Jerome Kabat Dies at 83 in Scheller Funeral Monday at St Barbara
Jerome Kabat 83 died at 5 25 p m Friday at his Scheller home. Funeral services set for 9 00 a m Monday at St Barbara Catholic in Scheller with Rev Joseph Wieczorek officiating. Burial in St Barbara cemetery. Rosary recited at 8 00 p m today at Kringer Funeral Home Tamaroa where viewing begins after 6 00 p m. He born Oct 1 1880 in Jefferson County to John and Catherine Kabat. Married Rose Kass Feb 16 1903 in Pinckneyville. she survives. Also survived by two sons Anthony Scheller and Philip St. Louis. six daughters Sister Helen Cenacle Order Chicago, Theresa Rynski Ashley, Irene Siemer Nellie Sanker Frances Graeikowski Mary Ann Gajewski St Louis. 26 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him.
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Jerome Kabat
Scheller
St. Barbara Catholic Church
Joseph Wieczorek
St. Barbara
Kringer
Tamaroa
Mr. Kabat
Jefferson County
John
Catherine
Ziarnek) Kabat
Pinckneyville
Rose Kass
Anthony Kabat
Philip Kabat
St. Louis
Helen
Helen of the Cenocle Order
Chicago
Theresa Rynski
Ashley
Irene Siemer
Nellie Sanker
Frances Graeikowski
Mary Ann Gajewski
Skinner Funeral At Ina Sunday
Funeral services for Verl T. Skinner will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Ina Methodist church with Rev. Gerald Gulley officiating. Burial will be in Kirk cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Ina Funeral Home in Ina after 7:00 p.m. today. Survivors include his parents Clyde R. Skinner and Mrs. Skinner of Mt. Vernon, one daughter Lana Jean Skinner of Mt. Vernon, one brother Vance Skinner of Whittington, and one sister Mrs. Voris Hope of Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Verl T. Skinner
Ina Methodist Church
Gerald Gulley
Kirk Cemetery
Ina
Skinner
Louisville
Clyde R. Skinner
Mt. Vernon
Lana Jean Skinner
Vance Skinner
Whittington
Voris Hope
Albuquerque
N. M
Neal Kemp 46 Dies Sudden in Indiana Rites
Funeral services for Neal Kemp, 46, of Huntingburg, will be held at 3 30 p m Sunday at Scmutizer Funeral Home Huntingburg with burial in the city He died Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital after a heart attack He owned Superior Aluminum Co in Huntingburg and ran a Mt Vernon branch He is survived by his wife Edna and two sons Gale and Alan Kemp both of Huntingburg
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Neal Kemp
Scmutizer Funeral Home
Huntingburg
Scmutizer Funeral
Mr. Kemp
Mt. Vernon
Good Samarittan Hospital
Kemp
Superior Aluminum Company
Huntingbore
Edna Kemp
Gale
Alan Kemp
Burns Funeral Monday Morning At McLeansboro
Funeral services for Robert YT Burns are set for 10:00 a.m. Monday at St Clements Catholic Church in McLeansboro with Rev Timothy Foley officiating Burial follows at St Clements Cemetery Donelson Funeral Home will host visitations with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary Sunday Mr Burns a McLeansboro attorney and father of Jim and John Burns on the McLeansboro High teams died Thursday at Veterans Hospital in Marion He was born February 26 1at in Quincy the son of John E and Celia Burns He married Betty Burton on April 17 1942 and survives sons Jim Burns Evanston IL and John Burns Hanover No Hi plus four sisters
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Robert YT. Burns
St. Clements Catholic Church
McLeansboro
Timothy Foley
St. Clements Cemetery
Donelson Funeral Home
Mr. Burns
Jim
John Burns
Dist
Burns
Vernon
Veterans’ Hospital
Marion
Jim Burns
Evanston, AL
Hanover
No Hi
Venisha Kroeger
Lubbock
Tex
Ida Burns
Chicago
Geneva Burns
Mary Thomlinson
Quincy
Roy Wilson Dies At 78 In Mt Vernon Home
Roy Wilson, 78, died at 8:00 am today at his home 1112 Herbert. The body was taken to Myers Chapel. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. He was married to Esthel Ferguson, who died in 1953. Survived by six daughters including Louise Callahan and Annette Flanagan of Mt Vernon and Dorothy Donoho of Wichita, two sons Roy and Winston Wilson of Mt Vernon, two brothers Joe Wilson of Woodlawn and Hugh Wilson of Wood, IL, and a sister Nellie Knox of Woodlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wilson
