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Li 1 fXi T1 Ha Pecpte't IxLWSfipzt FTJIST IN 1122 IV NEWS IN SERVIC8 IN IN CtRCULATICN IN READER INTEREST uQAL Conjolidate'a With Prea la 1935 PuMUKeoV Afternoon Daily Except Sattrriiay an'rj Sunday The NEWSpaper That Doei Things Publisher Flat River, St Franco! County, Missouri Wednesday, November 29, 1961 VoL 32, No. 233 Phone GEneva 1- 12 PAGES TODAY 2010 Efforts Underway To Solve Area Women Enlist in r.1 "4 CO i i i i CO CO HfOr vw Fifteen from F.R.J.C. Plan To Attend MO's Junior College Day' By Mary Lm Gammon Parking Problems at FRJC CO 10 CO 10 C-2 re C': 10 CO C3 t'j v' v'j rs rs ww 4 Vfc F.HJ.C. Pre-RegistratioL Counseling Row Underway For Spring Semester Pre-reglstration counseling for the forthcoming spring semester is now in progress at Flat River Junior College, cays Dean Gayle Simmons. Spring semester sched ules for regular day school, community college evening courses, and Washington University courses are now available to all interested persons at the Dean's Registration-for day school is Monday, January 15, beginning' at 8 a.m..

Students who plan to attend during spring semester should contact the dean for schedule advisement Advance schedule planning, while not absolutely mandatory, is essential for the successful! implementation of the student's two-year program. In nearly every case, accurate curriculum planning will garantee more successful performance by the student. Dean Simmons urges all persons who plan to attend Flat River Junior College next semest' er to contact him for schedule advisement also if they are not now enrolled in Flat River Junior College. Current enrollees have a faculty advisor who will assist the student In schedule planning. Of special note is the change in pre-pharmacy requirements.

Pursuant to changes made by the 4-year pharmacy schools, Flat River Junior College has revised its requirements In pre-pharmacy, effective January 1, 1962. Interested persons should contact the Dean for particulars. Private Showing of Film Planned by Saddle Club The Unicity Saddle Club will have a private showing of a movie shown by Ralph Branson of Eminence. Missouri. The movie will consist of the annual week long trail ride and activities at Eminence, Missouri, this year.

All members and their families are urged to attend, also any persons Interested, in joining the Saddle Club. The movie will be shown Dec ember 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Blue Flame Room in Flat River. Knob Lick Baotists Honor Church Pastor The Knob Lick Baptist Church honored their pastor, Rev. Herman Shumake and family with a fellowship dinner, preceding the regular prayer service, Thursday evening, November 16, in recogni tion of his 5th anniversary at the Knob Lick Church and in ap preciation of his faithful ministry.

He was presented a cash love offering. Prior to accepting the call to the Knob Lick church, November 1956, he was pastor of the Little Vine Baptist Church in Ste Genevieve. NEW ARRIVALS Mr. and Mrs. Howard Odgers of Desloge are announcing the ar rival of their second child a baby daughter born on November 25.

at the Bonne Terre Hospital. At the time of her arrival she weighed 9 pounds and 0 ounces and has been given the" name of Melanie Anne. She is a sister for three year old Bryne Wayne. The grand-oarents are Mr. and Mrs.

Howard B. Odgers of Desloge and Mr. and Mrs. George Weber of Bonne Terre. The great-grandmother Is Mrs.

W. N. Pigg of Desloge. Hogenmiller Buys Bull On Saturday, December 2, the annual "Missouri Junior College Day" program will be held at the University of Missouri at Columbia and fifteen representatives from Flat River Junior College plan to attend, accord Ing to Dean Gayle Simmons. Dr.

Tudor Westover, Djr. and Mrs. Gayle Simmons, Miss Mary Helen Bloom, Mr. Burton Notb- durft. Miss Irma ook, Mr.

Leon ard Schramm, Mr, and Mrs. Charles Bess, Mrs. Mary E. Clark, Mr. James Rawlings, Mr.

