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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1955

Page

3

Mr Boyle Ponders What’s New In U S Cemeteries

Hal Boyle tours cemeteries at Fort Stanton New Mexico comparing two sites. He notes the newer national hospital graveyard for Merchant Marine sailors and Graf Spee crew, plus a smaller older cemetery with Army calvarymen. He muses on life and restfulness found in burial grounds.

Fort Stanton N. M Pershing United States Army Post Graf Spee South America Army

Pierson Township Music Booster Club Formed

A music booster club for Black Hawk School is organized by Pierson township parents. It will meet the first Thursday of each month at 8 p m under the supervision of Robert Garritson. Officers elected include Ed Selvin president Ruth Haas secretary and Mrs Irene Desinger treasurer.

Blackhawk School Pierson Township Robert Garritson Ed Selvin Ruth Haas Irene Desinger

Knights of Columbus Election Set Tonight

Francis Fischer grand knight of Council No 541 said members meet at 8 tonight to elect officers for the coming year. Nominees include James Markle Harry Richards for deputy grand knight George Shestack and Urel Starkey for deputy. Installation is set for July 1.

Francis Fischer Knights of Columbus James Markle Harry Richards Fischer George Shestack Urel Starkey Joseph R. Jackson Wilford L. Spring Louis Boehm Frank J. Crawford Don &. O'Brien Robert ©. O'Rourke Victor Miles Alfred Dillon John Rehorst Harry Klega Charles Moorer Francis L. Fischer

Children Helped Dad to Graduate in Chicago

Donald C. Buckley earns a dentistry doctorate from the University of Illinois while his three children Denise 7 Donnie 6 and Michael 3 model to support his schooling Michael obtained a social security card at age two months to model a christening dress and aid the family finances.

Chicago Donald C. Buckley University of Illinois Denise Donnie Michael Buckley

War ren Receives Honorary Degree After Close Flight

Amherst Mass June 13 Chief Justice Earl Warren narrowly missed the commencement after weather forced a late landing in Providence R I. A public bus then carried him toward Springfield while state police intercepted and sped the coach to Amherst four and a half hours behind schedule. He was eight minutes late when his degree was to be conferred.

Amherst Mass Earl Warren Amherst College Warren Providence R. L Springfield Connecticut

Soldiers Slug Rob Soldier Victim In Town

Jack D. Silcock a 24 year old of 675 Beech street was beaten and robbed of 40 dollars by two soldiers after meeting them in a tavern. He was treated at Union Hospital and released around noon after the assault near the Armory. He said the men fled in his automobile after stealing his billfold and car keys.

Jack D. Silcock Beech Street Union Hospital Silcock Ninth Street Wabash Avenue

Montrose Men's Club to Install Officers Tuesday

Montrose Men's Club will install officers Tuesday at 6 p.m. during a dinner meeting at the church. John Manning will be president with Ross Howell as vice president A. H. Mueller secretary H. L. Boston treasurer Pearl Rowell sergeant at arms. Board members are Earl Hey Alvin Yeager Gordon Haist Evan John and Richard Coffel. The Rev. C H Loveland will perform the installation.

Montrose Men's Club John Manning Ross Howell A. H. Mueller H. L. Boston Pearl Rowell Earl Hey Alvin Yeager Gordon Haist Evan John Richard Coffel C. H. Loveland

Record Closed By Prosecutor In Murder of Six

A 1922 Ingolstadt murder case involving farmer Andreas Gruber and four family members ended with a prosecutor closing the file. Officials cite statute of limitations after no two year investigation occurred, while prewar files were destroyed in a 1944 air raid.

Andreas Gruber Ingolstadt Gruber

Grain Elevator Collapses at Fargo Terminal

A 20 tank grain elevator 112 feet high collapsed in Fargo North Dakota on Sunday. The Fargo Grain Terminal, completed last August at a cost of 390000 dollars, poured about 600000 bushels of grain to the ground, valued at roughly 1200000 dollars. Owner Joseph Eichinger estimated a combustion cause and half of the grain may be irrecoverable.

Fargo N. D North Dakota Joseph Eichinger

Cinch to Sew Jiffy-wrap Halter Pattern 732

Pattern 732 jiffy-wrap halter available in small to large sizes with tissue transfers and directions. Send 25 cents for pattern plus 5 cents extra for first class mail to Terre Haute Tribune Needlecraft Dept. NY address. Include name address zone pattern number and size. Also promote Laura Wheeler 1955 Needlecraft catalog for more designs.

Terre Haute Tribune Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheeler

Mountain Lion Cub Size Described Relative To House Cat

A mountain lion cub is estimated to be roughly the size of a house cat with feet about two inches wide, highlighting their early growth stage and paw dimensions.

Chicago Lawyer Preaches Gospel On Sundays

Chicago attorney Paul E. Thurlow leads a dual life as criminal lawyer and Presbyterian minister in Du Page County. He specializes in freeing unjustly imprisoned clients and rejects narcotics cases. Notable actions include Castiglione's 19 year wrongful imprisonment reversal and a current case in the Michigan poison slaying of a 13 year old, supported by a Keeler polygraph.

Chicago Paul E. Thurlow du Page County Thurlow Emilio Castiglione Castiglione U. S. District Court James Shannon Michigan Keeler Labora Orier Shannon

Boy Swallows Electric Fuse In Irving Home

In Irving Texas on June 13 a child named Lance swallowed an inch long pencil sized fuse while resting in bed. Parents rushed him to a hospital where doctors X rayed and found the fuse would do little harm. The method of ingestion remains unclear.

Irving Tex Lance

Joliet Pastor Builds Community Church and Refuge

A Chicago Musical College trained pastor lives near Joliet with his wife and led the Presbyterian Church at Braidwood before founding the Community Presbyterian Church of Tri-State Village. He directs a wild bird refuge, plays flute and piccolo in Joliet’s American Legion Band, and regards his law practice as rewarding for helping the less fortunate.

Joliet, Ill Presbyterian Church Braidwood Ill Community Presbyterian Church Tri-State Village American Legion Joliet

Truman to Speak at United Nations Anniversary

Former President Truman has agreed to address the 10th anniversary session in San Francisco. U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold said the speech will be delivered June 24. He previously declined a State Department invitation for the June 2026 program.

United Nations N. Y Truman San Francisco U.N Dag Hammarskjold State Department

Tavern Blaze Claimed by Defective Flue Fire

Fire destroyed a tavern operated by Paul and a partner yesterday morning around 10:30. Investigators say a defective flue caused the blaze, with flames rapidly engulfing the premises and prompting emergency crews to battle the fire.

Paul

Doctors Prescribe Petro Syllium for Hemorrhoids

New York special report says doctors endorse a laxative named Petro Syllium for hemorrhoid patients. The non prescription emulsion softens stool and promotes gentle, complete bowel movements, promising relief from constipation and aggravated symptoms with a money back guarantee.

New York N. Y

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