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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1958

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Deaths Pearle Kell 73 Dies. Funeral Tuesday at Myers Chapel

Pearle Kell of 801 North Street died yesterday at Jefferson Memorial hospital at age 73 years seven months and 17 days. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. at Myers Chapel with Lester E Poiter officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Memorial cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel after 4 p.m. today. Kell, born November 5 1884 in Fields township, was married to Willis A Kell who survives, along with one brother J D Hawkins of Texi Sis R and two sisters Mrs Lucy of Chad and Mrs Lola Willock of Whit tington. She was a member of Antioch Christian church and the Rebecca Lodge of Whit tington. Flowers are asked not to be sent.

Pearle K. ‘Kell North Street Jefferson Memorial Hospital Myers Chapel Lester E. Poiter Bethel Memorial Cemetery Kell Fields Township William and Cellamee Mt Vernon Ind Willis A. Kell J.D. Hawkins Texi Sis R Lucy Chad Lola Willock Antioch Christian Church Rebecca Lodge Whittington

Rose Hensley Dies at 83 with Rites Tomorrow

Rose Ann Hensley aged 83 years seven months and 21 days died at Capital Hospital after a five day illness. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Myers Chapel with burial in West Salem. Born October 30, 1874 in Hamilton County she was the widow of William Hensley and mother of three daughters Mrs Ray Dave and Everett Hutchison plus Charles Kittinger. She leaves nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Rose Ann Hensle South Est Mineet Satu Aoe N Goodee Copital Myers Chapel West Salem Chapel Hensley Hamton ‘County Te William Nancy Eyes Ben Joel Hensley Mt. Vernon Ray Dave Nice Everett Hutchison Charles Kittinger Radchilaen

Births Report From Good Samaritan Hospital Channel

Multiple newborns reported at Good Samaritan Hospital including Jennifer Lynn Rombough born Saturday at 10 19 weighing six pounds seven ounces. Donald Ray Huntman born Sunday at 4 21 weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Ann Crenshaw born yesterday at 5 03 weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Thomas Michael Neal born yesterday at 4 20 weighing nine pounds eleven ounces. A daughter born today at 12 45 weighing six pounds fifteen ounces to Lester and Mrs Smith.

Neil Rombough Logan Good Samaritan Hospital Jennifer Lynn Charles Huntman South 19Th Street Donald Ray Ronnie Crenshaw Opdyke Avenue Ann Barl Neal Pace Avenue Thomas Michael Lester Smith Cessna Lane

Supreme Court Rules Veteran Promotion Not Mandatory

The Supreme Court held that the Selective Service Act does not require an employer to return a veteran to a promoted seniority position after military service. Justice Frankfurter delivered the 7-2 decision, with Justices Black and Douglas filing dissents in the Henry T. McKinney case against Kansas and Texas Railroad.

Washington Supreme Court Today Justice Frankfurter Black and Douglas Henry T. McKinney Eer Kansas and Texas Railroad

Veterans of World War I Meet Tomorrow Evening

Members of Barracks 102 Veterans of World War I will meet tomorrow at 7:30 PM at the American Legion Home 816 Main Street. George Binks Commander and Joe C. Smith Adjutant listed.

American Legion Main Street George Binks Joe C. Smith

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Barracks 102 Meet Tomorrow Evening

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I Barracks 102 will meet tomorrow evening at City Hall at 7 30 Hazel Morris president and Margaret H Smith secretary. Mt Vernon Chapter 233 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a stated meeting in the Masonic Temple on Tuesday June 24 at 7 30 p m Aletta Whitlock W M Naomi R Bogan secretary.

Ladies Auxiliary Hazel Morris Margaret H. Smith Secre Mt. Vernon Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Aletta Whitlock W. M Naomi R. Bogan Sec'y

Baples auxiliary to hold meeting and birthday party

The Baples auxiliary will hold a regular meeting and a birthday party at the club rooms, 114% north Sixth street, tomorrow evening at 7:30. All members are asked to attend and bring a gift for the exchange. Marybelle Wilson, secretary.

Sixth Street Marybelle Wilson

Call For School Reform From Rockefeller Report

A two year study by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund urges immediate and wide reforms in U S education. It calls for stronger testing and guidance, potential federal help for key problems, and bold leadership to meet rapid technological change. The report highlights overcrowding, understaffing, and the science education crisis as central challenges.

