Elderly Mrs Leer Dies At Home In Elwood
Laura Leer 74 widow of Joseph Leer died at 2415 North C Street Elwood after a year of illness. Funeral set at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Elwood City Cemetery. Survived by daughter Emily Scott three sons Edward Joseph Hank Leer two sisters eight grandchildren two great grandchildren. Born Pittsburgh December 16 1882. Husband died February 18 1951. Active in Grace Methodist Church Progressive Workers and Democratic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leer
No. C St
Robert L. Jackley
Grace Methodist Church
Harry M. Jones
James Eastburn
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Elwood City
Emily Scott
Elwood
Edward
Joseph Jr
James A. ‘Hank’ Leer
Violet Schiesser
Lillie Windsor
Leer
Pittsburgh
John
Emily Fox
Women’s Democratic Club
Pipe Creek Township
Valentine Named Executive Director of Waterbury Heart Association
Hearts of Waterbury announces Joseph W. Valentine has been appointed executive director of the Waterbury Area Heart Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury, Conn
ULP
Joseph W. Valentine
The
Waterbury Area Heart Association
George Reynolds Dies Sunday After Long Illness
George E Reynolds 72 of Elwood died at McGuire Nursing Home 2 after a three year illness. Funeral services will be at Clark Chapel Tuesday and at William Lafferty funeral home Wednesday with burial in E Liberty Chapel Cemetery Lynx Ohio. Survived by four sons two daughters and eleven grandchildren. He was born May 3 1885 in Adams County Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Liberty Chapel
Lynx
James Herman Reynolds
Fort Wayne
Wilbur G. Harvey
Edwin Reynolds
Elwood
Frances van Meter
Marcia Noone
Palatka
Fla
Blanche Davis
Manchester
Grace Staggs
Ola Staggs
Cedar Mills
Theran Church
Moose and Eagles Lodges
William Holmes
No. 7Th St
Copher and Fesler
R. W. Sage
First Baptist Church
Elwood City
Lula
Mary High
Nashville
Addie Langley
Tipton
Merrill
Charles
Thomas
Kokomo
Joseph
New Orleans
Shelbyville
John
Rosalie Holmes
Maggie Townsend
Lula Huffer
Husband Faces Charge In Slaying Of Wife
Crown Point Indiana, Robert Baker 41 of Hammond was charged after a shotgun blast killed his wife Grace 41. He told authorities he planned only to frighten her with the blast and fired into the ceiling but struck her chest during a Saturday quarrel. Also note about Denver golfers paying $118060.28 in green fees over the last three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
Ind
Robert Baker
Hammond
Grace
Baker
Lake County
Denver
Eight Building Permits Issued in Elwood April
Elwood reports eight building permits issued by building commissioner Harold Etchison in April. Permits approved for Leo Jarrett to erect a home in Edgewood Addition and for three residents to build garages. Seven permits issued to remodel two homes on So. L St. John Noone received a permit to add to his business at 1601 So. L St. A bicycle accident injured Mickey Joe Brown, 12, who was treated at Mercy Hospital and St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital. Fire incidents included a dust bin fire at Ex-Cell-O and a Callaway Park shelterhouse blaze from burning leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Harold Etchison
Leo Jarrett
Edgewood
Earl Yates
No. C St
Gerald DeVaney
Forrest Decker
G. L. Mosbaugh
So. 23Rd St
Main St
Mercy Hospital
Copher
Fesler
St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital
Kokomo
City Fire Department
Ex-Cell-O Corporation
So. J St
Callaway Park
Elmer Parish
No. D
28Th Sts
William McGuire
No. 16Th St
Felwood Social Events Highlight Elwood Activities
About 150 attended a Manhattan Serenade dinner dance at the Elwood Country Club with a black and silver theme. Artist Gene Mercere will sketch portraits at Central Hardware May 13 18 under Tri Kappa Sorority. proceeds aid scholarships and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Manhattan
Elwood Country Club
Sal Baters
Jack Wheeler
John Strecker
Horace Mays
Louis Zimmer
John M. Rutledge
Weldon Shickley
Gene Smith
John Kuly
Ed Courtney
Gene Mercere
Tri Kappa Sorority
Eastern Star Meeting
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Gladys Johnson
Elmer Johnson
Sally Turner
Muncie
District 13
Joe Beaty
Merl Bilby
Milton Gough
Grover Reichart
Florida
Fay Snodgrass
West Palm Beach
Charles Snodgrass
Lake Worth
Carl Snodgrass
Miami
Joe McDaniel
F. W. Rockafellar
Pompano Beach
Don Carlson
Niles, Mich
Christian Science Lecturer Speaks on Spiritual Healing in Louisville
Lowell F. Kennett of Louisville Kentucky addressed the First Church of Christ Scientists at 122 West 8th Street, speaking on Christian Science as the good news of spiritual healing. He described healing chronic alcoholism rheumatism total paralysis and a gangrene foot condition. Beatrice Shillingford introduced him as first reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell F. Kennett
Louisville
First Church of Christ, Scientists
W. 8Th St
Christian Science
Kennett
Beatrice Shillingford
Rice Addresses Kiwanis Club at Anderson YMCA
