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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1955

Page

16

AMA Requests Doctors To Aid Priority Plan

The American Medical Assn announced it asked members to co operate in a voluntary government priority plan for polio inoculations of children aged five to nine. Dr Walter B Martin said the vaccine manufacture issues are resolved and the program will move ahead with careful supervision and records.

Chicago The American Medical Assn Walter B. Martin Norfolk AMA Eisenhower AMA Board of Trustees Martin National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Indians Rally Past White Sox in Doubleheader Split

Cleveland and Chicago split a doubleheader with the Indians winning 9-1 behind Bob Lemon’s six hitter in game one while the White Sox answered with a 5-0 win powered by Billy Pierce’s seven hits and eight strikeouts. Pierce improved to 4-2 on the season, and Lemon earned a 7-4 record after another strong outing.

Chicago Cleveland Indians Bob Lemon Chicago White Sox Billy Pierce Sox Comiskey Park Tribe Mike Garcia Pierce Garcia Bill Wight Jim Rivera George Kell Bobby Avila Willard Marshall Kell Rivera Lemon Indians Jack Harshman Morrie Martin Gopher Bob Keegan Nellie Fox

Scoring Lags In ABC Tourney

In Fort Wayne Indiana ABC scores lag in the final week as one doubles one singles and two team squads present weak marks. Leaders in divisions appear near certain championships as the 72 day tournament moves toward its close.

Fort Wayne Ind

Pension Voted For Widows Of Slain Officers

In Ocala Florida Sheriff McLeod paused the murder probe long enough to push a Senate bill for monthly $150 pensions for 13 1/3 years to the widows of three slain Ocala police officers. The bill passed 32-0 and moves to the House as the Lindleys await murder charges.

Ocala, Fla Don McLeod Sen Edward of Irvine Senate McLeod Bob Wooten Curtis “Youngblood M. D. Tuck Ocala Edward S. Lindley Bertha

Jean Overby Found Dead in Apartment

Miss Jean Overby 2602 Fletcher St was found dead in her apartment last night shortly before 10. Authorities said a 12 gauge shotgun wound in the abdomen caused the death, apparently personal safety related. Police noted notes to authorities her parents and a boyfriend but did not reveal their contents. The death was reported instantaneous. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Overby of Alexandria.

McLeod Tallahassee Kokomo Ind Lindleys Indiana Lindley Allen Lindley Allen George Ruby Hockersmith Greentown Douglas Wingfield Lindsey Wingfield Wooten Youngblood Jean Overby Fletcher

Turn To Right Causes Fatal Vukovich Crash

Indianap olis It was noted that Bill Vukovich a two time 500 mile winner died in a crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His No 4 Hopkins Special swerved right to avoid Rodgers Ward, vaulted the wall, rolled five times and burst into flames trapping Vukovich. Esther Vukovich fainted in hospital upon hearing the news. Vukovich left behind two children and had earned large race winnings in recent years. The piece mentions the track's long history with fatalities and Vukovich’s career highlights.

Bill Vukovich California Vukovich Rodger Ward Calif Indianapolis Motor Speedway Vuky Cirles Esther Vukovichs Marlene Sand William Jr Wilbur Shaw

Milwaukee Wins Two In Tight Doubleheader

Milwaukee outlasted Cincinnati 7-6 in the opener with George Crowe driving in the winning run and homering in the nightcap as Milwaukee took the second game 8-4. Crowe’s eighth inning single broke a 6-6 tie, Hank Aaron scored on a first inning double, and Wally Post hit his 10th homer of the season for Cincinnati. Stan Palys homered for the Reds, while five Reds pitchers allowed 17 Milwaukee hits in the opener.

Cincinnati Milwaukee Braves George Crowe Crowe Hank Aaron Gus Bell Chet Nicholas Buster Freeman Stan Palys Reds Wally Post Joe Jay Humberto Robinson Red

Four Hurt In Accident Near Elwood

A three car collision at the Indiana 28 and 37 intersection at 12 15 a m Sunday injured four people. Helen Devaney Ada Miller 67 and Ruby Hale of Indianapolis and Vickie 3 were treated at Mercy Hospital and released. Howard Bock investigated.

Elwood Ind Helen Devaney Alexandria Ada Miller Morgan St Indianapolis Ruby Hale Vickie Mercy Hospital Robert L. Jackley Howard Bock

War Memorial Day Parade in Elwood Holds Cold Observance

A cold Memorial Day parade proceeded in Elwood with Louis Monroe Post 53 leading from the city building to Elwood City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Milton York and Ray Smith served as marshals, followed by an American Legion color guard, drum and bugle corps, Alexandria Legionnaires, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and patriotic groups. The cadet band and Battery B, 150th Field Artillery Battalion, rode in National Guard vehicles. Services at the cemetery honored veterans with remarks by Madison Superior Judge Henry Schrenker.

Elwood Elwood City Cemetery Louis Monroe No. 53 American Legion Milton York Ray Smith Legion Color Guard Drum and Bugle Corps Legion Post Alexandria Legionnaires Veterans of Foreign Wars American Gold Star Mothers, Inc American Legion Auxiliary Elwood Public Schools Battery B 150Th Field Artillery Battalion National Guard Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument South D St Madison Henry Schrenker Indianapolis

Dating Bureau Without Charges

Pitt's Theta Chi fraternity runs a social dating bureau led by 214 pound student Phil Russo. He says it is not a matrimonial agency but a social function to help busy engineering, math and premedical students find dates with nurses from nearby hospitals.

Pittsburgh Theta Chi Pitt Phil Russo

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