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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1966

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Cynthia Loman Waltonville death obituary at 74

Cynthia Anna Loman, 74, of Waltonville, died at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services are set for 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church near Waltonville with Rev. Gus Smith officiating. Burial will be in South Hickory Hill Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Fry Funeral Home after 5:00 p.m. today and at noon Thursday at the church until the funeral hour. She was born January 27, 1892, in Woodlawn, daughter of James and Katherine Dennis. She married Richard Loman on December 19, 1906, who survives.

Cynthia Anna Loman Waltonville Good Samaritan Hospital Antioch Baptist Church Gus Smith Hickory Hill Fry Funeral Loman Woodlawn James Katherine (Bean) Dennis Richard Loman

De Gaulle Breaches Tension in Soviet Talks Opening

In Moscow the opening talks between Charles de Gaulle and Soviet leaders faced delays due to differing views. A French informer said Paris seeks easing tensions while the Kremlin emphasizes security. De Gaulle will meet again today before a week on tour of four Soviet cities. He plans formal talks after returning to Moscow June 3.

Moscow Charle de Gaulle Kremln Communist Party Leonid I. Brezhnev de Gaulle Krerlin Germany Europe

Rioters Make Poor Grades at Southern Illinois University

Southern Illinois University reports its inquiry into sidewalk disturbances shows many involved students had below average scholastic standings. Vice President Ralph W. Ruffner said 217 students were linked to the disturbances on June 58, with about 60 percent below a 3.0 on SIU’s 5 point scale. The 217 were enrolled for the spring quarter, while 27 others are under study. Over 3 students were arrested, some suspended, and many expelled following pre-dawn rock throwing and large student crowds.

Carbondale, Ill Southern Illinois University Ralph W. Ruffner SIU Ruffner

Births in Fairfield and Caborn areas

Mr and Mrs Delbert Collins Clevenger of RFD 1 Fairfield Til are the parents of a son born at 8 03 this morning in Jefferson Memorial hospital He weighed seven pounds six and one half ounces Mr and Mrs Arthur Seidenstricker of 320 Caborn are the parents of a daughter born at 11 29 last night in Good Samaritan hospital She weighed seven pounds ten and one half ounces

Delbert Collins Clevenger RFD 1 Fairfield Til Jefferson Memorial Hospital Arthur Seidenstricker Caborn Good Samaritan Hospital

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted Patients

A patient list from Jefferson Memorial shows admissions at multiple locations for Harold Albert Thompson Christopher Berrell Eugene Garren Wal nut Hill Mary Ganelle Bullock Wayne City Mary Jane Clevenger Fairfield Norma Lee Howell 412 north 8th Essie Kirkland 104 Castleton Helen Laura Smith 1108 Oakland Sandy Jackson Bluford Warren E Moore 15 North Anna P Beckley 31214 Broadway Nathan Dixon 421 Herbert Divchargeli Elizabeth Stephens Woodlawn Ray Reynolds Waltonville Vera Eller Cahokia I Cyril D Cates 1505 Lamar Rev Howard Flora RFD 1 William Spitelle Royalton Lynn Davis 98 South en Vickie Smothers II ba James Burney Oakland

Jefferson Memorial Harold Albert Thompson Christopher Berrell Eugene Garren Walnut Hill Mary Ganelle Bullock Wayne City Mary Jane Clevenger Fairfield Eugene M. Morrow South 24Th Darlas Schmitt South Aline Green Cherry Good Samaritan Norma Lee Howell North 8Th Essie Kirkland Castleton Helen Laura Smith Oakland Sandy Jackson Bluford Warren E. Moore North Anna P. Beckley Broadway Nathan Dixon Herbert Divchargeli Elizabeth Stephens Woodlawn Ray Reynolds Waltonville Vera Eller Cahokia Cyril D. Cates Lamar Howard Flora RFD William Spitelle Royalton Lynn Davis

Weather Chronicle For My Vernon Region

Tuesday forecast shows a high of 91 and a low of 49 with brisk sunshine. Rainfall to date in 1966 stands at 17.45 inches. a year ago the high was 87 and the low 67. five years ago the high reached 4 and the low 52. ten years ago the high and low were 72 and undefined. sunrise at 4:32 and sunset at 7:33 CST.

