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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1956

Page

7

Petition Filed Against School At Honey Creek

A petition seeks to block a Honey Creek school build outlay citing excessive non educational facilities and public funds. The process includes a state board hearing within 5 to 30 days, with notices to the first ten petitioners. Bids for a five unit expansion totaling 973069 dollars were opened, a public hearing held, and a 30 year lease plus 222000 in bonds approved to finance the gym portion.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Russell Sankey R. R Terre Haute Melvin Hunt Marshall T. Hubbard Daniel R. Williams Orman Black West Prospect Avenue Gerald L. Eble South Sixth Street Willard Blocksom

Dog Rescue on Stone Mountain Stuns Atlanta

On Stone Mountain in Georgia two rescuers descended 750 feet by rope to save a frightened dog that had fallen and was blocked by an iron stake. Elias Nour and B S Ivey reached the animal, which was then taken to the Atlanta Humane Society for care.

Atlanta Stone Mountain Elias Nour B. S. Ivey DeKalb County Atlanta Humane Society

Cataract Lake Closed to All Boat Traffic

Cataract Lake six miles west of State Road 42 is closed to all boat traffic as steady rains raise water levels to 14 feet above normal. Ralph Jarvis, superintendent of flood control lake, expects reopening late next week. Beaches and parking lots closed. water may rise another five to six feet. No flood danger foreseen.

Ralph Jarvis Jarvis

Terre Haute Jaycees Install New Officers and Honor Members

Newly elected Terre Haute Junior Chamber of Commerce officers were installed at the annual banquet at the Country Club of Terre Haute. Award winners included Bob Maehling for outstanding Jaycee, Wayne McCoy for top first year, and Don Coverstone as outstanding committee chairman. Ralph Ross, Indiana Jaycee president, presided and praised local media partners Terre Haute Star, Terre Haute Tribune, WTHI-TV, and WBOW. Three new board members Richard Adamson, William Johnston, and Wayne McCoy took office. Kesler to chair board for 1956-57.

Terre Haute Don Coverstone Ralph Ross Franklin Indiana Jaycee Terre Haute Star Terre Haute Tribune Wthi-Tv WBOW Richard Adamson William Johnston Wayne McCoy Kesler James Fischer Robert Dawson

Hungary Denies Cardinal Mindszenty Arrest Report

Vienna June 2 A Hungarian legation communique denied press reports that Cardinal Mindszenty has been re arrested The 64 year old Primate of Hungary was convicted of treason in 1949 and later released last July to a home for aging priests in southern Hungary Officials said reports he refused to sign a loyalty pledge prompted the arrest claim.

Vienna Austria Legation Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Hungary

Bank Robber Seized in Fort Madison Iowa

A 52 year old bank robber was captured in Fort Madison Iowa on June 2 after a swift daylight break in. Police reported a rapid pursuit and the suspect is in custody pending charges. Local banks heightened security following the incident.

Fort Madison Iowa

Jr Miss Suit Dress Pattern 9196 Inexpensive Sew Easy

Sewing notice for pattern 9196 by Marian Martin showing a junior miss sheath dress with Empire bodice and matching jacket. Sizes 9 through 17 with yardage details for each piece, illustrated Sew Chart, and mail order instructions via Terre Haute Tribune Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune West 18Th St New York N. Y

Pride of Montana prisoner turned citizen returns to life term

Bray Harding, who escaped from Montana prison in 1946 to become a respected neighbor, faced extradition to Iowa. After avoiding Montana extradition, he left Rock Springs for work in Washington, was arrested in Yakima May 25 for prowling with burglar tools, and confessed to a Modale Iowa bank holdup in 1926 with two accomplices, escaping with about $5,000.

Montana Iowa State Penitentiary Bray Harding Iowa Harding Rock Springs Mont Washington Yakima Wash Modale

City Court Hands Varied Sentences in Disorderly Conduct Cases

Robert Bridgewater, 38, of Elm Street, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, paying $18 fine and serving 10 days in jail before City Court Judge Edward S. Everett after a disturbance at his mother’s home. John Chipp, 70, Seelyville, fined $14 and five days for public intoxication. Richard F. Cooper, 17, fined $34.25 for speeding, reckless driving and muffler violation, with a stern warning on driving privileges. Robert C. Clark, 68, tagged for intoxication and fined $14. Alvin Long Jr., 17, Franklin Street, fined $6.75 for reckless driving after surrendering permit. Nanny Ward, 72, Brazil, fined $3.75 for running a signal light. Eiaen McCarty found guilty of pointing a gun at Ted Batchelor in a March 6 incident. fined $13 with court costs suspended after representation by Ralph Berry. Batchelor testified the dispute centered on a dog.

