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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1964

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Deaths of Edwin E. Miller Funeral services in Denver

Edwin E. Miller aged 72 died Tuesday at the Medical Center in Denver. Funeral services will be held Friday in Denver with burial there. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Edwin E. Miller of Denver and two sisters Mrs. Florence Reid of Alton and Mrs. Jess Coffer of Houston. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Miller of this city preceded him.

Edwin E. Miller Denver Colo Mr. Miller Vernon Florence Reid Alton Jess Coffer Houston Texas Samuel Miller

Illinois to Aid Gifted Students Program Expanded

Illinois launches a talent hunt for about 300000 academically superior students 60000 gifted and 1500 highly gifted across 1.5 million pupils. 70 districts funded with $6.7 million to develop screening training and services, with demonstration centers in 20 cities and classrooms from kindergarten through 12th grade including work on identifying talent and aiding students with emotional needs.

Larry Kramp Springfield Ill Illinois Wayne Newlin Ray Page St. Paul General Assembly Newlin Marion Aurora Carbondale Champaign Chicago Danville Decatur Washington East St. Louis Edwardsville Elk Grove Evanston Jacksonville Metropolis Naperville Norridge Oak Park Quincy Roxana Sterling Taylorville Urbana Kingergarten University of Illinois

Special meeting Mt Vernon Chapter 233 OES Friday June 12

A special meeting of Mt. Vernon Chapter No. 233, Order of the Eastern Star, will be held at the Masonic Temple Friday evening June 12 at 8:00. Initiation planned. Myra Murray, W.M. Naomi R. Bogan, Secy.

Mt. Vernon Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Myra Murray W.M Naomi R. Bogan Secy

Federated Club Meeting At Nettie Lee Porter Home

The Mildred D. Sherrod Federated Club will meet at 8 00 tonight at the home of Mrs. Georgia Alexander 517 South 13th Street Nettie Lee Porter presiding

Federated Club Mildred D. Sherrod Georgia Alexander South 13Th Street Nettie Lee Porter

Mason Lodge Meeting Notice June 11 1964

In A F and AM Special meeting Lodge No. 31 A F and A M Thursday June 11 1964 7 30 p m Work in the first degree Refreshments Kenneth L Adams W M Byron W Weld Secy

Kenneth L. Adams W.M Byron W. Weld

Markets steady on local livestock sale with mixed hog prices

Prices were unchanged on the local livestock market today with hogs at a top of 15.75 for 190 to 220 pounds. Sows weighed down at 13.00 for 300 pounds, 12.75 for 300 pounds and over. Boars sold between 8.00 and 9.00.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted After Noon

Mt Vernon after noon quotes list wheat at 1.31 soybeans at 2.35 and corn at 1.20 for the day.

Mt. Vernon

Hogs and cattle market report from National Stockyards

AP dispatch from National Stockyards notes hogs at 6,000 head with gains of 25 cents. Barrows and gilts 15.00 to 16.85, sows 12.25 to 14.25. Cattle 900, calves 150 with steers 17.00 to 21.25, heifers 0 to 19.75, cows around 15 to 19, vealers 15.00 to 25.00. Sheep 200 with lambs 20.00 to 24.00 and ewes at 4.50.

Chicago Produce Prices Reported By Exchange

Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter prices steady with wholesale buys at 93 score AA 5714 2 percent and 90 B 55 percent 89 54 percent and cars 80 B 56 percent 89 CSK. Eggs steadier with wholesale buys unchanged to 44 higher 70 percent or better grade A whites 30 mixed 2914 mediums 23 standards 26 dirties 24 checks 24.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Egg and poultry price listings from St Louis market

AP report from St Louis shows consumer grades for eggs and poultry with size based pricing. Large eggs 28-29 cents, medium 22-23, small 16-18, B grade large 24-26, wholesale standard 18-20, unclassified 22-23 percent. Hens heavy 12-13, weight over 5 pounds 7-8, under 5 pounds 5-544, broilers and fryers 15-17.

St. Louis

Grain price quotes from Chicago market report

Chicago grain prices show Wheat No 2 red at 1.4930, Corn No 1 yellow 1.27, No 2 yellow 1.2744, Oats No 2 heavy white 65 percent 66 14, Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.52, No 4 yellow 2.52, Soybean oil 8.25.

Chicago

Wall Street Rises for Third Straight Day in Quiet Trade

The New York market extended its recovery into a third day with about 3.9 million shares traded. Gains spanned major issues including Du Pont GE Reynolds Tobacco Sears American Can and IBM up about four. United fell over a point as other firms like Polaroid U S Steel Zenith and GM posted roughly a point gain. Airlines were soft and volume in Texas Gulf Sulphur dropped sharply.

