Deaths Bert Edmison Keenes age 62
Bert Eugene Edmison 62 of Keenes died at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Chapel Wayne City officiated by Rev. Homer Robertson. Burial in Thomason Cemetery. Survived by wife Violet a son Marvin a daughter Geraldine eight grandchildren six brothers two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Eugene Edmison
Keenes
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Richardson Chapel
Wayne City
Homer Robertson
Thomason
Thomason Cemetery
Edmison
Wayne County
Johnson widow of East St. Louis dies at 63
Mrs. Josephine Rockenmeyer Johnson 63 of East St. Louis died January 12 at Christian Welfare Hospital East St. Louis. Former Jefferson county resident daughter of Nick Rockenmeyer she was born in 1907 in Jefferson county. Funeral services were held in East St. Louis last Friday. Survived by husband Harry Johnson two sons Harry Gene Collinsville and Kenneth San Jose two sisters Elizabeth McCarroll Anguisa and Katherine Martin Goreville. Preceded by brother Henry Rockenmeyer Mt. Vernon who died December 1968.
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Josephine Rockenmeyer Johnson
E. St. Louis
Christian Welfare Hospital
East St. Louis
Johnson
Jefferson County
Nick Rockenmeyer
Mt. Vernon
Harry Johnson
Harry
Gene
Collinsville
Kenneth
San Jose
Calif
Elizabeth McCarroll
Angusa
R.C
Katherine) Martin
Goreville
Henry Rockenmeyer
Hospital Notes from Jefferson Memorial Listing Admits and Discharges
Admitted list includes Doris L. Kenney Hagerstown Til Mary Musgrave Fairfield Janice Axe Bonnie Grace Be Knowles Bonnie Charles E. Davis 1218 South 23rd Discharged Earl Allen Bonnie Cloyd Coil Edwin Guthrie 524 North 11th GOOD SAMARITAN Emma Allen Hickory Grove Manor Emma Henry 204 North 4th Danny Lowery Bonnie Chad Bayles 925 Fairfield Road Anna Davis 612 South 19th Alan Wilson 8 E Adams Court Cleva Puntney Route 2 Mt Vernon Wanda Stube Ashley Clarence ODell Route 4 Mt Harry Scherer 2702 College Chesta Mitchell 116 North 13th Willard Horn Carlyle Chris Roberson 609 Oak Mary Jane Marshall Route 2 Mt Vernon Russell E. Mason Kankakee Ill Mrs Linda Brooks and baby son Clarence Richard 1316 South 18th Mrs Mollie Payne and baby son Alan Taylor 816 North 4th Scott Logue 2814 Logan Rebecca Barker McLeansboro Lillian Chard 1213 Perkins James Barker 711 Opdyke Thelma Fenton 2406 College Mildred Press 1918 Water Works Road Nora Harris Wayne City Rebecca Boles Mt Vernon Manor James Maxey 315 South 8th Lois Shoemaker Route 1 Mt. Vernon Charles Barker McLeansboro Eddie Lowery Keenes.
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Mary
Good Samaritan
Emma Allen
Hickory Grove Manor
Emma Henry
North
Danny Lowery
Bonnie
Chad Bayles
Fairfield
Anna Davis
Alan Wilson
Oak
Mary Jane Marshall
Mt. Vernon
Russell E. Mason
Kankakee
Linda Brooks
Clarence Richard
South 18Th
Mollie Payne
Alan Taylor
North 4Th
Scott Logue
Logan
Rebecca Barker
McLeansboro
Lillian Chard
Perkins
James Barker
Opdyke
Thelma Fenton
College
Mildred Press
Waterworks Road
Nora Harris
Wayne City
Rebecca Boles
Mt. Vernon Manor
James Maxey
South 8Th
Lois Shoemaker
Charles Barker
Eddie Lowery
Keenes
First 18 Hole Golf Course in U S Located in Chicago
The Chicago Golf Club, founded in 1891, is identified as the site of the United States’ first 18 hole golf course.
