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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1968

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Major George Allen Binks dies at 72 veteran of two wars

Major George Allen Binks a retired U S Army officer and Mt Vernon helper to veterans, died at 5 35 a m Sunday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital aged 72 4. Funeral services will be at 1 30 p m Tuesday at Pulley Funeral Chapel with Rev Roy Van Horn officiating and burial in Highlandville cemetery Wednesday at 10 30 a m. He was born February 16 1896 in Colorado Springs Colorado and lived at 601 South 22nd Street. He earlier active in Veterans of World War I American Legion Post 141 Amvets Post 4 and 40 et 8. He was member of various veterans and fraternal organizations. Survivors include several cousins.

George Allen Binks Mt. Vernon Jefferson Memorial Hospital Binks South 22Nd Street Maj Pulley Funeral Chapel Roy van Horn American Legion Highlandville, Mo Pulley Funeral Home Major Binks Colorado Springs Colo Charles and Mattie Erdie) Binks Gertrude Dixon Amvets Jefferson

Ben Woodworth Dies at 79 in Bluford

Retired Bluford merchant Ben Woodworth, 79, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. He operated hardware and lumber businesses and had farming ties in Jefferson and Wayne counties. Survived by daughter Dorothy Woodworth Mt. Vernon. wife Nova Mateer Woodworth and another daughter predeceased. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Chapel with burial Mt. Olive Cemetery. calling 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Ben Woodworth Bluford Good Samaritan Hospital Mr. Woodworth Jefferson Wayne Counties First Baptist Church Jefferson County Doris Dorothy Woodworth Mt. Vernon Myers Chapel Myers Chap Ross Partridge Mt. Olive Cemetery

Mrs Rose Bishop Clegg Dies At 82 Funeral Tuesday

Mrs Rose Bishop Clegg 82 died at 2 15 am Sunday in Good Samaritan Hospital after an extended illness. She lived at 515 Broadway born December 17 1885 in Hamilton county daughter of Henry and Martha Blackward. She married Charles Franklin Bishop who died in 1925 and second husband Thomas Clegg who preceded her in death in 1946. Survived by son Harry Lee Bishop Sr former Mt Vernon mayor four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and a brother Ben Blackward. A lifelong Macedonia Methodist, she attended Epworth in Mt Vernon and managed the Illinois Hotel for five years. Funeral 2:00 pm Tuesday at Myers Chapel with Rev Bayne Wilson officiating burial Oakwood. Visitation after 5 pm today.

Rose Bishop Clegg Good Samaritan Hospital Clegg Broadway Hamilton County Henry Martha (Gass) Blackward Charles Franklin Bishop Thomas Clegg Harry Lee Bishop Mt. Vernon Clege Lcetime Macedonia Methodist Church Epworth Methodist Church Thinois Hotel Royal Neighbors of America Djl Myers Chapel Bayne Wilson Oakwood Cemetery

Barbs by Phil Pastoret

A concise humor column notes that some people speak too little as a condition of silence, with a wry aside about robins and hippie burglars.

Phil Pastoret

Eva Griffith Dies at 74 in McLeansboro

Eva Griffith, also known as Eva Hargrove, age 74, of McLeansboro, died at 6 30 am at her home. Funeral services are set for 2 00 pm Wednesday at Gholson Funeral Home with Rev Harlan Metcalf officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. She was born December 6 1893 to Charles and Mary Free Hargrove and was married to Albert Griffith who preceded her in death. She leaves a half sister Mary Campbell of McLeansboro and a son is noted as deceased.

Eva (Hargrove) Griffith R. R McLeansboro Gholson Harlan Metcalf Hopewell Cemetery Griffith Charles and Mary Free) Hargrove Albert Griffith

Joseph McLane Dies at 83 inod Mor gan County

Joseph Allen McLane 83 retired Sohio Pipeline employee of 1200 S 25th died 1 45 p m Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital Burial in Hebron Cemetery Morgan County He born February 21 1885 Wayne County Kentucky son of Allen and Caroline Miller McLane married Roxie Coffey March 11 1920 who preceded him in death Survived by Lester McLane Carmi daughter Esther Coffey Odin five grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral services were held today at Pulley Funeral Chapel Rev Her bert Wilson officiating

