Accident Victims Improve After Hannibal Hospital Report
The Levee hospital in Hannibal Missouri reports improvement for the Washington area accident victims. Ernest and Mrs Ernest Blevens and Jesse Blevens are listed as in better condition after X-rays showed less severe injuries than first feared. The couple’s spouse Thelma Bleven was killed in the crash. exact injury details were not disclosed.
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Leve Hospital
Hannibal
Tl Washington
Ernest Blevdhs
Jesse Blevens
Ernest
Jesse Bleven
Thelma
Softball Opener In Mainess County Tonight At Alien Field
Opening ceremonies start at 7 p m with a first game at 7 30 between Phillips 66 of Playville and Graham Farms at Alien Field. Mayor Ralph I Burris will throw the first pitch and city school board members will catch. A short program includes band concerts and talks by Ivan Hollen and Dr L M Wedking before the National Anthem.
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Mainess County
Alien Field
Phillips “66
Playville
Grahiam Farms
Ralph I. Burris
Ivan Hollen
L. M. Wed King
Elks Initiate Nine Candidates in Vincennes Lodge
Nine candidates were initiated in a Vincennes Elks ceremony led by Curt Kimmell Exalted Ruler at the Washington lodge Monday night. The class included Willa Abbott Jr, George W. Smith, Fie V. Fern, Ray Stewart, Corbett, E. L. Watkins, Jack A. Cross, Shoals, and C Homer Doyle. A social session and free laughter followed the lodge meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincenmmes Elks
Curt Kimmell
Washington Lodge
Willa Abbott Jr
George W. Smith
Fie V. Fern
Ray Stewart
Corbett
E. L. Watkins
Jack A._ Cross
Shoals
C. Homer Doyle
Goatee
Wibbelsman Jr to Receive St Joseph College Degree
Virgil A Wibbelsman Jr son of Mr and Mrs V A Wibbelsman of 910 Brett Cable Road Washington will receive the bachelor of arts degree from St Josephs College Rensselaer Ind when the school graduates its 56th class Sunda June 10 Majoring in business administration and minoring in philosophy and biology he was a member of the Commerce club and Father Faber veterans organization A 1943 graduate of Central High School South Bend he served with the Marine Corps during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil A. Wibbelsman, Jr
V. A. Wibbelsm
Brett Cable Road
Washingt
St. Joseph's Colle Rensselaer
Ind
Sch
Sunda
St. Joseph's
Wuelsman
Commerce Club
Father Faber Veterans Organization
Central High School
South Bend
Marine Corps
Attendance comparisons for 1950 and 1951 released
The final six weeks attendance report by Ralph Smith of the city schools shows 1950 and 1951 figures across schools including High School Walnut Street Southside West End Dunbar City Average. The record outlines attendance levels by school and the citywide average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Walnut Street
Southside
Dunbar
Crippled Children's Picnic Set For June 12 At Mesker Park
The Hadi Temple Shriners will host their annual Crippled Children's Picnic Tuesday June 1 at Mesker Park Evansville inviting all Davies County crippled children as guests Transport to and from the park will be provided by local Nobles Reservations must be made noon Monday with W Poindexter or Walter Good The Shrine leases the park for the day with free care for the children ending with a picnic supper and souvenirs The care team will meet at the Masonic Temple at 11 a m Standard Time to arrive at the park by 1 30 p m
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Hadi Temple Shriners
Mesker Park
Evansville
Davies County
W. Poindexter
Walter Good
Childre
Hospital Notes Read Like Fragmented Admitted List
Admitted names span Mrs Charles Emmett to Mrs Beri Jones with multiple stray addresses and towns. Accidents and baptisms or missals scattered alongside patient entries and municipal locations appear in a dense, comma filled OCR style.