New York Texas Gulf du Pont General Electric Reynolds Tobacco Sears Roebuck American Can International Nickel IBM Beaunit Lukens Steel United Polaroid U.S

U S Halts Laos Flights After Escort Incidents

The United States suspended photo reconnaissance flights over central Laos and Communist China after armed jet escorts joined the missions. Ambassador Leonard Unger said a halt or continuation remains under discussion with Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma, who is meeting King Savang Vathana.

China United States Usig U.S Leonard Unger Souvanna Unger Savang Vathana Luang Prabang

Plan First Service At 10 Sunday Plan First Service At 10 Sunday

The text notes a plan for the first service at 10 Sunday with continuation from page one. It mentions a building of 14,600 square feet of floor space and radiant floor heating with embedded coils. Provision exists for complete air conditioning, currently installed only in the kitchen and offices.

Mt Vernon Weather Report and Rainfall Totals

Weather summary for Mt Vernon on Wednesday with a high of 89 and a low of 61. Year to date rainfall stands at 21.76 inches. Comparisons show last year highs around 90 and lows near 70, five years ago highs near 85 and lows near 70. Friday sunrise is 4 30 and sunset 7 29 CST.

MT. Vernon

Illinois Braces for Thunder Showers and Heat

Chicago weather bulletin notes scattered thundershowers and partly cloudy skies across Illinois with warming temps. North state mid 80s, southern Illinois near 90. Overnight lows 55 to 70, warmer Friday. Early readings include 61 in Quincy 54 in Peoria 55 in Rockford and Vandalia.

Chicago Illinois Weather Bureau Linois Wee Sene Peo- Quincy Rockford Stringfielt Vandalia Belleville Moline Peoria Quincy Omessen Springfield Dubuque Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee New Orleans St-P New York Bae Kia City I. Seneetpeenneee Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Rapid City Richmond St Louis Salt Lk. City San Diego San Fran Seattle Tampa Winnipeg

Congress Weighs Pay Raise for Federal Workers

The House considers a bill costing 533.2 million dollars to raise salaries for 1.7 million federal workers including postal workers and career staff. It also calls for up to 22.5 percent increases for many employees and a 7500 dollar rise for Supreme Court justices and top officials.

Washington House Congress Supreme Court

Big Muddy study funding and regional drainage projects

A list of allocated funds across Illinois drainage and levee districts. Planning and surveys cover the Big Muddy River region, Shelbyville Reservoir, Sny Island and Prairie du Pont districts, Kaskaskia and Saline River systems, Oakley reservoir, and related districts with amounts ranging from thirty thousand to several million dollars.

Shelbyville Sny Island Union Bay Island Sny Basin England Pond Freeport Indian Grove Kaskaskia McGee Creek Oakley Reservoir Prairie du Pont Richland Creek Saline Big Muddy Fort Chartres Ivy Landing Stringtown Jevee Hammond-Whiting

Scranton Supporters Carry On in Nomination Talks

Schweiker said the Scranton effort remains unlikely to succeed with five weeks until the convention. He noted the supporters would accept only an honest draft for the nomination and that the Governors Conference did not produce a breakthrough.

Schweiker Scranton

Divorce Granted and Two Suits Filed

Frank Williams was granted a divorce from Maurine Williams by County Judge Alvin Lacy Williams on desertion. Wilma J. Hawkins sues for separate maintenance against Larry D. Hawkins and seeks an injunction to protect a minor child from molestation. Ramona Flanagan sues for divorce from Jack Louis Flanagan alleging cruelty and seeks custody of three children and support, with an injunction to prevent removal or molestation.

Frank Williams Maurine Williams Alvin Lacy Williams Wilma J. Hawkins Larry D. Hawkins Jerry B. Gott Ramona Flanagan Jack Louis Flanagan

Women Equal Pay Law Starts Today

Washington AP reports a new law requiring equal pay for equal work goes into effect affecting more than 7 million women under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Labor Department cautions not all will get pay raises and cites possible penalties up to $10,000 and imprisonment on a second offense. Back pay can be recovered, and the secretary of labor may sue for back wages at an employee request.

Washington Labor Department Secretary of Labor

Five Years in Russia Ends for Brooklyn Couple

Morris and Mollie Block, a Brooklyn pair, left the Soviet Union for home after about five years in Odesa and a two year wait, exiting via Copenhagen on June 3. He worked in an Odessa shipyard and she taught English. The State Department said the USSR blocked their return and sought embassy aid.

