Death notice for Harry Vernon Thomas at Pulley Chapel
Funeral services for Harry Vernon John Thomas will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Pulley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Brookman officiating. Burial in Old Shiloh cemetery. In state at Pulley Funeral Home after 4:00 p.m. today. Thomas, 67, of RED 4 Liberty Road, died Thursday. Survived by widow Wessie Massey, two stepsons Sidney Sammons and John Sammons, a step-daughter Pansy Lappin, two brothers Glen and Clifford Thomas, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren. parents Hiram and Mettie Thomas preceded in death by a sister.
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Harry Vernon
John” Thomas
Pulley Funeral
Dale Brookman
Old Shiloh
Pulley Funeral Home
Thomas
Red 4
Liberty Road
Mr. Thomas
Jefferson County
Hiram
Mettie
Modglin) Thomas
Wessie Massey
Sidney Samnons
Cheyenne
Wyo
John Sammons
Decatur
Pansy Lappin
Mt. Vernon
Glen
Clifford Thomas
Beloved Teacher D Ella Carpenter Dies In Oregon
D Ella Carpenter longtime Mt Vernon first grade teacher died yesterday in Providence Hospital Portland Oregon Death followed influenza attack Miss Carpenter retired in the 1930s Funeral services set for Monday April 18 at 10 a.m. Peakes Funeral Parlor Milwaukie Oregon Telegrams from a niece to several relatives note the arrangements The Carpenters left Mt Vernon in 1986 for the west and Mae Maude Eugene are dead The Carpenters formerly lived in Willamette Oregon
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D'Ella Carpenter
Mt. Vernon
Providence
Portland
Ore
Miss. Carpenter
Maude
Eugene
West
Carpenters
Willamette
Treasie Hunike Dies At 76 Funeral Monday
Mrs Treasie Hunike of 230 Casey avenue died at 10 50 a m Thursday in Good Samaritan Hospital at age 76 years one month and one day She was a retired Mt Vernon shoe factory employee and member of St Marys Catholic church Funeral services set for 10 00 am Monday at St Marys with Rev James P Burke officiating Burial in St Pauls cemetery St Louis Rosary to be recited at 7 30 pm Sunday at Pulley Funeral Home She was born March 13 1890 in Hamilton county daughter of John and Caroline Dietrich Married Fred Hunike in 1915 in Belleville who preceded her in death June 18 1943 Survived by brother Andrew Dietrich and sisters Ceilia Johnson and Sophia Zimmer The Hunike was a member of St Marys Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary
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Treasie Hunike
Casey Avenue
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hunike
Mt. Vernon
St Mary’s Catholic Church
James P. Burke
St. Paul's Cemetery
St. Louis
Pulley
Hamilton County
John
Caroline (Schellenberger) Dietrich
Belleville
Fred Hunike
Andrew Dietrich
This City
Ceilia Johnson
Sophia Zimmer
Fulton, Mo
St. Mary's Altar Society
American Legion Auxiliary
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions and Discharges
Jefferson Memorial records list admissions Floyd Stanley Rollinson Jr Kell Phillip Angus Minor Frank Peterson 1020 South 6th. discharges Juanita Webb McLeansboro Sarah Rise Bluford. GOOD SAMARITAN Mary Reid Anna Mays Imo Davis Eleanor Hills Addie Sallee Betty Willis Laura Meredith Leroy Hunt Norman Harmon Mabel Keef Tenora Lane Ella Tate Alva Merriman Pearl French Annie Green Edjh Staley Bluford Elva Casey Michael Keele Linnie Wright Evelyn Ziarnsk 608 North.
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Jefferson Memorial
Floyd Stanley Rollinson, Jr
Kell
Phillip Angus Minor
Belle Rive
Frank Peterson
South
Juanita Joan Webb
McLeansboro
Sarah Edith Rise
Bluford
Good Samaritan
Mary Alice Reid
Anna Jenkins Mays
Imo Davis
Waltonville
Eleanor Hills
Northbrook
Addie Sallee
Forest
Betty J. Willis
Laura Lee Meredith
Lamar
Leroy Hunt
South 19Th
Norman L. Harmon
Cherry Drive
Mabel Mae Keef
Tenora Lane
Ella Cleo Tate
Alva F. Merriman
Welking
Pearl French
Annie Green
Bell
Jh. Staley
Elva Casey
Pavey
Michael Fugene
Keele
Comtrata Road
Linnie Wright
Evelyn Ziarnsk
North
Weather Summary For MT. VERNON This Thursday
MT VERNON forecast shows a high of 62 and low of 35 with rainfall total at 7.58 inches for the year. Compared to last year’s 64 and 39 and five years ago’s 62 and 32. Saturday sunrise at 5:20 and sunset at 6:40 CST.
