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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1956

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Deaths Mrs Mabel Judd Dies At Dahlgren At 74

Mrs Mabel May Judd aged 74 died at her Dahlgren home at 12 15 a m after a lingering illness. She was born January 13 1881 in Council Bluffs Iowa to Henry and Julia Stotko. She married Giles G Judd July 31 1901 at Council Bluffs. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p m at Dahlgren Christian church conducted by Rev Bird Green. Burial in Richardson Hill cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs W A Reeves East St Louis and Mrs J N Sanguinette St Louis one son Earl B Judd Ava IL two brothers Henry and Grover 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Body lies in state at Grigg Gholson Funeral Home Dahlgren.

Mabel May Judd Dahlgren Council Bluffs Iowa Henry Julia Stotko Giles G. Judd Dahlgren Christian Church Bird Green Richardson Hill Cemetery W.A. Reeves East St. Louis J. N. Sanguinette St. Louis Earl B. Judd Ava, NL Grover Grigg-Gholson

Janet Parker 67 Dies At Good Samaritan Hospital

Janet Parker, 67, died at Good Samaritan Hospital at 4 a m today after a month of illness. She lived with her son Raymond Eatock at 621 North 12th street. Funeral at 10 a m Saturday at St Mark's Episcopal Church West Frankfort conducted by Rev Ralph Markey. Burial in Heights cemetery. Survived by one son four sisters and two brothers. Her son Mr Eatock is chief engineer at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Janet Parker Good Samaritan Hospital Raymond Eatock North 12Th Street St. Mark’s Episcopal Church West Frankfort St. Louis Ida Street Ralph Markey Heights Cemetery William Parker Mr. Eatock

Sandburg Donates Library to University of Illinois

The University of Illinois Foundation buys Carl Sandburgs complete library for 30000 dollars. The collection includes manuscripts first editions of his works Lincolniana and extensive correspondence. Sandburg chose to keep the set intact and it will reside in the Champaign campus library as a memorial to the poet. Transfer to Champaign expected soon.

Associated Press Chicago Carl Sandburg University of Sandburg University Galesburg Til Flat Rock N. C University Library Champaign David D. Henry America Foundation

Bank Robbery in Whittington by Three Bandits

Reported bank raid at First National Bank of Mount Vernon located near Whit tington on Illinois Route 37. Suspects described as men aged 30 to 40, weighing 130 to 159 pounds, 3 foot 7 inches to 5 foot 9 inches tall. Two wore overcoats, one wore a brown jacket.

First National Bank of Mount Vernon Whittington Benton Payne

Good Samaritan Admission and Discharges List

Admission includes Amanda F. Farris George Everett Mus erave Ronald DeWayne Smith Charles Clarence Mays Ora Radi Rogers Inez Ruby McReynolds Elbert Harmon Discharged includes Anita Marie Hunt baby Bernard Alan Nena Hester Dain Beverly Kay Piper Paul Jeffrey Casey.

Good Samaritan Amanda F. Farris George Everett Muserave Ronald DeWayne Smith Charles Clarence Mays Ora Radi Rogers Inez Ruby McReynolds Elbert Harmon Anita Marie Hunt Bernard Alan Nena Hester Dain Beverly Kay Piper Paul Jeffrey Casey

Jleферен Memorial Admits and Discharges Notice

JLEFERSON MEMORIAL reports admissions and discharges: admitted Mrs Cov Johnston. Discharged Mrs Doris, Half acre and baby Jack D. Iuka.

Jleferson Memorial Cov Johnston Doris Halfacre Jack D Iuka

Dan G Melton Ladies Encampment Auxiliary Meeting

The Dan G Melton Ladies Encampment Auxiliary No 3 will meet at the ICCF Temple Friday evening January 13 at 730 o'clock. There will be important staff practice led by Lillian Dorris CM Effie Marlow Scribe.

Dan G. Melton I.C.C.F. Temple Lillian Dorris Effie Marlow

Attacker of Beauty Queen Is Captured

Donna Schurr, 18, beauty queen and Miss California, described a violent home invasion and rape by Jack James Walker, who was captured after a 100 mph chase led by Schurr’s fiancé Lloyd Brett. Walker admitted the attacks and faces rape kidnapping and first degree burglary charges. Brett stopped him with police aid as he pursued at high speed.

