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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1964

Page

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Deaths and Funerals George D. Garrison 65

George D. Garrison 65 of 1607 Pace Avenue died suddenly at 4 45 p m at his Lake Miller cabin seven miles north of Mt Vernon after a heart attack Born December 30 1898 in Hamilton county he lived in Mt Vernon 42 years He was a field representative for Simon Rettberg Garrison Architects and formerly manager of Merchants Supply in Mt Vernon He is survived by his wife Lucille two sons Charles E Garrison of Carbondale and Ted L Garrison of Indianapolis a brother Deve Garrison of Dahlgren and seven grandchildren Funeral services at 1 30 p m Sunday at Myers Chapel officiated by Rev Eugene Holcomb Burial in I C O F cemetery at Dahlgren Friends may call after 4 00 p m today at Myers Chapel

George D. Garrison Pace Avenue Lake Miller Mt. Vernon Garrison Simon-Rettberg-Garrison Architects Merchants Supply Wholesale Grocery Company Lucille Goin First Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Charles E. Garrison Carbondale Ted L Garison Indianapolis Deve Garrison Dahlmh

Mrs Helen Rainey Dies Home Vernon Minister's Wife

Mrs Helen Harriett Rainey died at 10 27 am at her home 2715 Cherry at 46 years 6 months 19 days She was the wife of the Rev Alfred Rainey who survives and assisted him in evangelistic work Funeral at 2 pm Monday Pulley Gutzier Funeral Chapel with Rev Louie Robinette officiating Burial in Bethel Memorial cemetery She was born Sept 29 1917 at Bell City Mo Daughter of Malgram and Myrtle Hayes Survived by two brothers Claude Hayes of Indianapolis Paul Hayes of Joliet and half brother Earl Hayes and three sisters Ruth Cockrum Ruby Lemon and Rachael Marquette Mrs Rainey was a member of the Boyd Pentecostal church

Helen Harriett Rainey Cherry Alfred Rainey Pulley Gutzier Funeral Louie Robinette Bethel Memorial Cemetery Pulley -Gutzier Rainey Bell City Malgram Myrtle (Kysler) Hayes Claude Hayes Indianaapolis Ind Paul Hayes Joliet, Ill

Albert B White of Bluford Dies Funeral Monday

Albert B White of Bluford dies at 1 40 am today at Clemson Memorial Hospital funeral Monday at Bluford Funeral Home with Rev Ross Partridge and Rev L C Irty officiating burial in East Hickory Hill cemetery body lies in state at Bluford Funeral Home call after noon Sunday. He born Sept 4 1892 Warrick County Indiana son of Winfield Scott White and Laura Carnahan White married Sept 24 1913 Wayne County to Lenora Jemima Brown who survives. Also survived by eight sons John Milford White Harold Chester Eugene Paul Loren Floyd two daughters Laura Partridge Stella Donoho three brothers Ernest Everett Elvis a sister Mildred Galbrith 38 grandchildren six great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Winfield White and brothers Arcie Ed.

Ac Baum Samora Jelemson Memsimial Hospital Bluford Funeral Home Ross Partridge L. C. Irty East Hickory Hill Cemetery Mr. White Warrick County Ind Winfield Scott Laura (Carnahan) White Wayne County Lenora Jemima Brown John Milford White Bluford Harold White Mt. Vernon Chester Antioch Eugene Centralia Paul Ashton Loren San Jose Calif Floyd Sterling Tll Laura Partridge Stella Donoho This City Ernest White Boulder Colo Everett White Booneville Ark Elvis White Oklahoma City Okla Mildred Galbrith Loveland Winfield White Arcie Ed White

Boyd Kelly of Woodlawn Dies at 87

Boyd Kelly of Woodlawn died at 8 00 p m Friday at age 87 years three months and 16 days Funeral services set for 3 00 p m Sunday at Myers Chapel with Rev Harold Williamson officiating Burial in South Hickory Hill Myers Chapel Friends may call after 5 00 p m He was born Jan 1 1877 in Jefferson County son of Nathan and Caroline Osborn Kelly He was married to Ella Kelley who preceded him in death on April 15 1946 He is survived by two sons Owen and Gerald Kelley a daughter Maude Kelley two brothers Ray Kelly of Mt Vernon and Cephas Kelly of Fullerton Calif and three grandchildren He was a member of Elk Prairie Christian Church.

Boyd Kelly Woodlawn Myers Chapel Harold Williamson South Hickory Hill Cemetery Mr. Kelly Jefferson County Nathan Caroline (Osborn) Kelly Ella Kelley Owen Gerald Kelly Maude Kelley Ray Kelly Mt. Vernon Cephas Kelly Fullerton Calif Kelly Elk Prairie Christian Church

Fills $500 Bond In Check Case

William Burleigh Bowlin of Buckner posted a 500 bond at the sheriff's office on a warrant charging theft by deception. County officers say the charge stems from two bad checks used to purchase musical instruments from Lester Fenton of Mt. Vernon. Bowlin did not pass the checks but accompanied two men who gave the bad checks at Fenton's store, one for 208 dollars and one for 159 dollars. Warrants have been issued for the two men, believed from Town. they have not been apprehended.

