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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1967

Page

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Deaths and Funerals of V P Cannon at 62 in Danville Ky

V P Cannon died at 6 00 p m Saturday at 624 North 12th Street age 62 11 months and days funeral services set for 2 00 p m Tuesday at Myers Chapel with Herbert Wilson officiating Burial in Memorial Gardens body in state at Myers Chapel after 5 00 p m today survivors include wife Elizabeth Yeager Danville Ky son Dickson Y Cannon Louisville Ky daughters J Crawford Butts Oklahoma City Okla and R M Buie Jr Greensboro NC brother Marvin Cannon Greenville SC sister W S Kahl Ardmore Okla 16 grandchildren one great grandchild he belonged to Central Church of Christ Masonic Lodge Elke Lodge and Aviad Temple Shriners

V. P. Cannon North 12Th Street Myers Chapel Herbert Wilson Memorial Gardens Mr. Cannon Kirksville Joseph Lorena (Payne) Cannon Danville Elizabeth Yeager Dickson Y. Cannon Louisville J. Crawford Butts Oklahoma City Okla R. M. Buie, Jr Greensboro N. C Marvin Cannon Greenville S. C W. S. Kahl Ardmore Cannon Central Church of Christ The Masonic Lodge Elke Lodge Aviad Temple Shriners

Florence Benard Dies at 11 Years Old in Richview Road

Florence Benard of Richview Road died at 5 00 am in Good Samaritan Hospital at age 11 years 10 months 11 days Funeral will be 1 30 pm Wednesday at Myers Chapel with Rev Garrett Phillips officiating Burial in Old Shiloh cemetery Wake after 4 00 pm Tuesday at Myers Chapel She was born Sept 5 1915 in Mocassin Ill daughter of Rev Robert and Sylvia Phillips She married Lester Benard Feb 13 1954 at McLeansboro Survived by daughter Mrs Barbara Smith Mt Vernon a son Robert S Crow Topeka Kan four brothers Sam and Howard Phillips Rev Garrett Phillips Amos Phillips five sisters Mrs Charles Rippy Mrs Paul Gardner Mrs Hugerie Warner five grandchildren and member of Shiloh Methodist Church.

Florence Benard Richview Road Good Samaritan Hospital Myers Chapel Garrett Phillips Old Shiloh Benard Mocassin Ill Robert Sylvia Harvey) Phillips McLeansboro Lester Benard Barbara Smith Mt. Vernom Robert S. Crow Topeka Kan Sam Howard Phillips Mentone Ind Amos Phillips Lisle Charles Rippy Paul Gardner Hugerie Warner Hollywood Fla Shiloh

Grayce Scrivner Dies Saturday Belle Rive Rites

Grace Ethel Scrivner 79 of Belle Rive died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday in Mt. Vernon Tuberculosis Sanitarium. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Belle Rive Methodist Church with Rev. Glen Payne and Rev. Roscoe Gant officiating. Burial in Opdyke Cemetery. Body in state at Ghelson Funeral Home, Dahlgren, after 2:00 p.m. today. at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday moved to church to lie in state until funeral. Survived by husband Hugh E. Scrivner, a son Foster Scrivner, two sisters Lena Overby and Jennie DeWitt, a brother Walter Foster, and four grandchildren. a daughter preceded her in death. Member of Belle Rive Christian Church.

