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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1950

Page

7

Two Wilful Weddings in Boonville and Terre Haute

Miss Miriam Helen Metz and James E. Humphrey wed in a candle lit Boonville ceremony with a double ring rite and about 250 guests. The couple will live in Indianapolis where Humphrey attends Indiana University Dental School. The same day Mildred Crandell and Max Hoppengarner tied the knot in Blackhawk Union Baptist Church with a reception at Crandell home.

Miriam Helen Metz Boonville Ind James E. Humphrey Terre Haute Harold F. Metz Humphrey I. W. Humphrey Buckeye Street William R. Jatoby R. H. Toole Pat Roper Hobart Gail Weyerbacher Arlie Skelton Paul Humphrey Derby Humphrey William Zwerner Joe Koegel William Humphrey Cartersville Ill Elks Club Mrs. Humphrey Indianapolis Mr. Humphrey Indiana University Dental School Mildred Crandell Fred Crandell Max Hoppengarner Emory Hoppengarner Union Baptist Church Blackhawk Sant Johnson Sant Johnson Jr Lois Price Katherine Crandell Doris Orndoff Sharon Sue Johnson Arthur Goldman John Brooks James Brooks

Hadacol boosts nervous mother of twelve in 1950 ad

Mrs. Robert Duvall of Carmi Illinois shares her experience with Hadacol claiming it cured her run-down nerves and sleeplessness. The ad touts Hadacol as treating deficiencies in vitamins B1 B2 iron and niacin with quick improvements, offering trial and large sizes and noting photo by a professional model.

Robert Duvall Carmi Ilinois Hada Co LeBlanc Corporation

Terre Haute guests attend Humphries wedding anniversary

Relatives and friends from Terre Haute join Mr. and Mrs. Charles Humphries at their country home south of the city to celebrate a wedding anniversary. A noon cooperative dinner on the lawn, a flower garden setting, and a 7 o'clock wiener roast followed. Guests include L W Humphries family, A W Harper family, Clyde Murphy, Homer Lewis, Walter Humphries family, Leslie Morton family, Sam Humphries family, Louis Miller, and others. Hyacinth Temple Pythian Sisters plan a Wednesday meeting in Redman Hall with rummage and a Flag Day program. L C Turner Past Presidents Club of Woman's Relief Corps to meet Tuesday at Mrs. Ida's home.

Terre Haute Charles Humphries L. W. Humphries Helen Margaret A. W. Harper Doris Billy Clyde Murphy Homer Lewis Walter Humphries Walter Jr Ellen Paul Leslie Morton Tom and Jerry Sam Humphries Genevieve Clifford Ray Louis Miller Hyacinth Temple Pythian Sisters Redman Hall L. C. Turner Past Presidents Club of Woman’s Relief Corps Ida

Local group meetings schedule for week at various homes

Election of officers set for Shannon at 69 South Twentieth Street. De Molay Mothers meet at Mrs. Fern Pfrank’s home 826 South Twenty third Street Thursday at 7 30 p m. Polly Anna Circle gathers at Rose Home For Aged Women Tuesday at 2 p m. Daughters of Mary Todd Lincoln Tent No 4 hold all day meeting Wednesday starting 10 a m at Memorial Hall. A covered dish lunch at noon precedes business session at 2 p m led by President Emma Clampit. final convention plans to be discussed.

Daughters of Mary Todd Lincoln Memorial Hall Emma Clampit

Personal Notices of Visits Across Cities

Wayne Cox of Denver arrives for a week with his brother Cyril Cox in New York City and planned two week visit before returning to Dallas. Mrs. Pine returns from San Diego with son-in-law and daughter Hussey also in San Diego. Barbara Mount, daughter of Arthur Mount, is in Union Hospital with a broken arm. The Harrison family begins a 10 day motor trip to Akron Ohio. The Perrys host their daughter in La Porte Indiana and granddaughter from Owosso Michigan arrives Thursday.

Wayne Cox Denver Colo Marsee A. Cox Benjamin H. Pine South Sixth Street San Diego Calif Warren McK. Hussey Barbara L. Mount Arthur L. Mount North Sixteenth Street Union Hospital David Harrison Martha Marian Eighth Avenue Akron Ohio George O. Perry South Center Street Allen W. Phillips la Porte Ind

Church Society Meetings Across Local Churches

Church groups schedule June activities with picnics at Mrs. Ray Davis 1831 South Eleventh and a Wiener roast at Deming Park. Meetings at Washington Avenue Presbyterian and Dean Avenue Christian churches include devotions and programs. times range from 2 30 pm to 7 30 pm with members invited and to bring dishes or own wieners and buns.

