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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1955

Page

8

Army to keep 16 month Korea tours for infantrymen

Seoul Korea December 10 Gen I D White U S Eighth Army commander said the Army has no plans to shorten infantry tours in Korea. He stated the 16 month tour will stay and cited global commitments preventing any reduction. The criticism over longer service than Air Force personnel remains unresolved.

Seoul Korea I. D. White U.S. Eighth Army White America U.S. Air Force

Strike Ends After Agreement With Local 144 Furniture Stores

Local 144 Teamsters Chaufeurs and Helpers Union reached settlements with Strange and Anchor Indiana stores ending a week long strike by about 25 drivers and warehouse workers. Seven local stores faced action with Court House and Pearson General among the first to sign. others included Corner Silverstein Bros. and Fair.

Teamsters Chaufeurs and Helpers Union Strange and Anchor-Indiana Furniture Stores Court House Pearson General Furniture Stores Corner Silverstein Bros Fair

General Foods Grant Benefits Indiana Colleges

General Foods Fund Inc announced grants totaling 278000 to 16 state and regional college associations representing 245 colleges. A $5000 grant portion will go to Rose Polytechnic Institute and other Indiana colleges including Anderson DePauw Earlham Evansville Franklin Goshen Hanover Indiana Central Manchester St Joseph's Valparaiso and Wabash.

Associated College of Indiana Inc General Foods Fund, Inc Rose Polytechnic Institute General Foods Corporation Hoosier Anderson DePauw Earlham Evansville Franklin Goshen Hanover Indiana Central Manchester St. Joseph's Valparaiso Wabash

Mary Bryant Sues for 25000 Auto Injury Damages

Mary Bryant files in Superior Court No 2 seeking 25000 for injuries from a July 23 auto collision at Thirteenth and One-half Elm streets. She alleges injury as a passenger in a car driven by Rosella Bell that was struck by defendant Hattie M Leonard. Bryant claims permanent injury and loss of work ability.

Thirteenth Elm Streets Mary Bryant Rosella Bell Hattie M. Leonard

Files Suit to Gain Children's Custody

Geraldine Bryant Fri day filed a writ of habeas corpus in Superior Court No. 2 seeking custody of her two daughters Debra Kay and Sher Stapleton both listed at 1717 Woodlawn Avenue. She alleges the father refuses to surrender custody and blocks visitation.

Geraldine Bryant Friday

City Park Ducks to Feed 26 Needy Families at Christmas

In Burlington North Carolina on December 10 officials announced 26 city park ducks will be turned into Christmas dinners for 26 needy families. The ducks have grown from Easter ducklings and are deemed a nuisance.

City Park Burlington N.C

Ground Observer Corps Practice Alert At Local School Unit

Sarah Scott Junior High Vigo County group held a practice alert with twenty two ninth graders. John Masters aged fourteen arrived first at City Hall headquarters. The alert sounded at 6 09 with arrival at 6 23. Observers watched two Air Force films about GOC activities. Unit leaders are Louis Wailley and Jeannette Strachen.

Sarah Scott Junior High School Vigo County Ground Observer Corps John Masters Air Force G.O.C Sarah Scott Louis Wailley Jeannette Strachen

Crown Prince Dissolves Parliament Despite Distractions

Oslo reports Crown Prince Olav dissolved Parliament on schedule as a fire broke out at the Parliament building. Italian film star Sophia Loren drew crowds, but the ceremony proceeded after the blaze was extinguished.

Oslo Norway Olav House of Parliament Sophia Loren Parliament

Sweden Soviet trade pact aims for big rise in next year

A Swedish trade delegation signed an agreement in Moscow calling for a considerable increase in Soviet Swedish trade next year. Sweden will deliver industrial equipment ships high grade steel and cellulose while the Soviets will ship coal manganese chromium asbestos and cotton.

Moscow Sweden

Brazil to Acquire First Atomic Reactor for South America

The National Research Council plans to buy from the United States the first atomic reactor to be installed in South America. The unit is due to arrive next August and begin operation at Sao Paulo's University City by October 1957.

