Paris woman leaves 5000 bond to Edgar County Children’s Home
The late Nina L. Merkle of Paris left a 5000 government bond to the Edgar County Children’s Home, a major contribution. Robert P. Vail of Decatur, executor and niece’s heir, notified Citizens National Bank. The will directs sale of Merkle broom factory stock to family first, then to other bidders if unpurchased.
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Paris
Ill
Edgar County Children’s Home
Nina L. Merkle
Merkle
Citizens National Bank of Paris
Robert P. Vail
Decatur, Ill
Vail
Testatrix
Oscar T. Merkle
Boys' Club Boxing Bouts Set Tonight
Amateur boxing events stage at the Boys' Club gym starting at 8 p m. Main event features Haywood Clark with Joe Benna seeking an opponent. Semi final pairs Jerry Edwards versus Charley Shaw and a slate of other bouts including Dougherty Seton Grover Schoffstall Kirkman Hale Shaw Seton Anderson Redman Shaw.
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Boys’ Club
Joe Benna
Haywood Clark
Jim Severino
Rockville
Jerry Edwards
Charley Shaw
Harold Dougherty
Bob Seton
Frank Grover
Allen Schoffstall
Joe Kirkman
Jim Hale
Jerry Shaw
Harry Schoffstall
George Seton
Ronnie Anderson
Tom Redman
Norman Shaw
First Annual Wolf Hunt Set for December in Grandview Area
Announcement today says the first annual wolf hunt of the season will be held Saturday December 27 in the Grandview area Participants must bring shotguns only A luncheon for hunters will be served in a Grandview church by local organizers
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Paris
Ill
Grandview
Two Paris youths injured in collision with freight train
Gerald R. Ashley a 23 year old Marine sergeant and Jack O Betz 24 were injured when their car struck a diesel engine of a passing freight train at Main Street crossing of the New York Central. Both remain patients at Paris Hospital with Ashley suffering a severe cerebral concussion and O Betz serious contusions of the back and chest. Donald L. Hiatt 21 was discharged with minor head and knee injuries.
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Paris
Ill
Paris Residents Plan Holidays Across Cities and States
Dr and Mrs L F Curl of Paris leave St Louis by plane for Tucson to spend holidays with daughter Elizabeth Curl. Mr and Mrs Max J Money of Tucson, former Paris residents, visit Paris for Christmas and New Year with daughter Mrs Robert Trogdon. Dr C O Buis goes to Dickinson Texas to visit daughter Mrs Mildred Overton and family. Mary Belle Anthony of Washington DC arrives in Paris to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs William Anthony. Gene Flaherty, University of Illinois student, returns to Paris for holidays.
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Paris
Ill
L. F. Curl
St. Louis
Tucson
Ariz
Elizabeth Curl
Max J. Money
Robert Trogdon
C. O. Buis
Dickenson
E. Dale Ferrell
Joan Billions
East Madison Street
Gwen Flaherty
R. R
Chrisman
Western Union School
Crawfordsville
Ind
W.U
Maywood
Oak Park
Presbyterian Church
Dora van Gilder
Lillian Collier
Frank Gillum
Mary Vice
Pfe
Don Phillips
Navy Air Technical Center
Memphis
Clyde E. Haeske
West Wood Street
Sue Pearman
Charles Johnson
Santa Claus
Tav ern Fire at Sylvester Cole Tavern Causes $800 Damage
Fire discovered at 5 41 PM Monday damaged the rear of the Sylvester Cole Tavern at 615 North Twenty first Street with an estimated $800 loss. Firemen battled the blaze for over an hour. the cause is undetermined. A similar fire occurred about two years ago.
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Sylvester Cole
North Twenty-first Street
Denis Nicoson
Home Bureau Day Unit Holds Meet At Martinsville
Martinsville Day Unit of Home Bureau met at the home of Mrs. Florence Nika with Mrs. Emmabelle Switzer as assistant hostess. The group opened with Christmas carols and heard a lesson on Broiler Meals by Mrs. Betty Vaught and Mrs. Katherine Slater. An exhibit of old cards and a gift exchange followed, with refreshments served to a list of members.
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Martinsville, Ill
Martinsville
Home Bureau
Florence Nika
Emmabelle Switzer
Edna Benner
Betty Vaught
Katherine Slater
Nu Craft Club Hosts Christmas Party in Martinsville
Mrs Jerry Bollinger entertained Nu Craft Club members at a Christmas party in Martinsville Indiana on December 23 Special. An enjoyable afternoon featured a gift exchange and refreshments for members including Mrs Raymond Johnson Mrs Estill Blunk Mrs Guy Fasig Mrs Dwight Millis Mrs Harold Piersall Mrs Cloral Hutson Mrs Glen Ramsey Mrs Russell Kitchen and Gayle Apn.
