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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1956

Page

6

Alexandria seeks doubled street lighting by new plan

Alexandria business leaders push a city council proposal to replace the current system with 71 color corrected mercury vapor lamps and extend coverage along Harrison Street both north south and east west. The plan aims to double uptown lamp counts and requires council approval. Mrs Swaim improves after serious injuries from a three vehicle crash. she is off the critical list at Marion General Hospital.

Alexandria Alexandria Business Association Indiana Michigan Marshall Broyles William Matthies Henry Williams James Davis David Etchison Indiana and Michigans Electric Co Harison St Swaim Paul Swaim Rt. 3 Marion Marion General Hospital

Segregation Laws Attack Resisted in Montgomery Case

Four Negro women led by Claudette Colvin challenged on bus segregation in federal court as unconstitutional. The case questions whether city and state laws enforce segregation, with no immediate ruling expected as judges weigh jurisdiction, enforcement, and possible direct appeal to the Supreme Court.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Montgomery City Lines, Inc Supreme Court Walter B. Jones

TV Station Sale Announced At Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Indiana news reports that Tri State Television will be sold to Universal Broadcasting Co. WINT channel 15 stock will transfer to Universal pending FCC approval. WANE president says no staffing changes and CBS affiliation continues. WINTs channel 15 information noted.

Fort Wayne Ind WINT Universal Broadcasting Co WANE Bruce McConnell Morris Pierce Win-T Tri-State Television Universal Federal Communications Commission WISH Indianapolis WHBU Anderson McConnell Columbia Broadcasting System FCC Wfbm-Tv Wish-Tv Sacred Heart Naermenincencininret the Christophers TV Vista Healing Waters Wild Bill Hickok Vista Sonny Grubbs Nagensnas Jayne Frontier Ed Sullivan Ted Mack Alcoa G.E. Theater Dutch Playhouse McReenceheminaes Indiana University Night Owl

Jackson 4-H Club Plans Hay Ride

Jackson Township 4-H Club met May 3 in Jackson School with Joyce Ann Beck presiding. Sandra Hart and Mike Williams led ceremonies. A 4-H hayride and weiner roast is planned for May 25 with reservations through Beck.

Perkinsville Jackson Township Jackson School Joyce Ann Beck Sandra Hart Mike Williams

Jolly Workers Club to Attend Open House Show in Indianapolis

Alexandria group plans a trip to the Open House television show next Tuesday. Members met at Mrs. Everett Leach’s home and will gather at 9 30 a m Tuesday at Mrs. Lawrence Hollowell’s home before traveling as a group to Indianapolis. Attendees include Mrs. Arthur Gooding and daughter Lisa, Russell Macy Sr and granddaughter Janet Sue Sayre, Cecil Swisher, Amanda Brenner, Elmer Rector, Lois Pettigrew and daughter Diane, Lawrence Hollowell, Arthur Unger, Mrs. Don Galloway, and guests. The next meeting is scheduled for the 24th with Mrs. Claude Prewett.

Alexandria Jolly Workers Club Indianapolis Everett Leach E. Berry Sr Lawrence Hollowell Mesdames Arthur Gooding Lisa Russell Macy Janet Sue Sayre Cecil Swisher Amanda Brenner Elmer Rector Lois Pettigrew Diane Arthur Unger Don Galloway Claude Prewett Order of Eastern Star Rick Weaver Glen Kildow Arthur Daniels

Dog Hit By Car Finds New Home

A black cocker spaniel with a fractured right hind leg, struck May 3 near Lith and Meridian Streets, will move to Richland Heights to live with Jan Small, Arvey E. Spall’s daughter. The dog will wear a skin underlay pin during healing, later expelled by the vet as mobility improves.

Lith and Meridian Sts Richland Heights Jan Small Arvey E. Spall Jan Dorothy Farmer Kenny Ogle

Cattleman and Editor Fatally Injured by Bull

Fred Frank about 60 cattle breeder and editor of the Indiana Holstein Breeders Assn publication was fatally injured by a bull on his farm near Hobart Thursday.

Gary Ind Fred Frank Indiana Holstein Breeders Assn Hobart

Best Girl’s Day Out at Linder’s Marine Room

Bring your Best Girl to Linder's on Mother's Day for table service or Smorgasbord in the Marine Room. Dinner music and roses for the ladies. Hours 11 AM to 8 PM.

Linder’s

Wholesale trade concentrated in eight states

In the United States about half of wholesale trade is centered in eight states led by New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. The article notes the concentration and implications for distribution networks and regional commerce.

New York U.S New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois Indiana Wisconsin

Indiana Panel Backs Shoreline Oil Drilling Curtail

The Indiana State Conservation Commission voted 2 to 0 to recommend a compromise that bars oil drilling on the sloping shores of Hovey Lake. The plan would permit drilling elsewhere near the lake, potentially benefiting Rush Creek Oil Co. while retracting approval of Mulzer Bros. lease on the slope.

Indianapolis Indiana State Conservation Commission Hovey Lake Craig Rush Creek Oil Co Rush Creek Mulzer Bros Tell City Mulzers Marker Sunderland Sunderland Rollie Bedwell Mulzer Raymond Keim Bedwell Alfred A. Kiltz Kiltz Stella Klein

Acre Tracts $200 Down Advertised by Clark & Sons

Real estate notice offers acre tracts with $200 down payment and a call to 7011 O. C. Clark & Sons for details.

Call O. C. Clark & Sons

Stevenson cites GOP money backing Estes in primary fears

Adlai Stevenson warned labor leaders in Southern California he fears Republican money is backing Estes Kefauver in Democratic primaries. He cited Doris Fleeson's report of fundraisers linked to Eisenhower 1952 supporters hoping to influence Minnesota. He warned money could reach California or Florida before the March primary.

California Doris Fleeson Stevenson Miss Freeson Eisenhower New York Minnesota Estes Kefauver Florida

Whitley Plans Speakers To Explain Southern Segregation

Dr. John H. Whitley, chair of the Citizens Councils of Alabama, announced plans to send speakers through the north to explain southern views on racial segregation. The Councils are white organizations in several Southern states aiming to preserve segregation by legal means. The second note mentions Columbus discovering Trinidad in 1498.

Birmingham Ala John H. Whitley Citizens Councils of Alabama

Draft Classifications Announced by Madison Selective Service

Mrs. Stella Ballinger, chief clerk, announces updated classifications for Madison County registrants. Registrants must notify the board of address changes and shifts in dependency status. men must register within five days of turning 18.

Stella Ballinger Madison County Selective Service Board

Retherford Named State Conservation Officer in Madison County

Basil J. Retherford of Alexandria has been appointed state conservation officer in Madison County replacing John Richards on leave. Retherford previously held a similar post in Shelby County and will transfer from Ft Benning Ga when he finishes Infantry School before serving in the new county.

Alexandria Basil JF. Retherford Rt. 2 Madison County Retherford Shelby County John Richards Fortville Ft. Benning

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