Elwood Man Bambrough Dies After Long Illness
Elwood resident Robert G Bambrough, 76, died at 2 40 p.m. Friday at his home 412 N 12th St following several years of illness He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne England Dec 4 1877 and lived in Elwood all his life He never married worked as a farmer tinplate mill employe and was a member of the F O Eagles He is survived by two sisters Mrs J J Gibler Noblesville and Miss Elizabeth Bambrough Elwood four brothers Jonas Henry William and Joseph Bambrough of Elwood The body was taken to the Robert Tackley funeral home and later returned to the residence for visitation Friends may call The obituary notes the deceased was a lifelong resident and never married.
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Elwood
Tobert G. Bambrough
12Th St
J. Gibler
Noblesville
Elizabeth Bambrough
Jonas
Henry
Willam
Joseph Bamah
Elwand
Bambrough
Newcastle
Tyne
England
Hiwhella Bambrough
F. O. Eagles
Robert L.tackley
Mills Brothers
Elwood Rotary Club
Rotary Club
Callaway Park
Washington D.C
Exekinl West
Fort Wayne
Jete Kile
Indianapolis
Merhert Loy
N. F St
Balin
Frank Bakin
Riwoot
Morey Hospital
Pilgrim Woliness Church
Faye Locka
George Tuff
Ehwoodely Cemetery
Copher
Fesler
Friands
Memorial Day Parade Planned for Alexandria
Alexandria to host a three division Memorial Day parade on Sunday May 30 starting at 2 p m from N Canal Street to IOOF Cemetery for services. Lions State Band will perform. church leaders Gant and McCurdy will give remarks and benediction. If rain the marchers will gather at the high school gym for a 40 minute concert and cemetery program.
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Alexandia
Alexandria
N. Canal St
W. Bowldway
Broadway
al Harden St
E. Fourth St
Fourth Si
Tadé Marshalls
Paul H. Hendsen
Merla Ault
Harold Garsl
Frank Golden
Lions Stile
Conde
J Pan
Harrison St
Ioof
Raymond Gant
United Brethren Church
Dwight McCurdy
Church of God
Lions
Junior Y Leaders Attend Conference at Delphi
Eleven Anderson YMCA junior leaders travel from the YMCA Saturday to attend a by day convention opening this morning at the state YMCA camp near Delphi. Attendees include Steve Gill Randy Gardner Ralphile Gene Stewart Dwight Aldred Hov Baya Jim Dent Vincent Daubenspeck Bart Hudson Dave Hudson and Chuck Riggle. Adults accompanying are Joselte and May Brady.
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Anderson Ymca
Cauny
Delphi
YMCA
Steve Gill
Randy Gardner
Ralphile
Gene Stewart
Dwight Aldred
Hov Baya
Jim Dent
Vincent Daubenspeck
Bart
Dave Hudson
Chuck Riggle
Joselte
May Brady
Ymca Loya Wots
Steel Arrives for Alexandria Elementary School Project
The first core load of steel for Alexandria's new elementary school arrived Friday morning. Superintendent Miller says one or two more loads are expected before Monday to resume construction. A earlier delay occurred due to steel shortages but overall progress is ahead of schedule. In a separate incident, Marty Adams of the Commercial Bank and Trust was attacked by a dog near Ind 28 and Suomemnityville Road, bitten twice, and required treatment after warding off the animal. police seek the owner's identity.
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Alexandria
Chester Biller
Anderson
General Centrac
Miller
Marty J. Adams
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Adams
Ind
Suomemnityille
Lin
Adams Fnally
Hawk
Alexandria Clute
Retirement Planning Emphasizes Financial Study for Seniors
Norman J. Danedes of the Anderson Social Security office urges a comprehensive retirement plan balancing Social Security, personal savings, pensions, and home ownership. Ageing trends show one in twelve now is 65 or older, with life expectancy rising about 14 years since 1900 due to medical gains.
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Jani
Norman J. Danedes
Anderson Social Security Office
Lutes
Landox
Landay
Ransport
Ahuat Ok-Nge
Seattle
May Tenors
Plivenart Marine Lynx
Fungtelul Planalig Forfith
Amoriguny Ani Cindi
olHurn
First Friends To Hear Rev Smith At Morning Service
Rev Smith is guest speaker for the 10 45 a m Sunday worship at First Friends Church 10th and Chase Street. Halas supervised Friends educational work and preaching on furlough. Missionary committee members include Kathryn Busc ong chair Ava Lee Chirk and Melph Shields. Rev Raymond Breaker is church pastor.
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Lokant Smith
Aim
Orien
First Friends Church
Mt 10Th
Chase
Stroola
Halas
Kathryn Buscong
Ava Lee Chirk
Tmelph Shields
Raymond Breaker
Elwood Social Activities and RCC Club Reports
Local clubs held meetings with breakfast and potluck events. Elwood area groups showcased talent with a tap dance, ironing lessons, and mystery pals reveals. Upcoming tours and guild elections were announced for June and fall sessions.
