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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1957

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2

Rainbow Girls Install Officers in Sullivan Tonight

Public installation ceremonies by Sullivan Assembly 86 of Rainbow for Girls begin at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple honoring Miss Sue Poole as worthy advisor elect and featuring a full slate of officers. Attendees include Carole Wampler and Karen Smith among installing staff with Ruby Richardson stepping in as junior past mother advisor.

Hope Karen Rickard Jennie Hollingsworth Patti Lowry Emily Hays Laconda Hayden Joyce LaFollette Lela Gambill Nature Mary B. Russell Ann Alexander Fidelity Roxanne Handford Judy Finch Service Beverly Booker Confidential Observer Elizabeth Howard Outer Observer Joan Parker Romana Pirtle Linda Walters Karen Cox Linda Fagg Hoosier Promise Carole Wampler Karen Smith Sharon Lowe Dianne Rabbit Mary McCulloch Ruby Richardson

Police Defend 40 Detectives in Vittorio Missing Case

Police defend the nationwide Vittorio missing case search as 40 detectives worked full time since April 16. Police Commissioner Timothy J. O Connors notes costs between 40000 and 80000 dollars and reports arrest of a man who tried to extort 5000 from the family. Vittorio, Loyola Academy student, was found in New York after a day of sightseeing and restaurant work.

Barrattieri Timothy J. O'Connor O'Connor Vittorio New York William O’brien

Notre Dame names five businessmen to advisory council

The Rev. Theodore Hesburgh announced five businessmen appointed to the advisory council for the college of commerce at Notre Dame. They include William H. Coleman of Cleveland Ohio, Robert H. Gore Jr of Fort Lauderdale Florida, James M. Morrison of Hammond, Richard A. O'Connor of Fort Wayne, and Hugh M. O'Neill of Cleveland.

South Bend Theodore Hesburgh Notre Dame College of Commerce University William H. Coleman Cleveland Ohio Robert H. Gore, Jr Fort Lauderdale Fla James M. Morrison Hammond Richard A. O’connor Fort Wayne Hugh M. O'Neill

Paris Attorney Hartman Schwartz Safe Burglarized

A burglar cracked the Paris Illinois office safe of attorney Hartman Schwartz stole an undetermined amount of cash and other loot. He used a heavy hammer to knock off the combination after failing to pry it. Loose change was scattered on the floor.

Paris Ill Hartman Schwartz

Champion Horses On Parade At Vigo County Fairgrounds

Horses fill the Vigo County Fairgrounds as the first of four weekly sessions opens at the grandstands. About 200 horses compete in 53 classes with night shows at 8 and matinees Sunday at 2. State officials Alex Campbell and E. E. Flesch attend with local groups coordinating. Youths from Glenn Home and Gibault School join the festivities.

Vigo Co. Fairgrounds Vigo County Fairgrounds Weriéh Thieaftarmann S . Dha Alex Campbell Fort Wayne E. E. Flesch Indianapolis Horsemen’s Glenn Home and Gibault School Equestrienne

Poison Food Germ Suspected in Florida Outbreak

Health officials in Tampa search for exact bacteria type after one death and at least 25 illnesses from contaminated sandwiches. Preliminary tests show staphylococcus likely from human infections. state lab to confirm. The producer was shuttered and products recalled across seven counties.

Tampa Fla C. E. Phillips County Health Department Phillips State Health Department

Traffic Death Toll In State Rises To Ten

State police report a fatal crash on U S 150 two miles west of Palmyra. A holiday victim, Shelton, struck a tractor, brake failure cited, vehicle left the road and overturned after hitting a tree.

Burg Indiana Shelton U.S. 150 Palmyra

Nation's Toll Reaches 300 Over Holiday Weekend

United Press tally shows 99 traffic deaths during the Memorial Day period from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight. By 4 a.m. the nationwide toll stood at 246 with 143 auto fatalities, 8 in plane crashes, 65 drownings, and 32 other accidents. California and Illinois led with 14 deaths each, followed by Pennsylvania 10, Texas 9, and Michigan 8.

United Press National Safety Council E.d.t California Illinois Pennsylvania Texas Michigan

Franklin's Bi Focal Glasses Revolutionize Reading and Viewing

Benjamin Franklin devised bifocal spectacles to ease switching between near and far sight. The invention merged two lens types in one frame to improve daily tasks and reading efficiency.

