Alexandria Reports Record School Enrollment Total
Alexandria's four city schools registered a total of 1 168 students for the coming year, a rise of 59 from last year. Clarke school enrolled 282, Tomlinson 241, Junior High 208, and Senior High 348, with St. Mary's and Seventh Day Adventist pupils to register next week. Tom Binder, 11, fractured a bone jumping from bleachers at the football field and remains confined at home.
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Alexandria
Clarke School
Clarke
Tomlinson
Cunningham
Orestes
St. Mary's
Tom Binder
O.L. Binder
W. Wasti- Englandl
Bandit-Victim Both Unhurt After Scuffle Reported In Indianapolis
A chaotic scene at a charity headquarters in Indianapolis ended with both the bandit and the victim unhurt after a scuffle. Police and bystanders restrained the assailant as experts describe the incident amid ongoing investigations.
Electricians Vote Down Strike Fund
Delegates at the AFL Inter national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers convention in Chicago rejected a proposal to create a strike fund. The plan would have funded strike benefits by raising dues and drawing from abroad talent. Debate focused on American workers versus foreign-trained labor, with the majority opposing the fund and citing cost and policy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertini
Chicago
Washington
AFL
National Brotherhood of Electrical
Toca
Muskegon
Mich
Cnok
Interams
Aller ¢Oational Union
Lively's Trial Set For Oct 11 In Murder Case
Vincennes Indiana report: John W Leneh of Vincennes died from a two vehicle crash. Lively faces trial for the murder of Dorothy Fanre of Clinton with Judge Rabb listing a two week period for the sensational case. The date reflects Jewish New Year observance and witness plans.
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Vincennes
Ind
John W. Leneh
Tnoianapolis
Vase
Fishiegree
Ehair
Airehild Tgaid Jtareld Goodman
Nairchild
Tor “Ruth
Lively
Miss Poure Height
Ruth
Crime and Social Notes Blend at Alexandria Church
A roundup of social events and a church crime report from Alexandria. The listing includes a Ladies Day Club gathering, a bridal shower for Agnes Schott, and plans for Miss Lama enrolment at DePauw University, alongside a church break in with several individuals named as attendees.
Alexandria Deckers to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer C. Decker of 110 E Monroe St Alexandria will be honored at open house from 2 to 5 Sunday Sept 5 at the home of their daughter Mrs Paul Lehier Ur 203 KE Van Buren St Alexandria. They married Sept 9 1904 in Marion County by Rev Zimerial. The Deckers have lived in Alexandria 24 years and are linked to Kirst Christian Church. Four daughters assist with the anniversary event including Mrs Roland Forlson Mrs Alton Windfall Mrs Dick Quis and Mrs Schier. Meanwhile two local residents sustained injuries in separate accidents Mrs Alice Frazee and Mrs Maggie Fudge both hospitalized at St John s Hospital after falls. Mrs James Roberts also fell injuring her ankle.
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Alexandria
Alice Frazee
Park Ave
St. John's Hospital
Anderson
Maggie Fudge
W. Madison St
Window
Will Lewis
Fudge
James Roberts
Leo Tipton County
Wes
Decker
Pilal
N. Harrison St
Johns-Manville
Corp
Pavis and Sleider Ambulances
Kirst Christian Church
Mes
Roland Forlson
Alton ‘Terwilliger
Windfall
Dick Quis
Rs. Schier
President Signs Water Measure in Denver
President Eisenhower signed a water measure in Denver authorizing 179 projects for navigation erosion prevention flood control and related purposes. The act allocates about 4.13 billion dollars with provisions for aerial funding and partial local-cost participation, while eight projects totaling over 21 million lack chief of engineers reports.
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Denver
Eisenower
Coming Auction Sates Saturday Sept 4 12
Auction notices list multiple estate and household sales across Indiana towns including Muncie Hobart Anderson Alexandria and more. Items cover dairy cattle farm tools machinery and real estate with dates September 4 to October 2. Local auctioneers include Matoh Shivisy Everest Corn and Teal estate Sale listings amid scattered addresses and estate owners.
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Lora J
BROWN
W. 8Th St
Denny Lynn
Jenny Gyr
Stanly
Birdseye
Hobart M. Brown
Admin
Bushy
Davisson & Cooper
Ally
Everett Corn
Egg Howl
Atiut
East Adams St. Muncie
Eqith Brockus
Samuel Johnson
Bethaby Church
Oni
North
Bertha G. Rosnat
Elbert C
France
Uch
Ibaturday
Househale Swenishist Bird
Anderson Hoiman
Alexandria
Merle
Daleville
J. Wink
Howard Sodion
Tooseveil
A. Brown
Jaynes C. Bradley
Joseph My
Lalalotiy Cattin
Shir- Toy
Tad
Ayrony Colter
Joeph TH. Kellum
Tradley
Hasty Fara Machinery
Fairmount Junction
Sh Rae
Mt Nort
Anderson
Ryerell
Roosevelt
Brown Bt
David Stoner
Achor
James ©. Bradley
Joseph I. Kellum
Notice of Appointment and Estate Proceedings in Indiana
Legal notices announce Hobart M Brown appointed Executor for Laura J Brown two Sept 1954. Creditors must file claims within six months. final settlement hearing set for Charles Re Roane estate at Madison County Circuit Court, Anderson Indiana, Sept 27 1954. notices include probate actions and public hearings on alcohol permit applications in Madison County.
