Indiana mayors faced with gambling questions in Indiana cities
The piece argues that officials, including mayors, are entangled with gambling and suggests reforms. It discusses how local leaders may wink at illegal betting, the role of private gamblers in communities, and the belief that banning gambling involves broader moral and political dynamics. Governors Scher and Craig endorse recognizing gambling for what it is and tightening controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Gamblin
Ober E. Coulson
Wnedin
Ulineis
American Heury
Indiana
Wallys
Challenee
Ters
Hinaman
Henry F. Scher
George N. Craig
New Sky-Vue Drive-In Opens with Two First Run Films
Lebanon opens its Sky-Vue Drive-In on West Camp Street this Friday at 6 30 pm with two first run pictures. Many Rivers To Cross starring Robert Taylor at 2 25 pm and The Harder They Fall with Humphrey Bogart at 7 45 pm will be shown, with repeat showings Saturday and a weekly rotation beginning Sunday. The 540 car capacity venue features a 36 foot high wide screen and a full cafe service, operated by Carey and Mesander Theatres, with playgrounds for families and a decorative, modern design by Orlinde Be Lite of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
West Camp Street
Robert Taylor
Humphrey Bevart
Pam
Hilling
Jwwitk
Mondas
Tocal
Vilemasv
Bob? Campbell
Willian Wainscott
Pennsylvania
Carey and Mesander ‘Theatres
West Carntreet
Cain
Visti Ly
Orlinde
Indianapolis
Drisedin
Aetha
Waeks Alexafider
Carrier Nipped By Pet Goose Takes Sick Leave
A quirky incident leads to a carrier taking sick leave after a pet goose nips him. The event, linked to a domestic scene, highlights how a household animal caused a temporary disruption in mail service.
Rita E Osborn Dies Near Waugh
Rita E Osborn 66 passed away near Waugh Rush on February 1. She was born at Waugh daughter of James and Ellen Slain Jones married 1912 to James Osborn. Survived by ten daughters including Mrs Cecil Korns Lebanon Route 3 and Mrs Wayne Green Jamestown, one brother Ira Jones Sheridan Route 1, one sister Mrs Corda Henchel Trav ers City Michigan, and six grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at Lanes Chapel Waugh with Rev Wilbur Sharpe. burial Bethel cemetery near Waugh. Burial to be in Hinshaw funeral home Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Boone County
Waugh
James
Ellen
Jones
James Osborn
Cecil, Korns
Lebanon
Wayne Green
Jamestown
Ira Jones
Sheridan
Corda Henchel
Travers City
Mich
Lanes Chapel
Wilbur Sharpe
Prio
Bethel Cemetery
Hinshaw
Boone County dump challenged as nuisance by neighbor
Clarence Sanders filed in Boone County Circuit Court to block the county dump near Stringtown from being used as a nuisance. He seeks 20000 dollars from dump owners Basil and Laura Merrill and from the City of Lebanon and county commissioners. The suit argues the dump emits trash odors smoke and vapors blown toward his home, harming comfort and property value. If successful, Lebanon and Boone County may need a new disposal site for refuse used by local industry and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sanders
Boone County
Stringtown
Lebanon
Frank Pryor
Frank
Vernon E. St. John
Lafayette
Sanders
Basil A
Laura A. Merrill
City of
Board of Commisers of
Bacne
Uccessful
Sylvester O'Bryan
Lebaron
Fires Rage Across Two States Amid Dense Wildfires
Heavy fire outbreak hits Arizona and New Mexico with about 150 blazes. Lightning sparked most fires, ranging from small to 4,800 acres. Craham Mountain fire near Safford grew to 4,800 acres before containment. Wind gusts up to 80 mph worsened spread. A new Sangre de Cristo Mountain fire near Colorado line covered 2.4 acres, with 50 more fires anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Arizona
New Mexico
Jess T Unmatte
M. Ho Davis
Craham
Safford
Sarize
Bya
Ita Davis
Sangre del Tinto Mountains
Colorado Line
Campbell Eliminated In Collegiate Play
Don Sechrest 23 year old June graduate of Oklahoma A and M eliminated defending titleholder Joe Campbell of Purdue in a second round match at the 5th annual national intercollegiate golf championship in Columbus Ohio Sechrest won 3 and 2 after entering match play via a playoff for last place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Don Sechrest
Oklahoma A & M
Joe Campbell
Purdue
Sechrest
Campbell
Last Day To Buy City Dog Licenses Saturday
City Clerk treasurer Robert Kinkaid said his office will open Saturday morning to sell dog license tags before the July deadline. Starting Monday July 2 unlicensed dogs will be picked up and placed in the new city pound. Redeemable by payment, license costs stand at $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kinkaid
