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Food Inspectors Test Tuna Salad As 12 Become 111 111. (UPI) Food inspectors today studied samples of tuna salad after about a dozen high school students became ill Friday. Donald Hodphons, principal of Ogden High School, said at least 125 students City 2. Galesburg Register-Molt, Golesburg, III. Saturdoy, March 23, 1963 New Arlan's Store Opens I hursday Top management of Arlan's Discount Department Stores are expected in Galesburg next week for the formal opening of a new store on North Henderson Street Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

The new one-story building contains 65,000 square feet under roof and was completed earlier this month. A surfaced lot with more than 450 parking spaces adjoins the store. Shopping hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily except Sunday, when the store will be open from noon to 7 p.m.

The store will be staffed by almost 100 employes, it was reported by Ernest Kempton, manager. Kempton moved here with his family from Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was first assistant manager of the Arlan's store. Kempton has spent 17 years in the retail field and has attended Colgate and the University of North Carolina. During World War II he saw service as a Navy pilot. Mr.

and Mrs. Kempton are the parents of two children and are residing at Kimberly Terrace. The new Galesburg store is one of 40 operated by the company from New England to the Rocky Mountains. It is one of three being opened next Thursday. The others are Madison, and St.

Paul. Scheduled for opening soon at Peoria is another store with 90,000 square feet of floor space and employing 150 persons. Arlan's stores range in size from 40,000 square feet to 170,000, and from 100 to 250 employes. Council Slates Extra Meet Monday Cedar Street railroad crossing and a liquor ordinance amendment for Northgate Lanes are among items to be considered at a special City Council meeting Monday. The 5-member council will meet twice before the April 2 general municipal election in an effort to complete pending business.

Last session of the present City Council will be the regular April 1 meeting. Seven newly-elected aldermen will meet April 15 as the Board of Corporate Authority, which is the legal terminology for the City Council. A petition to amend the city's liquor 'ordinance 1 was presented at a March 18 council meeting by Attorney R. H. Neagle for the Dayton Northgate Building Corp.

and held over for study. Neagle pointed out that amendment of the ordinance would not automatically mean the granting of a liquor permit. Liquor permits are subject to approval by the City Liquor Commission. Cedar Street Objection Council members will also instruct City Attorney John Hanlon concerning his appearance before the Illinois Commerce Commisr sion April 2- in objection tothe closing -of Cedar Street crossing by the Santa Fe Railway. The council voted at its last meeting to send.

Hanlon to the rehearing to i enter the city's official objection. Corporation Counsel Dale Ruedig: told, council members that Hanlon may have to take a number of witnesses. following the original hearing in January, ICC granted the, Santa Fe permission to close its crossing at Cedar Street in order to build a new depot. On a request by objectors to the railroad's plan, the City Council voted to ask for a rehearing, which was granted. Also on the council's agenda are three ordinances on the annual appropriations transfer, the 1963-64 salary ordinance and an emergency appropriation for the fire protection fund.

Sex Offender To Be Returned To St. Louis CHICAGO (AP) A convicted sex offender accused of taking a 10-year-old girl from her St. Louis home to a Chicago skid row hotel has been ordered held to the U.S. District Court for removal to St. Louis to face kidnaping charges.

Police and FBI agents ended a week-long search Monday when they found Linda Sue Gulley in the hotel where Harold Jolly, 54, allegedly had taken her. Jolly surrendered to police Wednesday. Physicians said the girl appeared unharmed. only ONE There is only one WELCOME WAGON ate the tuna at lunch Friday and a dozen became ill. "I don't want to be an alarmist," he said, "but there is a definite pattern here and it all traces back to that tuna salad." Hodphons and his staff telephoned parents of "everyone we could think of" to warn them about the tuna and suggest that the students see a doctor.

Several teachers were dispatched to homes without telephone service. Being Cautious "I've read about those people dying from eating tuna," phons said. "I didn't want to take any chances. Even my own son is sick." A physician who treated some of the stricken students said the malady appeared to be a case of "ordinary food poisoning." He said it did not resemble the rare botulism organism which caused the death of two suburban Detroit, women earlier this week. "The poison acted slowly," the doctor said.

