Methodist Group Plans Intensive Services At Elwood Church
The First Methodist Church met Wednesday to form committees for an intensive series of special services planned for October 17 to 22. Rev. Maurice Beery led the session with bylaw revisions to be proposed to the chamber’s membership, while state officials discussed potential industrial expansion during future talks with local leaders and Elwood Chamber of Commerce delegates.
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Elwood
Tthe
First Methodist Church
Maurice Beery
Jack Reich
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Elwood Chamber of Commerce
Pontiac Motor Division
Jimmy Baker
John Baker
Les George Hedger
Pontiaciter Blackwell
Milford Craig
Elwood 4-H Members Display Stock at Indiana State Fair
Elwood 4-H Club members showcase livestock at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. Entries include Keith Irimble with a Belgian blue and brother Mike, Max Stoker with a 4-H Berkshire and open herd, John Davis in Brown Swiss, David Hardeberk in Brown Swiss and open classes, Thomas Clouser in milking Shorthorn, and Lester Sidler with a young shorthorn herd in all-class.
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Elwood
Alwood
Indianapolis
Keith Irimble
Mike
Isc
Max Stoker
John Davis
David Hardeberk
Mary Robbins Reveals Betrothal
Elwood Mr and Mrs J C Robbins announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Sue Robbins to William Lewellen Morgan son of Mrs Phillip Morgan and the late Phillip Morgan. Mary Sue will be a Ball State junior this fall. The couple plans a June 1955 wedding.
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Elwood
J. C. Robbins
N. Asl
Mary Sue
William Lewellen Morgan
Phillip Morgan
L St
Stevens Spring Company
Hospital transfers mention Robert Johns and York ambulance
Robert Johns of WISN and A Sly were moved to St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Kokomo after an ambulance transfer from the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment.
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Morey Hospital
Joseph Green
Baby
Rt. 3
Elwood
Horace Leak
Ores‘es
York Ambulance
John Morzan
Robert Long
Indianapolis
Robert Johns
Sly
York
St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital
Kokomo
Letter routes across cities end up back to sender
LA HABRA California Roland Marlowe mailed a letter to journalist Dew ey Linze on July 28 addressed to South America. It wandered through South Pasadena and South Gate before reaching South San Francisco and then Iquitos Peru. Last week the letter was returned to the sender with a note asking what was said. Tractors aid India land reclamation in million-acre drive since 1947.
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LA Habra
Calif
Roland Marlowe
Dewey Linze
South America
Lester
Pasadena
South Gate
San Francisco
Iquitos
Peru
Martone
Linze
Elwood Social Activities Feature Local Club Events
The Elwood page details a regular meeting with Vera Hollowell and Smedley family hosting at Camp Geiger. Members recite the Lord's Prayer, discuss upcoming trips to Michigan, and report on transfers and Army postings for relatives. A Ladies club and Moose chapter plans events including a trophy dinner and initiation, while personal mentions cover travel for Ackerman and Ploughe families and a public notice of a football hop and Las Vegas party.
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Smedley
Ane Elwood
Vera Hollowell
Jack Smedley
M's
Donald Smedley
Camp Geiger
Evdage Aire
Susie Sou
V.G
Dent
Michigan
Visla
Ted
Jack Smed
Camley
Eng. Bu
Camppalen
Maude Castor
Geiger
N.C
Gillespie
Louis P. Gillespie
Efmma Beck
Dessie Nutling
T. L. Gillespie
Mabel Sowash
Susie Spahr
Pearl
Robinson
Ora Parish
Qlesh
Fort Bliss
Tex
Marshall
Maude Heaton
Maude
Castor
Zelpha Adams
Lora Data School
Himing
Leah Marshall
California
Marion
W. H. Frye
William Fryey
Ndce Frye
Ouchre
Joseph Hewsley
Wiliam Frye
Carl Etehisan
Joseph Headley
Moose
Mae Stafford
Stafford
Sirs
Martha Linville
Chicago
Thelma Lowder
Nance - Alt
Hlwood Country Club
Hd Ackerman
Robert Foster
Corning
N.Y
Letelyworth State Mark
Grand Canyon of the East
Genessee River
Mt. Morris
Ss. Jesse, Ques
Hrash
Niyce
la. L
Quaco
Squier
CYO Founder Resigns Group Amid Vague Cause
CHICAGO Bishop Bernard J Shell resigns Thursday as head of the Catholic Youth Organization amid unclear reasons. The abrupt move ends his tenure leading the Chicago area group.
