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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1959

Page

2

Exiles Invade Nicaragua to Battle Somoza

In Nicaragua, 75 exiles from Costa Rica attacked near Santo Tomas and a second force of about 25 landed near Matagalpa. President Somoza pledged annihilation in two days, while reports claimed 421 rebels including students from U S and European universities. Martial law followed a general strike threat.

Managua Nicaragua Luis Somoza Costa Rica Somoza Enrique Lacayo Farfan San Jose U. S Santo Tomas Lake Nicaragua National Guard Organization of American States Panama West Point Victor Rivas Gomez

Fire damages John Kelley Furniture Co. in Anderson

A pre dawn blaze swept downtown Anderson causing about 100000 in damage to the John Kelley Furniture Co. during the early morning hours. Fire crews fought the flames through the dawn as damage was estimated at 100000.

Anderson Ind John Kelley Furniture Co

Joan Crawford asserts wealth despite rumors in Hollywood

Far from broke actress Joan Crawford rebuts reports she has no son and reveals income of 60 000 dollars yearly from a soft drink firm plus board fees and movie earnings. She notes husband Alfred Steele died in April, plans to sell her Brentwood home and move to New York for business reasons.

Hollywood Joan Crawford Pepsi-Cola Board Alfred Steele Brentwood New York

Rites Wednesday For Karl M. Way

Karl M. Way 81 retired mining engineer and former county commissioner died Monday. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moore Funeral Home Brazil Indiana with burial at Summit Lawn Cemetery. He lived at 829 South Forest Avenue and is survived by his wife Sara and two nephews. He served with the USGS and later the Bureau of Mines after Ohio State University 1905 graduation. He moved to Brazil in 1918 and held many local affiliations.

Brazil Ind Karl M. Way Moore Funeral Home William F. Schuster Summit Lawn Cemetery Way South Forest Avenue Clay County Hospital Sara Way Ohio State University Technological United States Geological Survey United States Bureau of Mines Youngstown Ohio Wey First Presbyterian Church of

Mrs. Matilda Breinig Carter Dies at 87 in Wilmette

Death announced for Mrs. Charles Carter once Matilda Breinig aged 87 in Wilmette Illinois. Survived by sisters Catharine Roseberg 100 and others, daughter Mrs Frank Kutten, sons Richard Wittenberg and Charles Carter. Body at Scott Funeral Home. services set for Wednesday.

Charles Carter Matilda Breinig Wilmette Ill Carter Jacob Breinig Ringgold Band Catherine Roseberg Ashville N. C Thomas Dailey Indianapolis Alf Ohlendorf Chicago Harley Pritchett Terre Haute Frank Kutten Richard Wittenberg Scott Funeral Home

Worthington Man Dies by Own Action

Clyde Hutcheson, 65, of near Worthington Indiana, was found in his farm home with a self inflicted double barreled shotgun wound. A note cited ill health and loneliness. Coroner Delmar Hasler, State Detective Sgt. Joe Feeney, and Sheriff Blakely investigated. He is survived by a son, Donald, of Worthington. services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home Worthington Cemetery.

Worthington Ind Clyde Hutcheson Here Greene County Delmar Hasler Joe Feeney Blakely Donald Myers Funeral Home Lewis Marsh Worthington Cemetery

Berlin Talks Stall Amid Concessions and Cold War Tensions

Diplomatic reports say Gromyko urged Allies to withdraw Berlin troops and accept a symbolic Soviet unit in West Berlin. Herter dismisses major concessions and aims to press on, noting only limited progress in secret Berlin talks as Soviet optimism rises after Monday session.

Gromyko Berlin West Berlin East Berin Russia Britain United States France Asst Andrew H. Berding Herter Berding

Lloyd Appears Firmly Entrenched as Foreign Minister

London reports indicate Prime Minister Macmillan backs Selwyn Lloyd amid increasing press and political support. The Times sparked controversy by hinting Lloyd might be moved after the next election, while Geneva dispatches and statements from Bonn and Adenauer defend Lloyd’s performance.

