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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1962

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Death of Miss Zula Warren at 83 in city hospital

Miss Zula Warren of 828 North street died at Good Samaritan Hospital at 11:30 p.m. age 83 years five months and 26 days. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Chapel with Rev. Dale Harmon officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. She lay in state at Myers Chapel after 4:00 p.m. Monday. Born Sept 6 1878 in this city to Rufus Warren and Hester Jane Kinnear Warren. Member of First Methodist Church and charter member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. With sisters she gave Warren Chapel to the church in memory of the Warren family. Survived by several nieces and nephews.

Zula Warren North Street Good Samaritan Hospital Myers Chapel Dale Harmon Oakwood Cemetery Monay Miss Warren Rufus Grundy Hester Jane (Kinnear) Warren First Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Warren Chapel Warren Miss May Winnie Warren

Glenn Receives Warm Greeting From United Nations Crowd

Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr and his family spent Friday in rest and recreation then visited the United Nations where he was greeted warmly by officials including Soviet member Valerian AriN as part of a extended goodwill tour amid preflight excitement in Glenns hometown New Concord Ohio. The party later attended a private luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria hosted by Marine Lt Col then saw the Broadway musical Camelot with Julie Andrews back after a brief vacation.

New York John H. Glenn Jr Glenn New Concord Ohio United Nations Valerian Arin Outer Space Committee Julie Andrews Libby Robert Coote Pellinore Coote

Births in local area honor two newborn sons

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lindsey of RFD 4 and Mr. Vernon welcomed a son at 6 15 this morning in Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Riley of Washington DC welcomed a son yesterday in a Washington hospital weighing eight pounds named Edwin Jr. Mrs. Mabel Riley of Dix is the baby’s grandmother.

Clarence Lindsey RFD 4 Vernon Good Samaritan Hospital Edwin R. Riley Washington, D. C Edwin, Jr Mabel Riley Dix

Hospital Notes list admissions and discharges across two houses

Jefferson Memorial records admit William T Sledge of Bluford Louis Allen Adams of Maplewood Mo Frank Carroll Phillips of Salem Discharged Opal Vivian Fuqua Good Samaritan admits Stella Anastasia Bewiski Keven Todd Dycus Mattie Neal Simmons Faye Naomi Adomat Wilma Virginia Buoy Mark Steven Irwin Mary Olivia Mosier Don Harold Ferguson Discharged Earl Emmit Tate Frank Joseph Franklin Kenneth Albert Anderson Arlie George Bodine Vincent Cusumano David Darryl Higgins

Efferson Memorial William T. Sledge Bluford Louis Allen Adams Maplewood Frank Carroll Phillips Salem Opal Vivian Fuqua Good Samaritan Stella Anastasia Bewiski Keven Todd Dycus Mattie ‘Neal Simmons Faye Naomi Adomat Wilma Virginia Buoy Mark Steven Irwin Mary Olivia Mosier Don Harold Ferguson Earl Emmit Tate Frank Joseph Franklin Kenneth, Albert Anderson Arlie George Bodine Vincent Cusumano David Darryl Higgins

Mt Vernon Lodge Meeting Notice

A stated meeting of Mt Ver vion Lodge No. 31 A. F. & A. M. will be held Monday March 5 at 7 30 p m. All members are urged to be in attendance. W M Ester L Williams and Jas Apgar welcome.

AF A Mt. Vervion Lodge No Membe Ester L. Williams Jas Apgar

Mian Florida Faces Exile Exits From Havana Campus

About 80 faculty members and 14,000 students have left Havana in three years, a report notes in the exile student publication Alma Mater. The piece highlights ongoing departures tied to political pressure and campus upheaval.

MIAN Fla Havana Alma Mater Reports

Kennedy Wins Wide Backing On Nuclear Test Order

Washington AP reports President Kennedy announced the resumption of atmospheric nuclear tests unless the Soviet Union accepts a foolproof inspection system. He says the decision had unanimous support from top officials and reflected a militarily necessary course after a National Security Council meeting with Rusk McNamara Lemnitz er Seaborg Foster McCone Johnson Bundy and Brown present.

Washington Kennedy U. S Soviet Union National Security Council Dean Rusk Defense Robert 5. McNamara Lyman L. Lemnitzer Joint, Chiefs of Staff Glenn I. Seaborg The Atomic Energy Commission William Foster Arms Control and Disarmament Agency John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency Lyndon B. Johnson McGeorge Bundy Harold L. Brown Defense Research and Engineering Toronto U.S Garfield Barwick United States Laborite Daily Herald Daily Mail West Germany Frankfurter Allgemeine ADN

Nuclear test decision draws mixed international reaction

The Kennedy administration announced a renewed U S test program prompting varied global responses. Canada opposed tests in principle while supporting the U S stance as necessary. Australia and Britain urged action. West German media noted the difficult choice. East German outlets blamed Kennedy for stalling a test ban.

Susan Stuck’s daughter to receive Shriners aid for treatment

Susan Stuck suffers from arthrogryposis multiplex and has endured admission to hospitals since birth. The Shriners organization will cover the entire treatment and recovery costs, potentially reaching 820000 before the final pair of artificial legs is secured. Mrs. Stuck credits the charity for relief as the family faces financial strain with four other children and limited work options. Dr. Paul C. Kingsley, a Battle Creek orthopedist, connected the family with the Shriners.

Susan Shriners Organization Stuck Shriners Paul C. Kingsley Battle Creek

Detailed Weather Report MT. VERNON FRIDAY

The cold eased in Illinois with highs in the 30s north and 40s south under partly cloudy skies. Overnight temps dipped to 12-20s in many cities with a weekend drop, light snow in the north, and light rain in the south. The Wabash River rose to 18.9 feet, cresting Sunday as flood fears rise near farm lands.

