Madison County United Fund first report shows large early total
The 1961 drive reports $173 424 raised toward a $440 275 county goal with the Anderson division contributing $164 652 toward a $420 000 target. Chesterfield surpassed its 1 500 goal with 1 578, and GM units split portions of a 75 000 gift. Final and additional sessions set for November 8, 15, and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County United Fund
United Fund
John H. Burton Jr
YMCA
Anderson
R. J. Hulse
William Havermale
George Bannister
Chesterfield
Charles Shepard
Charles Graham
Delco-Remy
Guide Lamp
General Motors Corporation
Chesterfield United Fund
Leo Babb
George Taggart
Herald
Organ Series To Begin Here At Park Place Church
Community interest grows for the 1961 1962 Chancel Organ Concerts opening Tuesday with Dr Robert Baker renowned organist at Park Place Church of God. The series, underwritten by patrons, will feature Virgil Fox George Markey and Mrs Shirley King Coolidge in later programs.
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Robert Baker
Park Place Church of God
Everett Hartung
Eastside
Baker
Handel
Rameau
Bach
Berlinski
Franck
Langlais
Vierne
Dr. Baker
Death case jurors drawn for Foster murder trial
In New Castle Indiana 25 prospective jurors were drawn Wednesday for the second murder trial of Donald R Foster 28. He is set to go on trial Monday charged with first degree murder in the shooting of his 24 year old wife Edna last November 18. The first trial ended June 4 in a hung jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Donald R. Foster
Foster
Edna
Burglar Returns To Lodge Meats Whiskey After Beer Heist
Police reported that a burglar who stole 11 beer cans and six quarts from the Elks Lodge at 1702 Cedar St. returned the next day to complete his supply. A second break in found two meat packages a pound of butter and a bottle of whiskey missing.
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Elks Lodge
Cedar St
Area Resident Dies In Traffic
Fortville resident Sallie Alford died from injuries after a two car crash near Indianapolis Tuesday. The 71 year old, a heart patient, died Wednesday at St John Hospital following the collision at 56th Street and Indiana 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortville
Indianapolis
Sallie Alford
Cecil Carmichael
Alford
56Th St
Ind
Marion County
Roxie Hatton
Rt. 1
Ten Injured in Decatur Elevator Grain Dust Blast
A grain dust explosion at Central Soya Co. in Decatur Ind injured ten workers and ripped a 100 foot elevator, scattering millions of bushels of soybeans and corn. Debris flooded underground tunnels, cutting more than half the night crew. Fire was controlled quickly and injured were treated at Adams County Hospital with several listed in fair or good condition.
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Soya
J. L. Krider
Resi
Adams County Hospital
Rafael Canales
Robert Noll
Roger Stevens
Richard Jones
Gerald Smith
Harold Sapp
Verl Snyder
Richard McCullough
Roger LeFever
Marcel Willing
William Is
Bryant
LeFever
Berne
Decatur
Delco Remy Tops County Real Estate Tax Receipts
More than 2.46 million dollars in real estate and personal property taxes have been paid to the county treasurer. Delco Remy Division contributed 798 773.67 dollars the largest single payment day. The tax deadline is Monday November 6 and the office will close to finalize receipts. Taxpayers are urged to pay by mail with a stamped self addressed envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delco- Remy
Egbert Hood
Hood
U Thant Seen Likely Temporary UN Secretary Pick
United States and Soviet Union voiced optimism over naming an acting UN secretary general to replace Dag Hammarskjold. Diplomats expect a near agreement by week’s end on a plan allowing the new chief to name principal advisers and set his leadership structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations. N.Y
United States
Soviet Union
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
Britain
U.S
Adlai E. Stevenson
Joseph B. Godber
Stevenson
Valerian A. Zorin
Zorin
U ‘Thant
Burma
Security Council
Hammarskjold
General Assembly
U Thant
Northern
Rhodesia
Windy and Warm With Showers Possible Today
Windy and warmer conditions continue with occasional rain and possible thundershowers. High near 70 today with a low around 50, and a mid 60s high tomorrow.
