Deaths Roy Crain of Ina to be buried in Marion
Funeral services for Roy Crain age 79 from Route 1 Ina are set for 2:00 pm Monday at First Baptist Church in Marion with burial at Rosehill Annex Cemetery There will be public viewing at Ina Funeral Home after 11:00 Sunday and again at noon Monday before the service He is survived by his wife Myrtle Crain of Ina and a brother Ambrose Crain of Houston Texas
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Roy Crain
Route 1
Ina
First Baptist Church
Marion
C. R. Walker
Rosehill Annex
Mr. Crain
RFD 1
Good Samaritan Hospital
Myrtle Crain
RFD
Ambrose Crain
Houston
Tex
Omer Miller Dies at 72 in Dahlgren Rites Planned
Robert Omer Miller 72 of 9231 South 12th Street died at 9 45 am Friday in Veterans Hospital Marion. Funeral 1 30 pm Sunday at Gholson Funeral Home Dahlgren with Rev Rudolph Schlag officiating burial Richard son Hill cemetery. Born December 2 1892 in Hamilton County he was the son of Bruce and Francine Miller. Survived by son Robert Miller Dahlgren daughter Mrs Vada Tudor Woodlawn brother Price Miller Nevada Iowa sister Mrs Susie Tolley McLeansboro and one grandchild. Miller was a member of the Dahlgren American Legion.
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Robert Omer Miller
South 12Th Street
Veterans’ Hospital
Marion
Gholson Funeral Home
Dahlgren
Rudolph Schlag
Richardson Hill Cemetery
Gholson
Mr. Miller
Hamilton County
Bruce and
Francine
Martin) Miller
Robert Miller
Vada Tudor
Woodlawn
Price Miller
Nevada
Susie Tolley
McLeansboro
Miller
Dahlgren American Legion
Sister Of Mt V Resident Dies
Mrs. Elsie Lockwood, 55, of Rialto California, died at 11:30 am Friday in Rialto. Former Fairfield and Mill Shoals resident, born in White County to Joe and Scipha Robison, married to Wilburn who survives. Survived by four sisters and two brothers. burial in Rialto. She was preceded by parents and two brothers.
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Elsie Lockwood
Rialto
Calif
Lockwood
Fairfield and
Mill Shoals
Ralph William Allen
White County
Joe and
Scipha (Simpson) Robison
Wilburn
Grover Tyler Funeral Sunday in Wayne City
Funeral services for Grover Tyler age 77 are set for Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Richardson Chapel Wayne City with Rev Loyal Galiher officiating. Burial will follow at Egbert Cemetery. The body lies in state at Richardson Chapel with viewing after 6:30 p.m. today. Mr Tyler died Friday at 10 a.m. at his home near Wheenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Tyler
Richardson Chapel
Wayne City
Loyal Galiher
Egbert Cemetery
Mr. Tyler
Wheenes
Celia Kirby Ex-Resident of Belle Rive Dies
Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson of Belle Rive received word that Celia Kirby of Champaign, formerly living near Belle Rive, was found dead January 5 at her home. Funeral services and burial occurred January 7 in Urbana.
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Celia Kirby
Belle Rive
Arthur Johnson
Champaign
Near Belle Rive
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted List
Jefferson Memorial admitted Edith Osborn of Wayne City Herbert John Wilson Mary McIntosh and discharged Peter Harris Alta Woolsey Good Samaritan admitted Robert Andrew Keller Clara Marie Martin Mary Ruth Garrison John Davies Carnahan Carrie Jane Pribble Harry Emerson Ethridge Casey Adman Pence Patricia Ann Kimble Wilma Fern Lowery Evangeline Medders Harold Hayes Beckham and discharged Dora Marie Cox and baby D Anna Kathleen Agnes Elizabeth Dennis Nona Ruth Jewell Wilma Iva Williams Elvis George Moore Lillian Elizabeth Shehorn Ellis Jonah Maze Ida May Shafer Elsa Lee Jones Robert Andrew Keller Elmer Dale Robertson Pansye M Ziegler John Marshall Mack Hazel Fullerton.
