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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1969

Page

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Deaths Mrs Bertha Bailey 83 former Keenes resident dies in Alton

Mrs Bertha Malue Bailey 83 a former Keenes resident dies at 7:50 p m Tuesday in an Alton Illinois hospital Funeral services are set for 2 p m tomorrow at Richardson Chapel Wayne City with Rev Denver Thomason officiating Burial will follow at Thomason Cemetery near Wayne City Friends may view the body at Richardson Funeral Home today She was born September 12 1885 in Wayne County daughter of John and Rheta Greathouse Her first husband William Autrey died in 1925 She later married Amos Bailey who died in 1937 Surviving include no son Marion Chester Autrey Holiday Missouri a daughter Mrs Esteelle Coffman Ranier Oregon two sisters Mrs Mary Beauvais Fairfield and Effie Bishop Pensacola Florida and one grandchild

Bertha Malue Bailey Keenes Alton, Il Richardson John and Rheta Greathouse William ‘Autrey Amos Bailey Marion Chester Autrey T Holliday Esteelle Coffman Ranier Ore Mary ‘Beauvais Fairfield Effeet Bishop Pensacola Fla

India Reacts to Nixon Visit and Asian Security

India discusses Vietnam policy and arms sales with Nixon in Lahore talks. Mrs. Gandhi says Vietnam’s future should be decided by the Vietnamese, warns against foreign troops, and notes varied forms of communism influencing liberalization.关注 Pakistan arms sales and China threat as regional concerns.

China India U.S Pakistan United States Nixon

Illinois Supreme Court probe on Isaacs case ends without reopening

A state commission formed June 11 did not recommend reopening the Isaacs case. It examined stock dealings by Justices Klingbiel and Solfisburg linked to Isaacs, who faced conspiracy charges over a bank stock matter. The panel heard testimony about gifts and loans, but found no basis to redraw indictments.

Sherman Skolnick Chicago Theodore J Civic Center Bank and Trust Co Isaacs Supreme Court Commission Klingbiel Moline Solfisburg Aurora Robert Dolph Illinois Commerce Commission Robert Perbohner ICC Dolph S. Isaacs Perbohner Roy Fisher Chicago Daily News Woodruff Wis Fisher Roy Roy Solfisburg John Paul Stevens

Fines assessed in circuit court list city residents

Fines and bond forfeitures were levied in circuit court. Everett E. Porter of Centralia paid 15 dollars on intoxication, Freddie Hicks of 1100 South 25th Street 25 dollars bond forfeited for disturbance, Gary D. Stewart of Mt. Vernon 25 dollars bond forfeited for discharging a firearm inside the city, Jamie Monroe of Chicago 15 dollars on speeding, Myron W. Vliek of Decatur Michigan 15 dollars for no reciprocity plate on a truck, Elmer Robertson of 1706 South 12th Street 10 dollars on speeding, Orlando Ham of Opdyke 10 dollars for no valid vehicle license, Cecil D. Sallee Route 1 Bonnie 15 dollars for improper use of vehicle registration, Roger Campbell 729 South 17th Street 50 dollars for reckless driving, George Garrison Route 1 Opdyke 15 dollars for careless driving, James Dauley of Dunbar West Virginia 15 dollars on speeding, Larry D. McAdoo 710 South 15th Street 15 dollars for following too close, Despo Pavledes 724 Columbia 10 dollars for failure to yield right of way, Gary E. Sanders of 705 South 23rd Street 15 dollars on speeding.

Everett E. Porter Centralia Freddie Hicks South 25Th Street Gary D. Stewart RFC Mt. Vernon Jamie Monroe Chicago Myron W. Vliek Decatur Mich Elmer Robertson South 12Th Street Orlando Ham Opdyke Cecil D. Sallee Bonnie Roger Campbell South 17Th Street George Garrison James Dauley Dunbar W. Va Larry D. McAdoo South 15Th Street Despo Pavledes Columbia Gary E. Sanders South 23Rd Street

Tractor Fatality Near Bloomington Illinois

A 24 year old man identified as Pendelton Decker of Heyworth was killed Wednesday while loading a tractor onto a truck. The tractor toppled from the machine and caused the fatal injuries.

Bloomington Ill Pendelton Decker Heyworth

Gray Pledges Help for Florsheim Move to Mt Vernon

Congressman Kenneth J. Gray said from Washington he will provide utmost support to Florsheim Shoe Co. to move operations to Mt Vernon. Florsheim plans to take over the local plant when vacated by International Shoe Co and occupy the building as soon as possible.

