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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1955
Page
2
A thief entered Fred Hood’s Charlotte home and stole a pair of new shoes. He left behind his own worn-out footwear in the same incident.
West German leaders, led by Chancellor Adenauer and foreign minister Brentano, insist on German unification and reject Kremlin obstacles. Bundestag backed Adenauer’s pro West stance as East German unrest grows and 206,000 East Germans fled in 10 months of 1955.
Plaintiff motion to dismiss granted as court sustains demurrers and plea abatement. Commissioner Catherine M Fee waives claims for compensation. Cause dismissed at plaintiffs costs with clerk ordered to refund deposits after costs deducted. Recount funds sought but abandoned due to lack of funds. estimated recount costs over 3500 dollars.
East Chicago police say John Rodriguez aged 58 shot his wife Leonides 51 in their home then left and killed himself the next morning. The woman's body was found inside the home while the husband lay dead behind a building about four hours earlier.
New York special reports doctors have found a laxative aiding hemorrhoid sufferers. Petro-Syllium, an oral emulsion, softens colon contents, promotes gentle movement, and is available without prescription. It is non fattening and used in hospitals to restore regularity after operations. Money back if not satisfied.
Mrs Minnie Hahn 88 widow of Henry G Hahn of Terre Haute died at noon Sunday at her home. Survived by three daughters, one son Leon A Hahn, two sisters, eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services at P J Ryan & Sons Funeral Home and St Benedict Church with burial in St Josephs cemetery. Rosary Monday evening at the Ryan Chapel.
Mrs Nancy Cline aged 79 died Sunday at St Anthony Hospital. Survived by three daughters Lula Watson Lucy Lake and Ethel Griffith seven sons Emery Charles Sam Hubert William Dave Eugene Sharon two sisters Jennie Butts Belle Beckett 23 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Body to Bedino Chapel of the Valley with calling after 6 Monday and services at 10 Thursday conducted by Rev Albert Luccchi. Burial in Brick cemetery West Union Illinois.
Mary L Burke age 70 of 1717 South Ninth Street died Sunday morning at St Anthony Hospital. Survived by husband Daniel S and six grandchildren. Daughters Owen Effner Terre Haute and Mrs Walter Deckelmeier and Mrs Louis Douglas of Los Angeles. Son John P at home. Funeral at P J Ryan Sons and St Margaret Mary Church with burial Calvary cemetery. Rosary 7:30 Tuesday at Ryan Chapel.
Mrs Margaret E Coffenberry 49 of 1007 Seventh avenue died 11 o'clock Sunday night at Union Hospital. Survived by husband Howard five brothers Hugh James Robert Frank and Pat McNamara and three sisters Sue Hoffman Kate Miller Lulu Mullis. Body to J N Hickman & Son Funeral Home with calling after 7 Monday and services at 2 o'clock.
Mrs Alma Allen Jefferson widow of H H Jefferson of 1602 South Center street dies Saturday burial planned at Roselawn Memorial Park Funeral services 11 AM Tuesday at P J Ryan and Sons Funeral Home officiated by Dr Osborne L Schumpert she was a Central Presbyterian Church member and Women s Department Club survived by sister Mrs Charles Neal Terre Haute two brothers John C Allen Lafayette and Dr J R Allen Clay City two nieces and one nephew
Thomas Joyner aged 82 of 1528 South Thirteenth and one half street died Sunday in Evansville. Survived by wife Inez three sons Hampton Melvin and Joseph Joyner all of Terre Haute six daughters including Mrs Hazel Norton and Mrs Charlie ven Edinburg, 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Body to Bell and Bracken Funeral Home. Mrs Margaret Therese Maece age 72 of 2038 North Fourth street died Monday morning. Survived by one step-
Daughter Evelyn Scott, one brother Benjamin Baur, and one sister Eliza beth Johnston, both of Vincennes, survive. She was a member of the Catholic Church at Vincennes. Body to Thomas Funeral Home for services at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call after noon Tuesday.
Mrs Leora A Nees aged 69 of 700 South Fourth street died Monday morning at her residence. She is survived by three sons Wallace H of Indianapolis Wendell G and Kermit M Nees of Terre Haute. The body was taken to Lawson and Son Funeral Home in Brazil and will be returned to DeBaun Funeral Home in Terre Haute where friends may call after 4 PM Tuesday.
Mrs. Margaret Etta Albin aged 67 of 1630 Locust Street dies Saturday. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM Tuesday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Shipley officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memorial Park. Eastern Star members will conduct memorial rites Monday at 7:30 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs Nellie Jane McKenna formerly of Terre Haute died Saturday in Galesville Maryland. Surviving is one daughter Mrs Thelma Roeder of Galesville. The body arrived in Terre Haute Monday at 10 30 am and was taken to Thomas Funeral Home for 1 pm Wednesday services. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Garrigus 79 of 2339 Garfield avenue died at home. Survived by husband Sol and daughter Mrs. Royce Sellers of Wilmington Illinois. Funeral services pending at Thomas Funeral Home. Clinton Indiana special report notes Crist L. Neal 48 of Detroit died at his mother’s Clinton residence. Survived by widow Jesse of Detroit, mother Mrs. Nancy Allen Neal of Clinton, stepdaughter Sharon Witham, three brothers Clarence and Garnet in Detroit and Clay in Phoenix.
In Walnut Creek California on December 5 Al Morgan a dairy ranch owner relived the good old days as a 22 hour power failure left him to milk 56 cows by hand with help from a hired man a neighbor and his father in law in four hours despite 15 years since he last milked by hand
The piece lists Esta Neal of Clinton and Mary Neal with Ruby Pursell of Detroit as related. The funeral arrangements note the deceased was taken to the First Funeral Home.
William David Shuler 72 died at 6 35 Sunday morning at his Rockville home. Survived by widow Thelia one son Vernon at home one daughter Zelma Doolin of Rockville one sister Bertha Coats Kokomo four grandchildren four great grandchildren. Body to Barnes Mortuary Rockville. Friends may call after 5 Monday and services set for 2 at Poplar Grove cemetery Marshall.
John Hamilton 58 of Sullivan R R 5 died Saturday. Services set for 2 PM Tuesday at Billman Mortuary with Rev. E E Aldrich officiating. Burial in Center Ridge Cemetery. Survived by widow Leliah two sons Tom and John of Sullivan three daughters Anna Fagg Terre Haute Polly Fisher and Martha Pierson both of Sullivan two sisters Jennie McGlone and Pearl Reed Farmersburg two brothers Floyd Carlisle and Arthur Hamilton Linton.
Mrs Anna Grace Ingram 58 of Rockville died Saturday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Rockville Presbyterian Church with Rev Hugh Craven officiating. Burial follows in Rockville cemetery. The body lies in Barnes Mortuary with call allowed until 1 pm.
Mrs. Mary Inez Wise died at Vermillion County Nursing Home aged 92. She was a charter member of the Newport Order of Eastern Star and Newport Methodist Church. Survived by brother Fred Wiltermood of Clinton and several nieces and one nephew. Body to be taken to Watson Funeral Home in Cayuga. service planned Tuesday at the church.
Curt Laughlin died Friday at his Phoenix home. Special services will be held at 2 PM Thursday at McHugh Chapel in Shelburn, Indiana. Burial details not provided. Laughlin was a longtime resident of Shelburn and a familiar figure in local circles.
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