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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
2
In Muncie Indiana Sally Proctor age four was struck and killed by an automobile as she ran home from a park during a thunderstorm. The incident occurred yesterday and authorities are investigating.
Washington reports Senator Russell pledges swift Senate action on Truman's five nominees for the National Security Training Commission. The slate includes James Wadworth former Rep Will Clayton Karl Compton Admiral Kincaid and Lt General McClain as steps toward universal military training for most young men.
Briggs and Liggett factions claim city voters elected them to steer board business with no outside pressure. Debate centers on who should serve on the school board. Hollis Blacksome rejects Herman Deming James W Swalls and Bryce McLaughlin. Briggs Liggett rejects Howard Bat man Lloyd Adamson John Haslem C N Combs Charlotte Burford Warren Brewer George Ranes Ted Grob Jr.
Governor Schricker to preside over an extradition hearing in Indianapolis on Edgar W. Van Zant a former Harris Illinois elevator operator accused in two indictments of embezzling 2548 dollars worth of soybeans The proceedings start at 1 30 p m CDT in Schricker s office Van Zant was acquitted recently in Vermilion Circuit Court on a similar charge
Astronomers estimate stellar diameters range from roughly 3,000 solar radii to about one tenth of the sun’s size, highlighting vast diversity in stellar dimensions.
Donald J. Rivers and an accomplice pleaded guilty to burglary at Standard Hatcheries. Rivers admitted grand larceny of 338.87 dollars and, via attorney James Harper, asked for clemency as restitution was sent. Judge Criss postponed ruling until June 27. Rivers has been jailed since May 9.
A two million dollar Thod project at the Terre Haute Ordnance Depot east of the city will add warehouses and automotive maintenance buildings. The facility, built in 1942, spans a mile and a half along North Fifteenth Street, with 11 large warehouses and over 1,000 civilians employed under Army officers. Col. Farrar now commands, arriving from Lima Peru where he served as automotive technical advisor.
Rear Adm. George C. Dyer succeeded Rear Adm. Allan E. Smith today as commander of Task Force 95 United Nations blockade and escort force. Smith becomes commandant 13th Naval District Seattle.
The FBI charged 21 members of the Communist party for plotting violent overthrow. Police seized 16 in New York and one in Pittsburgh, with four others sought. Names and titles include Israel Amter and Elizabeth Gurley Flynn among prominent officials, amid a post Supreme Court decision crackdown.
Former Indianapolis newspaperman Harry Calkins, 60, was charged with fatally stabbing his brother Clinton during a drinking bout. Davidson County Attorney General J Carl ton Loser said a grand jury will hear the case within 10 days. He had been freed on a $5,000 bond.
Fanny Brice will leave roughly $2,000,000 to her two children. Her daughter Mrs. Frank Stark, 31, and son William Brice, 30, are to receive $50,000 annually for life as the heirs of the late entertainer known as Baby Snooks.
Evelyn Mae Bach 39 died at 6 30 pm at 2052 North Third Street. She is survived by husband Frank a son Norman Bach parents Mr and Mrs John Isle of R A 3 West Terre Haute two sisters Hazel Taylor Terre Haute Helen Delanois West Terre Haute and six brothers Leonard Russell Donald Isle Terre Haute Harold Isle Air Force Glenn Isle Los Angeles Cloud Isle Alaska. The body was taken to Gillis Memory Chapel and funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday with burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Ross A. Tapy 71 died at 9 p.m. Tuesday at his home 625 Barton Avenue. Survived by widow Ida M. and two daughters Josephine Sudbrink and Gertrude Neckar, both of Terre Haute, two sisters Sarah Tapy and Herman Spangenberg, two brothers Rev. John Tapy of Washington DC and Fred Tapy of Terre Haute, and a grandson. Body to Gillis Memory Chapel then to Zion Evangelical Reformed Church for viewing until 2:30 p.m. funeral. burial at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Mrs Ellen G O Connell died Tuesday night at 10 45 at her home 1205 South Nineteenth street. She is survived by daughter Miss Marie O Connell Terre Haute and three sons Robert and Raymond O Connell both of Terre Haute and Herbert O Connell of cmenge. Funeral services at P J Ryan & Sons Funeral Home Friday morning 8 30 with requiem mass at St Patrick's Church at 9 burial in St Joseph's cemetery. The rosary will be recited at Ryan Memorial chapel Thursday evening at 7 30.
Mrs Viola Paulk aged 70 died at her residence on R R 2 Brazil in the early hours of Wednesday. Survived by husband Claud H Paulk four sons John and Ronald Paulk both of Terre Haute Virgil Paulk of Brazil and Clyde Paulk R R 2 Brazil three daughters Leona McCoy Marguerite Pierce and Chloe Apple all of Terre Haute four sisters Lorinda Arkett Leonor Powell Clara Woodall and Maggie McNaminie seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The body was taken to Gillis Memory Chapel.
Frederick L Long 64 died at 1100 North Seventh Street Wednesday at 10 45 PM He is survived by brother Edwin of Terre Haute and sisters Miss Kate M Long and Mrs Mary M Gartrell of Terre Haute He was a member of the Four Square Gospel church The body went to Cross Funeral Home for services Friday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Naomi Keener and Rev Mildred Gower Burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Mrs Lidia Kimmerle 90 formerly of Terre Haute died Monday at her Hillsboro Oregon home. Widow of David Kimmerle she is survived by son Huber and daughters Faye Vickers Olive Draper and Gertrude Kimmerly all of Hillsboro. Body taken to J N Hickman and Son Funeral Home after arriving in Terre Haute Monday.