Carl Painter, Mr. Robert South- erland, Mr. Clarence Cochran, Miss Maude Wood, and Miss Laura Ellen Wadsworth will be the local representatives. The days activties will begin at 9:30 a. m.

with a joint ses slon of various programs being held for all those in attendance. At 1:45 p. m. the session will break into divisional meetings so that each teacher can attend a meeting of his individual field. Two members of the Flat River Junior College staff, Mr.

Char les Bess -and Miss Laura Ellen Wadsworth will have prominent parts on the programs of these divisional meetings. Mr. Bess will address the Speech, Dramatics, and Forensics Section on the topic: "The Text book Stiuation for Freshman- Sophomore Courses in Speech, Dramatics and Forensics." Miss Wadsworth is scheduled to address the History, Govern ment and Sociology Section on the topic: "Contributions of Course in American Govern ment to the General Education of a Student." The Missouri Junior College Day will end at 3:15 m. with a coffee hour. NEWS OF SERVICEMEN Vicenza, Italy (AHTNC) Army Sergeant First Class Darrell A.

Watson, son of William A. Watson, Fairdealing. recently parti cipated in the Southern European Task Force (SETAF) rifle and pistol matches held in Vicenza, Italy. Sergeant Watson is regularly as signed as repairman in the 328th Ordnance Battalion's Detachment C. Watson entered the Army in 1943 and arrived overseas last May on this tour of duty.

The sergeant is a 1942 graduate of Flat River High School. His mother, Mrs. Jetta L. Watson lives in Farmington. Vicenza, Italy (AHTNC) Army Specialist Four Clyde A.

Roussin whose mother, Mrs. Bernice Roussin, lives at 150 Theodore Flat River; recent ly participated in the Southern European Task Force (SETAF) rifle and pistol matches held in Vicenza, Italy. Specialist Roussin is regularly assigned as a message dispatcher in the force Headquarters Company Verona. He entered the Army In June 1959 and was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga.y before arriving overseas in August 1960. The 20-year-old soldier is a 1959 graduate of Flat River High I His father lives at 790 Wear ing Memphis, Tenn.

for. Herd Improvement Oil Tickets How On ForCommunityPIayers1 "Send Ho Flowers" With rehearsals In full-swing and time' not too far off, the Community Playen have an nounced that tickets for their production of "Send Me No Flow- era" are now available. The three act play will be presented at Long Memorial Hall in Fannington on Friday and Saturday nights, Dec ember 8 and 9. Tickets, priced at $1, may be purchased from any member of the cast, or at any one of the fol lowing three Farmlngton business places: Lee Lewis Drug Store, The Farmington News or the Farming' ton Press. Les Rosenstengel of Desloge, who is directing- this far off Broadway production, says, "Send Me No Flowers promises to be a real bouquet of hearty laughter with the unmistakeable essence of good adult entertainment.

Spicy accusation, clever confession and planned confusion, both in the dialogue and make this three act play a must for the adult theater goer in the area who likes modern comedy at its hilarious best" Playing the role of the wife. who thinks she has been duped, is Mrs. Gene Bryant. The other lead is Dr. W.

Chastain, playing the role of the hopeful, yet not hope ful husband. The cast is completed by Bill Braun, Stuart Landrum, Mrs. Robert Ruble, Don Handerson, Bill Hill, Mrs. Don Wade, Harry Denman, Tom Buckner and the Rev. Ken Yerkes.

Received Eagle Scout Award November 20 Robert Thomas of Flat River received the Eagle Scout Award, Scout-ing's highest rank, a Troop 4 1 7 Court of Honor on November 20. -Thomas is the son' of Sir Mrs. Bob Thomas of 203 Coffman Street, Flat' jtiver. Ambulance Calls The Shipman and Sons Ambu lance Service of Bismarck remoy-ed Mrs. Hazel Helvey from her residence in Bismarck to the Bon ne Terre Hospital Tuesday.

Later she was removed from the Bonne Terre Hospital to the St Lukes Hospital in St. Louis. The C. Z. Boyer and Son Ambu lance Service of Bonne Terre re mover Elmer Wilfong from his residence in Bonne Terre to the Bonne Terre Hospital, Tuesday.