Moscow Brooklyn Soviet Union Morris Mollie Block Odessa Copenhagen Denmark Block United States U.S. State Department Washington

Four youths accused in assault on dying Detroit woman

In Belleville Illinois AP report, four youths aged 15 and 16 face adult court for assault with intent to rape after a woman who suffered a stroke cried for help. Virginia Nixon collapsed near a street booth, was moved to a porch and alley, died next morning from a stroke complications.

Detroit John W. Coury Virginia Nixon Coury Nixon

Revocation of KWK Upheld by Federal Court

U S Court of Appeals upheld the revocation of KWK St Louis license after the FCC found two treasure hunts conducted with deliberate fraud. The court said the record supports the commission and declined to substitute its judgment, noting revocation is severe but appropriate to protect the public.

Washington U.S. Court of Appeals KWK St. Louis Federal Communications Commission Appeals Court

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted Patients

Jefferson Memorial lists admissions for Hazel Yost Velma Smith Alda Beulah Phelps Robert Feldtman Isabel Flor ence Easley Blanche M Klein Discharged: Mary Lynn Kirk wood Cecil Trotter Byford Story George Felton Good Samaritan Admitted: Howard Lester Anglin Jr Callie Fern Kirk patrick Sara Taylor Gladys Irene Donoho James William Rapp Emmet Edward McKay Ruth Lenora Porter Katherine Elizabeth Benson Edna Merri man Discharged: Nelson Cham bliss Lula Myers Ida Eliza beth House David Eugene Mce Culley Jerry Dale Kurtz Da ve May Kinison Mrs Patty June Atchison and baby Jeffry David Beulah Wilma Fuller ton Heidi Ann Hollensbe Steven Wayne Blankenship Elmer Rudolph Tice

Jefferson Memorial Hazel Yost Velma Smith Alda Beulah Phelps Robert Feldtman Isabel Florence Easley Blanche M. Klein Mary Lynn Kirkwood Cecil Trotter Byford Story George Felton Good Samaritan Howard Lester Anglin, Jr Callie Fern Kirkpatrick Sara Taylor Gladys Irene Donoho James William Rapp Emmet Edward McKay Ruth Lenora Porter Katherine Elizabeth Benson Edna Merriman Nelson Chambliss Lula Myers Ida Elizabeth House David Eugene MceCulley Jerry Dale Kurtz Dave May Kinison Patty June Atchison Jeffry David Beulah Wilma Fullerton Heidi Ann Hollensbe Steven Wayne Blankenship Elmer Rudolph Tice

Ball Consults Inonu Over Cyprus Crisis

U S Undersecretary of State George W Ball held talks with Turkish Premier Ismet Inonu on the Cyprus crisis and said progress was being made toward a solution. Foreign Minister Feridun Erkin stated the United States has intervened to urge a peaceful settlement respecting Greece and Turkey interests as Turkey considers intervention. Ball, sent by President Johnson, earlier met Greek leaders in Athens and then proceeded to Washington.

Aral McClure Ankara Turkey U.S George W. Ball Cyprus Ismet Inonu Feridun Cemal_ Erkin United States America Greece Ball Athens Johnson Mediterranean Inonu Washington

Marina Oswald Testifies Again Before Warren Commission

Marina Oswald, widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, testified again as the Warren Commission nears its end. The Soviet-born witness was recalled with no explanation, likely to address details from prior hearings including her life with Oswald and his movements around the Kennedy assassination on November 22.

Washington Lee Harvey Oswald Warren Commission John F. Kennedy Mariana Oswald Oswald Kennegy Dalas

Goldwater Platform Gain Seen From Governors

Idaho Governor Smylie predicted GOP governors would craft a forward looking platform that Barry Goldwater would accept as the presidential nominee. Romney signaled support for a progressive plank without challenging Goldwater, while Nixon said Romney could beat Goldwater if he gains momentum. Conference elected Democrat Sawyer as chairman and chose Minneapolis for next year. Civil rights bill support circulated with 40 signatures.

Jack Bel Cleveland Ohio Robert E. Smylie Idaho Barry Goldwater Smylie Goldwater George Romney Michigan Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Nixon London Romney Grant Sawyer Nevada John Anderson Jr Kansas Minnesota

Eisenhower calls for wide open GOP convention

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower told AP he wants a wide open Republican National Convention to let voters see all potential nominees in action. He insists he is not a partisan or puppeteer and does not seek to endorse any candidate while supporting the party’s best interests. He notes Barry Goldwater leads in delegates but says the field should remain open for others, and he has reiterated no desire to be a kingmaker.

