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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 6

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PAGE SIX ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPK THURSDAY, JUNE 13,1957 flanfc In Sewer Damages Auto In A report at 6:40 a.m. today Miss Stafford, Islcred nurse of 600 Main Si, Informed police that when she swerved her car on Mills avenue, near Brown, In passing a truck, her car struck a plank that protruded from the pave- Went. Result was a broken headlight and dented fender. Police Investigated and report finding a board, about 12 feet long and six inches in wirtlh, protruding from a sower inlet. The traffic obstruction was removed but how the plank came to be in the sewer couldn't be Immediately ascertained.

Tibetans still scratch gold from the earth with gazelle horns. 16th -day is AD'S day! Oivi "Dad" a Gift He Really Wants POWER TOOLS! 9B $eo 7" Power 99 Electric Drill Electric Drill 95 MANY OTHER TOOLS THAT WILL MAKE DAD GLAD. FISHING TACKLE! SQ25 ,90 Fishing SO to 9 Fishing to Large Selection of Plugs Line Sinkers Hooks HUNDREDS OF OTHER GIFTS DAD WILL APPRECIATE ST. PETERS' ELEC. and HARDWARE STATE ST.

DIAL 3-8931 Free Parking in Rear of Store. GRADUATES Ttvo Alton girls were graduated from the Washington University School of Nursing Wednesday. At left is Margaret Ringering, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ringering, 2324 street.

She was graduated from Alton High School in January, 1954, and entered training in June, 1954. She plans to be a camp nurse "this summer in Colorado. At the right is Nancy Ede Martin, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ede, 3860 Aberdeen.

She graduated from Alton High School in June, 1953, attended Washington University in June, 1954. She plan's to remain at Barnes Hospital in the medical division. 5 Godfrey Firemen Attend Fire College GODFREY. Five Godfrey Volunteer Fire Department members were scheduled to return today from the University of Illinois where they attended the three-day session of the annual Illinois fire Association Fire College. They included: Fire Chief Bill Nicolet; Marion Willis, president of the department; John Barcelona, Fred Hagerman and Jack Holladay.

Session started Monday under supervision of the state fire marshall's office. Latest fire fighting techniques and equipment demonstrations were highlights of the instructions. At HURWITZ JEWELERS-Ihe FINEST GIFTS GIVE HIM A Smart BULOVA "2S" Big Trade-in Allowance for any old watch. Tops for Pop! 17 Jewell Water and Shock- Resistant Watch Reg. $37.50 Value $1.00 Weekly Reg.

$75.00 value. Fiery Diamond in Solitaire Setting ISO 17" Famous Incabloc Shock Protection. Unbreakable jnain- tpiinf. Set our Big Selection of Men's Jewelry by Speidel and others from $2.50. fartd i fcRQUS T0 fcamera kit I SAVE $12.00 Reg.

Prlre ISO 5 29 3 to 4 ft. a way I Spodd portrait lorn or off In yon lArgua 76 camera, qoecial I portrait plug-in flaah- 4run, CAM, bulba, SCHICK "25" Electric Shaver 1.50 WITH riAOMN Your choice of Kour S-Way PORTABLE RADIO You cau nurjirisH pop! allow you to bring the trude-iu after Father's DayJ Batteries or AC-DC Disappearing Handle. Cord Hideaway of Unbreakable Cabinet $41195 zz HOME OF BONDED NOTARY DIAMONDS 29 95 Batlei its MEYER JEWELRY COMPANY Sevt et 212 W. 3rd St, Downtown Alton Leadiug Jetvdem ill teouibern Illinois for 36 Vears Phone 2-7531 OPEN AN ACCOUNT! Use Your Credit) Wagon Stolen From 4-Ycar-Old Wood River Boy WOOD RIVER Wood River are searching for a miss- ng red wagon which npparent- was stolen from Larry Bob Leritz. -I, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Leritz, of 902 E. Lorena Ave. The wagon was reported miss- ng at 11 a. m.

Wednesday and Bob's mother told police hat it had been left in the yard of their home but was gone Tuesday when the family returned from a weekend trip. The wagon. Mrs. Leritz said, vas Larry Bob's favorite toy, a vehicle he used to transport all his other toys. Pending recovery of the red vagon, Mrs.

Leritz said, Larry Bob is using a two-wheeled gfo- iery cart to transport his stuff- id clow, building blocks, balls and pieces of broken utensils. Toddler Hurt in Fall From Porch Richard Oseland, 22-month-old- son of Mr. and Mrs. Dearold Oseland of East Broadway, was recovering today at his home from a head injury incurred in a fall Wednesday. Hollowing the mishap he was taken to Alton Memorial Hospital where X-ray examination was made and he then returned home.

Mrs. Oseland said that her son fell from a porch and it was not learned whether he might have been accidentally pushed by the family dog, or whether he lost his balance and fell, as no one saw him take the tumble. Also at the hospital and then dismissed were Bobby Weigler, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weigler, who suffered an insect bite, ahd Judy Eilene Monroe, 8, Rt.