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Martinsville
Inll
Jerry Bollinger
Nu Craft Club
Raymond Johnson
Estill Blunk
Guy Fasig
Dwight Millis
Harold Piersall
Cloral Hutson
Glen Ramsey
Russell Kitchen
Gayle Apn
Martinsville Holiday Greetings and Local Moves
Martinsville residents share holiday visits and relocations. Mark Ennis from Moody Bible Institute joins his parents Mr and Mrs John Ennis. Mr and Mrs Marvin Hartman move to Elm Street. Mr and Mrs Robert Craft return to reside in Martinsville after his discharge. Lowell Galey on holiday leave from U S Navy. Families gather for dinners and visits at Felcamp and Galey households in Casey.
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Martinsville
Ill
Mark Ennis
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
John Ennis
Marvin Hartman
Elm Street
Robert Craft
Craft
U. S. Navy
Clark County Soil Conservation Office
Lowell Galey
Norman
Ohia
Rolla Galey
Robert Malcom
Theodore Felcamp
Casey
Dale Atkins
E. G. Galey
Mail Truck and Auto Collision at Wabash and Eleventh
A post office mail truck overturned after colliding with a passenger car at Wabash avenue and Eleventh street Tuesday morning. Driver Ed Heesaker, 22, of R R 2 Box 178, and the other motorist Jane Dalton, 202 Kent avenue, escaped injury. police investigated the crash.
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Wabash Avenue
Eleventh Street
Ed Heesaker
Jane Dalton
Kent Avenue
Thomson
Bingham
Melvin
Tryon
Kuykendall
Santa Arrives at Swan Theater Christmas Party
Kriefenstein Post of the American Legion and Bud Lindsey present a children’s Christmas show at the Swan Theater in Twelve Points this afternoon. Doors open at 1 and the program begins at 1 30 with car-toons and a western feature. Santa Claus brings treats for attendees.
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Kriefenstein
American Legion
Bud” Lindsey
Swan Theater
Santa Claus
Twelve Points Area
Edwardsville Police Chief Defends Home After Tree Light Theft
Chief August Sochkle stood guard outside his home with a shotgun Monday night after unknown thieves stole his Christmas tree lights. He warned any intruder to come back and try again, expressing resolve to protect his property.
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Edwardsville
Ill
Sochlke
Sochkle
Wisconsin Star Harland Carl Injured in Rose Bowl Drill
Pasadena update says Wisconsin starter Harland Carl hurt knee in Monday workout. X-rays to assess extent. Southern California reports guards Bob Peviani and Bob Cox sidelined by flu and hip injury as both teams prepare for the Rose Bowl.
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Pasadena
Calif
Wisconsin
Southern California
Badgers
Harland Carl
Bob Peviani
Bob Cox
Peviani
Cox
Trojans
Ivy Williamson
Carl
Purdue links Glen Calhoun to center role after McNulty
Nesbit notes continued on page. An impaired vision claim is mentioned. Purdue coach Ray Eddy uses Glen Calhoun as a solid substitute for Carl McNulty at center, providing a dependable presence in the lineup.
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Ray Eddy
Purdue
Carl McNulty
Glen Calhoun
O Connell Named Starter for East Shrine Backfield
The East Shrine football team announces its starting backfield for the charity game to be played Saturday. Quarterback Tommy O Connell of Illinois leads the East offense with Don McAuliffe Michigan State Bill Reynolds Pittsburgh and Joe Fortunato Mississippi State as the other backs. Clar ence Munn Michigan State is head coach and the East plans to use the single wing with substantial passing.
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San Francisco
Marv. Gregory
Santa Clara
Bill Rowekamp
Missouri
Tommy O’connell
Illinois
Don McAuliffe
Michigan State
Bill Reynolds
Pittsburgh
Joe Fortunato
Mississippi State
Clarence Munn
Ray Eliot
Auto racing at Indy 500 draws 1.64 million in 1952
A.A.A. events including the Indianapolis 500 drew 1,643,930 fans in 1952, a 17 percent rise from 1951. About $1 million in prizes was awarded, with Troy Ruttman earning the top individual prize of $71,000 before his injury.
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A.A.A
Troy Ruttman
Couple Fined for Intoxication After Rain Incident
Orville Baxter and his wife Grace Baxter were jailed on intoxication charges after an incident at Third and Eagle streets. William Albright reported he could not confirm a collision as the couple darted into the street in the rain. Both Baxters pleaded guilty in City Court and each paid a $5 fine.
