06 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1959
Page
1
The readable text lists names and phrases about pool standings and figures, mentioning French spans and Sonariel Gey. It hints at a long article continuation on page 4 with references to deep water, research, and a poetic or literary element, but the readable portion gives no clear event or outcome.
On Memorial Day a remembrance service near the American Cemetery at St Lawrence honors fallen soldiers from the D-Day era. Lawrence Bekelski and Foster Nickerson of the First Tavernon are buried side by side, with simple crosses marking their graves. Other named comrades, including Ted Acker of Alabama and Leslie Kuker of Mirela, lie nearby in respectful rows.
The National Electric Committee in New York City authorizes the Beene County district to promote the Gold Medallion Home program. It encourages manufacturers distributors and utilities to design and build energy efficient homes meeting the American Home Institute standards. The program aims to involve 180 manufacturers and many associations and distributors. Herman Ape, manager, notes the utility’s active promotion in adopting the program.
May receipts rose to 84 054 02 adding to Lebsons coffers, beating May 1968 figures of 3294034 and April 2 04176 total. An airplane crash killed a businessman near a field, with rescuers and bystanders assisting.
Grace F Neal is honored for long service at Franklin College where she taught for 15 years and served as a master at the women’s residence. She was a pioneer editor of the campus paper and presented Gus Test for the college archives. Tonight she attends the Pi Beta Phi alumnae dinner at Franklin Country Club.
A playful take suggests a resort charges guests a high rate to compensate for the time they are away, framing the property as profitable through absence rather than service. The item riffs on travel expense quirks and humor about vacation economics.
Plans are made to serve 120 persons at the annual Boone County Chicken Barbecue next week. Ely Weedle chairs the event to be held Thursday evening at the 4-H Grounds. Proceeds fund the H Community Buildings and Grounds program. Last year about 306 pounds fed 1000 people. Community Council members promote the barbecue.
The Weather Bureau forecast warm and generally sunny weather with some rain today and Sunday across Indiana. Temperatures were expected to rise, with a chance of a few thunderclouds and isolated showers Friday evening.
Lebiean Bute led Rotary members as Victoria hosted a club meeting with Frad Dal, WES Hen vice president, presiding. William Russell attended in New York for the International Rotary event as the talk emphasized high business standards and mutual helpfulness among rivals in the industry.
Local efforts for the Lebanon July Fourth event raise funds to 245.00 with contributions from the Swank Shop Apple’s Shoe Store Women of the Moose Kiwanis Club Martins Gas and Appliance and others. Secretary Noble B Wag reports continued donations and plans for a parade and float contests at the Lebanon Pikes Lodge with judges, prizes, and expanded floats for the national theme America On Parade.
Martinsville Indiana AP story reports Harry Gilland of Osgood killed Friday when an electric shock knocked him from a dirt utility pole. Morgan County Coroner Edwin C. Helmes said death likely caused by fall after contact.
Boone schools prepare for a competitive band contest at the Indiana State Fair with 7 piece bands led by Joe Habel and featuring 47 tubists. Town High School and other local groups compete before judges from outside Indiana with cash prizes and trophies amid an anticipated crowd of 154000 spectators. The previous two year winner was Anderson Sekael with Franklin Pe.
Fragment of devotional language mentioning patience of the saints and prayers. References to the Upper Rooms and Revelation appear with archaic phrasing. The passage calls for divine help and guidance in prayer through Jesus, ending with Amen.
Report describes a deadly confrontation during a labor dispute in eastern Kentucky. A Hoosier was killed after troopers confronted a picket line led by Collins and a local figure, Jenkins, who fired on officers and fled to the hills. State police intervened as the strike delayed traffic and a road was blocked near Magaret Anal4.
A 12 year old boy from Zionsville drowned in Lake Freeman near Rath Park when he fell from a motorized barge during an outing. Police report Stephen McKamey fell overboard while riding with two men who said they asked him to put on a life jacket as the accident occurred. The incident is under investigation by the Carroll and Monticello authorities.
In New Brunswick near Fanpun Island, Mrs. i Charles MW Belcher of Leblaney was injured when her vehicle left the road, struck a tree, and overturned. Deputy Sheriff Small reported brakes appeared failed as she tried to make a right turn, with Belcher suffering chest pains after the wreck. The incident caused over 61,200 in vehicle damage and left emergency responders at the scene.
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