Traffic on Indiana highways shows varied 1 year increases
Indiana State Highway Commission reports April 1950 to June 5 1951 traffic increases on state roads with automatic counters. Highest rises include State Road 43 south of Medaryville 14 percent and US 41 south of Seymour 42.8 percent. Several roads show smaller gains while many others rise, with Chairman Samuel C Hadden hailing the counter system as a valuable aid to the commission and motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana State Highway Commission
Medaryville
Cook
U. S
Napanee
U. S. 40
Greenfield
U. S. 50
O F Aurora
Rome Belly
Rthwest
Forteps
Lafayette
Muncie
U.S. 41
Vincennes
U. S. 41
Walcott
North Webster
Versailles
Maysies
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Samel C. Hadden
Autoatic
Sie Commission
School Scandal at Dyer Deepens Local Turmoil
Dyer Indiana June 5 The school scandal at St John s Town Lake county worsened as teachers resigned in protest over the principal s discharge. Charles Hunt and teachers Charles Nish and Ruth Pierce were dismissed amid disputes with Township Trustee Michael Kolling. The few dozen layoff protests grew into a mass meeting drawing around 600 to 650 supporters signing petitions defending the firings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer
Ind
St. John’s
Lake County
Nipe
Charles Hunt
Charles Nish
Ruth Pierce
Upgrading of Beef Investigated by Government
Washington reports the government is quietly probing claims that low cost beef cuts are being upgraded to higher prices and diverted into black market channels. The Price Stabilizer announced a 160 city survey showing abundance of beef choice and good utility grades but shortages of commercial utility. Investigators will focus on Chicago area shortages and potential regional declines in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tony
Digalle
Pisalle
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Disalle
Cavern Storage Plan for Gas Near Indianapolis
Citizens Gas and Coke Utility seeks to store 500 million cubic feet of natural gas in a prehistoric cavern 1,000 feet underground across Marion and Hancock counties. The suit, filed with law firm Thompson O Neal Smith, challenges proceedings while a circuit judge is expected to rule. project could enable 3,000 gas furnaces yearly and reduce rates, with land leasing to begin if a verdict favors the utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Citizens Gas and Coke Utility
Marion
Aricock Counties
Thompson, O'Neal & Smith
Neval
Emimett
Citizens Gas Ang Cake Utility
Patrick J. Smith
Smith
FBI Nabs Ninth Man From Ten Most Wanted List
Washington reports Henry Clay Tollett, alias Lewis Bashan, captured after a gun battle near Redding, California. He escaped McNeil Island prison in 1942 and was wounded by a California highway patrolman during a dawn stop. Tollett, 56, had served a 25 year term for two Oregon bank robberies and had been sought for decades in the INS ten‑most‑wanted series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
FBI Today
Henry Clay Tollett
Redding
Calif
Tollett
McNeil Island
Wash
Federal
California
Lewis Bashan
FBI
ToHett
Rex Wilson Fletcher
McNea Ata
Oregon
Tacoma
Flag Day program planned at First Christian Church
The Senior Youth Chair will present a Flag Day observance at the First Christian Church on Sunday evening the 10th at 7 15 p m The program includes a professional flag drill special patriotic musical numbers by the choir an instructive discussion on the history of the United States flag its display and proper handling Participants include Marge Davis Frank Babrick Sam Martin Bonnie Stroud Barbara Coleman Malcolm Radcliff Patty Littell Eva Ann Nell Harold Butler Joan Idinger Leonie Saunders Ellated Dennis Keith John Martin Judy Roby Bill ion and Jack Gillenwater Directed by Mrs Paul Lamon and Miss Mildred Shaw public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
United States
Marge Davis
Frank Babrick
Sam Martin
Bonnie Stroud
Barbara ‘Coleman
Malcol Radcliff
Paul Lamon
Mildred Shaw
Acheson Says U S Has Right To Call Truce In Korea
Secretary Acheson told senators the United States may bring about a Korean armistice and will consult closely with United Nations allies before proposing or accepting a truce. He defended Truman’s power to use troops without formal war action and warned against bombing Manchurian bases, saying it could risk widening the war.
