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The Terre Haute Star from Terre Haute, Indiana • Page 6

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Terre Haute, Indiana
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THE TEEEE HAUTE STAR, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. 1950 News of Valley Men in Service A reserve commission as a first lieutenant has been received by Robert L. Summerlot of Terre Haute, who is assigned to the Indiana Military District, it has been announced at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The son of Mrs. Guy R.

Summerlot, 700 South Nineteenth, Lieutenant Summerlot was an enlisted man with the grade of sergeant, first class. He will remain on duty with the Indiana Military District, the release continued. Russell Hanes, seaman recruit, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

H. Hanes, Prairietori, completed two -weeks' training duty aboard a va training Ihip at the Naval Training Center, this past week-end, a fleet release states. A student at Honey Creek High School, he is a member of the local organized Naval Reserve Division. 9-51. Magazines Banned CAIRO Three French and" one German magazine have been added to the long list of foreign publications banned in Egypt.

No reason was-given for outlawing the Hamburg magazine "Terstern." French Hollywood," "Paris Pin-Up," and "Paris Cocktail" were forbidden.be- cause they are "suggestive.V Sleeps Through Office As Governor for Day FRANKFORT, story of a Kentucky governor-for- a-day who slept through -his administration has come to light. In 1938, State Senator Edwin C. Dawsori was president pro tempore the senate when both the governor and lieutenant govenor happened to be absent from the state on the same day. They sent Senator Dawson a telegram at the capital notifying him of their ao- sence and wishing him a success- "administration." was at his home in New Haven. When he returned to the capital the next day he found the message but also learned that both absentee officials had returned.

He iad slept through his administration. INSPIRED BOOKS Literally, the word "canon" means rule or but in reference to the Bible, it means those books which were accepted as inspired. 601 WABASH C-6086 BLINDS Regularly 3.49 to sell at 2.66 26 to 36-in. 64" long All Steel, Resists Rust, Corrosion Enamel Finish Won't Chip or Crack Enjoy top quality, all steel blinds throughout your home now at a saving of more than Flexible steel slats are especially treated to resist rust and corrosion! Smooth baked-on enamel finish won't chip or crack! Decorative dust free box head conceals precision built mechanism! Reds, Watch Movie Joke anti-Communist jokester got a.laugh from a German movie" audience at Wittenberge in the Russian occupation zone recently. A newsreel was being shown in which East Germany's Cdmmunist president, Wilhelm Pieck, was chatting a group of Russian officers.

Out of the darkness prankster shouted: "Wilhelm. hold on to your watch." The audience burst Into a storm of laughter. Jokes about Russians and their fondness for watches have been standard Germany since the conquering Red Army came in 1945 to strip wrist watches off thousands of conquered Germans. Police swarmed into the theater and inspected the audience upon but the jokester escaped. SHIPPING MEDIUM About six-sevenths of the ore used in the United States iron and steel industry is delivered via the Great Lakes.

FINED NOT TO SERVE In feudal England a baron could pay a fine for the privilege of not serving in his lord's military campaigns, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. COMBINATION WINDOWS Brodie Rusco Sales Co. 1230 S. 5th St C-1847. This Week Only 601 WABASH AVE.

PHONE C-6086. 601 Wabash Ave. Phone C-6086 AMAZING SPECIAL PURCHASE Fur Collared SURCOAT Compare with Coats at 13 95 Luster-Finish Twill in 3 Colors Quilted Iridescent Rayon Lining Warm AVool Interlined Throughout While they dollars off the usual price of this handsome style avorite'among the school crowd! Of long-lasting twill in lustrous sheen wind and water repellent. Styled to the minute with mouton-dyed lamb collar, two-way zipper front and self-adjusting half-belt with new anchor-type buckle. Has iridescent rayon lining and warm wool interlining.

Taupe-tan, green or grey in sizes 36 to 44. Better come early to find your size. DOWN on Wards Ea awa to pay! Limited Quantity for This Sale Only! 0 ON ALL OTHER JACKETS DURING WARD'S GREAT FALL JACKET SALE! WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE Our warehouse is running over! We must clear out all our old model Stoves! Some are scratched, some are last year's models in good' condition! Never before have we offered such outstanding bargains in our stove line! Come in and visit our appliance department where we have these ranges on display! You'll be AMAZED! Onlyafewof these and other models! Come early! They'll go fast at these prices! LOW PRIDED! 36" M-W Gas Range With Many Special Features Reg. 99 95 This top-quality M-W gas range has all the features to provide efficiency in preparing food. Full-size oven and broiler, automatic oven heat control, front oven vent, non-tilting oven racks.

The top burners are self-lighting and there's a large storage compartment. Formerly $134.95 M-W Electric Rangette 20" size. Ideal for apartments or small homes: Big oven and broiler, with automatic heat control. Enjoy modern electric cooking now! Only one! Reg. $89.95 Kerosene Range Does all your cooking for only a few cents a dayl Large insulated oven with heat indicator.

Four- grate cooktop has plenty, of work room. Storage space! Only two. 40" Seamless Top M-W Gas Range Reg. 124.95 2 giant and 2 regular top burners, smokeless type porcelained broiler. Seamless 1-piece top exclusive with M-W, for easier cleaning.

Big oven. Only two. LOOK AT THESE VALUES 1-GAS RANGE Reg 169.95 1-GAS RANGE Reg. 184.95 1-Gas Comb. Range Reg.

179.95 These Ranges Sold As Is, No Exchanges or Refunds.

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Years Available:
1861-1973