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THE REGISTER-NEWS MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1952 2 Brownstown Field Day Tomorrow; Jefferson Co. Farmers Invited The annual fall at the Brownstown Experimental Field at the Field on Wednesday, September 10, at 1:30 p. m. Jefferson county farmers are invited to attend.

The obieffects this meeting is to systems of soil show management effecana fertilizer practices on corn, soybeans and legume mixtures. To those farmers who have normally visited the field at the summer meeting and have seen only small grain and legumes and grasses, this will! be a fine opportunity to observe the effect soil treatments on corn, soybeans, and legume mixtures. On this field, limestone, rock phosphate, superphosphate, nitrogen different potash are being used in rates and different ways of applying. During the present high interest in these materials, farmers should get valuable lessons from observations of the results on this field. The economic interpretations of these, results those will be landowners of interest and operators planning for better land utilization on their farms.

Special organic matter studies, subsoil fertilization, crop variety comparisons and forest tree plantings are some of the many research projects in operation at the experimental field. All interested farmers and their neighbors are cordially invited to attend. ITALIANS SELL YOUNG BOYS TO WORK ON FARMS Associated Press BENEVENTO, Italy Benevento's ONE much criticized semi-annual "child market" closed. Monday and a group boys from poorer families went off today to work for a year with more well-to-do farmers. Families of the boys ranging from 12 to 16 years old will receive from 5,000 to 6,000 lire about $8.50.

to $10 for the year's work. The peblic auction, which dates back hundreds of years, takes place every Aug 15 and Sept. 8. In addition to the cash settlement, some of the families who hired their sons to farmers were promised that several bushels of grain would be paid from time to time during tthe coming year. Col.

Martini, commander of the local police said: "This market is a time-accepted form of hiring farm labor for lower work such as stable cleaning and goat watching. Representatives of the ministry of labor have investigated and found that these boys are well treated." MOSSEDEGH WANTS MORE By Associated Press TEHRAN, -Premier Mohammed Mossadegh has reportedly; told the United States and Britain they must make a better oil offer or he will tell Parliament to; reject the West-sponsored plan to: get Iran's oil industry working again. Reliable sources also an aged immediate Iranian loan Premier of about 100 million dollars to get his financially hard-pressed country on the road towards solvency. CIRCUIT COURT HERE TODAY Judge B. W.

Eovaldi of Benton was conducting a session of circuit court at the court house here today. He was hearing default cases and arguments on motions in civil cases. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Carnes, RFD 7, Mt.

Vernon, are the parents of an eight pound ounce son who was born at 1:08 p. m. yesterday in Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Goah C. Ray, RFD 4, Mt. Vernon, are the parents of a baby daughter who was born at 7:10 p. m. yesterday in Jefferson: Memorial Hospital.

le weighed seven pounds ounces at' birth. Mr. and Mrs. Olen Williams, Nason, are the parents of a baby daughter, weighing seven pounds six ounces, who was born at 8:52 today in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. George Mitchell, Ashley Road, Mt. Vernon, are the parents of a six pound three ounce son 'who was born in Good Samaritar. Hospita' at 2:23 a. m.

today. The new arrival has not been named. Farmers Voting By Mail on PMA Farmers are now casting their votes for the men misin to handle PMA farm programs the county during the coming year. This year's election, explained E. C.

Champ, chairman. of the local PMA county committee, is being held by mail. All eligible voters have been furnished a ballot. They can fill it out in their own homes and return it to the county office. bye mail or in person on or September "We believe this is important matter," said Committeeman that should not be taken lightly.

Let each farmer ask himself these questions: What it mean 1 to me a corn does loan program, or a soybean, or a wheat loan program or what does it mean to me to have Government incentive, assistance in carrying out conservation These are but two of the practices many phases of PMA farm programs, and the committeemen now selected in this election are the will locally carry out personsctivities decisions during will the in coming some year. have some effect on each manner and every farm in the county. "Through these elections. we as farmers have the opportunity to determine in great part how and how efficient these important said Champ. "It is our desire that programs will be administered," each and every eligible voter take full advantage of this opportunity not only by voting but also by carefully considering his selection." Crop Insurance With farming expenses, continuing at a high level of damage undiminished, crop insurance points a safe way out for wheat growers in this part of the state, according to Champ.

"The farmer who doesn't protect his basic operating costs nowadays is courting disaster," Mr. Champ declared. "Most farmers are aware of this, but some are still inclined tough-it-through in spite of the natural hazards. We always wish them well, but too often we see their plans come to grief. That "to why we are doing what we can keep the Federal Crop Insurance Program expanding in the country.

It is the only type of protection in existence that covers all the unavoidable risks." Mr. Champ likened the Crop Insurance Policy to a fire extinguisher, in that the purchaser always hopes he will never have to make use of it. However, when need for it arises, he, added, it pays for itself many times in a short order. Crop Insurance on 1953 wheat is available right now to Jefferson county wheat growers. The county committeeman cautioned farmers to apply this protection at once, as the deadline for accepting applications for the 1953 crop is September 15, 1952.