The Cozcari Ambulance Service of Farmington removed Mrs. Maude Crowder from her resi dence in Farmington to the Bonne Terre Hospital this morning. Lester Family to Appear At Canlwell This Evening The Lester family of St Louis will appear at the Cantwell Church -of God this evening, Wednesday, at 7:30. The family and their band are well known in the area. The church pastor, the Rev.

E. L. Joplin extends a welcome to the public, to attend. Bonne Ttrr WMS Plant Annual Chrittims Baxaaf The Women's Missionary Soc iety of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre will hold their annual Vhrlstmas Bazaar, Food Sale, White Elephant Sale and Silver offering Ten on Wed nesday, December fl from 2 to 5 p.m. Th public is most cordially TOU can tell what kind of a if a man is having ot a party by the look on hit wife's fact, DEATHS John Polete Died Tuesday ArrangcmenU Incomplete John Polete of Flat River died Tuesday night, November 28, at the Thomas Bell Nursing Home In Farmlngton.

Funeral arrangements are In- complete but will be under the direction of the Murphy Sparks Funeral Service of Flat River. Railroad Crossing Deaths i Oil Increase in Missouri Even though Missouri traffic deaths show a decided decrease this year, fatalities at railroad crossings are on the increase. The State Highway Patrol reports that by midnight November 21 there had been 30 people killed in automobile-train collisions in Missouri since January The toll this year in grade crossing traffic- accidents already matches or exceeds the number of deaths for any full year since 1955 when 37 people were killed in accidents of this nature. In 1956, there were 30 people killed in railroad crossing accidents; and in 1957, there were 26 deaths. There were 23 fatalities In both 1958 and 1959, and the death toll at crossings rose to 28 deaths in I960.

Since January 1, 1951, a period of eleven years, Patrol records show a total of 337 people have lost their lives in traffic crashes at railroad, crossings in Missouri. The death toll includes 292 fatalities in rural areas of the state wu MVHVitU 4 I. HJ TT i Hk SUV than 10,000 population. 5 January of this year holds the record for the highest number of railroad crossing deaths for one month in the eleven year period. During the first month of this year, 14 people lost their lives in accidents of this type.

January 7, there was one death in St. Charles County. January 9, two young mothers and six of their children were killed when their car slam med into a train In Cass County, Thp sum ftav fnnp fifhoi- nsnnla died in a similar accident in But ler County and another crossing death occurred in Jnr County, January 26. Prior to last January, the month ef February 1954 ranked high for grade crosing deaths in Missouri. During that month, the toll soared to: ten fatalities.

Six people were killed In Sedalia in one accident, two others in Joplin, one in St. Louis and one in Barton County, Former Area Couple Observed Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Marks, of -St Louis, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Saturday, November 25, at 4 p. m.

at the Methodist of they are on Watson Road, St. Louis County. A mock wedding was perfor med and dinner was served by the ladies of the church in the dining hall to approximately 400 guests. Following the dinner wedding cake, coffee, punch were served. Elmo Marks and Marvin Mar ks, sons of Mr, and Mrs.

Ray mond Marks, were in charge of arrangements of this special oc casion. Mr. and Mrs. Marks received many lovely gifts, also telegrams and letters from those unable to attend. Mrs.

Marks Is the former, Mat- tie Parks, daughter of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Parks, for mer residents of Farmington. Those from Farmington at tending the celebration were, Mr. and Mrs.

John O'Bannon, Mr. Archie Parks, Mrs. Mollie Crabdree, Mr. and Mr Joe Mel-ise and three daughters, Mr. and Mrs.

Francis Miles and Mrs. Frank Simms. NEW ARRIVALS Mr, and Mrs. Marlcr of St. Charles became the parents of daughter who was born November 21, at the St Joseph Hospital.

She has been given the' name of Laura Ann. She is a little sister for Tommy 7, Sue Ellen 5. The grandparents are Mrs. Mattie Marler of Elvins, and Mr. and Mrs.