Joseph Allen McLane Sohio Pipeline Good Samaritan Hospital Pulley Funeral Chapel Herbert Wilson Hebron Morgan County Mr. McLane Wayne County Kentucky Allen Caroline Miller) McLane Roxie Coffey Lester McLane Carmi Esther Coffey Odin

Thelma Knight Dies At 63 Rites Tuesday

Thelma Rush Chambliss Knight of 1241 N 10th died 11:20 Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital aged 63. Rites 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Chapel with Rev. Partridge officiating. Burial in Old Union Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today. Born May 17, 1905, she was daughter of Frank and Della Chambliss. Survived by husband Clarence Knight of Benton, two sons Noel and Neil, daughter Barbara Denham, sister Retha McKinney, eight grandchildren. preceded in death by a son and a daughter.

Thelma Rush Chambliss) Knight Good Samaritan Hospital Myers Chapel Ross Partridge Old Union Cemetery Knight Frank Della

Frankie Watts Dies at 78 in Mt. Vernon

Mrs. Lloyd Frankie Watts 78 a Lowry Nursing Home resident died Sunday. Funeral at Bluford Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 with Rev. Howard Fiota officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 4 Monday. Born Nov 27 1889 in Alma Texas to William and Sarah Hawkins Hoyt. Survived by two sons Herbert and Keith, two daughters Fern Kissel and Sterling Dodson, five sisters, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Lloyd Watts and a brother.

Lloyd Frankie) Watts Lowry Nursing Home Bluford Funeral Home Howard Fiota Memorial Gardens Alma William Sarah Ellen (Hawkins) Hoyt Lloyd Watts Herbert Watts Collinsville Keith Watts Mt. Vernon Fern Kissel Sterling Dodson

Gladys Kindel Dies in Evansville Funeral Planned

Mrs. Gladys Jean Kindel of 419 East Gum Street Evansville Indiana died at 4 45 am at Good Samaritan Hospital at age 46 years 6 months 29 days after a 60 day hospital stay. Funeral 1 00 pm Thursday at Corinthian Baptist Church with Rev Raymond Nash and Rev A L Dawson officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Corinthian Baptist Church between 7 00 and 9 00 pm.

Gladys Jean Ksindel East Gum Street Evansville Ind Good Samaritan Hospital Corinthian Baptist Church Raymond Nash A. L. Dawson Oakwood Cemetery

Powell Favored To Win Harlem Primary Again

Adam Clayton Powell seeks renomination in Harlem as Republican or Democratic challenger John Young faces him in the Democratic primary. Powell, 59, has led the 18th District for over two decades, but questions linger about seating him again amid a libel suit and state court actions.

New York Adam Clayton Powell Congress Harlem John Young Powell Powel Washington 18Th Congressional District Bimini Sunny Elba Bahamas

Illinois Bell Lines Sabotaged With 8000+ Lines Cut

Illinois Bell reports what it calls the worst sabotage case in a wave of cable cuts across Northeastern Illinois. About 8,006 lines near Waukegan Gurnee and Zion were affected, some used for ship to shore work. Rewards total 50,000 offered for information leading to arrests. union officials deny member involvement. Repairs were done by management staff during the strike.

Chicago Ilinois

Officer Fatally Shot Aiding Family Dispute

East St. Louis Illinois AP report Melvin Hasamear 51 of St. Clair County sheriff's office was shot and killed when arriving at a house to help resolve a family dispute at State Park Place. Otho Power 55 was booked in the shooting. two Powers brothers Howard 53 and Gilbert 31 were detained as witnesses.

East ST. Louis Melvin Hasamear St. Clair County Gilbert Powers Otho Powers Hasamear Louis Powers

Driver Charged After Weekend Mt Vernon Accident

At 58 p.m. Saturday in Mt Vernon a collision occurred at Leenof Park Avenue and Salem Road involving Wayman R. Harlan and Calvin W. McClintock. Harlan’s car sustained minor damage while McClintock’s was major. Denise Shelton, a passenger in Harlan’s car, reported minor injuries. McClintock faced a charge of careless driving.

Wayman R. Harlan RR A Calvin W. McClintock Central Leenof Park Avenue Salem Road Harlan McClintock Denise Shelton PR 3

Quick Quiz: Geographical Center of North America

Quick Quiz asks for the geographical center of North America located in Pierce County North Dakota. It states the center lies six miles west of Balta.