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Jefferson Memorial
Edith Osborn
Wayne City
Herbert John Wilson
Mary McIntosh
Peter Harris
Alta Woolsey
Good Samaritan
Robert Andrew Keller
Clara Marie Martin
Mary Ruth Garrison
John Davies Carnahan
Carrie Jane Pribble
Harry Emerson Ethridge
Casey Adman Pence
Patricia Ann Kimble
Wilma Fern Lowery
Evangeline Medders
Harold Hayes Beckham
Dora Marie Cox
D'Anna Kathleen
Agnes Elizabeth Dennis
Nona Ruth Jewell
Wilma Iva Williams
Elvis George Moore
Lillian Elizabeth Shehorn
Ellis Jonah Maze
Ida May Shafer
Elsa Lee Jones
Elmer Dale Robertson
Pansye M. Ziegler
John Marshall Mack
Hazel Fullerton
Legion Meeting Set At Jefferson Post 141 Hall
Members of Jefferson Post 141 American Legion will gather at the Legion Hall at 8:00 Monday evening. Rex Medders serves as adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Jefferson Post 141
Legion Hall
Rex Medders
Adj
Weather report for Mt Vernon shows chilly Friday high
Mt Vernon forecasts a Friday high near 32 and low around 19 with light rainfall totaling .46 inches for the year to date. Comparisons note last year at 47/28, five years ago 56/31, and ten years ago 32/11. Sunrise 7:21, sunset 4:56 CST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Illinois Weekend Weather Outlook From AP
Light snow expected to spread across much of Illinois late Saturday as a winter storm moves in from the northwest. Temperatures will be teens to low 20s Saturday, rising toward 30s and mid 40s in the south, with highs in the 20s to 30s in the north. Lows Sunday forecast in the 20s south and 10 to 20 north.
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Illinois
Associated Press
Temporary dam saves Vandalia Penal Farm water supply
In Vandalia Illinois a sandbag dam across the shrinking Kaskaskia River creates a 15 foot reservoir to protect the Vandalia State Penal Farm from loss of its 260000 gallon daily water intake as river levels fell to five feet threatening inmates and livestock. Mayor Norman Michel and Warden Clayton King warned drought and freezing could endanger water services, noting Menard State Penitentiary recently faced a Mississippi River intake loss.
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Vandalia, Ill
Kaskaskia
Vandalia State
Norman Michel
Illinois
King
Menard State Penitentiary
Mississippi River
U S Peace Envoys Seek Settlement
U S peace envoys press for settlement as Panamanian flag clashes flare near Balboa High School in the Canal Zone a week after a major explosion. American and Panamanian students clashed over banners amid national outcry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Canal Zone
Balboa High School
Mt Vernon YMCA To Offer Men Recreation Classes Feb 4
Mt. Vernon YMCA announces 13 week adult recreation classes for men starting February 4 at the National Guard Armory. Membership rules require early notice to Dan Sonsini and payment by January 21 for those without family memberships. Classes run 7:30 to 9:00 pm with 144 instructional hours under professional staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Y.M
United States
Y.M.C.A
Dan Sonsini
Nehru illness raises fears after India trip
Indications grew that Prime Minister Nehru is sicker than official statements suggest. A government publicity officer said photographs will not be permitted when he returns to New Delhi. The 74 year old leader fell ill Tuesday in Bhubaneswar during the Congress party annual meeting.
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New Delhi
Drownings Reported After Niger River Collision Near Onitsha
About 30 people are feared dead after a dugout canoe and a motor launch collided on the Niger River near Onitsha in eastern Nigeria. Ten bodies have been recovered and roughly 45 others were rescued.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Niger River
Onitsha
Non-Residents Can Get Immediate Traffic Hearings in Jefferson County
Associate Circuit Judge Alvin Lacy Williams announced a policy to waive the usual three day waiting period for non residents charged with traffic violations. Non residents may have an immediate court appearance with the arresting officer, without posting bond, in suitable cases. The judge said the system aims to help the public and applies even to minor charges when warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Lacy Williams
Williams
Michigan
Jefferson County
Hindu Moslem Riots Erupt Around Calcutta
Calcutta faced curfew and bans on demonstrations as Hindu Muslim clashes spread from Khulna in East Pakistan. Police fired on mobs with several reported killed, while details remained scarce. The unrest followed the alleged theft and recovery of a sacred hair from a Kashmir shrine.
