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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
1
Funeral services for Mrs Olive Bennett former Belle Rive resident will be held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Belle Rive Christian church Burial will be in Opdyke cemetery Mrs Bennett died Wednesday in Coronado California her home for the past 15 years Friends may call at Myers Chapel after 4 p m Monday July 2.
Funeral services for Leota V. Jones of Chicago Heights will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ham's Grove church led by Rev. Riley Burton. Miss Jones, formerly from near Frisco, died Wednesday in a Chicago Heights hospital at age 44. She is survived by her mother three brothers Harry and William Jones of Pontiac Michigan and Charles Jones of Chicago Heights and one sister Mrs Hazel Burk head of Chicago Heights. The body will lie in state at the Inn Funeral Home until shortly before the funeral hour.
Jermina Mimia Dell Yearwood of RFD 3 Mt Vernon died at 6 55 pm yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital after four weeks as a patient She was 74 Funeral services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at Myers Chapel with burial in Bethel Cemetery The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel after 3 pm today She was born Feb 7 1882 in Nashville IL to William Allen Rhine and Sarah Brown Rhine Surviving are one daughter Lorene Baltzell two brothers Rudolph Rhine Mt Vernon Willie Rhine Du Quoin one sister Mrs Gladys and a step sister Mrs Georgia Rudy both of Houston and four grandchildren The Rev Lepton Harpool to conduct the services.
Dr. Arthur Bestor of the University of Illinois argues gifted children deserve top-tier education, calling for policy changes to match the best systems worldwide. Dr. Richard Browne adds that no single path to learning exists and high school is the final schooling for many, urging opportunities for talented students beyond intellect.
Pregnant actress Marie McDonald of SAN FERNANDO California sued her former husband Harry Karl for divorce citing cruelty while bedridden due to pregnancy complications. Karl had filed for divorce in Santa Monica a week earlier. their settlement includes custody of two adopted children and alimony.
Hospital notes list discharged patients including James William Cash Mrs Lou L Walker William Omer Hughey Mrs Zona Mae Boldt and baby Lesle Wayne Mrs Regna Irene Kuykendall Master Terry Delon In ram Clarence Henry Hunter and Mrs Elvira Swaim. Also mentions Chloe Thomason Alta J Williams Louise Perlman Vicki Jo Gregory Alice Claire Williams Alice Sanders Edith Shurtz Hirons.
The Jefferson Memorial reports admissions including Mrs Mildred Presley, Frank Coats, and Bonnie.
Sam H. Casey, former advertising manager of The Register-News, was named general manager of supply and transportation for American Oil Company in New York. The appointment, announced by president Donald J. Smith, follows a long career in oil with Standard Oil, Root Petroleum, and Pan Am Southern, and includes board membership elected in 1951. Casey, born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, attended local schools and university, with recent studies at Harvard Advanced Management School. He and wife Imogene McCraw of Waldron, Arkansas, have four daughters.
In Washington Rep. Daw son a Black Democrat from Illinois vows to oppose a racial integration amendment to the $1.6 billion school construction bill amid a multi day House debate. Powell backs the measure, arguing the Senate may pass its own bill, while Dawson warns the amendment could kill the bill and faces party whip pressure to block it.
A San Francisco oil barge exploded near Mariposa Street, blowing two crewmen into the water and starting a fierce fire. Fireboats and dozens of firefighters controlled the blaze. two men, Alfred Johnson and Fred Witter, were hospitalized with severe burns, and Chief Frank Kelly put the damage at about one million dollars.
The program funded by companies offers a 7.3 cent hourly rise annually for five years plus a 52 week layoff plan and assorted benefits including vacation, insurance, holidays and pension. Sunday work carries a 4 percent premium with no extra pay for Saturday.
Washington NY bureau James Devlin reports steel wage talks end session with no progress to avert a nationwide strike of 650000 workers due to begin at midnight. David J. McDonald United Steelworkers president and John A. Stephens declined comments but said they would stay in touch and may reconvene today or Saturday.
An Austrian official cites timing with Dag Hammarskjold visit as Poznan erupts into violent anti government unrest. Eyewitnesses say morning factory strikes turned into large scale clashes. The event marks the bloc's fiercest anti government violence since 1953 East Germany uprising.