HOSPITAL NOTES JEFFERSON MEMORIAL Admitted: Herschel Elmo Aldridge, Mt. Vernon, Shelby Highsmith, RED Mrs. Martha Harris, Woodlawn; Mrs. Ruth Rightnowar, Bonnie; Mrs. Dorothy Hicks.

Discharged: Mrs. Henry Sweet and infant daughter. GOOD SAMARITAN Admitted: Mrs. Josephine Skortz, Ashley; Mrs. Henrietta Cook, Vandalia; Mrs.

Mildred Peck; Mrs. Etta James; James F. Hayes, Bonnie; Eddie Glover. Discharged: Mrs. JoAnn Malone, Keenes; Mrs.

Alberta DeSelms; Mrs. Kathleen White; Mrs. Norma Skaggs and infant daughter, Debra Darlene. REDS INVENT HELICOPTER By Associated Press MOSCOW The Russians claimed another invention todaythe helicopter. Soviet Academician B.

Yuriev, writing in the Literary Gazette, leclared 'creation of the helicopter is one of the glorious pages in the history of our aviation." Yuriev recalled: as a pupil of Zhukovsky, succeeded in 1912 in building a one-propellor helicopter." SIMILARITY IN NAMES The Register-News has been requested to state that the Ronald Robinson fined for disturbance during the weekend is not the Ronald Robinson who is the son of Lee Robinson, RFD 4, Mt. Vernon. MRS. MAE WARREN purchases 7 room modern home located at 816 Maple Street for a home from MRS. KATHARINE NEAL.

Mr's. Warren is a School Teacher at Belle Rive, Illinois This transaction was effected through the local real estate firm of VIRGIL. T. BAILEY, INO. FUNERALS Former Resident Louise Coffman Dies Yesterday Mrs.

Louise Dicey Coffman, who was born and reared in Jefferson county, died Monday night at her home in Indianapolis, at the age of 82 years. She had been in failing health for several years. Mrs. Coffman was Jefferson county, the daughter' of Jacob and Mary (Wood) was married to Aaron Coffman, who preceded her in death several years ago. Surviving are one son, Ralph Staley of Indianapolis; three daughters, Mrs.

Niza Tretsberry, Mrs. Lillian Snyder and Mrs. Murl Lockhart, all of Indianapolis; and one brother, B. Frank Case of Bluford. She was an aunt of Guy Wallace, Mrs.

Roy Pierce, Mrs. Lora Kissell and Mabel Cates of Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a. m.

at Indianapolis. Henry Funeral At 2 Wednesday Funeral services for Ed Henry, 89, will he held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Myers Chapel, with the Rev. Bird Green officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

The body will remain Miyers Chapel, where friends may call. Mr. Henry died yesterday morning at his home, 334 south Third street. PRIMARIES HELD TODAY IN 8 STATES (Continued from pare one) senator, and U. S.

representatives who, if tradition is followed, will elected in November. Utah Marriner S. Eccles, former Federal Reserve Board chairman, clashes with incumbent Sen. Arthur V. Watkins GOP senatorial nomination.

Washington Sen. Harry P. Cain favored to win GOP nomination; U. S. Rep.

Henry Jackson unopposed for Democratic senatorial spot. Major interest in fiveway battle for Democratic nomination for governor. Colorado Only congressional contest pits youthful Richard Paynter against Rep. William S. Hill, seeking GOP renomination.

Governor's race in spotlight. Arizona Unusually mild campaign, light vote expected. Several incumbents unopposed. Stevenson In California Gov. Stevenson campaigned the Far West and headed south from Seattle into California seeking political gold.

He said his drive is "going beautifully" his first public comment on how he felt things were developing. Gen. Eisenhower headed from Cleveland for Indianapolis and! a busy schedule calling for a meeting with the Indiana GOP Editorial Association and an address before a GOP rally tonight. His bid for the presidency was bolstered by worl from key backers of Sen. Robert A.

Taft of Ohio that they were going all out to help elect him. Taft himself, in Washington, said he planned to help campaign for the man who defeated him for the nomination but he doesn't know yet to what extent. A TaftEisenhower meeting to determine this is expected in a few days. Texas Democrats, for the first time in their stormy history, faced a showdown at Amarillo today on whether to run a Republican as presidential nominee. At issue as the State Executive Committee met was a clear-cut choice between Stevenson and Eisenhower, CHURCHES WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 29th and Hall Blvd.

JAMES LUCAS, Pastor Revival--Bro. Kenneth Haland brought a fine message, last night. There will be singing each evening. Frank and Caesar Say Its a Fact ALEAD PENCIL DOES NOT GOSH! CONTAIN THIS IS THE LEAD FOURTH TIME TODAY We Can trout (Proof Next Week) Let's sit down together and figure out what your property is worth -how much insurance you have -how much protection you ought to have. There's no obligation to you, of course, and it may save you from heavy loss.

