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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1957

Page

2

Mental Health Group Seeks County Funds for Treatment

Vigo County Commissioners heard a request for an 18000 appropriation in the 1958 budget to fund free treatment for mental patients. The local Mental Health Association said the state would match 15000, supporting a stitch in time effort to treat residents with minor disturbances and prevent worse outcomes.

Vigo County Mental Health Association Harry P. Brentlinger, Jr Joseph Silcock Michael Sweeney Hermine Cox Charles Campbell William Bindley

Mary Donnelly Defuses Intruder at Estate Home

In Wayne Pennsylvania 16 year old Mary Donnelly confronted a prowler on the estate grounds with a .22 rifle. She held the man at gunpoint for five minutes until her father arrived and police were summoned. The intruder, 45 year old Charles Holland, was charged with disorderly conduct.

Wayne, Pa Mary Donnelly James Charles Holland

Vigo County Clinic Sought to Prevent Mental Collapse

Vigo County seeks ko funds to establish the Vigo County Adult and Child Guidance Clinic to treat 450 patients in state mental institutions at 4.20 daily rising to 4.31 next year. The plan aims to reduce jail confinement and aid juvenile delinquency by early, approved treatment and support from Union and St Anthony hospitals.

Vigo County Union Hospital St. Anthony’s Hospital Brentlinger Cox

Brigham Young Leads Mormon Church After 1844 Murders

Brigham Young assumes leadership of the Mormon Church following the killings of Joseph and Hyrum Smith by a mob in Carthage Illinois in 1844.

Brigham Young Mormon Church Joseph and Hyrum Smith Carthage Ill

Governor Attacks Federal Plan On School Aid

Governor Stanley criticizes federal aid for school construction as Virginia officials urge state control and insist federal involvement has no authority in public education. The conference also probes highway safety and political aims as governors answer questions about 1960 presidential bids.

Stanley Commonwealth of Virginia Theodore R. McKeldin Maryland Goodwin J. Knight California G. Mennen Williams Michigan

South Korea to Modernize Its Defensive Arms

The government moves forward with plans to upgrade the arms of its defense forces as part of broader military modernization efforts. Officials emphasize improved readiness and compatibility with allied systems amid regional tensions.

Ing South Korea

Heaviest bombardment hits Quemoy and Little Quemoy

Chinese Communist artillery fired more than 9000 rounds at the offshore islands Quemoy and Little Quemoy, the Nationalist Defense Ministry said. The attack marked the heaviest bombardment yet and followed a week of gunfire. Britain protested Nationalist fire against the British steamer Whitebee and urged steps to stop recurrence.

Tripei Formosa Quemoy Little Quemoy Nationalist Defense Ministry Britain

Spectators Observe Army Vehicle Crash Injuring Soldiers

About 300 spectators a mile from the scene witnessed the accident as four teen other soldiers were injured with five listed as seriously hurt.

Man Dies After Daring Tank Dive At Village Fair

Albert Heys, a 50 year old factory worker from Halstead England, mocked the stunt by Lindberg then leapt into a tank from a diving platform. He struck the tank and died shortly after. Stan Lindberg performed three 60 foot dives earlier without incident at the same event.

Halstead England Albert Heys Stan Lindberg Heys

Deaths Samuel Ellingsworth 75 services Wednesday

Death notice for Samuel Ellingsworth 75 of 2441 North Fifteenth Street who died Saturday. Funeral services set for 1 p m Wednesday at Bedinoe of the Valley with burial in SDA cemetery. Surviving wife Ida three daughters Opal Meats Frances Montague Edna Starkey two sons Wayne Paul one stepson John Lismner one sister Ella Knowles seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Rev Paul Elton to officiate.

