Deaths Wilson Pickle of Belle Rive Dies at 78
Wilson Pickle 78 of Belle Rive died Saturday at a hospital in St Louis. He was born February 392 1878 and married Ethel Coonan in 1906. He was survived by son Roy and two daughters Mrs Fritz ae ag and Mrs Melvin Scott. Services are Wednesday at the Bagd Mhuire in Dahlgren with burial in Sugar Camp.
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Garpe
St Louis
P.m. Saterday
Waa
Henry Tele
Ethel Coonan
Gevmike Fe & Son
Roy Pickle
Fritz Ae
Bagd Mhuire
Dahlgren
Fle Fm
Relative Of Mt. V. Residents Fatally Hurt
Relatives learn of the death of Phillip Hartley, 23, of Ontario California, in a March 19 traffic crash there. He was a grandson of A B Hartley of Mt Vernon and nephew of Mrs Agnes Parker, visiting Mt Vernon last summer. Hartley died from injuries after his car struck a tree on Euclid Avenue in Ontario. Sallie Colemah, 18, also of Ontario, was injured in the same crash.
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Phillip Hartley
Ontario
Calif
A. B. Hartley
Agnes Parker
Mt. Vernon
Hartley
Euclid Avenue
Sallie D. Colemah
Ohtatie
Pomona
Calle
Frank Williams Dies in Evansville Former Resident
Frank Williams a former Mt Vernon resident died in Evansville at 4 Balm Sunday. Services are at Guiewood cemetery at 2 00 P M and at rey Chapel between noon and 1 P M Friday. He was a member of the International Association Retired Railroad and the NG F A. He is survived by wife Mattie Mae daughter Mrs Enne Breele of Evansville brother O S Williams of Mt Vernon and three deston and one great grandchild
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Williams
Mt. Vernén
Evaria Meathia
Deni Palade
Guiewood
Rey Chapel
F&a
Hiams
International Association
Mattie Maé
Enne Breele
Evansville
Gleason Williams
Grace M. Smith RFD 7 Dies at 64 Rites Tuesday
Grace M. Smith of RFD 7 died at Good Samaritan Hospital Sunday at 1 30 p m after a four day hospital stay The 64 year old was born March 16 1893 in Jefferson County to Burrell Bud and Minnie Wilkerson Sledge She married Earl Smith April 19 1911 in Jefferson County He survives with five brothers Ray Sohn Roy David Harry and a sister Oma Woodside One daughter Dorothy and a brother Willie and both parents preceded her in death Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 00 p m at West Salem Church with Rev Joe officiating Burial is in East Salem Cemetery The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel and friends may call anytime.
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Grace M. Smith
RFD Y
Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Waat Salem Church
Joe A
East Salem
Myers Chapel
Smith
Jefferson County
Burrell Bud’ d Minnie (Wilkerson) Sledge
Earl Smith
Ray
Sohn
Roy
Bluford David
Centralia
Harry
Ashington
Omai Woodside
Peoria
Dorothy
Willie
Minna Moschner Dies in Chicago Former Mt Vernon Resident
Minna Moschner former Mt Vernon resident died Sunday in Chicago. She was daughter of Augusta Weigand of Mt Vernon and wife of J A Moschner who survives. She leaves a daughter Elmer Marck of Chicago a brother William Weigand Hendersonville NC two sisters Amelia McDaniel Oceanside Calif and Marie Weigand Mt Vernon and four granddaughters. Body to be brought to Myers Chapel Mt Vernon for funeral services. Relatives report another death in Michigan of Mrs Katie aired at the hospital in Coldwater sister of Mrs W J Leslie.
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Minna Moschner
Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Augusta Weigand
Myers Chapel
Moschner
W. A. As Auguste (Mueller) Weilgand
J. A. Moschner
Coldwattr, Mich
W. J. Leslie
North
Secret Bermuda meeting signals renewed Anglo American partnership
Eisenhower and Macmillan reportedly set policy aims to steady the British American alliance in Europe the Middle East and Asia. They discussed joint observer facilities with Russia for future nuclear tests and measures to curb radioactive fallout while outlining steps to stabilize oil pipelines and deter regional conflicts including potential action outside the United Nations to isolate Egypt. The leaders endorsed European unity African development and resumed high level cooperation across military political and diplomatic spheres.
