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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1963
Page
2
Darrell Ochs owner of WOCH radio in North Vernon was elected president of the Indiana Gideons an organization of business and professional men who place Bibles in hotel rooms and motels.
Small grass fires across the city prompt frequent responses from fire crews. Assistant Chief Ed Ballinger urges burning trash only in screened containers and warns against unnecessary burning on hot streets. Fire trucks logged three grass-fire calls yesterday after a dozen over the weekend.
Geo. H. Hackett Post 127 of the American Legion holds weekly meetings every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in its designated hall. Members gather for briefing, planning, and community service coordination.
Madison County Clerk Eugene Creagmile announced the deadline to file absentee ballot applications is November 2. He said 850 applications have been filed for the city election on November 5, while Registration Board co-chairmen Mrs. Madge Mitchell and Mrs. Alpha Byrum verify the records of about 1,300 voters who registered or changed addresses recently.
Postmaster General John A. Gronouski accepted delivery of the first Zip-Van mail trucks in South Bend Indiana and announced a contract expansion. The new order calls for 847 vans at 2,595,104 dollars, raising the original contract totals to 6,386,066 dollars for 3,391 vans.
NAACP and city officials clash over urban renewal funding and federal strings. Ferguson pushes annexation and outside development while Allis cautions against federal control and emphasizes home policy. A NAACP spokesman criticizes lack of Negro community involvement in planning.
The interview notes Ferguson defending slow Negro inclusion in planning and fire service roles. NAACP members urge real progress as residents report housing displacement, unzoned business activity, and unaddressed complaints in Negro neighborhoods. The mayor invites direct contact for grievances.
A driver died after striking a bicycle rider, Bilbrey age 8 son of Mr and Mrs James Bilbrey of 318 W 37th St. Henry Frank Parks age 1123 Hazlett St. is involved. Two teenagers Connie Jean Velmer 19 and Sheron Seoacer 19 of Remington were hurt in a four car pileup at 415 Pendleton Ave. Benjamin Cochran 30 injured when his car hit a pole at Pitt and Ohio Sts. Bernard McClaskey 37 of 2403 Nelle St. was injured in an accident at 21st and Louise Sts. Three separate accidents yesterday caused minor injuries to several people. Joan
A four person crash at 14th and Lincoln injured four people and caused 1250 dollars in damage to three cars. Injured were Ava Marie Morton Judy Coffman Janetta Holt and Rosie Holt. Other drivers Esther Mae Richardson and Rosa Mae Holt also involved. A separate three car collision at 29th and Pendleton injured James Ira Pritchard with 750 dollars in vehicle damage.
Darrell Devers of Troop 109 Fishers led a 1300 Boy contingent with Explorers aiding traffic control and events. Winners included Brad Carner Anderson first in Olympics, Bill Reed and Jack Staley Alexandria second and third. Bob Setree Whopper Toss first with Lester Reed Tipton second. Robert McVickers Anderson first in Checkers with Jack Alexander Frankton second. Don Collins Anderson praised the weekend as highly successful, presenting the Grand Totem Award to Tipton winners while John Maynard Chesterfield commended top district units.
Spokesman said the group will assemble at Sear's Parking Lot and move along to 13th Street Main Street then to 9th Street and back through mid-town Anderson for judging. Cash prizes by age groups up to 6 6 to 9 9 to 13 and 13 to 18. Highland High School band will provide music and Howard Ring will be parade marshal and master of ceremonies.
Survivors made more than 100 trips ending Sunday as flood waters swept Piave River Valley. Dam fever raged while false alarms sent people uphill to escape new waves. Villagers collapsed from fatigue. elderly prayed as civilians scattered and rescue workers watched the narrow valley.
The Red Brick Inn advertises a 99¢ special on fried chicken pork tenders and beef steaks for Tuesday Wednesday Thursday through Friday with prices and menu items highlighted.
Vice Mayor Terenzie Arundi announced plans to reconstruct the devastated village on the original site after consulting with the remaining officials and aiming to honor the estimated 2,500 people killed in last week's disaster.
Secretary Korth resigns amid dispute over cuts to special pay for Navy personnel and overseas pay for enlisted men. Nitze designated to become Navy secretary on Nov. 1, with Bundy and Bundy’s brother guiding the transition. McNamara’s carrier decision looms over the Navy’s future.
Obituaries list Fred W. Manifold 67 of Pendleton and Leora Hows widow of William C. Hows, both dying recently. Also Kenneth Minton Farthing 50 of Wilkinson to have funeral services at Condo and Son Funeral Home with Masonic rites at Harlan Cemetery.
Linda Sharon Hooker eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hooker died from injuries sustained in a Saturday morning auto accident Service at 2 p m today at the Condo and Son Funeral Home Wilkinson burial in McCray Cemetery
The State Board of Tax Commissioners members join with city councilman petitioners and attorneys in a case against Blake. Motions seek to dismiss Peck and Byer as counsel and to maintain an injunction. Judge Smith faces a Supreme Court order to expunge his annexation ruling or show cause.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Birmingham protest case involving Shuttlesworth for refusing to obey the Birmingham police chief during the 1961 freedom ride. The court also takes up NAACP reinstatement efforts in Alabama and notes on school boycott dynamics in Plaquemine Louisiana, plus a 1861 petroleum cargo voyage from Philadelphia to London.
Chrysanthemums offered by Anderson Memorial Plc described as 49c each and 5 dollars per dozen with customer access via a new road. The shop states extended hours to six.
James I Riddle 73 of 1609 E 19th St died at St John Hospital after extended illness. Retired from construction. Survivors include wife Maude four sons a daughter 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends after 5 p.m. Tuesday at Baker Brothers. Body to Goss Funeral Home Monte rey Tenn. Ora Blackwell Flynn 68 of 2321 W 29th St died Sunday at an Elwood nursing home. Services 1:30 p.m. at Baker Brothers with burial East Maplewood Cemetery. Larry Dean Davis infant died at birth. graveside rites 3 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Tammy Louise Francis infant buried East Maplewood Cemetery. Dunkin infant Deborah Marie Dunkin one day old died in Smithfield N C. services planned in Selma N C.
Funeral notices list Waldo Achey of Denver Indiana burial in Chili. Jessie Powers wife of Ted Powers former Anderson resident funeral at Brown and Butz in Anderson. Roy F Weeks of Dearborn Michigan former Anderson resident to be buried at East Maplewood Cemetery. Rosie Raffler native and former Anderson resident funeral held in Kalamazoo.
Catholic council delegates vote on amendments toward language reforms in the Mass. They approve 19 amendments including use of vernacular, with reservations likely on laity communion and concelebration. Experts say mass language reform will prevail. separate report notes Amazon River flow and sediment study.
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