Edward Castor Found Dead In Tipton County Woods
Edward Castor a former Citizens Bank clerk and Tipton County auditor was found dead Friday morning in a woods on the Lee Huliman farm near his Elwood home. Police say the injury suggests a shotgun wound and a shooting around 11 p.m. Thursday. Sheriff Jesse Owen supervised the investigation and the body was taken to Copher and Fesler funeral home with services planned for 2 pm Monday in Elwood City Cemetery. Surviving are his widow Mazel Hobbs, a stepson Hilton Stobbs, three brothers Bernard Walter Castor William Castor and three sisters plus other relatives.
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Elwood
H. Edward (Marte] Castor
Tipton
Citizens Bank
Here
Castor
Tay
Jesse Owen
J .Tipton County
Copher
Fesler
Unera
Hazel
Hilton Stobbs
Bernard Walter Castor
Tipton County
WiLliam Cistor
Alexandria
Tireo
Inez Hobbs
Nen “Hobbs
Gertrude
Fouch
Goldsmith
Maude Burkett
James
Elizabeth Castor
Mazel Hobbs
Mercy Hospital
Carolyn Mitchell
Charles Michael
Robert Schreck
K St
Burlle Shetterly
Glwood
Robert Talley
A St
Fred Carnwell
John
Pearson
David Filler
Theodore Garner
State Road
West
Marold Jones
St Mercy Hospital
William Gunn
Broadway
Edgar Ball
Anderson Sis
Garnet Jilellson
Elwod
Tony Fels
Ruth Ann Knopp
Kuthy Lewis
Crops in County Hurt by Dryness and Frost in May
May brought drought and frost to the county damaging oats beans cabbage and early crops. Wheat oats and soybeans may grow poorly but prospects stay favorable if dry spells end. Corn planting nears completion but dry ground slows activity as pastures hay and gardens suffer. Shuman to meet with elevator men in Rushville to discuss prospects and grain concerns.
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Macheadl
Jesse Shuman
Axericultural Stabilization Committee
Het
Shuman
Rushville
Radio On Competition and Growth Amid TV Era
Predictions that television would doom radio proved unfounded as new FM stations surged in the TV era. Radio sets exceed pre-television numbers, with 107 million sold since WWII and a rapid sale rate of one every three seconds. One third of sets go to large cities, and radio ad time rose from 814 thousand in 1946 to 198 million in 1950. A note recalls Cleveland's 1884 first electric streetcar.
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New York
Em. Ing
Allein Record
Garden Street
Cleveland
Swedish weaving on hick towel ing patterns
Advertisement for buck toweling designs by The Patterson Herald Needlecraft Dept. New York. Patterns priced 30 cents with four designs and instructions. order form requires name address zone and payment. Also promotes Santa Wheeler 1054 Needlecraft Catalog with 20 cents for copy.
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Anna Adabis
Anderson Herald
Welfth St
New York
At-terson
Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
N.Y
Santa Wheeler
Hospital Dismissals List From St Johns Hospital
Dismissals include Mrs Samuel Cococlis and daughter of 1820 E 19th St, Mrs Charles Doyle and daughter of Surmnilyile, William Marshall of 217 Churchill, Mary Henstey 87 College Harald Harper 812 Viewarte, Mabel Gwinn 702 Wrath vs Tvan 583 Main St, Mrs Geraldine Conver 1119.5th St, Mrs Mary Cobb Lapel, Mrs Cleo Noah Pendleton, Erocs Tage 249 Poplar St, Alla Snyder Noblesville, Daniel Michael Jr 1828 Waltons St, Clarence Menderson 607 F sath James Kilgane New Castle, Miss Mary Roche 3519 Pearl ISh, Antho Lawson Summitville, Mrs Mildred Williams 1625 Nicholas Ave.
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St. John's Hospital
Samuel Cococlis
Charles Doyle
William Marshall
Churchill
Mary Henstey
College
Harald Harper
Viewar
Tvan
Clarence Menderson
James Kilgane
New Castle
Mary Roche
Pearl Ish
Many Workers Stay On The Job After Retirement Age
Landes notes that many workers do not retire at age 65 as federal data show nearly three million aged 65 or older remain employed. Health is the main retirement trigger, with less than five percent retiring voluntarily in good health, and workers continue to contribute to national income while checking Social Security rights.
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Sild Herman
Landes
Anderson Social Security Office
Incom
Rebekah Lodge Initiation and Local Gatherings
A formal Initiation was held Friday evening at the Rebekah Lodge under the direction of Mrs Taura Ellen Modlin. Candidates named include Mrs Richard Featherston Mrs Everett Hunt and Miss Barsaca Likens. The Jones reunion occurred Sunday at Effie Jester’s home and a Catered dinner served to about 20 attendees from Daleville Indianapolis Cowen Gilroyan and Lee Smithlend. Mrs Jo wall Hwétmom returned home from Ballmerat Hospital in Muncie after treatment.
