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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1954

Page

2

Senior Parents Club Plans All Night Party in Alexandria

The Senior Parents Club of Alexandria plans a May 27 all night commencement party for the 1954 graduates. The event starts at 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge with dancing and food, followed by a theater viewing, more entertainment, and a late breakfast. Music by Monty Kuesling’s band and Billy Jim Gaither as master of ceremonies are planned, with chaperones for each segment. Mayors will present each student’s invitation. Niece of Mrs Chester tox of Alexandria, Belly Jones, 22, dies of tuberculosis in Vernon Indiana. daughter of Ida Jones and the late John Jones. She leaves two brothers and a sister.

Alexander IA Tmeembers Senior Parents Club of Alexandria Max Branch Senior Parents Club Elks Lodge Rome Monty Kuesling Muncie Billy Jim Gaither Erremonies Front Eniork and T Heir Shaw Sa.nt Elks Rooms

Welcome Baby for Mr and Mrs Ted Ervin

A birth announcement from the YMCA Welcome Son Meetings notes the birth of a child to Mr and Mrs Ted J Ervin of Seattle on May 6. Also mentioned are grandparents Mr and Mrs Tlich Sullivan of W Monroe Street and paternal grandfather Oscar Ervin of Stow Mile Ltd.

Ted J. Ervin Ofl Oy All Culver Tlichsca Sullivan W. Monroe St Waleni Grandnacents Oscar Ervin Stwlf Mile Ltd

Jaycees Name Year's Officers

The Jublor Chamber of Commerce board met Thursday night at the Chamber offices to name officers for the coming year. Neal Renner presided as president with Tom Palmer first vice president Jarold Noland second vice president Jack Junter third vice president Donald Muller fourth vice president James Fearnow fifth vice president John Benter secretary Dan Kewn financial secretary John Burton Sr. treasurer Vernon Cobham Louis Caplinger served as state directors.

Jublor Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Neal Renner Renner Tom Palmer Jarold Noland Sneath Jack Junter Vie Donald Muller Viee Jresidentt James Fearnow Fifth View Querident John Benter Dan Kewn John Burton Sr Irene Surer Vernon Cobham Louis Caplinger

Baptist Seminary Honors Rev Losh Inauguration Framed Event

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Kaneas City selected Rev Kenseth Losh, pastor of First Baptist Church, for honors during a May 7 ceremony. The校 ceremony occurred amid Kalamazoo College events in Kalamazoo Michigan with Dr Welmer Hicks inaugurated as president.

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Kaneas City Kkr Kenseth Losh First Baptist Church Welmer Hicks Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo Mich Tey Losi Central Seminary

Frey Named On Fall Creek Township Ballot Ticket

Emly Frey, Republican, with Justin of peace and Nex Brown, listed for Fall Creek Township, will appear on the ballot for the November 2 General election per the Herald listing of township candidates.

Emly Frey Tina Fall Creek Township Justin of Peace Nex Brown Aterian

Alexandria church group plans events and honors pastor

Alexandria Christian Congregation Ladley Ald members met at Mrs. Kenneth Grose home to plan upcoming activities. The group sang Brighten the Corner, prayed, and held devotions from First Peter. They discussed an AN Club banquet at Cunningham School and a Sunday basket dinner honoring Rev Stanley Reed who will marry in California and be ordained next June.

Alexandria Ladley Ald Kenneth Grose Tojs Arla Dunn Raymond Johnston Cinninghim School Stanley Reed Sua California Stanley

Funds Raised by Women's Garden Project Effort

The Conseil of Wennon reports contributions totaling 87.04 raised by multiple clubs to fund a garden project along White River. Mrs George Reynolds initiated the plan with Mrs Al McKee as flower chair and Mrs Ailke Martin as publicity director. New clubs joined, including Flora Study Garden Club Water sons Mothers of World War II and University Women Alcott Club and others.

Wennon White River George Reynolds al McKee Flowher Ailke Martin Flora Water Sons Unilk 25 America Association Mm University Women Alcott Club Friends @t Boat Club Friends of East Side Club Moan’s Club TH Kappa Sorority United Workers Tella Ta Melly Sorority Crashaw Chil

County and State seek public review of air and highway plans

Public hearings set as county and state officials, including Dr Hugh Ly, discuss a 3 200 000 plan to fund a new municipal airport site south of Anderson and a major road and bridge project along Madison Avenue. Bids open May 18 for a $900 000 resurfacing program in the Great Field District while precinct committeemen elect county and district leaders amid party realignment.

Macronautical Laboratories Hugh Ly Dryer Dircesar Ad- Anderson Aeronation Drydenthier Flint Interconti Ave Gia @by Tipe Alexandra Madison Avenue Anvil Ohana Hedenne Elles Capehoel Brypocin Craig West i Indl Hac Ind Casttyl Tedton Greafield State Highway Department Sendleton Parka Tincock County Anderdon Indianapolis Frankton West Dad Moollerlag Construction Company Port Wayne Indust Anderson

Unclear phrase noting journalist inquiry about Morgan charges

Fragmentary report shows a journalist seeking comment from Morgan on charges. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable names, dates, or locations for a precise summary.

Buried Mail Contends McCarthy Letter Sparks Security Debate

A damaged draft letter references McCarthy and threats to extract favors, with Brownell ruling the letter used secret FBI data improperly. The memo discusses security concerns over confidential material and the propriety of distributing sensitive content.

McCarthy Thim David Lehine Ie Ik FBI SM Individuls

County Hearing Delays On Road Repairs and Budget Adjustments

April 2023 county council session approved a 147000 pond issue for county share of matching funds for road work. Funds cover elect ion expenses and children's home repairs and several salary adjustments. Court adjournment and planning for White River bridge route noted.

