Deaths and G C Spencer Dies At Centralia Odin Funeral
Grover Cleveland Spencer 78 of Odin died at 2 00 am Wednesday in St Marys Hospital Centralia He formerly lived in Mt Vernon Born Sept 49 1886 Sailor Springs married Blanche Ellis June 1 1935 Survived by wife three daughters four sons a stepdaughter 15 grandchildren six great grandchildren and other relatives Funeral at Baptist Church Odin with Rev Everett Ritter officiating Burial Peaceful Valley Cemetery Odin Body in state at Wilson Funeral Home Odin for calling hours Spencer was a farmer
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Odin
St. Mary's Hospital
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Baptist Church
Everett Ritter
Peaceful Valley Cemetery
Wilson Funeral Home
Mr. Spencer
Sailor Springs
Harry
Mary (Bullock) Spencer
Blanche Ellis
Ethel Kilpatrick
Arizona
Ette McClelland
Mary Furlong
Madeline Waddell
Opdyke
Bill Spencer
Til
John Spencer
Arlington Heights
Eddie Spencer
Jim Spencer
Spencer
Verba Merideth Dies Rites To Be Here Friday
Verba Louise Merideth 79 of 916 Welkins died Wednesday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after eight days as a patient. Services set for 3 p.m. Friday at Myers Chapel with Rev. Ted Simpkins officiating. Burial in Bethel Memorial Cemetery. Visitation after 4 p.m. today. Born November 22, 1885 in Gallatin county daughter of Thomas L Stricklin and Sarah Tuttle Stricklin. Wife of George Merideth who died in 1953. Survived by son Herman Caldwell two daughters Ruby Johnson and Mary A Williams both of Mt Vernon four grandchildren five great grandchildren.
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Welkins
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Myers Chapel
Ted Simpkins
Bethel Memorial Cemetery
Merideth
Gallatin County
Thomas L. Stricklin
Sarah
Clyde Mayberry Dies In Aurora
Clyde Mayberry age 61 formerly of McLeansboro died Sunday in Aurora Funeral services set for 2 p.m. today at Donelson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with Rev Paul Irvin officiating Burial in Hope Well Cemetery planned.
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McLeansboro
Aurora
Donelson
Hope Well Cemetery
Paul Irvin
Vincent Rybicki Dies At 59 In Radom
Vincent Rybicki 59 died at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday at his Radom home. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Radom with Rev. Stanley Ryscki. burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Rosary at 8:00 p.m. Friday at Kringer Funeral Home Ashley. Survived by widow Ann Damazyn, a son Vincent, four daughters Gussie Rybacki Roseann Ceglinski Frances Kitowski Joan Mulikey, two sisters, three brothers and five grandchildren. He worked at Pitts Quarry Radom.
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St. Michael’s Catholic Church
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St. Michael’s Cemetery
Kringer
Ashley
Mr. Rybicki
Nashville Township
John
Pauline (Kacharski) Rybicki
Ann Damazyn
Gussie Rybacki
Roseann Ceglinski
Frances Kitowski
Joan
Eulaley Weldin of McLeansboro Dies at 90 Rites Set
Eulaley Weldin of McLeansboro died today in Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Donelson Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Freytag officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Born February 8, 1875 in Hamilton County to Adolphus and Millie Levin. Survived by sons Hilary Weldin of McLeansboro, Hugh Weldin of Enfield, Emery Weldin of Manhattan Tr., one brother Fletcher Levan of Shawnee Kansas, ten grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Donelson.
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Hamilton Memorial Hospital
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Hamilton County
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Silas Weldin
Hilary, Weldin
Hugh, Weldin
Enfield
Emery Weldin
Manhattan
Fletcher Levan
Shawnee
Kans
Funeral for David L. Sledge of Scio Oregon
David L. Sledge of Scio Oregon died Wednesday at Lebanon Hospital after five weeks as a patient. He was 82 years, 5 months and 9 days old. Funeral services and burial will be in Scio. Survivors: brother Emery Sledge of Aurora and sisters Lizzie Sammons and Metta Dowdall, all residents of this city.
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Scio
Oregon
Lebanon Hospital
Lebanon
Emery Sledge
Aurora
Lizzie Sammons
Metta Dowdall
Jobs Plan Aims To Create Work For Chronically Poor
Washington AP reports a new provision added to a $1.9 billion antipoverty bill would spend 150 million to create jobs for chronically unemployed poor adults. Funds would support federal field work like conservation and local projects such as park improvements and highway beautification, crafted by the Senate Labor Committee on Wednesday.
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County Nursing Home Closes After Bond Rejection
The county run Macon Acres Nursing Home was emptied of its last 14 inmates and will close after failing to meet state standards. Last patients moved to facilities as far away as East St. Louis as the Macon County Board of Supervisors ordered shutdown following a $550,000 bond issue rejection.
