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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1960

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Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Boland in Williamsburg Iowa

Attendees including Mr and Mrs Jim Roderick and daughters Sandra and Carol gathered for the funeral of Mrs David Boland conducted May 25 at the Presbyterian church in Williamsburg Iowa. Mrs Boland died of cancer at age 21 and is survived by her husband David Boland two daughters Cathy and Debra a son Douglas at home her parents Mr and Mrs R D Kerr of Tripoli Iowa two brothers Robert Kerr of Traer and James Kerr of Tripoli and three sisters Mrs W R Bode of Buckingham Iowa Mrs William Beck of Waterloo Iowa and Mrs Gerald Hoerner of Reinbeck Iowa.

Jim Roderick Sandra Carol David Boland Presbyterian Church Williamsburg Iowa Boland Roderick Cathy Debra Douglas R. D. Kerr Tripoli Robert Kerr Traer James Kerr W. R. Bode Buckingham William Beck Water, Too Gerald Hoerner Reinbeck

William A. Johnson of McLeansboro Dies at 81

William A Johnson of McLeansboro died at 815 am Monday in Hines Veterans Hospital Chicago at age 81. He was born January 15 1879 in Thayer Missouri and married Laura Reed in 1904 who preceded him. Survivors include son Newton Johnson of Maywood Illinois and daughters Dorothy Smith and Mary Shasteen, with funeral set for 4:00 pm at New Salem Baptist near Dale with burial at Smith Cemetery. The body lies in state at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro after 2:00 pm today. He was a Spanish American War veteran and a member of the F W...

William Andrew Johnson New Salem Baptist Church Dale John Lee Smith Cemetery Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro Johnson Hines Veterans Hospital Chicago Mr. Johnson Thayer Newton Johnson Laura Reed Maywood Dorothy Smith Mary Shasteen The F.W

Raymond Lay 73 Dies At Home In McLeansboro

Raymond Roscoe Lay, 73, died at 7:15 a.m. yesterday at his home 303 South Jackson Street in McLeansboro. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. tomorrow at Gholson Funeral Home with Rev. Claire Clark officiating. Burial will be in the I.D.O.F. cemetery. He lies in state at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. today. Lay, born Jan 18, 1887 in Hamilton County, was the son of John and Anna Lay. He married Jesse Jones in 1909, who survives, along with a daughter, Mrs. Maurice Clark of McLeansboro. He was a member of the Methodist church in McLeansboro.

Raymond Roscoe Lay South Jackson Street Mec-Leansboro Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro Claire, Clark I.D.0 Hamilton County John and Anna (Lucas) Lay Jessie Jones A Daugh

Estelle Compton 85 Dies At Home Near Belle Rive

Estelle Alice Compton 85 died at 11 00 p m yesterday at her home on RFD 2 Belle Rive She was born February 11 1875 in Quebec Canada to David and Mary Totten She married Marvin D Compton January 2 1954 in Belle Rive He survives along with a brother James Totten a sister Mrs Helen Moore four stepsons and six stepdaughters Funeral services will be 2 00 p m tomorrow at Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church Burial will be in Opdyke cemetery Friends may call after 4 00 p m today at Myers Chapel and in church for in state viewing at noon tomorrow until the funeral hour.

Estelle Alice Compton RFD Belle Rive Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church Opdyke Myers Chapel Compton Quebec Canada David and Mary (West) Totten S. I.ret Marvin D. Compton James Totten Bristol Calif Lula May Richards Bonnie and Elizabeth Wimberly Marion

George Neaville Dies Here Today Funeral Friday

George Neaville aged 72 of Salem Road died this morning at 5 45 in Good Samaritan Hospital. A former car shop employee, he will be buried Friday at 2 PM at Pulley Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Franks officiating. He was born March 6 1888 in Wayne County, married July 4 1908 to Grace Tolbert, and is survived by Grace, two sons Dale of Mt Pulaski II and Burkley of Carrollton Ui, one grandchild and two great grandchildren. He was a member of Logan Street Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings.