Xace Coitly

Town votes on liquor question by public ballot

Text notes that private clubs are not affected by the ordinance and that a Saturday special election was arranged to let townspeople decide the liquor issue by public vote after a petition to repeal the ordinance was presented to the Town Board three weeks earlier.

Indochina Peace Talks Hinge on Security Assurances

French official Jacques Duyrens says Paris would seek conditions before agreeing to a general ceasefire in Indochina including security assurances for French troops and both pro French and civilian populations. Talks were delayed as participants and issues remained unsettled.

Notinuet France Indochina Jacques Duyens

Jobless Decline Continues Amid Mixed April Data

The March to April labor picture shows factory employment down 151,000 and mining off 128,000 from a year earlier. Transportation adds 15,000 but remains 200,000 below last year as rail work remains weak. Overall, employment remains strained with a softer outlook.

Shetter

Dulles Warns on Indochina Armistice and Communist Threat

Secretary Dulles warned that current conditions do not justify U S armed intervention in Indochina and urged Congress to remain a full partner in any action. He praised anti Communist defenders after Dien Bien Phu and stressed that free nations must be prepared to fight for vital interests. He also noted that Congress only can declare war and that Eisenhower would not act without support.

Dulles Indochina Indochhin United States France Gairrng Len Bien Phu Asia Steve Connie Nist Southeast Asia Delles Congress Eisenhower

Senate Rejects Recommit Move Over Labor Provisions

Forty two Republicans oppose sending the controversial labor bill back to committee as major provisions fail. The measure sought easing secondary boycotts and prehire union contracts while extending non Communist oath rules. States rights amendments drew union fire. Capehart Jenner absent. both opposed recommitment.

Tare Power Fer Tosanton Teaders Capehart Jenner

Vehicle Check Program Aims to Inspect 25 Percent in Madison County

Police will man checkpoints at multiple auto outlets including Chevrolet and Buick dealers to inspect vehicles for safety items such as brakes tires lights horns and license displays. A special check for Anaconda Wire and Cable employees is set for May 14 at 2 30 pm in the company lot.

Page Bop Ehinter Chevrolet Motors W. C. McLain Heckman Buick Mitchell Motors Arcon Tontlac J Broadway Phillips Motors Anaconda Wire and Cable Company Parking Int. Kline Madison County

Local Obituaries and Community Notices Run Across Anderson Area

The page lists multiple obituaries and public notices from Anderson and surrounding towns. It details funeral arrangements for Arthur Paul Keck Shirley Calvin L. Riley Pendleton Ralph Wilson Shirley Marcellus Wallsmith Fortville Paul Cory Funeral Home notices and interment plans, plus a Dayton death linked to Harold Green.

Anderson Obituaries Highlight Local Notables

Thurman F Sparkman 65 died in St Johns Hospital after a ten day illness. He lived in Anderson 12 years and worked for Empire Life Insurance. Born in Decatur Alabama he moved from Fort Wayne and belonged to First Methodist Fort Wayne and the National Association of Life Underwriters. Funeral services Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Baker Brothers Funeral Home with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery Fort Wayne. Survived by widow Gertrude, son Capt. Donald Hysinger, daughter Mrs. Carl M Parker, four grandsons and sister Mrs. George Dennis. Edna Tinder 1307 Halford St died at home. services Sunday 2 p.m. at Harold B Reece Funeral Home. burial in Eas Maplewood Cemetery. She was office manager of the Auto License Branch from 1950 until death. Christina Weasel 89 of St Mary's Church. services today 9 a.m.. burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. She was widow of Joseph Weisel and lived with daughter Mrs Harry D Kelley at 1720 Fyatmut St. Rosary Society rites held at Baker Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs John Meehan 82 former Cicero resident died at False Beck Nursing Home. Wife of John Meehan. services Monday 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cicero. burial in Cicero.

Nancy Shepard Wadamith Anderson Hancock County George McCarty Arthur Paul Keck Swope Shirley Nazarene Church Fort 48 Shirtey Frigitte Henty County Hospital Io New Castle Chrysler Jac New Castle Golly Gerroti Ald Marvin L. A. Wallemith Jahi Teciarapolle Advilie Jed Shirfey ‘Christian Church Verle Libby Inter McCray Calvin L. Riley Pendleton Calvin L. Riley Pendleton S. Broadway Laura Decatur Louis Miley First Baptist Church Cornell Bright Grover J. Myers Jnabwegh Maplewood Cemetery Ace Lena For Leora Harker Arthur Guy Thurman Sparkman 32Nd St St. John's Hospital Empire Life Insurance Company Ala Sparkman Stavet Fort Wayne First Methodist Church National Association of Life Underwriters Baker Brothers Funeral Amlee Ray Burchfield Fifth Street Methodist Church Lindenwood Gertrude “A.ong Notald Hy Air Force Andianapolone Carl M. Parker Briar Chiff Manor George Dennis Jeon Edna Tinder Halford St Harold B Christina Weasel St. Mary's Church Thomas ‘Travers St. Mary's Cemetery Weasel Join Meehan John Meehan jCleero Falsebekt North Anderson Cusick Cicero Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cicern

Unemployment Claims Dip in Indiana Report

Indiana Employment Security Division reported the first substantial drop in unemployment insurance claims since February, though totals remained well above a year ago. Total unemployment and continuing claims stood at about 75,005, with notable gains in South Bend at autogotive and rubber plants, and a one-week shutdown at Connersville delaying a larger decline.

Thanapolis Wanian William ¢. Stalnaker South Bend Connersville

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