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East St. Louis
Macon County Board of Supervisors
Bank Robbers Enter Millstadt Through Window
Authorities said two pistol wielding robbers entered the First National Bank of Millstadt around midnight by forcing a window with a special tool. They bound seven employees and escaped with about 4000 dollars, then vanished as state police lifted road blocks.
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First National Bank of
Defense plan to freeze forces and boost Viet Nam buildup
The U.S. plans a large increase in regular forces financed by deficiency funding separate from the regular budget. The Navy already can act, and the move targets ammunition equipment and Viet Nam related construction. A “huge increase” in Army helicopter companies is planned after strong helicopter performance. The exact number of current helicopter companies is classified.
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Viet Nam
Urban Renewal Study Underway
City officials describe urban renewal survey work focusing on mapping every tree property line sidewalk street house sewer water line and utility pole with 75 percent federal and 25 percent local financing. Credits may apply for local share via qualifying purchases within six years near the site.
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Lewis
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted Individuals
Jefferson Memorial records show admissions for John Adam Farth ing of Waltonville and a list of discharges including Elliott Eller Vivian Winninger May Flinn Charles Hughey Flossie Roth Sarah Lee Guy Ridgway Tamara Staley and Rose Hill. Additional admissions include Lula Mae Johnson Dorothy Talbert Lula Summers Fred Holland Myrtle Harshbarger Wilma Wheeler Mildred Laur.
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Jefferson Memorial
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Waltonville
Wilbur Lee Hawkins
Good Samaritan
Lula Mae Johnson
Dorothy Juanita Talbert
Lula Summers
Fred Andrew Holland
Myrtle Harshbarger
Wilma Jean Wheeler
Mildred Ann Laur
Elliott Franklin Eller
Vivian Irene Winninger
May Jenner Flinn
Charles Edward Hughey
Flossie Mae Roth
Sarah Lavina Lee
Guy E. Ridgway
Tamara Jean Staley
Rose Marie Hill
Weather snapshot for MT. VERNON and regions
MT VERNON TODAY reports a Wednesday high of 88 and low of 60 with year to date rainfall at 18.09 inches. Historical notes show five and ten year highs and lows, and Friday sunrise at 4 56 a.m. with sunset at 7 13 p.m. CST. Date context and broader regional weather are summarized from the clipped report.
Illinois Weather Forecast Description
Illinois enjoyed sunny mild weather with highs around the 78 to 80s and lows near 55 to 63. Friday will bring partial clouds and warmer temps in the north with possible afternoon thunderstorms, while southern Illinois stays sunny with a temperature rise.
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Ilinois
Quintuplets Born To Swedish Mother
The National Women's Hospital in Auckland declined to comment as Lawson family members were unavailable. The Sydney Sun cited Mrs. Lawson volunteering for a pregnancy hormone study, part of a 15-person unit, with a plan to publish in medical journals and The Lancet. The hormone, linked to Gemzell, is extracted from pituitary glands. a Sydney expert noted limited success in infertility, improving ova development in about one of ten cases.
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Hunger and Poverty Seen as Powers Threatening World Peace
The Rev. Dr. J. Harry Haines, a Methodist missionary, warns that overcoming hunger and poverty within twenty years poses a greater threat to world peace than nuclear weapons. He urges urgent action to address deprivation worldwide.
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Hog Market Prices After Noon Update
Prices paid until 12 30 p m rose 25 cents with hog top at 23 50 for 200 to 220 lb. Sows 300 lb plus down to 20 75 21 00 for 300 lb down. Boars 11 50 and 12 00. After 12 30 p m prices set by next day figures.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon
Mt Vernon market reports show Wheat at 1.32 Soybeans at 2.59 Shell corn at 1.38 Ear corn at 1.30 quoted in the briefing.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter prices steady with 93 score AA at 59 percent, 92 A 5914, 90 B 58 percent, 89 C 57. Cars at 90 B 59 percent, 89 C 58. Eggs steady with grade A whites 31, mixed 31, mediums 2549, standards 26, dirties unquoted, checks 21.
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Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Livestock Receipts at National Stockyards Reported
AP data from National Stockyards shows Friday receipts totaling hogs 4,500 cattle 300 calves 100 sheep 100. Hogs 4,000 with barrows and gilts 200-260 lb at 24.00-50, sows 19.25-22.50. Cattle 1,100 calves 250 with good and choice steers 23.00-27.00 and heifers 22.50-24.50, cows 13.00-15.00, vealers 19.00-27.00, calves 16.00-20.00. Sheep 400 with spring lambs 23.50-24.50 and ewes 4.00-7.50, feeder lambs 20.00-22.00.
