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Terre Haute Tribune

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Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

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Dulles Reports On European Atom Pool Plans And NATO Role

Dulles signals U S support for a six nation atom pool tied to Europe’s security framework. Monnet Spaak and Spaak advocate coordinated schemes while NATO endorses Western allies’ stance on Germany and reunification as essential for peace.

Monnet Schuman United States of Europe Spaak Dulles United States U. S NATO Council Germany NATO West Germany Russia Geneva

County Teachers Adopt Pension Plan Surveys Show Support

Wayne P Watson says teachers studied the pension law and found it beneficial after a study by a seven member committee and three informational meetings. County Superintendent William Purcell notes variance with state trend as Indiana reports indicate strong unofficial support with 12 820 for and 6 238 against from 84 cities and 37 counties.

Cial City Wayne P. Watson William Purcell Robert H. Wyatt Indiana State Teachers Association Indianapolis Associated Press

Rites Planned for Mrs Mindrup in Terre Haute

Mrs Anna Catherine Mindrup 71 of 2024 Crawford Street died at home at 8 15 Saturday. Survived by husband John J two sons Rev Mark Mindrup and John W Mindrup two daughters Catherine Scott and Rosa Mindrup one brother George Deters one sister Mrs Mayme Westen dorf eight grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday 10 am at Callahan Funeral Home followed by solemn Requiem Mass 10 30 am at St Benedict Church. Burial Calvary Cemetery.

Anna Catherine Mindrup Crawford Street Altar Society St. Benedict Church John J Mark Mindrup O.F.M Grand Rapids Mich John W. Mindrup Kansas City Catherine Scott Rosa Mindrup Terre Haute George Deters Indianapolis Mayme Westendorf Deiterich Tll Callahan Funeral Home Callahan Chapel Calvary Cemetery

Partially Blind to Receive Schooling in Paris Illinois

Paris Illinois December 17 Special School Unit No 4 will begin instruction for partially blind students starting January first. The class with aid of the state department of public welfare will be located at Verona School and will include Braille reading.

Paris Ill Paul Koehner State Department of Public Welfare Vermilion School

Free Hearing Aids Headed To Needy Children This Christmas

Sonotone of Terre Haute will donate 1000 free hearing aids to hard of hearing children 6 to 16 during the holiday season. Local manager Marvin W. Carty says aid is provided to qualifying need cases certified by a school nurse doctor PTA or civic group. Readers with eligible children should contact the Terre Haute office at 202 South Seventh Street.

Sonotone Corporation Marvin W. Carty Sonotone Terre Haute Irving I. Schachtel Mr. Carty Home Office South Seventh Street

National Grange Opposes 1956 Tax Cuts

The National Grange rejects any federal income tax cuts in 1956. Grange Master Herschel W. Newsom says a tax cut now would hurt farmers by stimulating inflation and widening the farmer’s cost price gap. The Grange is the nation’s second largest farm group after the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Washington National Grange Herschel W. Newsom The Grange American Farm Bureau Federation

Two Nudity Theaters Show In Saranac Lake

In Saranac Lake New York on December 17 a theater is advertising two films Lady Godiva and the Naked Dawn showing together.

Saranac Lake N. Y Lady Godiva Naked Dawn

Seek Billions In Foreign Aid

Officials who helped draft the plan said the largest portion, three billion dollars for weapons shipments overseas, was not decided until mid week. President Eisenhower could still modify the program before his January 17 congressional request, but officials expect no major changes. The package aims to meet rising Soviet pressure and continues long term aid projects, with a military aid increase seen as expected after last year’s 700 million cut. Some funds cover replacing weapons shipped as far back as 1950 and parts for obsolete arms. A congressman briefed Tuesday could have misunderstood the total near 2.8 billion dollars.

Eisenhower Congress United States White House

Plan More Jets for Guard Here

Indiana Adjutant General announces two F86 Sabre jets will be added this month to the 163d Fighter Intercept Squadron at Baer Field Fort Wayne. Thirty more Sabres will arrive next spring for Fort Wayne and the 113th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Terre Haute.

Indianapolis Indiana Adjutant General Air National Guard William Scott Baer Field Fort Wayne Guard Terre Haute

Christmas Carols at First Congregational Church

The candlelight service begins at 7 30 pm at the First Congregational Church with senior and junior choirs under Arthur D. Hill and Miss Norma J. Henerberg. Anthems include And the Glory of the Lord Shall Be Revealed Rejoice Rejoice Believers The Sleep of the Holy Child While by Our Sleeping Flocks We Lay Fanfare for Christmas Day The Three Ships See the Infant Softly Sleeping and Nowell.

