Deaths Mrs Ferguson 79 near Woodlawn dies at Good Samaritan
Mrs Anna Elizabeth Ferguson 79 of near Woodlawn died at 12:30 a m today in Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services set for Sunday at 12:00 p m at fiogen Funeral Home Ashley with Rev Sam Totten officiating. Burial in O F cemetery Woodaw. Burial and calling hours listed with Hogan Funeral Home after 3 p m Saturday. Survived by husband James Andrew Ferguson two sons Arthur Farmer Virgil Reimer Clifford Ferguson four daughters Velma Martin Irene Hill Virginia Ferguson Nina Yount 16 grandchildren one great grandchild. One daughter Lucille Johnson preceded in death in Oct 1962.
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Anna Elizabeth Ferguon
Woodlawn
Good Samaritan Hospital
Fiogen Funeral Home
Ashley
Sam Totten
Woodaw
Hogan Funeral Home
Ferguson
Jefferson County
Asa
Mary
Dycus) Johnson
Ames Farmer
James Andrew Ferguson
Arthur Farmer
St. Joseph
Tll
Virgil Reimer
Clifford Ferguson
Mt. Carmel
Moving Back To Mr. Vernon
Mr and Mrs Welby Andrews move back to Mt Vernon to live at the Wielt Apartments 700 Main starting next Wednesday. Mr Andrews retired foreman at the Devine plant and the couple had lived in Evansville Indiana for several years. Mrs Andrews was a nurse active in the White Shrine and Eastern Star.
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Welby Andrews
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Andrews
Wielt
Main
Andrews
Devine
Evansville
Ind
Hospital Notes show multiple admissions and discharges
In the Jefferson Memorial unit, admitted patients include Walter Garrison from Keenes and Reeta Linn. Discharges cover John W. Jamerson Joel Parr Mrs Judy White and baby Bobbie Ann. Good Samaritan unit lists admissions Pearl Karnoski Opal Lee Jones Hosanna Vannatta. discharges Cathy Lynn Tins ley Janice Faye Stearns Victor Alan McCoy Roger Lee Slater Steven Earl Upton Gary Wayne Connell Rudolph Douglas Manuel Orea Lee Karnes Irvie Franklin Dycus Mary Rose Newcomb Fly Jane Rockett James Homer ales.
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Jefferson Memorial
Walter Garrison
Keenes
Reeta Linn
John W. Jamerson
Joel Parr
Judy White
Bobbie Ann
Good Samaritan
Pearl Karnoski
Opal Lee Jones
Hosanna Vannatta
Cathy Lynn Tinsley
Janice Faye Stearns
Victor Alan McCoy
Roger Lee Slater
Steven Earl Upton
Gary Wayne Connell
Rudolph Douglas Manuel
Orea Lee Karnes
Irvie Franklin Dycus
Mary Rose Newcomb
Fly Jane Rockett
James Homerales
Births Mr and Mrs William Hertenstein Welcome Son
Mr and Mrs William Hertenstein of 1805 Main are the parents of a son born yesterday at 2 44 PM in Good Samaritan hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds nine ounces.
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William Hertenstein
Main
Good Samaritan Hospital
Search sub finds object under sea
The scene describes a naval search for the Thresher submarine. Winds reach 50 knots with gusts as heavy seas hinder operations. Atlantis I from Woods Hole works to locate the vessel while Seawolf and Warrington maintain stations despite rough conditions. The Navy doubts salvage success but seeks cause.
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Cross Chop
Seawolf
Warrington
Lawson P. Ramage
Atlantis
Atlantis I
Woods Hole
Mass
Navy
Old London Bridge Relocated After New Structure Built
The historic London Bridge stood roughly 200 feet downstream from the current bridge. It was dismantled and removed once the new London Bridge was completed and opened for use.
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London Bridge
Hog market prices hold steady at Mt Vernon sale
Mt Vernon Hog Market reports no change in prices today with top at 13.50 for 190 to 220 pound hogs. Sows priced at 12.00 for 300 pounds and down, 11.50 for 300 pounds and over. Boars listed at 8.00 and 9.00.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon
Mt Vernon reports price quotes for wheat at 2.07, soybeans at 2.5, and corn at 1.16 in the afternoon market.
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Mt. Vernon
Egg and Poultry Prices Report from St Louis Market
St Louis AP market note lists consumer egg grades A large 28 29 A medium 26 27 A small 19 22 B large 26 27 wholesale standard 25 26 unclassified 24 25 checks 22 23 hens heavy 19 21 light over 5 Vos 12 13 under 5 Vos 7 842 commercial broilers and fryers 17 18.
