Deaths and Funerals A Morgan 63 Danville
A Morgan of Danville aged 63 died December 30. Former Mt. Vernon resident born November 30, 1909 in Tennessee to George and Minerva R Lynch Morgan. Survived by wife Iva Powell Morgan two sons nine daughters a brother Berlie Morgan Mt. Vernon and sister Hazel Woods Mt. Vernon. He worked for Mer vis Iron and Metal Works Co of Danville and was past president of the Danville Eagles and Moose lodges.
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A. Morgan
Danville
Mr.Morgan
Tenessee
George and
Minerva R. (Lynch) Morgan
Iva Powell
Mervis Iron and Metal Works Co
Eagles and Moose Lodges
Iva Morgan
Berlie P. Morgan
Mt. Vernon
Hazel Woods
Radna Rowden Texico Mrs Radna Rose Rowden Dies
Radna Rowden 79 of Texico died at 4 a.m. today at Hickory Grove Manor. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Os porn Funeral Home in Dix with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Calling hours begin after 3 p.m. tomorrow. She was born January 17, 1898 in Field township, daughter of George and Rosetta Aldrich. She belonged to Little Prairie Christian Church at Cuba, Michigan. Survived by a nephew June Aldrich of Anderson.
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Radna Rose (Aldrich) Rowden
Texico
Hickory Grove Manor
Osporn
Dix
Antioch Cemetery
Rowden
Field Township
George and
Rosetta (McDaniel) Aldrich
Little Prairie Christian Church
Cuba
June Aldrich
Anderson
Obituary of Raymond Lisenby Opdyke resident
Raymond Lisenby Opdyke 72 of Route 1 Opdyke died at 3 p.m. yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital. He worked 35 years in the forge department of the car shops here. Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Myers Chapel with Rev. Olen Weatherford officiating. Burial in Old Orchard cemetery. Calling after 5 p.m. Friday. Born October 31 1900 in Jefferson County to Charles and Rose Ella Lisenby. Survived by wife Ruth born October 19 1933, a son Gerald of Opdyke, two daughters Rose Anna Buttrum Mt Vernon and Janet Jines Bluford, two sisters Ruby Finn Griffith Ind., Laura Somers Ewing, five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, three sisters, three brothers.
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Raymond Stacey Lisenby
Opdyke
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lisenby
Farge
Myers Chapel
Olen Weatherford
Old Orchard Cemetery
Mr. Lisenby
Jefferson County
Charles
Rose Ella (Puckett) Lisenby
Ruth Askew
Epworth
Ruby Finn
Griffith, Ind
Laura Somers
Ewing
Mt. Vernon
Leonard Trader Scheller dies at 69 in rural Illinois
Leonard Trader Scheller 69 of rural Scheller died yesterday afternoon at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic church in Lesser with Rev. Paul Holthaus officiating. Burial follows in St. Barbara's Cemetery in Scheller. He was born August 12, 1903, son of August and Rose Trader. Survived by wife Helen Nowland, a son Tommy of Scheller, four sisters and four brothers, and one granddaughter.
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Leonard Trader
Scheller
Good Samaritan Hospital
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Lesser
Paul Holthaus
St. Barbara’s
Brayfield Funeral Home
Mr. Trader
August
Rose
Kurski
Helen Nowland
Tommy
Gus
Henry
Frank
Sophia Skortz
Gertrude Kabat
Ttuse Wirth
Mt. V. Man Injured in Route 148 Car Crash
Leo B. Spencer, 58, of 408 S 19th St, was injured yesterday when his car left Route 148 two miles southwest of Mt. Vernon and struck a tree. He was in fair condition at Good Samaritan Hospital with lacerations as the car sustained major damage.
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Leo B. Spencer
S. 19Th St
Mt. Vernon
Spencer
Good Samaritan Hospital
Bank Call Issued for National Banks' Year End 1972
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for reports on the condition of all national banks as of December 31, 1972. This request targets year end data on assets liabilities and earnings from federally chartered banks across the United States.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Relief as POW photo identifies Alabama man McDow
Mrs. McDow confirms the photo released after Hanoi bombing raids shows her son Lt. McDow, shot down June 27 near Hanoi. Lambda Chi Alpha members Frith and McDow were in the University of Alabama system. others in the POW photo remain unnamed. Mrs. McDow reports four letters from him and a Christmas broadcast from Hanoi Radio.
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McDow
Hanoi
Hanoi Hilton
Register- News
Frith
McDew
Beverly Upchurch
Air Force
Li. MceDow
Clanton
Ala
Shelby County High School
Hog market quotes for weights 200 to 240 pounds
No. 1 and No. 2 hogs 200 to 220 pounds sold from 31.75 to 32.25 with No. 1 at 32.50. Mixed No. 1 and No. 3 200 to 240 pounds ranged 30.50 to 32.00. Sows weighed 20.50 to 29.50.