London UPI Harold Macmillan Selwyn Lloyd Macmillan Lloyd Times of London Times Geneva Foreign Ministry Bonn Konrad Adenauer

Sister Constance Marie Dies at St Marys Woods

Sister Constance Marie formerly Miss Helen Fahey of Chicago died at St Mary of the Woods mother house. Entered the Providence order in 1901, taught at St Ann St Margaret Mary Sacred Heart St Benedict in Terre Haute Indianapolis and Chicago. Funeral at 9 a m Thursday at St Marys. Burial in convent cemetery. Survived by Sister Mary Remigia and brother Thomas Fahey.

Constance Marie Helen Fahey Chicago Ill Sisters of Providence St.Mary-of-the-Woods Terre Haute Indianapolis St. Ann St. Margaret Mary Sacred Heart St. Benedict St. Patrick and Cathedral

Pest control worker injured in air tank blast

Edward Bauer of Barnett's Pest Control was injured when a compressed air tank exploded at a filling station on Ninth Street and College Avenue. He was taken to St. Anthony Hospital by employer William K. Barnett and admitted with his condition listed as satisfactory.

Edward Bauer Barnett Pest Control South Eighth Street Ninth Street College Avenue Bauer Monroe Boulevard St. Anthony Hospital William K. Barnett

Trial Reveals Store Loot Linked to McCoy Family

Terre Haute witnesses testified in a burglary case linking Mrs. McCoy to stolen goods from her son and another boy. The Woolworth loot worth over 2000 dollars was recovered at her home as the trial opened with jurors chosen from regular and special panels.

Shipley Max Berry McCoy Pepsi-Cola Sayre Woolworth

Enlists in Marines James Dunn Joins Four-Year Service

James T. Dunn aged 18 of RR 1 Clinton has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for four years and reported to San Diego for recruit training. He is the son of Thomas D. Dunn.

James T. Dunn Clinton United States Marine Corps San Dito Darrell Wright Dunn Thomas D. Dunn

Five Year Old Drowns At Gravel Pit Pond

A five year old boy fell into a gravel pit pond near Terre Haute while playing with companions. He disappeared under water and was recovered by a local trustee using a drag device. Fire and police personnel provided aid but he was pronounced dead at the hospital. The gravel pit is owned by Wabash Sand and Gravel Company and is not fenced. Coroner’s office to investigate and funeral arrangements are planned at Martin Tearman Funeral Home with services at 1 p.m. Thursday.

Don Congram Terre Haute Kesler Herbert R. Criss Bhe John A. Kesler Petit Jury Ralph Berry Jack Mankin Harrison Township Lawrence Thomas Thomas Herbert Beasley Fred Carpenter Jim Cullen Manning Thomas Fire Department Gillis Stephen Brent Lee Tony Wabash Sand and Gravel Company, Inc Martin Tearman Christian Science Ezra Cottrell Roselawn Memorial Park

College Awards 959 Degrees in Sunday Program

The college honors 959 degree candidates and 51 nursing diploma recipients plus three medical technology diploma holders from Union Hospital. Baccalaureate services are Sunday June 7 at 11 in the Student Union Building Auditorium with a sermon by Reverend Daniel J. Bowden. Alumni Senior Day is Saturday June 6 with reunions for multiple classes and Distinguished Alumni Awards presented at the convocation.

St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing Union Hospital School of Nursing Union Hospital Student Union Building Daniel J. Bowden Indiana School of Religion Bloomington Ind

Body recovered from White River near Gosport Indiana

The body of William Johnson, 35, of Stinesville, was recovered by state police after drowning while attempting to rescue his 13 year old niece during a fishing trip. He apparently lost his footing in the current. The girl swam to safety.

Gosport Ind William Johnson Stinesville White River Here Johnson

Deaths James Carl Maxwell 45 Terre Haute resident

Services for James Carl Maxwell 45 of 1625 Garfield avenue will be held at Thomas Funeral Home at 1 pm Wednesday with Rev. William Saunders officiating and burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Surviving are widow Elmer one son James Jr mother Mrs Mary Ellen Maxwell two brothers Earl Terre Haute and Charles Maxwell five sisters Helen Nevins Brazil Betty McCameron Farmersburg Mary Gehring Edith Egbert Flora Maxwell all of Terre Haute. He was a member of the Terre Haute Management Club.