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ST. Louis
Livestock Prices Report From National Stockyards Auction
National Stockyards market listings show hogs and cattle beyond spread ranges. Hogs include 190-230 lb barrows and gilts at 14.35 to 14.60 per cwt, mixed 180-240 lb at 34.00-35.00, sows 275-400 lb about 12.50-13.00, boars 10.75-11.75. cattle 200 head with utility and commercial cows 14.50-16.50 and dealers 26.00-30.00. calves few steers/heifers, lambs deck choice prime 103 lb at 20.00, prime 97 lb shorn at 19.00, otherwise few offerings.
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National
Til
USDA
Iest
Franklin County Housing Projects in Southern Illinois
Public Housing Administration loans totaling more than 7 million dollars were approved for 532 low rent homes across five Southern Illinois communities. East St. Louis will receive 4,000,038 for 300 elderly homes at 10,681 each. Effingham 1,000,918 for 70 homes, 40 elderly, at 9,891 average. Franklin County 2,206,018 for 120 homes, including 50 elderly, Benton 24 homes with 12 elderly, Royalton 18 homes with 8 elderly, average cost 9,917. Announcement by Sen. Paul Douglas.
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Washington
Public Housing Administration
Illinois
East St. Louis
Effingham
Franklin County
Benton
Royalton
West City
Paul Douglas
Ill
Waltonville Social Notes and Local Visits
Waltonville residents share travelNews from Key West visits by Lt. jg. Max N. Barton and family plus Norbert Barton of Marissa. Local gatherings include all night singing in Centralia and church events. Easter egg hunt planned at Grade School at 1 30 pm sponsored by Modern Woodmen Club and area churches.
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Max N. Barton
Key West
Florida
Key
Norbert Barton
Marissa
Barton
Naval Base
Robert Hamilton
Gladys Dennie
Waltonville
Helen Haslet
Centralia
Margie Elliston
Alice Masters
Matto
Irene Beckham
Peggy
Brad
Dorothy Radake
Pam
Mt. Vernon
Margaret Fairchild
Anna Marie Hicks
Patricia
Meda Beckham
Mary Beth
Barbara Dixon
Jacque
Stephen Dixon
Ronnie Radake
John Hirons
Ruth Davis
Jerry Elliston
Grand Tower
Pine Hills
Hirons
Oak Valley Free Will Baptist Church
Geff
God
Creation
Clifford Hicks
Johnson City
Free Will Baptist Church
Keith Beckham
Modern Woodmen Club
David Shultz
Good Samaritan Hospital
St. Louis
Art Museum
Glenn Dale
Ashley
Rosa Cameron
National Association of Retired Civil Employees Meeting
The National Association of Retired Civil Employees will meet Monday evening April 15 at the post office. A potluck dinner begins at 6 30 and a business session follows. All retired civil employees are invited. John C. Kell president.
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National Association of
John C. Kell
Mt Vernon Chamber Plans Aggressive Membership Drive
The Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Industry will launch an extensive membership campaign next week as income restraints limit current service levels. Officials report rising demand for locating services and commit to expanding activity in legislative affairs supporting oil, agriculture, and retail sectors. Executive committee members include President Earl Outland, Vice President Gerald Metcalf, Treasurer Ogle Ellis, and Manager Joe Winfrey, with office duties starting April 1.
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Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chamber
Suport
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Earl Outland
Gerald Metcalf
Ogle Ellis
Joe Winfrey
Detailed Weather Report for Illinois Weekend
A cool dry weekend appears for Illinois with no rain before Monday. Northern Illinois will average 3 to 4 degrees below normal. highs 57 to 61, lows 36 to 41, with a shift warmer Sunday and Monday. Southern Illinois cooler by 2 to 5 degrees with little daily change. highs 62 to 69, lows 40 to 50, precipitation under a quarter inch Southeast and more to the west.
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Ilinois
Illinois
Associated Press
Fire damages home during voter registration drive
Henry described a fire in his living room that woke them from sleep as a bottle shattered a picture window and ignited draperies. He and Diggs, visiting to study Black voter registration, reported police and fire crews responding, with Diggs noting intimidation amid civil rights work in Greenwood.
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Diggs
Detroit
Greenwood
Hame
Thresher tragedy spurs diving plans and Navy inquiries
News from New London and Washington outlines Navy measures after the Thresher submarine disaster. Officials announced half mast flags, a court of inquiry led by Vice Adm. Austin, and readiness to deploy the deep diving craft Trieste from the West Coast to search the Atlantic floor for wreckage. Admiral Anderson denied any preexisting concerns about the ship's condition and dismissed the possibility of survival beyond minutes.
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New London
Conn
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John W. Harvey
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Skylark
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Bernard L. Austin
San Diego
Calif
Boston
Atlantic Ocean
West Coast
Navy Electronics Laboratory
Trieste
America
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Anderson
Portsmouth
N.H
Naval Yards
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Thresher Crewman Foresaw Last Cruise and Wealth
Los Angeles AP report notes crewman George J. Riesecker, 38, told his wife before boarding the missing atomic submarine Thresher that the voyage would be their last and that she would be a wealthy widow soon. His sister-in-law Jacqueline Clover relayed Lily’s memory of the warning. The crewman termed the sub a coffin and hinted at life insurance.
