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MUNCIE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1954 Gaston Woman Denies Ada Paton, Miss Joyce McCof, Panhandle Asks Change Robbery Trial Mrs. Mary Ann Dudley. Everett 148 Auto Accidents in Gty During May There were 148 motor vehicle ac Chitty and Miss Sandra McGregor. of Fletcher and cident reports filed in the city Motion for a change of venue from Judge Paul A. Lennington was filed Tuesday by the plaintiff corporation in Superior-Court In the Injunction suit of the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company against William M.

Moore et al. Judge Lennington held for the defendants, on a temporary Giving Liquor to Minor Vanelta Boyle ol Gaston, charged by Marshal Paul Gardner of Gaston wtth furnishing alcoholla beverage to VirgU Fight, 19, a minor, on Jan. 1, entered a not guilty plea and was booked for trial June 17 in City Court. She was arraigned Tuesday morning. Aid to Dependent Children Rises; Wetfare Funds Low While the outlay for old-age assistance dropped slightly for June as compared to the May expenditures for the same purpose, there was an Increase in the over-all payments for aid to dependent children.

This was revealed by the monthly report of Mrs. Opal Walburn, director of the Delaware County welfare department. Mrs. Walburn professed some doubt Tuesday afternoon as to whether the tax levy for operation of the department of which she is in charge can be held to its present level. She will go to Indianapolis More Election Expenses Listed Primary election expenses, traffic department during May, and 132 of them were investigated by as police.

Twenty occupants of cars In- shown by candidates statements on file In the county clerk's office, volved suffered injuries and seven pedestrians were injured, but the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS 16 Complete Insurance 1 raining Sixteen persons will complete a full year's training in National Association of Insurance Agents courses at a final general meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Room 213 of the.Practical Arts Building at Ball State College. Dr. Vernal Carmichael, professor of business education, has been the instructor for the standard courses offered. During classes held throughout the year, a member or members of the Muncie Insurance Board has attended to act as resource person.

More than 30 persoifs have taken show Paul Keesling, Republican for month passed without a fatality. trustee In Perry Township, Kermit D. Toland, Democrat, nomi Twelve fixed objects were struck nee Yor trustee in Center Township, $25; V. Howard Hoffer, nominated and damaged. Total property dam age listed in the reports was 132.

on the Republican ticket for Cen Onion Sets MILD AND GOOD KEETEBS Seed Potatoes AM MArNF KATAHOTVS OV9 GRADE TOP QUALITY BU TAG TRIPLE CtRTlTlED Plants Home Grown rntlllt Wtth Trlpl PERSHING SEED STORE TWO-O-FTOS NORTH HIGH O. H. rXKSmKG, Faander, 189 Luckey Freed for Time Gabriel Luckey, jailed for contempt of the Superior Court on May 29 for failure to comply with orders for payment of support in a divorce suit, was released Tuesday on order of Judge Paul A. Lennington. He' was told to be back in court June 19, when it will be determined "by your actions" whether he will be returned to JalL ter Township assessor, $92.80, and Herbert D.

Sheets, Republican who lost to Hoffer for the same nomi Detroit Woman Hurt Fannie Harris, 50, of Detroit, was taken to Ball Hospital shortly after 3 a.m. Tuesday, suf fering from an injury to her right wrist She was Immediately taken into X-ray. Elliott to Open The trial of Elzie (Hepcat) Elliott and John Wesley Fletcher, on a Joint charge of robbery, is booked to open Wednesday morning in Circuit Court before Judge Paul E. Leffler and a jury. The defendants are charged with staging a "pop bottle" robbery at a Muncie filling station, one of them having held a bottle in his coat pocket to represent a pistoL Venire was issued Thesday to the sheriff calling 35 prospective jurists for the trial.

Twelve will be chosen. Being called are the following: Mrs. A. Collins Black, Eugene Lee, Mrs. Charles V.

Carman, George R. Moore, George D. Leslie, Harry F. Potter, Paul M. George, Eugene C.

MrGuire, Mrs. Earl A. Tuhey, Le-roy Branson, Mrs. Floyd Mark, Mrs. Wilbur Shimer, Elmer Burton, John Skinner, Byron D.

