Area Students Head Home For Christmas Vacation
About 5 000 county pupils in Seymour and Jackson counties leave for a Christmas holiday. In Seymour 1 900 students will have a twelve day break returning January 2, while 3 000 township students in Jackson county, including Crothersville, exit a day earlier and resume classes December 30 or January 2. A special convocation at Shields High School featured organist Frank Reddie as snow brings hope of coasting.
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Nys
Seymour
Clases
Thursay
Chool
Jackon County
Crothershile
James H. Tatlock
Shields High School
Frank Reddie
Man Charged in Circuit Court With Assault and Battery
James Orville Owens 23 of this city is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill for wounding Keith Butler 18 a sailor home on leave in downtown Seymour Wednesday night. Owens was held in Seymour city jail then transferred to Jackson county jail in Browns town with a bond likely set at 3000. Continued on page 6 column 5.
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Jackson
IS Btownstown
John M. Lewis
Jackson County
James Orville Owens
Keith Butler
Ewing Sailor
Seymour
Owens
Seymour City
Brownstown
Butler
Farm Problem Will Be Studied in Indiana
A legislative study committee will examine farmers needs in Indiana. Appointed by Lt Governor Richard T. James, the group includes chairs of the state senate and house agricultural committees and Bruce Hardy, supervisor of state farms, as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Richard T. James
State Senate
House Agricultural Committee
Bruce Hardy
State Farms
Woman Barely Escapes as Train Demolishes Auto
Bartholomew county resident Ev. McCord escaped injury after an automobile at a county road crossing west of Wright's Hill was struck by a southbound Pennsylvania train. McCord reportedly exited the vehicle before impact and was unharmed. witnesses feared multiple fatalities in the crash.
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Bartholomew County
Pennsylvania
Wright's Hill
Jonesville
Ev. McCord
Columbus
Rumole
Weatherman Delivers Mixed Snow and Rain Forecast
The article notes a first seasonal snow with a prior trace last Friday, possible continuation tonight or rain if temperatures rise. Thermometer lows reached 28 with highs to 52. Roads may be slippery in spots but no major traffic disruption expected amid varied national weather patterns.
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Florida
Middle West
Veterans May Cover Disability Under NSLI Plans
Veterans with National Service Life Insurance may add total disability income benefits under new legislation. Premiums vary by age and policy. benefits are $5 per $1,000 monthly after six months total disability, continuing while disability lasts, and do not reduce policy face value. Apply before January 1, 1950. details at Room 21, Veterans Building, Seymour.
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William H. Freeman
Veterans Administration
NSLI
Mr. Freeman
Freeman
Vehstage
Seymour
Normal Wheat Acreage This Year in County
Jackson county farmers seed a 1946 wheat crop near 20 000 to 22 000 acres as district surveys, liability figures, and insurance data forecast. About 1 500 growers produce over 300 000 bushels with gains from limestone fertilizer and rotation. Crop insurance last decade supports 400 insured growers with three year policies.
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Jackson County
Will R. Isaacs
Congress
Jackso
Office Closed Over Holidays by Dr Gillespie
The office will be closed from December 22 to January 2 for the holiday period. Dr Gillespie and staff will resume operations on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C E. Gillespie
Seymour Weather Official and Unofficial Readings Noted
Official weather data for Seymour lists a maximum of 32 and a minimum of 28 degrees with readings from several stations. A 2 pm temperature, taken from a downtown thermometer, is unofficial though noted for context. River gauge details are incomplete in the report.
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Seymour
Willard N. Everhart, Jr
Medley Dies in Electric Chair After Court Refusal
Joseph D. Medley was executed in the District of Columbia electric chair nine minutes after the Supreme Court refused to stay his death sentence. Also executed were William Copeland and Julius Fisher, both linked to earlier high profile murders. Medley, calm to the end, faced the chair with jail chaplain Rev. David O’Connor nearby.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Joseph D. Medley
Medley
David O'Connor
William Copeland
Julius Fisher
Washington Cathedral
District of Columbia
Nancy Boyer
New Orleans
Chicago
Boyer
Fisher
Copeland
Truman
Curtis Ried
T. Alan Goldsborough
16Th Street
Michigan State
FBI
St. Louis
Laura Fischer
Blanche Zimmerman
Exchange Club Elects Officers at Seymour Meeting
Robert S. McCullough was elected president of the Seymour Exchange Club at the Truman hotel meeting. Arthur Von Dielingen became vice president, A. R. Jones treasurer, and Joseph J. Findbey secretary. Officers serve six months starting January 1. The club also voted to distribute Christmas baskets to underprivileged families and appointed Leon Kiel, Richard Madden and George Bous to supervise distribution Monday afternoon.
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Robert S. McCullough
Seymour Exchange Club
Truman Hotel
Arthur von Dielingen
A. R. Jones
Joseph J. Findbey
Leon Kiel
Richard Madden
George Bous
Christmas Services Set at Reddington
On Sunday December 22 the Reddington Christian Church will hold morning and evening services announced by Pastor Rev Earle Starkey. The morning sermon is God Chose a Star and the night service Carols and Candles will feature the youth in leadership. A Fifth Sunday Evening meeting for Jackson county Churches of Christ will be hosted on December 29 at 7 15.
