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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1950

Page

2

Allies Begin New Retreat From Changjin Reservoir Front

Allied forces facing a Chinese buildup in Korea, with estimates of about 200000 U.N. ground troops. MacArthur said half a million Chinese troops in the area, with fighting near Songchon Wonsan and Changjin reservoir. Air forces claimed 3800 enemy kills across sorties, andMiG-15 jets disputed B 29s near Sinuiju.

Eighth Army MacArthur Korea United Nations Songchon Wonsan Sea of Japan Yangdok U.S. 10Th Corps U S. Seventh Infantry Division Changjin U.N Sunchon Pyongyang

Truman acts to create federal Civil Defense Agency

President Truman moved ahead to establish a Federal Civil Defense Administration and named Millard F Caldwell Jr as its administrator at 17500 dollars a year. The action came while Congress debates a new civil defense bill to place the program under a single empowered administrator. Some viewed the executive order as ensuring a ready, independent body in case of attack until Congress acts.

Washington Congress Truman United States Federal Civil Defense Administration FCDA Florida Millard F. Caldwell, Jr

Police Detective Held After Chicago Tavern Shooting

Chicago detective John Snell was jailed on assault with intent to kill charges after a tavern shooting at the Seven Seas Restaurant on West Jackson Boulevard. Wounded man William Karas, 32, suffered a head injury and is described as in serious condition.

Chicago William Karas Seven Seas West Jackson Boulevard Philip H. Breitzke John Snell Monroe Street Snell

Boy 15 Dies In Accidental Gun Cleaning

Attica authorities report James Hershberger aged 15 died after an accidental shotgun discharge while cleaning the weapon. Police say the youth did not realize it was loaded.

Attica U.P James Hershberger

Acheson Talks Seek Peaceful Korea Withdrawal

Continued from page one, Acheson pursues Peiping engagement to win a peaceful Korean pullout. India backs a Security Council stance as talks aim to craft a UN resolution. Observers note rare silence amid grave world tension as proposals unfold.

India Security Council U.S Soviet Bloc

Arthur's Term Is Suspended In Theater Heist Case

John F. Arthur, 22, ex Grand theater manager, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a felony in Circuit Court. He received a two to 14 year suspended sentence plus a $500 fine and costs, aided by a bonding company seeking restitution. Two Indianapolis co-defendants, Fred Slater and Paul Harreson, face similar charges in court.

John F. Arthur Grand Theater Ernest Wright Arthur Fred Slater Indianapolis the Grand Paul Harreson Slater Liberty Harreson Wright

Excess profits tax bill set for House vote Tuesday

The $3.4 billion excess profits tax measure cleared by the Ways and Means and Rules committees moves to the House for debate on Monday with a final vote planned for Tuesday. President Truman had urged $4 billion from this source.

Washington House Truman Ways and Means Committee Rules Committee

Boiling alcohol causes fire scare at Seventh and Cherry

A fire scare Saturday morning in Clay City started when boiling alcohol in a radiator on Ethel Berger's auto ignited nearby. Pumper Company No. 5 arrived but no service was required. About $10 damage struck Wilbur E. Hose's residence at 413 South Seventh Street from a trash fire. Companies 2 4 and 5 Truck 1 and Assistant Chief Clarence Scofield responded.

Ethel Berger Clay City Seventh Cherry Strets

Deaths of Mullin Hamilton Burris noted in Terre Haute area

Three obituaries appear with details of Jacob M. Mullin James Hamilton and Frank Burris. Mullin 67 of 2501 South Third Street survived by widow Blanche two daughters two sons siblings seven grandchildren served in US Army 1908 to 1911 funeral at Bedino Chapel Monday burial in Black Cemetery. Hamilton 64 of 1230 North Tenth Street survived by widow Adaline two daughters two sons two brothers funeral Tuesday at Thomas Funeral Home burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Burris 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren survived by four sons two daughters sister funeral Monday at First Baptist Church burial in German Cemetery.

Jacob M. Mullin South Third Street Blanche June Cox Norma Bose Terre Haute George Mullen Lula Allen Effie May Marshall, Il Thomas Mullen Marshall, Jr Milton Mullen Freeman - Greene County Hospital First Baptist Church United Mine Workers Frank Burris Slidell Paul Burris Crane James Burris Indianapolis Stanley Burris Worthington George Geatches Linton Helen Sargent Odon Lloyd Bennett Jasonville Welch & Cornett Geatches G Street Reno Tacoma German Cemetery

Mrs Lula Moorman Dies at 74 in Sloss Clinic

Lula Moorman aged 74 died Saturday morning at the Sloss Clinic 1029 South Seventh street. She is survived by brothers Aaron and Charles Carter of Terre Haute and sister Irene Simpson of Louisville. The body is at Green Funeral Home with services at 2 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. W S Ogleton and burial in Grandview Cemetery.

