07 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1956
Page
1
McLeansboro farmer Harry Taylor died suddenly at his home at 2 30 this morning aged 63 Funeral arrangements are in complete He is survived by his wife Maude Lambert Taylor a son Lawrence Glen Taylor of Minneapolis Minn and two granddaughters
Mrs Jennie Eliza McClure of Toledo Ohio died at 9 00 am at Good Samaritan Hospital after a three week illness She was 63 years five months and 26 days old Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 00 pm at Pulley Funeral Home with Rev Ace Summers officiating Burial will follow in Bethel Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 00 pm Saturday She was born March 11 1893 in Hamilton County daughter of Tafayette and Sarah L Cook She married Richard E McClure in February 1918 and he survives Also surviving are three daughters Kathryn McClure Mt Vernon Inez Marshall and Mildred Ellis Washington DC four grandchildren two brothers Charles L Cook Mt Vernon and T Noel Cook Pinckneyville and a sister Elsie Wyatt Rockford Illinois.
Mt Vernon rural fire department invites the public to a Sunday demonstration of its equipment at 2:00 pm beside the city park lake near the tennis courts. Rural Fire Chief Carl Jones expresses pride in the gear and urges attendance. Volunteers will meet at the fire station on South 17th Street at 7:30 pm tonight.
Secretary Benson announced government purchases of turkeys and hamburger beef to stabilize prices amid a heavy market season. The plan aims to aid cattle producers and boost domestic consumption, with purchases limited to frozen ready to cook turkeys 8 to 24 pounds.
Mr and Mrs James Darryl Dees of Waltonville welcomed a son Rodney Alan at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Frank Bourland of Woodlawn welcomed a son Terry Ben at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing eight pounds three ounces. Mr and Mrs Harley Mount of Perkins welcomed a daughter at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing six pounds five ounces.
Egypt repeats that nationalization of the Suez Canal is final and unalterable while Egypt urges open water. Britain and France move troops to Cyprus and Mediterranean air bases as U. S. Dulles seeks an international control plan. Menzies Committee faces deadlock and possible new talks.
Pueblo Colorado reports Mrs. Charles E Van Vleet of Morristown Colorado found her car overheated when she lifted the hood and discovered the radiator had been removed. The unusual incident highlights concerns about pranks or theft in small towns.
Schmidt and Son of Mt. Vernon Illinois report their Poland China hog herd had its best year at fairs. They captured multiple grands and champions across Fairfield Salem Mt. Vernon Flora Decatur Altamont Springfield Greenville and DuQuoin with 65 103 hogs competing in key classes.
Powell asks the federal court to dismiss 13 sedition counts linked to China Monthly Review or to pay to bring Red China witnesses. His wife Sylvia and Julian Schuman are charged in a conspiracy. Attorney Wirin argues Powell can prove the germ warfare claim and seeks depositions from Red China and North Korea witnesses. The case challenges constitutional rights and military impact.
District Attorney Hubert Green told Ollie Brown Jr and his wife Mary Brown that their mixed marriage is illegal in Texas and advised them to leave the state after a grand jury took no action on the case. The couple married in Mexico in 1955 and planned to move to California. Mary Brown is pregnant.
A list of popular songs and artists including Elvis Presley The Platters Dorle Day Gene Vincent Patti Page Hugo Winterhalter Vic Damone Perry Como Jerry Vale Mitch Miller Pat Boone Patience and Prudence The Ames Brothers Sanford Clark Mitch Miller and George Cates. The compilation reflects chart favorites with titles such as Hound Dog Youre You, I Want You I Need You I Love You and Allegheny Moon across rock pop and crooner standards.
Washington Justice Sherman Minton announced plans to retire on October 15 citing impaired health. Aged 66 soon, he notified President Eisenhower by letter, noting a circulatory condition in his legs and inability to perform demanding duties. Minton, a Truman appointee since 1949, previously served on the U.S. Circuit Court in Chicago and as a Democratic Indiana senator.
Hospital notes list admissions for William Martin, Mrs Melva Wood, Mrs Ada Newby, Charles Kite, Mrs Ruth Dodson with discharges for Floyd Walters, Master Monty Dodson, Master Robert Powell, Master Donald Moore and Mrs Freida Piper. Jefferson Memorial shows admissions for Mrs Wanda Dees of Waltonville and Mrs Nannie Beck ham, Bonnie and Mrs Myrtie Willie of Waltonville with discharge for D B Davis.
Three blondes and a brunette led the third round of preliminary judging as Miss America 1957 pageant neared its finals. Miss Hawaii Jere Wright shared top swimsuit honors with Miss Arkansas Barbara Banks who won talent, while Miss California Joan Becket and Miss Alabama Ann Amial also claimed high placings. Contestants compete in swimsuits, evening gowns, and talent with secret dress results and onstage outcomes to determine the 1957 winner.
Mrs. Ethel Rich Savage aged 75 of Ur banana perished in a fire that started when her hair caught fire from a gas stove. The blaze occurred today and the victim is identified by name and age.
Alexander Raymond aged 47 a cartoonist who created Flash Gordon and drew Rip Kirby was fatally injured in a car crash when a Chevrolet Corvette struck a tree and overturned. Stan Lee Drake owner of the car and fellow King Features artist who wrote Heart of Juliet Jones was seriously injured.
About 614 million aged persons are drawing old age and survivors insurance benefits, reflecting widespread coverage under the program. The figure underscores the reach of social security payouts and their role for retirees and dependents.
A forestry meeting is set for Saturday at 1 30 p m on the John Wagner farm woodland near Scheller. Bald Hill township and the State Division of Forestry sponsor the event to explain the forest fire organization and show fire tools stored at local stores and farms. A power wagon fire truck and Terratrac Tractor Fireplow unit will be demonstrated, with a forest management demonstration by Extension Forester Robert Nelson and farm forester James Menzie.
Members of Fern Leaf Camp No 694 Royal Neighbors of America will meet this evening September 7 at 7 30 o clock in the 1 C C F Temple All members are urged to attend Maude Miller oracle Helen Lively recorder
Two light earthquakes rattled Knoxville and a wide area of east Tennessee, southeastern Kentucky and western North Carolina with no injuries reported. The first tremor struck at 8 37 a m and the second 13 minutes later. Oak Ridge observers noted shaken china and office workers rushed into the streets.
Clarence Speith, 33, of Murphysboro, was killed today in an auto truck collision about three miles south of Ava.
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