Deaths Verner Fred 66 Waltonville farmer dies
Verner Fred 66 a Waltonville retired farmer died at 2 40 am today at Marshall Brown ing Hospital in Du Quoin of a heart ailment. He was born October 20 1889 in Jefferson county, married August 19 1913 to Anna Elizabeth Newberry. Funeral is Friday June 8 at 2 pm at Waltonville Methodist Church, Rev E L Gulley officiating. Burial Knob Prairie Cemetery. He is survived by his father Elijah 94, his wife, one daughter Mrs Calvin Darnell, four grandchildren, two sisters Mrs Ebby Cooley and Mrs Harry Hamilton. A son Major Arthur Logan Fred was killed May 25 1955 when lightning struck a B 50 bomber in Texas.
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Verner Fred
Waltonville
Marshall Browning Hospital
du Quoin
Fred
Jefferson County
Elijah
Martha (Bravard) Fred
Anna Elizabeth Newberry
Waltonville Methodist Church
E. L. Gulley
Knob Prairie
Fry Funeral
Calvin Darnell
Ebby Cooley
la Grange
Ill
Aes
Harry Hamilton
Walton He
Arthur Logan Fred
Texas
Sadie Renschler Dies in McLeansboro at 74
Sadie Ann Renschler 74 of McLeansboro died at Good Samaritan Hospital Mt Vernon after a lingering illness. Born July 23 1881 in White County to George Russell and wife. Survived by three sons Roy Kerrville TX George Phoenix AZ Adam Evansville IN three daughters Mamie Walski Chicago Evelyn Roberson Christopher Edith Prather McLeansboro. one son Arthur died three months ago. one brother John Russell Enfield. two sisters Phamie Hasten Oaklawn and Emma Whitting Maywood. After 2 PM today body lies in state at Gholson Funeral Home. Funeral Friday 2 PM at Church of God McLeansboro Rev Stanley Joplin to officiate burial Enfield Cemetery.
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Sadie Ann Renschler
McLeansboro
Good Samaritan Hospital
Mt. Vernon
George Russell
White County
Adam Renschler
Roy
Kerrville
Texas
George
Phoenix
Arizona
Adam
Evansville
Ind
Mamie Walski
Chicago
Evelyn Robertson
Christopher
Edith Prather
Arthur
John Russell
Enfield
Phamie Hasten
Oaklawn
Emma Whitting
Maywood
Gholson
Church of God
Stanley Joplin
Enfield Cemetery
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed by Memorial
Hospital notes show admissions including Emma Evans Max Williams Douglas Pruett James Lisenby and Carl Flannigan. Discharges include Florence Overturf Gladys Davis Susan Pflant and several infants. Jefferson Memorial records Phil Baize Robert Chambers and Gladys Chambers among admissions and urgings.
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Emma Mary Evans
Max Alan Williams
Douglas James Pruett
James Arthur Lisenby
Carl Flannigan
Florence Irene Overturf
Gladys Mae Davis
Susan Isabel Pflant
Cecil Wayne Haynes
Donald Lee Haynes
Geraldine Bullington
Phyllis Orlet
Jerome John
Louise Daily
Ronald Kenneth
Leo Pat Buchanan
Helen Louise Fitzgerrell
Jefferson Memorial
Phil Baize
Robert Carr Chambers
Gladys Leah Chambers
Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Gutzler at Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Alva Gutzler of 1314 Main Street welcomed daughter Sarah Elizabeth born yesterday at 4 35 pm at Good Samaritan hospital. The newborn weighs six pounds fourteen ounces.
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Alva Gutzler
Main Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Sarah Elizabeth
Airport News: Local Flights Reported From Two Cities
Gene Tubbesing flew to Terre Haute Indiana today. Todd Ward traveled from Mt. Vernon to Springfield Illinois and back today.
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Gene Tubbesing
Terre Haute
Ind
Todd Ward
Mt. Vernon
Springfield
Til
Spanish War Veterans Meet at Public Library Friday
United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary Gen Eben Swift Camp 94 will meet Friday at 2:00 PM at the public library. An entertainment program will follow the adjutant E W Threlkeld urges all members to attend.
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Eben Swift
United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
E. W. Threlkeld
Adj
Coal bids sought for Vernon Public Library project
The Vernon Public Library invites bids to furnish coal with bids opening Friday June 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Library Board will conduct the proceedings and may reject all bids. Details on quantities, quality and specifications are available from the library office. Public notice of bids marginalized by the era's local procurement norms.
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X. Vernon Public
Lady Doctor Wynekoop Dies After 1933 Murder Convictions
Chicago report confirms Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop died last July 4 in a South Side rest home. Cremated under the name Dr. Alice Lois Lindsay, the elderly physician had been jailed after her 1934 murder trials involving Rheta Gardner Wynekoop. The case drew sensational attention as details of the 23 year old’s death and the ensuing trials were disclosed.
