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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1952
Page
2
Torrid heat continued across the state with highs near 103 to 104.5 in Evansville and widespread 90s. Eight people drowned or died from heat in the sweltering weekend as beaches filled, fans sold out, and stores reported heat products racing off shelves.
United Press reports a heat wave sweeping the Mediterranean driving Italy’s Florence to 94 degrees while Switzerland sees record highs and expects hotter conditions. Australia’s Northern Territory endures its worst drought, forcing hunger driven wildlife into back-country towns amid a rising plague of hungry wildcats.
Communist claims of UN neutrality backfired as a red shell narrowly missed the main conference tent by about 20 feet. No damage or injuries were reported. Chief truce delegates plan to reconvene Tuesday at 11 a.m. after the month’s third recess. An ostrich egg weighs about three pounds and holds about as much as 18 hen eggs.
The article notes Britain’s secret nuclear work may reveal a simpler detonation method safer to handle than the American bomb. A scientist hints at a new device possibly mounted on a platform above Monte Bellos near the Australian coast, with no bomb test on the Monte Bellos expected.
Washington reports mounting Russian atomic striking power spurs a Senate drive to accelerate American retaliation strength. Sen. O Mahoney proposes adding 3.6 billion to the six billion dollar defense bill to fund Army Navy and Air Force expansion and aim for a 143 wing Air Force by July 1954. Joint Chiefs warn Russia could peak by mid 1954 signaling a dangerous period. Gen Nath F Twining notes potential Russian bomb capability for surprise attack.
Washington June 30 Cyrus S Ching federal mediation chief summoned top union and company officials here to settle a wage fight at major North American aircraft plants. The plants build F 86 Sabre jets and production continues under voluntary wage rate extensions agreed by CIO UAW.
Norman Poore Jr aged 8 from Indianapolis fell into Eagle Creek while his father washed a car. Neither could swim. body taken to Bedine Chapel. Surviving parents, an uncle and aunt, and grandmother. Services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Archie Brown. burial in Grandview Cemetery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission blocked a plan for railroads east of the Mississippi to charge for checked baggage regardless of weight. The measure, set to begin midnight tonight, was suspended until January 31, 1953, pending investigation.
Old fashioned girls decorate sheets pillowslips and daughter's cotton skirts with two color iron on transfers. Pattern 824 offers eight motifs sized 4'2 by 10 inches. Send twenty five cents to Terre Haute Tribune Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill for pattern number and sender details.
The government closed its 1952 fiscal year in the red but saved about 2.5 billion dollars relative to Truman's forecast. Final numbers arrive midweek, yet Treasury figures show the deficit likely near 5.7 billion rather than 8.2 billion, helped by lagging arms deliveries.
Funeral services set for Timothy R. Glover two year old son of Mrs Ruth Glover of near Redman Edgar County. Died from excessive heat after locking himself in a parked car. Burial will be in Edgar Cemetery. Surviving: mother Ruth Glover father Delbert Glover of Peoria Ill brother Robert grandfather Dr Walter R Jones and Mrs Jones of Redman and Mr and Mrs Spencer of Paris.
William M Greenwood 60 former state representative and retired businessman died at his home in Clay City Ind after a three month illness Surviving are his widow Alice a brother Riley Greenwood of Shelburn a niece Florence Brooks of Indianapolis and nephew Richard Greenwood of Indianapolis Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Schoppenhorst Funeral Home with Rev Denver Shipley officiating burial in Maple Grove cemetery Friends may call after noon Tuesday
George W Bracken 46 a partner in Bell and Bracken Funeral Home died suddenly at home after a probable heart attack. Surviving are his widow two daughters his mother and two brothers. Funeral arrangements by Bell and Bracken Funeral Home at 630 Gilbert Avenue.
Bernard Schoemaker and Leo Schoemaker are named among the deceased. St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Terre Haute will host a requiem mass after services at 8:30 a.m. and burial in Calvary Cemetery. The rosary is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Callahan chapel.
Thomas Morgan 97 died at his Terre Haute residence RR 5. He is survived by five daughters, one son, a sister, and 20 grandchildren plus 26 great grandchildren. The body was taken to Bedino Chapel of the Valley for visitation before services scheduled Thursday at 1.
