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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
6
Funeral services were held at Metropolis TL for 68 year old Almes Downing brother of H Downing of 35 E Midler Si ne. He died in Metropolis and was a member of the Baptist Church. Burial followed at Metropolis Cemetery. Survived by his brother here and Jen ing is also listed.
The body of 9 year old Gerald James Dute of St. Louis was found in deep water near Kavler Bridge. He had been staying with an uncle in St. Martin's since September. Police and local residents assisted in the recovery. Surviving are two brothers and several relatives in Centertown.
Sam Westerman died at his home on Clark Avenue after a lingering illness. He was 72, born in St. Louis, son of Bernard Westerman and Be Be Westerman. A World War I veteran, he belonged to the Bar Post 143 and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at a home tomorrow. he leaves adopted sons Christine Gratz Leo Wege Paul Pone and Anna Mayens of Taos.
John Bruns 84 a retired bricklayer died at St Marys Hospital today after a two week illness. Born in Jefferson City October 15, 1872 he married Katherine Kirens in 1904. He was an officer in Bricklayers Local and a member of St Peters Cathedral. Rosary Friday at funeral home. funeral Saturday 9 am from the cathedral. Burial in St Peters Cemetery. Survivors include wife’s sister Mrs Ernest Linhardt two nieces two nephews and four grandchildren.
Broadcast listings show KU TV channels with multiple daily programs including News Weather Parade Captain David Grey Ford Theater Tennessee Ernie Ford and You Bet Your Life. Entries list show times and show titles across CBS NBC ABC and local stations with several children's and prime time segments.
In fog off Brittany a collision between two large tankers left eight sailors dead and more than 500 rescued. The Stony Point, 35,000 tons, and the Greek Ioannis or Tonis, about 19,800 tons, were struck 120 miles off the peninsula as rescue ships combed burning waters.
The Hells Canyon issue is listed next on the Senate calendar amid expected discussion of major legislation. The fragmented report notes tension between private and public power interests, with references to the Snake River border region near Oregon and Idaho.
The campaign era exchange centers on budget figures and the Eisenhower administration. Byrd, Capehart, and Cosn criticize the investigation as partisan while Carlson defends the secretary’s testimony as evasive and lacking in argument.
The House Armed Services Committee boosted authorization for multiple Missouri and Kansas Air Force projects. Allocations include Fort Leonard Wood housing at 4.605 million, Richards-Gebaur operations and facilities at 32.186 million, and Whitman Knobwoster operational training and community facilities at 0.295 million, with formal clearance delayed to next Tuesday.
Mrs Catherine Wuelling Cha mois Jesse Robertson Eva Meamber Delores Muenks Clifton Smith Clarence Walker Martha Fennewald Florence Meyer Tim Martin Marie Stegeman Herbert Barsinger Edna Caton Margaret Trippensee Paula Ann Brockensick Martha Brockensick Francis Genizsch Myre Lockwood George Fritchey Miss Evelyn Hendricks Births include a son to Bobby Schatzer and a son to Edgar Rackers at California and Clark Ave plus other listed residents.
President Eisenhower spoke on civil rights, stressing the administration’s program is moderate and not aimed at restricting rights. He said he had not discussed the matter with GOP leaders and expects upcoming negotiations with Japan to proceed. He also endorsed increased pay for young officers and recommended evaluating a farm program next year. Nearby, Oklahoma City notes include a fatal accident rescue and local social notices.
Patti Page appears on the United States Steel Hour from Chan Monica Calif after attending funeral services for her infant grandson. The episode also features Biff McGuire Kathleen Maguire and Jon Cypher in a drama about a recording artist whose jealous husband threatens her career.
Market listings for St Louis and Kansas City produce and dairy set prices for eggs butter and cheese with several grade specifications. A report from Clarksdale Mississippi tells of a garage fire in which a collie and her nine four week old puppies perished, with the mother dog also dying.
A jumble of legal notices details a rezoning hearing by the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce on June 24 at 3 05 pm for a single family district and a public probate record showing Max Edward Farmer decedent with executor and creditors notices. The text also lists estate numbers, distributions, and final settlement actions amid scattered livestock market data and county court notices.
A dense listing of radio program blocks for KWOS and RWOS across June 19 1957 detailing Top Tones, News, Dinner Music, Weather, and a variety of shows including Johnny Moessi¢, Johnny Maessig, Market reports, sports segments, and kids and devotional programs. The schedule shows multiple time slots from early morning through late night with hourly blocks and station identifiers.
Ken and his father Rob Mey Laughlin chase trouble on the range when a legendary stallion kills a horse and a white killer appears. Gene Evans and Anita Louise star as Rob and Nell McLaughlin with Johnny Washbrook as Ken on Mr Friend Flicka at 6:30 p.m. on KRCG TV Channel 13.
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