Sine Kinkaid
New City
Retires After 37 Years As Teacher
Mrs. Jeanette Ward Slagle retires after 37 years in Lebanon schools. A Sugar Creek native, she taught at Taylor Brush Sharon Harney and Stokes, later the 5th grade at Harney. She earned a BS in 1948 and an MS in 1950, and held multiple professional memberships. Her husband L C Slagle is a former Lebanon High math teacher. they plan travel and more time for family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette (Ward) Slagle
Lebanon
L. C. Slagle
Lebanon High School
Sugar Creek Township
Slagle
Taylor
Brush
Sharon School
Harney
Stokes
Nora
Myrtle Roark
Thorntown High School
Butler University
Psi Iota Xi
Sigma Delta Pi
Delta Kappa Gamma
National Teachers Sorority
American Legion Auxiliary
Boone County Barracks
Centenary Methodist Church
Florentine Club
Ambrose
Huldah Ward
Capt
Stagle
152Nd Infantry
Prayer Prompt Foe to Day Aes The Lord Asked What Is In Your Hand
The text presents a religious prayer reflecting dependence on God. It cites Exodus 4 2 RSV and asks for divine help to dedicate, answer the call, and be molded to God s will. It asserts that with God all things are possible and requests use in Jesus name Amen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Crippled Child Among Two Killed in Bloomington Crash
A two vehicle collision near Bloomington Indiana left two dead and one critically hurt. Victims include Edna Bailey a 52 year old Lawrence County nurse and Lavonda Colglazier eight year old cerebral palsy patient. Evelyn Waggoner a 48 year old nurse was critically injured. The driver Martin Van Schepen of Martinsville was seriously injured. The crash occurred as a southbound station wagon carrying a crippled child from Riley Hospital collided with a northbound pickup after the pickup swerved to avoid a turning car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Riley Hospital
Indianapolis
Indiana
Edna Bailey
Lawrence County
Heltonville
Lavonda Colglazier
Springville
Evelyn Waggoner
Bedford
Martin van Schepen
Martinsville
Clarence Colglazier
Clifford Kinser
Monroe County
Steel Industry Banks Furnaces In Strike Across Nation
The nation’s steel industry began banking its ties as major companies and United Steelworkers rejected each other’s proposals to delay a Saturday midnight strike affecting 650,000 workers. plants nationwide slowed coke ovens and planned to halt open hearth fires by Friday if no settlement is reached. Negotiations resumed today after a breakdown on Wednesday with blame exchanged. a meeting between management and union teams was set for 3 pm EDT. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Steelworkers of America
Steers Gary Ind
Bethlehem
Sparrows Point
Marsland
Inc
David J McDonald
Ten At large Delegates Named By GOP
INDIANAPOLIS The Republican State Committee nominated 10 at large delegates headed by Homer Capehart and William Jenner to the GOP national convention. Each has one vote and their ratification awaits Friday's state convention. Other nominees include Alvin Cast Thomas Mahaffey Ralph Gates Eugene Pulliam James DeLaurier Cecil Harden and more subject to district caucus approval to complete the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Craig
Homer E. Capehart
William E Jenner
Alvin Cast
Kentland
Thomas Mahaffey
Ralph Gates
Columbia City
Indiana
Eugene C. Pulliam
James DeLaurier
Hammond
Cecil Harden
Covington
Eau Jeuses
Big July 4th Parade Features Shrine Horse Patrol
Lebanon prepares for a large Fourth of July parade with the Murat Temple Shrine Horse Patrol from Indianapolis set to drill after the procession. The parade starts at 12 noon on Washington Street, with units marching to Memorial Park for the Shrine drill around 1:30 pm, followed by fireworks. Local civic groups plan floats and City Police and National Guard Company C will police the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounted Horse Patrol
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Shrine Horse Patrol
Memorial Park
Wendell Iddings
Ray Kesner
Washington Street
Park
North East Street
Kesner
Ralph Houser
Orner
Washington
North East Streets
North
Main Stret
Main
E Street
North Eatreet
Seashore Pool
Rand
Social Security Claims Taken On Thursday July 5
A public notice states Social Security claims will be taken on Thursday July 5 at the Keene County Courthouse starting at 10 a.m. The courthouse will be closed all day next Wednesday due to the holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takenka
