Deaths Florence Draper 87 in Good Samaritan Hospital
Florence Campbell Draper aged 87 of 2101 College died Sunday evening at 8 20 in Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 30 in Myers Chapel with Rev A B Clodfelder officiating. Burial in East Salem cemetery. Survived by son William Minor daughter Mildred Newcomb six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was born in Jefferson county August 1 1882 and belonged to Wesley United Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Campbell Draper
College
Good Samaritan Hospital
Myers Chapel
A. B. Clodfelder
East Salem
Draper
Jefferson County
Wesley United Methodist Church
William Minor
Vernon
Mildred Newcomb
J. V. Minor
Charles Frees of Mascoutah Dies at Home
Charles Frees of Mascoutah died yesterday morning at his home. His wife is the former Laura Stahler Worms, born and raised in Opdyke. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Mascoutah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frees
Mascoutah
Laura Stahler Worms
Opdyke
Hospital Notes list admissions and discharges across multiple towns
The hospital notes show numerous admissions including Tris Richards Belle Rive Bertha Bumpus 723 South 23rd Trene Dunn 237 South 16th Norman Grant 304 North ith Madonna Marie Roberson 609 Oak and discharges such as Thomas McKinnies Eldorado Good Samaritan Theresa Dawn Peek 906 South 23rd Elizabeth Martin 1913 Rich view Road Ruth Ackley Dix Carol Smith 1001 South 13th Ruth Ann Smith 420 Herbert Kenneth Garrison Opdyke Genevieve Barciszewski Du Bois Mary Payne Ina Ollie Mercsik 2810 Casey Charles Mays Hickory Grove Raymond Allen Centralia Iva Hayes Bonnie Jewell Thompson 1104 South Adam Troy Smith 420 Herbert Bill Reeves 704 South 18th Auda Fletcher Maple Grove Shelter Care William Pritchett 501 South 19th Mary Flack Hickory Grove Johnnie Thomason St. Charles Ill Carole Cox 103 North 29th Ruby Wray Bluford Alberta Newton Route 4 Mt. Vernon Allen Dace Texico Eva Mendenhall Bluford Doris Aver 311 Perkins Mrs Linda Brown and baby gen Gary Gene Jr 1031 South 7th Shirley Bellmont Bluford Walter Reid 504 South 18th Ginger Dent Nason Mary Crawford 224 South 17th Opal Neal 900 Wilshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Tris Richards
Belle Rive
Bertha Bumpus
South 23Rd
Trene Dunn
South 16Th
Norman Grant
North Ith
Madonna Marie Roberson
Oak
Thomas McKinnies
Eldorado
Good Samaritan
Theresa Dawn Peek
Elizabeth Martin
Richview Road
Ruth Ackley
Dix
Carol Smith
South 13Th
Ruth Ann Smith
Herbert
Kenneth Garrison
Opdyke
Genevieve Barciszewski
du Bois
Mary Payne
Ina
Ollie Mercsik
Casey
Charles Mays
Hickory Grove Manor
Raymond Allen
Centralia
Iva Hayes
Bonnie
Jewell Thompson
South
Adam Troy Smith
Bill Reeves
Auda Fletcher
Maple Grove
William Pritchett
Mary Flack
Johnnie Thomason
St. Charles
Ill
Carole Cox
North
Ruby Wray
Bluford
Alberta Newton
Mt. Vernon
Allen Dace
Texico
Eva Mendenhall
Doris Aver
Perkins
Linda Brown
Baby Gen
Gary Gene, Jr
South 7Th
Shirley Bellmont
Walter Reid
Ginger Dent
Nason
Mary Crawford
Opal Neal
Wilshire
Births and a fatality reported in Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Everett Richard of Route 2 Belle Rive welcomed a son at 3 40 PM on Wednesday August 20 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, weighing nine pounds four and a half ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Rogers of 2020 Broadway welcomed a daughter at 6 04 AM on August 21 at Good Samaritan Hospital, weighing six pounds six ounces. Gary Lee Leverett 28 of Harrisburg was killed today after contact with a 33 000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Everett Richard
Route 2
Belle Rive
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Stephen D. Rogers
Broadway
Good Samaritan Hospital
Carrier Mills
Ill
Gary Lee Leverett
Harrisburg
Council eases rules for Mt Vernon trailer parks
Mt Vernon city council at a special meeting removed the requirement for trailer coach park operators to seek a special use exception from the Planning Commission. The change follows the adoption of R-4 zoning for trailer parks and requires both city and state licenses for parks in that zone. The ordinance preserves rules on mobile homes on individual lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Planning Commission
School Budget Hearings Set for Sept 24
