Funeral set for Mrs. Nellie Vasel at 73
Mrs Nellie Vasel died at 1 34 pm yesterday in St Francis Hospital Litchfield aged 73 3 18 born February 1 1881 Harvel Illinois daughter of Daniel and Josephine Pope widow of William Vasel former purchasing directorMt Vernon Car Mfg Co Funeral Saturday 2 pm Myers Chapel Christian Science burial Oakwood Cemetery memorials to Jefferson Memorial Hospital Survivors include son Glen E Evanston Illinois two brothers Willis and Joe Raymond Illinois four sisters Olive Hitchings Harvel Illinois Maud Bethard Bertha Sims Raymond Illinois Geneva Bethard Carrollton Illinois Calling hours tonight 7 9 pm and Friday after 2 pm until funeral time
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Nellie Vasel
St. Francis Hospital
Litchfield
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Vasel
Harvel
Daniel
Josephine
Karn) Pope
William Vasel
Glen E
Evanston, I
Willis and
Joe
Raymond, IL
Olive Hitchings
Harvel, TL
Maud Bethard
Bertha Sims
Raymond, III
Geneva Bethard
Carrolton
Powell Opposes Stratton Plan on State Remap
Illinois House Democratic leader Paul Powell assails Gov. Stratton’s reapportionment plan as self serving and risky. Powell says the Stratton map would weaken downstate influence in both chambers and shift funds and school aid toward Chicago, warning it could curtail gasoline tax receipts and common school funding. He calls Stratton ambitious and selfish and says he favors reform in principle but not this version.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Paul Powell
Stratton
Powell
Illinois House
GOP
Assembly
Cook County
House
Chicago
Democratic House
Downstate
Congress
Area Oil Men Attend Meeting In Lexington Ky
Mt. Vernon and southern Illinois oil men attend the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association annual meeting in Lexington. Beaty of Mt. Vernon serves on the publicity committee. Sessions include tonight and Friday afternoon. a movie closes the meeting. Earl A. Brown of Magnolia Petroleum is the keynote speaker at the Friday dinner. golf tourney and tours of horse farms are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Southern Illinois
Kentucky Oil and Gas Association
Lexington
QO. F. Beaty
Earl A. Brown
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Magnolia Pipe Line Co
Attention Sir Knights at Patton Commandery No 69 Conclave
A stated conclave of Patton Commandery No 69 will be held Thursday May 20 at 7 30 p m Potluck supper 6 30 at oe H Perry E C Cecil N Lovin Rec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton Commandery No. 69
H. Perry
E. C
Cecil N. Lovin
Oil Well Actions in Mt Vernon Area
Mt Vernon area oil notes show wells plugged and abandoned at several depths through Benoist sand including the Reichman-Self Community No 2 and Louis Kapp and M Mazza rino No 2. Drilling continues near Okanville on No 1 Fred Kampe. Pep Drilling advances on No 1 T M Davis near the Hamilton County line with partners Bud Marshall and Mike Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kapp
M. Mazzarino
Okanville
E. A. Obering
Fred Kampe
Hamilton County
Pep Drilling
T. M. Davis
N. J "Bud" Marshall
R. L
Mike" Myers
Broughton
White- Salina- Gallatin
Rural Firemen Host Friday Meeting in Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon rural firemen will host the fire district Board of Trustees, volunteer firemen, and two state visitors Friday night. The program opens with instruction by two state fire instructors at the fire station on 806 south 17th, followed by a business session and a social evening with dinner and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Fire District Board of Trustees
South 17Th
Officials of South Illinois Hold June 9 Meeting
City officials from southern Illinois gather at Mt. Vernon city hall June 9 for a session hosted by the Illinois Municipal League to explain the new municipal audit law. State Auditor Orville C. Hodge will attend along with municipal officials to discuss general municipal problems. Similar meetings are planned for Ottawa Oak Park Mattoon and Jacksonville.
