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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1963

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Deaths and Funerals Oscar Haynes of Bluford 87

Oscar Haynes 87 of Bluford died at 8 20 pm Monday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services 2 00 pm Thursday at Richardson Chapel Wayne City with Rev H H Mayberry officiating. Burial in Egbert Cemetery. Body lies in state at Richardson Chapel after 5 00 pm Wednesday. Born June 5 1875 in Wayne County son of Alonzo and Gillie Haynes. Survived by son Elmo and daughter Linda both of East St Louis, two brothers, three grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

Oscar Haynes Bluford Good Samaritan Hospital Richardson Chapel Wayne City H. H. Mayberry Egbert Cemetery Mr. Haynes Wayne County Alonzo and Gillie (Linder) Haynes Fannie Rainwater Elmo Haynes Linda Haynes East St. Louis Harrison Walter Haynes Keenes

Hoyt, Gussie I., Dies at 73 with Rites Planned

Mrs. Gussie I. Hoyt of RFD 5 Centralia dies at 4 30 am Monday in St Marys Hospital Centralia Funeral 1 30 pm Wednesday at Queen Boggs Chapel with Rev Shelby C Felts officiating Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park Body to lie in state at Queen Boggs Chapel after 6 pm today She was born in Jefferson county daughter of Edward and Nellie Carpenter married Fred Hoyt in 1914 Survived by two sons George E and Merritt R Hoyt a daughter Lois Baldridge two brothers Albert and Earl Carpenter five grandchildren and a cousin Mrs Norman Swen of Mt Vernon

Gussie I. Hoyt RFD Centralia St. Mary’s Hospital Queen Bogeys Chapel Shelby C. Felts Hillcrest Memorial Park Queen Boggs Chapel Hoyt Jefferson County Edward Nellie (Reed) Carpenter Fred Hoyt George E Merritt R. Hoyt Lois Baldridge Albert Earl Carpenter Norman Swen Mt. Vernon

Flora man Glen Tucker dies after heart attack

Glen Tucker 52 of Flora died at 2 30 p m Monday after an apparent heart attack while en route with his wife Antilla to visit her uncle Rolla Myers near Kell He was born November 4 1910 at Kell and leaves a widow two sons Sherrill Tucker of Jacksonville Illinois two daughters Elizabeth Glenn Tucker and Geneva Sproat two brothers Sherman of Chicago and Paul of Florida four grandchildren The body is to lie in state at Hancock Funeral Home Flora with calling after 6 p m today Burial will be in Flora cemetery He was a Methodist member.

Glen Tucker Flora Antilla Tucker Rolla Myers Kell Hancock Mr.Tucker William and Maude (Woodward) Tucker Antilla Myers Sherrill Tucker Jacksonville Elizabeth Glenn Tucker Geneva Sproat Sherman Tucker Chicago Paul Tucker Florida Tucker Methodist Church

Rites Wednesday For T B Draper

Funeral services for Turner Byron Draper will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday at Olive Branch church with Rev. Newton Williams officiating. Burial follows at Richardson Chapel in Wayne City. Draper, 75, of 2102 College, died Sunday night in Missouri Pacific Hospital St. Louis. He was a retired railroad car man born December 20, 1875 in Hamilton County. Surviving are his wife Florence Campbell Draper, two sons Cyril Draper Detroit and Clyde Draper Columbia, two daughters Florencie Faber St. Louis and Carlene Fowlkes East St. Louis, a brother Clay Draper Wayne City, a foster sister Mary Trotter Elgin, five grandchildren and 11 others.

Turner Byron Draper Olive Branch Church Newton Williams Richardson Chapel Wayne City Draper College Missouri Pacific St. Louis Hamilton County Charles Isaac Rebecca (Ballard) Draper Nora Perry Alice Perry Florence (Campbell) Draper City Cyril Draper Detroit Mich Clyde Draper Columbia Florencie Faber Carlene Fowlkes East St. Louis Clay Draper Mary Trotter Elgin

Births in Belle Rive and Cherry reveal two newborns

Mr and Mrs Donald E Cochrar of Belle Rive welcomed a daughter Cindy Elaine born at 146 am in Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds fourteen and a half ounces. Mr and Mrs Floyd E Doyle of 2225 Cherry welcomed a son Gregory fa born at 537 pm yesterday in Good Samaritan hospital weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces.

