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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1957
Page
6
Mrs. Helen Rejlek a Loop candy store clerk thwarted a holdup for the fourth time in five years. The would be thief demanded money after drawing a gun and requested a box of candy. She refused saying the gun was not real and the robber left after warning to leave with $26 in the register.
Vacation Bible School opens June 10 for two weeks at Second Christian Church morning sessions 9 30 to 11 30 except Saturdays. Classes end June 21 with a closing program Sunday evening June 23. Directed by Mrs R C Mowery with a team of teachers.
In Cleveland on Thursday a Western Union singing telegram was sent to Heinz. Mrs Reiser phoned Heinz to answer, holding the receiver as the dog wagged its tail. Bible stories hand work and music are planned with leaders listed for nursery beginners and other groups.
The notice lists daily offerings by age group with helper instructors. It mentions inclusive activities and a range of skill levels. Details on locations, schedules, and enrollment are provided to guide families.
Gas delivered to homes is odorless, so a special odorant is added for safety to help detect leaks.
Acting Chief Willard Gantz ordered special patrols around all city parks after a caretaker feared for his safety amid gangs that threaten younger children. Police will heighten surveillance to prevent the groups from taking over park spaces.
A 3,300-pound steel ball dropped by a construction crew pierced the street and tunnel between the courthouse and county jail in Duluth on June 7. The jailer, in the tunnel, escaped injury as bystanders cautioned against park disturbances and city parks being for public use.
Indianapolis June 7 Robert J Fink 31 Shelbyville named executive secretary to Handley replacing James D Allen of Salem who resigned in April Fink takes over in the Handley office as the new aide with duties in state administration.
In Nicosia, Greek Cypriot Michalakis Rossides awaited execution after a court found him guilty of murdering British army private Ronnie Shilton. Rossides claimed extremists forced him to shoot, insisting Shilton was his best friend.
Two major business groups NAM and the U S Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to cut government spending and reduce taxes. Dr Ralph Robey warned spending increases would rise with growth unless tax cuts are passed. Walter D Fackler called rising federal outlays unacceptable and politically dangerous.
The Terre Haute Board of Public Works and Safety invites sealed bids by June 26 1957 for street upgrades on Fifth Avenue Seventh Avenue and 23rd Street using Dense Grade Bituminous Coat and for manhole and basin adjustments. Bid forms 95 and 96 a require a $100 certified check. bonds and surety follow if awarded. The Board may reject all bids.
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