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Washington
INS
Acheson
U. S
United Nations
MacArthur
Sen. Gillette
Secre
Korea
Gillette
Truman
Congress
Airmen Stand Ready for Atom Bomb Strike on Russia
Congressman Cannon said U S air crews are standing by with orders to bomb Russia if Soviet forces attack Europe. He claimed crews and planes are ready to strike all designated USSR targets within 36 hours of any Russian offensive, and that the Air Force has its orders. He cautioned Russia likely avoids war and expressed hope for peace.
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Washington
INS
U. S
Russia
Europe
Cannon
Ussr
House Appropriations Committee
International
Missouri
Soviet Union
United States
Missourian
Korea
Flushing Meadow
N. Y
United Nations
China
Acheson
U.N
Trusteeship Council
Peiping
Alan Burns
U.S
Francis Sayre
Red
A. A. Soldatov
S.S. Liu
Max Henriquez Arena
Dominican Republic
Train Strikes Chicago Man in Vincennes Crossing
Roy E. Payne, 68, of Chicago, was knocked down at the Washington avenue crossing by a southbound Chicago and Eastern Illinois freight train. He suffered a compound skull fracture, multiple broken ribs, and possible internal injuries and remains in critical condition at Good Samaritan Hospital. His wife witnessed the accident from the depot waiting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Roy E. Payne
North
Maplewood Ave
Chicago
Good Samaritan Hosiital
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Washington Avenue
Payne
Washington
Illinois
Charles Stewart
Grand Ave
Moran
Cardner
Local people dedicate new airstrip in honor of Col Walker
Dr Mrs Charles L Ball and others returned from Monroe Virginia for the opening of the Walker air strip named for Col John T Walker. A formal 10 am ceremony included General Mark W Clark who lauded Walker as a soldier and innovator. The group unveiled a marker and watched planes land as a helicopter brought in wounded. A 1 pm dinner with General and Mrs Clark followed with officers who served overseas.
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Charles L. Ball
Ann Walker
Charles M. Hudson
Rebe ai'Sue
Charles B. Hudson
Monroe
Walker Pr
Aie
John T. Walker
Mark W. Gla: 4
Col. Walker
General Clark
Col.Walker
Korea
Clark
Mrs. Ball
Constance Anni
Clarag
W Vier
Anne
Cosgrove Funeral Services Thursday Morning
William P Cosgrove funeral services set for Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Peter s church in Montgomery Burial will follow in St. Peter s cemetery Friends may call at Keller Mortuary this afternoon to pay respects.
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William P. Cosgrove
St. Peter's Church
Montgomery
St. Peter's Cemetery
Keller ‘Mortuary
Accidents Named Major Cause for Child Deaths
A brief report notes accidents as the leading danger to children, citing figures from a midnight to noon temperature and safety study. The data highlights persistent risks for youths in daily environments and stresses improved prevention measures.
Legion Post Raid Seizes Ten Slot Machines
State excise officers and state police raided the Burch Wood Post No 121 American Legion Home this afternoon and confiscated ten slot machines. The devices were located in the basement behind the furnace, four of which were new and had been in use just two days before the statewide ban. Each machine valued at $400 or more.
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Burch Wood Post No. 121
American Legion
Gasoline Stations Density in North Carolina
Report notes 19 545 gasoline stations operate in North Carolina while contrasting the term dime novel with its US equivalent penny dreadful and mentioning a plc in the United States.
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North Carolina
Dime Novel
Penny Dreadful
Farmers Urged To Sign For Corn Contest
Farmers in Daviess County are urged to join the 5 Acre Corn Contest before deadlines. A grand award includes a fertilizer prize and an affiliated International Livestock position for the junior winner. Contenders must be 12 to 18 with eligibility via county extension staff and directors.
