Hoosier REMC Fight Over $42 Million Plant Plan
Indiana Governor and allies oppose a Hoosier Energy Cooperative bid for a $42 million loan to build a large generating plant by the White River near Petersburg. The plan aims to serve nine REMCs and a new Aluminum Corporation of America plant, drawing strong business, tax, and political opposition from private utilities and state leaders who warn of long term costs and rate impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People Chartered
Hoosier Energy Cooperative
REA
Washington
White River
Persburg
Indiana
Grley
Jana
John van Ness
Garrend Skelton
Ezra ‘Art Benson
Viiculture
Benson
van Nessid
Tax distribution mailed for 1st half 1956 duties
County Auditor Rex Sprong and County Treasurer Vera Berry mailed checks totaling 1,178,975 12 for the dune distribution of personal and real property taxes due in the first half of 1956. Indiana State share 47,718. Boone County General Fund 110,634. County Welfare 26,622. Witham Hospital bonds 23,664. City Park Assistance 2,958. Townships statewide share lists include Marion 4,796 and Union 21, Eagle 1,170 with several other small allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Sprong
Vera Berry
Lebanon City
State of Indiana
Boone County
Witham Hospital
Marion
Union
Eagle
Perry
Harrison
Crson
Ims County
Thorn
le Jamestown
County Chorus To Take Trip To Purdue Festival
Twenty members of the Boone County Home Demonstration Club Chorus travel by chartered bus to Purdue University Hall of Music in Lafayette for the State Home Demonstration Club Chorus Festival. They will perform Give Me One Hour at the day program and join choruses from all Indiana counties for a 7 38 Wed evening concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County Home Demonstration Club
Lafayette
Home Demonstration Club
Indiana
Purdue University Hall of Music
Boone County
Goethe Thorp
William Duthie
Rudolph Frimi
Lebanon
Purdue University
Homme
Publ
Ming
Purdue Hall of Music
al Stewart
Caplinger Earns Wabash BA in 121 Grad Class
Caplinger received a bachelor of arts degree from Wabash College as part of a 121 graduate ceremony on Sunday. He chaired boards for The Wabash and various student groups, and held leadership roles in Delta Tau Delta, Bluefields, and other honor societies. He studied political science with a economics minor and took part in multiple campus organizations and dramatics groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Don K
Walter Caplinger
Esplanade
Wabash College
Delta Tau Delta
Capser
Blues
Pi Delta Epsilon
Wabash
Caplinger
Wabash Publications
Political Union
The
Arts Forum Board of
Public Affairs Forum
Young Republicans
Presbyterian College Club
Alpha Psi Omega
National Dramatics
Byron K. Trippet
Francis W. Misch
Detroit
Mich
Ike Gets Good Report From Doctors On Stomach Upset
President Eisenhower's doctors say his brief stomach upset is not connected to the 1955 heart attack or last year's illness. Hagerty announced the president is progressing satisfactorily, sleeping well, with stable vital signs, and no need for hospital transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Fisenhower
White House
James €. Hagers
Hagerty
Thomas We. Mattingly
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
Leonard Heaton
Walter
Reed
Howard M. Snyder
Arsenal
Union Official Invokes Fifth Amendment in Senate Hearing
Carpenters union official 200 pound general treasurer Frank W Chapman refused to answer 39 questions about alleged profits from Indiana read right of way land sales. He invoked the Fifth Amendment after initially answering preliminary queries and told Senate Roads Subcommittee chairman Gore he would not discuss possible sharing with other high union officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Novak
Washington i
Frank W Chapman
The
Carpenters Union Today
Morice
A. Hutcheson
Elmer C Leak Rites Planned In Lebanon
Elmer C Leak age 57 died Sunday at his home 05 South Meridian Lebanon after six weeks illness Born in Hendricks County near Luton April 1900 he was a son of Charles L Leak and Pearl Leak He lived in Lieton before moving to Lebanon 25 years ago Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:30 am at Russell and Hitch funeral home with Kev Crittendon Mason officiating Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery Friends may call after 4 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer ( Leak
Meridian Street
Hendricks County
Luton
Charles L. Leak
Pearl (Joseph) Leak
Linon
Oak Hil
Russell
City Parking Meter May Collections Dips by 800