Newton Skaggs of Desloge. Doe Run Methodists Plan Chill Supptr The Doe Run Methodist Cnurch will sponsor a chili supper and bazaar on Friday, December 1, at the church. Serving will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of chill, soup, hot dogs, pie and coffee.

The public Is invited to attend. Women's Army Corps r.J' r.1 r.t 1 "i 1 I-' i VV r.n i i I I kJ lJ VJ '(kii'ji'u'ji'i "-5 Miss Gross reported to the Women's Army Corps training center at Fort McClellan, Ala bama, for her basic training. The entire WAC training center is comparable to a modern college campus. All forms of recreation are provided for the women, There Is a swimming pool, light ed tennis courts, picnic areas, movie theatre, craft and hobby shop, golf course, beauty shop, social club and other fac ilities. Miss Sweet elected, to enlist in the WAC's for the second time.

She received a direct assignment to the S. Army Language School, Monterey, California. Mr. Elmer A. Jones, Southeast Missouri Division manager for the St.

Joseph Lead Company, today announced thai the New York price of lead was increased from 10 cents lo 10 cents on Tuei day, November 28. The price of lead earlier this month had dropped one full cent in two separate' half -cent drops. Sam Miller Receives Honey" Sam Miller, who up until seven years ago was in the clothing business in Flat River for many years. yesterdaywaT the recipient of a letter containing "conscience money" from a person who said he (or she) had worked for him many years ago. The person said that the money (under $30) would more than pay for some little things taken while an employee of Mr.

Miller long ago, and begged forgiveness. The letter, postmarked November 27 and mailed from Cape Girardeau, reads as followst Dear Sir: "Please accept this money and forgive me. "Many years ago 1 worked for you, and I took some little things. This money more than pays for what I took. 4 "'God has shown me I must right this wrong, so please forgive me.

God has forgiven me, only after 2 pay for what I took. "May God bless you, Clerk" Miller stated that he certainly did forgive the person, and if he or she would make themselves known, he would be happy to tell them personally that, all is for given. He stated that the act remind ed' him that there are still many good peoplo In the world, and that it renewed his faith in mankind. Bismarck Hotel Sold To Belleview Couple D. E.

Tinsley Real Estate Agency of Bismarck announced the sale of the Bismarck Hotel in that city on Friday of last week. The two story. brick structure is located on East Main Street and was built in the early 1900's. It was owned an operated as a Hojel bv Mr. Charles F.

Schrott from April 1,1930 until Decem ber 31, 1951, when his health failed him and he became Incapacitated. He' retired from active business and about a year mo an auction sale was conducted and all the Hotel furnishings were disposed of. The buyers are Mr. and Mrs. Jack R.

Thomas, of Belleview, Missouri who own and operate the Belleview Nursing Home at TJcIlevlew and the Colonial Nurs ing Home In Bismarck. They nlnn to remodel and redecorate the 10.000 sqtmre foot building and expand their btislnesi soon a rxvRsiblo Vandals Tear Out Ho Parking Signs; Points Clarified Flat River City Manager Doi; Allard and Dr. H. Tudor Westover. superintendent of the Flat River Public Schools, Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, clarified several points of interest in the parking situation at the Flat River Junior College which arose from the erection of no parking and limited time parking signs a-Iong College Avenue.

Dr. Westover first pointed out that the parking area, at the side of the Flat River Public School fieldhouse, provided for students driving to school was open on Monday morning, as well as yesterday. Westover stated that the lot was opened at about 7:43 a.m. on Monday and was stifl open about ten o'clock the same morn ing when he personally checked to see how many students wer using the lot When asked about the 'usually reliable sources that reported the lot being "roped off, the. Superintendent stated that this could have only been done by students or others protesting the situation on College Avenue, but not by the custodians who have had instructions to keen the lot arum dur ing school hours.

Dr. Westover stated that the custodians have been told to open the lot, now at both ends, every weekday morning when they first come to work. However the lot will be closed on weekends and and events. Mr. Allard clarified a point by saying that the "No Parking" signs on the east side of College Ave nue were not requested by the school officials, but that the city had conferred with Dr.

