Murphysboro Girl Reports Tunisia Remains Calm
Miss Bonnie Newsome daughter of Mr and Mrs John Newsome spent two years in Tunis as secretary to Ambassador G Lewis Jones at the American Embassy She says Americans are respected in Tunisia despite French riots March 9 and notes Suez crisis effects were not felt there She plans to go to Bangkok in January to join the U S Embassy political section and says Arab people are clean and hospitable She adds American staff handle sensitive work while locals do routine tasks and social life centers on embassy host parties Enroute home from Tunis she reflects on foreign service benefits and duties.
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Murphysboro
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Miss Newsome
G. Lewis Jones
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Thailand
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United States
Newsome Aims Travel Across Asia and Beyond
Newsome spends a week in Madrid and plans a two year journey visiting Thailand Hong Kong Japan Manila and Hawaii en route back through Egypt. She says foreign service is an excellent way for a young woman to see the world.
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Madrid
Spain
Thailand
Hong Kong
Japan
Manila
Hawaii
Egypt
Foreign Service
Miss Newsome
First Self Starter On An Automobile Appeared In 1911
A notable automotive milestone marks the debut of the first self starter on a Cadillac in 1911. The innovation streamlined engine ignition, replacing hand cranking and symbolizing a shift toward modern car design.
Mrs. Harriet A. Lockard 90 dies after long illness
Harriet A. Lockard, 90, longtime Cobden area resident, died Sunday at Union County Hospital after a long illness. She lived with daughter Bertha Dillon for four years, previously with son Louie A. Lockard who died in 1952. Born August 6, 1866 near Marion, she married William Lockard in 1883. Survived by six of eight children including Tim, Lee, George, the Rev. Edward, Melvin C., and Mrs. Dillon, plus several grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Cobden. Burial in Lockard Cemetery northeast of Cobden.
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Union County Hospital
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Cast A
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Marion
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Milberry Pippy
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Dillon
Tim
Lee
Murphysboro
George
West Frankfort
Edward
Mound City
Melvin C
Mattoon
Gifts for Prisoners Anything But Raisins
Richmond reports 1619 convicts at the state penitentiary will receive Christmas gifts, candy and nuts but no raisins. Superintendent W Frank Smyth explains raisins ferment and could be used to make a drink called old setting hen.
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Richmond
W. Frank Smyth
King and Queen Isabella’s 1500 possum from the Americas
The royal pet in 1500 Spain was a possum reportedly brought from the Americas to Ferdinand and Isabella. This unusual animal was noted as a favorite during early exploration era European courts.
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Isabella
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Funeral Wednesday for Royalton man Ben Wichlinski
Ben Wichlinski, 74, died at 1 30 am Sunday at Herrin Hospital after illness. A Royalton resident for 40 years and former coal miner at Royalton No 7 mine, he leaves wife Mary, mother Lottie of St Louis, four daughters Cecilia Zimmer man Isabella Altus Elnora Me Laan Lucille Bima, two brothers Frank and Anthony, three grandchildren. Friends may call at Rodenberg Funeral Home Royalton until 9 30 am Wednesday. The Rev Louis Fellner will lead a Catholic funeral at St Eloise in Royalton, burial in Royalton Cemetery. A rosary is set for 8 30 tonight.
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St. Louis
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Lavonia
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Anthony
Portland
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Rodenberg
Louis Fellner
St. Eloise’s Catholic Church
Lutz Family Arrives in Chester for Holidays
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lutz and their daughter arrived in Chester to spend the holidays. He has been discharged from the U S Air Force and they plan to make their home in Chester. His parents are Mr and Mrs Harry Lutz of Chester.
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Kenneth Lutz
Chester
U. S. Air Force
Harry Lutz
Colonaid Laxative Promises Overnight Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Colonaid as a new bulk laxative that moisten dry colon contents and stretch the bowel to trigger normal urge. It claims overnight relief for occasional to chronic constipation, with gentle action, no gagging or side reactions, and a 60 tablet package priced at 98 cents.
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