Donald E. Cochrar Belle Rive Good Samaritan Hospital Cindy Elaine Floyd E. Doyle Cherry Gregory Fa

Earl L. C. Smith Dies At 76 Rites Thursday

Earl L. C. Smith 76 of Mt Vernon died at 10:00 a.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital. He worked 20 years at Benoist Hardware and 10 years at Mammoth Department Store. Services 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Myers Chapel with burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Calling after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday. Born December 21 1887 in Jefferson County he married Carrie Milburn in 1916 and is survived by two sons Milburn E H Smith of Granite City and Cranston D Smith of Mt Vernon a brother Fred Smith and sister Mrs Ruby Jacobs seven grandchildren. He was former superintendent of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Sunday School and past president of the Burial Association.

Earl L. C. Smith RED Vernon Good Samaritan Hospital Smith Benoist Hardware Store Mammoth Department Store Myers Chapel Pleasant Grove Mr. Smith Jefferson County W. Harris Louisa (Glassman) Smith Carrie Milburn Milburn EH. Smith Granite City Cranston D. Smith Mt. Vernon Fred Smith Ruby Jacobs Pleasant Grove Methodist Cchurch Burial Association

Carson urges curb on pesticides in United States

Washington AP Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, told a Senate Government Operations subcommittee that the nation must regulate chemical pesticides and aerial spraying and seek redress for harmed neighbors. She criticized the AMA for relying on pesticide trade groups and warned toxic substitutes invade environments at unprecedented rates. She cited patients and doctors lacking toxicology knowledge as evidence of the crisis.

Washington Rachel Carson Congress Kennedy Scient Advisory Committee Senate American Medical Association Miss Carson

Airline Disappearances Leave Sea Region Quiet

In July 1951 a Canadian Pacific Airlines plane with troops vanished over the Gulf of Alaska with 38 aboard, 29 Americans among them. Last October a Northwest Airlines DCT charter with 103 people developed engine trouble and ditched near Sitka, Alaska. all were rescued.

Canadian Pacific Airlines Gulf of Alaska United States Northwest Airlines Sitka Alaska

Tributes to Pope John XXIII Highlight His Goodness

Read tributes from leaders and religious figures across faiths praising Pope John XXIII for kindness and wisdom. President Kennedy lauded his humanity and courage, Khrushchev recalled his lasting goodwill, while Church leaders described his message as goodness news.

Ciples Kennedy Khrushenev John the Twenty-Third Helen Wood Bauman Christian Science Church Fred Pierce Corson John

Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges at Jefferson Memorial

List of admitted and discharged patients at Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan hospitals. Admitted include Tommy Ashby Reverend Joe Harmon Ralph Rollinson Venita Pauline Wangler of Bonnie Bob Taylor Goldie Pearl Endicott and Galveston A Rev Clyde Hudgens Brenda Card nolds Paul Princeton Bevis Burrow Kathleen Donoho Joseph George Baldwin Danny Dean Richardson Elizabeth W McLaughlin. Discharged include Anna Cummins Delvin Mullinax Lois S Horton Alma Irene Ross Margie Ann Lappin and baby Sharon Ann Elsie Louise Braddy and baby Gregory Scott Martha Sue Stewart and baby Paul Glendon Edgar Coleman Venters Jr Alexander Kuja Flo Stone.

Jefferson Memorial Tommy Ashby Joe Harmon Ralph Rollinson Venita Pauline Wangler Bonnie Bob Taylor Goldie Pearl Endicott Anna Cummins Delvin Mullinax Good Samaritan Galveston A Clyde Hudgens Brenda Card Nolds Paul Princeton Bevis Burrow Kathleen Donoho Joseph George Baldwin Danny Dean Richardson Elizabeth W. McLaughlin Lois S. Horton Alma Irene Ross Margie Ann Lap

Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices Fall At Local Market

Prices paid on the local live stock market were down. The top hog price ranged to 17.00 for 190 to 220 lb hogs. Sows weighing around 3800 pounds traded down to 13.50. Boars varied from 8.30 to 9.50.

Mt Vernon grain prices quoted this afternoon

Mt Vernon priced grains show Wheat 1.82 Soybeans 2.50 and Corn 1.21. Prices reflect market trading in the Mt Vernon area this afternoon.

Mt. Vernon

Eggs and live poultry price report from St Louis

St Louis AP reports egg and live poultry price ranges with consumer grades and weights. Eggs show large 27 28, median 23 24, small 17 18, wholesale 25 26, farm run 24 25, checks 20 21. Hens heavy over 5 lbs 16, light over 5 lbs 10 11, under 5 lbs 7 8. Commercial broilers and fryers 17 4 or 18?

