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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1966

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Death of Carl B. Hayse Vet Horse Trainer at 80

Carl B. Hayse longtime owner and trainer of saddle horses in southern Illinois died at 12 15 this morning at his home in Mount Vernon aged 80 years two months and 11 days. He founded a renowned stable, won prizes across county fairs and midwest shows. Funeral services set for Thursday at 3 PM at Myers Chapel with Rev. Everett Lemay officiating. burial in Cobb Cemetery. He was born January 31, 1886 in Jefferson County and married Nellie Ward in 1910, survived by his wife and a grandson Fred Hayse. a son Walton Hayse preceded him in death.

Carl B. Hayse Vernon North Fourth Street Mr. Hayse Illinois Mdnwest Myers Chapel Everett Lemay Cobb Cemetery Jefferson County Henry L. and Fair Emdor) Hayse Mt. Vernon Nannie Ward Epworth Methodist Church Eagles’ Lodge Fred Hayse St. Louis Walton Hayse

Ernest Bassett Funeral Today At Kinmundy

Funeral services for Ernest O. Bassett were to be held at 2:00 p.m. today at Linton Funeral Home in Kinmundy with Rev. C. C. Lowe officiating. Burial was to be in Sandy Branch cemetery near Kinmundy. Bassett, a native of Alma, died at Hickory Grove Manor Nursing Home on Saturday at 12:50 p.m. He was born September 26, 1882 in Alma, son of Henry and Mary Bassett. Survived by wife Edna Ing, daughter Lora Bassett of St. Louis, three sons James of Bethalto Charles of Mt. Vernon Lawrence of the Ashley Road, a sister Sadie Miller of Stevensville Mont., four grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Ernest O. Bassett Linton Kinmundy C. C. Lowe Harrisburg Sandy Branch Mr. Bassett Alma Hickory Grove Manor Henry Mary (McCune) Bassett Edna Ing Lora Bassett St. Louis James Bassett Bethalto Charles Bassett Mt. Vernon Lawrence Bassett Ashley Road Sadie Miller Stevensville Mont

Funeral Friday for Mrs Malinda Hartman of New Bremen

Mrs Malinda Hartman 86 of 31 Northbrook died today at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral 2:00 pm Friday at Vornholt Funeral Home New Bremen. Burial in German Protestant Cemetery. Visitation 1:00 to 3:00 pm Wednesday Myers Chapel. Survived by four sons Irvin Earl Howard Edward. three daughters Bernice Jane Ione. a sister Ida Wissman. 25 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Malinda Hartman Northbrook Good Samaritan Hospital Ione McVey Vornholt New Bremen Ohio Myers Chapel Hartman Mercer County Wilhelm and Wilhelmina (Brune) Waterman Christian Hartman Irvin W. Hartman Ft. Lauderdale Fla Earl G. Hartman Mt. Pleasant Mich

Mary Rose Lee Dies in Annapolis Hospital

Miss Mary Rose Lee 82 of Wayne Michigan died at 12 40 p m Monday in Annapolis Hospital She was a former Jefferson county resident Services set for 1 30 p m Friday at Queen Boggs Funeral Home Centralia with Rev R L Lippman officiating Burial will be Zion Grove cemetery near Dix Body to lie in state after 6 00 p m Thursday at Queen Boggs Funeral Home She was born January 3 1884 daughter of Taylor and Mary Angeline Caldwell Lee Survived by three sisters Mrs Charles White Mt Vernon Mrs Glory McNeill Wayne and Mrs John Storment Wayne Mich

Mary Rose Lee Wayne, Mich Annapolis Jefferson County Queen Boggs Funeral Home Centralia R. L. Lippman Zion Grove Dix Miss Lee Taylor Mary Angeline (Caldwell) Lee Charles White Mt. Vernon Glory McNeill John Storment

Weather roundup for today and nearby days

Monday high 54 and low 39 with rainfall from 7:00 a.m. Monday to 7:00 a.m. Tuesday amounting to 1.37 inches. Year over year comparisons show 63/45 today, with five year and ten year data. Wednesday sunrise at 5:27 and sunset at 6:36 CST.

