Death of Alma Bratlie 76 Madison Wisconsin
Alma Bratlie 76 mother of Mrs. Dale Carpenter Mt. Vernon and Florence Bratlie Alexandria Virginia and Jerry Bratlie Madison died at Madison General Hospital. Husband Carl Wilhelm Bratlie died in 1911. Funeral Friday 11 a m Bethel Lutheran Madison, second service 3 p m Westby funeral home Westby Wisconsin. Interment in Westby, birthplace. Body in state Fitch Lawrence Funeral Home Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Bratlie
Madison General Hospital
Madison
Wis
Dale Carpenter
Mt. Vernon
Florence Bratlie
Alexandria
Jerry Bratlie
Carl Wilhelm Bratlie
Bethel Lutheran Church
Westby Funeral Home
Westby
Fitch-Lawrence
Joseph Mamer of Bluford Dies at 85 Years
Joseph Henry Mamer of Bluford died at 4 00 am at Good Samaritan Hospital aged 85 years 16 days. Funeral Saturday at 1 00 pm at Pulley Funeral Chapel with body in state after 10 am Friday. He was born December 17 1871 in Nashville Illinois, married Leona Fox, survived by wife, three sons Homer H Joseph N William H a daughter Helen Tennyson ten miles, 22 grandchildren, two brothers Ancel Rosemead and Cal ends. several sisters preceded him in death.
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Joseph Henry Mamer
Bluford
Good Samaritan Hospital
Pulley Funeral Chapel
Pulley Funeral Home
Mamer
Nashville
Joseph
Elizabeth (Eads) Mamer
Til
API
Elizabeth
Eads) Mamer
Leona Fox
Presbyterian Church
Homer H
Joseph N
Hammond, Ind
Wiliam H
St. Louia
Helen Tennyson
Chhildren
Ancel of
Rosemead
Cale Anend
Robert Mathers Dies Suddenly Funeral Friday
Robert Mathers aged 48 died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday in Arlington Virginia. He was the son of Mrs. H K Mathers of Bosss dot h and brother of Martha Stevens now in Wichita. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Martha and Marilyn. Born October 1 1913 he was son of H K Trane Mathers in Mariette Ohio. Funeral services will be held Friday January 4 at Arlingtonary Funeral Home Arlington.
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Eest. Mathers
H. K. Mathers
BOS Ss.doth
Arlington
Ta Mathers
Martha
Vernon
Wichita
Kan
Dausters
Mareat N
Arilyn
Mathers
H. K. Trane Mathers
Mariette
Ohio
Asronautics
Arlinetary Funeral Home
Hospital Notes Post Mixed Admits and Discharges
Hospital notes list numerous admitted and discharged patients including Mrs Linnle B Palacios, Miss Emily Ann Ward, Jase Ann Stringer, Mrs Adah, Lena Drennan, Jack Harlan Crouch, Master John William Hollis Jr, Avery Minor, Mrs Maud Sattle, Jack Avery Newell, Mrs Ida Jeanette Eaton, Betty June Richardson and baby Mucha Farli. Also Eloise McDaniel Kell Eunice White and others admitted at Jefferson Memorial with various discharge notes and incomplete lines.
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Sogn
Barbara Jean Palat
Ayne Alan Newel
Births Listed for Debra Jo Hirons and Robin Sue Webb
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Hirons of 604 South 19th Street welcomed a daughter Debra Jo born Monday December 31 at 8 19 in Good Samaritan Hospital weighing seven pounds. Mr and Mrs George Robert Webb welcomed a daughter Robin Sue born Wednesday at 2 45 pm in St Mary's Hospital Evansville Indiana weighing six pounds six and a half ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George N Webb of this city.