Market prices in Mt Vernon for soybeans wheat and corn
The Mt Vernon market report lists soybeans at 4.16, wheat at 2.55, and corn at 1.50 this morning. Prices are quoted with no additional context or commentary.
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Mt. Vernon
Butter Prices Steady in Chicago Wholesale Market
Chicago wholesale butter prices declined slightly on Thursday with a 3 to 6 percent drop for several grades, including 93 score AA at 67.708 and 92 A at 65.708. Egg data were issued only on Wednesday and Friday, indicating limited reporting in the dairy market.
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Chicago
USDA
Market confirms steady grain prices in Chicago report
Chicago grain prices show No 2 soft red wheat at 2.674 per bushel No 2 hard red at 2.67. No 2 yellow corn at 1.58 Sixteenths? No. 2 oats at 1.00 and No 1 yellow soybeans at 4.28. Soybean oil trades at 9.74. No 2 yellow corn sold Wednesday at 1.57.
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Chicago
Egg and poultry price ranges in St. Louis market this week
AP reports St. Louis release of consumer and wholesale egg grades with large, medium, small sizes and ranges for A and B grades. Hens weights listed, ready-to-cook broilers and flyers priced from 30.25 to 34.00. This week’s delivery values shown.
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ST. Louis
National Stockyards hog cattle and sheep receipts and prices
Estimated Friday receipts at National Stockyards Illinois include 4 000 hogs 200 cattle and 50 sheep. Hog numbers 3 500 with US 1 2 195 230 lb 33 50 to 34 00. US 1 3 200 240 lb 33 00 to 33 50. Sows 1 00 higher 25 50 to 26 00. boars 24 50. Cattle receipts 1 500 with limited slaughter steers and heifers. cows slow and mostly weaker. Slaughter steers 35 00 to 38 00. heifers 35 50 to 37 00. cows 20 00 to 28 00. bulls 30 50 to 33 00. Wealers 44 00 to 50 00. Sheep 50 head not enough to test prices.
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National Stockyards
Ill
New York Stock Market Opens Mixed as Rally Eases
New York traders opened the year with mixed prices and dwindling rally momentum. The Dow held steady after a 36 point gain over three sessions, while the NYSE index reached a fresh closing high as reinvestment and tax selling influenced demand. Airlines and mobile homes drifted lower following a market shock and GM’s entry into the mobile home field.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Dow
Eastern Airlines
Florida
General Motors
Wachtel to Join 4-H International Study Tour to Asia
Larry L. Wachtel Jefferson County Assistant Extension Advisor Youth joins a 10 member Cooperative Extension Service team on a 4 H International Study Tour to India Nepal and Sri Lanka from January 13 to February 9 1978. The study aims to compare youth programs across cultures and is organized by the National 4 H Foundation. Wachtel previously served as an IFYE to Sri Lanka in 1969 and will participate in a Washington orientation January 13 15 before traveling through the region.
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Larry L. Wachtel
Jefferson County
India
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Ceylon
Mr. Wachtel
Cooperative Extension Service
Janu
National 4-H Foundation
Washington D.C
Wachtel
IFYE
International Farm
Washington, D.C
United States
Washington
Altamont
University of Illinois
Mt Vernon Planning Commission Meets Tonight on Zoning
The Mt Vernon Planning Commission will meet at 7 30 p m today in city hall council chambers to finish reviewing the proposed zoning ordinance. It must weigh suggested changes from a December 7 public hearing and forward recommendations to the city council by week’s end. The council may adopt, modify, or reject the ordinance.
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Mt. Vernon
Dow Jones noon stock averages report declines
New York AP notes the Dow Jones noon stock averages with declines across major sections. Industrial 30 at 1036.72 down 7.08, Transport 20 at 225.01 down 2.20, Utilities 15 at 120.33 down 0.07, and Stocks 331.90 down 2.18.
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New York
Indus
Picking Jury Tough Job At Kerner Trial
Four tentative jurors from 194 sum moned for duty have been selected for the race track conspiracy trial of Otto Kerner former Illinois governor and Theodore J Isaacs. The trial will require an 18 member panel with 12 jurors and 6 alternates sequestered throughout. Key witness Marjorie Lindheimer Everett led Arlington and Washington Park tracks as government says stock deals traded favors for racing dates and supportive Illinois racing legislation.
