Linda Southern and Ronnie Noble Award Winners
Elwood high school awarded Linda Southern and Ronnie Joe Noble for outstanding achievements on Awards Day. Multiple students received scholarships, student council and staff honors, vocational agriculture recognitions, and 92 pupils earned perfect attendance certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Southern
Ronnie Noble Award
Elwood
Ronnie Joe Noble
Wendell L. Willkie
Noble
Bausch and Lamb
Sherry Clark
Richard Brown
Judith Holtsclaw
Joe Noble
George Gessler
Richard Sharp
Harry Holtsclaw
Ronald Fettig
Marie Asfo
Jerry McClish
Jared Carter
Marita Tolle
Marilyn Fettig
Nancy Plummer
Peggy Hinds
Annabell Arnold
Barbara Legg
Darleen Ander
Sandra Beasley
Patricia Hopkins
Crescent
Darleen Anderson
Martha Jo Leisure
Marshall Sherman
Steve Ward
Loretta Jarvis
Sharon Dellinger
Joyce DeLong
Linda Hocker
JoAnn Mosbaugh
Carolyn Ritter
Georgia Welcher
Bob Sturtsman
Larry Fetz
Everett Webb
Georgia Mangas
Robert Wardwell
David Balser
Larry Bailey
Tom Clouser
Jim Biltz
Lowell Alexander
Bill Peters
Mack Sams
Kenneth Tillman
Michael Trimble
Terry Walman
Wardwell
Ronald Lee House
John Wiesmiller
Stanley Legg
Theodore Kelich
Jack Hughes
Ushers Club
Richard Boyland
Bill Rodgers
Mike Trimble
Albert Bannon
Donald Alumbaugh
Appointment of Morea Thomas as executor in 1956 Madison County
Notice records the May 17 1956 appointment of Morea Thomas as executor of the estate of Cora E Thomas deceased. It requires all claims to be filed within six months or be barred and notes the estate is solvent. Dated Anderson May 17 1956 by Clerk Joseph H Armington and attorney J Cramer Alldredge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morea Thomas
Cora E. Thomas
Anderson
Joseph H. Armington
Madison County
Indiana
J. Cramer Alldredge
Claire V. Lawler
John H. Vance
Leid
Bagot, Free & Shearer
George W. McMahan
Johnson & Austin
Madison Circuit Court
Mary K. Achor
Robert L. Achor
State of Indiana
Robert L. Acher
Bertha J. Actor
John M. Ruddell
Park Place
Joseph H. Sston
Clercoe L. Peck
Superior Court
Edward M. Kiefer
Ruth Keifer
John D. Kiefer
Sarah F. Kiefer
John F. Kibbey
Benjamin Johnson
Oscar G. Miller
James Green
John Mulligan
W. C. Foster
Agnes F. Foster
Isadore Kowlsky
Elbert E. Kidwell
City of
Elwood
Robert G. Merritt
Boyd A. Sigler
Lawrence H. Robbins
William L. Peck
Ethel Leona Decker
Wiliam L. Peck
Pendleton Banking Co
Anna Saint
Eula Mae Brown
Rufus J. Brown
Notices of Administrators and Divorces in Madison County
Multiple entries announce administrators for estates including Boyd A Sigler Ethel Leona Decker and Anna Saint with six month filing deadlines for claims. Also notices for absolute divorce Eula Mae Brown vs Rufus J Brown and a partition suit non residents Mary Ellen Rinker et al with July 2 1956 answer deadline and courtroom dates in Madison County Indiana.
Pur due Trustees award Turner Turner Galbreath for married student apartments
Purdue University Board of Trustees awarded a $10 126 500 contract for construction of apartments for married students to Turner Construction Co of New York and Galbreath Co of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University Board of Trustees
Turner Construction Co
New York
Galbreath Co
Columbus
Ohio
Multiple Auction Listings for May and June Sales
A sequence of public auction notices lists upcoming sales in Indiana towns. Items include household goods and personal property with dates, times, and locations such as Alexandria and Anderson, plus names like Delmas Fuller, Harold Hall, and Egg M. Hood as auctioneers or executors.
