Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa • Page 16

16 Oct. 5, 1957 JVUion Cltr, la. By E. A. N.

Showing Which Way the Wind Blows Student of Lincoln "Suicide" Attempt Kicks Off Fire Prevention Week Hundreds Witness Lofty Drama Our note about a new work on Abraham Lincoln by a Decatur, 111., editor caused Dr. C. F. Starr to bring out of his files some data about a Mason Cityan who had made a life-long study Lincoln. The man was the late Dr.

Frank Graham Murphy, eye, nose and throat specialist whosej sec ond appearcd at an personal connection with Lincoln! shouting fran- lore star ted with birth. He was UcJall Com back born on the second anniversary assassination Below, on Federal people ineater. went a i a yi Years later Dr. Murphy was little or no attention to the drama By DON CASEY Globe-Gaiette Staff Writer At 7 p.m. Friday, a white-jacketed figure crawled onto the ledge of a window on the fifth story of the First National Bank building, he shouted, one of the survivors when that theater in Washington, D.

collapsed on government workers. He was in the division of pensions and records at the time. Some years ago when Dr. Murphy was getting nationwide publicity on his theories of fitting glasses to fit the contours of' the face, he wrote on occasion about Lincoln's face. On the face of Abraham Lincoln, he maintained a mole looked good.

It was this mole, he said, that gave more charac- ter to the Emancipator's right profile than the left side had. "Photographers and artists recognized this for the majority of the pictures made of Lincoln showed the right side of his face taking place five stories up. Even the police officer directing traffic at the corner did no more a glance up. ''Go ahead and jump," shouted a skeptic in the work clothes of a painter. "I'll give you five dollars if you do." He didn't even slow his pace as he shouted.

Few Notice Drama Two men in business suits --and the said. mole Dr. Murphy It is now possible to light your cigaret off the sun. A New York firm is marketing a solar cigaret lighter that draws its heat from the sun. It is reported to be very effective if the sun is shining.

Very handy gadget for someone who smokes only when the sun is out. stopped on the corner and looked up. "What's going on?" asked one. "I don't know," replied the other. "He's either drunk or crazy." But they were about the only ones who took notice.

Suddenly the scream of siren; broke-through the usual Fridaj night clamor and heads turned Then a police car, the fire chief's car and fire department aeria truck screeched to stop in fron of the bank and four firemen jumped off with a safety net. Two spotlights were turned on the win dow. Within seconds, hundreds persons had gathered on the cor ner. "Go away. I'm going to shouted the figure on the ledge.

The same people who had ig nored the lofty drama earlie REAL? SOME THINK SO, SOME DON'T WILL HE JUMP? watch the scene in- Parish Addition "Hope some day you can have such facilities in Mason City," wrote the Rev. Edward J. Vorba in a note to the Globe-Gazette editor with a dedication program for a new parish addition to his Orange Congregational Church at Orange, Conn. "Already we are overflowing into new areas and are considering two complete church schools," added the former Mason Cityan, who served as summer pastor of the First Congregational Church here several seasons. turned to tensely.

"I heard him holler," said one, "but I thought it was just a joke." a or Not? "He's just trying to cause some excitement," said another. "He won't jump." "I guess he saw it on TV last night and supposed he should try it." an elderly woman said to another. She was refering to a television show which dramatized a similar situation Thursday night. "He must be drunk," said a slender man to the woman beside him. school and conduct a fire drill at each.

After the drill, the bear will give a short talk and distribute Smokey buttons and fire prevention literature. Mock Cemetery Also on Monday morning, firemen will set up a mock cemetery display in Central Park, graves will mark the resting places of persons who were careless with fire. The Mason City High School band and fire equipment was scheduled to parade through city streets at 11 a.m. Monday. The parade will start at 3rd and Federal, move clown Federal to 2nd S.

west to Washington and north again to Central Park. A program is scheduled at the park. Monday afternoon, judges will meet to pick the winners in the poster and essay contests for junior high school students. Prizes of S20, S10, $5 and $2.50 are being awarded in each contest. The winners will appear before local organizations with their NORTH CENTRAL BANDMASTERS' ASSN.

Weston Noble (standing to right), director of the Luther College Band, Decorah, addresses members of the North Central Bandmasters' Assn. The bandleaders met Sat- urday in the first of four meetings to be held in Mason City during the school year. They represent 30 high schools in this area. ere Mrs. S.

L. Kuhn of Osage won- ot TM ders if there may not be many eyed, lilies in bloom over North Iowa. "1 have one now with two flowers," she wrote. "This was a beautiful plant at Easter time and I set it out in the garden and now it is blooming again." The New Dollar Our photographer, Elwin Musser, who has hobby collecting coins and currency of this and other countries, a among the first to get one of the treasury department's new dollar bills here. The new bill carries the phrase, "In God We Trust," which hitherto appeared only on coins.

The new dollar also has the signature of Robert G. Anderson, who re- "You don't suppose he really will jump, do you?" a middle aged woman asked her companion. Others just watched wide- entries. Some were skeptical--espccial- teen-agers who called for the cently became Treasury. Secretary of man on the ledge to "Go ahead and jump." "He's tied up there wilh a rope," said one skeptic.