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MT. Vernon
Illinois Weather Outlook Mixed Rain Chance Through Weekend
Southern Illinois Temperatures Saturday through Wednesday will average 3 to 8 degrees below seasonal norms. Turning cooler early next week with minor changes thereafter. Normal highs in the north near 50s to around 70 in the south. lows from the 30s in the north to around 50 in the south. Precipitation under a quarter inch, scattered showers possible early week. CHICAGO AP A threat of rain lingered with light showers in southern Illinois and eastern northern Illinois. Temperatures mostly seasonal, with morning lows from 38 at Rockford to 39 at Moline and highs 54 to 61 in the north, higher in the south. Tonight’s lows 34 to 40 north, mid 40s south. Saturday mostly cloudy, slightly warmer with a chance of showers in both regions.
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Dlinois
Chicago
Illinois
Minois
Rockford
Moline
Weather Bureau
It's No Wonder Mt Vernon Has Traffic Jams
Continued from page 1 figures show license fees and vehicle counts by county. Franklin reports 19,986 vehicles and 482,496.23 in license fees. Marion 21,893 vehicles and 570,542.70. Perry 10,815 vehicles and 297,41.08. Saline 13,365 vehicles and 335,067.22. Washington 8,196 vehicles and 217,582.67. White 11,109 vehicles and 333,218.24. Williamson 25,009 vehicles and 613,532.90.
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Franklin
Marion
Perry
Saline
Washington
White
Williamson
Larry White dies in accident at Ar mour’s plant
Larry White, 59, of East St Louis AL was killed when crushed in an apparent accident at Armour’s Agricultural Chemical Co plant in National City Illinois on Thursday. He worked locally and his death prompted an investigation by authorities and company safety officials.
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National City, Ill
Larry White
East St. Louis
Armour’s Agricultural Chemical Co
Johnson Defends U S Policies in Latin America Speech
President Johnson outlined U S aims in Latin America stressing economic integration and trade, noninterference, and the fight against despotism. He urged progress on the Pan American Highway and praised Mexico’s progress, noting a large welcome crowd at Los Pinos.
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United States
Johnson
Darien
Panama
Colombia
Fairbanks
Alaska
Chile
Argentina
Mexico
Alliance For Progress
Los Pinos
Market Prices From Mt Vernon Grain Market
The Mt Vernon grain market quoted bean prices at 2.80 per bushel for soulbeans and 1.27 for shell corn 1.25 for ear corn in this afternoon’s session.
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Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Hog Market Prices Report
Prices paid until 12 30 p m today were down 10 cents top 22 65 for 200 to 220 pound hogs Sows slipped 25 cents to 19 50 for 300 weight and down to 19 25 for 300 weight and over Boars were 14 50 and 15 50 After 12 30 p m prices will be based on next day's prices
St Louis Produce Prices From The Market Report
St Louis market notes list egg grades and weights with consumer and wholesale classifications. Includes prices for large medium small eggs, checks, hens by weight, and broilers and fryers ranges. The data appears as a price sheet with standard and unclassified lines.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter steady at 93 score AA and 9 percent A 62 with 90 B 61 and 89 C 60. Car prices show 90 B 62 and 8 C 41. Eggs remain about steady with grade A whites 70 percent or better at 38, mixed 38, mediums 36, standards 36.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Buddhist dissidents push for people’s provisional government
In Vietnam the Buddhist-led protests persist as Tran Quang Thuan says monks are generally satisfied with pledges but fear reprisals in Da Nang Hue and other northern strongholds. Thi urges a provisional government replacing the ousted junta and argues elections should reflect the people’s will.
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Tran Quang Thuan
Thuan
da Nang
Hue
Thi
Saigon
Livestock Market Estimates From National Stockyards
AP report from National Stockyards indicates Saturday expectancies: hogs 9000, cattle 5000, calves 150, sheep 700. Hogs 190-235 lb barrows and gilts 23.00-23.75, sows 600 lb 18.25-20.25. Cattle 300, calves 50, cows 38.50-21.50, calves good and choice 26.00-%.00. Sheep 75, no price trends.
Wall Street Shares Lead Rally On Copper Rise
Wall Street traded solidly with copper stocks leading the rally as Chile’s export price increase spurred buying. The AP index rose as industrial production and personal income reached March highs while profit taking trimmed gains after a record NYSE session. Dow gained 5.07 to 950.55 with Roan Selection Trust jumping on a large delayed block.
