Deaths Former Resident Harry Benjamin Dies
Former Mt Vernon garment factory head Harry Benjamin died at his Chicago home after a long illness. Funeral set for Friday at 10 p.m. in Chicago. He was uncle to Mrs Nathan Cohen of Mt Vernon and active in local clubs. Survived by wife Rose two daughters Evelyn Komensky and Pearl Zwieg and four grandchildren.
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Harry Benjamin
Mt. Vernon
Sherman Washwear
Chicago
Benjamin
Nathan Cohen
17Th and
Perkins
Sexton Company
Sherman
Herbert
Made O'Day Co
Rose
Evelyn Komensky
Pearl Zwieg
Fannie Mateer Dies Wayne City Widow of Bank President
Fannie Mae Mateer 78 widow of Frank Mateer former president of the First National Bank of Wayne City died at 7 55 am at Good Samaritan Hospital Mt Vernon. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday Richardson Chapel Wayne City officiated by Rev Charles Webb. Burial Thomason Cemetery. Call after 4 pm Friday. Survived by nieces and nephews. Born June 10 1888 in Collinsville to Harry M and Sarah J Gurley. Married May 19 1820. He died June 13 1964. She was a member of Wayne City Christian Church.
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Fannie Mae Mateer
First National Bank of
Wayne City
Good Samaritan Hospital
Mt. Vernon
Richardson
Olney salesman Jack P. Germer dies at 52
Jack P. Germer 52 of 415 North Elliott Street Olney died at Memorial Hospital Olney at 1 30 am. He worked in Mt Vernon Mid States Chemical Co sales department and was active in the Mt Vernon Toastmasters Club and taught the first Dale Carnegie course in public speaking. Survived by wife Evelyn six sons one serving with the U S Navy twin brother and former Pure Oil employee. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack P. Germer
North Elliott Street
Olney
Memorial Hospital
Germer
Mt. Vernon
Carawan
Michigan
Evelyn R. Germer
John Germer
U. S. Navy
Florida
Saginaw
Aiiad Temple Shriners
Olney Petroleum Club
The
Pure Oil Company of
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges
Hospital notes list admissions at Jefferson Memorial including Frances I Telford Dix and Velma Richards Wayne City with others. Discharged include Becky Hill and Carl Hill of 317 Bell and several patients with various street addresses and names such as Tammy Thomas and Diane Wright.
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Jefferson Memorial
Frances I. Telford
Dix
M. Morrow
South 24Th
Velma Louise Richards
Wayne City
Bernard R. Moore
Becky Jo Hill
Bell
Carl Jean Hill
Weather Brief: Rainfall and Temperature Outlook
Skies over Illinois began to clear after rain. Rainfall ranged from damp ground to nearly an inch in northern areas. Night temperatures fell to the 50s and 60s with highs in the 70s expected in the afternoon. Overnight lows forecast in the 40s and 50s north, 50s and 60s south. Weather by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Chamber directs readers to city directories from multiple states
The Directory of Information expands with City directories from Illinois Bell and General Telephone, covering over 100 communities mainly in southern Illinois plus Chicago and St. Louis. New listings include Bloomington Normal, Belleville, Danville, Galesburg, Peoria, Springfield, Champaign Urbana, Kankakee, Alton, Kewanee, Streator, La Salle, Peru, Oglesby, Freeport, Dekalb, Mattoon, Lincoln, Carmi, plus Kentucky Paducah Owensboro, Indiana Marion Bedford Crawfordsville, and Missouri St. Louis.
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Chamber
Illinois Bell and General Telephone Companies
Ilinois
Chicago
St. Louis
Evansville
Ind
Louisville
Philadelphia
New York City
Washington, DS
Clude
Hainois
Bloomington- Normal
Belleville
Danville
Galesburg
Peoria
Springfield
Champaign-Urbana
Kankakee
Alton
Kewanee
Streator
LaSalle
Peru
Oglesby
Freeport
Dekalb
Mattoon
Lincoln
Carmi
Teacher Here Earns A For Two Rescue Efforts
Harold D. Ross of Mount Morris Illinois was elected supreme governor of the Loyal Order of Moose at the group’s annual convention. Bill Wilson a Mt Vernon High School teacher earned an A rating for two rescues at Bottomless Lakes State Park near Roswell New Mexico. He saved a four year old in deep water and then helped a man and boy in trouble near shore. Wilson received thanks and a suggestion to cover watch repair costs from the lake’s mineral water.