Lula Moorman Sloss Clinic South Seventh Street Aaron Carter Charles Carter Terre Haute Irene Simpson Louisville Green Funeral Home W. S. Ogleton Grandview Cemetery

Requiem Mass Set for Rev. M J Gorman in Indianapolis

The late Rev. M J Gorman died early Friday morning and a high mass will be held at St Anthony s church in Indianapolis at 10 o clock Tuesday. Most Rev Paul C Schulte archbishop of Indianapolis will celebrate. He directed the Gibault School for Boys from 1921 to 1934 and was the first dean of the Catholic clergy in the Terre Haute district.

M. J. Gorman St. Anthony's Church Indianapolis Paul C. Schulte Gibault School For Gorman Terre Haute

William D Easton Dies at 73 in Home

William D. Easton aged 73 died at his residence 1315 South Eleventh Street at eight o clock Saturday morning. He leaves wife Clara a son Louis W of Newark Ohio a sister Mrs Ida Minnick and one grandson He belonged to Central Christian Church and Social Lodge No a G F A M. Body removed to Gillis Memory Chapel.

William D. Easton South Eleventh Street Clara Louis W Newark Ohio Ida Minnick Central Christian Church No A Gillis Memory

Funeral services for Mrs Stella Rover at Coalmont Church

Funeral services for Mrs Stella Rover age 66 of 1000 South Third Street who died Friday at St Anthony s Hospital will be held at 2 pm Sunday at the Church of God in Coalmont Rev Noah Beadle officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery. Body to be taken to church from P J Ryan Sons Funeral Home at 12 30 pm Sunday.

Stella Rover South Third Street St. Anthony's Hospital Church of God Coalmont Noah Beadle Union Cemetery P. J. Ryan & Sons

Funeral services for Mrs Mildred Genera Pratt

Funeral services for Mrs Mildred Genera Pratt aged 38 of 1302 South Tenth Street, who died Friday at St Anthony's Hospital, will be held at 1 30 Sunday afternoon at Callahan Funeral Home. Rev K K Merryman will officiate and burial will be in Hull Cemetery.

Mildred Eugena Pratt South Tenth Street St. Anthony’s Hospital Callahan Funeral Home K. K. Merryman Hull Cemetery

Funeral services for Lloyd Barr at Oak Hill church

Funeral services for Lloyd Barr age 78 who died Friday at his residence Route 4 Terre Haute will be held at 10 AM Monday at Thomas Funeral Home with continued services at 11 AM at Oak Hill Church Rev Arthur S Dodgson to officiate and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery

Lloyd Barr Rt. 4 Terre Haute Thomas Funeral Home Oak Hill Church Arthur S. Dodgson Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Francis Edward Connelly

Funeral services for Francis Edward Connelly age 43 who died Thursday night at his home 316 North Thirteenth street will be held at 10:30 Monday morning at Callahan Funeral Home Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Military graveside rites will be conducted by Lawton-Byrum Post W W.

Francis Edward Connelly North Thirteenth Street Callahan Funeral Home Calvary Cemetery Lawton-Byrum Post W. W

Bruce White R. A. G. Terre Haute dies at 64

Bruce White aged 64 of R. A. G. Terre Haute died at St. Anthony's Hospital at 12:30 Saturday morning. He is survived by his wife Isis. The Gillis Memory Chapel will conduct services at 10:30 Monday with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Bruce White R. A. G. Terre Haute St. Anthony's Hospital Isis Gillis Memory Chapel Woodlawn Cemetery

Funeral services for Sam Vanlandingham

Funeral services for Sam Vanlanding ham, 28, who died Thursday, will be held at 2 oclock Sunday afternoon at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. C. Bickel officiating. Burial will be in Markié Cemetery.

Sam Vanlandingham Thomas Funeral Home Rev . C. Bickel Markié Cemetery

Funeral services for Raymond A. Pugh

Funeral services for Raymond A. Pugh, 19, who died Tuesday in Indianapolis, will be held at 1 30 PM Monday at Thomas Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Grand View Cemetery.

Raymond A. Pugh Indianapolis Thomas Funeral Home Grandview Cemetery

Funeral services for Otis H Reynolds

Funeral services for Otis H. Reynolds age 75 who died Thursday will be held at 1 p m Sunday at the Bedine Chapel of the Valley. The Rev Aaron Hayhurst to officiate with burial in Bethesda Cemetery.