Herbert
Myers Chapel
Esthel Ferguson
Louise Callahan
Annette Flanagan
Nelda Waller
Leroy Reynolds
Mt. Vernon
Clyde Henkenstetken
Topeka
Kan
Dorothy Donoho
Wichita
Roy
Winston Wilson
Joe Wilson
Woodlawn
Hugh Wilson
Wood, Til
Nellie Knox
Funeral services set for Rev Harmon Dycus in Godfrey and Mt Vernon
The Rev Harmon Dycus 30 died after a collision with a jackknifed semi near his home. A memorial and graveside service will be led by Bishop Edwin Voigt and Dr W L Cummins in Godfrey and Mt Vernon respectively. Dycus, pastor at First Methodist in Godfrey, leaves Beverly and three children, plus parents and relatives in Lawrenceville. His body lies in state at Gent Funeral Home in Alton after 7 p.m. today.
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Harmon
Dycus
Godfrey
Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Mt. Vernon
First Methodist Church
Edwin Voigt
Springfield
W. L. Cummins
East St. Louis
Ernest M. Dycus
Lawrenceville
Geraldine Winfree
Beverly
David
Gregory Paul
Cynthia
Charles P. Winfree
Dyecus
McKendree Methodist College
Southern Methodist University
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Olney
Tne
Gent Funeral
Alton
Marshall Grant, Former Resident, Dies in West Virginia
Marshall M. Grant, 62, a former Mr. Vernon resident, died Friday night at his home on Liberty Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Funeral services will be held Monday in Parkersburg with burial there. He was born February 12, 1902, in Mt. Vernon, to James HL and Myrtle Grant. Survived by wife Lillian, daughter Marshalline, three grandchildren, and five brothers Lilby, Robert, James, Gordney, and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall M. Grant
Mr. Vernon
Liberty Street
Parkersburg
W. Va
Mr. Grant
Mt. Vernon
James HL
Myrtle (Massey) Grant
Lillian Grant
Marshalline
Lilby
Robert
James
Gordney
Henry Grant
Births for Setzekorn and Kuerth families in Illinois
Mr and Mrs Robert Setzekorn of Zion Illinois announce the birth of a daughter Sheila Denise on December 3 in a Zion hospital weighing nine pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Kenneth Setzekorn and Mr and Mrs Bill Kuerth. Mr and Mrs Eugene Puckett of Mt Vernon announce a daughter Karen Sue born at 7:50 PM in Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds six and a half ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Setzekorn
Eshcot Street
Zion, Ill
Sheila Denise
Kenneth Setzekorn
Bill Kuerth
Mt. Vernon
Fugene Puckett
RFD
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Karen Sue
Hospital Notes Admission and Discharge Summary
Hospital notes list admissions at Jefferson Memorial including Reba Mae Puckett Leo Norris of Marion Alta Woolsey of Salem Nancy Tur rentine Ida Sandusky Wiseharzed Frank Eilis Scott Rankin Charles Allen Madwve Wilkerson Royal Veateh Good Samaritan admitted Betty Jean Chris man Geldie Huntman Robert J Trammell Ernest Roy Willis Cherie Tesales Amy Ellen Greer John Edwin Browder Betty Marie Roberson Roy A Shir ley Mabel Juanita Troutt Mary Wisons Discharged Anthum Eurustus Canter Pamela Jean Bruns Vera Louise Wieks Danny William Hatfield Annabelle Louise Hale Larry Belt Bill Grigg Maricttst Sue Lamberson
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Jefferson Memorial
Reba Mae Puckett
Leo Norris
Marion
Alta Woolsey
Salem
Nancy Turrentine
Ida Sandusky
Good Samaritan
Betty Jean Chrisman
Geldie Huntman
Robert J. Trammell
Ernest Roy Willis
Cherie ‘Tesales
Amy Ellen Greer
John Edwin Browder
Betty Marie Roberson
Roy A. Shirley
Mabel Juanita Troutt
Mary Wisons
Anthum Eurustus Canter
Pamela Jean Bruns
Vera Louise Wieks
Danny William Hatfield
Annabelle Louise Hale
Larry Belt
Bill Grigg
Maricttst
Sue Lamberson
Weather Summary for Mount Vernon Area
Friday forecast high 67 low 39 with rainfall to date 30.62 inches this year. Historical comparisons show one year ago high 40 low 27 five years ago high 36 low 20 and earlier. Sunrise and sunset Sunday 7 09 and 4 35 CST. Monday same times.
