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4 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1952 THE REGISTER-NEWS MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS MAN IS KILLED BY PILE DRIVER By Aifoclnted Prtii GRANITE CITY. 111. Jcjhn S. Hays, 62.

of Alton was crushed to death here Tuesday by collapsing of a dismantled pile driver. Hays, a warehouseman at the Granite City Engineer Depot, was standing on the ections when the accident occurred. The sections were being unloaded froni a freight car. TWINS ARRIVE 17 MILES APART By Aiioelattd Preii DEUX, France The wifp of a Deux factory gave l)irth of today. They arrived 17 miles apart.

The older of Uie twins, a hoy, was born here. The doctor, fearing complications, had the mother moved to a clinic at Niort, 17 miles away. The second child, a girl, was born there. "Draw" Battle With the Union troops calling it Antietam and'cla'minT a victory, and the Confederates calling it Sharpsburg and also claiming a victory, history's verdict is that the Battle of Antietam was a draw. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE, OF CLAIM HAY Notice In hereby fflven to all per- iions that Monday, September 1, 19BZ.

Is the claim clatB In the eatate of ChPKter Harvoy McClure. Deceased, pending In the County Court of County. Illinois, and that claims may be filed against the said estate on or before said date without Issuance of summons. VERNA E. RECKLETN, Administrator of the Estate of Chester Hiirvey McClure, Deceased.

ALVIS T.ACT WILLIAMS, Attorney RoKers BIfIg-. Ml. Vernon, Illinois. 8-20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is Hereby Given by the Board of Education of School District No. 88 in the County of Jefferson, State of a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

1952 will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Allen Richards Residence from and after 1 o'clock on the 14th day of August, 1952, in this School District. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 7:30 o'clock P. on the 15th day of September, 1952, at Bonnie School in this school district. Dated this 12th day of August, 1952, Board of Education of School District No. 88 in the County of Jefferson, State of Illinois, By ALLEN RICHARDS, Secretary.

TEXACO SPEEDBOAT BURNS AFTER pouri from burning: speedboat "Such Crust IV" after It blew up and burned on Lake Washington at Seattle (Aug. 9) during the Gold Cup races. Coast Guard boats in foreground rush to rescue Bill Cantrell, pilot of the boat, who received third degree burns. The boat was owned by Jack Schafer of Detroit. The race was won by "Slo-Mo-Shun IV" after five other speedboats conked out.

(AP Wirephoto) FLYING SAUCER SEEN IN ISRAEL By Prtss JERUSALEM Israel got into the flying'saucer act today. The Jerusalem Post reported that a resident of Haifa had spot- led a bright green elliptical object with a broad, rapidly revolving belt around its middle flying through the sky. Idaho produces 95 per cent of Ihe antimony in the United States. D. T.

HENSON 309 So. 10thPhone 3622 Harold Chombliss, 4 rooms, all modern; has carafe, Mannen street, west sell on terms. 4 rooms, double 3 acres of Mt. Vernon. 5 rooms, modern except heat; 6 acres ground, garage and other Road.

6 room bungalow, modem except South 19th street. On $40 month" payments. Ranch type, 5 room efficiency, all modern, attached financed. On Benton Road. New 5 room road.

78 acre farm; good Illinois. 20 4cre farm with nice 5 room bungalow. Will exchange lor 6 room house In Mt. Vernon, Illinois. 40 acres, vacant ground; has 6 acres township.

only 8850. 2-5 room houses on one lot, 900 block Conger (4800. The homecoming at Union Chapel church was well attended. Mr. and Mrs.

Ted Voss and family arc visiting with Mr, and Mrs, Doke Green. Doris Rogers visited one afternoon last week with Juanita Campbell. Mr. and Mrs, Earl Tate, Bennic Harris, Jerry Recce and Joan Haley spent (he week-end in Michigan City, Ind, with relatives. Joan remained for a week's visit with Keith McKinney and family.

Kenny and Johnnie Knowles of Bluford spent Saturdaywith Eddie Lee McKinney. Mr. and Mrs, Glen Osborn and Mrs. Arthur Thompson attended a birthday dinner in the home of Donald Adams in Centralia last Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Vernon Smith and family of Louisville spent the, week-end here with friends and attended the home-coming at Union Chapel. Their son Pat who is in the Navy was with them. Rev. and Mrs.

Gordon Shafer of Okawville and Rev. Chester Donoho of St. Louis, attended the home coming at Union Chapel. Mr. and Mrs.

