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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1951

Page

3

Floodwall For Vincennes Still Being Sought

Rep Bray fights to add 3.5 million for a Vincennes floodwall as the House appropriations panel cuts 20 percent from Tru mans flood control budget. Bray will seek 600 thousand by amendment. Senator Capehart may attempt a similar move in the Senate if he fails.

Washington Bray R.-Ind Vincennes Ind House Appropriations Committee Army Engineers Truman Capehart Senate

Explosion and Fire Destroys Residence on South Thirteenth

A kerosene stove explosion Friday afternoon leveled Felix Compton's home at 3113 South Thirteenth, leaving the family destitute as damage neared $1,000. Betty Lou Compton, 15, reportedly sparked the blast while lighting the stove. the family escaped uninjured. The fire also damaged Bud Corbey's house at 3111 South Thirteenth by about $125 before crews from Pumper 5 6 9 Truck 4 and Assistant Chief Scofield contained the flames.

Felix Compton South Thirteenth Street Clarence Scofield Betty Lou Compton Bud Corbey Scofield

Six youths to be confirmed at Temple Israel Shavuot services

Six high school students Michael Dietch Sybil Wohlfeld Lois Jean Goodman Byron Pollock Varda Levin Irlene Komisarow will be confirmed at Temple Israel Shavuot Sunday at 10 AM. Irwin Jacobs president of United Hebrew Congregation will confer certificates. A reception follows at Phoenix Country Club from 3 to 5 PM.

Temple Israel Shavuo Israel Michael Dietch Sybil Wohlfeld Lois Jean Goodman Byron Pollock Varda Levin Irlene Komisarow Irwin Jacobs United Hebrew Congregation Phoenix Country Club

Young Cyclist Injured in Street Accident

Agatha Strange, 12, of 2214 North Fourteenth and one-half Street, suffered head injuries Friday evening when her bicycle hit a hole at Maple and Blaine avenues. She was taken to St Anthony’s Hospital in good condition. Police investigated. initial claim cited a hole in the pavement, later she said a car struck her. Officials blamed a defective pavement spot for the overturn.

Agatha Strange North Fourteenth Maple and Blaine Avenues St. Anthony’s Hospital Gundlach and Boczki Crock and Bailey

Children Day at First E U B Church Highlights Weekend Schedule

Sunday features Children Day with a prayer chapel at 8 30 A M church choir and sanctuary choir combined, Rev K K Merryman’s message Wake Up America, 9 30 A M Sunday School program, 10 30 A M service Children Heritage of the Lord, 6 30 P M Youth fellowship and adult prayer band, 7 30 P M family service Salvation for Your Whole Family. Vacation Bible School opens Monday with 8 30 A M registration led by Mrs Hubert Hamilton and Alberta Amberger coordinating music. Classes run Monday to Friday 9 00 to 11 30 A M through June 22 with a demonstration program Sunday night June 24.

E.U.B Alberta Amberger Merle Whitesell K. K. Merryman Wake Up America Hubert Hamilton Adelph Pauley

Purdue Names Features Editor Robert D Humphrey

Robert D. Humphrey a Purdue University sophomore in science and son of Mr and Mrs Delby Humphrey of 2334 North Seventh Street has been chosen features editor. He is a member and assistant treasurer of Theta Chi fraternity.

Robert D. Humphrey Delby Humphrey North Seventh Street Purdue University Humphrey Purdue Theta Chi Social Fraternity

Summer pattern 9070 offers chic, simple styling

Marion Martin pattern 9070 provides a lacy collar pockets and flower applique in sizes 12 14 16 18 20. Size 16 needs 414 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 30 cents and include name address zone size and pattern number to Terre Haute Tribune. Collectors edition and free beachrobe pattern included in the book.

Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune P.O Chicago

Theaters Showruns and Movie Listings in This Week

Regional theater listings present current film showings across venues. Notable titles include I was a Communist for the F B I at THEATERS with Lovejoy Hart and Carey, The Great Caruso at STATE, Tarzan's Desert Mystery at VIRGINIA, and Calamity Jane Meets Sam Bass at WEST.

Frank Lovejoy Dorothy Hart Philip Carey Indiana Jeffrey Lynn Marjorie Reynolds James Mason Dan Duryea Liberty Gene Tierney John Lund Gregory Peck Great Caruso Mario Lanza Ann Blyth Dorothy Kirsten Lyceum Garfield Swan East Side Sierras Gunsight Rex Mrs. O'Malley Mr. Malone West Jane Sam Bass

Wage drive against unlicensed youth drivers

Police Chief Frank Riddle orders a drive against youths under 16 operating scooters and motorbikes without licenses. Parents will be held accountable if a youth is arrested, as children are not punishable beyond probation authorities.

Frank Riddle

Franklin College to hold commencement exercises Sunday

Mrs. John Fields former Martha Maryfield is among 118 students receiving degrees at Franklin College. She will earn the A.B. degree with a major in religious education. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Mayfield of Woodridge Park. Commencement is at 4 30 o clock in the college gymnasium.

John Fields Martha Maryfield Franklin College Fields C. R. Mayfield Woodridge Park

Barcley on Bridge: Risking a Slight Defeat for a Big Gain

In rubber bridge the math of odds guides risk as South defends a thin hand. He argues a game can justify a slightly unlikely move if the payoff outweighs the loss, illustrating with a concrete deal where a minority 60 40 club break could yield hundreds of points.

South North West East

Two Reasons for Postponing Defenders’ Trumps in Play

The first reason is to safeguard a trump fit by delaying safety plays until you know if opponents will ruff or force. The second reason is to avoid overfinesse by drawing trumps after assessing opponents’ discards and entries, stopping once the suit has been established or a shift is forced. Example one postpones drawing trumps to test opponents’ response. example two halts drawing after a couple rounds when the suit proves solid and further effort risks overreach.

Worm Army Nears End of Its March

In upper Michigan and parts of Ontario a cabbage white worm infestation has spread to the Cedarville Hessel area about 40 miles south of the Soo on Lake Huron. Trees show severe defoliation and residents note a short summer as the plague is expected to end soon with no crossing of the Mackinac Straits to lower Michigan.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Upper Michigan Ontario Cedarville-Hessel Soa Lake Huron Straits of Mackinac Lower Mich

Gold in nature and coinage explained in brief

The passage discusses gold's natural state and its properties. It notes gold's softness and susceptibility to scratching, its stability and lack of tarnish, and that coinage often alloys gold with about ten percent copper to harden it.

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