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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1955

Page

4

Anderson Heraldeen Special Church Services Set

Rural Life Sunday services at St. John's Lutheran Church Elwood observe blessings of seed and soil with a sermon by Rev. Birch. Melvin Grigume assists. bass choir sings Kocher and Bach selections. ushers named. Mercy Hospital notes list admissions and discharges in Anderson area.

Elwood St. John’s Lutheran Church A. E., Birch Kocher Bach Thomas Melvin E. Grigume Dayle Brunson Frank Hearon Philip Heaton Mercy Hospital

Lilly Polio Vaccine Setup Check Started

Federal scientists from Detroit arrived in Indianapolis to inspect Eli Lilly and Co production and safety measures for the Salk polio vaccine. No timeline or specifics were disclosed.

Lilly Indianapolis Detroit Eli Lilly & Co Pitman-Moore Co William Workman Biologics Control National Institutes of Health National Foundation For

Jones Carefree After No-Hitter By Jerry Liska

Chicago fans cheered Sad Sam Jones after his no hit game sparked a Cubs rout of the Pirates. The rookie hurler helped Chicago win 4 to 11 in a Friday spectacle keeping the city buzzing over the stunning performance.

Jerry Liska Chicago Sam Jones Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Giles Jones Pittsburgh Jonesse Mary Ber Sam Jr York Thomas Lefty George Cincinnati Club Christy Mathewson New York Giants

Elwood Women Attend Diocesan Catholic Women’s Meeting

Edgewood women attended a diocesan Catholic Women’s convention at Purdue University Lafayette. Attendees from Elwood included Mesdames Linsmeyer Boruff Durm Eder St. Clair Stevens Dauenhauer Williams Whitmore Williams Cannon Misses Huen Carroll and Rev. Hammes. May meeting planned at the church with Mrs Graydon Hueman installing new officers.

J. L. Williams W. P. Cannon Susan Huen Anne Carroll Theodore J. Hammes Elwood National Council of Catholic Women

Garfield Wins Its Sectional at Terre Haute Meet

Garfield high school dominated the Terre Haute track sectional led by Don Turner Bill Bolinger and Terry Dischinger. Dischinger freshman won the high hurdles in 16.6 on a muddy track while Turner and Bolinger each scored 14 points. New records included Sullivan’s Tom Campbell in low hurdles and the Wilier mile relay. Garfield finished with 39% points to Terre Haute’s 32% with multiple regional qualifiers.

Terre Haute Ind Garfield Terre ‘Haute Don Turner Bill Bolinger Terry Dischinger Dischinger Turner Bolinger Terre Haute Wiley Rose Poly Tom Campbell Sullivan Wiler Terre Haute Ver Greencastle Attica Canala New Ross Bicknell Brazil Terre Haute Schulte Crawfordsville Cayugans Honey Creek Hollace Chastain Mitchell John Morris Shanswick Naverne Wille Columbus Jerry Kerr Bloomington Charles Murray Washingto Washington Larry Wiggs University of Bloomington Martinsvvile Ellettsville Mooresville Switz City Williams Bedford Bloomfield Shawswick Paoli French Lick Gosport

Elwood Chess Champion to Defend State Title

Elwood state chess champion Paul Fisher will defend his title at the Barnes Hotel in Logansport Saturday. He aims to become the first two time winner, with Elwood teammates Larry Manis, Walter Manis, Warren Waymire, and Dee Carter also entering. Fisher, age Class A rating holder since 1952, hopes to extend Elwood’s chess club presence as they plan future gatherings.

Elwood Paul Fisher Barnes Logans Port Fisher Larry Walter Manis Warren Waymire Dee Carter Purdue University United States Tviting Win Wendell L. Willkie High School Elaine Eder John Eder Jr S. A St Business and Professional Woman’s Club Mabel Little Ann Rose Lawrence Rose S. D St Esther Koons

Seventy-Two Children To Receive First Communion

Seventy two children will receive their first Holy Communion at St Marys Church after the 7 30 a m Mass on Sunday. The rite will be celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Thomas Travers who retires from the priesthood after 151 years of service. Patricia Ellis an eighth grade honor student will lead the procession from St Marys School bearing a flower decorated cross. Ten boys from the third grade will carry candles for the ceremonies.