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Rediington Christian Church
Earle Starkey
Reddington
Edick Named to Succeed Coats as GOP Secretary
George J. Edick, Plainfield publisher and Hendricks county state representative, was chosen unanimously by the Republican state committee as secretary effective March 14. He succeeds Horace M. oats who resigned effective December 21. an interim secretary will be chosen for the 1947 general assembly opening January.
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Indianapolis
George J. Edick
Plainfield
Hendricks County
Chos
Republican State Committee
Edick
Horace Moats
H. C. Springer
General Assembly
Purduvians entertain Thompson Dairy employees at annual dinner
The Purduvians chorus from Purdue University directed by A. P. Stewart performed at the Thompson Dairy Company and affiliated firms Christmas dinner at First Methodist church. About 208 guests from Seymour Bedford Madison Mitchell Columbus Scottsburg Brownstown and North Vernon attended a turkey dinner with holiday decorations. The program included pieces such as The Battle Hymn of the Republic Star Dust and Christmas Carols with soloists Norma Jean Tiner and Henry Sider.
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A. P. Stewart
Purdue University
Thompson Dairy Company
First Methodist Church
Thompson -Glass Company
Madison
Bedford Dairy Company
Bedford
The
Dairy Company
Indiana
Seymour
Miadison
Mitchell
Columbus
Scottsburg
Brownstown
North Vernon
William Kennedy
Fred Waring
Paul Whiteman
Norma Jean Tiner
Henry Sider
Lions Hear Dr. Prentice at Christmas Party
Seymour Lions Club held its monthly ladies night with a turkey dinner. President Austin E. Wilson introduced two new members Lou Moore and Charles Boseman from Columbus, both Noblitt-Sparks employees. Dr. John L. Prentice spoke on The Prince of Peace, noting the biblical history and that the Prince of Peace lacks a kingdom.
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Seymour
Coal Operators Split Over New Contract Talks
Washington reports a sharp rift among soft coal operators over negotiating a new contract with John L. Lewis. While 60 percent of mines are ready to bargain, the Southern Coal Producers Association stalls until court decisions on Lewis arise. Western mine owners mostly align with the southerners. The nine hour meeting ended without a national plan, clouding any near term talks with Lewis and the industry.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Supreme Court
Southern Coal Producers Association
Far Western
High Court
Lewis
UMW
Southern Association
Southern Group
Steel Company
Truman Calls for Universal Training
President Truman urged universal training as essential to preserve the republic. Speaking to an advisory commission on the plan, he argued modern nations rely beyond the armed forces and warned prosperity can erode civic duty if people shirk responsibilities. He said action may await the commission’s report.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Four-Pound Ste steak sent as gift to Louisiana Governor Davis
The gift packages a four pound steak valued at 3000 dollars sent from Williams Meat Co to Gov Jimmie Davis for Christmas. Edward Williams confirms the steak came from the Pride prize steer bought at the American Royal show for 43026 dollars.
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Kansas City
James Davis
Louisiana
Railway Express Agency
Edward Williams
Williams Meat Company
T. O. Pride
Open Primary Flare Between GOP Leaders in Indiana
The long standing feud between Republican State Chairman H. C. Springer and State Auditor A. V. Burch flared again over the direct primary. Springer sent letters to about sixty department employees stating they need not back Burch’s urged statewide primary effort. Burch denied ordering staff to push for a direct primary law.
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Indianapolis
H. C. Springer
A. V. Burch
Burch
Springer
H. Clark Springer
Dramatic Twin Airliner Crash Narrowly Avoided
Two Miami bound planes collided 2100 feet above Aberdeen Maryland. Pilots reacted within seconds, saving 85 passengers and crew. The Eastern DC-4 carried 56 passengers. the Universal C-47 carried 22 passengers and 3 crew. Both pilots were lauded for their quick actions.
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Aberdeen
Here
Eastern Airlines
Universal Airlines
Universal
Eastern
R. Brown
Miami
J. B. Kuhn
Brown
Universal Liner
Henry Norris
Cambridge
Mass
Universal Ship
Aberdeen Proving Ground Field
Kuhn
National Airport
Washington
New York
Newark
N. J
Cnew
Soviet Union seeks delay on veto free punishment plan outcome
At the United Nations atomic energy commission Gromyko pressed for postponing final decision on the U S plan and rejected a Canadian proposal to vote only on principles. He warned against action without Soviet consent and backed a veto free punishment clause in the U S draft. Meanwhile the Security Council approved an investigation into Greece with a rapid report and recommendations to prevent further disturbances.
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Lake Success
N. Y
Russia
U. S
Andrei A. Gromyko
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Great Britain
Gromyko
Canada
General Assembly
Commission
Security Council
Soviet Union
Greece
Additions Planned at Muscatatuck School
Five of six state institutions sought 3.5 million dollars for building and repairs before the budget committee. The Muscatatuck and Fort Wayne Feeble-minded schools await governor and mental health council decisions on expansion. Fort Wayne asked 1.48 million. Muscatatuck 678,700 including nursery and hospital completion and general repairs.
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Indianapolis
State
Women’s
Muscatatuck
Fort Wayne
Gates
State Mental Health Council
Ross P. Freeman
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Ars
Jacksonounty
Weatherman
Exchange Club
R. S. McCullough
Edick Named
Coats
GOP
Lions
Dr. Prentice
Beard
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