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Chicago
Harold D. Ross
Mount Morris
Loyal Order of Moose
Ross
Elmer E. Harter
Harrisburg
Pi Harter
George R. Reilly
San Francisco
Cecil D. Webster
Burlington
N.G
Edward C. Boyle
Pittsburgh
Lodge
Jamestown
N.Y
Salt Lake City
Glendale
Calif
Riverhead
Ogden
Utah
Fort William
Ont
Downers Grove
Ill
Roseland
Phoenix
Ariz
Woodstock
Fort Wayne
Ind
Portage Park
Brainerd, Minn
Chicago No. 3
Edmonton
Alia
Sedgemere
St. Paul
Minn
Brookfield
Calgary, Alto
Kingston
N.C
Forest Park
Lindenhurst
West Allis
Wis
Bill Wilson
Mt. Vernon High School
Community College
New Mexico
Wilson
Roswell
Bottomless Lakes State Park
Hoffa Conviction Claimed Fueled by Publicity and Feud
Hoffa and six co-defendants were convicted in 1964 of fraudulently obtaining over 20 million from the Teamsters pension fund. Hoffa lawyers argued that pervasive publicity and a bitter clash with then Attorney General Robert Kennedy tainted the trial, asserting Hoffa’s guilt was amplified by press coverage and the high profile feud.
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Chicago
James R. Hoffa
Robert Kennedy
Hoffa
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal
Pension
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Sheppard
Maurice J. Walsh
U.S. Supreme Court
Sam Sheppard
Cleveland Osteopath
D-N.y
Walsh
Air Force selects Col Koziara for overseas staff visit
Lt. Colonel Stanley V. Koziara of Mt. Vernon has been chosen for the Air Force overseas staff visit program for fiscal year 1967. The tour includes briefings at SHAPE and USAFE, visits to NATO units, and discussions with commanders and staff officers to share U S Europe missions with the public. Koziara is an Air Force Reserve liaison officer for the United States Air Force Academy and a WWII veteran with the 490th Bomb Group in the CBI theatre. He holds a Masters from the University of Denver and has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis R. Low
United States Air Force
Stanley V. Kozira
Mt. Vernon
Air Force
United States
Europe
U.S
NATO
SHAPE
USAFE
Kogiarva
Air Force Reserve
United States Air Force Academy
490Th
Vth Air Force
China- Burma-India
Headquarters
Technical Training Command
Koziara
University of Denver
Hog Market Prices Rise As Markets Close
Mt. Vernon hog market prices at 12:30 p.m. show gains of 25 cents with top at 24.50 for 200 to 220 pound hogs. Sows at 19.00 for 300 pounds and down, 300 pounds and over 18.75, down. Boars priced at 15.00 and 15.50. After 12:30 p.m. pricing shifts to the next day's basis.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon
Mt Vernon grain prices posted this afternoon show Wheat at 1.65, Soybeans at 3.15, Shell corn at 1.28, and Ear corn at 1.26.
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Mt. Vernon
Grain futures prices in Chicago report
AP field notes list cash grain quotes in Chicago Wheat No 2 hard 18446n No 2 red 18135n Corn No 2 yellow 131n No 3 yellow 129n Oats No 2 heavy white Titan No 1 extra heavy white 75% Soybeans No 1 yellow 33644-3744n Soybean oil 1092n.
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Chicago
Chicago Market Scores and Produce Notes
Chicago Mercantile Exchange report lists butter scores AA 93 and 92 A with 65 percent, 90 B 64 percent, and 89 C 6 percent. Eggs show grade A whites at 70 percent or better and distribution across 35 44 mediums 28 standards 32. Car numbers DB and H 4g 89 C 64 percent. Market activity reflects mixed grades and weighted values for dairy and eggs.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
DB &H
St Louis Produce Prices List From Station ST LOUIS
A Chicago AP style snippet lists eggs by consumer grades and sizes with price columns largely blank. It shows A large 33-35, A medium 25-27, A small 16-18, B large 25-27, and wholesale grades with no prices for standard unclassified checks and hens.
