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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1960

Page

3

Zimbalist Proves Patient Star Returns to 77 Sunset Strip

Stuart Bailey known as Efrem Zimbalist Jr. stays with Warner while landing a major film role in By Love Possessed. He says four years of steady work kept him out of trouble, and plans to return to 77 Sunset Strip with six more season roles plus film offers. He praises the studio and notes no regrets about past choices.

Hollywood Brett Maverick Warner Cheyenne Kookie Stuart Bailey 77 Sunset Strip Bailey TV Tube Efrem Zimbalist Jr Zimbalist Jack Warner Butterfield James Gould Cozens Lana Turner Jason Robards Jr George Hamilton Susan Kohner Barbara Bel Geddes Thomas Mitchell Richard Long Roger Smith Edd Byrnes

AAUW speaker recalls European trip and Passion Play

Mrs. Coretta Waite spoke at the American Association of University Women meeting at Flat Creek Inn recounting her summer journey through Scotland England Belgium Germany Holland Austria Italy Yugoslavia and France. She described Oberammergau Passion Play reservations village stay weather changes and the cross scene thief. Dieter Klein Schmidt guest student received AAUW support gift.

Coretta Waite American Association of University Women Flat Creek Inn Europe Oberammergau Red Ridinghood Waite Scotland England Belgium Germany Holland Austria Italy Yugoslavia France Marjorie Cunningham Paul Hausam Jim Don Dieter Kleinschmidt

Largest U.S. Indian School at Phoenix Announced

The U S Indian school in Phoenix Arizona claims to be the largest of its kind in the southwest with enrollment from 20 tribes.

U.S

Americans Invest Abroad Expands With Brokerage Help

In New York, Americans are moving dollars overseas to buy foreign stocks and bonds, aided by a dozen brokerage branches abroad. The NYSE lists foreign stocks and bonds but many exchanges restrict direct trading. currency and withdrawal rules vary by country. England Germany and Italy have eased curbs while French participation remains slower, shifting from expert traders to broader investors.

New York Uncle Sam U.S New York Stock Exchange Securities & Exchange Commission Robert C. Hall

Durante and Margaret Little to wed after long courtship

Jimmy Durante, 67, and Miss Margaret Little, 39, plan a December 14 wedding in New York City after dating 15 years and a four year engagement. He defends slow courtships while she aims for a quiet ceremony.

Hollwood Jimmy Durante Margaret Little Durante Miss Little New York City

Joplin Man Killed In Highway 71 Crash

Robert Nelson McBain a 57 year old resident of Joplin Missouri was killed when a car hit a railing on a narrow overpass on US 71 near Jasper Walter Bennett 59 also of Joplin was treated for injuries and released The Highway Patrol said the car overturned after striking the railing The state is rebuilding the overpass to replace the old bridge and sharp curves at the ends.

Jasper Robert Nelson McBain Joplin Walter Bennett Carthage Missouri Highway Patrol Missouri Pacific Railroad

Bunceton Garden Club Names New Club and Sets Dates

The Bunceton Garden Club met Friday at Mrs. Joe Serck’s home with six members present. Visitors Mrs. Layne and Mrs. Herman Dick joined. the club bylaws were adopted and monthly meetings set for the third Thursday, next on Jan. 20 at Mrs. Dick’s home. The group voted to name the club Bunce ton Garden Club and planned year projects including town Christmas decorations with City Council support.

Bunceton Garden Club Joe Serck D. “Tf. Layne Herman Dick

Green Ridge Rebekah Lodge Holds Christmas Meeting

Green Ridge Rebekah Lodge met Monday with Noble Grand Mrs Helen F McNew presiding. Devotional by Mrs Bertha Bolt featured A Christmas Story. Cards sent to Mrs Henry White and Alton Iman. Candy sale netted 23.50. Christmas fruit plates to shut ins Monday Dec 19. 1961 officers elected: Noble Grand Hilda Morgan and others. Gift exchange planned for Dec 19. Birthday members honored. Keep Christ in Christmas poem read. Reception for 18 members after.

Green Ridge Sedalia Hilda Morgan Mildred Yunt E. H. Bolt Shirley Reed Faye Ridenour Lena Embree Central Missouri District Association of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs United Nations Green Ridge Lodge Noble Grand Marjorie Egbert Irene Oglevie Geneva Baslee Dorothy Heck

NBC Stakes Out Civil War Tie In With 1961 Plans

NBC plans a heavy Civil War focus in 1961 to align with the centennial, including 22 hours of programming. The slate features The Americans replacing Riverboat, an American Heritage special on Robert E Lee, The Renegade, Deseret opera, Lincoln studies, and Civil War inspired specials. CBS contemplates a Gore Vidal Blue and Gray series, while NBC contemplates fast expansion if audiences and sponsors respond.

