Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Terre Haute Tribune in Terre Haute, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 46 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1952

Page

2

Ike Resting On Cruiser During Far East Air Show

The Far East Air Forces reported intense air activity during Eisenhower's Korea visit. Sabre jets tangled seven times with Communist aircraft while escorting the President-elect. Overwater flights were guarded by Air Rescue units carrying lifeboats and a continuous air cover of crews and planes. Not a single enemy aircraft penetrated south of the Chongchon River.

Battle Line Far East U.S Eisenhower Korea Air Force Far East Air Forces O. P. Weyland Chongchon River

Reaction To Ike's Korea Trip Receives Capitol Hill Praise

Capitol Hill fed a generally friendly reception to President-elect Eisenhower after his three day Korea visit. Senators praised his stance that progress is possible without easy solutions while Morse diverged as an independent critic labeling the trip political.

Washington Eisenhower U.S Korea Capitol Hill Dworshak Idaho Sen. Welker Congress Watkins Utah Humphrey D.-Minn Sen. Hunt D.wyo Sen Morse Oregon Adlai Stevenson United States Pentagon

Single agency for a bomb news

Washington a Defense Department directive designates the public information office as the sole military agency for atomic energy guided missiles and new weapons information. The writer must obtain approval before visiting bases, and only unclassified data may be released pending security review prior to publication.

Washington Dec Defense Department Public Information Office Defense Lovett Information Office Department Security Review Branch

Eighteen Treated After School Bus Crash Near Jonesboro

A loaded school bus and a truck collided near Jonesboro Arkansas as it returned from a basketball game at Nettleton. Sixteen students sustained minor injuries while eighteen people were treated overall. Driver Charles Waglin of Marion Illinois and bus driver Carl Williams of Bono Arkansas were seriously hurt. The truck burned and Waglin was rescued from the flames.

Jonesboro Ark Charles Waglin Marion Ill Carl Williams Bono Nettleton

McCloy Positioned as Chase National Bank Chairman

The New York Times reports John J. McCloy former U S high commissioner for Germany will become chairman of Chase National Bank succeeding Winthrop W Aldrich who was named ambassador to Britain by the next president.

New York The New York Times John J. McCloy U.S Germany Chase National Bank Winthrop W. Aldrich Eisenhower Great Britain

GI Happy About Meeting Ike In Korea Front News

A young American GI Pfc Casper Skudlarek of Avon Minnesota says he will not wash his hands for six months after shaking hands with Dwight Eisenhower during a snow covered front visit in Korea. Three enlisted men dined outdoors with Ike at a Third Division unit as soldiers hope the president elect can help end the 30 month old war.

Seoul Dwight Eisenhower Pfc Casper Skudlarek Avon Eisenhower Herman C. Fuller New Orleans

Complete Plans for Housing Projects in Rockville

The Federal Housing Administration in Indianapolis will accept mortgage insurance applications for Rockville defense housing from December 15 to December 29. The plan includes 40 units, 30 two bedroom and 10 three or more bedroom units, with maximum shelter rents of 67.50 and 75 dollars respectively, plus extra utility charges. Rockville is designated a critical defense housing area by FHA.

Rockville Ind Federal Housing Administration Indianapolis FHA

Eastern Air Lines Resumes Operations After Strike

Eastern Air Lines resumes normal service as about 160 flight engineers end a five day strike. Federal mediator Ed wards announced settlement and the National Mediation Board expects no further difficulty. Eastern losses from the walkout were about 1 million dollars.

Miami Fla Eastern Air Lines Flight Engineers’ International Association A.F.L Leverett Edwards Washington National Mediation Board Eastern

Death sentence commuted to life for Lester Stevens

In Huntsville Texas on December 6 Lester Stevens, 31, had his death penalty commuted to life in prison less than two hours before execution for the murder of 85 year old Joshua Blocher during a robbery that yielded 13 cents. Stevens expressed happiness at the decision.

