Deaths Ora McHenry Dies At Age 78
Ora Wiliam McKenry of 1110 South 11th Street died at 9 20 p m yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital He was 78 years five months and 17 days old Funeral services will be held at 1 30 p m Thursday at the Pulley Funeral Chapel with the Rev Bird Green officiating Burial will be in Bethel Memorial Cemetery The body will lie in state at the Pulley Funeral Home after 4 p m tomorrow Survivors include three sisters Mrs Mary Polen Mrs Lulu Holland and Mrs Josephine Wilkerson all of Mt Vernon He was a member of the Christian church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opdyke
Samuel and
Lillie
Dixon) McKenry
Mary Polen
Lulu Holland
Josephine Wilkerson
Mt. Vernon
McKenry
The
Christian Church
Logan Owens RFD 3 dies at 70 in Mt. Vernon
Logan Owens of RFD 3 died at 1 35 a m at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 70 years, one month, and 28 days old. Funeral service will be 1 p m tomorrow at Myers Chapel with Rev David Lynch officiating. Burial in Wrest Salem cemetery. He lay in state at Myers Chapel after 4 p m today. Born March 19, 1890 in Jefferson County. Married Hazel Sowers in 1914 in this city. she preceded him in death in 1944. Survived by two daughters Esther Bullock and Audrey White of Mt. Vernon, four sons Ansel, Paul, George and Charles Owens of Mt. Vernon, a brother Arthur Owens of East Prairie Mo, a sister Nellie Madison of Beloit Kan, 11 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Owens
RFD
Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Myers Chapel
David Lynch
Wrest Salem
Eall
Mr. Owens
Jefferson County
John N
Ida (Pickett) Owens
Hazel Sowers
Esther Bullock
Audrey White
This City
Ansel
Paul
George
Charles Owens
Mt. Vernon
Arthur Owens
East Prairie
Nellie Madison
Beloit, Kan
Carrie Badgett dies at 75 in Missouri and Ohio connections
Carrie Luella Badgett, 75, died at home after 11:45 p.m. yesterday. Services at Myers Chapel with Rev. Eugene Holcomb. burial in Oakwood cemetery. Memorial service set for 7:00 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist. Surviving daughters Catherine Stephenson, Elizabeth Stewart, Eleanor Dalton, Dorothy Eubanks. sons Charles and Homer Badgett. sister Florence Ayers. 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Badgett
Carrie Luella Badgett
South 12Th Street
Myers Chapel
Eugene Holcomb
Oakwood Cemetery
Myers Charge
First Baptist Church
Badgett
Samuel
Mary (Ridelberger) Shew
Oscar Henry Badgett
Catherine Stephenson
Florissant
Elizabeth Stewart
St. Anne
Eleanor Dalton
Johnstown
Dorothy Eubanks
Charles O. Badgett
Columbus
Ohio
Homer H. Badgett
San Diego
Calif
Florence Ayers
St. Johns
Plane Missing In Desert Area With 4 Aboard
Four aboard a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza are missing after departing Las Vegas bound for Van Nuys. Authorities believe the craft may have forced into the Mojave Desert or the San Gabriel Mountains area. Pilot Ralph Quartaro lis course past the mountains amid bad weather, with CAP search director Capt. Almond noting the pilot often avoided storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
George Liberace
Mojave Desert
San Gabriel Mountains
Ralph Quartaroli
Las Vegas
Nev
van Nuys
San Gabriels
Civil Air Patrol
R. P. Almond
Quartaroli
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges
Jefferson Memorial reports admissions for Leo Clyde Harris Geff Flora Belle Kitchen McLeansboro Hazel Irwin Guy Carleton Fox Ashley and discharges for Larry Rich Wayne City Wiley Hopkins. Good Samaritan records admissions Ngellie Bell Charles ton Joy Ayers Patty Jo Briesacher Ausby Irvin At kinson John Maxey Phillips and discharges Lucinda Cummins Emily Heeschen James Johnston Mary Bigsby and baby Karen Downen and baby Robert Burkisch Betty Wilkins Clara Wolfe and baby Linda Bur kish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Leo Clyde Harris
Geff
Flora Belle Kitchen
McLeansboro
Hazel Irwin
Guy Carleton Fox
Ashley
Larry Leon Rich
Wayne City
Wiley B. Hopkins
Good Samaritan
Ngellie Bell
Charleston
Joy Elizabeth Ayers
Patty Jo Briesacher
Ausby Irvin Atkinson
John Maxey Phillips
Lucinda Ellen Cummins
Emily Heeschen
James Daniel Johnston
Mary Helen Bigsby
Barry Leon
Karen Ann Downen
Robert Dean
Eli Burkisch
Betty Jane Wilkins
Clara Belle Wolfe
Linda Jane
Births Mr and Mrs Roy Brown welcome daughter in Benton
Mr and Mrs Roy Brown of 723 Dewey Street are the parents of a daughter born at 6 56 yesterday morning in Franklin County Hospital at Benton. The infant weighed six pounds four ounces and has been named By.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brown
Dewey Street
Franklin County Hospital
Benton
Markets Chicago Poultry Prices From Yesterday
Chicago markets report yesterday's poultry receipts totaling 600 pounds. Wholesale buying prices held steady to slightly lower. White rock fryers sold around 21 to 22 cents per pound, roasters about 26 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
Chicago Produce Prices Steady Amid Receipts Report
AP dispatch from Chicago notes wholesale produce prices flat with receipts 1,216,000 for meats and 21,300 for eggs. Beef and pork grade scores remain 93 AA, 92 A, 90 B, 89 C with minor variations. egg wholesale prices steady across categories with mediums 30, standards 33, dirties 31, checks 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago (Ap
Chicago Mercantile Ete
Livestock prices at National Stockyards summarized
At National Stockyards Illinois and USDA figures show cattle, calves, and hogs with mixed grade and weights. Barrows and gilts 185-235 lb mostly 17.00, cattle slaughter steers 24.75-26.75, heifers up to 26.50, cows 14.00-18.50, bulls 19.00-20.50, lambs 22.00-25.00, ewes 3.00-5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
