Council Hears Ordinances and Two Petitions
Regular city council meeting features third reading of Ordinance 1184 to curb weeds on vacant lots and approval of Ordinance 1185 moving 4381.85 among funds. Petitions seek Pershing Street sewer under Barrett Law and a sidewalk on Emerson Drive. Community residents urge action on salvage yards and tire stacks. a committee will pursue remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Lucas
Pershing Sewer
Pershing Street
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Donald L. Helwig
Mann
Alfred W. Bobb
Emerson Drive
Sciarra
Parker
Council Chamber
Franklin Brothers
South Pine Street
Herwig
Bobb
Athos P. Woolls
Seymour Sees Season High As Mercury Reaches Ninety Six
In Seymour and surrounding areas Monday s mercury climbed to 96 degrees the season s high. Forecasters warn the heat and humidity to continue for five days with scattered thundershowers possible tonight or Wednesday and temperatures five to ten degrees above normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ruth Everhart
Weather Bureau
Indiana
City Clerk Rejects Pay-Raise Motion After Council Debate
City Clerk Ralph J. Lucas told council members he would withdraw his proposed ordinance granting him extra pay for handling parking meter funds after heated Monday night talks. Councilman Athol P. Woolls introduced the measure May 25 and urged discussion before tabling. Lucas argued figures were blank and claimed other clerks received increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien T. Parker
J. Curtis Mann
Parker
Claude Sciarra
Ralph J. Lucas
Athol P. Woolls
Donald L. Herwig
Lucas
Woolls
General Assembly
Mr. Lucas
Heiwig
Woolfs
City of
Columbus
Agreement Near On Final Details Of Korea Armistice
Panmunjom talks enter final stage as allied and communist teams confer. South Korea faces mass protests with up to 500000 in Seoul while President Rhee and generals meet amid cabinet splits over the May 25 UN proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panmunjom
Seoul
Rhee
Syngman Rhee
Maxwell Taylor
U. S. Eighth Army
Monthly Free Chest Clinic At Jackson County
The Jackson County Tuberculosis Association will hold a Wednesday chest clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 119.2 North Chestnut Street. Dr. C J McIntyre, Indianapolis TB specialist, will supervise. Both former and new patients are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Tuberculosis Association
Association
North
Chestnut Street
C. J. McIntyre
Indianapolis
Army Worm Peak Believed Passed in Jackson County
Farmers report the army worm invasion easing after a 10 day period with some fields replanted. Officials note no total damage estimate yet as infestations diminish and Purdue University entomologist Glen Lehker credits rapid, effective farmer actions for preventing millions in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Edward A. Ragsdale
Associated Press
Purdue University
Indiana
Purdue
Glen Lehker
Parents Receive Purple Heart Of Deceased Son
Mr and Mrs Charles Holmes of Indianapolis avenue received posthumous Purple Heart for their son Cpl John Ray Shields Holmes 23 killed in action in Korea April 25. They also got Gold Star lapel button pin UN service medal ribbon Korean service medals and telegrams noting funeral arrangements and body on route to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holmes
Indianapolis Avenue
Cpl
John Ray Shields Holmes
Korea
Holmes
Secretary of the Army
United States
Spirit of Your Church Highlighted by Rev G L Florence
Rev G L Florence of Central Christian Church spoke at the Seymour Rotary Club dinner at the Elks Club on Monday night. He stressed the church’s essential spirit as enthusiasm, goodwill, love, reverence and consecration and urged concern for youth and outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Florence
Seymour Rotary Club
Elks’ Club
George L. Florence
Central Christian Church
Albert A. Steinwedel
Roy Apple
Charles R. Brown
Florence
Dinner Honors Denny and Higgins for Thirtieth Anniversary
A thirtieth anniversary dinner honored J. F. Denny of Freetown and R. M. Higgins of Rushville at the Donner Center in Columbus Monday night. Diamond service pins were presented by F. McK. Blough of Indianapolis. Attendees included company executives and spouses, with photos to be sent to the Standard Oil Company magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Denny
Freetown
R. M. Higgins
Rushville
Donner Center
Columbus
F. McK. Blough
Indianapolis
Standard Oil Company
Denny
Higgins
T. A. Plunkett
Seymour
McK. Blough
M. R. Sconce
Plunkett
L. C. Kiel
T. B. Ferguson
A. C. Worley
Chicago
Weather Records Official Readings Move Ahead
Official maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for Monday and readings show the slate. Reading at 2 p m today noted while the river stood at 3.5 feet today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worntown Theris
Ruth Everhart
Jury Finds Man Guilty In Trial
A Jackson County jury convicted James Lucas for operating a vehicle under the influence after about six hours of deliberation. He was fined 75 and costs with a one year license suspension recommended by Judge John M. Lewis. A second DUI trial, State vs Mathey Kemp, opened today before Judge Lewis. Vagrancy case Adam Joseph pleaded guilty and was fined 25 and costs and sent to the state penal farm. A divorce case Harold Vaughn vs Petevin Vaughn was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Brownstown
James Lucas
Johnnie McHargue
Salt Creek Township
William McNear
Seymour
Frobie Norman
Owen Township
Dorothy Fill
Rosa Allman
Norman Rindahl
Lyman Burgan
Medora
Adam Joseph
Harold E. Chambers
Wayne O. Tolbert
Lewis
George W. Abel
Harold Vaughn
Petevin Vaughn
First Rehearsal for Seymour Summer Band Tonight