James Carl Maxwell Garfield Avenue Thomas Funeral Home William Saunders Roselawn Memorial Park Elmer James, Jr Mary Ellen Maxwell Earl Terre Haute Charles Maxwell Helen Nevins Brazil Betty McCameron Farmersburg Mary Gehring Edith Egbert Flora Maxwell The

Mrs Forbes 68 dies. services set Friday at Highland Lawn

Mrs Alice Pearl Forbes age 68 of 1521 Grand Avenue died Monday at Union Hospital. Survived by husband Fred two sons Harry of Los Angeles and Robert of Terre Haute a brother Edward Knox Fort Wayne a sister Mrs Kitty Grenus Yuba Linda Cal and five grandchildren. She belonged to Maplewood Christian Church. Body at Thomas Funeral Home with calling after 7 PM Wednesday and services at 1 PM Friday conducted by Rev Neil Kuns with burial in Highland Lawn Cemetery.

Alice Pearl Forbes Grand Avenue Union Hospital Fred Harry Los Angeles Calif Robert Forbes Terre Haute Edward Knox Fort Wayne Kitty Grenus Yuba Linda Cal Maplewood Christian Church Thomas Funeral Home Neil Kuns_ will Highland Lawn Cemetery

Death of Harry Goodwin in Peoria Believed Sudden

Mrs C F Miller of 1340 Ohio Street reports the death of her brother Harry Goodwin aged 69 at his Peoria Illinois home. A retired Commercial Solvents Corporation employee and former Terre Haute resident he is survived by sister Mrs Goodwin and brother Otto of Terre Haute, widow Lillian two daughters Dorothy of Lansing and Alberta of Peoria, and several nieces and nephews.

C. F. Miller Ohio Street Harry Goodwin Peoria Ill Goodwin Commercial Solvents Corporation Terre Haute Otto Goodwin Lillian Dorothy Lansing Alberta

Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Williams Held at Bell & Bracken

Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Williams of 1209 South Fourteenth street will be held at 1 PM Wednesday at Bell & Bracken Funeral Home with Rev H C Maxwell officiating. Burial follows in Grandview cemetery. Friends may call after 5 30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Lucy Williams South Fourteenth Street Bell & Bracken Funeral Home H. C. Maxwell Grandview Cemetery

Mrs Margaret Scott Dies At Union Hospital

Mrs Margaret Scott aged 59 died Monday afternoon at Union Hospital. She is survived by her husband Herbert a sister Mrs Roy Richards of Terre Haute a brother Harvey Hardiman of Evansville and several nieces and nephews. The body was sent to Russell Funeral Home.

Margaret Scott North Twenty-third Street Union Hospital Herbert Roy Richards Terre Haute Harvey Hardiman Evansville Russell Funeral Home

Services for Cecelia Liffick Death Notice

Funeral services for Mrs. Cecelia Liffick aged 68 are set for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at P. J. Ryan & Sons Funeral Home A requiem mass will follow at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Cecelia Liffick P. J. Ryan & Sons St. Joseph Church Calvary Cemetery

Services for Mrs. Lillian Crawford Friday

Mrs. Lillian Brosman Crawford aged 72 of 520 Deming Street died Monday. Funeral services will be at Cross Funeral Home at 10 AM Thursday with Dr. G Todd Roberts presiding. Burial is in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Lillian Brosman Crawford Deming Street the Cross Funeral Home G. Todd Roberts Highland Lawn Cemetery

Freal Frye Sr. Dies of heart attack near Pleasantville

Freal Frye Sr. 54 of Pleasantville area died Monday afternoon from an apparent heart attack at home. He worked at the Shasta Mine and belonged to the Pleasantville Methodist Church and several Masonic bodies in Sandborn and Linton. Surviving are wife Lola. children Phyllis White, Glora Beck, Frear Frye, Ronald, and David Frye. a foster daughter Anita Cass. siblings Earl, Millard, Edith. stepfamily. nine grandchildren. Body to Newkirk Funeral Home Dugger.