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Union Hospital
Third
Eagle Streets
Orville Baxter
Grace
Poplar Street
O’leary
Roloff
Whitehouse
William T. Albright
R. R
West Terre Haute
Third Street
Baxters
Edward S. Everett
Kankakee and La Grange Top Illinois Basketball Poll
The United Press Board of Coaches ranks Kankakee and La Grange first in Illinois high school basketball. Monmouth Zippers rise to third, with Pinckneyville down to fourth and Centralia fifth after Mt Vernon held sixth. Other top 15 includes Madison Thornton Harvey Pekin Collinsville Oak Park Peoria Central Quincy Taylorville and Robinson.
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Springfield
United Press Board of Coaches
Kankakee
la Grange
Monmouth
Zippers
Pinckneyville
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Madison
Thornton
Harvey
Pekin
Collinsville
Oak Park
Peoria Central
Quincy
Taylorville
Robinson
Linda Lou Allen Wins Puppy in Kiwanis Party Draw
Four year old Linda Lou Allen drew the winning number at the Kiwanis Club Yale party in Bethesda. Daughter of W Prescott Allen she picketed the hat and drew No 21 her own number and won a two month old puppy for the 100 children in attendance.
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Washington
Linda Lou Allen
W. Prescott Allen
Yale
Kiwanis Club
Bethesda
Linda
La Salle Leads AP Top College Basketball Ranking
New York La Salle remains No. 1 in the AP poll with Niagara second and Seton Hall third. In Florida Fort Myers Connie Mack marks his 90th birthday, noted as baseball’s grand old man.
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New York
la Salle
Associated Press
Mlinois
Seton Hall
Fort Meyers
Fla
Connie Mack
Fort Wayne at Indianapolis game listed
A basketball note shows New York 80 over Milwaukee 75 on Tuesday with Fort Wayne visiting Indianapolis for a forthcoming matchup.
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New York
Milwaukee
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Theaters Schedule With Multiple Games And Casts
The text lists theater showings across regions including Indiana Liberty State West Garfield Swan Virginia Idaho Best Fountain Rex and others. Notable titles include The Blazing Forest Bloodhounds of Broadway Old California Fury at Furnace Creek Ghosts on the Loose Spooks Run Wild Alcatraz Island Where’s Char ley What Price Glory No Room for the Groom Story of Robinhood Rose of Cimarron Frontier Phantom Sound Off Magic Face and more with listed times.
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Blazing Forest
John Payne
Susan Morrow
Richard Arlen
Indiana
Victor Mature
Colleen Gray
Ghosts
East Side Kids
Leo Gorcey
The
Bowery Boys
West
Alcatraz Island
Garfield
Char
Idaho
Frontier
Rex
Indiana gambling reaches eight million
Indiana gambling is an eight million dollar annual business, with the Bureau of Internal Revenue reporting about 732 thousand dollars, or ten percent, as federal take from Indiana gaming in the first 11 months of 1952. December expects around 83 thousand dollars.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Uncle Sam
Assistant Revenue Bureau
Wilbur O. Plummer
Women Make Up Nearly 19 Million Of U S Labor Force
About 19 million women participate in the United States labor force reflecting ongoing participation levels across industries. This figure highlights gender representation in employment and workforce engagement.
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United States
White Sox Red Sox Trade Talks Gain Steam
White Sox general manager Frank Lane says talks with the Boston Red Sox are active from Florida. Speculation centers on Vern Stephens possibly being involved, but no confirmation. Lane hints the deal would be one for one or two for two, all players.
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Chicago
Boston Red Sox
Frank Lane
Chicago White Sox
Lane
White Sox
Florida
Vern Stephens
Red Sox
Gil Turner Defeats Joe Miceli In Sixth Round TKO
Gil Turner, 22, of Camp Kilmer, N J, hammered Joe Miceli to win by a TKO at 58 seconds of the sixth round at Municipal Stadium Philadelphia. Turner seeks Bobby Dykes then Kid Gavilan for the welterweight crown.
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Philadelphia
Gil Turner
Joe Miceli
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Turner
T.K.O
Municipal Stadium
Bobby Dykes
Slim Miami
Fla
Welter
Kid Gavilan
Boozer Given Three Day Sentence in Detroit Court
Detroit judge taunts Baxter Boozer about his name after a drunk charges case. Boozer receives a three day sentence and will be freed on Christmas.
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Detroit
Paul Krause
Baxter Boozer
Boozer
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