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THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR MONDAY, MAY 7, IS. 2 r.GE onm'uiF James Hussev Dies: 'Gas War Hits Britain At Jjist London (AP The War announced last night that nearlv 1.000 noison mustard Mrs. Wliitf liroil Dies; Funeral Set Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie E. Whitehead, 80 ears old.

who Saturday her home at North Ferguson Street, will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Flanner and Owned Sportsman Club B. T. Gales. Leader In Auto Trade.

Dies Indiana Deaths Anderson R. Bloomington Mrs. E. Stdrks, 74 Columbus Walker, 66. Friendship Sidney Fettitt, 81.

1 gas shells, duds that fell into the sea during World War II tests, have washed up on the Glamorgan coast of Wales in the last two weeks. Some of the shells were leaking and a two-mile stretch of coast was cordoned off. The area had been a testing range during the war. Many gas shells had fallen into the water without exploding. A War Office decision on disposal is pending.

I Lebanon Frank W. Immel, SI. Petersburg Mrs I.ydia Lyden, 63; Mrs. Ada French, 75. Seymour Lee R.

Spall, 57. Spencer George Edward Bucklew, 77. Winchester Mrs. Emma A. Mote, 97.

Lliflh 1 TK UJm.H. ock Co. drisMClwb Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuan Friends may call at the mor- tuary after 2 p.m. Monday, Entombment ill be in the i Washington Park Mausoleum. A native of Augusta, Mrs Whitehead had lived almost all of her life in the Indianapolis area.

She was a former employe of the American Legion National Headquarters and a member of the Legion Post 312 Auxiliary. She was a member of the Broad Ripple Methodist Church and of various organizations within the church. Mrs. Whitehead was a past worthy matron of the Broad Ripple Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include one son, Ivan Whitehead of Indianapolis, and one grandson.

Mrs. Celia Thompson Mrs. Celia L. Thompson. 70 years old, 4103 West Washington Street, died yesterday morning in Robert W.

Long Hospital after a week's illness. Born at Sheridan and an Indianapolis resident 45 years, she was a member of the West Washington Street Methodist Church, its Women's Society of Christian Service, the Sterling Heights Homemakers Club, White Cross Guild, the Little Red Door and Wayne Post Auxiliary 64, American Legion. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Royster and Askin Mortuary. Burial will be in Crown View Cemetery at Sheridan.

Mrs. Thompson was the widow of Noble E. Thompson, who died in 1955. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Irene Surber of Monticello and Mrs.

Wanda Borcher of Indianapolis; two sons, Morris W. and Noble F. Thompson, and a brother, Dewey McKinzie, all of Indianapolis. Berr.ard Thomas Giles Sr. long-kme leader in the Indianapolis auto trade f.e'.d.

d.ed in Method. st Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Ga'es. 66 ears old, lived at 1101 Kessler Boulevard, West Drive.

Born at Mt. Whitley, Ind he had been an Indianapolis resident since 1923. He was president of Gates Motors owner of the Modern Finance Company, owner of Gates Insurance Agency and secretary -treasurer of the Lyon Lumber Company. MR, GATES was a member of the Catholic Church. Na tional Old Timers Automobile Dealers Club, former president of the Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association, Columbia Club, Indianapolis Athletic Club and the Highland Golf and Country Club.

Funeral services are being arranged bv Flanner and Buchanan Mortuary. Fr.ends may call at Flanner and Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary after 6 m. today. SURVIVORS include the widow, Mrs. Marion K.

Gales, a ion, Bernard T. Gates Jr. of Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hixon of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Ann Craze 'A BLACK SATIN Perfums Cologne SAFETY (MEGS i i A 1 4A l.crox II.

Hixzinn l)ir In Hospital h. SO vears r'. S221 Norrh Per.rsylvania d.ed esrerda'- St. Vincent's Hospital. Born dt Danville.

Mr. Higins had lived here since mi. Mr. H.gg'.ns retired in 1955 as an agent with the Rex Life Insurance Company. Before joining that firm he had been an agpnt for Monumental Life Insurance Company.

He was a member of Northwood Christian Chi'rch. Funeral services will be held at 11 a m. Wednesday in Flanner and Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. in the Dublin (Ind Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Miss Mariam Higgins and Miss Ruth Higgins, both of Indianapolis, and a sister, Mrs. Walter L. Smith of Center-ville. Wilbur flau chman Funeral services for Wilbur F. Baughman, fi5 years old, 2146 Gent Avenue, who died Saturdav at the West 10th Street Veteran's Administration Hospital, will be held at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at Conkle Speedwav Funeral Home. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. Born at Charlotte, Mr. Baughman had lived here 20 years. He was a painter al the Washington Hotel 18 years.

A World War I Army veteran, he attended Meadow-dale Methodist Church. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Margaret Baughman; one daughter, Mrs. Viola Scott of Fredericksburg, one son, James Baughman of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Smith of Akron, and Mrs.

Irene Simmerman of Fredericksburg, and one grandchild. Mrs. Daisy Matthews Mrs. Daisy D. Matthews, 85 years old, 5530 North Illinois Street, died yesterday at an Indianapolis hospital.

Born at New Worthington, she had lived in Indianapolis 12 years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Stevens Chapel of the Flowers. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Earl D.

Hoff, and one sister, Mrs. Josephine Toscano, both of Indianapolis; one grandchild, and five great-grandchildren. Deaths Around World Paris Vice-Adm. Jacques Moreau, 77 years old, one of France's first submarine commanders and naval prefect at Algiers in World War II. Brentwood, Cal.

