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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1962
Page
1
Fords and figures on speed and rules for a specially built car format. 33 cubic inch displacement, 4.2 liters, top qualifiers in 10 mile trials averaging 147.33 mph. Parnelli Jones won pole with a rear start, with alternates Bill Cheesbourg and Ron Duman ready. EST start Wednesday.
A special service honoring this year's graduates will be held at the South Meridian Church of God at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. George Kufeldt of Anderson College School of Theology will be the speaker. The church lists 19 high school, 24 college, and seven seminary graduates among its members.
The Rev. Mr. Hartman, native of Kalamazoo, Mich., educated at Anderson College and Butler, served as associate pastor and later executive council member for the Church of God. He holds divinity degrees, studied at Oberlin, and has chaired missions for county esities. He is active in community service groups in St. Joseph and is married with two daughters.
FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover reports a 6 percent rise in crimes against persons in the first quarter of 1962, with murders up 29 percent in mid sized cities and assaults and rapes up in several categories. Indiana city figures for Evansville Fort Wayne Hammond South Bend and Indianapolis show varied increases and declines across murder rape robbery burglary and other offenses.
In a Tennessee report, Sgt Alvin C. York, 74, was moved from Jamestown to St Thomas Hospital in Nashville after internal bleeding worsened. York, looms of WWII, had been treated locally then transported 200 miles as condition declined.
Carl Dallas Rodecap 77 of 701 N 25th St New Castle formerly of Middletown died at 7 30am Tuesday in Henry County Hospital New Castle born July 22 1834 retired employee of Jesse French Piano Factory New Castle survived by widow Nellie Butler Rodecap stepson Lee Butler of Dayton sister Mrs Herman Garrison of Fairmount friends to be received after 7pm today at Elbert C Frazee Funeral Home Middletown services 1 30pm Thursday in the funeral home conducted by Rev Harold W Berkey burial in Miller Cemetery Middletown
Merle E Neff 25 of Rs 3 was fined 1 dollar and costs with a 180 day suspended sentence at Indiana State Farm City Court on a petit larceny charge. Judge George Pancol suspended for good behavior. Doris Gilmore 43 of 1222 Nichol Ave also fined 1 dollar and costs for speeding. Court summer schedule announced with sessions at 1 30 p m Mondays and 830 a m Wednesdays and Fridays.
The market pauses on Wednesday ahead of Memorial Day as investors digest recent gains and await the rally's next move. Analysts note a breather amid cautious trading and thin liquidity before the holiday trading lull.
Luella Downey 76 of Osgood died Monday noon in Decatur County Hospital Greensburg born Osgood Sept 3 1885 daughter of Frank and Emma Letzler a member of Dabney Baptist Church and Holton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star survived by two sons Frank Downey Atlanta Ga and Bert Downey of Anderson three grandchildren a brother George Letzler of Osgood and a great grandson Funeral services will be Thursday at the Holton Baptist Church with burial in the Osgood Cemetery.
The city council debate on the ordinance passed May 9 drew a large mail response, described by The Herald as one of the greatest in recent years as residents register approval or disapproval.
Cor Nation salutes fallen Marines as Memorial Day observance advances from page one. Rep Olin Teague chairs the veterans committee planning a wreath ceremony in Arlington. In Washington the Speaker of the House will place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns on behalf of the President. Cotton uses highlighted for broader context.
The parade marshal is Ed Haulif for today’s observance with Farrell Wilson chairing flag placement. County sent flags distributed yesterday in the county’s cemeteries for the observance. The cavalcade includes Women’s Relief Corps, United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary, Veterans of WWI and Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary, George Hackett American Legion post and Auxiliary, AMVETS Post and Auxiliary, Mothers of WWII and American War Mothers.
The National Safety Council reports April 1962 traffic deaths reached 3,110, the highest monthly toll of the year. Cities in the 25,000 to 50,000 population range including Anderson Indiana Ontario California and Redwood City California posted no deaths, marking notable safety records. Muncie oilman Woodrow W Atkins, 49, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined 7500 by Federal Judge Dale J Holder for evading 33000 in income taxes in 1956. ST
Grain Jungle continues from page one. Herman Guss, 62, of 185 Mounds Rd, a Delco Remy tool and die maker, died at home Tuesday evening. Born Logansport, Ind., January 18, 1900, he moved from Marion to Anderson in 1928. He belonged to CIO Local 642 and Moos Lodge. Widow Mae survives. Friends after 2 p.m. Thursday at Baker-Nelson Brothers Funeral Home. Nellie J Cole, 70, of Indianapolis, formerly Anderson, died Sunday. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. at 147 N Arlington St in Indianapolis. burial at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: Alfred Cole husband, a daughter, Mrs. Virgil Zesson, a son, Alfred Maxwell, three brothers, James, William, Otto. Services Thursday at Broadway Baptist Church, Indianapolis. Burial at Anderson Memories Farm Cemetery. Robert Reedy, 80, Middletown, service details pending.
Havana reports a mass air shuttle of invasion prisoners to Cuba’s offshore prison Devil's Island on Pines Island. Officials say key prisoners including Brig. Jose San Roman Maj. Enedio Oliva and Capt. Manuel Artime have already been shipped, as Castro-linked exiles face pressure over a separate debt dispute and investigations.
Several obituaries and notices mix with a report about radio signals said to hint at a larger Soviet space program. Names include Loretta Alexander Agnes Kennelly Mary Weber Mahlon Layton and John Nice. Death notices list addresses and funeral details, while a separate note discusses radio signals and an Estes case linked to the Moscow observatory.
Anne Elizabeth Armington daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles Nee Armington will graduate from St Marys of the Woods College near Terre Haute on Monday June 4 with a BS degree in elementary education She is active in student activities and planned to teach third and fourth grades next year in the Andersonville area In other notes the piece mentions a fisheries or agricultural matter and a heart disease stat but these are incidental to the Armington graduation item
Raymond F. Hughes 68 of 62 Delaware St Detroit former Anderson resident died Sunday. Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday at Baker Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. George W. Harris East Lynn Christian Church. Burial in West Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may visit after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Albert H. Ellingwood 73 of 310 Cedar St former cemetery caretaker died Tuesday noon. Born Lapel July 18, 1888 he moved from Lapel to Anderson in 194. Survivors include widow Mayme and brother-in-law William Fox. Funeral at Baker Brothers Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. George Skinner Jackson Park Church of God. Burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
Madison County sheep producers, totaling 158 farms, will dip 5650 sheep under a program organized by the Madison County Extension Office. County agricultural agent Harold Berry states schedules are being mailed to participants.
Indiana Employment Security Division reported a drop in unemployment claims of 1 671 in the latest week with a total of 32 863 claims including 2 150 seeking extended federal benefits Indianapolis AP indicates the prior year total was 183 795. Vance Witham to begin a June 11 service in Summitville finishing around July 3. Lewis Nicolini IESD director cites declining benefit demand and directs contact for service.
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