"Most of the students did not get sick until about three or four hours after the meal. It did not have the terrific toxic effect of botulism, which acts rapidly." The doctor said the students he examined "are getting better." Hodphons said he did not know what brand of tuna was used in the salad. He said it was supplied in. large cans, probably by the government. Find Spoiled Can BERKELEY, Calif.

(AP) second toxic can of tuna from the same pack suspected of causing the deaths of two- women was found oh-a grocery shelf in Saratoga, the state department' of health reports. -Dr. Malcolm H. Merrill, department director, said- a toxic substance resembling botulism was detected in the spoiled and swollen tin found on the California store's shelf. Both the Detroit tuna tin and the Saratoga can were processed by the Washington Packing Corp.

in the same day's pack of chunk light meat Japanese tuna last Jan. 8. The food store chain withdrew, all of its own brand of tuna from its stores following a finding of type botulism, a rare seafood poisoning, in the tuna can after the two Detroit deaths. Dr. Merrill said all Trastewell brand tuna packed by the Wash ington firm in San Francisco was being recalled from about 1,500 independent groceries in northern California where the brand is marketed.

Other packers process for the same brand and their product is not being recalled. ROVA Board Filings Are Announced ONEIDA Four candidates have filed for three seats on the ROVA Board of Education. They are: Incumbent John W. Curry, Copley Township; incumbent Wendell Clark, Victoria; Dr. Ralph Vin son, Ontario, and Merton Mess more, Ontario.

Deadline for filing petitions was today, and the school election is April 13. Don Roe, Oneida, is the retiring board member. The School Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the superintendent's office at Oneida. The agenda will include teachers' contracts and selection of judges for the school election.

80 yearn of experience fostering good will in buunees and community For information on Welcome Wagon, phone. 343-9365 WELCOME WAGON Miss Peterson Injured by Auto At Los Angeles Miss Florence Peterson who resided in Galesburg until 10 years ago, received a fractured right shoulder, bruises and lacerations when struck and run over by an automobile in Los Angeles, last week. The accident occurred in a heavy downpour. Miss Peterson, who resides at 412 S. Lake Los Angeles, 57, expects to be released from the hospital in the near future.

Miss Peterson was formerly organist at Trinity Lutheran Church and active in music organizations in the city. Her brother, the late Carl Peterson, operated Peterson's Bakery, now Scandia Bakery, on East Main Spring Here; Temperature Climbs to 66 Following one of the severest winters ever, spring is here at last. Official opening of the season was Thursday, and the warmest weather of the year was recorded at noon today when the temperature rtood at 66 degrees in Galesburg. A delightful spring weekend was in prospect for Illinois, according to the Weather Bureau, as temperatures generally headed for the highest levels of the year today under sunny skies. Mild Sunday The mercury pushed toward the 60s in northern sections of the state and neared the 70-degree mark in the south.

Continued mild weather was forecast for Sunday with skies changing from clear to partly cloudy. The past winter was the sixth coldest in the records of the U.S. Weather Bureau. The bureau Friday listed winters of 1899, 1905, 1910, 1929 and 1936 as colder. Two of 1899 and described as the coldest on rec ord.

Average temperatures in 50 U. S. cities during December, January and February form the basis for its conclusions, the bureau said. Four Illinois Marines Claim Mistreatment SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP)-Four Marines from Illinois have been called as witnesses against a drill instructor charged with mis treating recruits at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego.

The instructor is Sgt. Carlton L. Slay, 33, of Brawley, whose court martial began Friday. Slay was among three instructors accused of mistreating recruits; the other two have admitted the charges. Fifteen Marine privates, most of them now stationed at Camp Pendleton, were called as witnesses against Slay.

The four from Illinois are Harold W. Anthony, 18, of Greenville; Jackie R. Weston, 18, of Olney; and Ronnie E. Chamnes, 17, and Gerald T. Berkel, 18, both of Alton.

