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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1963

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Deaths Mrs Helen Katherine Oslager 79

Mrs Helen Katherine Oslager 79 of this city died at 4:00 am at the home of her daughter Irene McCarthy 301 north 16th street. Funeral at 10:00 am Thursday at St Marys Catholic church with Fr James P Burke officiating. Burial in St Marys cemetery. Lying in state at Pulley Gutzler Funeral Home after 6:00 pm Tuesday. Rosary 7:30 pm Wednesday at the same funeral home. Born March 6 1884 Ashton Nebraska daughter of Alexander and Margaret Noe. Survived by husband John P Oslager four sons John J Oslager David Oslager Edward Altman William Altman two daughters Martha Kleina Irene McCarthy two brothers Frank Stephen Noe three sisters Rose Fenski Veronica Denifrio Martha Kay 22 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents three daughters a son a sister and a brother.

Helen Katherine Oslager Irene McCarthy North 16Th Street St. Mary’s Catholic Church James P. Burke St. Mary’s Cemetery Pulley-Gutzler Mt. Vernon William Altman Oak Park Ill Martha Kleina Frank Stephen Noe Chicago Rose Fenski Veronica Denifrio Martha Kay Woodlawn Helen Middeke

Vinson Dies in Wisconsin at 73 in Union Grove

John F. Vinson died Saturday at his Union Grove Wisconsin home at age 73 years four months and 17 days. He was a former Jefferson county resident. Funeral service set for Tuesday at Myers Chapel with Reverend Melvin Larson officiating. Burial in LO OF cemetery Woodlawn. Myers Chapel open for callers after 6 p.m. today. He was born February 5 1890 in Waynesville Illinois to Frank and Jeanette Hamblen Vinson. Survived by an aunt Belle Hamblen of Opdyke and several cousins.

John F. Vinson Union Grove Wis Jefferson County Myers Chapel Melvin Larson Lo.o.f Woodlawn Mr. Vinson Waynesville, Ill Frank and Jeanette Hamblen Vinson Belle Hamblen Opdyke

Leamon Wingo Ex High School Teacher Dies

Leamon L. Wingo of Phoenix Arizona died yesterday in that city. He was a former industrial arts teacher at Mt Vernon Township High School and had worked with the Department of Registration and Education in Springfield. The body will be taken to Myers Chapel. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. He is survived by his wife Marge Wingo of Phoenix two sisters Mrs A G Packwood of this city and Mrs William Schneider of Los Angeles California.

Leamon L. Wingo Phoenix Ariz Wingo Mt. Vernon Township Department of Registration and Education Springfield Myers Chapel Marge Wingo A. G. Packwood William Schneider Los Angeles Calif

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges

In Jefferson Memorial listings, admitted patients include Mary Melissa Frie drick Irvington Claude Leon Thompson Whittington Daisy M Clark Lesbia C Moore Belle Rive Frank Irvin Dahlgren Myrtle Mae Thomas Bonnie Lynn Richardson Blair ford Linda Mae Jackson. Discharged: David Nelson. At Good Samaritan, admissions are George Edward Mescher Irene Anna Stone Verna Mabel Page Jeanette Lorene Joy Lillie Dobbs Frank Emil Witges Gerda Charlotte Nordin. Discharges include Zola D Collens Recy Rosalie Ham Ada Louise Diehl Linda Jean Thompson Mary Patricia Rettig Edward Eugene Richardson Irene Ann Stone Mary Dominica Visona Rosetta Mabel Owens Amelia Bertha Schlafly Anna Laura Stewart Mary Ellen Martin Mrs Virginia Louise Fitts and baby Thomas Michael Mrs Shirley Rae Bradley and baby Ralph Leland Mrs Phyllis Jean Watson and baby Rena Renee Mrs Delores Ann Goree and baby Rodney Evan.