Sao Paulo Brazil National Research Council United States South America University City

Dominican Republic Constitution Bans Communism

The new Dominican Republic constitution published Friday bans Communism and calls for laws to punish advocates of Communist doctrines. It also declares the protection of human rights as a key principle.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic

Cardinal Gracia cites widespread but weak Communist influence in India

Valerian Cardinal Gracia Archbishop of Bombay says communism exists in nearly all Indian regions but is not strong. He urged the Indian government not to tolerate Communist influence after presiding at the Asian Congress of the Lay Apostolate.

Manila P.L Valerian Cardinal Gracia Bombay India First Asian Congress

Y M C A Announces Holiday Plans for Boys

C Max Halstead announced the YMCA holiday schedule with a Christmas party and the 14th Tribune Star YMCA Christmas basketball tourney for boys. Bruce Wilde said special gym and swimming hours run December 27 to 30 with divisions for ages 15 under and 17 under. The Christmas party for all boys department members is set for Wednesday afternoon December 28.

Y.M.C.A C. Max Halstead Tribune-Star Bruce Wilde

Cub Scout Leaders to Attend Regional Craft Institute

Cub Scout leaders from nine counties of the Wabash Valley Council will attend a two day craft training institute at Central Christian Church. Sessions run Monday and Tuesday at 2 and 7 30 pm with instructors the Handcrafters of Waupun Wisconsin. Topics include glass etching braid ing metal modeling and cork craft with over 100 registrants. The clinic replaces the district monthly roundtable for Cub leaders.

Wabash Valley Council Waupan Wis Central Christian Church

Slaying of Wife and Daughter Shocks Florida Town

Police held laundry operator Philip Van Eeghen after the bodies of his wife Patricia 39 and daughter Phyllis Ann seven died found in the family car near a funeral home. Investigators searched a sand area near the laundry, seeking the murder weapon and further clues as Van Eeghen faced hours of questioning. Previously, a 1964 incident left their five-year-old son Roger dead from an on-field blow.

Melbourne Fla Philip van Eeghen Patricia Phyllis Ann H. T. Williams van Eeghen Teddy van Eeghen Charles Collis John Thomas Cocoa Eeghen Roger

Christmas Play at St. Marys Tonight

A dramatic Christmas production in modern setting will be shown at 8 o’clock in Saint Mary of the Woods College auditorium. The cast includes Dorothy O Neill as the Blessed Virgin with Arlene Tufano, Myrna Pagan, Carol Beha, Pat Maurin, William Balduzzi, and David Platz. Sister Mary Olive directs with a full technical staff contributing to staging and costumes.

Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College Henry Brochet Sister Mary Olive Dorothy O'Neill O'Neill Chagrin Falls Ohio Arlene Tufano Chicago Hope Carol Beha Louisville Myrna Pagan Rio Piedra Puerto Rico Morgan Pat Maurin Buffalo N.Y Adelaide William Balduzzi David Platz St. Joseph Nathan Mary Carroll Pat Foeckler Washington, D.C Mary Helen Kelly Indianapolis Catherine Graney W. Lafayette Katherine Petrunick Mary Angela Rashid Davenport Iowa

Solomon Will Filed For Probate Inheritance Details

Solomon will filed for probate for Mrs. Molly Solomon who died November 26 at 2100 Ohio Boulevard. The estate is valued at 250000 with 23500 real estate and annual income around 5000. Son Joseph Solomon executor, bond 50000, becomes trustee with future grandchild beneficiary as per the 1953 will. Legal counsel listed as Dix Patrick and Ratcliff.

Sam Joseph Solomon Molly Solomon Ohio Boulevard John F. O’brien van Buren Street Jon Solomon Dix Patrick Ratcliff Thomas M. Patrick Betty Jo Wright Veda A. Shirley

Miner Injured In Slate Collapse At Talleydale Mine

Robert G. Evans, 39, of West Terre Haute, was injured when a heavy slate fell from the mine ceiling at Snow Hill Coal Corp near New Goshen Friday night. He was treated at Union Hospital in fair condition after a Ryan ambulance rushed him from the scene.