Pleasantville Ind Freal Frye Shasta Indianapolis Frear Frye Pendleton Ronald David Frye Anita Cass Earl Evansville Millard Brazil Edith Thompson Chicago Dotty Christy Linton Arthur Fish Effingham, IL Myrtle

Rosary Held for Reno Wright in Marshall Funeral

Reno Wright 65 a former Marshall resident died Friday in Jacksonville Florida. Funeral services 2:30 PM Thursday at Marrs Funeral Home with burial in St Marys cemetery. Survived by wife Elizabeth two brothers and two sisters. Funeral in East Palatka Tuesday and body returns to Marrs for viewing Thursday.

Marshall, Ill Marrs Reno Wright Marshall Jacksonville Fla Msgr Donahue St. Mary's Cemetery Wright East Palatka Elizabeth Leander Clarence Gardner Ark Ernest Adams Terre Haute Susan Jacobs Marrs Funeral Home

Veteran Charles H. Wagner dies in Farmersburg

Charles H. Wagner World War I veteran dies at 5:30 AM at his home RR 1 Farmersburg Ind Survived by widow Helen four sons Bob Gene Norman Harry and three daughters Betty Akers Jo Ann Anderson Sally Also member of Sandborn Masonic Lodge Body to Fidler-Wood Funeral Home Funeral services at 3 PM Wednesday conducted by Rev Kenneth Holdzkom burial in Westlawn Cemetery

Farmersburg Ind Charles H. Wagner Helen Bob Terre Haute Gene Norman United States Air Force Topeka Kans Harry Wagner Betty Akers Jo Ann Anderson Anderson Sally Wagner Sandborn Masonic Lodge Fidler-Wood Funeral Home Kenneth Holdzkom Westlawn Cemetery

John Pesavento dies at 70 in Blanford

John Pesavento 70 died Monday at Barton Nursing Home Dana after a brief illness. He lived in the Blanford area 49 years and worked as a coal miner and railroad employee. A World War I veteran and Druids Lodge No. 30 member, he is survived by wife Mary Ozella, son Enzo of Long Beach, brother Angelo of Lockport, siblings in Italy, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Karanovich Funeral Home.

Blanford Ind John Pesavento Barton Dana Druids Lodge No. 30 Mary Ozella_ Pesavento Enzo Pesavento Long Beach Cal Angelo Pesavento Lockport, Ill Italy Karanovich

Mrs Hazel Myers 44 Dies at Vandalia Hospital

Mrs Hazel Myers of Vandalia dies Monday morning in Vandalia Hospital. Survived by husband James Myers a son James Jr two daughters Ruth Hocutt Neva Marie Myers a brother Alphonse Stratton and sister Nata Swearingen. Body to Markwell Funeral Home with services Wednesday at 2 pm at the funeral home officiated by Rev Don Olsen and burial in Casey Cemetery.

Casey Hazel Myers Vandalia Vandalia Hospital James Myers James Jr Ruth Hocutt San Diego Cal Neva Marie Myers Alphonse Stratton Champaign Lll Nata Swearingen Phoenix Ariz Markwell Funeral Home Don Olsen Casey New Cemetery

Funeral services for Oscar Y. Clark

Oscar Y. Clark a 66 year old Brazil merchant died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon at Barnes Mortuary in Brazil Ind.

Brazil Ind Oscar Y. Clark Barnes Mortuary

Sax Rohmer Dies Creator of Fu Manchu

London reports Sax Rohmer died after a long illness on Monday night at about age 70. He created the Fu Manchu character debuting in 1913 and produced a long series through 1957 with films and radio boosting his fame. Born Arthur Sarsfield Ward, he lived in America and called New York City home.

London Sax Rohmer Fu Manchu Rohmer Chinaman Arthur Sarsfield Ward England America New York City

Funeral details for area clergymen in Rockville

The Rev. Earl S. Cummings Jr and the Rev. C O Griggs Memory Garden cemetery north of Rockville. The body rests at Lawson Son Funeral Home with calling after 4 pm Tuesday. Wednesday services move to Barnes Mortuary Rockville with calling after 10 am.

Rockville Earl S. Cummings Jr C. O. Griggs Memory Garden Cemetery Lawson & Son Funeral Home Barnes Mortuary

Funeral services for Leo Lohrman announced in Clinton

Leo Lohrman 39 formerly of Hillsdale died Thursday in Anchorage Alaska where he worked as a civil service worker with the U S Air Force Secret Service. Services from First Funeral Home Clinton with surviving relations in Hillsdale Terre Haute and California.