Robert Bridgewater Elm Street Edward S. Everett Bridgewater John Chipp Seelyville Richard F. Cooper Cooper Robert C. Clark North Third Street Alvin Long, Jr Franklin Street Long Nanny Ward Brazil Albert Owens Eiaen McCarty Ted Batchelor West ‘Verre Haute McCarty Ralph Berry Batchelor

Quick action saves crowd in storm in Fitchburg

In Fitchburg Massachusetts a patrolman and circus owner were credited with saving hundreds when a miniature tornado struck a sideshow tent. Thirteen people were injured as the canopy collapsed after about 2,500 spectators had left. The big top had been secured but the smaller tent with a menagerie was not secured in time. A cheetah broke its leash but returned to its cage as winds lifted the tent. A giraffe fled into a truck.

Fitchburg Mass Paul Christiani Christiani Bros. Circus Andrew Quinn

Marilyn Monroe Silent On Marriage Plans

Marilyn Monroe 30, flying to New York with no plans to marry, though she may meet Arthur Miller. She says she has no immediate plans to wed, while a close friend hints an eventual marriage once Miller is free from a pending divorce.

New York Marilyn Monroe Los Angeles Marilyn Arthur Miller United Press Hollywood Aline Mosby

Heart Disease Affects About Five Percent Of U S Population

About five percent of U S residents suffer some form of heart disease. The figure highlights the widespread impact of cardiovascular illness across diverse communities and underscores the need for prevention, screening, and treatment initiatives.

U. S

Market Reports Chicago Livestock June 2

Salable hogs 200 head with prices for No 1 and 2 190-220 lb butchers 18.00-18.25. sows 14.25-15.50 for 325-509 lb. Cattle: steers 50-100 higher, cows weak to 25 lower, bulls 50-75 higher. prime 1,175-1,400 lb steers 23.15-24.50. heifers 21.00-22.00. cows 11.50-13.50. vealers 1.00-2.00 lower. Lambs 25-50 higher. spring lambs 76-98 lb 26.00-28.50. ewes 3.50-5.50.

Chicago

Local Market Livestock and Produce Prices Report

Salable hogs totaled 250 with bulk No 1 through 3 grades at 160 to 240 lbs and barrows and gilts priced from 15.75 to 17.75 per head for various weights. Sows ranged 11 to 14, market overall 50 cents lower. Eggs 29 cents per dozen. heavy breed hens 19. leghorn hens 14. cocks 8. Grain values include wheat 1.89, rye 1.0, oats 0.65, corn 1.39 to 1.44, soybeans 2.56 to 2.86 depending on type.

Brother Identifies Unidentified Drowned Man at Cemetery

North Brunswick, June 2. A cemetery worker identified a drowning victim as his brother, a 45 year old man, after describing the clothes at Van Liew Cemetery. Coroner William Jaqui confirmed the match through fingerprinting.

North Brunswick N. J Joseph

Legal Notices: Bids for Interior Painting of Terre Haute Schools

Notice from the Board of School Trustees of Terre Haute Indiana seeks sealed bids by June 13 1956 for interior painting of Lange Lincoln Warren Gerstmeyer and Emeline Fairbanks facilities with specs on file. Bids need 10 percent certified check or $500 bond, plus 100 percent performance bond if awarded.

Board of School Terre Haute Indiana Lange Lafayette and North Avenues Lincoln Sixteenth and Elm Streets Warren Twenty-fifth Street Fifth Avenue Board of School Trustees Loring C. Halberstadt Woodrow Wilson Junior High CRAFT Fairview Eighth Street College Avenue Twenty-fifth Chase Streets Yeager Architects Ohio Street

Guardianship Notice in Vigo Circuit Court Indiana

In Vigo County Indiana a nonresident guardianship action for David Sheldon previously abandoned in Terre Haute is set for trial July 31 1956. Samuel Arthur Sheldon and Bonnie Sheldon must appear or answer for the case to proceed. affidavit filed May 31 1956. Clerk Catherine M. Fee.