Several around him agreed. Happy Ending And some were not sure. A group of teen-agers ran up to a photographer and asked, "Is he going to or is it just a trick We're going to the football game but we don't want to leave if he's going to jump." "Go away. I'm going to jump," the figure shouted again as firemen started to push the aerial ladder toward the window where he was perched. The ladder moved on, then stopped.

The man on the ledge threw a large sign out the window reading, "Fire Prevention Week, Oct. The new bill marks the first 6 to 12." A groan of mixed disappointment and relief swept through the crowd. The teenagers shouted. "Chicken. Phonev." model changeover since 1935.

The biggest change in the 1957 money is the new printing process that turns them out. ly it is a change from printing on wet paper to printing on dry- paper, thus reducing the dollar production time from approximately 15 day to three days. The first Globe-Gazette pun The ladder continued up to the window and Fireman First Class Harold Marsh, the man in the white jacket climbed down. Launches Observance The stunt was an early kickoff for a more serious matter the city's annual observance of Fire S. Polacek, 74, Dies in Iowa City Samuel Polacek, 74, retired professional sausage maker, 649 Polk S.

died late Friday evening at University Hospitals, Iowa City. He had lived in Mason City 39 years. Mr. Polacek was born Sept. 20, 1883, in Czechoslovakia.

He came to the United States when he was 17 and settled in Chicago. He moved to Mason City in 1918 and had lived here since that time. He was married to Elizabeth Skarita in 1919 in Mason City and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; son, Albert Polacek, Mason City; two step sons, Sam Vician, Austin, and Steve Vician, Mason City; three stepdaughters, Elizabeth) Anderson, Mason City Wedding photos. Lock Photos.

Colorizer paint. Coolair Tent Awning. GA 4-1330. Get your travelers checks at United Home Bank Trust Co Rummage Sate, 1054 Uth N.E, Fri. night through Monday.

A sketch, written by Nadine Tesene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Waller Tesene, Mason City, was read Friday over Radio Station WOI, Ames. The title of the sketch was "The Haymow." 1 was written as a part of the regu lar college course and was chose for the program because of it all-around excellence. Miss Te sene is a freshman student i chemistry engineering at low State College. For aluminum windows, door and awnings call Wagner Coal an Window Co.

Phone GA 4-2414. Color finishing. Lock Photos. Troika serves special tonight Travelers Cheques, get yours chaser of the new punch form Week which runs bonds Marlys Jo Annjthrough next Saturday. Osby of the bookkeeping depart-: Central figure in this year's ob- rnent.

It is on cardboard stock scrvance will be Smokey. the and slightly smaller in size The bear is commonly used previous bonds. The new a symbol for forest fire pre- was adopted because it i beivention but will be used here to easier to handle in modern elec-iboost fire prevention in general, tronic machines. It will be Smokey will start a three-day handier too in a man's pocketjround of "personal appearances" or a woman's purse. There a the city's 13 elementary also this: The new style will savejschools Monday, half a million dollars a year i A fire truck carrying three fire- The First National Bank of Mason City, Iowa.

Window shades at Payne's. Traveling? Before you leave, leave your worries behind. Get World-Wide protection with Mutual of Omaha's Trip-Travel Policy. J. J.

Wolsfeld, General Agent, 416 1st Nat'l. Bank Bldg. Having been employed the past three years at Laurette's Beauty Shop, which is now permanently am opening a shop next door at 17 North Monroe on Monday. Oct. 7th.

Your business will be appreciated. Clara's Beauty Shop, Clara Peters, Owner, GA 3-1180. See the'Srd North Iowa Ceramic Show at V.F.W., Mason City, Oct. 12, from 12 noon till 9 p.m.., Oct. 13, 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Admission 25c. 10 Delta saw, Sunbeam Coffee maker, glassware, African violets, Mon. and Tues. at Funeral services for Guy W.j 1418 Stale Bates.

77. retired a and lifc-j Buffalo Steak dinner, O. Moshier Service Set for Monday Funeral services for Oliver P. foshier, 88, retired laborer who died Friday in a Mason City hos- lital, will be held at 10 a.m. Mon ay in the McAuIey-Scanlan Fu- eral Chapel.

Dr. George Truman pastor of the First Metho dist Church, will officiate. Mr. Moshier was born Aug. 6 1869, at Lyle, son of Dtla zon a Elizabeth (Miliiken lloshier.

As a child he moved "Minneapolis and to other Minne sota residences. He was married to Ida Barr Feb. 28, 1911, at Austin, Minn They made their first home a Austin and moved to Mason Cit in 1913. He had lived here sine that time, and was a watchma a years in various building in the city. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Hazel Moberg, Cloverdale, and three stepdaughters, Mrs.

John Burns, Mason City; Mrs. W. H. Bohen Service Held Requiem High Mass was cele- rated for William H. Bohen, 86, etired railroad employe, Friday 'Holy Family Catholic Church.

he Rev. Donald J. Hawes, as- istant pastor at Holy Family Church, officiated. James Frank was cross-bearer. Acolytes were Pat Carney and ohn Dougherty.

