17 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1955
Page
1
A fragmentary note lists Pvt. Da Frank J. of Tennessee and others in Company I, 7th Regiment, 2nd Infantry, detailing their service and deployment. The text references Reule and mentions mobilization and association with Army units.
Funeral services for Joesie Jan Barton of Ali Kentucky were held at redacted church with clergy names. Burial followed at Bowas Chapel Cemetery in Wilton Kentucky. Pallbearers included Hobart Power Ernest Aiming Barnett Hubl Hoylig Turnes and others. Miss ayes Brasyn attended. Funeral services for Dusty Viewer of Combertind Cay were held yesterday at Cumberland Gap Chapel with officiant Honey Davidson, song by Rey David nn, and accompaniments by Harmondies. Survivors listed include Charles SByaintle WH TaN Brantites Carlos J Howling and Dan Jabysat.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a local contest named the Christmas Outdoor Devotions Calist at Crumbchind Park Gandat Chih. Readable fragments mention entries due by Tuesday December 20 and a hoped turnout to enhance Middleshar.
A garbled UPI style digest cites deaths, political tension, and international events. References include a death at a mortuary, a German wartime context, and UN activity. Names like Charla Heston and Jonny Wellzer appear amid scattered places and dates.
A garbled hospital note fragment lists multiple names and partial identifiers including Mrs J Ge Wester and various individuals such as Clayton Hatfield, Towle Vaxewell Mra, Rowe 5, and others. The readable items are scattered with misspellings and incomplete affiliations, offering little coherent context or events.
In Paris UPI reports Secretary of State John Jyster and other officials discussed strategic matters tied to carrier operations around Leyte. The dispatch notes ongoing talks among key U.S. and allied actors about military and diplomatic coordination.
Kenneth J Gains of Kar gore Goins Middlesborn is listed as a member of the Ad Armiorettrary Regi mment's 3d Wintshian. He attended AMlidktlesimrn High School and entered the rly ced in Erarape.
Fragments report Quinton G Gibson serving in the Philippines and a Catlettsburg murder case. A grand jury indicted a man in the fatal shooting of his son in law, Ernest Bryan, with related budget and official notes included in the garbled text.
An earthquake in El Centro California toppled homes and felled trees injuring none reported. Buildings, shops and windows were damaged while power and services disrupted the area. Local officials urged calm as residents begin assessments.
A circuit judge in a damages suit related to a bank cashier case is named along with an officer Glenn C. Spradlin. The text references the Sepik River and makes unclear references to makeup and slang. The readable fragments indicate a legal proceeding involving named individuals and local officials.
Barbourville hosted a busy week as clubs and families held Christmas parties and bridge games. Hostesses, including Mrs. William Ball and Mrs. John Mackey, organized desserts, bingo prizes, and carols while members shared news of engagements, travels, and school events at multiple North Main Street and Pine Street gatherings.
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