Deaths: Funeral for Frank M. Zellers in Dahlgren
Funeral services for Frank M. Zellers were held at Pleasant Hill Baptist near Dahlgren with Rev. Rudolph Schlagg officiating. Burial followed in Bethel cemetery. Zellers, 79, of Dahlgren, died at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was born March 14, 1881, in Dahlgren, son of Nelson and Emily Zellers. Survivors include three sons Merrell Zellers of Mulberry Indiana Everett and Floyd Zellers of Dahlgren, daughter Ruth Loftus of New York City, and sisters Mrs Oscar Hall of Peoria and Mrs Lemuel Gage of Dahlgren.
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Frank M. Zellers
Pleasant Hill Baptist Thurpek
Dahlgren
Rudolph Schlagg
Bethel Cemetery
Mr. Zellers
I.d
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Nelson
Emily
Thierry) Zellers
Gracy Gauge
Merrell] Zellers
Mulberry
Ind
Everett
Floyd Zellers
Ruth Loftus
New York City
Oscar Hall
Peoria
Lemuel Gage
Bazil Alexander Dies At Home On Rural Route 2
Bazil Curtis Alexander, 79, died at 6:30 p m yesterday at his home on Rural Route 2 Mt Vernon He was a farmer and survived by wife Pearl Mc Combs son Homer Alexander brother William H Alexander sisters Annie Irwin Mayme Rainwater Binnie Maxey and a granddaughter Funeral services set for 1:30 p m Thursday at Myers Chapel with Rev Lester Breeze officiating Burial in New Shiloh Cemetery will follow The body will lie in state at a Chapel after 3:00 p m tomorrow
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Bazil Curtis Alexander
RFD
Mt. Vernon
Myers Chapel
Lester Breeze
New Shiloh
Myr. Alexander
Coles County
William D
Martha (Wilson) Alexander
Pearl McCombs
Homer Alexander
Huntington
West Virginia
William H. Alexander
Rochelle, I
Annie Irwin
Belle Rive
Mayme Rainwater
Rochelle, T
Binnie Maxey
Alexander
Albert Spilman Rites Tomorrow In McLeansboro
Albert M. Spilman 77 of Thompsonville died at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Rites set for 2:00 p m tomorrow at Church of Christ in McLeansboro with Rev Claude Parker officiating. Burial in Brady Cemetery near Aken. Body in state at Gholson Funeral Home after 3:00 p m today. He was born December 14, 1883 in Franklin County. Survived by brother Claude Spilmon of Dale and sisters Helena and Flossie Spilmon of Mt Vernon. Member Liberty Church of Christ.
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Albert M. Spilman
RFD
Thompsonville
Hamilton Peetria Hospital
McLeansrune
Church of Christ
McLeansboro
Claude Parker
Brady Cemetery
Aken
Gholson Funeral Home
Mr. Spilman
Franklin County
Samuel and
Elizabeth
South) Spilman
Claude Spilmon
Dale
Helena
Flossie Spilmon
Mt. Vernon
Spilmon
Liberty Church of Christ
Broken Oil Line Caused Carrier Fire
The Navy blames a ruptured oil line for a two hour fire on the aircraft carrier Saratoga killing seven crewmen and injuring twenty three. Flames began in a machinery compartment at 2 am near Athens as the Saratoga steered toward Phaleron Bay. Captain R. W. Mehle steered the ship to safety without aid from other ships. A court of inquiry led by Rear Adm. Arthur R. Gralia was named to investigate the blaze aboard the Forrestal class carrier.