Myers, John R. Hixon, Alvin du Bois, Mrs. Paul R. Roesler, Harry G. Miller, Oscar Morgan, Mitchell C.

Nelson, Norm Wilner, Lowell H. Curry, Paul J. Davis, Jerrold Sills, Robert O. Daugherty, Howard C. Hathaway, Samuel Colsten, Don L.

Par-lette, Howard E. Sims, James H. Hendee, Onna O. Hargin, Barney L. Norrod, William H.

Clark and Mrs. Clarence Alting. Suspended Sentence Catches Up With John one or more of the courses offered during the year. The last meeting wmrmm mm BrUce Roston. Flint, had brought the injured women to Muncie after an accident on Ind.

3 Wednesday night will be a general meeting for all who have attended any of the courses. The course Ptrmntrt i a i Divorces Trail Marriage Permits There were a total of 77 marriage licenses issued In the county clerk's office during May, six more than the 71 divorce suits filed during the same month. During May, 101 civil suits were brought In Superior Court and 33 in Circuit Court. Also In Circuit Court six criminal charges were filed, four guardianships were established and 18 estates were opened for settlement. In the county clerk's office 514 hunting and fishing licenses were issued during May, along with 253 fishing licenses to female applicants; four annual non-resident licenses and one 14-day non-resident permit.

There also were 54 trout stamps sold. ii ii i i i Poultry, Plumbing Businesses Incorporated Articles of incorporation of Muncie Chicks have been filed for in Henry County, 12 miles sduth of Muncie. State police were sent to later this month to confer with state officials concerning development of the departmental budget. Inability of mothers and other women to obtain employment, the local director said, will be reflected in the aid to dependent children budget, admittedly "hard to figure this year." Mrs. Walburn said field workers for the state board have informed her "the same situation prevails elsewhere." Some mothers, now'unable to obtain work.

It was explained, would contribute to support of 'their dependent children, if work was available. Old esse costs for the 632 recipients in June checks reached them Tuesday by mail was $22,531, with an added medical expense of In May $22,502 was laid out for assistance with $3,525.54 for medical costs. The number of recipients was unchanged for the two months. Aid to dependent children for June cost the department $12,856, with $573.43 added for medical care. There were 165 recipients for 433 children.

In May the cost was $13,037 for aid and $199.50 medical costs for the same number of recipients, but 436 children. of study was arranged by Larry Pierce of the Muncie Insurance investigate. ITS LOW pxicmr 1 UGHT-EasytoustW; Board and Dr. R. E.

Michael, director of extended services at Ball State College. Persons completing the year of training are Monte R. Keesling, Miss Barbara Propst, Delma Wagner, Clarence E. DeWitt, Miss Maxine Lank, Miss Barbara Ben-bow, Charles Van Deusen, Miss Lucille Crumine of Hartford City, Paul Ritchey of Gaston, Mrs. Paul um and llneMwn nation, $148.15.

Bernell Mitchell, renominated on the-Republican ticket, without opposition, for prosecuting attorney, had no expenses, his statement reveals; Alfred L. Ellison, Democrat, defeated for trustee of ML Pleasant Township, spent $5 and Kenneth Tracey, Democrat, defeated for county assessor, had costs ol $39.06. Pilants Will Take Trip Around World Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pilant will leave June 10 for a three-month trip around the world.

Dr. Elizabeth Pilant will speak on folklore as a way to world understanding at various stops on the itinerary. Going by plane from San Francisco the first stop will be at Honolulu, Hawaii, where they will attend graduation exercises at the University of Hawaii where Dr. Pilant received the Master's degree in 1931. The Pilants will visit Asia, the Near East, the Far East and will return through Europe around Sept.

12. Dr. Elizabeth Pilant, associate professor of English at Ball State College, Is included in the new revised issue of "Who Knows and What" for her work In American folklore. fcln i Cttani wnrnwr vevr Don't be weak, "Old" at 40, 50t 60 Younger "pep" forOIderBodies Don't -on the thrlf at 40. SO, 60 or over.

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In Muncie at Hook' Stair's and Wl-reena. Adv. Ritchey o'f Gaston, Mrs. Mary record in the office of Betty Pitten John Quigley, 614 E. Jackson Mil MIS ger, county recorder.