William Burleigh Bowlin Buckner Lester Fenton Mt. Vernon Bowlin Fenton

Goldwater Sees California Win On 2nd Ballot

Barry Goldwater said he would win the Republican nomination on the first or second ballot if he carries California and gains delegates from June state conventions. He claimed 435 delegates and warned reports of his withdrawal were premature while addressing ASNE editors. Johnson pressed civil rights and antipoverty bills as Shriver spoke at the closing banquet.

Washington Barry Goldwater California Goldwater American Society of Newspaper Editors ASNE GOP Richard M. Nixon George Romney Michigan Margaret Chase Smith Maine Sargent Shriver Peace Corps Johnson White House New Hampshire Illinois Harry Truman

Johnson May Intercede In Railway Labor Talks

President Johnson stated the voluntary settlement deadline for the wage, classification, and working conditions dispute involving about 200,000 rail workers will be clarified by Monday. If no agreement is reached, options include White House pressure or seeking emergency congressional legislation before the Saturday deadline.

Johnson Congress

Weather Summary for Mount Vernon Friday

Detailed MT Vernon forecast notes a Friday high of 79 and low of 55 with rainfall for 1964-to-date at 14.74 inches. It records last year’s high 82, low 69 and five years ago 74 and 60. Ten years ago high and low unavailable. Sunrise Sunday 5 16 CST 5:16 AM and sunset 6 42 PM. Monday sunrise 5 15 CST and sunset 6 43 PM.

MT. Vernon

Priests Taking Place Of Beauties Miss Illinois Pageant suit filed

The Aurora Junior Chamber of Commerce sues Hilton Inn Inc for breach of contract to supply 50 rooms and facilities for the 1964 Miss Illinois Pageant. Damages sought amount to 105000. The pageant was set for July 29 to August 1 at the Hilton Inn North Aurora. Hilton Inn announced sale of the North Aurora property to the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus with possession due April 20.

Aurora, Ill Aurora Junior Chamber of Commerce Hilton Inn, Inc Junior Chamber Hilton Inn North Aurora Chicago Society of Jesus

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges

Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan records list admitted and discharged patients. Notable entries include John McNutt Ida Sandusky Olive Mae Fry Marvin Chapman Rust and multiple others with various baby deliveries and family names.

Jefferson Memorial John McNutt Ida Sandusky Myra J. Sargent Dollie Hunt Velma Louise Richards Arnold E. Tate Irene Dulaney John Bausano, Jr Delbert R. Carlton Good Samaritan Olive Mae Fry Marvin Chapman Rust Charles Amos Bravard David Wayne Kennedy Margaret Virginia Smith Nancy Alice Peyton Elnora Bennett Gray Elizabeth Pearl Long Frieda Marie Earl Kenneth Keith Watts Ledie Sue Price Inez Rose Colleen Elizabeth Krause Betty Diane Davis

De Gaulle Condition Satisfactory Amid Convalescence

President de Gaulle remains in satisfactory condition after surgery as officials plan for long convalescence. Premier Pompidou will assume routine duties including chairing cabinet meetings while de Gaulle recovers. insiders say he can still influence France's major decisions from the hospital bed.

de Gaulle Georges Pompidou France

Economic boom fuels record gains and a copper find

A brisk week boosted the economy as GNP rose to an annual $608.5 billion in Q1, with job gains and rising construction and consumption. A major copper discovery near Timmins Canada by Texas Gulf Sulphur Co. promises large ore reserves. Auto industry profits and sales hit new highs while steel and retail activity show mixed signals amid looming labor tensions.

New York Johnson Commerce Department Ontario Canada Timmins Toronto Texas Gulf Sulphur Co Texas Gulf Kidd Township Aluminum Co. of America Monsanto Chemical General Telephone & Telegraph

Fire damages shed at Ben Speck home

A fire yesterday caused heavy damage to a shed and its contents at the home of Ben Speck on 1015 North 11th Street. Mt. Vernon rural firefighters controlled the blaze.

Ben Speck North 11Th Street Mt. Vernon

Traffic fines in circuit court list five drivers

Circuit court records show Robert E. Wellmaker of Belle Rive Route 2 fined 10 dollars for failure to yield right of way John C Stephens fined 10 dollars for making an illegal turn Nolan G Miller of Route 4 fined 10 dollars for speeding Mary L Morgan fined 10 dollars for speeding Carol Schmidt of Route 2 Dieterich IL fined 10 dollars for legal lane usage.

Robert E. Wellmaker Belle Rive John C. Stephens Nolan G. Miller Route 4 Mary L. Morgan Carol Schmidt Dieterich

Ben Hecht Dies of Heart Attack at 70 in New York

Ben Hecht, famed author of The Front Page and prolific writer of 65 films and 25 books, died of a heart attack in his Manhattan apartment. Hecht, 70, was found by his wife of 39 years and had lived in New York and Chicago before rising to fame. He left behind two marriages, a daughter Jenny, and a career spanning plays, scripts, and magazines.

