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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1956

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Deaths and Funerals for Joseph M. Tyler of Wayne County

Joseph M. Tyler, 59, died at 10 45 p m Sunday at Jefferson Memorial hospital. A Wayne County resident, he was born December 28 1897 in Wayne County to Amos W Tyler and Amanda Milliner Tyler. A WWII veteran, he belonged to the Wayne City American Legion. Survived by brother Russell Tyler of Tulsa Oklahoma and sisters Eva Garrison of St Louis and Mrs Golda Matceder of Riveredge ND. Funeral services were at Richardson Chapel Wayne City at 2 p m today with Rev Bill Gammon, burial in Thomason Cemetery.

Joseph M. Tyler Jefferson Memorial Hospital Wayne County Richardson Wayne City Bill Gammon Thomason Cemetery Mr. Tyler Amos W Amanda (Milliner) Tyler Wayne City American Legion Board Russel Tyler Tulsa Oklahoma Eva Garrison St. Louis Golda Matceder Riveredge N. d

Rev D H Watson Dies At 77 Funeral Friday

The Rev D H Watson a Mt Vernon resident for 18 years died at home 408 Forest Avenue at 1 10 pm age 77 years nine months five days He was a Shiloh Baptist Church member and taught the adult Sunday School for 15 years Funeral services set for 2 00 pm Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev L A Robinson officiating Burial in Oakwood Cemetery Survivors include his wife Ledora two stepsons James and Clarence Davis Watson of Chicago Three sisters and seven brothers preceded him in death Body at Campbell and Parker Funeral Home after 5 00 pm Thursday

D. H. Watson Mt. Vernon Forest Avenue Watson Shiloh Baptist Church 11Th and Vaught L.A. Robinson Oakwood Cemetery Mr. Watson Ledora James Clarence Davis Watton Chicago Campbell and Parker Funeral Home

Funeral Thursday For Bill Phillips

Funeral services for Major William M. Bill Phillips who died Saturday in Washington D C will be held at Myers Chapel here Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock Father James Burke will conduct the services Friends may call at the chapel after 5 p m Wednesday

William M Bill) Phillips Washington, D. C Myers Chapel James Burke

Three Collisions Result in Two Fines in Mt Vernon

Three automobile accidents occurred in Mt. Vernon with two drivers fined. Velma Woodall of Vincennes Indiana was fined five dollars and costs for improper lane usage after a crash at Tenth and Casey. Charles T. Sims of 1309 Casey was fined five dollars and costs for emerging from a driveway without due caution following a collision near North Tenth.

Mt. Vernon Velma Woodall Vincennes Ind Albert Schrader Waco Texas Tenth Casey Allan Dulaney G. Everett Ellis North 12Th Laurel Boone South 18 12Th Main Catherine H. Corlew Lyons Court Charles T. Sims North Tenth Sims

Senate confirms Sobeloff to Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Senate 64 to 19 approved President Eisenhower’s nomination of Solicitor General Simon E. Sobeloff to the U S Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Southern opposition citing school integration concerns had blocked the appointment for over a year. Sobeloff, a Baltimore native, previously led Maryland state appeals.

Washington Simon E. Sobeloff Senate Eisenhower Sobeloff U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals Baltimore Maryland State Court of Appeals

Nixon's Father Improves in Fullerton Hospital

Frank Nixon 77, father of Vice President Nixon, is progressing satisfactorily in Cottage Hospital Fullerton after suffering a stomach ulcer hemorrhage. He received several blood transfusions and remains under care.

Fullerton Califna Nixon Frank Nixon Cottage Hospital

Births in Endicott Bonnie and Dahlgren families

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Poole of Endicott announce a son Bruce Archer born Sunday in Endicott hospital, six pounds. James Aaron Garrison and Archer Poole parents announce son David Wayne born Monday at 6 11 pm in Good Samaritan hospital, seven pounds six ounces. Philip Paul Rapp and Dahlgren welcome Michael Paul born this morning at 7 28 in Good Samaritan hospital, seven pounds eight ounces. Thomas Everett Bain and 413 Herbert parents announce daughter Yvonne born this morning at 9 46 in Good Samaritan hospital, six pounds five ounces.

A. L. Poole Endicott N. Y That City Bruce Archer Archer Poole Fairfield Road James Aaron Garrison Bonnie Good Samaritan Hospital David Wayne Philip Paul Rapp Dahlgren Michael Paul Thomas Everett Bain Herbert Yvonne

Rites Thursday For Wayne City Accident Victim

Funeral services for Doris Catherine Buchanan 18 of Wayne City will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Richardson Chapel Wayne City. Burial in Thomason cemetery. She died Sunday night in a car crash near Okanville. She was born June 28 1938 in Wayne County daughter of Eugene and Jola Wilkerson Henry. Survived by husband Herbert, daughter Janet Ruth, parents, three brothers Jimmy Ray Robert Lee Frankie, four sisters Barbara Sue Joyce Arlene Reta Kay Linda Lou.