City receipts show May total of 2922.47, down from April's 3700.47 by about 778. May 1956 receipts were 2682.28, roughly 240 less than this year's May. City Clerk Treasurer Robert Kinkaid reported the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kinkaid
Lebanon High School opens cornerstone of new building
The Cornerstone of Lebanon's new four hundred twenty thousand dollar high school was laid Sunday afternoon despite weather delays. About 250 attended a brief ceremony on an improvised platform under a roof while the band played a short concert. Superintendent Thomas L Christian introduced speakers including Mayor Mix Edwards and school officials. Stresses of weather caused a postponement but the ceremony proceeded with remarks from school board president Charles Martin and company president Walter Hackman. The dedication honored Lebanon's youth and addressed crowding due to enrollment growth, highlighting anticipated educational opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Sit
Lus
Thomas L- Christiant
Arthur Ko Kerteling
Platforma
School Board
Lebanon School
Cnporation
Mix) Edwards
Cothers
Sarehierts
Charles E Martin
Walter Hackman
Martin
Hoeckman
Christian
Indiana University president warns against trends in enrollments
President Herman B. Weais and Dr Wells urged candidates for degrees at the annual commencement to resist imitation of enrollments and the current rate of tuition and rent payments. They warned these trends violate the principle of higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwomington
Indef
Herman B. Weaisndiana University
Adar Dams
Wat
Dr Wells
Northwest Indiana Ministers Conference ends with pastor changes
The 18th annual Northwest Indiana Ministers Conference concluded after a 3 day program with ordinations and appointment readings. Approximately 5000 attendees heard Episcopal leaders from three Indiana conferences announce pastoral reassignment affecting Boone County churches and Salem Church. Rev Jack G Fitzgerald was assigned to Malberry and others moved to Lebanon and nearby congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Indiana
Llarmer
Ital
Jiehard
Russies
Presidinics Emiscopal
Indiana
Mnapelis
Annominees
Boone Catnte
Franver
Hey Witham Trestiar
Amo
Fillmere
Salem Church
Jack G Fitzgerald
MalBerry
Mr Fitzgerald
Po S Hamilton
Lebanon
Cen
Local Church To Conduct Revival Services
The Lebanon Wesleyan Methodist church at 220 East Green Street will host a revival led by Rev. Carroll Miller starting Tuesday in June and ending Sunday June 23. Evening services will be held daily with Rev. Rosene Irby serving as pastor and inviting the public to attend.
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Carroll Miller Fusivilie
Lebanon Wesleyan Meith Dist
Fast Green Street
Rosene Irby
Lebanon Chamber urges Fourth of July fund drive
The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce appeals to members to forward contributions to the office in the Myers Hotel for the big civic Fourth of July celebration at Messerial Park with parade and fireworks. The letter, signed by Executive Secretary Jum Myers, notes planning has involved several civic groups since early April and is now moving forward.
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The
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce
Jum Myers
of C
Myers Hotel
Mésserial Park
Lebanon
Rites Set In West Virginia for Mrs Sadie Deames
Mrs Sadie Deames 58 a farmer of Clarksburg West Virginia died after a residence in Zionsville. Surviving daughter Mrs Bailey her father one sister and three brothers. She was widow of Larry Deames who died in 1948. She came to Zionsville five years ago to live with her daughter. She belonged to St Alphonsus Catholic Mission of Zionsville. Friends may call at Flanfer Buchanan Phillippi mortuary in Zionsville after 7 pm this evening. The Rosary will be recited at 8 tonight. The body will be taken to Clarksburg West Virginia for services and burial. Rites will be held at St John Catholic Church in Clarksburg Wednesday at am. Burial in Shinniston Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Deames
Farmer
Clarksburg
Zionsville Sanday
France
Henry Tris
Larry Deames
Deames
Zionsville
St. Alphonsus Catholic Mission of
Bailey
Buchanan Phillippi
West Va
St. John’s Catholic Church
Shinniston Cemetery
Daffynitions Car Joke Sparks Cleanliness Patter
A humorous cryptic clue plays on two men sharing a task to keep a vehicle clean. The pun hinges on contrast between action and object, yielding a light wordplay moment in the column. The snippet hints at playful language without naming individuals or places.
