Morale at Menard prison improves after riots
The John Howard Association report cites heightened morale and reduced tension at Menard after 1952 riots. It cites political factionalism, centralized authority issues, and improved food, staffing, and programs under Warden Ross Randolph. Eleven inmates were tried under kidnapping laws for riot participation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Menard State Prison
Southern Illinois
Andree
State Legislature
Adlai Stevenson
John Howard Assn
Lloyd EE. Ohlin
University of Chicago
Center For Education and Research In Corrections
Eugene §. Zemans
Ohlin
Zemnans
Ross V. Randolph
Pontiac
Randolph
Illinois
William G. Stratton
Zemans
Ood
Free schooling for older women at Hannah Harrison School
In Washington a seven acre rose brick campus hosts the Hannah Harrison School where women 20 to 55 train for new careers free of board and tuition. Funded by Julius Garfinckel's estate, the program offers four courses, dormitory living, meals, recreation, and medical care, with about 30 graduates yearly.
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Ashington
Potomac River
United States
Hannah Harrison School
Washington
Julius Garfinckel
Genevieve Poole
Two Accidents Here Yesterday on Mt Vernon Streets
No one was injured in two Mt. Vernon street accidents yesterday. At 7:00 p.m. a collision at Tenth and Jordan involved William C. Balsover of 1308 Westcott and William McKinley Smith of 130544 North Tenth. Smith was fined 15.40 dollars for failure to yield right of way. At 3:30 p.m. a pickup driven by Ralph Taylor of rural route 1 collided with a car driven by Russell L. Howard of Albion at Tenth and Conger.
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Mt. Vernon
William C. Balsover
Westcott
William McKinley Smith
North Tenth
Tenth
Jordan
Smith
Ralph Taylor
RFD
Russell L. Howard
Albion
Conger
Eubank to Speak on Radio Across Three Cities
Republican state representative candidate Arthur A. Eubank will address listeners on Olney station WLVN 740 KC and 92.9 MC at 1 30 PM March 25, then on Mt Vernon WMIX 940 KC and 941 MC at 12 15 PM March 28, and Fairfield WFTW 13890 KC at 1 15 PM April 4. Political advertising notice.
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Eubank
Arthur A. Eubank
Olney
WLVN
Mt. Vernon
WMIX
Fairfield
WFTW
Pol. Adv
Penal institution reforms spark morale boost at Menard
Opened civilian instructor led training, a new vocational school, and reorganized library and print shop. Recreational program started. Ohlin and Zemans say improvements are creating a commonplace in modern penal institutions, new to Menard, lifting morale among staff and inmates with low tension levels. Momentum for progress exists, but test lies in sustaining vigorous treatment operations.
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Ohlin
Zemans
Menard
Gneteieesinen
Ate
Army Orders Officers to Sign Loyalty Certificates
The Army issued a March 11 directive under Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway requiring all commissioned and warrant officers to sign fresh loyalty certificates. It creates procedures to handle officers who refuse to sign or invoke the Fifth Amendment. The order ties national security to service eligibility and stems from Maj. Irving Peress's case, who challenged McCarthy’s accusations and was later honored discharged.
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Washington
Army
Matthew B. Ridgway
Stevens
Communist Party
New Order
Irving Peress
New York
Award to Hitler's Housekeeper
A German court ruled that Adolf Hitler s former housekeeper Mrs Anni Winters is entitled to a portion of the personal belongings confiscated from her home in 1950. The decision highlights restitution efforts related to Nazi era possessions and named individuals.
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Munich
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Anni Winters
Nazifuehrer
Coal Truck Damaged By Fire In Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon city firemen responded to a fire at the Big Ham Coal Co. on 911 South 13th Street where a coal truck was slightly damaged inside the cab. Firemen reported the fire started inside the cab and caused minor damage.
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Mt. Vernon
Bigham Coal Co
South 13Th Street
Meeting notices for Webb Chapter and Amvets and Eagles
A schedule of meetings appears for Andrew D. Webb Chapter No 160 on Wednesday March 24 at 7 30 pm with Past and Present Officers listed Oscar Q Stockton H P Cecil N Levin Secretary Turner Boehm Post No 4 Amvets meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the Post home with refreshments Leo Leaty adjutant The Eagles Auxiliary nominates new officers at 7 30 pm in the club room urging attendance and to bring a birthday party gift Louella Smith president.