Doris Catherine Buchanan Okanville Herbert Buchanan Janet Ruth Buchanan Eugene Henry Wayne City Jimmy Ray Robert Lee Frankie Henry Barbara Sue Joyce Arlene Reta Kay Linda Lou Henry

Roy W Williams Rites Tomorrow In Mt Vernon

Funeral services for Roy Wendell Williams will be held Wednesday at 2 00 p m in the chapel of the Pulley Funeral Home Marion Franks of Christopher will officiate and burial will be in Black Oak Ridge cemetery with the American Legion in charge of a military service Williams 30, a former Mt Vernon resident, died Saturday in a tragic accident near Huntington Indiana when struck by a stray bullet fired by fishermen during target practice He was the son of Mr and Mrs Gale Williams former Mt Vernon residents now living in Vandalia Illinois

Roy Wendell Williams Pulley Funeral Home Marion Franks Christopher Black Oak Ridge American Legion Mr. Williams Mt. Vernon Huntington Ind Gale Williams Vernon Vandalia

Pleads Innocent In Circuit Court Ingram Charged

Mrs. Betty Ingram of 2706 Mannen pleaded innocent in circuit court yesterday to charges of confidence game false pretenses and impersonating another Judge B W Eovaldi denied a motion to dismiss and ordered the states attorney to furnish a bill of particulars

Betty Ingram Mannen B. W. Eovaldi Eovaldi

Opinion Poll Offered In McKeon Trial At Parris Island

At Parris Island Marines will release a 27 000 strong opinion poll to the defense in the Matthews C McKeon court martial to show how to train fighting men The 31 year old ex drill instructor is charged with involuntary manslaughter oppression of recruits and drinking on duty The case has involved legal wrangling and McKeon is expected to enter a plea today

Parris Island S. C.i Marine Corps Matthews C. McKeon McKeon Navy Charles S. Thomas Emile Zola Berman New York Irving N. Klein Klein

Grand Jury To Act Tomorrow In Kidnap Case

A New York City grand jury is slated to decide Wednesday in the case against two Queens men, Robert Geibler and Gordon Rowell, charged with attempted extortion over phony ransom calls in the Peter Weinberger kidnapping. FBI and Nassau County detectives report no new leads 13 days in. Beer?

Westbury New York City Peter Weinberger FBI Nassau County Peter Beatrice Weinberger Queens Robert Geibler Gordon T. Rowell

Senate votes to up grants to aged and blind

Senate Democrats pushed to expand federal grants for the needy aged blind and disabled by 62 to 21 vote override. The long stalled Social Security bill faces two major tests, including retirement benefits for women at 62 and disability insurance at age 50, with costs covered by a new tax.

Washington Senate Democrats Sen Kerr D-Okla Sen. George D-Ga House Senate Finance Committee Eisenhower Long D-La Conress

Fog Spraying Put Under City Control In Mt. Vernon

City steps take over fog spraying operations as Mt. Vernon council votes to renew Kenneth Setzekorn as city engineer, study vacating Virginia Avenue for Washington school playground, consider tar kettle purchase for street maintenance, adopt annual levy, and review building codes and tax book placement.

Kenneth Setzekorn Mt. Vernon Grade School Virginia Avenue Washington School 17Th Broadway Casey

Gas price war reaches Christopher Illinois stations

A gasoline price war spreads to Christopher Illinois with major oil stations cutting premium and regular prices by five cents a gallon. The move reflects a broader regional drop in fuel costs as competition heats up among suppliers.

Christopher Christopher, Ti Southern Illinois

Hospital Notes and Discharges Across Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan

Admit list includes Peggy Webb Margarette Barksdale Phyllis Funkhouser and others at Jefferson Memorial with Salem entries and a baby. Discharges feature Lucy Moore Hazel Sammons Ruth Conner and baby Gregory Lee Inn Stelle and baby. Good Samaritan notes Laura Edmison Hilda Lane Gary Pierce admitted and Nellie Larson Cox Jerry Higgins James Wintree discharged.

Jefferson Memorial Peggy Webb Margarette Barksdale Salem Phyllis Funkhouser Larry Harmon Lucy Moore Hazel Sammons Ruth Conner Gregory Lee Inn Stelle Baby Good Samaritan Laura Edmison Hilda Lane Gary Pierce Nellie Larson C Cox Jerry Higginson James Wintree

U S May Cut Forces By 800000 Men Before 1960

James Marlow analyzes a potential U S reduction of 800000 armed forces by 1960 amid tension with the Soviet Union. He notes Dulles opposition to Russian cuts, Radford's reported proposal, and the risk of reduced ground forces affecting allies and small wars. The piece weighs nuclear deterrence, air power, and overseas commitments versus isolation risk.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington United States Russia Dulles Bulganin New York Times Adm Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Congress Free World

Two Cases Heard In County Court

Edwin Leroy McCrary, 36, of Rome township pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Judge Dale Andrews fined $150 plus costs after arrest by state police last March. Charles Newton Church, 19, pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and was granted six months probation.

