Noblesville. Burial in Hinkle Creek Cemetery. Friends received at the family residence near Noblesville. Lavinia Becker obituary notes First EUB Church member.
Dismissed from St Johns Hospital are Lawrence R West and Mrs Olla P Bilbrey at 1508 Riverside Dr plus Leila Sefton 11 Overlook Dr Phyllis Dronberger 1232 Broadway Doris Irene McCampbell 23 W 4th St Pete Junkersfeld 3620 Clark St Jane T Nottingham 1115 Victory Ct Justin Bays and son Rt 3 Anderson Orville D Patterson and daughter 600 W 33rd St Rex E Wallace and daughter 2924 Jefferson St Cleatus Watson and daughter Middletown George Alder and son 1823 Pearl St Russell Mullis and daughter 2608 Monroe St Samuel A Moore and son Middletown Opal Tanner 2709 Chippawa Dr Alberta Bennett 2202 Brown St Veretta Carney 1739 Meridian St Blanche E Rushton Wilkinson Ella L Ragland 1629 Fairview St Gladys Smith 2237 W 29th St.
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