Jefferson Memorial Mary Melissa Friedrick Irvington Claude Leon Thompson Whittington Daisy M. Clark Lesbia C. Moore Belle Rive Frank Irvin Dahlgren Myrtle Mae Thomas Bonnie Lynn Richardson Bluford Linda Mae Jackson David Nelson Good Samaritan George Edward Mescher Irene Anna_ Stone Verna Mabel Page Jeanette Lorene Joy Lillie Dobbs Frank Emil Witges Gerda Charlotte Nordin Zola D. Collens Rosalie Ham Ada Louise Diehl Linda Jean Thompson Mary Patricia Rettig Edward Eugene Richardson Irene Ann Stone Mary Dominica Visona Rosetta Mabel Owens Amelia Bertha Schlafly Anna Laura Stewart Mary Ellen Martin Virginia Louise Fitts Thomas Michael Shirley Rae Bradley Ralph Leland Phyllis Jean Watson Rena Renee Delores Ann Goree Rodney Evan

Births in local hospitals announce two new arrivals

Mr and Mrs Ronald D Beard of 219 Casey welcomed a son at 7 59 this morning in Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Lynn Richardson of 814 South 12th Street welcomed a daughter at 11 30 this morning in Jefferson Memorial hospital weighing six pounds ten ounces and named Debra Lynn.

Ronald D. Beard Casey Good Samaritan Hospital Lynn Richardson South 12Th Street Jefferson Memorial Hospital Debra Lynn

Illinois Jaycees Live In Tents at National Meet

Jaycees from at least 14 states arrive in Louisville for the Junior Chamber convention opening today. Illinois delegates balk at 75 mile daily trips between Louisville and Lexington and pitch their tents on the Fairgrounds Stadium baseball field near the exposition center.

Lousiville Jaycees Iville Chamber of Commerce

Hog market prices rise at Mt. Vernon market

Mt. Vernon livestock trades report a 25 cent higher hog market with top at 17.00 for 190 to 220 pound hogs. Sows weighed 300 pounds and up sold at 13.75 to 14.25, down from earlier levels, while boars ranged from 8.50 to 9.50.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon

Mt Vernon reported price quotes for wheat at 1.71, soybeans at 2.50, and corn at 1.28 in the afternoon market update. The notes reflect commodity trading terms and regional pricing observed in Mt Vernon.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago Grain and Butter Prices Show Mixed Movement

Chicago grain and butter markets report a steady to slightly higher wholesale buying trend with varied scores for butter grades and eggs listed by wholesale prices. Live poultry wholesale prices indicate slight fluctuations for roaster and white rock fryers amid USDA notes.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange USDA Uenengel

Livestock Prices at National Stockyards Reported

AP USDA market report from National Stockyards shows hogs and cattle trading across a wide range of weights and grades. Barrows and gilts 190-240 lb mostly 17.65 to 18.00 per cwt, boars 11.00-12.75, sows 13.75-15.50, cows 14.00-16.00, bulls 17.00-19.00, vealers 24.00-28.00, lambs 19.00-22.00 for 80-105 lb, with mixed lots and varying selections amid broad market activity.

USDA

St Louis Produce Egg and Poultry Price List

AP report from St Louis lists consumer grade eggs with weights and prices. Includes A large 20-30, A medium 24-25, A small 19-20, B large 20-27, wholesale grades standard 25 26, unclassified farm run 23 5%-20b, checks 18-20, hens heavy 12-15, light over 5 lbs 9-10, under 5 lbs 7-8, commercial broilers and fryers 16 42-17.

ST. Louis

Chicago Markets Report Prices for Corn Soybeans and Oats

Chicago AP market bulletin lists Corn No 2 yellow 1 314 32 and No 3 1 3044 with sample grade 1154 124. Soybeans No 2 yellow 2 6742 2.68, oats No 7 extra heavy T4 No 2 10s, soybean oil Sist 9a. No wheat sales recorded.

Chicago

Wall Street mixed as rails fade and aircrafts surge

Wall Street in a mixed session with volume around 3.6 million. Rails weakened after morning strength while aircrafts led activity. Whirlpool slid 3 to 49 as its audit flagged a sizable write down in Appliance Buyers Credit Corp. U S Steel and Major motors weakened. Lockheed, Douglas gained. Tidewater Oil and U S Smelting advanced.

