Deaths Vie Tuggle 57 Dies Monday in McLeansboro
Vie Tuggle 57 of Route 4 McLeansboro died at 6 15 p m Monday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro Funeral services set for Thursday 2 p m at Brush Harbor Baptist Church with Rev Ralph Upton and Rev William Jackson officiating Burial in Garden of Memory cemetery Carmi Friends may call at Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro after 4 p m Wednesday He was born in Wayne County son of Lee and Pansey Buttry Tuggle married Rosalee Boyer survived by his mother a daughter Mrs Shirley Ingram five brothers Charles Lemont George Downers Grove Monroe Columbus Ga Nick Old Mexico and Joe Carmi and one sister Mrs Katherine Mitchell Carmi and one granddaughter.
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Vie Tuggle
Route 4
McLeansboro
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
Brush Harbor Baptist Church
Ralph Upton
William Jackson
Garden of Memory
Carmi
Gholson
Tuggle
Wayne County
Lee
Pansey
Buttry) Tuggle
Rosalee Boyer
Shirley Ingram
Charles
Lemont
George Downers Grove
Monroe
Columbus
Nick
Old Mexico
Joe
Katherine Mitchell
Celesta Stover Former Resident Dies in Centralia
Celesta Mae Stover 70 of Route 5 Centralia died 10 30 a m Monday at St Marys Hospital Centralia She was born Sept 1 1898 in Jefferson County daughter of Ephraim Fountain and Mary Kinison Cates She is survived by husband Earl two sons William Elwood Beppler Francis LeRoy Beppler two daughters Dorothy Moore Rose Mary Lee two brothers Gerald Elwyn Cates one sister Elsie Tate Evans and 11 grandchildren Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery Mt Vernon with services at Garnier and Sons Funeral Home Centralia Friends may call after 6 00 p m today Described as former resident of Mt Vernon she was preceded in infancy by two brothers and a daughter in infancy.
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Celesta Mae Stover
Route 5
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
St. Mary’s Hospital
Garnier and Sons Funeral Home
Oakwood Cemetery
Stover
Jefferson County
Ephraim Fountain
Mary Matilda (Kinison) Cates
Earl Stover
William Elwood Beppler
Paxton, Id
Francis LeRoy Beppler
Dorothy Moore
Rose Mary Lee
Gerald
Elwyn Cates
Elsie Tate Evans
Mason, I
Flossie Roberson of Sesser Dies at 67
Flossie Roberson 67 of Sesser died at 9:30 a.m. Monday at her home. Funeral rites are set for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser with Rev. Wayne Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Knob Prairie cemetery near Waltonville. Friends may call after 5:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. She was born June 1902 in Franklin County, daughter of John and Rosie Bowman. She married Leslie Roberson, who survives, and she leaves one brother John Bowman of Lesser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Roberson
Sesser
Brayfield Funeral Home
Wayne Thomas
Knob Prairie
Waltonville
Roberson
Franklin County
John
Rosie (Kirkpatrick) Bowman
Leslie Roberson
John Bowman
Lesser
Virgil Allen of Broughton Dies at 83
Virgil Allen 83 of Broughton died Monday night at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Rites set for Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Donelson Funeral Home McLeansboro with Rev. Frank Griffith officiating. Burial in Laurel Hill cemetery St. Louis. Survivors include wife Wretha Johnson Oath two sons James and Paul Allen both of St. Louis one daughter Nettie Shacher of St. Louis two
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Virgil Allen
Broughton
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
McLeansboro
Donelson Funeral Home
Frank Griffith
Laurel Hill Cemetery
St. Louis
Donelson
Mr. Allen
Hamilton County
Berry and
Alice (Fox) Allen
Wreatha Johnson Oath
James
Paul Allen
Nettie Shacher
Reds Spring Ambush Near Phuoc My Forces Hit
Viet Cong launched a double ambush near Phuoc My village 15 miles south of Da Nang killing one US Marine and 10 South Vietnamese and wounding 4 Americans and 11 Vietnamese. A 60 round mortar barrage hit the village as Marines and Navy men clearing mines were struck by small arms fire and grenades. a civilian bus was hit by rocket grenades and a mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
da Nang
U.S
Phuoc My
Two Divorce Suits Filed in Circuit Court
Donna J. Eskew sues Kenneth J. Eskew for divorce citing mental cruelty and seeks custody and support of three minor children. They wed October 22, 1957 and separated July 4, 1969. Joyce McGehee sues Jimmy Don McGehee for divorce citing mental and physical cruelty and seeks custody and support of three minor children. They wed November 17, 1951 and separated May 20, (year not provided).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna J. Eskew
Kenneth J. Eskew
Joyce McGehee
Jimmy Don McGehee
Mount Vernon High adopts revised dress code rules
The Mount Vernon school board replaces a vague hair length standard with a fixed hemline and facial hair limits. Davenport critiques the change, noting the new code lacks the previous allowance for good taste and parental discretion.