First Congregational Church Arthur D. Hill Norma J. Henerberg

Deadlock at UN Over Vacant Seat Sparks Moral War

The General Assembly failed to solve the vacant seat dispute and declared it would take full moral responsibility. Lodge and Dixon with France’s Herve Alphand backed the president. Delegates led by Vasily Eznetsov and Sir Leslie Knox Munro denounced the plan as contrary to the UN charter.

General Assembly Lodge Dixon France Herve Alphand Vasily V. Eznetsov Leslie Knox Munro New Zealand U.N

Defendant Richard G. Marks Faces Jury Trial Request

In Indianapolis on December 17, 25 year old Richard G. Marks is accused in a plot to murder Marion County Prosecutor John G. Tinder. Defense attorney John Agnew labeled him a psychopathic liar and said Marks lied about his lawyers talking to him. Judge Rabb set a 10 day countermotion deadline and reduced bond to 25 000 while Marks seeks a jury trial and venue change.

Indianapolis Marion County John G. Tinder John Agnew Saul I. Rabb Richard G. Marks Rabb Marks

Temple Speaker Dr Ed win R Harrison to preach Sunday

Dr Ed win R Harrison administrative assistant to the Indiana area of the Methodist Church will be guest speaker at 9 30 Sunday service at Methodist Temple His topic Gifts for the Christ Child Harrison has pastored and served as district superintendent of the Wabash district He has travelled to Germany Japan Korea Hawaii and Alaska for religious projects He now directs church establishments in new residential areas and youth enlistment Choirs including adult junior and primary will sing under director Emil Taflinger

Edwin R. Harrison Indiana Methodist Church Methodist Temple Wabash Germany Japan Korea Hawaii Alaska Emil Taflinger

Parole Officers Under Fire in Judge Stewart Probe

In Brazil Indiana Judge Robert B Stewart criticized parole officers blaming lax oversight for two alleged teen prostitutes appearing in his court. The 18 and 19 year old Girls from the Indiana Girls School were charged with prostitution and released without bond in a Fort Wayne truck driver case. The driver testified he paid 55 dollars for companionship 15 to a cab 20 to the girl and 20 to a second girl after disputing the first. He offered to donate 55 dollars to charity if refunded but did not appear as a material witness triggering a warrant for his arrest on a charge of encouraging parole violation.

Brazil Ind Indiana Girls School Fort Wayne Clay Robert B. Stewart

Heart Specialist Evaluates President Eisenhower Health

Top cardiologist White assesses President Eisenhower’s condition after activity levels, noting possible changes with more exertion. He cautions a balance between activity and rest and says a second term decision depends on his overall health, with March or February timing touted for possible announcements. White arrived from Baltimore to report findings at a midafternoon briefing.

Eisenhower Snyder White House Baltimore National Advisory Heart Council Boston

Deaths Mrs Hood and Mrs Smith Obituaries in Local Notices

Services for Martha Jane Hood 79 of 1340 Locust street will be Sunday at Bedino Chapel of the Valley with burial in New Vermillion Cemetery. She leaves son Ira and brother Charles Beauchamp among other relatives. Services for Ricka Smith 63 of 1305 South Thirteenth Street will be Monday at First Free Baptist Church with burial in Grandview Cemetery. Her body was with Bell Bracken Funeral Home and returned to the residence.

Martha Jane Hood Locust Street Union Hospital Bedino Chapel Dean Ferguson New Vermillion Cemetery Rose Hill Evangelical United Brethren’ Church Ira Terre Haute Charles Beauchamp West Terre Haute Ricka Smith South Thirteenth Street First Free Baptist Church H. C. Maxwell Grandview Cemetery Bell & Bracken Funeral Home

Mrs. Ruby Laney Services Set for Monday

Mrs. Ruby Lucille Laney 47 of 212 Taft Avenue North Terre Haute died Friday. Services will be at 10 30 Monday morning at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev J C Durr officiating. Burial follows at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Ruby Lucille Laney Taft Avenue North Terre Haute Thomas Funeral Home J. C. Durr Roselawn Memorial Park

Walter R. Staley Rites Set at Thomas Funeral Home

Services for Walter R. Staley aged 78 of 2115 North Thirteenth Street will be held at 1 30 PM Monday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. R C Mowery officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memorial Park.