Robert G. Evans R. R West Terre Haute Union Hospital Snow Hill Coal Corporation Talleydale Evans New Goshen Ryan

Post Office Extends Weekend Hours For Christmas Mail

Postmaster Frank Miklozek announced Idaho and Twelve Points stations will open today and next Saturday with 7 30 to 5 30 hours. Main station parcel post and general delivery run 7 30 to 6, stamp windows 8 to 5. Mailers urged to attach mailing slips for Christmas cards. slips were distributed last week.

Frank Miklozek Idaho Miklozek

12 Jurors Hear Evidence In Irvin Trial

A 12 man jury began deliberations in the first degree murder trial of Leslie Irvin in Gibson County Indiana. The state plans to seek the death penalty for the 31 year old former Evansville pipefitter accused in the gun death of W Wesley Kerr. Two alternates were seated after lengthy voir dire while about 500 prospective jurors were dismissed.

Princeton Ind IPA Leslie Irvin Evansville W. Wesley Kerr Lindy Coffee Veniremen Wayne Clark Owensville A. Dalesby Irvin Indiana-Kentucky Gibson County Loren McGregor Kerr

Terre Haute Girls Earn Red Cross Swim Certificates

Twenty four girls from Terre Haute and nearby areas received Red Cross swimming certificates after classes at the YWCA. Instructors were Mary Jo Hayworth and Virginia Rose Taylor. Certificates cover beginner swimmer and intermediate levels with names and addresses of recipients.

Terre Haute Red Cross Y.W.C.A Mary Jo Hayworth Virginia Rose Taylor Margaret Doyal North Thirteenth Marjorie Fitzgerald South Twenty-fourth Frances Gilbert Sixth Avenue Arlene Richmond Mary Thompson North Twelfth Betty Gummere South Seventh Linda Rolston South Fruitridge Joy Turner Marsha Wright South Twentieth Street Ann Carlson North Fifteenth Roberta Young Linton Zee Swaim Marshall Kathleen Parrish Paris Dorothy Swearingen Brazil Margaret Ann Champion Barton Ina Becking Fourth Avenue Thea Becking Ann Price South Eighteenth Helen Reeve Anita Ward Garfield Eileen and Margaret Curley St. Mary-of-the- Woods Peggy Patton Poplar Street Joan Hartman Ohio Street

Motorist Arrested After Fatal Crash in Indianapolis

Leo Williams, 34, of Indianapolis, was killed when struck by a car driven by Michael Lynch, 22, also of Indianapolis. Lynch was arrested on a preliminary charge of reckless homicide and drunk driving.

Indianapolis Leo Williams Michael Lynch Lynch

Market Reports Chicago Livestock Prices

Salable cattle and hogs detailed with weights and price ranges. Mixed bulls, cows, heifers, and stockers show broad declines, while fat cattle and feeders move within narrow spreads. Sheep and lambs listed with wooled and shorn categories and varying values across weight classes.

Chicago

Local Markets Livestock and Poultry Prices

Salable hogs show limited numbers with prices ranging from 9 to 12 dollars for various weights. Sows steady. Eggs at 46 cents delivered. heavy breed hens 16 cents, leghorn 12 cents, cocks 8 cents. Grains and feed include wheat 1.92, rye 1.10, oats 57 cents, corn 1.11 for yellow ear and 1.13 for yellow shell, soybeans 2.15 for yellow and 1.85 for black/mixed.

Vigo County to Hold Special Meeting and Hear Emergency Appropriations

Vigo County Council will meet December 15 and 16 in Terre Haute to review emergency appropriations not in the budget. Taxpayers may speak. final action will be sent to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for a second hearing within 15 days.

Vigo County Indiana Terre Haute Humane Society Pierson Township Election Board State Board of Tax Commissioners Everett J. Acree Lost Creek Township Glenn High School Justice of Peace Edgar Hagerman State of County of Vigo William J. Smith Helen J. Davis Vigo Circuit Court Flossie Rader Harry H. Howell Herbert R. Criss Albert F. Owens Philanese M. Boyle Mary Ann Bennett Brazil Ind Paris Tribune-Star

Notarized Statement and TB Seals Appeal

Notice declares not responsible for debts other than those contracted by the signer Darrell L. Carrithers and lists Dr. M. C. Grainger at 439 N. 9th as chiropractor. Includes appeal to buy Christmas Seals to stamp out tuberculosis.