L. A. Buck Rice of Guide Lamp Division spoke on national economic problems before the Anderson Kiwanis Club at the YMCA. Roger Elpers led the meeting. Robert Reardon announced a May 20 luncheon hosted by Anderson College. Eisenhower asked Congress for 812400 in extra Senate funds for FY starting July 1 to cover investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. (Buck) Rice
Guide Lamp Division
Anderson Kiwanis Club
YMCA
Rice
Roger Elpers
Robert Reardon
Anderson College
Senate
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Veenenman Loses $27 Bowling Ball In Mugging
In Muskegon Howard Veenenman lost his bowling ball after it rolled from the alley into an alley door seine thief grabbed the ball and fled with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bal’ Muskegon, Mich
Howard Veenenman
Anderson High School Names Class Officers for 1957-58
Anderson High School announces 1957-58 officers chosen by the student body. Senior class elected Brooks Townsend as president with Dan Motto as vice president, Marilyn Bryant as secretary, and Adelia Drake as treasurer. Junior class elected David Layton as president with Larry Sells as vice president, Kay McGraw as secretary, and Ann Harris as treasurer. Elections conducted by the AHS Student Council using authentic voting machines supervised by council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson High School
Brooks Townsend
Woodroe Townsend
N. Parkway Drive
Dan Motto
John Motto
W. 9Th Street
Marilyn Bryant
Fred J. Bryant
Washington Boulevard
Adelia Drake
AHS
AHS Dance Band Plays At Prom
Anderson High School's band entertained juniors and seniors at Zionsville High School's Junior Prom last Friday. Directed by George F. Vaught, the group performed with vocalist Sharon Neighbert and a quartet The Jaguars. Members included Bud Morgan, Max Tatman, Norm Rauner, and others with Mike Wolgamott as equipment manager.
Early Irish References Mention Bagpipes from Fifth Century
A medieval Irish record notes bagpipes in use as early as the fifth century, signaling an ancient tradition. The brief source highlights the instrument’s antiquity within Irish culture and music history.
Central JHS Chooses Cheerleaders for 1957 58
Central Junior High elected four cheerleaders for the 1957 58 school year Judy Alleman Vicki Scott Jane Wellington and Diane Kemp with alternates Sandra Brown and Sandra Craig Preliminary eliminations were held last Tuesday by a six member board including Enoch Drumm Leonard Austin Dennis Stratton Verona Malone and Maxine Barcus A month long prep with 119 participants led to the final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Junior High School
Judy Alleman
Vicki Scott
Jane Wellington
Diane Kemp
Sandra Brown
Sandra Craig
Enoch Drumm
Leonard Austin
Dennis Stratton
Verona Malone
Maxine Barcus
Barcus
Carla Ewald
Jane Preston
Beverly Miller
Susie Iveson
Flags lowered for Senator McCarthy in Indianapolis
Flags at the Indiana Statehouse and the Federal Building were flown at half mast in tribute to the late Senator Joseph McCarthy. A memorial service was held for him in the US Senate Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Statehouse
Federal Building
Joseph McCarthy
R-Wis
McCarthy
Senate
Local Librarians Attend Conclave in Indiana
Three Anderson Public School librarians attended the 11th annual School Library Conference at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Ruth E. Dickinson, Central Junior High. Keith Johnson, Anderson Senior High. and Marilyn Austin, South Side Junior High, heard talks by Katherine Barnett and Dr. Christian Jung and joined workshops on library techniques. Georgia Tech's 1956-1957 basketball team set nine team and 19 individual school records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Public School
Indiana University Medical Center
Indianapsalis
Ruth E. Dickinson
Central Junior High School
Indiana School Librarians Association
Keith Johnson
Anderson Senior High School
Marilyn Austin
South Side Junior High School
Anderson
Katherine Barnett
State Department of Public Instruction
Christian Jung
Indiana University
Georgia Tech
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Mrs. Leer
Laura Leer
Parker Services
Tisha Etta Parker
Esther Fox
Christian Science Reader
Crown Point Cementery
Lee Brooks
St. Allen Retherford
Louis Sullivan
Baby
Harry Davis
Ora Stansberry
So. L St
John Anderson
Fred Curtis
Marion
C. E. Kronnenberg
Joe Besser
W. Harrison St
Alexandria
Pete Lawson
Frankton
International College
Indiana
George Reynolds
Studebaker
Studebaker-Packard
RUSS
Regenold Motors
Chase Motor Sales
Pendleton Ave
Anderson, Ind
North Anderson
Elwood, Ind
Bulletin-Herald
Westinghouse
Peer le
Addie Dunlap
Sharon Smith
Girls Recreation Association
G.R.A
Easy Gwynn
Felwood
Mrs. Carlson
Mary Meyer
James Noble
Kiwanis Club
By Sauna Wheeler
Anderson Herald
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Laura Wheeler
Anne Adams
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
N.Y
Central Jhs
Ohio
Chanel
SRA Alata
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