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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1955

Page

6

Georgia Chain Gang Author Dies At 65

Robert Elliott Burns, author of I was a Fugitive From a Georgia Chain Gang, died at 65 in East Orange New Jersey after a long illness. He served time for a 1922 Atlanta holdup, escaped after two months on the chain gang, later wrote the book and saw it made into a film. Governor Arnall later pardoned civil rights but not a full pardon.

East Orange N. J Robert Elliott Burns Georgia Veterans’ Hospital Burns Union Atlanta New York New Jersey Ellis Arnall State Pardon and Parole Board Clara Arnall

Ft Harrison Post 40 Elects Officers Nominees Named

Commander Robert Pfrank calls Ft Harrison Post 40 members to a 8 PM meeting for officer elections. Nominations may continue after May 24 with a roster listing candidates for president first vice commander adjutant finance officer service officer graves registration officer chaplain and other posts including historian athletic officer Americanism officer and more.

Robert Pfrank Ft. Harrison Post 40 Clifford Sutch Fred F. Schwartz George Pair Robert Fiers Arthur Bryant R. Earl Prewitt William FE. Otte Defense Victor Aldrich Robert Sisson

Exchange Club to Hear Atty Bauer on Juvenile Delinquency

Atty Lenhardt Bauer will speak to the Terre Haute Exchange Club Tuesday on Juvenile Delinquency. Exchangite Fischer announced nominating committee results: president Donald C O Rea r, treasurer Louis H Petzold, secretary C E Schafer, board members Richard Barnhart Don Boyington James Jenkins for one year Raymond Strole. Election will be held this Tuesday.

Atty Lenhardt Bauer Exchange Club Terre Haute Exchangite Fischer Donald C. O'Rear Louis H. Petzold C. E. Schafer Board of Control Richard Barnhart Don Boyington James Jenkins Raymond Strole

Desegregation Urged by Central Presbyterian Pastor

A sermon at Central Presbyterian Church denounced lukewarm church responses to segregation. The pastor urged Christians to take a clear stand against racial inequality, arguing the church should lead, not lag, in opposing prejudice and advocating equal rights for all citizens.

Pert Central Presbyterian Church Seventh and Mulberry Streets God Organized Sports Theater Church Dr. Schumpert Marion Anderson Richard Wright Dostoievsky Willie Mays America

British Rail Workers Reject Eden Plea

Britain’s 67 000 locomotive engineers and firemen reject Prime Minister Eden’s wartime broadcast plea to return to work. Leaders accuse Eden of misstating facts and say the strike continues with no sign of easing. A dock strike by 20 000 stevedores disrupts seven ports and 200 freighters idle.

London Britain Eden Labor Ministry Transport Workers Union United States Canada

Montrose Men's Club Schedules Tuesday Meeting

Pearl Rowell chairs the Montrose Men's Club gathering at 6 30 P.M. Tuesday in Montrose Methodist Church with Alvin Yeager in charge of trigger topics. Wilbur Wolpert acts as evaluator. Speakers include Basil Bennett Paul Rudd and Charles Coffel.

Pearl Rowell Montrose Men's Club Montrose Methodist Church Trigger Alvin Yeager Wilbur Wolpert Basil Bennett Paul Rudd Charles Coffel

Germans demand return of 11000 abducted Germans

Berlin radios say 11,000 young Germans were abducted by Soviet occupation forces after World War II and held for years with only about 4,800 returning home. The broadcast cites ages 16 and 17 and calls for accountability.

Berlin RIAS Soviet Union Germany

Motorist Charged With Tipsy Driving

Cornelius Crawford age 23 of 1412 North Sixteenth Street was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence after an officer observed his driving in an uncertain manner. Officer C. D. Thompson made the arrest.

Cornelius Crawford North Sixteenth Street C. D. Thompson Crawford

Knife Attack At Edward's Tavern Leads to Multiple Bonds

A knifing affray at Edward's Tavern on South Third Street left Oakley with a stab wound and Mrs. Butler cut. Three in custody faces assault charges and bonds under $10 000. Judge Everett postponed outcomes, with trials set for June and a bench warrant for Roy Allen.

Edward's Tavern South Thiris Oakley Butler Edward S. Everett Cornelius Crawford Everett Majes McCallister South Third Street Marvin Brown Monticello Edward Harper Second Wabash Avenue Leroy Geiling Plum Street Marrion Russell Lucille Russell Arley Russell Tippecanoe Roy Allen

Advertising Scores Gains in 1954 Nationwide

New York June 6 news: national newspaper advertising spent 594.12 million in 1954, down 1.2 percent from 1953. GM led with 37.39 million, Ford and Chrysler behind. Monsanto Chemical jumped 142.6 percent to 4.10 million, top 12. Automotive ads rose 7.9 percent to 139.86 million. food ads fell 2.8 percent to 129.45 million. radio and TV ads dropped 36.7 percent to 17.07 million.

New York General Motors Bureau of Advertising Assn. G.M

Dissolutions Sought in Vigo Court Three Divorces Filed

Three petitions for divorce were filed Monday in Vigo Superior Court No. 2. Betty Blueher seeks a divorce from Walter Le Roy Blueher, married April 1955 and separated June 1955. Andrew S. Muzalski seeks a decree from Ruth Muzalski, married July 1949. Harriet Chestnut seeks a divorce from Edward Chestnut, married January 1948.

Vigo Superior Court No. 2 Betty Blueher Walter le Roy Blueher South Seventeenth Street Harold Bitzegaio Andrew S. Muzalski Ruth W. Muzalski North Twenty-fourth Street Lee Criss Harriet Chestnut Beech Street Edward Chestnut

Police search for missing girl in local area

Richard Watson reports his 17 year old daughter Jane missing from home at 1223 South Fifteenth Street. He describes her as five feet tall, 140 pounds with sandy hair blue eyes and a white blouse and skirt. She recently worked as a soda clerk at Ninth Street and Wabash.

Richard Watson South Fifteenth Street Jane Ninth Street Wabash Avenue

Body Found In Cedar Creek Near Auburn

The body of Mearl R. Patee, 51, of Auburn, was found Saturday in three feet of water in Cedar Creek six miles southwest of town. Coroner Dr. Perry Reynolds said Patee may have held his head under water. He had been missing since leaving for work Friday morning.

Auburn Ind Mearl R. Patee Cedar Creek Here Perry Reynolds Patee

Iron needs in the human body a single daily ounce

A historical note states the human body requires only about one ounce of iron every seven days, underscoring minimal daily iron needs in early medical guidance.

Saint Marys Commencement Honors 1955 56 Scholars

Saint Mary of the Woods announces 1955 56 graduates with cum laude honors and multiple named scholarships. Notable awardees include Dorothy Hein Elaine Pollard Jane Michael and Barbara Mooney who receive full tuition board and room grants and four seniors gaining church state and local scholarships across Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Ohio. Indiana State Teachers College holds an 84th annual commencement with 393 bachelor degrees 175 master degrees and nursing graduates joining 140 cities 66 Indiana counties and 15 other states. The program features prelude by the symphonic band processional and recessional under Miss Martha Mc Laughlin and R Paul Steward with Dr Raleigh Holmstedt delivering the main address.

Saint Mary’s Nicole Bertasiute Worcester Mass Dorothy Hein Evansville Jane Michael Dayton Ohio Elaine Pollard Fairhaven Georgetown University Eleanor O'Hara Immaculata Seminary Washington, D. C Mother Mary Raphael Saint Mary - of - the - Woods Rosemary Fassett Burke Baltimore Craigie Gunn Mitchell Lawrence County Ind Kathleen Farrell Bedford Mary Fendrich Hulman Anton Hulman Terre Haute Barbara Mooney Joyce Short Thiele John Howard Mitchell Joanne Coughlin Cleveland Joan MacDonald Kenilworth Ill Mac Frawley Murphy Rose Marie Findley Schulte High School Margaret Ann Doriot Fort Wayne Maureen Finneran Hope Mary Ellen Kunkler Loogootee Kathleen O’daniel Donna Booth Evanston Iil Indiana State Teachers College Raleigh W. Holmstedt Union Hospital School of Nursing St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing Indiana Hawaii Liberia India Walter Anslinger Donald Weil John Wittenbraker Walter Abenathy Wayne French Hymera Ruth Utz Huntingburg Fred Webb Jr Martha McLaughlin Lewis R. Paul Steward Petersburg

Infant drives car in driveway collision in East Providence

A two year old boy, son of Thomas H. Carney, started a car and backed into a parked vehicle owned by Raymond E. Brouillard in East Providence. Police Lt. John Vitacolonna reports the infant was uninjured and the accident occurred after the keys were found on the kitchen table.

East Providence R. L John Vitacolonna Thomas H. Carney Raymond E. Brouillard

Eight Divorces Granted in Vigo Superior Court

Eight divorce decrees were granted Monday in Vigo Superior Court by Judge Albert R. Owens. Cases include Marjorie Wilson gaining custody of three children and $30 weekly support from Melvin Wilson. Eunice Potts divorcing Benjamin H. Potts with custody details. Bobby D. Rudisel divorcing Emily Rudisel with custody of a two year old and $8 weekly support. Mary Frances Burgan restoring maiden name Wood and receiving household goods. Mae Richardson divorcing Walter Richardson with maiden name Cooley restored. Maxine Haney divorcing Bert L. Haney with custody of a nine year old daughter. Eleanor J. Minor divorcing Jule R. Minor.

Vigo Superior Court Albert R. Owens Marjorie Wilson South Eleventh Street Melvin Wilson Fourth Avenue Wilson Eunice Potts South Thirteenth Street Benjamin H. Potts North Ninth Street Bobby D. Rudisel Eagle Street Emily Rudisel Rudisel Mary Frances Burgan West Terre Haute Raymond Burgan Wood Mae Richardson Garfield Avenue Walter Richardson Indianapolis Cooley Maxine Haney North Twenty-fourth Street Bert L. Haney North Terre Haute Eleanor J. Minor R. R Jule R. Minor Anderson

Five Renewal Requests Filed With Vigo County Beverage Board

Vigo County Beverage Board announced five beverage permit renewal applications received on Monday and forwarded for final action to Indianapolis. Applicants include Vinton and Mayme Haas at 1400 Poplar Street, Archie Stewart at 1200 College Avenue, The Kroger Company at 115 Walnut Street, and John G. and Alice Schmidt at 1701 South Seventh Street.

Vigo County Beverage Board Indianapolis Vinton and Mayme Haas Poplar Street Archie Stewart College Avenue Kroger Company Walnut Street John G Alice 0. Schmidt South Seventh Street

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FT. Harrison Atty. Bauer Chestnut Temple Ely Winston Churchill British Rail Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen Montrose Men’s Club Merchants Savings Assn South Sixth Street Clyde W. Andrews Pres Gilbert S. Cluder Secy China Townsville Australia Admiralty “Islands Pacific Ocean Eatellington Tealand U. S. Air Force Tokyo Sydney New Zealand Guam Admiralty Islands Turner Air Force Base North Africa Ejapan Young Driver Robin Crusoe Matai Leslie Caron Keenan Wynn the Glass Slipper Garfield Spencer Tracy Robert Ryan Black Rock Dan Duryea Jeff Richards M-G-M Hall OF Fame Frank Sinatra Kathryn Grayson Gene Kelly Anchors Aweigh Technicolor John Wayne Roy Rogers Oklahoma Crand Rouue Harris James Dean Wees To Fortune Agnes AEE UCD ATC Glenn Ford Anne Francis Louis Calhern Tyrone Power Clark Maureen O’hara Corral Crosby Kelly Holden Aperlberg-Seaton Stannine Broderick Crawford Richard Conte Marilyn Maxwell Anne Bancroft J. Carrol Naish NEW York Confidential Water Front Sacs Lafayette Grace Kelly Bing Crosby William Holden Paris Tony Curtis Dons Carter Dames Gleason N. Y Madam Gobette
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