Ross Brown dies at 73 in Mt. Vernon
Ross Brown 73 of 1700 White Street Mt. Vernon died at 845 pm Monday at Jeffersonian Nursing Home. Funeral 130 pm Thursday Myers Chapel with Rev Everett Lemay officiating. Burial Memorial Gardens. Brown born Aug 2 1899 in Bedford IL son of Charles and Carrie Brown. Survived by one granddaughter Deborah Eubank. Preceded by wife Oma Neal and daughter Barbara Carey.
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Ross Brown
White Street
Mt. Vernon
Jeffersonian Nursing Home
Myers Chapel
Everett Lemay
Memorial Gardens
State T Myers Chapel
Mr. Brown
Bedford, Ill
Charles
Carrie (Daniels) Brown
Pittsfield
Ormer Oma Francis Neal
Brown
International Shhoeen
Park Avenue
Barbara Carey
Elmer Clifford Dies at 85 in Mt Vernon Area
Elmer Clifford 85 died at 1 20 a m today at Hickory Grove Manor. Funeral services set for 10 a m Thursday at Johnson Lambert Funeral Home Mounds with Bascom Hopkins officiating. Burial in Thistlewood Cemetery Mounds. Born January 20 1888 in Cairo Illinois to John and Frances Clifford. Survived by son Leonard Cairo daughter Cora Burns Mt Vernon brother Frank Thebes two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One son William and three brothers preceded him in death.
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Elmer Clifford
Hickory Grove Manor
Johnson-Lambert Funeral
Mounds
Bascom Hopkins
Thistlewood Cemetery
Johnson-Lambert
Mr. Clifford
Cairo, Ill
John
Frances
Meisenheimer) Clifford
Clifford
Leonard
Cairo
Cora Burns
Mt. Vernon
Frank
Thebes
Ill
William
Poliete, 77, dies at McLeansboro home
Harry Poliete of Route 3 McLeansboro died at 4 45 p m Monday at his home. A retired laborer he was born in Missouri on October 26 1895 the son of John and Mary Poliete. Survived by wife Evalaine Wheeler and three brothers Harley John and Edgar. Funeral at Gholson Chapel Bee with Rev G Halter officiating. Burial in Hopewell cemetery near McLeansboro. Friends may call after 3 p m Wednesday. He was a member of the Flat River Missouri Methodist church.
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Harry Poliete
Route 3
McLeansboro
Gholson
Bee
Rev. G. Halter
Hopewell
Poliete
Methodist Church
Flat River
Vivian Kirkley of Burlingame Dies at 73
Mrs Vivian Kirkley 73 of Burlingame California died Monday at Casa Madonna Hospital Burlingame Former Mt Vernon resident Born in Mt Vernon daughter of John L Cleveland She married C E Kirkley who preceded her in death Survivors include son Gordon L Munday of San Mateo two sisters Mrs Allan Waters Mt Vernon and Mrs Ruth Mitchell West Frankfort and six grandchildren
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Vivian Kirkley
Burlingame
Calif
Casa Madonna Hospital
Mt. Vernon
California
Kirkley
John L. Cleveland
C. E. Kirkley
Gordon L. Munday
San Mateo
Allan Waters
Ruth Mitchell
West Frankfort
Markets Mt Vernon Grain And Hog Prices
Mt Vernon market quotes show soybeans at 10.30 per unit, wheat 2.60, corn 2.35. Hog prices ranged from 37.00 to 37.50 for No 1 and No 2 200 to 220 lb hogs, 38.00 for Sorted No 1, 36.50 to 37.00 for Mixed No 1 and No 3 210 to 240 lb hogs, and sows 28.00 to 31.00.
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MT. Vernon
Egg and grain price listings from St. Louis and Chicago
AP reports consumer eggs graded by size and weight alongside wholesale grades for large, standard and medium. Ready to cook broilers and fryers listed at 41.75 to 43.50. In Chicago, Wheat No 2 Soft Red at 2.9842, No 2 Hard Red 2.88, Corn No 2 Yellow 2.5444, Oats No 2 Extra Heavy White 1.07, Soybeans No 1 Yellow 11.60, and No 2 Yellow corn traded Monday 2.4314 to 2.45.