Grace Ethel Scrivner Belle Rive Mt. Vernon Belle Rive Methodist Church Glen Payne Roscoe Gant Opdyke Ghelson Funeral Home Dahlgren Mr. Scrivner M.C Elvina (Walters) Foster Hugh E. Scrivner Foster Scrivner Lena Overby Jennie DeWitt Walter Foster

M L Ogletree Dies Early Today in Tennessee

M Lamar Ogletree, 59, of Johnstown, Tennessee, died at 9 00 a m today in that city after an apparent heart attack He was born October 13 1908 in Alabama to George H Ogletree and Tinnie Killebrew Ogletree and married to Maxine Craig at Charleston Alabama who survives him

M. Lamar Ogletree Johnston City Tenn George H. Ogletree Richview Road Mr. Ogletree Alabama George H. and Tinnie (Killebrew) Ogletree Charleston Maxine Craig

Bessie Donahoo Rites Today At Pleasant Hill

Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie B. Donahoo were held at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ross Partridge officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. She died at Mercy Hospital in Champaign at 10:25 a.m. She was 63 years old and survived by her husband Burrell A. Donahoe and twelve grandchildren, along with two sons, two daughters, two brothers, one sister, and numerous relatives.

Bessie B. Donahas Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Ross Partridge Donahoo RED Tuiscola Mercy Hospital Chara- Paign Tuka Luther Hester Gaston) Middleton Mt. Vernon Burrell A. Donahoe Leonard Donahoo Carmargo Edward Donahoo Tuscola Letha Snuffin Robert Stenger Melvin Middleton Harvey, M Louis Middleton Centralia Kay Brennan Salem Donahan Lakewood

Oscar L. Cooper of Keenes Dies at 74

Oscar L. Cooper of Keenes died at 11 12 p.m. Sunday in Jefferson Memorial Hospital at age 74 11. Mr. Cooper a retired teacher served Clay Wayne Marion and Jefferson counties. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday New Home Lowery Church with Rev Delbert Goff officiating burial in adjoining cemetery Osbon Funeral Home in Dix. Born Aug 15 1890 in Farrington Township married Martha A Alderson Aug 31 1915 in Salem. Survived by three daughters a brother four sisters six grandchildren two great grandchildren and Wells Chapel General Baptist member.

Oscar Lee Cooper Keenes Jeffeson Memorial Hospital Cooper Clay Wayne Marion Jefferson New Home Lowery Delbert Goff Osbon Funeral Dix Farrington Township Joseph Cora E. (Burns) Cooper Salem Martha A. Alderson Finley Shields John Look Peoria Donald Pierce Barberton Ohio Thomas Cooper Springfield Iil Susie Gaston Rochelle Irl Emory Youngblood Frankie Wood Bluford James E. Ellis Mt. Vernon Wells Chapel General Baptist Church

John Willmore Dies at 90 in Ina Funeral Planned

John H. Willmore, 90, of Ina died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Hospital at Salem. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ina Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Ketteman and Rev. James Benton officiating. burial will be in Kirk Cemetery. The body lies in state at the Ina Funeral Home until 6:00 p.m. today. He was born February 11, 1877, in Jefferson County, son of Henry and Harriett Willmore. He married Ada Whittenburg, who survives, along with a daughter Mrs. Gretta Raley of Westminster, California, two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. A son preceded him in death.

John H. Willmore Ina Memorial Hospital Salem Jack Ketteman James Benton Kirk Cemetery Inn Mr. Wilmore Jefferson County Henry and Harriett (Atkins) Willmore Ada Whittenburg Gretta Raley Westminster Calif

Funeral for Lester McReynolds Tuesday at Ghorgon Funeral Home

Lester McReynolds 50 died at 5 00 am Saturday at his Benton home. Funeral services will be at Ghorgon Funeral Home in Dahloren with Rev R L Schlag officiating. Burial is at Flint cemetery. Friends may call at any time. He formerly lived in Belle Rive.

Lester McReynolds Ghorgon Dahloren R. L. Schlag Flint Mr. McReynolds Benton Belle Rive

Beauties on Parade at the Fair Tonight

Continued from Page One report notes Lesser placing fifth. Barrel Race won by Dick Hall of Terre Haute. Handy Horse won by Bud Northrup of Fayette, Ind. Rescue Race secured first place for Bob Jones of Marion.

