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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1965

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Deaths Ida Foutch 82 of Woodlawn

Mrs Ida Foutch 82 of Woodlawn died at St Marys Hospital Centralia at 8 00 am Wednesday Funeral services set for 130 pm Friday at Boyd Christian Church with Rev Verneil Garren officiating Burial in Boyd Cemetery Body lies in state at Osborn Funeral Home Dix after 4 00 pm today She was born November 10 1882 at Boyd daughter of Eli and Nancy Garren Married George E Foutch September 18 1912 She is survived by three sons Burrell Cleo Raymond three daughters Edna Dobbs Jewell Bundy Wilma Kell a brother Lester Garren four sisters Daisy Allen Cora Moore Rosa Timmons Lulu High 21 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren She was preceded in death by two brothers Willis Ivan Garren a sister Thura Douthit two daughters Pauline Martha a son Sleason and two grandchildren

Ida Foutch Woodlawn St. Mary's Hospital Centralia Boyd Christian Church Verneil Garren Boyd Cemetery Osborn Dix Foutch Boyd Eli Nancy Watkins) Garren George E. Foutch Burrell Foutch Cleo Foutch Raymond Foutch Poplar Bluff Edna Dobbs Jewell Bundy Wilma Kell Lester Garren Daisy Allen Phoenix, Ariz Cora Moore Mt. Vernon Rosa Timmons Ramsey Lulu High Elwin Willis Ivan Garren Thura Douthit Pauline Martha Sleason

Florence A Garrison Dies At 97 In Wayne City

Mrs. Florence A. Garrison aged 97 died at 7 00 pm Wednesday at her daughter s home on Linnview Drive funeral services were set for 2 00 pm Friday at Richardson Chapel Wayne City with Rev Eugene Holcomb officiating burial follows at Garrison cemetery friends may call after 6 00 pm today She was born November 7 1867 in Wayne County daughter of William and Mary Ann Sheley wife of William D Garrison who preceded her in death She is survived by her daughter Mrs Clyde Schuster of this city a son Frank Garrison of Wayne City a sister Mrs Grace Marshe of Bend Oregon seven grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren

Florence A. Garrison Clyde Schuster Linnview Drive Richardson Chapel Wayne City Eugene Holcomb Garrison Cemetery Garrison Ellis Mound Church Wayne County William Mary Ann (Gammon) Sheley William D. Garrison Frank Garrison Grace Marshe Bend, Oregon

Van W. Baker Dies in Florida Former Mt. Vernon Resident

Van W. Baker of Jacksonville Florida died at 5:00 pm Wednesday in that city. He was a former Mt. Vernon resident. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Corey Kerlin Funeral Home in Jacksonville with burial in the city. Survived by wife Ruby Williams Baker of Jacksonville a son Don Baker of California and a daughter Mrs Rosemary Whisenhunt.

van W. Baker Jacksonville Fla Mt. Vernon Corey Kerlin Ruby (Williams) Baker Don Baker California Rosemary Whisenhunt

One Death From Gardena Shootup

In Gardena California a 73 year old Burbank man Arthur Archibald died after a berserk gunman opened fire at three poker parlors Tuesday. Louis Koullapis, 70, was wounded and captured after police wrestled him to the ground. He allegedly fired six shots, then fled toward his home.

Gardena Calif Arthur Adrian Archibald Burbank Louis Koullapis Archibald Rainbow Club Koullapis

U S aid shifts as Viet-Nam Laos funding tops list

Johnson announced $500 million for Viet Nam and Laos while cutting aid to Nationalist China due to its rapid economic rise. The 10-year program ends with Free China becoming a reliable buyer of U S exports. Overall development loans in Asia and Africa will rise to 8 percent in fiscal 1966 under international arrangements with other nations contributing.

China Agency For International Development U.S Chiang Kai-shek Johnson Asia Africa

Hog market update reflects price shifts after noon

Prices paid by 12 30 p m were 20c higher with hogs at 15 85 for 200 to 220 lb. Sows rose 25c to 13 00 for 300 weight down, sows 300 weight and over 12 75 down. Boars were 7 50 and 8 50. After 12 30 p m today prices will be based on next day’s prices.