Floyd Whitlock and son Rex spent the weekrend with Mrs. Allie Whitlock. Jimmie Ellis spent part of last week with his aunt Eula Osborn Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lampkin of Springfield spent the week-end here with relatives.

Whitson has returned home after spending a. few weeks in Mexico. Mr. and Mrs, C. Austin and Mr.

and Mrs. Fielding Masters and sons Leslie and Richard are spending two weeks vacation at J. Austin home. Sunday, August 10th a family FOR IMPROVES KIDNfY FUNCTION Sobaoraial Udner fsMtloa was im- proTcd, BUddec paia aad disoon- fart redaced in molt obierTed casas after dtiak- iog Val- Iwf Vanr. Dettdoot deUv- tnd right yM.

STARR BROS. CREAMERY COMPANY Phone 202 12th HOME BEVERAGE DELIVERY COMPANY 1215 Casey Phon. 3097 EGG DAY SPECIALS THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY PAINTS Sherwin-Wiliioms, Inside $1.99 Gal. Kem-Glo Enamel, Reg. $7.29 $1.99 Gal.

Linseed Oil $2.19 Per Gal. Spor Varnish $2.99 Per Gol. Thinner 98e Gal. FLOOR COVERING Gold Seal Congoleum Gold Seal 54" Congowoll Reg. 69c Sq.

Vd. Per Running Ft. LUMBER JLUMBtK. Plywood (2) Corloods, Thurt. Fri.

to DISCOUNT GARAGE DOORS (Strand) -j; Value $ir poor Jams $3.50 each Comp. wifh fil (White pine) ELECTRIC RANGES Full Size Fully Automatic SDQOO Volue $269.00 KOW 7 GAS RANGES HARDWICK HAPPEN $1CCOO Full Size Range Full Size Range 155' PLUMBING Bath Ensembles Reg. $37.60 Sfool Reg. $27.00 Now $22.00 Lavatory Now $18.00 Reg. $79.00 Reg.

$39.95 Bath Tub, 5 Ft. Now $48.95 Shower Stalls Now $36.00 Iron, 32x21, Double Basin, Reg. $39.00 Value $21.50 54" Youngstown Cabinet $169.00 Value, Now $95.00 Electric Water Yr. Guarantee, 30 Gol $86.00 BUILDERS BROKERAGE AND RAILROAD SALVAGE FREE PARKING IN REAR 1107 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, III.

Phone 704 minion was held at the home of Austin. The following people attended: Mr. and Mrs. R. C.

Au.stin, Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Masters, sons Leslie and Richard, all Los An- grle.s, Mr. and Mrs. N.

V. Wood, Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Phi I Honn and daughter Karen, Urbana, Mrs. Sybil and Larry Myers and grandsons, Fmla and Vemie of Fithian, Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert Austin and sons Frank, Stephen. Clyde, Burrell and Zane of Brownstown, Mr. and Mrs. Harley and son and daughter Dixie Kay and Candice of Brownstown, Mr.

Robert Bee.sJpy, Doug and Eunice of Mulberry Grove, Paul Robertson and Dcloris of Fithian, Dollie, Glenna, Edward and Simmons of Kell; Mr. and Mrs. Myron and Lerry and Judy Simmons of Kell; Mr. and Mrs. Pat Wayman Austin of Benjamin Harrison, Betty Byars, Kell; Lavern Chalon, Velma, Patricia and Mr.

and Mrs. Bert Austin of Lois Mitchell, Zeigler, Clela Parks, Brownstown, 111. Saturday night at Kelley Coils a charivari was held in honor of Pvt. and Mrs. Wayman Austin.

A large crowd attended and they received many nice Mr. and Mrs. John Hamel and daughter and Mrs. Roger Hamel and son of Troy Grove. 111., are here on vacation visiting the Irvie Dock family.

Mr. and Mrs. Syra Spangler and Mr. and Mrs. George Woodrome attended the August birthday club picnic which was held Sunday at Fairview Park in Centralia.

Club members and friends attended from Texico, Dix, Kell, luka, Salem and Centralia. Harry Ray Connaway is home from the hospital and is reported as greatly improved. Janet and Jane Spivey spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ward Keeler.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Artz of Dixon and Mrs.

Vena Weatherington of Centralia visited the latter part of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eraser. The Reed and Artz families left Sunday but Mrs. Weatherington stayed for a longer visit.