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Calcutta
India
East Pakistan
Khulna
Pakistan
Mosprophet Mohammad
Mohammad
Kashmir
Mayor resigns after two days in Adairville Kentucky
ADAIRVILLE Ky AP Ray McKinney became mayor of Adairville this week but quit after two days. He learned federal funds were backing a $500000 water plant and sewer project. Busy overseeing the public works, he asked the town board to reinstall former Mayor Jim Betts, a mortician, who will be sworn in at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adairville
Ray McKinney
McKinney
Louisville
Jimmy Betts
Betts
Russia Signs Wheat Contract
In London Tass reported the Soviet Union signed to buy one million tons of U S wheat. The contract was signed in Moscow by Leonid Matveyev, chairman of Exportkhleb, and Roy Folk, vice president of Continental Grain Corp.
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London
Soviet Union
United States
Tass
Moscow
Leonid Matveyev
Exportkhleb” foreign _ trade organization
U.S.S.R
Roy Folk
Continental Grain Corp
Coles Seeks Jury Exemption For Disabilities
John Coles a 57 year old Leicester resident applied Thursday for exemption from jury duty citing blindness and near deafness. The town clerk refused saying the reasons insufficient Coles appealed to his member of Parliament for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
England
John Coles
Cole
Retires After 29 Years At Shoe Company Here
Mrs. Luta Richardson of 1010 South 26th street retired yesterday after 29 years with International Shoe Company. She joined May 16, 1934 as a piece worker and worked on operations in the Fitting Department. Richardson has two daughters Louise Jones and Betty Boswell, both of Mt. Vernon, with seven grandchildren and is active in Nazarene church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luta Richardson
South 26Th Street
International Shoe Company
Richardson
Louise Jones
Betty Boswell
Mt. Vernon
Nazarene Church
Reds Seek Western Credit for Chemical Machinery
The CIA says the Kremlin plans large Western chemical machinery purchases on long credit to avoid hindering arms production. Kremlin economy woes may push Khrushchev to expand chemical industry with West loans. Soviet needs an estimated $2 billion in imports over years, with $46 billion planned overall. The briefing notes Western credits could be extended, and President Johnson approved airing the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
Kremlin
CIA
Russia
Secret Agency
United States
Johnson
Khrushchev
Moscow
Bank robbers flee with $29587 in Clayton Indiana
Two armed robbers hit the Danville State Bank Clayton branch before closing, ransacked cash drawers and the vault, escaping with 29587. They left behind three $2 bills and bound five employees and two customers with twine and tape. victims freed themselves shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton, Ind
Clayton
Danville
Car Stolen in Chicago Used in Mt Vernon Holdup
A two gun bandit robbed a Mt Vernon gas station attendant, Wiley Connelly, at Becker's Phillips 66 on Ashley Road. The thief escaped in a Buick stolen in Chicago with Mississippi plates, linked to a suspect also wanted for beating a policeman in Whitsville, Tennessee. The four assailants fled Saline county last Tuesday night after failing to pay for gas. only one suspect was involved in the Mt Vernon robbery.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Mississippi
Dewey Barton
Decatur
Miss
Whitsville
Tenn
California junior college needs 45 acres for 4500 cars
SAN FRANCISCO AP report to the State Board of Education says a junior college for 4,000 students requires 45 acres of parking space for 4,500 cars. Charles R. Gibson, chief of the State Bureau of School Planning, notes land may cost about $100,000 an acre in some areas and that costs influence site choices.
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San Francisco
California
State Board of Education
Charles R. Gibson
Gibson
State Bureau of School Planning
Kennedys Visit Country Home on Rateree Mountain
Mrs John F Kennedy and children Caroline and John Jr spend the weekend at Wexford their Atoka country home. This marks their first Atoka trip since returning last week from a Palm Beach Florida holiday.
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Atoka
Palm Beach
Fla
U of Illinois Extends Courses in Mt Vernon
The University of Illinois will offer two extension credit courses in Mt Vernon starting February 4 at 7 p.m. in the community college building. History and Philosophy of Education E 304 taught by Prof. Joe R Burnett provides two undergraduate hours or half graduate unit. The Gifted Child in School and Society E 316 taught by Prof. T Ernest Newland offers three undergraduate hours or half to one hour graduate credit. Both courses target teachers but are open to qualified applicants.
