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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1972

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Deaths Rudolph Rubenacker 75 of Route 2 Dahlgren

Rudolph R Rubenacker 75 of Route 2 Dahlgren died 9 10 p m Tuesday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital Mcleansboro Funeral services 10 00 a m Saturday at St John s Catholic Church Piopolis Burial in church cemetery Body lies in state Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro hours today 5 00 9 00 p m Friday 2 00 4 00 p m 7 00 9 00 p m Rosary 8 00 p m Friday at Gholson Funeral Home Born Sept 21 1896 Hamilton county lifelong resident Parents Charles and Elizabeth Zachman Rubenacker Married to Iemmar Kiefer survived by wife one son Richard Rubenacker Route 2 Dahlgren three daughters Mrs Virginia Rubenacker Route 4 Mrs Ver non Mrs Alice Kreher Wisconsin and Mrs Bernice Dolan Route 2 Enfield two sisters Mrs Frances Frey Route 2 Dahlgren and Mrs Ann Fiedler Route 1 Dahlgren eight grandchildren

Rudolph R. Rubenacker Dahlgren Hamilton Memorial Hospital Mcleansboro St. John’s Catholic Church Piopolis Gholson Gholson Funeral Home Mr. Rubenacker Hamilton County Charles Elizabeth Zachman) Rubenacker Iemmar Kiefer

Eileen Doyle Fairfield Dies at 50 in Fairfield

Mrs Eileen Doyle 50 of 315 West Delaware Fairfield died at 645 p.m. Wednesday at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Funeral arrangements were pending at Gholson Funeral Home St She born Oct 1921 in Dahlgren the daughter of Jake and Anna Blake Jones She married Raymond Doyle who survives She had lived in Fairfield 28 years She belonged to McLeansboro Methodist Church She is also survived by her mother Anna Absher of McLeansboro a son Jake Davis Kentucky a brother Jake Jones Lithia Georgia a sister Mrs Wendell Carlton of McLeansboro and three grandchildren

Eileen Doyle Delaware Street Fairfield Fairfield Memorial Hospital Gholson Doyle Dahlgren Pielta Jake Anna Blake) Jones Raymond Doyle McLeansboro Anna Absher Jake Davis Kentucky Jake Jones Lithia Georgia Wendell Carlton

Wendell Prichett Hanover Ill 67 Dies in Dubuque

Wendell Prichett 67 of Hanover Ill died March 25 at Dubuque Mercy Medical Center Dubuque Iowa. Born and raised in Bluford he was the son of Bert and Ora Foutch Prichert. He was a retired millworker for Amco Aircraft Abilene Texas. Survived by wife Eivelyn a sister Harlean Shrum Tolley and many cousins in the area. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Harold Shrum.

Wendell Prichett Hanover Ill Dubuque Mercy Medical Center Dubuque Iowa Mr. Prichett Bluford Bert and Ora (Foutch) Prichett Amco Aircraft Co Abiline Texas Eivelyn Harlean Shrum Tolley

School Board Voting in Mt. V. and Co April 8

The notice lists polling places and candidates for two school board seats at Grand Prairie, Cravat, Dodds, and Bluford grade and Bluford schools. Polls open Saturday from twelve noon to 7 pm. Major names include Marshall Chambliss Bobby Ferguson Albert Sides Larry Braddy Ronald Hartley Harry Culli Bennie Hulbert Wendell Marlow Marlin Manning Fred Scott Harold Shields Kenneth Breeze.

Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices Report

Mt Vernon hog market reports show No 1 and No 2 hogs weighing 200 to 220 pounds priced at 22.25 to 22.75 per hundredweight Mixed No 1 and No 2 hogs 220 to 240 pounds priced at 21.75 to 92.25 per hundredweight Sows traded at 17.00 to 19.0 per hundredweight.

National Lll

Testimony In Murder Trial Underway

Testimony began in circuit court in Sandoval as Gerald Holsapple 37 faces murder charges in the Aug 28 killing of Patricia Armstrong 54. Police Chief Howard Weems and landlord Kenneth Day testified about finding Armstrong's body in the cabin behind Day's home, after Day reported an apparent hurt or killed situation. Prosecutor Ron Neimann leads the case with local attorneys Pennock and Hodson defending Holsapple. venue moved from Marion to fix prejudicial coverage concerns.