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Chicago
Otto Kerner
Illinois
Theodore J. Isaacs
U.S. District Court
Santa Fe Railroad
James R. Thompson
U.S
Marjorie Lindheimer Everett
Arlington
Washington Park
Everett Kerner
Isaacs
Mt Vernon Fair Association to Elect 1973 Officers
Mt Vernon State Fair Association officers and directors will be elected at a meeting this Saturday Jan 6 at 10 a.m. at Opal's Cafe on South Tenth Street. New officers and directors will be named for 1973.
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Mt. Vernon State Fair Association
Opal’s
South Tenth Street
Convict Escapes At Funeral Of His Mother
CHICAGO AP A Stateville Penitentiary inmate escaped from police custody Wednesday night in Chicago while attending his mother's funeral. David Goss 21 was serving a murder sentence and slipped free from the funeral home after his handcuffs were removed for entry. His mother Callie 46 died of a heart attack. Goss was convicted of the November 18 1970 murder during an apparent robbery attempt. two accomplices were also convicted.
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Chicago
Stateville Penitentiary
David Goss
Callie
Goss
Anthony Baretto
Herrin Man Quits As UMWA District Chief
Joseph Shannon of Herrin Illinois resigns as acting Illinois district 12 president of the United Mine Workers after 22 years in elective posts. He requests pension and notes no successor named. Shannon, 72, had supported former president Tony Boyle and was recalled from retirement in 1968 and 1969 for acting stints. He joined the UMWA in 1917.
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Herrin, Ill
UPI
Joseph Shannon
Herrin
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
District 12
Shannon
UMWA
W.A
Tony’ Boyle
Arnold Miller
Miller
Union
Lorento
The
Lost Billfold Offers $25 Reward In Local Search
Mrs. Sue Ackley of Route 7 offers $25 for the return of a billfold lost yesterday in front of the Railroad Salvage store at 515 S. 2th St. The billfold contained $200 cash and a credit card. Ackley searched the area with six children and waited to recover the wallet. her husband Wesley was killed in an auto accident last July.
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Sue Ackley
Route 7
S. 2Th St
Ackley
Wesley
Hanoi Bombing Toll Tops 1,318 Killed
Tokyo AP reports North Vietnam released a preliminary tally from December raids on Hanoi. The claim cites 1,318 killed and 1,261 wounded after 10 days of bombing with over 1,000 sorties including 500 B52 strikes. Forty thousand tons of bombs hit 353 sites, destroying economic and cultural establishments.
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Tokyo
North Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
Illinois considers large pay hikes beyond federal limits
A state plan proposes raises well above federal guidelines for many officers and judges. The per cent increases range from 17 to 41.7 percent, based on roles, with some using a 5.5 percent base formula. Senate leaders note debates question federal applicability and party caucus discussions.
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Illinois
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Sen
Robert Cherry
Chicago
Senate
Cherry
Derailment slows near junction with main line
A derailed train was righted with minimal disruption as workers pulled the cars back onto the track. The locomotive was moving slowly, about four to five miles per hour, near the spur line junction at the tower. No injuries were reported.
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Bonewitz
Mt Vernon Eyes City Weed Cutting Upgrade in 1973
Mt. Vernon plans to buy a tractor and sickle bar mower to improve its weed cutting program in 1973. City manager Ray Botch asked and received permission to advertise for bids for the tractor and mower at the first council meeting of the month. The plan would deploy a city tractor to systematically mow from one end of town to the other, restarting after completing the cycle, replacing the current ad hoc weed cuts prompted by complaints.
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Mt. Vernon
Ray Botch
Botch
Selections of 1960s 70s country and pop songs
A varied catalog lists Freddie Hart and George Jones titles along with Waylon Jennings Sonny James Mel Street Conway Twitty Don Gibson Tanya Tucker and Tom T Hall. The ad notes a large selection of 8 track stereo and cassette tapes.
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Freddie Hart
Heaven
Tommy Overstreet
Joe Stamply
George Jones
Waylon Jennings
Sonny James
Lovin
Mel Street
Conway Twitty
Tom T. Hall
Don Gibson
Tanya
Tucker
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Morgan Danville
Radna Rowden
Raymond Lisenby
Art Barnard
Wayne City
Mt. V. Man
Weer
MT. Vernon Grain
Ch'sago Produce
Chicago Grain
Larry Wachtel
Kerner
Mt. Y. Fair
Herrin Man
Max
North
Benton, Ill
America
Max Pardee
ME & Mrs. Jones
Billy Paul Clair
Gilbert O'Sullivan
al Green
California
Albert Hammond
Donna Fargo
I AM
Woman
Helen Reddy
Boogie Woogie
Johnny Rivers
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Ken Loggins
Four Tops
Austin Roberts
Jethro Tull
Papa
Stevie Wonder
Neal Diamond
Ray Price
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