George Neaville Salem Road Good Samaritan Hospital Neaville Pulley Funeral Chapel James Franks Memorial Gardens Pulley Funeral Home Mr. Neaville Wayne County William Agnes Puffer) Neaville Grace Tolbert Logan Street

Farm Adviser Stanley Ceglinski Named for Downstate post

Stanley Ceglinski is chosen to succeed Brown as farm adviser and joins the Mounds school board. A U S Air Force veteran and Waltonville High School graduate, he earned a BS in agriculture in 1950 and a master's in education in 1956. He will study adult education at Wisconsin from May 31 to June 18 on a Farm Foundation Scholarship and leads a staff to inform farmers about new developments and research.

Ceglinski Broom U. S. Air Force Waltonville American Legion Lutheran Church At Olmsted Meridian Road Mounds University of Wisconsin University Farm Foundation

Theft Reported For Watch At Chesewelers Store

Police were informed yesterday of the theft of a watch from the window display at Gift Chesewelers on the west side of the public square. The stolen item is described as a Bulova wristwatch.

Chesewelers Yestern

Salt Lake Apostle to Speak at LDS District Conference

Elder LeGrand Richards of Salt Lake City, a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, will speak at district conference on Thursday, June 2, at the new LDS Chapel located two miles south of West Frankfort on Route 37.

LeGrand Richards Salt Lake City Council of Twelve Apostles Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Thursiday LDS West Frankfort

Girl Falls From Truck Hit By Car On South Tenth

A five year old girl fell from a parked truck into the path of a car in the 1000 block of south Tenth street at 7:00 p.m. She was treated at Jefferson Memorial Hospital and released. Police said the car driver, Robert Gene Shelton, 24, was blameless. the truck was parked and children played in the rear. She sustained non serious head and shoulder injuries.

South Tenth Street Goodalune Huerta Jefferson Memorial Hospital Wisconsin Robert Gene Shelton Jones Shelton

West Texas Tornadoes and Giant Hail Cause Damage

In West Texas and north central Texas on Tuesday night storms brought at least nine tornado sightings in Monahans, though none touched ground. Large hail gushed from the skies in Wink and surrounding towns, destroying roofs and windows. Bonham recorded 3.25 inches of rain in 90 minutes, flooding streets and homes as waters rose shoulder high in parts of the city.

Dallas Tex West Texas Bonham Texas Jim Morris Monahans Halsma Wink Monahands Earl Hill Winker County

Wall Street Mixed as Profit Taking Occurs

New York AP reports a thoroughly mixed stock market with some electronics and favorites rising. Volume estimated at 3.6 million shares, down from 3.75 million Tuesday, with gains of 2 to 10 points for Vick Chemical and several others, while General Telephone and General Instrument fell.

New York Vick Chemical Minneapolis-Honeywell Brunswick Ampex Venda Motorola Zenith Beckman Instruments

Manion Graduates From Culinary Institute in New Haven

Jack Ed ward Manion son of Mr and Mrs John Manion of Hinman Place New Haven will graduate after two years of culinary studies at the Culinary Institute of America He plans to become chief manager at New England House The Roth Auditorium dedication on June 3 precedes commencement with Vernon Herndon American Hotel Association president as guest speaker The class includes two men and a woman entering major commercial kitchens The auditorium honors Frances L Roth founding Administrative Director and Mrs James Rowland Angell will preside.

New Haven Conn Jack Edward Manion John Manion Hinman Place Vernon Culinary Institute of America Manion New England House Culinary Institute For America Roth Vernon Herndon American Hotel Association Europe Frances L. Roth James Rowland Angell The Institute

Research not spying dryden continued from page one

The hearing centers on NASA and U2 flights with Adana Turkey Atsugi Japan cited. Senators press whether CIA used NASA to veil intelligence work. Dryden denies NASA intelligence activities. Dulles refuses to discuss mission details. Fulbright notes limited release.