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Malcolm Hirons
South 19Th Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Debra Jo
George Robert Webb
St. Mary's Host J
Evansville
Ind
Robin Sue
George N. Webb
Fern Leaf Camp Meeting Plans Installation Practice
Fern Leaf Camp 604 of the Royal Neighbors of America will meet at the I O O F Temple tomorrow evening January 4 at 7 30. Those assisting with installation ceremonies are asked to attend practice. Maude Miller Oracle Helen Lively Recorder. Police Court notes list several minor charges and fines including Mary Toney Donald J Woodward Jerry Williams and Gand Steiner with varying costs.
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Fern Leaf Camp NO
Fern Leaf Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
I. O. O. F. Temple
Maude Miller
Helen Lively
Ian Dulaney
Ine Agate
Robert Toney
Mary Toney
Donald J. Woodward
Jerry Williams
Hegalae
Gand Steiner
Mulerry
U N Assembly Debates Korea Reunification
United Nations top Political Committee opens debate on Korean reunification with a likely Sino Soviet bid to invite North Korea and Red China to participate. The panel prioritizes disarmament, Algeria's nationalist rebellion, Cyprus fish-Greek dispute, and Indonesia's West New Guinea claim amid procedural delays and competing positions.
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Tom Hoge
United Nations
N.Y
U.N. Assembly
North Korea
Red China
South Korea
Korea
United States
Middle East
Algeria
Cyprus
Indonesia
West New Guinea
India
India Rathar
Itt SP Tn
U.N
Supervisory Commission
Movie Studio Charges AFM Monopoly Over TV Films
Republic Pictures sues American Federation of Musicians for six million dollars accusing the union of exercising a monopoly over film use on television. The studio seeks the trust fund of five percent of TV gross and to declare the fund ideal while voiding the agreement requiring union consent for TV showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
American Federation of Musicians
Republic Pictures Corp
AFM
E Sult
Bogart Feels Better After Esophagus Surgery Return
Humphrey Bogart reports improved health after esophagus surgery and a long battle with cancer. He says he weighs 120 pounds and is steady despite being about 35 pounds underweight, with doctors noting nerve pressure relief from scar tissue after prior operation.
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Hollywoop
Humphre Bogart
1956 Auto Production Totals Revealed
Detroit area plants produced 5,802,000 passenger cars in 1956, down from 7,900,000 the year before. The big three built 5,601,854, while independents Studebaker Packard and American Motors produced about 200,000, versus 340,000 in 1955.
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Detroit
Phony Bomb Scares Persist in New York Area
New York reports ongoing bomb threats attributed to the so called mad bomber. Since 1940 more than 30 live bombs have been planted in the area. Wednesday alone saw over 20 threats. Four false devices were found at a Manhattan movie theater American Museum of Natural History Brooklyn Public Library and a Brooklyn grocery as schools resumed after holiday recess prompting 20 minute shelter drills.
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New York
Manhattan
American Museum of Natural History
Brooklyn
New York Public Library
Oil Well Drillers Meet in Mt. Vernon
The American Association of Oil Well Drilling Contractors will meet in Mt. Vernon Illinois at the L and N Cafe on Thursday January 10. Hosts expect a large turnout of drilling contractors oil producers and oil field supply men. McCollough Tool Company will supply cocktails at 530 p.m. and entertainment at 730 p.m. Top prime steaks are on the bill. The chapter chairman Don Slape Olney appointed W F Jordan and C E Brehin on arrangements. The program will discuss prospects for higher crude prices and imports with a report from the emergency meeting of the National Petroleum Council. A 16th annual meeting in Ft Worth adopted a resolution protesting excessive imports noting the industry drills about 5000 rigs and employs around 75000 people.
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American Association of [Oil
AAODC
Mt. Vernon
Illinois
L. and N
McCollough Tool Company
Don Slape
Olney
W. F. Jordan
C. E. Brehin
National Petroleum Council
Ft.’ Worth
United States
Eel
New Telephone Number Means A New Car Plate
In Decatur Illinois Mr and Mrs Jack L Quinn once used license 39568 matching their phone. After seven years of others holding it they now have 39568 on their car. The telephone company will reassign starting 395 numbers to pay phones and the Quinns will seek a new match next year.