Westover about the matter and that the superintendent agreed with the city that some traffic control mea sures should be taken. The limit ed two hour parking on the west side of College Avenue was not discussed with the school administrator at the time. Both Westover and Allard stat ed they hope that a solution can be reached that will be satisfying to all concerned. Allard, however, revealed that peaceful and democratic action must be used. He stated that some acts of vandalism have already grown out of the situation'' and -that if apprehended the vandals will be prosecuted.

The vandalism reported by Al lard concerned the "ripping out of four of the no parking signs between noon and 3 p.m. Tuesday, and the removal of the fifth sign sometime last night Although the first act apparently occurred during midday, no witnesses have been found. Allard stated that no limited parking signs on the residential side of the street had been bothered apparently. He nointed out that the Citv of Flat River is slowly attempting to introduce its new traffic con trol plan and the College Avenue signs are a part of this plan. He stated the signs were erected for safety sake and the convenience of the residents of that area.

He indicated that no 'arrest tickets have been issued to any of the car owners found violating the restrictions. "After so many years of no regulations, we are giving them adequate time to become ad justed to the situation," he. said. "However, courtesy or warning tickets have and are being issued this week. Beglning next Monday, Allard reports, "arrest tickets will be issued and the violators will be fined." Dr.

Westover oointed out that the school had gone to great effort and exoense to provide ax for the students to use. The sldiv parking lot and even a sidewalk walk was constructed shortly after the present school term' began and the students were notifle i that the lot and walk were ava.l- able. They were ureed to uc them. The Superintendent stated that it Is planned to have the parking lot seal-coated and parking spaces marked off to assume maximum narking. Ho stated that this was nlnnned for this fall through the ld of the county, road depart ment; but that the project was naf completed due to the weather.

It will be done as earlv as possible next spring. IfAOWOOD USWJ Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ilemman wi Thanksnlving guests of hrr 1 and family, Mr, sml tin, Whitwnrth of Firmip4, MissCIara Underwood Resigns Home Agent Post in this County Miss Oara Underwood, Home Agent for the Missouri University Extension Division in St. Fran cois County, submitted her resig nation to the County Extension Council on Monday, November 27, Miss Underwood, who has been Home Agent in St.

Francois Coun ty since. May 15, 1947, will move to St. Joseph, Missouri, where she will serve as Home Agent in Buchanan County. Her resignation is effective Feb ruary 1, 1962. Non-Farm Employment Dipped During October Jefferson City MLssonH' nonfarm employment declined seasonally to a level of 1,336,600 workers in October, or 1,400 workers below the mid-Sentem.

ber level, the Missouri Division of Employment Security reported today. LeRoy Schantz. Aeencv Dir. tor, revealed the October total is jobs less than reported at the same time a year ago but that the over-the-year deficit continued to narrow. The over-the-year high was recorded last April when the deficit was In August, the deficit was 2.6,800, and in September, it was 25,100.

The largest seasonal losses In the 30-day period were recorded in contract construction with 2,200 jobs and in services and miscellaneous -with 1.800. Othr September-to-October losses included 400 in wholesale trade, 300 in chemicals, 200 each in leather goods and in apparel and 100 each in In fn. strumentsj and in foods. In the major ctouds. durable goods manufacturing gained 3,700 Jobs while nondurables lost 800 and nonmanufacturing lost 4,300.

The Director pointed out in his report that only one industry in the durable goods group reported a loss In employ, ment during the 30-day period and that only four did so in the nondurable group. Weekly hours worked and wages earned in Missouri's manufacturing both gained during the 30-day period of the report, the Director noted. He said average weekly hours increased from 38.9 to 39.6 and that aver age earnings rose from $90.46 to $92.41. Average hourly earnings remained unchanged during the period at $2.33. just 2 cents an hour below the national factory average.

High School Counselor AcHress Desloge PTA The Desloge R-H P. T. A. met last Thursday evening Novenv ber 16 at 7:30 In the Hleh Scho ol auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Charles Ket cherside, presldeht and the re port of the secretary and tree surer were given.