Marvin L. Arrowsmith Walter R. Mears Gettysburg Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Associated Press Pennsylvania William W. Scranton Arizona Barry Goldwater Goldwater San San Francisco White House

Berserk German kills teachers at Cologne school

A 43-year-old man in Cologne attacked an elementary school with a lance-like item and a home made flamethrower, fatally injuring two teachers and badly burning 12 pupils. He was shot in the leg while fleeing as police intervened.

Cologne Germany

Former Resident Appears on Concentration TV Show

Mary Griffith of Indianapolis, once of Mt. Vernon, appeared on the television show Concentration this morning and is set to appear again tomorrow. She is the wife of Russell Griffith of Indianapolis and the former Mary Fenton of Mt. Vernon, daughter of Mrs Thelma Fenton and the late Eddie Fenton.

Mary Griffith Indianaolis Ind Mt. Vernon Griffith Russell Griffith Indianapolis Mary Fenton Thelma Fenton This City Eddie Fenton

Births Charles Craig Miller and Judith Melody Davis

Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Evansville Indiana welcomed a son at Good Samaritan hospital weighing eight pounds nine ounces born at 1 15 pm named Charles Craig. Grandparents Stanley Pepple Bruford and Claude Lockeby Mt Vernon. Mr and Mrs James Davis Salina Kansas welcomed a daughter born June 1 in Salina named Judith Melody. Grandparents Harold Price Paducah and Elmer T Price Charles Le May Mt Vernon.

Charles Miller Maxwell Evansville Ind Good Samaritan Hospital Charles Craig Stanley Pepple Bruford Claude Lockeby Mt. Vernon James Davis North 10Th Street Salina Kaw Judith Melody Judy Price Harold Price Paducah Elmer T. Price Charles LeMay

Foreign Students to Visit Mt Vernon Seeks Host Families

Seventy two students from 35 foreign countries will visit Mt Vernon on July 1 to 3. Two buses with American Field Services students arrive July 1. local families will host the visitors for relaxation sightseeing swimming and golf. Committees include Paviedes Holcomb McManamy and Holder. Hosts are invited to complete a form and return to Rev. Eugene Holcomb.

Mt. Vernon American Field Services King City Louis C. Paviedes Eugene Holcomb J. L. McManamy

White House honors 121 high school scholars at Johnsons party

President Johnson hosts 121 high school graduates for an all day White House celebration. The scholars met the President and dignitaries like Helen Hayes Ogden Nash J Robert Oppenheimer Alan Shepard Jr Harper Lee and Sidney Poitier. A hamburger dinner on the south lawn preceded performances by the Kingston Trio Gerry Mulligan and others. The government spent 40000 to bring attendees for a bronze medal presentation designed by Jacques Lipchitz.

Frances Lewine Washington Johnson White House Johnsons Helen Hayes Ogden Nash George Balanchine J. Robert Opspenheimer Navy Cmdr Alan B. Shepard Jr Harper Lee Truman South Lawn Kingston Trio Lynda Caroline Kennedy Leon Bernstein Sidney Poitier Jose Fever Gerry Mulligan Metropolitan Opera Tency Nicholas di Virgilio Sculpor Jacques Lipchitz

Three Boys Charged With Break-In At Green Hills

Three Jefferson county youths are held on charges of breaking into Green Hills Country Club Tuesday night and stealing whiskey champagne cigars beer and chewing gum valued at 220 dollars. Gary Lipe 17 George Mercher Jr 16 and Robert Keef 15 all of Mt Vernon Route 7 were arrested by Sheriff Dewey Barton at the old McDowell Gregory house seven miles northeast of Mt Vernon near Atkinson Cemetery. Two boys signed statements implicating the third. stolen goods were found hidden in weeds between the old Gregory house and a barn after deputies watched the location overnight.

Jefferson County Green Hills Country Club McDowell Mt. Vernon Barton Country Club Gregory House Orville — Telford Jack Fairchild Roy Hall John Wielt

Theft Reported of Black Leather Boot for Convertible

Jack Mendenall of Fairfield Road reported the loss of a black leather boot used to cover a convertible when the top is down. The theft was reported to Mt. Vernon police yesterday after noon.

Jack Mendenall Fairfield Road Mt. Vernon

Minor Accident At L and N Tracks

A car driven by Paul D. Henderliter of Decatur sustained about 100 dollars in damage at 5 30 p m yesterday in the 600 block of Seventh street near the L and N railroad crossing. Officers say a car driven by John L Cox 16 of 21 Crescent Drive backed into Henderliter s auto while both waited for a passing train. No charge was filed.

Paul D. Henderliter Decatur Seventh Street John L. Cox Cresent Henderliter

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