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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1965

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Death notice for Ih Bonk age 73 in Scheller

Ih Bonk 73 of Scheller died in a hospital. Funeral from St Barbara’s Catholic Church Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. with Rev Joseph Wieczorek officiating. Burial in St Barbara’s Cemetery. Remains in state at Fry Funeral Home Waltonville. Rosary at 8:00 p.m. today. Born August 23, 1892. married Tillie Buretta October 20, 1924. survived by wife Tillie, nephew John Bunk, Scheller. Preceded in death by five brothers. World War I veteran.

Scheller Eller Fran County ‘Hospital St. Barbara's Catholic Chough Joseph Wieczorek St. ‘Barbara's Tillie Buretta John Bunk Bunk

Charles Davis 76 Dies Suddenly Near Ina

Charles Davis aged 76 was found dead at his Ina area home from an apparent heart attack. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Waltonville funeral home with Rev. Jack Ketterman officiating. Burial follows at Abner cemetery near Nason. He was born April 22, 1889 in Jefferson County to John and Martha Davis and was married to Josephine Dalby, who preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. John Noctar of Ina area, two brothers Bill and John Davis of Ohio, two sisters Mrs. Bateman and Ella Pitchford of Lesser, and four grandchildren. He was a veteran.

Charles Davis Ina Waltonville Jack Ketterman Abner Cemetery Nason Fry Funeral Home Mr. Davis Jefferson County John Martha (Benthall) Davis Josephine Dalby John Noctar Near Ina Bill John Davis Ohio Bateman Ella Pitchford Lesser Davis

Corinne Hayse Dies at 63 Rites Planned

Mrs Corinne Hayse 331 Fourth Street died at 1 23 pm Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital after a weeklong illness She was 63 years nine months and 14 days old Born March 1 1902 at Wagoner Oklahoma she was the daughter of Virgil N and Hicil Day Sweetin On December 17 1937 she married Byron Hayse in St Louis Mo who survives The body will lie in state at Mrs Chapel until 4 pm today with rites Tuesday at Myers Chapel conducted by Rev Everett LeShay Burial in Kirk Cemetery She also leaves nieces and nephews

Corinne Hayse Forth Fourth Street Goodamaritan Hospital Myers Pel Everett. Leshay Kirk Cemetery Mrs

Births Report From Local Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Stanley Crash of RFD 3 Vernon welcome a daughter born at 2 26 this morning at Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds five and one half ounces. Kimberly Sue Grothoff is born to Mr and Mrs Paul Larry Grothoff at 10 35 Friday night at Good Samaritan weighing seven pounds one ounce. Vernon Bum garner of RFD 1 Bonnie has a son born at 11 00 Saturday morning at Good Samaritan weighing seven pounds twelve and one half ounces named DeWayne Edward. Billie Don Stewart of 316 Bell reports a son born at 6 33 Sunday morning at Jefferson Memorial weighing five pounds eleven and one half ounces named Troy Don Noel Davis of Crete Illinois is parent of Noel Eugene Jr born December 15 in that city weighing light pounds 12 ounces.

Stanley Crash RFD Vernon Good Samaritan Hospital Paul Larry Grothoff 198 North 34Th Street Kimberly Sue Vernon Bumgarner Bonnie DeWayne Edward Billie’Don ‘Stewart Bell Jefferson Memorial Hospital Troy Don Noel Davis Crete, Ill Hasst Noel Eugene, Jr Nellie Davie City

Weather Outlook Saturday and Sunday Temps and Rainfall

Saturday high 41 low 27 Sunday high 45 low 33 Rainfall to date 3.98 inches. Comparison notes: one year ago high 42 low 22 five years ago high 36 low 2 ten years ago high 2 low 16 Tuesday sunrise 7 18 sunset 4 38 CST.

Temperatures Rise Across Southern Illinois Early Week

Southern Illinois will see daytime highs about 4 to 10 degrees above normal from Tuesday through Saturday with little change until a cooler trend on Saturday. Normal highs range from the upper 30s to upper 40s while lows are between the upper teens and near 30. Little or no precipitation is expected.

Illinois

Snow blankets northern Illinois with hazardous travel

Residents woke to a light snow cover across northern Illinois with up to two inches in the northeastern corner. Central and southern parts also saw light snow. Daytime highs were in the 30s, reaching into the 40s in the south. Lows ranged from the mid to upper 20s, with a mix of 17 to 25 in the north and upper 20s to low 30s in the south. Tuesday forecasts call for cloudy skies in the north and generally fair, warmer southern conditions.

