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The Town Talk from Alexandria, Louisiana • Page 11

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The Town Talki
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Alexandria, Louisiana
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PAGE ELEVEN ALbXANDkIA DAILY TOWN lALK, ALEXANDRIA-PINfcVILLE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1965 I Data From U.S. WtAJHtH BURIAU by Ned Riddle Natchitoches Man Is State's MR. TWEEDY 4thHunting AccidentVictim EXCHANGES Rapidian Hurt In Truck Crash A man was injured Friday about one mile south of Alexandria on La. Hwy. 488 when his truck's steering mechanism failed, sending it crashing into the ditch, state police said.

ploye. He was a member of Simcoe waimsiey Masonic Lodge No. 359 Grave side Masonic services will be conducted. If nt. Funeral services will be held The injured man is Billie u.

H1BACH1 at 2 p. m. Sunday First National Funeral Home. The Rev. J.

H. Hucadee will officiate. Mouliere, 25, of 5132 Edwards street, Alexandria. He was driving in a curve when the acci '7 t3( Il ft I II a 1 I I I I Burial will be in the Memory dent occurred, police said. Lawn cemetery.

He is survived by a daugh ter, Mrs. Jack N. Ford of West Point, two sons. Glen (Sprrial to Th Town Talk) NATCHITOCHES, La. Robert Hugh Bell 79, of Natchitoches was killed by a blast from his own shotgun Friday.

It was the state's fourth hunting fatality of the week. Dr. Ira Campbell, acting coroner, said preliminary indications are that the death was accidental. He said the victim was hunting along the Waterwell road about seven miles south of Natchitoches. The shooting took place at about 11:30 a.

he added. Justin E. Lacaze reported he had just passed Bell on the highway four or five minutes earlier. He heard the shot and investigated. The coroner said Bell was hit in the chest by a full charge of buckshot from the 12-guage shotgun.

Bell, a resident of 1513 West Court drive, was a retired In DemoCaucus Opens Today A. Bell of Sunset and Robert H. Bell Jr. of Liberty, a sister, Mrs. Ida Dickerson of il Sunday Morning Xl Jf Unt (Continued from Page 1) Figures Show Low Tcmpurgturet Expuctod 70 sen to leave the Democratic Isolated Precipitation Not Indicated-Contult local forecast party." It noted that when Sen.

Strom Thurmond of South Caro lina endorsed Goldwater, the senator withdrew from the Democratic party and became a Austin, Texas; and three granddaughters. Previous Louisiana hunting accidents included the shooting of Dave Roach 82, near Monroe Thursday. Sheriff W. M. Seaman said a hunter mistook Roach for a deer.

W. L. Spangler, 58, of Walker, was also killed near Monroe. His shotgun discharged as he lifted it from the back of his truck. (AP Wirephoto) Pacific coast and showers in Tennessee valley.

Showers are also expected in lower Mississippi valley and parts of Plains. It will be colder in central parts of nation. WEATHER FORECAST Snow is expected Saturday night in Plateau, flurries in New England, rain in north and central Atlantic states, eastern Lakes and north and central "You don't have to say a word." Republican. Blatnik's group also is spear terstate Oil Pipeline Co. em- heading the drive to change some House rules and some Democratic leadership machin Mercury Rises ery.

Its major proposal would curb And W. C. Leonard, 43, of Vest Monroe, was killed when his shotgun fired as he lowered Mrs. Delaney, Lecompte, Dies it from a deer stand in a tree the power of the Rules Committee to stall legislation approved by other committees. The rules group now can indefinitely pre Mrs.

Rose Delaney died early today at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Satcher, vent much legislation from at about the level and went into a dive before managing to pull out and fly back to Sacramento. The other plane "went right straight down like a rock" and crashed in about 125 feet of water, about two and one-half miles behind Folsom Dam, a witness said. Metcalf was piloting a single-engine Beechcraft. The other plane, also on a pleasure cruise, was identified as a single-engine Piper Comanche.

The dead man was identified as James B. Marshall, 51, of Roseville. (Rt. 1. LecomDte) with whom majority House vote.

