Deaths Ollie Phillips Dies At Age 88
Mrs. Ollie Phillips former Mt. Vernon resident died at 10 30 p m yesterday at Hooper Rest Home Canton Illinois She was 88 years four months and 23 days old Funeral services Sunday at 2 00 p m at 15th Street Church of God Rev David Lynch officiating burial in Oakwood cemetery Friends may call after 4 00 p m today at Myers Chapel noon Sunday body to church to lie in state Survivors include three sons Dallas Clyde Phillips New Athens Illinois Victor C Phillips Crown Point Indiana Lester L Phillips Bryant Illinois one brother Wilford Denham Goshen Indiana three sisters Annie Bryant Vernie Cook Belle Taylor all Benton eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren born August 4 1879 in Franklin County daughter of Jasper and Ellen Denham married to Lloyd Phillips who preceded her in death August 12 1932.
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Ollie Phillips
Mt. Vernon
Hooper Rest Home
Canton
15Th Street Church of God
David Lynch
Oakwood Cemetery
Myers Chapel
Phillips
Franklin Cooney
Jasper
Ellen
Millican) Denham
Lloyd Phillips
Dallas Clyde Phillips
New Athens
Til
Victor C. Phillips
Crown Point
Ind
Lester L. Phillips
Bryant, Ili
Wilford Denham
Goshen
Annie Bryant
Vernie Cook
Belle Taylor
Benton
Nona Jackson Dies At Home On Route 7
Mrs. Nona May Jackson aged 60 years eight months and three days died at 7 20 last night at her home on RFD 7 Mt Vernon. Services Monday at 2 00 p m at Camp Ground Baptist Church with Rev Bird Green and Rev Ernie Tate officiating burial in East Salem Cemetery. She was born April 24 1897 in Jefferson county daughter of Edwin and Ollie Bates. Survived by husband Henry L Jackson one son Wade Texico one brother Dale Estes and several sisters and three grandchildren. Burial arrangements at Myers Chapel with calling after 2 00 p m Sunday.
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Nona May Jackson
RFD
Mt. Vernon
Camp Ground Baptist Church
Bird Green
Ernie Tate
East Salem
Myers Chapel
Jackson
Jefferson County
Edwin
Ollie (Keef) Bates
Henry L. Jackson
Wade
Texico
Dale Estes
Myrtle Mightmith
Mice
J. Vernon
Beulah Campbell
Grace Roney
Clara DeSelms Rites Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs Clara DeSelms widow of John DeSelms will be held at Osborn Funeral Home in Pienday at 1 30 pm. She died Friday morning at her Mt Vernon home aged 76 years eight months and five days. The Rev Bird Green will conduct and burial will be in Jacob's Chapel cemetery near Orchardville. Survived by one sister Adella Matthews Eldorado Kan. Born September 22 1881 in Wayne county daughter of Enoch and Mary Bryant Greathouse. Husband died in 1949.
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Ou DeSelms
Osborn Funeral Home
Pienday
John DeSelms
S. 8Th Street
Mt. Vernon
Bird Green
Jacob's Chapel
Orchardville
Adella Matthews
Eldorado
Kan
Wayne County
Enoch and
Mary (Bryant) Greathouse
Births in St Louis and Wayne City Produce Two Newborns
Mr and Mrs James Shulik of St Louis Missouri welcomed a daughter Jane Elizabeth born yesterday at 8 52 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital. The newborn weighed seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Ashley V Miller Route No 2 Wayne City welcomed a son Donald Eugene born this morning at 6 33 am at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds six ounces.
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James Shulik
St. Louis
Good Samaritan Hospital
Jane Elizabeth
Ashley V. Miller
Wayne City
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Donald Eugene
Danny Thomas Back On Top
American comedy faces shrinking audiences and tighter controls says Hollywood figures. Steve Allen, George Kaufman, and Stan Freberg lament fewer targets for satire and legal hurdles. Freberg, defying gatekeepers, launches Freberg Ltd and a TV project while continuing to produce comic spots.
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Hollywood
America
Atlantic Monthly
Steve Allen
George S. Kaufman
Funnyymen
Stan Freberg
Freberg
Pasadena
St. George and the Dragonet
Johnny Ray
Texano
Harry Belafonte
Lawrence Welk
Ed Ivan
Arthur Godfrey
Ralph Edwards
Capitol Records
Sullivan
Trey
Godfrey
Edwards
Welk
Capitol Legal Department
Frerg, Limited
Christmas season visits across Illinois and Indiana
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Hei of Hodgkins and Mr and Mrs Fred Collins of Decatur were among guests visiting the Col ell and Savage families. Christmas Day gatherings occurred at several local homes with relatives from Decatur Urbana Rockford St. Louis Downers Grove Mt. Vernon and Lafayette, including the Risley and Cook households.