This community was saddened bv the sudden death of Charlie Simmons of Divide Sunday evening. JULIA E. RUTHERFORD JOHN R. WOOLSEY REALTORS 1011 Moin St. Phone 400 or 48 8 room modern duplex close In.

baaHnent, hot water heat, atoker and blower. $200 cash and S25 per month room bungalow, louthwest. 1650 cash 937.50 per month buyc 4 room bungalow, G. I. (Inaneed, southwest.

S500 cash, $40 per month buys 4-room modern bungalow In west part; basement, furnace, garage, paved street. Priced )5500, BEN E. SMITH Tel. 1744 315 S. 10th St.

v. H. QUIGLEY, Salesman New 5 room home, (ot 100x200 feet on WaltonTilla Road. Total pries $8500. Can be financed.

4 room bouse, acres. Holts Addition; close to town and only two bloclcs from pavement on good down and $35 per month. 8 room duplex, elose in on ISth street. A home with income. Easy terms.

4 room house, garage, chicken house, 1 acre good land, all fenced with woven wire; 3 miles out en pavement. $200 down and $35 per month. 4 room house, garage, smokehouse. 9 lots, good shade. Located In Nason.

Small down payment, balance like rent. P. O. building in Waltenvllle. A good buy.

Terras if wanted. Warren Howard new home in Bonnie. Owner will sacrifice for quick sale. WB VCIIiL BUT TOUR EQUITX BOYLE COX REALTORS Harvey Williamson, Solesmon Phone 3150 nnt Door West of tst Natl. Bank.

lOOB Mala New 3 bedroom home. Has lots of closet space; hardwood floors, birch cabinets, utility room, built-in bath with colored fixtures, gun-type oil furnace with blower, wired for electric stove, fireplace. Located on paved street, close to Junior high school, The late Homer Qeem property located at 1503 south 12th; consisting of 6 rooms and bath, small barn on rear of lot. This house Is being sacrificed for quick sale. Sec it today! Can be used as a duplex.

Nice 4 room modern home with basement and furnace; two nice bedrooms, screened in porch, nice floors. Priced at only $6500. Practically new 4 room modern home; built in bath and cabinets, tile floors in kitchen and bath, beautiful hardwood In rest of the house. Ample space, utility room with gun-type oil furnace, nice front porch, full financed. Nice 4 room house with garage and utility room, bath and oil heat.

Located on to sell. Duplex, close In north, consisting of 2-3 room modem apartments, full basement, furnace heat. Priced to sell with small down payment. $4,500 buys a 4 room house with built Jn eabineia, two nice eleseta, insulated, wired for electric stove. Located clpu In east.

10 acres, 4 room house, atnall bam, all fenced, priced to sell. Located on all weather The Rollie Wallace property, 1420 South 12th street; lights, nice corner lot. Reason for selling bad health; leaving city. Choice Castleton Avenue location, 5 rooms modern except heal; built in bath and cabinets, nice lot, paved street. Call for appointment.

5 room efficiency; hardwood floors, buUt in bath, natural wood kitchen cabinets, electric water heater, picture window, oil furnace $5800. Almost new 5 room home; hardwood floors, buiit-tn kitchen and bath, oil heat. Insulated garage, large lot, $7500. Attractive 4 rooms, bath, eab- Inets hardwood floors, garage 1201 south 23rd street. Good 5 room bungalows, North 10th street.

5 room modern Centralhi road. 5 rooms, bath, 620 south 19th Us sell. 4 rooms, full lot, 1205 south 24th $3000. Beautiful 5 room modern home, College. rookn modern bungalow, Park Avenue.

4 rooms, built-in kitchen and bath, large lot, dovra, $35 month. Restaurant, stock and tixlurea. Can be bought on terms. 100 vacant 13500. New 6 room ultra modern home; hardwood floors, picture window, built in tiled baths, beautiful built in kitchen with tiled walls, Drive.

new 6 room ultra modern ranch style homes in Turner May nor's addition. Fine 5 room modem home; hardwood floors, modern kitchen and bath, television aerial, South 23rd street. New 5 room modern south. 15th street. New 5 room modern home, near SuramersviUe real buy.

3 rooms, 1 acre, chicken road. Good 6 room modern home; on Taylor $8000. 5 room efficleney bath, hardwood down. A. HAROLD WILLIAMS REALTOR LOGAN C.

RICHARDSON fSalMnun) CARL friLLIAMS. SalcaMMi SIS sMth Ittk Street Hear Oar Radio Program Each Stinday 12:00 Noon, SUtion WMIX Limited Rangre The black-tailed deer is the smallest member of the deer family. It is remarkable for having the most limited of all Mr 01 America, belnjj found British Columv and on cific coast. Streamlined modern 2 bedroom home on WalionvlUe Road; 18x300 lot, space enough for garden; city water. School Bus stops in front of house.