Walter R. Staley North Thirteenth Street Thomas Funeral Home Rev R. C. Mowery Roselawn Memorial Park

Mrs Margaret Jenkins Dies at Clay County Hospital

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Jenkins 40 wife of William Henry Jenkins of 1111 North Alabama Street died at Clay County Hospital at 3 p.m. Friday. Survived by husband four daughters Eleanor Leona Margaret Eva Myrtle and three sisters and three brothers. Body to Moore Funeral Home with services at 2 p.m. Sunday Rev Pat Buckner of Greens castle to officiate burial in Cottage Hill cemetery.

Brazil Ind Margaret Elizabeth Jenkins William Henry Jenkins North Alabama Street Clay County Hospital Eleanor Leona Margaret Eva Myrtle Willie Mae Flynn Lenore Martin Indianapolis Lillian Louise Wise New York David Taylor Louisville Ky Ben Richard Taylor Moore Funeral Home Pat Buckner Greencastle Cottage Hill Cemetery

Fire damages tallied at two city residences

A faulty flue caused a fire at the John S. William residence 2055 Beech Street Saturday morning with about 200 dollars in damage. Three fire crews and Assistant Fire Chief Francis Fischer fought the blaze. A second fire at 610 South Twelfth Street caused about 175 dollars worth of damage to a clothes closet. The cause at this location was not immediately determined.

John S. William Beech Street Francis Fischer Fischer Lewis Urbain South Twelfth Street

William Kent Dies at 90 in Clay City Indiana

William Kent 90, retired farmer, died at his home in Spencer area. Survived by daughter Katie Kent of Iowa, daughter-in-law Mrs. Clyde Kent of Cedar Rapids, and several grandchildren. Body to Schoppenhorst Funeral Home and Coal City Church of Christ burial at Bush Cemetery. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with Paul Griffith officiating.

Clay City Ind William Kent R. R Spencer Church of Christ At Coal City Katie Kent Iowa Clyde Kent Cedar Rapids Schoppenhorst Church of Christ Paul Griffith Bush Cemetery

Clarence Robbins Rites Planned in Sullivan County

Clarence Robbins 63 of Sullivan R R 5 died Thursday night on the way to Mary Sherman Hospital. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Shiloh Church of Christ. Burial in Woodward Cemetery near Dugger. Survived by widow Lora S a son Nelson of Indianapolis two brothers Glenn Newton Iowa Roy Peoria Ill four sisters Hazel Robbins San Fernando Cal Elizabeth Hayes Los Angeles Cal Mayme Krouse Yuma Ariz Bernice Rabe Forest City Ill three grandchildren and two step grandchildren.

Sullivan Ind Clarence Robbins Mary Sherman Hospital Shiloh Church of Christ Woodward Cemetery Dugger Newkirk Funeral Lora S Nelson Indianapolis

Indianapolis youth admits to 70 armed robberies and thefts

A 20 year old from Indianapolis confessed to taking part in more than 70 armed robberies break ins and auto thefts dating back to 1950. Most crimes occurred in Indianapolis with others in Mooresville Madison County Delaware County and Bowling Green Kentucky. Prosecutor Fred Hall withheld the name pending further arrests.

New Castle Ind Indianapolis Fred Hall Mooresville Madison County Delaware County Bowling Green

Widow of Fulton Oursler dies in New York

Grace Perkins Oursler widow of author Fulton Oursler died Friday in her New York apartment at age 55 after a period of poor health. She was an editor and writer and last spring traveled to Formosa to assist Mme Chiang Kai shek with a book titled The Sure Victory by the generalissimo's wife.

New York Grace Perkins Oursler Fulton Oursler Oursler Formosa Mme Chiang Kaishek

Mrs Hallie Lintner Rites Set In Jackson

Mrs Hallie Lintner 58 widow of Ray Lintner and former Brazil resident died Thursday at her Jackson Michigan home. She belonged to the First Church of Christ Scientist and is survived by two sons Raymond and Robert and two daughters Mrs Juanita Morlan and Mrs Mary Lou Pettit all of Jackson. A brother Norval Wagner of Brazil a half brother Lester Wagner and a half sister Miss Margaret Wagner and the stepmother Mrs Clara Wagner of Indianapolis and three grandchildren. Services will be held Monday morning at the Co K Weatherby Funeral Home in Jackson with burial in Hill Crest cemetery.

