Funeral services for Carrie Williams in Johnston City
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Williams will be held at 2 00 p m Wednesday at Murman Wilson Funeral Home Johnston City. Burial will be in Johnston City cemetery. The body lies in state at the funeral home where friends may call at any time. Mrs. Williams, 79, died early Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Cecile Knight in Johnston City.
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Carrie Williams
Murman-Wilson Funeral Home
Johnston City
Murman-Wilson
William
Cecile Knight
John Stan City
Rites Held For Former Resident W. F. Colgan
Funeral services were held at Dunlap for W. F. Colgan a former Camp Ground resident. He died in April and was married in 1916 to Eva Doyle of Mt Veron who died in 1926. Survived by daughters Ada Marie Knobe Loretta Winters and Betty Bruenner and sons Francis and John. Burial followed in the Dunlap Catholic cemetery.
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Dunlap, Til
W. EF. Colgan
Camp Ground
Colgan
Eva Doyle
Mt. Veron
Ada Marie Knobe
Lamont
Iowa
Loretta Winters
Peoria
Betty Bruenner
New York City
Francis
Minnesota
John
Dunlap
West Perkins widening lands rezoned for fruit business
City council approved rezoning 1507 South Tenth from residential to business for a fruit and vegetable operation. Bid ads for street maintenance materials set for May 20. First reading on fire alarm regulations for local businesses discussed at fire dept panel. March claims approved across multiple funds. Youth group at First Presbyterian recommended using the Old Post Office as a youth recreation center with pledged support. City manager report details Perkins Avenue widening to begin April, Hickory Grove Manor water line completion, and storm sewer work. utility notes praise water system stability, recent cleanings improving flow, and ongoing inspections. Financial outlook notes general funds tight but solid, with heavy capital needs ahead. Public safety sections report operations normal.
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First Presbyterian Church
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Shawnee
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Beil and
Imh Street
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Ace Pipe Cleaning Company
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Beath
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Chicago
Ilinois
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Hero Lies In State At N Y Armory
Wil liam Randolph Hearst Jr. led a public viewing for Gen MacArthur in New York Armory as wreaths from the 42nd Rainbow Division and Franconian Association honored the late general. Religious leaders conducted services while soldiers stood at attention. Funeral plans placed the body in state at the Capitol and burial in Norfolk, with a MacArthur Memorial building.
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Davidson
Johnson
Washington
John Naina
Middletown
N.Y
Australia
MacArthur
Franconian Athletic and Civic Association
Park Avenue
67Th Street
Horace W. B. Donegan
Episcopal
New York
A. J. Finlay
St. Bartholomew's Episconal Church
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Max Schenk
New York Board of Rabbis
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Coast Guard
7Th Regiment
Universal Funeral Chapel
Lexington Avenue
32Nd Street
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Arthur
West Point
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Norfolk
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Hog market prices fall at Mt Vernon market
Markets at Mt Vernon report livestock prices down 10 cents. Hogs weighing 190 to 220 pounds top at 14.15. Sows under 300 pounds 12.25, sows 300 pounds and over 12.00, both down. Boars brought 7.50 and 8.50.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Published in Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon quote captures afternoon prices for Wheat at 1.95 per bushel Soybeans at 2.45 and Corn at 1.16 reflecting market activity.
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Mt. Vernon
Livestock Receipts at National Stockyards Wednesday
National Stockyards reports Wednesday receipts hogs 8 500 cattle 2 000 calves 200 sheep 300. Hog prices 14.25 to 15.00 for 190 to 250 lb barrows and gilts, sows 11.75 to 13.25 for 280 to 600 lb. Cattle 3 500 calves 250 good to choice steers 19.00 to 22.00, heifers 18.50 to 21.00, cows 13.50 to 16.50, vealers 23.00 to 30.00. Sheep 600 approx steady: choice lambs 22.50 to 24.00, a few ewes.
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Tilan
St Louis Produce Eggs and Poultry Prices
St Louis market notes list egg consumer grades from A large to B large with prices 28 to 28 for large, 22 to 23 for small, 26 to 27 for medium and 26-2612 for unclassified. Wholesale standards show 27 for 2s. Poultry prices include hens heavy 15-16, light over 5 lb 10-11, under 5 lb 5-6, and broilers and fryers 16-17.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Produce wholesale prices steady on butter and eggs
Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter wholesale buying prices unchanged with 93 score AA and 92 A grades among prices. Eggs remain about steady with whites and yolk grades listed, including 70 per cent or better grade A whites at 29 and other grades from 27 to 31.
