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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1955

Page

5

Brownie Scouts Close Three Day Summer Camp

Sullivan Indiana June 15 Special Thirty nine Brownie Scouts from Sullivan Troops 2 5 and 11 with 20 staff under Mrs Dewey V Annakin of Terre Haute wrap up a three day camp at McCormick's Creek State Park today. They enjoyed hikes crafts outdoor cookouts and swimming alongside 30 Brownies from Rockville noting weather was slightly better than the prior Girl Scout camp week.

Sullivan, Ind Brownie Scouts Sullivan Troops Dewey V. Annakin Terre Haute McCormick's Creek State Park Sullivan Rockville

Joe Floerke Undergoes 34th Operation in Hospital

Joe Floerke aged 39 is in Daviess County Hospital for his 34th operation. He injured both knees in a 1927 fall at age eleven during the night the Daviess County Courthouse burned, with bone infections leading to multiple surgeries.

Washington Ind Joe Floerke Daviess County Hospital Floerke Daviess County

Park Visit Details From Brownies Group

During a stay at the park staff and assistants accompanied the Brownies. Listed are Mrs H W Gross Mrs Harry Lowry Mrs Robert Brown Mrs Ned Smith Mrs Leelie Baker Mrs Gabriel Cox Mrs Earl Hand ford Mrs R H Tricker Mrs Gilbert Riley a nurse from Bloomfield Mrs William Jones Mrs Newton McCord and assistants Susan Smith Mary Lou Smith Shirley Exline Pamelia LeDune.

Ming Park Brownies H. W. Gross Harry Lowry Robert Brown Ned Smith Leelie Baker Gabriel Cox Earl Handford R. H. Tricker Gilbert Riley Bloomfield William Jones Newton McCord Susan Smith Mary Lou Smith Shirley Exline Pamelia LeDune

Sullivan Pastor Attends Indiana Methodist Conference in Bloomington

Dr E E Aldrich travels to Bloomington for Indiana Conference sessions at Indiana University auditorium. Mrs E E Aldrich and Mrs Elizabeth Powell will drive to the meetings Thursday and return the same day. Bishop Richard C Raines will preach Sunday morning at the Bloomington Methodist Church. The convention closes with a consecration service and ministerial appointments.

Sullivan Ind E. E. Aldrich Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church Bloomington First Methodist Church Indiana University Elizabeth Powell Sullivan Church Richard C. Raines

Psi Iota Xi Convention to Convene in Chicago Host Hotel

Delegates from 84 chapters will gather in Chicago for the Psi Iota Xi annual convention with Beta Nu chapter of East Chicago as host to 300 delegates. Notable leaders from Indiana and nearby towns will attend, with sessions, dinners, and reports on philanthropic projects and education outreach.

Sullivan Ind Psi Iota Xi Chicago Beta Nu East Chicago Marian Lewis G. Wayne Gorby Vera Mahan Princeton Marie North Brookston Donna Knockel Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute Ohio State University Columbus Ohio Indiana University Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Fort Wayne Philharmonic Hoosier Art Salon

Girls Find Lost Wallet Worth 300 Dollars on Lake Wawassee

Berne Indiana June 15 two sisters Helen Baumgartner 17 and Lois Ann 10 found a billfold in shallow water near their cottage on Lake Wawassee. The wallet held 300 dollars and a business card from an Anderson businessman. The girls returned the wallet and received 150 dollars as a reward.

Berne Ind Lake Wawassee Helen Baumgartner Lois Ann Anderson

4 H club crafts session set for Thursday

Four H handi craft members will host a craft session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 4 H Community Building. Sullivan women will teach tile painting shell jewelry basket weaving Swedish weaving and leather craft. activities chosen by participating children.

Sullivan Ind Harold Downes William Richardson William Parker Earl Handford Merle Terrell Ellen Ray

Cafeteria Court Fines List Traffic Violations

A recent notice lists fines paid in the Cafeteria Court for traffic violations. Amounts include William Aber crombs $6.75 Bernard D. Combs $8.75 Gary Boone $8.75 Eugene B. Marlow $3.75 John R. Shake $6.75 Ben Easton $11.75 Richard Lee Tribby $11.75 William E. Johnson $10.75.

Sullivan Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Local calendar lists Elks Flag Day services and a string of visits by residents and relatives from Indiana and Florida. Upcoming events include free summer golf lessons at the Sullivan Country Club and neighborhood club meetings. A spring wedding in Crawfordsville ties Sullivan residents Beverly Ann Mason Taylor to James Fletcher Wheeler.

Sullivan Ind Raymond Bevis Geraldine Winter Haven Fla Dewey Bevis Bevis Terre Haute Julia McKinely Indiana Avenue Mary Sherman Hospital Ray C. Christena Jimmy Camden S. C Jesse Bedwell Indianapolis Lloyd Phillips Waterloo Iowa Tom C. Brown Betsy Branstetter Millikin University Decatur Ill Lake Winona Johnny Houpt Robert Houpt Union Hospital Sullivan Elks Club Hattie Stewart Pendleton Hubert Ragnar Engberg Country Birthday Club Louise Ballard Sullivan Rebekah Lodge New Lebanon W.S.C.S Hugh Giles Maude Knotts Kate Howard Mary Lou Bell Jay Don Howard Warner Paige, Sr Emma Gettinger Mason Taylor Beverly Ann James Fletcher Wheeler Waldo Wheeler Crawfordsville

Nine candidates joined during initiation ceremony at Bedford lodge

Phil N Eskew led an initiation witnessed by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Claude K Stevenson. Nine candidates were named Howard E Miller Marion Helman Jack W Wallanweber Robert R Statham John W Oldham Almer J Oldham Sidney J Hale Harold J Arnett and George Learmonth with visitors from Bedford attending the dinner and services. Births announced include a son James Everett to Arlie Anderson Hymera a son Melvin Wayne to Dale Ramsey Palestine Ill a daughter Bettina to Donald Spoonemore Lafayette Ind and a son Dale Kent to Leland Phegley Carlisle.

Phil N. Eskew Claude K. Stevenson Bedford Howard E. Miller Marion Helman Jack W. Wallanweber Robert R. Statham John W. Oldham Almer J. Oldham Sidney J. Hale Harold J. Arnett George Learmonth

Verdict in Auto Crash Awards Ashboro Teacher 4500

Daisy Miller Ashboro school teacher received a 4500 verdict from Greene Circuit Court against George E Walters of Hymera after an April 11 collision on State Highway 59. The suit, moved from Sullivan and Vigo counties, claimed Walters crossed the center line, tossing her against the steering wheel and injuring her chest. State policeman Fred Neal and Dr. W C Bond testified for the plaintiff. Attorneys Bauer Kincade Berry represented Miller. Kern Beasley and Paul Hertwig defended Walters.

Tribune Bloomfield Ind Daisy Miller Ashboro Greene George E. Walters Hymera Sullivan Vigo

Clinton women attend Indianapolis hair style show

Mrs. Mary Lowe Mrs. Mary Ann Davis Mrs. Betty Lovely and Mrs. Iretta Pritchett all of Clinton and Mrs. Maxine Hendrix of Dana attended a hair style show in Indianapolis. The beauticians also attended the luncheon in the Sapphire Room at the Washington Hotel in Indianapolis.

Clinton Ind Mary Lowe Mary Ann Davis Betty Lovely Iretta Pritchett Maxine Hendrix Dana Indianapolis Beauticians Washington Hotel

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