Brazil Ind Hallie Lintner Ray Lintner Jackson Mich First Church of Christ, Scientist Raymond Robert Juanita Morlan Mary Lou Pettit Norval Wagner Lester Wagner Margaret Wagner Clara Wagner Indianapolis Co. K. Weatherby Funeral Home Hill Crest Cemetery

Service for Frank Andrukites Held in Clinton

Frank Andrukites 73 died at 11 17 pm Monday in Albuquerque New Mexico hospital. Services set for 1 30 pm Monday at First Funeral Home Clinton with Rev R C Linberg officiating burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by daughter Mrs Josephine Zownir Albuquerque NM two sisters Mrs Marcella Zableskas Chicago and Mrs Angel Bitout Reno NV and two grandchildren.

Clinton, Ind Frank Andrukites Albuquerque N. M First Funeral R. C. Linberg Roselawn Memorial Park Andrakites Clinton Eagles Lodge Association of Lithuanian Workers Josephine Zownir Marcella Zableskas Chicago Angel Bitout Reno, Nev

Centenary Methodist to stage Christmas program Sunday

Centenary Methodist Church will host a Christmas play, choir music and caroling Sunday afternoon. Carolers depart at 4:00 p.m. and the play starts at 5:45 p.m. Cast includes Paul Morton, Bill Finct, George Oliver, Ann Linderman, Beth Borah, Janet Clark, Gene Zeinske, Harry Goss, Bill Fowler and Stanley Miller.

Centenary Methodist Church Gene Boroughs Paul Morton Bill Finct George Oliver Ann Linderman Beth Borah Janet Clark Gene Zeinske Harry Goss Bill Fowler Stanley Miller

Montezuma Man Grover Rohr Dies at 67 in Indiana

Grover C. Rohr, 67, died Friday at his Montezuma residence. Survived by widow Pauline, two daughters Maude Swank of Gary and Mary Rukes of Lafayette, four sons Wayne of Frankfort Carl Donald and Earl of Lafayette, two sisters Sybil Peveler and Winnie McKee, three brothers Hy Elbie and Oscar. Body to Brown Funeral Home with private services at 1 30 Sunday. Rev Frank Peterson to officiate. burial in Oakland cemetery.

Montezuma Ind Grover C. Rohr Pauline Maude Swank Gary Mary Rukes Lafayette Wayne Frankfort Carl Donald Earl Sybil Peveler Montana Winnie McKee la Porte Elbie Decatur, Ll Oscar Leroy Kaw Brown Funeral Home Frank Peterson Oakland Cemetery

Andrew C. Roberts Dies After Illness in Clinton

Andrew C. Roberts aged 69 of Fairview Park died at 3 10 PM Friday after a three month illness. A Clinton area resident for 40 years, he passed at Vermilion County Hospital.

Clinton Ind Andrew C. Roberts Fairview Park Vermillion County Hospital

Rites Planned for Mrs Caruso Widow Dorothy Park Benjamin Caruso

Funeral services for Dorothy Park Benjamin Caruso widow of famed tenor Enrico Caruso were held at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church with burial at Druid Ridge Cemetery. She died at Union Memorial Hospital at age 62 after earning recognition for her writings including a 1945 biography of her husband.

Baltimore Dorothy Park Benjamin Caruso Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church Druid Ridge Caruso Union Memorial Hospital

Macrae Fined 315 for Drinking Charge in California

San Fernando report states singer Gordon Macrae was convicted of drunk driving after failing a sobriety test following a Tuesday traffic accident. He waived a jury trial and submitted the case to Judge Julian Beck, with a $315 fine imposed.

San Fernando Calif Gordon Macrae Macrae Julian Beck

Retired Coal Miner Laid to Rest

Survived by widow Ethel five brothers Sam Clinton Louie James Halleck and John and half brother Robert Ledbetter. Brotherly ties span Indiana Ohio and Michigan with service arranged at First Funeral Home.

Ethel Sam R. R Clinton Louie James Terre Haute Halleck New Goshen John Kalamazoo Mich Robert Ledbetter Cincinnati Ohio First Funeral Home

Mary Little Biggs Dies at 38 in Pimento Ind

Services for Mrs. Mary Little Biggs 38 year old who died Friday at her son James residence Pimento will be at 2 pm Sunday at DeBaun Funeral Home Terre Haute The Rev William Ketner will conduct at Harmony cemetery Survivors include two sons Fred Canton IL and Will R R 1 Terre Haute 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren

Pimento Ind Mary Little Biggs James R. R DeBaun Funeral Home Terre Haute William Ketner New Harmony Cemetery Fred Canton Will

Mrs. Genovia O'Neal 82 Dies In Shelburn Area

Mrs. Genovia O'Neal aged 82 died Friday at her home one mile west of Shelburn Indiana. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Body to McHugh Funeral Home. Services set for 2:30 PM Sunday at Liberty Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.

