Norris’ funeral to be held today
McCook, Nebraska (UP) –
Former Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, known at home and abroad as the friend of the common man, was to be buried here today in the same simplicity in which he spent his 83 years of life – 40 of them as a member of Congress.
Masonic funeral services were scheduled to be held this afternoon at the First Congregational Church of McCook.
Mr. Norris died Saturday of a cerebral hemorrhage which struck him suddenly last Tuesday as he was resting in the modest home to which he had retired after being defeated in a bid for a sixth term in the Senate. Prior to being elected to the Senate, he had served five terms in the House.