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Bermuda
Eisenhower
Macmillan
Europe
Middle Haat
Asia
Informanta
Fienhower
Russia
Cert International Problema
Dineas
Middle East
Jordan
Israel
United Nations
Egypt
Cooperaon
Meeting Notices for Mt Vernon Lodge and Barbershop Quartet
Special meeting of Mt Vernon Lodge No. 31 A F and A M on Monday March 26 at 730 p m Work in Second Degree Members urged to attend visiting Ogre aeurphy W M p W Murphy W M Wm E Reavis Sec Barbershop quartets meet at 800 this evening Moose Lodge All members urged to attend J R Cochran secretary
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Mt. Vernon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Ogre Aeurphy
W. M P. W. Murphy
W. M
Wm. E. Reavis
Sec
Moose Lodge
J. R. Cochran
Preacher Won't Let His Daughter Be Vaccinated
In Sullivan Kentucky a Church of God minister refuses smallpox vaccination for his 12 year old daughter Vittnie citing faith. Officials say vaccination is required by state law and the case has been referred to Child Welfare for review.
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Preacher
Sullivan
Ham 'R. Covington
Canal
Vittnie
Church of God
Covington
I Beate Gta School
Ships Collide Off Falmouth In Maritime Incident
Confused report describes a collision off Falmouth involving Italian freighter Corallo and other vessels. Details are unclear with several misread names. one ship reportedly badly damaged and asking for assistance while another intended to continue voyage, per early Oslo statements.
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Norwe
Bo Phageé
Corallo
Tahiti
Oslo
Cypriots Push for Union With Greece Independence Day Protests
In Nicosia thousands of Greek Cypriots demand union with Greece and the return of Archbishop Makarios from exile during Greece's Independence Day events. Clashes occur after a service at the cathedral as EOKA calls a one day strike and shops in Greek areas close. Greek Cypriots reject NATO mediation for Cyprus, seeking full independence from British rule.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Greece
Makarias
Peka
Po- Weal Committee
EOKA
Turkey
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Reppeeereciees
Rescue 1 000 Motorists In North Texas
An ongoing relief report notes storm victims including passengers from two buses. Authorities say all are fine as Vega near Amarillo shelters 600 to 700 stranded travelers, many staying in private homes.
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Texas
Vega
Panhandle
Amarillo
Marine Corps Auxiliary Meeting and Officer Elections
The Marine Corps Auxiliary plans a March 26 meeting at Pauline Jones home in Mt Vernon at 7 30 pm with full attendance for officer elections. The Eagles Auxiliary meets at 114 North 6th Street at 8 pm with a birthday potluck at 6 30 pm. members should bring a covered dish and a gift.
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Marindee League
Marine Corps Annes Auxilary
Pauline Jones
RED 4
Mt. Vernon
Elien Davis
Eagles
North 6Th Street
Martha Pigg
Veterans group changes plans for officer installation ceremony
Members of King City Barracks No. 102 Veterans of World War I and auxiliary are informed of a change in plans regarding installation of officers. The ceremony will be held tomorrow at City Hall with a covered dish supper at 6:30 by the auxiliary. All members urged to attend. A. L. Richards, Comdr.
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King City Barracks No. 102
Auxiliary
City Hall
A. L. Richards
Beck Faces 270000 Question Over Funds
Dave Beck faces a 270000 dollar issue as investigators trace union funds. AFL-CIO leaders Reuther and Carey criticize Beck, with Reuther calling his use of union funds highly improper and Carey questioning his fitness to remain on the AFL-CIO Executive Council. Beck’s use of borrowed Teamsters funds and potential Fifth Amendment implications are central to the dispute.