MY. Vernon Associated Press Albany Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Eanrnnne Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee New Orleans New York Okla City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Ptind Ore Rapid City Richmond Clear Beoene St. Louis Salt Sk. City San Diego San Fran Seattle Tampa Wees

Five Day Forecast for Southern Illinois Temperatures Rise

Southern Illinois will see temperatures 2 to 6 degrees above normal from Thursday through Monday with normal highs around 90s and southern tip near 90. Lows will be mid 60s. Precipitation totals one quarter to one inch with 48 scattered thunderstorms Thursday through weekend.

Ilinois Illinois

Illinois Weather Steamy Midwest Sees Warm Gulf Air

The Associated Press reports a hot sticky day across Illinois and the Midwest as a gulf air flow drives temperatures from the high 80s to mid 90s under sunny skies. Light showers possible in central Illinois by nightfall with overnight lows expected in the 60s to mid 70s.

Gulf of Mexico Tinois Midwest Weather Bureau Central Illinois Springfield Belleville Paducah Chicago

Pay Raises For U S Servicemen

Washington AP reports a 3.2 percent average pay increase for about 3 million personnel on active duty or in uniformed services. Senate House conferees reached tentative agreement Tuesday and details were to be announced by Rep. L Mendel Rivers.

Washington U.S Senate House L. Mendel Rivers D-S.c House Armed Services Committee

Var nell Rebekah Lodge meets June 23 in J.C.C.F. hall

The regular meeting of Var nell Rebekah Lodge No. 296 will be held in the J.C.C.F. hall on Thursday evening June 23 at 8:00 o'clock. There will be initiation. Ann Ruddick M.G. Naomi R. Bogan, Sec'y.

Varnell Rebekah Lodge No. 296 J.C.C.F

Two Cuban Defections Rise During Caribbean Games

Two more Cuban athletes seek asylum as the Central American and Caribbean Games near their close in San Juan Puerto Rico. Swimmer Francisco Marti Gonzales and track athlete Hector Rodriguez left their team Tuesday joining a third defector Juan Pablo Vega Romero. Marti, 20, and Rodriguez, unknown age, join a 357 member Cuban delegation while officials deny coercion and note athletes are free to defect.

Ruben Arrieta SAN Juan P.R Tivo United States Francisco Marti Gonzales Hector Rodriguez Marti Juan Pablo Vega Romero Reales Mment Jamaica Cerro Pelado Havana Jose Lianuza Rodriguez U.S

Percy Speaks At Centralia On Peace And Policy

Republican Senate candidate Charles H. Percy told a businessmen luncheon in Centralia that a grand design for peace beats unwisely planned military actions that waste resources and lives. He urged leading by other means and weighed defending choices for the country while campaigning in Nashville Centralia and Salem during a Southern Illinois swing.

Centralia Vs Charles H. Percy Viet Nam Senate Perqy Nashville Centralia Salem Illinois Johnson Percy

Hershey draft debate cites inequities in deferments

Congressional critics say the draft favors the wealthy and educated while penalizing the poor and uneducated. Rivers notes complaints about deferments at local boards and the lack of nationwide rules for part time students. Some lawmakers urge alternative service like Peace Corps as a fix, others seek admin changes to curb bias. Rep Minshall says a special draft study commission is needed despite unpopularity of induction notices.

Rivers Hershey Congress Peace Corps William E. Minshall Rohio

Johnson signs no bail law to aid poor defendants

President Johnson signs a federal no bond release law aimed at noncapital cases where the judge deems the defendant trustworthy. He calls the measure a step to end needless cruelty and to ensure defendants are treated as individuals, not as dollars signs, noting that some awaiting trial previously languished in jail due to poverty.

Washington Johnson White House

Bluford Library Opens Summer Hours for Public Use

The Webber Township High School Library in Bluford will stay open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 30 a m to 11 30 a m during the summer months. Federal funds support this service and it is available to both students and adults who wish to use the materials.

