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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

5

Pleasant View Notes On Old Music and Local Events

Longtime readers recall The Youth’s Companion and The American Boy, plus memories of Southern Harmony’s minor-key hymns. Local reflections weave through oil activity on Chambers farm, stoves sparking at Lomax Station, spring farming delays, and gatherings around Pearl Lomax’s birthday before a Smoky Mountain trip. William Story funeral draws neighbors’ farewell.

Joe Register- News Shiloh Drivers Mt. Vernon Bob Anderson Fourth Regiment Band Oakwood Dolores Frank Purcell Old Union Lomax Mills Curve Murrell Troutt Lincoln Ill George Lomax Lomax Station Pearl Lomax Floyd Bryan Rita Marline Bryan George Bryan Pearl Eugene Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Great Smoky Mountain National Park Smoky Mountain National Park William Story Pirermy

Sparkplug Injury From Cracker Fight At School

Nine year old Lamont Huntley arrived at City Hospital with a three inch sparkplug embedded in his forehead after a classmate threw it during a dispute over crackers. Doctors removed the object in a 1.4 hour operation and said his brain remained unharmed. The patient and assailant are African American.

Newark N. J Lamont Huntley City Hospital Lamont

Corset School Training Highlighted By Gossard Co

Mrs Dyer of The Judy Style Shop and Mr Vernon attend the Gossard School of Corsetry in Chicago this week. The H W Gossard Co sponsors the training, which covers basic anatomy fashion trends and merchandising techniques. The school is described as the oldest of its kind and held nationwide.

Mayme Dyer Vernon Gossard School of Chicago H. W. Gossard Co Gossard School

Carnival Boy With Case Of Meningitis Innet

A new search for a carnival boy with meningitis continued at Mt Summit near New Castle Indiana after a prior clean bill of health. Dr C E Canaday found Stanley Mitchell about 10 in good health after inspecting the mid Way trailer camp. Authorities in Toledo sought a warrant for violating the contagious disease law as the Mitchell family remained elusive and multiple checks failed to confirm illness.

New Castle Ind Ohio State Police Midway Mt. Summit Here C. E. Canaday Henry County Stanley Mitchell Toledo Sheriff's Office Lucas County Health Commissioner Mitchells Mitchell Columbus Sayen Canaday Stanley

Gunshot Victim Dies at Cairo in Mo. Quarrel

Henry Sanders a 36 year old man shot at his Charleston Missouri home died yesterday in a Cairo hospital Emma Lee Whitaker said she fired the shot in a Saturday quarrel Sheriff J E Scott of Mississippi county Mo said she was held on a murder charge The sheriff identified both as Negroes

Associated Press Cairo Henry Sanders Charleston, Mo J. E. Scott Mississippi County Emma Lee Whitaker Scott

Little Red Wagon Girl Appears on WENR Show

Donna Ruth Caldwell of Kinmundy appeared on Morris B. Sachs amateur hour on WENR radio and television Sunday June 11 from 12 30 to 1 30 DST She also sang on Stars of Tomorrow at the Granada and has joined Mt Vernon groups entertaining veterans at the Marion Veterans Hospital Votes for Donna should be sent to Morris B Sachs Inc Chicago before Wednesday night June 14

Donna Ruth Caldwell Archie Bud" Caldwell Kinmundy Morris B. Sachs WENR Donna Stars of Tomorrow Granada Little Red Wagon Girl Mt. Vernon Marion Marion Veteran’s Hospital Morris B. Sachs Inc S. Halsted Street Chicago

Fourth-H Clubs Report West Salem Liberty Summersville Meetings

West Salem 4-H Club met at the West Salem school with seven members. Talks on Cattle Judging Guernsey Cattle and gardening were given by members. Next meeting June 5 at eight o'clock at West Salem school. Liberty Ramblers 4-H Club met at Louise Bayne’s home with 15 members present. Visitors included Warren Wells Clyde Clifton Walter Green and Hugh Livesay. Talks on projects Greener Pastures and 4-H pledge given. Summersville Eagles 4-H Club met at Lawrence Heskitt’s home with 138 members and nine visitors. Talks covered Safety Soil Conservation and Gardening. Four members to attend judging school June 9. Tour of University of Illinois June 20. 4-H Day Camp planned for June 28. Next meeting June 20 at 8 p.m. at the home of Junior Farmer.

West Salem Tigers West Salem Tommy McPherson Guernsey Jerry Reinlein Harold Roy Ward Gene Fox Louise Bayne Cleo Wells Warren Wells Clyde Clifton Walter Green Hugh Livesay Livesay Shirelevy Glenda Sledge Ronald Eller Jarrell Pasley Delbert Clifton Glenda Shirley Sledge They Bayne Lawrence Heskitt Huh Livesay Donald Warner Wayne Stout University of Tinois Junior Farmer

World's Largest Seller: St Joseph Aspirin Tops Market

St Joseph aspirin secures status as the world's largest seller amid strong demand. Company figures show sustained sales and wide distribution across major outlets, reinforcing its market leadership and consumer trust.

St.Joseph

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