Mr. Acjee, inroduced the spea kers of the evening, Mrs. Virginia Rosenstengel and Harold Gene Pratt. They are counselors in he Depose R-II school system in grade school pnd high school respectively. Their talks were very informative nnrt ntArri, Refreshments were nw" the school cafeteria bv the Kin.

dcryarten mothers. Those in at tendance received year books' containing the HsMntu of tench, ers, schedule of P. T. A. meetings and programs, officers shd committees of the P.

T. room mothers and "rui of interest. i i Ik I a -t fc ju Ji Jk r.i Cj i i rft fcr a. 4 7 Master Sergeant Bill Hock- man, U. S.

Recruiting officer lor St Francois County, today announced that two area women recently enlisted together in the Women's Army Corps. Miss Shirley L. Gross, shown at left above, and Miss Shirley V. Sweet were enlisted at the Farmington Recruiting office on Thursday, November 16. Miss Gross is the daughter of Mrs.

Dorothy Stewart of Route Two Bonne Terre, while Miss Sweet is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sweet of Route One, Mineral Point Both young ladies are 1959 graduates of the Potosi High School. Christmas Vespers Set by F.R. Methodist The Taylor Avenue Methodist Church wilrpresent its Christmas Vespers, Sunday, December 10, at 4:30 p.m.

in the church sanctuary. The three choirs of the church will present a program of appro priate Christmas music. The Children's Choir will sing a group of songs called "Jesus' Birthday" directed by Lorraine Watson and accompanied by Judy Simmons. The Junior Choir's cantata irThe Wondrous directed and accompanied by Annie Louise Huggins. The Chancel Choir will present "The Echo of directed by Annie Louise Huggins and accompanied by organist, Mrs.

Clay Parker. Everyone is cordially Invited to attend the program. James Pratt Observed Eighty-Sixth Birthdays Mr. James Pratt, who makes his home with his son and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Delmar Pratt of Irondale, celebrated his 86th birthday on Thursday, November Mr. Pratt Is known by his many friends as "Uncle Jim." He lived In Leadwood for many years was employed by the St. Joseph Lead Company. He is in good health and enjoys visiting with his friends who drop in. He is also a great wrestling fan on television.

A delicious dinner was prepar ed by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mae Pratt He received many nice gifts. Those who helped him celebr ate his birthday were, Mr. and Mrs. John Gault of Pilot Knob.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kaiser of St. Louis, Mrs. Emma Sherrill, Mrs.

Bell Yates. Mrs. Alice Swanger and daughter, Mrs. Vernon Sherrill and Mrs. Larry Sherrill all of Hogan, Missouri, Mrs.

Floyd Scott and daughter, Marilyn. Mrs. Juli an Pratt of Leadwood, Mr. Cleve woian, Mr. and Mrs.

John Pratt and children andMrand -Mrs. Woodie Chewing of Mr. uyae KirRpatrlck, and Mr. 1 and Mrs. Delmar Pratt and family.

Desloge Junior Clan Plana Rummage Sale The Junior Class of the lies. loge High School will conduct a rummage sale, beginning at a. faaturday, December 9, at the former location of the Ideal Furniture Company, in Desloge. The proceeds of the sale will go Into the Senior trip iund tor the Class of 1963. Christian Business Men To Hear Rev.

Don Stanley The Rev. Donald Stanley, pas tor of the First Baptist Church of Desloge, will be the speaker for the regular weekly luncheon meeting of the Christian Busin ess Men's Committee this week. The meeting will be conducted at the Ozark Village Cafe, Farm- InRton, this Thursday at noon. AU hiitlncK.i men are Invited to attend. Liiy's O'Bariinleerinere 2nd, a senior yearling hull purchased recently by Mr.

and Mrs. Edward 0. Hogenmiller of Route 2, Farmington. The bull is ff sou of Bar-i daleermere the 2nd who is the sire of three international gnuul champions. A top individual of the dwpereion sale held hy Mr.

Lay, the new herd sire will be used to further improve the IIopemniner'B herd which in priitmrily Eileennicro blood lines..