Deaths William Oakley Irvin 76 McLeansboro former sheriff
William Oakley Irvin 76 died at his home 108 West Broadway McLeansboro He was a retired teacher and Hamilton County sheriff Funeral services set for 2:00 p m Wednesday at McLeansboro Methodist Church with ministers Carl Davis and R E Pierce of Mt Vernon Burial in Concord Cemetery Mt Sylvan Funeral Home will receive friends Mr Irvin born September 16 1884 in Hamilton County son of James and Susan Irvin Married Ollie Pierce survivor includes son George Avery Irvin and two nieces Mrs Orval Duncan and Mrs Raymond Pierce He belonged to the Masonic Lodge of McLeansboro
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William Oakley Irvin
West Broadway
McLeansboro
Irvin
Hamilton County
Methodist Church
Carl Davis
R. E. Pierce
Mt. Vernon
Concord Cemetery
Sihelson
Mr. Irvin
James
Susan
Brown) Irvin
Ollie Pierce
George Avery Irvin
Orval Duncan
Raymond Pierce
Vernon
Masonic Lodge
Funeral for Anna Sneed in McLeansboro
Mrs. Anna Sneed former McLeansboro resident died Sunday in Cook County hospital Chicago living with daughter in Western Springs. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m First Christian Church McLeansboro Rev Merl Melton officiates burial Odd Fellows cemetery. Survived by two sons Donald and Jack one daughter Mrs L K Young two sisters plus three children six step grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
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Anna Sneed
McLeansboro
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Western Springs
First Christian Church of
Merl Melton
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Sneed
Andrew Jackson
Henrietta (Frey) Woodruff
Charles Joshua Sneed
William E Neff of McLeansboro Dies at 69
Funeral services for William E. Neff were held at 2:00 pm at Donelson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with Rev. Neal Larson officiating. Burial followed in Middle Creek cemetery. Neff, 69, died 7:15 pm Sunday at his home on RFD 5, McLeansboro. Born August 9, 1891 in Walmeyer Missouri, he was the son of Wilfem and Martha Neff. He married Lula Maulding in 1913, who preceded him in death, and later married Quinn Browning, who survives. Surviving relatives include a daughter Mrs. Marcella Broeding of Florissant, Missouri, and two brothers Rev. Harvey Neff of Sickling, Missouri, and Rev. H. M. Neff of Grand Junction, Colorado.
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William E. Neff
Donelson
McLeansboro
Neal Larson
Middle Creek
Mr. Neff
RFD
Walmeyer
Wilfem
Martha (McKinney) Neff
Lula Ma
Severe Weather Warning Forecast for Midwestern Plain States
The Weather Bureau warns of scattered severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds this afternoon 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CST in southeastern Iowa, northeastern Missouri, central Illinois, and western Indiana along a line Kirksville Missouri to Terre Haute Indiana.
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Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Kirksville
Terre Haute
Ind
Births of Roger Dean Chamberlain and Scott Howard Germann
Dr. and Mrs. William Patrick Chamberlain announce a son born May 21 in Chicago hospital named Roger Dean. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Max Chamberlain of West Frankfort and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Sink of Cedar Falls. Separately Mr. and Mrs. George Germann of Mt. Vernon report a son born this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing eight pounds nine ounces named Scott Howard.
