30 May 1969
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1969
Page
1
Pop star Leslie Gore comes back to the stage after a long hiatus at age 18, reemerging amid renewed attention. The article notes her prior fame and describes her current appearance and reception in New York venues.
A Tipton man faces rape and abduction charges tied to an April 27 incident in Madison County. Prosecutor Donald Gawson said a Noblesville area girl was assaulted behind a store and a gun held to her back. The suspect is jailed in Hamilton County on $39,000 bond amid related counts.
The Anderson Herald lists 33 service members linked to area families who died in Vietnam and other wars. It notes their ranks, ages, home addresses, and units, honoring their sacrifice and explaining funeral plans and civic tributes.
Local officials and business leaders discussed national election reform ideas at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Indiana lawmakers and representatives from Anderson and nearby areas attended as debates covered populist plans, antiballistic missile views, and tax reform prospects amid broader government service changes.
William E. Davis 70 a retired Dundee carpenter died Thursday after a stay at Merry Hospital He was a Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints member born December 4 1890 in Richardsville Ky to James and Margaret Davis He married Goldie Toba in 1924 and is survived by his wife nine children and a sister and brother Also noted are numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren The body was taken to Copher and Fesler Funeral Home for arrangements.
The Indiana Department of Commerce rescheduled its foreign trade mission from June to July 5 and planned visits in Europe with a limited group of business executives paying for experts. A $65,530 federal grant plus $67,330 state funds will support three years of driver training workshops. Triplets births noted briefly.
A fragment lists several scheduled events and speakers with dates in June, including Rev. Sant Hines of Detroit, Dr. Mila Chapman of Warner Pacific College, Rev. Leroy Gust Heardner, Rev. Morgan of Chicago, and Rev. Rudolph Sith Allant among others.
Charles Sarns Jr of WB magazine apologized for the delay in sending W 2 tax forms. Payroll was moved to a 93 computer system in New York City causing mail delays and machine overhaul.
A string of Anderson obituaries lists residents including Mrs. Emma Small, Mrs. Lilly Weight, and Mrs. Rosie Nagel among survivors and funeral plans. The notices mention service details at Baker Brothers Funeral Home, Maplewood and Edwood City Cemeteries, with ministers and family acknowledgments. Additional items note local residents like Harold Miller, Vivian Lucas, and Paula Gibson, detailing origins, survivors, and funeral arrangements.
Obituary notes from Madison and nearby counties list Carrie Simmons, Mae Minty, and Veta Trosband among mourners. Services set at Beech Grove Church and Gravel Fork Memorial. multiple survivors noted, with funeral arrangements at Cornell Bright Funeral Home and Grove Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services are set for Donald W Swift 43 of Lincoln Street Monday at 2 20 p m at Noffze Funeral Home with Rev Eugene Lamport officiating Interment will follow in Monaville Cemetery A public viewing and visitation is planned Saturday evening at the funeral home Swift died from suspected car monoxide poisoning during a meal in Indianapolis based on early reports
A man identified as Brive Mastock set himself on fire in the North Gardens of the United Nations on Thursday to protest genocide in Biafra. He remained alive after guards intervened and was moved to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The fragment notes arrival counts and names tied to St. Inn’s area and local hospital, listing individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Dawid Blacker and Mr. and Mrs. Tawalil Cox among others, with scattered references to places like Canimumnic Hospital. The text also mentions Drakes and whaling port notes for San Francisco as a world hub.
A reflective piece honoring fallen service members and Memorial Day, urging remembrance of those who gave their lives in defense of their country. The writing emphasizes duty, sacrifice, and the need to honor veterans with remembrance and gratitude.
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