Clinton Ind Leo Lohrman Hillsdale Anchorage Alaska United States Air Force Secret Service First Methodist Church Walter Lohrman RR 1 Marybelle Forein Santa Monica Cal Leslie Lohrman Terre Haute Forrest Paul Lohrman

Mary Elizabeth Biddle dies in Clinton at 75

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Biddle 75 of 824 North Ninth street Clinton died at 1155 p m Monday after an extended illness at Vermillion County Hospital She was a native of near Marshall Ind Surviving are four sons William Biddle of Clinton Robert Biddle Indianapolis Lloyd Biddle Lafayette and William Kiger Veedersburg a daughter Iola Wake Terre Haute four grandchildren six great grandchildren and a brother Arthur J Delp Rockville The body at First Funeral Home

Clinton Ind Mary Elizabeth Biddle North Ninth Street Vermillion County Hospital Marshall William Biddle Robert Biddle Indianapolis Lloyd Biddle Lafayette William Kiger Veedersburg Iola Wake Terre Haute Arthur J. Delp Rockville

Martha Cramer 93 Dies in Robinson Home

Mrs. Martha E. Cramer aged 93 died Tuesday at her daughter Miss Ruth Cramer’s Robinson home. Survived by three sons Ira Clark Cramer Terre Haute Carl Cramer Torrance California and George Cramer Chicago. Body to Root Funeral Home with services at 2 p.m. Thursday and burial in Robinson Cemetery.

Robinson IIL Martha E. Cramer Ruth Cramer Ira Clark Cramer Terre Haute Carl Cramer Torrence Calif George Cramer Chicago Root Funeral Robinson Cemetery

Funeral services set for David Gibson in Paris

Funeral services for David Gibson 64 of Paris will be at Tolon Funeral Home Wednesday. He died Sunday in Kankakee. Survived by wife Edna Davis three daughters Lillie Meese Florence Long and Mary Pearl Holt five brothers and two sisters.

Paris All David Gibson Kankakee Tolon Edna Davis Lillie Meese Ashmore Florence Long Evansville Mary Pearl Holt Chicago

Obituary Notice Casey Woman 70 Dies in Sebring

Mrs. Omah Harris aged 70 died Monday in Sebring Florida. Survived by husband Richard and three sisters Mrs Fred Snyder of Terre Haute, Mrs Bess Miller of Cleveland Ohio, and Mrs Mable Jackson of Park Forest. Body to arrive in Casey Wednesday and be taken to the Markwell Funeral Home.

Casey Ill Omah Harris Sebring Filia Richard Fred Snyder Terre Haute Bess Miller Cleveland Ohio Mable Jackson Park Forest Markwell

Ex-T. H. resident Bowden killed in Indiana crash

John Leroy Bowden 30 former Terre Haute resident died Monday in a two car crash near Columbus Indiana. Bowden struck a tree after collision. other driver fled. He served in Korea, graduated Indiana University in 1956, worked for Cummins Diesel. Survivors include wife Shirley and six sisters and one brother. Body to Bedino Chapel.

John Leroy Bowden John T. Bowden RR 3 West Terre Haute Columbus Ind Bowden Terre Haute Gerstmeyer Technical High School Marine Corps Indiana University Cummins Diesel Corporation Shirley Georgina Bonner Delois Frank Helen O’brien Chicago Hilda Dahne Germany Virginia Lutt Gladyss Abrams RR 1 West Terre

Whales Believed To Restrict Activity To Arctic Zones

Scientists say several whale species limit their movements to the Arctic and nearby temperature zones. This distribution pattern suggests adaptation to cold waters and seasonal food availability.

Gas Tanker Blast Hurts Dozens Near Red Church

About 8 45 am a propane gas tanker exploded on Route 122 near Red Church stamping out crowds and injuring driver Joe Wharton and others. Ron Kramer a school bus driver helped 40 children escape as buses nearby carried on. State police described shards crashing through a trooper’s windshield and uncertainty over the fire’s cause.

Klinger Sungas Products Co. of Pennsylvania, Inc Joe Wharton Peckville Scranton Ron Kramer Karl Klinger Philadelphia Clouser Schuylkill Haven Red Church Route 122

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