Dwight VA Hospital Seeks Practical Nurse and Assistant
The Dwight Veterans Administration Hospital seeks applicants for practical nurse and nursing assistant positions with yearly salaries of 3495 and 3255 dollars. Requirements include licensed practical nurse status for the nurse role, a state approved training program, and passing a written exam at the hospital. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, salary increases, and civil service retirement with an eight hour day. Applications available at the Personnel Office, open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Dwight
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Veterans Administration Hospital
Ancient Egyptian Wrestling Reaches High Stage Five Thousand Years Ago
The article notes that wrestling, an ancient sport, achieved a high level of development in Egypt around five thousand years ago, illustrating early sophistication in athletic practices.
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Egypt
Special Graduation Night at Oscar F Smith High
A New York writer recalls a December night at Oscar F. Smith High School in South Norfolk Virginia where 800 students from nearby Norfolk study at night to earn diplomas. Senior James Ream Jr and Adelia Watson share hopes of college and engineering careers as the author salutes the class of 1959.
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New York
Virginia
James D. Ream Jr
America
South
Norfolk
Oscar F. Smith High School
E. E. Brickell
Adelia Watson
Jim Ream
U. S. Naval Academy
Bolivia’s two capitals La Paz and Sucre explained
Bolivia uses La Paz as the working seat of government while Sucre serves as the official capital and hosts the Supreme Court headquarters.
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Bolivia
la Paz
Sucre
Supreme Court
Faith and courage mark graduation sermon
Graduates heard Rev. Gilson urge faith to balance freedom and security as they enter an insecure world. A near-capacity crowd listened to scripture by Rev. Hugo Montanus, invocation by Rev. Gordon Smith, and benediction by the First Baptist Church choir led by Mrs. Robert Applby. service sponsored by the Morris Ministerial Association.
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Gilson
Hugo Montanus
Gordon Smith
First Baptist Church
Milton Carlson
Robert Applby
The
Morris Ministerial Association
Miss Illinois Contest Chooses 1960 Titleholder
The pageant crowned Miss Illinois from 26 contestants after talent, intellect, poise, and appearance judging. Jacqueline LaBaw of Springfield, 17, won first runner up and a $1,500 scholarship. Kathleen Bush of Alton, 18, placed third. Marilyn Hawkins of Kankakee, 22, was fourth. Barbara Born of Freeport, 17, fifth. Beverly Ann Bray of Jacksonville named Miss Congeniality.
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Miss Illinois
Jacqueline LaBaw
Springfield
Kathleen Bush
Alton
Kankakee
Marilyn Hawkins
Barbara Born
Freeport
Beverly Ann Bray
Jacksonville
Illinois
Algeria Elects 32 to French Senate Narrow Victory
In Algiers 32 Algerian seats to the French Senate were decided by about 6000 appointed voters. Liberals and the far right fell as Muslims surpassed French in the chamber, aiding De Gaulle's push for an Algerian negotiating group to end a four year nationalist rebellion.
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Algiers
Algeria
de Gaulle
Cook County Quarry Wins Safety Award
A Cook County Illinois quarry earned the top safety record in the U S Bureau of Mines study with 437100 man hours without a disabling injury. Thornton Quarry in Thornton Illinois operated by Material Service Corp won the national safety contest quarry division award on Sunday and was also the 1954 winner.
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Washington
Cook County
Ill
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Thornton
Thornton, Ill
Material Service Corp
Federal Bureau
Milford J Oswood obituary in San Diego survives Morris ties
Milford J Oswood of San Diego died after a short illness. He was born October 11 1898 in Morris, married Gladys Harney on June 20 1920, and is survived by his wife two sons Willis and Donald five grandchildren three brothers three sisters and several Samp son relatives. Funeral services are planned at Pacific Beach mortuary with burial at Mt Hope in San Diego.
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Milford J. Oswood
San Diego
Calif
Morris
Pacific Beach Mortuary
Mt Hope Cemetery
Mr. Oswood
Joseph and
Maria (Sampson) Oswood
Gladys Harney
Willis
Donald
Des Moines
Wesley
Hendley
Grinell
Steven
Evelyn) Jihor
Hollywood
Mohn
Marion) McGuire
Northridge
Albert
Ella) Ellingson
Amanda
George, Noble
Seigel Sampson
Mrs Herman Bruce dies at 85 in Indiana home
Verona obituary notes Mrs. Herman Bruce, age 85, died Sunday night at her son Chester Bruce's home in Silver Lake Indiana. She leaves four sons Fred Chester Paul all in Silver Lake and Edward of Verona and daughter Eunice Stoneburner Kalamazoo Michigan plus two brothers Ben Darling Washington and George Darling Kankakee. Her husband and a daughter Irma had preceded her in death.