North America Pierce County N.D Balta

Obituary Notice for Evansville Woman Kindel Family

The deceased is survived by husband John M Kindel of Evansville Indiana a sister Mrs Livera Johnson of Mt Vernon eight nieces and two nephews Her parents and three brothers preceded her in death.

John M. Kindel Evansville Ind Livera Johnson Mt. Vernon

Market hog prices stable through late morning trading

Prices paid until 12:30 p m were unchanged with top quotes at 20 00 20 25 and 20 50 for 200 to 220 lb meat type hogs Sows ranged from 13 50 to 16 50 while boars fetched 11 00 to 13 00 After 12 30 p m prices to be based on next day values

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Morning

Prices quoted in Mt Vernon show Wheat at 1.11 Soybeans 2.57 and Shelled Corn 1.08 noted in today’s market report from Mt Vernon Grain Co. Strong demand and steady futures referenced. no further items listed.

Mt. Vernon

St Louis Produce Prices and Grades Snapshot

St Louis AP report lists consumer egg grades with sizes and prices. It notes A large 27-32 cents, A medium 19-24, A small 13-15, B large 22-24, wholesale and unclassified ranges, plus heavy and light weight categories. Broilers and fryers price cited at 28-28 cents per pound.

ST. Louis

Chicago Produce Market Slips On Butter Eggs Rumors

Chicago Chicag o Mercantile Exchange reports butter prices moving down and eggs for grade A whites showing 34 cents, medium 27, standards 26 with mixed bids. Trading notes include car and score references and varied currency symbols in a terse dairy and eggs brief.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Livestock prices at National Stockyards AP report

Estimates for Tuesday show hogs at 8 000, cattle 3 500, calves 150, sheep 400. Prices include hogs 21.00 to 23.50 per 100, cattle 24.00 to 26.75 for good and choice, slaughter vealers 27.00 to 36.00, cows 18.50 to 20.00, spring lambs 26.00 to 28.00, ewes 4.00 to 7.50, and various weights across hogs and calves. May reflect broad market activity for livestock at National Stockyards.

Grain futures prices and grades in Chicago market

Chicago AP reports mixed trends for grains with Wheat No 2 hard and No 2 soft red both down slightly. Corn values show No 2 yellow at 116-1644, other yellow grades ranged 113-1444 and 1.08 for No 4. Soybeans No 1 yellow and No 2 yellow both at 2.72 percent. Oats No 2 extra heavy white listed at 7484 n. Sample grade yellow at 1.02.

Chicago

Wall Street slides as Dow slips at noon amid caution

Wall Street cooled in afternoon trading with more losers than gainers on the NYSE. The Dow fell 2.47 to 911.15 at noon as sectors including steels, motors, chemicals and building materials retreated, while utilities and rails mixed. Major automakers declined with Chrysler dropping 1.34 and General Motors nearly flat. takeovers buoyed Swift and Cit Financial.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Dow Jones Associated Press Control Data Xerox Chrysler General Motors Jones & Laughlin Raytheon Goodrich Eastman Kodak Polaroid U.S Merek Swift Phelps Dodge Cit Financial American Stock Exchange

Fines in Circuit Court Listed for Three Defendants

Angela L. Wilcox of R. F. 6 received 10 dollars for careless driving. Tommy R. Smith of Clifton Illinois paid 50 dollars for illegal possession of liquor by a minor. Gary D. Stewart of 613 Herbert paid 20 dollars on a stated charge.

Angela L. Wilcox R. R Tommy R. Smith Clifton Llinois Gary D. Stewart Herbert

Mt Vernon Weekend Weather Snapshot

Saturday will reach 91 with a 68 overnight. Sunday cools to 81 on 62. Rainfall from Saturday morning to Monday morning totals .28 inches. Year to date 1968 rainfall stands at 17.84 inches. Sunrise Tuesday at 4:31, sunset 7:31 CST.

Mt. Vernon

Illinois Weather By The Associated Press

The state enjoyed sun and warmth with scattered showers as a broad high pressure system moved in from the Great Plains. Temperatures ranged in the 70s north and 80s south, with tonight's lows in the low 60s and early readings in the high 50s. Warmer air is forecast for Tuesday.

