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The Decatur Daily Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 22

The Decatur Daily Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 22

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Decatur, Illinois
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22
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Deeatnr, Illinois, Thnraday. November DECATUR HERALD AND REVIEW 22 Rifle Grows Into Oak Tree Red Bluff, Calif. (AP) act MVY EU. There's a mystery of the Old West in L. R.

Krueger's restaurant a chunk of oak tree with a 68-year-old rifle grown solidly into the fork. The weapon, a fired shell in its corroded chamber, is a Springfield single shot breech load blades. wpef Vond rvory-plo- er It carries an 1 878 date, and it was found about five miles north of town in a wooded area. For some unknown reason the owner of the rifle apparently dropped it into the fork of the sap fine eolUt for set. -U ling oak and took off.

The reason why is a question Red Bluff residents can't answer. NOW, AT LEATH'S you can play Santa Claus without overtaxing your gift Purchase what you want from our great selection of home gifts, pay NOTHING DOWN until the first of next Save cash for your other Christmas needs. 4 PERSONS INJURED IN WRECK AT TAYLORVILLE Taylorville, Nov. 21 (Staff) Four persons were injured in an automobile accident at 8:50 a. m.

Tuesday at the intersection of Houston and England Streets. Mrs. Wesley Oiler of near Tay lorville, a passenger in a car dnven undra)da by her daughter, Mrs. Virginia Ruth Griffiths, received a broken Ctfts at our storo mmm eeFO tWtlW arm and other injuries and was ad CIVE DCCCIC practical mitted to St. Vincent Hospital for treatment.

Mrs. Griffiths, suffering from shock and head injuries, TADLEG by r.lEQCr.miTJ, IDEAL CltrTG FAMOUS QUAUTT of lowest pnee, a0" fj Choke was taken to the hospital for treatment. Ronald Griffiths, 14, son of 1 Stultt datkt. 7 drawer stylo, tolld hardwood aahogaay Diet areup of these fine tables Ferfect chairs for Christmas-giving. Decorative channel-back style with reversible seat cushion.

Luxurious matelasse covert, choke of exquisite colors, $69.93. of step-end, lamp, drum and cocktail styles in mahogany and limed oak with tops of mor-and-stain-reiistonc FORMICA. Mrs. Griffiths, also a passenger in the car, was uninjured. Beverly Whittaker, 6-year-old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John Whittaker, and Sheryl Sheridan, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Sheridan, of this city, each received lacerations to their lips and were taken to the hospital. They were riding in a car driven Mrs.

Beverly Fleener, 33, of this city. Mrs. Fleener and two other passengers in the car, Jean Ann Fleener, 7, and Larry Wilson, 8, were not injured. YOUR CHOICI 1 "irfrj Pleeksese desk b.fcedeek,42 hehe long wHfe If 3 drawers and II DO- Lovely fan Many other now styles by Mersman Scholarly Crew San Diego, Calif. (AP) Crewmen on the U.

S. Destroyer Isherwood claim the title of most scholarly among sailors serving on Pacific Fleet destroyers. Fifty-one per cent of the enlisted men on the Isherwood and 50 per cent of the officers were enrolled in education courses during the destroyer's six-month cruise in the Far East. (back chairs, graceful and comfortable in beautiful scenic print cover with contrasting back, $39.95. $tft tuftneme! AMERICA'S MOST FAMOUS FINE MATTRESS Floor lomps from our bio selection make wonderful gifts.

Wide choice of newest styles and wanted finishes, brands FROM $14.95 Famous Lano coder chosts TV lanOL. de I llghtfwl stylew See our great selection of Lane chests, the "gift that starts a home." Newest console and conventional styles, choke of mahogany, walnut, oak, maple-regular and bleached finishes. Outstanding values FROM 49.95 Motel eeses. colorM erffrf flaurinott PrJ: -f it-til flaurhot, Bn- moat shedoi, CHOICI $-9 mm THIS GIFT means 365 nights of comfort a year, for years to com It's the favorite in millions of American homes because it offers advantages found In no other mattress. Its 837-coil construction gives relaxing and health-building rest in both the standard and extra-firm models.

It is guaranteed for 10 years by Simmons, ft is a beautiful end Important gift that will bo appreciated in any home. Baautvrest's eeekctad coll construction givos each part of your body proper support with flriMMM end comfort for relaxing ilaap. Twin or full size, standard or extra-firm con- struction, mattress or box spring to match, outstanding value at $79.50. SHADOW BOXES, very attractive I and useful gifts at special low ftileT" Zm Decorafives frames, mirrored backs, fVf I STUDIO DIVANS by Durton for busy men who don't have time for CHR1STIMAS SHOPPING breaks Lsssei choice Double-duty divans in either modem or provincial style. They make smart sofas by day, convert into full size bed or a pair of twin beds.

Regular $100 value. GIANT CHRISTMAS STOCKING Naariy four eet tall FflUdwIth 60 TOYS DAYSTROM FINE 3-PIECE CHROME DINETTES The biggest Christmas stocking you've ever seen, packed with toys children want, separate selection for girls and boys, packed in mailing carton. 44 inches tall. 5AVE 03O j3 -RICTAN6ULAR SIT 7 CHAIRS IN PAIRS fflCVTfl I Hirn II JLfc DROP.tlAFSIT These chairs add to television eniov- III 111 fl tt jv Attractive, important gifts at un-believebly low prices. Complete sets-of famous quality, compact and practical.

Tables have washable plostic tops in pastel shades, chairs upholstered to match in washable Duron, mirror-Kke chrome bases. Ton can't beat the Herald and Review for a "Christ-mas Efficiency Expert. Read it today. See the widest selection of Christmas gifts you'll find any-where. Line up the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Know just where to go what youU have to pay. Then get the whole shooting match in one swift trip downtown. Chain and tops choice of colors: cloud-grey, sky blue, citronyellow, or salmon pink. ment and beautify the home. Re- jlW-0r V' WHiJi TX)9 ll freshing new design, very comfort- fcfi5S l-grfBflr1! f2Stll MM fit 161' VfeS' Ml conventional dinette yat V.

PLAfTIC-COVIREO CHILD'S ROCKE5I Delivered either set up for use or in compact carton for gift wrapping. Platform rockers of junior size built like a grown-up's; plastic covers. Choke of red or. green. The HERALD-REYIEW Christmas Ads BRLG the STORE TO YOUR DOOR 432-450 NORTH WATER In? fefe- Evening 113310 1 TfelZ" Appointment 1.

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441,956
Years Available:
1878-1980