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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
2
The Gulf crash toll climbed to 47 as pilot Jean Sladek died in Bahrain Hospital. Rescue teams recovered 28 bodies from the submerged wreckage after lifting the plane from 12 feet of water. the aircraft carried 52 people. Authorities consider sabotage a possibility and question the salvage operations.
Ernest M. Sweet a 37 year old bank teller in Indianapolis defied extortion attempts aimed at his family by notifying authorities. A 15 year old boy approached his window seeking a package later described as a lure for a man who promised money for the drop off. Police traced the call and the would be abductor fled when sirens approached.
Harry S. Stuhldreher resigned as University of Wisconsin athletic director effective immediately after 1936 service. Regents accepted the move and he will join United States Steel Corp. on October 1. Guy Sundt is named successor with the rank of professor and a 9500 dollar annual salary.
The state lists sixteen parks and recreational areas in Tennessee either completed or under construction. The program aims to expand outdoor access and tourism across multiple counties, with projects advancing through development and funding phases.
Amy Imlach of London told Chicago board of education after a year at Von Steuben High School that American students show a low standard of morals. She contrasted students in London who do not cut class lock up possessions or carry passes, saying they are trusted and respected. Superintendent Herold C. Hunt invited her to speak.
The Terre Haute Division of the North Central Indiana Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association was formed at a luncheon at the Elks Country Club. William Richardson was named president James Varda secretary and Walter Nicholson vice president. The division aims to improve labor relations promote fair trade provide educational materials and certify qualified contractors. John Winthrop built the small Saugus blast furnace that produced North America's first iron.
The article reports a plan described as an alien ouster study staffed completely by Russians. It notes a Russian worker in London needing urgent surgery but was denied operation there to avoid anesthesia disclosure and was flown back to Russia at great risk to his life.
William Peyton 57 a Firestone salesman at 919 Wabash Ave died after a heart attack at his home 1452 South Eleventh Street. Fire department resuscitated him. He served 25 years with Firestone Terre Haute World War I veteran and member of Fort Harrison Post 40 American Legion Humboldt Lodge 42 F and A M. Survived by widow Hazel two daughters Miss Rosemary Peyton and Mrs Leonard Ahlgren a sister Mrs G R Studebaker two grandchildren. Body to Isaac Ball Funeral Home then Masonic Temple at noon Saturday. Funeral 3 pm at temple with Humboldt Lodge in charge. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Fort Harrison Post 40 American Legion to perform graveside rites. Ready CASH C-1331 Want Ads.
Russian born Dr. Nydia Barkan Goetz Luthy a Stanford University biochemistry researcher surrenders in Washington with attorney Wayne Collins. Indicted on charges of falsely claiming American citizenship a deportation warrant may be issued and deportation proceedings are pending against her parents.
Garrig s Longbrake of Evansville survived by sister Olive Harris of Mt Carmel and three grandchildren. Funeral services set for Friday at 7 30 pm with Rev Ralph Ahlemann officiating, followed by burial Saturday at Locust Grove cemetery in Philo.
Funeral services for Mrs Katherine Edith Inman who died Tuesday will be held at 1 PM Friday at the residence 2606 Washington Avenue with continued services at 2 PM at the same location and burial to follow.
Funeral arrangements announce W Ball aged 39 who died Monday. Requiem mass to follow at St Josephs Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Rosary tonight at 7 30 at Callahan Chapel and memorial rites at 8 by the Elks Lodge.
The obituary notes Johnson of Jasonville and Mrs Sotahencent of Michigan City, a brother Hugh Bohnert of Terre Haute, and four sisters Mollie Carr, Helen Hurst of Terre Haute Celia Jenkins and Lillian Fallon of East St Louis. The body rests at McClanahan Funeral Home and will be viewed Friday at noon before the 2 pm CST service led by Rev Noah Beadle. Burial is set for Lebanon Cemetery. The body was taken to the residence Wednesday and will return Friday at noon to the funeral home for the service.
Edward F Mitscher retired coal miner died at his home 916 West North Street Brazil Indiana after 11:50 PM Tuesday. He was born in Germany and came to the U S as a child. Survived by five daughters Edith Targett Staunton Bertha Cooksey Brazil Beulah Williamson Cloverdale Dorothy Faulin Indianapolis Myrtle Soloman Monticello two sons Carl Mitscher Lawrenceville IL Herbert Mitscher Indianapolis three brothers Albert Charles Mitscher Ohio August Mitscher Lafayette a sister Mrs Margaret Mor Mons Brazil 23 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren Funeral at Miller Sons Funeral Home Friday with Rev Marie Hunt conducted services Summit Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services for Ralph Rooksberry aged 49, who died Tuesday, will be at 10 oclock Saturday at the Nazarene Church in the city. Burial follows at Roselawn Memorial Park. The body was moved to the residence at 821 North Eleventh street from Thomas Funeral Home yesterday at noon.
Ellsworth Hardwick 68 of Kansas Ill died Wednesday morning at a nursing home. He is survived by his brother H C Hardwick of Oblong Ill. The body was taken to the Harper Swickard Funeral Home at Charleston.
Clinton Indiana June 15 Harry Moore 77 retired superintendent of the Miami Coal Company and former District 11 United Mine Workers of America board member died while en route to Vermillion hospital after a brief illness.
Funeral services for Harry David Smith aged 59 will be held at 2 p m Friday at Callahan Funeral Home with Rev Amos McLoughlin officiating. Burial follows at Calvary Cemetery.
Funeral services for 48 year old Thomas Mayes will be held at Green Funeral Home at 10 o clock Friday morning. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery.
Dennis Bohnert 66 died at 230 am Wednesday at his home five miles southwest of Jasonville. He is survived by his widow Margaret eight sons William Hugh Ralph Robert Kenneth Ernest and Darrell all of Jasonville and Dennis Bohnert Jr of Mishawaka two daughters Mrs
County Degiel of 1508 Wednesday. Surviving are three Ernest Sibin Bend Bermest Anderson and Max of Lafayette grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Mary McCallum Los Angeles Calif wattee Lee Pee Fairview Park and The body was taken to the First Funeral Home pending arrangements.
Mrs Alice Harney 89 died Tuesday at Union Hospital Terre Haute. She is survived by a Rockville daughter Mrs Wealthea Biddle two sisters Mrs Emma Sellers of Rosedale and Mrs Anna Buckner of New Castle and 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The body is at Barnes Mortuary services set for 2 pm Friday with Rev Jess Squires officiating burial in Martin Cemetery
Mrs Mable Spencer aged 58 died at 3 am Wednesday at her home in Carlisle R R 2 Survived by husband Charles B a son J T Spencer of Missoula Montana two brothers Oscar Watt Linton and Arthur Watt Carlisle two sisters Mrs Mary Trimble Mrs Ruby Lucas Wirs Viola Shake and Mrs Hazel Mayfield a granddaughter The body taken to Newkirk Funeral Home and returned to residence Services at Indian Prairie church Saturday at 2 pm CST with Rev Arlin Pittman officiating Burial in Indian Prairie Cemetery
Lester McCrory aged 58 died suddenly at his home in Annapolis Illinois around 645 p m on Wednesday. He is survived by his widow Merle and a son Lamar McCrory of Hutsonville R I 2. The report notes the immediate family.
The National Dairy Council reports per person dairy consumption up 13 percent since 1939. Ice cream leads with a 67 percent rise, now 15 pounds per person annually, up from 9 pounds. Cheese up 29 percent to 7.1 pounds. milk and cream 15 percent higher than five years before the war. butter down from 66 to 60 pounds.
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