Illinois Associated Press Winois Great Plains Midwest

Births at Good Samaritan Hospital Saturday and Sunday

Mr and Mrs Charles Gordon of 1425 south sth street parent a son born 6 09 pm Saturday weighing 5 13 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr and Mrs David Reeves RFD 2 Waltonville parent a son born Saturday 7 42 pm weighing 7 4 1 2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Russell Gregory 1125 Belle Aire parent a son born Saturday 8 00 pm weighing 7 15. Mr and Mrs Ray Patterson RFD4 parent a daughter born Saturday 8 50 pm weighing 6 pounds. Mr and Mrs Donald Colwell Bluford parent a son born Sunday 11 58 pm weighing 8 9. Mr and Mrs Glen Gregory RFD 7 parent a son born today 4 07 am weighing 5 14. Mr and Mrs Charles Simmons Ozark parent a daughter born Sunday 12 33 pm weighing 9 ounces.

Charles Gordon South Sth Street Good Samaritan Hospital David Reeves RFD 2 Waltonville Russell Gregory Belle Aire Ray Patterson Donald Colwell Bluford Good Samritan Hospital Glen Gregory RFD Charles Simmons Ozark Good Samaritan James C. DuBois South 3Th Loran Dixon Herbert Olive Donoho South 24Th Street Cheryl Cramer Salem Thelma Knight 10Th Street Shirley Recuess Christiane Patterson Everett Waters North Sth Jareta Gregory Darrell Daniels Amy McLanahan Highland View William Besch Decatur Daisy Rutherford Simms Gerald Brown Casey Norma Colwell Elmer Glover South 20Th Street Hattie Buhler South 17Th Street James Elliott Dix Zelma Warren Pace William H. Palmer South 15Th Street Dorothy Scott Park Avenue Wreatha Zimmerlee Mary Lou Morgan South 19Th Street Ernest R. Hale McLeansboro South 12Th Street Shirley Barbee North 6Th

Local fines listed for license and conduct charges

The record notes penalties for individuals including Herbert W. Kent of Moline on a no license charge with a $25 fine, Fred E. Barnett of Mt Vernon for disorderly conduct with $25, and Chestain Spearman of Mt Vernon for battery with $10.

Herbert W. Kent Moline Inois Fred E. Barnett Mt. Vernon Chestain Spearman

Four Killed On State Roads In Illinois Weekend

Four persons died in weekend traffic crashes across Illinois. Mike J. O'Donnell of Peoria, 21, perished in a single vehicle crash on Illinois 9 north of Lawnridge Marshall County when his car overturned. Waive Landers, 47, of Vandalia, died when her car struck a bridge abutment on Illinois 185 near Vandalia. Two more fatalities occurred in Chicago traffic incidents.

Associated Press Illinois Mike J. O’donnell Peoria Tillinois 9 Lawnridge Marshall County O'Donnell Waive Landers Vandalia Ilinois 185 Chicago

Norman Thomas on Critical List

Norman Thomas, 83, the six time Socialist party presidential candidate, was placed on the critical list at Huntington Hospital after surgery. He was admitted Sunday for a liver ailment and underwent surgery the same day, his son Evan said as hospital officials announced his condition.

Huntington, N Norman Thomas Socialist Party Huntington Hospital Thomas Evan

Lay Dozen Downed by Yanks Viets Strike Back

U S troops and Viet Cong clash across Saigon and northern front lines. Paratroopers and marines battle bunkered Viet Cong as Special Forces conduct assaults with grenades and tanks. Reports say 90 Viet Cong killed near Saigon, 310 enemy killed on northern coast, and 16 American dead with 32 wounded. Boston and Swift boat engagements interrupt coastal attacks. Air and naval strikes destroy supply boats, depots, barracks, bridges, and trucks amid a high tempo of missions.

Special Forces U.S 1St Infantry Saigon 25Th Division Creighton W. Abrams Vietnam Khe Sanh U. S Demilitarized Zone Boston Leathernecks North Vietnam U.S. Air Force Navy Vinh

Jefferson County 4-H Members to State Week Trip

Eleven Jefferson County 4-Hers will attend the 1968 State 4H Club Week at the University. The program adds new sessions including Camera Talk and Smoke Alcohol and You with debates on two chosen sessions. Attendees include Dale Williams Waltonville Roger Herriman Mt Vernon Dwight Keifer Belle Rive and others from Opdyke Mt Vernon Inn Salem and nearby towns.