Mt. Vernon Grain Prices Reported This Afternoon

Mt Vernon quoted grain prices for the afternoon with Wheat at 1.39 Soybeans 2.76 Shell corn 1.25 and Ear corn 1.22 reflecting local market levels.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago Produce Butter and Eggs Market Report

Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter wholesale buying prices irregular and mostly unchanged or down slightly. Butter grades AA and A listed with percentages and quantities. Eggs wholesale prices weaken with grades and quality categories shown. dirties remain unquoted.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Chicago Grain Market Brief Summary

Chicago grain report notes no wheat or soybean sales. Corn No 2 yellow quoted at 1.27 to 1.28. Oats No 1 white at 76 percent. No. 1 heavy mixed listed.

Chicago

Egg and Poultry Prices In St Louis Markets

St Louis AP report lists consumer eggs by size and grade with prices for large, medium, small and B. wholesale grades standard and unclassified. checks. hens heavy and light weights. broilers and fryers priced per pound.

ST. Louis

Livestock Receipts and Prices From National Stockyards

AP reports Friday receipts at National Stockyards: hogs 6,300, cattle 300, calves 100, sheep 200. Hog prices 7,000 head, mostly up 14.25 to 16.85 for 150 to 240 lbs barrows and gilts, 12.50 to 14.05 for 280 to 600 lbs sows. Cattle and calves: 1,000 cattle, 150 calves, mainly steady, steers 20.00 to 24.00, heifers 19.00 to 22.50, cows 8.00 to 12.50, vealers 18.00 to 32.00. Sheep 300, lambs steady to 2 higher, good to prime lambs 19.00 to 23.00, ewes 4.00 to 6.00.

Wall Street Mixed In Heavy Trading As Stocks Move

Wall Street in New York saw mixed stock prices in heavy afternoon trading with about 6 million shares exchanged. IBM rose 2, Hudgson Mining up, Eastern Air Lines and United names fell, American edged higher, while Upjohn Merck Pfizer declined.

New York IBM Xerox Eastern Air Lines United Pan American American Upjohn Merck Pfizer Chrysler Hunt Foods Pennzoil Motorola American Water Works American Optical American Stock Exchange

Storm Hits British Isles Strikes Holiday Weather Chaos

Severe gales and blizzards sweep the British Isles after a brutal midweek storm. Ark Royal barred from sailing at Devonport. twelve ships seek Margate safety. channel ferries delayed. flights grounded. Snowdrifts strand about 800 vehicles near the Scottish border.

London British Isles Air Ministry Ark Royal Devonport Kent Margate Channel Ferries Scottish

Mt Vernon Lodge 31 A F and A M Special Meeting

A special meeting of Mt Vernon lodge No 31 A F and A M is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m. The second degree will be performed and visiting brethren are invited to attend. J Claxton and M Byron Weld are listed as officers.

Mt. Vernon A. M Brethem Weet Brether We Cone J Claxton M. Byron W. Weld

Freezing Illinois Weather Grips State With Snow Glazes

Chicago reports a sharp cold snap with subfreezing readings across most of Illinois. Only far south avoided freezing. light snow observed from north to south as Midway Airport records 2 degrees below zero. Friday outlook shows slightly warmer temps statewide.

Chicago Illinois Ilinois

Governor To The Rescue

Gov Harold E Hughes began a second term but helped free his granddaughter Tracy Otto from a locked bathroom at her parents home. The Governor's Mansion aide coordinated with a rescue squad and a worker helped release the child.

Des Moines Iowa Harold E. Hughes Tracy Otto Dennis Otto Tracy Governor's Mansion Statehouse Hughes

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted Patients

List of patients admitted and discharged at Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan includes Gertie Pearl Miller Wayne City Ellis Roberson Clyde Lafayette Casey Fernalda Bonner W R Davis and a large group at Good Samaritan with multiple names and newborns noted in discharge lines.