Lesser Dick Hall Terre Haute Bud Northrup Fayette Ind Bob Jones Marion

Two Hurt In Four Car Broadway Crash

Two people injured early Sunday in a four car crash on Broadway. Michael E. Flanagan aged 20 was charged with reckless driving. James Dare aged 18 also injured as Flanagan’s passenger. Both taken to Good Samaritan Hospital by Litton Ambulance but not admitted. Damages exceeded $100 to three involved cars and about $50 to a fourth.

Broadway Michael E. Flanagan Vernon James Dare Flanagan Dave Good Samaritan Hospital Litton Mt. Vernon Ruth V. Dowdell Route 3 Dowdell Edward Pickett Iuka Pickett Charles L. Crowder

Night of Racial Unrest at Cairo

An overnight firebombing at the Rink store sparked a riot in Cairo causing street closings. Missouri and Illinois troopers reportedly redirected traffic. no injuries were confirmed though damage estimates were sketchy. NAACP officer Miss Hatti B. Kendrick blamed antagonistic police and said teen gangs caused the bombings, with no adults involved.

Missouri Cairo Illinois Alexander County NAACP Hatti B. Kendrick Hunt Miss Kendrick

Curtail Outgoing Mail Here At Mt Vernon Rail Hub

Mt Vernon mails face curtailment with rail shipping handling about 65 percent of outgoing mail. Officials weigh efficiency and cost as rail routes remain primary conduit for local dispatch.

Mt. Vernon

Weather snapshot Saturday to Monday with showers noted

AAP reports a Saturday high of 79 and low 58, Sunday 8 and 55 with a few light showers across Illinois. Daytime temps mid to upper 80s in places, overnight 57 to 64, with showers ending by sunset. Chicago reached 78, Quincy 80 before dipping to 57 overnight.

Associated Press Ilinois Belleville Vandalia Chicago Quincy Moline Wusseee Toon Peoria Ates Springfield Rockford Aee Wee Atees Mane Belleville Ee Chicago Midway Chicago O'Hare Chicago Lakefront Midwest South Bend Wu Madison Wipatoneiey Green Pay Paducah Beereeme Dubuque Albany Clear Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Deas Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis

Five Day Outlook for Southern Illinois Temperatures

Southern Illinois five day period Tuesday through Saturday will average 2 to 5 degrees below normals with minor day to day variations. Normal highs range from the upper 70s north to around 90 south, and lows from the mid 60s north to the low 70s south. Precipitation expected half to one inch with scattered showers or thunder showers Tuesday and again near week’s end.

Ilinois Upper &S

Hospital Notes summarizing admissions and discharges

Admission list includes Pauline Mick, Martha Keen, Leon Johnson, Rosa Tucker, Ollie Pigg, Cheryl Rainey, Rufus Youngblood, Nason Newell, Mary Hunt, Earl Hayes, Dorothy Johnston, Pansy Turpin, Gretta Kimble, Glenda Garrison, Max Cornick, Barbara Sampson, Eileen Schweinfurth, Steven Ochs, Frankie Lanham, Larry Martin, Mildred Eiler, Leon Harris, Sarah Taylor, Bernice DeJesus, Dora Wheeler, Lowell Bender, Christine Ruppel, Clifford Williams. Discharges include Alice Osborn, Roy Matthews, Mrs Hilda Donoho and baby Erin Bruce, Lena Sefried, Daisy Taylor, Aurel Gockel, Ruth Metcalf, Mary Frances Mount, Florence Sanders, Celia Sorenson, Frances Scott, Geraldine Maxey, Eva Henn, Nason Newell, Bernie Shell, Mrs Charlotte Tolley and hba by Rhonda Faye, Larry Mendenall, Ronnie Magness, Terry Mason.

