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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
1
Mrs. Katie Kula, 74, of Ashley, died at 11 05 p m Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Hogan Funeral Home in Ashley.
Mrs. Jane Sefried, 85, of Dahlgren, died Tuesday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with Rev. Richard McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Crouch Cemetery. She was born September 30, 1889 in Casey, daughter of William and Mary Byram. Survived by two sons Clayton and Olin, two daughters Mary Wilcox and Imogene Ritchason, and one grandchild. Her husband Ed Sefried preceded her in death.
Erick Hultman Keenes, known as Swede, 75, of Enfield Shelter Care Home and formerly of Keenes, died Wednesday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at Temple Cemetery, north of Keenes, at 2 p.m. Friday. Friends may call at Elledge Funeral Home in Enfield after 3 p.m. today. He was born in Babes Huskbarna, Sweden, on December 31, 1899. Survivors include a nephew Donald Ellis, a brother-in-law Hil lard Ellis, and two sisters-in-law Mrs. R. E. Tyler and Mrs. Raymond McCaslin, both of Keenes.
A 27 year old man allegedly walked into Ed's Super Valu at Times Square Mall and left with two packages of lunch meat and a cream pie valued at about 7.50. Randy Rowe, store night manager, reported the theft to police at 1 37 a m. A sheriff's deputy located the suspect and advised reporting to the police station at 8 30 a m. Store management had not decided on charges.
Thieves took a battery from a dump truck parked at Benton Road home Wednesday night and another from a car owned by Thomas McLanhan at 192 Aspen Drive last night. Authorities in the city and county investigated the incidents.
Mt Vernon quotations for soybeans wheat and corn at 10:00 am show soybeans 5.02 wheat 2.83 and corn 2.75. Chicago butter eggs and wheat and corn prices listed with multiple grade quotes and no notable changes. New York stock market edged higher amid cautious wait for economic recovery with the Dow around 825 to 850 and key names like General Telephone Xerox Sundstrand and Pennzoil showing mixed moves.
A state Senate committee has approved a bill to outlaw massage parlors that offer sexual services, with House passage already secured and a Senate vote expected. Senator Williams argued the measure will curb unscrupulous purveyors, while opponents noted the broader scope may affect legitimate establishments.
A Jefferson county cooperative forage project combines the County Extension Service the Soil Conservation Service and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Demonstration plots of five to 10 acres in each township will be open for examination by neighbors classes 4 H and future farmers of America. Participants must show a cash market or sufficient livestock for forage and will follow a formal plan with record forms for future years. Contact Tom Heinrich Frank Brewer or Albert Price. Ilinois Extended Outlook predicts hot humid weather with highs in the upper 90s and chances of storms through the period.
Jefferson county is allotted 23313.51 from motor fuel tax funds paid into the state treasury for May. The county’s 16 townships receive 42203.70 for the same period. Other area counties show varied sums with allocations based on vehicle registrations for counties and mileage for townships.
Illinois lawmakers move to reform grand jury practice allowing judges to determine probable cause at hearings, enabling prosecutors to pursue felony indictments without grand jury indictments. Bill aims to reduce case backlog and speed prosecutions as lawmakers push numerous measures ahead of June adjournment. Parimutuel betting bill also sent to Walker for signature.
Two Mt. Vernon residents won $100 each in the state lottery during May. Dwight D. Rozpolowski won $100 in the millionaire qualifying and Margaret L. Stout won $100 in the Grand Slam. Other area winners included F. J. Oliver of Belle Rive and Gary R. Austin of Wayne City.
Pamela Kelley, paralyzed in 1973 Nantucket wreck involving Joseph Kennedy III, received about a million in insurance settlements. The Globe says the payout covered hospital bills and a lump sum handled by her father, with a Hyannis Port home placed in a trust for her. Kelley plans Boston University and bears no ill will toward the Kennedy family.
A bill to allow more private discussions by public officials under the Open Meetings Act failed in the Illinois Senate, 26 of 30 needed for passage. The measure, backed by Rep. Paul Stone and Sen. Kenneth Course, faced opposition from newsroom leaders and critics who warned it would erode public access to government actions.
The plan would let Governor Walker withhold 6 percent of each agency's general revenue fund until the state can afford it. Supporters say it could cushion deficits amid a recession while critics warn it may violate the 1970 Constitution and let lawsuits force releases. Walker and budget director Leonard Schaeffer clash over constitutionality and efficacy.
Chicago based testimony before the Illinois Commerce Commission featured Robert E. LaBlanc of Salomon Brothers arguing Illinois Bell Telephone Co must raise service charges to fund capital needs. He warned the company could lose debt ratings if a hike is blocked and cited New England Telephone and Telegraph for comparison after a failed rate request. Illinois Bell seeks to raise pay phone calls from 10 to 20 cents to offset inflation and capital costs.
Rend Lake Board dates Oakbrook to conduct a 25000 feasibility study on a proposed convention center at Gun Creek Resort Complex. Larry Foster announced at Wednesday's meeting a meeting with conservancy district trustees engineer Larry Lipe and Economic Research staff. Covington urges regulations on investments and soliciting bids from depositories. No action taken. The board also approved a 5040.61 bid from Holman Motors Mt. Vernon for a utility truck for Intercity Water.
A four day district convention of Jehovah's Witnesses will be held July 3 to 6 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Grandstand in Springfield. Expected to draw about 15 000 delegates, with the theme Divine Sovereignty the program will explain human survival and divine solutions. Circuit overseer R L Rainer said the public is invited, all seats are free, and no collection is taken.
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