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William Patrick Chamberlain
West van Buren
Chicago
Roger Dean
Max Chamberlain
West Frankfort
Vernon
Edwin Sink
Cedar Falls
George Germann
RFD 2
Mt. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Scott Howard
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted Patients List
Jefferson Memorial records show admissions including Mrs Theresa Ella Trotter of Dahlgren James Frank Wright Mrs Lizzie Sig Worth William Blaine Ellis of Keenes and Lawrence Emanuel Hartlerode of Wayne City Discharged: Hernand Cox Mrs Viola Georgia Smith Good Samaritan admits a long list of patients led by Nell Frances Stoney cipher Betty Dean Ochs Mil dred Juanita Kelly Anna Belle Coberley Louis Wayne Black Ray Maxey Baltzell Shirley Jean Baldwyn Marjorie Ann German Evelyn Carol Whitson Debrayen Edmison amends Riley Orvilla Frank Discharged ieee Rey Simmons Larry Ray Severs Margaret Ann Rich Roy Charles Kanbe Mrs Carolyn Irene Wayne and baby Diane Kay Wilma Virginia Buoy Mrs Brenda La Verne Lynn and baby Randall Eugene Mildred G Cross
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Jefferson Memorial
Theresa Ella Trotter
Dahlgren
James Frank Wright
Lizzie Sig Worth
William Blaine Ellis
Keenes
Lawrence Emanuel Hartlerode
Wayne City
Hernand Cox
Viola Georgia Smith
Good Samaritan
Nell Frances Stonecypher
Betty Dean Ochs
Mildred Juanita Kelly
Anna Belle Coberley
Louis Wayne Black
Ray Maxey Baltzell
Shirley Jean Baldwyn
Marjorie Ann Germann
Evelyn Carol Whitson
Debra
Mt Vernon Captain Kenny Hunt Earns Miami Scholarship
Mt Vernon football captain Thomas Kendall Hunt received a four year athletic scholarship at the University of Miami Florida. He graduated Mt VTHS last month and is the son of Mr and Mrs Kendall Hunt formerly of Harrisburg. His grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mermen Thomas and the late Mr and Mrs Jesse Hunt.
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Thomas Kendall Hunt
Mt. Vernon
University of Miami
Florida
Mt.vths
Kenny
Kendall Hunt
Harrisburg
Mermen Thomas
Jesse Hunt
Medical Aid and Easier Voting Bills Advance
The Illinois House passed a bill relaxing residence requirements for presidential voting, sending it to the Senate. The Senate approved $2.5 million to build a Hillsboro institution for retarded children. A medical aid bill for near-needy persons over 65 would cover catastrophic care with shared costs, allowing $1,800 income and assets limits. Senator Arrington estimated a $10 million two year cost. The Senate also named a Morris park after ex Governor Stratton and a Yorkville dam after ex Conservation Director Palmer. A $65,000 appropriation to rehabilitate the governor mansion was sent to the House.
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Springfield
Tiinois House
Senate
Hillsboro
House
W. Rusell Arrington
Evanston
Morris
William G. Stratton
Yorkville
State Conservation
Glen D. Palmer
Manion presses for Mt Vernon water buyout at fair price
Councilman John Manion urges Mt Vernon to buy the Illinois Cities Water Company. He cites tax records and a city valuation figures a proposed price around 1.708 million, compares to 671 thousand original cost and 2.585 million ICC value. He calls for a local attorney and quick action. He notes prior budget transfers kept spending under limits and claims taxpayers deserve the council’s effort.
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Court House
Illinois Cities Water Company
Illinois Cities Water Co
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Gilbert
Ilinois Cities Water Company
Mt. Vernon
High Court Ruling Slashes Communist Party Case
The court unanimously voided John Francis Noto’s conviction under the knowing membership clause, citing insufficient evidence. Justice Harlan wrote the opinion with Justices Warren Brennan and Douglas urging dismissal of the indictment. The government may retry if it can assemble enough evidence.
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John Francis Noto
Communist Party
Buffalo
New York
Noto
Harlan
Warren
Brennan
Douglas
Thunderstorm and rain shower report across Illinois
The Associated Press notes thunderstorms and light showers across central and southern Illinois with light rain mostly under one tenth to three quarters of an inch. Rantoul recorded 0.79 inch, while most areas saw up to 0.15 inch. Chicago Weather Bureau forecasts partly cloudy skies tonight and warm highs in the 80s with a chance of northern showers tomorrow evening. Local readings include Rockford 61, Moline 65, Peoria 68, Champaign 66, Quincy 65, Vandalia 67, Paducah 67.