Santa Ana Calif Donna Schurr Garden Grove Long Beach Brett Miss Schurr Walker California

Ambulance Rushes to Scene After Dayton Taxi Crash

In Dayton Ohio Sis Anna Reineke 74 was struck by a taxi while crossing a street on Wednesday. Deputies say she was taken to hospital with a broken leg and remained under treatment less than three counties from the incident as an ambulance returning to the hospital was running behind the taxi.

Associated Press Dayton Ohio Sis Anna Reineke

Wright Fails To Block Sale Of Road Bonds

Springfield Illinois State Supreme Court denied State Treasurer Warren E Wright's motion to dismiss the Illinois Toll Road Commission petition to complete a 15 million dollar turnpike bond sale. The court gave Wright until next Monday to file briefs. underwriters set January 23 as the delivery deadline. A Chicago suit by Harold M Quincer seeks to halt the sale, but the court refused to add Quincer as a party.

Springfield State Supreme Court Warren E. Wright Illnois Toll Road Commission Wright Tol Road Commission Commission Chicago Harold M. Quincer Belvidere The Supreme Court Today Quincer

Ike Says No Objection To Vote In New Hampshire

Concord New Hampshire supporters plan to file 100 signatures to place President Eisenhower on the first in the nation primary. An AP exclusive notes the President has no objections to entry and is expected to seek a second term, despite his recent heart attack.

Ike New Hampshire Associated Press Concord N. H Eisenhower White House Hagerty

Prehistoric Mammut Jawbone Found on Illinois Farm

A farmer plowed up a Mammut Americanus jawbone near Roberts Illinois. University of Illinois Museum experts confirmed the find as a prehistoric mastodon likely 10 000 to 20 000 years old. Hunters who urged proper study took the bone to the university for identification.

Associated Press Chicago Oggie Brown Sr Sidney Til Oggie Jr Champaign Donald F. Hoffmeister Museum of Natural History Illinois Charles W. Collinson Illinois Geological Survey

Israel Faces Strong Censure In U N Council

In a United Nations Security Council session, Israel faced sharp condemnation over the December 11 raid on Syrian outposts near the Sea of Galilee. Russia and Western powers pressed for sterner measures, with a Soviet draft demanding compensation for casualties, while the U.S. Britain and France backed a resolution omitting compensation but noting a moral basis for payment.

United Nations Israel U. N Syria Russia Bic Security Council Council Sea of Galilee United States Britain France U. S

Detroit strike near end as papers move toward settlement

Detroit Newspaper Publishers Assn and three striking unions reach tentative two year contract terms. If approved this weekend, publishers expect resumption by Monday, with wage increases of 13.75 dollars upon resumption and 2.75 dollars weekly on December 1 1956. The three papers shut since December I are Detroit News Times and Free Press.

Associated Press Detroit Assn Steretypers Teamsters Phot Publishers Group Robert C. Butz Detroit News Times Free Press

New Farm Corn Allotments Announced for 1956

Parker Pierce, chairman of the County ASC, announced that producers who plan to plant corn in 1956 on farms with no corn in 1953 1954 or 1955 must apply for a corn acreage allotment to receive price support. Quotas do not apply to corn, but any corn produced on such farms without an allotment would be ineligible for price support in 1956. Applications available at the county ASC office. February 15, 1956, is the deadline.

Parker Pierce County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee ASC

Birth of Sandra Aileen Davis at Good Samaritan Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Davis of 1021 Harrison welcomed a daughter born at 1 48 this morning in Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds six ounces Sandra Aileen named for the newborn with the couple listed as parents.

Charles Davis Harrison Good Samaritan Hospital Sandra Aileen

Wasp Sting In Bed Ends Childs Life in Kalamazoo

In Kalamazoo Michigan Mr and Mrs Ivan Schuster awoke to their 10 year old daughter Jeannie in distress after a wasp sting the child died soon after from anaphylactic shock caused by an extreme sensitivity to insect stings found dead wasp beneath the covers and a doctor confirmed the cause of death.

