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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

6

Rites Today For Editor James R. Benham

Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Terre Haute for James R. Benham 63 longtime editor of the Terre Haute Star He died from a heart ailment after returning from the American Society of Newspaper Editors meeting in New York Surviving are his widow Irene and two daughters Anne and Jane

Terre Haute Ind First Congregational Church James R. Benham The Terre Haute Star Benham American Society of Newspaper Editors New York Union Hospital Indiana Associated Press Coal City Clay City Rose Polytechnic Institute Indiana State College Hammond Irene Anne Jane

Ford Motor Reports First Quarter Slump

Ford Motor Co in Dearborn Michigan reported a 47 percent drop in net earnings for the first quarter of 1961 from the prior year. Earnings were 76.2 million dollars or 1.39 dollars a share, with sales down 23 percent from the year earlier period.

Dearborn Mich UPD Ford Motor Co

Dr J L Lamey Heads Madison County TB Association

Dr J L Lamey was elected president of the Madison County Tuberculosis Association at the annual meeting held at the YWCA. Officers for 1961 62 include J Howard Walker as 1st vice president and Mrs C Merrell Hudson as 2nd vice president with other officers and directors elected to terms through 1964.

J. L. Lamey Madison County Tuberculosis Association, Inc YWCA Charlotte Brown J. Howard Walker C. Merrell Hudson Ken Walker de. Var Litten Board of R. C. Swan M. D. Ward Hartzell Leonard Church John Scott Clarence Bowlin Frank Woschitz Monroe Schuster Warren Fischer Rosiland Morgan Herb Kennedy Helena Cartwright Charles Dickmann Madison County Fort Wayne Matson

John Deere Men Visit Delco-Remy

New developments in farm tractor electrical equipment were presented yesterday to top executives of John Deere Co at Delco-Remy Division. Delco-Remy manufactures about eighty percent of U S farm tractor electrical units. John Deere, a long-time customer, has Dubuque Iowa facilities.

John Deere Co Delco-Remy John Deere Dubuque Iowa

Swedish parliament abolishes 15 percent tax on sports receipts

The lower house voted to rescind the 15 per cent tax on gross sports receipts. The move affects sports organizations and event revenues as the Tax Elimination measure passes in Stockholm.

Stockholm

Imogene Coca Loses Wardrobe Woes On Tour Tips

Imogene Coca shares packing tips for long tours urging advance planning and wardrobe coordination. She recalls packing mishaps on a London trip and notes that basic accessories simplify outfits. Coca, famed for Your Show of Shows, discusses touring from New England to Florida and Toronto.

Imogene Coca Anderson Paramount Theater Broadway Theater League Sertoma Club Miss Coca London Comedienne New England Florida Toronto Sid Caesar Coca

Auxiliary Hosts Marion Patients at Marion Veterans Hospital

Markleville Amvets Auxiliary entertained 80 patients at Marion Veterans Hospital with an Anderson band providing music. Refreshments followed the dance. Attending auxiliaries listed. W.W.M. Cub met at Mrs. Tom Garrison's home with several members present. Mrs. Fred Begley celebrated a birthday in Indianapolis with relatives visiting. Mrs. Joe McCormack hospitalized at St John’s in Anderson. Georgia Summers of Atlantic City visiting the McCormack family.

Markleville Markleville Amvet Marion Veterans Hospital Anderson Robert Chadwick James Hoppes Charles Milburn Paulmer Keller Randall McCormack Ralph Rector Don Dudley W.W.M. Cub Tom Garrison James Taylor Agon Talbert Jerry Halpin Charles Shrake Charles Mack Fred Begley Indianapolis Melvin Blake Mesdames Leo Stohler Marvin Stohler Robert Collier Harper Rector Nancy Eidson Florence Creasson Robert Bur‘meister Don Myers Roy Creason Ellen Wiles Bethel Blake Julie Eidson Jill Joy Myers Timmy Willes Dean Gustin Joe McCormack St. John’s Hospital Georgia Summers Atlantic City N. J Joe Moe Cormack

AMVETS head defends school convocation on communism

A reader argues letters against Madison Heights High School over a convocation on communism. He cites in person visits by Harold Russell and notes teachers provide first hand exposure to the red threat. He defends Madison Heights and deflects praise for Anderson High School's handling of Dr. Schwarz.

Madison Heights High School Dr. Schwarz Madison Heights Indiana Department of Amvets Harold Russell Anderson Russell Adams Anderson High School Schwarz Anderson School Library of Congress Washington, D.C Communist Party United States Charles Swinford Anderson Indiana Amvets

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry and Breakfast

Knights of Columbus at 1225 Main St presents a public fish fry this evening from 6 to 8 with complete dinners. A Sunday communion breakfast at 9 for members and wives will feature speaker George Kock, prominent South Bend educator.

Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Main St George Kock South Bend

Japanese Icebreaker Soya Maru Returns From Antarctica

The icebreaker Soya Maru came home with 17 scientists and 94 crew members after its fourth Antarctic voyage. Among the crew was Taro, Japan's famous sled dog, who had survived the previous winter unaided after sailors left behind other dogs in 1958.

Tokyo Taro Japan

Taller, heavier Americans since 1900 study finds trend

A study comparing 1900 and modern Americans aged 20 to 35 shows they are about two inches taller and five pounds heavier on average. Researchers note ongoing improvements in nutrition and health, while pointing to variations by region and ethnicity.

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