Kennedy attends funeral as Kopechne family buries daughter
Ted Kennedy attended the funeral of Mary Jo Kopechne after the accident that killed her. Joseph Kopechne, her father, said he was satisfied with police reports deeming the death accidental. Kennedy, wearing a neck brace from a 1962 crash, spoke briefly with reporters as the body was laid to rest in the family home town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy
Kopechne
Robert Kennedy
Miss Kopechne
Joseph Kopechne
Kopechnes
Berkeley Heights
N.J
Siblings Mrs Sopha Sander and Wanda Roach Named in St. case
Sisters Mrs Sopha Sander and Mrs Wanda Roach of St. are identified in a local proceeding. Details remain sparse, but the two individuals are the principal named parties in the matter reported by the newspaper page segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sopha Sander
Wanda Roach
St. Louis
Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices Down to Noon
Prices paid at Mt Vernon market until 12 30 p m were down 50 cents with U S C A No 1 hogs at 26 50 No 2 at 26 00 No 3 at 25 50 sows 18 00 to 22 00 boars 14 50 to 15 50 After 12 30 p m prices shift to next day basis.
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U.S.C.A
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Listed for Morning Trade
In Mt Vernon the morning grain quote lists wheat at 1.15, soybeans at 2.54, and corn at 1.25. Prices reflect the latest local market activity with no additional context or futures data provided.
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Mt. Vernon
Market Report From National Stockyards Illinois cattle and hog quotes
Estimates for Wednesday show hogs 6 000 head, cattle 1 500, calves 100, sheep 300. Hog quotes range from 27.00 to 27.00 for various weights, sows 21.75 to 24.25, boars 19.25 to 22.50. Cattle and calves show steady to weak demand with prime and choice categories noted, calves 20.00 to 28.00 for good and choice. Sheep and spring lambs reported at 27.50 to 30.50 for choice and prime, ewes 8.00 to 9.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockyards
Ill
Chicago market roundups and commodity quotes
Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices for butter eggs wheat corn oats and soybeans listed with grades and percentages. Wall Street noon Dow Jones industrial average at 839.71 down 6.21 with the 60-stock average at 298.7 down 1.3 as IBM and Du Pont move while Apollo 14 optimism lingers.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Wall Street
New York
Associated Press
American Airlines
New York Stock Exchange
United States
South Pacific
New Zealand
Australia
IBM
DuPont
Polaroid
Four Injured In Broadway Two Car Crash
A four person injury collision occurred at 3rd Street and Broadway Monday afternoon. Arthur Klaviter, 30, Harve y Ill, allegedly caused the crash by illegal lane use. Howard Rudd, 21, traveled with both drivers and two passengers were hurt. All were treated at The Good Samaritan Hospital ER and released. Each car sustained about $100 damage.
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3Rd Street
Broadway
Arthur Klaviter
Hravey
Howard Rudd
S. 13Th St
Klaviter
Sharlene Batwinski
Harvey
Rudd
Wally Young
Bell
Good Samaritan Hospital
Board OKs Budget and Purchases South Casey Area Property
Mt. Vernon school board approves a budget and acquires most of the former residence property south of Casey Avenue, between 7th and 8th streets, with exceptions near the railroad and a triangle south of Opdyke. Five teachers are hired including Graham Hicks Windhorst. Contracts for fire safety work and district participation in federal programs are approved, along with new staff and facility updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Avenue
7Th
8Th
8Th Street
Casey
Opdyke
Gary Graham
Murray State
Marion
Larry Markham
Illinois State University
Lonnie Hicks
Southern Illinois University
Lois Polson
Purdue
Jane Windhorst
SIU
Graham
Hicks
Windhorst
Mt. Vernon
E. F. Wield Company
East Side Lumber Co
Dist
Mt. Vernon High
Shields
Jefferson County
Jefferson-Franklin County
Rend Lake College
Jordan
Broadway
Coyn Mateer
Illinois Association of Schools Boards
National School Board Association
North Central Association
Jim O’connell
Castleton
First National
Security Bank
Southern Railroad
