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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1960

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Death notice for Frances Kubicki in Du Bois area

Funeral services for Mrs Frances Kubicki will be held at 6 a m Friday at St Charles Catholic church in Du Bois Burial will be in St Michael's cemetery at Radom The body will begin state at the Kringer Funeral Home in Tamaroa where friends may call at any time Mrs Kubicki, 73, died Monday at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin Survivors include two daughters Mrs Pauline Kania of Du Bois and Mrs Lillian Nickrent of Woodlawn four sons Walter Kubicki of Indiana Edward of St Louis Carl of Chicago and Ray Kubicki of Oklahoma four sisters 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband Ned Kubicki and one son Ted Kubicki

Frances Kubicki St. Charles’ Tholic Church DuBois St. Michael's Radom Kringer Tamaroa Kubicki Marshall Browning Hospital du Quoin Pauline Kania du Bois Lillian Nickrent Woodlawn Walter] Kubicki Indiana Edward St. Louis Carl Chicago Ray Kubicki Oklahoma Andi Ned Kubicki Ted Kubicki

Roscoe Leuty Rites Saturday

Funeral services for Roscoe Pete Leuty will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the General Baptist church in Salem. Burial will be in Salem cemetery. The body lies in state at Atkins Funeral Home in Salem. Survivors include his wife Gladys Leuty of Earlsville, two sons and three daughters. He was survived by one son.

Roscoe Pete Leuty General Baptist Church Salem Atkins Funeral Leuty Ed Leuty Kell Earlsville Ill Gladys Leuty

Weems Dies at 73 in Jefferson Memorial Hospital

William Franklin Weems, 73, of 309 South 11th Street, died at 1:00 a.m. yesterday in Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services set for 2:00 p.m. Friday at Osborn Funeral Home in Kell, with burial in Wayne City cemetery. He is survived by three sons Iphriam, William, and Bur eems of Joliet. four brothers Isiac Roy Weems of Salem, All Weems of Xenia, and Herbert Weems of Ewing, Missouri. and ten grandchildren.

William Franklin Weems South 11Th Street Jefferson Memorial Hospital Osborn Funeral Home Kell Wayne City Osborn Funeral Iphriam William Bureems Joliet Isiac Roy Weems Ale

VFW pushes bigger Army Marine Corps and strong Navy

The Veterans of Foreign Wars at its 61st convention urged a 925,000 man Army and 200,000 Marine Corps, plus a powerful air arm and defense. It backed continued atomic and hydrogen weapons development and testing, while Nixon claimed the U S is first in world military strength and cautioned against relying on past weapons to fight future wars.

Detroit Mich Veterans of Foreign Wars Army Marine Corps Richard M. Nixon United States Nixon VFW National Guard Army Reserve

China Competes Under Protest At Opening of Olympics

Nationalist China announced it would participate in the Olympic Games under protest arguing the International Olympic Committee politicized the event by requiring the Formosa team compete under the name Taiwan. The move marked a contentious start to the Games as Beijing joined the roster with a protest note directed at IOC authority.

Rome China International Olympic Committee Formosa Par Taiwan

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admission List

Jefferson Memorial records show Miss Phyllis Aline Scott admitted. Discharged: John Willis Jamerson of Fairfield, Mrs. Bessie W Ricchetti, the Reverend Grace Marie Milby. Good Samaritan admitted: Mrs. Ollie Mary Watson, Mrs. Betsy Murphy, Mrs. Lottie Hofer, Mrs. Doris Smith, Master Timothy Hutchison, Mrs. Pearl O'Dell, Robert Williams, Jeeseni Rangpirtan, Mrs. Rosetta King an baby, Larry Wayne, Mrs. Altha Bullock, Mrs. Vivian Boldrey, Edwin Radke.

Jefferson Memorial Phyllis Aline Scott John Willis Jamerson Fairfield Bessie W. Ricchetti Grace Marie Milby Good Samaritan Ollie Mary Watson Betsy Murphy Lottie Hofer Doris Smith Timothy Hutchison Pearl O’dell Robert Williams Jeeseni Pirton Rosetta King Larry Wayne Altha Bullock Vivian Boldrey Edwin Radke

Special Meeting Notice at Mt Vernon Lodge No 31

Special meeting of Mt Vernon Lodge No 31 A F and A M will be held Friday August 26 at 7 30 p m Work in the third degree Visiting Brethren welcome James Apgar W M Cy B26

Mt. Vernon

Markets Slip After Four Day Rally In Dull Trade

New York AP reports a cautious session with 2.6 million shares traded as the market eased from a four day rise. Steel autos rubbers retail and copper issues led losses while Procter & Gamble and Woolworth fell. Zenith and several names slipped as bonds weakened in late trading.

