Local School Board Reorganizes After Election
Floyd McCullough becomes president of a reorganized board succeeding Dr. Bruce Fleetwood. New officers include secretary A. H. Witty and treasurer Oscar Fitzpatrick. Community groups report various meetings and officer elections in Baptist and Reformed church circles. Waycross, Georgia burial of W. T. Brinson noted with his height and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McCullough
Bruce Fleetwood
Floyd McCulloch
A. H. Witty
Oscar Fitzpatrick
Baptist Missionary Society
A. J. Winters
Own
Men’s Brotherhood of Nu Reformed Church
Wm R. Huber
Fairview Road
Ola Willams
Clairon Club
U. B. Church
Cliff Walker
Elmer Flynn
Neal
Harley Miller
A. E. Greene
Pension options shift with years of service and age
The text discusses pensions for longtime workers like Wheeler and Shipstead, noting annual pension figures around $4,900 and how paying a salary percentage into the fund over 24 years affects benefits. It compares outcomes based on age differences and years of service, highlighting future pension levels after retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Birthday Celebration At The Home Of Mr And Mrs Jess Meeks
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Jess Meeks to celebrate his birthday anniversary with a noon dinner. Attendees included James Gibbs Terre Haute Mrs John Bedwell Cass Mr and Mrs Gordon Gray and daughter Indianapolis and others from Terre Haute Pleasantville and Indianapolis. Regrets came from Mr and Mrs Charles Meeks Indianapolis. Mr Meeks received several gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Meeks
Meeks
James Gibbs
Terre Haute
John Bedwell
Cass
Gordon Gray
Indianapolis
Mable Bell
Paul Meeks
Rollie Meeks
Oscar Bedwell
Pleasantville
June McCammon
Arnold Blake
Charles Meeks
Ex-husband visits toy collie in Indiana divorce
In Connersville Indiana divorcing wife Mrs Cora Dugan was awarded ownership of Snookie a toy collie. The former husband James Dugan was granted the right to visit the dog at reasonable hours under the terms of the settlement.
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PUP
Connersville, Ind
Cora Dugan
Clemency Sought for Toi's Slayer in Massachusetts
Gov. Maurice J. Tobin asked the executive council to commute the death sentence of Atty. John F. Noxon of Pittsfield to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally impaired infant son. Tobin cited extenuating circumstances and a thorough review by the supreme judicial court, noting mercy killing cannot justify clemency.
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Boston
Maurice J. Tobin
Executive Council
John F. Noxon
Pittsfield
Noxon
Supreme Judicial Court
Noxson
Students Held as Smart as Ever in 1940s Chicago Study
Dr. F. H. Finch of the University of Illinois reports a shift in high school enrollment from 14 percent in 1900 to 73 percent in 1940. He contends modern teachers and improved elementary education offset earlier concerns about current students' mental ability.
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Champaign
F. H. Finch
University of Ilinois
American Psychological Association
Finch
Lyons Area Weekend Guests and Local Movements
Local families hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Mrs. Zora Skomp remains hospitalized after a shoulder injury at Evansville. Individuals visiting include Phyllis Gould in Washington and Jesse Schantz from Indianapolis. Other notes mention Bob Grounds from Columbus and Pvt. Jack Edwards from Ft. Knox visiting family. Lizzie Buzan of Linton spent Tuesday at home.
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Lawrence Brafford
Carl Skomp
Zora Skomps
W. O. Criss
Wm. Scisson
Winslow
Sisson
Evansville
Phyllis
Shirley Gould
Washington
John Mengedoht
Linton
Eva Criss
Bloomington
Jesse Schantz
Indianapolis
J. A. Bailey
Ford Tidd
Bob Grounds
Columbus
Ohio
Merlin Grounds
Jack Edwards
Ft. Knox
Dault Edwards
P. F.C
Bill Gould
Scott Field
Ill
Arthur Gould
Lizzie Buzan
Charie Hosts Cocktails at Mother's House
Charie asks friends to a casual cocktail party at Mary Patten's and plans a quick return home. Ollie Kingdon confronts her about Trent and their marriage prospects, insisting Charie must choose a stable path. She reaches Peach Place, torn between affection and responsibility, then hurries inside.
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Charie
Mary Patten
Nettie
Harrington’s
Blink
Mrs. Riggs
Mother’s
Ollie
Trent
Mother's
Flo
Neil Winslow
Charlie
Cole Giddings
Char
Ollie Kingdon
Jack Wynne
Charlé
Ollie Os
Peach Place
News Briefs From The Past On Farming And History
A collage of facts notes mineral salts boosting crop yields in 1660 at Gresham College England. It cites sunflowers in Illinois once leading seed production and three Kentucky mountains. It mentions Wyoming Cheyenne lighting in 1883 and Kiln logging tips.
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Gresham College
England
Lima Veteran Recieves Letter From Guam Friend
Lima Ohio veteran LeRoy Eberle received a letter from a Guam friendship formed during World War II. The message asks about family, shares lighthearted notes about life on the island, and ends with a playful anecdote about an elephant smiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
U.P
LeRoy Eberle
Guam
Army Air Forces
Roy
Gregoris Taimanglo
Catfish Like Hot Dogs Attract River Bait
In David City Nebraska veteran fishermen scoffed at Mrs. Dave Sanley using a hot dog as bait on the Platte River. Many have since tried it and she landed a five pound channel catfish.
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David City
Neb
Dave Sanley
Platte River
Helicopter KH-2 Promises Wide U.S. Use for Short Haul
Kellet Aircraft announces the KH-2, a twin engined helicopter for passenger and cargo service. It carries 10 passengers plus crew or loads over one ton, weighing 11 600 pounds and powered by two 550 horse power engines. The craft can operate from a field the size of a baseball diamond. Price not fixed. Initial passenger rates may match short taxi trips.
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North Wales
Kellet Aircraft Corp
W. Wallace Keller
Army
Newlyweds Honored At Wedding Shower in Glenburn
Mrs Naomi Steele hosted a wedding shower at the Glenburn community house for Mr and Mrs Johnny Steele. Attendees included Rev Jack Gambill and numerous families. guests received gifts and refreshments of ice cream cake and iced tea.
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Johnny Steele
Naomi Steele
Glenburn
Jack Gambill
David Lehman
Carl Edwards
Clyde Harbin
Virgil Sims
Lula Edwards
Jeannie Dolence
Jane Mitchener
Emma Cooprider
Pear Sullivan
Claude Perigo
Olga
Donna Kay
Alice Vaughn
Minnie Denny
Delphia Hamilton
Vernon
Katherine Clark
Nellie Yoder
Clara
Goldie Rose
Evelyn
Janet
Violet Hair
Dixie
Jeanie
Baby
Mary Ashcraft
Owen Fitzpatrick
Oma Frederick
Hayden Bennett
Ruby Jean
Dorthea
Joan
Helen
Donald
Charles Ashburn
Billy
Temes Ashcraft
Mary Pritchard
Norma
Rusty Edwards
Betty Vincent
Mary Franklin
Cleo Padgett
John Murray
Phyllis Lehman
Nora Yoder
Cletus Clark
Otha Bough
Bob
Maudie Reynolds
Judy
Homer Singleton
James Steele
Paul Steele
Robert Steele
Naomi Ellen Steele
Legion Fish Fry Set After Regular Meeting
American Legion home hosts fish fry Thursday evening following the regular meeting. All members urged to attend as important business will be considered.
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American Legion
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