Births at Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan Hospitals
Mrs Steven Finnest Bodine Route 2 announces a daughter born Saturday July 19 at 10 12 pm weighing 6 2 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital named Tammy Sue. Mr Robert Pitman Route 4 announces a daughter born Sunday July 20 at 11 43 am weighing 7 11 named Tamatha Ann. Mr Cletus Rainey Route 4 announces a son born Monday July 21 at 3 29 am weighing 8 1 2 named Mark David. Mr Steven Throgmorton Route 5 announces a daughter born Monday July 21 at 2 34 pm weighing 7 4 12 named Angela Fay. Mr Arthur Hoffer 814 East Happy Hollow announces a daughter born Monday July 21 at 8 05 am weighing 5 3 4 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr Orva Hurophrey Route 7 announces a daughter born Monday July 21 at 7 21 pm weighing 9 2 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
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Steven Finnest Bodine
Route 2
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Tammy Sue
Robert Pitman
Route 4
Tamatha Ann
Cletus Neal Rainey
Mark David
Steven Throgmorton
Route 5
Angela Fay
Arthur Hofer
East Happy Hollow
Good Samaritan Hospital
Orva Hurophrey
Route 7
Plans for New Teen Center Unveiled by Housing Authority
The Housing Authority seeks federal funds for 150 elderly units and 100 family units as construction continues on 50 elderly public housing units. In council action, bids for a trenching machine were authorized with bids due August 6. The panel discussed Cable TV channel 13 weather alerts and a station power unit. Plans include extending sewer service to Summersville and exploring a green belt park in southeast Mt Vernon. The YMCA offered facilities to police and fire departments. The Plan Commission was asked to study one sided parking on narrow arterial streets. A St Louis expert may price a renovation of the old city park pool. A lot at 15th and Perkins was rezoned for neighborhood business, and three lots near Salem Road were annexed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
WMIX
Civil Defense
Don Nelson
Council
Summersville
Mt. Vernon
Lewis
YMCA
Plan Commission
Harold Roffmann
Park Board
St. Louis
Old City Park
15Th and
Perkins
Edward Pressgrave
Salem Road
Briarwood
Bill Hicks Holt Dies in Mt Vernon Area
Bill Hicks of Mt Vernon Holt dies. Burial and visitation at Myers Chapel after 5 PM Wednesday. Survived by wife two sons Lt William David Hicks U S Navy and John R Hicks of Nokomis Illinois one brother Virgil Hicks Mt Vernon two sisters Mrs Aline Huber Mt Vernon and Mrs Helen Taylor Wood River Illinois and one grandson.
Torregrossa Building Fire Leaves Two Families Homeless
Two Mt. Vernon families lost all possessions as a second floor blaze gutted the Torregrossa Building at 513 South Seventh Street. The 59 year old structure, once a produce business, is a total loss. residents Jim Stone and Lee Stone, with their two children, are homeless and seek clothing, furniture, and appliances. Donations directed to 214 Casey Avenue and 304 South Third Street.
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Mt. Vernon
Torregrossa
South Seventh Street
Jim Stone
Lee Stone
Matthew
Angie Lynn
Casey Avenue
South Third Street
Circuit Court Fines Levied For Traffic Violations
In a circuit court session fines were issued to multiple defendants for speeding and traffic violations. Names include Everett Jones Nellie Harris Jackie Henn Donald Ferrier Douglas Cox David Cox Terry Irvin Jerry Blue Robert Arnold John Palmer James Roberson Richard Settle Lester Gregory and Robert Feltmeir with penalties ranging from 10 to 18 dollars.
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Everett Jones
Rushton Drive
Nellie Harris
Chicago
Jackie Henn
Alliance
Ohio
Donald Ferrier
Douglas Cox
Carleton Ave
David Cox
Marteeny
Terry Irvin
Lamar
Jerry Blue
Airport Rd
Robert Arnold
Strawberry
John Palmer
James Roberson
Richard Settle
Lester Gregory
Robert Feltmeir
Hospital Notes Admitted Names and Addresses List