Washington Rockefeller Brothers Fund Sciencers Pentagon

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted

Hospital notes list admits and discharges at Jefferson Memorial with numerous names and towns. The record shows multiple patients admitted such as Mrs Bertha Welch and Mrs Pearl Allen alongside discharges including Mrs Dale Huff and infant daughter and Mrs Barbara Cochran with baby Jeff Montgomery.

Bertha Welch East St. Louis Pearl Allen Dahlgren Randy Graham Ashley Audrey Mahlandt Beckmeyer Dale Huff Decatur Albert Bowers Belle Rive Leona Birkhead Ina Brenda Lee Johnson Salem Jeanie Quinn Fulton Nancy Trotter Maude Spangler Kell Anna Keip Betty Pullen Domicella Bagiuconis Rena Coleman Ichesta, Mitchell Judith Tate Jessie Shane Rose Lee Herman Dennis Madelyn Trammell Helen Munshauer Ethel King Ruth Molenhauer Mary Wagner Vivian Kinison Silas Cook Edith Staley Michael Paul Barbara John Scott Robin Grigg Opal Ward Freida Lemons Ora Vauighn Douglas Sapper Barbara Cochran Jeff Montgomery Marie Wyciskalla Gene Raymond

Five Day Illinois Weather Forecast With Snow Showers

Illinois will average eight degrees below normal with highs near 81 in the north and 90 in the south and lows around 61 north 71 south. Cool conditions persist through the week with about one inch of precipitation in scattered showers tonight or Tuesday and again Thursday and Friday.

Illinos

Cut-Rate Uranium Sale To Allies Proposed By Eisenhower

President Eisenhower urged Congress to approve an international agreement to fund six European nuclear reactors by 1963. The plan would sell about 30 000 kilograins of uranium 235 to six European nations for roughly 480 million dollars, with 350 million for reactor construction and up to 135 million in Export-Import Bank credit. A joint US Euratom R D program would improve reactor performance.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Europe United States Euratom Nations White House James C. Hagerty

Hoffa Wiretap Trial To Jury

The case of James R. Hoffa, Teamsters president, for wiretap conspiracy was sent to a jury by U.S. District Judge Thomas F. Murphy. Also on trial are Owen Brennan and Bernard Spindel for tapping Detroit Teamster headquarters telephones. If convicted, each faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

New York James R. Hoffa Teamster Union U.S. Dist Thomas F. Murphy Offa Detroit Teamster Hoffa Owen Brennan Detroit Teamster Local

Negroes Ask Ike's Help in Little Rock

The piece notes requests for equal time to meet President Eisenhower over Arlington County school segregation as federal courts allow seven Negro children to enter white Arlington schools next fall with about 15 more applicants. Virginia law demands immediate closing of racially integrated schools. Marriage licenses list several couples including Dale Stallens and Deloris Heck, Donald Taylor and Peggy Williams, Denver Mullins and Betty Bold, Henry Hurst and Betty Rector, Richard Croessman and Stella Rees.

Eisenhower Arlington County Potomac River Washington Arlington Virginia Dale Q. Stallens Welkin Deloris Heck Mt. Vernon Donald R. Taylor Bonnie Peggy Williams Logan Denver Ray Mullins Betty Ann Bold Jones Henry Hurst Alton Betty Joanne Rector Opdyke Richard Croessman Pinch- LM Stella Rees De‘oto

Airport News Flight From Terre Haute To Evansville

E Gentry flew from Terre Haute to Evansville after departing Saturday en route to the King City, reporting a routine travel segment and expected arrival.

E. Gentry King City Terre Haute Evansville

Illinois Weather Delays Real Summer Heat Across State

Illinois remains cool with broken cloud cover and showers likely. Highs reach the low 70s in the north to mid 70s in the south while overnight lows fall to the 50s. Readings across the state include Moline 72 64 Peoria 71 54 Rockford 76 52 Springfield 70 57 Chicago 71 58.

Illinois Weather Chicago Illinois Moline Peoria Rantoul iQuincy Rockford Springfield Vandalia St. Louis Grant Park Station

Dallas Shelton Wins Two Medals in Pistol Shoot

Dallas Shelton, a state troop leader from Dahlgren and expert marksman, captured first place in unclassified .22 pistol and unclassified .32 pistol events at Carmi in an invitational National Rifle Association shoot. Mt. Vernon officer Art Phillips took third in .38 pistol swanites event. The Carmi Gun and Pistol Club sponsored the event.