Kenneth J. Gray Washington Florsheim Shoe Co Mt. Vernon Florsheim International Shoe Co Rep Gray

Markets Mt. Vernon Hog Prices at 12:30 PM

Prices paid for hogs in Mt. Vernon were steady at 12:30 PM with USDA No 1 hogs at 25.75 and No 2 at 25.25. No 3 hogs were 24.75, lows 18.50 to 22.50, boars 14.50 to 15.50. After 12:30 PM, pricing will reflect next day's levels.

U.S.D.A

Mt. Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Morning

Mt Vernon reported grain quotes this morning with Wheat at 1.08, Soybeans at 2.48, and Corn at 1.25.

Chicago Produce Prices Report from CME Market

Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter steady with wholesale buying prices unchanged to 2% lower. Grades 93 AA 67%4, 92 A 67%, 90 B 65%, cars 90 B 66%, 89 C 62. Eggs uneven with wholesale prices unchanged to 2% lower. Grades 80 per cent or better A white 36 14, mediums 37, standards 36, checks 22 34.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Chicago Grain market prices report

Chicago AP notes closing grain prices for Wheat No 2 soft red at 1.3744, hard yellow at 1.36%, Corn No 1 yellow at 1.27% and No 2 yellow at 1.2654, Oats No 2 extra heavy white at 6114n, Soybeans No 1 yellow at 2.69n, and Soybean oil at 8.40n.

Chicago

St Louis Produce Egg and Poultry Price Ranges

AP reports consumer egg grades A large 42-46 cents per dozen A medium 32-37 cents A small 15-20 cents B large 33-37 cents wholesale Standard 25-27 cents medium 21-23 cents unclassified 20-21 cents hens heavy 12 cents light over 5% pounds 10 cents under 5% pounds 6 cents broilers and fryers 28.50-29.25 per pound.

St, Louis

Livestock Prices From National Stockyards Auction

National Stockyards Illinois reports Friday estimates for hogs cattle calves sheep. Hogs range 20.75 to 26.50 per hundredweight with various weights up to 26.50 for 1-2 225 lbs. Cattle mostly 28.50 to 30.00 for good steers 900-1050 lbs. Wealers and calves show 20.00 to 36.00 for good to choice. Sheep and lambs listed with weights and prices including 30.00 for 90-110 lb lambs.

National Stockyards Ill

Wall Street gains extend as market cools from morning highs

Wall Street rose in active trading led by gains in IBM and Polaroid while the Dow moved up 4.65 to 08.23 at noon. Advances outpaced declines by more than 700 issues as investors eyed attractive buys among beaten-down stocks, hopeful for tax surcharge relief and easing short term rates amid cautious sentiment.

New York Associated Press Atlantic Richfield Beech Aircraft General Motors IBM Polaroid Xerox Asamerg Oil

Rend Lake resort plan targets 1200 acres north of I-57

The plan envisions a long term lease to developers for a resort complex with motels lodges restaurants a shopping center service stations and entertainment centers on 1200 acres near Rend Lake. A 27 hole golf course with watered fairways 9000 sq ft greens is proposed to be ready by summer 1971 along with a 35 acre convention center site.

Ellsworth Jones Distrct Conservancy District Rend Lake Ina Peninsula Informaton Center Illinois Army Corps of Engineers Corps

Stock Exchange Most Active List Update

The stock exchange reports a 1 percent gain with key movers up about 22 percent amid trading activity. Investors monitor leading shares as market breadth remains mixed and sentiment shows cautious optimism.

Stock Exchange

Dow Jones Noon Averages Rise Across Sectors

New York AP reports at noon the Dow Jones average for 30 Industrials up 4.65 to 808.23. Rails up 1.77 to 194.96, Utilities up 0.45 to 116.50, FA Stocks up 1.78 to 275.00.

New York

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Discharged Names

Hospital notes list discharges and admissions at Jefferson Memorial with patient names and addresses including Victor Walker Gill Lindsey Joseph N Mason Connie Davis Anna Perry Jessie Livingston Dorothy Gordon Cornelius Sydes Stanley Peoples Odessa Hall Paul Michael Young Adell Harris Glada Spears Marvin Scott Janice Kruger Carolyn Hawkins Virginia Magbee Charles Talbert Leann Dycus Nancy Dunbar Dale Jones Arlhie Dare Mrs Druzella Cooley and baby Susan Margaret Mrs Elleretta Audt and baby Eric Joseph Guy Capps Cuma Page Stanton Jones Bertha Lynn Larry Schloser Arthur Buller Mark Barnard David Lipe Sherry Webb Betty Lee Hooper Roy Garrison.