Leo W. Morrison Leo Morrison Named Aide To Treasurer Appointment of Leo W. Morrison, former mayor of Galesburg, as administrator of the warrant division of the state treasurer's office was announced Friday by Treasurer William J. Scott. As head of the division, Morrison will supervise the processing of state warrants amounting to more than $1.5 billion a year.

Warrants are the equivalent of bank checks used in private business, and approximately 400,000 are issued monthly in state business. Morrison's position is one of the top four in the treasurer's office, and the starting salary reportedly is in excess of $7,200 annually. Scott said Morrison's appointment had the approval of a Har ris Trust and Savings Bank team engaged by Scott to make a study of the functions and personnel of the treasurer's Morrison was first appointed to the treasurer's staff a month ago He had been in the insurance business here previously. Morri son was mayor of Galesburg from 1953 to 1957. He and his wife reside at 950 Florence Ave.

A son, Michael, is a senior at Knox College. Scott also reported yesterday he had appointed Verne Peterson of Galva to a clerical post in the banking division of the treasurer's office. The Weather Key to Page Weather Stripe Brand Shows Up HUGO, Okla. (UPI)-R. R.

Fennell, a leather cutter at a glove factory, found a piece of leather that still bore the brand of a cow own brand. Fenneli said the leather came from one of more than 100 head of cattle he sold at a sale in Paris, 13 years ago, when he was a rancher at Ringold, Okla. "I was just cutting along and there the brand was," Fenneli said. "I've still got' that branding iron at home." NORTHERN ILLINOIS: Fair and warmer tonight. Low 38-46.

Sunday partly cloudy and mild, a chance of showers west portion by evening. High Sunday in the 60s. IOWA: Clear to partly cloudy and cqntinued mild tonight and Sunday. Low tonight 40s northeast to around 50 southwest. "High Sunday 65-75.

CHICAGO AND VICINITY: Fair and warmer tonight. Low around 40. Sunday partly sunny and mild. High in the 60s; Southwesterly winds 15-25 m.p.h. tonight and Sunday.

Monday outlook, partly cloudy, not quite so warm. GALESBURG AND VICINITY: Fair and warmer tonight. Low tonight 38-46. Partly cloudy and mild Sunday with a chance of showers by evening. High Sunday in 60s.

LOCAL WEATHER Noon temperature, 66: morning's low, 36. Sky clear, wind out of the southwest. (Friday's maximum, 50; midnight, 38.) Sun rose today at 6 a. sets at 6:14 p. m.

Humidity, rise 0,3. rise 0.8. fall 0.2. fall 0.3. fall 0.1.

St. rise 0.5. rise 0.2. fall 0.5. fall 0.3.

fall 0.2. Blaze Quelled At New Windsor NEW damage was incurred at the Jerry Stead residence early this morning when coal stored in a bucket in front of the furnace was ignited. Firemen were called to the house, which is miles northwest of New Windsor, at 8:15 a. m. The blaze was confined to the furnace area and was put out shortly after firemen arrived.

Marriage License Charles and Miss Galva. Richard Gracie A. don. George eron and cobson of R. Kellogg of Onargo Sharon Ann Nicholls of E.

Ginther and Miss Jones, both of Abing- Howard Green of Cam- Miss Georgia Joan Ja- Galesburg. Judge Returns Judge Gale A. Mathers of Knoxville, who underwent corrective surgery a few weeks ago, will resume his duties next week. During Monday's session of Knox County Circuit Court, over which he will preside, there will be a call of docket to set the jury calendar. Political Newcomers in 2nd Ward Face Veteran of Many Campaigns EDITOR'S is the second of seven articles on the 33 candidates who seek election to the Galesburg City Council April 2.

An article on the 3rd Ward will, appear Monday. By JOHN ZAKARIAN From the start of their campaigns as 2nd Ward aldermanic candidates Lee S. Barton and Donald D. Light knew that they would have to answer one big question: "Who's a and Who's Light?" Neither had ever run for public office, in contrast to incumbent Fred V. a veteran politician who has figured in the operation of city government for more than half of his 73 years.