Chicago Illinois Ilinois Kinois

Wedding In Store Elevator in Riverside Department Store

In Riverside California a department store Santa Claus will officiate a wedding from a store elevator. Reverend Jack Perkins in costume marries Robert McClure and Lea Bonham, who met during McClure’s inspection rounds two years earlier. Best man is Pat Harrison, the store's maintenance engineer.

Riverside Calif Santa Claus Santa Jack Perkins Robert McClure San Bernardino Lea Bonham Pat Harrison

Wreckage of Lost Bomber Found Off Turkish Coast

The wreckage of a U S Air Force B57 missing since December 14 was found in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast. There was no sign of the pilot and copilot Capt Lester L Lackey of Lubbock Texas and Lt Robert A Yates of Ridgewood New York.

Istanbul Turkey Black Sea Lester L. Lackey Lubbock, Tex Robert A. Yates Ridgewood N.Y

Not A Rose Just A Bus Detroit Bus Additive Change

Detroit switches bus fuel additive after tests show odor from exhausts masked a chemical that corroded engine parts. City adopts a new odorless additive to avoid engine damage and maintain performance.

Detroit, Mich Detroit

Astronauts dreamed a lot in flight

Gemini 7 crew Borman Lovell discussed future spaceflight comfort and suit design while doctors conduct medical exams after their marathon mission. Navy Capt Schirra and Air Force Maj Stafford traveled to Houston for reunions and follow up. Researchers seek data on calcium loss and heart strain from weightlessness.

Borman Bormann Lovell Cape Kennedy Manned Spacecraft Center Houston Tex Navy Schirra Air Force Stafford Patrick Air Force Base Wasp Astronaut Crew Merritt Island Donald K. Slayton Slayton Outer Space Earth

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions and Discharges

The Jefferson Memorial hospital lists admittees Nellie Kathryn Rainwater Ella McNeil Virginia Lee Estes Charlie Jordan Texico Henry S Marlow Mayme Holloway Cen tralia Crab Harris Beaty D Ela Stewart Patricia Haney Nancy Sue Jarrell Mabel Pearl Tripp Annabelle Hale Minnie Naomi Arnold Ollie Adams David Schooley Corrine June O'Brien Kenneth Davis Jessie Vernell Cornwell Paul Earl Johnson Timothy Roy Clemmons Lillian Eugenia Hanes Thelma Esther Poole R David Guyton Billie Lana Helen Pearl Mar Discharges include Anita Darlene Abbott Lila Gorham Arthur Hogue Darrell Hanna Grace Ward Mc Laughlin Paul Eugene Sodders Leonard Wells Mrs Shirley Maxine Baker baby Kimberly Elaine Lowell Bender Stewart Chambers John Vaughn Lorena Abbott Lola Denham Melvin Peacock Brenda Smith Jessie Cornwell Ellen Proefrock Margaret Anderson Darren Anderson Mrs Rebecca Hughey baby Sean Michael Larah Upchurch Etta James Mary Ksycki Darrel Knight Paul Johnson Myra Grothoff Kimberly Sue Jack Payne Charl Beth Kirk Michelle Beth Wilma Burhbarn Jr baby DeWayne Edward.

Nellie Kathryn Rainwater Ella McNeil Virginia Lee Estes Charlie Jourdan Texico Henry S. Marlow Mayme Holloway Centralia Crab Harris Beaty D’ela Stewart Patricia Haney Nancy Sue Jarrell Anita Darlene Abbott Lila M. Gorham Arthur Glenn Hogue Darrell Eugene Hanna Grace Ward McLaughlin Mabel Pearl Tripp Annabelle Hale Minnie Naomi Arnold Ollie Adams David Schooley Corrine June O’brien Kenneth Eugene Davis Jessie Vernell Cornwell Paul Earl Johnson Timothy Roy Clemmons Lillian Eugenia ‘Hanes Thelma Esther Poole R. David Guyton Billie W. Lana Helen Pearl Mar Paul Eugene Sodders Leonard Paul Wells Shirley Maxine Baker Kimberly Elaine Lowell D. Bender Stewart M. Chambers John Thomas Vaughn Lorena Abbott Lola Denham Melvin J. Peacock Brenda Kay Smith Ellen Proefrock Margaret Ann Anderson Darren Brent Anderson Rebecca Annn Hughey Sean Michael Larah Upchurch Etta B. James Mary Ksycki Darrel Eugene Knight

Hog Market Prices at Mt Vernon After Noon

Markets show 8c higher prices past 12:30 p.m. top hogs at 9.2 for 200 to 220 pounds. Sows up 2c to 23.50 for 300 weight and below, but over 23.00, down. Boars up 50c to 16.00 and 16.50. Prices after 12:30 p.m. apply to next day’s market.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon

Mt Vernon market notes list prices for Wheat at 1.50 Soybeans at 2.49 Shell corn at 1.20 Ear corn at 1.17 quoted in Mt Vernon this afternoon.