Edwin Leroy McCrary Rome Township Dale Andrews McCrary Charles Newton Church

Illinois Crude Average Down

Daily crude oil and condensate output fell by 5 300 barrels for the week ended July 14 to 7 083 650 barrels according to the Oil and Gas Journal. For 1956 total production, Illinois shows a decline while California drops 4000 barrels daily and Colorado rises 2400 to 164 700.

Tulsa Okla Oil and Gas Journal Journal California Colorado Illinois

Flight updates from Dallas and St Louis

Frank Weatherford flew to St Louis today. M J Mitchell traveled from Dallas to King City this morning. Clyde Childress departed for St Louis this morning.

Frank Weatherford St. Louis M. J. Mitchell Dallas Tex King City Clyde Childress Lew

TV Actor Blystone Dies After Collapse in Hollywood

William Stanley Blystone, a television actor known for a recent Wyatt Earp film series, collapsed on a street corner and was dead on arrival at Hollywood Receiving Hospital. He was 61.

Hollywood Wwo William Stanley Blystone Hollywood Receiving Hospital Blystone Wyatt Earp

Population of Formosa near Australia’s scale

Formosa’s population nearly equals that of Australia, even though the continent is over 200 times larger in area. This comparison highlights the small size of Formosa’s population relative to vast landmass and emphasizes density differences.

Formosa Australia

Camels from Spanish West Africa Ferry Burdened to Canaries

Report notes that camels imported from Spanish West Africa to the Canary Islands carry heavy loads including people, highlighting the strain on livestock and transport methods.

Spanish West Africa Canary Islands

Bower birds of Australia and New Guinea named to birds of paradise

The article notes Bower-birds of Australia and New Guinea are classified among the birds of paradise, highlighting their distinctive displays and mating rituals. It discusses regional naming practices and the cultural context of these birds within natural history.

Birds Australia New Guinea

Upsurge of Polio Cases in Chicago Prompts Urgent Plea

Chicago health chief urges all residents to vaccinate amid an upsurge of polio. Eighteen new cases and one death in 48 hours, 169 cases and 4 deaths this year, vs 34 cases and 2 deaths last year. Free shots at three emergency stations. 15,000 doses picked up by private physicians.

Chicago Herman N. Bundesen Chicago Board of Health Board of Health Dr. Bundesen Hubbard Street Brian T. Shorney National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Bundesen Cook County

Lohengrin Legend Tied to Parsifal Line of Grail Knight

In German legend, Lohengrin is described as the son of Parsifal, a Knight of the Holy Grail, linking the swan knight to the legendary Grail lineage.

Lohengrin Parsifal the Holy Grail

Clarify Balloting on Wheat Quotas Here

Parker Pierce, chairman of the Jefferson County ASC, says names not on the county registers may still vote in the July 20 wheat quota referendum via a challenged ballot. Eligibility will be decided by the local County Committee within four days. Eligible voters include owners, tenants, and others sharing in 1957 wheat proceeds. fiduciary voters may act, but their principals may not.

ASC Parker Pierce Jefferson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservative Committee

Stratton accepts Hodge resignation amid audit probe

Gov William Stratton announced the resignation of Hodge as state auditor and GOP nominee amid Sangamon County grand jury scrutiny over 42 warrants totaling 544000 dollars. The probe followed tips to Chicago Daily News and other papers, as Stratton had pressed Hodge to step aside. Carbon monoxide now definitively found in the sun’s atmosphere.

Tion William G. Stratton Ilinois Hodge Stratton Sangamon County George P. Coutrakon

How to Reduce Painful Swelling of Piles at Home

An article promotes a new stainless Pazo compound by Grove Laboratories aimed at treating piles at home. It claims instant relief for internal and external symptoms with six ingredients and Triolyte, presenting a soothing anesthetic action to stop itching and reduce swelling, available as ointment or suppositories.

Grove Laboratories Druggistal Inc

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Bill Phillips Roy W. Williams Joe Halt VFW Paul E. Artis Leo Harlow South Tenth Street Veterans Organization Artis Teft Joe Smith Jess Risley Silas Biggerstaff Rescue Mission Mary Jane Studio Gov. Stratton Tllinois Willam Stratton Tlinois National Guard Camp Ripley Minn U. S Airport News Hans South 10Th Street Dage One Crash Artists IN Action Goodyears Jack Kochman HELL Goodyear MT. Vernon Fairgrounds
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