Webber Township High School Bluford

Hearings Begin on Draft Law Induction Provisions

The hearings opening today scrutinize the authority to induce as part of the draft law, with June 30, 1967, the expiry date for this portion. Lawmakers seek groundwork for decisions on this and other sections, aiming to assure fair treatment for all during the national emergency.

Whole Family In Summer School

The J. Carroll Wise family values education as six members study in Normal Illinois during summer. Wise and Mrs Wise teach in local schools and pursue courses at Illinois State University to prepare for duties with mentally handicapped children. Gwen Nan Jack and Mark join programs at University and University High while a toddler completes nursery studies.

PANA Til J. Carroll Wise Normal Wise Tower Hill High School University of Illinois Nan Pana High School University High Jack Mark

Mt Vernon Firemen Battle Two Runs Near Factory

Mt Vernon firemen answered two alarms yesterday. At 10 40 a m they fought a rubbish fire at 124 South 15th where an old house was being torn down and debris burned out of control. At 12 35 p m they were called to 1525 Herbert where grass and weeds burned behind the Made O Day factory with no damage.

Mt. Vernon South 15Th Herbert

Hog market prices at Mt. Vernon rise before noon

Prices paid until 12 30 p m today were 25 cents higher with hogs top at 25 75 for 200 to 220 pounds. Lowers up 25 cents to 19 75 for 300 weight hogs while sows 300 pounds and over at 19 50 down. Boars 14 00 and 15 00. After 12 30 p m today prices based on next day.

Lowe

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Paid This Afternoon

Mt Vernon posted grain prices for the afternoon with Wheat at 1.70 Soybeans 3.21 Shell Corn 1.28 Ear Corn 1.26 reflecting local market quotes for farmers and merchants in the area.

Mt. Vernon

Wayne City grain prices at Pillsbury sale

Pillsbury paid Wayne City farmers this afternoon for grain. Old Corn 1.32, Old Beans 3.28, Wheat 1.75, New Beans 2.78, New Corn 1.20. Prices reflect standard market values for the period.

Pillsbury Wayne City

Cash grain prices in Chicago market report

Wheat No. 2 hard 1.90n and No. 2 hard 1.86n lead the Chicago cash grain rundown. Corn No. 2 yellow 1.34n and oats No. 2 heavy white 75%4n are listed, with soybeans No 1 yellow at 3.40 to 3.45n.

Chicago

Chicago poultry and dairy prices from AP report

AP Chicago bulletin lists live poultry roasters and red white rock fryers with price codes 2714 28 and 2242 23. Chicago Mercantile Exchange quotes butter by grade scores and car values, and eggs by grade with percentages and numbers for whites mixed mediums standards.

Chicago USDA Chicago Mercantile Exchange

St Louis Produce Egg Grades and Weights Listed

St Louis Produce provides consumer grade egg size ranges: A large 33-36, A medium 26-28, A small 16-18, with B large 25-28. Hens heavy and light over 5 lb, under 5 lb have no prices. Broilers and fryers listed at 29-29% with no prices.

ST. Louis

Live stock quotes from National Stockyards Illinois AP

Estimates for Thursday report hogs at 5500 head cattle 700 calves 150 sheep 200. Hogs 4500 barrows and gilts 190 240 pounds 25.25 27.00 sows 280 650 pounds 18.25 21.75. Cattle 1700 calves 150 steers good to choice 23.00 25.25 heifers 22.00 24.25 cows 17.00 19.00 vealers 22.00 31.00 sheep 400 spring lambs good to choice 22.00 24.00 ewes 4.00-

National Stockyards Ill

Wall Street Gains Face Profit Taking Amid Rally

Trading was heavy as stocks rose then slipped with profit taking. Dow Jones touched 897.99 at noon, AP average up 0.6, while glamor aerospace and office equipment rallied and color TV and airline issues declined. Douglas Aircraft climbed after a United Air Lines order, then faced a late selloff as volume persisted.

New York Dow Jones Associated Press Douglas United Air Lines American Stock Exchange

Color dominates home furnishings says Union Carbide executive

CHICAGO AP The marketing head for Union Carbide Corp says color is the driving force in interior design. He notes color conscious consumers want practical purchases in color and stresses correlation as the key concept. He adds color options exclude colorblind buyers.

