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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1957
Page
9
Clinton High School starts its second year of integrated classes with eight Negro students expected to be seated among about 730 whites. Officials anticipate no trouble unlike last year when state troopers were called in during a wave of racial strife.
New York firms Mallory Sharon Titanium Corp, Sharon Steel, and National Distillers & Chemical announce the creation of Mallory Sharon Metals Corp with over 55 million dollars in assets. The venture will own titanium and zirconium facilities, including National Distillers Zr and Ti plants, and will involve 1,000,000 pounds monthly titanium capacity at Niles Ohio. James A. Roemer will remain president of Mallory-Sharon Titanium Corp and National Distillers takes debentures totaling about 12.5 million dollars.
Three Indiana teens facing robbery charges were captured at a roadblock after a gas station hold up in Murray. Two youths and a young mother with her baby were taken into custody. the mother’s child is in foster care. Front-line court dates were set for September and October with bonds at $2,500. Sheriff Beckstead linked the trio to a string of robberies spanning the Midwest to California. The First Baptist Church bought a home on West 12th Street to serve as a parsonage for the Rev. Melvin Phillips.
A vintage ad touts a 2 minute Nail Hardener by Helen Hammond Beatty Authority promising strong long nails for women whose hands are in water or typing. It claims the product hardens nails under polish, prevents splitting, and costs $1.50 with no federal tax.
Pvt Clarence R. Carpenter of Anderson Indiana completed the 15 week radio teletype operation course at the Southeastern School Fort Gordon Georgia. The training covered operating radio transmitters receivers and teletype writer equipment. He entered the Army last February with early training at Fort Carson Colorado and prior work at Delco Remy Division. The piece notes oceans look blue due to light scattering by water molecules.
Alexandria reports a Jolly Workers Club luncheon at Mrs Oliva Frazier residence with several attendees and a Sept 12 next meeting with Mrs Mable Frees. In Springfield Mass Miss Jeanne Ellen Griffith married Gilbert L York at First Presbyterian Church Aug 23 and plans a Cape Cod trip then residence in Scott Addition.
Union Nicholson local announces a two-year pact with wages and conditions fixed for about 500 workers at the plant in this city. Enlistees in the Army are named as Eugene Knepp Joe Thomas and Tommy Jennings all listed with addresses. Indiana leaders celebrate the debut of a new stamp at the State Fair with officials and dignitaries in attendance.
Daleville School in Salem Township will hold registration for all grades including high school at 1 p.m. Friday. Buses will pick up students an hour earlier. High school parents meet tonight at 8 in the high school community room for curriculum information. Scheduling continues today from 1 to 4 p.m.
Alexandria welcomes Bill Lewis age 27 who joined the Alexandria Fire Department to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Albert Leach. Leach and his wife Sarah and two children have moved to California. Lewis is married and father of five, formerly with National Gypsum Company. Ball Memorial Hospital admittance includes Mrs J J Smith. The Classic League bowling begins in Alexandria at 6:30 pm. Ironwood Christian New Light Church hosts annual homecoming at Moss Island Road with a noon basket dinner and afternoon program. A $4,000,000 grain elevator with 2,000,000 bushel daily capacity was recently completed at Stockton California on the San Joaquin River. 4 H Club nationwide totals reach 2,130,000 members. Early London tea references appear in late 17th century literature.
An advertisement touts Colonaid as a superior laxative offering deep moisture and stretch-stimulating bulk to rehydrate and stimulate the colon. It promises overnight relief for occasional to chronic constipation and notes safety for pregnancy with a 60 tablet package priced at 98 cents.
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