Dryden Fulbright NASA Japan Turkey California Adana Atsugi CIA Alexander Wiley R-Wis Allen W. Dulles Central Intelligence Agency Albert Gore D- Tenn Dulles J. William Fulbright D- Ark

Livestock Prices at National Stockyards Update

Hogs 11 500 head priced by grade and weight. U.S. No 1 2 185 230 lb hogs 17 25 to 17 50. Mixed No 1 3 2 3 180 240 lb barrows gilts 16 50 to 17 25. Sows under 400 lb 14 00 15 00, over 400 lb 12 75 13 75. Boars over 250 lb 11 00, lighter 11 50 11 75. Cattle 3 500 head, calves 500. Steers 25 27, good 23 50 26 00. Heifers to 26 00. Cows 16 50 17 50, bulls 19 00 20 50. Dealers 20 00 29 00, canners 13 50 16 50. Slaughter calves 21 00 25 00. Sheep 500 head, lambs 21 50 23 50, over 90 lb 24 00, utility 17 00 21 00, pelts 2 25. Shorn lambs 18 00 19 00.

IUSDA U.S

Chicago Produce Butter and Eggs Report Fallout

Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter steady with receipts at 1,403,000 and wholesale buying prices unchanged. Eggs are weak with receipts at 41,500 and wholesale prices down. grade A whites, mixed, mediums, standards, and dirties listed with percentage figures and price codes.

Chicago (Ap Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Chicago Poultry Receipts Report Prices Steady to Down

Chicago AP USDA live poultry receipts for Monday and Tuesday total 56 000 pounds. Wholesale prices unchanged to one cent lower. Roasters quoted 26 to 27 cents per pound. White rock fryers 21 12 to 22 42, Plymouth rock fryers 25 to 26 cents.

Chicago USDA White Rock Plymouth Rock

Five Day Outlook For Illinois Warms Then Cools

Sunshine and southerly winds push Illinois temperatures into the 80s today. Rain showers are expected Thursday and again over the weekend, then cooler conditions Sunday or Monday. The five day forecast calls for temperatures near or slightly above normal with normal highs around 72 to 79 and lows 53 to 65 depending on region. Readings Tuesday were generally near 80, with overnight lows not dropping below the mid 50s.

Illinois

Mt Vernon Tax Story Tied To Berwick Paper

Berwick Pa reports that the county treasurer paid a Nasan property owner’s 12c tax bill to save stamp money for the county. Mrs H F Seybert of Berwick sent her father Ray Gordon a clipping from the Berwick paper with a Mt Vernon Ill dateline.

Mt. Vernon Pennsylvania H. F. Seybert Berwick Ray Gordon 716 Main

Files Suit For Divorce Here

Aline Slinkard filed suit for divorce against George Ellis Slin in circuit court late yesterday. The complaint alleges cruelty.

Aline Slinkard George Ellis

Pretty Susan O'Hare Represents Iroquois in Miss Illinois

Pretty Susan O'Hare of Onarga Illinois will represent Iroquois county in the Miss Illinois Pageant in Mt Vernon this week. A DePauw University junior from Greencastle Indiana she was second runner up last year in Miss Indiana and is an accomplished dancer. She belongs to Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Susan O'Hare Onarga Ill Iroquois County Mt. Vernon Miss O'Hare DePauw University Greencastle Ind Indiana Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Three County Students Win Scholarships

Three Jefferson county high school seniors win four year scholarships to the University of Illinois after competitive exams on March 26. Winners are Jean Ann Beal Richview Road child of World War II veteran, Ann Elizareth Chaney Belle Rive home economics, and James T. Griffith county scholarship.