Benjamin Franklin

Servant Denies Slaying of Rich Society Matron

A Macomber house servant testified he was not at the home when the rich matron was killed. Detectives said the bed was set afire to hide the murder and a vacuum cleaner showed blood on it and on the maid’s clothing.

Ping Macomber Robert Sampson Irene Sampson

Urges New Look At Policy On Chinese Trade

State Department fears of Congress backlash ease as Britain signals support. Selwyn Lloyd says Britain's stance could ease friction with the United States and resettle worries over job losses in Britain’s territories. London notes relaxation of trade curbs will also extend to North Korea and North Vietnam along China’s coast.

State Department Congress U. S London Selwyn Lloyd Britain U.S North Korea Tibet China

Norwalk Arson Case: Mother Sets House Ablaze

Mrs. Stoner admitted arson after setting a suburban Norwalk home on fire during a moment of distress. Fire damage estimated at 3000 dollars. She cited family strain and responsibility as motives. Court appearance noted potential 2 to 20 year prison term.

Norwalk Debbia Dianna Gene Stoners Mrs. Stoner

Windsors Plan Quiet Anniversary

Paris June 1 The Duke and Duchess of Windsor will mark the 20th anniversary of their marriage with a quiet home dinner at their Gif-sur-Yvette retreat. No party is planned as they stay in, with the Duchess turning 61 and the Duke 63 in coming days. The couple enjoy a peaceful life at the restored mill, where the Duke tends the garden and the Duchess runs the kitchen.

Paris Duke Duchess of Windsor Gif-sur- Yvette

Influenza Death Toll Near 500 in Philippines

Manila and provinces logged 62 new influenza deaths on Friday raising the Philippine toll to 464 as the epidemic swept the islands. Health officials warned the number could climb further amid ongoing cases and pressure on hospitals.

Manila Philippines

Deaths Ruth J Hoopingarner at 37 in Terre Haute

Ruth June Hoopingarner 37 of 214 North Seventh Street West Terre Haute died Friday afternoon at St Anthony Hospital. Survived by husband Jett two daughters Ruth Vicars and Esther Hoppingarner mother and father Ernest and Mrs Rader three sisters and one brother. Funeral Monday 1 p m at West Terre Haute Evangelical United Brethren Church Bethesda Cemetery burial. Body to church 11 a m Monday for lie in state. Rev O A Beanblossom officiating.

Ruth June Hoopingarner North Seventh Street Est Terre Haute St. Anthony Hosital Jett Ruth Vicars West Terre Haute Esther Hoppingarner Ernest Rader Dorothy Murphy Lavinia Sellars Detroit Mich Anna Preson East St. Louis Garnet Rader Mary Mason Bedine Chapel Eva’ Lical United Brethren Church Bethesda O. A. Beanblossom

Mrs Nora Sanders Dies At 79 In Terre Haute

Mrs. Nora Sanders 79 of 1534 Seventh Avenue died Friday at home. A member of First Assembly of God Church she leaves two daughters Ruth Jared Terre Haute Hazel Mason Whittier California. six sons Herman Russell Roger Earl James and Paul all of Terre Haute. 11 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren. Body to Thomas Funeral Home with visitation after 6 Saturday. services Monday 1 pm Rev Allen Snider officiating. Burial Grandview Cemetery.

Nora Sanders Seventh Avenue First Assembly of God Church Ruth Jared Terre Haute Hazel Mason Whittier Calif Herman Russell Roger Earl James Paul Thomas Funeral Home Allen Snider Grandview Cemetery

Funeral Services Set for Guy Slover

Funeral services for Guy Slover, 59, local businessman and radio and stage entertainer of 709 Marley Street, will be at Gillis Memory Chapel Monday at 1 pm with Rev. Thomas Mabley officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Carl A. Jones, Bill Herndon, Harry Rowe, Toney Fenoglio, Roy McCray, Marvin Bratt. honorary pallbearers include Pat Pfohl, Gene Morgan, Fred Gregory, Wood Gageby, Schuman Hunter, Herman Stephenson. Friends may call at the funeral home. Elks memorial services will be held there Sunday at 7:30 pm.

Guy Slover Marley Street Gillis Memory Chapel Thomas Mabley Roselawn Memorial Park Carl A. Jones Bill Herndon Harry Rowe Toney Fenoglio Roy McCray Marvin Bratt Pat Pfohl Gene Morgan Fred Gregory Wood Gageby Schuman Hunter Herman Stephenson Elks

Deaths: James Dale Baker 84 of West Terre Haute

James Dale Baker aged 84 of West Terre Haute died at 10 Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. Margaret Thompson in Marshall Indiana. He leaves six sons including Lloyd Terre Haute Ray Carrollton Tex Herman Mooresville Ervin West Terre Haute Woodrow Indianapolis Wilson Ashland Ore a daughter Dorothy Weaver 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The body is at Bedino Chapel of the Valley with calling after 6 Sunday and services at 1 30 Tuesday afternoon. Burial in Bethesda Cemetery.