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Gilman
Rebekah Lodge
Taura Ellen Modlin
Richard Featherston
Everett Hunt
Barsaca Likens
Jones
Des
Evansville
Jowell Hwétmom
Walnut St
Ballemorat Hospital
Muncie
VA Patients Plan Party Sunday To Honor Volunteers
Veterans Administration Hospital Marion hosts its annual party honoring Red Cross and other volunteers. A large local Red Cross delegation is expected to participate as officials note ongoing programs at the hospital. Notre Dame names MIT president James R Killian as 109th commencement speaker. About 1,500 degrees will be awarded. Manpower migration boosts Melbourne postwar workforce by 340,000 workers across Australia.
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Veterans Administration Hospital
Marion Wie
Valilagk
Madison County
American Red Cross
Nover Red Cross
Red Cross
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
University of Notre Damme
James R. Killian
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Athene Circle Holds Annual Dinner in Holliday Lodge
Athene Circle members gathered for their annual out of town meeting at Holliday Lodge east of Greenfield. The program was led by Mrs. Byron Past and Mrs. F A Wishart with contest winners named as Mrs J W Cooper and Mrs Pickering. Several guests attended and more members and local figures were listed as present or noted for illnesses and trips.
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Middletown
Athene Circle
Holliday Lodge
Greenfield
Byron Past
F. A. Wishart
J. W. Cooper
Pickering
J. W. Hammer Jr
Hiladulphia
Frank Shirey
Hall Memporia
Hastian
Muncie
Horace Ellison
Blcknell
Itith Hoppes
Irene Good
Robert Lang Hospital
Indianapolis
Red Cross Reports Tornado Aid Efforts in Madison County
The Madison County Red Cross issued a final report on tornado relief for Anderson and area. About 1300 dollars funded medical and rehabilitation aid for victims including the most severely hurt at St John’s Hospital. Five families received assistance and volunteers and donations supported recovery efforts.
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Madison County Red Cross Triepter
Anderson
Gest F. Page
Poplar St. Ie
St. John's Hospital
Red Cross
J. &. Flanagan
Indiana Bed*Telephone Company
V. Hozelle
Red Crose I
Mindison County
Dark White
Shirley Board Installs Water Meters in Town
The Shirley Town Board announces water meters are being installed for all consumers chosen by a random draw. Meters already serve Shirley merchants and new users, with outside residents also receiving meters. The program aims to boost water revenue by several hundred dollars yearly.
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Shirley
Eyers
Oscar Broadwater
Robert Tsives
Famiy
Thar Greenfield
Hav
Andy Perry
Hey
Leonard Hines
Ehgcod
Tey
Gene Shaffer
Anderson
Ales
Hubert Tussel
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Elwood Man
Rody
Winchester
Earl Stephenson
Carlos
Stephenson
Steel
Rev. Smith
Veridian
Jesson
Mome Vemoristra
Purdue, University
Mix
John Latchaw
Mary Dowhey
Phong
Mneeling
Vainter
Rt. J
Donali Rinker
Orville Wright
Charles Diahn
George Montgomery
Eugane du Pney
Jack Walker
Stobert Adama
James Heckel
Airs
David. Shepard
San Diego
Calif
Fred Cartwright
N. Harrison St
Shepard
Mies Vera Mae Cartwright
Cartwrights
Annj Thea Bohn
Ole Bohn
Oslo
Norway
Victor Kassel
Arthur Kassel
Kukomo
St. Joan of Are
Kokomo
Bohn
DeFauw University
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Kassel
This Fly
DePauw
Wilbur Mefaill
Christy Carlile
Mesdames Allee
Wesley Sherdy
Inchore
Fred Wann Tertlevytl
Chane Nading Wat
Mostines Larry
Lawrence Lynas
Suath Spath
Meg
Lawrence Lynx
Fred Wann
Charles Hawkins
Nora Swart
Claude Nuding
Virgil Barber
Ralph Pern
Mirauffer
Grrl Alvey
J. K. Riegel
Teriester
Joseph Lege
Marty Milles
Dale Slimmang
If D. Alesgol
Marlene
Wessley Sheedy
Carl Underrtaer
H. D. Birgel
Guild
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Paul Reid
Myra
James IM. Price
Mra. Meld
William F. Alexander
Overton Lackstuder Jr
Gwen Griffith
Wred Nussbaum
Church Army
Summer
Edward Castor
By Seii Whalen
Mabel Gwinn
Wrath
Antho Lawson
Summitville
Mildred Williams
Nichol Ave
Rebekah
Melbourne
Australia
Shirley Board
Canada
Tom Haston
E. Toth Street
aiTs
Pratt & Lambert
Paine
Prag & Lambert
Paul Greene
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