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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 7

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THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1953 ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH ft oittf Ottf of Sereiee irHWI Of Recently graduated from the 9. Naval School, Pre-Flight, at Pensaeola, Pi was Naval Aviation Cadet DANIEL E.GORMAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gorman, 502 Beacon Alton. Attending St.

Louis University and St. Bernard Junior College, he entered the Naval Aviation Cadet program through the Naval Air Station, St. Louis. He is now assigned to the U. S.

Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Whit- Ing Field, Milton, where he Is engaged In primary flight training. Gorman laenberg on USS Taconlc The amphibious force flagship USS Taconlc is taking part in the second phase of an amphibious training exercise extending from the Caribbean area to the shores of North Carolina. Serving aboard the flagship of Rear Adm. C. W.

Wilkins, USN, Commander Amphibious Group 4 is James A. Isenberg, electronics technician seaman, USN, son of Mr. and MM. Oliver Isenberg of Brighton. Monti! for fteater PVT.

JAMES ALLEN MILLER, who is stationed at Portt Leonard spent Easter at the home of his mother, Mrs. Minnie Miller, south of Brighton. He was inducted Into service Feb. 9, with a group from Jersey County. After preliminary training at Camp Custer, Pvt.

Miller was sent to Ft. Leonard Wood. Pvt, Andrews to Chicago PVT. CECIL H. ANDREWS 20, whose wife, the former JoAnn Webber, resides with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Webber at 1717 Central has been transferred from "Dixie" at Camp Atterbury, td Chicago, for advanced training. He is with Btry. C. AAA.

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BROADWAY A17TOX PHONE 2-5214 PAOS WVEN drews was graduated from Alton High School in 1951, A musician, Pvt. Andrews played the French horn, and was a member of the high school and municipal bands of the Civic Orchestra. Me entered military service Jan. 21, 1981. ftotniTte, Sentton Chief SOT.

ROBERT D. SCHULTE, 24, husband of ni Phillips SchuHe, Is in Korea, where he recently celebrated his birthday. He is chief of section with the 623rd FA Bn. Sgt. Schulte has been in service since February as a member of thp Illinois National Guard.

His wife and 2 0-m h-o 1 daughter, Marcla Sgt. Schnlte. Lyn, reside with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.

W. Schulte, 335 Park Bethalto. Mrs. Schulte's parents are Mr. and Mrs.

William Phillips. 532 Shelly. Sgt. Schulte has been in Korea six months. As a civilian he was employed at Martin Oil Co.

service station on Broadway. Pfc. Watkins on Leave PFC. NOBLE F. WATKTNS.

In- struclor at a communication school at Fort Knox, to which base he will return April 20, is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Watkins of 8 East Elm and his parents in law, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Marth Sr.

of Cottage Hills. His wife is the former Miss Dolores Marth. Watkins maintains a home at Eliza- Pfc. Watkins. bethtown, Ky.

During 1948-1950 Pfc. Watkins was in service at Lowery Field, Denver, where he was assigned to the photography laboratory. A 1947 graduate of Alton High School, Pfc. Watkins entered service May 14. 1952 at Fort Custer, for the second time, prior to which he worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Co.

Pfc. and Mrs. Watkins formerly lived at 2061 Alby St. T. E.

Foster in Navy The attack carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt is taking part in the second phase of an amphibious training exercise extending from the Caribbean area to the shores of North Carolina. Serving aboard is Thomas E. Foster, fireman, USN, 831 Cherry East Alton. Cadet Johnson in School Naval Aviation Cadet Robert L.

Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Johnson of 2615 Yager Friday. 0:30 to Other days, 9(30 to after Easter SALE uxury ool uppers and formerly $35 to $49.95 pocket Important dividends en toss-on coats, all spring favorites for Misses, Juniors, Half-size Women TEXTURED WOOL FABRICS FROM FAMOUS MILLS Cross dye and solid color boucles Monotone mixtures; surface designs Pin checks.

Kasha finish suedes ALL THE OOLORS TO MAKE A WARDROBE SPRING Navy Blue Red Natural Pink Gold Nude Cray DRAMATICALLY REDUCED SPRING SUITS originally $49.95, I59.M and $69.95 '38 P4Y HUV W4li 01 It was graduated recently from the U. S. Naval Pre-Fllght School. In addition fo a thorough physical training program, the 15 week pre-flight course, which Cadet Johnson completed, Includes aeronautical and naval subjects aimed at preparing officer candidates for flight training and eventual commissioning as anval officers. Cndet Johnson was graduated from Alton High School In January, 1950.

