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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1959

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G B Hayes Dies At Home Here Funeral Sunday

Green Berry Hayes died at 5 30 am at his home 4831 16th 19th street aged 68 years eight months and five days Funeral services set for 2 pm Sunday at Hewell Methodist church Rev L A Wagaly and Rev Roy Beal to officiate with burial in adjoining cemetery Osborn Funeral Home Dix handling arrangements Surviving wife Hattie Wilson and three sons Otis Hayes of this city Otis Hayes of Abilene Tex and Hayes of Hobbs NM a daughter Mrs Florence Johnson Mt Vernon and Miss Reida Hayes at home two brothers Ira Hayes Phoenix and Vernie Hayes four sisters Mrs Belle Phelps Mrs Clara Alexander Mrs Bessie Correll and Mrs Nelle Wilson seven grandchildren and other relatives Funeral followed by interment. Mrs Hayes born July 1 1880 in the city.

Green Berry Hayes 16Th 19Th Street Hewell Methodiat Church Aft L. A. Wagaly Roy Beal Cilieinnnerial Cemtery Osborn Dix Hayes Hiram and Wilda (Fultz) Hayes Hattie Wilson Otis Hayes Otis Ha Bayes Abilene Tex Ayes Hobbs N. M Sant Florenceohnson Mt. Vernon Reida Hayes Ira Hayes Phoenix Ariz Vernie Hayes Belle Phelps Clara Alexander Bessie Correll This City Nelle Wilson Jacksonville Brone

Fire Claims Two At Zion Nursing Home Inferno

A blaze at Zion Convalescent Home in Easton Pennsylvania killed five residents and left 14 homeless. Among the dead were Frances Sere 52 and Rosa We, all elderly or bedridden. Eleven residents remained hospitalized with some in private homes.

Easton Zion Here Frances’ Sere Rosa

Patterson gets 45 years for storekeeper murder

Charlow Patterson, 34, pleaded guilty to murdering custodian Cletic Partain, 28, and received a 45 year prison term. In Ellizabethown, the rural Hardin County shooting at Partain's general store occurred Jan. 28. Patterson, an unemployed mine laborer, surrendered the same day and faced a murder indictment Feb. 23. He declined to state a motive before Circuit Judge Randall Quindry.

Elizabethtown Charlow Patterson Custorekeeper Cletic Partain Patterson Chilgen Randall Quindry Bear Partain Hardin County Hickstown

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions and Discharges

Hospital notes list admissions at Jefferson Memorial including Charles Ray Kirk Flora Roy Layne Miss Diana Pifer Mrs Joyce Lucille Martin and others with discharges noted for Mrs Nancy Phy Tlis Sekser Mrs Chery Van Dyke and more. Good Samaritan admissions include Ruby Fernson Aline Bork Newton Herbert Levin Bert Leon Tate Thelma Florence Page with multiple discharges and newborns.

Jefferson Memorial Charles Ray Kirk Flora Roy Layne Ana Pifer Joyce Lucille “Martin Dix Arlynn Caldwell Nancy Phy Tlis Sekser Chery van Dyke Good Samaritan Ruby Fernson Mae Wallace Aline Bork Newton Herbert Levin Bert Leon Tate Thelma Florsence Page Kendall Carlisle Obbs Joseph Benjamin Johnnyn Laura Mae Downen James Orris Charlene Hale By Louise Veleke Ma Jo Maryes Nee Lawrence’ Lears Rena Bell Allen Mathy Eugene Deloris Y Bryant Melinda Marilyn Louise Seirt Beth Ann Hazel . Gorman Joseph Elza Baldmy

Births in Jefferson Medical Hospital announce two newborns

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Beck of Bonnie welcomed a son at 8 32 yesterday morning at Jefferson Medical Hospital, weighing nine pounds one and a fourth ounces, named Mark Vin. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hayes of 1312 North Street welcomed a son at 8 30 this morning at Good Samaritan Nony Tal, weighing six pounds 13 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. James Melvin Sernachtan Hospital reported a birth with weight five five sence 4 in ane been nw and a Ml fs x Road.

Johnnie E. Beckhan Bonnie Jefferson Medical Hospital Markvinea Dean Hayes North Sth Street Good Samaritan James Melvin E James Melvin E Sernachtan Hospital Seed Kelleher

Indians on the Warpath in Canada

Rebellious Ontario Indians claim a vest pocket independent state under 6 000 residents in the Grand River reserve near Brantford Oshweken. They overthrow a government council, press for U N recognition, and threaten Washington parley on March 19. The land spans a six mile deep strip along both banks of the Grand River including Kitchener Galt Brantford.