Prayer and Fellowship in Early Church Scriptural Note
A brief excerpt emphasizes the early Christian community’s devotion to the apostles’ doctrine fellowship breaking of bread and prayers from Acts 2 42 and offers a prayer invoking God’s mercy strength and hope through Jesus Christ Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus Christ
Kids' Fishin' Derby Draws 85 Youngsters
Sunday event sponsored by the Boone County Conservation League drew 85 youngsters ages 4 to 18 for a city derby in Lebanon. Prizes filled by local merchants kept many smiling as even those who didn't catch a fish received awards. Keith Cunningham chaired and noted safety patrols by a boat near the fishing pit. The derby opened at 130 and ran until 230 pm with Shirley Isenhour 12 winning top girl prize and Bong Bressler taking top boy honors in the 10-16 division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County Conservation League
Lebanon
Keith Cunningham
Joe Cooper
Lovell
Shirley Isenhour
Bong Bressler
East Washington
Miss Isenhour
Doug Bressler
Mae Redmond
South
Keith Allen
Arizona Man Dies Sunday in Jamestown Area
Harold C Bratton age 62 died at 4 a.m. at Witham Hospital after hospital admission last Thursday while visiting relatives near Jamestown. Born January 10 1995 son of John W and Emma S Flanigan. Survived by Mary Cassidy wife, Eugene son, two daughters Mrs Wilma Smith and Mrs Geneva Walchman, seven grandchildren, sister Mrs Ralph F Jones. Member of Thorntown Methodist Church. Services at Walker Funeral Home James town Wednesday 2 p.m. Burial in Lutheran cemetery Montgomery county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C Bratton
Witham Hospital
Bratton
Phoenix
Ariz
Jamestown
John W
Emma S. Flanigan
Beene
Montgomery
Arizona
Mary Cassidy
Thorntown
Eugene
Lafayette
Wilma Smith
Geneva Walchlman
Near Jamestown
Ralph F. Jones
Near Advance
Methodist
Walker Funeral Home
Lutheran
Montgomery County
Albert Porter Dies At Home
Albert Martin Porter age 66 a Lebanon area resident died at his home 717 Kersey street after a two week illness. He was born in Boone County and lived in Robinson for many years. A World War I veteran he served in the Army of France and Germany and worked for Hicks Body Co Norris Bros Gi Supply and the Illinois State Police. Survived by siblings nephews and a niece. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Powell Memorial Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery with Goodser vicars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Martin Porter
Lebanon
Kerseytreet
About & Am
Frorn
Boone County
Imap
Br Joby Bo Porter
Lementine Wet Porter
Robinson, BL
Alice Wool
Mr. Porter
Robinson
Kate Porter
Jatin R.jack
Porter
George Porter
Indianapoli
Susan Porter
Powellorial Chapel
Oak Hill
Cemerce Forrest
Goodservicar Peter's Mission
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A. C. Conde
Indiana Manufcturers Association
REMC
Philadelphia
Corm
Hindustan
Municipal
Ald
Orn
Purdue
Chapman
Bly
Smith
Doggett
Elmer C. Leak
Litton
Sun Shines
H.S
Wells
Tommy
Os Schroeder
Charles E. Stone
R. J. McCutehan
Charles Campbell
P. J. Hamilton
C. of C
Rites
West Virginia
Daffynitions
Fishin’ Derby
Boone
Albert Porter
Europe
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