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Mt. Vernon
University of Illinois
Community College
Joe R. Burnett
T. Ernest Newland
Montgomery Ward Employees Are Honored at Meeting
Montgomery Ward and Co employees were honored at a Mt Vernon store personnel meeting this week for long service. Pins awarded include five, ten, fifteen, twenty and a twenty five year milestones to named staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward & Co
Mt. Vernon
George Purdy
Arry Bowman
Bill Bevis
Anna ‘Ae Blessin
Virginia Cherry
Maxine Dedman
Sbernar Glatz
Bob Goss
Martha Kleina
James Powell
Oscar Rainey
Jo Ann Richey
Madelyne Tramell
Pole Smoking Fire Scare Triggers Mt Vernon Fire Crew
A smoking utility pole at 15th and Broadway prompted Mt. Vernon firefighters to respond yesterday. Firemen reported an electrical short caused the scare with no damage reported.
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Mt. Vernon
15Th and
Broadway
Plow Stolen From Farm, Carl Gammon Reports Theft
Carl Gammon of 1921 south Ninth street reported to the sheriff's office Friday that his 14 inch Ferguson model plow, almost new, has been stolen from his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gammon
South Ninth Street
Furnace Smokes Prompt Salem Aquarium Power Loss
Mt. Vernon rural firemen were dispatched yesterday to Smith's Aquarium after a furnace emitted smoke due to a power failure. No fire damage was reported.
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Mt. Vernon
Smith's Aquarium
Salem Road
Circuit Court Fines List for Drunk and Speeding
Fines in circuit court include Carl Donovan of St. Paul Minnesota ten dollars and costs for a drunk charge John Williams of Flint Michigan ten dollars and costs for a drunk charge Loren R Pilcher of Farina ten dollars and costs for speeding Nina K Pulley of Marion ten dollars and costs for speeding Robert S Riley of Dix eleven dollars and costs for speeding Roy H Thomason of unspecified place sixteen dollars and costs for speeding Jules J Cresson of Chicago thirteen dollars and costs for speeding Clyde Vines of Rockford eleven dollars and costs for speeding Mary P Seiler of Pana fourteen dollars and costs for speeding
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Circuit
Carl Donovan
St. Paul
Minn
John Williams
Flint
Mich
Loren R. Pilcher
Farina
Nina K. Pulley
Marion
Robert S. Riley
Dix
Roy H. Thomason
Jules J. Cresson
Chicago
Clyde Vines
Rockford
Mary P. Seiler
Pana
Soybean Weed Control Clinic Set for January 15
A soybean weed control clinic conducted by Amchem Products, Inc. will be held at L. & N. next Wednesday, January 15. Farmers are invited to attend and learn weed management practices for soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amchem Products, Inc
Atenio
Ackley Gets Probation For Burglary at Jim's Cafe
Gary Wayne Ackley pleaded guilty in circuit court to burglary at Jim's Cafe on December 12. Lacy Williams placed Ackley on probation for three years and ordered $15 restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Wayne Ackley
Jim
Pouty Seventh Street
Alvin Lacy Williams
Ackley
Grant Divorce In Circuit Court
A divorce case Sue Ann Robbins versus Leslie Cecil Robbins was granted this week in circuit court. Judge Lacy Williams presided over the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ann Robbins
Leslie Cecil Robbins
Alvin Lacy Williams
Lifetime opportunity selling with rapid advancement promised
A recruitment pitch touts lifetime opportunity with no age termination and rapid advancement for men with management potential. It claims a sales organization of over 10,000 dealers covering all SO States, offers quick growth for those who appear capable and money motivated, and invites qualified individuals to call for details.
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Mt. V
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Senate
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Everett Dirksen
R-Im
Thomas Kuchel
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
M.C.A
Public Health Service
Terry
Agriculture Department
Surgeon General
Nehru
Niger
Canada
Ottawa
Chatham
N.B
Bagotville
Que
Comox
B.C
Val d'Or
Homeowners Lumber & Howe
Reds
Kennedys
U. of Illinois
Coats
Jim Jansen
South 10Th
Elgin
Ill
Lyman Smith
Journal of the American Medical Association
Smith
Northwestern University Medical School
Aorthopedic
Baxter Laboratories
Stan
Stan Koziara
Tire
Stan the
Fairfield
Centralia
Salem
U.s.royal Tires
National Sales Training School
Ascete
MR. Phelps
Larry
Larry Medders
W-G Motors
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