Otis H. Reynolds Bedine Chapel Valley Rurial Bethesda Cemetery Aaron Hayhurst

Funeral Services for Alex Ionescu at St Andrew Romanian

Funeral services for 70 year old Alex Ionescu who died Wednesday will be held at 9 o clock at St Andrew romanian Church. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery.

Alex Ionescu St. Andrew's Romanian Church Highland Lawn Cemetery

Death of Charles Cox at St. Anthony's Hospital

Charles Cox aged 73 of 835 North Second Street died at 7 40 PM yesterday at St. Anthony's Hospital. The body was taken to Gillis Memory Chapel for services.

Charles Cox North Second Street St. Anthony's Hospital Gillis Memory Chapel

Floyd Burris Dies After Coal Mining Career

Floyd Oscar Burris 72 retired coal miner died Friday in Linton Indiana following a long career in the mines. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services are pending with Dunning Funeral Home.

Linton Ind Floyd Oscar Burris

Victor Burnham Dies at 48 in Seelyville

Victor Burnham a 48 year old mechanic died at his Seelyville home Friday He worked for Blaikie Motor Company of Terre Haute for four years Surviving are his widow Wynemah two daughters Carol Studer and Virginia Gardenhire a son Jack Burnham his father Alvie Burnham and stepmother Pet Burnham three half brothers James Robert and William Burnham The body was taken to Miller and Sons Funeral Home Brazil for services at 2 PM Sunday with Rev O A Beanblossom officiating Burial will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery Friends may call after 4 PM Saturday

James Hamilton North Tenth Street Union Hospital Adaline Anna Osborn Thelma Sparks Terre Haute James L Cleveland Ohio William Robert John Brazil Alexander Thomas Funeral Home Thomas Stovall Roselawn Memorial Park Seelyville Ind Victor Burnham Blaikie Motor Company Wynemah Carol Studer Wathena Kan Virginia Gardenhire Los Angeles Cal Jack Burnham Selma Alvie Burnham Pet Burnham Clay James Burnham Noblesville Robert William Burnham Clay City Miller & Sons O. A. Bean Blossom Summit Lawn Cemetery

Ada Wake 76 Dies at Clinton Home

Ada Wake 76 died Friday at her daughter Mrs Horace Powell s home R R 2 Clinton She was a member of the First Christian church Surviving are son Richard Wake Clinton daughters Mrs George Elliott Danville and Mrs Powell two sisters Mrs Thomas Connors Brazil and Mrs Laura Funkhouser Shenandoah Iowa a brother Adam Metz Omaha City IL 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral services 1 30 Sunday at the First Funeral Home Rev Roy C Linberg officiating burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery

Clinton Ind Ada Wake Horace Powell R. R First Christian Church Richard Wake George Elliott Danville Powell Thomas Connors Brazil Laura Funkhouser Shenandoah Iowa Adam Metz

Walter McCurdy, 67, Dies in Brazil Home

Walter McCurdy a retired Western Union maintenance supervisor died of a heart attack at 2 15 Saturday morning at his home 514 Atwood SW Brazil Ind He is survived by his wife Mary King McCurdy a daughter Mildred of Atlanta a son Floyd of Atlanta a sister Mrs Harvey Downing RR 1 Brazil two brothers W G McCurdy Nat a Calif and James R McCurdy Brazil Funeral services will be held in Atlanta Monday afternoon.

Brazil Ind Walter McCurdy Atwood Atlanta Western Union Mary King McCurdy Mildred Floyd Harvey Downing W. G. McC

Death of Mrs Lida King in Vermillion County

Mrs Lida King died at 5 pm Friday at Vermillion County Hospital Clinton at 76. She leaves daughters Edna Clark South Bend Maxine Penn Rockville and Gertie White Brooklyn and sons John H King South Bend Leland King Rockville plus sisters Eva Muligan Ella Donavan and Alice Alvis all of Terre Haute. Body taken to Barnes Mortuary.

Rockville Ind Lida King Vermillion County Hospital Clinton Edna Clark South Bend Maxine Penn Gertie White Brooklyn John H. King Leland King Eva Muligan Ella Donavan Alice Alvis Terre Haute Barnes Mortuary

Funeral services announced for Don Kylie in Universal

Special services will be held for Don Kylie aged 41 at 10:00 Monday morning at his sister Mrs Lillian Dowdy's home in Universal. The Rev James Dilley will officiate with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Karanovich Funeral Home delivered the body to Dowdy's residence.

