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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1957
Page
1
Britain urged a UN special representative to seek out Kremlin leaders for talks aimed at ending tensions over Hungary. The appeal came at UN headquarters in New York as Britain pressed for international mediation and a peaceful resolution.
The United States Britain and 35 nations push for Prince Wan Waithayakon of Thailand to lead a U N delegation urging Moscow to comply with Hungary resolutions. Cmdr Allan Noble voices cautious hope while Russians and Hungarians give no clear reply. The debate centers on easing Soviet influence and ensuring free elections as years of repression loom.
Mesdames Celia Dilts and Mildred Shipley co hosted this months 3 H Club meeting for women in the Seventh day Adventist Church basement at 811 W. 13th St Tuesday evening. Mrs Irene Beal gave a talk titled Window Treatment and great refreshments were served.
Anderson firemen from companies 2 6 and 8 were summoned to the home of Mrs Lens Dye shortly after 7 a m when an overheated oil stave filled the house with smoke causing slight damage. Firemen also checked a smoke filled garage at the home of Albert Foul 2724 Delaware St and answered a call at the home of William Sheets 824 W 4th St when a short in a clothes dryer caused a small flame. Resuscitator treatment was administered to Rudolph Trumke 62 407 Milton Ave at 12 15 p m yesterday.
Pendleton Walter Stoh er of Pendleton was surprised on his birthday by his wife Lois. Dinner and lunch were served to Hutch Stimson David Farley and family Mr and Mrs Thomas Elred of Shirley Mr and Mrs Frank Steigernalt of Sulphur Springs Mr and Mrs Quincy Hodson of Middletown Mr and Mrs Dean Arnett of Pendleton and Mr and Mrs Edman Villars of New Columbus.
Court actions continue to unsettle from a page one focus as inner councils clash over rulings. Authorities pressed for new alignments amid ongoing legal turbulence and regional political maneuvering.
The court docket details an armed robbery in which a suspect forced a motorist to drive into Lake County before fleeing. Walls and others are named among defendants and possible connections to a Plymouth loan office case are noted. Arraignment and bail status are described, with references to a U S commissioner and a .38 revolver.
Police cornered suspects after a 15 minute chase. Dimon was jailed for four years while a sixth defendant James S. Tate of Hartford received a suspended three year sentence with five years probation.
The report details a gunpoint robbery during a payday at an AT and T related operation amid wage dispute talks with CWA units. Police report statewide arrests and tension as unions push for wage raises while authorities enforce school and street closures.
Funeral services for Eric will be conducted in Harrisburg at 7 30 p m Friday. The body will be brought to Upland Indiana for burial at 30 p m Sunday. Former residents of Alexandria are involved in the services.
Three rival candidates for the presidency sought backing as Hoffa enemies drew regional support. West Coast policy groups decided to endorse nobody and leave local volunteers to choose independently.
County officials report 1958 levy rates for Anderson area townships and surrounding communities show increases from 1957 with totals around 6.49 to 6.51 per thousand for city taxpayers. State board reviews could further adjust rates, while meeting attendees include local officials such as Paul Newbern and Ralph Ferguson. Western Electric workers face job mobility as AT&T affiliate employees.
Officials said guests from Indianapolis Muncie Elwood Pendleton and Lapel were invited. Thomas McMahan and Russell Merritt head the Public Relations group with a broad committee. Sub committees oversee dining golf reception and decorations with named chairs and members.
Hoffa leads as the main contender to replace Beck who plans retirement amid Senate committee disclosures about alleged union fund misuse.
Water department officials report a new bridge corridor for light vehicles to divert traffic from the 9th Street Bridge. Contractors Haines and Haines began a 12 inch water main under Brown Street tunnel, closing Brown Street access during construction. Extensions to a 24 inch main under the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel on 9th Street are planned as part of a city wide water distribution loop.
Pendleton district reports 1272 students including 254 in south elementary 454 in north elementary 206 junior high and 358 in other grades. Indiana Florida picnic held at Falls Park with officers elected former leaders named Frank Rector Floyd Goff Georgia Rector and Minnie Trattain.
Bethel Methodist Church approves plans to construct a new edifice and convert the current building into an educational unit. Estimated cost ranges from 35000 to 40000 dollars. Architect is Arthur Henning. Building committee includes James Wright as chair and Rev. Richard Clark as pastor among others.
Indianapolis report notes the next Republican state convention could nominate by a majority of delegates rather than total elected delegates. State Chairman Robert Matthews will push the rule change at the September 21 State Committee meeting after Indiana Republican Editorial Assn sessions at the Clay Pool Hotel. Democrats already nominate by a majority of votes. both parties eliminate the lowest candidate after the fifth ballot.
Graveside rites for Claude Roberts infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roberts Jr. will be held at 10 a.m. in Maplewood Cemetery. Leonard P. Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The infant died shortly after birth Monday night at St. John’s Hospital.
Miss Anna L Malone 77 died after a long illness at Thompson Nursing Home She lived at 17 W 13th St survived by two nieces and two nephews Funeral services will be at Nuckols and Carmichael with Dr George A Taggart officiating Burial at Crown Hill Indianapolis Friends may visit tonight Mrs Achsa M Weschler 60 of 1518 Fletcher St dies after four weeks as a patient at St Johns Hospital Funeral services Friday at Baker Brothers with Dr Taggart Burial East Maplewood Cemetery Tornado Train Crush Kills 2 Year Old Lanel Ryl on New Haven Line in Stamford Conn Police report the child stood on tracks with a friend who fled as the train struck him Floods outside Ankara Turkey kill hundreds and destroy 1000 houses officials say death toll may exceed 300
Obituaries detail Ralph Emswiller 54 of Middletown funeral arrangements at Elbert C. Frazee Funeral Home with burial in Miller Cemetery. survivors listed incl wife Iva two sons and extended family. Also notices for Susan Hough and Audrey Wilkinson death bedded with service details. Dulles to address UN on disarmament and Middle East. farm electrification survey shows 98 percent of New England farms with electricity.
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