Jefferson Memorial Gertie Pearl Miller Wayne City Ellis Roberson Clyde Lafayette Casey Fernalda Bonner W. R. Davis Good Samaritan Sarah Lucinda Shelton Clayton Eugene Upton Alice Rankin Joseph Fagan Patsy Ellen Zachman Samuel Reynold Lucille Maybelle Schrock Clara Lee Keef Pamela Lee Donald Alan Grahberr Ruby Pauline Germann Dorothy Lou Stubblefield Andrew James Aubrey Jean Webb Martin Eugene Fred Warner Clark Edith June Wafer Eliott Franklin Leiler Janet Kaye Lee Melissa Anne Don Dale Mary Ellen Campbell Betty Lou Ramsey Rebecca Ellen Phillips Madge Elizabeth Franscovitch Millie Mae Bryant

Births at Good Samaritan Hospital Shine with Two New Arrivals

Mr and Mrs Harry W Elberly of RFD 2 Mt Vernon welcome daughter Kimberly ay born at 431 this morning weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Mrs Michael Lindhorst of Royalton Il reports a son Michael Raymond born at 131 yesterday afternoon weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. the baby's father died last November.

Harry W. Elbery RFD 2 Mt. Vernon Good Samaritan Hospital Kimberly Ay Michael Lindhorst Royalton Michael Raymond

186 Persons Interviewed Hamilton Co Health Survey

Hamilton County health survey reported a major success with 186 questionnaires completed over two days. Volunteers received residents of McLeansboro and the county well as protection data on smallpox diphtheria whooping cough tetanus and dolio. Results will be released once IBM equipment is programmed. Volunteers named.

Hamilton County Milton Dedek McLeansboro Dedek IBM Sharron Beck Louisa Bond Mae Brinkley Mary Campbell Jenny Craddock Myrna Crooks Nancy Darnell Frances Downen Virginia Frey Lillian Hood John Irvin Clara Jones Beulah Lankford Lena Metheney Mary O'Dell Audrey Pryor Mary Redfearn Morris Simpson

Court Tells Of Stratton Hard Times In 1934

Mrs. Munyon testified Stratton paid 150 a month child support for two daughters after they lived with him in 1952 by mutual consent. She said he occasionally fell behind but always caught up. He paid the 4000 note in full plus 428 in interest in 1933 after he became governor. Auditor Kline testified Stratton and Shirley took January vacations in 1938 1959 and 1960 with varying checks and cash payments. The note was paid in currency in 1933.

Munyon Stratton Alan J. Kline Sun Valley Idaho Shirley Lodge Kline Illinois U.S. House Vincent P. Russo

Churches Oppose More Betting in Illinois Council Action

Springfield Illinois AP reports representatives from 12 denominations in the Illinois Council of Churches opposed extending parimutuel betting. A council resolution notes backers reportedly push for Sunday racing. The panel also urged birth control info for aid to dependent children mothers, open occupancy laws, and abolition of capital punishment.

Springfield Ilinois Council of Churches Council

Two Accidents In Mt V Area

Two crashes occurred in the Mt Vernon area. At 4 50 p m Wednesday Virginia Rutherford of 2 Hinman Place and Gilbert Seibert of 46 Crown View collided on South 13th Street. both cars damaged above 8100 and Rutherford charged with illegal lane usage. Early today a bicycle rider prompted a second incident on the Old Fairfield Road. Donnie Moyer of Route 4 swerved to avoid the bicycle and struck Ruth Harlow of 1010 Lamar.

Mt. Vernon Virginia H. Rutherford Hinman Place Gilbert E. Seibert E. Crownview South 13Th Street Rutherford Fairfield Road Donnie R. Moyer Route 4 Moyer Ruth P. Harlow Lamar

Vandalism And Thefts Here In Mt Vernon

One theft and several vandalism cases were reported to Mt. Vernon police yesterday. Wilbert Heintz said his truck in the 1700 block of south 12th street lost a toolbox full of tools. Raymond Shelton reported his tire slashed at the Texaco on Tenth and Perkins. Ruth Simpson found eggs and toilet paper vandalism at her Lake Street home and sidewalk after vacation. Bill Sanders reported garbage cans tipped over for a full block in his Forest Avenue alley.

Mt. Vernon Wilbert Heintz Route 3 South 12Th Street Raymond Shelton Texaco Tenth Perkins Ruth Simpson Lake Bill Sanders Forest

Eight Radar Arrests Here

Mt. Vernon police used mobile radar to arrest eight speeders late yesterday. Officers checked traffic in the 500 block of South Tenth Street and the 500 and 700 blocks of Broadway.

Mt. Vernon South Tenth Street Broadway

American Motors Cuts Production at Wisconsin Plants

American Motors Corporation announced a production cut at its Wisconsin plants from 2100 to 1957 units per day effective January 25. The reduction will trigger layoffs totaling 2600 workers, including 1800 in Milwaukee and 800 in Kenosha.

