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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1950

Page

6

Audrey Osterhage weds Dr Earl Snyder in First Baptist Church

Miss Audrey Osterhage daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Osterhage married Dr Earl Snyder son of Mrs Romelda Snyder in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at 3 30 in First Baptist Church. Rev Arthur Dodgson officiated with pink and white flowers, organ music by Arthur All and Mary Alice Klueh. The bride wore Chantilly lace, a nylon illusion veil, and carried white roses and forget me nots centered with an orchid. The reception for 150 followed at the Woman's Department Club. The couple will reside in Terre Haute after a wedding trip. An engagement for Betty Rose Cox to Richard Marone was announced for June 29.

Audrey Osterhage Ernest L. Osterhage College Avenue Earl Snyder Romelda Snyder Detroit Mich First Baptist Church Arthur Dodgson Arthur All Mary Alice Klueh Richard Cross Mafalda Rosalie Fenoglio Barbara Snyder Kay Cottom Susan Bland Carolyn Smith Ronnie Rufatto Robert Snyder Richard Snyder Cletus Shouse Harold Chance Woman’s Department Club Mrs. Snyder Terre Haute

Scollards Celebrate Golden Wedding at South Twentieth Home

Mr and Mrs Michael Scollard observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday evening at their South Twentieth Street home. Guests included Caledonian Society members and their husbands. Also present were daughters Mrs Robert Wheeler and Michele of Western Springs Ill, another daughter Mrs James Nicolai, and son Dr Paul Scollard with families.

Michael Scollard South Twentieth Street The Caledonian Society Robert Wheeler Michele Western Springs Ill James Nicolai Paul Scollard

Scollards Celebrate Silver Wedding in Terre Haute

Jacksonville residents unable to attend the celebration called their parents to congratulate the couple. The reception featured a large tier wedding cake decorated with summer flowers and lighted tapers. Mr and Mrs Scollard, married in Carbon Indiana, have lived in Terre Haute for 31 years and hosted an informal afterglow at their home. Out of town guests included Mrs J B Marshall of Carbon, Mrs Edgman of Decatur Illinois, Jack Demarry of Williamsport Indiana, and Mrs Isabelle Parr of South Gate California. Mrs Wheeler returned home by plane. daughter to stay longer with grandparents. Poet Study Club invites a 1 30 luncheon at Mrs Lois Snyder’s home with hostesses supplying meat and beverages. Transportation to be arranged meeting at Fairbanks library at 1.

Jacksonville Fla Poet Study Club Lois Snyder West Terre Haute Fairbanks

Lucas Hosts Weekend Buffet and Canasta Party

Mr and Mrs George Lucas entertained Saturday evening at their home with a buffet supper and canasta. Floral decorations included pink roses blue delphinium and coreopsis. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Griffith Mr and Mrs L M Ashley Mr and Mrs Jerome Reed Mr and Mrs Ray Norton Mr and Mrs Jack Russell and Mr and Mrs Fred Webster.

George Lucas Edward Griffith L. M. Ashley Jerome Reed Ray Norton Jack Russell Fred Webster

Tax Hearings Open for Terre Haute Reassessments

The Vigo County Board of Tax Reviews began hearings on Terre Haute reassessments. Sessions on the courthouse fourth floor run this week for all real estate owners in the city who have not before appeared and wish to question the new valuations.

Vigo County Board of Tax Reviews Terre Haute Court House

Hatfield and Jewell Families Share Guests and News

Personal notices report Mr and Mrs Jerre Hatfield and Mrs S E Hatfield of Vera Beach Florida visiting College avenue hosts Mr and Mrs James Eyster. Also Mr and Mrs H V Jewell of South Tenth Street host their daughter Mrs Harry J Schute III of Maple Shade New Jersey on her first home visit since marriage. Evansville Ind resident J Maxwell Davis and Mrs Davis announce the birth of daughter Jayliene Rae at Welborn Memorial Hospital on June 20. Mrs Davis formerly Erma Cushman daughter of Ray and Mrs Cushman of South Eighth Street. Mr Davis is son of C T and Mrs Davis of Washington Avenue.