A hospital notes list shows admitted patients including Minnie Wilson Bluford Julia Wager Route 2 Marilyn McPheeters Route Arthur M. Payne Woodlawn John Thackery 2020 Broad way Minnie Arnold 915 Gilbert Tammy Piper 1005 North John S. Adams Vandalia Susan Heidenreich 500 South 34th Henry Laswell Route 7 Harry Sullivan McLeans Edgar James Carter 223 North sth Ethel Clark Hickory Grove Manor Nursing Home James C. Dubois 1125 South 13th Lizzie Kell 1204 South 15th Betty Lemay 313 Spruce Faye Rightnowar 11 Sunset Ernest Floro 2104 Logan Cuma Page Route 2 Discharged Edwin Edwin McKinney Bluford Lillie Jones 615 South 23rd Brian Hampton 200 North 16th Geneva Clay 1111 South 10th Delores Henson McLeans
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Arthur M. Payne
Woodlawn
John Thackery
Broadway
Minnie Arnold
Gilbert
Tammy Piper
North
John S. Adams
Vandalia
Susan Heidenreich
South 34Th
Henry Laswell
Harry Sullivan
McLeansboro
Edgar James Carter
North Sth
Ethel Clark
Hickory Grove Manor
James C. Dubois
South 13Th
Lizzie Kell
South 15Th
Betty Lemay
Spruce
Faye Rightnowar
Ernest Floro
Logan
Cuma Page
Edwin Edwin McKinney
Bluford
Lillie Jones
South 23Rd
Brian Hampton
North 16Th
Geneva Clay
South 10Th
Delores Henson
Jefferson Memorial Admits Local Residents
Tessie Lathrop Wayne City Starlyn D Thompson Op dyke Glenn Gowler Dahlgren Lois N Bodine Route 2 Sandra Pitman Route 4 Evelyn Louise Deichman 515 South 24th Karen June Throgmorton Route 5 Charles C Heil Dahlgren Eva Washington Dahlgren James E Stinson 720 Salem Road
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessie Lathrop
Wayne City
Starlyn D. Thompson
Opdyke
Glenn Gowler
Dahlgren
Lois N. Bodine
Sandra Pitman
Evelyn Louise Deichman
South 24Th
Karen June Throgmorton
Charles C. Heil
Eva Washington
James E. Stinson
Salem Road
Amvets Regular Meeting July 23
The Amvets announce a regular meeting on Wednesday July 23 at 7 30 p m in the club room All members urged to attend Ray Baril Adjunct
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Amvets
The
Ray Baril
Adj
Mount V Guardsmen Off to Camp Friday
The Mount V Guardsmen are set to depart for camp on Friday. Listed are dozens of servicemen at various ranks including SP4, CPL, PFC and PVT with names such as Charles Irvin Clyde Jones Jack Jones Richard Jones Karcher Krawiecki Kujawa Lampe Leathers Marlow Marlow Martin Maschoff Mason Maxey Mayberry Miller Miller Moore Morris O'Brien Pedtke Phelps Phelps Prince Randolph Reed Rea Sammons Scheppel Schumm Sink Sodko Stubb Thompson Upton Warren Williams Williamson Wilson Zachman Anslinger Bailey Bieser Connaway Dale Fain Ford French Ganieany Goss Harper Harre Huff Johnson Kujawa Lacey Liszewski Lowery Hassey Maynor Murta Palm Prosise Rea Renth Renth Sanders Simpson Summers Towns Trader Vogt Waller Yates Beasley Bergman Blue Bowlin Cross Dare Hamson Holloway Holsapple Holsapple Huntman Philp Richards Richey Rister Rubenacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Irvin
Clyde L. Jones
Jack A. Jones
Richard E. Jones
Gary L. Karcher
Ralph L. Karch Jr
John L. Krawiecki
Joseph Kujawa
Patrick B. Lampe
Marvin G. Leathers
Larry T. Marlow
Tony L. Marlow
Robert W. Martin
Donald L. Maschoff
Rickey Mason
Conrad Maxey
Ralph Mayberry
Andrew W. Miller Jr
Charles Miller
George L. Moore
Delbert L. Morris
James H. O’brien
Eugene A. Pedtke
James C. Phelps
Jaaes C. Phelps
David L. Prince
Donald R. Randolph
Larry G. Reed
Lowell D. Rea
Clayton P. Sammons
Charles BE. Scheppel
Wilford D. Schumm
Ronald E. Sink
Kenneth R. Sodko
Louis J. Stubb
Roger E. Thompson
Ralph G. Upton, Jr
Phillip Warren
Jerry Williams
Donald D. Williamson
William Wilson
Lawrence G. Zachman
John E. Anslinger
Billy M. Bailey
John A. Bieser
Clifford W. Connaway
Danny J. Dale
Darrel I. Fain
Billy Ford
Paul K. French
Luther Ganieany
Larry G. Goss
Rodney E. Harper
Clarence
Stanley A. Renth
Stephen C. Sanders
Victor L. Simpson
Akron Summers
Jerry H. Towns
John K. Trader
Roger H. Vogt
Jerry L. Waller
James W. Yates
Joe B. Beasley
James W. Bergman
Jerry D. Blue
Russel L. Bowlin
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Celesta Stover
Virgil Allen of
MT. V. High
Ted
Mary JO
Mt. Vernon Grain
BOARD
Bill Hicks
Vernon Holt
Torregrosso
Blaze
Ing
Mission Control
Collins
Lindbergh
Atlantic
John Glenn
Yuri Gagarin
Armstrong
Aldrin
Moon
Eagle
Columbia
Earth
Thomas Stafford
Eugene Cernan
Russia
Circuit Court
Samaritan
Minnie Wilson
Julia Wager
Marilyn McPheeters
Jefferson Memorial
Mrs. Stonesypher Medical Associates
Doctors Park
MT. V
Roys
Tempest
Roy Atkinson
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