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Kennedy
Beck
Afl-Cio
Walter Reuther
James B. Carey
AFL
Carey
International Union of Electrical Workers
Teamsters
Mt Vernon O E S Chapter Meeting Notice
Mt Vernon Chapter No 283 O E S holds a stated meeting at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening March 26 at 7 30 oclock Harriet Eckert W M Naomi R Bogan Secy
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MT. Vernon
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Harriet Eckert
W. M
Naomi R. Bogan
Sec'y
Auction Notice for Lot 1316 North 13th Street
Tomorrow in Coldwater, the sale concerns 11th street and Mrs Eva Cullins lot 1316 north 13th street. Mrs Green was born and reared in West Frankfort.
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11Th Street
Eva Cullins
North 13Th Street
Coldwater
Green
West Frankfort
Buford Hughey Hathaway Attend National Meeting
Mt Vernon grade school officials Supt. J L Buford Principal Harold Hathaway and Frank Hughey travel to Cincinnati for a National Education Association meeting of elementary principals. Buford to preside at a session with Charles P Taft as principal speaker followed by a panel with national speakers.
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J. L. Buford
Harold Hathaway
Frank Hughey
Mt. Vernon
Cincinnati
Department of Elementary Principals
National Education Association
Mr. Buford
Charles P. Taft
Suspected Spy Takes Own Life In Switzerland
BRN Switzerland reports the 48 year old attorney general General Rene Dubois killed himself Saturday night with his army pistol in his attic. The probe linked to espionage at the Egyptian Embassy in Bern amid a Suez crisis investigation. Authorities said there was no evidence of Swiss spying but noted possible improper information sharing to foreign quarters. Dubois, a Social Democrat, was elected attorney general in May 1955 with Socialist support.
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BRN
Switzerland
Egypt
Alty
Rene Dubois
Dubois
Max Ulrich
Hospital Notes List of Admits and Discharges at Collinsville and Glendall
Admission and discharge records show multiple patients at Collinsville Ti and Glendall with extensive lists. Names include Mildred Mays Lavera Jean Cathout Lucinda Mclean Oliver Hardin Senta Kang Pansy Pauline Giddings John Flood Minnie Malone William Leffler Richard Mead Jacob Bowyer Braddy Robinson John Leach Susan Hicks Theresa Belma Ottile Kessinger Bernadine Shehorn Helen Keller David Mendenhall Linda Mendenhall Barbara Rue Lois Atkins Patricia Burnette Addie Wakefield Rose Miller and baby Susan Rosalie Gant Betty Ells and baby Rita Ann Glendall Mitchell Nellie Lowry Billy Phelps Mary McMillen Violet Mudler Mary Dornbeck Aurel Gockel Roy Mc Daniel Estella Savage and more.
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John Flood
Minnie Malone
William Leffler
Richard Mead
Jacob Bowyer
Braddy Robinson
John Leach
Susan Hicks
Theresa ‘Belma
Ottile Kessinger
Bernadine Shehorn
Helen Keller
David Mendenhall
Linda Mendenhall
Barbara Rue
Lois Atkins
Patricia Burnette
Addie Wakefield
Rose Miller
Susan
Rosalie Gant
Betty Ells
Rita Ann
Glendall Mitchell
Nellie Lowry
Billy Phelps
Mary McMillen
Violet Mudler
Mary Dornbeck
Aurel Gockel
Guy Page
Estella Savage
Roy Mc. Daniel
Births in Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Roy M Hershey Walnut Hill welcomed a daughter born at 12 44 this morning weighing six pounds eight ounces at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dean Newell and his wife RFD 2 Vernon welcomed a son at 7 37 this morning weighing seven pounds nine ounces at the same hospital.
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Roy M. Hershey
Walnut Hill
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dean Newell
Vernon
Local Flights Reported By Area Aviation Crew
Larry Forrestal flew to Champaign yesterday. J. J. Bohnen traveled from Chicago to Mt. Vernon on Sunday. Bill York completed a flight to Salem yesterday.
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Larry Forrestal
Champaign
J. J. Bohnen
Chicago
Mt. Vernon
Bill York
Salem
Maserati and Ferrari Rival For Fastest Italian Car
Debate rages at Sebring over which Italian maker holds the edge Maserati swept the 12 hour International Grand Prix of Endurance with Fangio and Stirling Moss finishing first Ferrari led the world championship earlier with the 1000 mile Buenos Aires race won by Fangio and Behra who set Sebring speed marks before a fatal crash of Bob Goldich of Chicago.