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Iinois
Rockford
Moline
Peoria
Champaign
Quincy
Vandalia
Paducah
Fight Delay In West Frankfort Civic Squabble
West Frankfort citizens seek recall of Mayor Roy Brown and two councilmen Paul Rice and Burton Melvin. A court hearing on recalls is tentatively set for today with a request for continuance, which the group may oppose beyond June 13.
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West Frankfort
I. AP
Howard Campbell
Mount Vernon
Citizens - For - Better - Government
Roy Brown
Paul Rice
Burton Melvin
Campbell
Citizens’ Group
Brown
Frank Lentz
State Education Department
Southern Dee
Congress Leaders React to Vienna Summit Outcomes
Democrats were optimistic the Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna talks might ease East West tensions, while Republicans argued no clear results emerged. Senate figures Mansfield Fulbright and Goldwater offered mixed views, noting groundwork for future dialogue but no decisive change in the world situation.
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Vienna
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
J. William Fulbright
D- J Ark
Senate For
Getale
Truman Urges Youths to Clean Their Own Yard First
In New York former president Harry S. Truman told two young desegregation activists to “sweep your own yard first.” He dismissed their sit-in at a New York theater office and warned against interfering with others’ business for publicity. He cited hypocrisy in major cities where Jews or Negroes face entry limits. The youths, Joel Geier of Chicago and Thalia Syracopulos of Akron, said they were linked to a group desegregating Austin.
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Yyxzry Wm
New York
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Joel Geier
Chicago
Young People’s Socialist League
Thalia Syracopulos
Delta Ave
Akron
Ohio
Geier
American Broadcasting-Paramount Theaters, Inc
Austin
Tex
Boston
GOP Nixes State Sales Tax Rise in House Victory
GOP legislative leaders pushed through a controversial sales tax plan in the House by 118 to 44. The bill would raise state taxes on corporations, set minimums, and cap ceilings, with revenue projections of $134 million over two years. A separate city tax proposal seeks to shift funds to reduce property levies, backed by Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley but met with Senate and opposition concerns.
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GOP
Kerner
Oc Eaene
Richard J. Daley
Chicago
Senate Revenue Committee
Senate
House
Shepard reports flight difficulties and water landing analysis
Space historian notes during Shepard's talk that no major issues marred the powered flight. He described the water landing as no more severe than a carrier deck catapult launch and praised the capsule periscope as a view aid and navigation backup.
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Shepard
Aes
Bryan Bust Buried Under Porch in Salem Ill
Workmen repairing the Bryan birthplace museum uncovered a life sized bust of William Jennings Bryan buried under the rear porch. Carpenter Robert Hayden caused the dig while removing the old porch. The bust will be given to a local society to determine the monument’s origin. The city also has a bronze statue from Washington to be placed in Bryan Park atop an eight foot marble base this month.
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Salem
Ill
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Bryan Birthplace
Robert Hayden
Bryan Park
Mt. Vernon Parking Meters Bring $3432.98 in May
City Treasurer Mary Lou Eubanks reports May meter collections in Mt. Vernon total $3432.98 with $514 in fines, raising the parking fund to $3946.98. Comparable May last year shows $3261 in collections and $405.50 in fines, while Harrison Street lot yielded $137.25 and Jordan Street $58.08.
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Mt.Vernon
Mary Lou Eubanks
Harrison Street
Jordan Street
Mitchell Falls And Breaks Leg In Hotel Fall
James P. Mitchell Republican candidate for New Jersey governor and former labor secretary suffered two fractures of his left leg in a hotel room fall. Campaign official Herbert Hoban said the 60 year old slipped on tile while heading to the bathroom and crashed to the floor. He estimated Mitchell would need crutches for at least three weeks and complete healing in four to six months. The November election pits him against Democrat Richard J. Hughes.