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Dmitri Travlos
Athens
Greece
Saratoga
U.S
Ionian Sea
Mediterranean
R. W. Mehle
Cincinnati
Phaleron Bay
Forrestal
Constellation
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Arthur R. Gralia
Destroyer Flotilla 2
O Bear
Avid L. MacDonald
6Th Fleet
Cleveland judge sentences mother in child abuse case
In Cleveland Ohio a juvenile court judge sentenced 29 year old Ian Fratantonio, mother of five, to a year in jail and a fine for secretly feeding sleeping pills to two daughters aged three and six. The judge called her a bad mother and wife and warned that without personality change she cannot be trusted with her children. The verdict followed a December conviction after a two hour jury deliberation.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Albert A. Vaidntan Ete Orksly
Ian Fratantonid
Bernadette
Venita
Pirates Seize Portuguese Ship Santa Maria in Caribbean
The Santa Maria was captured in the Caribbean after a crew mutiny near Curacao. The band, of several nationalities, seized the ship around 2 a.m. Monday as passengers slept, killing the third officer and wounding many. U.S. Navy destroyers and PV2 aircraft joined ships from Britain in pursuing the vessel, with Castries taking wounded seamen ashore for aid. Two Chicago-area women aboard, Pauline Sturman and Lucille Gray, are among the passengers.
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United States
St. Lucia
Santa Maria
Mai
Curacao
Miami
Lisbon
Castries
Trinidad
Galvao
Portuguese National Assembly
Azar
U.S. Navy
Washington
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Rothesay
Curracao
Florida
Port Everglades
Fla
Shaw Bros
Salazar
Chicago
Europe
Pauline Sturman
Lucille Gray
Berwyn
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions List
Jefferson Memorial patients admitted include Alva McMillen Dahlgren Ira Rainey Dix Zelma Dean Warren James William Holland Eulah Inez Spiller Waltonville. Discharges include Clyde Webster Buck Opdyke Leslie Gilbert Leroy Woodlawn and Martyn Jane Hulbert.
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Jefferson Memorial
Alva McMillen
Dahlgren
Ira Rainey
Dix
Zelma Dean Warren
James William Holland
Eulah Inez Spiller
Waltonville
Clyde Webster Buck
Opdyke
Leslie Gilbert Leroy
Woodlawn
Miss Martyn Jane Hulbert
Good Samaritan
Dorothy Marie Brumitt
Jessie Louis Clark
Lora Kathleen Taylor
Florence Bertha Baltzell
William A. Troutt
George W. Camden
Russell Rulif Robinson
Reds Capture 11 Yenk Airmen Report Continued
An East German writer claims the plane was on a spy mission over the Soviet Union. He says before pursuit, one crew member parachuted into Soviet territory and was later captured on the outskirts of Yerevan in Soviet Armenia. The article notes ancient Giskyo trees are preserved by Chinese Buddhist priests who deem them sacred.
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Soviet Union
Yerevan
Armenia
Detailed Weather Report from The Associated Press
Weather briefing from The Associated Press detailing regional forecasts, temperatures, precipitation chances, and notable conditions. Locally specific data may include highs and lows, wind shifts, humidity, and upcoming weather patterns for readers planning activities or travel.
Bitter cold grips Illinois with record lows
Skies were fair but frigid across Illinois as northwesterly winds up to 30 mph drove near zero readings. Chicago may post its coldest Jan 24 since 1897 at 15 below zero, with Rockford and Moline just below zero and Paducah at 28. Highs Wednesday near 10, lingering cold through Friday or Saturday. Northern lows 7 to 18 below, southern readings near 10 below to zero. Daytime highs and overnight lows include Belleville 29/10, Quincy 29/0, Vandalia 27/9, Springfield 26/3, Moline 26/3, Peoria 25/2, Chicago Grant Park 23/2, Rockford 21/?, Chicago Midway 21/1, Rantoul 20/5, and Dubuque 20/38.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Rockford
Moline
Paducah
Ohio River
Southern Illinois
Belleville
Quincy
Vandalia
Springfield
Peoria
Chicago Grant Park
Midway Airport
Rantoul
Dubuque
Iowa
Kerner OKs Highway Bid Letting in Springfield
Governor Otto Kerner announced approval of a $16 million highway bid letting set for Friday after reviewing the packages with State Highway Engineer Ralph Burtelsmeyer. Most work covers secondary roads. Kerner kept Police Chief William Morris in his post and weighed candidates for state director of registration and education. He had not decided on a free gate policy at the State Fair as three Springfield legislators pushed a bill to end paid admissions after 4 p.m. daily.