Shelburn Ind Genovia O'Neal Here Florence McGranahan McHugh Funeral Home Liberty Church

Death rites set for Rev Pearl N Dean in Indiana

Services for the Rev Pearl N Dean age 70 who died at her home four miles west of Shelburn Ind will be at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Scott City Rev Melvin Snider will officiate with burial in West Lawn cemetery The body is at McHugh Funeral Home

Shelburn Ind Pearl N. Dean Here Pilrim Holiness Scott City Melvin Snider West Lawn Cemetery McHugh Funeral Home

Mrs Anna Woodsmall Dies at 79 in Rosedale Indiana

Rosedale Indiana December 17 Mrs Anna Woodsmall 79 died at 2 am Saturday at her home. Survived by son Logan Conn Indiana Harbor Ind and three grandchildren. Body moved to Cottrell Williams Funeral Home for rites.

Rosedale Ind Anna Woodsmall Logan Conn Indiana Harbor Cottrell & Williams Funeral Home

Funeral services set for Miss Cliffie Shank in Chrisman

Miss Cliffie Shank, 86, who died Friday at Paris Hospital, will be buried at Woodland Cemetery after funeral rites at Scott Funeral Home in Chrisman. Services are scheduled for 10 o'clock Monday morning.

Chrisman Ill Cliffie Shank Paris Hospital Scott Funeral Home Woodland Cemetery

Local Resident Frederick Baber Dies at 80 in Paris NL

Paris New Hampshire area reports the death of Frederick Baber aged 80. The deceased resided locally and arrangements were not yet completed as of Wednesday. The funeral home Ward Sutton is in charge of handling the body.

Paris Frederick Baber Ward-Sutton Funeral Home

Townsmen Wary of Turncoat's Return Home

Alden Minnesota residents react to the welcome home of GI Richard Tenneson a defector who spurned the United States to stay in Red China after Korea He faces a local trial of acceptance rather than military punishment and vows to prove himself worthy again in his rural community.

U.S Korea Richard Tenneson Minneapolis Portia Howe Hong Kong Farnt Alden Minn International Soundphoto Tenneson Red China Washington Army Justice Department

Vesper Service at Trinity Lutheran Church

A candlelight vesper service will be held at 7 oclock Sunday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Ohio Boulevard and Marin Drive. The program features scriptures The Promise of Light Isaiah 9 2 7 The Coming of the Light Luke 1 26 33 and The Fulfillment The Christ Child Luke 2 1 20 with choir anthems O Come O Come Emmanuel Christiansen There Were Shepherds Vincent And the Glory of the Lord from the Messiah Sing Ye Noel Lo How a Rose Praetorius Cantique de Noel Adams solo by Mrs Mary Ruschman and congregational carols O Come All Ye Faithful It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Hark the Herald Angels Sing O Little Town of Bethlehem Angels from the Realm of Glory The First Noel Joy to the World and Silent Night.

Trinity Evangelical Lutherani2 Ohio Boulevard Marin Gold Drive Emmanuel Christiansen Bethlehem

Christmas Pageant at St Stephen's Epispocal Church

A Christmas pageant will be presented at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon by the Sunday School at St Stephen's Episcopal Church. After the pageant, children and families will attend a Christmas tree party in the parish hall with each child bringing a gift for another child to place at the manger for giving Christmas cheer.

St. Stephen’s

Christmas Carol Program At New Goshen Church

The youth fellowship of New Goshen Evangelical United Brethren Church will present Dickens A Christmas Carol at 7:30 Sunday evening. Rev. Phillip Stone will be guest speaker at a 3 o'clock vesper service. the morning service will feature a special holiday program.

Youth Fellowship of the New Goshen Evangelical United Brethren Church Dickens Phillip Stone

Healing Program Talk at Kingdom Hall

A representative of the Watch Tower Society will speak about God's Great Healing Program on Sunday night at 7 o'clock. The public address is scheduled at Kingdom Hall.

Watchtower Society Kingdom Hall

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