He attended Shurtleff College, Alton, in 1951 and 1952. He enterfU the Navy in October, 1952, through the Naval Air Station, St. Louis. It. niflf.a in Servlm BLAZA, 19, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Blaza, of 401 Brown East Alton, left for military serv- 1c Wednesday and is now at Ft. Custer, Mich. He was graduated from East Alton- Wood River Comm 11 High If. School, in 1951.

after which he worked at the Western Cartridge Co. Bllhruck on tSS Ooorfrlcli The radar picket destroyer USS Goodrich participated in the 1953 combined naval forces "Operation Rendezvous" in the Mediterranean held Marrh 15 to 25. Serving aboard is Howard R. Bilbruck, gunner's mate seaman, USN, of 213 East drive, East Alton. W.

E. Wells, TM William E. Wells, torpedoman's mate, third class, USN, son of Mrs. Emma L. Wells, 2430 Judson is serving aboard the destroyer tender USS Hamul.

Before entering the Navy he attended Bolivar High School, Bolivar, Mo. K. O. Evans A.F. Technician RONALD G.

EVANS, whose parents live at 189 West Nineteenth is presently training as an Air Force technician at the USAF Technical School at Warren Air Force Base, I Wyo. Mr. Evans was a foreman at the Western R. O. Evans.

Cartridge Co. Strotnske on USS Sanhorn Jim S. Stromscke, RMSN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M.

Stromske of 3213 Charlotte Ct, is serving aboard the USS Sanborn, and is participating in the Atlantic F.Ieet Amphibious exercises as Lanlphibex 2-53. Before joining the Navq, Stromske attended Arkansas State College, following graduation from Alton High School. He is a member of St. Patrick's Church and Tau Kappa Epsilon and entered service Jan. 1, 1951 at San Diego, Calif.

A statement from the George D. Stein Lt. (jg) USNR, said that Stromske was performing his duties in a very competent manner while the ship was going through such intensive training program. Pfc. E.

E. Gross to Florida Pfc. Edwin Eugene Gross, who enlisted Jan. 5, in the United States Marine Corps, at San Diego, has completed basic training and is being assigned to Jacksonville. base for airmain training, according to a telephone message received Saturday by his; mother, Mrs.

Mary Gross, 2425 Clawson. After his graduation from Alton High School. Pfc. Gross worked at Clark's service station. Pvt.

D. R. Smith, Artilleryman Pvt. Darrell R. Smith, son of Mrs.

Al-Leta Smith, Hunker Hill, has been assigned In Co. 4Hlh Armed Infantry Battalion, 5th FD i for basic training in the U. S. Army as an artilleryman. I Pvt.

Smith's first eight weeks will be spent in infantry training where he will be taught the fundamentals of soldiering, learn to use and fire various infantry weapons and practice army combat tactics. Dm ing the final eight weeks he will be taught artillery techniques and receive training with ihe 105 mm howitzer. After completing, his basic training, he will be reassigned for duty with an army artillery unit. Ho Del I in Korea William M. BeDell, Son of Mr anil Mrs.

Milo N. HeDell, Clawson is serving as a rink in Battery A. 5Tlh Field Artillcrs Battalion in Koreit. The 571 is a part of HIP 71 "Bayonet" Division Artillery which has hecn in Korea longer than any other American unit, having beer a part of Ihe forces to occupy Ko- ica alter World War II. The TiTth recently launched the lif-l major otfensivp in over a year when it assaulted the "Triangle Hill 1 complex.

Pvt. BeDell, a graduate of Shurtleff College, entered the Arms in May taking basic naming al Ft. Kiley, Kan. He arrived in Korea December IM. llaiifeclien Award Pic.

KiK'erie F. Han-i ben ul Fred Han-i hen, Kuoscvclt Kdw ille. was ic.rnih awarded the Commendation hon tor met itorious seixnr wlnli- serung wilb the 4tilst Battalion in Korea. He i iicd (or (1 U1( un Cancer Society Plam Dinner at Carrollton April 17 CARROLLTON Dr. John A.