New York Ben Hecht Manhattan Hecht Morton S. Bryer Bryer Chicago Chicago Journal Charles MacArthur MacArthur Helen Hayes Nyack Hudson River Daily New Berlin Jenny Greenwich Village Marie Armstrong Edwina Russia Hal Boyle Associated Press Ben

Two Injured In Mt. Vernon Area Car Accidents

Two people were injured in separate automobile accidents in the Mt. Vernon area Friday. Kenneth K. Watts, 40, of 820 South 23rd Street, overturned on state Route 37 north of Dix after skidding on a curve slick with rain soaked dirt. he was released from Good Samaritan Hospital this morning. Paula D. Carlton, 17, of 1810 Broadway, was hurt in a collision on Ashley Road near 34th Street. the other driver, Belford Bauman, of 3 Hillside, was uninjured.

Mt. Vernon Kenneth K. Watts South 23Rd Street Dix Watts Good Samaritan Hospital Paula D. Carlton Broadway Ashley Road 34Th Street Belford Bauman Hillside

Sugar Beet Quotas Set for 1966 in Wabash Valley

Secretary Orville Freeman announced that Maine and Arizona were selected for new sugar beet quotas while the Wabash Valley in Southern Illinois was among areas presenting claims for remaining allotments. The 1966 allocations finalize commitments under the Sugar Act acreage reserve provisions.

Washington Orville L. Freeman Maine Arizona Wabash Valley Illinois Agriculture Department

Senate Leaders Clash Over Round-The-Clock Rights Bill

Washington AP The Senate leaders from both parties oppose round-the-clock sessions proposed by floor manager Hubert Humphrey to force action on the civil rights bill. Mike Mansfield says such sessions would hurt proponents, while Everett Dirksen argues nonstop work would not improve the situation and may increase tensions. Southern senators organized into three teams to carry the debate, with Stennis finally back at the microphone after a long Friday session.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Humphrey Richard B. Russell Dga Dixie Forces Sen John Stennis D-Miss

Burglars Hit 3 Places on Waltonville Rd

Three business locations on Waltonville Road near Mt. Vernon were burglarized last night. County officers probed two break ins as thieves entered with forced doors and windows. Losses included coins from a soft drink machine and cash from a cigarette machine.

Waltonville Mt. Vernon Brehm Implement Co Care Implement Co Bi- State Implement Co

Tire and wheel stolen in Mt. Vernon theft

Harold Beard reported thieves jacked up his car overnight and stole a tire and wheel from the vehicle parked in front of his home at 305 Herbert in Mt. Vernon.

Mt. Vernon Harold Beard Herbert

Woodlawn Senior Wins Agricultural Award

Fred Diel of Woodlawn High School earns the 1963 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishments Award for leadership in FFA and 4-H, strong scholarship, and active farming. He plans to study math at Centralia Junior College and is noted as Woodlawn’s third DeKalb winner with his name to be engraved on a sponsor plaque.

Fred Diel Woodlawn High School DeKalb Fred Carrel Diel Route 5 Centralia FFA 4-H WCHS Jefferson County Christian Youth Association Christianaires Centralia Junior College DeKalb Agricultural Award

O E D P Group Works On County Planning

The Jefferson county O E D P group met to plan future rural development. Robert L. Wrigley Jr urged immediate start on committee reports toward an overall county plan. May 15 set for next meeting to assign work and elect a new chairman to succeed Addison Gillespie.

Jefferson County Robert L. Wrigley, Jr Washington, D. C Area Redevelopment Administration Mt. Vernon Wrigley ARA State Department of Economic Development Chet Townsend Addison Gillespie Bluford Frank Coffman Don Lee Stanley Rosenberger

Ten Mile Baptist Church Service Schedule McLeansboro

McLeansboro Illinois church announces Sunday services at Ten Mile Baptist Church led by Pastor Clarence W. Coats. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with superintendent Roe Webb. morning worship at 11:00 and evening service at 7:00. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30.

Ten Mile Baptist McLeansboro Ill Clarence W. Coats Roe Webb Beulah James Judy Pearce

Births in Grand Forks and Peoria Dads Share News

Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell F. Payne of Grand Forks North Dakota welcomed a daughter named Jodie Joe born April 14 weighing eight pounds seven ounces in a local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Hauk of Peoria announced a daughter named Kimberly Michele born April 14 weighing eight pounds eight ounces in a Peoria hospital. Grandparents are G. W. Foley of Enfield and Louie F. Hank of Bartonville, former Mt. Vernon residents.

Ferrell F. Payne Grand Forks N.D Opdyke Jodie Joe Louis E. Hauk Peoria Kimberly Michelle G. W. Foley Enfield Louie F. Hank Bartonville Mt. Vernon

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