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Verona
Herman Bruce
Chester Bruce
Silver Lake
Ind
Bruce
Fred
Chester
Paul
Edward Bruce
Truman
Eunice) Stoneburner
Kalamazoo
Mich
Ben Darling
State of Washington
George Darling
Kankakee
Irma
Funeral services for Claire R. Johnson held at Finland Funeral Home
Claire R. Johnson, 65, died here early Thursday. Services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday by Rev. L. G. Hinderaker with soloist Mrs. George Weeks and accompanist Mrs. John Peterson. Pallbearers included Sidney Johnson Milo Johnson Roy Johnson John Halverson Heiner Peterson and Sandy Finland. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Claire R. Johnson
Finland
L. G. Hinderaker
George Weeks
John Peterson
Sidney Johnson
Milo Johnson
Roy Johnson
John Halverson
Heiner Peterson
Sandy Finland
Evergreen Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Bernice Hummel in Melvin
Mrs Bernice Hummel of Melvin sister of Mrs Frank B Kuntz of Morris died in Wesley Memorial Chicago after heart surgery on Tuesday Her death follows her husband's death two years ago She leaves three young children and services were held at Thawville Lutheran Church at 2 p m today
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Bernice Hummel
Melvin
Frank B. Kuntz
Morris
Wesley Memorial
Chicago
Thawville Lutheran Church
Infant Higgins Dies at Mor ris Hospital
Morris infant Michael Higgins, daughter of Mr and Mrs William T Higgins, died shortly after birth Sunday morning at Morris hospital. Buried today in Mt Carmel cemetery after service at Finland Funeral home.
Children War With Songs And Shouting In Macao
In Macao's Santa Teresa school complex a psychological clash unfolds as anti Communist songs clash across a fence with a nearby Communist run school. Principal Ignatius Wong boosts anti Communist propaganda via loudspeakers while students join in political songs. Santa Teresa now measures 1,033 students to about 400 at the Green Island Free School.
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Macao
Red China
Ignatius Wong
Santa Teresa
Green Island
Wong
Elvis Presley Promoted In Germany To Specialist Fourth Class
FRANKFURT Germany Elvis Presley has been promoted from private first class to specialist fourth class in the 3rd Armored Division. The singer serves in Scout Platoon of the 32nd Armored Battalion and received a gold eagle arm patch. His monthly pay rose from 99.37 to 122.30 dollars.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Elvis Presley
3Rd Armored Division
Elvis
32Nd Armored Batallion
Pfc
Presley
Child of Slain Woman to Be At Inquest
Three uncles of Nancy Hansen 6 have been subpenaed to produce the child at the coroner’s inquest into the slaying of Nancy’s mother Susan Hansen. Duncan Hansen, charged with murdering his ex wife, said she was dead when he arrived about 8:30 a.m. to take the children to church. Nancy Charles and Laura, 2, were living with friends after the April divorce.
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Chicago
Nancy Hansen
Susan Hansen
Cook County
Duncan Hansen
Hansen
Nancy
Charles
Laura
Hansens
Despondent Teen Found Dead After Prom Gown Soiling
Betty J. Legal 17 planned Sterling High School graduation and prom before she hanged herself in a barn on her parents' farm after the gown she hung on a line was soiled. The family reports the tragedy occurred Sunday following the incident Saturday.
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Betty J. Legal
Sterling High
Betty J
Betty Jo
Here
Nylon Tendons and Electronics May Aid Paralyzed Hands
Nylon tendons controlled by an electronic switch could restore movement to paralyzed hands for polio victims and others. Doctors say artificial muscles may let patients feed themselves sew write or shave with a normal touch. A Baylor University College of Medicine team unveiled a model at the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. A light plastic cast supports the hand with nylon threads guiding finger joints.
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Houston
Tex
Baylor University College of Medicine Laboratory
Texas Institute For Rehabilitation and Research
Taxpayers Have 30 Days Before Fine Proposed
Springfield attorney general Grenville Beardsley ruled that no delinquency penalty can be assessed until 30 days after a bill is mailed or could have been mailed. He told State’s Atty Roscoe D. Cunning ham that county tax statements are late this year likely delaying mailers to mid July. Downstate, personal property taxes and first real estate installments become delinquent June 1. Taxpayers cannot be penalized for not paying when they do not know the amount.
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Springfield
N.P
Grenville Beardsley
Roscoe D. Cunningham
Lawrence County
Beardsley
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Louis Bohlander
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Butch” Olson
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Grundy County
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Joliet, Illinois
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