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United States
Chicago Golf Club
Orthotist Sets Up Offices Here in Mt Vernon
Lucian B. Williams certified orthotist opens Williams Orthopedic Service at 1308 Salem Road Mt. Vernon after relocating from Illinois. The firm offers orthopedic appliances leg braces surgical corsets back braces shoe corrections and related services by qualified staff. Williams trained at Northwestern University and the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Peoria.
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Lucian B. Williams
Salem Road
Illinois
Mt. Vernon
Williams Orthopedic Service
Williams
Northwestern University
Institute of Physical Medicine& Rehabilitation
Peoria
Vernon
Southern Illinois
Percy’s Choice Girl Blocked From Senate Page Job
Senator Charles H. Percy says his bid to appoint Ellen McConnell a 16 year old page for the Senate is blocked. He will ask Rules Committee chair D Everett Jordan to convene a meeting quickly to approve her appointment. McConnell is a Dundee Illinois high school student and two year 4 H standout.
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Washington
Charles H. Percy
R-Ill
Senate
Rules Committee
Robert G. Dunphy
Percy
D. Everett Jordan
D-N.c
American helicopters active in Laos and Cambodia actions
U S helicopters commence operations in Laos and Cambodia with gunships supporting South Vietnamese forces. Washington says claims of ferrying troops are incorrect though air power is used to prevent sanctuaries in Cambodia. In Tay Ninh Province, 6000 South Vietnamese troops push on across the border while gunships claim 24 enemy killed near the border and South Vietnamese report 35 killed with 3 dead and 6 wounded in ground fighting. The fighting centers near the Fishhook and Dog's Face sectors north of War Zone.
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Laos
U.S
Cambodia
Defense Department
Washington
Highway 4
Saigon
Tay Ninh
U. S
Fishhook
Dog’s Face
Mt Vernon Market Prices Report Hogs and Sows
Market at Mt Vernon opened 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with prices down 50 cents. U S C A hogs 200 to 220 lb meat type: No 1 15.75, No 2 15.25, No 3 14.75. Sows steady at 9.50 to 11.50.
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U.S.C.A
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Listed for Wheat Soybeans and Corn
Mt Vernon quoted morning prices include Wheat at 1.57 Soybeans at 2.93 and Shelled Corn at 1.58. The brief market note records a snapshot of local grain values for the day.
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Mt. Vernon
Mt Vernon IL Mt V Livestock Auction Report
Federal State Market News lists Mt. Vernon sale barn receipts on Monday January 18 totaling 429 cattle seven calves 168 hogs and five sheep. Slaughter steers and heifers about 15 percent and 70 percent feeder cattle with steers 25.00 to 28.50 heifers 24.00 to 27.90 cows 13.80 to 19.60 veals 32.00 to 40.00 bulls 23.20 to 25.10 feeder steers 25.00 to 34.50 feeder heifers 22.50 to 30.50 hogs top 15.90 lows 12.80.
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Federal-State Market News Service — Division of Markets
Springfield
Ilinois
Mt. Vernon Sale
National Stockyards hog and cattle price estimates
AP reports weekly estimates for National Stockyards with hogs 6 000 to 7 000 head and cattle about 2 500. barrows and gilts steady to strong with 1 2 210 230 lb at 17.00 to 17.35. sows up about 25 cents. cattle include steers uneven and prime consignments around 31.00 per 1 200 lb, mixed prime and choice at 28.00 to 28.50, cows 16.00 to 19.00, bulls 24.00 to 25.50. veal 38.00 to 40.00. lambs 90 to 105 lbs at 24.50 to 25.00, ewes 3.00 to 6.00.
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National Stockyards
St Louis Produce Egg and Poultry Prices Report
AP from St Louis lists consumer egg grades A large 32-39 cents, A medium 30-37, A small 17-27, B large not reported. Wholesale standard 20-22, medium 18-20, unclassified 17-18 cents. Hens heavy 9, light over 5 percent 6, under 5 percent 2 percent. Broilers and fryers 24.00-26.25 cents for this week’s delivery.
