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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1963
Page
2
Rescue workers saved seven miners from a flooded Lengede iron mine near Broistedt, Germany, after the reservoir dam broke. Officials aimed to reach 43 others buried underground as floodwaters filled the 300-foot-deep shafts.
A lawyer informs Timothy O'Toole at a worksite that relatives in Iowa and Texas left him estates totaling 100000 dollars. O'Toole jokes he will not endure the money, admitting he cannot handle the wealth and fearing ruin. An American Saying notes people discover limits when called as a witness.
The notice lists morning and afternoon YMCA activity times across several groups including Junior Boys and Cadet programs with swim and gym slots. In a separate item, Dame Sybil Thorndike, aged 82, stated she would act at 100 if asked, noting she turned 82 on Thursday in Brighton England.
Mid year vote at Park Place Church of God selects Dr. Glenn Falls as vice chairman and Miss Margaret Camm as secretary. Don Noffsinger named treasurer. Three year board of Christian education members include Mrs. Kenneth Hall and Mrs. Hollis Pistole. Re elected are Mrs. Mildred Hatch and Mrs. Esther Kirkpatrick. Charles Loewen fills unexpired term of Dr. Burt Coody. New three year trustees: Richard Long Ralph Sprague and Judge Harold Achor. Six join church council for one year: Dr. James Macholtz Dr. John Morrison Rev. Hollis Pistole Paul Yanik Dr. Gene Newberry Mrs. Cynthia Kane.
Madison Indiana import Jerome P. McGuiggan 25 was stabbed to death Monday night in a YMCA room. Craig Ankemus Water town admitted the killing after a signed statement. District Attorney William D Byrne said a murder charge would be filed.
A local ad notes chrysanthemums available from Anderson Memorial Plc with entry 49c and a price of 5 dollars per dozen. Open to 6.
Democrat coffee meetings were held Thursday and Friday at the homes of Mrs. Ann Manford Mary Fuller and Jua nita Hood. Mayor Ralph Ferguson spoke at a Roosevelt School rally with City Judge George Pancol City Clerk Marie Riggs and several reelecting candidates present. Pendleton Democrats announce a pre election open house Friday from 7 to 11 30 p.m. at the party headquarters with a record hop starting 8 30 p.m. If bad weather, events move to the Conservation Clubhouse. Candidates for town board and clerk treasurer will greet visitors.
The Rev. Charles Webber executive secretary of the General Council of the Church of God will speak at the Sherman Church of God 1925 Sherman St during the 10 45 a m worship service Sunday Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m An evening program at 6 p m will screen Like A Mighty Army a film on the Church of God movement
Drought curtails burning and air pollution controls as smoke from eastern Kentucky fires reduces visibility. Water shortages hit some Connecticut towns while Maryland railroads grant 25 percent hay freight relief. Farmers face multi-state losses and emergency credit programs expand to 29 states.
The Carolinas fortified defenses along the coast as Ginny moved northward with winds and tides feared to reach eight feet. Shelters opened across the region, schools closed early, and Myrtle Beach and Charleston prepared with generators, pumps, and emergency operations centers.
October sales at 140 merchants in Indiana are highlighted as a special certificate center opens in the State Office Building. Former Sen Nelson Grills seeks an immediate Johnson County hearing to void 1963 legislation over apportionment, potentially invalidating the sales tax. Republican leaders blame Democrats for the tax while alleging city taxes drive revenue needs.
South Anderson Pilgrim Holiness Church at 3803 Madison Ave hosts featured Sunday with the Gospelaires Trio from Elwood consisting of Mr and Mrs Johnny Williams and Mrs Dorothy Rigney. Rev Allen Rigney leads the 10 30 a m worship and 7 p m service with a 2 30 p m Singspiration afternoon. Reverend George Wallace is host pastor.
The report notes 63.4 degree average in 1900 and a normal 55.5. Indianapolis has logged only .02 inches of precipitation this month. A moderately heavy rain would be needed to avoid October becoming the driest in 93 years of records.
Alexandria reports 2803 voters while El Wood has 5668. Anderson lists 24327 with 11420 newly annexed township voters. Excluded are residents of Edgewood River Forest Woodlawn Heights and Country Club Estates.