The organize- under suspended sentence tion will engage in the general SffiS poultry business at 3501 Broadway. Curts, Ray McNickle, Murray Dame, Mrs. Pauline Aukerman of Albany, Kenneth Wilson of Albany, and Paul Barnum. Others completing nearly all of the courses are Joe Martin, Har-court Morrow and James Kennedy, Perry L. Barnard, Miss Rita Coffey, Miss Mary Helen Hofheinz, Miss Kathryn Allardt, Henry Collins, Mrs.

Henry Collins, Mrs. Hazel Helmet, Mrs. Marcella Ginn, Mrs. but rearrested over the week end on another charge of denied the last charge Tuesday morning in City Court, but was ordered sent to the State Penal Farm to serve out the remainder of the suspended sentence. He has about 70 days yet to do and then will be faced with the new count H.

Kenneth ingersoll is resident agent He with Burton L. and Jayne I. Page of Angola are the incorporators and directors. Paid in capital stock of $500 is shown. Also filed for record were articles of Incorporation of the Indiana Plumbing and Service Company, Inc.

It is engaged in general plumbing at 1514 E. Willard SU with Ronald L. Beeson the resident agent. A paid In capital of $2,000 Is listed, Beeson with Margaret S. Beeson, 1401 Burlington and Lester E.

Stephens, Muncie R.R. 1, are the directors and Incorporators. Janneys Lose Property Judgment for $265 was given Tuesday in Superior Court with a holding that the State Finance Corporation is entitled to foreclosure of a chattel mortgage and sale of the mort In Colored Circles Members of the Twilight Eight Club were entertained recently at the home of Mrs. Madge Hicks on South Hackley Street. Following the business meeting a social hour was enjoyed.

The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Virgil Grider on East Lowell Street. The Priscilla Missionary Circle of the Calvary Baptist Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. McClenen Frierson on South Hackley Street. Mrs.

Mary Hamilton of Chicago, Mrs. W. R. Braden, Mrs. Foster Goatley, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles M. Booher, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Find-ley, Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Williams, Mr. and Mrs. William Parrott, Mr. and Mrs.

John Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Grovell Peelle spent the week GROW FACES TAX LIEN The Internal Revenue Department filed a tax lien in the recorder's office Tuesday against Charles J.

Grow, 323 E. North for $148.54, listed for 1953 individual income taxes due. naicASHPWc; Pedestrian Stops Car, Causing Auto Wreck Two automobiles sustained damages shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday at Walnut and Howard streets. The drivers were Robert E.

Perkins, 1600 S. Mulberry St, and Donald J. Jones, 1106 Central Ave. Both were en route south on Walnut Street, when a car ahead of the Jones machine was suddenly WELLINGTON SJFUND I 5 2-031 F2.YEAR 7 SERVICE -M CUARANTEE fXCu itsy try if on 7 II SERVICE WHEN YOU WANT IT! We are so organized that we can give you quick efficient cleaning and pressing service. PICK UP AND DELIVERY PHONE 6667 SUNSHINE CLEANERS Macedonia at Willard stopped because a pedestrian was crossing the street, forcing him to stop In front of the automobile Perkins was driving which be gaged property to satisfy the Judg-: Our chapel facilities include 1 a genuine Pflcher Pipe Organ.

end at Fox Lake. longed to Dick Porter, 313 S. YCUIi The Martha Adams Missionary Society of the Bethel AME Church iviouna st. Officers Lutton and will meet Thursday afternoon at i 98th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend 20c a share from net investment income, payable June 30 to stock of record June 11, 1954. ALTER.

MORGAN, TftUUrt the home of Mrs. Glenn Clemens, ment, which is against Russell and Edna Janney. Judgment resulted through default of the defendants. WOMAN BECOMES ILL Henrietta Simpson, 59, of 500 E. First St, was taken to Ball Hospital in a city ambulance Tuesday afternoon after she became 111 at home.

i 904 S. Hackley St. The Weaver Missionary Society will meet after the midweek prayer service to be held Wednesday eve 3310 WEST BUCKLES- Harrison Investigated. Name Merchants Trust Lee Administrator The Merchants Trust Company was named administrator Tuesday of the estate of Clark S. Lee, 58, former editor and publisher of the Gaston News, weekly newspaper.