Owners hate to leave but must because ot business. Compart this for only $8500. Can inspect any time. 806 North Lincoln school; 5 rooms, solidly built bungalow, trees on all sides, stoker heat, targe airy sctcened-in porch, on but route. Owners have purchased larger home.

Can be seen at an; time. I unit apartment south 19th, in excellent neighborhowl. Close to Field and Junior High lehools, on paved street. Can be purchased with small down payment with Income carrying the balance. Owner leaving for South sell immedlatety.

4 Only $3500 buys home on north 11th on two lots, basement, ftokert storm windows, glassed-in back porch, wired for atove. 3 bedroom home in Field school district, dry basement, stoker, hot water heater, hardwood floors, excellent home for family with children. Only $9,000, already FHA financed. New 2 bedroom home adjoining Lynn View subdivision, gleaming hardwood floors, oil heat, breezeway, garage, high lot, Lincoln school district. Can be financed.

See this today for only $8St 829 Moin Ph. 2420 RECIL G. R. LeBEN MURPHY GARRISON REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE TENTH HARRISON Phone 4380 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCI nmwj FOR OUR CUSTOWWS" 4380 6 room modern home; two baths, 905 Salem Road; basement, fnrw nace, stoker Heat, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, nice lot, Itneola school district; located on bus line. A nice comfortable home.

Ownm will trade for smaller home. Terms. room home, close In north, consisting of 1-5 room apartment downstairs, 4 room apartment upstairs, basement, apartment, hardwood floors, built in cabinets, built in bath, corner lot, fine location close In. Only 3 blocks from the square. Owner leaving sacrifice.

room all modern home, 803 South 18ih street; basement, furnace. Priced to sell. 6 room, all modern home, 3 bedrooms, 1039 South 17 th street; hardwood floors, built in cabinets, built in bath. Owner will tae- rifice for immediate sale. $1000 down, balance like rent buys 5 room modern home; hardwood floors, built in cabinets, built in bath, oil heat, immediate poi- session.

Close to high school. $1000 down, balance like rent buys modern 3 bedroom brick ranch type home, north part; hardwood floors, built in cabinets, built in bath, basement, automatic heat, extra large lot, garage. Immediate possession. $1000 down, balance like rent buys room efficiency new modern ranch type home, 3 bedrooms, living room carpeted, oil heat. Finest location north.

$300 down, balance like rent buys 4 room efficiency home; II acres of ground. Located in Bluford. Pine investment property, west part, 1-4 room all modern home; automatic heat; duplex consisting of 2-3 room efficiency apartments, hardwood floors, built in cabinets, built In bath. The price will amaze you. 5 room efficiency modern home, west Broadway, hardwood floors, built in cabinets, basement, possession.

$1000 down, balance like rent buys 6 room efficiency modern home; 3 bedrooms, living room carpeted, full basement, north part. Lin- coin school district. 6 room home, 1306 south 12th street; hardwood floors, rarage, full to sell. Duplex, close in north, 1-6 room apartment, 1-3 room apartment; hardwood floors, built in close to Franklin school. Located on bus Une.

$500 down, balance tike rent bu.vs 5 room efficiency modern home, north part; hardwood floors, built in cabinets, hullt in bath, automatic heat. $1000 down, balance like rent buys 6 room all modem home; tine location west part; hardwood floors, built In cabinets, built in modern convenience. The "Oscar Moss" modern room ranch type suburban horns; hardwood floors. acres, built in cabinets, built in bath, garage, il heat, 284-ft. frontage on hard road.

A wonderful home. 6 room efficiency modern ranch type home; 3 hardwoed floors, built In cabinets, built in bath, full basement, oil heat, plenty of closels, garage. Owners leaving city, will sacriflce. location west hard road 40 acres, located in Dodds township: 5 room house, full basement, piped furnace, barn, chicken house, plenty of water and shade, built in cabinets, some fruit, ground 50 acres, Tolle Road: 6 room modern floors, botlt in cabinets, built in bath, chicken house ground limed sad phosphated, hot water heater, plenty et water, rfi farm. PhoM 4380 CMitHlf a RMI SpMialitf kiievf mni WMI hot hod rwcnty of raccMifHl trjil make you CASH OFFER kt tafin..

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