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Ilinois
Mt. Vernon City Hall
Chester Loews
Ilinois Municipal League
Orville C. Hodge
Ottawa
Oak Park
Mattoon
Jacksonville
Mt Vernon Junior High Orchestra To Play At Veterans Hospital
The Mt Vernon Junior High School orchestra, directed by Harry Dunham, tours today with a 2:30 concert at DuQuoin High School for grade school pupils, then travels to Carbondale and Crab Orchard Lake before a 7:45 concert for Marion Veterans Hospital patients. Dancers Carol Walsh, Sue Williams, Diane Ward, Monty Lou Dixon, and Judy Carpenter accompany the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
DuQuoin High School
DuQuaoin
Carbondale
Crab Orchard Lake
Marion Veterans Hospital
Harry Dunham
Carol Walsh
Sue Williams
Diane Ward
Monty Lou Dixon
Judy Carpenter
Marty Dunham
Bicycl Theft Reported by Mrs Cox at 6 05 P M
Mrs Howard Cox of 300 South 2nd Street reported to police yesterday at 6 05 PM that her son's bicycle had been stolen from the area near her home. The report highlights local crime activity and seeks investigation by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cox
South 2Nd Street
Poppy Day Proclaimed in Mt Vernon by Mayor Buford
Mt Vernon declares Saturday May 22 as Poppy Day with Ameri can Legion and VFW posts selling flowers downtown. Funds raised support veterans and their families through relief and service programs as the city honors those who served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
American Legion
R. Buford
O. R. Buford
Field School Theft Reported After Hours
A student reports a theft from Field school grounds after school hours. The missing item, described as bile, is believed to have been taken during an after class window and is being investigated by school authorities.
Social Security increases debated for workers with existing plans
A committee moved to allow state and local employees with current retirement arrangements to join federal Social Security. A referendum would decide, with two thirds of voting participants required for coverage. Firemen and policemen were added to the scope, though the administration bill did not include them. Action was deferred.
Thieves Break Into Army Store On South Tenth
Thieves broke into Cobb's Army Store at 902 South Tenth Street last night. A camera worth 35 dollars, a wrist watch worth 2 dollars, and various items including two or three knives a jacket two pairs of pants and two rings were stolen, totaling 75 dollars. Police say entry was gained by forcing a rear window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb's Army
South Tenth Street
Administration to require coverage for farm laborers
An administration proposal seeks compulsory coverage for about 2,600,000 farm laborers previously excluded and is expected to receive approval. The move signals a major expansion of social protection, aligning farm workers with other insured groups and potentially broadening benefit access nationwide.
Rodney Brodie Having Time Of Life At Home
Rodney Brodie, survivor of Siamese twins, is reportedly enjoying life at home with his mother Mrs Royt Brodie and siblings in West Central finals. After separation surgery 18 months ago he is growing normally with an incomplete skull and requires no special care.
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Rodney Brodie
Prats Ferris
Lil
Rodney Dee Brodie
Royt Brodie
Rodney
Finais
Roger
Brodie
Airport News And Transfers Across States
Donald McLean flew Ralph Klein to Eaton Rapids Michigan. Perry Horton arrived today from Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs M J Mitchell returned from New York City. At the University of Illinois Education and Research Hospital in Chicago doctors hope to eventually build a new cranium for the boy who is developing like a normal youngster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McLean
Ralph Klein
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Perry Horton
Oklahoma City
Okla
M. J. Mitchell
New York City
University of Ilinois Education and Research Hospital
Chicago
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Wm. Vasel
Curtis - Florist
Jackson
Sears
Jaycee Road
Rosalie Higginson
Hugh A. E Higginson
Alvin Lacy Williams
South Illinois
Mt. V. Orchestra
Vets Hospital
Caracas
Army
South Tenth
KB. Green
Fairfield Road
Kenneth Olson
Greene
Mr. Vernon Electric Supply Company
Mr. Olxon
General
Virgil T. Bailey, Inc
Young At
Darktown Strutters Ball
Anema E Core
Gqlavor
Starr's
Tropics
Morton
Zodiac
Chambray
Bembergs
North 10Th ST
Yantzen
Jantzen
Airport News
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