Milwaukee American Motors Corporation Wisconsin Kenosha

Dowzer Electric to Host King Coal Chapter Meeting

Dowzer Electric Machinery Works hosts the King Coal Chapter of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association meeting Friday January 15 at noon. August A Baechle of St Louis and H Orvill Thorp of Kansas City will speak on association activities and Midwest electrical industry conditions. Attendees include operators and employees from Illinois Missouri Kentucky and Indiana.

August A. Baechle St. Louis Electrical Apparatus Service Association, Inc H. Orvill Thorp Kansas City EASA King Coal Dowzer Electric Machinery Works, Inc South First Street Illinois Missouri Kentucky Indiana Baechle Denver Colorado Thorp Kornfeld-Thorp Electric Co Midwest The Electrical Apparatus Service Association North America Charles J. Covington Denzer Electric Machinery Works

Verner Pigg Admitted To Barnes Hospital

Verner Pigg of 2308 Logan, retired police chief, entered Barnes Hospital in St. Louis yesterday. He will undergo a series of tests to determine if surgery is needed. Room 1211.

Verner Pigg Logan Mr. Vernon Barnes Hospital St. Louis

Divorce Suit Filed Here For Ruby Lee Ranson

Ruby Lee Ranson filed a divorce suit against Alvin Ranson in the circuit court here on Wednesday charging desertion. They married November 23, 1940 and separated September 1, 163 according to the complaint.

Ruby Lee Ranson Alvin Ranson

Grant Divorce In Court Here

A divorce between Robert L. Fally and Susan T. Fally was granted in circuit court here Wednesday. Judge Alvin Lacy Williams presided over the session.

Robert L. Fally Susan T. Fally Circuit Court Alvin Lacy Williams

Woodlawn Bank Names Officers And Directors

The First National Bank of Woodlawn held its annual meeting electing E C Champ George Earl Hill Stanley Rosenberger Nick Rozanski Theo Smith Viva Watkins and Morton Wood as directors. Morton Wood was named president and chairman, E C Champ vice president, Bill Maze cashier, Louise Smith assistant cashier, and Donna Kay Owens appointed bookkeeper. A $20 per share dividend was declared as of January 12 1965. A tuberculosis skin testing program begins February 15 in Mt Vernon and Jefferson County schools with tests for grades 1 5 9 staff and food drink handlers. Trained technicians will administer Hypo Spray tuberculin without needles. Eunice L Settlemont R N will assist. A state mobile chest X-Ray unit will screen positive reactors. follow-up by family physicians if needed.

First National Bank of Woodlawn E. C. Champ George Earl Hill Stanley Rosenberger Nick Rozanski Theo Smith Viva Watkins Morton Wood Bill Maze Louise Smith Donna Kay Owens Mt. Vernon Jefferson County Division of Tuberculosis Control of Springfield Eunice L. Settlemont R. N State Department of Public Health Jefferson-Hamilton Medical Society Lincoln Grade Mt. Vernon H. S Waltonville H. S Woodlawn H Court House Bluford H

Red Cross Seeks Flood Relief Donations Locally

Mrs. James Setzekorn, local Red Cross chapter chairwoman, said the relief effort will cost about 5.8 million dollars for flooded areas in northern California and Oregon where 20 669 families lost homes. A disaster staff of 346 specialists plus volunteers and agencies will oversee six to eight weeks of recovery work. Donations can be sent to the local chapter, with checks payable to the American Red Cross.

James Setzekorn Red Cross California Oregon Setzekorn American Red Cross

Book Salesman Is Arrested

Mr Vernon police last night arrested Henry Albert Doenges a 20 year old encyclopedia salesman from St Louis and charged him with disturbance. He posted bond and was released. Police said he used insulting language in talking with a resident at her home on North Street. He was part of a crew of encyclopedia salesmen working in Mt Vernon.

Parkmore Grill Building Sold to Carpenter Couple

Mr and Mrs Charles Bruce sold the Parkmore Grill office building at 1010 Salem Road to Mr and Mrs C Dale Carpenter for an investment. Local firm Virgil T Bailey Inc represented all parties in the transaction.

Charles Bruce Parkmore Grill Salem Road C. Dale Carpenter Virgil T. Bailey, Inc

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