Illinois Weather Quiet and Cooler through April

The Associated Press reports cool Illinois weather with night temperatures in the 30s and 40s and daytime highs in the 40s and 50s. Cloudy skies covered much of the state, with light rain in Vandalia, Belleville, Springfield, and Quincy. Chicago has been notably cooler and drier than normal in April, with precipitation under a half inch versus the normal three inches.

Illinois Vandalia Belleville Springfield Quincy Weather Bureau Chicago

Traffic fines assessed in circuit court list multiple drivers

Circuit court fines totaled for numerous defendants across charges of driving while intoxicated reckless driving speeding and related offenses. Names include John L. Bowers Dale III Harold A Thompson Eugene Gerner Max Thackery Jimmie Gladney Arthur Meadows Gary Holloway Dexter Reinhart Harry Abery Vernon Bushong Robert Smith Tony Marlow James Midgett Carl Garrison Donna Mc Donald and James Miller with penalties ranging from 10 to 150 dollars plus a $100 bond for illegal transportation of liquor involving Robert E Richards in Hermitage Tennessee.

Circcuit Court John L. Bowers Dale III Harold A. Thompson Christopher Eugene G. Gerner Mundelein Max Thackery Cherry Jimmie Gladney North Ninth Arthur Meadows Route 2 Gary L. Holloway Perkins Dexter K. Reinhart Midland Mich Harry W. Abery Jordan Vernon G. Bushong Route 1 Woodlawn Robert A. Smith Benton Tony Marlow Main James A. Midgett Litchfield Carl D. Garrison Hoffman Donna J. McDonald Casey James R. Miller Bruford Robert E. Richards Hermitage Tenn

Forest Planting Demonstration At Otis Leathers Farm

The Otis Leathers farm nine miles southwest of Mt Vernon in Elk Prairie township hosts a forest planting demonstration on Friday April 15. About 5000 trees will be planted with a mechanical planter and tractor under the supervision of Robert E. Nelson from the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Center. Attendees will learn planting methods and answers to questions while seeing feed methods for the planter. Don Lee says forest planting yields Christmas trees fence post materials poles and sawlogs plus wildlife food and soil protection.

Otis Leathers Mt. Vernon Elk Prairie Township Don Lee Jefferson County Nason Road Robert E. Nelson University of Illinois College of Agriculture Dixon Springs Agricultural Center

Money Away Elsewhere in Grand Rapids Antipoverty Job Plan

The Youth Opportunity Center in Grand Rapids reported no applicants for a $221,650 antipoverty project to hire jobless youths as part time city workers. Center official Jack Vanderwal said the program cannot compete with local job availability, offering only 20 hours weekly at $1.25 an hour.

Grand Rapids, Mich Youth Opportunity Center Jack Vanderwal

FiveHour Night Battle In Jungle Continues

Reported action near Bung Cha about 20 buildings damaged and five others hit while three roads and a pontoon bridge were damaged. Guam based B52 bombers hit at 40,000 feet in waves of ten as U S command praises saturation bombing for guerrilla warfare and morale impact. Defense Department expands payload from 38 250 to 60 000 pounds to carry 84 of 500 pound bombs inside and 24 of 750 pound bombs.

Bung Cha Vinh U.S Strategic Air Command Defense Department

Jack the Ripper Was No Doctor

London AP reports leading pathologist Prof Francis Camps disputed the theory that Jack the Ripper was a medical man. He cited newly uncovered inquest records and a sketch of mutilations as evidence the killer was not a doctor or hospital staff. His report appears in the London Hospital Gazette.

London Jack the Ripper Britain East London Hospital the Ripper Francis Camps Camps

Rusk Counters De Gaulle NATO Withdrawal Plan

Secretary of State Rusk rebuked De Gaulle for plans to withdraw France from NATO and end bases on French soil. He warned such moves would violate alliance terms and weaken Western defense, noting NATO’s role during Berlin and the need for dependable allied ties. He rejected claims that a strengthened independent France benefits U.S. interests.

