Elwood Man Suffers Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Elwood resident Elwood Weasle Jr., 23, sustained fractures to the pelvis after losing control of a motorcycle while turning left from Anderson Street. He was treated at Mercy Hospital after a 20 foot skid and was kept for observation. Police say a tractor trailer was not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwoon
George Weasle, Jr
TSL
Anderson Sts
Heijaye Pylice
Herpynn Tollewine
Drve Turaller
Anderson St
Oute S. 1
Weasle
Eoastal Nowe
Mercy Hospital
Dick Adaw
Neal Six
Grover Ross
Alvin Westerfield
Iuby
Bernard = Connors
Alice Carroll
Robert Tong Hospital
Indianapolis
Clark Ambulance
Hama
Woman Parole Officer Fatally Stabbed on Porch
In Lafayette Indiana a retired parole officer Grace Bauer about 74 was found dead from a stab wound on her front porch. Coroner says the body showed she was killed Thursday with lights burning inside the house. Detectives note a possible earlier slugging and a trail of blood inside the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Grace Baer
Tuman DuBois
Bauer
Henso
Tippecanoe County
Haroh
M. Powtor
Lt Colvill Recovering After Emergency Surgery At Army Hospital
Lt Colvill, son of Mr and Mrs Backalvill, underwent an emergency appendectomy at William Beaumont Army Hospital in Paso Tex last week and is improving. He is stationed with the Signal Corps Series Weapons Service at Mort Mills, Texas, and previously graduated from Purdue in 1953 before joining the service. The divorce rate in Canada in 1953 varied by province, with Newfoundland at 2.5 per 100000 and British Columbia at 320.2, Quebec showing the second lowest rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dopald Colvill
Birs
Backalvill
Brown
Wil
Liam Beaumont Army Hospital
Paso
Tex
Swith
Signal Corps
Mort Mliss
Purdue
DelcoRemy Division
Ottawa
Canada
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Quebec
Bank Shortage Triggers Two WV Arrests in $520,259 Loss
FAT agents arrested West Virginia businessmen John Manchin of Parlington and Leo Ford of Grafton after a $520,259 shortage at First National Bank in Lairmont, with former cashier Ira Meredith held on $20,000 bond for siphoning funds and falsifying entries.
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Pittsbuivuawn
FBT
West Virginia
First National Bank
Lairmont
W. Va
John Manchin
Ol. Parr
Ington
Leo
Ford
Hammond Brick Co
Grafton
Fred Halford
Iua $Y
Initiation At College Planned
Initiation events at Anderson College featured both men and women in a series of activities led by the sophomore class. Activities included backward shirts scavenger hunt a bean feed an evening box supper and a talent show. Don Thier of Nitra spoke at a student Christian action program to close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson College
Delwit Brown
Anderson
Marian Panton
Grand Cayman Island
British West Indies
Shadyside
Art Pay
Chicago
Pay!j
Don Thier
Nitra
Be Delonales
Kansas City
LA to Crack Down On Student Drinking
BLOOMINGTON Ind sheriff Fred Davis warned university students they face stern court punishment for underage drinking parties even if they are 21. First offenders may be turned over to the university. He cited four drinking parties this week and charged seven youths from one party with illegal possession of alcoholic beverages. Names: Don Mon, William Swift, Ken Morton, Dave Marsh, Edward Stephens, Gary Crawford, Edward Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Fred Davis
Stima University
Davis
Niee
University
Jealtad
Don Mon Wn
William Swift
Ken Morton
Fort Wayne
Dave Marsh
Edward Stephens
Gary Crawford
Indianapolis
Edward Jones
M Wahash
Prisoners Escape At Kokomo
Kokomo, Ind. Early Friday, eighteen county jail inmates remained at large after an escape attempt while two dozen prisoners fled to safety, Sheriff George Scott disclosed. Foregoing the breakout were Floyd Trick and John K. Winn, both tied to theft cases. others named include Lucern Hoth and Guy Bilby awaiting return to the Boys’ School for parole violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Lou