James Dale Baker R. R West Terre Haute Margaret Thompson Marshall Ind Dorothy Weaver Lloyd Terre Haute Ray Carrollton Tex Herman Mooresville Ervin Woodrow Indianapolis Wilson Baker Ashland Ore Bedino Chapel Bethesda Cemetery

Services for David L Burton set for Monday

David Lawrence Burton aged 55 of 3112 North Twenty second Street died Friday in a collision of coal cars at the Talleydale Mine. Funeral services will be at P J Ryan and Sons Funeral Home at 8 30 Monday morning with a 9 o'clock Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Park. Rosary at Ryan Chapel Sunday evening. Inquest by Vigo County Coroner D M Ferguson at 10 Monday morning.

David Lawrence Burton North Twenty-second Street Talleydale P. J. Ryan and Sons Sacred Heart Church Roselawn Memorial Park Ryan Chapel Vigo County D. M. Ferguson

Death of Mrs Nellie Hunter in Terre Haute

Mrs Nellie S Hunter aged 70 died at 7 am Saturday at 410 West Paris Ave West Terre Haute. Survived by husband Frank three sisters Nora Smith Hallia Heramb Lettie Ingerson and brother Millard Smith all of Terre Haute. Body to J N Hickman and Son Funeral Home. Services 2 pm Monday at home with Rev Paul Enyart officiating burial Hull Cemetery.

Nellie S. Hunter West Paris Avenue Terre Haute Frank Nora Smith Hallia Heramb Lettie Ingerson Millard Smith J. N. Hickman and Son Paul Enyart Hull

Death of George O. Smith in Indianapolis

Relatives report the death of George O. Smith in Indianapolis. Survivors include daughter Edna Bunce of Indianapolis, sons Richard and Ralph in California and William in New Jersey, brothers Clyde A. in East Glenn and Ray in Indianapolis. A retired Pennsylvania Railroad employee with 45 years of service, burial is planned in Indianapolis.

George O. Smith Indianapolis Edna Bunce Richard Ralph California William Smith New Jersey Clyde A East Glenn Ray Smith Smith Pennsylvania Railroad

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Russell

Mrs Mary Russell 73 of R R G Terre Haute died Thursday. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at Lost Creek Baptist Church with Rev Ernest Stewart officiating. Burial in Stewart Cemetery at Lost Creek. Friends may call at Russell Funeral Home after 5 PM Saturday. Body to church at 12 30 PM Sunday.

Mary Russell Terre Haute Lost Creek Baptist Church Ernest Stewart Stewart Cemetery Lost Crek Russell Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs Aline Wailly at Barbour Avenue church

Funeral services for Mrs. Aline Wailly 82 of 1418 Barbour Avenue will be held Monday at 3 PM at Barbour Avenue E U B Church with Rev. Russell Youngblood officiating. Burial in Highland Lawn cemetery. Body at Thomas Funeral Home after 7 PM Saturday. viewing Saturday night. Body will be taken to church one hour before service.

Aline Wailly Barbour Avenue Barbour Avenue E.U.B Russell Youngblood Highland Lawn Cemetery Thomas Funeral Home

Mrs Clara Heddin Schnell Rites Planned

Services for Clara Heddin Schnell aged 73 of 244 South Twenty-four street will be held Monday at 2 30 PM at Callahan Funeral Home. Rev. Thomas Mabley will officiate and burial will be at Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Clara Heddin Schnell South Twenty-four Street Callahan Funeral Home Thomas Mabley Woodlawn

Death of Mrs Estella Morris Widow of Terre Haute Man

Mrs Estella Morris 84 former Terre Haute resident died Thursday in East Chicago. Widow of Lewis Morris services set for 11 30 am Monday at Mutz Funeral Home Edinburgh Indiana.

Chicago Estella Morris Terre Haute

Funeral Services for Mrs Louise Arthur

Funeral services for Louise Arthur 50 of 417 Poplar street West Terre Haute will be held at 3 PM Monday at the Bedino Chapel Valley with Rev. ? preserving local obituary tone and details.