Budget details show construction costs for Buford school at 799304.40 and a 2000 salary rise for the district director. Edmison reports the iron workers strike delaying Buford grade school roof. plans include hiring Walter as art teacher and Overturf as district psychologist. Public hearings Sept 24 at 7:30 and 8 p.m. in adjourned session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford
Jefferson - Franklin Counties
Edmison
Southern Illinois Iron Workers
Gerald Walters
Franklin School
Walters
Southern Illinois University
Eileen Overturf
Special Education
Randall Barker
Horace Mann
Special Education Fund
First National Bank and Trust Company
Horace Mann Library
Advance Vacuum Cleaners
Gerald D. Chesley
West Salem
Miner Killed/ Injured At Will Scarlett Mine Incident
A mining accident at the Will Scarlett Mine south of Carrier Mills left a worker seriously injured while performing electrical work on a volt line. Rescue teams transported the injured man to a nearby facility for treatment as authorities investigated the cause of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Scarlett
Carrier Mills
Hog price report shows declines and next day basis change
Markets report prices as of 12 30 p m down 50 cents per cwt U S C A 210 230 lb meat type hogs No 1 27 00 No 2 26 50 No 3 26 00 Sows 19 00 23 00 Boars 14 50 15 50 After 12 30 p m today prices shift to next day basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.C.A
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Listed This Morning
Mt Vernon prices quoted show Wheat at 1.11, Soybeans at 2.48, and Corn at 1.28. This reflects local grain market rates reported for Mt Vernon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Chicago Butter and Egg Prices From Mercantile Exchange Report
Chicago market notes from AP show butter quotes at 93 score AA 674 and 92 A 6714 with 90 B 67%4. Eggs listed with grade A whites 42, mediums 36, standards 37, checks 22%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Wheat and grain prices in Chicago market report
Chicago grain prices from AP list Wheat No 2 hard yellow at 1.27 per bushel No 2 soft red at 1.264n Corn No 2 yellow at 1.30n Oats No 2 extra heavy white at 0.62n No 2 heavy white at 0.62n Soybeans No 1 yellow at 2.65n Soybean oil at 9.10n
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St Louis Produce Eggs and Poultry Prices Listed
AP reports St Louis prices for eggs and poultry. Consumer grade eggs range from large 37 to small 17, medium 32, with A large notes. Wholesale standard 26 to 28, ungraded large 31 to 33. Hens heavy around 12, light over 5% pounds 10, under 5% pounds 6. Broilers and fryers listed at 31 to 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Broilers and Fryers
Livestock Prices From National Stockyards Friday
National Stockyards Illinois AP reports Friday estimates for hogs cattle calves and sheep. Hogs 4,000 head with barrows and gilts 50 lower. 1-2 210-230 lbs at 27.25 to 27.75. sows 23.75-25.25. boars 20.75-21.75. Cattle 800 head with steers 28.00-29.25. slaughter heifers 27.00-28.00. cows 15.00-18.50. bulls 23.50-25.00. vealers 32.08-36.00. Sheep 100 head lambs 27.00-28.50. slaughter ewes 9.00-10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockyards
Wall Street trading steadies amid awaits and Laird speech
New York stock activity edged higher at midday as investors held a cautious tone waiting for Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird to speak. The Dow rose 0.47 to 33.69 with about 200 issues ahead of declines. Analysts noted a consolidation pause and potential movement above or below key levels as bids for shares, including Reading & Bates and Nato mas, fluctuated amid oil and industrial stock activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Pentagon
Dow
Associated Press
Reading & Bates
New York Stock Exchange
Natomas
Atlantic Richfield
Gulf Oil
Texaco
Cenco Instruments
Control
Macrodyne Chatillon
American Stock Exchange
Militonscale Camille Death Toll Rises Across Gulf Coast
In Mississippi, Gov Williams reports at least 230 dead along the shattered coast with the total known dead at 283 including other states. Hurricane Camille’s aftermath brings martial law to Pass Christian and Gulfport as Seabees clear debris, evacuations continue, and water is boiled or treated after power restoration resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Camille
John Bell Williams
Mississippi
U.S
Virginia
West Virginia
Louisiana
Cuba
Biloxi