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Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Clifton Hunn
Irving Mack
Lindsay
Wynekoop
Catherine Lindsay Dobson
Catherine Wynekoop
Wynekeep
Rheta
Earl
Trujillo foe allegedly tossed into ship boilers accusation
In New York the Dominican freighter Fundacion docked with detectives aboard to verify a claim that Dr Jesus de Galindez, a critic of Trujillo and Columbia University instructor, was thrown into the ship boilers. Authorities call the tale a hoax and will question crew members and inspect the vessel. The ship’s last visit had 65 crew. this trip lists 38 aboard.
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New York
Fundacion
Trujillo
Jesus de Galindez
Columb University
Nicholas Silva
Dominican Revolutionary Party
Galindez
Farmer Dies After Tractor Accident Near New Athens
In New Athens Illinois a 70 year old farmer Theodore P Schatte was found dead beside a tractor on his farm Tuesday. A St. Clair County deputy coroner said he apparently suffered a heart attack while mowing hay and fell from the tractor. The machine apparently cut his body and traveled in circles before stalling in a gully.
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New Athens
Ill
Here
St. Clair County
Theodore P. Schatte
Kefauver Knocked Out Of Running
Kefauver’s presidential bid falters as New York delegates tighten races with Harriman’s bloc securing most of 86 seats. Stevenson allies claim several New York seats while both parties plan at large delegates. Eisenhower solidifies GOP path. Montana and South Dakota show Kefauver gains. primary totals list Stevenson 19.[r?]
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New York
Averel Harriman
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Harriman
Kefauver
Montana
South Dakota
Anopd
Southakota
Laraly
Chicago
Ken Holum
Merton Tice
Francis Case
Associated Press
Eisenhower Clarifies Oregon Primary Endorsement
President Eisenhower explained he misunderstood Oregon candidacy timing after blessing McKay. He said other GOP hopefuls were to withdraw and discussed potential reciprocal invitations with Soviet leaders, plus views on Khrushchev and Stalin. He offered to submit to a panel for a medical exam if desired.
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Senhower
McKay
Oregon
Eisenhower
Twining
Nathan F. Twining
Soviet Union
Moscow
United States
Air Force
Russia
Wilson
U. S
George Zhukov
Stalin
Nikita Khrushchev
Communist’ Party
Kremlin
Improving the breed of metals for industry and defense
Thousands of scientists and engineers nationwide aim to improve metals for defense, manufacturing and space. U S Steel opens a Monroeville research center, Allegheny Ludlum develops heat resistant steels, and tireless work targets tougher alloys for drilling, aerospace, and highway construction amid cost challenges.
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Sam Dawson
Pittsburgh
Churchill Downs
Belmont
U.S. Steel
Monroeville
Allegheny - Ludlum Steel
Allegheny. Ludlum
American Brake Shoe
Mahwah
N. J
U. S. Steel
Jones & Laughlin
Autos Collide At 12th In Mt Vernon Incident
No one was injured in a Tuesday collision at 12th and Conger Mt Vernon. Dick Jamerson of 2221 Casey and Roberta Ruth Morlan of 47 Crown View drove the cars involved. the incident occurred at about 4 15 pm.
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Mt. Vernon
Dick Jamerson
Casey
Roberta Ruth Morlan
Crown View
12Th
Conger
Marriage Licenses Tie Up Multiple Mt Vernon Couples
Lawrence Wiehe Jr and Wan da Lee Baker of Mt Vernon apply for marriage licenses. Loman G Smith of Canton and Virginia Lee Merret of Mt Vernon also listed. Darrell Molen of Carlinville and Betty Arin Morgan of Mt Vernon appear with Roy W Brasher of Shamrock Texas and Carolyn Eubanks of Rector Arkansas. Nimrod Brasher of Shamrock Texas and Panzy Eubanks of Rector Arkansas noted. Cobalt and nickel cited as top magnetic metals.
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Lawrence Wiehe, Jr
Wanda Lee Baker
Mt. Vernon
Loman G. Smith
Canton
Virginia Lee Merret
Darrell Molen
Carlinville
Til
Betty Arin Morgan
Roy W.brasher
Shamrock
Texas
Carolyn Eubanks
Ark
Nimrod Brasher
Panzy Eubanks
Will Stalin’s Tomb Be Seen Without Stalin Anymore
Washington reports renewed questions about removing Joseph Stalin’s body from Moscow’s Red Square. Western observers note Khrushchev’s secret‑speech denunciation and Tito’s snub as signals the Kremlin may order Stalin buried elsewhere, reshaping the site beside Lenin.
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Washington P
Stalin
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Red Square
V. I. Lenin
State Department
Nikita Khrushchev
Tito
Lenin
Khrushchev
Kremlin
Car Rolls Over North Of City Injuring Driver
Robert Huelsman of Alton TI was injured when his car rolled over several times on State Route 37 north of Mt. Vernon near the railroad underpass. Investigators said the vehicle left the south side of the underpass, crossed the shoulder, and tumbled, landing with wheels in the air. Huelsman climbed free with facial cuts and bruises but no serious injuries observed.
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Robert Huelsman
Alton
Mt. Vernon
Huelsman
College Senior 86 Years Old Will Miss Coeds at UCLA
John Blyne Ely, 86, plans to receive his bachelor of arts in music at UCLA Saturday. He says he will miss the coeds, 8 o'clock classes and coffee breaks that kept him feeling young, as six of his seven children and four grandchildren attend the ceremony. Ely earned all A and B grades during four years of college.