Federal Societ
Lebanon
Keene County
McDaniel To Lead Sing At Brownsburg
George McDaniel will conduct the 132nd Brownsburg community sing at Brownsburg Methodist Church Sunday night July 1 at 7 36. Mr and Mrs Harald Bhic will perform with their people numbers and other features are planned for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDaniel
Brownsburg Methodist Church
Harald Bhic
Plane With 2 Aboard Sought
A small plane with two or more people aboard is reported down in Lake Michigan between Gary and Ogden Dunes Indiana. State police and Coast Guard aircraft and boats comb the choppy area three miles north of Gary’s east shore in an urgent search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Lake Michigan
Indiana
Ogden Dunes
Coast Guard
Air Force Recruiter to Visit Lebanon Armory Thursdays
Air Force recruiter John G Hicks of the Air Force Recruiting Service will be at the Boone County Armory in Lebanon each Thursday from 12 am to 1 pm starting July 5. Young men aged 17 to 34 interested in the Aviation Cadet program or regular enlistment should contact the selective service office at the final Guard Armory each Thursday. This marks the first time in months a recruiter has been assigned regularly to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Hicks
Air Force Recruiting Service
U. S
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Hective Service
Final Guard
Air Force
Boone County
Lions Honor James Tanselle In Memorial Service
The Lebanon Lions Club held a memorial service for deceased president James Tanselle at Kenf P Hall. A president's plaque was presented to James Tanselle’s widow, with a WW vest award and 100 percent attendance certificate. Paul Werry presided as songs, prayers, and a resolutions reading followed the service. Past presidents and district officials attended, and a memorial address honored Tanselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lebanon Lions Club
Kenf P Hall
James Tanselee
James Tanselle
WW Vest
Paul Werry
Dim
America
Werry
Tanselle
Wayne Var Sickie
Walter Hackman
Lowell Hunter
George “McDaniel
Benedicteen
James Tan
Ed Tanselle
Lawrence Slaughter
Charles
Young Marines Farewell Dinner Honors Local Recruits
About sixty area youths were honored at a farewell dinner at the Lebanon American Legion Home sponsored by Breen Sales and its Auxiliary. The Hoosier company will depart Friday at 6 pm from Indianapolis airport, training in San Diego. Captain Archie Van Winkle, Medal of Honor recipient, gave the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secon
Marine. Corps
Lebanon “American Legion
Breen Sales Af American
Geeson Past
Marine
Charles Giddings Anny St
Joe McCarty
Hoosier Company
Indianapolis
San Diego
Pepa
Archie van Winkie
Indiana
Boone
Marine Corps
Oss Morris
Dawson
Incobec
Cener
Logansport Man Dies in U S 24 Auto Mishap
Monticello Indiana report states George Erwin Schumacher 45 of Logansport died when his car left U S 24 west of Burnettsville, rolled into a ditch and returned to the road. Passengers Richard L. James 34 and Mrs. Mary Lewis 52 of Logansport were injured but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ind
Greorge
Erwin Schumacher
Logansport
U.S. 24
Burnettsville
Richard L. James
Mary Lewis
Rallying Backers For Indiana Governor Nominee Fight
Five GOP gubernatorial hopefuls faced the Friday post at the Indiana Republican state convention with Lt. Gov. Handley leading a tightening slate. John Peters quit the lieutenant governor race passing support to Rawford Parker, while Samuel R. Harrell and Frank T. Millis remained among contenders. Delegates expected late-ballot strength to decide the nominee, amid intra-party strife and loyalty questions surrounding Handley and his Jenner ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Joroid W Handley
John Peters
Handley
Craig
Millis
Larold W. Blandley
Phoning County
Disret Gop
Willem O'Connell
C and
Craft
Millisad
Is Associates
Teorce Bo Huff
Homer
Capehaart
Senate
Jast Fuedas
John A. Scott
South Bend
Dan
Franklin
Frank H. Crawfordsville
Eisenhower
Republican Party
Indiana
U.S
William E. Jenner
Jenner
GOP
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoosier
Caron
Jorney
Jon
NCIS
Scott Key
Rita E. Osborn
Governor and Handley
Steel Industry
Shrine Horsemen
McDaniel
Brownsburg
Armory
Lions
Jim Tanselle
Legion, Auxiliary
Peters
Crawford Parker
Ciatt
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