ST. Louis

Butter and poultry prices steady at Chicago Mercantile

Chicago wholesale butter prices show steady trading across grades with ungraded at 28 14, mixed 28, mediums 23 54, standards 27 14, dirties 25 percent, checks 24 1. Live poultry wholesale prices unchanged to slightly higher with roasters 25 26 42, special red white rock fryers 20 21.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange USDA

Chicago Grain report notes limited wheat and soybean sales

Chicago AP reports no wheat or soybean sales. Corn prices listed as No 2 yellow 1.2814, No 3 yellow 1.26, No 1 yellow 1.23, sample grade yellow 1.0512. Oats No 1 extra heavy white 7Tlilz, sample grade extra heavy white 69. Soybean prices incomplete.

Chicago

Livestock Prices at National Stockyards Report

AP USDA livestock report from National Stockyards shows hogs with 1-2 190-240 lb at 17.50 to 19.00, 125 head at 18.00, 300 lb at 16.25, sows 275-400 lb at 14.00-15.00, 400-500 lb 13.50-14.25, 500-650 lb 18.00-18.75, boars 11.75-12.50. Cattle and calves include choice 900-1000 lb 23.25-25.00, bulk 22.50-23.00, heifers 925 lb 22.50, cows 14.30-16.00, bulls 17.00-19.50, slaughter calves 19.00-25.00. Sheep 600 head, spring lambs 80-100 lb 22.00-24.00, 85-95 lb 24.00-30.00.

USDA

Wall Street mixed gains as autos lead in late trading

Wall Street in New York extended into a mixed session with gains and losses of fractions to about a point. Chrysler rallied despite a earlier dip, while IBM rose about four points and Wilcox Oil led advance groups. Du Pont and General Electric slid slightly as blue chips saw profit taking.

New York Motors Chrysler American Motors General Motors Sperry Rand

Michel aims two criteria for REA loan rules

Representative Robert Michel of Illinois announced plans to introduce a bill limiting Rural Electrification Administration generation and transmission loans to two criteria. The move follows House Appropriations Committee action on related amendments restricting loan purposes and seeks open hearings on all REA generation and transmission loans.

Washington Robert Michel Illinois Rural Electrification Administration Peoria Republican House Appropriation Committee Michel Norman Clapp REA Clapp

Mt Vernon College Dean to Receive Doctor's Degree

Howard Rawlinson dean of Mt Vernon Community College will receive his PhD at Southern Illinois University commencement on June 1. The college faculty hosted a surprise dinner at Irvin Mac Restaurant with guests including Robert Birkhimer and Ellis Henson. His 165 page dissertation titled Public Junior College and Community Needs Development and Application of Evaluative Criteria was completed in May.

Howard Rawlinson Mt. Vernon Community College Southern Ilinois University Rawlinson Robert Birkhimer State Superintendent of Public Instruction Springfield Birkhimer Ellis Henson Mt. Vernon Township High School Charles Wagner Crossville Linois MekKendree College University of Illinois Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Township

Prisoners Move In As Marion Federal Prison Opens

The nation’s newest federal prison near Marion welcomed 48 inmates with 24 more expected, as construction areas still linger. Warden John T. Willingham said minimal security is needed now, with future relocation possible. guards praise colorful cell walls designed to aid rehabilitation.

Marion John T. Willingham l U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute Ind Leavenworth Kan Willingham

Pope Trail From Bergamo to Rome A Saint in Waiting

In the 1500s Martino Roncalli moved his family near Sot il Monte and Angelo Roncalli grew up as one of thirteen children. He walked six miles daily to school at Cealana then to Bergamo, read aloud to kin, and joined seminary life early. Angelo later studied in Bergamo, Rome, and served a year in the Italian army before ordination in 1910, later becoming bishop in Rome and the pope.

Martino Roncalli Sotto Il Monte Angelo Roncalli Giovanni Battista Roncalli Angelo Don Bolis Carvico Father Bolis Roncalli Celana Bergamo Maria Anna Beramo Angelo Ronscalli Rome Cerasoli College Pontifical Roman Seminary Church of Santa Maria Monte Santo Piazza del Popolo Father Roncalli

Motorcyclist Dies in Quincy Collision

Edward J. McWane, 17, of Quincy was killed Monday in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Quincy. Police said McWane's motorcycl e collided with another vehicle.

Quincy, Ill Edward J. McWane Quincy McWane

Weather Update From Illinois Monday Warm With Scattered Thunder

Illinois weather remains mostly sunny and warm with a touch of humidity. Rainfall totals to date stand at 13.73 inches for Mount Vernon year to date, while Chicago shores enjoyed a revived Lake Michigan breeze. Temperatures span upper 80s to around 90 in many areas with light showers reported in northwestern Illinois and specific readings listed for Belleville Moline Peoria Quincy and other cities.