Cornelius Sydes Grand Stanley Peoples Wescott Odessa Hall Forest Paul Michael Young Perkins Adell Harris Bell Glada Spears Centralia Marvin Scott Belle Rive Janice Kruger Ashley Carolyn Hawkins Fults Virginia Magbee Jordan Charles Talbert Leann Dycus Waltonville Nancy Dunbar Dale Jones Dix Arlhie Dare Druzella Cooley Susan Margaret Taylor Elleretta Audt Eric Joseph Nashville Guy Capps South 24Th Cuma Page Stanton Jones Bertha Lynn Larry Schloser North 17Th Arthur Buller Cisne Mark Barnard Wayne City David Lipe South 21St Sherry Webb Betty Lee Hooper Roy Garrison Cherry

Jefferson Chapter No 686 East ern Star Meeting Notice

A stated meeting of Jefferson Chapter No 686 Order of Eastern Star at Opdyke is set for Tuesday evening August 5 at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Opdyke. All members welcome. Arline Dare W M Marguerite Piper Sec

Jefferson C.E.S. A Order of Eastern Star Opdyke Masonic

Fatigue Drops U S Casualties in Vietnam Nine Months Low

AP reports last week 110 Americans and 1,963 enemy dead in Vietnam. South Vietnamese losses fell to 290. Wounded Americans totaled 1,056. Shift to protective reaction reduces American casualties as 2,750 troops depart Vietnam under Nixon withdrawal order, with 10,150 total withdrawn toward 25,000 replacement.

Saigon South Vietnam U. S U.S U.S. Command 9Th Marine Regiment U.S. Army Okinawa United States Nixon 9Th Regiment Vietnam da Nang Chu Lai Cam Ranh Bay

Two Thefts and Vandalism Case Reported Here

Mt Vernon police reported two thefts and one vandalism case yesterday and today. Marie Gant of 915 Cleveland said a billfold with $50 and papers was stolen from a purse at her home. A pickup truck on Salem Road at Brehm Hanna Chevrolet lost a battery carburetor air cleaner and fuel line. Vandals threw rocks at a truck windshield at Eater Sheet Metal, 1500 Park Avenue.

Mt. Vernon Marie Gant Cleveland Brehm-Hanna Salem Road Eater Sheet Metal Company Park Avenue

No Explosion Causes Concern Across Jefferson County

Sonic booms rattled Mt. Vernon and northeastern Jefferson County this morning, causing worry about possible explosions. Residents reported the loud sounds as high flying aircraft passed over the area.

Jefferson County Mt. Vernon

Man Arrested In Morais Case

Jerry Isaac, 31, of Route 2, Mt. Vernon, held in county jail on a charge of taking indecent liberties with a child. Bond set at 2500 dollars. Isaac arrested by county officers. Court hearing continued until August 4 to allow counsel to be obtained.

Jerry Isaac Route 2 Mt. Vernon Isaac

Spaceship Snaps Mars Closeups Tonight

Mariner 6 returned twenty four pictures stored for transmission to Earth showing bands of dark areas possibly vegetation and wide and telephoto frames covering hundreds of square miles. Some frames reveal details as small as nine hundred feet, with canals and desert-like regions in view. The craft was not designed to detect life, only to test survivability of life in Mars climate. If any ancient structures exist, the images may reveal pyramids ruins or artifacts.

Mars

Syrians Bomb Shell Israelis in Golan Heights Attack

The Associated Press reports Syrian jets attacked Israeli positions on Mt Hermon and artillery hit Quneitra and Tel A Bu Nida in the Golan Heights. Syria claimed 11 soldiers wounded while Israel reported no casualties. Both sides cited fighter bombers and jets, signaling a potential cease-fire escalation.

Associated Press Mt. Hermon Golan Heights Syria Middle East Israel Quneitra Tel A Bu Nida Damascus Tel Aviv Suez Canal

Starrs Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court

Charles R. Starr filed suit for divorce against Cindy L. Starr in circuit court here yesterday charging adultery. The couple married May 10, 1969 and lived together until July 25, 1969 according to the complaint.

Charles R. Starr Cindy L. Starr

Gets 90 Days At State Farm Man Sentenced For License Offense

Rickie Dean Moore, 23, of 1601 South 29th Street, was taken to Illinois State Farm today to begin a 90 day term after pleading guilty in circuit court to driving on a suspended or revoked license.

Rickie Dean Moore South 29Th Street Illinois State Farm

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Circuit Court Mt. Vernon Grain Chicago Grain St. Louis Wall Street Minis Lucie Noel AP Paris Marc Bohan Christain Dior Rohan Bohan Jefferson Memorial Victor Walker South 10Th Gill Lindsey Hickory View Joseph N. Mason Harlington Connie Davis Route 4 Good Samaritan Anna Perry Jessie Livingston Dorothy Gordon Elenimuark By Richard Pyle Morais Mariner 6 Earth Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena Calif Delta Olds Roy Atkinson State Farm Jackie Deshannon Joe Jeffery Polk Salad Annie Tony Joe White Henry Mancini Orch
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