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MT .Vernon
Associated Press
Albany
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Bismarck
Boise
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Fairbanks
Fort Worth
Helena
Honolulu
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Juneau
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Aera
Milwaukee
St.p
New Orleans
New York
Okla. City
Omaha
Porerret
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Plind
Ore
Rapid City
Richmond
St. Louis
Seemene
Salt Sk. City
San Diego
San Fran
Seattle
Tampa
Washington
Winnipeg
Illinois Weather Plays Around Autumn Warmth Then Freeze
Illinois experiences an unseasonably warm day with temperatures near 60 in the north and low 60s in the south. The Weather Bureau forecasts a sharp drop to the 20s in the north and upper 20s to around 30 in the south, with some snow in the southern half. Sunday expected to be clear and cold. Midway Airport records 21 degrees. Readings vary from high 20s to mid-30s in the north and 40s in the south. Friday’s high marks reached the mid-60s in the far south.
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Illinois
Chicago
Ilinois
Weather Bureau
Sowest
Midway Airport
Santa Has Zip Code Number Confusion at Richmond Post Office
In Richmond, Virginia, Santa Claus letters addressing the North Pole with the ZIP 99701 puzzled local mail staff. Postmaster John G. Mizell found several envelopes marked No such p.o. in state and returned for better addresses.
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Richmond, Va
Santa Claus
North Pole
John G. Mizell
Missile Base Opens Sundays at Cape Kennedy
CAPE KENNEDY Flata This missile and space center will be open for public inspection between 1 and 4 p.m. on Sundays starting Dec. 15, the Air Force announced Friday. The public was allowed on the cape only once before, on Armed Forces Day 1961.
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Cape Kennedy
Flata
Air Force
Cape
Rural Firemen Fight Five Field Fires Near Mt Vernon
Mt. Vernon rural volunteers spent the day battling five field blazes that scorched more than 0 acres in total. A two miles southwest fire burned six acres, a three-lot blaze east of town was stopped, a five miles north fire covered 15 acres, a four miles west fire burned three acres, and a one mile west fire was contained at 15 acres.
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Mt. Vernon
Thompson Gets Life For Wife's Murder
A man, Thompson, killed his wife after dragging her to the bathroom and attempting to stage a revival, then fatally stabbed her during a pursuit through the house. He paid $2,500 via an intermediary to another party as part of the crime. The defense claim of gambling concerns and oddities with cash, a dog, new carpet, and a phone replacement were not persuasive to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Thompson
Mastrian
Segell
Las Vegas
Extraordinary powers sought in probe of assassination
Report says Oswald fired a rifle shot that nearly hit Walker. Investigators found a notebook with Walker’s name and phone number in Oswald’s room after his arrest. Officials planned to question him about the Walker incident on Nov 23, a day before Kennedy’s assassination. Ruth Paine says the FBI knew Oswald worked at the Texas School Book Depository and warned her relatives of possible blackmail. agents showed little interest in Oswald themselves.
