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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1952
Page
5
Sullivan County youths George Dun der Paul R Borders and Eddie L Flynn were inducted into the armed forces, announced by Paul Snow director of Selective Service. The courthouse office will close on June 27 and 30 and reopen July 1 at Sullivan Ind.
A Sullivan Circuit Court assault with intent to rape case involving a local woman led to the arrestee being taken into city police custody.
Former Sullivan city schools supervisor Esther Hoke has returned home to Carlisle after a year with Baltimore city schools. She will teach at the Laboratory School in Terre Haute this summer.
A daughter Sue Ellen born to Mr and Mrs Harold Sidebottom. A son Michael Lee born to Mr and Mrs Wendell Han of Palestine Illinois. A son David Ray born to Mr and Mrs Dale Donavan of Oaktown. A son Johnny Linden born to Mr and Mrs John Wright R R 3 Sullivan.
Sullivan Indiana June 25 Gordon B Riggs of Sullivan elected president of Theta Chi social fraternity at Purdue University for the coming fall semester Riggs is a junior in the School of Science. Mr and Mrs John W Biddle announce the birth of a daughter Janis Rae born in the Mary Sherman Hospital. Gilbert Snyder returned from a few days business trip to Chicago. Mrs W W Moore and daughters Pam and Peggy of Owensboro Kentucky returned home after a week with Mrs Moore s sister in law and family Mr and Mrs Jim Emmons and son Bobby R R Sullivan Miss Kathryn Harris a Carlisle High School teacher and Eloise Blanford a Oaktown High School teacher sailed on the Mauretania for Cobb Ireland itinerary includes major cities in Ireland Scotland England Wales Norway Sweden Denmark Holland and Northern Germany They will return about mid August Joe E Thomas left for Monon Indiana to take a position as music teacher Jessie E Smith Jr left for
Washington D C hosts a vacation plan while Ida Mae Lambert visits Chicago relatives. Edward Johnson’s sister’s guest Mrs Dolly Dix and the Golish family return from Biloxi Mississippi after visiting Wayne Dix and family.
President Truman vetoed a controversial immigration overhaul criticizing it as infamous. The measure, debated in the 82nd Congress, aimed to clarify laws dating to 1798 and protect American life while opponents warned it echoed Nazi racial policy. Truman noted some provisions are acceptable but others prevent him from signing.
Vigo Circuit Court overruled defense motions to quash the first degree murder grand jury indictment against Aubrey Louis Stevenson. Stevenson, 44, is charged with fatally stabbing George Herman Mitchell, 31, on Nov 17, 1951 after an altercation near a north side tavern. self defense plea filed. trial date tentatively set for Oct 20. Stevenson has been indicted three times. the first two were voided for wording and grand jury issues. the final indictment stands.
The Department of Defense released casualty figures No. 593 for Indiana from the Korean War. Killed in action are Marine Pfc. Bobby L. Pothast of Indianapolis and Pfc. John W. Price of Logansport.
weary delegates were refreshed as Howard O Laughlin kept tally on ballots. Anne Cronin presented bouquets to Mrs Schricker and Mrs Watkins. Mike Ellis, Vigo Democrat stalwart, praised state farm administration. Alex Gordon and Jep Cadou visited, Kefauver stayed overnight, Al Carbon and Davy Day led floor work for Caughran, and Frank J McKinney sent congratulations to Schricker as new national committeeman. Anne Wood added hospitality and kept informed on proceedings.
Wholesale food prices measured by the Dun & Bradstreet index declined this week reaching the lowest average in six weeks. The index stood at 6.39, down from 6.41 a week earlier and nine cents below the year-ago level of 7.02.
Federal court heard Jeanne Michaud 36 claim millionaire Le Vere Redfield consented to stealing his 1.5 million dollars to win her favors. She testified she proposed the plan after spending time with him in Reno and Los Angeles, while Redfield sat unreactive in court.
United Nations New York June 25. Soviet Russia failed to force an immediate Security Council vote on inviting Red China and North Korea to germ warfare talks. British delegate Sir Gladwyn Jebb challenged a ruling by Soviet Jakob Malik, the council president, on voting order. The council upheld Jebb 10 to 1, Russia dissenting.
Probate Commissioner John F. O'Brien granted letters of administration for Vern Edward Hayne who died May 19 1952. His widow Opal Hayne of Terre Haute was named administratrix with a 6000 bond. Personal estate valued at 3000, no real estate. Heirs: Opal, Allen Ford Hayne, Vernon Dale Hayne.
Minor injuries were sustained by Flossie Miller aged 52 of R R 6 when struck by a car while crossing Wabash avenue at Fourteenth street Tuesday evening. An ambulance conveyed her to Union Hospital for treatment and release. Officers Flowers and Toney reported Helen Sims of 2218 Deming street stated she was involved.
An advertisement claims FASTEETH powder keeps false teeth firmly in place and prevents odor. It promises comfort, does not sour, and reduces embarrassment from denture slippage. Available at any drug store.
A northbound driver on Fourteenth Street collided with a pedestrian near Bash Avenue while making a left onto Wa and the victim sustained injuries as authorities investigated the incident.
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