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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
7
Havana reports a new dance craze the Cha Cha Cha sweeping up from Cuba as choreographers describe its 1-2-3 Beat and swift hip movements. The piece notes the rhythm and energy of the dance while comparing it to the Mambo and exploring its growing popularity in the United States.
In Oyster Bay New York a wealthy interior decorator Ernet Woolard 54 killed himself after his son aged 18 was jailed on a rape charge. The elder left a note to his wife and prepared his funeral arrangements while the son awaited arraignment.
The Indianapolis chapter of Ninety-Nines visited the Allison Division to view the Powerama display. Marcell a Webb earned a trophy for soloing a Cessna 170 at 18. A similar trophy will honor any state girl who solos at that age. Proceeds fund the fall transcontinental Air Race from Long Beach to Westfield beginning July 2, stopping at Hulman Field. Local Ninety-Nines will assist contestants and a joint Central Winds Indiana meeting is set for June 5 at Hulman Field.
Mt Gilead community class held a brunch in the church basement with a fashion show hosted by Mrs Oneta Arnett. The program centered on Mother with prayers, scripture from Proverbs 31 and a report on sick boards. Members welcomed new guests Mrs Humfleet Jr and Sr while noting a new baby born at St John’s Hospital.
A fellowship supper at Lily Creek Baptist Church is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m with a carry in dinner at 6 30. Orestes School hosts Play Day on Tuesday May 24 with contests and a free lunch in the cafeteria. The Orestes gym hosts a visit by Rangers and Herb and Kay of Indiana Hoe Down on June 2 at 8 p m, sponsored by the Pythian Sisters. Also noted are local residents Cpl William Sayre’s discharge from Fort Sheridan after service in Korea and hospital patients Bill Abernathy and Mrs Tom Richie, plus a Library of Congress note on Russian and Chinese book holdings.
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