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Royal Arch Masons
Andrew D. Webb
Oscar Q. Stockton
H. P
Cecil N. Levin
Sec’v
Turner Boehm
Amvets
Eagles
Louella Smith
Mary Blair Clark of Springfield Dies of Heart Ailment
Relatives report the death of Mary Blair Clark at 10 am Sunday in Springfield Illinois. Born June 18 1888 in Metropolis Vernon she was daughter of William Blair and Dora Blair. She married Russell R Clark publisher of Mt Vernon city directories and moved to Springfield. Survived by two sisters and a brother, she was preceded in death by husband and one son. Funeral at Bisch Memorial Home Springfield Wednesday 10 am burial at Oakwood cemetery Mt Vernon 2:30 pm with Dr Guthrie officiating.
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Mary Blair Clark
Springfield
Clark
Met
Vernon
William and
Dora Blair
Mt. Vernon High School
Russell R. Clark
Mt. Vernon
Ruth Menzer
C. K. Ette
Ethel Stein
Herrin
Katherine Kelly
Miami
Fla
Lee Blair
Danville
Ill
Bisch Memorial
Nelle McCollum Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Miss Nelle McCollum who died last Friday will be at 2 p m Thursday at Myers Chapel with Rev Marsh Harpole officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a m Wednesday at Myers Chapel. She resided on Route 4 Mt Vernon and was a registered nurse. She is survived by one sister Lucy Downes of Santa Monica California.
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Nelle McCollum
Myers Chapel
Marsh Harpole
Oakwood Cemetery
Miss McCollum
Route 4
Mt. Vernon
Lucy Downes
Santa Monica
Calif
Sister of Bluford Resident Is Dead
Funeral services were held in Marshalltown Iowa for Mrs Rozella W Work 78 sister of H V Lowery of Bluford Burial was in Hillside Cemetery State Center Born August 10 1876 in Bluford daughter of William and Martha Wilkerson she grew up there and married Joseph Work on December 25 1892 They lived near Bluford until 1922 when they moved to Iowa Mrs Work was a Baptist church member.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Rozella W. Work
H. V. Lowery
Bluford
Hillside
State Center
William
Martha Wilkerson
Joseph Work
Sesser Names Acting Mayor After Mayor's Death
William Schettler, alderman and former city clerk, named acting mayor to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mayor Robert Fornear, who died of a heart attack at 57. Council to set date for a special mayoral election at its April 2 meeting.
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Associated Press
Sesser
William Schettler
Robert Fornear
Fornear
County Health Group Names Officers At Annual Meet
About 60 members of the Jefferson County Health Improvement Association gathered for the second annual meeting at the West Salem church basement. Howard Dactey of the HIA spoke as officers were elected including Mrs. Forest Stewart president, Anthony Pytlinski vice president, and Mrs. Russ H. Garrison secretary treasurer. Directors named were Lyman Moore, Mrs. Frank Hartman, Carson Foreman, Mrs. R. V. St. Clair, Mrs. Peter Lauris, Mrs. Gladys Wells, Paul H. Wocelfel, Clarence McCauley, Mrs. Ralph Lehman, Doris Coil, Everett Apgar, Mrs. Charles Morris, Mrs. Clyde Neal, Miss Doris Harlow, and Mrs. Dorothy Stewart provided entertainment. Garrison noted a drive for new members forthcoming, with Mel Sparlin of Blue Cross in attendance.
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Jefferson County Health Improvement Association
West Salem
Howard Dactey
Forest Stewart
Anthony Pytlinski
Russ H. Garrison
Lyman Moore
Frank Hartman
Carson Foreman
R. V. St. Clair
Peter Lauris
Gladys Wells
Activate Co M at Mt Vernon Armory Ceremony
Mt Vernon newspaper item reports Co M of the National Guard was officially activated last night at the Armory. Four officers and 13 enlisted men attended with First Lt Ralph Dethrow as company commander who announced enlistments are open and Monday drill will be held at the Armory. Warrant Officer Charles Atchison will be at the Armory daily from 8 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 8 am to noon to accept enlistments. Officers listed include First Lt Ralph Dethrow commander Second Lt Bob Puntney executive officer and Second Lt Gorham Pigg company officer.