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St, Louis
National Stock Yards Friday Livestock Prices
Estimates for Friday at National Stockyards Illinois show hogs at 6,000 head with barrows and gilts 90 to 240 pounds at 24.00 to 25.25, sow 280 to 650 pounds 17.25 to 20.50. cattle 800 head with steers 23.00 to 24.75, heifers 22.50 to 24.50, cows 17.50 to 19.50, calves 26.00 to 36.00. sheep 200 head with spring lambs 23.50 to 24.75, ewes 4.00 to 7.00.
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National Stockyards
Wall Street Mixed Decline In Moderate Trading
Wall Street eased in moderate trading with losses in key stocks outweighing gains at times. Dow Jones industrial average fell 3.84 points to 897.27 at noon, while the Associated Press average slipped 1.2 to 322.3 as industrials and several sectors declined. General Electric dipped on sizable volume, and overall activity showed profit taking amid no new buying stimulus.
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New York
Associated Press
Dow Jones
General Telephone & Electronics
American Stock Exchange
Parks Honored By Boy Scouts
M. P. Parks of Mt. Vernon joined Camp Joy near Carlyle to receive the Brotherhood Honor of the Order of the Arrow. The Brotherhood is the second rank for Teleka Lodge members of the Okaw Valley Boy Scout Council.
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M. P. Parks
Mt. Vernon
Order of the Arrow
Brotherhood
Camp Joy
Carlyle
Teleka
Okaw Valley Boy Scout Council
Fines Listed In Circuit Court Judgments
Fines were assessed in circuit court for several defendants. Ralph E. Smith Mr. Vernon paid $4 for disturbance. Don E. Hughes Centra lia paid $10 for careless driving. Sheldon E. Walker Route 2 paid $10 for careless driving. Brenda L. Crowley Route 7 paid $25 for failure to have a driver’s license. John H. Collins 22 Opdyke paid $25 for reckless driving and $25 for leaving the scene of an accident.
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Ralph E. Smith
Mr. Vernon
Don E. Hughes
Centeralia
Sheldon E. Walker
Brenda L. Crowley
Sicense
John H. Collins
Opdyke
Mt V Guardsmen Ready For Camp
Long list of enlistees and ranks from Pvt to Captain, including many named individuals across sections A and Reserve, signaling unit readiness for upcoming training camp.
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MT. V
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Leasing Tax Ruling
The Illinois Supreme Court dissolved an injunction from Cook County Circuit Court blocking state collection of the 1965 leasing tax. The move clears the way for annual revenue estimated at 12 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Miinois Supreme Court
Cook County
County 4-H Day Camp Set for June 18 1966
Jefferson county 4-H members will attend the annual Day Camp at Lake West Frankfort on Saturday June 18 1966. About 350 4-Hers are expected to travel by bus for an afternoon of swimming sun and fun with a 25 cent picnic lunch. Buses depart 814 Harrison street at 10:00 a.m. and return by 6:00 p.m. A 50 cent bus ride fee applies. Registration for car travelers is at the camp.
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Jefferson County
Lake West Frankfort
United Fund
Harrison Street
Cooperative Extension Service of
The
University of Ninos
Cliff Richard Sings Gospel At Graham London Crusade
British pop star Cliff Richard appeared on Billy Graham's Greater London crusade program in London singing It's No Secret without his guitar-driven backing. He spoke of his Christian faith and plans to become a divinity teacher, noting his confidence after embracing Christianity. After the crusade he planned to tour Soho, where he was first discovered.
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London
Cliff Richard
Billy Graham
Greater London
Cliff
Beat
Newsmen
The
Shadows
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Graham
Soho
Vice
West End
Marines Hold Hill After Night Test With Few Rounds
Howard, 36, of San Diego led 17 Marines in a five hour stand against 250 Viet Cong near Chu Lai. With eight rounds left, they used knives and rocks to repel attackers until reinforcements arrived by helicopter. Navy corpsman Billy Holmes aided a wounded Marine under fire.