NATO U.S de Gaulle Rusk France Western Europe Berlin United States

Council completes Mt. V zoning map plan

The council outlines steps to adopt a revised zoning ordinance with a first reading on April 18 and Plan Commission review on April 21. A second reading and possible adoption would occur after commission comments, aiming for final action by May 2 if all proceeds smoothly.

Plan Commission

Union Orders Coal Miners To Resume Work

Union officials persuaded some large Illinois mines to resume operations as a walkout wound down. At Pawnee Benton Waltonville mines progress was uneven with limited reopens while about 1 600 workers idle in Franklin and Williamson counties and 600 in Montgomery County held out. Some miners ignored local union orders and planned continued stoppage despite partial resumption near Marion Stonefort and Du Quoin.

West Frankfort Illinois Pawnee Benton Waltonville Marion Stonefort du Quoin Montgomery County Old Ben Zeigler and Orient Franklin Williamson Counties Ines Southern Illinois

Auto Stolen Here Found By Indiana Police

A car stolen from a Mt. Vernon used car lot yesterday was discovered in Indiana. Gene McGehee of Holman Motor Co. reported the theft, and Illinois authorities had been asked for information. The vehicle arrived with plates later stolen from Herrin and police awaited word from Indiana on where it was found.

Indiana Mt. Vernon Gene McGehee Holman Motor Co Holman Indiaret Ilinois Herrin

School district seeks funds for expansion project

The district would pay 28667 beyond property cost, labeled the average development cost. It also notes a government grant of 139521 in property credits and a relocation grant of 27275 for residents of the tract.

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges

Hospital notes list admissions at Jefferson Memorial including Clarence Gilbert Harrison Opdyke Hierman Ancel Moss and Sarah Edith Bise Bluford among others. Discharges include Harry S Valentine 304 south 18th and Robin Leslie Penrod 1009 George plus Leroy George Warren and Janice Lynn Bodine RFD.

Clarence Gilbert Harrison Opdyke Hierman Ancel Moss Leansharp Sarah Edith Bise Bluford Harry S. Valentine South Betty Boyd South 13Th Robin Leslie Penrod George Ira Baldwin Lamar

Markets Mt. Vernon Grain Prices Quoted

Mt Vernon market notes show soybeans at 2.81, shell corn at 1.27 and ear corn at 1.25 this afternoon. Local traders recorded these price quotes for grains and feed commodities.

Mt. Vernon

Mt. Vernon Hog Market Prices Down at Midday

Prices paid until 12 30 p m today were down ten cents The top was 22 75 for 200 to 220 lb hogs Sows were 19 75 for 300 weight down sows 300 weight and over 19 50 down Boars were 14 50 and 15 30 After 12 30 p m today prices will be based on next day's prices.

Cash Grain Chicago market quotes brief

AP notes oats sales inactive with no bids. Wheat prices range No. 2 red soft at 1.62, No. 2 hard at 1.62, No. 2 yellow hard at 1.62. Corn values No. 2 yellow at 1.29, No. 3 yellow 1.27, No. 4 yellow 1.23. Soybeans No. 1 yellow at 2.97, soybean oil at 115.

Chicago

Livestock Prices From National Stockyards Approximate Ranges

AP reports pricing estimates for Thursday at National Stockyards TI listing hogs totaling 6500 with barrows and gilts 22.75 to 23.85 and sows 19.00 to 20.50. cattle 3500 and calves 250 with steers 26.75 to 28.25 and heifers 24.50 to 27.15. sheep 500 with lambs 24.00 to 26.50 for old crop and 26.50 to 27.75 for spring types.

National Stockyards

Chicago Produce and Market Prices Report

Chicago AP reports unchanged wholesale prices for live poultry roasters and special fryers with 30 to 44 cent ranges. Butter prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange show 6 to 6 4/4 dollar levels across grade AA to C, while eggs weaken with whites at around 38 to 45 cents and mixed at about 38 to 36 cents for various grades.

Chicago USDA Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Wall Street mixed in brisk trading as Dow dips at noon

Wall Street edged lower with the Dow Jones average down 3.89 to 938.53 at noon as blue chips lagged while electronics and aerospace rose. Color television stocks fell though demand outlook improves. markets show heavy trading on the American Exchange with bonds largely unchanged.