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Hobart M. Brown
Laura Js Brown
Elaine
Nat
Daled
Ab Anderson
Josepit H. Armington
Madison, Canty
Thdlana
Davison, & Cooper
Charlee
Anderson
Indiana
Tnt
Pune
Indiana Alcononc
Vigtor
G. Walmer
Benen Aclamy
Fi—Vnan
Alonolte Deverane
Madison Cranty
Taedana
al Bamon
CSP
Commissioner Court
Indi
Anain
Iwentons
Alea Halle
S . Ruby & Mannaites
Sgr
Main St
Beer Netatier
Indilay
Guy Robert Palmer
Charles F. Singer
Tiana
Tay D
Tyabelle
Chenet St
Boor
Whig Row
Mewandrin
Tweliana
President veto blocks Lake Michigan water diversion bill
President vetoed a measure allowing the Illinois and Chicago Sanitary District to divert more water from Lake Michigan. A White House memorandum cited four reasons including existing diversions, need to study Great Lakes control methods, lack of Canada negotiations, and potential harm to other states.
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Verver
Eison- Hower
Minois
Chicago Sanitary District
Lake Michigan
White House
Denver
Minois Waterway
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Canada
Ilindis
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Illnois Waterway
Supreme Court
U S Border Patrol Seeks Young Tuleh Boy
Malt a Mont report notes U S Immulgention Border Patrol hunting for a Tuleh boy aged about seven who illegally entered the United States from Canada. A street clumpety sound signals his arrival while still in wooden shoes as authorities pursue the case.
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Gaugit
Malta
Mont
U. S
Immulgention
Pastor Crain, 78, Dies During Michigan Vacation
The Rev. De Mery L. Crain, 78, pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church of Frankfort, died of a heart attack while vacationing at Bayview, Michigan. He was a former trustee of Hanover College. Also reported: Sullivan, 64, of Farmersburg, died here Thursday night after a car collision 2% miles north of Shelburn along US 41.
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Brankfor
Ind
de. Mery L. Crain
First Presbyterian Church of
Frankfort
Bayview
Mich
Ile
Hanover College
Dtes
Noted: Mother charged in child's death in Chicago
Katherine Kirby, 45, of 7910 Ridgeway Ave, allegedly killed her four year old daughter in Chicago after a dispute over a vacation trip to California. Police found the child dead in bed with injuries from a flatiron and razor. Kirby was interrogated by authorities.
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Chicago
Caliifornia
Katherine Kirby
Ridgetone ‘Ave
E' Kite
Mery Jane
Kirby
Kirby War
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Eyiday
Leonard
Duc) Melton
Ling
Sgnen
Furiers
Gald
Peter R. A.m
Dicklyorrini
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Mass
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Switzerland
Germany
Mellon
Cue Yy Vais Helton
Ard Avis
Federation
Eden
State Rd
Feet House
Lee Baker
Bradley & Kellum
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Ote Wall
Advence
Jack Wall
Lebanon
Producers Marketing Association
Stock Yards
Indianapelly
West Seventh Street
Anderson Banking Company Trust Department
Alaxandria
Fnd
Merle Esswords
Firs House
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Jane
Giles
Bath
Farrow
Hampshire Shorts
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W.C
Ford Hammer
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Aida
Hay Rekor
Kirkpatrick
Farl
Tom Barllett
Muncie
Mineola Ault
Paulida Norris
Richard Keen
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Noberk Johnson
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Missea Mary Marec
Onl Day Club
Mary Ann Music
Ruth Miller
Relock
Schier Atd
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Xaltendine
Frank Denney
Sam’ “Fraundorfer
Lena Hughes
Paul Mitchell
Kihel Peck
Harry Robinson
Mra
Robert Tomes
Beverly Toms
Greencastle
Lama
de Pauw University
Cormpton
Her
Compton
Agnes Schott
S. Helen Schott
Charles Crist
Dorothy dJotnson
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Ralph Greenlee
Hell
Monroe St
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Ark
Eholy Rawins
First Baptist
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Lindsey
Sacranento
California
Otto Bender
Ak Leann Lake
Tri Kappa Sorority
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Lincoln Ave
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Memphis
Tenn
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Indiana General Corporation Act
Board of Directs
Emjamin BM
Nelson
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Hoak
Sam
Atlantic City
Luther Bilbrey
Roy Eggman
Anderson Auto Owners
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Uae
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Royalm
Aarcly Tees
W. T. Walker Jeweler
Paramount
Goodrich
Ie Metib
Duxurl
Florence
Matehlen
Tiis
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