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Oswald
Walker
Kennedy
FBI
Wing
Tex
Ruth Paine
Texas School Book Depository
Paine
Associated Press
Mt Vernon Lodge to Install Officers This Evening
A special Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31 A.F. & A.M. meeting is set for Saturday at 7:30 PM to install officers for the coming year. All members families and affiliated bodies are invited. C Kip Carpenter W.M. James Apgar Secy. Also Jefferson Post 141 American Legion members meet at the Legion hall Monday at 8:00 PM Rex Medders Adj.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge No
A.F
A.M
C. Kip Carpenter
W. M. James Apgar
Sec'y
American Legion
Jefferson Post 141
Legion Hall
Rex Medders
Adj
Washington Today in Brief Collapses Jobless figures rise
Washington news summary notes unemployment up by 500000 in November to 3.9 million, lifting the jobless rate from 5.5 to 5.9 percent. Labor officials say the spike lacks broad significance versus other economic factors. Also reports on Baker inquiry hearings, Cape Canaveral name dispute, and FCC approval of Lyndon Johnson trust transfer of KTBC holdings to trustees.
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Washington (Ap
Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor — Statistics
Hold Man For Major Theft From Peoria
Jefferson county officers say a man held in the county jail is wanted in Peoria Illinois on stealing brass worth 175000 dollars. Herbert A. Jeanquenat 48 of Rochelle Illinois was arrested by city police and sent to the county jail. Peoria officers will come to Mt. Vernon for the prisoner. County officers say the man is wanted in other counties on copper theft charges.
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Jefferson County
Peoria
Ill
Herbert A. Jeanquenat
Rochelle
Mt. Vernon
Police magistrate fines three on driving and disturbance
Fines assessed by Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock include Leroy Hunt ten dollars and costs on a drunk charge Charles Terry Hamilton ten dollars and costs on a disturbance charge Edward F. Dooley Route 2 ten dollars and costs on a careless driving charge.
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Sherman Bullock
Leroy Hunt
Charles Terry Hamilton
Edward F. Dooley
Expansion program seeks hardworking man to join firm
Occupation offers unlimited opportunity with base income and commission. Age 25 to 40, some college preferred. Applicant must believe in his ability, work hard, and expect compensation aligned with effort.
Centralia Radio Equipment Found In Mt Vernon
Broadcasting equipment owned by a Centralia station was found in Mt Vernon last night. A microphone ear piece and tapes were found on Jordan Street and turned in to the police. The radio station will pick up the gear.
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Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Jordan Street
Japanese court condemns atomic bombings as illegal
On the Pearl Harbor anniversary a Tokyo District Civil Court judge ruled the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings violated international law. Five A bomb victims sought damages but the judge denied them any compensation, stating individuals cannot claim war damages from the state.
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Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
U.S
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Toshimasa Koseki
Japan
Euor
GOP Candidate Screening Jan. 18 in Illinois
Republican candidates for state offices will be screened January 18 in Springfield with newsmen present. The Illinois Republican County Chairmen's Association executive committee announced the date, noting the mourning period for President Kennedy will have ended. Governors’ candidates get five minutes each, others three minutes each.
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Springfield
Illinois
Republican County
Kenndy
Kennedy
Blank check from Ford Co surprises Rochester man
ROCHESTER N Y AP a pre Christmas surprise arrived when Robert F Ogden opened a Ford Motor Co dividend check with the amount left blank Someone sent a telegram asking the return of the unfilled check suggesting someone double checked the matter and corrected the error
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Rochester
N.Y
Robert F. Ogden
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Set Exams Here For Fire Dept Eligibility List
Examinations to establish an eligibility list for Mt. Vernon fire department positions will be held December 27. Applications are available from City Clerk Paul Hayes and must be returned by December 20. The written test will be at 7 00 p.m. in the council room. Eligible men aged 21 to 35 are invited. the current list expires December 12.