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Springfield
Otto Kerner
Kerner
Ralph Burtelsmeyer
William Morris
Victor Sheppard
Jacksonville
Springfield Regislators
Truman Train Hits Truck En Route Home From Kennedy
Former President Harry S Truman and wife were aboard a Baltimore and Ohio National Limited when it struck a semi at an Illinois Route 1 crossing. The locomotive engineer sustained facial injuries. truck driver uninjured. The train diverted to Bridgeport after repairs. Truman home in Independence, Missouri. In Galesburg, the statue Old Mother Bickerdyke on the Knox County courthouse lawn was daubed with red and white paint. Authorities have no suspects. a prior vandalism incident involved Monmouth College students at another college feud.
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Lawrenceville
API
Harry
Truman
Kennedy
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
National Limited
Illinois
Frank Engelmeyer
Flora
Bridgeport
F. E. Ferguson
Nashville
Ark
St. Louis Union Station
Independence
Alo
Galesburg
Mother Bickerdyke
Knox County
Monmouth College
Knox College
Birth of Clay Edward Monroe in Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charles Monroe of 409 Marquis Street Centralia welcomed a son born at 12 35 this morning in Good Samaritan Hospital weighing seven pounds named Clay Edward The family news confirms a new arrival and local address.
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Charles Monroe
Marquis Street
Centralia
Good Samaritan Hospital
Clay Edward
Kent State editors engage amid yearbook romance
Kent State University editors Jim Ansley and Joan Pollak, both on the 1961 yearbook staff, have become engaged after meeting while working on the 1960 yearbook. The couple's romance began in the newsroom and signals a harmonious start to their partnership.
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Kent
Ohio
Jim Ansley
Kent State University
Joan Pollak
Shipley Sponsors Peace Plan Bill in House Bill
In Washington, AP reports a National Peace Agency bill would study disarmament control research and train enforcement teams. Rep. Robert W. Kastenmeier of Wisconsin leads as principal author, with Democrat sponsors including George Shipley of Illinois.
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Washingon
Robert W. Kastenmeier
D-Wis
George Shipey
Mt Vernon Grain Prices From Mt Vernon Market Report
Mt Vernon market report lists wheat at 2.00 dollars per bushel soybeans at 2.37 dollars and corn at 1.03 dollars quoted this afternoon in Mt Vernon indicating grain prices across the board.
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MT Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Mt Vernon Hogs Prices on Local Market Stable
Mt Vernon livestock market saw no change with top hogs at 17.50 for 190 to 210 pounds. Sows traded around 15.50 for 300 pounds and boars ranged from 10.00 to 11.00 dollars.
Market Report for Eggs and Poultry in St Louis
St Louis market notes eggs and live poultry with wholesale grades classified farm run and consumer grades AA large and AA extra large 38 39 A large 36 37 heavy hens 20 22 light over 5 lb 14 15 commercial broilers and fryers 24 2 34 lb 08 84 percent 4. Prices unchanged other than noted.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Poultry Receipts and Prices See Minimal Movement
Chicago poultry market notes yesterday receipts at 46,000 pounds with wholesale buying prices unchanged to 45 higher. White fryers quoted 20.44 to 21.35 per unit while roasters stand around 22. Py Ve.
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Chicago
USDA
Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter and eggs show steady prices with large wholesale receipts. Butter grades AA to C posted varied prices and high losses, while eggs maintain rates with mixed grade whites and standards amid notable weekly receipts.
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Chicago (Ap
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Grain prices in Chicago market show mixed futures
Cash Grain Chicago reports No wheat oats or soybean sales. Com No 3 yellow 1.09 percent No 5 yellow 98 percent. Soybean around 11.00 to 20n. Barley prices range from 1.20 to 1.28n for choice and 0.75 to 0.90n for feed.
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Chicago
IBM Leads Nasdaq Dip Amid Profit Taking
Wall Street fell as profit taking persisted with a 4.1 million share day and broad declines beyond a few gainers. International Business Machines surged about 30 points on news of a 50 percent dividend increase and higher cash payout, while steels autos aircraft and chemicals drifted lower. Corporate bonds rose slightly as government bonds were mixed and overall trading remained dull.