New York Procter & Gamble Woolworth U.S. Steel Jones & Vaughlin Ford Chrysles Goodrich Goodyear American Cyanamid American Tobacco Zenith U.S

Chicago Produce Market Steady to Firm Prices

Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter steadiness to firm with receipts at 893,000 while wholesale buying prices largely hold. Grade scores show AA 59 percent, A 58 percent, C 57 percent. cars at 84 to 67, fees steady with 13,500 receipts and wholesale prices up about 1 percent. grade breakdowns list whites 70 percent, mixed 41, mediums 35, standards 34 to 44, dirties 27 to 44.

Chicago AP Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Chicago Poultry Receipts Reported At 37000 Heads

Chicago AP USDA live poultry receipts on Wednesday totaled 37 000 head with no prices reported due to insufficient receipts.

Chicago USDA

Livestock market prices from National Stockyards report

National Stockyards market notes list ranges for 190-235 lb barrows and gilts at 16.25-16.35, 180-250 lb at 16.00-16.25, 250 lb at 15.75, 120-140 lb at 12.2-14.36, and 400 lb down sows at 14.00-15.25 with some 1.50, over 400 lb at 13.25-13.75. Cattle show 400 stock calves, steers 23.00-25.25, standard to low good steers 21.00-24.50, cows 14.00-15.50, bulls 17.50-18.50, canners 14.00-17.50, dealers 21.00-25, and lambs 600 head 17.00-19.50 with utilities 14.00-16.50. not enough orders to test market.

Wheat and grain price report from Chicago AP

Chicago reports grain prices with sample grades for wheat and corn, yellow and white varieties, soybeans and oils, plus barley futures and feed values. Prices shown include 1.86 for yellow hard wheat, 1.20 for No 2 yellow corn, 12.05 for barley, and 1.00 for barley feed, with several other grades and mixes listed.

Chicago

Egg and poultry market report from St Louis

St Louis AP market notes eggs and live poultry with consumer grades and wholesale terms. Prices for large extra and medium extra ranges given, with percentages of requirements and minimum standards noted for grade B and other classifications.

ST. Louis

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon

Mt Vernon prices for Wheat 1.71 Soybeans 2.06 Corn 1.04 were quoted in Mt Vernon this afternoon. In Seoul Korea AP reported South Korea’s navy said a patrol boat fired on a ship believed to be from Communist Iran. An explosion was heard in the hull but fog hindered determining if it sank or escaped.

Mt. Vernon Seoul South Korea Iran Korea Yellow Sea

Kennedy Skips Racial Issue In Southern Talk

Kennedy avoids a direct Civil Rights topic in a Southern rally as he plans deeper campaigning in Dixie. He attacks Nixon's leadership before about 15 000 in a Virginia high school stadium, praising policy experience while noting Nixon’s National Security Council role. Senator Johnson of Texas shares the platform as Democratic leaders gather, though Harry F. Byrd withholds endorsement.

Eratic Party Dixie South Kennedy Nixon National Security Council Eisenhower Harry F Ione

Former British Diplomat Harold Gibson Found Dead in Rome

Harold Charles Gibson, 63, a former British Embassy first secretary in Rome, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. Once accused by communists of anti-Red activities, he resigned two years ago but remained on staff in some capacity. He leaves widow Ekaterina Alfimova Lescenko, 42, and a 9-year-old son attending school in England.

Rome Harold Charles Gibson Gibson Prague Ekaterina Alfimova Lescenko England

Arrest Barber For Murder On Telephone Tip

Pekin barber Edward Bartley, 57, was arrested in Decatur on a murder charge from a 1951 tavern shooting. Police said a tip claimed Bartley and a second man robbed Frank Higgins, a Decatur tavern owner and ex state trooper, and shot him during the alleged robbery. The tipster, unnamed, cited threats to life for withholding identities. Bartley, held for arraignment, said he had prior tavern robberies charges.

Decatur Edward Bartley Bartley Frank Higgins Higgins

Kennedy to speak in Springfield before Nixon visit

Senator John F. Kennedy will address an audience in Springfield on October 3, 12 days before Richard Nixon appears at a separate event. Kennedy plans stops in Madison and St. Clair counties the same day, with further November dates in Chicago and Cook County. Nixon holds a rally at the state fairgrounds on October 15 as part of a three day Midwest tour.