A special meeting of Mt Vernon Lodge A F and A M No 31 is set for Friday June 29 at 7 30 PM with work in the third degree. Members urged to attend and visiting brethren are welcome refreshments will be served. GEO H BORDER W M WM E REAVIS Secy
Putnam County Court filed an inventory showing John S. Redshaw’s estate at 85211.33 with 3200 items including 520 guns valued at 4042.75 and jewelry at 32370. The state's attorney said unset diamonds of fabulous value were missing while Redshaw likely tried to defend his vault before being shot. His widow Mary and Mary Ella Redshaw coadministrators noted. leads in the case remain.
The California gray whale, once counted extinct thrice, shows a revival along the Pacific coast. The Navajo Nation now numbers about 70,000, up from 7,000 in 1867.
Indiana Republicans gather for a biennial state convention as Craig and Jenner vie for influence over delegates to the national convention and candidates for statewide offices and the U.S. Senate. Homer Capehart seeks renomination with George Huff as sole opponent. The gubernatorial race centers on Handley and Millis with other contenders Sparks Scott Cravens. Democrats pick Wickard for Senate and Tucker for governor. Craig’s standing and Jenner’s future depend on delegate outcomes and potential dark horse nominees. Americans ate 8.5 billion hot dogs in 1954, about one per person weekly.
Secretary of Defense Wilson warned senators against overarmament and said U S military strength should deter war without provoking alarm. He urged a balanced approach, noting each service's differing views and the natural budget disputes amid annual defense talks. He spoke ahead of a Senate Armed Services hearing on U S and Soviet air power.
Judge Charles Jones presided as Leroy Hunt pleaded guilty to vagabond and received 60 days in county jail plus one year probation. Frank Dould also pleaded guilty to vagabond and was sentenced to 90 days in Vandalia. L L Thompson pleaded innocence to vagabond and demanded a jury.
Adam Kmucha 41 of Dowell drowned while swimming across a pond at a Truax Traer coal mine near Du Quoin Ill He was an employee of the mine His brother Frank of Vergennes reported Kmucha disappeared while attempting to swim across the pond The piece notes United States stores total but lacks relevance to the incident.
The FBI reports two men arrested in connection with the June 7 Lake Villa Illinois Savings Bank holdup stealing 4172. Edward Lee Arnold 28 of Kenosha Wisconsin held in Chicago on burglary charges after Oregon Illinois pursuit. Bond Jr., 30 of Plainfield Illinois seized by agents. third suspect Edward Riley sought. Charges expected under federal bank robbery act.
Geological Survey estimates about 950 billion tons of recoverable coal exist in the United States. The figure accounts for more than a third of the world total, signaling vast domestic energy resources and global significance.
The article notes Democratic and Republican clashes over foreign aid, including doubts about NATO, and a debate on cutting aid to Yugoslavia. An O Mahoney amendment would require the President to report to Congress on Yugoslavia’s adherence to anti communist policy before continuing aid. Yugoslavia’s funds, hidden in the bill, totaled about 65 million dollars, with 30 million already in the pipeline.
Illinois Senator Burt calls Chicago skid row court the front line in the battle against alcoholism after touring skid row courts and treatment centers. He chairs the Illinois Commission on the Care of Alcoholics and cites two million dollars yearly costs with uncertain outcomes. Burt praises Judge Koza for giving individual attention to 40 cases and backs more scientific treatment next year.
Mt Vernon Mayor O R Buford urged citizens to back the Little and Junior Baseball Leagues for boys aged 8 to 15. The Junior League added two teams this year, aiming for eight next year to serve graduates of the eight Little League teams. The two leagues now serve about 210 players under civic leadership and the mayor signed a proclamation declaring June 30 as Little League Junior League Month and bought an I Am A Booster tag for distribution.
Gene Tumbleson made a flight to Galesburg and return today. Max Firebaugh flew to Wichita Kan yesterday afternoon.
In St Paul Minnesota the 43rd triennial convention of the Lutheran church Missouri Synod passed unanimously a resolution pledging members to work for the elimination of racial discrimination.
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