Deaths: G. W. Shirley 72 former Van Buren resident
Word comes of the death of G. W. Shirley 72 of Fayetteville Ark a former Van Buren plumbing contractor associated with the Missouri Pacific Railroad He lived in Van Buren from 1911 to 1954 then moved to Fayetteville 1954 He was in Trinity Episcopal Church Fort Smith senior warden and former Van Buren Masonic Lodge member Funeral service was at Trinity Episcopal Church Van Buren with burial in Forest Park cemetery Survivors include son W Q Shirley sister Mrs Altha Covert and two grandsons
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G. W. Shirley
Fayetteville
Ark
Mt. Vernon
Shirley
van Buren
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
Trinity Episcopal Church
Fort Smith
Births in West Lafayette and Centralia
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Taliana of West Lafayette Ind welcomed a son Lawrence Owen born at 830 yesterday in a city hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Taliana. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Richard McCormick of Bonnie at 305 yesterday in Jefferson Memorial hospital weighing seven pounds five ounces. Mr and Mrs John Milroy of Centralia are parents of a son born last night in St Marys Hospital weighing eight pounds ten ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Monica of this city.
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Lawrence Taliana
West Lafayette
Ind
Lawrence Owen
Paul Taliana
Richard McCormick
Bonnie
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
John Milroy
Centralia
St. Mary's Hospital
Joe Monica
Truman Aides Go On Trial For Frauds May 7
U S District Judge Rubey M Hulen set a tentative trial date of May 7 for Matthew J Connell y and Harry S Schwimmer after dismissing their motions. Connell y and Schwimmer pleaded innocent to charges they conspired to defraud the government by fixing a tax case. Theron Lamar Caudle received a delay until Feb 3 for motions due to his attorney’s illness. The judge ruled against motions to dismiss indictments or move the trial to Washington with other motions still under advisement.
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Associated Press
U. S
Rubey M. Hulen
Matthew J. Connelly
Harry S. Schwimmer
Cornelly
Truman
Schwimmer
Kansas City
Theron Lamar Caudle
Caudle
Tax Division
Justice Department
Hulen
Washington
Tokyo Rose Released From Prison Today
Tokyo Rose walks free from federal prison after serving a wartime treason sentence. She returns to Chicago with husband Felipe D Aquino awaiting passport details and possible radio job offers. Family members travel with her as Axis Sally remains imprisoned for treason. police fines noted for local offenders.
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U. S
Felipe D'Aquino
Tokyo
D'Aquino
WRON
West Virginia
Ronceverte
Inez Tosuri
Axis Sally
Tokyo Rose
Mildred Fisk
Washington, D. C
Marion machine shop blaze destroys shop and roof
A Marion machine shop fire caused $75,000 in losses, destroying the shop and damaging a nearby warehouse roof. Fire officials said a workman's acetylene torch ignited spilled gasoline from a repair truck, with Herrin and West Frankfort departments aiding. No injuries were reported.
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Marion
Associated Press
Contra
Earl Blankenship
Herrin
West Frankfort
Local pilots make multiple regional flights yesterday
Joe McPhail of St. Louis flew to the city yesterday afternoon. Frank Smoot and Donald McLean traveled to Alton St. Louis East St. Louis and returned Friday. Hap Bollar flew from Oklahoma City to Mt. Vernon on Friday.
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Joe McPhail
St. Louis
Frank Smoot
Donald McLean
Alton
Nigerians Cheer Queen And Duke In Lagos Visit
Queen Elizabeth II, first British sovereign to visit Lagos in this century, arrived to a jubilant welcome. The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh rode 11 miles from Lagos Airport through cheering crowds as Nigeria marks a 20 day ceremonial visit strengthening ties with the crown.
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Associated Press
Lagos
Elizabeth II
Crown Colony
Duke of
Cars Collide At 9th And Harrison
No injuries reported after a 3:30 p.m. crash at Ninth and Harrison. Vehicles driven by Robert Robinett of 612 Nora Street and Julius Schmidtke of 131 Casey Avenue were involved. Schmidtke was arrested for failure to yield the right of way.
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Ninth and
Harrison
Robert Robinett
Nora Street
Julius Schmidtke
Casey Avenue
Schmidtke
U S Farm Machinery Exhibit Hinted for Moscow Park
London Moscow radio reported a potential exhibition of United States farm machinery and products in Moscow's Gorky Park on view to the public, signaling possible cultural and trade ties.