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Decatur
Jack L. Quinn
Quinns
Florida Bus Laws Upheld Unconstitutional Ruling
A federal judge in Miami ruled that Florida and Miami city bus seating laws enforcing segregation are unconstitutional. Judge Ernett Choate refused to convene a three-judge panel to hear arguments, citing the Supreme Court decision banning segregated bus seating in Montgomery.
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Miami
Fla. W
Florida
U. S. Dist
Ernett Choate
National Assn. For Advancement of Colored People
U. S. Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
Pine Lawn Plans New City Hall Amid Shortage
Pine Lawn Missouri faces a 24 642 fund shortage and plans a new city hall. City Clerk Gilbert Auty faced embezzlement and forgery charges with trials and hung juries. A court ruling directs 34 642 from Pine Lawn Bank and Trust Co. to the city for construction funds. Mayor Raymond Hor stdanial announced the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinf Lawn
Pine Lawn
Gilbert Auty
Pine Lawn Bank and Trust Co
Raymond L. Horstdanial
St. Louis
Auty
Fire sweeps downtown Freeport buildings in 20 degree cold
In 20 degree weather a four hour blaze damaged The Ranch restaurant, Freeport Photo and Hobby Center, and the Hunter Hunter law office. Firemen faced slippery ice and mist as flames engulfed interiors. Total damage estimated over 100000 with smoke and water also affecting six nearby businesses. The two story brick building stood on Stephenson Street.
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Freeport
Ill
Freeport Photo and Hobby Center
Hunter, Huntter & Hunter
Stephenson Street
Burn Cross At Minister's Home
A four foot cross was burned Wednesday night in front of the church served by Rev. C. K. Steele a leader in Tallahassee's integration drive. Police were summoned but no arrests made. This followed earlier rock throwing at the Steeles home.
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Tallahassee
Fla
C. K. Steele
Steele
Negro Inter-Civic Council
Steeles
Tax Cut Chances Down As Govt Costs Go Up
Government costs rise and a peacetime budget outlook ends broad income tax cuts in Congress. House Ways and Means Committee signals little chance for universal relief, though bipartisan support grows for targeted business excise tax revisions and small business aid. Marriage licenses listed for Bobbie Bodine and Verla Miller. Terry Johnston and Eva Garner. Patricia Sill.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bobbie Allen Bodine
Welkina
Verla Mae Miller
Herbert
Terry Lee Johnston
Eva Moe Garner
Wayne
Howard van Meter
Kankakee
Patricia Ann Sill
RFD
Salem
Car Reported Stolen Is Found In Mt. Vernon
Elmer Sursa of this city reported to police last night that he found his car in south Mt. Vernon. Sursa had reported Tuesday that his car had been stolen.
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Elmer Sursa
South Mt. Vernon
Sursa
Lovesick Korean Girl Leaps To Her Death In Chicago
Detective Joseph Newman identified Helen Dokko a 21 year old Aurora College sophomore and Korean exchange student who died after leaping from the 18th floor of the downtown YMCA Hotel in Chicago. A note named Andrew Kim a University of Chicago student who lived at International House as the cause of her actions. Letters in Korean addressed to Dokko and to Anne Charr a University of Chicago cop student indicate a love affair and a plan to die for Andy. Police planned further questioning of Kim and Charr.
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Chicago
Aurora (Nl) College
Y.M.C.A
Joseph Newman
Helen Dokko
Aurora College
Newman
Andrew Kim
University of Chicago
International House
Kim
Y Dokko
al Dokko
Seoul
Korea
Anne Charr
iCharr
Andy
Helen
Miss Dokko
Miss Charr
Conviction of Sacher Upheld by U S Court of Appeals
The U S Court of Appeals upheld the contempt of Congress conviction of New York attorney Harry Sacher who refused to answer Senate investigators if he was a Communist. He was convicted in March 1956, sentenced to six months in the fall and fined $1,000 for his 1958 appearance before the Senate Internal Security subcommittee.
