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The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 8

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Pantagraph, Bloomington, Monday, Nov. 25, 1963. 8 Caroline Had Look of Child Who Understood By HELEN THOMAS husband with the two children of the youngsters. of a child who understood the WASHINGTON (UPI)- John he so openly adored -Caroline, It was no surprise to many solemn occasion. Her face was Fitzgerald Kennedy would have who will be 6 years old Wednes- that Mrs.

Kennedy brought the pale. Every once in a while she been proud of his wife Jacque- day, and John who is 3 to- children. Her husband's great would look up at her mother, line and their two children Sun- day. sense of history had prompted as if for reassurance. day.

Mrs. Kennedy was strikingly her and has always want- JOHN JR. had heard the 21-ing They heard with dignity and beautiful in a black suit with ed the family to share together gun salute many times on hapelegance the tributes to him as a black lace mantilla over her in its life--the good and the pier occasions, but somehow and to his work in life dark hair. She wore deeper bad. She knew her husband al- the silence that prevailed and a man that sounded in the rotunda of makeup than usual, probably to ways liked to take the children the sad faces around him kept the Capitol.

hide tear stains. Even so, there along with him. Sometimes she the active little boy quiet as of the were tear stains on her face had to put her foot down be- the honors were to rendered his THE 34-year-old widow slain President wanted to share as she walked up the steps of cause of the attention they got. father. the last historic tributes to her the Capitol, holding the hands Caroline Sunday had the In a sad farewell, her mother Mansfield Tribute to Fallen President WASHINGTON (AP)- Following is the text of a tribute to the late President Kennedy delivered by Sen.

Mike Mansfield, Sunday: "There was a sound of laughter; in a moment, it was no more. And, so, she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hands. "There was a wit in a man neither young nor old; but a wit full of an old man's wisdom and of a child's wisdom, and, then, in a moment it was no more. And, so she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hands. "THERE WAS A MAN marked with the scars of his love of country, a body active with the surge of a life far, far from spent and, in a moment, it was no more.

And so, she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hands. "There was a father with a little boy, a little girl, and a joy of each in the other. In a moment it was no more, and so she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hands. "There was a husband who asked much and gave much, and, out of the giving and the asking, wove with a woman what could not be broken in life, and, in a moment it was no more. And so, she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hands, and kissed him and closed the lid of a coffin.

"A piece of each of us died at that moment. Yet, in death he gave of himself to us. He gave us of a good heart from which the laughter came. He gave us of a kindness and a strength fused into a human courage to seek peace without fear. "HE GAVE US of his love that we, too, in turn, might give.

He gave that we might give of ourselves, what he New Names In The News Twin girls -Catherine Mary Hauskins and Christine Marie Hauskins arrived Nov. 13 at Mennonite Hospital, weighing 4 pounds, 15 ounces, and 4 pounds, 14 ounces. They are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William H.

Hauskins of 605 Hovey, Normal, and granddaughters of the Preston Ensigns of 605 Hovey and Mrs. Mary Hauskins of N. Roosevelt. The twins have a 15 month old brother, Bradley. There are in the United States at least 180 metropolitan areas with population of more than 50,000.

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the Montreal "Beyond Fringe," thru Canadiens Nov. 30, Lyric Opera, Studebaker Opera House, Reservations Information Phone CEntral OFFER EXPIRES took Caroline by the hand and led her to the coffin in the hushed silence of the rotunda. With Caroline watching, Mrs. Kennedy kissed the flag coverthe coffin. Finally they left, to be rejoined by John Jr.

As they came out of the rotunda, John, on his mother's left, walked down the 36 steps of the Capitol carrying a tiny American flag clutched in a small fist. POET LAUREATE IN TRIBUTE might give to one another until there would be no room, no room at all, for the bigotry, the hatred, prejudice, and the arrogance which converged that moment of horror to strike him down. "In leaving us--these gifts, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United Miss Mary Ellen Newell Hawkins Photo Miss Roberta List Camera Craft Studio Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. Walter of Lacon announce the engagement of Mary Ellen Newell of 915 W.

Market to Daniel E. Eikenberry of 602 S. East, son of the Ralph H. Eikenberrys. Miss Newell graduated from Mid-County Senior High School in Varna and is employed by State Farm Insurance Companies.

