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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

2

Yank gains six more miles in hard fought action

Front at 6 40 p m reports marine and 5th Regiment forces bogged down by heavy Communist resistance and Red infiltration. A MacArthur spokesman said the offensive achieved its initial objective lifting the threat to the port of Pusan with Reds suffering terrific casualties.

5Th Douglas MacArthur Pusan South Korea Chinju U.S. 1St Cavalry Division Kumchon-Taegu Yechon U.S South En

Democrats Buy New Capitol Headquarters in Washington

Chairman William M. Boyle Jr announces the Democratic National Committee has purchased an eight story building at 1733-35 De Sales Street NW for about 250000. The structure will serve as main campaign headquarters for the 1952 presidential election.

Washington William M. Boyle, Jr Democratic National Committee de Sales Street N. W

France to Receive Two U.S. Warships

France will receive its first two U.S. warships on August 12 in Philadelphia under the foreign military aid program. The 1,240 ton destroyer escorts Samuel F Mills and Riddle, both veterans of World War II, will be handed over.

Washington France U.S Philadelphia Samuel F Mills Riddle

Yanks Battle Red Push Near Changnyong

U S forces counter a new Red push in Korea with air and ground actions. American troops repulse remnants of two regiments near Changnyong as Mustangs strafe attacking dough boys. Naval forces extend operations with a northern bombardment of Tanchon and Inchon coastfire.

Ing Changnyong U.S

Florida to Oust Sheriffs Over Gambling Charges

Governor Warren informs 67 sheriffs and 185 constables by personal letter that they will be removed from office if gambling is found in their counties after 30 days, as a tougher clean up policy is studied by the Kefauver committee in Washington.

Tallahassee Fla Florida Warren U. S. Senate Kefauver Committee

Truck Crash Kills Two In Seymour Indiana

Ernest Leet Royal and Charles Dean Waldrup died in a two semi-trailer truck collision Saturday. Royal, 43, of Screven Georgia, died yesterday at Schenck Memorial Hospital. Waldrup, 24, of Tampa Florida, was the other victim.

Weather Brief: Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across Regions

Areas in Iowa Missouri and central Illinois faced thunderstorms and scattered showers. The Lake Superior region and southern Rocky Mountain states saw thundershowers with the heaviest rainfall reaching 1.60 inches in three hours in Kansas City last night.

Iowa Missouri Illinois Lake Superior Rocky Mountain Kansas City

Weather forecast: brief cooling midweek in southern Indiana

The weather bureau told Hoosiers that temperatures will average two to four degrees above normal. A five day outlook notes a temporary cooling with showers in the south portion on Wednesday, but warm conditions otherwise through Sunday. Precipitation remains light.

Weather Bureau Hoosiers

Alaska Strike Jeopardizes U S Security Warns Officials

President Truman and Secretary of Defense Johnson denounce the Alaska defense housing strike by AFL steam fitters and plumbers as jeopardizing national security. Johnson stated the president approved his remarks after a White House meeting.

Washington Truman Defense Johnson Alaska United States Johnson White House A.F.L

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William J Baum 59 dies. railroad veteran, lodge member

William J Baum 59 of 2515 Garfield avenue died at 2 AM Tuesday at St Anthony Hospital after 26 years with the New York Central Railroad. He leaves Irene his widow Erma Vance and Vernon Baum both of Phoenix Aziz two brothers John and Edward Seth and three sisters. Funeral services set for Thursday 2:30 PM at Miller and Sons Funeral Home Brazil with Euclid Lodge and Amico Lodge conducting. burial Summit Lawn cemetery Brazil.