He died suddenly May 18 and is ning at the Union Baptist Church, The Junior Missionary Society will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The Rev. Mr. Fisk, pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church, will be guest speaker Sunday at 3 pjn.

for the usher board. The choir of the New Hope Baptist Church survived by the widow and three adult children. Value of the estate is estimated at $6,500. Out) will sing. The fourth anniversary of the 'Rev.

L. V. Jenkins as pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church will OOO Selling Fine Watches be observed Sunday, June 13, at 5 3 p.m. at the church. The Rev.

HT- in Eastern Indiana R. Brady of Marion will be the guest speaker. Music will be pro f()r year8 vided by the choir from Marion. The Silver Leaf Club will give a 4 MORE DAYS musical program Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel AME Church when the baby contest will close.

Group 2 of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church will hold an ice cream social and barbecue Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Laura Manning, 907 S. Beacon St The Christland Singers of Chicago will present a program Fri until Jim 5 V7 OOO Dia0ily day, June 25, at 7:30 p.m.

at the First Street YMCA Center, featuring R. H. Harris of the Soul Stirrers. Missionary Group 1 will hold a bake sale and fish fry Friday starting at 3 p.m. in the basement of the Union Baptist Church.

The Valley Wonders of Indianapolis will present a program Sunday, June 13, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church for the Sunday School. Mrs. Minnie Jolly entertained members of the Friendship Bible Class Tuesday afternoon at home on East First Street Plans were discussed for the anniversary to be held Sunday, June 27, at the Trinity Methodist Church.

The next meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon, June 15, at the home of Mrs. Hennrietta Ransom, 1208 E. First St Never Before Such An Offer in Elgin's History! Novor boforo has General Motors ofFerod so many features of its higher-priced cars in its fowost-priccd lino Mother and Daughter a a a at a a a. at aaetaa Were $47.50 each NOW ONLY I ine manna Aaams Missionary Society will hold a fish fry Friday beginning at 11 a.m. at the home of Mrs.

Paul Dixon, 1300 S. Blaine LOTUS for daughter. 17 jewels. Expansion bracelet Darlington for mother. 17 jewels.

Expansion bracelet St For deliveries call 8627. City Clerk Collects $4,545 During May Collections amounting to $4,545.50 were made by City Clerk James D. DeVoe, during May In operations of City Court The collections Included $1,403 in fines and bond forfeitures; Father and Son $1,115 in docket fees; $58 in city COMPANION WATCHES ordinance fines; $1,045 in prosecut TRY IT AND YOU'LL TELL US THAT YOU GET THE BEST OF ALL 3 PERFORMANCE, ECONOMY, PRICE! Only Chevrolet the lowest-priced linegives you a these "Best Buy" values ing attorney fees; 627 In state prosecuting attorney fees; $255 col Were $69.50 each lected for the State Bureau of EE NOW UIVT 60 each This is Chevrolet's greatest car and today's greatest valuel We're so 0 6ARFIEID for son. 19 jewels. Expansion band.

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3, Muncie, and Dale W. Turner, 20, R.R. 1, Albany, who were arrested for speeding Tuesday, will appear in City, Court Saturday. Patterson was charged with speeding 55 miles per hour in a 30-mile zone in Selma, and Turner was charged with driving 75 miles per hour on Ind. 167 two miles north of Albany.

(3)" cm Come in now and YppJl prove it for yourself! fu New Address Wow's tho jimo to buy! Oct our BIG DEAL! Enjoy a Mow Chevrolet! Crash at First, Ebright Vehicles driven by Charles Huber, 28, R.R. 1, Selma, and by Charles E. Caster, 32, Indianapolis, collided at First and Ebright streets at 2:32 p.m. Tuesday. The Huber machine was damaged $175, and the Caster vehicle was damaged $15.

Huber was going north on Ebright and Caster was going east on First. Both drivers told the officers they thought they had the right of way. 107 W. CHARLES ST. Phone 8751 Indiana 805 South Walnut Street.

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