1, Godfrey, a fracture of her left wrist, incurred in a fall. Theated at St. Joseph's Hospital and then dismissed were Stephen D. Meyer, 7, Rt. 1, Bethalto, lacerations to his left arm; sustained in a fall on broken glass; Clyde Walter, 15 Marietta, a laceration to his right hand, suffered while slicing meat, and Gerald L.

Wallace, Jerseyville, an injury to his shoulder, incurred while playing ball. The Boston Tea Party occurred Dec. 16, 1773. AMERICAN LEGION HONOR WINNERS Graduates who were honored by their schoolmates and awarded medals by the American Legion were feted w'ith a chicken dinner Wednesday night at the Legion home, Sixth and George. Seated left, Charles A.

McFall, Western Military; Marjorie Greenwell and Neal Roller, St. Patrick's; Nancy Klasner, St. Mary's; Madeline Bohn and Michael Os- borne, Cathedral; Pat Barton and Roger Becker, East Junior. Rear row, Ray Herrin, schoolwork committee; John Miller, commander Post 126; Eruln Beltman, Cdr. 'Wild District, Edwardsville; Judy Sunderland and Gary Gillclaml, West Junior, and Earl Gross, St.

Photo. Council OK's Bulk Purchase Of Supplies With ipprovnl of a report of 'Is street repairs commltlno, offered Wednesday by Alderman Pnrkrr, City Council provided for the bulk purr rinsing of KIISO- lino, oil, and lubiirfiting grease, and also traffli- paint. The committee reported that Imporfnnl savings could mtidc in bulk purchasing, particularly in the miitler of gasoline for the motor vehicles of the police, strnnts, and sanitation departments. After the report was approved, the Council adopted on implementing resolution of which authorizes his committee to call bids on acquisition of two 4,000 gallon gasoline storage tanks; a recording gas pump; a grease rack and grease gun for vehicle libricating operations. It is proposed to install the gas purnp and tanks fit (he city age, and to dispense gasoline on requisitions through the comptroller's office for the city vehicles.

The streets committee also was authorized to take bids on traffic paint, and on materials' for maintenance of the city's ar- terial streets (oil, asphalt, and stone chips). The traffic paint is to be required to meet stato highway department specifications. In the interest of completing right-of-way acquisition for the McAdams highway within the city, Mayor Day was authorized lo expend whut sums was necessary for preliminary search of tides to land to bo Trm mayor said the cost should not exceed On report, of the police committee, a bid of Hoofert Bros, to supply till? police department with three new cars at net cost i of was approved. And on rejHul of the fire department committee purchase of tires Mr 1 the Upper Alton hose house pumper from die Sid Drake firm and purchase of some I beds and lockers for 'lie fire partment from Biederman slum at SMI) was approved. Alderman Lammers, who reported on matter, said all purchases wcie pri the lowest bids received.

i Alderman Maher had referred to the committee a request tliiit it explore possibility of i erecting band shell in Hock I Spring Park. He referred to die committee a resolution 1 for having bus stops on the Kim lurid State street bus route! marked. Mexican labor is asking 15 to 20 per cent wage raises, thus increasing the pressure on prices. MAYOR HONORED William C. Straube, mayor of Ed- from left to right are: Gilbert Lamkin wardsville, was presented an honorary and Maxwell Bratten, patrolmen; Mayor gold badge by Police Chief John Har- Straube, Elbert Schwartzkopf, fireman; tung this week for "cooperation he has Police Chief Hartung and Ed Coolbaugh, given the police Shown Photo.

FEDDERS AIR CONDITIONERS CLOSE OUT SALE ALTON BOTTLED GAS CO. GODFREY ROAD Olin Practical Nurses Win State Honors Practical nursing graduates of the F. W. Olin Vocational School achieved top ranking among seven practical nursing centers In Illinois whose graduates took the state licensing examination In 1956, C. R.

Wright, director of BIEDERMANS Fabulous offer EDISON vocational education, told the Board of Education of the Alton School District Wednesday nigtit. The Olin school graduates in practical nursing were 40 points above the state mean and 34 points above the national level of achievement. Wright reported that 66 women have completed the practical nurse education program offered at the Olin School and are now working in many areas of Illinois, as well as in several other states. A new class of trainees will begin studies In September. Those interested in entering the program, Wright said, should contact Mrs.

Celestia Brandenberg, coordinator, or call the Olin School for an appointment. REPEATED BY POPULAR DEMAND LINOLEUM AND TILE CLEARANCE ODDS AND ENDS RUG BORDER 8 running feet 24" Wide .04) AmiHtroiig fiold Heal VINYL ASBESTOS TILK 32 colors. 9x9. Top grade for 4 .00 Linoleum Paste 1 Gallon 5100 Only I $1.19 value. No Limit.

Rubber Tiles thick. Reg. 16e. 14 colors. 6x6.

Mill run. 11 00 Inlaid Linoleum Tiles 8500 mill run. Reg. X7c 19c value. Standard gauge Xo Limit while they last.

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BROADWAY AND PIASA ALTON, ILLINOIS FINAL 12 DAYS Friday I Saturday $10.95 and $13.95 Values! $9-98 GIVE AMD REDEEM EAGLE STAMPS WE GIVE AND REDEEM EAGLE.

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