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Howard
San Diego
Calif
Chu Lai
U.S
Ward
Reconaissance
Ho Howard
Navy Medical
Billy Holmes
Madison, Tenn
Holmes
No Action On Pay Raise At McLeansboro
McLeansboro council took no action on a pay raise request for city employees. They approved purchasing a city light plant truck from Taylor Chevrolet for 2918 dollars and traded a city tractor for a smaller weed cutting unit. They proposed buying police radios after a county transmitter conference and noted Southern Illinois Cooperative is acquiring right of way to supply electricity. Superintendent Williams reported only one qualified lineman remains, risking extended outages after storms, and May receipts totaled 47,088.76 with tax expenses of 25,704.42.
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Mcleansboro
Taylor Chevrolet
Southern
Ilinois
Ileard
Charles Williams
Rend Lake Renames Chemical Co. on Benton Road
Fred Macnamara owner announces Ansorge Chemical Co. on Benton Road will become Rend Lake July 1. He bought the business last year and says the new name aligns with Southern Illinois progress linked to the planned reservoir in Jefferson and Franklin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansorge Chemical Co
Benton Road
Rend Lake Chemical Co
Fred Macnamara
Macnamara
al Ansarge
Jefferson
Franklin Counties
Red Cross Bloodmobile Visits Mt Vernon Collect 89 Pints
During a two day visit in Mt Vernon the Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 89 pints of blood. Thirty two pints were donated Tuesday and 57 pints Wednesday.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Mt. Vernon
Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Parker
Mr and Mrs Richard Parker of 1125 Oakland welcomed a daughter born at 1 40 this morning in Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Parker
Oakland
Good Samaritan Hospital
Beagle Him Dies At White House Trail Of Loss
President Johnson mourns the death of his beagle Him who was struck by a White House car while chasing a squirrel. The incident follows the earlier death of Him's sister Her, and the White House notes a lasting bond between the President and his pet.
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Washington
Presiident
Johnson
White House
Lynda
Johnsons
Luci
Lincoln
Neb
Secret Service
Him
Blanco
Kim
LBJ
Grant Divorce Granted to Harold A Myers
A divorce in Harold A Myers versus Patricia Ann Myers was granted yesterday in local court. The suit, filed the same day, cites cruelty. Patricia Ann Leitzell, the defendant’s former name, was restored by the court. The couple married August 13 1965 and separated May 30 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Myers
Patricia Ann Myers
Tge Cult Court
Myers
Patricia Ann Leitzell
Rev Moldrik Attends World SDA Conference in Detroit
The Rev. E. H. Moldrik of Mt. Vernon Seventh day Adventists is at the 6th World Conference in Detroit. The event opens at Cobo Hall with about 1,400 voting delegates, nearly 200 counties represented, and an attendance exceeding 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Moldrik
Mt. Vernon
Seventhday Adventists Church
Detroit
Cobo Hall
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Samaritan
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Westwood
William Spitellie
Royalton
Larry Bell
Anna Cato
South
Wanda White
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Ray Reynolds
Waltonville
Harry Hill
Colonial Hotel
Ira Baldwin
Lamar
Tammy Thomas
John Planutis
Walier
Faye Boyd
South 13Th
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Diane Wright
Scheller
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James Rodney
Spruce
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Rickey F. Huff
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Ralph L. Karch, Jr
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Joe A. Kleine
John L. Krawiecki, Jr
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Jim BD. Manion
Larry T. Marlow
Robert W. Martin
James R. Massey
Conrad BE. Maney
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Terry M. Moore
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Lowell D. Rea
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Louis J. Stube
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Co. A
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Charles T. Koker
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Leonard J. Paszkiewicz
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Robert KE. Rector
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Bennie
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Gary R. Lewis
Gary L. Markle
Mark A. Marlow
Donald L. Maschhaff
Walter R. Newell, Jr
Roger E. Thompson
Philip F. Warren
David L. Webb
Donald D. Williamson
Donald L. Yearwood
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Larry L. Bryant
Larry E. Draper
Larry G. Fally
Larry D. Forehand
Carro D. Freeland
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Stanley M. Hutchcraft
Charles P. Irvin
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Jack D. Markle
Rickey F. Mason
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Eugene A. Pedtke
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Donald H. Randolph
Larry O. Reed
Charles R. Roser
Clayton P. Sammons
County 4-H
12Th
Gebhart’s
South 10Th
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Anthony
Pearce
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Ken Griffin
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Moldrik
Bill
Bill Kniffen
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