New York Associated Press American Stock Exchange U.S. Treasury

King Takes Up Labor Camps in Miami Visit

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr arrived in Miami with SCLC staff to address migrant labor camps as a key area of work. He said the goal is to fight economic deprivations facing Black workers and to focus on improving conditions in camps.

Miami, Fla Martin Luther King Jr Miami Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Police Search For 4th Driver In Mishap Here

Police here today continued a search for a hit and run driver involved in a four car collision in the 1100 block of South 10th about 4 45 p m A Benton woman who was driving one of the cars suffered a minor injury in the accident Police said the car that left the scene ram med into the rear of another Vehicle and caused a chain re action of collisions The three known drivers in the mishap were Lillie M Mc Clendon 42 Benton Merton L Knapp Jr 26 Remington Ind and Linda L McDonald 22 of 501 Marteeny Mt Vernon Their three northbound cars were stopped for a traffic signal when the hit and run auto hit the rear of the one driven by Linda McDonald police said This caused her car to hit the one driven by Knapp and his to strike the one driven by Lillie McClendon Lillie McClendon complained of a minor injury.

South 10Th Benton Lillie M. McClendon Merton L. Knapp Jr Remington Ind Linda L. McDonald Marteeny Mt. Vernon Linda McDonald Knapp Lillie McClendon

Lease Old Church for School Use

The plan before the State Junior College Board proposes leasing an old church on Rend Lake’s east bank between the Inn and the Whittington interchange for a new area college campus. The lease lasts one year with up to three renewals and an option to purchase by 1967, with rent credited toward the price. The district could remodel for education, and the proposal notes Community College space could be absorbed by the high school as enrollments rise. Enrollment projections show a strong uptick with 187 sophomores and 42 freshmen preregistered, plus 60 out-of-district students expected. overall, fall enrollment is expected to exceed both last year’s figures and initial projections.

State Junior College Board Inn Whittington Rend Lake Area Henson Rend Lake College Community College Rawlinson Fitzgerrell Mt. Vernon Township High School Mt. Vernon Community College Inois

Ukrainian trucker immolates self in Moscow over Vietnam service

Nikolai Didyk, 26, a Ukrainian border guard former, poured gasoline on his head in Dzerzhinsky Square, Moscow, and set himself ablaze after Soviet authorities refused his request to fight in Vietnam. He died a day later at Burdenko Military Hospital. Eyewitnesses confirmed the incident, which authorities kept out of the press. The case highlights unrest over Vietnam service in the Soviet Union.

Moscow Ukraine Viet Nam Nikolai Didyk Didyk Dzershinsky Square Lublanak Secret Police Sunany Burdenko Military Hospital Zuigres Don River Foreign Ministry

FHA VA Loan Rates Rise Amid Mortgage Money Shortage

The Federal Reserve reports higher costs on FHA and VA home loans as FHA pushes rates to 6.25 percent with an added insurance charge, and VA moves to 5.75 percent. Officials cite mortgage money shortages, while bankers urge further cuts to reduce borrower costs, noting a potential $300 saving on a $15,000 loan.

Federal Reserve Johnson Administration FHA Robert C. Weaver Housing and Urban Development William J. Driver Mortgage Bankers Association of America

Youths Riot at Glen Echo Park Described as Nonracial Incident

Dozens of youths caused a two hour wrecking spree at Glen Echo Amusement Park near Washington, damaging park facilities and properties. Police say the disturbance involved 1,500 to 2,000 youths, mostly Negro, with injuries, arrests, and substantial damage estimated at $5,000.

Seymour M. Hersh Glen Echt Md Glen Echo Kenneth W. Watkins Montgomery County Police Watkins

Child Killed At The Ranch In Texas Incident

Johnson City Texas AP report says Nancy Knetsch 11 daughter of a Secret Service agent killed by a horse behind the family home near President Johnson's ranch. The horse dragged her by a rope tied to her waist and neck. Sheriff notes horse not saddled and rope use unclear.

Johnson City Tex Secret Service LBJ Nancy Knetsch Clarence Knetsch President Johnson Knetsch Texas White House

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