Mt. Vernon

Egg and poultry price listings from St. Louis AP

St Louis AP reports egg prices by grade and size and live poultry prices. Consumer grades list A large to A small and B large ranges, wholesale standards, and check figures. Hens heavy and light, under five pounds, and broiler and fryer prices are given with unit ranges.

ST. Louis

Livestock prices at National Stockyards illinois

Estimates for Tuesday show cattle 4000 head calves 300 hogs 7500 sheep 700. Hogs 6000 barrows and gilts 29.25 to 30.25 in 190 to 250 pounds sows 22.25 to 25.00 in 300 to 650 pounds cattle 5000 calves 200 steers good to choice 23.50 to 26.50 heifers 21.00 to 24.50 vealers 21.00 to 34.00 calves 15.00 to 22.00 sheep 900 wooled lambs 24.00 to 27.00 shorn lambs 25.50 to 26.00 ewes 5.00 to 9.00.

National Stockyards Ill

Chicago poultry and dairy markets steady headlines

Chicago wholesale markets show unchanged prices for live poultry roasters at 234-25 cents, special fed white rock fryers 184-195, young hen turkeys 32-34 cents, butter steady with mixed ticket quotes, eggs steady with grade A whites at 41.5 cents and other grades ranging to 38-44 cents.

Belleville Erreseeeses Comatose Moline Orenenad Swersess Space Semen Peoria Woeke Quincy Ets Assetpi Intent Seine Rockford Rene Erent Springfield Vandalia Ewaesenseerersenreseanssd Madison South Bend Paducah Nvewergeerttecomee Chicago USDA Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Wall Street Declines Deepen Amid Viet Nam Peace Feelers

Shares slip broadly as defense and electronics indices tumble after Viet Nam peace reports. Boeing, General Dynamics, United Aircraft, and Douglas lead losses while airlines and oils also weaken. Dow Jones at noon falls about 4.40 to 953.45. AP composite down 1.0 to 355.2 as rails and utilities slide.

NEW York Aearspace Defense Ralls Associated Press Dow Jones Boeing General Dynamics United Douglas Aircraft Fairchild Camera American Telephone General Motors du Pont Eastman Kodak Xerox Polaroid

Mt Vernon Shrine No 66 Meeting Notice

The stated meeting of Mt Vernon Shrine No 66 White Shrine of Jerusalem will be held in the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening December 71 at 7 30 o clock An Elizabeth Kell and Naomi R Bogan are listed as W S Readings mention that many of the 608 National Historic Landmarks are federally owned but most are state community or private property

Mt. Vernon Shrine No White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Elizabeth Kell

Big Ammo and Fuel Depot Threatened in Viet War News

Reported damage to a Bac Can highway bridge north of Hanoi with two spans down and six antiaircraft positions hit. A U.S. F105 was shot down, pilot ejected south of Haiphong, and a small observation plane collided, killing both crews. Viet Cong birthday violence flared as Saigon endured curfew and embassy security. In Qui Nhon and near Saigon, cavalry and infantry clashed with heavy Viet Cong casualties. Smash operation near Saigon linked forces to destroy a hard-core Viet Cong unit, with allied troops aiding in a major engagement.

Bac Can Hanoi China Haiphong North Viet Nam da Nang U. S.S U.S Saigon U.S. Information Service Office National Liberation Front U.S. 1St Cavalry Qui Nhon 1St Cavalry 73Rd Airborne Brigade 1St Infantry

Two East German Guards Escape to West Berlin

Two East German border guards fled to West Berlin Sunday night, turned themselves in, and surrendered their submachine guns, officials said.

Outbreak in Santo Domingo Leaves Dozens Dead

Turmoil in the Dominican Republic flare up as fighting between army regulars and former rebels in Santiago and Santo Domingo leaves nine soldiers, two rebels dead, and civilians wounded. U.S. paratroopers and the Inter-American Peace Force reinforce downtown areas. evacuees and rising tensions prompt further security measures.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Santiago Here Inter-American Peace Force Hotel Matum U.S IAPF Santiago Hotel Hector Garcia-Godoy Juan Lora Fernandez U. S

To Hire Guards Here For State Prison Jobs

Illinois Department of Public Safety announces custodial officer openings at Joliet State Penitentiary. Employment service office in Mt Vernon will host reps from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday December 23. Salary annually 4500 to 6180 dollars. 40 hour week. Age 21 to 56. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, holidays. Housing meals laundry at 27 dollars monthly. Next officer training school to start soon with full pay.