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Fla.m
Maserati
Ferrari
Massérati
Sebring Air Terminal
Juan Fangio
Stirling *Foss
Buenos Aires
Fangio
Jean Behra
France
Lof Sebring
Italy
Eugenio Castellotti
Behra
Vagerly
Shot In Heart Wakes On Operating Table In Louisville
Edward J. McDonald, 81, was shot through the heart on St Patrick's Day and woke on the operating table at SS Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. Surgeons said the bullet hit no vital organs and his condition was hopeful as legal proceedings began for the bartender and cousin facing charges.
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Louisville
Edward J. McDonald
SS. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
McDonald
William B. Collier
Wild Turkeys on the Loose at Mt. Vernon Farm
Mt. Vernon State Game Farm releases about 400 wild turkeys held in a winter pen. Birds are released in Shawnee National Forest in groups under supervision of Shawnee Forest supervisor and game biologist William Casey. Program directed by Lewis E. Martin with state support. officials predict local wild turkey flocks soon. Glen Palmer of the Department of Conservation praises progress.
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Ted Melton
Mt. Vernon State Game Farm
State Farm
Shawnee National Forest
William Casey
Shawnee Forest
Lewis E. Martin
Conservation Deartment
Jack Montgomery
Game
Propa
Trial of Dr Boditin Adams in Dope Poisoning Case
The trial of Dr John Boditin Adams for the suspected dope poisoning death of a patient is set to begin in Hastings England on March 18. Authorities note the town's history of fatalities and express police interest in a potential broader link. Adams is reported to have inherited from certain patients as part of the case.
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John Boditin Adams
Hastebourne
England
Virginia Loses Race Case in High Court
The Supreme Court rejected Virginia’s bid to delay desegregation. It refused to review lower court orders directing the admission of Black students to public schools in Charlottesville and Arlington County.
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Virginia
Washington III
Supreme Court
Virgintas
Charlottesville
Arlington County
Snow Slush Creates Icy Roads Across Illinois Corridor
The State Highway Department reported that by 6 am today highways in a narrow band from Keokuk Iowa to Dakville were covered with slush and turning icy, affecting the Macomb and Champaign areas.
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Springfield
State Highway Department
Keokuk
Iowa
Dakville
Macomb
Champaign
Illinois Weather Summary for Upcoming Week
Illinois temperatures will run 2 to 5 degrees below normal with highs from 50 to 63 and lows from 30 to 41. Snow and rain mix in the north and northeast tonight and Tuesday, with precipitation near 1 inch overall. Snow heavy in Missouri border area and east winds 25 to 35 mph. 8 to 10 inches possible in extreme north. Snow slowly diminishing tonight, then colder tonight southeast, warmer Tuesday, with rain likely Thursday or Friday.
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Ilinois
Missouri
Snow extends into northern Illinois and surrounding states
The Weather Bureau Kansas City center issues heavy snow warnings for today across extreme northern Missouri and southern Iowa with the system likely bringing eight inches or more. The storm moves northeast, ending in western Kansas and Oklahoma, while strong winds cause blowing snow in northern Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas. Kirksville reports 10 inches, Lamont 7, Omaha 9, Dodge City 13, Garden City 11.
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Weather Bureau
Missouri
Iowa
Minois
Midwest
Kansas
Oklahoma
Towa
Kirksville
Lamont
Omaha
Neb
Dodge City
Kan
Garden City
Roosevelt proposes UN control of Panama Canal
CHICAGO. JIMMY ROOSEVELT proposes the United States turn over control of the Panama Canal to the United Nations if Egypt follows the Suez example. He told an Israeli bond dinner that UN stewardship of waterways is part of a broader plan to resolve the Middle East crisis and urged U S reciprocity in peacetime power sharing.
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Chicago
James Roosevelt
Calif
United States
Panama Canal
United Nations
Egypt
Suez Canal
Aqaba
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ian Israeli Bond
Middle East
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