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L&imktrygruvsks
Glamor Group
Associated Press
Dow Jones
Roan Selection Trust
American Stock Exchange
U.S. Treasury
Deadline on Industry Fund Today
Support pours in for a $10,000 public fund to buy land for a prospective new industry. Drive chairman Robert Triplett reports $7,978.50 raised, $2,021.50 short of the goal, with new supporters including L. S. Wood Printing Co. Gulf Oil Co. Mt. Vernon Junior Chamber and New York Life Insurance Co. Contributions range from $10 to $1,000 across many local firms and individuals.
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Robert Triplett
Precision Engineering Co
L. S. Wood Printing Co
Paul A. Duncan
Gulf Oil Co
Hoyt’s
M. E. Jackson Jewelry Co
Mt. Vernon Junior Chamber of Commerce
Aline E. Ward
W. Clifford Bell
Mammoth Department Store
New Municipal Building Promises Cost Savings and Centralized Services
The city unveils a new municipal building to centralize police, water works, and sewer operations. Officials cite lower costs through centralized purchasing and a unified radio system. The building aims to improve efficiency, 24 hour service, and coordinated department operations across the city.
Attack on Indonesian Embassy by rioting Indonesian Chinese
More than 2 000 Indonesian Chinese attacked the Communist Chinese Embassy in Jakarta after a rally of about 40 000 Chinese descent supporters. Troops offered limited resistance as the mob crushed a gate and damaged the building, injuring two students and driving staff to seek shelter.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Peking
Radio Peking
Indonesian Communist Party
Born to Mr and Mrs Ronnie Trout at Good Samaritan
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Trout of 425 Perkins welcomed a son weighing seven pounds two ounces at 8 15 yesterday morning in Good Samaritan hospital.
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Ronnie Trout
Perkins
Good Samaritan Hospital
Complaint Necessary For Action On Junk Yards
The Mt Vernon Chamber of Commerce City-County Beautification Committee discussed that any person or organization can file a complaint over anti-sanitation operations related to junkyards. State Attorney Lawrence Starman said a signed complaint is needed and the committee backed state bill 212 demanding fencing of waste deposit areas. May 9 to 14 was set as Cleanup Week with City officials urged to issue a public appeal and Community Junior College students to sweep the downtown district from 6 to 8 am. A previous 1965 effort painted a needy home free of charge. details will be given April 28 by Chairman Robert Ward.
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Mt. Vernon
Chamber
Senate
Vernon
Joe Martin
Central Business
Robert Ward
Midnight Tax Deadline May Trigger Penalties
The deadline for filing income tax returns is tonight at midnight. The IRS says penalties may apply for late payment, but exemptions can be granted for illness accidents or travel abroad. Even with a late filing exemption, interest at 6 percent annually accrues on any tax owed starting at midnight.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
School board eyes $200000 offer for property and bids study
The board weighs a $200000 offer for school property as a deficit review and data processing study. A committee will examine Bank of Illinois data equipment and First National Bank info. Three teachers, four library clerks, and two teacher aides were hired.
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First National Bank
Jere Shaw
Casey Junior High
Vernie Bender
Mt. Vernon
John Squibb
Southern Ill. University
Mallie Calvert
Des Plaines
Eastern Illinois University
Bender
Sam Hicks
Sandra Gill
Anna Lee Whitlock
Marily Buck
Patsy Sanders
Ada Mendenhall
Lincoln School
Parent-Teacher Association
Lene Formation 71 Producing Oil Wells In Jasper County In March
Jasper County drilling surged in March as 21 new wells crossed the St. Louis limestone. Union Oil No 1 Menke A produced 538 barrels daily, with 41 total St. Louis producers to date in southern T7N R10E and northern T6N R10E.
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T. Lene Formation
Jasper County
Yvrbana
Ill
John C. Frye
Illinois State Geological Survey
Department of Registration and Education
Union Oil Company of California
St. Louis
T. 7 N
Clay City
Newton
Willow Hill
R. 10
Fred T'Anson
Theo Bergbower
Richland Co
Jasper County Union Oil Company of California
T. 3.N
R. E
Richland County
Finois
Ilinois
N A R C E Local to Hold Potluck Dinner
Local members of the National Association of Retired Civil Employes will meet for a potluck dinner on Monday April 18 at 6 30 in the civil service room at the post office. A business meeting will follow. John Kell Secretary
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National Association of Retired Civil Employes
Civil Service Room
John Kell
Friends Night Observed by Rome O E S Chapter 1014
Rome Chapter 1014 Order of Eastern Star will hold Friends Night Monday at 8:00 PM at the Masonic Temple in Dix. The meeting will be formal. MARAH MICHAEL, W M. NELLIE HAWKINS, secretary.
