Obituary of Archie H. Wicks Dies at 43 in Morris
Archie H. Wicks 43 of Waupon township died this morning in Morris hospital after a short illness. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. in Bethlehem Lutheran church with ministers Hinderaker and Woeks. Burial in Lisbon Cemetery. He was born May 31 1917 in Morris, lived in Estherville and Morris, worked for Self-Locking Carton Co, married Ruby Ward March 29 1945, survived by wife daughter Jacqueline Ann son Jerry, plus two stepsons Archie Jr and Harvey, his parents and many siblings. He was a World War II veteran.
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Finland
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
L. G. Hinderaker
George Woeks
Lisbon Cemetery
Archie Howard Wicks
Morris
Anton
Hannah Narvik Wicks
Iowa
Estherville
Carton Co
Ottawa
Ruby Ward
Marseilles
Jacqueline Ann
Jerry
Archie Jr
Harvey
Anton Wicks
Lee
Rozella) Losh
Lindsey
Calif
Floyd
Ruth) Hill
Plane
Gladys Wicks
Roy
Milfred
Lyndon Station
Wis
Marvin
Leland
Orvin
Donald
Lowell
Mrs James D Ragsdale dies at 75 in Florida
Mrs James D Ragsdale born September 19 1885 in Canton Ohio died Sunday in Orlando Florida at 75. Funeral service Friday 2 p.m. at Davis Funeral chapel with Rev Henry Crede officiating. Burial in Mazon cemetery. She lived in Morris area for 12 years while her husband worked on Starved Rock locks. Survived by husband.
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James D
Kathryn) Ragsdale
Orlando
Fla
Davis
Henry Crede
Mazon
Ragsdale
Canton
Morris
Starved Rock
Marseilles
Dresden
Illinois River
Ottawa Methodist Church
Infant Timothy Bass Dies Shortly After Birth
Timothy Bass died shortly after birth this morning at Morris hospital. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Evergreen cemetery with Rev. L. G. Hinderaker officiating.
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Timothy Bass
Harold Bass
Morris Hospital
Evergreen Cemetery
L. G. Hinderaker
Dignified Service Oklahoma City Drive‑In Judge
Oklahoma City has a judge from the state Court of Criminal Appeals who runs a drive‑in ice cream service during off duty hours. The man known as Kirksey Nix blends law and public service with a unique community pastime.
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Oklahoma City
Kirksey Nix
State Court of Criminals Appeals
Budget Surplus Exceeds Expectations for 1960 Year
The United States closed the 1960 fiscal year with a larger surplus than forecast. The Treasury reports a final surplus of $1.224 billion, about $156 million above the preliminary estimate, with revenue at $78.457 billion and expenditures at $77.233 billion.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Reed-Custer High School Receives Alumni Gift
Reed-Custer Township High School gains a 750 gift from the Reed-Custer Alumni Association. James J. Berta, president, says funds will support a worthwhile project benefiting all students. The school board confirms broad use for student advancement.
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Braidwood
John F. Bottino
Reed-Custer Township High School
Reed-Custer Alumni Association
James J. Berta
Reed- Custer
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Archie H. Wicks
Wauponsee Township
SOBOL
Edwin F. Sobol, R. Ph
Liberty
James Ragsdale
Merry Little Miss
Goodyear
Lassers Furniture CO
Lassers
Dora McGarvey
Division St
Coal City Road
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet
Robert Jennings
Wilmington
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kankakee
Michael Grygeil
Silver Cro Hospital
Berkline
Simmons
Washington Street
Morris, Illinois
Haslocks
Hollywood
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