Rogers, executive dtrrrfor of the American Cancer Sorirty, Illinois Division, will he the guest speaker at a special Cancer Crusade dinner meeting to he held in the Knights of Columbus hall at 7 p. m. Friday, April 17. The dinner will spearhead the fund-raising drives of six downstate counties Including Greene, Macoupln, Pike, Scott, Calhoun and Platt. The over all downstato 1953 goal Is $475,000 with the goal for Illinois being $1 050,000 and the national goal being $18,000,000.

Dr. Rogers is a retired general of the United States Army Medical I Corps. He organized the firs! army medical corps for its invasion of Normandy and subsequent battles across Europe. For his achievements he has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit plus many foreign decorations. Dawdy and sens of White Mall, and Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Me- Caherty of Hillview. Entertain at Family Dhwr CARROLLTON Mr. and Mrs. W.

S. CaiiJiOoy MM Mf. KM Francis Hill of this wtif Easter dinner guests Samttjf it the home of Hill's mother, Mrt, Mary 21, 1952 to Feb. 4, 1953. Brandon, Ingold at SPA The attack carrier USS Midway was engaged in "Operation Rendezvous" in the Mediterranean Sea from March 17th to 251 h.

Aboard the Midway are Donald E. Brandon, Airman, USN, Brighton, and John Ingold, aviation ord- nanceman third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ingold of 501 Bowman and husband of Mrs. Martha Ingold of 192 East East Alton.

Seeds, Reffett on tISS Cambria The attack transport USS Cambria was in one of the largest combined naval operations ever conducted by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Mediterranean waters from March 17 to 25. Serving aboard are Mclvin T. Reffett, chief pipefitter, USN, husband Mrs. Roberta J. Reffott of 136 Haller and Rexal R.

Seeds, seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Seeds, all of East Alton. As an executive director of the Illinois Divlsin since 1948 Dr. Rogers controls the Society's three- point cancer control program.

This consists of research, public education and service to cancer patients. Last year Illinois was allocated $391,859 for cancer research from funds raised during the 1952 drive. These funds were used for grants- in-aid to 11 leading research institutions in Illinois, a $150,000 In- stitulional grant to the University of Chicago and fellowships to physicians so they might continue their cancer studies. The plan for six county dinner were announced Tuesday by Willlam G. Vogt of this city, chairman of the Greene County Chapter American Cancer Society.

Returning Itnmn From Germany CARROLLTON Lt. Col. and Mrs. E. Mapper and family werfc scheduled to leave Frankfort, Germany, Tuesday by plane for the United States and they expected to arrive at an airport in Massachusetts from which point they would leave for this to spend a 30 day leave afler which Lt.

Col. Napper will be reassigned to duly in this country. Lt. Col. Nnppor has been stationed in Germany approximately two years and his wife and children joined him there shortly after his arrival overseas.

Lieut Col. Napper is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Napper of this city. Mrs.

Napper is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coc of White Hall and a sister of Mrs. Mabel Ridings of this city. Huhbnrd'n Entertain and Mrs.

Harvey Hubbard entertained at a family dinner Sunday at their hpme. Their guest list included Mr. and Mrs. Damon Hartman and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Hubbard and family and Mr. and Mrs. James Tuey and family of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence HN Fl I't All Your He'll Fay oa Pa.Miu-DU I'ou Can Afford and Utt You Out of Petit DEBT MANAGERS, Inc.

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Length Coat 4-14 years, reg. $8.75 $10.95 20 Off Croup of DresMS Ladies' Crepes and Gabardines Girls' Size 7-14 Gingham and Print Many Other Odd Lots of Merchandise Out for Quick Sale! New selections of dresses in Voiles, Bembergs, Sheers, Linen Types, Etc. HOSE SPECIAL Dark Seam 60 gauge 15 denier $4.00 1 .1 WOvtM tr INC. ONLY If on- e0o! is a cucumber? It's the way you feel iclicn wear a PALM BEACH- suiT from TAI.M RFACH SPORT COATS Color roorcjjnalpd (o contrast with Palm Hfrii Marks Lighiupifjlil. cool, c.i.-u.ul.', good looking amj RF.ACH In gltrtt ruliillul 1m .11 hir tpuits or Conl rninfiirUhla.

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