N.Y.F Mt. Pleasant Church Deming Park C.H.M. Clas Dean Avenue Christian Church

MIX YOUR OWN It's here junior Miss summer pattern

Pattern 9123 offers midriff blouse shorts skirts in Miss sizes 11 13 15 17 with fabric yardages. Send 25 cents for pattern and a self addressed envelope to Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune pattern dept. Chicago. Include name address zone size style number. Family summer book includes beach bag and sports wardrobe.

Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune P.O Chicago Ill

Budapest Lutheran see gets new bishop amid conciliation push

In Hungary, the largest Lutheran diocese names Rev. Laszlo Dezery, 36, as bishop succeeding Lajos Ordass who was released after a 20 month term for currency speculation. Ordass had been removed April 2, protested by the Lutheran World Federation. The new prelate urged church accord with the communist-led government in a 30 page 1948 open letter.

Budapest Hungary Lutheran Church Laszlo Dezery Lajos Ordass Ordass Lutheran World Federation Federation

Humboldt Lodge to Honor Women on Ladies Night

Humboldt Lodge No. 42 F and A M will stage its first annual ladies night on Wednesday June 14. Dinner will be served by Eastern Star Chapter No. 43. All members and families are invited. Past Worshipful Master Herman C. Roesch will host. Tickets available from Lewis Tanoos or Julius Ahrens.

Humboldt Lodge No Eastern Star Chapter Herman C. Roesch Lewis Tanoos Julius Ahrens

Ambrosini Restaurant permit renewed in Vigo County

The Vigo County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed the beer liquor and wine retailer permit for Albert G. and Louise Ambrosini restaurant at 1367 Wabash avenue. Woodrow G. Corey grocery permit renewal was continued due to nonappearance at 901 North Eighth street.

Vigo County Alcoholic Beverage Board Albert G Louise Ambrosini Wabash Avenue Woodrow G. Corey North Eighth Street

Burglary at Stockman's Café Leads to Stolen Goods

Over the weekend a burglar entered Stockman's Café at 301 Harding Avenue through a register hole in the ceiling and lifted six packages of cigarettes and chewing gum. The cash register was damaged in the loot attempt. Detectives Tryon Collins and Lt Beasley led the inquiry. Sam Woodsmall, Steeg Park caretaker, reported a stolen table model radio from the park tool house Sunday night. Officers Pierce and Jones noted a pried padlock hasp to gain entry.

Stockman’s Cafe Harding Avenue R. Tryon Collins J. Beasley Sam Woodsmall Steeg Park Pierce Jones

Band Leader Retires After Forest Park Concert

Brazil Indiana June 12 C Wesley Damm longtime director of the Brazil Concert Band passed the baton to Myron Johnson at the opening concert in Forest Park. Damm led the first number Noble Men before retiring and presented Johnson with a lightweight aluminum baton. Damm will stay on the park board despite retirement for health reasons.

Brazil Ind C. Wesley Damm Myron Johnson Forest Park Damm Johnson Park Board

Large Seeks Habeas Relief in Dresser Murder Case

Richard Large filed a habeas corpus petition in Vigo Circuit Court, with Judge Owen setting a June 14 hearing. Sheriff Trierweiler is named as defendant after Large was arrested following Fred Hubbard's murder near the Wabash River levee. Large claims unlawful custody as a material witness and challenges bond as excessive.

Richard “Dick” Large Dresser Samuel E. Beecher, Jr Large Fred Hubbard Lafayette Avenue Wabash River Hubbard John Trierweiler John Halter James McKinney Brown Tavern Sarge

Board ready to reinstate Dr Sander in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire board of registration in medicine could reinstate Dr Herman N Sander of Candia within days after he applies for reinstatement on June 19 The board revoked his license in April following his acquittal of murder in the cancer patient Abbie C Borreto death The attorney for Dr Sander says the reinstatement filing will be made before June 19 Dr Sander has not commented The board charged he killed Borreto by air injections into her veins while she was dying of cancer

Wolfeboro N. H New Hampshire State Board of Registration In Medicine Herman N. Sander J. Paul Dye Sander Candia Ralph E. Langdell Abbie C. Borreto

Home Improvement Tour Scheduled in Vermillion County

The Vermillion County Home Economics Association schedules a Better Housing tour for June 22 with eight stops starting at 9 00 a m at Hillsdale near the highways 36 and 63 intersection Visitors will view new and remodeled homes including kitchens and storage space designs Stops include homes of Elsie Earles Ronnie Reed Fern Wright Mildred Gregg J A Wright Forrest Aikman Owen Downs and Cecil Spellman The organizing committee includes Ann Ingram Lula Earles and Bertha VanDyn