William J. Baum Garfield Avenue St. Anthony's Hospital New York Central Railroad Euclid Lodge Amico Lodge Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church The Brotherhood of Railroad Irene Erma Vance Vernon Baum Phoenix Aziz John Edward Seth Terre Haute Amelia Bonham Brazil Edith Morris Grace Jones Rosedale Ind Miller & Sons James W. Davis Euclid Lodge 573 F &Am Lo.of Summit Lawn Cemetery

Four day old Hawkins dies in Indianapolis hospital

John Richard Hawkins four day old son of Mr and Mrs John Hawkins dies Monday at Riley Hospital Indianapolis. He is survived by his sister Pamela Jean and grandparents Mrs Lela Plant James Hawkins and Mr and Mrs B B Love of Terre Haute. Body taken to Callahan Funeral Home for private services at 2 pm Wednesday with Rev A R Brown officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park.

John Richard Hawkins John Hawkins Riley Hospital Indianapolis Pamela Jean Lela Plant James Hawkins B. B. Love Terre Haute Callahan Funeral Home A. R. Brown Roselawn Memorial Park

Mrs Maude McCracken 75 Dies in West Los Angeles Home

Mrs. Maude E. McCracken 75, formerly of Stop 18 Clinton line, died Monday evening at 1 25 at her daughter Mrs Ida Clugston’s home in West Los Angeles California. Survived by son Oral McCracken and sister Mrs Mary Tapey of Terre Haute. Body sent to Gates Kingsley Gates Funeral Home West Los Angeles for burial there.

Maude E. McCracken Clinton Line Ida Clugston West Los Angeles Calif Oral McCracken Mary Tapey Terre Haute Gates, Kingsley & Gates

Mrs Mertie Kord 77 Dies at Home on Sycamore Street

Mrs Mertie Kord aged 77 died at 630 am Tuesday at her home 2204 Sycamore street She was a member of Westminister Presbyterian church Survived by two grandchildren Erna George Kord and Eleanor Kord both of Colorado Springs Colo a daughter in law Marie Kord also of Colorado Springs The body was taken to Gillis Memory Chapel.

Mertie Kord Sycamore Street Westminister Presbyterian Church Erna George Kord Eleanor Kord Colorado Springs Col Marie Kord Gillis Memory Chapel

Death of Miss Blanche A Logan at St Anthony Hospital

Miss Blanche A Logan aged 45 of 2056 North Sixth and one half street died at St Anthony's Hospital at 10 15 Tuesday. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Charles Logan Terre Haute sister Mrs Faye Roberts Oakland Calif brother Alva Logan Terre Haute niece Mrs Ruth Harry Albany Calif. Body taken to Gillis Memory Chapel.

Blanche A. Logan North Sixth

Infant of Mr and Mrs Allsup Dies at Union Hospital

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Max Allsup 2900 Beech Street died at Union Hospital at 1 45 am Tuesday. Besides the parents the child is survived by one brother Mackie Lee at home and grandparents Mr and Mrs Lester McCloud and Mr and Mrs Jessie Allsup of Terre Haute. The body was sent to Gillis Memory Chapel.

Max Allsup Beech Street Union Hospital Mackie Lee Lester McCloud Jessie Allsup Terre Haute Gillis Memory Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Ida E James

Funeral services for Mrs Ida E James 79 of West Terre Haute will be held at 1 30 PM Wednesday at Bedino Black Chapel of the Valley. Rev Samuel Tindall will officiate with burial in Bethesda cemetery.

Ida E. James RR. 3 West Terre Haute St. Anthony's Hospital Valley Samuel Tindall Bethesda Cemetery

Funeral services for John W O Rourke at Callahan Chapel

Funeral services are set for John W O Rourke 66 at 8 30 am Wednesday at Callahan Funeral Home with a 9 o clock requiem mass at St Ann's church. Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8 15 pm this evening at Callahan Chapel.

