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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1952

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Six Waltonville Residents Injured In Car Turnover

Six Waltonville residents were injured at 4 15 p m Tuesday when a 1950 Mercury skidded on a blacktop curve near Royalton and overturned. Injured are Bernadine Johnson Vera Green Michael Hamlin Elvada Hamlin John Emil Fallis and Lillian Norris. Green and Hamlin remain hospitalized. others treated and released. Ambulances took the victims to Doctors Hospital in Carbondale.

Waltonville Royalton Bernadine Johnson Vera Green Michael Hamlin Elvada Hamlin John Emil Fallis Lillian Norris Green Doctors Hospital Carbondale

Slowness of Military Aid for Formosa Reports

Adm. Arthur W. Radford, Pacific Fleet commander, said deliveries of military aid to the Chinese Nationalists on Formosa were disappointingly slow. He cited worldwide priorities and slower-than-expected production as reasons. He noted Chiang Kai-shek’s forces have manpower and potential, need artillery and transport, and have a small amphibious force. he warned against the idea of a mainland attack.

Washington Arthur W. Radford Pacific Fleet Formosa Radford Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang

Panyushkin Named Envoy to China from Moscow

MOSCOW June 13 The Soviet Press announced that Ambassador Alexander Panyushkin will move from Washington to Peiping to head the Soviet mission in China. Aged 47, he replaces Gen Nikolai Roschin who has served since 1948 under Nationalist and Communist regimes. Panyushkin is seen as one of the USSRs ablest diplomats with vast experience in China.

Associated Press Moscow Alexander Panyushkin Washington China Panyushkin Ussr Peiping Nikolai Vassilievich Roschin Chiang Kai-Shek Foreign Affairs Ministry

Reds Will Not Start War Warns Berlin Mayor

Berlin Mayor Ernst Reuter said in Bonn that the Russians will avoid triggering a new world war by staying within limits. He urged West German firms to buy more from West Berlin industries to use capacities and prevent the city from being treated as charity. Reuter warned that crossing limits would provoke concerted Western resistance and broad global consequences.

Associated Press Bonn Germany Berlin Ernst Reuter Reuter West Berlin

Reds Say UN Cannot Dictate Truce Or War

MUNSAN Korea June 13 The chief communist negotiator Nam Il says the United Nations is not in position to dictate anything on the battlefield or in the conference. He remains firm on demanding the return of all 160 000 Allied held prisoners while Maj Gen Harrison notes possible recesses and a top level session tomorrow.

Associated Press Munsan Korea United Nations Nam O Panmumjom Nam William K. Harrison U. N Harrison

Births in City Hospitals Highlight Local Families

Mr and Mrs George Weingart announce son Wendell Lee born 1 45 pm at Good Samaritan weighing nine pounds two ounces. Mr and Mrs Paul Audt welcome daughter eight pounds 12 ounces born at 10 03 am at Good Samaritan. Mr and Mrs Marvin Davis report son Allan Wasne born 9 35 am at Jefferson Memorial. William Robert Rodatz and spouse welcome son William Ivan born 9 09 am at Jefferson Memorial weighing six pounds 15 1 2 ounces. Robert Towal and Betty Neal announce daughter Barbara Lou born June 6 in Houston Hospital weighing eight pounds 2 2 ounces. second child.

George Weingartner South 18Th Street Wendell Lee Good Samaritan Hospital Paul Audt South 22Nd Street Good Samariee Hospital Yesteray Marvin Davis Robert E. Towal Riley Avenue Houston Texas Barbara Lou Towal Vernon Betty Neal

Friday the 13th superstitions liven Chicago chatter

Chicago dispatch notes superstitious readers should take it easy on Friday the 13th, June 1952 is the only month with a Friday 13 this year, and warns that February 13, 1953, plus March 13 and November 13 of 1953 will be jinx days for believers.

Associated Press Chicago

Ten Yank Airmen Missing At Sea

HONOLULU June 13 Ten crewmen of a ditched B 29 super fortress today were reported missing in shark infested waters 175 miles west of Kwajalein. The pilot a captain was rescued by a Navy patrol boat four hours after the plane went down with a broken leg. The rescued man said the B 29 broke up quickly on impact and he believed the others aboard were lost. The Hawaiian Sea Frontier said two of the bomber s four engines apparently failed shortly after takeoff from Kwajalein for Guam.

