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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1973

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Russellburg Thomas Steven died in Indiana study

Thomas Steven Russelburg 23 of McLeansboro died suddenly Wednesday in Bloomington Indiana while a graduate student at Indiana University from natural causes. Funeral at 1 p.m. Saturday Gholson Funeral Home Chapel McLeansboro burial Oddfellows cemetery He was born November 8 1949 in Morganfield Kentucky to Thomas and Leona Russelburg Survived by his mother Leona Russelburg Funeral details include viewing after 6 p.m. today

Thomas Steven Russelburg McLeansboro Bloomington Ind Indiana University Gholson Morganfield, Ky Thomas and Leona Nelson) Russelburg First Baptist Church

Irene Dugger of Miami Dies at 79

Irene Dugger 79 of Miami Florida sister of Eunice Adams Mt Vernon died at home in Miami at 10 am yesterday. Funeral held Saturday at Van Arsdale Funeral Home Miami with burial there. Survived by son Charles M Dugger Jr and three grandchildren, brothers and sisters including Eunice Adams and Grace Beidelman. Preceded in death by husband Charles M Dugger.

Irene Dugger Miami Fla Eunice Adams Mt. Vernon Charles Price Mobile Ala Vernon Grace Beidelman Evansville Ind Charles M. Dugger

VFW Auxiliary 1376 Meet Tuesday January 16

VFW Auxiliary 1376 invites all members to a meeting on Tuesday January 16 at 7 30 p m at the post home located at Eighth and Broadway. Attendance urged.

VFW Auxiliary 1376 Eighth and Broadway

New School Chief At Carterville

Carterville Illinois AP Gerald Cuendet will become superintendent of Carterville schools on July 1, succeeding Taft Baker who retires after 33 years in the role. Baker, 64, began teaching at 18 and Cuendet, 36, is a Southern Illinois University graduate who has led Unity Point Consolidated School District for two years.

Carterville, Ir Gerald Cuendet Carterville Taft Baker Baker Cuendet Southern Illinois University Unity Point

Italy Quits League of Nations in 1937 Withdrawal

Italy announced its withdrawal from the League of Nations on December 11, 1937, marking a major shift in international relations as confrontations with Britain and France intensified and the Axis powers pursued broader expansion.

Italy League of Nations

Card of Thanks for Mr and Mrs Edgar Glatz and Jim Bater

Mr and Mrs Edgar Glatz of 2900 Broadway thank relatives friends neighbors for calls cards visits and flowers. Jim Bater thanks friends for cards and flowers during illness at Good Samaritan Hospital and for prayers and Dr Wells for faithful service. God bless them all.

Edgar Glatz Broadway Jim Bater Good Samaritan Hospital Dr. Wells

Hospital and Memorial Visiting Notes Across Hospitals

Hospital notes list visiting hours and admissions at Hamilton Memorial Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan. Admissions include Ella Webb Harry Baker Lela Ward John Thomas Linda Sanders Jackie Endicott Maude Minor Jennie Page Katherine Smith Rosemary Young Justin Shane Joseph Willmore Flora Burkhead Edward Keiger Linwood Randall Carl Hottes James Yeoman Viola Triggs Sondra Leneave Norman Howell Lillie Stelle Robert Russell Marilyn Dalby Irvin Butts Jennie Mannen James Beaty Edna Stallings Mary Ellis Perry Neuville Mary Perkins James Tate Mary Willford Diane Krehbiel Almeda Sanders and many others across Mt. Vernon McLeansboro and nearby towns.

Hamilton Memorial Ella Webb Macedonia Harry Baker McLeansboro Lela Ward John Thomas Linda Sanders Jackie Endicott Ridgeway Bobby Ann White Springerton Amos Allen Eldorado Ella Jacobs Jefferson Memorial Maude Minor Route 6 Mt. Vernon Jennie Page Bonnie Katherine Smith Jordan Rosemary Young South 15Th Justin Shane Joseph Fairfield Road Ada Willmore Flora Burkhead South 20Th Good Samaritan Betty L. Dycus Waltonville Laura Harris South 18Th Jo Alice Woodrome Mattoon Christine Merchel Edward Keiger Hickory Grove Manor Melba Livingston Mulkeytown Linwood Randall Carl Hottes DuQuoin James Yeoman Louisville Viola Triggs Herbert Sondra Leneave Norman Howell Odin Lillie Stelle William Sendelbach Fredrick Jackson Forest George Taylor Salem Marion Wilson Decatur Deena Green Bell Frederick Mooney, Jr Loretta Jackson Glenn Mills Deborah Fisher Fairfield Crystal Miller Violet Vietnam Robert Russell Marilyn Dalby Irvin Butts Conger Jennie Mannen Oakland James Beaty Arcola Edna Stallings Mary A. Ellis South 12Th Perry Neuville Alma Mary Perkins Bluford James Tate Mary Willford South Diane Krehbiel Westbrook Almeda Sanders Vienna

Birth announced for son Christopher Lee Kloh

Mr and Mrs Randy Kloh of 1201 Fisher Lane welcome a son born at 8 58 oclock Thursday evening January 11 in Good Samaritan Hospital. The baby has been named Christopher Lee. The mother is the former Darla Fox.

