26 Nov 1964
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1964
Page
1
The column records numerous social visits and gatherings in Shirley including the Becks at a Sub-District luncheon, the Ashbys and Davissons at dinner, and residents attending church events and a revival. It notes Ill health of George Carter and a few trips to hospitals and shows social ties among area families.
Anderson High School Latin Club held its annual banquet at East Lynn Christian Church with students in togas stolas and tunics. Eleven members were presented as slaves and served, echoing late Republic dining customs.
New York John Kennedy Jr marked his fourth birthday with an afternoon party attended by relatives and friends. Jacqueline Kennedy arranged a festive day with games and supper, while uncle Robert Kennedy acted as a stand‑in father.
Rebels at a Peruvian mine held 134 prisoners as guards reported no weapons but noted dynamite sticks and caps. Officials said talks with foreman Thompson and a spokeman indicated no immediate danger, with a planned Dec 8 defense exercise at Bunker Hill Base overshadowing regional unrest.
Europe described as the smallest continent except Australia. Bickel hosts a slot racing open house. Advertising features Pepsi and hot dogs for 10 cents. Event runs Fri and Sat, November 27 and 28. Track size listed as 28 by 8 feet.
Tracy Leora Nichols, three year old daughter of Oscar H and Susan N Moody Nichols of Elwood died yesterday at Mercy Hospital at 2 30 p m She was born Nov 21 1961 Surviving besides parents are a maternal grandmother Mrs Herschel Moody and a paternal grandmother Erma Diehl both of Elwood The body is at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home arrangements are pending
Shirley residents flock to Pendleton Methodist Church for a Christian Social Concerns gathering led by Rev. Gerald Beck. Mrs. H. L. Bolen and Mrs. Delbert Reason joined the event along with other local attendees.
Pendleton ind reformatory inmate Charles M Almon 22 Indianapolis died in the prison hospital from natural causes. He arrived Oct 2 on an armed robbery sentence of 13 years after being wounded in a prior shooting. An autopsy was scheduled per Supt John W Buck who noted the wound may not have contributed to death.
The board considered a clarification of the 15 year sewer law between cities and developers and approved it. Ehrhart announced that a complete publication of the law and the board’s interpretation would be released to the public at a later date.
A postal inspector and a lawyer reported that Avery would not meet prisoners until they left the mine and returned to cell blocks. The inmates offered to meet alone with Avery and proposed a dining room discussion. The spokesman said the hostages are not harmed, only seeking dialogue with Avery. The facility lies west of Knoxville in Morgan County with about 800 convicts mining coal.
The article notes officials will continue to notify local and county authorities about progress on the super highway. A section between Indiana 67 and Indiana 38 officially opened to traffic yesterday.
City light department workers under Brooks Stinson and Arnold Williamson install canopy bulbs ropes evergreens at central intersections and key city entrances. Anderson Retail Association sponsors the decorations with city cooperation as Christmas bells adorn lamp posts. Merchants promote holiday shopping while banks and loan associations mail Christmas Savings Fund checks totaling over 700000 to about 7000 participants.
Court sources said subpoenas returnable Wednesday were for documents only, keeping the grand jury in a preliminary state. Williams said Reynolds agreed to cooperate to reveal all facts in the Baker case, and noted Reynolds was en route from California when contacted by investigators. The investigation centers on claims that McCloskey gave $35,000 to Reynolds for a District of Columbia Sports Stadium contract, with $15,000 in cash allegedly reaching Baker. Survivors report a massacre near the Victoria Hotel with rebel forces executing Jongolese at Lumumba statue site.
George L McElhoe Sr 77 of 1732 Delaware St died suddenly at home late yesterday He was born June 15 1887 in J Reynolds Ind lived in Rushville before moving to Anderson in 1929 He worked at Delco Remy 29 years retiring in 1955 served as custodian of Noble St Methodist Church He is survived by wife Amy Chamberlain married 1912 Monticello daughter Mrs Robert Hooker Anderson son George L McElhoe Jr Anderson eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral by Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home Saturday 10 am Rev Wallace Deyo Noble St Methodist Church officiating Burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery Friends may call after 2 pm Friday
John Ginder 75 of Noblesville died Tuesday evening in Silverview Hospital after a two month illness. He was born in Hamilton County and survived by wife Hilda, two daughters, three sons, a sister and two brothers along with many grandchildren. Services Saturday at Coaltrin Funeral Home with Beech Grove and Pendleton clergy officiating. Interment Beech Grove Cemetery near Fortville. Allen Dotson Wilkinson 83 of Warrington funeral Friday at the Warrington Church of the Nazarene with burial in McCray Cemetery near Wilkinson. Friends received at the funeral home.
The United Steelworkers consider substantial wage increases as leaders convene at the Penn-Sheraton with district directors from the US and Canada. Abel challenges McDonald in a rare contest for the union presidency, while notable figures such as Joseph Germano back the secretary-treasurer.
Fifteen members of Anderson High School Future Teacher Association attended a day long workshop in Kokomo with group discussions on the teaching profession. Address by Mrs Rosaline Rail noted as Home after 5 p m. today.
Two Anderson youths missing from West Street since November 19 described as females of white race. One is Donna Beth Thompson about 5 foot 3 inches tall 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. the other about 5 foot 2 inches tall 105 pounds with red hair.
The Boca Ree-Al Winter Wonderland offers skating hours Wednesday 1 to 3:30 PM 4 to 6:30 PM and 7 to 11 PM Thursday 3 to 6 PM and 7 to 11 PM Friday 10 AM to 2 PM 3 to 6 PM and 7 to 11 PM at 109 By-Pass and East Cross offering extended holiday access to skaters and families.
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