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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1962

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Deaths Leonard Nowacki 45 in Radom gunshot ruled self harm

Leonard Albert Nowacki 45 was found dead from a gunshot in his Radom home. Coroner Dr. Charles Longwell will hold an inquest at Hogan Funeral Home Ashley. Funeral Mass set Monday at St Michael's Church Radom with burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Rosary Sunday evening. He was born October 22, 1916, in Radom and survived by four siblings.

Leonard Albert Nowacki Radom Charles Longwell Washington County Hogan Funeral Home Ashley St. Michael's Catholic Church John Terep Joseph Nowacki St. Louis Wallace Nowacki Wilma Nowacki Esther Nowacki

Mrs Selma Etling Dies At 90 In OK Nursing Home

Mrs Selma Barbara Etling 90, longtime Ashley and Nashville resident, died Friday evening at Washington Springs Nursing Home in Okanville. Services Sunday at Hogan Funeral Home Ashley at 4 with Rev Raymond Schultz. burial Liberty Cemetery west of Ashley. Survived by son Harlan Etling East St. Louis and daughter Mrs Jah Dancer Belleville. two brothers Fred Schleuter Nashville and Carl Schleuter St Louis. two grandchildren. She was born May 25, 1872 in St Clair county and was a member of St Pauls United Church of Christ Nashville.

Selma Barbara Etling Ashley Nashville Washington Springs Okanville Hogan Funeral Home Raymond Schultz Liberty Cemetery Picade Etling St. Paul's

South Korea Premier and finance minister resign

South Korea's pro Western Premier Song Yo Chan and Finance Minister Chun Byung Kyu resigned for personal reasons after an emergency meeting led by General Park Chung Hee. The junta's statement noted their departures while other ministers reportedly step down. Park expressed regret at Song's resignation and praised his contributions while hoping he would advise on the revolutionary government's path.

Seoul Song Yo-Chan South Korea Chun Byung-Kyu Song Chun Chung Hee Park Park

Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Listing Names

Jefferson Memorial admitted Gideon Miller and Michael David Fico of Nason. Discharged Betty Bumpus of Bonnie Randall Meinl Smith Angie Wallace Collene Smith. Good Samaritan admitted Joln McCarty Joseph Garrison Mary Louw Johnson Lindsay Fulton. Discharged Martha Frazier Letitia Boone Arthur Hall Mrs Irene Pigg Mrs Myrtle Thomas Mrs Thelma James Mrs Opal Skelton Mrs Lel.

Jefferson Memorial Gideon Miller Michael David Fico Nason Betty Bumpus Bonnie Randall Meinl Smith Angie Wallace Collene Smith Good Samaritan Joln McCarty Joseph Garrison Mary Louw Johnson Lindsay Fulton Martha Frazier Letitia Boone Arthur Hall Irene Pigg Myrtle Thomas Thelma James Opal Skelton Lel. Bailey

Mt Vernon AF and AM Stated Meeting Notice

A stated meeting of Mt. Vernon ge No. 31 AF and AM will be held Monday June 1 7:30 p.m. All members urged to attend Visiting Brethren welcome Lester L Williams WM James Apgar Sec note remains from the text showing dates and leaders

Mt. Vernonge A.f.&am Lester L. Williams

Illinois Weather Braces for Sunday Thunderstorms

It was sunny and warm in Illinois with mid 80s across the state but increasing clouds and humidity forecast for Sunday. The Weather Bureau predicted scattered thunderstorms by late afternoon or evening, south winds up to 20 mph, and highs in the low to mid 80s with Chicago's Midway Airport reaching 89.

Illinois Ilinois Weather Bureau Chicago Midway Vandalia Springfield

Brisk Night Club Trade Amid Disclosure Fallout

Illinois cities report steady or rising club patronage despite Senate disclosures. In Belleville Moline Peoria and other spots, clubs promote shows while police note fewer productions than in past years. Officials cite unemployment and tighter enforcement as factors, though patrons still flock to venues like Miami Beach signaled exotic acts.

Illinois Belleville Pawtucket R.I Sen- Peoria Quincy Rockford Springfield Vandalia Wycming Miami Beach Playland Cal City Calumet City Tll Senate

Release of Nashville Hospital Funds

Gov. Otto Kerner approved $1,645,411 in federal hospital construction funds for Chicago and six downstate projects. Downstate awards include Kankakee Riverside Hospital $616,052, Gibson City nursing home addition $186,861, Evergreen Park Peace Memorial Home $90,893, Adams County Health Department center $76,043, Libertyville Condell Memorial Hospital addition $40,657, Nashville New Washington County Hospital $40,000.

Springfield Otto Kerner Chicago Downstate Kankakee Riverside Hospital Gibson City Gibson Community Hospital Evergreen Park Peace Memorial Home Quincy Adams County Health Department Libertyville Condell Memorial Hospital Nashville Washington County Hospital

Yale Honors Controversy Divides Class Of 1902

Yale will not vote on a resolution censuring the university for awarding an honorary degree to President Kennedy. Monmouth College president emeritus NiW Lehman announced classmates will write letters to Yale President Griswold instead. A majority at the 60th reunion reportedly agreed Kennedy was not worthy of the Doctor of Laws degree.