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ST. Louis
Cash Grain
Chicago
Mt Vernon Ill Livestock Auction Report June 11 1973
Mt Vernon Illinois held a livestock sale on Monday June 11 1973 with receipts of 190 cattle 15 calves and 58 hogs. Slaughter cattle ranged 43.00 to 46.60 for steers 38.00 to 45.40 for heifers and 27.50 to 35.00 for cows. Calves brought 55.00 to 116.00 per head while bulls sold 39.10 to 39.20. Feeder cattle ranged 43.00 to 59.70 with steers over 550 pounds 43.00 to 45.50 and heifers over 500 pounds 40.60 to 45.10. Hog prices: barrows and gilts 36.60 to 38.50 sows 31.00 to 33.70 boars 29.50 to 31.00.
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MT. Vernon
Ill
National stockyard cattle and hogs price report
National Stockyards Illinois AP reports Wednesday receipts of hogs 5000 cattle 1000 and sheep 50. Hogs traded with price moves across weight classes and sow prices around 34 to 35. Bulls and boars ranged around 32 to 34. Cattle slaughter values showed declines for steers and mixed for heifers with cows and bulls varying. Sheep receipts were light with lambs around 38 to 39 for light weights and ewes 8 to 14 for culled stock.
Nixon inflation plan eyed for Wednesday night reveal
New York stock market opened lower as investors awaited President Nixon's plan to curb inflation. Reports said the nationwide unveiling could come Wednesday night. On the New York Stock Exchange, 103 issues declined while 92 advanced. Active issues included Mid-Continent Telephone at 17, Exxon Corp at 98, and American Telephone & Telegraph listed with little change.
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New York
Nixon
New York Stock Exchange
Mid- Continent Telephone
Exxon Corp
American Telephone
OEO Faces Sudden Judicial Setback Amid Shutdown Plans
U S District Judge William B Jones ruled OEO Acting Director Howard J Phillips served illegally since Jan 29 1973, enjoining further actions. Four Democratic senators filed suit, arguing Nixon failed to submit Phillips for Senate confirmation. With no new funding expected, the antipoverty agency seems doomed to close by July 1 as programs would shift to Cabinet departments.
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Washington
Nixon
Office of Economic Opportunity
U.S. District Court
William B. Jones
OEO
Howard J. Phillips
Jones
Phillips
Senate
Harrison Williams
New Jersey
Claiborne Pell
Rhode Island
Walter F. Mondale
Minnesota
Congress
Jefferson County Welfare Committee members named
The Jefferson County Board approved multiple appointments to the County Welfare Services Committee. Reappointed were Rev. Everett Lemay and Vaughn Chaney, with terms expiring June 30. New members Grover Putnam and Floyd Bean fill vacancies from deaths of A G Packwood and Donald Lee. John A Kirk and Walt Dudley also receive appointments to related boards.
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Jefferson County Board
County Welfare Services Committee
Everett Lemay
Vaughn Chaney
Grover Putnam
Floyd Bean
A. G. Packwood
Donald Lee
John A. Kirk
Welfare Advisory Board
Walt Dudley
Beechworth Brumbaugh
Nixon anti inflation plans slow stock market
Telegraph stock activity was sluggish on Monday as investors awaited President Nixon's anti inflation measures. The Dow Jones average fell 4.89 to 915.11 amid more decliners than advancers, with volume near 9.94 million and the NYSE broad index down 0.16 to 56.13.
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Telegraph
Nixon
NYSE
Dow Jones Noon Averages Rise Across Sectors
New York AP reports the Dow Jones noon stock averages with 30 Industrials at 921.06, up 5.95. 20 Transport at 163.42, up 1.86. 15 Utilities at 107.78, up 0.19. and 65 Stocks at 281.86, up 1.89.
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New York
HUD Grants Time For Closing Down Mt. Vernon Project
HUD extends the Mt. Vernon Neighborhood Development Program deadline to September 30 allowing completion of first-year funded projects. Included are a storm sewer extension around Edison School, widening of Bell Street Ditch, and demolition of two houses for Fairgrounds Park. NDP director Robert Novak stays on until project completion despite earlier funding freeze.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mt. Vernon
Edison School
Bell Street
Fairgrounds Park
NDP
Robert Novak
Herbert Street
Public Meeting on Interaction in Jefferson County
A public meeting will be held on Thursday June 21 at 7 p m at the First United Methodist church to discuss the Jefferson County Comprehensive Services Youth Program Interaction. JEFFCO Director Walter Wildman says the gathering informs residents about Interaction and invites input to guide future efforts and reflect community wishes.