Springfield John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Peter F. Rossiter Kennedy J Madison St. Clair Nixon Clinois Chicago Cook County

Germans Accuse Jet Engineer In Sabotage Trial

BERLIN AP One East German aircraft luminary Manfred Gerlach 55 confessed to betraying jet production secrets to West Germany as his espionage trial opened in Dresden. East Germany also announced 147 arrests for American espionage. The jet liner prototype reportedly crashed on a test flight after delivery and was destroyed.

Berlin Manfred Gerlach West Germany Neues Deutschland Dresden Gerlach Sap.sed Communist Party Walter Ulbricht

Centralia Cops Nab Check Man

Jimmie Sims a 26 year old from Memphis Tennessee was held on a bad check charge linked to a 281 fraudulently written check used to buy a car in Greenville Mississippi He traded the car for another vehicle in Sandoval near Centralia and was arrested Wednesday in Central City while applying for a job.

Centralia, I Jimmie Sims Memphis

Dix starts Aug 29 for Rome consolidated grade school

The Dix start date is August 29 for the Rome consolidated grade school. Classes will open on the first day from 9 00 am to 11 00 am with the new term announced and several re activities outlined for August.

Dix Rome

Bridgeport youths foil bank holdup plan in Trumbull

Two Bridgeport youths Anthony Cavalieri and Warren Jacques found Cavalieri’s missing car at a Trumbull shopping center parking lot with John Voss inside. Voss, 48, planned a Connecticut National Bank branch robbery for six months and discharged a loaded revolver during a five minute struggle. Voss was arrested on attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and motor vehicle theft charges with bond set at $10,000.

Trumbull, Conn Bridgeport Lobia Anthony Cavalieri Warren Jacques Trumbull Wien Haven John Voss Connecticut National Bank Jacques Cavalieri Voss

Nixon Newsboy Fail at Detroit Convention

Detroit 13 year old souvenir paper seller Denny J Jacobs sought credit from a hurried man at a VFW convention. The man returned to sign the application and handed a pen imprinted with Vice President Richard Nixon. The man left with papers and the boy lamented the missing payment.

Detroit Mich Denny J. Jacobs VFW Denny Richard M. Nixon

Crash Helmet Saves Officer In Kirkwood

In Kirkwood Missouri a motorcycle patrolman Art Sadler was saved by his helmet when his bike crashed into a car slammed on brakes by a speeding chase. He landed headfirst on the helmeted head and survived with cuts to an arm and leg and is in satisfactory condition at St Joseph's Hospital.

Kirkwood St. Louis Art Sadler Sadler St St. Joseph's Hospital

Rockefeller To Speak For Nixon In New Jersey Campaign

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York will kick off the Republican national ticket campaign in New Jersey with afternoon and evening stops in several populous North Jersey counties. His office and state campaign headquarters confirmed the invitation today.

Trenton Nelson A. Rockefeller New York New Jersey Rockefeller North Jersey

Parole Violator Recalled to Prison in Illinois

Carey Hammond aged 23 from Route 7 Mr. Vernon was returned to Chester Illinois prison yesterday as a parole violator. He had been held in county jail and turned over to a parole officer on Wednesday. Hammond, once a Franklin county resident, had married only a few months ago in this county.

Carey Hammond Vernon Chester Ill Hammond Franklin County

Pop Classics and Oldies Street Medley

A compact list of 1960s pop and oldies tracks across artists like Johnny Cash Elvis Presley Roy Orbison Wayne Horton and Bobby Rydell. The set mixes rock and roll standards with teen idol favorites featuring titles such as Runaway Dreamin It s Now Or Never Volare and Over the Rainbow.

Johnny Cash Jamie Horton Dee Clark Jerry Walace Dante & the Evergreens Walt Jimmy Clanton Chain Gang Sam Cooke Jan & Dean Shortin Elvin Presley Ventures Only the Lonely Roy Orbison Volare Bobby Rydell the Twist Chubby Checkers Dreamin Johnny Burnette Big Boy Pete—Olympilcs Little Corner Anita Bryant

Kentuckian Faces Death Sentence In Florida Trial

A Kentucky drifter was convicted of first degree murder in Key West for the bludgeoning of Johnnie Keen, a 52 year old pipe fitter at the Navy Yard. An all male jury deliberated 55 minutes before finding Spencer guilty without mercy. He was captured in Keen’s car at Leesburg and testified Hammel, a Jacksonville bartender, killed Keen. he claimed to have killed Hammel in self defense.

Key West Fla Kentucky Emmett Spencer Aquilino Lopez Jr Spencer Florida Johnnie T. Keen Keen Key West Navy Yard Leesburg Leon C. Hammel Jacksonville Mary Catherine Hampton Sandy Hook

Warning: Don’t Burn Rubbish After 7 PM Mt Vernon Fire Chief warns

Fire Chief Sydney Burnette warns Mt Vernon residents not to burn trash after 7 PM to prevent smoke entering homes. A city ordinance bans trash burning after 7 PM with fines for violators. Firefighters responded to a trash fire last night and several similar complaints have been reported recently.