Niw Haven Conn Eugene H. Lehman Yale Kennedy Harvard Lehman Monmouth College West Long Branch A. Whitney Griswold Lehrmen

Gus Grissom Honored by Home Town

About 25 people gathered outside the Dennis Grissom home Friday night to greet astronaut Gus Grissom. He lingered for about 45 minutes talking with the group, including 10 year old Jimmy Lloyd who traveled from Rushville, Indiana, 115 miles away, to shake his hand.

Grissom Dennis Grissom Jimmy Lloyd Rushville Ind

Popular Foreign Student Goes Home

Ivan from Chile spent nearly a year in Mt. Vernon living with the Misker family learning English and American history. He describes education as practical in the United States and says the American Field Service program promotes understanding and friendship. He leaves June 28 after a bus tour and a Florida to Santiago flight for a family reunion.

First Presbyterian Misker Mt. Vernon Ivan Edward H. Misker Eddy South 23Rd Street Iiddy University of Illinois Chile America American Field Service St. Louis United States Washington, D. C New York Florida Santiago

Champaign Man Fined In Police Court For Dwi And License Suspension

Lee E. Hites of Champaign was fined 100 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated and 50 dollars for operating with a suspended or revoked license under Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock.

Lee E. Hites Champaign Sherman Bullock

Graham Calls On Young To Be Missionaries

Evangelist Billy Graham urged youth to give up leisure and serve Christ as missionaries at his Chicago Crusade. Speaking to 43,000 at McCormick Place, he urged under 25s to study, become missionaries, and spread the gospel locally and abroad. Officials reported 1,650 decisions for Christ so far, with the 19 day crusade ending Sunday at Soldier Field.

Chicago Billy Graham Christ Graham Free World McCormick Place University of Oklahoma Nigeria Soldier Field

Pilot Criticizes Eisenhower for Blasphemous Implications

The Boston Catholic weekly The Pilot denounces former President Dwight D. Eisenhower for remarks defending George Humphrey. An editorial calls the language offensive to Christian believers and deserving of apology, though Eisenhower could not be reached for comment.

Boston Pilot Boston Catholic Archdiocesan Dwight D. Eisenhower Secretary of the Treasury George Humphrey

Strike at 3 Airlines May Start Today

President Kennedy warned flight engineers union of serious economic harm from a strike as three major carriers Pan American Eastern and TWA prepared to proceed with unilateral arbitration proposals. Union leaders opposed cockpit crew reductions while keeping pay issues for arbitration.

Pan American Kennedy White House Brown Eastern TWA

State payroll rises in Illinois April figures

Illinois state employees total 64 466 in April, up 2 889 from a year earlier. The payroll reached 95 583 353 dollars, an increase of 2 027 669 dollars, according to State Auditor Michael Howlett.

Springffield, I Illinois Michael Howlett

Court Order Won't Shift Many Sangamo Workers

An Illinois court ruled Sangamo Electric must recall laid off employees from Ordill to Pickens to honor seniority under the company contract. About 800 lost jobs when the plant closed. only a dozen or so attended hearings as many found local work. The decision could be appealed within 30 days and may set a precedent for interstate enforcement of local contract terms.

Marion Sangamo Electric Co Ordill Ill Pickens S.C Harold E. Zimmerman Circuit International Association of Machinists Sangamo Orcill Zimmerman LAM August L. Fowler J. C. Mitchell

Boys With Silly Hair Barred From Graduation

In Chicago two 15 year olds at Mark Twain Elementary face denial of diplomas for elaborate pompadours. Principal Miss Mary P Mackin ordered hair shearing or a diploma in her office. The boys Wayne Thiess and Ronald Wichel refused to part or trim their styles, supported by their parents.

Chicago Wayne Thiess Ronald Wichel Mark Twain Mary P. Mackin Miss Mackin Thiess Wardog Wayne Ronald

Rebels seek terms with Arabs in Algiers turmoil

Major supplier of power for Algiers faces 8 to 10 month repairs. Seven schools burned in Bel Abbes the historic home of the French Foreign Legion with six grade schools and a high school destroyed. Europeans fleeing the territory obey Secret Army orders to burn possessions. Stores offices and automobiles torched in Algiers. Secret Army commandos attacked a police encampment in Oran wounding six. other terrorist acts left four dead.

Algiers Side Bel Abbes French Foreign Legion Secret Oran

Indian border trouble flares as four die in clash

In New Delhi, Prime Minister Nehru told Parliament that East Pakistan forces fired on a band crossing into India's Malda district, causing four Santhal tribesmen to die and six to be wounded early Friday.

New Delhi Nehru East Pakistan Malda India

Mt V Woman Thrilled By First Ozark Flight

A Mt Vernon woman won Ozark Air Lines tickets and chaperoned a Chicago trip. Cora Spurlock, 1602 White Street, wrote the Chamber of Commerce thanking for the first airplane ride and a memorable tour of Chicago including McCormick Place and the Museum of Science and Industry. The note recalls the return to Mt Vernon and the warm reception at the airport.