State of Indiana County of Vigo Cora M. Moore Ralph Berry Vigo Circuit Court Herbert R. Criss Bauer, Kincade and Berry Edward Drought Walter J. Uffen State of Indiana Vigo County David Sheldon South 4Th Street Terre Haute Samuel Arthur Sheldon Bonnie Sheldon Catherine M. Fee

Notices and lodge meeting announces across Terre Haute area

Ford Star Jubilee and A Belt for Adano color TV pact at Brant's 1202 Wabash Saturday night 8 30 to 10. Terre Haute Commandry No. 16 E T Stated conclave June 2 at 730 pm covered dish 615 pm visitors welcome. Sacred Heart Month ad from Mission Bell Studio and E Hulman Fruitridge area open weekdays 11 9 Sundays 1 5. Merchandise pitch for Merchants Longs Book. Piano trade request. Chiropractor ad by T M Reid L 3187 2336 Wabash. Riding horses rental 10 am to 7 pm 1200 W Paris. Dorothy Gray Hotel Cologne special 1.00 Gillis Drugs 713 Wabash. Sewing machine service Clark's C 7447. Grace Miller's Shop alterations 413 Ohio C 7164 Busy Bee reweaves fabrics 418 Grand Bidg Krausbek Cleaners C 6528.

Adano Capehart Brant’s Wabash Terre Haute Commandry No. 16 E.T Hermans Roesch Arvin M . Foulke Grace Miller’s Shop Busy Bee

Notice to Bidders Terre Haute Indiana June 2 1956

Notice to bidders for road work in Terre Haute Indiana dated June 2 1956. Projects include resurfacing and raising manholes catch basins inlet castings and center stones along Ohio Boulevard from 19th to 25th Street. Bids must be on Bid Forms 95 and 96-a with a $100 certified check as bid guarantee.

Department of Public Works and Safety Board Terre Haute Indiana Board of Public Works and Safety Twenty-second Street Crawford Street Park Street State Board of Accounts Vigo County Raymond F. Thomas Albert Ellis Ernest_ J. Zwerner Office of the Board 24Th Ohio Street 25Th Fach Terre Haute Ind Ohio Boulevard 19Th Street 25Th Street 20Th Street The Ernest J. Zwerner

No Fuss No Mass On Your Vacation Notice

A short notice references Marsh at 654 Sycamore and Wallace Nursing Home listing patients and care notes with codes C-5277 L-9832 and no fuss mass on vacation guidance.

Marsh Sycamore Wallace Nursing Home

Nationally advertised travel kit sales positions in Midwest

Advertisements seek an experienced traveling salesman for Indiana Illinois south of Chicago and Eastern Missouri with exclusive territory. Applicants must have prior retail dealer selling experience and provide complete history and photos. Also listings for an offset pressman and a barber, with box numbers and location details in Indianapolis and Terre Haute region.

Terre Haute Indiana Depp Neers Illinois Chicago Missouri

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Honey Creek Advisory Board O. Keith Owen South Seventh Street Paul Zimmerman Max H. Cooprider Paramount Rory Calhoun Marha Hyer Technicolor Corral Man Columbia Picture William Goetz James Stewart MAN _FROM Laramie Rane Warner Bros Richard Conte Charles Kouard Sam Rolfe Weoouc Davi Peggie Castleley Chuck Connors Weisbart Harmon Jones Ted Jean Simmons Stephen McNally Brian Aherne Thames Williamson Kim Novak Berry Fieto Susan StrRassers Cure Rosertson Stara No Rosario Russe Ag Rosemary Robert Rossen Mesos Richard Burton Fredric March Claire Bloom Alexander the Great Technnicolor Eee Ly Iseee Bela Lugosi Dee Rti Akas Judy Canova Bobby Driscoll Garfield Lex Barker Patricia Medina Richard Denning Lori Nelson Adele Jergens Sam GS Cee Len M. Sharpe Mer Commonwealth Loan CO Terre Haute Crowferd Chas. E. Blanford American Loan & Finance Co Ohio St Gregory Peck Jennifer Jones Chicago Livestock Riley Township Board of Commissioners County of Vigo Railroad Street Keller Felows Ferrel Kellar Recorder’s Office Linghurst Road Southern Indiana Railroad Everett J. Acree Fayette Township Court House Vige County Lodge Sacred Heart Mission Bell E. Hulman Fruitridge T. M. Reid Paris W.T.H Dorothy Gray Cologne Gillis Clark’s Krausbek Cleaners Wabash Aye Ninth St Miller's Beauty Shop Style Shop J Sparks Marie Boyll N. Ith Call la Grace S. 14Th St Kaleel’s 8Th & Hulman Kesler's Nursing Home Bertha International Correspondence School S. 8Th Kuhn Hotel Deming H&a Tribune-Star Trotzke’s Market S. 4Th Street Weather Goods Chas Doppelt & CO Ill 4Th St P. O Indianapolis Barber Bud Ash
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