Existing rules require unanimous consent or Rules Committee approval. 5. Reduce from 218 to 175 the number of signatures required to force a House vote on legislation blocked by any committee, if the legislation is part of the majority party's program. The study group will meet before the caucus to review its program. Indications were it might modify or abandon some of its demands, but not those dealing with major rules changes or the Williams and Watson cases.

reaching a vote of the House itself. party ratio in the House itself, 295 Democrats and 140 Republicans. One effect of the change would be to give Democrats 17 and Republicans 8 seats on the powerful Ways and Means Committee now composed of 15 Democrats and 10 Republicans. 2. Establish a Democratic policy or steering committee to consult party leaders on legislative policy.

3. Create a joint committee to modernize Senate and House procedures. 4. Allow bills passed in different form by both branches to go to conference committees by she lived. To 76 Degrees Louisianians were keeping their fingers crossed on Saturday, but the weatherman promised continued balmy weather, at least through the weekend.

Temperatures are expected to approach the 80s in much of the state. Forecasters here have predicted peak readings of 76 today and tomorrow. Some scattered showers are forecast for Sunday. The warmest reading here yesterday was 76, but Lafay Battle Ends In Viet Nam (Continued from Page 1) Jose, W.O. Roy G.

Ax She is survived by her hus The change, supported by band, Columbus Delaney; her Speaker McCormack, would daughter. Mrs. Satcher; a sis limit the Rules Committees ter, Mrs. Jennie Roberts of Rt. stranglehold to 21 days, after 1, Lecompte; and several grand bill, Hayward, Sgt.

which the speaker could decide whether legislation involved children, and great grandchil Franklin D. Porter, Colum dren; and a number of nieces 4 Persons Killed As Planes Collide FOLSOM, Calif. (UPI) Two private planes collided broadside high above Folsom Lake Friday, apparently killing four persons. The body of one victim was recovered. Authorities searched lake banks for the pilot of one craft and two other passengers.

They said there was little chance of survival. The second plane, carrying three persons, limped back to Sacramento Municipal Airport in spite of a ripped-off tail section. "I don't know where he (the other plane) came from, but I was hit from the side," Curt Metcalf, 45, told Federal Aviation Agency officials. "I never saw the other plane before or after it hit me. All I felt was a heavy jolt." Metcalf, who operates a flying service in Sacramento, was taking two unidentified passengers on a sightseeing tour when the collision occurred.

Metcalf said he felt the crash biana, Ohio, and Pfc. Theodore and nephews. A. Winowitch, Pittsburgh. Mrs.

Delaney was a native ot Military officers reported should come to a vote. Also on the study group's program of changes is a proposal to require caucus approval of all Democratic committee assignments rather than approval only by a committee on ette, Lake Charles and Baton Rouge all had maximums of 78. The low reading here last night was 58 and tonight's min Rapides parish and had lived in Harrisonburg for a number of years. a U. S.

Marine corps aaviser was wounded and captured by the guerrillas on New Year's Arrangements for funeral Day. Two other missing Amen services are incomplete. Her cans were believed captured on imum is likely to be about the same. The Esler 7ield weather station reported a trace of rain FIRST MONDAY UNIFORM SALE STRAICHT AND FULL-SKIRT STYLES body is at Hixson Bros. Funeral Home.

Tuesday. Other proposals of the group would: 1. Give Democrats more and Government losses appeared headed for record numbers as during the 24-hour period end troops combed the surrounding Joseph Hicks, 80 (Suecial to The Town Talk) LEESVILLE, La. Funeral A A ing at 7 a. m.

today. At 8 a. the relative humidity stood at 93 percent. countryside for dead and nepuDiicans lewer seats on House committees, to reflect the Retired Oleo wounded. The bodies of 50 Viet The official forecast for Alex services tor Josepn uavia Northwest Is Hit By a Cold Front By United Press International A cold front draped across the northwestern half of the nation today.

Blustery winds continued to batter the Pacific Northwest while warm, moist air extended from the Southeast Plains to the Great Lakes. The cold front sent temperatures tumbling to 15 below zero at Bismark, N. D. Point Mugo, in Southern California was caught in a chilly 35 degree drop. The high winds in the Northwest also carried with it some locally heavy rains.

Astoria in northwest Oregon received nearly two-thirds of an inch. andria and vicinity: namese marines were recovered from the scene of the downed Hicks, 80, who died at 10:50 a.m. Friday at his residence in DACR0NS COTTONS Siies 5 to 24 Vi 11 3 helicopter alone. Simpson, will be held at 3 p.m. Cloudy to partly cloudy and warm through Sunday with a few showers likely Sunday.