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Mt. Vernon
Paul Hayes
City Jefferson County
Fire Department
Two Accidents Here Baby Hurt In Mt Vernon
A child was injured as two accidents occurred in Mt Vernon. At 6 10 a m today a car driven by Charles E Clark 19 hit a power pole on Seventh near Jordan. His seven month old son Charles had minor injuries. The Clark car sustained over 200 dollars damage. Yesterday a car driven by David R Scruggs stopped for a train at 16th and Broadway and was rear ended by Gale E Mack. Scruggs car damaged over 100 dollars, Mack over 200 dollars. Mack was charged with following too close.
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Mt. Vernon
Charles E. Clark
Seventh Street
Jordan
Charles
Clark
Seventh
Patricia
David R. Scruggs
Nora
16Th and
Broadway
Gale E. Mack
Scruggs
Mack
Mt V Tavern Burglarized. $255.75 Stolen
A burglary at the Top Of The Town tavern 331 South Tenth Street was reported to Mt. Vernon police. Clinton Fleener, operator, said thieves forced a door and stole $255.75 hidden inside. nothing else was taken.
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South Tenth Street
Mt. Vernon
Clinton Fleener
Dairy Day At SIU Set For December 10
The ninth annual Southern Illinois University Dairy Day at Carbondale will cover milk pricing grain in dairy rations and selecting young sires. Registration 9:30 AM, program 10:00 AM at Muckelroy Auditorium headlined by Dr. William H. Alexander LSU. Other speakers include Professor David Wickert Wisconsin Dr. Howard Olson Western Dairying. Group leave from 814 Harrison at 8:30 AM.
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Southern Illinouis University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Muckelroy
William H. Alexander
Louisiana State University
David Wickert
Wisconsin
Howard Olson
Howard
Thurman
W. A. Weeks
Don Lee
Harrison
Radio Sermon Schedule From St Louis To Centra lia
A reader notes two Sunday religious radio times 8 30 a m on KSD St Louis and 9 15 a m on WCNT Centralia detailing the Bible speak program slots for worship.
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KSD
St. Louis
WCNT
Centralia
Gun Stolen From Texico Home on Route 1
John T. Blankenship reported a break in at his Texico residence on Route 1. A 12 gauge shotgun, a $6 check, a checkbook, and a receipt book were taken after thieves broke in by a window. Authorities were notified Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Blankenship
Sheriff's Office
Texico
Weatherman Makes Historic Hawaii Visit Report
Honolulu AP reports Robert M. White became the first U.S. Weather Bureau chief to visit the islands in years. Forecasters predicted showers and clouds, but conditions produced lightning thunder and the heaviest rain in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Robert M. White
U.S. Weather Bureau
Hawaiian Islands
Farming machinery maintenance job in district area
Hiring full or part time men with farming selling or mechanical repair experience. Demonstrate and service farm machinery maintenance equipment. If you own a car or pickup and want to make over 157.50 dollars per week you may qualify.
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Harmon Dycus
Marshall Grant
Frank Eilis
Scott Rankin
Charles Allen
Madwve Wilkerson
Royal Veateh
Lyle
Lyle Wood
Belleville
Moline Oa
Rantoul
Rockford
Vandalia
East Dubuque
Santa
Alf. EA
A. M
Jim Jansen
South 10Th
Johnson
Cape Canaveal
Fla
Edward J. Gurney
Rfla
The
Space Center
City
Gurney
Vern Bond
P.O
GOP
Ford Co
U.S.N
S.S.N
Atlas Service
Eddie Mifflin
Fire Dept
Mt. V. Tavern
Siu
Wjpf Herrin
Royal Portable
MT. Vernon Fairground
Dee
ER SA Rosa
Rao
Asive
Yrand Childcraft
Dial
Bob Jones
P. O. Box
Mt. Vernon, HL
Ysa
Martin Oil
Sugarine CO
Weatherman
MR. Stewart
Vera Bond
Bob Garrison
Randall Jenkins
Terhune Dial
Country Life
Country Life Insurance Company
Stan
Stan Koziara
Stan the
Tire Man’‘s
King City Retailer
King City
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