Columbia Broadcasting Company NBC CBS Eisenhower Robert E. Lee Utah Lincoln Dore Schary Gore Vidal Robert Herridge

Otterville Rebekah Home Club Christmas Meet

Mrs Donald Zumsteg hosted the Otterville Rebekah Home Club at her country home. Mrs Bill Thomas led devotions, a poem was read by Mrs Lewis Leaton, and four high school girls entertained with songs. The mystery package was guessed by Mrs Buford Jenkins. New officers for 1961 were elected: Anna Mae Moore president Golda Wyatt vice president Mildred Young secretary treasurer and reporter.

Donald Zumsteg Otterville Rebekah Bill Thomas Lewis Leaton Linda Jenkins Sandra Glenn Christine Zumsteg Carolyn Leaton Lawrence Castle Buford Jenkins Ioof Lodge W. J. Schilb Anna Mae Moore Golda Wyatt Mildred Young

How Bob Fosse Built Broadway Choreography Rise

Associated Press drama writer profile of Bob Fosse. He uses bold backstage tactics to shape performances on Broadway with the same blunt determination whether coaching dancers or actors. Fosse traces his rise from burlesque to choreographer and director on The Pajama Game and later shows.

Fosse Jerome Robbins Michael Kidd Bob Broadway Redhead Midwest Chicago George Abbott Abbott Abbott- Fosse

Syracuse Residents Welcome Several Visitors

Syracuse residents hosted a string of visitors including S R Potter of Denver visiting his brother Kester Potter and family, the DeJarnette and Benny families returning from Astoria New York, and Norman Williams with relatives in Council Grove Kansas spending two days with Forrest Williams and family.

Syracuse R. S. Potter Denver Colo Kester Potter Mrs. Potter Linda Norman Williams Council Grove Kan Forrest Williams

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs Everett Kanenbley of Pico California return from visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Austin Lewis. Lester Palmer Sr reports Lester Jr and family relocating from Tucson Arizona to Chula Vista California. Mr and Mrs Aubrey Gander of Topeka Kansas were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Roe.

Everett Kanenbley Pico, Calif Austin Lewis Lester Palmer Sr Lester Jr Tucson Ariz Chula Vista Calif Aubrey Gander Topeka, Kan Sam Roe

Italy to Join European F104 Jet Production

The West German Defense Ministry reports Italy has agreed to participate in the European production program for the U.S. F104 Starfighter jet planes.

BOM Defense Ministry Italy U.S

Vatican City Dimensions and Sovereign Status Noted

Vatican City is described as a sovereign and independent enclave with an area of 108.7 acres. The statement emphasizes its distinct political status and territorial size within international discourse.

Vatican City

Car Boom Keeps Pace With People

Detroit report notes U S population rose 27 million from 1950 to 1960 while cars grew by 21 million leaving about 182 million people and 57.1 million cars, rising toward 60 million. Analysts see no saturation as one in four families lacks a car and multi car ownership climbs. Ford's Eggert cites age cohorts 13 in 1947 now entering buying power by 1965 and UM study shows 20 to 29 year olds most likely to own cars. Two car homes rose from 11 to 20 percent. three or more cars edged from 1.1 to 1.7 percent by 1960.

Detroit United States R.L. Polk & Co Robert Eggert Ford Motors Co University of Michigan Survey Research Center

Women's Association Luncheon and Officer Installations

The Women's Association of Broadway Presbyterian Church held a Thursday meeting with a noon covered dish luncheon served by Group 4 led by Mrs. Leo Green. After the business session, Mrs. Ira Leiter presided as president and new officers were installed across four groups. Additional notes announced United Church Women meeting, a Christmas tea, an Advent booklet distribution, and new prayer pals for the coming year.

Women's Association of Broadway Presbyterian Church Leo Green Ira Leiter Clyde Heynen C. C. DeLozier Clyde Miller Group 3 Leon Hall K. H. Eisert Cochairman James Hall Charles Turner Vernon Cordry B. Y. Edelen John Vanderkamp Advent Trust

Nelson Folks Visit Indiana Weekend

Mrs Louise Thomas and Mrs Geneva Edwards left to spend a weekend with Mrs Katheryn Worley and her daughter in LaPorte Indiana. Mr and Mrs W E Beeler and Mrs Myrtle Peterson visited the McCoy family in Columbia with their daughters. Rev and Mrs L M Adams Mrs Clara Craig and others spent a day with the Leroy Tucker family.