Jefferson County Univer Don Lee Dale Williams Waltonville Bull Dogs Roger Herriman Mt. Vernon Liberty Eagles Dwight Keifer Belle Rive Belle Rive Prairie Wranglers Dennis Richardson Opdyke Lincoln Trailers Debra Breeze Webb Willing Pam Kent Ham’s Grove Sunny Pilgrims Sue Bean Ham's Grove Diane Tuttle Inn Ina Humming Nornettes

Dirksen backs Val Oshel at Carbondale dinner

Senator Dirksen helped launch a bid for Congress for Val Oshel with a $10 plate fundraising dinner Friday night in Carbondale attended by about 500 people. A key moment was telegrams from national GOP leaders including Gov. Reagan Nixon Rockefeller Percy and Romney read aloud by Joe Hale.

Congress Carbondale Dirksen Joe Hale Central GOP Osher Ronald Reagan California Richard Nixon Nelson Rockefeller Charles Percy George Romney

US jets clash with MiGs below 19th parallel in Korea

American planes engaged MiGs near the DMZ then fled north as jets abandoned pursuit at the 19th parallel, marking a second such encounter in three days.

U.S

Burglars Hit South Of Mt V And At Nason

Two thefts and two vandalism incidents reported in Jefferson County over the weekend. DuQuoin Packing Co on Route 37 south of Mt Vernon saw a back door glass break and $2 in change taken from a coke machine. Silver Front Tavern rear door glass and screen removed in Nason with four to six beer packages stolen. A pellet gun left a windshield imprint on a car near 25th and Broadway at 1 15 p.m. Saturday. Firecracker blasts reported in the 1100 block of South 24th at 4 40 p.m. Saturday.

Jefferson County DuQuoin Packing Company Route 37 Mt. Vernon Silver Front Nason Don Nelson Spruce 25Th and Broadway South 24Th

LBJ Orders Gun Controls Bill Drive

President Johnson pushes a gun control package including a plan for federal registration and permits for all firearms, seeking tougher measures than current state laws. Senate backers grow as support from Mike Mansfield aids the Tydings bill extending registration, while a broader omnibus bill restricts mail order sales of hand and long guns.

McCarthy House Judiciary Committee Congress Joseph D. Tydings Senate Mike Mansfield Johnson

Mt Vernon Elks Sponsor Boy Scout Troop 112

The Mt Vernon Elks Lodge announces it will sponsor Boy Scout Troop 112. Exalter Ruler Jack E. Crouch invites parents to an organizational meeting at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday June 18 upstairs at the Elks Lodge. He urges dads to attend while mothers are also welcome. The troop is open to boys aged 11 to 14.

Mt. Vernon

Human Chain Breaks Four Die In Reservoir Tragedy

Four members of a Fort Morgan family drowned at Prewitt Reservoir when a human chain rescuing a child failed. Cipriano Reyes age 44, his daughter Cornelia 23, son Paul 5, and cousin Louis 14, were swept away after Paul slipped on a mossy dam. Robert Newlin 18 of Brush leaped in to help but could not save them.

BRUSH Colo Fort Morgan Prewitt Reservoir Cipriano Reyes Cornelia Paul 5 Arxi Louis Paul Robert Newlin Newlin

Solidarity Day March Prominent Leaders Rally Support

National figures including Edward Brooke Roy Wilkins and Whitney Young Jr lead Solidarity Day plans with the National Council of Churches and others. Separate Poor People’s Campaign protest at the Agriculture Department draws about 30 participants as a vigil continues. Firefighters respond to a rubbish truck fire at Salem Road and Gaskins Avenue. vehicle undamaged.

Tional Council of Churches The American Jewish Committee League of Women Voters District of Columbia Medical Society Women McCarthy Edward Brooke R-Mass Roy Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Whitney M. Young Jr National Urban League Martin Luther King Jr Poor People's Campaign Agriculture Department Salem Road Gaskins Avenue

Red Cross founder and flag origins

Jean Henri Dunant of Switzerland founded the International Red Cross. The emblem flag honors Switzerland, using the Swiss flag colors counterchanged to reflect the Red Cross symbol.

International Red Cross Jean Henri Dunant Switzerland Red Cross

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