Good Samaritan Nason Newell Scheller Mary Hunt South Earl Hayes Dorothy Johnston Pansy Turpin Main Gretta Kimble Glenda Garrison Max Cornick Barbara Sampson Lamar Eileen Schweinfurth North Steven Ochs RFD Frankie Lanham Benton Larry “Martin Harvey Minois Mildred Eiler Park Leon Harris South 12Th Sarah Taylor Opdyke Bernice DeJesus Dora Wheeler Woodlawn Lowell Bender Crownview Christine Ruppel Oakland Clifford Williams Alice Osborn South 19Th Roy Matthews Wayne City Hilda Donoho Baby Erin Bruce Iuka Lena Sefried Daisy Taylor Aurel Gockel Ruth Metcalf Grant Place Mary Frances Mount Kell Florence Sanders Centralia Celia Sorenson Frances Scott Belle Rive Geraldine Maxey Bluford Eva Henn South Fourth Bernie Shell Charlotte Tolley Hbaby Rhonda Faye 1100 Perkins Larry Mendenall Old Union Road Ronnie Magness Beech Grove Indiana Terry Michael Mason 1704 Lambert

Local residents named in Belleville notices

Neil W. Mueller and Carol J. Wallace of Belleville are listed along with William Leslie Armstrong of 300 South 19th Street and Cynthia Sue Sammons of 1008 Wilshire in a community notice detailing residents and addresses.

Neil W. Mueller Carol J. Wallace Belleville William Leslie Armstrong South 19Th Street Cynthia Sue Sammons Wilshire

Adam Zeboski Fined $10 for Improper Lane Use

In Circuit Court here, Adam Zeboski of Benton was fined ten dollars for improper lane usage. The concise judgment notes no further penalties or conditions.

Adam Zeboski Benton

Markets Mt Vernon hog prices steady at noon

Prices paid until 12 30 p m today were unchanged with top at 21 75 for 710 to 230 lb meat type hogs and sows 19 00 for 300 weight down. Boars 12 50 and 13 00. After 12 30 p m prices will be based on next day prices.

Mt Vernon Prices Quoted for Grains at Morning Market

Mt Vernon reported prices for wheat at 1.27, soybeans at 2.69, and shell corn at 1.36 in morning quotes.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago grain prices report from AP

Wheat No 2 hard 1.54 percent, No 2 red 1.45. Corn No 2 yellow 130 percent. Oats No 2 heavy white 6 percent. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.2646. Soybean oil 9.15.

Chicago

Livestock Prices at National Stockyards on Tuesday

Estimates show cattle 4,000. calves 200. hogs 7,500. sheep 400. Hogs 210-240 lb barrows and gilts 23.00-23.50. 300-600 lb sows 17.50-20.25. Cattle 4,500 head with steers 24.00-26.50, heifers 23.00-25.75, vealers 25.00-33.00, slaughter calves 18.00-24.00. Sheep 900 with spring lambs 23.50-25.00 and ewes 4.00-7.00.

National Stockyards

St Louis Produce Egg and Poultry Grades Listed

St Louis Produce reports eggs and live poultry prices and grades. Consumer egg grades include A large 29 to 33, A medium 19 to 24, A small 12 to 15, B large 20 to 24, with wholesale standards 19 to 21 and unclassified 17 to 18. Heavier hens over 5 pounds 7 to 8, under 5 pounds 7 to 8. Broilers and fryers priced at 27 to 28.25.

ST. Louis

Chicago live poultry and butter prices steady

Chicago wholesale markets report unchanged pricing across poultry and dairy. Live poultry roasters fetch 27 to 29 cents per pound while special fed white rock fryers trade 20 to 22 cents. Butter and eggs also hold steady with quoted grades and miscellaneous figures listed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Chicago Asda Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Wall Street firms on gains as strike news fades

Wall Street rose after news of a nationwide strike eased. Trading was active with gains outnumbering losses about 3 to 2. The Associated Press average up 1.41 to 331.9, Dow Jones industrial average at noon up 2.83 to 884.88. Prospects of Congress ending the walkout boosted optimism while rails and autos led gains.