The retired bricklayer served for 34 years ort the council under aldermanic form of government. He was defeated in his bid for a council seat in 1957 when the Council-Manager form was adopted but wSs elected when he ran again in 1959. Erickson opposed the Cabeen -Dredge- Zumwalt team which successfully sought election to the City Council in 1961. He has been a fairly consistent antagonist of Mayor Robert Cabeen and has spoken 'out against Council-Manager form of government. Erickson lives with his daughter, Deana, at 1051 Mulberry St.

"My many years of experience as a member of the City Council and my lifetime contacts with people in the 2nd Ward have given me an exceptionl understanding of the citizens' needs and how the services of city government may be used to benefit them," his campaign statement said. Campaign Active He and his two opponents have been actively campaigning door- to-door during the past few weeks. While Erickson claims long-term experience as an asset, his opponents have been hammering at the "need for a change." "His ideas are not quite up vo modern times. In my canvassing of the'2nd Ward I haven't had a single person say he would vote for Mr. Erickson," Light stated.

He said he believes Erickson has done well for the community but people are ready for a change which would not come if Barton is elected. "Barton lacks tact and elaborates on little things instead of important issues," commented the 37-year- old Midwest Manufacturing Corp. engineer. Light said he thinks the present City Council has operated adequately "but up to a certain point." He did not elaborate. The ward system gives a better representation for each portion of the city and at the same time enables aldermen to collaborate with each other for a better Galesburg, he asserted.

Intact Central Park If elected, he said he would advocate more one-way streets, more escape lanes on arterial streets, better traffic marks and improvement of some school yards. Light pointed out he was not satisfied with the City Council decision to round off Central Park by a maximum of 22 feet. He would prefer to see the park remain intact, he said. He said no organization has backed his candidacy so far, but Light claims active support from volunteer workers in the precinct. The World War II and Korean War veteran is a certified pilot and aircraft engine mechanic.

He is a member of the Alpha Masonic Lodge, the Moose the American Legion, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn. and is an executive officer of the Galesburg Civil Air Patrol. Light spoke favorably on Council-Manager form of government, which in most Illinois cities operates under at-large representation. Illinois cities at present operating under the Council-Manager plan, with ward representation, also include Peoria and Evanston. Council-Manager form of government is compatible with ward representation, he said.

Barton for Professional Voicing the same opinion was Barton, who said he has always preferred to see city government operate professionally. Barton was not satisfied with the at- large elections for the City Council. "I am not pro-Cabeen or pro-Lindberg but rather pro- Galesburg," he declared. He advocated the ase of two foot patrolmen in the downtown area on each shift. This better provides for' safety and is a good public relations move on the part of the city for visitors, he stated.

"Also let's eliminate traffic bottlenecks and clean up our garbage service," Barton continued. Barton said his chances of being elected are good because his contacts with voters have shown him that they "think Erickson has been a council member long enough." "The trend is for a change and the contest is mainly between Erickson and myself," the 64-year-old Barton added. A veteran brick maker, Barton was born in East Galesburg and is a charter member of the Brick and Clay Workers Union. He has served as president of the Building and Construction Laborers Union and as secretary to the Trades and Labor Assembly for five years. He was secretary- treasurer of the Building and Trades Council for 10' years.

Barton served on the Galesburg police force 19 4-49 and holds no union office at present. He and his wife reside at 1074 E. North St. Fourth Candidate Ineligible A fourth name, that of Frank E. Bauldwin, will appear on the 2nd Ward ballot, although i chances of receiving voters' approval appeared remote after he pleaded guilty to a forgery charge.

Bauldwin was accused of using false signatures on his can-, didacy petition, but his guilty plea did not remove his name from the ballot. The Board of Election Commissioners ruled it was too late to delete his name, although Bauldwin could not hold office even if elected because of his guilty plea to a felony. He was one of two Negroes who filed for the April 2 general municipal election, the other one being William C. Jackson, 4th Ward aldermanic- candidate. Whether the publicity resulting from Bauldwin's case will help other 2nd Ward candidates remains to be seen.