Mr. Eikenberry graduated from Bloomington High School and is employed with Bloomington Battery Service Co. The couple plans an April wedding. LONDON The Times of London Monday published this tribute by John Masefield, England's poet laureate: John Fitzgerald Kennedy All generous hearts lament the leader killed, The young chief with the smile, the radiant face, The winning way that turned a wondrous race Into sublimer pathways, leading on. Grant to us life that though the man be gone The promise of his spirit be fulfilled.

States, we take Will we and the courage leaves with us. Will them, Mr. President? have, now, the sense responsibility and the to take them?" Russian Girl With Flowers MOSCOW (UPI)- A tearful young Soviet girl showed up at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Foy Kohler with a bouquet of flowers: "I brought these because I liked your President." Pointers DEAR POLLY-A good way to clean a bread or meat cutting board that has become discolored is to rub it with the inside of lemon rinds. Wash with warm water and the board will be light and clean looking after it D.

M. For French Pancakes A couple of tablespoons of melted butter or margarine will help make French pancakes -the thin variety--tender. Use a one-cup flour recipe and stir into the batter. happier time for the first family. The late President John F.

Kennedy; his wife, Jacqueline, and their children, John and Caroline are shown as they left the Kennedy family home in Palm Beach, last April 14 where they attended a private Easter -(AP Wirephoto) Saddened World Sharing Monday his body lay in state in the Capitol rotunda. Mrs. Kennedy accompanied the late president on his final journey today from the Capitol to the White House and walked behind casket as it moved from the White House to St. Matthew's Cathedral for services. Jacqueline Kennedy's Grief By HELEN THOMAS United Press International WASHINGTON (UPI)- The world which had toasted Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy on many a yesterday wept for her today.

This once most fortunate of lovely ladies came home from Dallas, bearing a burden of grief too heavy for utterance. At mid -day she had said gaily to her husband, "you can't say Dallas wasn't friendly to you." The crowds had been huge, their cheers deafening as they rode side by side through the city. Moments later she was cradling his wounded body in her arms, crying, "Oh, no!" Less than an hour later he was dead. They had been married 10 years, two months, and 10 days. Death Struck Close Somehow the assassin's bul-1 lets missed her, seated inches away on the President's left.

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7, 1963, she had given birth prematurely to Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. Two days later he died. She made a brave recovery. Back in the White House, the 34-year-old Jackie changed her mind about something. She had shied away from political travels with her husband.

She changed her mind, she told a friend, because she felt that this time "he needs my help." So she went on the Texas trip and planned to travel with him on other political journeys in the course of his campaign for reelection. His Problems Hers She had never wanted to be First Lady. But her husband's career was hers, too, in a way. She told an interviewer some months ago that "all the problems that arise for my husband feel with him, all through their development." The beautiful Jacqueline Bouvier, the daughter of Mrs. Hugh D.

Auchinloss of Washington and the late John Bouvier of New York, was married to the rising young politician, John F. Kennedy, on Sept. 12, 1953. In August, 1956, her first baby was born dead shortly after her husband lost his bid for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. Since then she had been blessed with Caroline, 6 on Wednesday, and John 3 today.

She may not have wanted to be a First Lady. But when the incredible blow fell Friday, she proved herself to be a Great Lady. She stood silently without tears in Dallas as Lyndon B. Johnson took the oath of office as the new Presidentthen kissed her on the cheek. She stood for a moment, staring down at the floor, fighting back tears and biting Then she pulled herself together and turned to face the group on the plane.

Dallas Police Chief, J. E. Currey, went up to her, took hand, and said: "God bless you, little lady. Don't you want to go back lie down?" "No thanks." she said in a firm voice. "I'm fine, Sat Beside Casket Then as the plane took off and gained altitude, she went back to the rear compartment and sat beside the casket for the entire flight to Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington.

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Maurice White of Granite City. Miss List is a 1960 graduate of Altamont Community High School and Mr. White is a 1960 graduate of Salem Community High School. Both are employed at Illinois Agricultural Association. A Dec.

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SHORT-HISSONG Donald Owen Short of Wapella took as his bride Sunday at 2 p.m. Miss Alicia Sharon Hissong of Clinton. Parents of the pair are Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hissong of Cerro Gordo and Mr.

and Mrs. Homer Short of Wapella. Following a week's southern wedding trip, they will live at 1104 E. Van Buren in Clinton. The new Mrs.

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