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Sherman Myers
West Adams St
Alexandria
Ind
Charles Lawler
Delmas D. Fuller
Admr
West 13Th St
H. D. Kirk
John R. Walsh
Eisenhower plays golf at Burning Tree Club in Maryland
President Eisenhower golfed Friday afternoon at Burning Tree Club in Maryland. It marked the second time this week he had visited the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Burning Tree Club
Maryland
Shares Register Mild Decline
New York traders showed a subdued session with a modest early rally fading into a gentle sell off. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks fell 20 cents to 185.30 while volume totaled 2,020,000 shares, utilities rose 20 cents, rails fell 70 cents, and the American Stock Exchange moved higher on lighter volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
American Stock Exchange
Hog Market Advances Reach Best Levels Since Last July
Hog prices in Indianapolis jumped 25 to 50 cents with top at 117.75 for 190 to 225 pound hogs. No. 1 to 3 grades 180 to 250 pounds sold 17 to 17.50, lighter 120 to 160 pounds 12.50 to 14, sows 12 to 14. Bulls and heifers mixed, steers steady, calves 17 to 23, lambs 24.50 to 26, ewes up to 6. Prime weights and other livestock showed varied gains and steady ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Wfbm-Tv
Wish-Tv
Channel 4
the Christophers TV
Town Hall
Forbes
Wild Bill Hickok
Dr. Spock
Zoo Parade
Sonny Grubbs
America
CBS News
Cisco Kid
Judge Bean
Judge
Meet the Press
Dutch Playhouse
Indiana University Night Owl
Indianapolis
Spl
Hog market hits fresh 1956 high in Chicago trading
Hog prices rise for ninth straight session in Chicago with top price at 18.00 for 80 hogs weighing 200 to 210 pounds. Daily loadings include 5 500 salable hogs, 1 000 fewer than expected. Cattle and sheep markets show steady to firm values with steers 18 to 20.50 and lambs 22 to 23.50 as receipts total 500 cattle and 200 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grains Decline In Final Trade On Wheat For Feed
Chicago grains fell late on the Board of Trade after an early rally stalled by the wheat for feed amendment. Wheat led losses with old and new crop futures down while corn and oats slipped, soybeans posted gains then faded, and soybean meal and oil showed varied moves amid a sweeping farm bill provision. The note adds that about 80 percent of U S land lies within soil conservation districts, covering most farmland and farms and ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Senate
Spain
Italy
United States
Soil Conservation District
Elwood Club Activities Highlight Social Gatherings
Elwood residents report a day of club meetings in Hartford City with plans to visit Chicago on May 31. The Kum Lurn Home Demonstration Club hosted a health talk on hepatitus and gift wrapping, with contests and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
UWS Community Club
Elizabeth Barnes
Hartford City
Verlin Sigler
Ellen Hook
Chicago
Everett Tranbarger
Kum Lurn
Wilbur McGill
Earl Carlile
Lancaster
Jack Hertle
Gerald Frazee
Robert McGill
Paul Crull
Clifford Carlile
Richard Allen
Tipton County
Ralph DeLanter
Ival McCorkle
Herman Webb
Hugh Cooper
Albert Gordon
Sage To Discuss Education at First Baptist Church
ELWOOD The church will discuss its Christian education program during Sunday services led by Rev. R. W. Sage. Sermons titled What Is the Church For and Following In Spite Of will be delivered at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. A Sunday School film strip on training will follow the morning study period. Vacation School enrollment will open during Sunday School, with the event set for the week of June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Air Monitor
St. Francis
Power Monitor Bible
Biggs Monitor Bible
Courtee
Monitor
Church
Frank Ernest
Methodist Church Monitor Prophecy
Methodist Church
St. Joseph Lutheran
Government Lutheran Hou
Dorseys News
Forbes
Guy Lombardo
Dorseys Eternal Light
Washington
Guy Lombardo Church
Woolworth
Tabernacle
Stening
Tening
Graham
Indictment
Fort Laramine
Freedom
Autry Monitor
Winchell
Considine
Harry Wismer
Bergen
Miss Brooks
Miss Brooks Onitor
People
Paul Harvey
Emma Acre
Mitch Miller
Erwin Canham
Green Pastures
Church of Air
First Baptist Church
Theresa Wheeler
Genna Robinson
Nellie Garbett
Grace Thomas
Pipe Creek Township
Helen Norris
Opal Kaiser
Thomas
Mesdames Louise Hillan
Elizabeth Durin
Deloris Tubbs
Edna Wardwell
Ruth Hester
Rebecca Barber
Ora Birkenbine
D. S. Kightlinger
Betty Courtney
Kaiser
Elwood Hobby Club
Josie Stokes
Glenn Buxter
Europe
Catherine Belew
Anna Lee
Cecil Aice
Edith Goins
John Magers
Kittie Griffin
Minerva Frye
Jean Bradley
O. A. Armfield
Mellie Ray
Mabel Richwine
Elwood
Estella Ray Baker
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Charles Lamm
Elwood Country Club
Mesdames
W. A Laudeman
Frederic Harting
Lucia Jones
Lloyd Richwine
Fred McDonel
Marie Lewis
Virgil Ray
Canasta
Rosalind Morgan
George Turner
R. F. Breden
Very Currey
C. E. Banther
Sage
Bonds Rise for Fifth Straight Day on New York Exchange
U S government bonds advanced Friday marking the fifth straight session of gains. On the Big Board quality investment issues inched higher while rails utilities and industrials remained firm as volume climbed to 4.24 million dollars from 4.09 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Dry goods markets hold steady in New York trade
The cotton textile market remained steady with spot purchases dominating and prices unchanged. Wool goods saw reduced reorders for fall and rayon goods faced little converter interest as prices stayed level.
