Obituary of John F. Sowers of Gardner and Kalamazoo
John F. Sowers 61 of Kalamazoo Michigan formerly of Gardner died Saturday Aug 5 in Kalamazoo Graveside services set for 11 am Thursday at Braceville Gardner Cemetery He was born in Gardner and worked at Farmer Peet Packing Co in Kalamazoo He is survived by his wife Beatrice his mother Josephine Sowers of Gardner three brothers Wayne Archie and Harold all of Gardner seven sisters Maxine Dite Betty Huston Lorraine Brockman Dorothy Muzzarelli Juanita Marshall Marsha and Rebecca Sowers and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father Frank and one sister Jean Treasurer Memorials to American Cancer Society or donors choice.
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Gardner
John F. Sowers
Kalamazoo
Mich
Braceville-Gardner
Farmer Peet Packing Co
Sowers
Beatrice
Josephine Sowers
Wayne
Archie
Harold
Maxine Dite
Coal City
Betty Huston
Lorraine Brockman
Seneca
Dorothy Muzzarelli
Juanita Marshall
Orlando
Fla
Marsha
Rebecca Sowers
Frank
Jean
American Cancer Society
Cardinal Paul Yu Pin Dies
Cardinal Paul Yu Pin of China died in Rome at 77, reducing to 111 the cardinals expected for the August conclave to elect a new pope. He had been archbishop of Nanking and lived in Taiwan, dying at a Rome institute of nuns after feeling ill at Pope Paul VI's funeral. The cause was not announced.
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Italy
Probation for house burglary case heard in court
An adjudicatory hearing for a 15 year old charged with burglarizing a house July 24 was set for Sept 11 as the youth appeared in court. The suspect entered the home of Er nest Peterson at 2182 E. Jackson St around 9 30 p.m. July 24. He was released to parents pending the hearing while 16 year old Ken Huff received court supervision. Assistant State's Atty James Flood said the burglary seemed to be the younger youth's idea, and Judge Robert Wren warned Huff against associating with him.
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Joliet Live Stock Prices Slower Trade On Cattle And Hogs
In Joliet Illinois live cattle around 2000 head with trade slow. Steers 1.00 to 1.50 lower and heifers about 50 lower, some 1.00 lower. Mixed choice and prime steers 1150 to 1300 pounds 51.50 to 52.00, choice 1000 to 1250 pounds 50.50 to 51.50. Mixed ch and prime heifers 950 to 1050 pounds 49.00 to 49.50, choice 900 to 1050 pounds 48.50 to 49.00. Hogs around 1000 head, 25 to 50 lower. No 1 2210 to 240 pounds 49.50 to 49.75, 240 to 250 pounds 49.00 to 49.50, 200 to 205 pounds 49.25.
Wheat Corn and Soybeans Decline at Chicago Noon
Markets reported by UPI show wheat, corn and soybeans lower at noon on the Chicago Board of Trade. Prices slipping as traders react to early trading cues and supply signals.
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Ray details King shooting debate and FBI conspiracy claims
Ray testifies before the committee claiming an FBI and Memphis police conspiracy framed him in King’s assassination. He recalls driving from Memphis toward New Orleans and Mississippi, hearing of King’s shooting, and police seeking a white Mustang. He also cites FBI documents supporting the conspiracy theory and recounts his prison escape and a contact named Raoul aiding travel.
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Delegates authorize postal strike over rejected contract
Postal Workers Union delegates vote to empower President Emmet Andrews to call a nationwide strike if the contract offer is rejected and negotiations fail within five days. Ballots due by August 23 amid a 5 to 1 unofficial delegate vote against ratification, with about 8,500 opposed and 1,600 in favor.
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Cigarettes cut trade deficit with stronger U S exports
UPI reports anti smoking campaigns trimmed U S cigarette use while exports rose. In 1977 world cigarette exports climbed 9 percent to 265 billion pieces, with U S exports at a record 66.8 billion sticks contributing about 615 million dollars to trade.
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Accident leads to injury suit in Grundy County
A Saratoga Tower resident, Bess Weingartner, sued Connie Barry of Verona in Grundy County Circuit Court for injuries from an Illinois 47 collision on December 12. She seeks damages for a broken thigh and related injuries. The Grundy County National Bank also filed suit against Terry Hiles for $1,112.71 plus daily interest and costs on a closed supercheck account.
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Verona
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George St
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Rte. 4
Hiles
Wheat set aside program to continue in 1979
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland announced the 1979 wheat program will repeat the successful 1978 plan. A 20 percent set aside idles 20 acres per 100 for soil conservation, with loans of 2.35 per bushel and a target price of 3.40. Aims include a 550 million bushel farmer-owned reserve and continued disaster and deficiency payments.
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UPI
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Bergland
Kendall County Board member James Mann dies in apparent crash
Kendall County Board member James C. Mann 53 of Yorkville was killed July 11 in a one vehicle crash on Illinois 47 two miles south of Illinois 71. The coroner ruled the death accidental with head injuries cited. An autopsy found no medical cause. Mann served 16 years on the county board and chaired it for two years and held multiple township offices.
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James C. Mann
Yorkville
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Dunn
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Joliet
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Kendall County Board of Review
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Carter's speechwriter resigns amid White House reshuffle
President Carter faces a staff shakeup as James Fallows resigns after the November elections and may return to journalism. Rex Granum confirms the move on terms while speculation swirls about Barry Jagoda's reassignment to the National Security Council. Both aides earn 42000 annually under Gerald Rafshoon's communications oversight.
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