Nelson Louise Thomas Geneva Edwards Katheryn Worley LaPorte, Ind W. E. Beeler Myrtle Peterson Donald McCoy Daughters Columbia L. M. Adams Clara Craig Elmo Campbell Leroy Tucker

Yale Economist Warns Huge Short Term Claims Endanger Dollar

Yale economist Professor Robert Triffin told a Senate committee that foreign claims on U S gold stocks exceed 1 billion dollars beyond the 18 billion in U.S. gold reserves and pose a near term threat. He urged reform of the international monetary system and IMF reserve-deposit acceptance to shift debt abroad. The hearing also featured AFL-CIO official Peter Henle noting rising unemployment from 6.4 percent in October to an estimated 8.5 percent, with a potential jump to 10.9 percent if the economy stalls.

Washington Yale University U. S Robert Triffin Senate House Economic Committee Triffin New York Europe South Africa Soviet Union International Monetary Fund IMF U. S. Treasury Peter Henle Afl-Cio

Vermont Community Club Holds Day Meet

The Vermont Community Club met Thursday for an all day gathering at Mrs. D. T. Layne’s home with a noon con tinuative luncheon. It was the annual Christmas party with an exchange of gifts and the Sun shine Pals revealed. President Mrs. Truman Nelson led the business session. 23 members attended with two visitors, Mrs. M. D. Hazlett and Mrs. Charley Jones from Phoenix, Ariz. Children Mark Hazlett and Janey Brandes were present along with Mr. Layne and Allan as luncheon guests.

Vermont Community Club D. T. Layne Truman Nelson Lacy Odneal M. D. Hazlett Charley Jones Phoenix Ariz Mark Hazlett Janey Brandes Layne and Allan

Clarksburg Ladies Aid Elects Officers

The Clarksburg Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid elected officers with Mrs. Leonard Schmidt as president, Mrs. Floyd Hein vice president, Mrs. Frieling secretary, and Mrs. Walter Schmidt treasurer. The group planned Christmas boxes for shut ins. sewing and quilting continued. gifts were exchanged around a tree.

Clarksburg The Ladies Aid of Grace Lutheran Church Henry Frieling Leonard Schmidt Floyd Hein Frieling Walter Schmidt Jesse Pulley John L. Schmidt Fred Bosau P. J. Vieth Mary Hagemeier Frieda Parkhurst

Californians Attend Christmas Dinner in Jefferson City

Mr and Mrs A F E Wilson Mr and Mrs Marion Shores Mr and Mrs Edgar Railton all of California attended the Christmas observance and commander's dinner of the Prince of Peace Commandery No 29 in Jefferson City Saturday night December 4 I L Peters dean of administration at Central Missouri State College Warrensburg was the guest speaker Hiram A Ford Jefferson City was the toastmaster

A. FE. Wilson Marion Shores Edgar Railton California Prince of Peace Commandery No Jefferson City I. L. Peters Central Missouri State College Warrensburg Hiram A. Ford

City Manager Says He's Quitting Jan. 1

Kansas City city manager Harry Fleming announced he will resign by January 1 to devote full time to private business. He has a 30 year history with a Kansas City real estate management and investment company and was appointed city manager by the City Council on July 1. He plans to stay until a contract is set to establish a plan to clean up the Missouri River pollution.

Kansas City Harry Fleming Fleming Missouri River

Lady Dottie the Cat Nearly Loses Empire at Boyle House

Hal Boyle recalls how his cat Lady Dottie nearly loses her throne after a clash with a seven year old Tracy Ann and zebra finches. The household ban, exile to a friend, and a dramatic return stir family tensions and end with Lady Dottie reclaiming her status.

Dottie Boyle New York Frances

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stu Bob Thomas D. Waite Dept. of Agriculture Sam Dawson AP Business News Rebekah Lodge ABC Cynthia Lowry American Broadcasting Company National Broadcasting Company David Susskind Max Liebman Walt Whitman Leonard Bernstein Eliot Ness Georges Carpentier London's Sporting Club William Glover Associated Press Bob Fosse Charles DeJarnette Sr Leonard Benny and Son Astoria Long Island By Ben Phlegar AP Automotive Wrnter Women's Association Indiana Orpha Lee Beeler Yale Economist Henle Ronald Dallas Hein George Bosau Carol Brenda Frieling Donald Ray Hein Danny Dennis Pulley Johnny Denice Schmidt Hal Boyle Tracy Bruce Lady Dottie Napoleon Elba Paris
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