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SF. Louis
Chicago Produce wholesale prices listed by grade
Chicago wholesale buying prices show Grade A whites at 39, mediums at 3544, standards at 35. The AP report notes market pricing for produce in Chicago with varied grade levels and price points.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain prices update
Chicago AP reports grain futures with Wheat No 2 hard red at 1.71 n, Wheat No 2 soft red at 1.75 n, Corn No 2 yellow at 1.59 n, Oats No 2 heavy white at 83 n, Soybeans No 1 yellow OAM UW d.U/IL, Soybean oil at 12.6 n.
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Chicago
Wall Street Markets Mixed at Noon Amid Profit Taking
Wall Street opened steady with a lackluster session as the Dow at noon fell 0.20 to 847.62 while the AP 60 stock average rose 0.5 to 297.5. Gains led by airlines rails metals utilities and electronics while steels oil and mail order stocks lagged.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Associated Press
Chrysler UAW Reach Tentative Three Year Contract
The United Auto Workers and Chrysler Corp. tentatively agree on a three year deal covering 110000 US and Canadian production workers. A six member committee will study a four day 40 hour week with a wage schedule rising to 12 000 to 13 000 by year three. Salaried staff talks to resume as 51 cent first year raise is outlined with retroactive portions and cost of living protections included. Canadian workers gain wage parity with Americans by end of year one.
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Woodcock
Chrysler
UAW
Douglas Fraseer
Ford
General Motors
GM of Canada Ltd
British Postal Strike Sets Midnight Walkout in Britain
London AP reports private delivery firms mobilize as Britain's first postal strike begins at midnight. Government suspends Post Office monopoly, union dismisses private efforts as nibbling. House of Commons hears an 15 percent wage demand could raise first class rates to at least 9 cents. Automatic services only. U.S. embargo on mail to Britain.
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London
Britain
Posts and Telecommunications
Christopher Chataway
Post Office
Postmen’s Union
Chataway
House of Commons
U.S
Ocean fishing dispute prompts U S aid limits on Ecuador
The State Department imposes military aid restrictions on Ecuador to protect American commercial fishermen after 11 U S vessels are seized near Ecuador's coast. Ambassador Mantilla is told a 12 month ban on aircraft sales and ship repair credits is in place with $25 5 million in foreign aid under review.
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Washington
State Department
Ecuador
Robert J. McCloskey
Congressional
William P. Rogers
Carlos Mantilla
United States
McCloskey
Rogers
Mantilla
Quito
U.S
San Diego
Calif
Senator Russell Now Is Critical
Washington AP doctors reported Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia aged 73 in critical condition after worsening overnight. The dean and president pro tempore of the Senate faced breathing troubles at Walter Reed Army Hospital where doctors gave oxygen as vital signs weakened. Russell has been hospitalized since December 8 for a respiratory ailment complicated by emphysema.
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Washington
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Russell
Senate
Walter Reed Army Hospital
City Impartial Job Talks Follow Paper Inquiry
Council member stated the city seeks equal opportunity in job hiring and has approached Black residents about openings but received no applications. An official reply to Stoke's paper was promised.
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Spears
Stoke
Four Mt Vernon accidents and court actions briefed
Four accidents were reported in Mt. Vernon yesterday with major vehicle damage. In the Opdyke collision Garylyn Rogers, 16, and Eddie Adams, 19, faced charges for following too closely. An unknown driver fled after hitting James Setzekorn, 47. A second incident on North Tenth involved Robert Groves, 32, and Louis Brown, 40, causing major damage. A 33rd and Broadway crash involved Sharon Mills, 23, and Robert Fuller, 35, with Mills cited for failure to yield. A circuit court session granted a divorce between Mary Howell and James Howell. Charges against Yvonna Wooten and Judith Richardson, both of 145 South Sixth Street, were dropped after restitution was reported.
