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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1958

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Death of Henry Feltman at 89 in Wisconsin

Henry William Feltman of 30514 Jordan Street died at 10:30 am at Letzekorn Nursing Home after six weeks residence. A retired truck farmer, he was 89 years, one month and 14 days old. Funeral Friday at 2:00 pm in Myers Chapel with Rev. W. W. Colvin officiating. burial in West Salem cemetery. He was born December 15, 1868 in Washington County, Wisconsin. married Ida Belle Dodson on October 4, 1899. she preceded him in death. Survived by a son Arthur Feltman of Mt. Vernon and a granddaughter.

Henry William Feltman Jordan Street Letzekorn Mr. Feltman Myers Chapel W. W. Colvin West Salem Washington County Ida Belle Dodson Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day, Saints Arthur Feltman Mt. Vernon

Changes Mind About Riding In Soviet Sputnik

Lloyd Lee a 13 year old from Mickleover England withdrew his bid to become Sputnik jockey after receiving a forged letter from the Soviet Embassy in London. Investigators traced notepaper to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and upperclassmen confessed. Lloyd now wants to join the merchant navy.

Mickleover England Lloyd Lee Sputnik London Lloyd Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Soviet Union Siberia

Dulles Signals Hope of Aid After Baghdad Pact Funds End

United States Secretary of State Dulles told Baghdad Pact leaders he will consider new financial aid for projects to raise Middle East living standards when current funds run out, but no firm grants were promised. Moslem members Turkey Iraq Iran and Pakistan pressed for definite Western support while the pact seeks irrigation and communications projects costing over 350 million dollars. Initial U.S. aid totals about 13 million dollars for surveys and manpower.

Arthur Gavshon Ankara Turkey U.S Dulles United States Middle East Iraq Iran Pakistan Baghdad Alliance Faghand Seng Cupid Steve Aya Sebestrina NATO

Plane Target Falls Through House Roof

Libertyville Illinois residents escaped harm when an Air Force aerial gunfire target crashed through the kitchen roof of a family apartment. Mrs. John Redden described the shock as a “bomb” sound. the nose piece punched two ceiling holes. The target broke off and landed outside. The tow line reportedly parted. Lt Oscar Dardeau said he didn’t know the target was lost. Officials investigate the tow line failure during exercises over Lake Michigan.

Libertyville John Redden John Bast Sick Jr O’hare Field Lake Michigan Air Force Oscar Dardeau Dardeau

Missing Vernon boy returns home after overnight stay

An 11 year old Vernon boy who was reported missing Tuesday afternoon returned home after spending the night with a friend. His mother notified authorities at 4:00 p.m. and state police broadcast his description.

Vernon

Firemen Respond To South 25th Street Blaze

Mt. Vernon firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to the home of William Garrison at 1203 South 25th Street where a rag ignited by a water heater set a wall on fire. Damage was slight, firemen said.

Mt. Vernon William Garrison South 25Th Street Wallon

Births listed for families with multiple hospitals and cities

A stream of birth notices reports several newborns in Good Samaritan Hospital El Paso St Anthony's Hospital Michigan City St Anthony's Hinsdale Good Samaritan Hospital Effingham Opdyke Decatur and surrounding areas. Babies include a son to Sgt and Mrs Harvey A Wyrick weighing 7 lb 9 oz, a son Brian Duane to LaVerne Hayes and partner, a daughter to R J Henneberry, a son Michael Frank to Lowell Moore, a seven pound one ounce son Randy Ray to Stewart Bean, a daughter DeAnn Kathleen to Carl Couch, a daughter seven pounds eight ounces to Paul Bollock, and a seven pound fifteen ounce son to Samuel Jones.

Harvey A. Wyrick William Beaumont Army Hospital el Paso Texas Army Signal Corps Cyrilla Piper Oscar Wyrick Chicago Cooleemee N.C LaVerne Hayes Michigan City Ind St. Anthony's Hospital Brian Duane James N. Henneberry Joseph Doyle Hinsdale Lowell Moore F Harvard Ill Michael Frank Frank Moore South 25Th Street DeAnn Kathleen Paul Bollock Bonnie Good Samaritan Hospital Myr Samuel Jones Casey

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Discharged Madge Wood

Good Samaritan admits Hosea Page Virginia Bushong Susan Parrish Eva Lewis Ray Phelps Leola Ward Judy Boyles and discharges Minda Reed Sally Moglovkin Amay Robins on Kay Prince Harold House Lillie Parsons James Garrison Mary Radake Flossie Eller Lena Maxey Marybelle Arthurs Dale Greene Irene Schmidt and baby Tina Maureen Otto New Hazel Owens