Jerre Hatfield S. E. Hatfield Vera Beach, Fla James Eyster College Avenue H. V. Jewell South Tenth Street Harry J. Schute, III Maple Shade N. J Schute Josephine Lucille Jewell J. Maxwell Davis Evansville Ind Jayliene Rae Welborn Memorial Hospital Davis Erma Cushman Ray D. Cushman South Eighth Street Mr. Davis C. T. Davis Washington Avenue

Local social notes and travel updates from Terre Haute

Ethel Mae White attends summer school at the University of Kansas as a graduate student. Nancy Adamson and Barbara Kasper depart for Chicago then Gary Indiana to visit friends. Helen Herzfelder and Ed Herzfelder with Mrs Nancy travel by car to Mexico City. C H Willey hosts son in law and daughter from Michigan along with grandsons visiting. Robert and Mrs. Hunter announce birth of Patricia Eileen on June 23 at St. Anthony's Hospital. they also have Janie and Bobby. Gregory Thompson returns to Elkhart after a city visit. Max Warren Anstead born June 24 at St. Anthony's. the twenty fifth birth anniversary noted for Charlotte Coffenberry before marriage. Capt Byron L. Brown leaves for Fleming Field active duty June 24 to July 1. Captain Brown works at Clay Ladd Real Estate Co. Crawford Mace of Los Angeles, former Terre Haute resident, guests at Hotel Deming. Mrs Leslie Sanders and Vanderveer Warner of Albany NY, former Terre Haute residents, stay at Hotel Deming en route from Three Arch Bay and Honolulu.

Robert Hunter Patricia Eileen St. Anthony’s Hospital Janie Bobby William Anstead North Thirteenth Street Max Warren Anstead Charlotte Coffenberry Byron L. Brown Air Force Reserve Fleming Field Mich Captain Brown The Clay Ladd Real Estate Co Leslie Sanders Vanderveer Warner Albany, N. Y Terre Haute Deming Three Arch Bay Calif Honolulu

Ladies Aid Society Plans June Picnic at Twin Lakes Park

The Ladies Aid Society of the E U B church met at Elizabeth Black's home for a noon chicken dinner and a business session. They plan the June 29 picnic at Twin Lakes Park with meeting points at Daisy Williams's and a 10 o clock DST bus. Prizes were awarded to Eva Whitesell and Daisy Williams.

Ladies’ Aid Society E.U.B. Church of

FBI Service File Released in Amerasia Case

Washington June 26 The Justice Department turned over to Senate investigators the FBI transcript of a 1945 conversation between diplomat John S Service and Amerasia editor Philip Jaffe. Service denied leaking military secrets. Jaffe pleaded guilty and was fined. The Amerasia case fuels McCarthy era debates on State Department security. Morgan said no evidence shows officials fixed the case amid charges of whitewashing.

Washington Justice Department Senate FBI John S. Service Amerasia Philip Jaffe Service Tydings D.-Md McCarthy R.-Wis Jaffe New York State Department MacCarthy Congress Committee Morgan Senate Inquiry Committee John O'Donnell

Vivien Bard Recital Showcases Her Pupils in Piano

Vivien Bard presents a Tuesday evening piano recital in the Student Union Lounge. The program features works by Bach, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Saint Saëns, and more with several students performing solo pieces and two concertos accompanied on the orchestral parts by Stella Tatlock and Martha Heustis.

Vivien Bard Pee Chin Caen Dause d'Olaf Pick-Mangiagalli Katherine Becker Martha Heustis Stella Tatlock Saint Saens

Attempted assault charged to man

Robert F. Davis 24 of 2409 North Twenty-ninth street was arrested after a hotel room break in at the Brinkman Hotel 429 North Ninth Street. Davis faces charges including attempted rape destruction of property and assault and battery and is held for investigation with a bond set at 2000 pending Vigo Circuit Court filing.

Robert F. Davis North Twenty-ninth Street Davis William and Evelyn Clawson Brinkman Hotel North Ninth Street John Powers Clawson

Marian Martin Pattern 9017 for Girls and Family Wardrobe

A Marion Martin sewing pattern advertisement offers pattern 9017 for girls sizes 6 through 14 with an open midriff or one piece playsuit option, button and tie skirt, with collar and purse-pocket details. Includes complete Sew Chart and price 25 cents, plus 20 cents for pattern book and a free beach bra pattern.

Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune P. O Chicago Ill

Ex convict admits fatal rape and murder in Michigan

Clifford Pulver a 32 year old parolee admitted raping and killing eight year old Virginia Mae Bird at her foster parents home. He was arrested hours after the Child was found dead on a couch by Mr and Mrs Harold Bird. Pulver said I did it but I dont know why. Coroner Kenneth Oakes reported the girl was strangled and raped.

Corunna Mich Virginia Mae Bird Clifford Pulver Harold Bird Shiawassee County Charles Downer Pulver Bird

Communist Peace Petition May Spread July 4

A State Department official predicts a communist sponsored campaign for world peace signatures will launch in the United States on July 4. The official said communists will not be openly tied to the petitions and Russia aims to present a petition with millions of signers to the United Nations while claiming the Soviet Union is the sole government actively seeking peace.

Bloomington Ind United States State Department Indiana University Russia United Nations

Hit and Run Driver Walter Morris Pleads Guilty

Walter E. Morris age 32 of 733 South Second Street pled guilty in City Court to leaving the scene of an accident after a late Saturday hit and run at Third and Walnut streets. The penalty was postponed until July 11 as police confirmed the crash involving his vehicle and a parked truck.

Third and Walnut Streets Walter E. Morris South Second Street Morris

House Nears Tax Bill Vote and Debate Rules

The $1.01 billion excise tax cut bill cleared for House consideration on a take-it-or-leave-it basis with a closed rule. Republicans gain one possible substitute but amendments are barred. The measure includes a $433 million corporate tax rise and targets fur coats jewelry travel and more to offset lost revenue.

Washington House House Rules Committee Doughton N.C Ways and Means G.O.P Rep Reed R-Ny Truman Congress

Senate election probes pledged by Senate committee

Washington June 26. Senator Gillette head of the Senate subcommittee on elections pledged to investigate any complaint that seems worthy and send investigators into five states Pennsylvania Illinois Florida and North and South Carolina. He noted reports on expenditures and contributions are not required by law for primaries but all candidates must file detailed reports before and after the general election. He said complaints will not be made public to avoid influencing elections.

Washington Senate Gillette Iowa Pennsylvania Illinois Florida North South Carolina

Nationalist Planes Bomb Swatow Area

Nationalist warplanes bombed wharves and storehouses at Swatow and strafed Reds in the area while an air raid at Changting in Fukien province faced no resistance. The raid was reported as unchallenged with significant results.

Taipei Formosa Swatow Hart Changting Fukien

Cost Accountants Meet Tuesday

The Wabash Valley Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will hold a board meeting Tuesday evening June 27 at 7 30 p m in the Terre Haute House.

Wabash Valley The National Association of Cost Accountants Terre Haute House

4-H Garden Tour Tuesday Across Vigo County

A 4-H Garden Club garden tour is set for Tuesday starting at 9 30 a.m. at Lloyd Ennen residence one half mile east of Maryland School Vigo County agricultural agent A D Luers announced. Extension horticulturist W B Ward from Purdue will join to inspect gardens and offer pointers.

A. D. Luers Vigo County W. B. Ward Purdue University Lloyd Ennen Maryland School Melvin Ennen Honey Creek Royden Egnew Kenneth Jeffers Glenn Lost Creek Township Clyde Kersey Jimmie Dale Holler Nevins Brooks Fulton Otter Creek Glenn High School Garden Club

Purdue Glee Club entertains Germans in Berlin

The Purdue University Glee Club, a 56 voice ensemble, sang for 1,200 Germans and Americans at Titania Palast in Berlin. They performed Luther’s A Mighty Fortress and American and Negro spirituals before moving on to sing at the ruined Gedächtniskirche and then headed to Frankfurt after a concert in support of Robert Montgomery at the American Press Club.