(Proof of Last Week's Ad) The word "Thug" is not modern slang. It comes from the name of a confederacy of professional murderers, who terrorized India for 700 years. They worshiped "Kali Ma," the Hindu goddess of destruction, and assassination was a religious duty. The order was unmasked between 1830 and 1840 and later stamped out. 1.

Nuggets of W. Stimpson. I WELBORN Phone 1190 CARR 1191 Insurance Agency that InsuREs 1111 BROADWAY ML. VERNON. ILL.

Corral Calf on St. Louis Bridge Associated Press corralled a bull calf on MacArthur bridge today, then sat on its head until two other officers arrived with a rope. Patrolman Charles Melchior. with no previous experience as A cowboy tackled the calf alone when he saw it near the bridge toll station. A passing soldier put in a call for help while Melchior held the animal down.

When reinforcements, arrived. the calf was hauled to jail in a truck and put in a first-floor cell. Two hours latre Cleo Rhodes of West Plains, appeared at the station and inquired if anyone had found his calf that fell from his truck en route to National Stock Yards, Ill. Police gladly released their bawling prisoner. ST.

LOUIS'- A policeman McLAUGHLIN'S CAFE 24th Bdwy Phone 463 Wednesday's "Treat of the Day" ONLY 49. STEWED CHICKEN 'N DUMPLINGS With choice of out of 4 whipped potatoes, baked beans, scalloped mixed fresh vegetables, combination salad, hot rolls and coffee. TANKER BREAKS UP--The Honduran tanker Foundation Star lies broken in half in the Atlantic Ocean 110 miles southeast of Charleston, S.C. (Sept. 6).

This picture, taken from a Coast Guard PBM plane from St. Petersburg, air station, was made shortly after the broken ship was spotted. One crewman remained on board the craft as the photo was taken, and 17 had been taken aboard the lifeboat. (AP Wirephoto from U.S. Coast Guard) Begin Organizing Music Classes for Beginners Here With the opening of school in Mt.

Vernon, classes are being organized for beginners on band and orchestral instruments. An unusual number of boys and girls have indicated an interest in learning to play a musical instrument. acquaint parents, as well as children, with the school's instrumental music program, a meeting will be held at the junior high school cafeteria Wednesday evening at 7:00 o'clock. R. Render and Harry Dunham, instrumental teachers in the city schools, urge all parents of interested children to attend.

Children must be in the fifth grade or above before, they are eligible to begin study of a musical instrument in a school class. Mt. Vernon schools are proud of the balanced music program which is offered the young people of this community. The orchestras and bands of the city schools have maintained a high standard in participating in contests and concert presentations during the past 20 years. AIRPORT NEWS Joyce Allen of Carbondale flew to the local field today on a crosscountry, flight.

McClain and Earl Outland flew to East Alton today. A law in Topeka, limits each householder to five cats. J. P. COURT Tom Rogers and Val Moore were fined $17.20 each before L.

E. Faulkner, justice of the peace, yesterday on charges of excessive blowing of automobile horns on public square. MEETINGS Mt. Vernon Chapter 233, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting Tuesday, September 9, at 7:30 p.m. Following the lodge session an officers' party will be given by the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, with Hazel Hawkins, Grand Representative Louisiana in Illinois, as guest of honor.

MYRTLE GOTT, W. M. ALVA MATHEWS, Secy. Eagles Auxiliary will meet in the club room Tuesday at 8:00 p. m.

Vacancies in two offices will be filled. All members are asked to attend. Marybelle Wilson, president. Turner Roehm Post No. 4.

AMVETS, will meet in regular session in the AMVET club rooms. Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. State officers will be present. All members are urged to attend.

Refreshments will be served after the meeting. James Apgar, Com. Howard Phillips, adjutant. ROYAL ARCH MASONS A stated meeting of Andrew D. Webb Chapter No.

160 will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Rufus H. Irwin, H. P.

Cecil N. Lovin, Sec'y. 9-10 Jefferson Encampment and Dan G. Melton Ladies Auxiliary, No. 3, will meet in regular session in the I.0.0.F.

Temple, Friday, 7:30 p.m. ATTENTION AMVETS We will be honored by having as our guests at the Wednesday Night Regular Meeting, September 10, at 7:30 P. the State Commander, Senior Vice-Commander and 5th District Commander. Let us as Amvets show our appreciation by attending this meeting. AMVETS TURNER ROEHM POST NO.

4 JAMES APGAR, Commander. REPUBLICAN MEETING COURT HOUSE, MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00 P.M. WILLIAM STRATTON Republican Candidate for GOVERNOR of ILLINOIS AND ALL STATE, DISTRICT AND COUNTY CANDIDATES OPEN THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CAMPAIGN All are urged to attend and get acquainted with the men who espouse the cause of Americanism and government by the people. ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1952 See That You Are Correctly Registered Tomorrow Where 11 Is CARSON A triggerfish can drill holes in an oyster shell with its teeth.

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