Associated Press Illinois Mercury Moline Rockford Peoria Wabash Hutsonville Sane

Boys Cut Up Tires For Fun In Chicago Incident

An 11 year old told police a tire slashing contest with a friend led to more than 100 cars damaged in four days. Randall Joseph Wolf said the other boy started the record, and police seek the partner. Damages totaled about a in the North area.

Chicago Randall Joseph Wolf Wolf

Kennedy says fallout from US atmospheric tests is minimal

President Kennedy frames U.S. nuclear testing as remote danger and promises strict controls to limit fallout. He argues tests near the equator will spread radiation less widely, with testing to begin late April if the Soviet Union rejects a test ban. He warns against provoking the USSR while urging new arms-control progress.

Harry Kelly Washington Kennedy U.S United States Soviet Union Federal Radiation Council Pacific Christmas Island Atomic Energy Commission Department of Defense National Security Council Security Council Moscow

Town drama stirs in village as a road project unfolds

In a sunlit village, a massive truck arrives with a bulldozer, stirring tensions among local writers and organizers. Ted Walkowicz delivers a rousing speech praising Dennis's grit while volunteers prepare for a community road project, and upstart artist Gino shifts from bold stroke to anxious erasures as events unfold around Bar Central.

Bar Central Dennis the Central Ted Walkowicz Gino

Two Auto Crashes Cause $400 In Damage

Two Friday accidents caused property damage over 400 with no injuries. In the 1000 block of Main street David W House and Gerald D McQueen collided. McQueen was charged with careless driving. In the 1900 block of Broadway Velma M Wood and Marion H Weisbecker collided. Weisbecker backed from a driveway with Wood’s car damaged about 100.

David W. House Main Gerald D. McQueen Mannen Main Street House McQueen Velma M. Wood Broadway Marion H. Weisbecker Weisbecker

Boy Sees Self As Astronaut In School Essay

In Long Beach California third grader Mike Donoho imagines becoming an astronaut after astronaut John Glenn orbits Earth. He writes of a President letter and Cape Canaveral, a trip to the moon, meeting a moon man, then returning home. Mike is the son of Richard and (Mrs.) Donoho. the essay appeared in Malcolm Erpley’s Beachcombing column in the Long Beach Independent.

Long Beach Calif John H. Glenn Jr Corinne Orr Bryant Public Mike Donoho Cape Canaveral Earth Mike Richard Donoho Malcolm Erpley

Kennedy Changes Suit For TV Broadcast

President Kennedy consulted television technicians about his attire for Friday night’s broadcast. He first wore a light gray suit from the executive mansion to the office, then changed after advised a darker shade. Before cameras he appeared in a dark gray suit and blue shirt.

Washington Kennedy Executive Mansion

Three Chicago precinct workers plead guilty to vote fraud

In Chicago three Democratic precinct workers Sam Jantelezio Mich ael Gilbellina and Thomas Campobasso pleaded guilty to altering ballots from not guilty in the 1960 presidential election. Judge Brussell accepted pleas on one count of eight and dismissed seven counts. The FBI testimony showed ballots marked for Republicans erased and changed to Democrats.

Chicago Sam Jantelezio Michael Gilbellina Thomas Campobasso Abraham V. Brussell Cook County FBI

Ford Revamps Tractor Setup After Division Restructure

Ford Motor Co announces reorganizing its tractor operations following the retirement of Merritt D. Hill. The Tractor and Implement Division is discontinued and functions moved to Ford Tractor Operations. R. J. Hampson becomes vice president and general manager of the new division. Congress authorized designating New York Harbor as the Statue of Liberty site.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Merritt D. Hill Ford Tractor Operations R. J. Hampson Congress New York

Mussolini's son weds Loren kin in Italy wedding

In Predappio, Romano Mussolini married Maria Scieolone, the sister of Sophia Loren. The ceremony at St Anthony's church drew hundreds of fascist sympathizers. Also present were Romano's sister Anna Maria and his mother Donna Rachele. Sophia Loren flew in from Paris to attend the wedding.

Predappio Italy Benito Mussolini Sophia Loren St. Anthony’s Church Romano Mussolini Maria Scieolone Romano Anna Maria Donna Rachele Forli Paris Third Dimension

Price Support Deadline Set for 1961 Coin Loans

Parker Pierce, chairman of the ASC County committee, announced that April 2, 1962 is the final date for obtaining a loan or a purchase agreement on 1961 coin. Loans require applications by March 16, 1962 for sorting, grading, and completing loan papers by April 2, while purchase agreements may be accepted through April 2.

Parker Pierce ASC County Committee

U O I Alumni Banquet Held In Local Cafe

Tri County Alumni Club held its annual banquet at L N Cafe with University of Illinois alumni from Franklin, Hamilton and Jefferson counties attending to celebrate Fenders Day and elect new officers. New officers are Vernon president, Mrs Karl Deitz vice president, William Eovaldi secretary treasurer. Dr Kar E Gardner associate dean gave remarks on university plans and a film Voices of a Great University was shown.

Tri-County L. & N. Cafe University of Illinois Franklin Hamilton Jefferson Counties University Joseph Snider Vernon Karl Deitz McLeansboro William Eovaldi Benton Kar E. Gardner College of Agriculture

Police Court Fines From Justice Office

Police magistrate Sherman Bullock assesses fines for Billie S Green 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Oral Stimson pays 1 dollar and costs for speeding 36 miles per hour in a 30 mile zone.

Maistrate Sherman Bullock Billie S. Green Oral Stimson

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