Jefferson County University of Illinois County Superintendent of Schools Jean Ann Beal Richview Road Ann Elizareth Chaney Belle Rive James T. Griffith

Halleck favored for GOP National Convention chair

Washington AP reports House Leader Charles A. Halleck of Indiana is the preferred choice for permanent chairman of the GOP National Convention. GOP Chairman Thruston B. Morton I will recommend Halleck for the position.

Washington Republican House Charles A. Halleck Indiana GOP Thruston B. Morton Halleck

Horse Living Like A King In Chicago Cellar

Tommy the horse in a Chicago cellar has lived like a king with hay water and space yet is confined under a stable. The Anti Cruelty Society will rescue him cutting concrete to lift him to safety per director J J Shaffer after Julius Pekovsky alerted them.

Gerson Yalowitz Chicago Tommy Anti-Cruelty Society J. J. Shaffer So- Gaete Shaffer Julius Pekovsky Pekovsky Shaffer l Coca Tomay Schaffer

Trash barrel fire at Hollenkamp home sparks gunfire

At 4:00 PM yesterday at 2805 Mannen, gunfire erupted from a trash barrel, sounding like a small war. Firemen extinguished the blaze and found shotgun shells and ammunition dumped with the trash. No injuries were reported.

Richard Hollenkamp Mannen

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges

Jefferson Memorial reports admissions and discharges including Mrs Martha Buess and Frank McCulli McKenzie of Springerton. infant George Timothy Hammonds of Dahlgren. Mrs Floretta Lyons. Weyburn Loran Kerr of Effingham. Mrs Elizabeth Pullis of Mihi Shoals. Mrs Ann Catherine Melton. Artie Louis Gordon of Tuka. Good Samaritan adds Helen Mae Stevens Lucy Liddell and Dickie Lyin Glov.

Martha Buess Frank McCulli McKenzie Springerton George Timothy Hammonds Dahlgren Floretta Lyons Weyburn Loran Kerr Effingham Elizabeth Pullis Mihi Shoals Ann Catherine Melton Artie Louis Gordon Tuka

Local Names Recalled For Discharge List in Notice

The notice lists Charles Edmund Glover Nettie Mooney Posey Simpkins as related parties and discharges Deanna Mae Reeves Edith Gene Aldridge Velma Lucille Long Sally Grace Cook as noted individuals with actions on file.

Charles Edmund Glover Nettie Mooney Posey Simpkins Deanna Mae Reeves Edith Gene Aldridge Velma Lucille Long Sally Grace Cook

Illinois Oil Production Rises While U S Output Drops

Tulsa AP reports daily U S crude oil and condensate production fell by 48 760 barrels to 6 917 550 barrels. Illinois showed a rise of 100 barrels to 210 700. The Oil and Gas Journal released the figures.

Tulsa, Okla U.S The Oil and Gas Journal

Egg and poultry price report from St. Louis AP listing grades

St Louis report lists wholesale egg grades large extras 70 80 percent A 31 3144 20 60 percent A 30 31 standards 2814 2914 consumer grades AA large 32 33 A large 31 32 A medium 28 30 B large 28 30 and fryer prices for Whites and crosses 18. Other prices unchanged.

ST. Louis

Cash Grain Chicago AP Market Report

Wheat and soybeans had no sales. Corn sample grade yellow 1.11 and 14 accepting No 2 yellow 1.11 and 14. Soybeans 822n. Barley options include making choice 1.15 1.25n and feed 92-1.05n.

Chicago

Mt. Vernon Grain Prices Quoted After Noon

Mt Vernon market brief lists soybeans at 1.99 a bushel wheat at 1.69 and corn at 1.08 after noon prices for local grain traders and producers.

Mt. Vernon

Illinois Strawberry Prices From Chicago Market Report

Chicago wholesale fruit market reports week prices for strawberries from Illinois. Blakemore Dixieland Pocahontas varieties ranged 5.50 to 6.00 per 16 quart crate, with occasional large 6.50, small fair quality 3.50 per plate quart carton.

Chicago USDA

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