Louise Arthur Poplar Street West Terre Haute Bedino Chapel of the Valley

Pocahontas Lodge Conducts Burial Services

Archie Brown will officiate with burial in Bethesda cemetery. She was a member of Tonawanda Council No. 224, Degree of Pocohontas. Members of the Pocohontas Lodge will conduct grave side services. Friends may call at the Bedino Chapel after 6 o'clock Saturday evening.

Archie Brown Bethesda Cemetery Tonawanda Council No Pocohontas Pocohontas Lodge Bedino Chapel

Obituary: Mrs Edna Pascoe of Carlisle Dies at 81

Mrs Edna Colton Pascoe aged 81 died at 6 40 Saturday morning at her Carlisle home. She leaves three sisters Miss Emma Pascoe Mrs Ella Robers both of Carlisle and Mrs Lou Leake Emison Ind a nephew and three nieces. The body lies at Schulze Funeral Home with calling after 1 Sunday. Funeral service at 2 Monday with Rev A V Faris. Burial in Morris Chapel cemetery.

Carlisle Ind Edna Colton Pascoe Emma Pascoe Ella Robers Lou Leake Emison Schulze Funeral Home A. V. Faris Morris Chapel Cemetery

Marshall mourner Charles M. Bubeck dies at 83 in Marshall

Charles M. Bubeck 83, retired funeral director and furniture dealer, died at 9 30 p m Friday at his home in Marshall. Survived by wife Edna and six daughters. several sons and siblings listed. He belonged to Marshall Masonic Lodge Royal Arch Chapter 70 and First Methodist Church. Body sent to Moore Funeral Home for services.

Marshall Ill Charles M. Bubeck Edna William of Isabelle Weatherman Dana Ind Lucile Brock Watseka Margaret Craig South Bend Florence Bubeck Mary Hampton Crawfordsville Fred Bubeck Indianapolis B. W. Bubeck West Union Louis Bubeck Will Wallace Dan Lewis George Snyder Chicago Lincoln Robers Falbrook Calif Marshall Masonic Lodge Royal Arch First Methodist Church Moore Funeral Home

Mrs Beryl Blanchard 75 Dies at St Anthony Hospital

Riley Indiana June 1 Special Mrs Beryl Blanchard 75 died 7 45 Friday evening at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute Survived by Cecil husband five sisters Opal Vanderwark Shepher d Montana Connie Montgomery Vina Fiskus Ander son Lucille Byers Cecil Wheat both Bicknell and three brothers Calvert Wheat Casper Brenton Wheat P Wheat Washington D C The body to Fox Funeral Home Services 2 30 Sunday at the funeral home Oak Hill cemetery burial set

Riley Ind Beryl Blanchard St. Anthony Hospital Terre Haute Cecil Opal Vanderwark Shepherd, Mont Connie Montgomery Vina Fiskus Anderson Lucille Byers Cecil Wheat Bicknell Calvert Wheat Casper Wyo Brenton Wheat P. W. Wheat Washington, D. C Fox Funeral Home Funeral Oak Hill Cemetery

Mecca merchant Louis K. Roberts dies at 68

Louis K. Roberts, 68, a Mecca merchant for 15 years and World War I veteran, died Friday at 2:10 AM. He belonged to Catlin Masonic Lodge and American Legion. Survived by two sisters Mary Roberts of Mecca and Elizabeth Lewis of Rockville, and three brothers Morgan Mecca John Clinton and Thomas Evansville. Body at Barnes Mortuary Rockville. Funeral Sunday 2 PM Barnes Chapel with Rev. C C Greggs. Burial Mount Olivet Cemetery at Catlin.

Mecca Ind Louis K. Roberts Catlin Masonic Lodge American Legion Mary Roberts Elizabeth Lewis Rockville Morgan John Clinton Thomas Evansville Barnes Barnes Chapel C. C. Greggs Mount Olivet Atlin

Mrs Kathleen Asher Dies in Indianapolis Funeral

Mrs Kathleen Asher aged 42 formerly of Brazil died Friday night at her Indianapolis home. Survived by father James Elliot of Brazil brother Melvin J Elliot of Indianapolis and daughter Dolores Asher of Indianapolis. Body to Conkle Funeral Home Sway then Miller & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral Monday at 1 pm burial Summit Lawn cemetery.