Members of the choir of Holy a i ichool sang the Mass. Patricia White was organist. The Rt. Rev. Msgr.

A. J. Brccn, pastor of Holy Family Church, ave the sermon. Pallbearers were Gordon Gleason, Don Adams, J. L.

Switzer and Ronald Burroughs. Burial ivas in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. The Colonial Funeral Home was in charge. Dr.

S. Mason Service Held JUMPER" CLIMBS DOWN Estella Dies in Mason City Hospital Estella B. Newell. 88, 1824 S. Federal, died Saturday morning in a Mason City hospital.

She was the widow, of Harvey Newell. Friends may call at the Patterson-James Funeral Chapel from. Sunday until the time of services which are not arranged yet. BLACKTOP LOT County workers are blacktopping the parking area behind the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse. Cost has not been determined.

Funeral services for Dr. SI May Mason, 96, physician in son City 64 years who died Wednesday evening, were held Friday afternoon at the Wesley Methodist Church. Dr. Paul A. Peterson officiated.

Mrs. Paul A. Peterson was soloist; Mrs. Wallace Allen, Ushers were W. R.

Hansen, Ron-i aid Ives and Verne Mcttler. Members of the Mason City' Business and Professional Women ttended the services in a group. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. larold Morgan, Dr. A.

J. R. Stue- and, Dr. J. E.

Houiahan, Dr. L. R. Woodward, Dr. George T.

Tice and Dr. Van W. Hunt. 8 i The Patterson-James Funerali'. Chapel was in charge.

Dclos Webster, Toledo, Ohio; and Mrs. Clarence i a Wasicek. and Mrs. John (Mildred) Stamou, all ol Mason City. He was preceded in death by a son, John Vician, World War II casualty, and a daughter, Ann.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Friends may call at the Colonial Funeral Home from londay morning until the time services. Guy Bates Service Held printing costs. 'men and Smokey will go to each "The Trouble With Resisting Temptation Is That It May Never Come Again." BRACKEN INSURANCE AGENCY T. J.

BRACKEN NEVA N. CISNE DIAL GA 3-4232 107 EAST STATE STREET MASON CITY Mrs. Claude Radeck, Davenport. He was preceded in death by his wife, March 9, 1946, and by three rothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the cjiapel from 2 p.m.

Sunday until the time of services. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Miss Wilkinson, ong esident of Burchinai 0 10 Methodist Church, Dies in IOOF Home, Mason City Miss Victoria Wilkinson, 88 formeriy of Clinton, died Frida night at the IOOF Home. She had lived at the home since Nov. 4 1943, when she moved there from Clinton.

She was born April 8, 18fi9, at Wyoming, Iowa, daughter of Robert and Nancy (McLanc) Wilkinson. She was a member of the Star of Hope Rebekah Lodge 13 of Clinton, which she joined in 1902. A niece, Mrs. Frank (Blanche) For Only $1 Per Week or $5 Per Month. i Cecil H.

Fought Service Held in Funeral Chapel Funeral services for Cecil Faught, 73, Macon, who died Wednesday after a long illness, were held Friday afternoon at he Major Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Charles F. Haigh, associate pastor of the First Methodist hurch, officiated. Haccy--Ross was soieist; M-: Roy Servison, organist.

Marie Trebil and Mrs- William Sheahan were in charge of flowers Pallbearers were Jay Westcott, George Whitt, James Wharram, Geogre Wharam, Cecil Westcott and Sylvester Basgall. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. BANQUET TUESDAY OLSON FINANCE 205 South Federal Ave. Mason City--GA 3-6951 MORTGAGE CANS HOMECOMING PLANS RAKE--Plans are being a for Rake High School ing Oct. 17 and 18 by the Student; Social Committee.

died Tuesday, were held Fridayj Iowa. Serving starts at 5 skinner, Austin. survives, afternoon at the Patterson-James Adults SI.25, children 75c. Funeral arrangements are- in- Mason City Chapel. Dr.

George Truman Carl, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated. Mrs. H. H. Harnack was soloist; Mrs.

Earl Ehlers, organist. Mrs. Fred Best and Mildred Staley were in charge of flowers. Pallbearers were Fred Benn, John Kennedy, Ray Best, D. Carstens, Ralph Kennedy and Frank Sturges.

Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Burchinai. The Patterson-James Funeral Chapel was in charge. FRIED CHICKEN PLYMOUTH--The members of the WSCS will servo a fried chicken supper at the Methodist Church on Wednesday evening. Serving will start at 5:30. Rummage Sale, Mon.

and Tues. at 12 So. Monroe. Funeral arrangements are- incomplete. The McAuley-Scanlan iFuneral Chapel is in charge.

CENTRAL FOOD MARKET DIAL 4-3124 Southeast Opposite from Postoffice Open Every Nite till 10 Open AH Day Sunday Complete Line of Foods Fresh Meats Fruits Pack Beer 89c pd I Fresh OYSTERS iONUMENT GRAVE CARE and grave marking distinguishes man from animal and we'd like to help you monument his so lasMngly that- future generations will respect your memory. Mason City Monument Works, Inc. George Miller 150 10th St. S. W.

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