Allen Parr, program department business manager of the Columbia Broadcasting System television network's Hollywood office. Tulsa, 1 a. Thomas A. Gilcrease, 72, millionaire oilman who in 1958 gave the Museum of Indian Art and Historical documents to the city of Tulsa. cull l-imi.

Ext. .172 for finest cold fur storage Fur foals for a little an 3.00 por 100.00 valuation, loth Mai for a little as 2.50 lr valuation. complete fur service available: fur restyling fur cleaning fur relining A bonded messenger will pick up your furs. BLOCK'S FI STORAGE, EIGHTH FLOOR JAMES E. HUSSEY of the Indian Lake Country Club.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. at Feeney-Kirby Mortuary and at 10 a.m. in SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Durial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Dorothy Hogan Hussey; one brother. Jack Hussey of Los Angelnes, and six sisters.

Misses Eleanor and Dorothy Hussey. Mrs. Lucille Myers, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Mrs. Eileen Kelly and Mrs.

Jane Martzolf, all of Indianapolis. Mr. Will Bullitt Mrs. Mary Bullitt, 40 years old. 810 East 15th Street, died yesterday in Marion County General Hospital.

An Indianapolis resident for 33 years, she was a native of Prospect, Tenn. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Willis Mortuary. Burial will be in New Crown Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, Will Bullitt; eight daughters, Mrs.

Irma Johnson, Mrs. Norma Howard, Mrs. Virginia McBurdy, Mrs. Kathy Young, Miss Jeanette Bullitt, Miss Pauline Bullitt, Miss Carol Sue Bullitt and Miss Shirley Ann Bulllitt; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jessie Smith; two sons, James and Larry Bullitt; her mother, Mrs.

Demsie Holmes, and a brother, James Madry, all of Indianapolis; her father, Jiome Madry of Prospect, an aunt, and 13 grandchildren. OltoE.IIeun Otto E. Heun, 73 years old, a retired foreman at the Chrysler Corporation plant, died yesterday at his home, 7507 Rockville Road. A lifelong Indianapolis resident, he retired in 1957 after long service with the Chrysler firm. He was a member of the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Conkle Speedway Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lennie Heun; three daughter, Mrs.

Emma Inskeep of Monticello and Mrs. Lila Gorby and Mrs. Patti Hen-thorn, both of Indianapolis; one sister, Mrs. Freida Hay-ward of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. DOWNTOWN SAW AY James F.dward Hussey.

57 years old, long-time Ind.an-apo!:s sportsman and tavern operator who was called "Mayor of Little Broadwav," yesterday morning at his home in the Ambassador Apartments, 39 East Ninth Street. Mr. Hussey was the first owner of the Sportsman Club at 934 North Pennsylvania Street, a haven for sports figures, particularly Indianapolis Motor Speedway race drivers. HE OWNED the Sportsman from 1940 to 1955. Before that, he operated the Graylynn Blue Room at 1043 North Pennsyl vania Street for five years.

"Little Broadway" was the term given to the dining and entertainment area along North Pennsylvania Street. An avid racing enthusiast, Mr. Hussey sponsored two cars in the 500-Mile Race. One car, driven bv Jimmy Jackson, fin-inshed fifth in the 1947 race. Mr.

Hussey also sponsored Russ Snowberger in both the 1941 and 1946 races. A lifelong Indianapolis resident, Mr. Hussey was graduated from Cathedral High School. He first worked in the telegraph department of the Pennsylvania Railroad before taking over the Graylynn Blue Room. SINCE SELLING the Sportsman Club, Mr.

Hussey had worked as a salesman for Vigo Liquors of Terre Haute. Mr. Hussey was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 437, Indianapolis Athletic Club and the Antelope Club. He also was a charter member Joseph G. Donno Joseph G.

Donno, 81, 3710 North Meridian Street, died Sunday in a local nursing home. He was a native of Vin-cennes, and lived in Indianapolis five years. Mr. Donno had retired from the wholesale meat business in Chicago before moving to Indianapolis. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Flanner and Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Spring Grove Cemetery at Cincinnati. Friends may call at the mortuary after 2 p.m.

Monday. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Harriet Donno of In. dianapolis; a stepson, William D. Snith of Indianapolis, and a sfcn, Charles Donno of Chicago.

Joseph J.Sohns Joseph J. Sohns, 83 years old, 1434 West 21st Street, a retired barber, died yesterday at a local nursing home. Born at Corning, he had lived here for 15 years. A World War I veteran, he was a member of the American Legion. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.

Tuesday at Conkle Speedway Funeral Home. Burial will be at Moores Hill, Ind. There are no immediate survivors. the permanent which 0 4 En Mr BERNARD T. GATT.S SR.

of Wane, three brothers, Walter Harrv and George Gates, all of Wavne, and five grandchildren. Ed R. Sharpe Ed R. Sharpe, 71 years old. an employe of the U.S.

Rubber Company for in years, retiring in 1950, yesterday at his home. 1457 Spann Avenue. Born in Rush County, he had lived in Indianapolis ,12 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. Tuesday at Stirling Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Edythe Sharpe; two sons, James and Paul Sharpe, both of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Din Moore of Carthage; two brothers, Sam and Charles Sharpe, both of Rush County and three grandchildren. Walter II.

Capp Walter H. Capp, 70 years old, 27 South Arlington Avenue, a retired restaurant owner, died Saturday in Community Hospital. A native of Rushville, he had lived in Indianapolis for 45 years. He retired in 1950. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.

Tuesday in Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Bertha Capp; two sons, John L. and Thomas M.

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