Darrell L. Carrithers

Card of Thanks for Lucille Boardman

Boardman family thanks friends neighbors relatives and local officials for kindness shown after the death of Lucille W Boardman. Gillis Memory Chapel and Dean Armstrong are noted with special appreciation.

Boardman R. C. Mowery Gillis Memory Chapel Dean Armstrong Lucille W. Board Boardma

Beauty Shops Christmas Specials and Contacts in Town

A listing of beauty shops with Christmas promotions and contact numbers. Includes Gertrude Brownfield Miller's Beauty Shop Bohnert and Wilson Louise Ash & Sarah Alice Green NU-MODE Shop M Boyll Alma's Kaleel's Marsh Salon Royer's Beauty Shop and vacancy for a lady in a private home with locations on 3rd, Washington, 9th, 4th, 14th, 6th, 7th, and 13th streets.

Bohnert and Wilson Beauty Shop S. 9Th St S. 4Th Louise Ash Sarah Alice Green M. Boyll Alma's S. 6Th St

Stray dog and collie seek owners. rewards offered

Short haired male dog Sonny Boy strays from Willis Lodge north of Prairie Creek. Reward of 15 dollars offered by Mrs. Roy Willis of Prairie Creek. Large black and tan collie Blondie with rabies and tax tags. contact Otto Crosson Terre Haute RR 2 Box 565 or local phone for reward. Lost wrist watch C 6411 offered reward.

Sonny Boy Willis Lodge Prairie Creek Roy Willis Blondie Otto Crosson Terre Haute Youngstown

Mixer Sunbeam and GE appliances catalog listing

Vintage ad listing Sunbeam and GE products including mixers percolators irons travel irons and televisions. Items named include Sunbeam mixer two models and GE 56 models with prices such as 95 dollars for a set and television prices 15.95 37.90 26.95 39.95.

Sunbeam JR Sunbeam Coffee Sunbeam

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U.S. Pat United Press General Foods Rose Poly Ground Observer Corps TE SK American Loan Ness Len M. Sharp Cardinal Y.M AA Superior Wabash Av Commonwealth Ean CO Wabash Ave ST Terre Rewford ST. Mary’s Solomon Miner Venice Chicago Livestock Crawford and Crawford James A. Ball State of Indiana Dewey A. Hoover Minnie P. Hoover Catherine M. Fee Patrick E. Chavis, Jr N. George Nasses Ernest C. Cordell 3Rd Ave M. C. Grainger Gillis Drugs 7Th & Cherry Helen Montague Park Bury Clark's Grace Miller’s Shop Krausbek T. H Gertrude Brownfield Huffer’s Miller's Beauty Shop Washington Kaleel Geneva Marsh Salon Sycamore la Grace S. 14Th Royer’s Davis Davis Restaurant Ares N. Llth Wallace _ Nursing Home S. 13Th Day Babyland Nursery Beagle N. 30Th 7Th Ave Tours and Transportations Norfolk International Correspondence School S. 8Th Gillis Prescription Shop MR. Clifton Employment Security Office Terre Haute, Indiana Conco Engineering Works Mendota Mec MR. Kuhn Hotel Deming New Order Mack Jewel Tea Co., Inc 9Th St General Motors Acceptance Corp Dorothy Scott West Kruzan Street Cork AVON Kress Tavern McGraw’s Drug Store Barnett Employment Agency Grand Theater R. Tucker Tribune- Star American Loan & Finance Co Ohio St Highway 63 A. E. Myles & Son Beymers Ee Cello-Wrap Greeting Card Co Aidan Raat Buckeye James Lake Dana Northside W.T.H Washington, D Ford Victoria G.M.C. Pickup Gm.c. Tractor Baldwin Auto Sales Lafayette NASH Pontiac N. 7Th Plymouth DODGE Great Plains Corporation S. Halsted St Illinois Western Auto Supply Co Lawrenceville A. L. Bauer S. 16Th Mattoon, Ih Automotive Studebaker Mace Farm General Electric Ironers Er Ge Ed Electric
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