Brantford Ont Indiana Ontario United Nations Canada Six Nations Toronto Buffalo N.Y. E Oshweken Joseph Logan Sr John Diefenbaker I Elizabeth II Eisenhower Washington Grand River

Discoverer Satellite Not Designed for Recovery

The Defense Department and ARPA said the 1300 pound Discoverer satellite was never designed to be recovered and contains no recovery experiments. The Milwaukee Journal reported otherwise, citing NASA officials. Tracking failed after launch, leaving the satellite in polar orbit.

Washington Defense Department Department Advanced Research Projects Agency Milwaukee Journal Journal Science Harry Pease Homer J. Stewart Office of Planning and Evaluation National Aeronautics and Space Administration Chicago Pentagon Rand Araskog Discoverer Discoverers

Pioneer 4 Vanishes Into Space

Pioneer 4 signals, once seen at Goldstone from 400000 miles, fade as NASA tracks its solar orbit. Scientists estimate Pioneer IV will travel a longer year than Earth and anticipate updates as the probe’s 80 hour power life nears its end.

Goldstone NASA Earth

Detailed Weather Report Five Day Forevat Minas

Temperatures will average 3 to 5 degrees above normal with normal highs ranging from 37 to 46 in the north and 46 to 55 in the south. Normal lows are 23 to 28 north and 28 to 35 south. Warmer on Saturday then little change until a rise on Tuesday or Wednesday. Precipitation expected from 0.21 to 0.31 inch with rain possible Tuesday or Wednesday.

Snow Reports From Illinois State Highways

The Illinois Highway Department reports general highway clarity with scattered snow patches north of Quincy Springfield and Kankakee. Light snow falls are noted statewide with the northern end snow packed and temperatures falling into the 20s by Saturday morning. Rockford and Freeport report heaviest snow depths.

Springfield State Highway Department Illinois Quincy Kankakee Associated Press Thinois Rockford Freeport

Furnace Flares at Welkin Home Prompt Fire Crew Call

A faulty fuel oil floor furnace flared out of control this morning at the home of W. L. Champion, 1103 Welkin. Firemen arrived and said the situation was under control with no fire damage reported to the residence.

W. L. Champion Welkin

Blizzard Strikes Midwest With Heavy Snow And Closures

A severe blizzard across Iowa Wisconsin Missouri and Michigan brings drifts up to 17 inches with roads impassable and travel halted. Schools closed in Iowa Wisconsin Missouri and Nebraska as authorities fight to clear snow and rescue efforts continue after two deaths in Waukee Iowa.

Iowa la Crosse Wis Midwest Towa Wisconsin Ottumwa Unionville Princeton Missouri Nebraska Lincoln Omaha University of Nebraska mid-Mississippi Valley Minnesota Upper Michigan Waukee Des Moines

Discount Rate Up In 4 Areas

The Federal Reserve Board raised the discount rate to 3 percent at four reserve banks New York Philadelphia Chicago and Dallas effective today reflecting concerns about inflation. Further increases are anticipated at the remaining banks. The move signals potential higher rates across loans and credit. In Los Angeles stock prices slipped slightly as Pacific Coast exchanges stayed open after the decision.

Washington Federal Reserve Board New York Philadelphia Chicago Dallas Los Angeles Pacific Coast Stock Exchange

Government to Pay Costs for School Testing Program

An 18 year old Virginian quit Capitol page school after learning that three Negro youths attend. Ludson Hudgins of Blackstone said he will remain on his House gallery duties and make up missed studies in summer school. Jefferson County officials discussed Title Five federal aid totaling 275639 for Illinois to support a nationwide testing program under the National Defense Education Act.

Washington Capitol Page Ludson Hudgins Blackstone Supreme Court Hudgins Conress Studés Jefferson County Court House Illinois Supt. of Sidney S. Hirons Hirons Hingis Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Minois

Try Again To Settle Month-Long Strike

A UAW official said the union will meet Saturday with Allis Chalmers management in Milwaukee to negotiate an end to a month-long strike by 14,000 production workers. Limited central negotiations begin at 10 a.m. afterFE Ohrman invited the union to talks. dispute over bargaining procedure had delayed talks.