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Mt. Vernon
Co. M
Ralph Dethrow
National Guard
Dethrow
Company M
Charles Atchison
Co. Mare
Bob Puntney
Gorham Pigg
Champion Rams Honored At Mt Vernon Night Dinner
Mt Vernon state champion Rams and their coaches will be honored guests at the Mt Vernon Night dinner at the Armory. Kiwanis trustee W Donald Dubail will speak as Chairman Earl Jamison notes the group fights Chicago over the Kiwanis Home location and concept.
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Mt. Vernon
Rams
Armory
Earl D. Jamison
W. Donald Dubail
International Kiwanis
Jamison
Chicago
Two Divorces Filed In Circuit Court Suits
Two divorce actions were filed in circuit court. Helen Sutterfield sues J. D. Sutterfield for desertion and restoration of her name Owens. they wed May 27, 1952 and separated January 12, 1953. Neeta Jean Rogers sues Nelson Ray Rogers for desertion. married March 3, 1953 and separated March 7, 1953.
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Helen Sutterfield
J. D. Sutterfield
Owens
Frank H. Walker
Rogers
Rogers Neeta Jean Rogers
Nelson Ray Rogers
Morton F. Dorothy
Traffic fines listed before J R Thomas justice
Traffic fines assessed before J R Thomas justice of the peace include Ray H Russell paying 14 dollars for a missing safety sticker on a truck and Maxine Mercer paying 10 dollars and 40 cents for lacking a driver’s license.
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J. R. Thomas
Justice of the Peace
Ray H. Russell
Maxine Mercer
Garfield nomination on the 36th ballot headline
James A. Garfield secured the presidential nomination on the 36th ballot amid a heated convention fight. Delegates from major states rallied behind him as rival factions faltered and support coalesced around the Ohio congressman.
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James A. Garfield
Special Sale By Electrolux Bonded Rep Allan Shoenfeld
Allan J Shoenfeld of Electrolux Bonded Representative Sales and Service promotes a special sale extending until April 1 at their local showroom offering Electrolux appliances with targeted discounts and service guarantees.
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Electrolux Corporation
Feathers Feltz Severely Ill in Chicago Suburb
A. E. Feathers Feltz of River Forest Illinois longtime former Mr. Vernon resident is critically ill at Hines Veterans Hospital after a heart attack last Friday. His wife Jessie was hospitalized in Oak Park, released Sunday. Niece Mrs. Robert Rash of Springfield aids, with relatives Aubrey Crowder Mt Vernon and Earl Carpenter Walnut Hill traveling from Chicago area to be with the Feltzs.
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A. E. “Feathers” Feltz
River Forest
Vernon
Hines Veterans Hospital
Jessie
Oak Park Hospital
Feltz
Robert Rash
Springfield
Aubrey Crowder
Mt.Vernon
Earl Carpenter
Walnut Hill
Chicago
Mr. Crowder
Carpenter
Hospital Notes and Good Samaritan Admissions
Jefferson Memorial records admit Theola Rush Texico Wilma Wright Louise Piper RFD 3 Margaret Lowery Inn and discharge George Cash. Good Samaritan lists admissions Maxine Wilson Georgia Ann Robinson and discharges Martha Fletcher Ruby Fave Sneed Magel Shorb and infant Andy Bill Wilson.
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Jefferson Memorial
Theola Rush
Texico
Wilma Wright
Louise Piper
RFD
Margaret Lowery
Inn
George Cash
Good Samaritan
Maxine Wilson
Georgia Ann Robinson
Martha Fletcher
Ruby Fave Sneed
Magel
Myrtle Mae Thomas
Andy Bill Wilson
Dairymen of County Tour Planned for Breese Ill
Jefferson county dairymen will tour the S. Fk A barns in Breese Illinois this Friday March 26. Meet at the Jefferson County Farm Bureau 814 Harrison at 9:00 a.m. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. Free lunch served at noon. The tour aims to promote better breeding of dairy cattle in Jefferson county. The association owns over 50 premium sites representing Guernsey Holstein Brown Swiss Jerseys and Milking Shorthorns. Sunday is the only holiday recognized by common law in the United States.
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Jefferson County
Harrison J
Jefferson
Guernsey
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