Chicago Robert F. Daughters Union Carbide Corp New York City

Convicted murderer arrested in Rockford kidnapping case

Sanford Norman Harris, 43, a convicted killer from Rockford, was arrested on a charge of aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and beating of Charlene Kay O'Brien, a 27 year old mother found severely injured near a farm field after missing since Saturday. Harris, who worked at an area Chrysler plant, was held without bond in Winnebago County Jail after police traced his license and a tip from a Rockford woman. O'Brien's condition remained serious but improving after surgery at St. Anthony's Hospital.

Rockford, Ill Rockford Sanford Norman Harris Winnebago County Harris Detroit Chrysler Corp Belvidere Charlene Kay O’brien O'Brien St. Anthony’s Hospital Michigan Reformatory Ionia Ilinois Delbert Peterson Paul Pirello O’brien Avon St

Nilsson Braddock Receives Service to Youth Plaque

Nilsson Braddock a pharmacist at Jefferson Memorial Hospital is honored with the Service to Youth Plaque by the Mt. Vernon YMCA. He becomes a Century Club member for the YMCA’s entire program including youth work. Braddock and wife Lois have two children Nancy and Bob. The Century Club supports the World Service program begun in 1889 to export American know how to undeveloped lands aiding young people across 38 counties with health fitness and moral values.

Nilsson Braddock Jefferson Memorial Hospital Mt. Vernon YMCA Century Club Braddock Wildwood Lois Nancy Bob World Service

Suit Dismissed Here Settled Out Of Court

A suit seeking 10 750 in damages from an August 16 1962 collision on Highway 37 near Mt Vernon was settled out of court and dismissed from the Circuit Court docket. Plaintiff Gary M. Edwards named Milton Lee Stubbs as defendant alleging negligence by Stubbs while driving. Court action filed with Circuit Clerk Jerry Gott.

Jerry Gott Gary M. Edwards Milton Lee Stubbs Edwards Stubbs Auto Mt. Vernon

Eight Chosen for Jury in Quincy Slaying Trial

In Quincy Illinois eight jurors have been empaneled for Ronald McCleery age 18 charged with the knife and shotgun killings of Judith Greening 22 and Donetta Pickens 21. Four jurors were chosen Tuesday joining four picked Monday. Fifty two prospective jurors have been dismissed. McCleery who lives near the victims and also goes by Ronald Glas denies the charges. Greening a Monroe City Missouri native and Pickens from Plainville Illinois worked as secretaries for a Quincy firm.

Quincy, Ill Ronald McCleery McCleery Judith Ann Greening Donetta Pickens Miss Greening Quincy Miss Pickens Monroe City Plainville Iil Ronald Glas Glas

Circuit Court Fines Man for Careless Driving

Robbie E. Hayes of Route 5 Mt. Vernon was fined $10 in Circuit Court for careless driving.

Robbie E. Hayes Mt. Vernon

Dirksen Stands His Ground on Housing Rift in GOP

Washington AP Republican leader Everett Dirksen defends a no compromise stance on the Johnson housing provision while backing Illinois Senate nominee Charles Percy. He says Katzenbach failed to supply a memorandum and labels backing lawmakers as misguided. Dirksen notes Percy is a strong candidate against Douglas and avoids labeling Vietnam policy. The group agrees on concerns about inflation amid a May price dip.

Washington Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Charles Pane Chicago Percy Johnson Dirksen Senate Dirkesen Nicholas Katzenbach Katzenbach Paul H. Douglas House Gerald R. Ford Viet Nam Robert A. Taft Truman Ford

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Cynthia Loman Beville Peoria Verteen Valdalla Sucess East Dubuque Chicago Midway Chicago Grant Park Midweat Gwen Bey Nn Eecses Madléon Smee Enwennig THE Varnell Rebekah Lodge Ann Ruddick M.G Naomi R. Bogan Sec’y Angela Szekely Kalamazoo Nature Center LBJ Lyndon Johnson Little Courtenay Valenti Jack Valenti Mt. V Ieee Mt. Vernon Grain Wayne City Grain Chicaco Wall Street Nillson Braddock Cash & Carry Circuit Court By Jack Bell Roy Roy Atkinson
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