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Associated Press
London
Moscow Radio
U. S
Moscow
Gorky Park
Boy Dropped From Third Floor Of Burning Building
A two year old boy named Charles Ford was hurled from a third floor window of a burning rooming house Friday night and landed safely in a blanket held by neighbors. He was taken to a hospital for examination as firemen led his uninjured parents from the blaze. The fire started by an oil stove and caused about 400 dollars in damage.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Charles Ford
Clarence Ford
Hospital Notes and Memorial Admiration List
Good Samaritan admitted several patients including Master Terry Pigg Mrs. Dora Gulley Mrs. Dora Veatch Miss Margaret Zink Joan Perino Mrs. Faye Rue Miss Linda McVey Miss Martha Schelosky Discharged William Martin Master Jeffrey Echols Mrs. Bessie Wolfe Claude Kirk Leroy Rueffer Jefferson Memorial admired Mrs. Mary McCormick Bonnie Mrs. Virginia Benoin Davis Salem Mrs. Alma Yeargin
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Good Samaritan
Terry Pigg
Dora Gulley
Dora Veatch
Margaret Zink
Joan Perino
Faye Rue
Linda McVey
Martha Schelosky
William Martin
Jeffrey Echols
Bessie Wolfe
Claude Kirk
Leroy Rueffer
Jefferson Memorial
Mary MceCormick
Bonnie
Virginia Benoist Davis
Salem
Alma Yeargin
McLeansboro Fire Responds to Dual Early Morning Calls
McLeansboro firefighters answered two calls around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. A flue fire was reported at 110 North Locust, and shortly after a chicken house fire at the Stelle farm east of McLeansboro caused about 200 dollars in damage. Also noted: Joe E. Chapman, a former resident and brother of R. E. Chapman, was killed in an auto accident in Stockton California. burial held there. The Hamilton County chamber of commerce held its annual banquet at the McLeansboro township high school cafeteria with 85 attendees.
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MecLeansboro
Geneva Mezo
N. Locust
Stelle
McLeansboro
Joe E. Chapman
R. E. Chapman
Stockton
Calif
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce
McLeansboro Township
F. R. Friedwald
Belleville
T. Leo Dodd
Eldorado
Bootstrap
Paul Lowe
West Frankfort
Farmers Can Make Loan Applications To FHA
Farmers in Jefferson County may apply for additional loan funds for refining operating expenses. R. B. McLeaish, national administrator of the Farmers Home Administration, announced loans to farmers operating units no larger than a family type farm who lack adequate credit. Applications may be filed at the ASC office, 10219 North 9th Street on Tuesdays or in Fairfield, and loans cover one year of operations with longer terms for adjustments, improvements, and real estate credit for farms, soil conservation, and water supply developments.
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Jefferson County
R. B. McLeaish
Farmers Home Administration
ASC
North 9Th Street
Fairfield
Keyser
Save Cat's Life In Oxygen Tent
GLENDALE California Einstein the alley cat recovered after two weeks in an oxygen tent for lumbar pneumonia. Adopted owners Mr and Mrs Victor M Bernal spent 150 dollars on medical care including penicillin and all the oxygen. A veterinarian removed the tent Friday and said Einstein was out of danger.
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Associated Press
Glendale
Calif
Einstein
Victor M. Bernal
Endorsed Article Readers Clash Over Secretary Letter
The debate centers on a secretary’s letter and its reception. Senators Case Young and Humphrey criticize or defend Benson’s apology, while Aiken calls thanking recipients fine but not approving the letter’s content. Morse Derbyter questions Benson’s judgment, labeling him shortsighted yet loyal to honesty.
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Humphrey
Aiken
Young
Benson
Sen
Morse Dore
Long-Lost Son Reunited With Deathbed Return
SAN FERNANDO California mother Elizabeth Forney 73 learns her missing son Kenneth 48 after years apart. Kenneth, a tubercular patient who suffered a stroke earlier this month, weakly moved and attempted to speak but died nine hours later. The last contact was 1932 from Tampa Florida. Kenneth left Watertown New York in 1930. he is one of eight children. Another brother Kermit 47 remains missing since 1959.
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Associated Press
San Fernando
Calif
Sonny
Elizabeth Forney
McGraw, N
Kenneth Forney
Kenneth
Tampa
Fla
Watertown
N. Y
Kermit
Forney
Olive View Sanatorium
Dudley Sues For Divorce Over Cruelty Here
Charles Dudley filed suit for divorce against Mattie H Dudley in circuit court here charging cruelty. The couple married June 5 1954 and separated April 8 1955. Attorney Joe Frank Allen represents the plaintiff.
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Charles Dudley
Mattie H. Dudley
Joe Frank Allen
Dances Jig on 100th Birthday in Charleston
Mrs. Florence Pugh celebrated her 100th birthday with a sprightly jig alongside a one year old companion, William F L Stites of Mattoon, in Charleston. Observers praised the lively scene and noted her playful ambition.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Florence Pugh
William FL Stites
Mattoon
Pugh
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