Deaths Chase Piercy Dies At 60 In Mt Vernon
Charles Edgar Piercy 60 died in the afternoon at his home route 2 Mt Vernon after a two week illness. Funeral at Merg Chapel with Rev Maurice L Rien officiating. Burial in Boyd cemetery. He lies in state at Myers Chapel after four Saturday. Survived by widow of Boyd, one son Dwight of Mt Vernon, five daughters, two brothers and eight sisters, and eleven grandchildren.
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Charles Edgar Piercy
Good Samaritan
Mt.Vernon
Merg Chapel
Maurice » L Rien
Boyd Cemetery
Myers Chapel
Piercy
Boyd
Henry
Susie
Fisher) Piercy
Marie Steele
Susie Piercy
Dwight
Vernon
Yearwood
Velma Eec
Theres
Evelyn Goddard
Mt. Vernon
Freida Lane
Opdyke
Nathan Piercy
Centralia
Walter Piercy
Ida Carpenter
Lennie Carpenter
Lillieee
Arn. Harvey
Dix
May Harvey
Peoria
Margaret Wagann
Nellie Germann
Rs. Fay Champ
Woodlawn
Horace Fickle Former Resident Dies in St. Louis
Horace M. Fickle, 49, formerly of Mt. Vernon, died at 3:30 a.m. today at his home in St. Louis. Funeral services set for 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Calvin Funeral Home, 4428 Natural Bridge. American Legion will conduct burial. Survivors include Jus and James of Belleville, two sisters Mrs. Lee Brock of St. Louis and Mrs. George Troutt of Mt. Vernon.
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Horace M. Fickle
Mt. Vernon
St. Louis
Calvin Featzeral
Natural Bridge
Prediction on Nixon strength in New Hampshire primary beauty contest
RELMAN MORIN reports from Concord that Gov. Wesley Powell predicts Nixon will win a larger share of NH voters in this year's beauty contest than Eisenhower did in 1956. Democrats and Republicans face apathy, with no cross over and only token opposition to Nixon and Kennedy.
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Relman Morin
Concord
N.H
Wesley Powell
New Ham
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nixon
John ¥. Kennedy
Kennedy
Saue
Hospital Notes Names in a Local Admission List
A string of patient names appears in a hospital notes fragment including Kunegunda Hattie Lamke Charles Leonard Eaton Oliver Bailey Nell Frances Stone Maye Anna Reed Warren Ger Larkin Metals Aquilla Gala Mrs Organ Ievin Stanley Trout Woodlawn Harold J. Mount and others from the region.
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Good Samaritan
Kunegunda Hattie Lamke
Charles Leonard Eaton
Oliver ‘Bailey
Nell Frances Stonecipher
Maye Anna Reed
Warren Geree Larkin
Pines
Aquilla Gala
Mrs Organ
Ievin Stanley Trout
Woodlawn
Harold J. Mount
Meetings Gold Stripe Chapter 28 American Legion Home
A fragmented notice invites members of the Gold Stripe Chapter 28 of the American Legion to attend a meeting at Home 816. The text is incomplete but indicates a gathering or event planned by the group and mentions attendees or organizers such as DAV and Bond.
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American Legion
West Salem Methodist church to dedicate rebuilt building
Fire last July 27 damaged West Salem Methodist Church necessitating a full rebuilding. Dedication Sunday March 6 at 1 30 p m with Dr Maurice Winn presiding follows a basket dinner. The rebuilt church features a new front, rebuilt fire damaged areas, refurbished interiors, and replacement of damaged contents. Wilbur Jones and Arthur Ward served as acting trustees. Gatewood and Fields provided drawings and Kendal Hunt Construction did the rebuilding.
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West Salem Methodist Church
Maurice Winn
Methodist Church
Larry Wagley
West Salem Church
Wilbur Jones
Arthur Ward
Gatewood and Fields
Kendal Hunt Construction Company
Births at two area hospitals named infant and Angela Joyce
Mr and Mrs Donald E Cole of Route 1 Mt Vernon are parents of a son born yesterday at 5 28 pm in Good Samaritan Hospital he weighed six pounds twelve ounces Mr and Mrs Loren Barker of Salem are parents of a daughter born March 2 in a hospital there She weighed seven pounds and was named Angela Joyce The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joel Barker of 616 south 17th street and Mr and Mrs Charlie Boger former Mt Vernon residents now of Salem
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Donald E. Cole
Route 1
Mt. Vernon
Loren Barker
Salem
Angela Joyce
Joel Barker
South 17Th Street
Charlie Boger
Speech fragment hints at world government debate history
A fragmented line recalls a 1770 suggestion of federation and mentions figures like George, Clement Attlee, and a hydrogen bomb debate. The garbled source evokes a discussion on world government and global governance without coherent context or full attribution.
