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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1954
Page
1
A 1554 report notes Fromine of Chicago appointed Tuesday as nursing director for Ball Memorial Hospital youth program. The article covers duties, past roles, and related medical staff changes at the facility.
Petition filed by Russell E. Stewart leads to a hearing on July 18 about the Greater Mead Brook Conservancy District. The plan creates a district as the third in the Anderson area with a proposed 3 mile storm sewer and sanitary system for the east side outside city limits. Presidents of the eastside area organized the Patrwoeud Bluff Conservancy District to construct the system.
Official captioned notice from Pape and Maison County Board of Review lists County Auditor John Walker Treasurer Wallop Hays and others. The group, including Republican and Democrat members and Judge Russell Hi. Stewart, will review about 15,000 county personal property assessment schedules. notices prepared by the auditor’s office.
Fragmented notes describe improper pressuring to gain favorable treatment for Pvt. G David Schine. References to Roy Modoh Fran cis BP Carr imply staff and committee activity. Mc Carthy and Mundt roles appear during hearings while Stevens and Army Counselor Adams allegedly used Schine as a hostage to blackmail.
The article describes a labor union push for higher wages and benefits led by an official on the Wage Policy Committee, linked to Boston University graduates and the era’s anti communism climate. It notes wage targets around 2.24 per hour, hospital and pension considerations, and references Eisenhower era policies and figures such as Sherman Adams.
Dist. Atty. Hogan plans appeal after appellate court sided with a minority that opposed a universal ruling on public trials. The discussion touched on press freedom and public morals, with judges warning courts must not become sources of indecent material while affirming the appellate division's role between trial courts and the state’s high court. The case aligns with broader tensions seen in McCarthy era coverage and press scrutiny.
Emergency crews from Gay City Fire Department with boat and grappling gear join sheriff, police, and local crew in a search of a flooded gravel pit. Robert Graham of Anderjah Police attempted underwater search with gear but faced very cold water. Conservation Office personnel from Eugene Ludlow and Alexandria assist in the effort.
Continuation from page imagent shows the drive opening Friday at the YMCA with a breakfast briefing at 6 am on May 26. William L. Peck and Robert Shoemaker serve as co chairmen guiding the effort to enroll at least 100 new members.
The School Board reports a 5 045 pupil year start up with 313 more in certain grades and kindergarten at 90, a loss of 77 can be expected. Erech Drumm notes 128 more seventh and eighth graders as part of a 1 507 total. Enrollment diagrams will be prepared for review. Preliminary furniture bids for Park Place School are examined and claims totaling 84 384 02 approved.
In Flint Michigan this week a witness described a Red organization active in the area arguing that those who stay home will not face consequences. The statement follows reports of labor upswing and political tensions tied to Communist influence.
The seventh annual Home Show draws thousands to Anderson amid exhibits from about 90 local firms. Lions Club hospitality and prize drawings boost attendance while proceeds fund community programs including scholarships and youth projects at St John's Hospital School of Nursing.
A quiet plea in Beverly Hills Municipal Court left Hy with $25 fine and two years probation for a drunken charge. In Dublin a Fianna Fail rally turned into a spotlight incident as supporters mocked De Valera with cries of Up Devi while he spoke.
Obituary notices list Mrs Bee le Guy 60 of 1086 KB 26th St died Sunday at St John s Hospital with funeral services today at Baker Brothers Funeral Home officiated by Rev Monee Schuster Interment Huntsville Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Celia Carson 59 of 1127 Delaware St died Sunday at St John s Hospital and services were held at the home of her parents in Dot Nington In Montgomery County Interment Plainfield Cemetery Colfax Ind An Anderson High School teacher was laid to rest at Selts and Rowe Funeral Home with Dr West Jey H Bransford of First Methodist Church noting 27 years on the Local teaching staff and heading the Home Feademies Department since 1946.
Darious WT Joy 80 retired farmer of Middletown found dead Monday evening at his home. Body taken to Bal Yard and Shirey Funeral Home. services Thursday with burial at Miller Cemetery. Surviving five sisters including Mrs. Charles Ringo and Mrs. Lena Greenles. Anna McCord 80 of McCordsville dies Monday. funeral Wednesday at Methodist Church with Rev. Tayon Milley officiating. Interment in McCordsville Cemetery.
Frederick N. Scott and Fred A. Weight are listed among Madison County students receiving scholarships. Other named recipients include Mary Yeesan of Anderson Street Elwood and Sandra A Neese with Victor E Hassell of Lapel. Scholarships were awarded for high school grades and January test scores from Indiana colleges and universities.
A helium balloon lifted a 50 pound payload to about 117 000 to 122 200 feet, remaining near Minneapolis for hours before parachute deployment near Faribault Minnesota. Instruments recorded cosmic rays and weather data as scientists studied the upper atmosphere.
From the April 22 23 meeting county actions include a proposed ordinance authorizing a 147000 bond for the construction of a new bridge over White River on the route of the Anderson Chesterfield road. County crews conduct from page C net of way surveys under direction of Meeting AW actions await state approval.
The snippet reports a continued snag delaying bombing on Noule No 41 to shift troops for a Red River campaign with Dien Bien Phu as the main route. It also notes philosopher Bertrand Russell turning 2nd birthday Tuesday and releasing his second work.
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