St. Mary's Church Thomas Travers Patricia Ellis St. Mary's School

When a Fish Won’t Rise For Food Tactics

In Sportsmans Digest tips, anglers are advised that if a fish stops rising after a cast, remain motionless for several minutes to calm the fish. If it resumes rising or takes the lure, keep a subtle twitch on the lure and repeat until a strike.

Williams Returns to Fold with Red Sox Contract

Ted Williams resumed workouts at Fenway Park after signing a 1955 season contract with Boston. The 36 year old left fielder spoke at a brief news conference with Gen. Maj. Joe Cronin, saying he aims to regain form quickly and noting he currently weighs about the same as last year with arms and legs needing time to round into shape. Williams hinted at receiving around 70,000 of the 85,000 salary for a full season and reflected on past comebacks including Marine service and a broken collarbone.

Boston Ted Williams Fenway Park Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Ted Williams Miami Willams

Racing Fans Hope For Clear Weather Tonight

Racing fans and Sun Valley Speedway anticipate clear skies as the Rocket Racing Club Sportsmen's Division schedules a full program. After rain shortened events recently, time trials start at 7 30 p m with 40 to 50 cars of 150 dollar limit competing for qualifying money and race starting assignments.

Rocket Racing Club Sun Valley Speedway Sun Valley

Muscle Cramp Sidelined Huffer in Fort Wayne Meet

Fort Wayne performance notes Ron Huffer of Haven, sidelined by a muscle cramp, as Fort Wayne North Side dominates the regional meet with 56 5-6 points and two relays qualifying for the next stage. Other track names include Katt, Promising Repulski, and Schoendienst among noted athletes. The Sportsmen's Division rules affect car owners at Sun Valley Speedways, with prize forfeiture for noncompliance.

IAL LEAGU New York Brooklyn York Chicaho Mays Fort Wayne Ind New St Bows Philadelphia Hofman Baer NY Beggue Lockman Fort Wayne Ste Secesees Katt Chicago Amalfitano Olible Westrum Washington Liddle McCall Elboth America Louis AB Rhoayyurfer Duke Kim Femus Ervin Payne An Boyer Tovisv Virdon Olame Stiesch Frank Schnittker Infusial Oland x-Denv Coke Colson Repulski Ehotlesten Muncie r-Sehoendienst Sarni National League Grammas Loninas Kimmer-Haddix Cincinnati Jing Butch Brooks Binburgh Ah Puitseed Toecity Johnny Arnold Bill Pan Louisa L. Cleveland Washington Brook Irvin Musial Schoendienst Rocketchr Sb—Moon S—Mccall Cuit SF — Thompson Hemus Indiana iBob Guffey Sun Vall Jey Guffey

Westvale Athletes Honored After Rainy Sectional Win

Westvale High School dominated the Bloomington sectional track meet winning with 35 percent of points, advancing 11 individuals and both relay teams to regionals. The Bloomington area meet featured Andre Gilliam and Amoros among top performers as Mitchell and Washington squads posted multiple wins in a rain affected event day.

Bloomington Ind Bloomington High School

Harrison And Fetchick Tie For Open Lead

White Sulphur Springs open midway leader Harrison and Fetchick share top after similar 68 rounds in steady rain. Veterans from Arkansas and Yonkers contend as crowd watches a 47-player field on the Old White course.

Meets Deferred In Indianapolis And Evansville Track Events

Rain and wet tracks forced postponement of sectional high school meets at Evansville Lafayette and Muncie. The Muncie event resumes at 2 p.m. while Evansville and Lafayette begin at 1 p.m. Forecast fog particles noted for safety. rescheduled dates vary by location.

Indianapolis Evansville Lafayette Muncie London

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