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New York
International Business
U.S
Kennedy Briefs Disarmament Advisors at White House Meeting
President Kennedy meets with top disarmament advisers including McCloy Rusk McNamara Nitze Bundy and Wiesner at the White House in a first step toward serious proposals for inspection and control of arms The session is the third master strategy gathering on foreign policy in as many days and centers on Laos negotiations State of the Union foreign policy expected next week and a British led three nation commission proposal to supervise Southeast Asia also discussed Secrecy order covers Thompson report on Moscow talks and other diplomatic communications
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White House
John J. McCloy
Dean Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
Defense
Paul H. Nitze
McGeorge Bundy
Jerome Wiesner
Kennedy
Soviet Union
United States
Khrushchev
Foreign Affairs Defense
Congress
Laos
State Department
Southeast Asia
Rusk
U.S
Llewellyn E. Thompson
Moscow
Taxpayers Assn To Meet Here And Elect Officers
The Jefferson County Taxpayers Association will hold its annual meeting at Mt Vernon city hall Wednesday at 7 80 p m. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Association president Charles Nation said the public is invited to attend in the second floor council room.
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Jefferson County Taxpayers Association, Inc
Mt. Vernon
Charles Nation
Donors Named For New March Of Dimes Here
Mt Vernon area lists donors for the 1961 March of Dimes drive including First National Bank Mt Vernon and Illinois Power Co at the top. The article notes early progress and urges all Jefferson county residents to contribute via the March of Dimes envelopes. It also reports three Mt Vernon men enlisting in the U S Air Force and details recruitment contacts and basic training at Lackland AFB.
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Mt. Vernon
U. S. Air Force
T/Set
Ray Lamperez
Centralia Air Force
Donald R. Wittenbrink
Francis A. Wittenbrink
South 24Th Street
Delmar D. Dorris
Delmar Dorris
South Ith Street
John A. Stelle
Noah Stelle
Route 4-A
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Air Force
Lamperez
City Hall
Sgt. Lamperez
USAF
North Locust
Centralia
Illinois
Robert Hendrickson
Advance Gifts
Jim Denham
Mailers
Hendrickson
First National Bank
Octavia T
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Andy Hall
Fred G. Hays
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
W. D. Isaac
Jones Pharmacy
iNell J. Kell
Clyde Lee Insurance Agency
Sadie Lustig
Max McCarty
Sam McCoy
Marvel D. Motzer
Jury Rules For Plaintiff In Crash Suit
A circuit court jury awarded 508.85 to plaintiff Glenn W. McCabe for auto collision damage against defendant Richard Poston. The crash occurred March 29 1959 on U S Route 460 about six miles west of Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn W. McCabe
Richard Poston
U. S. Route 460
Mt. Vernon
David Mallett Installed as Potentate of Avnad Temple
David F. Mallett, longtime Mt. Vernon resident and clerk of the Appellate Court, was installed as potentate of Avnad Temple of East St. Louis. He succeeds Forrest Creson of National City Livestock Commission. Mallett, a banker and automobile dealer, serves as president of the Bank of Edgemont and resides at 29 Kingston Drive in East St. Louis.
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David F. Mallett
Mt. Vernon
Avnad Masonic Temple
East St. Louis
Mallett
Kingston Drive
Forrest Creson
National City
Liverstock Commission
Bank of Edgemont
Trumans Return Home From Washington Visit
Former President Harry S Truman and Mrs. Truman arrived home in Independence Missouri on Monday night following a stay in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Harry Sr. Truman
Washington
Satellite burns up over Bedford after 524 orbits
The XIX satellite burned in the atmosphere above Bedford Massachusetts after completing 524 orbits around the Earth, according to the Air Force Surveillance Control Center.
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Bedford
Mass
Air Force Surveillance Control Center
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Vail
Bishop's Committee
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Harry G. Thompson
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A. E. Feltz
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William Alexander
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