Gerald Holsapple Sandoval Mourder Patricia Armstrong Howard Weems Marion County Salem Holsapple

Testimony details killings during escape van incident

A witness describes a chaotic shootout in a van after Jonathan Jackson and Ruchell Magee fired. He details firing on Jackson, Magee, and James McClain, and notes severe spinal injury from a shot in the back leaving him paralyzed.

Jackson Thomas Judge Haley Ruchell Magee Jonathan Jackson James McClain Christmas Magee Leon Branton

Voter registration resumes in Jefferson County

County Clerk Frank Wilson announced that voter registration has resumed in Jefferson County. Eighteen year olds and others not registered may register at the clerk’s office in the county courthouse. Those changing precincts may also file a change of address. registration continues until 380 days before the November election.

Frank Wilson Jefferson County

Nixon Plans To Visit Persia

Washington announces President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon will visit Iran May 30 31 after an eight day stay in the Soviet Union. Iran invites them through Shahanhah Arya Mehr and Shahbanov who extend the invitation and acceptance is confirmed. The couple arrive in the USSR May 22 and depart around May 29 or 30.

Washington Nixon Iran Soviet Union White House Tehran Shahanshah Arya Mehr Shahbanov Nixons China

Reelfoot Lake Fisherman Missing Off Green Island

Rescue teams pressed a search for Earle Alfred a 59 year old Pontiac Illinois man missing at Reelfoot Lake Tennessee since Monday. The boat was found off Green Island prompting a shoreline search by about 45 personnel with another drag planned weather permitting.

Reelfoot Lake Tenn Earle Alfred Pontiac Alfred Green Island Lake County Thomas Stone Stone

Reds Aim To Take Saigon

Paris AP dispatch quotes Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh outlining the Viet Cong objective of a government of national concord seated in Saigon. She says the VC already runs a government HQ in a liberated zone and aims to liberate all of South Vietnam by Paris peace talks, now paused by the U S suspension.

Paris Nguyen Thi Binh South Vietnam Saigon Viet Cong National Concord United States National Liberation Forces

Marion Buries 150 Pounds Of Pot In Landfill

Last rites were held for 150 pounds of marijuana seized by Williamson County authorities in raids over the year. Sheriff Russell Oxford doused the pile with fuel and a bulldozer buried it beneath tons of dirt at the Marion landfill.

Marion, II UPT Williamson County Russell Oxford Marion

County Board Vote Canvass Here Saturday

The Jefferson county board vote canvass will be held Saturday morning in the County Clerk Frank Wilsons office. The canvassing board includes Clerk Wilson, Republican chairman Max Shuetz and Democratic chairman Bill Holloway. Twelve Democrats and three Republicans were apparent winners of the 15 seats based on unofficial returns.

Jefferson County Board Frank Wilson Clerk Wilson Max Shuetz Bill Holloway

Daley Questions Muskie After Wisconsin Result

Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley, once linked to Edmund Muskie, showed doubt after Muskie’s fourth in Wisconsin. Daley noted the strong Wisconsin vote signals broad interest in the Democratic primary and avoided further Muskie questions while commenting on George Wallace.

Chicago Richard J. Daley Edmund Muskie Maine Wisconsin Daley Illinois Alabama George Wallace

South Viet Namese fend off double blitz near Hue

An official said South Vietnamese forces repelled a double assault 15 miles southwest of Hue as the Hue area faced ongoing threats. The Ba Long Valley near the DMZ remained the critical threat with enemy attempts to sever Quang Tri City while weather and air power affected bombardment and supply lines.

Hue Ba Long Dmz Quang Tri Hanoi Pai A Shau

Eight Die in Dallas Food Plant Explosion

Eight workers were killed when a volatile chemical at Penwall Industries exploded, hurling steel girders and bricks from a one story plant on Dallas north west side. About 27 people were inside the building. five sustained severe fractures and one burned. Firefighters fought fires and feared further blasts as they removed drums of other chemicals.