Huntsville Tex Lester ‘Stevens Stevens Joshua Blocher

Christmas Wish in Jail In Detroit

Fred McClarity a 57 year old inmate who has spent 330 days in jail this year appeared before Judge Paul Krause on vagrancy charges. The judge gave him all day Friday to view downtown Christmas decorations before beginning a 30 day sentence today.

Detroit Fred McClarity Paul Krause McClarity

U S Fighters Repel Raid On Capital City

The Air Force reported one F 86 Sabre lost in combat over Northwest Korea while a protective screen repelled a potential Communist air attack. Five Allied planes were lost that week three to ground fire and a Sabre mis elec to other causes.

Korea Air Force Eighth Army White Horse Mountain Kumhwa

MacArthur Says He Has the Korean Answer

General MacArthur told a Friday night audience that a clear solution to the Korean conflict exists and warned against U.S. isolation. He contrasted the current approach with his earlier proposals and urged industrial leaders to back the new Republican administration.

Gen. MacArthur MacArthur China Manchuria Truman Far East McArthur Remington Rand, Inc

U S policy shifts on Iran oil sales

The United States will not interfere with American firms moving oil from Iran in defiance of Britain. The State Department issued the policy reversal, noting previous discouragement and informing Britain, which seeks legal action against oil shipments, of the change.

Washington United States Iran Great Britain Britain U.S State Department Department

Dr Selman A Waksman to Receive Nobel Prize in Medicine

Dr Selman A Waksman director of Rutgers Institute of Microbiology arrived in Stockholm to accept the 1952 Nobel Prize in medicine. He will receive a 33037.59 dollar cash award and a diploma from King Gustav Adolf at a ceremony next Wednesday and attend the opening of the first Swedish streptomycin factory the same day. He will give the Nobel lecture at the Caro Line Institute of Medicine two days later before leaving Stockholm for Tokyo on December 14 where he will lecture at the Japanese Congress of Microbiology.

Stockholm Sweden Selman A. Waksman Institute of Microbiology Rutgers University New Brunswick N. J Gustav Adolf Caroline Institute of Medicine Tokyo Japan Waksman Congress of Microbiology

Last of Convicts at Large Caught in Virginia

The FBI announced Andrew Lee White the last of eight escapees from Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh was captured near Fredericksburg Virginia at his uncle’s home. He was unarmed and offered no resistance. The capture ends the largest single break at the penitentiary.

Pittsburgh FBI Andrew Lee White Western Penitentiary Virginia White Fredericksburg

Roaming ambassador recalled amid Middle East aid clash

Roving ambassador to the Middle East, Locke of Chase National Bank, is ordered home by Secretary Acheson after criticising U.S. aid policies. The recall follows a Lebanon speech and interviews, with his future in the foreign service uncertain and speculation he may be kept on ice until January 20.

Washington Edwin Acke, Jr Middle East U.S State Department Locke Dean Acheson Foreign Service Chase National Bank of New York Department Michael J. McDermott Lebanon

Posthumous Medal of Honor for Lt George H Ramer

Washington reports the posthumous Medal of Honor award to 2nd Lt. George H. Ramer a 34 year old Pennsylvanian who fought while wounded to protect his men until a fatal wound ended his life. The action took place Sept 12 1951 on a Korean hill top where his platoon faced massed fire from enemy forces.

Washington Marine Corps George H. Ramer Ramer 7Th Regiment of Marines

Death notices for John Miller and Noel Nicoles

John Miller 90 dies at home 806 North Twelfth Street with sons Bert and Ted Miller and daughters Lottie Willmouth Gertrude Schrader Bessie Bird and a Terre Haute step daughter. Funeral 10:30 Monday at Gillis Memorial Chapel with Rev John O Lewis burial Roselawn Memorial Park. Noel Jim Nicoles 62 of 2828 East Michigan Indianapolis former Terre Haute resident dies from an accident in Bloomington Indiana. Services 1 pm Monday at Harry W Moore Funeral Home Indianapolis graveside 3:30 pm Calvary Cemetery Terre Haute. Wife Clara two sisters Adah Wallace and Burah Somers survive.

