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Traverse City Record-Eagle from Traverse City, Michigan • Page 8

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Page 8 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1957. RECORD-EAGLE, TRAVERSE CITY. MICHIGAN, STUDENT FLIER KILLED MILTON, Oct. 12--(UP) -The navy revealed last night that 25-year-old student aviator from Detroit was killed Thursday night when his 5-28 trainer crashed into a tree during landing practice. The victim was identified as Ens.

Joseph W. Klug, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. TV.

Klug of UAW Official Kills Himself WASHINGTON, Oct. 12--(UP) -Donald E. Montgomery, top Washington official of the United Auto Workers union, killed' himself at his home yesterday after telephoning police of his plans and telling KEN and BOB NEWBAUER IT IS NICE TO HAVE YOU AS OUR NEW NEIGHBORS A YOU HAVE SUCCESS IN YOUR NEW VENTURE AT The Front Street Coffee Shop FRIEDRICH "Northern Michigan's Greatest Shoe Store" OPEN FRIDAYS 'TIL 9 P.M. them he had left the door, open for them. The 61-year-old UAW leader, a native of Asbury Park, N.

had been despondent since his wife's death Aug. 17, union officials said. Montgomery, director of the union's Washington office since 1947, telephoned police saying, "I am Donald Montgomery. I live at ,203 street, S. I want you to write that down." After a pause, he asked: "Have you got It?" Then he continued, "I have laid my papers on a bed for my daughters.

I have left the door open for the police to enter. I am going to shoot myself." Police units' sped to the home. They found Montgomery sprawled On the floor with a bullet in' his head, his right hand clutching a pistol. UAW President Walter Reuther, in Detroit, said Montgomery's death "brought to an untimely end a life of devotion and dedication to the service of his fellow men." Our TO THE FRONT STREET COFFEE SHOP'S Grand Opening MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH WE ARE HONORED THAT TASTY PRODUCTS ARE SERVED EXCLUSIVELY IN THIS OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT TASTY BAKING CO, Located in the World's Cherry Capital Traffic KQls Six in State By United Press Six persons, including two children whose family car collided with a train, died in Michigan traffic during the early hours ot the weekend. Killed- in the weekend's first reported multiple-death accident were Richard H.

Smith, 4, of Lake Orion, and his sister, Wendy, 2. They died late yesterday when a car by their mother, Mrs. Gayle Smith, 35, collided with a New York Central switch engine at an unprotected Oakland county crossing about eight miles north of Pontiac. Jlrs. Smith and two other Smith children, Linda, 9, and Donna, were injured seriously.

Other traffic victims: Francis Tebo, 56, Grand Ledge-killed yesterday evening in a two- car collision. Elmer Harmon, 85, Owosso--injured fatally in a collision on M-21 in Owosso. Lawrence Cornelius, 33, Reed City--struck by a car while crossing US-131 in Reed City. Alton Van Dyke, 35, Pontiac-killed when his car missed a curve on the Pontiac Trail in Washtenaw county. The Aging Four, barbershoppers from Lansing, are rated one of the top contenders for the title of Michigan district champions.

The quartet will appear In Traverse City Saturday at the district contests to be held Oct. 19. The Aging Four take their name from the total number of years represented by their ages--194 years. Not Surprised, Says Burke TOKYO, Oct. 12-- (UP)-- Adm.

Arleigh Burke, chief of U. S. naval operations, said today "we were not particularly surprised" when Russia launched its first satellite. Burks arrived at Atsugi naval air base on a far eastern tour of inspection. He was accompanied by his wife and an eight-man party from Honolulu.

Burke also said he was not surprised at the weight of the Russian satellite, which is more, than 100 pounds heavier than the satellite the U. S. plans to launch early next year. "With enough rocket, yon can launch a satellite of any' size," Burke said. "Our program was It is with a real sense of regret that we announce the sale of our Front Street Coffee Shop.

We are going to miss our many wonderful friends who stopped in for coffee a snack or a meal We know you will like the new owners, Bob and Ken Newbauer. They will appreciate your patronage and YOU will appreciate the fine cuisine and senr- tllAV Will ftff A I'- ll IS INDEED A PLEASURE TO SAY "HELLO" AND "WELCOME" TO KEN AND BOB NEWBAUER, THE NiW OWNERS OF THE FRONT STREET COFFEE SHOP. WE WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS HASTINGS-SANTO INSURANCE AGENCY PHONE WI 6-7045 307-8 STATE BANK BUILDING Try the Classifieds planned carefully planned a long time ago." "And we will launch a smaller satellite early next year," the admiral said. "We have enough power to launch a satellite the size of Russia's." Burke was among the very few American officials who were not' surprised at the size of the Sputnik, Indicating' that naval intelligence may have had prior information tin the Russian satellite iro- gram. KALAMAZOO, Oct 12-CUP)--Western Michigan University Senior Nancy Reed, 21, St.

Joseph, will reign over WMU's Oct 18 and 19 homecoming festivities. WE Sincerely Offer Our Best Wishes for Success to Our New Neighbors and Customers Ken and Bob Newbauer New Owners of THE FRONT STREET COFFEE SHOP GRATIFYING TO KNOW THAT YOUR EXCELLENT FOOD WILL BE PREPARED OVER NATURAL GAS. MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED GAS COMPANY Saving 835,000 in Michigan Grand MONDAY, OCTOBER 14th FRONT STREET COFFEE SHOP GRILLED NEW YORK SIRLOIN Dinner COMPLETE LUNCHEON 75 SPECIAL featuring BAKED VIRGINIA with Pineapple Sauce Above Dinners Include: Cream Whip Potatoes or French Fries Combination Salad, Roquefort Dressing. Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Tea or Milk. FRENCH FRIED SPRING CHICKEN Dinner $125 I (FREE CinS for our ADUIT CUSTOMERS It is our intention to continue in the tradition of fine service and excellent food ichich Irene and Glen West maintained during their 10 years as oioners of the Front Street Coffee Shop..

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