Mt. Vernon Ozark Air Lines Cora Spurlock White Street Chicago Chamber of Commerce Spurlock King City Santa Claus Joe Winfrey Holland Irvin Charles Ray Irvin O'Hare Field Fred Mossmann McCormick Place Billy Graham Lake Shore Museum of Science and Industry O'Hare Good Old King City Chamber Cora E, Spurlock

Dead Mosquito Trade In Mystery Prices

A Chicago AP snippet recounts a East Chicago family hearing of a lab or business that wants dead mosquitoes by the pound. A radio tip led to a Mosquito Abatement District inquiry, with a clipping noting prices rising to 3455.20 per pound for dried ground insects used in allergy tests and inoculations. No processor named.

Chicago Ind Associated Press Cook County

Two Sisters Killed in Bloomington Area Auto Crash

Bloomingto n four teens were involved when their car left a McLean County road near Bloomington and hit a government grain storage bin. Sharon Hoye 14 and Betty Keen 21 died. Willis Morrisey 20 and Billy Panton 22 were injured and listed in fair condition. All residents of Bloomington.

Bloomington Ill McLean County Sharon Hoye Betty Keen Willis Morrisey Billy Panton

Princess Margaret joins Bath Carnival crowd at Venetian event

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon attended Bath Festival festivities as about 500 revelers joined a Venetian carnival. The high profile royal appearance underscored the Bath event's glamour and public draw.

Bath England Margaret Lord Snowdon

Witness Who Warned Estes Deal To Be Called

Washington AP A House subcommittee will summon consultant James A. McConnell who warned Commercial Solvents Corp in 1960 that its deal with Billie Sol Estes carried seeds of self destruction. McConnell’s warning to company president Maynard C. Wheeler follows three days of testimony by Wheeler. Billie Sol Estes faced creditors in a packed El Paso courtroom as authorities disclose his financial peril.

Washington House Commercial Solvents Corp Billie Sol Estes James A. McConnell Billie McConnell Maynard C. Wheeler Commercial Solvents Department of Agriculture Sur Plus Grain Eisenhower Walter C. Berger Kennedy Estes West Texas Berger Wheeler el Paso Tex Billie Sol

Canadians Go To Polls On Monday

Canada nears the end of a hard fought campaign with the race likely decided on economic issues. Prime Minister Diefenbaker and Liberal Lester Pearson clash over unemployment and dollar devaluation as voters head to the polls to decide the 204 seats and the next government amid talk of a possible new election if no party wins a clear majority.

Ottawa Canada John Diefenbaker Lester B. Pearson Pearson Diefenbaker Prince Albert Sask New Democratic Party Social Credit Party House of Commons England

IRS Director Returns Shirt Donated From Taxpayer

St Louis AP report says Alvin M Kelley district director of the Internal Revenue Service gave back a shirt mailed with a note claiming it was the shirt off a taxpayer's back. Kelley had the shirt laundered and returned noting it could not be classified as legal tender.

ST. Louis Alvin M. Kelley Internal Revenue Service IRS Kelley

Claim National Guard Fight Won

Governors Barnett of Mississippi and Erbe of Iowa say the National Governors Conference has won its fight to prevent a cutback of the National Guard. Erbe expects Congress to fund the guard at present strength and require the administration to maintain current units. Kennedy has proposed streamlining forces, potentially eliminating units or reducing strength. Barnett arrived from Mississippi to accept two Confederate battle flags at a Civil War centennial dinner in Des Moines.

Des Moines Ross Barnett Mississippi Norman Erbe Iowa National Governors Conference Erbe Governors Conference National Guard Committee Congress Kennedy Gov. Barnett National Guard

Chest X Ray Sticker Distribution for Jefferson County

Jefferson County food and drink establishments that have not received their chest X Ray stickers may pick them up at the Jefferson County Tuberculosis office. The office in the basement of the courthouse will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Take chest X ray cards to the office when picking up the sticker which bears the notice that all have been tested for tuberculosis to protect public health dated June 1, 1962 to June 1, 1963.

Associated Press Brooklyn Manning South Weymouth Mass John Robert Richard Betty Cynthia Ann Charlotte Bernice Christine Sheryl Long Island Jewish Hospital Queens Anthony Roberta Chorney Manning Quads Mannings Quads Chorneys Jefferson County Court House

Stock Race Car Damaged By Fire At Home Garage

A fire at 5 55 p m yesterday gutted the interior of a stock racing car at the home of Charles Rainey 1600 Cherry. The blaze started during a welding job and also damaged a wall of the garage.

Charles Rainey

Two Boys Take Items From Car

Police said two seven year old boys took a small sum of money a watch and some novelty items from a car yesterday afternoon. The car belonged to Jerry Wicks of 2813 Logan. The parents were notified and police said they will settle up with the owner for the loss.

Jerry Wicks Logan

Deadline Passed On Mt. Vernon Real Estate Complaints

Mt. Vernon residents could file complaints on 1962 real estate assessments through Friday. The board of review received complaints for five days this week, chaired by Charles W. Waite. Public notice on personal property assessment complaints will follow.

Mt. Vernon Board of Review Office Charles W. Waite Review Board

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