John Miller North Twelfth Street Bert Miller Bicknell Ted Miller Sullivan Lottie Willmouth Gertrude Schrader Terre Haute Bessie Bird Chicago Lawrence Brown Gillis Memory Chapel John O. Lewis Roselawn Memorial Park Noel Jim” Nicoles East Michigan Street Indianapolis Harry W. Moore Calvary Cemetery Nicoles Indiana Bell Telephone Company Bloomington Ind Clara Adah Wallace Burah Somers Medaryville

Frederick D Hawkins services in Newport Kentucky

Funeral services for Frederick Donald Hawkins 53 a former Terre Hauser resident will be held Monday at 1 pm at the Mullen Cant Funeral Home Newport Kentucky Burial will follow in Newport Cemetery He died Thursday at his Newport home Surviving wife Myrtle a sister Eva Nicson Glendale California and several nieces nephews and cousins

Frederick Donald Hawkins Terre Hau Mullen-Cant Newport Hawkins Myrtle Eva Nicson Glendale Calif

Funeral Services for Mrs Jennie Rubin Held Monday

Funeral services for 79 year old Mrs Jennie Rubin who died Thursday will be at 11 am Monday at P J Ryan and Sons Funeral Home with Rabbis Stanley Dreyfus and Marshall Berg officiating. Burial in Highland Lawn cemetery coordinates the final rites.

Jennie Rubin P. J. Ryan & Sons Funeral Home Stanley Dreyfus Marshall Berg Highland Lawn Cemetery

Funeral services for James Harvey Miller held Sunday

James Harvey Miller aged 68 died Thursday. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Sunday at Oak Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church with Dr A D Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Body rests at the family residence until service time.

James Harvey Miller Oak Hill

Funeral service for Patricia Ward in West Terre Haute

Mrs Patricia Alice Ward 77 of R R 3 West Terre Haute died Friday and funeral services will be held at 10 30 Monday at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley with Rev Harvey Day officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

Patricia Alice Ward R.R. 3 West Terre Haute Bedino Chapel of the Valley Harvey Day Woodlawn Cemetery

Funeral services for George W Moore at Gillis Memory Chapel

George W Moore aged 91 of 54 South Fifteenth Street died Friday. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Monday at Gillis Memory Chapel with Reader Theodore Cliff officiating. Burial will be at Rose lawn Memorial Park.

George W. Moore South Fifteenth Street Gillis Memory Chapel Theodore Cliff Roselawn Memorial Park

Effie G Honn Everett 79 dies in Linton residence

Mrs Effie Gertrude Honn Everett aged 79 dies at her daughter Mrs Kenneth Norris home in Linton Patricksburg born to William and Rachel Honn survives daughter Mrs Norris and sisters Mrs Bessie Scoggan Midland and Mrs Maude Werner Seattle She belonged to Clay City United Brethren church funeral at 2 with Rev Roy Bridwell at Maple Grove cemetery ash burial

Linton Ind Effie Gertrude Honn Everett Kenneth Norris Patricksburg William and Rachel Honn Norris Bessie Scoggan Midland Maude Werner Seattle Wash United Brethren Church of Clay City Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel United Brethren Church Roy Bridwell Maple Grove Cemetery

Claude B. Moon Dies at 66 in Centerpoint Indiana

Claude B. Moon 66 of Centerpoint Ind died Friday at his home three miles east of Centerpoint. Survived by Nellie his widow and seven grandchildren. children Gerald Richard Stanley Katherine. siblings Homer Irene. Body to Rentschler Funeral Home and returned to residence. Funeral 2:30 Sunday at residence with Rev. Fred Bolinger officiating. Burial in Centerpoint Cemetery.