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Rome
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Dix
Marah Michael
W.M
Nellie Hawkins
Mt Vernon Men Join U S Marines
Michael Marlow and Eddie Edwards of Mt Vernon have enlisted in the U S Marines for three years under a 120 day delay program. Marlow departs July 29 for recruit training in San Diego with eight weeks there and four weeks at Camp Pendleton before a home visit. Edwards leaves May 19 for San Diego for training, then similar follow on courses. Local Marines recruiters schedule Monday and Thursday afternoon appointments at the courthouse or by calling Centralia 532 2532.
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Mt. Vernon
U.S. Marines
Michael Marlow
Logan Marlow
Route 4
San Diego
Calif
Eddie Edwards
Fred Edwards
1300
South 28Th Street
Camp Pendleton
Sgt. Lubbering
Court House
Centralia
Park Goes to Champaign Serafini Named Wire Chief at Illinois Bell
Aurelio Serafini, with 14 years in telephone service, is named wire chief in Mt. Vernon by Illinois Bell replacing Clarence Parks who transfers to Champaign. Serafini, De Vry graduate, began as a telephone installer in Kankakee and later taught plant department work in Springfield since 1962. He and wife Carole have three children Jolynn Monica Kathy. Parks, a Marine Corps veteran, served Mt. Vernon three years and participates in civic groups including the Jefferson County Heart Association and AmVets. He and wife Helen have one son Scott.
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Aurelio Serafini
Ilinois Bell
Mt. Vernon
Clarence M. Parks
Champaign
Serafini
DeVry Institute
Kankakee
Springfield
Carole
Jolynn
Monica
Kathy
Serafinia
Park
Marine Corps
Mt. Verenon
Jefferson County Heart Association
Amvets
Lions International
The
Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce
American Heart Association
Helen
Scott
Auto Damaged While Parked On South 13th Street
Police report two yesterday motor incidents in town. Eldon Troyer of Fairfield saw his car in the 100 block of South 13th street damaged while parked. over 100 dollars in repairs. The unknown driver left no report. Theron P. Chapman of 121 North 13th charged with following too close after a Main street collision with Norma R. Jones.
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Eldon Troyer
Fairfield
South 13Th Street
Troyer
Norma R. Jones
South 24Th
Theron P. Chapman
North 13Th
Main Street
Theron Chapman
Boy Caught Tampering With Railroad Switch South of Casey
A nine year old boy was caught by police yesterday attempting to throw a switch on Southern Railroad tracks south of Casey avenue. Police said the switch was stopped before it was thrown and the youth was turned over to his parents with railroad authorities notified. A thrown switch could derail a train.
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Southern Railroad
Casey Avenue
Bicycle Stolen From Edgewood Home
Mrs. Francis White of No 9 Edgewood reported to police yesterday that her son's bicycle was stolen from the residence.
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Francis White
Edgewood
Trash Trucks Must Be Covered Under City Rule
Mt Vernon trash haulers will be warned and then cited for failing to cover loaded trucks as required by a city ordinance. Police Chief Fred Dedman said first offenses will receive warning tickets, followed by court citations. He noted trash often falls onto streets, and coverings are required once pickups are finished and trucks head to the dump.
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Mt. Vernon
Police Department
Fred Dedman
Dedman
Four Teens Arrested in Farm Thefts Near Dodds
Deputy Roy Hall arrested William A. Robinson 18 Jimmie Delaney 18 Robert Banes 18 and Roy Yanez 16 after thefts of gasoline and tools at a farm south of Dodds school. Tools were recovered from the farm owned by C H Adams at 608 South 18th Street.
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Roy Hall
Dodds School
William A. Robinson
Route 1
Opdyke
Jimmie Delaney
RFD
Robert Banes
South 11Th
Roy Yanez
Conger
Hall
C. H. Adams
South 18Th Street
Moose blocks school bus on narrow Minnesota road
Hovland Minnesota AP report details Turie Waananen, a school bus driver, stuck behind a moose on a narrow wooded road. The animal kept ahead of the bus until the duo reached the intersection with U.S. 61 where passing room finally opened.
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Hovland, Minn
Turie Waananen
Minnesota
Waananen
U.S
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