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Washington
U. S. Court of Appeals Today
Congress
New York
Harry Sacher
Senate
Sacher
U.S
District Court
Internal Security Subcommittee
Weather and Court News From Illinois and Beyond
A mixed service roundup covers Banghart’s failed bid for freedom from Stateville with judge Hoffman denying a habeas petition and noting prior transfers to Alcatraz for security. Separately, Illinois sleet and freezing rain slow travel in west central areas as warmup forecasts project 32 to 40 degree highs. The Weather Bureau anticipates January to bring colder eastern temperatures with above normal precipitation east of the Appalachians and normal or near normal conditions in the west.
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Chicago
Baal
the Owl
Banghart
John
Jake the Barber
Roger
the Terrible
Springfield
Division of Highways
Timois
Department 5
Illinois
Tllinois
Salango
Moat
Mercury
Washington
Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Appalachians
Virginia
West Coast
Northern Plains
Great Lakes
St Louis Hog Market Reports Nation's Largest Run
NATIONAL STOCK YARDS M1 The hog run in 1956 was the largest in the nation. The St Louis Live Stock Exchange reported 1986 sales at 3,241,733 head, up 28 percent from 1935. December hog run totaled 271,383 head, topping all markets for the month. Hog prices fell much of 1956. the 1956 average for barrows and gilts was 15.52, 59 cents below 1955. Lows averaged 13.21, two cents below 1955.
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National Stock Yards
St. Louis Live Stock Exchange
Exchange
New GOP Congressmen Seek Committee Posts
Four new Illinois Republicans pursue committee roles amid seniority rules. Russell Keeney seeks judiciary chair due to bench experience. Emmet Byrne eyes public works for Calumet Sag Waterway. Robert H. Michael aims for appropriations or commerce seats. Harold Collier seeks commerce slot. Dirksen starts second Senate term. Douglas re-elected.
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Marion Burson
Washington Service
Washington
Illinois
Russell Keeney
Wheaton
Chauncey Reed
Eadh
Judiciary Committee
Keeney
Emmet Byrne
Chicago
Public Works Committee
Calumet-Sag
Byrne
Rep
Murray
House
Robert H. Michael
Sways and Means
Commerce Committee
Michael
Harold Velde
Velde
Committee On UN
Collier
Sen
Dirksen
R-Ill
Richard Stengel
Senate
Douglas
D-Ill
343 Mt. V. Accidents In 1956 One Killed 55 Hurt
Mt. Vernon police report 343 automobile accidents in 1956 with one death and 55 injuries. The year shows higher totals than 1955 and 1953 figures, while December saw six injuries in a month and 31 total accidents.
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Mt. V
Mt. Vernon
Police Department
Hinity
Vernon
Gasoline Prices Fall in St. Louis Area
A petroleum industry spokesman says gasoline prices have dropped about two cents a gallon at ready filling stations in the St. Louis area. The reduction will stay in effect for a period, with some stations showing minor variation.
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ST. Louis
Pinochle Bluff Robbery At Flint Club
In Flint Michigan a man entered the Pinochle Club and won a pot on a bluff then announced a robbery. He walked to the register and took $00 before leaving as John Morgan and patrons stood stunned. Police later sought the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Mich
John Morgan
Morgan
Thieves Strip 6 Wheels Off Cars Here Last Night
Police report two Mercury cars damaged in Vernon with six wheels and four tires stolen using auto jacks. One vehicle at Johnson Alley behind The Register-News lost rear wheels and hub caps. owner Homes Alred notified. A second Mercury on Jefferson Motors lot had all four wheels and tires removed, plus two fender skirts. Loss estimated around several hundred dollars.
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Vernon
Johnson's Alley
Register-News
Homes Alred
North Ninth
Alred
Mercury
Jefferson Motors
Ninth
Johnson Alley
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Bill Tumbleson
Alton
Gene Tumbleson
Terre Haute
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Rosedale Peaches
Maxwell House Coffee
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Union On TV Film Fund
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