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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1956
Page
1
Mr Eckert will serve as chairman of the cafeteria supper held October 19. Assisting include Mrs John Rebin Mrs Howard Dalton Mrs Charles Smith Mrs Carlisle McCrocklig Mr Darrell York Mrs Ray Ayers Mrs LeRoy Smith Mrs Henry Baker Mrs Burl Williams and Mrs Rossel Hudson.
Anderach High School Band and Orchestra members met in the music annex for an organizing session. New officers were elected J Wellington Crandall president M J Eckert treasurer Mecham secretary and Henry Baker vice president. October plans include parades and special events with fundraising to buy new band uniforms.
Three Montgomery draft board members resigned amid claims that political pressure overruled an induction order of a Negro attorney. A fourth member stays to gauge the scene as the Negro bus boycott enters its 19th month with spokesman Frett G. Gray. Dr Margaret E Morgan criticizes the state budget panel for delaying 606001 security funds for Beatty Memorial Hospital after four patient escapes.
Nixon and Mrs. Nixon toured Indiana meeting voters amid a busy campaign circuit. Top Republicans including Lt. Gov. Skindley joined Welcoming Committee as Kefauver and Stevenson prepared to speak in upcoming dates. The visit highlighted fundraising and persuasion efforts across Indianapolis and Crown Point.
The United States Britain and France consider provisional pilots to navigate the Suez Canal ships for member nations, with Egypt facing international oversight. A UN backed resolution would condemn President Nasser and push to restore the canal’s international character, amid looming talks with officials next Monday and ongoing pressure from major cities.
Navy Secretary Charles S Thomas will study the court martial record of Staff Sgt Matthew McKeen after his negligent homicide conviction for the deaths of six recruits during a night disciplinary march at Sarry Island. McKeen was sentenced August 4 to nine months confinement, a bad conduct discharge, forfeiture of pay, and rank reduction.
Voters in Elwood Alexandra and Pendleton areas will be named within a few days as deputies for registration continue. Thomas Republican and La Tene McCartney Democrat are mentioned among Team 1 members, with Ada McMahan Republican and Evelyn Hays Democrat also noted.
The article recounts Hodge's private downfall tied to embezzlement and prison terms, with state officials seizing cars and seeking furnishings from hotels linked to the high‑living politician. It also notes GOP leaders and their extensive campaign tour, plus Eisenhower’s accelerated campaign travel to Iowa and Boone, related to a major speech.
Long council discussion on a comprehensive zoning and subdivision ordinance under Acts of 1947, with rules for streets, thoroughfares, and land division. Also notes rezoning proposal to shift an area near Fletcher St from business to industrial use and traffic regulation measures on Central Ave and Lith St.
At the University of Florida Gainesville the student body president pitched an education program to prepare students for integration if necessary as the U S Supreme Court orders Hawkins admission while Florida's case lingers in court. Separate DC school integration talks prompt national model debates as NAACP urges a pause in hearings. A Ku Klux Klan leader claims the cross burning by 100 white robed members targeted Mrs Ya Ponte’s home. She seeks police protection or self defense, reflecting rising tensions. Meanwhile Cook County jail inmates gain access to 100 hobby kits including model planes boats and radios to foster constructive activity with lectures forthcoming.
In Daleville Mrs Alts Wal enn age 4 died suddenly at her mother's home with survivors including her mother two daughters Mrs John Oifard of Indianapolis and Miss Faye Watson of New York City two sons John of Columbus Miss and James of Memphis one sister Mrs T R Garvin of Indianapolis and nine grandchildren Funeral arrangements show graveside services in Bloomington Indiana and viewing at Pol hemus and Shirey Funeral Home after 7 p m Frank Manifold Pendleton died Tuesday evening in Indianapolis hospital born March 28 1888 survived by wife Pearl three sons Dr Orrin Manifold Frances Manifold and Harold Manifold one brother Lee one sister Mrs Delia McCarty and several nieces and nephews services at Cornell Bright Funeral Home Pendleton burial in Menden Cemetery Mrs Charles East Frankton died Tuesday morning at 78 born March 23 1861 at Frankton married Charles Bast survived by husband one son Janus one granddaughter Mrs Roland Dickinson two brothers Jake and Mark and nieces and nephews viewing at George Harper and Son Funeral Home with services at 2 p m Thursday at the Vauklan Christian Church Paul will be interred in Frankton Cemetery Mrs Fannie Mc Adams Fortville 84 died Monday night at Scott Nursing Home Fortville Christian Church and Fortville Sisterhood member survivors include four nieces Mrs Katherine Keesling Mrs Ethel Lackey Mrs Blanche Bock and Mrs Anna Vans Zank and one nephew Oswald Burk continuing obituary references indicate local nursing and church affiliations.
Obituary notices report deaths in Joliet and Anderson with funeral plans. Bernard Simmons, 34, a former Andersonian and Joliet policeman, to be buried in Joliet after Sacred Heart rites. Lexy Gunn of Pendleton dies suddenly. survivors listed. Charles R. Thomas, 60, dies from hospital injuries. services in Lowhan and London arrangements noted. Wilbur J. Minsch, Bill's Market proprietor, dies. services at Harald Rozelle Funeral Home, body to Phoenix. Mrs Nannie Williams, 85, final services at Brown and Butz Funeral Home with burial at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Fragmented speech quotes the president urging a positive plan to share prosperity. He criticizes critics and pledges leadership to restore confidence, promising action and unity in facing economic issues.
Soil free carpets and upholstery wear fresher with Blue Lustre. The new miracle foam cleans wall to wall carpets oriental rugs and upholstery leaving colors bright and pile open. Easily applied with a long sanitary brush and leaves no residue to attract resell. Very economical too as a gallon cleans many rugs.
A fragment lists numerous individuals with addresses connected to St. John's Hospital dismissals. Names include Eleanor Shaw Marilyn Granger Elizabeth Gotten Denton Livingston Frances Ashton Jack Cunen Charles Wise Christine Himes Joan Stites Neal Janes Wilbur Albright Ethel Grell Mildred Lemon Abraham Fulecap James Coie Gerald Green and others, with street addresses such as 1535 Johnson, 496 Cedar, 2704 Crystal, 12th St, 1626 Sheridan St, 24 W 3rd St, 3519 Brown St, and more. The text appears garbled and partially repeats.
Former Walnut Grove High School graduate and Hamilton County native Carey, who joined the U S Air Force in 1941 and flew 70 missions with the Strategic Air Command during World War II, has died. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. Survivors include his parents, a half sister, two stepsisters, and extended family. His body is expected to arrive from Germany today and will be sent to Evans, Gadby and Tragt Funeral Home in Noblesville. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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