Artist Models Harrowing Photo Shoot Ends in Panic
Miss Franc Kingsworth, an artists' model, was photographed in a Drake laboratory room lined with cadavers for a picture titled Asleep With the Dead. Blindfolded, she opened her eyes to cadavers and skeletons, screamed, fainted, and lay in a precarious condition for hours at Dr. John Wilcox’s home after the ordeal.
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Kingsworth
John H. Drake Company
Anatomical Laboratory
Ogden Avenue
Honore Street
John B. Wilcox
Lincoln Street
Miss Kingsworth
Indiana Avenue
Drake Laboratory
Miss Kingsforth
Robert Carson
John & Ollier Engraving Company
Drake
Mr. Drake
Miss Kingsnorth
Missingsworth
Carson
Dr. Wilcox
State News Briefs Hit Towns Across Indiana
A stove pipe fire at Globe clothing store in Huntington causes $2000 damage. Rev W H Allen organizes a Christian church in Salem. Mt Vernon plans a $15000 soldiers and sailors monument on the public square. Gas City and Jonesboro eyed saloon closures. Ft Wayne mayor opposition to Sunday saloon openings. Greenwood starts two daily papers but only for the election. Green Castle Presbyterian calls Rev David Van Dyke. Lafayette council rejects municipal electric plant project. Nicholas Crozier arrested for shooting a weak minded youth in Muncie. Otto Walker sentenced to life for wife murder in Michigan City. United Mine Workers District No 11 meet in Terre Haute.
A Western Girl Recounts New York Shopping Awe
In a March 1968 letter from New York Anne writes to Mary about navigating the city and the shopping district just after arrival. She describes window wishing at lace sales and the allure of printed silk muslin stripes and bordered voiles, noting the long walks and fatigue from a grand spending day.
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Mary
Anne
Lincoln Woman Struck By Streetcar While Flagging It
Mrs. Sarah Sprinkle of Lincoln was struck by an I. A. T. streetcar last evening as she attempted to flag it. She apparently stood too close to the track. the advancing car pulled her clothing and threw her against the car. She was taken to a relative’s home where doctors were summoned.
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Sarah Sprinkle
Lincoln
Traveling Auditor David Lessing Arrives in Vandalia
David Lessing, the traveling auditor for Vandalia, has arrived in the city to conduct routine financial reviews and inspections.
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David Lessing
The
Vandalia
Class Play Cast Listed for A Scrap of Paper
The high school announces the cast and rehearsals for the class play A Scrap of Paper with Edge Oey Ruth Closson Helen Diffenbaugh May Mehaffie and others in key roles. The production features Madame Dupont Sabina Hutton and actors including Pauline the Maid and Arthur Donaldson.
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Edge Oey
Ruth Closson
Weno
Helen Diffenbaugh
M Ciswann
Anc
May Mehaffie
Madame Dupont
Sabina Hutton
Madame Zemzie
Mary Justic
Pauline
Bernice Delzell Progr Ik Oe Koa
Arthur Donaldson
Mrs Elmer Vance Stricken By Grip At Home
Mrs Elmer Vance is ill with the grip at her East Broadway residence. Local friends report her condition as they send prayers for a speedy recovery and comfort.
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Elmer Vance
East Broadway
Foreign interests warn of Cuba collapse from US withdrawal
Havana reports foreign investors tally outsized holdings in Cuban economy with Americans owning property worth 125 million and Spaniards 100 million. Businessmen fear revolution could devastate commerce and drive asset expropriation, arguing permanent US intervention protects US trade and Central American stability.
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United States
Central
South America
Liberal Party
Imports Dominated by a Single Country
A substantial share of imports originates from one country, shaping trade patterns and economic exposure for the importing nation. Analysts note reliance raises vulnerability to supply shocks and policy shifts, urging diversification and stronger regional sourcing strategies.
Comfort bed prize drawn by Hand-in-Hand circle
Drew Comfort and L B Edgerly Sr drew the winning ticket for a bed comfort prize offered by the Hand-in-Hand circle of King's Daughters. The circle sells chances to raise money for charity and this marks the third such drawing in three months amid several recent calls for help.
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Cle
King’s Daughters
Knight Presents His Bride After Return from Topeka Marriage
Mr. C Knight returned to this city from Topeka where he had been for a year. He did not reveal his marriage until yesterday when he met his wife at Lafayette and brought her home. They wed in September and his bride was formerly Miss Elsie Jackson.
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Topeka
Kane
Lafayette
Elsie Jackson
Curry in New York talks with city railroad officials
J. C. Curry of the Railroad Ore Company visits New York City to confer with local railroad officials on matters affecting operations and possible cooperation.
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J. C. Curry
Railroad Ore Company
New York City
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Huntington
W. H. Allen
Muncie
Salem
Mt. Vernon
Gas City
Jonesboro
Hosey
Ft. Wayne
Greenwood
Presbyterian Church At
Greencastle
David van Dyke
Nicholas Crozier
Harry Estep
Otto Walker
Crawfordsville
Michigan City
United Mine Workers of District No
Terre Haute
Ion
New York
Aly
Uncle Sam
Island
U. S
Havana
Busi
Ness
Food For
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Drew
L. B. Edgerly, Sr
Hr. C. Knight
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