Associated Press Honolulu Kwajalein Air Force Hawaiian Sea Frontier Guam

Meat Supply Up For Year Says Livestock Board Official

Chicago June 13 A livestock official says about 221 billion pounds of meat will be produced this year up 600 million pounds from 1951 with per capita consumption at 140 pounds a two pound rise. He cautions output four percent below 1951 though beef up 7 percent lamb up 12 percent and veal up six percent. More than 350 industry reps from 36 states attend the two day meeting.

Forecast Big Peach Harvest in Illinois This Year

Springfield Ill June 13 A state crop expert estimates the 195? Illinois peach harvest at 1 924 000 bushels or 137 000 above the 1942 51 average Peaches last year were a failure Unusually cold weather ruined much of the crop and held the total yield to 224 000 bushels J A Ewing state agriculture department satisfician said yesterday that this year s prospects are excellent considering the number of trees lost in 1951.

Associated Press Springfield Ill Illinois J. A. Ewing Agriculture Department

Youth Bitten By Dog Yesterday

Wayne Linville aged 14 of 1007 Park Avenue was bitten by a dog yesterday afternoon in the 2500 block of College Avenue. He received treatment at a physician office and police ordered the dog owner to keep it tied for a 14 day observation period.

Wayne Linville Park Avenue College Avenue Wayne

Minor Blaze In Hotel Kitchen At Emmerson

Firemen were called to Hotel Emmerson at 9:35 last night where grease on a stove in the kitchen caught fire. They used chemicals and pressure fog to control the blaze. Fire officials said the blaze was not heavy.

Hotel Emmerson Epee

Olney Man Killed As Brakes Lock In Crash

Olney Illinois June 13 Ben W Wood about 50 of Olney was killed when brakes locked causing the car to collide with a windshield. State police said driver Harry Dean applied brakes to avoid another car on state highway 130 three and a half miles north of Olney. Witnesses said Wood was thrown about 45 feet and slid 30 feet. Dean was uninjured.

Associated Press Olney Ill Ben W. Wood Harry Dean Wood Dean

Governor not discouraging Defo draft in 1952 race

The Illinois governor signals tolerance for a possible Democratic draft of Adlai Stevenson, while noting he prefers Eisenhower if the Republican nominee runs. aides say no formal statement is planned now but a later remark could occur.

Taft Illinois Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Stevenson Chicago Uly 7

Principal Resigns After Eight Years at Carrier Mills High

Kenneth L. Philips, Carrier Mills high school principal for eight years, announced his resignation on June 13 to seek employment elsewhere. He has taught in Saline County for 25 years.

Associated Press Carrier Mills ,III Kenneth L. Philips Carrier Mills Saline County

Funeral for L. L. Moore in McLeansboro Saturday

McLeansboro June 13 funeral services for L. L. Moore will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Donelson Funeral Home. The 80 year old died yesterday after a lingering illness. Survived by three sons James of Chicago Mike and Ernest of McLeansboro and daughter Mrs Nellie Leahy of Chicago. Also three brothers Alonzo George of McLeansboro and Willie of Sullivan. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery McLeansboro.

Mcleansboro L. L. Moore Donelson Funeral Home Moore James Chicago Mike Ernest Nellie Leahy Alonzo George Willie Sullivan Odd Fellows Cemetery

Mercer Infant Dies Early Today

Frankie Lee Mercer three months old son of Rev. Edward E. and Maudie May Mercer died at 3 10 a m at home 215 south 12th street Mt Vernon Born March 8 1952 in Mt Vernon funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m Myers Chapel with Rev Elvis Tolley officiating burial in Old Union cemetery Body may be viewed after 4 p m today Survived by parents two brothers Billy Eugene and Prentiss Edward and two sisters Freda Laaree and Carolyn Sue all at home

Frankie Lee Mercer Edward E. Mercer South 12Th Street Myers Chapel Elvis Tolley Old Union Cemetery Frankie Lee Mt. Vernon Edward E Maudie May (Powe) Mercer Billy Eugene Prentiss Edward Freda Laaree Carolyn Sue

Heat Prostrates 14 In St Louis

ST LOUIS June 13 The temperature rose to a record 97 degrees causing 14 heat prostration cases and hospitalization. Weather continues hot with minimal rainfall as the city endures a dry spell since May 1 totaling 2.22 inches since May.

St. Louis Associated Press

Pfc Jordan Returns to States from Korea

SAN FRANCISCO June 13 The Navy transport Gen William Gordon arrived yesterday from Korea with 2 628 Army combat veterans among its 3 524 armed services passengers Passengers from Illinois included Melvin R Jordan Pfc 325 N 4th St Mt Vernon.