Centerpoint Ind Claude B. Moon Nellie Gerald Moon Richard Moon Bowling Green Stanley Moon Indianapolis Katherine Kress Homer Moon Irene Campbell Brazil Rentschler Funeral Home Fred Bolinger Centerpoint Cemetery

Riley, 65, Illinois Central agent, dies at work

B F Riley of 326 South Main street Sullivan Indiana died suddenly Friday while on duty as the Illinois Central Railroad agent. Survived by widow Fern a son Mendel Riley of Champaign Illinois and two grandchildren. Body to Billman Mortuary services 1 PM Sunday burial Woodlawn Cemetery Champaign Illinois

Sullivan Ind B. F. Riley South Main Street Illinois Central Railroad Fern Mendel Riley Champaign Ill Billman Woodlawn

Mrs Mary Ellen Carter Dies at 79 in Brazil Indiana

Mrs Mary Ellen Carter 79 died at her home 311 Alabama Street shortly after a heart attack. She was a member of the E U B church of Hoosierville. Surviving relatives not listed in the available text.

Brazil Ind Mary Ellen Carter Alabama Street E.U.B. Church of Hoosierville

Mrs. Wallace Funeral Set For Monday

President Truman and Mrs. Truman will go to Independence Missouri tonight for the funeral of Mrs. David W. Wallace 90 cerebral thrombosis. The White House said the Trumans and daughter Margaret will accompany the body back by train. Private services Monday no flowers.

Washington Truman Independence David W. Wallace Wallace White House Trumans Margaret E.S.T Frank G George P. Wallace Mf F. Wallace Albuquerque Margaret Truman David F. Wallace David F., Jr Marian Christine Charlotte

Fog Grounded London Transit and Birds

Dense fog in London grounded transport and disrupted daily life. Buses and trains ran late or paused, flights were canceled, and even a duck attempting flight injured a passerby due to the heavy veil. The Thames and subway operations faced delays amid the severe fog.

London Thames

Prairie Creek Woman Fractures Ankle in Fall

Mrs Lenore Cochran suffered a fractured ankle in a fall at her Prairie Creek home Saturday. She was taken to St Anthony Hospital in Terre Haute by a De Baun ambulance and is listed in good condition.

Prairie Creek Ind Lenore Cochran St. Anthony Hospital Terre Haute de Baun

Obituary note for Edgar T. Carter family in Clayton and Brazil

One son Edgar T. Carter of Clayton survives with three daughters Elizabeth McDermott Bess Boyd and Esther McGill all of Brazil. A sister Ida Moon of Center Point, eight grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Rev C C Fruth and Rev A R Jansen officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.

Edgar T. Carter Clayton Elizabeth McDermott Bess Boyd Esther McGill Brazil Ida Moon Center Point Miller & Sons C. C. Fruth A. R. Jansen Union Cemetery

Walters dies at 45 in Michigan home

Cleo Walters 45 formerly of Sullivan died Friday at his Niles Michigan home. Survived by widow Dorothy a son Nathan Paul Walters of Linton three daughters Frances Walker Terre Haute Delores Sexton Jasonville Eva Jean Walters Linton his parents Mr. and Mrs Lewis Walters Sullivan a brother Russell Walters agon Mich and a sister Mrs Dorothy Da Sullivan. The body goes to Billman Mortuary Saturday evening for services Monday at 2 pm burial in Center Ridge cemetery.

Sullivan Ind Cleo Walters Niles Mich Dorothy Nathan Paul Walters Linton Frances Walker Terre Haute Delores Sexton Jasonville Eva Jean Walters Lewis Walters Russell Walters Agon Dorothy da Billman Mortuary Center Ridge Cemetery

William C Smith 63 Dies at Home in Lynch

William C Smith a 63 year old claim adjuster for the Lynch Coal Operators Reciprocal Association died Friday at his residence 236 West Giles Street. Survived by widow Margaret and brother John Smith of Bicknell. Body to Billman Mortuary with services Sunday at 3 pm conducted by Rev. Henry Bilz. Burial in Center Cemetery. Saturday procession to residence and return to funeral home Sunday morning.