Dallas Shelton Dahlgren Carmi Art Phillips Mt. Vernon Carmi Gun and Pistol Club

Control Fire In Railroad Car Near Mt Vernon

Mt Vernon firemen controlled a blaze in a box car on the L and N railroad Sunday afternoon. Firemen said rubbish caught fire in the car while it rested on a siding near Jax Materials Co on Waterworks Road in west Mt Vernon. There was some damage to the floor of the car.

Mt. Vernon Jax Materials Co Waterworks

Camp Ground House Break-In Reported

Weekend break-in at an unoccupied Camp Ground residence prompted an investigation. Prowlers used lighted candies to survey the area. Wayne Garrison notified the sheriff's office last night. Officials indicated nothing appeared stolen.

Camp Ground Wayne Garrison Sheriff's Office

Douglas Drugs promotes quality and savings in health needs

An advertisement for Douglas Drugs promises never a doubt about value and quality. It touts famous brands, low prices, and confidence in shopping at the first rate drug store for all health and beauty aids. customers are urged to try the store and enjoy savings.

Douglas Drugs

Life Sentence In Lovers Lane Murder Case

In Benton Missouri AP reports Lynn Wayne Hester 18 was convicted of first degree murder for the Jan 5 killing of 18 year old Charleston football star John Malugen. Malugen’s girlfriend June Castleberry 19 was raped. a companion Joe Lester Slayton 17 admitted rape. A letter from Slayton provided a key clue. Hester later repudiated his signed statement claiming police brutality.

Hester Joe Lester Slayton Slayton Boonville

French Plan Chinese Trade

Reports in Paris say moves to open diplomatic relations with Communist China are under consideration. A Foreign Office official said no decision has been made, with steps unlikely before the July 5 Gaulle Dulles meeting. France, like the United States, does not recognize Red China and is part of Chincom steering trade rules.

Belman Morin PARIS France China Foreign Office de Gaulle Dulles United States Chincom North Atlantic Treaty Organization Iceland Peiping Japan Frattee

Fine Undertaker In State Fraud

An undertaker paid a $1,000 fine for participation in an estate fraud and abandoned efforts for a new trial. Joseph J. Lucania, 43rd Ward Republican committeeman, was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the heirs of Frank J. Rozanski, a Polish immigrant tailor who left a $70,000 estate after dying in July 1954.

Chicago Joseph J. Lucania Frank J. Rozanski Rozanski Lucania Helen Compell St. Petersburg Fla Compell James Charles J. Fleck Cook County

Senator Says Admirals Can't Tell Opinions

Senator Richard B. Russell denounced what he called sword of reprisal tactics against Adm. Arleigh Burke chief of naval operations for opposing the administration ship reorganization. He said the Senate Armed Services Committee will summon two more joint chiefs for questioning until they can speak freely and charged defense secretary McElroy with undermining witnesses. Russell urged guarantees that personnel may testify frankly even as McElroy expressed disappointment with Burkes stand. No immediate comment from McElroy was available.

Washington Richard B. Russell D-Ga Adm Arleigh A. Burke Naval Operations Russell Senate Armed Services Committee Joints Chiefs of Staff Defense McElroy Burke Quintety Frank McElroy Quantico, Va

Pole Reds Protest Nagy Execution

Warsaw sources say the Polish Communist party prepared to protest the execution of Imre Nagy and other Hungarian revolt leaders within bloc circles. Gomulka unlikely to risk public censure from Moscow. opposition expressed privately by Foreign Minister Rapacki and Politburo member Zambrowski.

Warsaw Communist Party Today Communist Bloc Pme Imre Nagy Wladyslaw Gomulka Moscow Gomulka Adam Rapacki Roman Zambrowski

Centralia Police Raid Reveals Gambling at Taverns

A sequence of 1957 raids on Centralia area taverns including Dixie and Derby unearthed gambling devices and tip boards. Officers led by J O Wright and George Baker testified of pull jars, punch cards, and chances sold. fines were imposed on Gordon Crawford Sr. and Wan da Wessling, with ongoing cases against the Spot Tavern and owner Harold Stoafer.