Samuel Eeworth North Fifteenth Street Bedino Ee Valley Sda Ida Opal Meats Los Angeles Cal Frances Montague Arco Idaho Edna Starkey Terre Haute Wayne Marion Heights Paul West Terre Haute John Lismner Detroit, Mich Ella Knowles Miami, Fla Paul Elton

Albert Hoffman 75 Dies After 30 Years at St Anthony

Albert Hoffman age 75 of 1021 South Sixth Street died at 4 45 Sunday morning at St Anthony Hospital where he had worked for 30 years. Surviving are his brother the Rev Father Thomas Hoffman of Dayton Ohio and two nieces. The body is at P J Ryan Sons Funeral Home. Requiem mass 6 PM at St Anthony Hospital Chapel then burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Indianapolis. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Albert Hoffman South Sixth Street St. Anthony Hospital Thomas Hoffman Dayton Hio P. J. Ryan & Sons Holy Cross Indianapolis

Mrs Anna Laura Deal Dies at 66 in Terre Haute

Anna Laura Deal 66 widow of Charles Deal of Terre Haute died at 6:35 AM Monday in Union Hospital. She is survived by sisters Birdie Lemmon and Dennis Champer, both of Terre Haute, plus several nieces and nephews. Services set for 2:30 PM Wednesday at Cross Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Smith officiating and burial in Highland Lawn Cemetery.

Anna Laura Deal North Twelfth Street Charles Deal Union Hospital Birdie Lemmon Dennis Champer Terre Haute The Cross Funeral Raymond Smith Highland Lawn Cemetery

Death of William J. Warren at 90 in Terre Haute

William John Warren aged 90 of 409 South Fourth Street died at 4:30 Sunday morning at St Anthony Hospital. Survived by wife Maggie, daughters Mrs Joseph E Dreher and Mrs Virgil Smith of Terre Haute, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Body to Thomas Funeral Home with services at 1 pm Tuesday officiated by Rev R Richmond Blake. Burial Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

William John Warren South Fourth Street St. Anthony Hospital Maggie Joseph E. Dreher Virgil Smith Terre Haute Thomas Funeral Home R. Richmond Blake Sulphur Springs

Hugh M Campbell 86 Dies at St Anthony Hospital

Hugh M Campbell aged 86 of 3624 Wabash Avenue died at 6 o'clock Sunday evening at St Anthony Hospital. He leaves two daughters Edith Dossett of Muncie and Nora McLaughlin of Terre Haute, a son Hurley of West Terre Haute, 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Body in Bedino Chapel of the Valley with funeral Wednesday at 3 pm. Burial in Dunlap Cemetery with Rev Dennis Barber officiating.

Hugh M. Campbell Wabash Avenue St. Anthony Hospital Edith Dossett Muncie Nora McLaughlin Terre Haute Hurley West Terre Haute Bedino Chapel Valley Dunlap Cemetery Dennis Barber

Funeral services for Miss Josephine Jones

Funeral services for Miss Josephine Jones 31 formerly of Terre Haute who died Friday in Chicago will be at 1 o clock Tuesday afternoon at the Free Will Baptist Church Rev Morris Blade will officiate Burial will be in Grandview cemetery Friends may call at the Russell Funeral Home after 5 o'clock Monday afternoon and until 11 o'clock Tuesday morning when the body will be taken to the church.

Josephine Jones Terre Haute Chicago Free Will Baptist Church Morris Blade Grandview Cemetery Russell Funeral Home

Funeral services for Frank Girton at Isaac Ball Funeral Home

Funeral services for Frank Girton, 49, who died Saturday, will be held at 2 PM Tuesday at Isaac Ball Funeral Home. Rev. Clyde Rodabaugh will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Frank Girton Isaac Ball Clyde Rodabaugh Roselawn Memorial Ark

Mrs Addie May Church Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Addie May Church who died Friday will be at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Bedine Chapel of the Valley. Burial will follow in Bethesda cemetery with Rev. Fred Foster officiating.