Sullivan Ind William C. Smith Lynch Coal Operators Reciprocal Association West Giles Street Margaret John Smith Bicknell Billman Mortuary Henry Bilz

Obituary: Andrew Petty 80 Dies in Detroit Hospital

Andrew Petty aged 80 died Friday at Herman Keifer Hospital in Detroit Michigan. He was born in Washington county and lived in Linton before moving to Detroit to reside with his daughter. Survived by two daughters Mrs Mary Lotz and Mrs and grandchildren. Friends may call at Memory Chapel and funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o clock.

Linton Ind Andrew Petty Herman Keifer Detroit Mich Washington County Mary Lotz Bereto Memory Chapel

Funeral set for Veo Kisner in Fairbanks

Funeral services for Veo Kisner aged 59 who died Wednesday will be held at 2 PM Sunday in Fairbanks with Elder Mervin Drake officiating.

Fairbanks Ind Veo Kisner Mervin Drake

Ex-T H Woman resigns from UN amid purge of nine

Ex T H Woman who admitted being ex Red resigns from United Nations as legal panel confirms authority to fire witnesses. Nine employees on temporary contracts receive dismissal letters including Frank Bancroft $7300 Hope Eldridge $7500 Jack Harris $9000 Julia Baiser $7300 Jane Reed $5000 Alexander Svenchansky $8250 Joel Gordon $10000 Sydney Glassman $6000 Leon Everson $3500.

U.N Alexander Wiley Wisconsin U. S Foreign Relations Committee Senate Wiley Lie Frank C. Bancroft Hope Dorothy Eldridge Department of Economic Affairs Jack S. Harris Julia Older Baiser Jane M. Reed Alexander Svenchansky Russia Joel Gordon Sydney Glassman Leon Elverson

Court Criticizes Special Judge Rule In Indiana Case

In Muncie Delaware County a special judge sustained a plea in abatement and dismissed charges of grand larceny and embezzlement against Lloyd Thomas a county highway worker. Regular Judge Joe Davis criticized the ruling saying the clerk's absence as the draw did not justify dismissal on a mere technicality. Thomas faced accusations over a county motor purchase and embedding it in his car.

Muncie Ind Delaware County G. H. Hoelscher Richmond Lloyd Thomas Thomas Delaware Circuit Court Joe Davis

Poland quits UNESCO protest over Spain admission

Poland withdraws from UNESCO in protest against Spain's admission. Paris reports say Czechoslovakia and Hungary might follow, while Russia never joined. The UNESCO general committee meets to decide on the withdrawal.

Paris Poland United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Commission Spain Unesco Czechoslovakia Hungary Russia

George Dudley Dies in Seattle at 40

Word reached here of the death of George M. Dudley age 40 at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Dudley in Seattle Washington He formerly managed the Orpheum theater here during 1950 51 and resigned last year due to ill health A University of Washington graduate he was a member of the First Congregational Church while here He also managed a theater in Indianapolis before coming to Terre Haute The family home is 10628 Marine View Drive Seattle

George M. Dudley Fred Dudley Seattle Wash Orpheum Theater University of Washington First Congregational Church Terre Haute Indianapolis Marine View Drive

Gas Shortage May Hit Seven Indiana Towns This Winter

Danville Indiana December six IP Gas distribution warns gas heated homes in seven towns could face fuel shortages during extreme cold. Brownsburg Carmel Dana Danville North Salem Rockville and Zionsville would be affected if Federal Power Commission does not allocate enough gas.