Chicago United Auto Workers Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co Milwaukee Burton Foster UAW Allis Chalmers

Billy Graham Plays Golf While in Melbourne Crusade

Evangelist Billy Graham is playing a lot of golf on his Australian tour and says his game is improving. No revival meetings were set for today or Saturday as the Melbourne Show Ground was booked by other groups. An airliner chartered by 66 Sydney residents will fly to Melbourne for a Sunday afternoon meeting and return.

Melbourne Australia Billy Graham Graham Melbourne Show Ground Sydney

Scholarship Exams In This County April 25

Sidney S Hirons county superintendent announced the annual county scholarship examination to select candidates for University of Illinois scholarships. The test will be April 25 in his courthouse office, lasting three hours from 9:00 a.m. Scholarships include one county, one agriculture, one home economics, and two veterans children awards for World War I and II and Korean Conflict families. Eligible candidates must notify Supt. Hurons by April 10.

Sidney S Hirons University of Ilinois University of Illinois

Woves Group Amended By State Senate

The Illinois Senate commends State Senator Paul W. Broyles of Mt. Vernon and his aging commission for finding ways to aid middle aged and elderly residents' employment. The resolution notes practical legislative suggestions and praise from the Illinois Department of the American Legion.

Tilmots Senate Paul W. Broyles Broyles Mt. Vernon Senate Illinois Department of the American Legion

Man Injured Trimming Tree At Home

Donald Hughes aged 35 of 1202 South 24th Street was trimming tree limbs yesterday afternoon when he fell and his foot became caught in a tree fork. He hung upside down until a neighbor freed him. X rays showed a fracture in his foot.

Donald Hughes South 24Th Street Mr Hughes

Parked School Bus Rolls Into Parked Auto

Two accidents on Mt. Verron streets last night left no injuries. At 6 50 p m a truck trailer driven by Arles R Hedden of Wayne City struck a car driven by Dr J E Dixon 1204 Salem Road in the 1700 block of Broadway damaging the Dixon car about 200 and the truck about 25. At 10 20 p m an unoccupied Mt Carmel school bus parked near the high school gym rolled into the car of James W Epley 1009 south Ninth causing about 50 in damage with no damage to the bus.

Mt. Verron Arles R. Hedden Wayne City J. E. Dixon Salem Road Broadway Dixon Mt. Carmel James W. Epley South Ninth

Convict Escapes With Four Hostages From Alabama Prison

The escape occurred as a convict being transported from Kilby Prison in Montgomery toward Birmingham to stand trial on a gun possession charge after a prior felony conviction. The victim Dees reported the escape occurred about 25 miles south of Birmingham. Road blocks spanned north Alabama and northwest Georgia as Patrolman James A. Daugherty led the early search.

Ers Kilby Montgomery Ala Birmingham Dees James A. Daugherty Flat Rock Alabama Georgia

Car Pilferers Active In Mt. V Four Thefts Reported

Police in Mt. Vernon investigated multiple vehicle thefts reported yesterday and last night. Harry Kuykendall of Grayville reported two fender skirts stolen from his car during a high school basketball game. Willard Campbell reported a fender skirt stolen earlier. Gene Tober reported two hub caps missing and Marvin Dare reported four hub caps stolen from his vehicle.

Mt. Vernon Harry Kuykendall Grayville Willard Campbell South 19Th Gene Tober South 20Th Marvin Dare Route 4

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G. B. Hayes Nursing Home Hospital Pioneer 4 United Fund Jefferson County United Fund Art Laird Charles R. DeWitt Lee Courtney Boy Scouts Leo Harlow Rescue Mission Ed Lively YMCA Edsel Rightnower Red Cross Oma Jones Weldon Carr Girl Scouts Eugene Davis Salvation Army Delo Moline Peoria Rantoul Scott Air Base THE Albany Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Bismarck Boston Cleveland Denver Detroit Fort Worth Helena Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Memphis Miami St Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Pittsburgh Portland Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Cocaall Mt, Vernon Imichigan Virginia Page Hurons First Free Will Baptist Church 11Th and Jordan Ladies Aid Woves State Senate Myrle & Jean’s Drive - IN Wonder Bread Dr. Pepper Bil. Co Pauline Sefried June Walker Mt. V Homestead Falls Otto Hertenstein Homestead Public Pat Tut Young Shols Life Magazine Mojud Roe Sulcer Sesser Ill Sulcer Pontiac Walter Hayes Jefferson Motors Chevrolet Bud Terry Bud Summers Bob Williams Cadillac
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