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Cis
George Iti
George Iit
Clement Atlee
New York City Faces 14 Inch Snowstorm
A major winter storm hit the Northeast with 14 inch snowfalls in New York City and over 200 flights canceled at airports. Massachusetts Rhode Island and southern Vermont and New Hampshire faced 6 to 22 inches. Four deaths attributed to storm. Logan Airport Boston closed. New Jersey and Connecticut also reported heavy accumulations. Cold wave followed across wide regions from Montana to the Deep South with record lows and subfreezing temperatures.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
Boston
Logan
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York City
South
Midwest
Montana
Canada
Central Plains
Mississippi Valey
Philip
D.D
Louisville
Jacksonvile
Fla
Kentucky
Tennessee
Florida
Miami
Tallahassee
Daytona Beach
Tampa
Fort Myers
Mid - Continent
Reading
Oklahoma
Appalachians
Police Court Fines Report From Local Magistrate
Police court records show several defendants fined for vehicle license violations and related charges. Notable entries include J. R. on charges prev iously listed, Charles Jecatur cited for improper station use, Wertel G. Folsom fined for license plate failures, and others with $10 costs or similar penalties.
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J. R
Dan Alc
Nel
Arro
Charles Jecatur
Ae M
Ballinger
Cage
Wertel G. Folsom
Titel Anva
Five Day Forecast for Illinois Inches Toward Moderation
Illinois five day outlook shows temperatures 12 to 18 degrees below normal with normal highs of 36 to 46 in the north and 46 to 55 in the south and lows 22 to 28 in the north and 28 to 38 in the south. A temporary moderation is expected Saturday and Sunday with precipitation at a quarter inch or less and snow likely Sunday or Monday.
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Illinois
Snowpacked highways linger in central Illinois
Springfield Illinois AP reports the Divisions of Highways states as of 6 am snow remains on many state highways. All primary routes open to two way traffic with the worst conditions in the central region of the state.
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Springfield, Ill
Divieis Division of Highways
Not All Women Really Rich Look Aimless Pursuit Of Wealth
Ruth Millett warns against keeping up with the Joneses as women chase costly fads in magazines, houses, cars, and furnishings. The piece urges readers to emphasize frugality for happier marriages and financial stability, inviting orders for a booklet on married happiness.
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Mama
Ruth Millett
Register-News
P. O
Dept. A
Radio City
New York
N. Y
Marlow 4 H Club Holds Meeting with Tree Cleanup Plan
The Marlow Cardinals 4H Club was called to order by the president. Old business covered cleaning out fir trees and a window display project. Contested portions mention Jerry Pathertrd and Treasa Brook as speakers while refreshments were served.
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Marlow Cardinals
Presiat E. Buen
Jerry Pathertrd
Medical Society backs TB testing and 65 plus plan
The Jefferson-Hamilton County Medical Society met at Good Samaritan Hospital and backed tuberculosis skin testing for adults under 30, chest X-rays for over 30, and a Blue Shield Medical-Surgical Plan offering full benefits for those over 65. It also opposed the Forand Bill as socialized medicine and reaffirmed commitment to care regardless of ability to pay.
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Jefferson-Hamilton County Medical Society
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lawrence Hiatt
Evansville
Indiana
T. B. Association
State Health Department
Clinosis State Medical Society
Blue Shield
Ilinois
Jefferson - Hamilton County
Atomic Blast Would Dig New Arctic Harbor
The Atomic Energy Commission will study Project Chariot for at least a year. An AEC team met native councils from Kotzebue to Barrow to ease concerns about potential danger to Arctic life. The project is part of Operation Plowshare for peaceful nuclear energy use. The team includes R L Southwick, Russell H Ball, and Charles L Weaver. Dr. Robert Rausch will join next week. Petitions are available for candidates for a school district education job.
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Bernie Morris
Juneau
Alaska
Atomic Energy Commission
Arctic
AEC
Kotzebue
Barrow
ADC
R. L. Southwick
Commission
San Francisco
Russell H. Ball
Charles L. Weaver
Robert Rausch
The
Arctic ‘Health Research Center
Dorothea Chelf Sues For Divorce From Owen Shelf Jr
Dorothea Chelf filed suit for divorce in a circuit court here charging cruelty. She seeks custody of seven children and alimony. The couple married March 24 1944 and separated November 5 1959, the complaint states.