Newport Ind Home Improvement Committee Vermillion County Home Economics Association Home Economics Club D.S.T Hillsdale Elsie Earles Ronnie Reed Highway 68 Fern Wright Center Community Mildred Gregg Range Line Road J. A. Wright Centenary Road Forrest Aikman Dana Owen Downs Cecil Spellman Ann Ingram Lula Earles Bertha VanDyn Clinton

Young Republican Picnic Planned for June 23 at Ute Lodge

Vigo County Young Republican Club announced a picnic for June 23 at Ute Lodge in Deming Park. Buena Chaney is chairman. Margary Shepherd named picnic committee chair with members including Wayne Manuel Samuel E. Beecher Jr. and Mary Ruth Sowers.

Vigo County Young Republican Club Ute Lodge Deming Park Buena Chaney Margary Shepherd Wayne Manuel Samuel E. Beecher Jr Charles Dunlan Rogers McPherson James Ball Mary Ruth Sowers Frances McCrisahan Emil Tessari Darrel Deeds Charles Dunlap Rose Pound Maureen Kibler

Schricker Awaits Truman Reply in Legion HQ Dedication

Indianapolis June 12 Governor Schricker awaited a reply from President Truman to his invitation to attend the August 20 dedication of the American Legion's new national headquarters building. The $2,500,000 structure has been under construction for two years. Truman would be the first Legionnaire president.

Indianapolis Truman Schricker American Legion Legionnaire

DePauw Confers Degree to Local Pastor Ray Mitchell

Ray M. Mitchell of 518 South Forest Avenue Brazil graduates at DePauw University 111th commencement on campus. He has served as pastor of the Bethel Epworth Peniel Methodist charge in Brazil during the past year.

Brazil Ind Ray M. Mitchell South Forest Avenue DePauw University Bethel- Epworth-Peniel

Ready cash option hinted in Want Ads C-1331

A terse classified note promotes C-1331 as a source for quick cash. The line appears as a brief want ad reference urging readers to consider the C-1331 option.

Six divorce suits filed in county and superior court

Six new divorce cases were filed in county courts and in Superior Court. Names include Mary Skitt and Harry Skitt with custody and name restoration requests, Dorothy Hoopingarner and Glen Hoopingarner with custody disputes, Gladys White and Frank White seeking custody and property limits, James Cagle and Thelma Cagle with a property division, Florence Thompson and William B Thompson with custody and possession protections. Marriages ranged from 1929 to 1948 with separations in 1950.

John R. McFarlin Mary Skitt Harry Skitt Phillips Dorothy Hoopingarner Glen Hoopingarner Gladys White Frank White James Cagle Thelma R. Cagle South Tenth Florence Thompson William B. Thompson South Third Street

Child Revived by Rescue Crew After Choking Incident

A 24 year old Myron Ellis, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Ellis of 1915 South Eighth Street, was revived by a fire department resuscitation squad after choking on candy shortly after 9 PM Sunday. He was transported to St Anthonys Hospital in a Ball ambulance and reported in fair condition today.

Myron Ellis Howard Ellis South Eighth Street St. Anthony’s Hospital

Dog House Fire Burns at 2830 South Fifth Street

Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Newton Clark residence a dog house at 2830 South Fifth Street Sunday night around 11. Damage was estimated at 25 dollars.

Newton Clark South Fifth Street

Plea Made to Aid School in Japan University Campaign

Local Protestant church leaders met at the Terre Haute YWCA to hear Dr. Luman J. Shafer outline a $10 million drive for the International Christian University in Japan. A 350 acre site near Tokyo has been purchased and instruction is set to begin in April 1952 with backing from 20 denominal bodies.

International Christian University Japan Luman J. Shafer Interboard Committee For Christian Work Foreign Missions Conference of North America Terre Haute Council of Churches Y.W.C.A Shafer Tokyo Vachel E. Breidenbaugh Council of Churches America Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America United States Canada

Car Crash Near Second Avenue Involves Unknown Driver

Victor M. Monroe of 2036 Plum Street, 24, was driving south on Nineteenth Street Sunday when he swerved to avoid a car on the wrong side and hit a utility pole at Second Avenue, breaking the pole’s standard. Monroe told Officers Means and Houston the other motorist forced him to swerve and fled the scene.

Victor M. Monroe Plum Street Nineteenth Street Monroe Means Houston Second Avenue

How Long Does CHANGE OF LIFE last

Midlife changes may be brief or extended. Cardus offers comfort during this trying period and Cardui is described as a tonic that soothes unrest, helps fortify vitality, and improves mood. Get Cardui at any drugstore.

Cardus Cardui

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