Pas Christian
Pass Christian
Adj
Walter Johnson
More Lawn Chairs Stolen In Mt Vernon
A wave of lawn chair thefts continued in Mt Vernon yesterday with three residents reporting thefts from their properties. Items reported stolen include chairs from Larry Richardson at 1504 College, Mrs Billie Metje at 316 South 15th Street, and Bill Chapman at 1408 South 13th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Larry Richardson
College
Billie Metje
South 15Th Street
Bill Chapman
South 13Th Street
Ogilvie Plans Widening of Eight Highways in Illinois
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie announced contracts to widen and resurface 869 miles of eight major state highways. Projects total 53.8 million dollars to be funded by highway funds and new taxes, with completion targeted for October 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Richard B. Ogilvie
Ogilvie
General Assembly
Richard Gotterman
Two Die in Crash West of Bonnie
Two people die in a crash west of Bonnie after a polished vehicle stopped short of a creek bridge. Morgan and Graziani, who were fishing nearby, saw flames and reported the burning car. Funeral notices follow for Vera Ann Allen and Kenneth Williams with service details and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Graziani
Vera Ann Allen
the Inn Funeral
Loren Bummons
Kirk Cemeter
Miss Allen
Illinois
Ray and
Gertrude (Linz) Allen
Kris
Julie
Marilyn Greenwood
Bonnie
Janette Wager
Vernon
Earl Allen
Margarette Linz
Germany
Williams
Kenneth Williams
Fry Funeral Home
Waltonville
Abner
Nason
Fry
Mr. Williams
Jefferson County
Olin D
Betty Glascoe Williams
General
Mt. Vernon
Harry Williams
Ina
Diana Higgins
Karen
Deborah
Tammy Williams
Thirteen Plead Not Guilty in Local Varied Indictments
Thirteen defendants indicted Aug. 7 entered not guilty pleas in circuit court before Judge Charles E. Jones. Pleas came from Roger Halliburton, Jerry Isaacs, Douglas Hefley, Billie Stewart, Gary Odle, Kenneth Oliver, Sandy Downes, Charles Ward, Eddie Taylor, Curley Robinson, Chest Ann Marshall, Gary Moore and Robert Pittman. Trials not yet set. Also noted: Judge Randall S. Quindry will serve in Mt. Vernon starting Sep 1, with assignments announced for the second judicial district across Jefferson, Hamilton, Crawford, Lawrence, Richland, Edwards, Hardin, Franklin, Benton-Wayne, White, Wabash, and Gallatin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Jones
Roger Dale Halliburton
William C. Halliburton
Opdyke
Jerry Isaacs
Rt 2
Douglas E. Hefley
Chicago
Billie Don Stewart
Casey
Duncan Oil Co
Benton Road
Gary W. Odle
S. 22Nd St
Kenneth Oliver
Sandy Downes
Charles Ward
Clyde Moses
Perkins
Eddie Taylor
Newby
Curley Robinson
S . 13Th St
Jones’s Cafe
S. 9Th St
Chest Ann Marshall
Martin Service Station
S. 10Th
Gary Moore
Rt. 3
P. N. Hirsch
Robert Pittman
Idacook
S. 27Th St
Randall S. Quindry
Fairfield
Mt. Vernon
McLeansboro
Jefferson County
Quindry
Hamilton
Crawford
Lawrence
Richland
Edwards
Hardin
Franklin
William G. Eovaldi
Benton
Wayne
White
Wabash
Gallatin
Burglars Hit Varsity Cafe For $25 In Coins
Burglars broke into the Varsity Cafe at 523 Grand Avenue last night and rifled pinball machines, taking about $25 in dimes and nickels. They gained entry by forcing the front door, the proprietor told police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varsity Cafe
Grand Avenue
Theft Burglary and Break-in Report in City
City police reported theft burglary and a break-in last night. At Temehcoff Texaco Service Station 1415 Salem Road burglars broke a west side window stole about 150 dollars. Henn's Barber Shop 905 S 10th St lost two pairs of barber clippers a razor and a radio with no forced entry found. Roger's Grocery Store 422 S 17th St was broken into but nothing appeared stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temehcoff
Texaco
Salem Road
Henn
S. 10Th St
Roger
S. 17Th St
Trains Collide in Connecticut Kills Five
Five people died in a head on collision near Darien Connecticut including three train crewmen. Thirty five were injured with three hospitalized. engineer from Stamford headed north and another engineer trapped for hours. Accident happened about 835 p.m. due to a Stamford bound train not using a siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darien
Stamford
Edward May
Watertown
May
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Robert McKernan
Woman Sues for Divorce and Name Return in Circuit Court