Kalamazoo Mich Ivan Schuster Jeannie Schuster

Clyde M. Casey Hurt In Arizona Auto Accident

Clyde M. Casey 30, of 804 South 21st street, was injured in an automobile crash between Phoenix and Tucson last weekend while returning from a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting. He is hospitalized with back and chest injuries not believed to be serious. Casey formerly worked as a Register-News carrier.

Clyde L. Casey South 21St Street Clyde M. Casey Phoenix Tucson Arizona Casey Chamber of Commerce Register- News

Five Thousand Five Hundred Awarded in Auto Case

After five hours of deliberation a circuit court jury awarded plaintiff Rufus E. Fisher $5,500 against defendant Aubrey Burgin in an automobile collision on February 16, 1954 on Ninth Street near Conger. Fisher sought $25,371.53. verdict reached at 8:15 p.m. after starting at 3:20 p.m.

Rufus E. Fisher Aubrey Burgin Fisher Ninth Street Conger

Commissioner Raids E St Louis Rummy Games

EAST ST LOUIS Ill Peter Hanger a police and fire board member says he will continue raids on card games as long as gambling exists Police Commissioner Russell T Beebe questioned whether Hanger has authority to lead raids Beebe supports suppressing organized gambling but not rummy Nine men were arrested in the raid Hanger president of Local 12 AFL Chemical Workers Union praised Beebe for vigilance at a police board meeting

Associated Press East ST. Louis Ill Peter Hanger Board of Police and Fire Commissioners Hell Russell T. T. Beebe Hanger Beebe AFL Chemical Workers Union

Attraction For Mt. Vernon Reunion Under Contract

The Peck Amusement Co. of Kankakee Illinois and Tampa Florida signed a contract to furnish the midway attraction for the Mt. Vernon Veterans Reunion. The event will run the week of July 4 at the city park under the sponsorship of Jefferson Post 141 American Legion with reunion manager Glenn Purcell.

The Peck Amusement Co Kankakee Ill Tampa Fla Mt. Vernon Jefferson Post 141 American Legion Glenn Purcell Legion Post

Guards Break Up Picketing At Florida Nylon Plant

National Guardsmen disbursed about 250 pickets near the Chemstrand nylon plant 12 miles northeast of Pensacola after an injunction barred entrance gatherings and violence. Four people were arrested as tension rose following fights, smashed windows, and overturned cars amid a dispute over hiring of out of state workers.

Pensacola Fla Chemstrand Corp Leroy Collins Jude B. B Mason Chemstrand and Damnel Consumption Co Greenville S. C J. C. Jernagin Daniel Pickels Assn. Adj Robert G. White St. Augustine R. L. Kendrick National Labor Relations Board

Runaway Boys Reunited With Parents Here

Two boys aged 11 and 12 who ran away from homes near Luka were brought to town by Cecil Martin and reunited with their parents after spending a night in the woods. Police confirmed the boys slept outdoors before surrendering to Mr Martin and authorities.

Luka Cecil Martin

Old Union Builds Four Room School With 34000 Spend

The district completed a four room school expansion funded by an 1820 bond issue approved last year and $2000 from the educational fund. Improvements include two new classrooms, remodeling, basement tiles, new public address system, a plane and new maps, plus new school books.

Vecsey Aspbad Thor

Scandal Rag Sued By Nixon's 1952 Campaign Manager

Los Angeles Vice President Nixon's 1952 campaign manager Murray Chotiner filed a 114 million dollar libel suit against Behind the Scene magazine and others over an article claiming a secret link with the underworld. The complaint names the magazine, two corporations and 33 individuals including author Marvin Higgins.

Los Angeles Richard Nixon Nixon Underworld Murray Chotiner Behind Chotiner Jerry Giesler the Mavne Marvin Higgins

City May Forbid Drive-Ins At Local Taverns

Mt. Vernon city councilmen meet at city hall to discuss a proposal to forbid drive-in windows at taverns to curb underage liquor purchases. The session also weighs bid adverts for a garbage truck chassis and recommendations on a police patrol car bid.

Mt. Vernon

Recess as a School Break Concept

A brief note on recess as a coffee break for teachers, describing how short breaks aid focus and morale during the school day. It highlights the value of informal time for social interaction and mental reset.

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