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First United Methodist Church
Jefferson County
Comprehensive Services
Jeffco
Walter Wildman
Wildman
Meeting On Mt Vernon Elderly Bus Service
A committee appointed by the mayor met for the first time to study a possible bus service for Mt Vernon seniors. Stan Koziara was elected chairman, Joe Bocchiardi vice chairman, and Miss Fern Watson secretary. The next meeting is June 26 to review census data, compare programs in other communities, and assess needed equipment and costs.
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Mt. Vernon
Stan Koziara
Joe Bocchiardi
Fern Watson
Mt Vernon Weather Report and Lake Bend Levels
Mt Vernon forecast shows Monday high 93 with low 69 and a 7:00 am reading of 76. Year-to-date rainfall in 1973 stands at 22.84 inches. A look back notes today’s high and low for past years and provides sunrise and sunset times. Bend Lake main dam water level is 409.47 feet above mean sea level.
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Mt. Vernon
Bend Lake
Main Dam
Marathon Oil Joins Oil Price Boost Aligned Rise
Marathon Oil Co follows Ashland Oil and Farm Bureau Oil in raising crude payments by 35 cents. The new price applies to 40 degree gravity oil at 4.20 per barrel. Illinois Oil and Gas Association estimates the higher crude cost will add about one cent per gallon at the pump.
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Marathon Oil Co
Ashland Oil Co
Farm Bureau Oil Co., Inc
Ashland
Farm Bureau
Illinois Oil and Gas Association
No Progress In Ozark Air Line Strike Talks
ST. LOUIS reports talks to end the Ozark Air Lines mechanics strike continue in Washington with federal mediators but no progress reported by Ozark officials. The 560 mechanics, part of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, have idled about 1,800 workers as flight service remains grounded across 62 cities in 15 states, mostly in the Midwest. Officials hope to decide on resuming limited flights by Thursday as supervisory crews and pilots respond to the plan.
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UPS
Ozark Air Lines
Washington
Tring
Aircraft Mechanics’ Fraternal Association
Ozark
Missouri
Ilinois
Earler
Midwest
Investigation Into Fire Cause At L and N Lounge
An inquiry was started Sunday night into the blaze at the L and N Lounge at 1512 Main Street. Fire inspector Bob Tucker said other agencies may have assisted. The damage affected the lounge and kitchen areas. State crime lab received the fire dept findings.
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L&n
Main St
Bob Tucker
Mt. Vernon Fire Department
Fire Department
Three-B Construction Co
Ilindis Cooler Weather to Bring Relief in Illinois
Relief was in sight for Illinois residents after three days of 90s. Forecasters expected cooler temperatures with chances of thunderstorms statewide. Northern counties would stay in the 80s as Commonwealth Edison reduced voltage by 2.5 percent during afternoon hours Monday.
Nixon's private retreats and daily routine revealed
The article details President Nixon's preference for privacy and frequent retreats to Camp David, San Clemente, Key Biscayne, and a private island in the Bahamas. It notes his daily schedule, meals, reading habits, exercise, and leisure, including theater, dining out, and occasional yacht cruises, plus his casual dress and personal quirks.
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Nixon
White House
San Clemente
Calif
Pacific Ocean
Key ' _Biscayne
Fla
Atlantic
Camp David
Catoctin Mountains
Maryland
Key Biscayne
Bahamas
Oval Office
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Burditt Appointed To State Liquor Commission Panel
Lee Burditt, appointed by Walker, joins Sidley and Austin to assist Cohn on the Angelos affair. Burditt vows a speedy, impartial resolution and says there will be no strings on his appointment. He is a Republican with ethical and educational ties, including Shimer College trusteeship, LaGrange resident Barbara Burditt and four children.
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Angelos
Lee Burditt
Sidley and
Austin
Chicago
Cohn
Walker
Burditt
Johnson
General Assembly
Illinois Board of Ethics
Shimer College
Mount Carroll
Chicago Committee On
Barbara
LaGrange
David. Blessing
George M. Burditt III
California
Debbie
Southern Methodist University
Elroy Sandquist
Michael R. Berz
Meerings Vernois Post No 1376 Meeting Notice
Vernois Post No 1376 Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet in regular session at the post home Broadway and Eighth streets at 8:00 p m Thursday June 14. Attendance of all members is urged. Walter L Douglas Commander.
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Vernois
Royal Neighbors Meeting Notice
Royal Neighbors of America will meet at 6 p.m. June 15 at the I.O.O.F. Temple with a covered dish dinner at 6. A lodge meeting follows at 7. Fifty year presentations will be made. All members urged to attend. Mary Price, Oracle.
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Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of America
I.0.c.f. Temple
Mary Price
Oracle
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