New York Congress Associated Press Dow Jones Chesapeake & Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad New York Central Ern Pacific Ilinois Central and Southern Railway International Telephone Xerox Chrysler Auto American Motors Bethlehem, Jones & Laughlin Republic Steel Goodrich American Stock Exchange Indus

Rev Houser Installed At Waltonville Church Event

Reverend Argyl E. Houser was installed as minister at the Waltonville Universalist church in special services attended by about a hundred. The rite, conducted by Reverend Robert E. Campbell, also marked Houser’s ordination anniversary with fellow clergy from Illinois Georgia and Idaho present. A post installation service followed with dinner and a musical program by visitors from Paw Paw Ir and Oaklandon.

Argyl E. Houser Waltonville Universalist Church Century Old Robert E. Campbell Tenafly New Jersey Houser Illinois Georgia Idaho Campbell J. L. Mitchell Fairfield Paw Paw Oaklandon Indiana

Births: three sons and a daughter in Good Samaritan hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert Burton of 214 south 7th street welcomed a son Randy Lee born Saturday morning at Good Samaritan hospital weighing eight pounds. Mr and Mrs Chester Taylor of 712 Forest welcomed Nathaniel born Saturday afternoon at Good Samaritan hospital weighing five pounds thirteen and a half ounces. Mr and Mrs William McCauley of 613 Strawberry welcomed Steven Spencer born Saturday night at Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds 13 ounces. Mr and Mrs Arnold Burke of RFD 1 Brownsville Road welcomed Rhonda Sue born Sunday morning at Gold Samaritan hospital weighing six pounds twelve ounces.

Robert Burton South 7Th Street Good Samaritan Hospital Randy Lee Chester Taylor Forest Nathaniel William McCauley Strawberry Steven Spencer Arnold Burke RFD 1 Brownsville Road Gold Samaritan Hospital Rhonda Sue

Quiet Night In Newark Ends Riots After Five Days

Newark quieted for a night as National Guardsmen patrolled Springfield Avenue after brutal rioting left 24 dead and over 1100 injured statewide. Gunfire and firebombs continued in Plainfield, Jersey City, and East Orange, with two white suspects arrested for shooting at a Negro boy and officials warning bodies may lie hidden. Property damage exceeded 100 million as authorities struggle to restore order after days of violence.

Newark N.J New Jersey Plainfield Jersey City East Orange Springfield Avenue Richard J. Hughes Watts

Centralia Grain Theft Accusations Alarm Officials

Centralia men are accused of stealing grain in a scheme spanning March 1865 to April 1867. Bonds set at 12,500 each. Weiss Fouts and another, claim only spilled grain was taken. Jack W. Mathis, 31, of rural Centralia, charged with stealing auto tires from box cars in Centralia yards. he is an I C engineer. Authorities probe possible collusion between Mahis and the four men. current evidence suggests no connection between the two cases.

Karmeier Weiss Fouts Jack W. Mathis Centralia Centralia I. C I. C Mahis

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Grayce Scrivner Belle Rive Christian Church M. L.ogletree Tennessee Rights Bessie Donahoo Pleasant Hill Oscar L. Cooper John Willmore Mt. V. State Fair American Legion Cotter Guard Mt. Vernon State Fair Joe Summer Charlie Shoemaker Ransom Price Drayton Allison Loyd Marlow Duane Allison Jim Kaufman Flanagan, Dowedell and Pickett Crowder C.S.T Salem Road Jefferson Memorial Pauline Jean Mick Bonnie Martha E. Keen Texico Leon H. Johnson Jordan Rosa Tucker Ollie Ann Pigg Cheryl Rainey Circuit Court Urain Wall Street L. B. DeWitt Rev Waltonville Church Florida Pasco Rowells State Highway Department Cocker Nelson Santa Rosa H.C. Crawford Milton Griggs Down Town Grigg ACU Pullip Eara Centralians Bill Bill Kniffen
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