Associated Press San Francisco Navy Gen William Gordon Korea Armed Services Illinois Jordan Melvin R 4Th St Mt. Vernon

Premium Books For Mt V Fair Now Available

Premium books for the Mt. V er non State Fair list premiums including floral hall entries limited to Jefferson county exhibitors. Books may be obtained free at county clerk office East Side Lumber Co Clyde Lee s office Home Bureau Davis Drugs First National Bank Security Bank Farm Bureau Dixie Mills Body Store in Marlow and the secretary s office at the Fair grounds.

Mt. Vernon

Birthday Shower for Miss Phoebe Spangler

Next Monday June 16 marks Miss Phoebe Spangler 32nd birthday. She has been an invalid since birth but possesses a brilliant mind and excellent memory. Friends plan a shower and request cards and letters from kind people everywhere. Miss Spangler lives with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Spangler on Johnson Street in Mt Vernon.

Phoebe Spangler Miss Spangler Fred Spangler Johnson Street Mt. Vernon

Hospital Notes and Jefferson Memorial Admissions

Hospital notes list August Damulis of Johnston City and several others admitted or discharged including Mrs Alma Bald ridge Mrs Ada Sayer and infant Diane Betty Discharged names include Mrs June Marie Clark Richard Earls Master Michael Welge Louis C Pavledes and others Jefferson Memorial shows Pat Davis Mrs Bes sie Rodatz and Mrs Augusta Jocker admitted with locations Woodlawn Wayne City Mt Carmel.

August Damulis Johnston City Alma Baldridge Ada Sayer June Marie Clark Richard Earls Waltonville Michael Welge Louis C. Pavledes Ruth Evanoff Bessie Baltzell Matha Lee Woods Diane Betty Jefferson Memorial Pat Davis Bessie Rodatz Woodlawn Augusta Jocker Wayne City Catherine Hudson Mt. Carmel

Philippines Army Tops Rebels in Luzon Clashs Report

Manila dispatch says Philippine soldiers killed 14 Huk rebels and wounded 12 in the past week on northeastern Luzon, detailing ongoing operations against insurgent forces.

Manila Philippines Army Luzon Island

Southern Illinois Custodians Meet in Mt Vernon Today

The annual Southern Illinois Custodians meeting gathered 54 members at Mt. Vernon junior high school for a noon luncheon served by West Salem Methodist. Attendees planned a tour of local schools and an afternoon business session to elect officers, with Clyde Bickley as president, Clarence Nolta as vice-president, and Charles Edwards as secretary-treasurer, plus an exhibit of custodial equipment.

Southern Illinois Custodians Organization Mt. Vernon West Salem Clarence Nolta Charles Edwards

Church Services Announced by Byford King Pastor

Saturday evening services at 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m Gene Taylor superintendent Claude Flanagan song leader Joyce Forman pianist Morning worship at 11 a m Sunday evening service at 7 30 Prayer meeting each Wednesday night at 7 30

Byford King Gene Taylor Claude Flanagan Joyce Forman

Airfield Flights Reported From Local Field Today

Jo Taylor traveled from Centralia to the local field today while Freddie Reynolds and Earl Outland flew to Chicago yesterday afternoon. Dr. Glen Filberth departed for Mt. Carmel yesterday afternoon.

Jo Taylor Centralia Freddie Reynolds Earl Outland Chicago Glen Filberth Mt. Carmel

Hospital Medical Staff session on Thromboses and Embolism

The regular monthly medical staff meeting at Goods Samaritan Hospital discussed Thromboses and Embolism. Officers include President Dr W J Jones Vice President Dr L J Eschebacher and Secretary Treasurer Dr C K Wells.

L. J. Eschelbacher Goods Samaritan Hospital W. J. Jones L. J. Eschebacher C.K. Wells

Mt Vernon Lodge Holds Special Meeting This Friday

A special meeting of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31 AF and AM convenes Friday June 13 at 7 30 p m Work is in the First Degree All members urged to attend Visiting brethren welcome R H Whitaker W M and Wm E Reavis acts.

A. F Mt. Vernon A.M Brethern

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Val Francis U.N Emma Oakley Virgil T. Bailey, Inc Varel’s Mercer Pfc Mt. V. Fair Samaritan Singer Sewing Center Illinois Linen & Towel Service CO Selmier Peerless Linen & Towel Service CO Carbondale, Ill South Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Airport News Moros CV & Falstaff Casey Ethel M. Green Jefferson County R.H. Whitaker W .M. Wm. E . Reavis Acts Laird, Jewelers Broadway Mound City All
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