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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1955
Page
12
In Castelvetere Valfortore Mi cell and St Nicholas divide the town into rival camps over a street procession. Supporters clash on whether the nude Venus or the clothed Saint Nicholas should lead, a vote shaped by priests, mayor, and council amid hopes for crops and local tradition.
The first grade pupils taught by Mrs. Paul Boyer presented a Friday afternoon program at Orestes School, entertaining mothers with a tea in the gym. Linda Carol Prestwood led the program and recitations were given by Linda Bluhm, David Wilson, Joyce Gregory, Donald Swift, Diana Richardson, Joe Remington, and Kathy Auler. The group performed a playlet The Andy Bird and sang songs. Mrs. Boyer also gave New Testaments and luminous crosses for Sunday School attendance. Eighth grade girls served refreshments from a decorated tea table.
Vermillion Christian Church men and boys hosted a banquet honoring women and daughters, pink and white decor, a large centerpiece cake, and organ selections by Mrs. Richard Featherston. Attendees included Sara Jane McMahan Elwood Ruth McMahan Anderson Connie Meyers and many others. Also noted is Miss Shirley returning from New York with Alexandria High School seniors and a historical note on sacred white bison in early American herds.
Jefferson County Republicans demand the firing of Madison State Hospital superintendent Ott B. McAtee and personnel director Douglas Crenshaw. They accuse the two of mixing politics with the state mental health program and sabotaging reforms, citing Democratic hires and broken promises from state officials. The resolution, approved unanimously after three years of objections, was sent to Gov. Craig and GOP leaders as Armstrong’s appointment debates continue.
Twelve students are named to the 1956 yearbook staff at Anderson High School and Indian University. Names include Craig Campbell Sarah Hopping Carol Sue Jackling Linda Mier Bill Paramore Marcia Presser Jacquelyn Ro jent Time Louise Smith Marianne Wise Linda Yates Keith Smith Frank Woschitzis Ron Partain. Claude E. Barner is faculty adviser and Herman Hallett is business manager.
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