The Seymour summer band announced by Frank D. Cofield will open its season with a rehearsal tonight at 7 in Shields gym. Former members are invited to join. the first concert is Thursday at 6 in Shields Park, then alternating between Shields and Gaiser Parks, with a Tuesday show on June 16 in Gaiser Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Frank D. Cofield
Shields Gymnasium
Cofield
Shields Park
Shields
Gaiser Parks
Gaiser Park
Charge Filed in One Car County Mishap
Deputy Clyde E. Boofer files in Jackson Circuit Court at Brownstown a charge of leaving the scene after a one car crash between Sparksville and Medora. Harley Cecil Reed of Bedford reportedly drove the car which ran off the road, toppled a fence, struck a utility pole and fled before investigators arrived. The vehicle was lightly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde E. Boofer
Jackson County
Jackson
Brownstown
Harley Cecil Reed
Bedford
Sparksville
Medora
Reed
Boofer
Sanford E. Hall
Examination Set For Freetown Postmaster Job
A test for the third class post office postmaster in Freetown Indiana is announced with a $3645 annual pay. Closing date for applications is June 30 and the written test will be held in Bedford. Applications are available at the Freetown post office or the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington DC. Postmasters manage stamp stock funds supervise staff and perform all office duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freetown
Ind
Bedford
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Former Freetown Resident Ora Moffitt Dies at 70
Mrs. Ora E. Moffitt 70 formerly of Freetown died Monday at her Columbus home 378 Pleasant Grove Avenue She widow of John Moffitt native of Vigo county daughter of William and Matilda Vaughn Christian Church Terre Haute survivor includes two daughters Flossie Hyatt Pearl Riley and Man Tillman Payne of Indianapolis three sisters Chattie Mc Kellip Alice Carty Della Crane one grandchild four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements not learned locally
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora E. Moffitt
Freetown
Columbus
Pleasant Grove Avenue
John Moffit
Vigo County
Moffit
William and
Matilda Shannon Vaughn
Christian Church
Terre Haute
Flossie Hyatt
Pleasant Grove
Pearl Riley
Highland
Calif
Tillman Payne
Indianapolis
Chattie McKellip
Bedford
Alice Carty
Della Crane
Gary
Meeting for Life Saving Tonight at Seymour Pool
A 7 o'clock meeting will be held at the Seymour Municipal Swimming Pool Shields Park for residents interested in enrolling in Junior and Senior Red Cross Life Saving classes. Pool manager Joe D. Gill urged attendance and said night classes may be offered once enough names are registered. Adults who cannot swim are invited to register to learn or improve swimming under an American Red Cross instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Municipal
Shields Park
Red Cross
Joe D. Gill
Gill
American Red Cross
Local Man Pleads Guilty To DUI In City Court
Hubert Osborne, 42, Seymour, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Arrested by city police at 5:15 this morning in the 200 block of East Second street. Mayor Donald L. Herwig fined him 50 dollars and 14.75 dollars costs, sentenced him to 10 days in Jackson county jail Browns town, and recommended a five year license suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Osborne
Seymour
East Second Street
Donald L. Herwig
Jackson County
Brownstown
Osborne
Army keeps August draft call at 23000 men
The Army maintains an August draft call of 23 000 men, unchanged from July. The figure is less than half the monthly average seen in late 1952 and early 1953, reflecting a continued slowdown in conscription activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Small Skirmishes Mark Battlefront
Allied and Communist forces fought minor clashes across the Korean battlefront today. South Korean units counterattacked near Lake the Gook's Castle as Red forces held a strategic outpost. American and South Korean patrols reported multiple probing attacks while B26 bombers claimed Red supply trucks destroyed in night raids. Two killed and 14 injured in Seoul as ten bombs hit the capital including near President Rhee's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Lake the Gook’s
Eighth Army
Luke’s Castle
North Korea
Syngman Rhee
Ford 50th Anniversary Open House at Jackson County Motors
Sanford L. Beard announces Jackson County Motors joins nationwide Ford celebration. Open house runs June 15 to 20 with a $50 savings bond door prize for registrants. June 20 features a costume contest. top three outfits win prizes of $50 bond, $25 bond, and $10 cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford L. Beard
Jackson County Motors
Ford
Tornado Toll Rises Across Michigan and Ohio
A string of powerful tornadoes roared through southeastern Michigan and northwestern Ohio killing at least 135 and injuring more than 700. In Flint 111 bodies were found and 200 homes destroyed as the storm followed an eight mile path near Coldwater Road. National Guard served as morgue. officials warn the toll may rise with rubble clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Mich
Michigan
Ohio
Detroit
Coldwater Road
National Guard
Tell
St. Louis
Thumb
Lake Huron
Tawas City
Bowling Green
Cygnet
Cleveland
Elyria
Ceylon
Erie
Toledo
Ohio-Michigan Line
Highland Park
Iosco County
U.S. Chamber Presses Congress to End Excess Profits Tax
The U S Chamber of Commerce asks Congress to let the excess profits tax expire June 30 amid opposition from the chamber and the National Association of Manufacturers. Richard Bowditch, president, testified that the groups will continue opposing the tax despite White House discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Washington
Humphrey
Richard L. Bowditch
Chamber
C. H. Sprague & Son Co
Boston
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Seymour Daily Tribune
Teel
Hilex
Council
Mercury
Denny. Higgins
Roks
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