Monday, partly cloudy and warm. today in the Simpson Church of God. Reverends J. R. Tackett, A.

H. Prewitt, and Wayne Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. TEMPERATURES FAMILY WASH LAUNDRY BEAUTIFULLY DONE DIAL HI Blackman Laundry And Cleaners 40 20 (U. S.

Official) OFF! to Maker Dead LAKE FOREST, 111. (AP) -John F. Jelke, 77, retired oleomargarine manufacturer, died Friday. He retired in 1948 as chairman of the John F. Jeke Co.

when it was purchased by Lever Brothers. FILM STAR HOLLYWOOD (AP) Gertrude Michael, a film star of the 1930s, died Thursday. She was 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 64 64 65 67 67 Maternity SKIRTS R.M.Scoggin,58 (Special to The Town Talk) MARKS VILLE, La. Robert Moore Scoggin, 58, died in a 1.00 Sunday: sunrise sunset KOBLEN'S FIRST MONDAY 5:20. Baton Rouge hospital Thursday 5.98 MATERNITY Monday: sunrise sunset The wounded had gone without food, water or medical care since they ran into the ambush while trying to reach the helicopter on Thursday.

The dead had been stripped of their boots, arms and even their uniforms by the guerrillas. Bury Americans Two of the dead Americans had been buried by the Reds alongside the wreckage of the chopper. The charred body of a third was found 100 yards away. The fourth had been recovered by the marines shortly before the ambush. Marine Corps 1st Lt.

Philip Brady of New York City said about one-third of the 600-man Vietnamese marine battali had been lost in the ambush. The Vietnamese marine commander, his deputy and the battalion doctor were killed in the ambush. An American adviser was wounded, lost and later reported led away by the Viet Cong. 5:21. .198 PAJAMAS 53.

Miss Michael co-starred in STAGE OF RED RIVER at 6:45 p.m. He was a wholesale jeweler of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Marks-ville. He was a native of Hamilton, Texas. Scoggin's body is at Hixson For the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. today Red River fell 0.29 of a foot and read on the Bros.

Funeral Home in Marks- government gauge 1.91 feet. i 1 I Everything for the Mother-To-Be Spring Maternity Wear Arriving Daily! USE OUR LAY AW AY River Stages Flood Present 24-hour stage stage change ville. Funeral services will be held in the chapel Sunday morning at a time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery.

Mrs. Rachal79 (Special to The Town Talk) MARKSVILLE, La. Mrs. such films as "Farmer's Daughter," "Sailor Be Good," "The Last Outpost" and "Sophie Lang." She returned to the movies in 1950 as a character actress and also performed on television. RITES FOR MRS.

GRABLE INGLEWOOD, Calif. UPI( Funeral services were scheduled today for Mrs. Lillian Rose Grable, 75, mother of actress Betty Grable. Mrs. Grable died Friday at St.

John's Hospital in Santa Monica, where she has been hospitalized since Dec. 27. Stations: MISSISSIPPI I Mrs. Lela Drewett's 1.5 Rise St. Louis Memphis Helena 1.7 Fai ANTICIPATION SHOP American spokesmen estimat 0.9 Rise 30 34 44 44 43 48 ed Communist strength at about 13.5 10.2 15.5 9.4 10.4 16.4 1.1 Rise 0.8 Rise Ark.

City Vicksburg a regiment or 1,500 men. The Dial HI 2-6570 4th Johnston Sts. Natchez 0.0 village priest at Bmh Gia claimed the Reds carried off 0.3 Rise Red Rvr Ldg 45 0.1 Fal 600 of their own dead, but military officials discounted rhis report. 0.9 Fal Marie Prudence Rachal, 79, died at 2:15 a. m.

today in a Hessmer nursing home. She was a resident of Hamburg, and was the widow of Orphela Rachal. Mrs. Rachal's body is at St. Peter's Catholic Hall, Borde-lonville where rosary will be recited at 8, tonight.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m. Sunday in St. Peter's church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Bros.