New York Volwne Whirlpool Corp Yate Appliance Buyers Credit Corp U.S Motors Lockheed Douglas Boeing General Dynamics du Pont Rockwell Standard Tidewater Oil American Stock Exchange

Veterans of World War I meeting at Legion Hall

King City unit of Veterans of World War I to hold regular session at the Legion Hall at 7 30 pm on Tuesday June 17 all members urged to attend and others who served in 1917 18 invited E A Feltz commander.

King City Barracks No Uss.a Legion Hall E. A. Feltz

Mt Vernon Chapter 233 OES meets June 25 with Elmira Scott guest

A stated meeting of Mt Ver non Chapter No. 233, Order of the Eastern Star, will be held in the Masonic Temple, Tuesday evening, June 25, at 8:00 p.m. Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron night features Mrs Elmira Scott as guest of honor. Hallie Stone and Naomi R. Bi firms serve as officers.

Mourning March By NAACP in Mt Vernon

About 70 persons joined a Mourning March Sunday afternoon to protest the killing of Medgar Evans in Jackson, Mississippi. The quiet procession wore black armbands, carried thick flags, and was escorted by a motorcycle officer, moving from Shiloh Baptist Church along Tenth Street, Jordan, Ninth, North and South to the starting point.

Mareh Mt. Vernon NAACP Medgar Evans Jackson Miss Tenth Street Jordan Ninth North Street Shiloh Baptist Church

Cops Break Up Beach Fight On Jones Beach

Police broke up a free-for-all in a beach parking lot at Jones Beach in Nassau County Sunday and arrested 10 bathing-suit clad youths on disorderly conduct charges. Officers described the scene as too much beer sun and youth amid about 100 youths who fought with fists and beer cans. A few black eyes and bloody noses were noted. The white arrestees were jailed in Mineola to await arraignment today.

Jones Beach N.Y Cap Ark Mineola

Legislature Opens Hectic Final Week

The Senate and Assembly battle over funding boosts for high schools, and a penny cigarette tax plan to fund precreation sites, amid stalled budget proposals. A dispute over judges' salaries under the new Judicial Article may force joint conferences between chambers.

Werner Senate A.oney Vous Assembly Kerner Fagenius House

Salesman Traced by Death Gun Continued

Jackson detectives found the weapon in a June morning amid a lilac thicket ten hours after Evers was shot in his driveway. Beckwith, a hard segregationist known for hating Negroes, faces death in the state gas chamber if convicted of murder. Revive Indian Council in Wyaling, Pa., where 30 tribes plan Grand Spirituals and Temporal Council revival as an annual event after 208 years.

Jackson Evers Beckwith Citizens Council Revive Indian Council Wyalusing North Central South America

Polaris Subs U S Reply To Soviet Mediterranean Demand

The United States told the Soviet Union that Polaris submarines were in the Mediterranean to shield allies and deter nuclear blackmail. Washington delivered a note via a foreign ministry messenger asserting the May 20 Soviet proposal misrepresented U S presence and aimed to undermine Mediterranean stability.

Moscow United States Soviet Union Mediterranean Acropolis Italy Foreign Ministry

Weekend Auto Deaths in Illinois Claim Several Lives

A string of weekend vehicle deaths across Illinois reports Alvin L. Rach 29 of Yorkville killed after losing control and hitting a utility pole near Aurora Sidney Nicauls Jr 39 of Auburn died when his car plunged into the Fox River at St Charles with flames hindering rescue Charles Niederkorn Jr 21 of Villa Park died after his car struck a semi in Wasco Diane Kingsworth 1 of Sycamore was struck on Stetn Street near her home Flo Alla Malone 33 of Greenville Tenn was driving and killed Lottie Hanson of Lee Ti died in a collision five miles south of De Kalb Arthur C. Mark Jr of Frankfort IL sustained minor injuries in the second auto.