Berlin U.P Purdue Univerity Glee Club Titania Palast American Press Club Robert Montgomery Cultural Congress of Writers, Artists and Scientists Martin Luther Glee Club Gedaechtniskirche Kurfuerstendamm Broadway Frankfurt

Four Divorce Suits Filed In Court

Four divorce actions were filed in Superior Court No. 2. Pauline Vanlandingham seeks separation from bed and board with custody of two minors and temporary support from Sam Vanlandingham. William E. Brazell Jr. seeks divorce from Elizabeth Brazell, married Sept. 3, 1948 and separated May 6, 1950. Wanda Sears, by Lena Randall, sues Eugene Sears for divorce with custody of a 13 month old, support and household effects. married Oct. 23, 1948 and separated June 19, 1950. Mattie Jeffrey petitions for divorce from Naile Jeffrey on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.

Pauline Vanlandingham Sam Vanlandingham William E. Brazzell, Jr Elizabeth Jane Brazzell Wanda M. Sears Lena G. Randall Eugene A. Sears Mattie Jeffrey Naile Jeffrey

Divorces Granted in Superior Court No 2

Judge Albert R. Owens granted divorces in Superior Court No 2 on Monday. T. W. Clerk and Margaret E. Clerk were separated and Marvel L. Tiger was granted divorce from Jack J. Tiger. Mrs. Clerk’s former name Griffith was restored.

T. W. Clerk Margaret E. Clerk Marvel L. Tiger Jack J. Tiger Albert R. Owens Superior Court No. 2

Trio of Battery and Intoxication Cases In City Court

Delbert Euratte, 23, pleads not guilty to assault and battery and intoxication with trial set for July 11 by Judge Herbert Criss. Wayne Enyart, 21, arrested in the same incident, pleads guilty to intoxication as Euratte’s case awaits. Other defendants, including August Minnick and Odus Garlock, plead guilty to speeding with $3.75 fines. Earl Cox fined $36.75 for license suspension after bond issue. Ross Rightsell pays $20 plus costs for driving while intoxicated after an erratic drive. Alonzo Walton and Gordon Hughes each fined $10 for intoxication. Hosea Grinage fined $10 for assault and battery. Madelene Thorp fined $3.75 for running a red light.

Delbert L. Euratte South Fruitridge Avenue Herbert R. Criss Euratte Wayne E. Enyart North Center Street Third and Lafayette Avenue Harry Steed North Twenty-fifth Street Envart August R. Minnick Brazil Odus D. Garlock Fruitridge Avenue James H. Boling North Fifteenth Street Earl Cox Cox Ross Rightsell Alonzo Walton South Thirteenth Gordon L. Hughes North Fifth Street Hosea Grinage Spruce Street Mollie Madelene Thorp North First Street

Motorist Charged With Drunk Driving After Collision

William Corby aged 25 of 3111 South Thirteenth Street was arrested Sunday night for driving while intoxicated after his car, owned by Roy Bragg of 635 North Third Street, collided with Edward Fuller’s southbound vehicle north of the New York Central Railroad on Fruitridge Avenue. Corby, who fell asleep at the wheel, faced City Court with a continuance until July 11.

William Corby South Thirteenth Street Edward Fuller New York Central Railroad Fruitridge Avenue Corby Halter O'Connor Roy Bragg North Third Street Fuller City Court

Fall injuries fatal mother of state official

Mrs Myrtle Million Sites 67, who was hurt in a fall at her Delphi home last Wednesday, died in a Lafayette hospital. She was the mother of Mrs Mabel Fraser, Republican state vice chairman.

Lafayette Ind Myrtle Million Sites Delphi Mabel Fraser

The Court House Cafe Reports $12 Theft

William Bowman owner of the Court House Cafe at 28 South Third Street reported a theft of $12.40 and an undetermined amount from a cigarette machine. Officers Irving and R Tyron Mon day investigated and found a broken padlock on the front door and a rear window of the business.

William Bowman Court House South Third Street Irving and R. Tyron

New York World Telegram Idle After 12th Day Strike

The New York World-Telegram and Sun did not publish for the twelfth day due to a strike by editorial and commercial workers allied with the New York Newspaper Guild. Federal mediators planned to meet both sides on Wednesday at 10 a m.

New York U.P New York World-Telegram Sun New York Newspaper Guild C.I.0

Son seeks father missing in Walker inquiry

Leroy S. Zeller of Walker La wrote Mayor Ralph Tucker asking for help locating his father John E. Zeller who is believed to be in the city. Information should be directed to the mayor's office or police.

Leroy S. Zeller Walker Ralph Tucker Zeller John E. Zeller

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