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Johnnie Hei
Hodgkins
Fred Collins
Decatur, Ill
Colell
Frank Savage
Ralph Savage
Elaine
Dean Savage
Rosalee
Dale Savage
Paul Whited
Decatur
Arnold Gallaway
Urbana
D. F. Whited
Lena Maz Jines
Rockford
Clyde Jines
Nna Aydt
St. Louis
Francis Aydt
Charles Witters
East St. Louis
McLeansboro
Hattie Trotter
Arthur Cook
Pearl McCarty
Ray Dale
Jimmie Cook
Maurice Cook
Mt. Vernon
Indiana
Anson B. Smith
Clark
Lenna
Lorayne Smith
Vernon
Kay Smith
Lafayette
Grand Jury Recommends 4 Be Kicked Out
A St. Louis circuit court grand jury ended its probe of the city license collector’s office with a recommendation to fire four employees Joseph C. Berra Richard P. Hines John J. McFroy Jr. and John J. Rakliff. The panel found insufficient evidence for indictments but called for their discharge and noted no commentary from the individuals. City license collector Joseph T. Hayden said he would review the report with counsel before actions. The inquiry also covered a drastic revision of the merchants and manufacturers tax.
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St, Louisum
St. Louis
Joseph C. Berra
Richard P. Hines
John J. McFroy Jr
John J. Rakliff
Joseph T. Hayden
Hayden
Rescue 14 After Gaz Explosion Near Mine No 31
Rescue workers recovered 14 miners from the Pocahontas Fuel Co mine complex after a gas explosion as 11 men were found in the loading area. About 250 workers were present. 58 officials announced 534 of 775 employees would be laid off due to reduced coal orders. Survivors described a violent concussion and pervasive smoke.
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Pocahontas Fuel Co
Southwest Virginia
Mitchell Harris
Cedar Bluff
Harris
Rev Maulding Improving After Injury at Jefferson Memorial
Reverend John B Maulding pastor of Kell Baptist church is recovering from a broken leg and is listed as doing nicely at Jefferson Memorial hospital. Church services will be led by Reverend Harold F Menke tomorrow at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM.
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John B. Maulding
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Kell Baptist Church
Harold F. Menke
Police Court Fines From City Magistrate Session
Fines assessed before Police Magistrate J. R. Thomas include Finis E. Gream Jr ten dollars and costs on a drunk charge Robert E. Groves five dollars and costs for failure to have a muffler Johnie C. Hill five dollars and costs for lacking a second license plate Vivian Merriman Belle Rive five dollars and costs for a missing safety sticker on a truck
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J. R. Thomas
Finis E. Gream, Jr
Robert E. Groves
RFC 1 Mine
Johnie C. Hill
Vivian Merriman
Belle Rive
Marriage Licenses for Jim Livesay and Donna Sheldon
Jim Livesay aged 28 of Irvington and Donna Ruth Sheldon aged 24 of Route 5 Centralia obtained marriage licenses.
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Jim Livesay
Irvington
Donna Ruth Sheldon
RFD
Centralia
265 Christmas Baskets Go To Needy Families
The Chicago area reports 265 Christmas baskets going to corresponding needy families from 24 organizations and individuals. Allan Dulaney chaired the project with Elks and Scouts aiding in toy preparation and doll dressing. Weather notes list cold fronts, with Chicago at 44 degrees and statewide lows around the 25–35 range.
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Chamber of Commerce
HO En Gooey
Allan Dulaney
American Legion
Amvets
V.F.W
Corinthian Baptist Church
Eagles
First Community Church
Fiks
Pia Lions Club
Federated Civic Wom- Illinois
Temperaturesen
Round Table Study
Rockford
Logan Street
Baptist Church
Marine
First
Denver
Elks Club
Fort Worth
Grand Rapids
Helena
Indianapolis
First Baptist Church
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Derrick iLouisville
Cloudy
Jim Cannon
Mt. 3
Vernon
Jack Benton
Leah McPherson
Bob Nolita
Paul Partridge
James Henneberry
Viola Ralph
Mary Orr
Dee McEfee
Little Li Too Distinctive in Her Distinction Display
A social column notes that Li wears clothes intended to project distinction but ends up highlighting only her effort rather than elegance. The piece critiques vanity and fashion pretensions, urging restraint and genuine style over conspicuousness.
Crooks Picked Wrong Address
In Laramie Wyoming a couple attempted to cash a no account check at a bank. Janice Louise Deen 22 from Tucson Arizona and Karl Franklin Enlow 20 from Los Angeles were arrested after the bank called the listed residence. No charges have been filed.
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Laramie
Wyo
Janice Louise Deen
Tucson
Ariz
Karl Franklin Enlow
Los Angeles
Ray George
42 An Hour Increase Is Hoffa's Goal
Chicago. James R. Hoffa and Teamsters officials seek a 42 cent per hour raise over three years for trucking workers in 22 states. Hoffa says the package includes 13 cents now starting Feb 1 and 10 cent increases in the following two years plus 7 cents more in health welfare and pension benefits. Drivers average about $2.27 per hour, with some paid by time and mileage formulas.
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Chicago
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters
Hoffa
Midwest
Southeast
Southwest
Markets Close New Year’s Day
New York reports all U S security and commodity markets will be closed on New Year’s Day. A number of commodity exchanges will stay open half a day on Tuesday including the Chicago Board of Trade.