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New York
Porcelain Cleaning Tip With Salt On Flannel Cloth
A simple method uses salt sprinkled on a flannel cloth to clean porcelain. The technique provides a gentle abrasive action and helps remove stains without harsh chemicals.
Summitville Alumni Banquet Planned for Saturday Night
Summitville High School will host the Alumni Banquet this Saturday May 19 at the school. Epworth Methodist Church women will serve the supper. The Madison County Medical Auxiliary awards Patricia Hannon a three year nursing scholarship at the Central School of Nursing Saint John’s Hospital Anderson. first Summitville girl chosen for the award.
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Summitville
Summitville High School
Epworth Methodist Church
Democrat Women’s Club
van Buren Township
John Moore
Belva Forrest
Emma Thurston
Freda DeLong
Doris Frazier
New Suits Filed In Circuit Court And Court Minutes
Several divorce and civil actions filed in Circuit Court with complaints for divorce and on account. Cases listed include Violet Hickerson vs Harold Hickerson and estate matters handled by William L. Peck. Court minutes show DUI affidavit and assault counts, divorce findings, and administrator reports on real estate sales and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Hickerson
Harold David Hickerson
Wayne E. Thornburg
Underwood Corporation
Kenneth N. Woods
Woods Appliances
Kelley
Arnold and Kelley
Superior Court
William L. Peck
Artie Nolie Harshman
Rosie Scott
Janice Shepherd
C. F. Dawson
Kenneth Shepherd
American Security Division of
ASC Corporation
Clyde Albers
Eula Elbers
Union and Plant Seek to Save Motor Products Jobs
Detroit union and management agreed to pursue defense contracts to protect about 4 000 Motor Products Corp jobs. President R J Nixon and Local 203 leader Donald Cessna plan to visit Washington next month to secure work. The firm has long made auto parts but has laid off about half its workforce, warning of a possible shutdown by August if orders fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Motor Products Corp
R. J. Nixon
Donald Cessna
United Auto Workers Union
Washington
Motor Products
Nixon
Suit Filed In Crossing Death At Pennsylvania Crossing
A Madison Superior Court filing seeks 15000 damages for the alleged wrongful death of Mrs. Metha G Clem at the Bronnenberg Street crossing with the Pennsylvania Railroad on January 24. The suit, by Vearn Clem as administrator, names the railroad as defendant and cites a northbound switch engine collision as cause. Two arraignment hearings were held in Circuit Court including Arthur Holland’s plea of not guilty to multiple counts and William Baker’s attempt to plead guilty, denied by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit
State of
Indiana
William Baker
State of Indiana
Arthur Holland
Bob G. Hall
Betty Jo Hall
Metha G. Clem
Bronnenberg Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Madison Superior Court
Vearn Clem
Salyer and Woolbert
Wilson G. Anderson
Indianapolis Woman Dies In Kokomo Crash
Mrs. Evelyn Ridgway of Indianapolis was killed Friday when the car she rode in collided with an auto driven by Joseph Thomas Beckley a Vincennes salesman on US 31 south of Kokomo. Hospitalized were Beckley and Mrs Ina Henry of Indianapolis with non serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Evelyn Ridgway
Indianapolis
Joseph Thomas Beckley
Vincennes
Here
Beckley
Ina Henry
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Superior Court of
Kidwellttorney
Oseph H.armington
Daniel D. Quicke
Harry P. Pennington
Mary Ellen Rinker
James A. Pennington
Alice Pennington
Edward Pennington
Township 19
Anderson and
Perkinsville
White River
Sai Court
Joseph Ghee Armington
D. Ketner
Muncie Livestock
IEE
Hogs
Frankton
Maple St
New Bank
Catherine Shaw
Harold Hall Thelma Brumfield
New York Stock Exchange
Thomson and McKinnon
Ial
Alaska
Juneau
American Motors
Amer Tel & Tel
Anaconda
Hoasef
Bernice Ferguson
Harry and
Diana Barnes
Marie Ellen Hook
Thelma Smith
Alfa Williams
Genevieve Blake
Luella Hoover
Daisy Dean
Fanny Peters
Hazel Smith
Edith Ryall
Frances Hook
Mrs. Smith
Chili Childers
Messrs
Dannie Austin
Frank Riva
Harvey Reynolds
Weldon Shickley
Robert Fortson
David Plake
Tipton
State Farm
Harry Liggett
No. 18Th St
Gertrude L. Tennyson
No. E St
Jose L. Chavez
McAllen
Tex
Charles R. Miller
Rochester
Stewart McKinley
Clarion
Steve A. Rice
Sheridan
John Wenkel
Vicksburgh
Mich
Circuit Court
Rosie Scott Et al
C. W. Thomas
Howard Burns
Bob Thomas
Charles Ritman
Model Home Stores, Inc
Lewis E. Jones
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
W. G. Anderson
Ohio State
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