Rickover calls for removal of extracurricular activities during school hours and keeping teachers in the classroom. He pushes textbooks by subject specialists, improved teacher education, elimination of unnecessary courses, and the construction of smaller schools.
Tito said he was leaving with very positive feelings and that his trip will be a useful contribution to peace. About 200 Yugoslav consular and U.N. staff members attended the departure. Pickets gathered outside the Waldorf after his arrival in New York last Sunday, and demonstrations continued at a spirited pace throughout the week.
James Prokos 72 of 2314 Nichol Ave. died 5 p m Friday after arriving at St John’s Hospital. A Greek native who came to the U S 53 years ago he and Alex Majarakis opened the Coffee Pot in Anderson in 1920. Survivors include Athena widow two daughters Litsa Brahos a step sister in Greece and two grandchildren. Body at Waltz and Hiday Funeral Home with arrangements incomplete.
County Prosecutor William F. Lawler Jr. led witnesses including state police detective George Allen and technician John Petty as the murder trial of Virgil Plain, 26, continued at the Indiana State Reformatory. A knife believed used in the killing of John D. Veare, 22, was entered as evidence alongside slides of Veare’s body. Judge Carl T. Smith presides. public defender J Bayne Burton represents Plain.
About 65 000 gallons of water are required to produce a ton of finished steel highlighting water intensity in Pittsburgh area industry.
The Tower House is now open at 1220 Pendleton Avenue serving Sunday dinners including turkey and dressing plus pan fried chicken steak and roast beef. Evening hours run 6 to 9 p.m. with Monday closed.
State Police said three Indianapolis men admitted looting phone booths and coin laundries in 11 Indiana cities including Anderson. Suspects William C. Miller Ernie Ray Powell and Samuel Lee Gregg, ages 28 30 and 33, are being held in the investigation.
Obituary notices list Frank G. Daniels 74 of 42 W 9th St with funeral Monday at Waltz and Hiday. burial West Maplewood. Also Ben N. Mathes 77 funeral today at Harold E Rozelle with burial East Maplewood. Mary Garling obituary noted in Frankfort. Charles Hise 89 died in Decatur with services Monday in Decatur. James Hartford 82 of Morganza La father of Anderson residents, services Monday in Pinesville Louisiana.
More than 100 Hoosier scientists and educators signed a petition supporting the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore plan. The Save the Dunes Council forwarded it to President Kennedy, endorsing the administration backed measure adding a port at Burns Ditch and a park in the dunelands. Delegates from six Midwest Tomahawk chapters began a two day meeting at Monmouth College with representatives from Monmouth, IU, Purdue, Illinois, Iowa State, and State College of Iowa.
MARKLEVILLE The Rev. Glen Cunningham will conduct funeral rites at 2 p m Sunday at the Condo and Son Funeral Home Wilkinson for Robert Alspaugh 61 of Rt 1 Markleville. He died Friday morning in a Richmond hospital. He was a highway department employee for 20 years. Surviving Nellie two sons Wayne and Charles both of Anderson two daughters Charlene at home and Mrs Leland Maddy of Greensboro five brothers Hoyt Sulphur Springs John Middletown Russell Pendleton Vaughn Chesterfield and Mendall New Castle a sister Loma Brookshire Greenfield. Burial will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery. The Condo and Son Funeral Home after noon Monday.
The Finance Committee of Whetstone United Church of Christ sponsors a carry-in fellowship dinner after Sunday worship followed by a film screening of Second Chance and an program under Harold Tremps. Members include Jonas Whetstone Merrill Grile Wayne Williams Charlotte McCord and Rev. William B. Howenstine. Open to members and friends.
Summary of court items includes divorce action John Dennis v Altha Dennis and complaint for forfeiture on contract in J C Wilson matter. Court minutes note judgment for plaintiff in Jarrett vs Jarrett divorce. Extradition waived for FeeeaTee Jones associated with fatal Hammond train crew shooting. Jones to be questioned in Indiana.
Lone Oak Cafeteria formerly Chick Inn at 32 and Lone Oak Road opens daily from 11 AM. Owner is Frank Goldsmith. The venue operates into the evening with hours posted as 8:30 PM.
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