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Los Angeles
George J. Riesecker
Jacqueline Clover
Lily
Exeter
George
Thresher
Clover
Kiesecker
Wealthy widow recalls Navy diver’s fear aboard Thresher
Andrea Keele of Torrance recounts that her stepfather Kiesecker, keen on submarines, warned the Thresher was troubled though he loved service. Miss Clover adds Kiesecker loved diving, had served on Nautilus and Sea Dragon, but feared the Thresher after commissioning. Navy says no structural defects when it left Portsmouth Shipyard.
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Torrance
Kiesecker
Miss Clover
George
Navy
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Academy Roads at Air Force Academy Outline
The U S Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs Colorado reports 75 miles of paved roads and 25 miles of improved but unpaved roads on its campus infrastructure, detailing the layout of its internal transportation network.
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U. S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Illinois church group backs IPAC birth control program
SPRINGFIELD Illinois The legislative information service committee of the Illinois Council of Churches endorsed the Illinois Public Aid Commission birth control program. They opposed proposed bills to restrict the program to married women living with their husbands.
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Illinois Public Aid Commission
Legislative Information Service Committee
Illinois Council of Churches
Alligators Wake Up In Mesa Pools And Canals
About 200 alligators emerged from hibernation in Mesa Arizona causing alarm after an 18 inch gator was seen in a city park pool. Police say youths admitted moving young gators into canals and lakes while authorities warn people to be cautious around water as hungry reptiles roam. The farm housing the animals is leased by Dale Logston with Watchman Monte Ladue noting the early awakening.
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Ariz
Sheriff’s Office
Phoenix
Max Finch
The
Arizona Humane Society
Dale Logston
Texas Animal
Texas Animal Importer
Monte Ladue
Canvass Set April 22 House To House Captains Meet
House to house captains for the American Cancer Society Crusade met at the Hotel Emmerson led by 1963 Crusade Chairman Mrs George Englemann. Mrs Walter Reid reported strong activity in outlying areas and Mrs Earle McIlroy outlined captain duties. A new volunteer training film was shown and LeBen Garrison encouraged volunteers recalling past Wel come Wagon Newcomers Club support. Captains missing the meeting were asked to pick up kits at 826 Main, 10 am to 4 pm, weekdays. canvass is scheduled Monday evening April 22 from 5 to 7 pm.
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American Cancer Society
Crusade
Emmerson
George Englemann
Walter Reid
Earle McIlroy
LeBen Garrison
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Cancer Society
Judge Orders Punk Whipped In Muncie
In Muncie Indiana a 19 year old youth Phillip Lee Carson pleaded guilty to assault and battery against a policeman disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The judge learning of a prior beating of his mother ordered the father to administer a razor strap whipping as discipline.
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Phillip Lee Carson
Walter G. Tanner
Carson
Tanner
Ralph Carson
Falls 150 Feet From TV Tower
In Streator Illinois, 17 year old Dale Vietti climbed a 300 foot TV tower with friends watching. He attempted to descend a repair cable, slipped from the line and struck a guide wire, falling the remaining distance to his death. Police said Vietti died Thursday night at the scene.
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Streator
Dale Vietti
Streator TV Cable Co
Vietti
Warn Against Fast Driving In Mt Ver City Park
Mt Ver non city park motorists were warned not to exceed 15 mph. Park superintendent Irwin McKay cited hazardous driving and wrong-way travel, noting only one-way traffic is permitted. He warned of future checks and arrests for violations.
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Mt. Vernon City Park
Irwin McKay
McKay
Deadline Set for Mt Vernon Fallout Shelters
Mt Vernon Civil Defense director Jim McKenzie announced a Monday deadline of April 15 to obtain signups and place official markings at local fallout shelters. Fourteen shelters will be marked and stocked to serve about 11 000 people. three buildings remain unsigned and must qualify by Monday or lose federal recognition.
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Mt. Vernon
Jim McKenzie
Civil Defense
Kennedy names Illinois postmasters to Senate
President Kennedy has sent postmaster nominations to the Senate from Illinois. The nominees are John R. Frymire of Enfield Theodore C. Geocaris of Mount Prospect and Kenneth Cole of Norris City.
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Washington
Kennedy
Illinois
Senate
John R. Frymire
Enfield
Theodore C. Geocaris
Mount Prospect
Kenneth Cole
Norris Ity
Stilt Builders Shape Saigon River Homes in Vietnam
Stilt-dwelling Squators construct most Saigon River houses to dodge land taxes. The elevated homes rise above water, letting residents avoid traditional property levies while shaping the riverfront skyline.
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Saigon River
South Vietnam
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