USDA
U.S
Mayor Proclaims Poppy Day in Mt Vernon May 21
The mayor Virgil T Bailey designates May 21 as Poppy Day in Mt Vernon urging citizens to buy Buddy Poppies from the Veterans of Foreign Wars to aid disabled and widowed veterans and orphans. The proclamation highlights honoring the dead by helping the living and asks residents to wear the poppy as a sign of gratitude for those who defended freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Congress
Veterans’ Administration
Veterans of Foreign Wars
T Virgil T. Bailey
Mt. Vernon
Virgil T. Bailey
VFW
Dorothy Galiher
Americanism
Jesse Brummett
Juanita Browning
Chaiirman
Leitzell
Eggs and live poultry prices held steady
ST. LOUIS AP reports no change in egg and live poultry prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Cash Grain Markets Report From Chicago
AP lists no wheat or soybean sales. Corn prices vary: No 2 yellow 1.23, No 3 yellow 1.19 to 1.22, No 4 yellow 1.20 to 1.21, sample yellow 1.05 to 1.20. Oats mixed with No 2 heavy white 77 44, No 2 extra heavy white 78. Barley prices show making choice 1.15 to 1.24 and feed 92 to 1.05. Soybean oil noted at 8%4b-Sqn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Khrushchev eyes meeting Ike amid Paris summit mood
Khrushchev said he would gladly meet President Eisenhower if he wishes and hinted a news conference could come before leaving Paris. He brightened for reporters, signaling departure could be today or tomorrow, and planned a stop in East Berlin to see Walter Ulbricht on his way home to Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khrushchev
Paris
Moscow
East Berlin
Walter Ulbricht
Communist Party
City OK's $12,591 for oil and rock chips
Mayor Bailey criticizes Illinois Cities Water Co. for a high one month bill caused by a water break Connors repaired quickly. Sewer bill adjusted to average. Demetri Hassakis authorized to file condemnation if needed for sewer extensions. City backs Seven Mile Creek watershed program and praises library board for good year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Mile Creek
Harry Shehorn
Public Library Board
Mr and Mrs Jones Reach Caribbean
PORT OF SPAIN Trinidad AP Princeas Margaret and An unidentified companion arrive in the Caribbean port. The party plans a stay at a seaside resort and meetings with local officials are expected during their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs Jones
Caribbean
Port OF Spain, Trinidad
Princeas Margaret and
C and EI plans spur from Nason to Old Ben Mine
Rend Lake Conservancy District officials praise C and EI for supporting a spur that will bridge the Big Muddy River near Old Ben Mine No 21. Gov Stratton funds aid land purchase of $42 750 for the railroad right of way across the proposed Rend Lake area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Rend Lake Conservancy District
C&ei
Old Ben Mine No
Conservancy District
Big Muddy
Conservancy
Division of Waterways
Department of Public Works and Buildings
The
Register-News
Nason
Royal couple begin Caribbean honeymoon aboard Britannia
Tony Armstrong-Jones and Princess Margaret have started the Caribbean leg of their honeymoon. The royal yacht Britannia, which carried them from Britain, anchored Monday night off Tobago at Pigeon Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Armstrong-Jones
Caribbean
Royal Yacht Britannia
Britain
Tobago
Pigeon Point
Brummett Named VFW Poppy Sale Director in Mt Vernon
J E Brummett of Vernon Post 1376 was chosen to lead the annual VFW Buddy Poppy Sale in Mt. Vernon on May 21. Proceeds fund veteran welfare, aid war orphans and widows, with Brummett aided by the Ladies Auxiliary and local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Brummett
Vernon Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V.F.W
Buddy
Mt. Vernon
Marvin McKinney
Brummett
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
Veterans Administration
McKinney
Wall Street sees erratic late session as summit news looms
A jittery market moved at an active pace while traders awaited summit updates. Volume reached about 3.5 million shares with mixed gains in steels electronics and aircrafts as prices recovered after a morning slip. U S Steel led with over 2 rise while Texas Instruments jumped about 6 and Litton about 3 in the electronics group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip Watson
AP Business News
NEW York
U.S. Steel
Lukens
Youngstown Steel
Texas Instruments
Litton Industries
Boeing
United Aircraft
North American Aviation
Motors
Ford
Ilinois Central
B&o
Thiokol
DuPont
American Cyanamide
Eastman Kodak
U.S
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted In Mt Vernon Today
Mt Vernon traders quoted soybeans at 2.04 dollars a bushel wheat at 1.82 and corn at 1.06 during this afternoon's market update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
I. C. O. F. Meeting Scheduled for May 17
The I C O F announces a meeting Tuesday May 17 at 8 00 pm for degree work in the first degree All degree staff members are urged to attend Fron Williams and Shehorn secretaries note also Marine Corps League holds 8 00 pm meeting tonight at the club rooms with Bob Hill as adjutant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fron W. Williams
Harry G. Shehorn
Marine Corps League
Bob Hill
Adj
False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
Classic dental ad urges relief from loose false teeth with a non-acid alkaline powder. Claims the powder keeps plates from slipping and reduces odor while improving comfort. Ends with an odd garbled closing line suggesting a product name.