John W. O'Rourke North Sixth Street Callahan Funeral Home St. Ann’s Church Calvary Cemetery Callahan Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Ella Morgan

Funeral services for Mrs Ella Morgan formerly of Terre Haute who died Saturday at Oak Park Illinois will be held at 1 o clock Wednesday afternoon at Thomas Funeral Home Rev David Long will officiate and burial will be in Rose lawn Memorial Park

Ella Morgan Terre Haute Oak Park Ill Thomas Funeral Home David Long Roselawn Memorial Park

Funeral services for Mrs Jessie Scherich

Funeral services for 67 year old Mrs Jessie Scherich who died Sunday will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at Gillis Memory Chapel with Rev T M Haefele officiating. Burial follows at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Jessie Scherich Gillis Memory Chapel T. M. Haefele Roselawn Memorial Park

Funeral Services for Mrs Georgianna Clift Held

Funeral services for 93 year old Mrs Georgianna Clift who died Sunday will be at 2 p m Wednesday at J N Hickman & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery.

Georgianna Clift J N. Hickman & Son Funeral Home Highland Lawn Cemetery

Funeral services for Mary French in Linton Indiana

Special funeral services will be held for Mrs. Mary French 48 of Linton at 2 pm Wednesday at the Assembly of God church. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. She is survived by husband James Lewis French son James Edward French daughter Mrs Virgil Cullison stepson John F French mother Mrs Lena Brown brothers Percy William Brown Ernest Brown and four sisters including Mrs Ruth Tungate Mrs Helen Tungate Mrs Pandora Sherman and Mrs Ethel Jones.

Linton Ind Mary French Assembly of God Fairview Cemetery James Lewis French James Edward French Virgil Cullison John F

William Boyd Ingram Dies at 80 in Newport

William Boyd Ingram 80 retired farmer died Monday at St Elizabeth Hospital Danville Illinois. He lived in Newport many years and was a Methodist and Odd Fellows member. Surviving are two daughters Faye Ingram and Ruth McFall, a step-daughter Jessie DePlantey, a brother Elmer Ingram. body sent to Watson Funeral Home Cayuga and later to residence. Funeral at Methodist church Wednesday at 2 PM.

Newport Ind William Boyd Ingram St. Elizabeth Hospital Danville Ill Methodist Church Odd Fellows Lodge Faye Ingram Ruth McFall Watseka Jessie DePlantey Elmer Ingram Peoria

Reverend C C Harold to Officiate Funeral Service

Rev. C C Harold will officiate the funeral with burial planned in the Thomas cemetery.

Mrs Minnie Hamilton of Oaktown Dies in Indiana

Minnie Hamilton 52 formerly of Oaktown died Monday at Wabash Hospital. She belonged to Oaktown Church of Christ and Order of Eastern Star. Survived by husband Albert daughter Mrs Dean of Three Oaks Michigan four brothers Ed Leon Gore of Oaktown George Gore of Carlisle Emory Gore of Jasonville and two sisters Mrs Nell Heidenreich of Nevada Missouri and Mrs Myrtle Elwood of Grand Rapids Michigan. Body to Schulze Funeral Home at noon Wednesday Services 2 p.m. Thursday at Oaktown Church of Christ burial in Shepherd Cemetery Central Standard Time.

Oaktown Ind Minnie Hamilton Wabash, Ind

Merom Man Roy Roseberry Dies at 65 in Indiana

Roy M. Roseberry of Merom Station, aged 65, died at 2 PM Monday at Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan. Survived by widow Grace four sons Harold a state police detective sergeant of Terre Haute four brothers and two grandchildren. Body to Billman Funeral Home Sullivan with services at 3 PM Wednesday conducted by Rev. Roy Grant. Burial in I O O F Cemetery Carlisle.

Merom Ind Roy M. Roseberry Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan Grace Harold Roseberry State Police Terreaute Roseberry RR. 2 Frank Roseberry Clarence Roseberry New Lebanon William Roseberry Hammond Billman Funeral Home Roy Grant Carlisle

Ward R. R. West Terre Haute carpenter dies at 68

Bert A. Ward aged 68 of R R West Terre Haute died at home Monday. He was a member of Libertyville Church of Christ New Goshen Lodge No 557 F AM and worked as a carpenter and building contractor. Surviving are Jessie his widow two sons Howard Harold of Pontiac Mich a daughter Lucille Hansel a sister Francis Smock and six grandchildren. Body sent to First Funeral Home.