Howard County
Trensom
George
Tex) Scott
Foley Day
Scott
Floyd Trick
John K. Winn
Lucern
Hoth Heldtali
Guy Bilby
Greentown
Nick
Michigan
Gily
Montgomery Ward & Co
Trogly
Winn
Hersat
Exchangites Join In Y Campaign Effort
Exchangites plan to meet Tuesday noon with service clubs and the YMCA for a finance and membership campaign. Local organizers Lloyd Rains George Harris Dr Dean Boppes Willard Mawkins J V C Hilligoss Charles Gaus Edward Bronnenbury Ozora White Myron Seybert and Irv Kelley lead the drive for funds and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cava
YNCA
Avin
YMCA
Usekaiuua
Abe
Ere
Lloyd Rains
Hey
George Harris
Dean Boppes
Willard Mawkins
J .v. C. Hilligoss
Charles Gaus
Edward Bronnenbury
Ozora White
Myron Seybert
Iru [Kelley
Elwood social activities and district orders noted
Elwood hosts and club officers noted with election results. Eastern Star District 15 meeting at Masuiti Temple with about 125 members present. prominent officers named. Church and auxiliary events include Methodist Circle hosting, St John’s Lutheran youth gathering, and Kappa Delta activities. Moose Lodge hosts dancing and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Kum Luray
Mesdames
Jack Hertie
Sam Swilrer
Wilbur AteGin
Kat HcCarkin
Ralph Delanter
Earl Carlile
Everett Tranbarger
Robert Garfina
Albero Gordon
Robert
Mer Gil
Hugh Cooper
Hastess
Misty
New Lancaster Show
Order of Eastern Star
Ag Histress
Helen High
Inter Dliby
Charles High
Qkennells Sprong
Rotsnune Stokes
Pratend
Beofie Melgrlund
Weuc Ynssiterel Ao
Donna Tut Ue
Onder
Eastern Star
Adit
Leong Fahy
Paralavill
Kappa Della Mh
Kappa Pella Thi Society
Mangas Antelerla
Munday
Westesses
Madiames
Margaret Clarkton
Mildred
Itis
Oser
Toulst Hollsclaw
Lois Brantes
HCE
Ralph Pern
RCC
Sergeant Beck Wins Regional Softball Championship at Camp Zama
Sgt Beck of the Engineer Supply Control Office Softball team at Camp Zama Japan helped his unit secure the Suma Regional Area Softball championship. Beck is the son of Mr and Mrs Francis Beck and has served in the Army since 1945. his team ended the season 0 wins 6 losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sel Firat Des Fersehell
Beck
Elword
Engineer Supply Control Office
Camp Zama
Japan
Ait
Francis B. Beck
Elyoadl
Vlerk
Paris
Nazarene Society Meets At Church
The Nazarene Society of the Columbus Avenue Church of the Nazarene met Wednesday evening at the church with Mrs Netley Ashby presiding. Congregational singing was directed by Fiveratt Ashby and Elmer Robinson led the players. Annaaster service was conducted by Belew and Maxine Bunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poreigih Assionary Society of the Columbus Acvane Church of the Nazarene
Evenin
Netley Ashby
Sessiam
Fiveratt Ashby
Elmer’ Hobinson
Ith Belew
Maxine Bunter
Employment Here Stable in Anderson Area
Anderson Employment Security Division reports four weeks of steady unemployment with no major claims changes. Only sizeable layoff involved 282 workers in a local industry two weeks ago. Food processing plants run at peak loads. Fort Wood area shows activity. Pvt Ralph O Renbarger, son of Richard E Renland, near completion of infantry training at Fort Leonard Wood after attending Anderson College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Anderson Employment Security Division
Fort Wood
Tore Pvt
Riulph O. Renbarger
Sonsseen
Richard E.’Renland
Barger
First Killing Frost Forecast For Plains
The Weather Bureau issued its first frost warning of the season for parts of the Northern Plains. An overnight frost with temperatures from 32 to 40 degrees was forecast for most of North Dakota and eastern Montana. Warm, sunny conditions prevailed across Kansas to Texas and into the Mid Atlantic region with highs near 90. Showers grazed the southern Great Lakes.