Clinton Ind Don Kylie Universal Lillian Dowdy James Dilley Roselawn Memorial Park Karanovich

Mrs Elsie Loretta Alcorn Dies At Home In Dennison

Mrs. Elsie Loretta Alcorn 59, died at her home in Dennison at 1 a m Saturday. Survived by husband George O a sister Nettie McGrew and sister Helen Watt two brothers Harry Hedley and William Hedley. Body to Be dine Chapel of the Valley West Terre Haute Indiana.

Bedine Chapel West Terre Haute Ind

Funeral services for Thelma M Potter in Dana

Thelma Marie Potter aged 43 died at her Dana home Thursday. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Sunday at Dana Baptist Church with Rev Wayne Buchanan officiating. Burial will be in Bono Cemetery. The body was returned from First Funeral Home to the residence.

Clinton, Ind Thelma Marie Potter Dana Dana Baptist Church Wayne Buchanan Bono Cemetery

Funeral services held for Walter Dawson in Dunlap Church

Walter Dawson aged 72 died Thursday. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Monday at Dunlap Church with burial in Dunbar Cemetery. Body moved to the residence in Wabasa Township from Marrs Funeral Home on Saturday.

Marshall Walter Dawson Dunlap Church Dunbar Wabasa Marrs

Funeral services for Frances Hendrickson in Pimento

Mrs Frances Hendrickson age 46 died Wednesday. Funeral services set for 10 Sunday at Shady Grove Church with Rev Dean Ferguson officiating. Burial in Fletcher Chapel Cemetery. Body at residence until services.

Pimento Ind Frances Hendrickson Shady Grove Dean Ferguson Fletcher Chapel

Funeral services for William F. Usrey

William F. Usrey 72 died Thursday evening at Glenburn Rest Haven Linton. Services set for 2 PM Sunday at Evans Funeral Home Dugger with Rev Jack Anderson officiating. Burial in Antioch cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs John Story Dugger and several nieces and nephews.

Dugger Ind William F. Usrey Glenburn Linton Evans Jack Anderson Antioch Cemetery John Story

Illinois Is Champion Stock Show Winner

Illinois led 32 states at the International Livestock Exposition with 142 championships and first places. Iowa totaled 88, Indiana 84, and Ohio 76 as the standings finish.

Chicago Illinois Iowa Indiana Ohio

Barclay on Bridge Patience and Trick Timing

Patience in bridge is key says Shepard Barclay. Do not grab every trick. consider losing now to gain lead later or block opponent from running a suit. WE Q714 with East deals, no vulnerability.

Endplay error gives declarer extra tricks in 1NT play

Analysis of a bridge deal where South wins four diamonds and four clubs after West misdefense on spades. East misread partner’s singleton lead, costing the defense a chance to hold, enabling South to collect tricks in diamonds clubs and hearts.

South West East Declarer

Attlee Visit Eases Tension Across Allied Powers

Attlee urges no British commitment in Korea beyond UN actions and warns against unilateral moves. Bevin counters that MacArthur's aims align with UN goals. Western Europe remains wary after two world wars and fears atomic warfare if a new conflict erupts.

Attlee Britain Korea United Nations England France MacArthur Bevin U.N Europe

Truman Faces 42 Billion Defense Budget Boost

The proposed defense budget for the year ending next June 30 runs to 42 billion dollars with most of the funds going to the army navy air force and marine corps. A 1.05 billion earmark would finance the Atomic Energy Commission as it expands atom bomb capacity. Congressional leaders push to finalize the bill by December 21 as military officials project 2 771 121 armed personnel.

Congress House Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Atomic Energy Commission

Union Sued for Vacation Pay in Indiana Court

Virgil Davis of Indianapolis former manager of the CLO 7 11 Club Inc sues for 300 dollars plus costs in Superior Court No 2. He alleges the club at 671 Wabash Avenue owes him two years of vacation pay under the union contract. Davis claims two weeks vacation per year at full pay for 1948 50 not provided.

Virgil Davis Indianapolis Inc Davis Wabash Avenue Lee L. Criss

Prisoner Returned on Forgery Charges in Vigo Court

Eugene E. Arbuckle 25 of 46 South State Street Indianapolis was returned to Terre Haute from Pendleton to face a forgery charge in Vigo Circuit Court. Detectives Kell and Scott arrested him after a year’s sentence on a similar offense in Muncie. They allege he passed more than $300 in worthless checks late last year, including six bogus checks in Terre Haute in November 1949 with his brother.