Clinton Ind Bert A. Ward R. R West Terre Haute Libertyville Church of Christ New Goshen F.&am Jessie Lucille Hansel R.R Howard Harold Pontiac Mich Francis Smock Libertyville

Mrs Ethel Rhoads Dies at 66 in Mt Vernon Ill Hospital

Mrs Ethel Rhoads, 66, of Casey, died at Mt Vernon Ill Hospital at 1 30 PM Monday. Survived by three sons E P Rhoads Mt Carmel Ill Helen edhel Casey and Vernie Enfield Ill one brother Thomas J Branden burg Casey. Body returned to Casey to Lindsey Funeral Home. Funeral services at 2 PM Wednesday with Rev Hugh Smith officiating and burial in Casey Cemetery.

Hugh Smith Casey Cemetery

Death of Mrs. Bess King noted in Clinton obituary

Clinton Indiana reports the death of Mrs. Bess King formerly of Clinton now in Detroit Michigan. She is survived by her husband Henry. Funeral services were held in Detroit on Tuesday and the body will be brought to First Funeral Home for further services Thursday.

Clinton, Ind Bess King Detroit Mich Clinton

Miss May Pickett Dies at 76 in Brazil Indiana

Miss May Pickett aged 76, a retired school teacher, died Monday at Putnam County Hospital. She is survived by brothers Frank Pickett of Chester Texas and Paul Pickett of Harmony. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Reelsville Methodist church with burial in Boone Cemetery.

Brazil Ind May Pickett Putnam County Hospital Frank Pickett Chester Tex Paul Pickett Harmony Reelsville Methodist Church Boone Cemetery

Calvetti Dies at 61 in Clinton Residence

Domenic Calvetti age 61 died at 7 25 PM Monday at his home R R 3 Clinton He leaves three sons John and William Calvetti of Clinton and Louis Calvetti of South Bend The body was taken to Karanovich Funeral Home

Clinton Ind Domenic Calvetti R.R John William Calvetti Louis Calvetti South Bend Karanovich Funeral

Clay county 4 H fair entries set records at Forest Park

Record crowds expected as 4 H exhibits arms rise with 644 home economics entries and 158 in food prep 217 in baking 196 clothing 59 canning 14 room improvement. Livestock projects arrive August 15 with judges Ray Graham Harley Rosser and Tom Means. Public invited to view August 15 to 18 including dress revue August 17.

Brazil Ind Forest Park Clay County Orville Miller St. Bernice Bernice Stewart Bainbridge Ruth Hawkins Terre Haute Ray Graham Vigo County Harley Rosser Fontanet Tom Means Purdue University

Draftees' Response Lags in State

In Indianapolis during early August selectives officials reported about 15 percent of men ordered to report for pre induction physicals did not appear in the first week. Major N H Shortridge, liaison between army and selective service, said the 15 percent figure is not alarming at this early induction period.

Indianapolis N. H. Shortridge Army Selective Service

Lafayette Move Targets Communists With Ordinance

Lafayette Indiana August 8 preliminary approval for an ordinance to punish communistic activities with fines or imprisonment. Final approval slated for September council session. City attorney D Emmett Ferguson warned the measure could be a dangerous weapon if misused by police and hoped it would not be foolishly administered.

Lafayette Ind

Meat price blame shifts to retail handlers says cattle group

Western cattlemen spokesman Joe Montague of Fort Worth says choice beef on the hoof fell seven cents per pound since June 1 while consumer meat prices rose 12 cents per pound, blaming retailers for the higher over the counter costs as packers hold wholesale rates steady.

Washington Joe Montague Fort Worth Tex Texas and Southern Cattle Raisers’ Association

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