Randy Kloh Fisher Lane Good Samaritan Hospital Christopher Lee Darla Fox

Pennsylvania Ratifies Constitution as Second State

On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the Constitution, marking a pivotal moment in early U.S. governance. The action solidified support for a new framework and influenced neighboring states to follow suit.

Pennsylvania

Two Auto Crashes Reported By City Police

Two vehicle accidents were logged with city police yesterday. Mina L. Roach, 63, struck a portable yield to pedestrians sign at 11th Street and Broadway, causing major damage after stating she did not see the sign. Minutes later Charles C. Parker, 47, backed into a parked car owned by Jimmie D. Beasley on Jones Street, receiving minor damage. Parker was charged with backing without due caution.

Mina L. Roach Rt. 6 11Th Street Broadway Charles C. Parker Ashley Jimmie D. Beasley Jones St Jones Street Parker

Fined in Circuit Court for Speeding and DUI

Anita D. Wood of Wayne City was fined 10 dollars on a speeding ticket issued by the state police. David L. Starman of 25 Crownview Drive was fined 10 dollars for driving too fast for conditions. Fred D. Moore of 510 Grand Ave. was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in county jail for driving under the influence with the sentence to be served in 15 weekends.

Anita D. Wood Wayne City David L. Starman Crownview Drive Fred D. Moore Grand Ave

Divorce Granted for Connie Manring from Cecil Manring

Connie Lorraine Manring was granted a divorce in circuit court yesterday from Cecil Alvin Manring. The ruling formalizes the end of their marriage with custody or property issues not detailed in the brief report.

Connie Lorraine Manring Cecil Alvin Manring

Divorce suit filed by Connie Jo McCreight in circuit court

Connie Jo McCreight filed for divorce from Edward Lee McCreight in circuit court yesterday charging desertion. They wed August 8 1964 and separated December 28 1971. They have two minor children. She seeks custody with support payments and a property settlement.

Connie Jo McCreight Edward Lee McCreight

Peace Bond for Donald H. Birkhead Recalled

Donald H. Birkhead of 426 Perkins Ave. posted a $100 peace bond yesterday and was released from county jail. The complaint, signed by Joan Birkhead, alleges that on December 4, 1972, he threatened to throw her out of their home and choked her.

Donald H. Birkhead Perkins Ave Joan Birkhead Birkhead

Vandals Damage Two-Ton Truck At I 64 Site

Deputies report $200 damage to a General Paving Co. truck at the I 64 construction site north of Woodlawn after vandals broke a windshield window vent headlight and fender, apparently using a soft drink bottle.

Woodlawn General Paving Co Champaign

Correction: Bourque misidentified in theatre photo

The Register-News corrects a photo caption misidentifying Mary Bourque as Barbara Harris. The image shows members of the Main Street Theatre Company who took part in a play reading of Gingerbread Lady.

Mary Bourque Barbara Harris The Register-News Main Street Theatre Company

Presidents Meet Between Nixon and Pompidou in Azores

President Nixon and French President Pompidou held talks in the Azores on December 13, 197. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and North Atlantic affairs as both leaders discussed strategic cooperation and shared concerns.

Nixon Pompidou Azores

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Reported

Market update from Mt. Vernon lists soybean prices at 4.18, wheat at 2.52, and corn at 1.50 as quoted this morning.

MT. Vernon

Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices by Hog Type

Market report lists No 1 and No 2 hogs at 200 to 220 pounds trading from 32.00 to 33.50 per hundredweight. Sorted No 1 at 33.00. Mixed No 1 and No 3 at 200 to 240 pounds traded 31.50 to 32.00. Sows ranged from 22.00 to 25.00 per hundredweight.

Egg price quotes and grades for St Louis market

AP reports consumer egg grades with large A eggs priced 48 to 57 and medium 45 to 55, small 34 to 44, large wholesale 32 to 40, standard 26 to 30, medium 30 to 38, unclassified 8 to 10. Hens weights listed, ready to cook broilers and fryers set at 32.25 to 33.00 for next week delivery.

ST. Louis

Commodity quotes from Chicago grains market

Cash grains in Chicago show No 2 soft red wheat at 2.72, No 2 hard red at 2.70, No 2 yellow corn at 1.60, No 2 extra heavy white oats at 0.97, No 1 yellow soybeans at 4.33, soybean oil at 10.00. No 2 yellow corn sold Thursday at 1.57.

Cash Grain Chicago

National Stockyards Hog and Cattle Receipts Report

Estimated receipts for Monday at National Stockyards include 8 000 hogs 2 500 cattle and 500 sheep. Hog receipts 4 000 head with butchers 25 to 50 cents lower and sows unevenly steady. Cattle receipts 250 head with few slaughter steers or heifers for test and bulls scarce. Prices listed for US grades and weights with cows and bulls ranges and prime and utility categories. Not enough sheep on hand to test market.