Ross V. Randolph Department of Public Safety State of Illinois Illinois State Joliet Ilinois State Employment Service Mt. Vernon

Divorce filing in circuit court for Janice Mays against Gary Mays

Janice Mays files for divorce in circuit court alleging adultery. She seeks custody of four minor children and child support. A temporary injunction restrains Gary Mays from molesting her or removing the children. The couple married March 1, 1958 and separated December 10, 1965.

Janice Mays Gary Mays

Car Hits Bridge East of Mt. Vernon

A car struck a bridge on Liberty Road about a mile east of Mt. Vernon Saturday. The driver Earl Gene Burns of 713 Lamar was uninjured and the damage was about 300 dollars according to county officers.

Liberty Road Mt. Vernon Earl Gene Burns Lamar

Grant Divorce In Circuit Court

A divorce between Michael V. Quigg and Victoria J. Quigg was granted in circuit court during a local session. The ruling formalized the dissolution of their marriage and concluded the court action.

Michael V. Quigg Victoria J. Quigg

Two Stolen Cars Recovered At Franklin School Lot

Police traced two stolen vehicles to Franklin school parking area after a Saturday report. One car belonged to Stanley Changnon, tied to a Mt. Vernon Rams game Friday night. The second car owned by Fay H. Lacey was found at the same lot later Saturday evening.

Franklin School Stanley Changnon Changnon Mt. Vernon Rams Carbondale Rams Fay H. Lacey Route 6 Central Church of Christ 10Th North Streets Lacey

Autos Collide as Drunk Driver Cited in City

Police cited Vernus E. Marvel 52 for drunken driving after his panel truck struck a yard light at Marion Bullock’s home on Cherry Street. About 1:45 p.m. Saturday, the crash caused minor damage and no injuries. Donald G. Crider 17 faced careless driving charges after his car collided with John R. McGill 19 at 10th and Main around 2:32 p.m. Saturday, with damages estimated over 100 dollars to Crider’s car and 75 dollars to McGill’s. The third incident involved M Gailene Waddell 17 and James S. Brenton 26 colliding near 12th and North at about 11:10 a.m. Saturday.

Vernus E. Marvel Cherry Marion Bullock Donald G. Crider Oak Street John R. McGill Apple Avenue Crider’s Auto McGill M. Gailene Waddell Opdyke James S. Brenton North Street

Fines levied in circuit court on multiple charges

Circuit Court fines included Charles S. Belmont of Bluford for intoxication at $10, George T. Caldwell of Huntington for illegal parking bail forfeiture, Belford I Bauman of Hillside for speeding at $24, Bert E. Lamkin of Casey for failure to yield at $10, Jerilyn E Shewcraft of Mannen for driving too fast for conditions at $10.

Charles S. Belmont Bluford George T. Caldwell Route 1 Huntington Tenn Belford I Bauman Hillside Bert E. Lamkin Casey Jerilyn E. Shewcraft Mannen

Mt Vernon Man Charged in Case Involving 12 Year Old

Mt Vernon police arrested Charles W. Mack, 31, of 613 Bell, on a charge tied to an incident involving a 12 year old girl. The alleged entry occurred Friday night when Mack reportedly entered the home through an unlocked window while the girl baby sat. The girl was examined by a physician.

Mt. Vernon Man Gaig Charles W. Mack Bell Saturda Mack South 6Th Street

Motorcycle Found In Alley By Police After Theft Report

A motorcycle found by police Sunday in an alley behind the 600 block of Main Street matched a theft report. Marshall Wilson of 713 Harrison reported his motorcycle stolen from his garage. police identified the recovered bike as the missing motorcycle.

Main Street Marshall Wilson Harrison

Youth Held On Theft Charge In Indiana Case

Thomas R. Oaks, 18, of Terre Haute Indiana, was arrested by county officers on a theft charge after allegedly taking items including an automobile transmission from the John January property at Nason. Bond was set at $2,000 and Oaks remained in county jail.

Thomas R. Oaks Terr Haute Ind John January Nason Oaks

Firemen respond to two Saturday alarms in Mt Vernon

Mt Vernon firemen answered alarms Saturday afternoon to a residence at 1611 South 15th and a car at 1008 Warren. An overheated flue caused a wall fire at the Bob Ashby home with minor damage, while the car seat at Burrell Dodson’s 1008 Warren address burned but sustained only seat damage.

Mt. Vernon Bob Ashby South 15Th Warren Burrell Dodson

Multiple Local Residents Named in Unclear Notice

A list of numerous individuals with ages and partial addresses appears in an OCR fragment. The text mixes names such as Stephen D. Rogers and Susan Louise Hayman with scattered locations like Mt. Vernon and Bluford, plus several incomplete addresses and stray punctuation, without a clear event or outcome.

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