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Moonrie
GOP Spectacular Tickets Reach Madison County Fans
More than 250 people from Madison County booked seats for the GOP Spectacular at the Indianapolis Coliseum on November 14 with Richard Nixon and Arthur Godfrey slated to appear. The 50 member GOP ticket committee reported strong advance sales and noted tickets range from 5 to 100 dollars. A Hollywood talent group including the Lennon Sisters and Vaughn Monroe joined officials to promote the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Indianapolis Coliseum
Richard Nixon
Arthur Godfrey
Republican Party
Anderson Hotel
Fred Boze
Jack Burton
R. H. Roberts
Roberts
Tom Gallmeyer
Hollywood
Godfrey
GOP
Nixon
Lennon Sisters
Dancing Manhattan Rockets
Anderson
Julie Lantz
Marilyn Janet Bardot
Herald
Club Board Appointed by Madison County Young Republicans
The Madison County Young Republican organization appointed a board of directors and outlined plans for the 1962 campaign. President Marion Withers said the group would assign precinct responsibilities, recruit young Republicans, and use the 1960 results to guide a hard hitting effort. The board includes Dave Hitchcock Nelson McNealy Barbara Fitzsimmons Barbara Hutton Lewis Jones William Dowling Walter Black Wanda Sokol Marilyn Marsh Paul O Neill Roger Cutler. officers are Marion Withers chairman G Douglass Owens vice chairman and treasurer Norma Crum secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Young Republican Organization
Marion Withers
GOP
Dave Hitchcock
Nelson McNealy
Barbara Fitzsimmons
Barbara Hutton
Lewis Jones
William Dowling
Walter Black
Wanda Sokol
Marilyn Marsh
Paul O'Neill
Roger Cutler
G. Douglass Owens
Norma Crum
Car Hits Tree. Three Anderson Teens Injured
Three Anderson teenagers were injured when their car on Brown Street near Indiana 67 turned onto Brown Street at high speed and collided with a tree. Driver Allen Surpass, 16, suffered mouth lacerations. Steven Sell, 15, leg injuries. Richard Jarvis, 18, mouth lacerations. The vehicle was demolished.
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Huntsville
Anderson
Brown St
Ind
Allen L. Surpass
Sheridan St
Steven Sell
Ivy Lane
Richard Jarvis
Richard Shull
Surpass
Charles Williams 92 Dies After Heart Attack at Hospital
Charles E. Williams of 903 College Dr. died at 4 15 p.m. Wednesday at St Johns Hospital after a heart attack. Born Feb 18 1869 in Lakeville Ind he left home at 14 to join a dog and pony show and later worked with Gentry and other shows across the United States and Canada. He became one of the first mov ing picture operators widely known as a nickelodian operator and helped bring The Great Train Robbery to life before settling down around 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Williams
College
St. John’s Hospital
Mr. Williams
Lakeville
Ind
Randolph and
Lottie Applegate Williams
United States
Canada
Jesse James
Belize City Hurricane Toll Tops Sixty Two
Belize authorities report at least 62 dead as rescue teams comb flooded rubble in Belize City after Hurricane Hattie. 25 killed in Belize, 23 in Stann Creek, 14 in Cave Caulker. 10,000 to 15,000 homeless amid 200 mph winds and 10-foot waves. Authorities seek boats and troops for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belize
British Honduras
UPI
Stann Creek
Cave Caulker
Hattie
United Press International
Thornley
Caribbean
Supreme Court Rules To Proceed In Will Action
Indiana Supreme Court let Tipton Circuit Court continue a contested will case after dissolving a temporary writ. The suit challenges the estate of the late Paul Townsend following probate in Madison Superior Court in 1960. Mrs. Ruby Townsend sought dismissal for late filing but was overruled. the temporary injunction was vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supreme Court
Tipton
High Court
Madison County
Cewt
Paul Townsend
Madison Superior Court
Ruby Townsend
New Arrivals Born at St Johns Hospital
Newborns reported from St Johns Hospital to eight families. Savas Joahnnides 2308 E 9th St has a girl. Joe Harrison 1720 Hendricks St has a girl. Bill Musgraves 222 W 12th St has a boy. Ronald Alexander Alexandria has a boy. Oscar Ramey Jr 1130 W 14th St has a girl. Charles Robinson Alexandria has a boy. Gilbert Marling 3613 Forrest Terrace has a girl. Robert Williams 1824 Sheridan St has a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Savas Joahnnides
E. 9Th St
Joe Harrison
Hendricks St
Bill Musgraves
Ronald Alexander
Alexandria
Oscar Ramey Jr
Charles Robinson
Gilbert Marling
Forrest Terrace
Robert Williams
Sheridan St
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Guide Lamp Division
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Pihl
Anderson College Men's Glee Club
Dale Bengston
Elwood
William Crimans
Sam Rogers
Paul Welch
Robert Moody
William
Os Wyn
Guahap
Abeth Russell
Virginia Heche
Barbara Sewark
Murray
Pendleton
Robert
James
Jerry
Claude Murrer
Paul C. Cory
Everett Landery
Russia
TB Yule Seal Campaign
Charles 0. Finley
Kansas City
Madison County TB
Finley
Marrett
E. C. Toner
Verna Whitworth
Charlotte Brown
Association
Frank Woschitz
John Scott
Dean Allbaugh and Sons
Toner
Whitworth
Tuberculosis Association
Midwest
China
Thailand
Avyithoye
Viet Nam
Mae"os
Cambodia
Tonkin
Hainan
Nam
Soath Chae Seo
Southeast Asia
Saigon
Mekong Delta
Laos
Xieng Khouang
Charlie Weaver
The
Manhattan Rockets
the Renowns
Freedom Singers
Vaughn Monroe
Egony Brothers
Charles Williams
Charles E, Williams
Supreme Court
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