National Stockyards

Market edges up as Phase 3 relief spurs mixed mood

New York shares drifted higher amid Wall Street digesting Washington Phase 3 wage and price controls. Dow edged up fractionally while gains led decliners, with Trans World Airlines up 5 to 365 1/2 after a bank credit line extension. Dow Jones Noon: 30 Indus 1051.63 off 0.07. Trans 219.51 off 1.16. Utils 120.37 up 0.23. Stocks 332.71 off 0.34.

Wall Street Washington New York Indus

Art Show by Benton High Instructor Opens at Bend Lake Oasis

The Bend Lake College Oasis hosts the second 1973 art show of Gary Messersmith, Benton High School art instructor. The exhibition runs through February 2 with artworks loaned from private collectors and a public reception set for January 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Oasis.

Gary Messersmith Benton High School Bend Lake College Messersmith Rock Springs Wyo Benton Don Ross Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Art Association

Mt Vernon Area Weather Report Details

Mt Vernon weather shows Thursday high 28 and low 8 with 7 00 a m update. Rainfall to date in 1973 0 50 inch. Compared to one year ago today high 58 low 29 and ten years ago 36 12. Friday sunrise 7 21 and sunset 4 56 CST. Bend Lake main dam water level 404.09 feet above mean sea level.

Mt. Vernon Bend Lake Main Dam

County Explores New Insurance Coverage for Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Board discussed reviewing the county's liability insurance. Chairman Harald Shields said the program likely lacks coverage in some areas and asked the finance committee to draft bid specifications for comprehensive insurance. The Page Insurance Agency prepared specs claiming better coverage at lower cost, but no action was taken as the committee studies the proposals.

Jefferson County Harald Shields Shields Page Insurance Agency Paul Dickerson

Styles Sent Back To Jail In Kentucky

Robert Styles, 34, of Spruce Pine North Carolina, transferred from Jefferson County jail to Owensboro Kentucky after escaping from prison last July during an armed robbery term. He was one of two inmates who allegedly escaped last Sunday night. Kentucky and Illinois had worked to extradite Styles but legal delays delayed the process. Chief Deputy Bill Hill said the escape timing and extradition were unrelated. Styles faces escape burglary and aggravated assault charges in Kentucky once his term ends. He had been jailed nearly six months and was captured July 17 by state trooper Ernie Collins at the I 57 interchange west of Mt Vernon.

Robert Styles Spruce Pine N.C Jefferson County Owensboro Styles Kentucky Illinois Bill Hill Hill Ernie Collins I-57 Mt. Vernon

Salem Man Leo Mulvaney Found Frozen To Death

A search party found Leo Mulvaney 41 missing since Jan 4 after leaving his brother’s home. The body was located in a drainage ditch four miles north and half a mile west of Findley Illinois.

Findley, Ill UPI Leo Mulvaney Salem Mulvaney Findley

GOP Split Deepens as Blair Wins Speakership Standoff

Enraged Hyde bloc vows to fight Blair in the upcoming session while Hyde contemplates a separate GOP caucus and staff. Democrats, led by Choate, eye leverage amid intra party dissension as Blair secures 89 votes from the Republicans.

Blair Hyde Harold Katz Glencoe Clyde Choate Donna Choate Eugenia Chapman Chicago Republican Party Schlickman Hirschfeld Richard Walsh William Walsh LaGrange Park Arthur Telcser Kenneth Miller Sterling William Cox Charleston Bill Murphy Antioch General Assembly Walsh

Gospel Sing Tonight at Old Union Church

Winston and the Singing Millers from Jacksonville Florida will headline a gospel sing at Old Union church on Old Union Road starting at 7 30 p.m. The Golden Harvest Singers from Mt Vernon join as guests. Admission is free with a free will offering accepted. Don Porter of Ewing sponsors the event.

Winston and The Singing Millers Jacksonville Fla Old Union Church Old Union Road Golden Harvest Singers Mt. Vernon Don Porter Ewing

Powell estate faces amended complaint over 38 years of finances

The amended complaint details Powell finances and alleges missing cash from a Springfield hotel apartment and an office safe totaling $800,000. It cites contracts while secretary of state lacking bids and lists Powell stock holdings, savings, bonds, and notes. Executor scrutiny may affect a January 25 hearing on suits against the Powell estate.

Powell Morris Rendleman Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville Springfield Finois Treasury Russell Tate

Ozark Cancels Springfield To Meigs Flights

Ozark Airlines told the Commerce Commission it will discontinue its Springfield to Meigs Fields Chicago service effective Jan 22. The carrier lost nearly 300000 dollars operating the route from March 15 to December 31 last year, saying continued operation would hurt stockholders. Service to O'Hare and Midway will continue without change.

Chicago UPI Ozark Airlines Ied Commerce Commissio Springfield Meigs Fields Ozark O'Hare International Midway

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