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Los Angeles
John Bloyne Ely
Ely
UCLA
Two Suits for Divorce Filed in Circuit Court
Martha Manning sues James Manning for desertion in a marriage begun November 1, 1941 and separated in March 1954, seeking restoration of her maiden name Brooks. Esta Lee Fletcher sues Donald Fletcher for divorce, cites a 1955 burglary and larceny conviction, married August 25, 1954 and separated May 1955. both cases represented by Alvin Lacy Williams.
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Martha Manning
James Manning
Brooks, Fletcher
Fletcher Esta Lee Fletcher
Donald Fletcher
Barnes
Alvin Lacy Williams
Police Court Fines Listed for Traffic Violations
Police Court fines assessed by Police Magistrate Allan Dulaney include George Paul Mays of Opdyke one dollar and costs for driving too fast for conditions. Billy W. Kniffen of Bonnie five dollars and costs for improper passing. George L. Karr of Crossville seven dollars and costs for speeding. Doyle Dean Landers Norman Oklahoma five dollars and costs for speeding. Wiley J. Hopkins five dollars and costs for using a wrong traffic lane. The Bermuda colony was founded in 1612.
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Allan Dulaney
George Paul Mays
Opdyke
Billy W. Kniffen
Bonnie
George L. Karr
Crossville
Doyle Dean Landers
Norman
Okla
Wiley J. Hopkins
Religious leaders urged to ease race tensions locally
President Eisenhower praised a National Conference of Christians and Jews call for local religious leadership to address social and group tensions on the moral and spiritual plane. The conference urged leaders from the major faiths to gather concerned citizens to tackle race relations and intercultural goodwill issues. A separate notice lists a 1956 estate sale in Spain with numerous household items and antiques offered for sale.
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New York
Eisenhower
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Girl's Accordion Stolen From Kujawa Home
A $200 reward is offered for the return of Eleanor Kujawa's black green tinsel 120 bass seven shift accordion stolen during Waltonville high school graduation night from the home of Mr and Mrs John Kujawa on RFD Ashley. Eleanor, 11 years after an accident, uses an artificial limb and loves music. Also taken was an air compressor.
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John Kujawa
RFD
Ashley
Eleanor Kujawa
Eleanor
Waltonville High School
Marion
Kujawa
Motorcycle crash injures Phil Baize at local station
Phil Baize, 44, of 715 South 20th, was hurt when his motorcycle at the Liberty gas station went out of control veering across Tenth street and striking a parked truck at the Gulf service station. He was taken to Jefferson Memorial Hospital with a head injury and bruises. The motorcycle belonged to Clyde Tennyson and the truck to American News Co.
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Phil Baize
South 20Th
Donger
Baize
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Baise
Liberty Gas Station
Tenth Street
Gulf Service Station
Clyde Tennyson
South 12Th
The
American News Co
South Johnson
Mail Destroyed In Fire On Train
Several hundred pounds of mail were destroyed by fire in the baggage car of a Gulf Mobile and Ohio Railroad train run between Chicago and St Louis. No one was injured. The baggage car was removed for firefighting efforts in Bloomington. Damage amount undetermined and cause unknown.
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Bloomington
Tiny
Peacocks Pampered Pets at Alexander the Great Court
Fragmentary note recalls peacocks treated as pampered pets in a court associated with Alexander the Great. Historical reference appears brief with no clear dates or locations.
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Alexander the Reat
Learning To Drive Car Kills Teacher in Detroit
A 44 year old woman, Alice Dixon, practicing in a supermarket parking lot, hit the accelerator instead of the brake and crashed into a car, then a parked truck. Teacher Eddie Mae Clark, 48, died. Dixon and her husband Wilbur, 56, were injured. Driver of other car, John Houston, 37, unhurt. Dixon faces investigation for involuntary manslaughter.
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Detroit
Alice Dixon
Eddie Mae Clark
Dixon
John Houston
Senate okays big increase in health funds
The Senate approved a $2,372,523,281 bill to finance Welfare and Labor for the coming fiscal year, backing President Eisenhower’s request to continue research on cancer heart disease mental illness arthritis and other diseases. The measure heads to conference with the House, which had proposed more for NIH research and must resolve other differences.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
House
National Institutes of Health
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Sadie Renschler
Airport News
TCU
Reeteon
Alice Wynecoop
Italy
Rand Italia
Illinois
Rockford Morine
Peoria
Rantoul
Incy
Vandalia
Scott Air Base
Business Mirror
Tron
Cobalt
Nickel
Delray Beach
Fla
International Soundphoto
Deaver
Denise
Dr. Deaver
Nyu-Bellevue Institute of Physical Rehabilitation
New York State
Bermuda
Johnson’s Insurance Agency
South 10Th Street
IlIs
Spain
Herbert
Russell & Reid
Sam Haley
Raymond Telford
Doan
Gillette
Dad
Oks
Olen Eater
Jordan
Linkon
Wards
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