Danville Ind Indiana Indiana Gas Distribution Corp Federal Power Commission Brownsburg Carmel Dana North Salem Rockville Zionsville

Man Bites Officer During Arrest Fined in Pueblo

Luis G. Olivas, 32, bit Patrolman J. R. Scanlon during an attempted arrest in Pueblo Colorado. The officer suffered skin and fingernail damage while Olivas was fined 20 dollars in police court.

Pueblo Colo Luis G. Olivas J. R. Scanlon Olivas Scanlon

British Pleased By Eisenhower Trip To Korea

London reports react to President-elect Eisenhower's Korea journey marking it useful and heartening though only a first step toward a solution of the Far East crisis. Telegraph and Daily Express praise points while Times calls the mission useful and invigorating.

London Eisenhower Korea Daily Telegraph Daily Express Independent Times

Clay County Physician Dr. Clint Sourwine Dies

Dr. Clint C. Sourwine aged 70 of Brazil died after a lingering illness at Union Hospital. He had been hospitalized since November 17. Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. Marcus Kendall presiding, with burial in Cottage Hill cemetery. Survived by widow Eva E a daughter in California and another in Michigan plus four grandchildren. Burial arrangements with Lawson & Son Funeral Home. Body to lie in state at the church Monday from 1 p.m.

Clint C. Sourwine North Walnut Street Brazil Union Hospital Clay County Sourwine Lawson & Son Funeral First Presbyterian Church W. Marcus Kendall Cottage Hill Cemetery Eva E Helen Blanche Weyrausch San Francisco Calif Louise Decker Grand Rapids Mich

Private landing strip approved for Herman G. Brown

State approval has been granted for Herman G. Brown of 2248 Lafayette Avenue for a private landing strip. A public hearing on October 3, led by Colonel C. F. Cornish of the Indiana Aeronautic Commission, weighed a protest petition from neighbors and a supporting petition from Brown. The strip is 60 feet wide and 1600 feet long, on Brown’s property, to house his own plane. The hearing occurred at City Hall.

Herman G. Brown Lafayette Avenue Cc. F. Cornish Indiana Aeronautic Commission Brown

Christmas Home Decorations Contest At Terre Haute

The Terre Haute Civic Committee sponsors an annual outdoor Christmas decorations contest with cash prizes. John K. Lamb and Mrs Claude Williams chair the contest committee. judging occurs between Christmas and New Year. Entries from Terre Haute and Harrison Township residents must be postmarked by December 23. Publicity chairs are Mrs Ethel Ray and Mrs Margaret Nehl.

Terre Haute W. O. Fread John K. Lamb Claude Williams Harrison Township Ethel Ray Margaret Nehl

Wahneta Wineland Sues for 25000 Damages in Federal Court

Wahneta Wineland of Pocahontas Ark sues Paul Fuller of Clinton in Terre Haute federal court over an April 4 highway crash one half mile north of Roselawn cemetery. She seeks 25000 damages claiming Fuller’s car collided with her guest vehicle and left her with permanent injuries including three broken ribs a fractured collarbone and jawbone.

Wahneta Wineland Pocahontas Ark Terre Haute Paul Fuller Clinton U.S. Highway 41 Roselawn Cemetery Wineland Fuller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ike McCloy John Adcox Washington, D. C Army Reserves Marvin Marsh Adcox Col Richard Owen International Soundphoto Yalu River Jack R. Hutcherson Frankford Eastern Airlines Robert A. Taft R.O G.O.P S. A. Waksman Mutual Security W. Averell Harriman Right Harold E. Stassen University of Pennsylvania Harriman Frederick D. Hawkins Effie G. Honn Everett Pope Pius XII Eileen Kurant Rutland Eileen Castelgandolfo Trieste Mrs. Wallace T.H Red George Dudley Seattle, Wash Clay CO YALE R. R. Richmond Bowsher Insurance Agencies American Loan & Finance CO R. D. Bowsher Ohio St Terre Haute, Ind Crawford
Search Courier

Search the Terre Haute Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Terre Haute Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication