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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
3
State detectives linked a gang to a robbery. Four new machines valued at 627.56 were taken from Charles P. Mahoney and dumped in the river. The trio described driving with a sleeping man, stealing $6, and fleeing. six others were jailed on vagrancy charges with bonds set for June 9.
The Soviet premier Nikolai Bulganin sent a sixth correspondence letter to President Eisenhower on major East West issues. Officials say the letter likely replies to Eisenhower’s request two months ago for a possible ban on atomic weapon production. The Soviet embassy announced the dispatch and said Ambassador Zaroubin would deliver it via Secretary Dulles.
A stray puppy appeared at the Harlan Hospital back door last week and remains there Sunday after an orderly found a splintered leg likely from being hit by a car. The dog, with a collar and nameplate but no name, is under care until its owner arrives.
An observer argues the United States can still win in Asia if it sets clear goals and acts consistently Asian leaders urge treating Asians as equals consulting them about policy aiding for their sake not as anti communism messaging diplomats keep informed and the stance is repeated to gain support.
Jeff Shannon a 37 year old of Clinton R 2 was fined ten dollars and costs in Clinton City Court on a charge of threatening to use a deadly weapon He received a suspended 180 day sentence on the state penal farm The complaint was filed by his wife Dorothy and he was arrested by State Trooper Robert Wiot and Deputy Tony Ugo of Vermillion County sheriff.
The lone American-born ice hockey player in the league is Ivan Irwin, who plays for the New York Rangers.
The House debates foreign aid with opposition from some Republicans and Rayburn on the administration program. Some members seek to cut the committee’s reduction, while others warn against increasing the cost and defend aiding allies. A few, like Rep. Flood, call for enacting the full 4.9 billion in aid. The fight centers on resisting communism versus fiscal restraint.
Yugoslav leader Tito told reporters at a Kremlin reception that his Moscow trip will not affect Yugoslavia U S relations and that friendship with the United States will continue as before. He noted no need for a Washington visit unless invited and praised Yugoslavia’s independent foreign policy amid Khrushchev and Bulganin in attendance.
Funeral services for Clarence H. Knoll age 80 Poland bank official who died Wednesday will be held Friday at 2 p m at Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Rev Argyl Houser of Rochelle Ill officiating. Burial will be in Cunot cemetery He served 42 years as cashier of the State Bank of Poland which he organized and earlier organized a bank at Kingston Springs Tenn He was born in Cunot Owen county and supported causes like Cagle s Mill Dam and was a founder of the Five Acre Corn Club He belonged to the Knights of Pythias Clay County Bankers Association and the Unitarian Church in Indianapolis Surviving are his widow Maude M two daughters a stepdaughter three sisters two brothers five grandchildren and a step grandson.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals on June 7 upheld the State Department refusal of a passport to singer Paul Robeson. The court said Robeson failed to answer a request to affirm past or present Communist Party membership and thus did not comply with passport regulations.
Florence Murphy Buis 83 formerly of Terre Haute and Greencastle died early Thursday at her daughter I Smiths Pompano Beach Florida She survived by another daughter Mrs Leonora Tumey Marshall Ill a sister Mrs Charles Carson Terre Haute a brother Charles Murphy Terre Haute three granddaughters Mrs Edgard Mechling Terre Haute Mrs Paul McCoy Princeton Ind Mrs Louise Owen Indianapolis three grandsons Donald E Smith Terre Haute Robert J Smith Princeton Ind and Richard Coffman Greencastle plus several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews The body arrives Terre Haute Saturday It will be taken to Martin Tear man Funeral Home for calling hours after 10 am Services follow at 2 pm Saturday Burial in Rose Lawn Memorial Park
Mrs Charlotte Mae Peters age 77 of 506 South Eighteenth Street died Tuesday. Services will be 2 PM Friday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Elsie Loeb Strouse age 75 of 117 South Twenty‑First Street died Thursday morning. Survived by husband Alfred daughter Mrs Max Goodman two granddaughters one great granddaughter. Burial at Highland Lawn Cemetery.
The Rev Url Sylvester Beard aged in further details, of 711 Gilbert Avenue, died at 6 30 pm Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. Survived by widow Ora and children Paul and Mrs Earlene Smith, all of Terre Haute, plus sister Mrs Anna Mae Bracken of New Albany, brother Melchi of Morgantown Kentucky, and three grandchildren. Body to Bell and Bracken Funeral Home.
Mrs. Maria Delorne aged 93 formerly of Terre Haute died at 11 30 Tuesday night in Henryetta Oklahoma Survived by two sons Frank and August of Terre Haute two daughters Mrs Mimi Bottiaux Detroit and Mrs Fannie Pretari Inkster Michigan 16 grandchildren 32 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren Services will be held in Henryetta Oklahoma.
Harry D. Heller 74 formerly of Terre Haute died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. Survived by widow Sadie two sons Alexander and Aaron one daughter Mrs. Rose Weiss one brother Isadore eight grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be Friday in Los Angeles.
Mary A Roy died Wednesday at 83. Services set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Cross Funeral Home with Rev Neil Kuns and Rev James H Woodward officiating. Burial in Highland Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Henrietta Carnell 81 of 1207 Blackman Street Clinton died 9 15 p m Tuesday at Vermillion County Hospital She was a native of Portsmouth Ohio longtime resident of Clinton and member of Brazil First Christian Church Surviving daughter Edna Sturgeon three sons and five grandchildren Burial at Poplar Cemetery Brazil Other obituary James E Marlowe 73 of Home ER Hymera died at his home Wednesday Surviving widow Leona sister and brother with several nieces and nephews Funeral services noon Friday at residence Rev E L Bates officiating Burial at K P cemetery
George J. Elenich 61 of Rockville died at 10 p m Wednesday at Veterans Hospital Indianapolis He was a member of Fellinger Post 48 American Legion Surviving wife Maye a son John at home a daughter Mrs Phyllis Vaught Villa Grove Ill two brothers Bert Homer and two sisters Mrs George Strickler Rockville Mrs Ray Cummings Marshall Ind Three grandchildren The body was taken to Branson Funeral Home Rockville
New York actress Jayne Mans field clashed with Mr Universe during a courtroom moment. Hargitay attempted to speak but was interrupted and punched by Chuck Krauser who then knocked him down again. Hargitay received stitches for a gash and facial contusions. No arrests or charges filed.
William K Williams 51, formerly of Rosedale, died Wednesday morning at his home 3026 Chandler Avenue Lincoln Park Michigan. Survived by widow Ann one daughter Betty Ann Patterson three sons Robert William and Dale all of Lincoln Park two sisters May Taylor Rosedale and Elizabeth Bartlett Terre Haute one brother E Orman Williams Indianapolis seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs Geneva Ellen Graf 48 wife of Dr J A Graf of Bloomfield died at Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes after an illness. Survived by husband two sons Stephen and Peter at home parents Mr and Mrs Ivan Stalcup Bloomfield two brothers Frank Arkansas and William Indianapolis four sisters Mrs Dimple Heddon Worthington Mrs Nona Sapp Mrs Grace Brock and Mrs Agnes Slater Bloomfield.
Viola Cunningham Morris Sullivan of Indiana dies Tuesday night at Mary Sherman Hospital south of New Lebanon aged 76. Survived by husband Hud, son Lex of Akron Ohio, and one granddaughter. Funeral at Billman Mortuary Friday 3 PM with Rev Jack Anderson. burial Center Ridge.
W H Himebrook eighty one died at his home three miles east of Linton at 645 pm Tuesday. Memorial services are planned at Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel. He is survived by his sister Mrs Lou Long and four nieces and nephews.
Maj. Gen. Robert Gard the U.N. chief representative said 16 United Nations forces from Korea discussed withdrawal dates but did not set a time. NNSC agreed to provisional withdrawal while keeping the teams legal status unchanged.
Judge Willian A. McCarty, 63, longtime Crawford County Court judge from 1922 to 1938, died after a heart attack at Edward Greer Hospital in Robinson. A law partner with his brother P. G. McCarty, he held leadership roles in local legal groups and belonged to several fraternal orders. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maxie Siedel and Mrs. Alice Grubb.
A vintage ad promotes T-4-L foot fungus remedy claiming instant drying and relief within one hour with a money back guarantee. It urges purchase at drug stores and notes satisfaction or a forty cent refund.
The article names two brothers P. G. and George McCarty, city editor of the Robinson Daily News, one sister Gertrude Ryan of Buffalo, five grandchildren, and mentions the body taken to Buchanan Funeral Home with arrangements pending. It also notes that the first manufactured product exported from the United States was wainscoting.
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