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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1955

Page

2

Citywide plan to wipe out flies mosquitoes and rats

Mayor Ralph Tucker outlines an extensive pest control program aimed at eradicating flies mosquitoes and rats citywide including the Twelve Points district. Under Charles M. Brenton the spraying and periodic treatments use chlordane DDT allethrin and other compounds with citizen cooperation requested to keep garbage clean and report standing water. Pest crew members listed include Volney Lamb Jr William F. Thoms Jr Mike Kearns James OGrady John Bratt Robert Duncan and supervisor Charles Brenton.

Ralph Tucker Charles M. Brenton Twelve Points Volney Lamb, Jr William F. Thoms, Jr Mike Kearns James O'Grady John Bratt Robert Duncan Charles Brenton

Woman Dies in Newark From Wound Suffered Ten Years Ago

Police say Mrs. Dorothy Anthony twenty four died from an internal hemorrhage caused by a .23 caliber bullet lodged in her aorta. Autopsy notes long-healed wound ruptured due to calcification. Essex County Medical Examiner cites ten year old shooting in North Carolina and police pursue details.

Newark N. J Dorothy Anthony North Carolina Anthony Essex County Edwin H. Albano

Thornton 4-H Boys Plan Water Trip and Uses

The Thornton School 4-H boys will swim at Dietz Lake with a wiener roast at 5 pm Thursday. They should meet at the school at 5 pm and may bring guests. Fred Wild handles refreshments and Sam Bogill leads. Meanwhile Deming and Greenwood 4-H boys, led by Sam Boyll, tour Davis Gardens on Wednesday, meeting at 10 am at their schools.

Thornton School 4-H Dietz Lake Fred Wild Sam Bogill Deming Greenwood Sam Boyll Davis Gardens

Misses' Dress Pattern 9119 Promises Flattering Fit

Cinch to sew joy to wear. This pattern offers a pretty summer dress with a 6 gore skirt and button yoke. Sizes 12 to 20. size 16 uses 3% yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing to Marian Martin Pattern Dept Terre Haute Tribune New York.

Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune West 18Th St New York N. Y

Noted Bolivian Poet Diplomat Eduardo Diez de Medina Dies

Eduardo Diez de Medina, noted Bolivian poet author and diplomat, died Monday of a heart attack in La Paz. He served as minister of foreign affairs under four administrations and held cabinet posts while representing Bolivia at numerous international conferences.

LA Paz Bolivia Eduardo Diez de Medina Diez

4-H Girls Contest Committees Named for County Event

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones announces county judging and demonstration contest committees for 4-H girls to be held July 14 at Garfield High School. First and second place in five classes advance to district on July 18. three members per township may enter. Roles include baking, food preparation, clothing, home improvement, and food preservation with tabulators listed.

Mary Elizabeth Jones Vigo County Garfield High School Jones Lois Payton Beulah Dorney Mary Handick Joan Jacob Lela Lemmon Marjorie Noakes Reta Newman Margaret Ray Violet Crow Margaret Lammey Dean Short Fugenia Shepherd Reita Sue Schnabel Wanda Detrick

Hickory Flats Club Plans July Meeting at Mrs Carty’s Home

The Hickory Flats Home Demonstration Club will meet July 1 at Mrs. Edna Carty’s home. Martha Bilbruck will discuss exhibits and displays with Mrs. Elizabeth Woll as assistant hostess and Bonnie Smedier in charge of the program.

Hickory Flats Edna Carty Martha Bilbruck Elizabeth Woll Bonnie Smedier

Beverage permits reviewed by board in Vigo County

The Vigo County Alcoholic Beverage Board reviewed renewals for 15 licenses and a new club permit at the courthouse. Restaurants hold ten renewals. one transfer was requested. Applications included John Boyd and Federick Lynn 131 North Second for beer and wine, and several other owners for beer liquor and wine licenses. The Horseshoe Club north of West Terre Haute seeks a beer liquor and wine retail permit. transfers and other licenses were also considered. The board forwarded applications to the Indiana AB C for final action.

Vigo County Alcoholic Beverage Board John Boyd Federick Lynn North Second Street Joseph Lessere South Sixth Street Angelo Savio Wabash Avenue Herbert H Ida M. Redwitz South Third Street Julia Steele Julia S. Mitchell North Twentieth Street Lloyd W. Roberts North Seventh Street John Doherty Spelterville George and Carrie Harbour North Thirteenth Street Chris Pesaventa North Fourth Street Tom and Ernest Potts South Fourth Street Horseshoe Club West Terre Haute Dena McMellan Lafayette Avenue Gillis Prescription Shop Sycamore Country Club Poplar Everett R Daisy Osterhage South Ninth Woodrow G. Corey North Eighth Street Tom and Ernest Butts Indiana A.B.C

Wabash Water Used In Disneyland Christening

Disneyland announces water from the Wabash River will join other river waters in a flask for christening the paddle-wheeler Mark Twain. Actress Irene Dunne will perform the ceremony July 17 as part of the Rivers of America program with Terre Haute Water Works supplying the Hoosier river sample. Local plans are coordinated by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce.

Disneyland Anaheim Cal Wabash River Arthur Rhod Terre Haute Christen Disney Organization

Valance Pleaters and Cafe Curtains Sale Items

Limited stock available on valance pleaters and cafe curtains 36 inches wide. Assorted machine washable sizes offered at reduced prices while supplies last. May include several color options and quick checkout.

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