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Dorothea Chelf
Owen Shelf, Jr
Jamison Returns From Washington Visit
Earl D. Jamison has returned to Mt. Vernon after a week in Washington D C attending the President's Conference on Occupational Safety. He toured the White House and was a spectator in the Senate gallery during a civil rights debate.
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Earl D. Jamison
Mt. Vernon
Washington, D. C
Washington
Jamison
White House
Senate
Scientist Not Indicted In College Slaying
Dr. Margaret McMillan, 38, an LSU New Orleans biology professor, was found slain Jan. 10. Mickey Pe, a dean at LSU, was arrested Jan. 14 and charged with murder but not indicted as of today. He is held incommunicado while investigations continue and a $10,000 bond was posted by university colleagues.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Conscience Fund
IRS
Sam
New England
United States
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Genie Mickey
Louisiana State University
Mickey Pe
Jan
Margaret McMillan
Mickey
McMillan
LSU
New Orleans
Here
Soapy Williams resigns governor seeks vice presidency
Detroit AP The Michigan governor G Mennen Williams known as Soapy says he will not seek another term after 12 years in office and will work for world peace as vice president if the chance arises He would be honored to be nominated but is not actively pursuing the VP bid and foresees no immediate nomination prospects
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Detroit
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Vradiotv
Minister Dies After Theater Collapse in Longacre Play
A 35 year old Lutheran minister from Gettysburg Pennsylvania identified as Rev Reginald Deitz collapsed and died Thursday night during a performance of The Deadly Game at the Longacre Theater in New York AP reported.
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New York
Reginald Deitz
Gettysburg
Longacre
Pepless Pete Finds New Energy From SYSTONE
A local man nicknamed Pepless Pete due to iron-poor blood says he felt old before his time until starting SYSTONE. He credits the medicine with boosting energy by enriching blood with iron vitamins and herbs to ease stomach gas, costing only a few cents daily. Druggists carry it.
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Costa
Illinois Farmers Predict Egg Shortage From Chick Cuts
Illinois poultry raisers will start 35 percent fewer chicks in spring 1960 than 1959, per the Illinois Poultry and Hatchery Federation. The cutback will reduce about 444 million laying pullets, risking egg shortages and higher prices this fall and winter across the state. Aubrey Harless notes some areas may produce virtually no eggs.
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Illinois
Illinois Poultry & Hatchery Federation
Aubrey Harless
Federation
Dedication of Bakerville Free Will Baptist Church Education Building
A new Bakerville church educational building, costing about 8500 dollars, will be dedicated this Sunday March 6 at 2 00 p m. The program features Prelude Invocation Dedication Message and Offering. Rev Howard Flora announces the event with Rev Floyd Hartley Rev Geo Waggone Dr Burwell and Rev Oran Kersh among participants.
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Bakerville Free Will Baptist Church
Howard Flora
Wayne Reynolds
Floyd Hartey
Gmn
Geo. Waggone
Bonnie ‘Quar
Burwell
Oran Kersh
Our Church
Hoseamith
Cerebral Palsy Tag Sale Slated in Mt. Vernon
United Cerebral Palsy campaigners plan tag day in Volunteers downtown area. Volunteers in badges will identify CP tags for sale. Be sure to get your tag Saturday March 5.
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Mt. V
United Cerebral Palsy
Mt. Vernon
Fire Volunteers To Meet Tonight
Volunteer members of the Mt. Vernon rural fire department meet at 7 30 tonight at the fire station 806 South 17th Street Training films will be shown Fire Chief Carl Jones urges all volunteers to attend.
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Mt. Vernon
Fire Damages 1958 Car on Fairfield Road
Firefighters report a short in wiring caused a morning blaze damaging a 1958 model car owned by James Taylor on Fairfield Road. The incident caused about $100 in damage.
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James Taylor
Fairfield Road
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Lovell Area
Robert E. Fete, 18, Warren ton Mo, marries Mary Buskool Allen Eveland Route 4, Dix and Fartha Sue Cynwell 18 216 north Seventh Lovell. Manson Jr., 21 Route 3 Ashley, and Mary Whittaker 3, Ashley.
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Robert E. Fete
Warrenton
Vatmar Lou Buskool
Allen Eveland
Fi Dix
Fartha Sue Cynwell
North
Lovell. Manson, Jr
Ashley
Mary Whittaker
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