Funeral services for William Dahlen 68 will be held at Callahan Funeral Home at 2 PM Thursday with Rev J E Boase officiating. Burial is planned at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Virgil A. Wray age 71 died Tuesday morning at Filbeck Hotel. Rites will be held at Isaac Ball Funeral Home at 1 30 pm Thursday with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery as Vigo Lodge conducts Masonic rites.
Funeral services for John Tremble Wilkinson age 64 who died Monday will be at 10 30 Friday morning at Isaac Ball Funeral Home Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
John W. Kite, 73, retired farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack at his Oakland home. Survived by widow Lottie, son Lester of Oakland, daughters Edith Woodworth of Gary Indiana and Lucille Barthelemy of Decatur Illinois, brother Otis Kite, and sister Virginia Schilling. Funeral at 2 p.m. CST Thursday at Oakland Presbyterian Church. Burial in Oakland Cemetery.
Merritt T. Mitten 74 died at his daughter Mrs Glenn Chaney’s home in Bloomfield. He is survived by brother Clayton A. Mitten of Paris France. Funeral services set for 2 PM CST Thursday at Pleasant Bethel Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Lavina Key 81 died at Vermillion County Hospital after a heart attack at her son William Key’s home in Clinton. Survived by sons Warren Key of Chicago and William Key, daughter Mrs Harold Gentile of Chicago, sister Mrs Ida Henrickson of Arthur Illinois, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Body handled by First Funeral Home and Schrader Funeral Home for funeral services.
Senator Jack O Grady and multiple Indiana representatives attend a ladies' reception with past and current lawmakers. Emma May, once a 1945 session member, is noted as a life member among guests including Governor Schricker and Lt. Governor Watkins.
Carrie G Harness age 84 a former Chrisman resident died at the home of her son Oscar Harness in Dana Indiana Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM CST at the Chrisman Methodist Church Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery The body was sent to Kersey Funeral Home in Dana for arrangements
Clara Mae Wilson 82 died Tuesday at 525 South Horace Street Jasonville Survived by son Ralph Wilson South Bend daughter Grace James Jasonville two grandchildren four great grandchildren Services Friday afternoon Rev Jack Gambill Lebanon Cemetery Burial in Lebanon Cemetery Body to be returned to funeral home at noon Friday Now at McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville
John S. Hale 34, a former Sullivan resident, was killed when struck by a truck at Bessemer Michigan at 12 45 PM Monday. He is survived by his mother Mrs Sable Cummins of Sullivan a brother Billy Joe Hale of the US Navy two sisters Miss Margaret Hale of Ohio and Miss Ellie Hale of Butlerville Indiana and two uncles. The body will be brought to Railsback Funeral Home in Sullivan at 5 PM Wednesday for visitation. Services are set for 2 PM Thursday at the funeral home officiated by Rev Jack Anderson. Burial will follow in Little Flock Cemetery.
Phillip Aramand Freeman of Rockville dies at two days old in Vermillion County Hospital Clinton after birth to Duane and his wife. Obituary notes the infant's brief life and the county location.
The body was brought to Barnes Mortuary and graveside rites were conducted at Memory Garden cemetery at 2 PM with Rev E Gallagher officiating. Surviving relatives include three brothers James Fred Jess, three sisters Grace Sue Nellena, and grandparents Mr and Mrs Jess Freeman of Rockville and Mrs Nell Day of Bloomingdale.
Mrs Gladys Lelia Welch 24 of 622 North Broad Street Sullivan died at 4 PM at Mary Sherman Hospital She is survived by husband George her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Burk and three brothers Lloyd Charles and William Burk All Sullivan services set for 2 PM Thursday at her residence burial in Little Flock Cemetery
Mrs. Julia Ann Sears, 63, was found dead at her Marshall farm home on Tuesday. She lived alone and is survived by a brother Gust Thompson of near Dennison, Illinois, three nephews, and two nieces. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold J. Kemp officiating. burial in Black Cemetery.
Mrs Rose Stephenson 74 of Judson died Sunday in Chicago while visiting. Survived by daughter Mary Kitchen of Chicago son Raymond Stephenson of Calumet City and two grandchildren. Member of Order of Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge. Body taken to Barnes Mortuary Rockville for 10 am Thursday service led by Rev C W Mears. Burial in Barnes Cemetery.
Frank Wasler aged 74 of 360 North Third Street died at Vermillion County Hospital Tuesday at 3:30 PM. A naturalized citizen, he was born in Austria with no known survivors. The body was taken to the First forServices and burial followed at Walnut Grove cemetery on Thursday at 10 AM.
In Chicago on June 20, Mrs. Ralph Riddell reports her two year old dog Queeny adopted four baby bunnies from a field near the home. She feeds them daily and has not seen the rabbits' parents. Queeny previously had a litter of 10 puppies which were all given away.
In the MIG alley near the Yalu and Chongchon rivers American Mustang fighters led a dawn sweep over Sonchon against five IL-2 bombers and a Yak 9. They shot down the Yak and two IL-2s while a parallel jet duel with red nosed MIG-15s damaged four more. The 36 red nosed jets fled toward Manchuria as Sabres clashed with the enemy for the fourth day. This marked the first mixed propeller and jet engagement on the same day.
Grady urged Premier Mossadegh to slow action as Iran moved to nationalize Iranian assets of the Abadan oilfields. Officials said Mossadegh ordered takeover of company installations while the British delegation prepared to depart for London.
In Brazil Indiana on June 20 a set of new cases were filed in Clay Circuit Court including Stella Jeter versus James Jeter Ernest Tallman versus Frances Tallman Harold Bledsoe versus Harry Osenga doing business as Osenga Trucking Co and Adrian Slager. The document notes a change of venue from Sullivan county.
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