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Camden
N.J
James P. Mitchell
New Jersey
Labor
Herbert Hoban
Mitchell
Batho
Hoban
Richard J. Hughes
U S Car Sales Boom In May
U S auto dealers report May 1961 sales at 537,825 units and a daily rate of 20,686, the strongest month this year. May lagged 1960’s pace of 566,650 cars and 22,665 daily, with a narrowing gap from prior months.
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Retroit
Schlitz Moves Ad Account From Thompson To Burnett
Milwaukee AP report states Schlitz Brewing Co shifts its Slo million a year ad account from J Walter Thompson New York to Leo Burnett Chicago. Patrick W Gorman Schlitz did not specify new drive to regain top industry position. Thompson had held Schlitz since 2006.
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Milwaukee
Jos
Goldfine May Win Freedom If He Discloses Tax Funds
Berard Goldfine begins a year and a day sentence for evading nearly $800,000 in federal income taxes. A judge conditioned five years of probation on full disclosure of funds taken from Strathmore Woolen and other holdings. A grand jury may be called if he complies. Mildred Paperman, his secretary, is on probation for evasion of corporate taxes.
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Boston
Berard Goldfine
Dist
George C. Sweeney
Goldfine
Attorney General
Strathmore Woolen Co
Federal
Federal Correctional Institution
Danbury
Conn
Russia
Sherman Adams
New Hampshire
White House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adams
Securities and Exchange Commission
Mildred Paperman
Strathmore Company
Rubirosa Denies Trujillo Dictatorship Claims
New York AP report quotes Porfirio Rubirosa denying that Rafael Trujillo Jr. aims to extend the Trujillo dynasty in the Dominican Republic. Rubirosa says no mass arrests or reign of terror followed the assassination and that Balaguer leads the government with the army’s support.
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Rafael Trujilo Jr
Dominican Republic
Porfirio Rubirosa
New York Journal-American
Rubirosa
Rubirosg
Balaguer Meade
Trujillo Hig
Russian Submarines Leave Albania For Baltic Route
Eight Soviet submarines pulled from Valona Bay Albania last week were sighted bound north in the English Channel today. It is believed they are heading for the Baltic as Moscow Albania relations appear strained after recent foreign policy disagreements.
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Portsmouth
England
Valona Bay
Albania
English Channel
Baltic
Moscow
Union Plans to Buy Control of Fifth Avenue Coach
The Transport Workers Union intends to acquire voting control of 1 million dollars of Fifth Avenue Coach Lines Inc to secure a voice in the stockholders battle for company control.
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Domestic Shorts New York
Transport Workers Union
Fifth Avenue Coach Lines, Inc
Market Hog Prices Report Mt Vernon Market Summary
Prices paid on the local live hog market rose 10 cents with top quotes at 16.60 for 190 to 220 pounds. Thirty weights brought 14.00 per hundredweight and boars ranged from 10.50 to 11.50.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon
Mt Vernon market report lists Wheat at 1.68 dollars per unit Soybeans at 2.84 dollars Corn at 1.05 dollars as quoted in the afternoon session
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago Produce Pricing at Mercantile Exchange
Chicago AP reports steady wholesale butter and eggs prices at the Mercantile Exchange. Butter quotes 93 score AA 60, 92 A 60, 90 B 58, 89 C 56. eggs 70 percent grade A whites 32, mixed 32, mediums 29, standards 31, dirties 2, checks 28. Other listed grades show minimal changes.
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Chicago
Chicago Mericantile Exchange
Chicago Poultry wholesale prices steady through mid April
Chicago wholesale poultry prices show little change into mid April with special fed white rock fryers at 1.642 to 1.742 per pound and roasters at 2.1 to 2.3, ducklings 0.27 each.
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Chicago
USDA
Livestock prices at National Stockyards Texas AP report
National Stockyards Texas livestock market shows hogs priced 12, 14, 16 dollars per hundredweight with various grades and weights. Slaughter steers and heifers bring 19 to 22 dollars, cows 13 to 17 dollars, bulls 15 to 20 dollars, and feeder steers up to 23 dollars. Sheep market not established.
