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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1954

Page

5

Damage at Dark Creek bridge site prompts city warning

City officials report considerable damage on both sides of the new bridge over Dark Creek in Callaway Park. They warn parents of youngsters involved and vow legal action if children are not kept in check. Lowell McQuinn, city street commissioner, asks motorists not to park in the business district Wednesdays from 4 to 7 pm to aid street sweeping.

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Street oiling begins citywide in Blwood

The Anderson Herald reports a city plan to oil unimproved streets starting with Blwood south park area by week’s end, weather permitting. Work moves to north sections after southern streets finish, with Memorial Day target if rain delays lift. Oil for alleys and driveways costs seven and a half cents per running foot, funded by the street department. A public meeting at the city building Tuesday at 7 pm, organized by the Elwood Chamber of Commerce Women’s Committee, invites participation in the Yard Parks beautification program. The council sent about 60 letters urging local groups to appoint representatives to a central steering committee, as four city divisions form around Main and Anderson Streets and the nearby school districts.

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Couple Wed At Elwood Sunday

A Sunday ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren church united Miss Mary Luc in marriage to Private Richard A Bradley. The bride, 1904 Frankton high school graduate, wore a white satin gown with fingertip veil. Attendants included Miss Sue Nichols and others. Bradley serves in the U S Navy in San Pedro, California.

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Pipe Creek Two Assessment Nears Finish

Elwood Mrs Grace Thomas Pipe Creek township assessor cloned her books Monday and will deliver them to the county assessor s office at Anderson Tuesday. This terminates a canvass ongoing since March 1 as deputies completed their work weeks ago. Mrs Thomas and assistants have listed personal property at Chamnesn Ave office. offices reopen Wednesday. Several taxpayers not yet contacted may reach Mrs Thomas immediately. Tank painting: Elwood s 500000 gallon water storage tank in the north part of the city received aluminum bronze paint as part of a water company improvement program. The tank towers over surrounding buildings and is visible for miles. Elwood s name has been painted on.

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Rattlesnake Fatality in Louisiana Rescue Action

In Veariday Louisiana a helper warned not to move as Traxler, a World War II vet with a missing left leg, was bitten on the left leg by a rattlesnake. The snake was decapitated after Traxler lifted his leg. The crew measured the snake and returned to base after the incident in the field.

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Evangelist Jones to Lead Special Services at Allen Bethel

Houston evangelist Jones Vox will return to Allen Bethel Church on Wednesday May 19 to lead evangelistic Bible study and nightly meetings. Pastor Lutton invites the public to attend the ongoing series as Dr. Tumon, renowned for statewide meetings, conducts sessions nightly at 8 o'clock.

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Death Claims Two Lawyers

Two lawyers in Madison County died after heart attacks in the latest obituaries. Jon Davis of Pelaware Cirruit, serving at the Pentagon, and Joseph U. Davis of Noblesville, a veteran critic and court advocate, were named among the deceased. The report notes Davis's Army service and legal career, while Davis’s kin include wife and daughter. The notice mentions a May World War event and a burial planned.

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Elwood church social features dinner and picnic plans

Elwood First Baptist Church members held a Sunday noon pitch in dinner in the church basement followed by a business meeting and social time. Attendees included Rev R W Sage and many families. a Marion Park picnic is planned after morning services on July 18.

Elwood Dounds Ross William Castor Thurman Packer Marion Park

Hospital dismissals listed for St. John’s patients

A crowded roll of hospital dismissals from St. John’s lists Mrs Minnie Ulmer of Chesterville and J B Milner of Cedar Street among others, with names and addresses including Ruth Church and several families from Arcadia Noblesville Pendleton and Alexandria, plus infant births and family references.

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Urban League Banquet Set For May 27 In Anderson

The Anderson Urban League will host its 28th annual banquet at the YMCA on May 27 at 6:30 p.m. with William Marper and Rowland Alten as featured speakers. Alten, a longtime personnel director from Ayres & Company, will discuss practical democracy, business and industrial relations, detailing Indiana human relations progress. Vickers tickets are available from the League office or staff, with Rev. Monroe Schuster chairing the committee.

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Annual Parade Drums Up Central Indiana Marching Units

The Drum and Bugle Corps from Louis Monroe Post American Legion joined the Sol diers Home parade in Marion alongside over 50 marching units from Bluffton Portland Richmond and Driftland. After the parade festive picnics near hospital grounds followed the event. Hospital notes list multiple dismissals admissions births and transfers including several ambulances and local addresses in Anderson Elwood and nearby cities.

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Illinois Seeks Reapportionment Plan Endorsed

Gov. Stratton and state leaders launched a campaign for public support of legislative reapportionment in Illinois. The proposal for a more equitable district map, approved earlier by the General Assembly, will go to voters as a referendum on the November 2 general election. Stratton said opponents are misinformed or selfish as Democrats and Republicans rally partisan backing.

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YMCA Schedule and Sun Apparent Disk Note

A dense listing shows YMCA lunch and dinner times for several clubs plus meetings and swim sessions. The text also notes the sun’s apparent disk thickness from Earth estimated at about half of 1 percent of the sun’s diameter.

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