Dallas (Ap Penwall Industries Larry Jones Dallas Fire Department Dallas

CUT OFF BASE OF RED DRIVE DISCUSSION WITH AMERICAN AIR SUPPORT

Gen Nguyen Van Minh met Gen Creighton Abrams to seek more U S air support. Sources say only a squadron of A37s and some helicopter gunships are available. South Vietnamese and U S jets are mainly in the north and highlands near the DMZ. U S Command says attacks on North Vietnam respond to North Vietnamese invasion and aim to protect dwindling U S forces.

Nguyen van Minh Creighton W. Abrams U.S Highlands Dmz North Vietnam Republic of South Vietnam Demilitarized Zone

Red military buildup in Central Highlands figures in ongoing battle

The 308th and 324-B divisions, with about 27,000 to 35,000 men, operate south of the demilitarized zone while three other divisions maneuver near Kon Tum and Pleiku. Tanks and halftracks lead initial offensives amid heavy infantry fighting as Hanoi signals reach beyond South Vietnam. U.S. sources suggest Hanoi aims to demonstrate reach and willingness to pay a price, aiming to pressure the Nixon administration amid the election campaign.

Hanoi Nixon U.S

Fines assessed in circuit court for traffic violations

The Register News briefs report several circuit court fines from Illinois State Police tickets. Thomas H. Taylor of Crete speeding $10. Leroy Gover charged for improper parking and driving with no license, $10 and seven days in county jail. Everett L. Mahnke of Route 7 fined $10 for failure to yield. Steven R. Pate of Route 2 Wallonville fined $10 for no valid registration. Deborah P Bhattacharyya of Carbondale speeding $10. Robert T. Crowe of LexingtonKy forfeited $25 cash bond on speeding. Richard L. Wilcox of Benton fined $10 for a Mt. Vernon speeding ticket. youths accused of breaking into Fred Fowler and Sons store in Inn on April 1. Fowler alleged $20 damage for broken lock and window. SUIT DISMISSED A damage suit from a 1909 auto accident was dismissed. Plaintiffs Joseph C. Herron Mattie H. Herron Mora Anderson vs Edwin Gieselman cited Oct 1 1969 injuries. Defendants Frassato and Frasgato had cases dismissed in January. Original suit sought $2,500.

Tillnois Thomas H. Taylor Crete Leroy Gover S. 9Th St Everett L. Mahnke Steven R. Pate Wallonville Deborah P. Bhattacharyya Carbondale Robert T. Crowe Lexington Richard L. Wilcox Benton Mt. Vernon Fred Fowler and Sons Inn Fred Fowler Joseph C. Herron Mattie H. Herron Mora Anderson Edwin Gieselman Gieselman John Daily Ronald D. Frassato Felix Frasgato

Two youths pay fines on reduced burglary charges

DeWayne Hayes, 19, LaGran ge, and Randy Casey, 17, Inc, had faced burglary charges earlier in the week. They pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal damage to property and each paid a $25 fine as the burglary charges were dismissed.

DeWayne Hayes LaGrange Randy Casey Inc

Jury deadlocks on Berrigan conspiracy and letters case

A U S District Court jury convicted Berrigan on six counts and Sister Elizabeth McAlister on three counts for letter smuggling. The panel could not reach verdicts on general conspiracy charges and two counts involving mailed kidnap threats, with sentencing tentatively set for May 2 to address defense claims of prejudice.

Lynch U.S. District Court U.S Berrigan Lewisburg Elizabeth McAlister New York City Elizabeth

Brannon Sentenced for Theft of Wheels and Tires

Charles Brannon 43 Welkins Sr. was found guilty of stealing two wheels and tires from a car owned by James McDermott. He was convicted on August 14, 1970 after being charged November 18, 1969 and received a one year sentence at the state penal farm Vandalia.

Charles Brannon Welkins Sr Vandalia Brannon James McDermott

Lyday Divorce Suit Filed In Circuit Court

Cath erine Lyday files for divorce from Larry Wayne Lyday in circuit court alleging mental cruelty. Married December 5 1959, separated March 6 1972. She seeks custody of five children, child support and alimony, future medical and dental expenses, and a property settlement.

Catherine Lyday Larry Wayne Lyday

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