Lichtenfeld J.O. Wright Centralia Dixie Tavern George Baker Layton Davis Gordon Crawford Jr Gordon Sr Wilford Rauch Wanda Wessling William D. Hoskinson Marion County Allen Morton Crawford Charles Fisher Derby State Spot Tavern Harold E. Stoafer Stoafer Robert ‘Cralne

Brief Case Recovered by Mt. Vernon Police

A leather brief case stolen near a Union church two weeks ago was found and returned. John Coffman of Ewing turned it in after locating it near Whittington, where the thieves had abandoned it. It contained insurance papers.

Mt. Vernon John Coffman Ewing Whittington

Red Cross Board To Meet Tonight

The Jefferson County Red Cross directors will gather at 7 30 tonight in the First National Bank board room. Chairman John Davidson called the meeting to discuss Red Cross participation in the United Fund and other projects. A stray note defines caper as corruption of the Italian capra meaning goat.

Jefferson 1 County The Red Cross First National Bank John Davidson United Fund

McElroy Deflects Rebuke Over Admiral Burke Testimony

Secretary of Defense McElroy says he can disagree with Admiral Burke's Senate testimony without rebuking the officer. He stressed at Quantico that his remarks were disappointment and regret, not rebuke, and affirmed Burke as a fine officer with no plan to change his assignment.

Defense Department McElroy Burke Defense

Bomb Kills Five in Beirut Shopping District

A bomb exploded in a busy Beirut shop area, killing five people including a woman and her child. The blast occurred opposite the fruit bazaar downtown, with an empty bus shielding many shoppers, during a period of fragile calm as Dag Hammarskjold met officials and prepared to travel to Cairo.

Beirut Lebanon U.N Dag Hammarskjold Hammarsjold Cairo

Doctor Echelbacher Improves at St Louis Hospital

Mt. Vernon physician Dr. Leo Eschelbacher was reported improved today at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. His wife Hanarose Eschelbacher remains at the Forest Park Hotel Euclid and Pine nearby to be with him during his illness.

Leo Eschelbacher Mt. Vernon Barnes Hospital St. Louis Hanarose Forest Park Hotel Euclid and Pine Eschelbacher St. Louis Hospital

Day Takes Up Lebanon Crisis With Nasser

The anti Chamoun forces led by Hussein Oweini say the UN watchdog team should avoid the border for safety and may cooperate with the UN but cannot guarantee protection in remote frontier areas. Brown denies UN officers were fired on in the Bekaa Valley, where shooting was heard. The Bekaa is a key route for Syrian aid the Lebanese government says rebels are receiving.

Hussein Oweini Oweini U. N Brown Bekaa

Red Cross explains free blood for Mt Vernon

Police filed charges in three weekend accidents with no injuries. Edwards and Brown cited in 26th Cherry collision. Owens and Rhine minor wreck at 12th Casey. Ershig fined for careless driving at Tenth. Red Cross blood program clarified. 21 area hospitals participate. blood may cost in nonparticipating hospitals. Bloodmobile returns July 24 and 25 at the Moose Lodge.

Mt. Vernon Cherry Charles T. Edwards Ralph E. Brown Pine Brown Edwards Casey Jack Marvin Owens Buddph Rhine Sophia A. Ershig Evansville Ind Marvin’l. Wilson South 18Th South Tenth Street Wilson Tenth Ershig Red Cross St. Louis John Davidson Davidson Moose Lodge

Thieves Break Into Nelson Concrete Culvert Co.

Thieves crawled through a ventilating roof opening at the Nelson Concrete Culvert Co. office on Seventh and Brickyard Road during the weekend. Police said a Coca Cola machine, a Canteen vending machine and several drawers and lockers were ransacked. Change from the vending machine and candy were stolen. It was not learned if other items were taken.

Nelson Concrete Culvert Co Seventh Brickyard Road

Bicyclist Sues After Four Year Gap For $20000

Lloyd Graham, 17 at the time, sues Logan Risley in circuit court over a October 27, 1953, accident at Tenth and Conger. He seeks $20000 for injuries and $25 for bicycle damage. Hill and Dolan represent the plaintiff, who demands a jury trial.

Lloyd Graham Logan Risley Graham Tenth Conger Hill and Dolan

Traffic fines before Police Magistrate Thomas

James Richard Cash paid $5 and costs on a state police charge of permitting four persons to ride in the front seat of a car. Edward F Flora paid $5 and costs for failing to have a safety sticker on a truck.

J. R. Thomas James Richard Cash Edward &. Flora

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