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Chicago Uf
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Chicago Grain Prices Short Report
Chicago market notes no wheat or oats sales. Corn No 2 yellow 1.25 and No 3 yellow 1.22 to 1.23 per unit. Soybeans sample grade yellow 2.62. Soybean oil quoted at 75 in.
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Chicago
Wall Street Steels Decline Amid Antitrust Probe News
Wall Street edged lower late in the afternoon as steel stocks sagged after reports eight steel firms faced indictments for price fixing in carbon steel. Dow Jones noon averages show mixed action with Industrials down and Rails and Utilities up moderately as investors took profits in airlines and big volumes traded.
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Bethlehem
Continental Air Lines
Pan American
United Air Lines
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Anaconda
Vennecutt
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American Stock Exchange
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Indus
Red Cross Publishes Complete Disaster Victim Lists
The Jefferson county Red Cross reports full casualty lists from the Alaska earthquake and Wichita Falls tornado. Local residents may view the lists at 226 South Tenth Street. The chapter has spent 33 dollars researching affected families in the area.
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Wichita Falls
Jefferson County
Red Cross
South Tenth Street
Hospitals in Belgium Swamped Continues on Page One
The national health program in Belgium, operating since World War III, serves five million people. Doctors set fixed fees per case, with the health fund reimbursing patients, now facing a $20 million deficit. Lefevre’s Catholic Socialist coalition, since 1961, promised reform. New statute caps doctor charges while doctors seek a $10 million annual increase.
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Lefevre
City to Consider Further Acquisition After GSA Contract
One mailed item was negative. The City will be in a position to consider further the acquisition of the property after the contract prepared by General Services Administration Attorneys is forwarded to the City Attorney by April 19.
Shoe Co. President To Speak In Mt. V. April 14
Mr. Chambers became chief executive officer of International Shoe Company January 30 1962. He was elected by directors to succeed the late Henry H Rand and is the eighth president since 1911. A native St Louisan he joined International in 1949 as sales manager of the Continental Branch.
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International Shoe Company
Henry H. Rand
St. Louisan
International
Continental
Tweedie Footwear Corporation
Jefferson City
Midwest
Mr. Chambers
Montgomery Ward and Company
New York City
Mildred
Cynthia
Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri
Probe senses senseless vandalism in Jefferson county
County officers report five vacant houses damaged in the past week by vandals in the western part of the county. The Nieder place, three miles north of Woodlawn, suffered about $200 in damage with broken doors and windows, a ripped telephone, and damaged furniture. Sheriff Dewey Barton warned harsher action for those responsible.
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Jefferson County
Nieder Place
Woodlawn
Sherif Dewey Barton
Man Hurt In Collision Near Albion
Albert Weerts of 44 Crownview was injured when his car collided with a truck Monday near Albion HL He was taken to Olney Hospital where he remained as a patient today Mr Weerts, a salesman, suffered multiple cuts and abrasions and other injuries.
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Crownviesw
Albion
Weerts
Ones
Mt Vernon to Host Foreign Student Forum April 26
The Mt. Vernon Y.M.C.A. plans a Foreign Student Forum for April 26 with S1LU students. Participants include Miss Marilda Dias Alves Brazil Miss Esther Murillo Mexico Miss Wilma Schroeder Holland and Damodar Upadhyaya Nepal. Details on time and venue to follow.
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Mt. Vernon
Illinois Weather Turns Colder After Warm Monday
In Illinois, Monday brought a warm spell with mid to upper 70s, but colder air and dark clouds moved in today. Rain is expected to continue intermittently through today into the evening while sunny conditions return by Wednesday. northern Illinois may see light snow flurries.
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Chicago
Cars Collision on Broadway Leaves Minor Damage
At 3 40 Pm yesterday two cars collided at 22nd and Broadway. Joseph Mosley of 612 South 23rd Street sustained more than 100 dollars in damage while William D. Newman of 608 South 22nd Street had no damage. No injuries were reported.