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National Stockyards
USDA
U.S
Cash Grain Prices Shown From Chicago CME
The report lists cash grain bids in Chicago with Wheat mixed and Corn and Soybeans showing declines. Wheat held around unchanged to fractional drops, Corn eased by a fraction, and Soybeans slipped by a few cents per bushel with July futures noted. Barley and oats prices moved modestly, including rye and barley bids and July price marks.
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Chicago
Wall Street Closes Mixed Amid Lows and Rises
The market ended with a mixed tone as declines led late in the session while several issues edged higher. Notable losers included Zenith Boeing Sunstrand and International Harvester, with declines spanning several groups. American Cyanamid Union Carbide and DuPont shown firmer.
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EW York
Almot
Zenith
Boeing
Sunstrand
Pers Air Lines
Johns-May Kennecott Copiy
Cocaternational Machines
American Viscose Ae Motors
Internations Harvester
Poliane Neke
St Louis Produce Prices and Market Update
A fragmented note from St Louis market sources shows price signals for eggs and produce. It references sales terms and local buyer activity, with no clear figures or full item list due to damaged text.
Strawberry market notes from undefined listing
Prices shown for berries include various strawberry grades. Figures range around 4.50 to 5.50, with smaller lots noted and multiple entries unclear due to damaged text. No clear date, source, or full product context available.
Jackie Stays Behind to Visit London and Greece
White House advisers warn business upturn may rekindle inflation with modest wage gains and price restraint needed. Jacqueline Kennedy remains in London resting after public appearances, planning Greece trip with rest and island cruise.
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London
Greece
Washington
White House
Kennedy
Walter W. Heller
Preident
Council of Economic Advisers
Heller
the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Walt Whitman Rostow
Rostow
Committee of Labor, Indusry and
Jacqueline Kennedy
Mrs. Kennedy
Princess Lee Radziwill
Aegean Sea
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth II
U.S
Woodrow Wilson
Father and son drown on Tlinois River in water-skiing incident
In Havana Illinois a father Eugene Bale about 30 and his three year old son Lynn drowned when their boat capsized while pulling water skiers on the Tlinois River. Two skiers, Ronald Lascelles 19 and Sue Standard 16, saw the boat flip and swam ashore.
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Havana
Tlinois River
Eugene Bale
Lynn
Ronald Lascelles
Sue Standard
Trust fund drive for Ham's Grove Cemetery
Donation appeal directed to supporters in Mt. Vernon. Trustees of Henry Marlow act as secretary-treasurer, with address Salem Road for those wishing to contribute to the cemetery association's fund.
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Ham’s Grove Ceme ‘Tery Association
Henry Marlow
Salem Road
Mt. Vernon
Taxpayers Suit Delays Ruling In Mt Vernon Case
Judge Randall S. Quindry postponed decision after hearing arguments in a circuit court session. He took the matter under advisement for a ruling on June 19. The suit, filed April 14 by Leslie E. Mannen and E. Johnston, challenges a city water contract with Gilbert and Hanagan, whose firm represented the city in buying the water company. The contract was terminated in May. An amended complaint was filed last week by Mannen and Johnston.
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Randall S. Quindry
Mt. Vernon
City Counci
Quindry
Leslie E. Mannen
E. G. Johnston
George Gale Gilbert
William D. Hanagan
Gilbert and Hanagan
Mannen
Johnston
Illinois crude production up on week by 216400 barrels
The Oil and Gas Journal reported weekly U S crude oil and condensate output fell by 18875 barrels to 7055850 barrels for the week ended June 3. Illinois production rose by 100 barrels to 216400 barrels.
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Illinois
Tulsa
Okla
the and Gas Journal
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Congress
Mr. Speaker Takes Over
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By Sterling F. Green
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