Sydney Burnette Mt. Vernon Burnette

Flying Concrete Damages Car After Lincoln School Crash

John E. Peper reports a pickup crashed into a concrete wall at Lincoln school causing a chunk to fly across the street and strike his parked car, about $20 in damage. The truck driver fled the scene.

John E. Peper North 17Th Street Lincoln School

Stratton Daughter to Wed in Springfield Church

Diana Joy Stratton, daughter of Gov William G Stratton, will marry Norman F Weiskopf on September 10 at St Johns Lutheran Church Springfield. About 500 guests invited with a reception at the mansion to follow. After a honeymoon in Hawaii the couple will reside in Springfield. Weiskopf works in his father's plumbing business.

Springfield, Ill Diana Joy Stratton William G. Stratton Norman F. Weiskopf St. Johns Lutheran Church

Vandals Damage New Automatic Laundry on Ashley Road

Vandals caused heavy damage to a new automatic laundry on Ashley Road at the town west edge by opening cold water valves and flooding the building. Police described floor and equipment damage as extensive.

Ashley Road

Illinois Higher Ed Bond Endorsed for 195 Million

The Illinois Commission of Higher Education endorsed by an 8 to 1 vote a proposed 195 million dollar bond issue for buildings at six state universities. Voters decide on November 8. Critics from the Illinois Agricultural Association warned the plan is wasteful and only covers a fraction of needs, while supporters argued the bonds are necessary to meet enrollment growth and prevent tax increases.

Chicago Tllinois Commission of Higher Education Illinois Agricultural Assn William J. Kuhfuss John Cox TAA Cox Commission Ilinois Joseph Begando University of Illinois Begando Park Livingston University of Ilinois Board of Trustees Citizens Committee For the Universities Maurice Scott Illinois Taxpayers Federation

Pacifists Rowboat Entry At Polaris Submarine Site

A small group from the Committee for Nonviolent Action invaded the Electric Boat Division dock in Groton Connecticut. Four pacifists tied up their rowboat at the dock to protest Polaris submarine construction and were met by two security guards, placed in station wagons, and removed from the area.

Groton

Spy thriller Moscow exhibition heads on tour

A new spy thriller exhibit travels through the Soviet Union showcasing gadgets attributed to foreign agents. The display highlights devices said to have been used on espionage missions as part of the traveling road show.

Moscow Soviet Union

Meet the New Teachers Mrs Roberson Joins Dr Andy Hall

Mrs. Howard Roberson joins the Dr. Andy Hall school as a new faculty member. A Benton High School graduate, she earned a 1957 B S in Education and Art from Southern Illinois University and is pursuing a Master's degree. Her four years teaching high school Art and English were at Carmi and Benton. Before marriage in February she lived with her parents Rev Elijah Stockton and Mrs. Stockton in Benton. she now resides in Inn with Mr Roberson.

Howard Roberson Andy Hall Benton High School Southern Illinois University Carmi Benton Roberson Elijah Stockton Mr. Roberson Inn

Protestant To Help Kennedy Meet Questions

Washington AP Kennedy the Democratic nominee has tapped a Protestant official from the National Council of Churches to handle church state questions. A community relations division will counter anti Catholic literature and address Kennedy’s position led by James W Wine. Wine a Presbyterian elder is a lawyer and former Park College official with varied judicial posts. The Council of Churches represents 34 denominations with about 40 million members.

Washington John F. Kennedy National Council of Churches Kennedy James W. Wine Wine Presbyterian Church Park College Parkville Pike Countty U. S Kentucky Council of Churches Southern Baptist Convention American Baptist Convention

Harriman Begins African Fact-Finding Tour for Kennedy

W Averell Harriman landed in Dakar Senegal to commence an African fact finding mission for Democratic presidential nominee Senator John F Kennedy. He will visit several nations to assess regional issues and prospects ahead of the 1960 election.

Dakar Senegal W. Averell Harriman John F. Kennedy

Judy Garland Plans England Base and UK Concerts

Judy Garland says she will stay in England for a period to see the world and base operations there. She plans regular concert appearances in Britain and the Continent, with her first show Sunday at the London Palladium. Her husband Sid Luft will commute to the United States. Her children are en route from Hollywood for the move.

London Judy Garland England America California Sid Luft United States Miss Garland Britain London Palladium Judy Liza France Johnny Lorna Joe Hollywood

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