Nursing Scholarships Now Available Here
Ogie Ellis announces a May 19 information session in Mt. Vernon with William E. Skadden of the Illinois Department of Public Welfare to explain the State Nursing Scholarship Program. Scholarships of 2000 to 3500 dollars for up to three years cover tuition, fees, books, uniforms, and stipends, with post training employment in state facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogie Ellis
Jefferson County
William E. Skadden
Illinois Department of Public Welfare
Court House
Mt. Vernon
Skadden
School of Nursing
College of Nursing
State Welfare Department
Department of Public Welfare
United States
Ilinois
Illinois
Midwest
Louise A. Meyer
R. N
State
Springfield
Park Pavilion Campaign Receives 1240.50 in Donations
Delbert Sigwerth announced the Mt. Vernon city park pavilion fund drive has raised 1240.50 so far. Recent contributors include Frank Walker 25.00 EB, Wiel Coy 20.00, Douglas Drugs 15.00, Gift Chest Jewelers 35.00, Rexall Drugs 9.00, Jenkins Television 5.00, Wise Clothing 5.00, and Prescription Shop 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Sigwerth
Mt. Vernon
Sigwerth
Frank Walker
Sherwin-Williams Co
Alberts
Escceee
Jones Rexall Drugs
Jenkins Television Shop
D. H. Wise Clothing
iPrescription
Ccuwns
Brown says summit failure may hurt Nixon
Governor Edmund G. Brown predicts the Paris summit collapse could knock Richard Nixon from the presidential race. He argues Nixon’s close ties to the Eisenhower administration would attract Republican nominating scrutiny. Oregon Governor Hatfield counters, saying the breakdown could bolster Nixon and reflect Khrushchev fearing his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Edmund G. Brown
California
Richard M. Nixon
Brown
Eisenhower
Nikita Khrushev
Nixon
Rockefeller
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Hatfield
Khrushchev
Twisters in Illinois Missed Bus and Struck Areas
A tornadoes and storms report from Illinois and Missouri notes a Randolph County town missing a bus, a Carlinville Area Hospital lightning strike with minor damage, rainfall over an inch in Peoria and Chicago, golf ball sized hail near St Louis, and power and communications outages from downed poles and trees across northeast Missouri including Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Carlinvile Area
Peoria
Chicago
Mississippi River
Missouri
St. Louis
North Ported
North St. Louis
Lewis County
Monticello
Barges Ram Wabash Bridge Near Hannibal
A tow boat and three barges struck the Wabash Railroad bridge just north of Hannibal Missouri late Monday, knocking the span out of operation. The railroad in St Louis said repairs should be completed later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal, Mo
Wabash
Hannibal
St. Louis
Thule Radar to Track Red Rockets in Greenland
The United States launches the world's most powerful ballistic missile early warning radar at Thule Greenland within six months. Brig Gen John B Bestic notes future needs may require longer range missiles and integration with Midas reconnaissance satellites as Soviet capabilities grow.
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Thule
Greenland
Free World
John B. Bestic
Bestic
Pacific
Midas
Soviet Union
Lat Clear
Alaska
Flyingdales
England
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RFD 3
ELKS
B. P.O. Elks
Jack Davenport
Harisburg
Jack Benton
Ross Webb
Jack M. Goldman
William Proefrock
A. Kent Gibson
C. W. Shroyer
Karl I. White
Leonard Rule
Robert G. Zimmerman
K. L. Kelm
E. Homer Jahn
Leltzell
Helena
Honolulu
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
St. Paul
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Omaha
de Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Portland
Ore
Rapid City
Richmond
Salt Lake City
Mt.v
Ike
City OK
Wall Street
Mt. Vernon Grain
Dix
Michael White
Frankie Phelps
Stroup Farm
Lendell Cocke
Memory Lane
Pat Brown
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