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New York
Chicago Board of Trade
New Rambler American and Thunderbird to bow at Chicago show
Two wholly new car designs debut at the Chicago Automobile Show January 4 to 12. American Motors introduces the Rambler American with a 100 inch wheelbase, due on sale late next month, while Ford unveils the Thunderbird with a 113 inch wheelbase and four seats, with sale expected mid January. Rambler pricing will be announced at introduction, expected under 1800 dollars plus taxes and transport. Ford has not fixed a date for the Thunderbird, but anticipates a price that may pleasantly surprise buyers, with the 1958 model growing to 205 inches long and 77 inches wide.
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David J. Wilkie
Associated Press
Detroit
Chicago
American Motors
Ford
Hospital Notes and Admissions at Jefferson Memorial
At Jefferson Memorial hospital, admissions include Mrs Susan Smith Mrs Mary Cox Mrs Lois Flame Miller Wayne City Noland At chison Centralia and others. Discharges list Ralph Greer Richard Richards Pat Creek Brenda Creek Gary nd. Good Samaritan notes admissions Mrs Mary Margaret Heinz Werbert Campbell Harvey McCowan Jessie Simmons Mrs Ruth Hamilton Master Robert Stone Walter Jones and two young patients. Discharges include Fmary Alexand Jackie DeSelms Freida Piper Alan Pigg Barbara Brian Susan Moreno and Terry McAdoo.
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Jefferson Memorial
Susan Smith
Mary Cox
Lois Flame Miller
Wayne City
Noland Atchison
Centralia
Ralph Greer
Richard Richards
Pat Creek
The
Ind
Brenda Creek
Gary
Good Samaritan
Mary Margaret Heinz
Werbert Campbell
Harvey McCowan
Jessie Simmons
Ruth Hamilton
Robert Stone
Walter Jones
Susan Leffler
Robert Degenhart
Lawrence Payne
Fmary Alexand Jackie DeSelms
Freida Piper
Alan Pigg
Barbara Brian
Susan Moreno
Terry McAdoo
Don’t Eat Turkey Sandwich Police Intercept Drive Thru
In San Luis Obispo a patrolman halted a truck to ask about turkey sandwiches. Alegria admitted having them but was warned not to eat as his wife feared the meat had gone bad. A doctor confirmed the concern after the truck was flagged before noon.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
Ee Alegria
Alegria
Santa Barbara
Red Bluff
California Highway Patrol
Liquor Thief Strikes Williamstown Store
In Williamstown New Jersey a thief broke glass at Wilmer Lane's liquor store front and rear. He could not reach the safety chain and stole seven half gallon jugs of wine and five fifths of liquor valued at about $60. The incident highlights the thief's failed access to secured areas.
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Williamstown
N.J
Wilmer Lane
Lane
Famous Theatre Reaches 25 Year Milestone in New York
Radio City Music Hall at Rockefeller Center marked its 25th anniversary. Since opening December 27, 1932, the theater has drawn about 162 million patrons for its motion pictures and stage shows featuring the Rockettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
Rockefeller Center
Radio City Music Hall
Firemen Endure House Fire With Rifle Rounds Fired
Firemen fighting a house blaze in Manorhaven New York faced a volley of about 100 rifle and revolver rounds. No injuries reported as flames consumed the home of Nicholas N. Skaredoff 48 a gun club member.
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Manorhaven
N. Y
Nicholas N. Skaredoff
Break-In At Bluford School Steals $125
Thieves broke into Webber township high school at Bluford Friday night, taking $125 in cash from an unlocked safe and a cabinet in the principal's office. The burglars caused about 75 damage to the building, county officers said. The incident was reported to the sheriff's office yesterday.
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Webber Township
Bluford
Princial
Tornado Sends Letter From Pinckneyville East of Texico
Roy A. Whitson found a letter at his home about a quarter mile east of Texico. The note bears a Pinckneyville address and is thought to have blown from the southwestern area to northern Jefferson County following a freakish tornado incident.
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Roy A. Whitson
Pinckneyville
Texico
Jefferson Country
Very Convincing Sales Argument Sparks Fire Incident
In Monroe Michigan a radiator repairman while working beneath a car told an insurance salesman he did not need insurance. A spark from his wrench ignited gasoline causing a shop blaze and a sewer fire. The repairman escaped injury as firefighters contained the flames. Vermett later asked Turner for his fountain pen.
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Monroe
Bob Turner
Robert Vermett
Vermett
Turner
Couple seeks divorce and child custody
Jacqueline Regenhardt files suit for divorce from Robert G. Regenhardt in circuit court charging cruelty. She seeks custody of a minor child and alimony. The couple married October 21, 1950 and separated August 1, 1957. Attorney Donald G. Musick represents the plaintiff.
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Jacqueline Regenhardt
Robert G. Regenhardt
Donald G. Musick
First Church of Carift Announces Sunday Services
Mt. Vernon church at 1307 Main Street invites parishioners to 11 o'clock Sunday service and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for ages up to 20. A nursery is available. Reading Rooms open Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday evening after the testimony meeting. Wednesday evening services at 6 p.m.
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First Church OF Carift, Scientists
Main Street
Mt. Vernon
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Consolidated School
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