At least one candidate is concerned that Bauldwin's name on the ballot might attract a few decisive votes which could doom another candidate if the vote is close. A total of 2,600 voters are eligible to vote in the ward's six precincts. Barton Erickson Light Reporter Not Too 'Foxy 9 as A Jaywalker NEW YORK (UPI) Patrolman Miles Dutton today singlehandedly apprehended seven men and two women at the corner of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue and lined them up against the Chrysler building. Officer Dutton caught the gang red-handed or rather red-lighted. The nine had just marched across Lexington toward a red sign reading "Don't walk." As passers-by stared curiously at the lawbreakers, Dutton wrote out summonses for jaywalking for all nine.

Those caught have the option of appearing in court or of mailing in a $2 fine. Among those apprehended was the man who reported and wrote this story, United Press International Feature Editor Jack V. Fox. Retired State Highway Head Dies in Peoria services for John D. Mattison, 70, of Peoria, retired Peoria District engineer of the state Division of Highways who died Friday, will be held Monday at 1 p.m.

in Cumerford- Endsley Memorial Home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Cemetery Friends may call at the memorial home Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Mattison started with the State Highway Department in 1915, and worked his way up to become head of the division in Peoria. He held this position for 16 years prior to his retirement in January 1962. He was succeeded by D.

M. Costello. Born at Oregon Feb. 27, 1883 he is survived by his wife Jeanette; two daughters, Mrs. Ray A.

Long of Peoria and Mrs. Robert Webber of Sparland; six grandchildren, and two brothers, C. Val and Henry A. both of Oregon. READ THE CLASSIFIEDS! Research Hospital Employees Union Local 1274, AFSCME AFL-CIO REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 26 7:30 P.M.

and 11:30 P.M. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall South Cherry Street Speaker WAITER MARTYNIAK, Int. Rep. Please note change of meeting date. GRACE I.

THOUREEN, President Estimate on Burglary Cut To $2,000 Loot taken at a breakin Thursday night or early Friday morning at the Super-Valu store amounted to an estimated $2,000, including some $300 in checks, Det. Jesse reported today. Store owners Clarence and Elmer Augustson revised the original $4,000 estimate after conducting an inventory Friday. The was stolen from two safes after a burglar or burglars entered the building by breaking the lower portion of a glass door at the south side. Both safe doors were pried off and exit was made by way of another rear door.

This was 'the second time th3 has been burglarized in past two years and it was the second supermarket burglary in Galesburg this month. Some $1,700 stolen March 9 from the Davis Store on Grand Avenue was recovered and four suspects face burglary charges. No suspects have yet been questioned in connection with the burglary and police continued investigations today. Birth Record Born at Cottage Hospital to: Mr. and Mrs.

Ronald E. Stambaugh, Abingdon, a boy Friday at 12:58 p.m. Engage Speaker Rev. Stanley Manning of Avon will speak at the Woman's Club Sunday at 11 a.m. to the Univer- salist-Unitarian congregation.

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS! 737 Drivers Affected by State Action The office of the Illinois secretary of state has reported the revocation of 185 and the suspension of 552 drivers' 1 i chauffeurs licenses and driving privileges, based on local court convictions and police reports. At the same time, it was reported that probationary permits to drive were issued to 390 persons whose licenses previously were suspended but who did not have a total point accumulation in excess of 62. Reasons for revocations were: reckless homicide, driving while intoxicated, 134; felony involving motor vehicle, leaving scene of an accident, displayed license not issued to him, three offenses within one year, 19; permitted fraudulent use of license, 12; mental and physical disabilities, 9. Reasons for Suspensions Reasons for suspensions were: violated restriction on license or permit, 14; displayed license not issued to him, three offenses within one year, 508; caused or contributed to an accident resulting in death or injury, 12; permitted fraudulent use of license, driving while intoxicated, convicted of offense while holding a restricted driving permit, driving while license or permit, are suspended or revoked, 6. Mandatory provisions of the law applied in 111 of the cases and discretionary in 626.

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