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National Stockyards
Egg and poultry prices listed for St Louis market
S Louis Produce ST. LOUIS AP eggs and live poultry price table lists consumer grades A large 30-32 A medium 24-25 A small 16-17 B large 24-26 wholesale grades standards 23-26 unclassified 20-22 checks 15-17 hens heavy 14-15 light over 5 lb 9-10 under 5 lb 5-6 broilers and fryers 19-19 34.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Grain price report summary
Chicago AP notes wheat No 2 hard at 1.54, No 2 red 1.49, corn No 2 yellow 1.32, oats No 2 heavy white 71 to 72 and No 1 heavy mixed 72, soybeans No 1 yellow 2.83, soybean oil 9.85 with percent signs indicating market quotations.
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Chicago
Wall Street Closes Higher Amid Rail and Steel Gains
Wall Street kept to positive territory as rails and steels led a broad rally despite softness elsewhere. Volume was about 4.2 million shares. leaders like Chicago & North Western and Chicago Great Western rose, U S Steel gained, while airlines slid on talk of possible fare cuts. IBM and Xerox rose, Chrysler slipped after earnings, and several industrials advanced.
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Mt Vernon Lodge to Hold Special Meeting Friday
A special meeting of Mt Vernon Lodge No 31 A F and A M is set for Friday July 30 1965 at 7 30 p m Work will be in the 3rd degree Joe Claxton W M Byron W Weld Secretary lists attendance and invocation of the meeting agenda at the lodge venue
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W. M
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Missile base attack cited in Johnson Viet Nam policy shift
Washington AP report says Johnson avoided mobilizing reserves after two mobile missile bases near Hanoi were attacked by American bombers. Officials called the episode a turning point, prompting a limited policy move doubling the draft, increasing U S forces in South Vietnam, and seeking Congress funding.
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Johnson
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Two Young Couples Die In Plane Crash Near Newburg Md
In Newburg Maryland two young couples were killed when their rented single engine Cessna nosed down after passing over the Aqualand Skypark near U.S. 301. Pilot Thomas Major 27 of Arlington Virginia and three passengers Thomas Zavrel 23 Falls Church Virginia Koni Underwood 19 Fairfax Virginia and Mary Hurst 20 McLean Virginia died. The crash occurred shortly after midnight as the group was en route to the Aqualand restaurant. Witnesses reported the aircraft flew low before the nose dive about 800 feet from the highway. The scene was near the Potomac River toll bridge entry.
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Charles County
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Falls Church
Koni A. Underwood
Fairfax
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McLean
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Potomac River Toll Bridge
Washington
Day couple locked out after burglary at home
Madisonville Kentucky reports Mr and Mrs Roscoe Day returned to their home to find it burglarized. The thief stole a watch and money then locked the door and took the key with him.
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Roscoe Day
Johnson wins broad backing for Viet Nam buildup
President Johnson outlined plans to raise U S force levels in Vietnam from 75 000 to 125 000 and to boost draft calls by more than 100 percent while avoiding mobilization of reserves for now. Pentagon sources said a gradual 300 000 additional personnel may be added. reactions ranged from support in Congress to worries about an undeclared war. Governors largely endorsed the policy after viewing Johnson's televised remarks.
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Mars Crater Count Rewrites Solar System History
AP wires report that Mariner 4 photos suggest Mars hosts more than 10,000 craters, 3 to 75 miles across, making its surface resemble the Moon more than Earth. Scientists warn findings could alter views on solar system origins and Earth history, while dismissing strong life prospects. President Johnson comments on lifelike fears from a Martian invasion era.
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White Youth Slain In Georgia Sparks Vigil
In Americus Georgia a white 19 year old Andy Whatley was fatally shot by a passing car as about 250 Negro demonstrators began an all night civil rights vigil at the Sumter County Courthouse Police detained Endle Wilf Lamar and Charlie Lee Hopkins both of Americus witnesses said the car carried three Negroes the shooting followed a service station stop Whatley died at a hospital in Albany about 40 miles away three marches to the courthouse were reported earlier in the day
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Shawnee Council Seeks U.S. Funds for Agencv Plan
A five county Shawnee Development Council delegation left for Chicago to pursue federal funds for economic development in southern Illinois. Officials said up to 100000 dollars in technical assistance under the economic opportunity act may be requested to coordinate programs in Massac Johnson Union Pulaski and Alexander counties.
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Postmasters On Five Day Week
Washington AP reports postmasters in towns and cities would shift to a five day 40 hour work week if President Johnson signs the bill. The Senate completed action on the measure Wednesday, applying to about 25,000 postmasters in first, second and third class offices nationwide.
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Johnson
Senate
Quake Rocks The Aleutians
An earthquake shook the Rat Islands area at the western tip of the Aleutians near Anchorage Alaska prompting firing at military installations to report shaking felt across the region. No injuries or damages were reported though one observer on Shemya described it as a real good one. The quake marked another sharp jolt in a sequence hitting a small western Aleutians area this year.
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