Vigo Eugene E. Arbuckle South State Street Indianapolis Terre Haute Indiana Pendleton Ind Charles Kell Kenneth Scott Muncie Arbuckle Omaha Neb

Arvey Steps Down as Cook County Democratic Chair

Chicago December 2 Jacob M Arvey resigns as Cook County Democratic Party chair effective when his successor is named likely next week He announced his official resignation yesterday leaving a leadership vacancy in the local party apparatus.

Chicago U.P Jacob M. Arvey Cook County Democratic Party

Two Way Suit Pattern by Marian Martin

Tharian Mazi presents a two way suit pattern 79292 in Jr Miss sizes 11 13 15 with jacket weskit and skirt options. Includes yardage 54 inch fabric and complete Sew Chart. Send thirty cents to Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune Pattern Dept Chicago Ill and twenty cents for Pattern Book with a free blouse pattern.

Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune P.O Chicago Ill

End-Play Illogic: Leading Player and Costly Return

The term misleads by implying a final action decides the outcome, yet the move can occur while still in flux and not end the sequence. It also presumes the lead is permanent, ignoring the possibility of a reversal or defensive counterplay that negates the supposed endgame.

Baby With Two Heads Born in Ohio Hospital

A newborn boy with two heads and four arms was placed in an incubator at South Side Hospital in Youngstown Ohio. Doctors reported the lower body is nearly normal and the infant has a fair chance of living. The mother is a 19 year old mill worker's wife.

Youngstown U.P South Side B. B. Burrowes

Miss Ora Sweeney Dies From Stove Burns In Local Accident

Valparaiso report states 80 year old Ora Sweeney died yesterday from burns after her clothing caught fire while she bent over a stove on Thursday.

Valparaiso U.P Ora Sweeney

Connie Hagen Killed in Hit and Run Car Incident

Bruceville report states Connie Hagen aged 68 died after being struck by one car and subsequently run over by another. Knox County sheriff confirms the fatal middle of night accident.

Bruceville U.P Connie Hagen Knox County Sheriff's Office

Service Stations Robbed on Ninth Street and Seventh Street

Cash estimated at 61.01 stolen from Wolfe Service Station at Ninth Street and Lafayette Avenue after a smashed front door. Vending machine loot and candy taken from City Service Station at Seventh and Chestnut Streets after a window entry. Officers Collins Sedeltreck Irving and Pine investigated.

Wolfe Ninth Street Lafayette Avenue Collins and Sedeltreck City Seventh Chestnut Streets Irving and Pine

Roads cleared across Indiana as melt continues

Indianapolis Dec 2 The State Highway Commission said all major roads in Indiana were clear today except near Fort Wayne and La Porte where ice patches remained. Those patches were expected to melt away by nightfall as rains continued and temperatures stayed mild.

Indianapolis Indiana State Highway Commission Fort Wayne la Porte

Man Confesses in Slayings Linked to Michigan Travel

Blair says he killed two people in Michigan and details his movement from St Ignace to southern Illinois with Miss Wenigwars. Michigan snow delays body search. car location unclear. Both suspects later held in custody amid reports of their recent travels through Herrin and Mattoon, Illinois.

Blair St. Ignace Miss Wenigwars Illinois Michigan Herrin and Mattoon Ill

Auto drivers fined in city court action

Judge Pro Tem James F. Harper fined two youths for reckless driving after suspending their licenses for 30 days and restoring permits. Oliver Byrd and Robert Busiere received fines of 1.75 each. Clyde Ruther got five days for petit larceny and William Head ten days for intoxication. Theodore Jeffers paid 4.75 for speeding. Fred Howard’s case for driving while intoxicated was continued to December 4.

James F. Harper Robert E. Busiere Paris Avenue West Terre Haute Clarence E. Byrd Clyde W. Ruther William Head North Thirteenth Street Theodore Jeffers Fred E. Howard Yale

West Berlin vote under guard amid communist threats

West Berlin's police force of 138000 went on special alert to guard the city election opening at midnight. Police Chief Johannes Stumm ordered riot squads to key allied sector stations as 240 suspected Red agitators have been arrested that week in a landmark first German-run local election since the end of the war.

Berlin West Berlin Johannes Stumm West

Ministers to Meet at YWCA in Terre Haute

Members of the Terre Haute Ministerial Association will gather at the YWCA at 10 o clock Monday. Rev R Powel Mead will deliver an Advent sermon. Devotions planned by Rev H C Maxwell. For notices contact C 1331.

Terre Haute

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