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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
1
Associated Press reports heavy Allied air attacks on North Korean targets with seven B 26 bombers striking frontline positions at dawn and other B 26s claiming 29 supply vehicles destroyed. Rain muddied a 155 mile ground front as tanks southwest of the Munsan truce camp engaged Chinese forces, with about 30 killed or wounded.
Isam R. Yates of Belle Rive a retired mail carrier died at 7 15 p m at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a long illness at age 88 years seven months and 24 days Born October 10 1863 in Moores Prairie township he lived in Jefferson county all his life and in Belle Rive 42 years Funeral services at Belle Rive Baptist church Saturday at 2 00 p m led by Rev Bird Green assisted by Revs John Maulding and G G Dorris Body at Grigg Funeral Home Dahlgren after 4 00 p m Thursday then at church for viewing until funeral hour He was a 35 year member of the Belle Rive Baptist church and held many township and village offices Surviving are three sons Charles Belle Rive John Hammond Ind Roy R Denver Colo five daughters Blanche Davis Lorene Carr Hammond Ind Ethel Hunter Denver Colo Jessie Goddard West Frankfort Pauline Parfitt South Bend Ind two stepdaughters Nellie Evans and Edith Stephens Twin Falls Idaho 28 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren One son William R Yates preceded him in death last March 18
Annie Boyd Young of McLeansboro died at 1:00 a m today at her home after a long illness. She was daughter of Jasper and Lena DeWitt Boyd both deceased. The First Baptist church in McLeansboro held services Friday at 2:00 p m. The body lay in state at the church.
PARIS June 4 A Red attempt to paralyze the nation with a sit down strike flopped as Premier Antoine Pinay mobilized thousands of police and gendarmes to deter protests. The CGT led strike actions failed with most of its three million members remaining at work.
Mr and Mrs Mark Moreton of 2027 College avenue welcomed a seven and a half pound son named James Robert born at Good Samaritan Hospital at 9 34 p m yesterday Mrs Moreton is Betty Gamber daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Gamber The Arches of 420 Herbert street welcomed a baby girl born at Jefferson Memorial Hospital at 12 10 a m today weighing seven pounds one ounce named Helen Pamela Sue
Danville Illinois June 4 Northwestern Publishing Co submitted an application for a permit to operate a new television station or an ultra high frequency channel in Danville. The action marks the company’s entry into local broadcasting amid ongoing regulatory reviews.
Otto Draper 59 of Wayne City collapsed and died on his way home from work after suffering a stroke. Coroner James Colbert ruled death from apoplexy. Funeral set for Thursday at Combs Chapel with American Legion rites. burial in Thomason Cemetery. Survived by son Robert Draper in England and sister Oma Harvey of Chicago.
Neal Ammons, longtime resident of Mt. Vernon, died in Bakersfield California after moving there about ten years ago. The independent oil driller and his family had many friends in Mt. Vernon. Funeral services were set for Thursday at 2 00 p m at Flickinger Mortuary in Bakersfield. He is survived by his wife Hazel a son Bob of Bakersfield and a granddaughter.
Donelson Funeral Home in Mc Leansboro announces calling hours. Mrs. Young is survived by three brothers Dr Frank Boyd of Paducah Kentucky C J Boyd of Enoch Oklahoma and W J Boyd of Evansville Indiana.
The Jefferson Memorial patient list shows admissions and discharges including Albert Tussey Bessie Duncan Bessie Brookman Minnie Archer Ira Hawkins Helen Waugh Homer Brush Ruth Evan Melinda Redwine Gary Wilson Dean Smith Frank Donelson Gladys Roberson Marian Carlisle Susan Woolley Lee Newell Dora Cox and infant David Michael John Manion Berthold Borden Almeda Runnels Wanda Wagner.
In Tronwood Michigan on June 4 a cave in trapped five miners at the Penokee Tron Mine. Three reached the shaft unaided. Jerma Olkonen 36 Ironwood and Serifin Zacharazewski 36 Ironwood were found dead. Victor Cox 51 Hocking 46 Ironwood and Mack Krocker 54 Bessemer ended a 24 hour entombment, rescued in good condition. The accident occurred during sealing of part of the Republic Steel Mine. The strike reduced ore output with about 25,000 idle miners across Minnesota, Upper Michigan and Wisconsin.
A water main break in St. Louis county cut output by 20 percent affecting about 93,000 customers. W. Victor Weir of the Water Co warned residents to curb use as heat kept demand high. Repairs were expected by nightfall while some city residents reported low pressure as city consumption neared 205.2 million gallons.
The Vatican press office bulletin said Pope Pius XII, 76, is suffering from influenza and fever. He has canceled a program of audiences while under medical care.
Communist remilitarization of East Germany drives record refugee exodus to West Berlin. West sector authorities say 700 East Germans registered as refugees on Tuesday with a daily average of 180 to 200 fleeing conscription in recent weeks.
Traveling president Theodore Roosevelt became the first U S president to set foot on foreign soil while in office when he visited Panama in November 1906. He spent several days inspecting the construction progress of the Panama Canal.
For older folks with persistent itching from dry skin, Resinol Ointment offers soothing relief by acting as a substitute for missing natural oils. It works fast and provides lasting comfort, reducing the urge to scratch. Available at all drug stores.
Donald Lee Williams of RFD 2 Salem and Barbara Lula Burge of RFD 1 Odin feature in a district notice listing residents connected to the matter. The brief item records their names and rural route designations without additional context.
Mrs Oscar Grooms reported to police at headquarters that seven flowers and flower pots were stolen from the front yard of her home at 1025 Conger in Mt Vernon at 7 45 this morning.
Publicity style advertisement urges avoiding scratching or squeezing pimples to prevent infection and irritation. Peterson's Ointment promises fast relief and improved skin appearance at 40 cents with a money back guarantee if one application fails. It mentions itchy feet and cracks between toes as conditions treated.
Elsie Force of Edwardsville Illinois reports losing 26 pounds from 184 to 168 with Rennel Concentrate. The ad claims heart and arm relief, promotes a simple home recipe using lemon juice or unsweetened grapefruit juice, and offers a money back guarantee if no results after the first bottle.
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