Wilma Madelyn Lamont files for divorce from Edward Lamont on grounds of mental and physical cruelty. She seeks property settlement and restoration of her maiden name Cook. A writ of injunction restrains the husband from molesting her. They married May 30, 1929 and separated August 17, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Madelyn Lamont
Edward Lamont
Cook
Grant Divorce In Circuit Court
A divorce between Judy Odle and David L. Odle was granted in a circuit court session held here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Odle
David L. Odle
Circuit Court
Galaxon fat loss pill offered by drugstore
An advertisement promotes Galaxon tablets available without prescription from South Side Drug Store at 801 S. 10th. It claims fast fat burning with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, even for mail orders. The price is $3.00 and the product is advertised as easy to swallow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galaxon
South Side Drug Store
S. 10Th
Three Auto Accidents Reported in Mt Vernon
Three major damage accidents occurred in Mt Vernon on Wednesday night. Dale R. Martin age 29 of 624 south 18th street backed into a light pole at the Burger Barn lot causing over 100 dollars in damage. Nora B. Coon age 67 of Route 1 struck two parking meters and a parked car owned by Robert Poole at 1102 Douglas, with the two vehicles sustaining over 100 and about 45 dollars in damage respectively. Michael Childers age 16 of 10 Evergreen was rear ended by a truck driven by Louis Laplant age 69 of East Prairie Missouri in the 100 block of Salem Road, causing over 100 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Dale R. Martin
South 18Th Street
Burger Barn
Sixth
Broadway
Nora B. Coon
Route 1
South Tenth Street
Robert Poole
Douglas
Nora Coon
Michael Childers
Evergreen
Salem Road
Childers
Louie Laplant
East Prairie
Fines in circuit court listed for multiple defendants
Nelson Rex Bravard of Mt. Vernon faces 50 dollars for intoxication. George Brown of Indianapolis 15 dollars for illegal transport of liquor. Robert V. Young of Peoria 10 dollars for speeding. Arlis Michelson of Westley 90 dollars for no operating authority for a truck. Walter Gowler of Mt. Vernon 10 dollars for careless driving. Larry Jordan of Waltonville 25 dollar bond forfeiture for speeding. Clarence W. Maxie of Hopkinsville 15 dollars for no reciprocity on a truck. Eugene Ludwig of Magnolia 15 dollars for no reciprocity on a truck. Kathryn A. Piper of 708 South 20th 10 dollars for speeding. Andrew W. Patterson of 1410 North Tenth 25 dollars for improper use of vehicle registration. Jackie R. Chambliss of 816 Airport Road 10 dollars for loud muffler. David Killam of East Alton 10 dollars for speeding. Jowanna Warren of Belleville 15 dollars for speeding. Otis Darrough of Flint 14 dollars for speeding. Barry Myatt of Mahomet 10 dollars for speeding. Harris E. Harris of Christopher 10 dollars for disobeying a stop sign. Daniel McCarthy of 301 North 16th Street 13 dollars for speeding. Dennis Hall of 501 South 24th Street 10 dollars for careless driving. Kathryn Oakley of Carbondale 10 dollars for following too close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Rex Bravard
Mt. Vernon
George Brown
Indianapolis
Ind
Robert V. Young
Peoria
Arlis Michelson
Westley
Wis
Walter Gowler
Larry Jordan
Waltonville
Clarence W. Maxie
Hopkinsville
Eugene Ludwig
Magnolia
Ark
Kathryn A. Piper
South 20Th
Andrew W. Patterson
North Tenth
Jackie R. Chambliss
Airport Road
David Killam
East Alton
Jowanna Warren
Belleville
Otis Darrough
Flint
Mich
Barry Myatt
Mahomet
Ill
Harris E. Harris
Christopher
Daniel McCarthy
North 16Th Street
Dennis Hall
South 24Th Street
Kathryn Oakley
Carbondale
Collision death in Murphysboro injures sister
Ricky Tucker twelve of Murphysboro was killed Wednesday night in a collision on Illinois 127 east of Murphysboro. He rode as a passenger in a car driven by his sister Vickie sixteen, who was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro, Ill
Ricky Tucker
Murphysboro
Illinois 127
Vickie
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Jefferson CO
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Salem
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Eagle
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Sterling Dodson
Electrolux
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