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Canada
Fiiday
Burea
North Dakota
Montana
Continental Divide
Kansas
Texas
Olin
mid-Atlantic States
Great Lakes
Red Plane Unclaimed in U S Held Areas Amid Township List
Washington reports a Russian chaired group and American figures in multiple townships. a jet fighter project linked to a farm member and a $100,000 annual alert. The disorganized roster includes chairs, vice chairs, members, and alternates across numerous townships such as Adams, Duck Creek, Green, Lafayete, Monroe, Pipe Creek, Richland, Stoney Creek, Union, Van Buren, and more. Chlorine noted as an ingredient in DDT manufacture in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck Creek
Richard Williams
Washington
Lindell Jarrett
Herschell Trimble
Robert, Couch
Aobi
Robert L. Wilson
Slee Jehairman
Herman Shareltt
Donald Smathers
Ilow
Lord Aurdetie
Dickson
Carl Drucken
George A. Cunningham
Charles B. Hosier
Ery Paul Downey
Marcill Benefield
Lafayete
Frank Pesler
Charles Bushy
Clifford Drake
Jadin Wellern
James Banker
Monroe
Ernest Allen
Sman
Slem R. Millspaugh
Merlin Fidler
George Wooley
Mott Broyles
Pipe Creek
Robert Ankim
Denver Ffays
Tom Keath
Ray Mills
Gene van Briggle
Richland
Paul Zeahart
Kermit, Adams
William Fosnat
Charles E. Conrad
Fred Jurlay Noble
Stoney Creek
Willis Andersson
Emery Wyant
George Schuyler
van Prather
Donald Sylvester
Union
Virail Lawler
John M. Holsinger
Richard G. Stinson
Harald Stoppes
Leel Toppes
van Buren-Cletis Bair
Phillip Hannon
Arthur Worley
Herbert Marrard
Orville Beeson
Everett Trittipo Dies Suddenly
Everett Trittipo 53 died suddenly at his home 1300 St Anlecson St Friday from a heart attack. Born Topeka November 47 1900 he was married to Louise Mason since 1923 and worked as a Goshen Sash and Door Co. representative. He belonged to First Methodist Church Elks Maganic Shrine Kiwanis and leaves widow, a daughter at Manover College, and a sister Blanche Haul. Body taken to Go pher and Fesler Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plwood
L. Everett
St. Anlecson St
Dir. Tritthps
Topeka
Amos
Catherine Trittipo
Louise Mason
Goshen Sash and Dour Co
First
Methodist Church
Elks Lodge
Maganic Lodge
Sod the Shrine
Kiwanis Club
Louise Ane Daughtue
Manover College
Ani Gne
Blanche Haul
Middlebury
Gopher and
Fesler Finer2
Two U S Soldiers Held by Czech Guards in Bavarian Border Incident
Reports say two American soldiers were arrested by Czech guards after being taken from the rear in the Hof area near the German Czechoslovak border. The Bavarian border police say the captors claimed the men were inside the U S zone and would be handled with the U S Embassy in Prague. No injuries noted in recent cross border incidents as political headlines focus on upcoming Congress elections and party balance in the House and Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
U.S
Pilsen
Prague
Hof
Plane ownership claim studied at air force base
The Mir Foree reports the aircraft is under study at the Al Proving Ground Command at Fylin Air Force Base Florida. Officials on Friday speculated that Russians would not have asked for the plane, and North Korean or Chinese communists might have trouble proving ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
al Proving Ground Command
Fylin Air Force Base
Fla
Plo
Mitchell Seeks Tightening of Eight Hour Work Law
Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell said he will urge Congress to amend federal laws to require time and a half pay for work beyond eight hours in a day or over 40 hours in a week. He cited gaps in the eight hour law and noted contractors can work employees seven eight hour days totaling 56 hours without overtime pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS Anwilis i
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
AFL
Sig
Local Man In Service Training At Sheppard Field
William FD. Gayert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Gayert of 422 W 1st St, is at Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas receiving training with the Second Squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FD. Geyert
Howard L. Gayert
New Deli House Votes on Minimum Marriage Age
The Ja ar house of Vaclamont voted Friday that men must be at least 21 and women 18 to marry. The bill moves to the upper house for reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apmngved
New Deli
India
Vaclamont
Massengill
Hall Blasts discredited Prom Page One as socialism
Nixon spoke in Nevada Missouri claiming the administration kept faith with Americans and earned a vote of confidence. He warned Truman era tactics would have driven the nation toward radical socialism. A Dem rally in Indianapolis featured Muskie pausing in New York as he explained his Maine victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Nevada
Truman
Maine
Muskie
Guard Killed After Prison Break Across Nevada Hill
An Indian scout and a prison guard captured three escapees after a dramatic breakout at a Nevada penitentiary. A truck rammed rear gates as convicts fled. one kidnapper was wounded, and a bystander was killed in a running gunfight. The escape led to a spate of earlier abductions ending with arrests and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Burman