Addie May Church Bedine Chapel the Valley Bethesda Cemetery Fred Foster

Obituary: Mrs Sarah Sadie Michael of Jasonville dies at 73

Mrs Sarah Sadie Michael 73 died at 6 45 Sunday morning at her daughter's home in Plainfield She belonged to Jasonville Methodist Church Survived by husband William Michael Sr two daughters Hester Roberts Plainfield Eva Mitchell Winchester and William Michael Jr Jasonville six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren The body was taken to McClanahan Funeral Home call 3 PM Monday Funeral 2 PM Tuesday at Jasonville Methodist Church Rev Blaine Emily officiating Burial Lebanon Cemetery

Jasonville Ind Sarah Sadie’ Michael Hester Roberts Plainfield McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville Methodist Church Blaine Emily Lebanon Cemetery

Frank Heath Sullivan 71 dies in Frankfort Indiana

Frank Heath Sullivan a retired coal mine engineer aged 71 died at his home 240 West Jackson street in Frankton on Sunday He leaves a widow Della four daughters Velda Harington Elsie Moore Alice Perkins Ethel Van Dyke one son Gordon two sisters and one brother Funeral services set for 2 PM Tuesday at Billman Mortuary with Rev Dan Mercld officiating followed by entombment in Center Ridge Mausoleum

Jennie Green Arcadia Fla Eva Breckenridge Leamington Canada Billman Mortuary Dan Mercld Center Ridge Mausoleum

Loretta Shepherd Dies in Clinton Indiana

Mrs Loretta Shepherd age 67 died at Vermillion County Hospital at 730 Sunday morning Survived by daughter Helen Mazzarelli Clinton son William Terre Haute brother Claude Hudson Terre Haute sisters Iva Certain Marie Johnson Martha Bowers all Terre Haute and Ethel Marcinko Seelyville six grandchildren three great grandchildren Funeral services set for 130 Tuesday at First Funeral Home with Rev Lloyd Romine officiating burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery

Clinton Ind Loretta Shepherd Vermillion County Hospital Helen Mazzarelli William Terre Haute Claude Hudson Iva Certain Marie Johnson Martha Bowers Ethel Marcinko Seelyville

Mrs Bessie Shook Dies In Prairie Township

Mrs. Bessie Shook 68 died at 3 30 Monday at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute. Survived by daughter Mrs Walker Robertson West Terre Haute. sons William Terre Haute and Frank Speedway City. sisters Mrs Della Carr Zanesville Ohio and Mrs Nell Ogg Athens Ohio. brothers Austin Carpenter Chesterville Ohio and Dalton Kentucky. nine children. Body to DeBaun Funeral Home Terre Haute. friends may call after noon Tuesday.

Prairieton Ind Bessie Shook St. Anthony Hospital Terre Haute Walker Robertson West Terre Haute William B Frank Shook Speedway City Della Carr Zanesville Ohio Nell Ogg Athens Austin Carpenter Chesterville Dalton Kentucky Prairie Creek Rebekah Lodge DeBaun Funeral Home

Obituary: Arley Stephens Stephens Riley Township Trustee

Arley Stephens 66 former Riley township trustee died at 9 10 p m Sunday night at home R R 4 Terre Haute Survived by wife Maggie one daughter Mrs Earl German one brother Earl Stephens two sisters Mrs Lela Swalls Mrs Alonzo Palmer one grandchild and several nieces and nephews Body to Fox Funeral Home where friends may call after 6 p m Monday and services at 10 a m Wednesday Rev Dale Cottom officiating burial Oak Hill cemetery

Riley Ind Arley Stephens Riley Township Terre Haute Maggie Earl Clingerman Earl Stephens R. R Lela Swalls Brazil Alonzo Palmer Fox Funeral Home Dale Cottom Oak Hill Cemetery

Rites Planned For Mrs. Mary Hamill Sanders

Mrs. Mary Milam Hamill Warner Sanders a former Terre Haute resident died Sunday in New York after a six month illness. Surviving sons include Carson Hamill Varner Vander Veer Varner and Joe Woodyard Varner with two grandsons. Memorial services were planned in New York City with a subsequent Terre Haute return and calling hours at P. J. Ryan and Sons Funeral Home.