Illinois Associated Press Weather Bureau Lake Michigan Chicago Grant Park Dubuque

Welcome for Rockefeller's New Wife in Albany

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller and his new wife were greeted warmly at a formal Albany dinner with about 400 attendees. The couple, married May 4 in Westchester, have drawn criticism and speculation on political impact as Albany's first couple made their capital debut since the marriage.

Albany N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller New York State Rockefellers Westchester County Rockefeller

Collision injures driver in West Virginia report

A collision occurred involving a vehicle driven by Patricia Ann Farley, 20, of Hetzel West Virginia. Farley was not injured, according to police statements.

Patricia Ann Farley Hetzel West Va Miss Farley

State At Large Vote Possibility For Legislature

Springfield Illinois AP fear that House districts may not be redrawn prompted a bill to provide machinery for electing representatives statewide in 1961. Rep W J Murphy Republican leader said there is a good possibility reapportionment will fail. The bill would provide separate ballot boxes for legislative contests and ballot counting machinery. If lawmakers fail to redraw by June 30 Gov Otto Kerner may appoint a commission. If that commission fails all 177 representatives would run statewide with state senators up for re election. Illinois must redraw districts based on the 1960 census.

Springfield Ill Illinois W. J. Murphy Antioch Murphy Otto Kerner

Two Republican Judges Elected In Illinois Special Elections

In Illinois, Republicans James W. Barr and John E. Richards won new circuit judgeships in the 10th and 12th Judicial Circuits respectively. Barr carried 16 468 votes to 8 417 for Angelo Pistilli as 245 of 246 precincts reported. Richards defeated Richard Eagleton 12 433 to 10 616 in Peoria. The new posts, fourth per circuit, were created by the General Assembly two years ago.

Associated Press Illinois James W. Barr Joliet Angelo F. Pistilli Rockdale Barr Pistilli Will Kankakee Iroquois Counties Peoria John E. Richards Stark Richard Eagleton Eagleton Marshall Putnam Tazewell General Assembly

Young German Exchange Salesman Joins Jefferson Motors

Ulrich Urban from Stuttgart, 22, joins Jefferson Motors for a year under a National Automobile Associations exchange. He will learn American sales, service and advertising. Paul Urban will mentor him as he observes U.S. business methods, slang, baseball culture and everyday life in Vernon.

Mt. Vernon Jones Cheeseburgers Ulrich Urban Stuttgart Jefferson Motors National Automobile Associations United States Europe Paul Tyler America Tyler Vernon Friends Ally Germany Mets Urban Astronaut Urban Gordon Cooper New York Grand Central Station Washington Ameri- Urban Berlin Berlin Wall

Firemen Answer Three Alarms for Kitchen Pan Fire

City firemen were called to the home of Mrs Irene Yearwood at 1813 Pace Avenue at 9 10 last night when a cooking pan caught fire on a stove Slight smoke damage occurred in the kitchen A separate call reported a gas leak from a car driven by Mrs Sam Hart at 1505 South 12th Street The Blades Walgreen store was reached at 7 43 am today for a circuit short in a neon light fixture

Irene Yearwood Pace Avenue North Ninth Street Sam Hart South 12Th Street Blades Walgreen

Fined $100 For Driving Charge

Floyd Prince, 69, of 619 Bell Street, was fined $100 and costs by Justice Harley J. Harlow on a driving while intoxicated charge. Prince was arrested by state police last Saturday night and released from county jail on a $200 bond.

Floyd Prince Bell ‘Street Justice of the Peace Harley JE. Harlow Prince

Theft Reported in Mt Vernon Woman’s Billfold Missing

Mrs. Odel Turner of 1404 South Ninth reported to Mt Vernon police that a billfold containing 75 dollars was stolen from her home yesterday between 4 30 and 5 p m while she visited her aunt’s residence.

Odel Turner South Ninth Mt. Vernons

Library To Be Closed Thursday For Inventory

The Public Library will be closed all day Thursday June 6 for inventory. Books may be returned to the book deposit with no overdue charges on items due that day. Mildred Metcalf lbrarian.

Mildred Metcalf Lbrarian

Quote on Texas growth surpassing Germany praised by leader

A leader remarks that Texas will be larger than Germany, highlighting pride in the state's growth and potential, and expresses curiosity about the start of Texas. The statement frames Texas as a growing power and invites attention to its development.

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