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Chattin
Daviess Counle
Daviess Ar
Wis Newton
Myers
Harold
Horrace Collins
Austin
Eee
Stuckey
Porvest Scheid
County Extension Office
Mr. Chattin
Allies Hold Ground as UN Seeks China Seat
UN troops push toward key North Korea supply areas amid heavy combat. Allied forces cross the Imjin River to Korangpo and advance up to 3 miles near Yonchon and Kumhwa while facing strong Chinese and North Korean resistance. United Nations forces also report air strikes destroying rail cars and blocking supply lines.
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Tokyo
United Nations
North Korea
Imjin
Korangpo
Seoul
Thei U. S. Eighth Army
Ceg
Chorwon
Yonchon
Ceroial
Uijongbu-Chorwon
Yongpyong
Kumhwa
Yanggu
Eighth Army
Inje
Hangye
Kansong
38Th Parallel
Fifth Air Force
Cleanup Plan A A Announced For City Campaign Progress
A cleanup effort is announced with progress noted by official Pete Turk, moving along West Fifth Street north toward Meridian and east to Main Street, amid ongoing city sanitation work and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hual
Tessioner
Pete Turkstarke
West Fifth Streets
Vithence
Meridian Shuith
Main St. Ae
Rites Held for Herbert Buzan At Local Mass
Meral i services for the latt er at 10:30 the Mass. Burial was in St. Jon's cemetery. were Charlies How- Jones, William JL. Tom Palmer, Austin and Patrick Doyle.
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Meral i
St. Jon’s Cemetery
Charlies How- Jones
William JL
Tom Palmer
Austin
Patrick Doyle
Bell Phone Strike Settled Quickly
St Louis June 5 4ins Southwestern Bell Telephone Company employees called back to work at 6 20 a m CDT after walking out twenty minutes earlier A new one year contract granted them virtually all demands The CIO Communications Workers Union leader said an agreement would be signed tomorrow The deal covers 9100 000 workers in six states includes a ten percent wage increase under the wage stabilization program boosting pay by 3 to 8 in many locations Reclassifications of 27 jobs and 21 towns in higher pay brackets and withdrawal of 11 union objections were agreed by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
D. L. McCown
CIO Communications Workers Union
Sixth District
Floyd Ooten v Marie Ooten divorce suit move
A damage case from Greene circuit court was filed in Daviess circuit court today by John M. Moomaw and Raleigh E. acert with D. Markel for alleged damages. The complaint seeks 7500 dollars from Robio plaintiff's Greene county property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Ooten
Marie Ooten
Seal
Greene Circuit Court
Daviess Circuit Court
John M. Moomaw
Raleigh E. Acert D. Markel
Myrl
Air Force Plans 180 Tanker Planes for Midair Refueling
The Air Force outlines a program to assemble a fleet of 180 tanker aircraft to provide midair refueling for bomber formations. The effort targets extended range missions and greater global reach amid strategic force modernization.
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Air Force
White pepper is ripe form of black pepper
A concise note explains that white pepper is produced from fully matured peppercorns with the outer black layer removed, yielding a milder, lighter spice used in various cuisines.
Two Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Wheatland
John R. Dunn and Mack Brashers of R. R. 2 Wheatland were fined $ and costs in Justice of Peace Court for disorderly conduct Monday. Gerald Burke of R. R. 2 was fined $10 and costs for driving an overwidth truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Dunn
Mack Brashears
Wheatland
Justice of Peace Court
Gerald Burke
Revival Opens at Beulah A. M. E.
A five day revival at Beulah A. M. E. opens with evangelist A. Lewis Williams conducting services each evening at 8 o clock. The revival lasts five days and aims to attract local worshipers to Serene Bethel. The report notes historical detail about rail sleeping cars introduced in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
A. Lewis Williams
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Loogootee
Ralph Ram
R. R
Lorene Gregory
Herron
Thomas Jochin
It Hall Nelson
Fi Eners Raffey
Howard Harlow
Harry Kearby
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Otland
Mona Crowder
Joseph Kilps
William Ramey
Mary Madden
Meridian
David Weaver
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Fifteenth
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Max Sheehey
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Sue Mathews
Walter Zehr
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Janis Kidwell
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