Jefferson Memorial Madge Wood Good Samaritan Hosea Page Virginia Bushong Susan Parrish Eva Lewis Ray Phelps Leola Ward Judy Boyles Minda Reed Sally Moglovkin Amay Robinson Kay Prince Harold House Lillie Parsons James Garrison Mary Radake Flossie Eller Lena Maxey Marybelle Arthurs Dale Greene Irene Schmidt Tina Maureen Otto Hazel Owens

Fines Assessed In County Court One Jury Trial

Several fines were assessed in county court this week with one defendant found not guilty after a jury trial. Ivan Lee Shields was acquitted of vagancy after a nine to twelve jurors verdict. Guest Judge Charles L. Jones imposed fines on guilty pleas and granted probation in some cases. Lela Kunstman pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution, fined $50, and placed on probation. Donna Malone pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was placed on probation. Willie Lee Jones pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault, fined $100 with probation. Clarella Skaggs pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and fined $100 plus costs. David S. Bullock was fined $150 plus costs for intoxication. George L. McClure was fined $200 plus costs for reckless driving and $50 plus costs for having liquor with seal broken.

Ivan Lee Shields Shields Charles L. Jones Lela A. Kunstman Donna Malone Willie Lee Jones Jones Clarella Skaggs St. Louis David S. Bullock RFD Vernon

Army Chooses Four Nike Hercules Missile Bases

The Army named four initial Nike Hercules sites to defend New York, Washington Baltimore, Chicago and Philadelphia with an atomic capable surface to air system. Hercules may also serve Cincinnati and Tidewater Virginia. cost to convert Ajax sites is about 10 percent of new build.

John A. Harris Washington Army New York Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Virginia Tidewater Hampton Roads iArmy Hercules

Map Bill for Vice President To Take Over

Washington reports House leaders agreed on a bill allowing the vice president to act as president if the chief executive is disabled. The bill sets a presidential inability commission of eight with the vice president as nonvoting chair, plus Speaker, President pro tempore, Secretary of State, and party leaders from both chambers.

Washington House House Judiciary Committee Congress House of Representatives Senate

Lincoln teens tied to Starkweather killings hunted in midwest

Fugate 14 and an accompanying girl are charged with first degree murder in Nebraska as the manhunt widens. FBI involvement and a federal warrant for unlawful flight accompany updates as farmers and motorists report sightings while two more bodies are found near an old storm cellar. The killings began with Caril Fugate’s family and a 16 year old girl, then spread to Lincoln area farms before extending toward Iowa and Missouri borders.

Fugate Lancaster County Elmer Scheele Federal Bureau of Investigation Lincoln Scheele Carol King Bennet

Patterson Fined For Missing Safety Sticker On Truck

Andrew W. Patterson of Dix appeared before Police Magistrate J R Thomas and was fined five dollars plus costs for failure to display a safety sticker on his truck.

Andrew W. Patterson RFC 1 Dix J. R. Thomas

Grant Immunity To Frank Zito In Racket Probe

Tioga County grand jury grants witness immunity to Frank Zito of Springfield Illinois to answer questions about the Apalachin gathering. Zito invoked the Fifth Amendment and was ordered to testify again after adjournment. He and his brother Tony and wives face U S Tax Court trial in Chicago over alleged undeclared income.

Owego N.y.p Tioga County Apalachin George Boldman Frank Zito Springfield Ill Boldman Zito Stout Bald Francis J. Clohessey Zito Ito

Money paid to slain woman's family in Japan

In Omagahara Japan U S Army claims officer delivered 629 396 yen to husband and six children of Naka Sakai killed by William S Girard. Lt Col Joseph L Haefele added 604 yen to reach about 630 000 yen. Sakai vows to use funds for children's future and education as Girard, 22, is sentenced for manslaughter and sent home.

Omagahara Japan William S. Girard Joseph L. Haefele Nocona Tex Naka Sakai Akikichi Sakai Girard Illinois

Ballots to Be Opened in Court Continues

The trial hears testimony on whether voters voted in the election and if absentee ballots were illegal due to unsigned affidavits. Bailey’s witnesses testify as the case proceeds and, after Bailey rests, a recount of ballots will begin.

Bailey

Forest Industries Group names Illinois chair and members

A. C. Foley was appointed 1958 chairman of the Illinois Forest Industries Committee of American Forest Products Industries, joining a national advisory panel on forest management and education. Other Illinois members listed include De A. Swords, Hubert W. Adama, John Barber, Howard W. Fox, Nels G. Glesne, David R. Joslyn, Louis Pescaglia, Page Randall Sr., Paul Seastrom, Theodore W. Sterne, J. G. Cotter, Robert M. McFarland, C. F. Seyer Jr., and Gordon White, all based in cities such as Rock Island, Charleston, Pinckneyville, Oregon, Beards Town, Woodstock, Pekin, Biggsville, Du Quoin, Crystal Lake, and Chicago.