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CYO
Chicago
Bernard J. Shell
Fn Frisiaetened
Guide Lamp Improvements Are Advanced
Guide Lamp Division officials reported yesterday that fall completion is planned for the expansion of power plant facilities. New equipment includes a two drum boiler with capacity for steam per hour and a new stoker rack. The project adds 190,000 square feet of floor space and 37 employees received January awards. Bishop Sheil resigned as CYO director, with Msgr. Kelly named to replace him while remaining president and chairman of the board.
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Gude Lamp Devision
Yeaterday
Cxtgillon
Wareles
Homer C. Bennett
Chinde
M. Tones
Charles K. Krebs
Robert EG. Gwens
Wendel Petry
Ynneve
CYO
Imime
Samuel Cardinal Stritch
Chicago
Sheil
Edward J. Kelly
Holy Name Societies
Shieags
Conference set on Mt Vernon bridge approaches and tolls
Indiana officials and the Illinois Highway Commission will meet in Springfield on September 11 to discuss building approaches to the new toll bridge across the Wabash River at Mount Vernon. Indiana participation includes three highway commissioners and chief engineer, plus members from the Indiana Toll Bridge Commission and executive secretary Horace M. Chats.
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Wabash
Mt. Vernon
Springfield
Indiana
Illinois Hightway Commission
State Highway Commission
Engi
Yoselgesang
Otto Fren Juel
Indiana Toll Bridge Commission
Horace
M. Chats
Indiana Commission
Jelmita
May Call Several To Help Batchelor Trial In San Antonio
San Antonio reports that 21 former Korean War prisoners may testify at the general court martial of Corporal Claude Batchelor who is accused of informing on fellow prisoners and collaborating with the enemy. The list includes Marty Cope land and Clifford Simmons. Frank Nael, an Associated Press photographer captured by the Communists in November 1950, is also mentioned. The defense seeks to call additional witnesses as Batchelor stands trial.
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San Antonio
Tex
Uoweyers
Claude Batchelor
North Korea
Batchelor
Marty Copeland
Tigh
Mundie
Ind
Clifford Simmons
Col Mer Ave
Indianapolis
Frank Nael
Associated Press
Trapher
Body Of Man Found In Hotel In Indianapolis
The body of a man registered as James Wilson of Anderson was found between the bed and a wall in the Riley Hotel at 16th Street and Capitol Avenue around 2 30 p m Tuesday. Mrs Helen Peckinpaugh and hotel staff discovered the body. Deputy Coroner Dr William Bierce said the cause of death could not be determined immediately and the body was taken to the Indianapolis city morgue.
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James Wilson
Anderson
Riley Hotel
Indianapolis
Flerman
Wauscrenner
Werri Miller
Cooperation Ends Water Shortage In Nashville Arkansas
Nashville Arkansas faces a critical water shortage as a four inch gas pipeline from Murfreesboro was repurposed to bring Little Missouri River water. Mayor Weary Dildy issued an emergency call for a 150000 gallon daily supply and officials hope to restore a five day reserve within three days if a suitable pump is found. Meat consumption text appears unrelated.
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Nashvill
Ark
Arkansas City
Murfeceshoro
Arkansas-Louisiana Jas Co
Nashvile
Little Missouri River
Nashville
Weary Dildy
Ildy
Dildy
Murfhesboro
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