Francis J. Knetzer, 81, died Sunday night at 7:20 at his residence 1357 Poplar Street. Survived by sister Miss Antonia Knetzer Terre Haute two nieces Margaret Keiser and Ben Ragen and Ed Joseph nephews Laird. Body to P. J. Ryan & Sons Funeral Home. services Wednesday at 8:30 am with mass at St Benedict Arch and burial at St Joseph cemetery. Rosary at Ryan Chapel Tuesday 7:30 pm.
Jeffrey William Lockhart six month old son of Mr and Mrs William Lockhart formerly of Terre Haute died Sunday morning in West Lafayette. He is survived by one brother Lawrence Lee and grandparents Mr and Mrs William E Lockhart of Terre Haute and Mr and Mrs Russell Powers of Rockville. The body was brought to Gillis Memory Chapel and funeral services are set for 10:30 Tuesday morning with burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Mrs Grace McMillen, 76, died at 9 40 Sunday night at 1923 Locust Street residence. Survived by three daughters Mrs Merna Young Mrs Myrtle Hough and Mrs Sarah Richards all of Terre Haute, two half sisters Mrs Anna Stout and Mrs Fannie Short of Terre Haute, five landchildren and one great grandchild. Body taken to Gillis Memory Chapel with funeral Wednesday at 3 p m and burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Mrs Myrtle Ella Mae Wesley 32 of 434 South Thirteenth street died at 1 30 Monday morning Survivors include husband John Arthur son Linda Lou John A Jr mother Mrs Nancy Ellen Todd three sisters Bellye Foud Terre Haute John Stephens Muncie Ind and Mrs Jack Dawson Japan The body taken to J N Hickman son Funeral Home with services set for 2 o'clock Wednesday Burial will follow
Miss Madge Rowe 53 of 3002 South Seventh Street died at Clay County Hospital Brazil at 1 30 Monday morning. Surviving are brother John R. Rowe and nephew Jack Riley Rowe and an aunt and three Gillis uncles. Body laid in Memory Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 am with burial in Peavey Cemetery near Jasonville.
Irwin Miller age 83 of 327 W Miller Ave West Terre Haute died at 825 PM Sunday at St Anthony Hospital He resided with his niece Mrs Grover Dillion The body was taken to Prust Funeral Home West Union Ill for services Tuesday with burial in Walnut Prairie cemetery
Word arrived Sunday of the sudden death of Mrs Helen Fisher formerly of Terre Haute at her home in Trafford Pennsylvania on Saturday evening She leaves husband Carl F and a son Services and burial are planned for Tuesday afternoon in Trafford
At 9 o clock Sunday night at the residence R. R. 5 Terre Haute. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Gertrude Fair and Mrs. Goldie Neal and a son James Morgan all of Terre Haute. The body was taken to Bedino Chapel of the Valley.
Fred Whiting aged 83 of Terre Haute died at his residence at 4 am on Monday. He is survived by two sons Richard of Erie and Harold of Buffalo, N.Y. The body was taken to Bedino Chapel of the Valley.
Mrs Christine Id Buchanan 57 died Saturday. Funeral services set for 10 a m Tuesday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev L E Peyton officiating. Burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Joe Ringo, 77, farmer of Terre Haute area, died at 9 05 Sunday morning at his home. Survived by a daughter Mrs Noah Downing of Brazil, a brother Ringo of Fontanet area, two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services set for 2 30 Tuesday at Miller & Sons Funeral Home with Rev Henry Speight officiating. Burial in Cottage Hill cemetery. Friends may call after 4 o'clock Monday at the funeral home.
Oliver Franklin Houston 70 of 24 Walnut Street Clinton died at Union Hospital Terre Haute at 1 20 am. He leaves son Oliver F Jr of Clinton and daughter Mrs Alice Kohler of Muncie and brother Charles of St Bernice. Services set for 3 pm Wednesday with Rev Ray Crawl at First Funeral Home. burial in Rose Lawn Memorial Park.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Davis age 70 were set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church in Marshall with Brother G. W. Gibson officiating. Burial followed at Marshall Cemetery as her body lay in state at Moore Funeral Home until services.