Mary Milam Hamill Warner Sanders Terre Haute Polyclinic Hospital New York P. J. Ryan and Sons Funeral Home Sanders Maxwell Carson Hamill Indiana Long Island Chicago California Rosemary Hall Greenwich WLAP Louisville New York City Ryan

Fence Line Feud Ends in Death

Harvey Abbott, 64, was fatally shot while driving a tractor on a county road in Jennings County Indiana. Neighbor Marybelle Carlock admitted firing a .22 rifle at him and was charged with assault and battery and intent to commit a felony. Abbott died after a hospital transfer delay and ambulance collision.

North Vernon Ind Harvey Abbott Rt. 1 Paris Crossing Jennings County Charles K. Dudley Abbott Dudley Marybelle Carlock Seymour Indianapolis Robert Long Hospital

Hutsonville Girl Drowns At Private Lake

Phoebe Colliflower a 19 year old Hutsonville resident drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming at a private lake four miles from Robinson. The body was recovered at 5 p m and an inquest was scheduled for 8 p m Tuesday at the Pulliam Funeral Home Hutsonville.

Pulliam Funeral Home Hutsonville M. D. Miodius

Roses bloom in Chicago Loop despite soot and bugs

NO BUGS CHICAGO, June 4. Mrs. Mary Ewald has 350 roses blooming in the Loop shadows. It took seven years to achieve bloom though poor soil and soot posed challenges. She notes no bugs live in the Loop atmosphere.

Chicago Mary Ewald Loop

Train Hits Car Killing One Near Harper

A fatal crash occurred when a train struck a car driven by a man believed to be named Harper. Jackson allegedly drove from Linton to Harper’s home before continuing to the American Brass Company plant where both men worked for Foradori Trucking and Excavation. Conductor Schuman Hunter reported rain but clear visibility, and estimated speeds of about 35 mph for the train and 40 mph for the car as the crossing, unmarked by signals, was struck. The train stopped 300 feet past impact. crew included F. Chenault engineer, Roy York fireman, Dave Ammerman, Don Kesler and others. One train passenger injured. deputies and state troopers investigated.

Harper Jackson Linton New American Brass Company Foradori Trucking and Excavation Company Schuman Hunter North Thirty-Fifth Street Hunter Caboose F. Chenault South Twenty-first Street Roy York Brighton Avenue Dave Ammerman Clinton Don Kesler Paris Sheriff's Office Ray Foltz Inglert Joe Burton Benny Kilburn

Police Raids Target Juveniles in Indianapolis Scene

Police carried out a planned raid in Indianapolis with over 30 officers entering the area near Tenth and Craft streets after 11:30 PM Saturday. Police Chief Frank Riddle warned further actions would follow if local and out of town juveniles do not behave, while condemning a minority of hoodlum youths.

Indianapolis Tenth Craft Streets Frank Riddle Riddle

Rocket Expert Goes On Trial For Espionage

Nickerson faced trial for alleged espionage related to the Army IRBM program. He could receive up to 46 years imprisonment, a dishonorable discharge, and a $10,000 fine. The two time Silver Star recipient argued the Army led in IRBM and ICBM development, while distributing materials to editors and lawmakers. He stated confidence in a favorable outcome.

Nickerson Charles E. Wilson Russia Army

Fourteen Dead On Highways Over Weekend In Indiana

In separate single car crashes Friday night two victims died in Peru and 16 others perished on area roads earlier in the week. George W. Morrow, 60, of Milton, died Saturday in Indianapolis from injuries from a Wednesday two-truck collision near Brazil. The Rev. S. P. O'Reilly, 68, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday from injuries in a Tuesday night two car crash on U S 6 west of Waterton.

Peru George W. Morrow Milton Indianapolis Brazil Rev. S. P. O'Reilly Fort Wayne Walkerton

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