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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
1
Summitville reports a boy sustained facial and knee injuries after a disc blade incident. He was rushed to Indianpolis hospital from Alexandria by Davis and Stricker ambulance with help from State Police and Indianapolis police clearing the way. His mother stayed at the hospital overnight.
A fragmented report outlines wartime legacy and Soviet and Russian links, noting a shift in leadership aides to Premier Georgis Malenko. It mentions Indochina tension and recent military assessments by French and American officers, including Ken Paul Ely and Maj. Gen. Jobo W. O'Daniel.
Mayor Robert F. Wagner of New York said the church has long fought for housing, labor rights, and care for the needy, praising its stance against oppression as the greatest hope beyond the Iron Curtain. He spoke to 2,200 attendees at the Holy Name Society breakfast of rail workers. Herman Talmadge of Georgia asserted integration would not occur while troops enforce segregation, pledging Georgia will keep white and colored schools separate despite the Supreme Court ban.
Hundreds of shareholders clash as Mrs Wilman Sons protests the agenda during the American Business Inc meeting. A railroad patrolman restrains her while proxies from opposition affect the vote for a new board. The tally shows a large share total supporting a majority with minority representation at risk.
City officials discuss annexing a southwest area to extend police protection and traffic controls. One extra cruiser and twice weekly patrols are planned, with street lighting, road paving, sidewalks, drainage, and sewer upgrades to follow. The proposal would also open park programs and activities for residents and possibly add a power transformer bank to improve service.
Myrtle L Deharity 70 of Elwood Indiana died Wednesday night at her home following several weeks illness. She was a native of Elwood, widow of Frank E Deharity, and a member of Grace Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include son Robert L Deharity, brothers William E Clymer and a sister Lara C Lyons. Funeral services Saturday at 2 40 p m at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home with burial in City Cemetery Mausoleum.
The Urban League program will feature group singing led by Paul N. Wykoff, awards by Mean Russell O, and a talk on Twenty eight Years of Service by William B. Harper. Floyd W. Stoelting will introduce the principal speaker, Nowland Allen, and John Luther Washington gives the benediction.
A garbled list shows numerous local firms across varied sectors including Marble and Monument work, clothing, transportation, furniture, floral, hardware, and publications. Names appear repeatedly with partial titles like Anderson Newspapers, Thomas Cartage, and McGinnis Drive, suggesting a directory or business roundup.
Vietminh launch nightly attacks on Yenphu six miles south of Phuly as France resumes evacuations from Dien Bien Phu. The air force reports completing the release of 858 wounded Vietminh prisoners, ending a temporary bombing immunity in the Dien Bien Phu sector while harvests begin and rice becomes a rebel infiltration objective.
Two persons injured in a two car crash at the intersection of 20th and Morton Streets Wednesday. Ernest Grant age 50 suffered severe chest injuries and possible fractured ribs and is in fat condition at St. John’s Hospital. Mrs Mami Ashby age 82 suffered chest wrist and hand abrasions and is at St. John’s Hospital.
Harry B Grant 43 of 525 Vineyard St died at St Johns Hospital after a three year illness. Survived by wife Louise and son Jack. Services at Albright Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Robert H Mills 43 of 132% W and St died at St Johns Hosp after heart attack. Belle Myers wife of Claude Myers 1203 Arrow Ave died in Adrian Michigan. Sarah Big Cees 76 mentioned. Funeral and burial details listed for multiple local figures. James Sheefel 46 of 1901 Main St to be buried at Galveston after services at Baker Brothers Funeral Home. George W Lytle 76 of 421 W 6th St obituary services set.
Lester Swaim 60, a painter, died after a heart attack at his home in Sulphur Springs. He lived in the area 45 years, served in World War I, and will be buried in Miller Cemetery after services at the Local Christian Church. Nina Rushton Noblesville, 64, wife of Jesse Hushton, died at Riverview Hospital. Services are set at Evans Godby and Trout Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery.
Final rites for James Jones aged 63 will be held at Bethesda Baptist Church at 1 p m Saturday with Rev McBride in charge. Burial follows at East Maplewood Cemetery. Body to lie in state from 10 a m until service.
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