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Mt. Vernon
Opdyke
Garylyn V. Rogers
Eddie W. Adams
Route 1
Bonnie
Rogers
Adams
12Th and
Broadway
James W. Setzekorn
North Tenth Street
Setzekorn
Robert E. Groves
Casey Avenue
Louis Brown
South 18Th Street
Sharon R. Mills
Bruford
Robert L. Fuller
Washington, Ill
33Rd
Sharon Mills
Mary Francine Howell
James Dale Howell
Frank H. Walker
Yvonna Wooten
Judith Richardson
South Sixth Street
Emmerson
Break-in reported at Uptown Laundromat on 11th Street
Police say last night a door at Uptown Laundromat located at 224 north 11th street was forced open but nothing was stolen. No injuries reported. Investigators checking for clues and reviewing nearby surveillance footage.
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Uptown
North 11Th Street
Fire crews respond to arcing wall switch at Mrs. Baker home
At 5 25 p m yesterday firefighters were summoned to the residence of Mrs Doris Baker at 519 South 20th Street where a wall switch was arcing. No fire damage occurred.
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Doris Baker
South 20Th Street
Driver In Fatal Accident Gets Probation Here
William J. Fechte of Venice Illinois pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for a 1969 crash that killed Wayman and Pearl Hogshead on Richview Road near Mt Vernon. In circuit court he received five years probation, a $1000 fine, and a three year license revocation. The involuntary manslaughter and DUI counts were dismissed.
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Mt. Vernon
William J. Fechte
Venice
Ill
Alvin Lacy Williams
Williams
Fechte
Woodlawn
Wayman
Pearl Hogshead
Richview Road
Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Delmar Robin
Mr and Mrs Delmar Robin announce the birth of their daughter at Good Samaritan Hospital. The baby weighed six pounds nine ounces and was born at 7 13 o clock Monday evening January 18.
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Delmar Robinson
Lesser
Good Samaritan Hospital
Fines listed in circuit court traffic cases
The circuit court assessed fines for six defendants. Harmon N Eldridge of 1713 S 13th was fined 10 dollars for failure to yield right of way. William D Gabbard of Geff was fined 15 dollars for improper display of license. Harold R Woolley of 14 SW Crescent was fined 10 dollars for disobeying a traffic control sign. Darrell Van Kittle of Wayne City was fined 25 dollars for illegal possession of alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle. Gerald A Russell of Richview was fined 10 dollars for improper display of license. Lester Jones of 929 Airport Road was fined 10 dollars for no valid safety test on vehicle.
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Harmon N. Eldridge
S. 13Th
William D. Gabbard
Geff
Harold R. Woolley
Crescent
Darrell van Kittle
Wayne City
Gerald A. Russell
Richview
Lester Jones
Airport Road
High School Plans Expanded Independent Study Approach
The district outlines an independent study method where teachers act as resources guiding student chosen topics. At unit end, students may choose testing options such as written exams, essays, or oral seminars. The board also bought a lot on Apple Avenue for 2500 for next year's building trades house and catalogued furniture and equipment at 917810.
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Apple Avenue
Western Gardens
Earl Jamison
Building Trades House
J. Shields
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Bert Edmison
Mrs. Johnson E. St. Louis
Jefferson Memorial
Doris L. Kenney
Hagarstown
Orthotist
Mt. Vernon Grain
Mt. V. Livestock Auction
St. Louis
Chicago Grain
Wall Street
Union
Summersville
Roffman
Botch
Albion
Sanitation
Rolland Lewis
Sanitation Department
Edward O. Mercer
Register-News
Lewis
Mercer
Bill Howard
George Gedda
Bobo
Resister
Ray
Ray E. Dalton, O.D
Ed Jenies, O.D
Circuit Court
Space
Glen
Mercury
Drive Mercury
Glen Hayes
S. 10Th St
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