Chicago
Lichig
Mitler
Neigen Yard
Miller
Tower Rifles
Kuck
Hhrough
Mund
Cnnviers
Tiebig
Nevada
Charles IL
Liebig
Cambridge
Piatal Butle
Lovelock Polite
Charles
Fire department unveils 180 pound pump engine display
Chief Tibbetts announced a new 180 pound engine capable of moving 1030 gallons per minute will replace the older American Examiner pump. The retired unit will be kept for spare use while the public can inspect the new vehicle during Fire Prevention Week, with Assistant Chief Albert Grimes supervising the display at Edgewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achuefmeil
Norte
Tibbrtis
Edgewater
Ahrit
Tibbetts
Anbert Grimes
American and British Forces Plan Large Atomic Maneuver in Germany
A U S Army spokesman said 280 mm atomic cannon would be used in a planned September 29 to 26 allied operation in Germany, involving 75,090 American soldiers and marking the year’s largest European field exercise though no live firing will occur. The India tour report notes Indian students’ misunderstandings of American policy, amid concerns over Communist influence. The British war office says the British Commonwealth Division in Korea will be reduced in six months but remain a joint force, with American forces similarly scaled back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ichwast
Europe
WAR Office
Tondon
Irtish
Commonwealth
Korea
Mrs Courtney Dies In Florida
Mrs Mary Courtney dies in Florida after a brief illness. Survived by husband James Courtney son Michael and daughter-in-law, with funeral arrangements at Longwood Florida. Services set at Parkview Cemetery with local relatives attending. long residence in Elwood noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
Florida
Mary B. Breaks
Mary ” Peealey
Anson Breaks
Sue
Walbhight
Longwood
Winker Park
First Presbyterian
Alyved
Intermont
Des
Alber
Greenlawn
TD. Riker
Darlington
Elwood High School
Presbyterian Board of
Michael
Havey Royer
Frederick
The
United States
U.S. Pan
Army
Deaths in Madison and nearby counties
A string of death notices from Madison and surrounding counties reports multiple passings. Harold McCord of Indianapolis, age 41, died recently, with survivors listed as wife Ruth and children Raymond and Delbert, plus extended relatives. Funeral arrangements are noted in Indianapolis. Local obituaries mention Trene Gookoul of Summitville, 57, and Cora R Layton of Lapel, 5, with services planned in Anderson and Kokomo area funeral homes. Burial and church services are described, with details on locations, pastors, and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marold McCond
Harold McCord
Indianapolis
Ind
Hower McCord
Ruddle Ave
Ruth
Raymond
Warrolters
Cora Tl Layton
Firs
Cora R. Layton
Gable
Anderson
Sabirdighting
Melvin Kielaheam
Fisher Brothers
Ned Pour. Tomer
Garfield Po. Steadmin
Paul Tavelaers
Mayes
Fist Church
Will Nffiviate
Howard
Ray Ayers
Liogis Reynard
Harry Roetlinger
Airs
Ned Poor
Joe Welling
Len Cleving
Avlee Allen
New Highway Opens With Police Traffic Help
Informal opening of the road Wednesday saw state police directing traffic from Delea Remy as lanes were opened. The project links Dolco Remy to Guide Lamp areas and aims to streamline heavy motor travel for workers. Radio stars discuss the event on WHSU with a broadcast at 9 15 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wighway Ma Trattte
Delea-Remy
Regege
Deable
Dolco- Remy
Guide Lamp
Calher Industries
Weather Forecast Warns of Drought in Southern Indiana
Weather notes show a drought expanding in southern Indiana with only a long soaking rain expected. State forester DeYoung warns of very bad fire danger and urges careful hunting after a forest fire scorched acres in Clark County this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maze
Indiana
Oe DeYoung
Cain
Hwo
Hreswich
Clark Coup
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Lilly M. Reeder
Wood
St. John’s Hospital
Copher
Taigh Wit
Fannie M. Orbaugh
Bert Orbaugh
Copher and
Fesler Funers
J. B. McCay
East Street Christian Church
Burin
Edwood City Cerery
Colvill
Ail
Dancing & Entertainment
Moose Lodge
Sgt. Beck
iNazarene Society
Art Tangley
Mazelyond
Steward
Webber Posior
Belmont Bible Church
West 29Th and Walton St
Dixie
Jack Porter
Townships
Seoarinuen
Rage
Ues
Geteber
ST. Louis
Everett Trittipo
U. S
Congress
House
Senate
Marlin
Senala
Healine
Orestes
William Aller Sullivan
Liskie Thomas
U. S. Navy
Hawaii
Johns-Minville
Alexandera
Howe Firm
Amerccans
Mlahabad
Maren
Alonzo
St John's Hospital
Brown and
Barly Yeu
Willte
Mende Parish
Jal Park
Choraia
Lamry
Eaton
Eaton 1, 4037 Iby Doughass and Schubert's “Int. Mra. Crrsan McGonighe
Sealterfield
Pramptu
Doyle Brunson
Kokamo
Frank Herron
O. Eaton
St. Joseph
St. Tosephond
Donald Brown
Fred
Albers
Eb, Albers
Joseph Bambrough
Mt. Eaton
Mlertriclans
Hatfield Electric Company
Kakanta
Madison
Rene
Ookout
Ute Ellam
Kokama
Willy Hickey
Dallas Mettash
Sharpaville
Summitville
Trene Gookoul
Clarence Rookawl
Arm Home
Alexandra
Wing Funeral
Lily Creek Baptist
Wicison
Lily Oraek Church
Hughane
Mable Tegenold
Gertrude Stoutnel
Olive Gaehring
Cloris
Howard Lank
Wut
Eunice David
Macy Javidson
Dalton
Fred H Howard
Red Cross
WHSU
Britain
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