Funeral Home of Marksville. iw mi at If WI Baton Rouge 35 rl8.9 Dnldsnville 28 rll.8 New Orleans 17 3.3 ATCHAFALAYA Simmesport 41 rl2.2 Melville 41 rl4.5 Atchafalaya 29 rl2.6 Morgan City 7 3.5 OUACHITA 1st Monday Values! Indonesians 1.0 Fal 0.5 Fal 0.6 Fal! To Quit UN 0.2 Rise Camden 26 s6.0 0.3 Rise I100 SALE Monroe 40 13.7 0.0 ARKANSAS Little Rock 23 1.4 Rise RED Shreveport 30 6.7 0.2 Fal Men's Ivy Continental s-Stage yesterday morning. (Continued from Page 1) Sukarno immediately to reconsider. Earlier, Sumarjo said Palar had orally informed Quaison-Sakey of Ghana of the decision a few minutes before midnight New Year's Eve. He said Sumarjo also informed Thant's office of the move orally on instructions from Jakarta.

Sumarjo said the move was IPamnls Funerals Mrs. Jewel McGregor Funeral services for Mrs. r-Stage day before yesterday, 2-Pool stage. I Jewel McGregor were held in the chapel of First National Funeral Home at 2 p. m.

Police in Britain Press Manhunt Thursday with Reverends Tay lor Walsworth and H. A. Thrash er officiating. Burial was in LONDON (UPI) Scotland Buy 1st Pair For Regular Price Pay $1.00 for 2nd Pair! Wash 'n Wears, Cotton Dacrons, AH Cottons! AH the season's most wanted colors! All by famous name makers. Ivy or continental styles for men and lioys.

Men's sizes 28 to 40; hoys' sizes 8 to 18. (Sorryj no alterations at this price.) Tioga cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth Yard today moved into the search for the Christmas killers of a pretty 15-year-old brunette found naked in a frozen McDonald Kenneth Mo Donald R. W. Lindsay, Os car Kierum, John L.

Ray and decided upon because of the U. N. action in making Malaysia a member of the Security Council. President Sukarno was opposed to the formation of Malaysia even before the federation came into existence in September, 1963. He considers Malaysia a vestige of British colonialism and has vowed to "crush" it.

Sumarjo said Indonesia's resignation from the United Nations country steam. Leon Ray. The death of Diane Minham Honorary pallbearers were Entire Stock Fall Winter S. J. Smith and Wallace Phil was the latest and most shockingof a series of holiday sea Other Special Values Throughout the Store! fist lips.

Mrs. Gertrude S. Spencer son crimes that have startled this normally non-violent nation. There have been seven unsolved shootings in or around London pubs. One man was Jewelry Price Costeme Half Funeral services for Mrs.

Men's SPORT SHIRTS has not been submitted in writing yet, but that this was expected "soon." Gertrude S. Spencer were held at the Iatt Baptist church near Verda at 2 p. m. Wednesday, killed in the shootings and anothera young reporter was stabbed to death by youths with Rev. A.

T. Achord officiating. Burial was in Iatt ceme OO SALI $2.00 to $25.00 Values, Now 1L when he tried to break up a tery under direction ot first fight early Christmas Day. National Funeral Home. R.o.

Diane Minham disappeared Van Heusen, Campus, Tulane. Dacron $1 00 to $2m Christmas Eve after attending Reg. Prie ton, an eouon, for lt Shirt ester fortrel, $1 for 2nd! roys. Solids, plaids, checks 31 Plus Fed. Tax a "beat" dance at the 76 Club in her home town of Burton-On-Trent, 120 miles north of London.

She was seen driving away with three boys in a black auto. Three persons have It was not clear wnetner Indonesia intended to quit the world organization completely. If it does, it will become the first nation in the history of the 115-member United Nations to do so. Syria dropped out of the United Nations as a full member when it merged with the United Arab Republic. But It regained its status when the merger fell apart.

Portugal recently warned that it would not become the first nation to quit the United Nations, but said it would be among the first. iPffft Alton E. Pittman Funeral services for Alton E. Pittman were held in Emmanuel Baptist church Friday at 2 p. m.

with Dr. Glenn Bryant officiating Burial was in Alexandria Memorial Gardens under direction of First National Funeral Home. Pallbearers wtre C. O. Brown, Wal'er E.

Carter, Bruce Grantham, B. L. Tassin, O. M. Steed, and Clarence Parker.

reDorted seeing her la lour Credit I Good With Vi, Vse lit Jewelry Monday Downtown Bui Rides 5c outside a pub with the three boys. llil MAIN STREET ALEXANDRIA, LA. An eight-day search began when she failed to return home. Her shoes and other clothing were found near some floods.

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