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22Nd and
Broad Way
Joseph Mosley
South 23Rd Street
William D. Newman
South 22Nd Street
County board buys highway gear for 18667.31
Jefferson county highway department purchases at a board meeting a total of 18667.31 dollars for an asphalt distributor 6892 dollars a new truck tractor and a new station wagon 11775.31 dollars with prior report of 28667.31 dollars corrected.
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Jefferson County Highway Department
Ramsey Sues for Divorce from Hazel Ramsey
Floyd Ramsey filed for divorce against Hazel Ramsey in circuit court alleging desertion. The couple married December 17, 1946 and separated September 20, 1962, per the complaint.
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Floyd Ramsey
Hazel Ramsey
Magazine says LBJ forced car off road in Texas
Time reports a Johnson convoy sped through pasture at 90 mph while he honked at cattle and joked with a pig, aided by reporters and newswomen who rode in multiple Johnson vehicles. Newsweek notes the security detail lagged after a hill pass as Johnson questioned if the Secret Service remained with him.
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Time
Johnson
Lincoln
Newsweek
Secret Service
Kell Area Residents Safe After Alaska Earthquake
Kell area residents report relatives in Kodiak are safe after the Alaska quake. Mr and Mrs Ray Boozer and three children survived. Mrs Ahris Ferguson’s sister Minnie Belle Devane and family are safe. Their electric shop was washed away but home survived. only one drug store and another business remained. Their daughter and family two miles from Kodiak were not injured.
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Alaska
Ray Boozer
Kodiak
Ahris Ferguson
Minnie Belle Devane
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits Dahlgren Residents
Jefferson Memorial records list Admitted: Robert A. Grimes and David Parkhill of Dahlgren Delbert Carlton and Albert B White of Bruford. Good Samaritan admitted: Ruby Germann Barbara Cook Lucia Hawkins Joe Potts Evele Bech Ed Staley Irma Garrison Lulu Lerner Gladys Pierce David Lemon Logan Tolley. Discharged: Mrs Rose Mary Davis and baby Darryl Dean Lillian Hanes Betty Williams Mary Dy cus John McCarthy Maurice Moore Sarah Deavers Sharon Trout Katherine Elizabeth Ruth Scott Kimberly Winfree Kenneth Garrison.
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Robert A. Grimes
Dahlgren
David Parkhill
Delbert Carlton
Albert B. White
Bruford
Good Samaritan
Ruby Pauline Germann
Barbara Jean Cook
Lucia Mae Hawkins
Joe R. Potts
Evele Bernadine Bechtel
Robert Staley
Irma Elaine Garrison
Lulu Pearler
Gladys Fern Shaw
Gale Martin Pierce
David Ray Lemon
Logan J. Tolley
Rose Mary
Andrew D. Webb Chapter 160 Announces April Meeting
A stated meeting of Andrew D. Webb Chapter No 160 is set for Wednesday April 8 at 7 30 PM. The Royal Arch Degree will be conferred upon nine candidates. Gerald D Chesley High Priest.
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Royal Arch Masons
Andrew D. Webb
Gerald D. Chesley
Birth in Belle Rive: Jeffrey Arthur Kern
Mr and Mrs Arthur Kern of Belle Rive welcomed a son born at 12 55 yesterday in Good Samaritan hospital weighing nine pounds one ounce named Jeffrey Arthur.
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Arthur Kern
Belle Rive
Good Samaritan Hospital
Jeffrey Arthur
Miners Return to Peabody Mines End Indiana Walkout
About 600 workers resumed work at Peabody mines in Western Indiana after walking out to protest the recently signed soft coal wage agreement. The return ends the labor action that began earlier this week and restores production at the Terre Haute area mines.
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Terre Haute, Ind
Peabody
Indiana
Scuba Club To Meet Sunday In Mt Vernon
The Mt. Vernon Scuba Club holds its first meeting and club dive this Sunday April 12. Meet at The Mariner Dive Shop 719 Main Street at 9 30 a m then depart to Devils Kitchen Lake at 10 a m for underwater hunts with prizes. Bring a picnic lunch and call George Ulrich at 2425495 for more information.
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Mt. Vernon
Auto Fire Damages Vehicle on Casey Avenue
Firefighters were called to the 1200 block of Casey Avenue at 3 15 p m yesterday where a car owned by Robert Hutchcraft of 609 South 20th Street ignited after a backfire through the carburetor. A minor injury to a person aboard was reported by firemen.
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Casey Avenue
Robert Hutchcraft
South 20Th Street
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