Robinson Illinois June 30 Special Sheriff Everett Alexander said Forest Korte fifty two weeks ago was found dead beside his car with a twelve gauge shotgun nearby and shot in the head. Coroner Troy Pulliam will hold an inquest at seven this evening at the courthouse. No note found but Korte had been in ill health. He returned to Robinson from Hosington Kansas three weeks ago. Survived by widow Dolly two sisters Lorietta Korte and Rose Chamlin and a brother Wayne. Body taken to Buchanan Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held today for Dr John M Cunningham a veteran Indianapolis physician and associate professor at Indiana University Medical School He died Sunday at the age of 75 in Indianapolis on June 30
A new round of housing and wage policy talks outlines slowing wage boosts and limited Wage Stabilization Board powers. The plan tightens Senate confirmation for WSB members and restricts its labor dispute role. A fruit and vegetable price rise is possible as processed goods gain partial relief from controls. A Taft-Hartley invocation could be sought to curb steel strikes. The administration scores by defeating a Talle amendment exempting nonrationed goods from price controls.
The Antarctic continent is noted for its mean surface height being the highest among all continents. Scientists attribute this to thick ice sheets and core geological features.
At least a dozen guards failed to report for duty at the bottom State Prison in Eddyville Kentucky today. Warden Jess Buchanan blamed nervousness for the absence and cancelled arrangements that would have allowed prisoners freedom of the courtyard. Rebels have been confined to cells since trouble began last Wednesday night.
Washington June 30 The Senate began final debate on a 45 734 750 912 military appropriation bill with leaders aiming for approval of the vast funding and West German peace agreements before night. House Speaker Rayburn and Senate Leader McFarland told President Truman they are confident the backlog of money bills and other must legislation will be cleared for sine die adjournment Saturday night.
Mrs Lula Norton 76 of 711 North Second street Marshall died at 2 38 Sunday at Union Hospital Survived by husband Jesse Norton two daughters Ruth Abel Bridgeport Ill and Helen Manley St Petersburg Fla three sons Harry Norton Terre Haute Roy Norton Terre Haute and Ralph Norton Cedars Ind two brothers Ed and Frank Daniel both of Marshall two sisters Emma Schwartz Terre Haute and Beulah Thompson Paris Ill Body taken to Marrs Funeral Home services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Rev W Gibson officiating burial in Marshall Cemetery
Mrs Golda Iva Byerley 54 of Oaktown died Saturday night at Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes. Survived by husband Jess two daughters Thelma Piety Vincennes and Maxine Begeman Freelandville a son Donald Byerley Oaktown a brother Oscar Van Meter Emison two sisters Pearl Byrd Emison and Dorothy Cole Vincennes. funeral Schulze Funeral Home and taken to residence Sunday evening. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. CST at Emison Methodist Church with Rev W M Suddarth and Rev Howard Nuckols officiating. Burial in Oaktown cemetery after noon.
Mrs Sylvia Bernice Scott 70 of Rosedale died at 2 15 pm at the Terre Haute home of Mrs Virginia Hardesty. Surviving are three daughters Lola Smith Mabel Tindall and Marie De Valley two sons Harris and Ivan a half sister Goldie Mann a half brother Clarence Jones 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Cox Williams Funeral Home with Rev Ova Rogers and Rev Albert Lucchi officiating burial in Rosedale cemetery.
James Estes Boyce aged 63 of 222% Vine Street died at 7 20 Sunday morning in Evansville. He belonged to New Goshen Lodge No 557 F and A M. Survived by widow Vetta a daughter Betty Childre of Terre Haute a son Harlan Boyce of Gary a sister Grace Minnick of New Goshen two brothers Blaine and Edward Boyce of Terre Haute and three grandchildren. Body to First Funeral Home with services at 1 p.m. Rev Ray Crawl officiating burial Shirley cemetery.
Mrs Lula Norton aged 76 of Marshall Illinois died June 30 in a special notice. The short obituary notes her residence and age with no additional family or service details provided.
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