Washington W Paris Til Ilinois Forest Industries Committee American Forest Products Industries A. C. Foley Illinois de A. Swords Rockgina Hubert W. Adama Charleston John Barber Pinckneyville Howard W. Fox Oregon Nels G. Glesne Beardstown

Preparedness Added To GOP Slogan In 1958 Version

Washington report notes the 1956 Republican motto Peace progress and prosperity gains a fourth P preparedness in the 1958 edition. William H. Rentschler of Illinois, national campaign director for the Young Republican National battle cry, told about 300 attendees at a five day leadership school that Eisenhower started the campaign well and urged spreading the message of peace progress prosperity and preparedness to voters. He expressed hope for a crescendo in November to shift Congress.

Washington Wiliam H. Rentschler Tllinois Rentschler Eisenhower Chicago Congress

Hit Run Collision Reported In City

Lela Fern McAdoo of 330 Broadway reported to police that an unknown motorist left the scene after hitting her parked car near the post office. Vehicle damage was about $10, police said.

Lela Fern McAdoo Broadway

Defense Dept Chief To Get More Powers

A committee proposed funding increases for defense systems including 29.67 million for an air defense system, 189.1 million for ballistic missile detection, 112.4 million for missile bases, and 194 million for dispersal of Strategic Air Command bases, expanding the department's authority.

Defense Dept House Strategic Air Command

Lights Burn All Night On Patrol At Meyer Farm

Armed men prowling for Starkweather and his companion fired nine tear gas shells into the Meyer farmhouse. They found Meyer's body in the rear outbuilding, shot in the head and dragged from the house. A storm cellar revealed the bodies of Jensen and Miss King, with Jensen's car missing.

Starkweather Meyer Broening Jensen Miss King

Doubt President's Budget Estimate Sparks Budget Debate

Two senators questioned Eisenhower budget figures arguing revenue may be lower and spending higher than predicted. Sen Edward Martin said doubts could push Congress to spend more, while Sen Byrd urged cautious trust in figures before extending the debt limit. See session discussed a one year five billion increase.

Joe Hall Washington UI Eisenhower Sen Edward Martin Finance Committee Congress Sen. Byrd D-Va House GOP Senate Sennowland Rcalif

Ambulance Driver Fatally Injured in Springfield Crash

Arthur Montgomery aged 66 of Tay lorville died after a Monday crash near Springfield while returning a patient to St John s Hospital. The other driver Bella Sator 21 of Springfield suffered lesser injuries and was also treated at the same hospital.

Springfield, II Springfield Arthur Montgomery Taylorville Montgomery St. John’s Hospital Bella Sator St. John’s

Crime Wave In Brooklyn Junior High Reported

A 13 year old white girl at John Marshall school says she was hurt in the basement by an unidentified Black youth. Other incidents include a youth punching Patrolman Fleming and an recreation director being hurt. Grand jury proceedings involve Goldfarb and a mass of teen gang conflicts at Brooklyn schools.

John Marshall Neigro Goldfarb Grand Jury Thomas Fleming Brooklyn

Weather map shows statewide warm trend and mixed skies

A detailed weather report lists many cities with current conditions and temperatures across Albuquerque to Tampa. The forecast notes fair west and partly cloudy east today, tonight, and Thursday with warmer conditions in the west and north today and across the state and east central Thursday. Highs are in the 30s to 40s, and lows in the 20s.

Missouri

Boy Drowns After Slipping Through Ice Near Elgin

An unnamed year old boy, John Charles McTavish Jr., slipped through ice on Tyler Creek near Elgin outskirts and drowned after a five hour search. His mother Lois reported him missing around sunset. Police, neighbors, and Kane County officials aided a large search of about 300 men. The body was recovered around 9 p.m. in Elgin, Illinois.

Tyler Creek John Charles McTavish Elgin Lois Kane County Sheriff's Ilwy

Five Day Snow Forecast Across Illinois

The Chicago Weather Bureau forecasts a five day period with near normal temperatures in the north and about five degrees below normal in the south. Daytime highs range from the upper 20s in the north to the mid 30s in the south, with nightly lows mostly in the teens north and around 30 south. Snow or flurries expected, near two tenths of an inch total, possibly mixed with rain in the far south, as highways stay partly covered in snow. Rockford records an overnight low of 19 as conditions persist.

Illinois Chicago Chicago Weather Bureau Illinois Division of Highways Rockford

Big Residence Project At SIU

Southern Illinois University in Carbondale said it will advertise bids for a 3 million dollar residence hall and apartment project for 160 staff families and 675 single students. Completion is planned for July 1959 with bids advertised in February and March.

Carbondale, II Southern Hinois University SIU

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