Brazil Ind Kathleen Asher Indianapolis James Elliot Melvin J. Elliot Dolores Asher Conkle Sway Miller & Sons Summit Lawn Cemetery

Eveland Baldy dies at 3 40 PM in Brazil Indiana

Marion M Eveland known as Baldy dies Friday afternoon at 3 40. Survived by wife Edith M two children Marion M Jr Eva Mae a sister Anna Bemis a brother John H and four grandchildren. Body taken to Miller and Sons Funeral Home for funeral service and burial at Cottage Hill cemetery.

Brazil Ind Marion M Baldy” Eveland Edith M Marion M. Jr U. S. Army Vincennes Eva Mae Eveland Anna M. Bemis John H Miller and Sons Funeral Home Funeral Cottage Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for John Page Sandborn

Funeral services are planned for John Page Sandborn age 75 of Sandborn Indiana who died Thursday after a brief illness. He was a longtime resident and a member of the local church. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Sandborn Ind John Page

Stevenson Leaves for Lisbon After Oxford Honor

Adlai Stevenson, American Democratic Party leader, departs for Lisbon after a visit to Britain where he received an honorary degree from Oxford University. He had previously been a twice-defeated presidential candidate.

London Adlai Stevenson Lisbon Portugal Britain Oxford University

Funeral services set for Pleasantville resident

Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. The body was returned to the residence from the Newkirk Funeral Home in Dugger. Surviving are the wife Lizzie, a daughter Mrs. Ernest Perigo of Linton, two sons Harley of Pleasantville and Kenneth of Dugger, two brothers Frank of Paxton and Cliff of Sandburn, one sister Mrs. Flora Carrithers of Paxton, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Pleasantville Methodist Church Fairview Newkirk Dugger Lizzie Ernest Perigo Linton Harley Pleasantville Kenneth Frank Paxton Cliff Sandbern Flora Carrithers

Funeral services for John D. Kimble in Paris Illinois

John Duane Kimble 83 year old retired Edgar county farmer was found dead in his yard on R R 6 Paris. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Monday at 2 pm with Ward Sutton Funeral Home handling arrangements. Burial in Edgar cemetery. Survived by two sons James of R R 6 Paris and John of Longview Texas.

Paris John Duane Kimble Edgar County Presbyterian Church Ward-Sutton Edgar James R. R John Longview Tex

Funeral services for Park Hotel owner Croft set

Funeral rites for Joseph J. Croft owner and operator of the Park Hotel Jasonville Ind will be conducted Sunday at 2 PM at McClanahan Funeral Home Rev Lloyd Miller officiating Burial in German Reform cemetery Clay City with Jasonville Masonic Lodge conducting graveside services

Jasonville Ind Joseph J. Croft Park Hotel McClanahan Lloyd Miller Clay City

David Cazzell Dugger Dies at 77 in Indiana

David Cazzell Dugger 77 died at 9am Friday at Rest Haven Nursing Home Linton Indiana. Survived by daughter Irene Green Johnston Colorado and brother John Oregon, plus 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Body to Newkirk Funeral Home.

Dugger Ind David Cazzell Rest Haven Linton Irene Green Johnston, Colo John Oregon Newkirk

Funeral services for Aaron Mc Elwain Hutsonville Ill

Aaron Mc Elwain 82 died Thursday funeral set for Sunday at 10 AM CST at Pulliam Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hutsonville cemetery.

Hutsonville Ill Aaron Mc Elwain Pulliam Funeral Home Hutsonville Cemetery

Coty Addresses Civilization On Mass Slayings

France intensifies hunt in Algeria after the Melouza massacre. French officers blame rebel groups believed to have arrived from a neighbor about 200 miles from the Tunisian border. The event shocks Paris where Ali Chekkal a French Moslem ally was killed, seen as a trigger for broader violence.

France

Texas Storms Kill 5 More

Weather bulletin notes additional fatalities from Texas storms while the upper Mississippi Valley remains affected. The forecast calls for fair mild conditions from the Rockies to the West Coast with scattered showers in the Great Basin central Rockies region. Warm humid weather with showers and thunderstorms continues for Kansas Texas Gulf states to the Atlantic and New England.

Mississippi Valley Great Basin Central Rockies Rockies West Coast Kansas Texas Gulf States Atlantic Seaboard New England

Beier Elected Vice President of Mental Deficiency Group

P Delton C Beier director of the psychological clinic and associate professor at Indiana University was elected vice president of the American Association on Mental Deficiency. The group includes about 5000 psychiatrists psychologists educators and social workers.

Bloomington Ind P—Delton C. Beier Psychological Clinic Indiana University Friday American Association On

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