Alvin L. Rach Yorkville Winchs Nea Aurora Sidney Nicauls Jr Aue ‘Vara Fox River St. Charles Charles Niederkorn Jr Villa Park Arthur C. Mark Jr

Shapiro Blames Irreligion for Jewish Danger

Chicago AP report: Lt. Gov Samuel H. Shapiro says Judaism faces greater risk from irreligion than other faiths. Speaking at the Grand Lodge Convention of B nai B rith District 6 he condemned irreligion as immoral and un-American. Delegates from 46,000 members across Illinois and surrounding states attended.

Chicago Samuel H. Shapiro Iindis America Grand Lodge B'nai B'rith Shapiro Illnois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Dakotas Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta

Plane crash injures two at Hopedale Airport

A small plane struck telephone wires and crashed at Hopedale Airport injuring pilot William Youngblood 37 and passenger William Hutchinson 32. Youngblood suffered leg lacerations and possible fractures while Hutchinson had possible rib fractures. Both were taken to a Lincoln hospital.

Hopedale Ill William Youngblood William Hutchinson Youngblood Hutchinson Lincoln Bloomington

Bathyscaphe Finds Debris While Probing Thresher Sub Mystery

Dr. Joseph Worzel confirms a large debris chunk photographed by the Conrad's underwater camera near the key area. Capt. Andrews notes a battery plate and a 120 square foot metal sheet recovered. A Navy court of inquiry recently linked Thresher’s loss to an engine room pipe rupture under high sea pressure.

Trieste Joseph L. Worzel Lamont Observatory Conrad Navy Washington Andrews

Tremor at Canary Islands Felt Near Boston College

A strong earthquake was recorded by the Boston College seismographic station at 11 35 31 p m EST Sunday. The spokesman said the tremor originated roughly 5500 miles southeast of Boston near the Canary Islands off Africa.

Weston Mass Boston College Boston Canary Islands Africa

Thief Steals Trophies From Don San Judo School

Police in Hamilton Ohio seek a man who broke into the Don San judo school over the weekend and stole three display trophies valued at 45 dollars. The incident occurred at the display area. Investigators urge tips to locate the suspect.

Hamilton Ohio Don San

50 Millionth Chevrolet On Display Here

The Chevrolet Division of General Motors marks producing its 50 millionth car at the Tarrytown New York plant. An exact duplicate of the Impala Sport Coupé in Anniversary Gold will be shown at Brehm Hanna Chevrolet. Darrell Hanna cites Chevrolet growth from under 3000 cars in the first year to over 2.25 million last year.

Chevrolet General Motors Corporation Tarrytown New York Brehm-Hanna Darrell Hanna

England Expels Czech Diplomat as Spy

London reports the expulsion of Premysl Holan, a Czech embassy third secretary, for attempting to involve a member of the public in obtaining secret information. Peter Thomas summoned Ambassador Zdenek Trhliko for a recall request, with officials offering few details on the alleged spying context and timing.

London Foreign Office Premys] Holan Peter Phos Zdenek Trhliko Holan Thomas Britain

Kennedy meets Adenauer on NATO Navy visit in Germany

President Kennedy arrives at the U S embassy residence in Bad Godesberg as television coverage spreads across Western Europe. He defends alliance, rejects De Gaulle's push for independent nuclear forces, and vows continued American presence for European safety.

U.S Bad i Godesberg Europe Kennedy Germany Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Western Europe France Soviet Union Adenauer Wahn White House Pierre Salinger Salinger Cologne

Weather Report For Mt Vernon Weekend Outlook

Mt Vernon weather shows Saturday high 81 low 49 and Sunday 87 with 55. Rainfall to date in 1963 stands at 15.49 inches. Historical contrasts note one year ago 87/65 five years ago 84/44 ten years ago 97/63. Sunrise at 4332 and sunset are recorded.

MT. Vernon Quay

Illinois Weather Brings Warm, Sunny Weekend Across State

The Associated Press reports Illinois enjoyed warm sunny conditions drawing about one million people to Chicago beaches parks and zoos. Temps hit mid to upper 80s with isolated thunderstorms possible in extreme southern Illinois. The forecast calls for humidity and more showers midweek, with no expected warm spell break. Northern highs may reach five degrees above normal while southern areas stay near normal. Chicago lakefront cooled to 74, with other areas in the high 50s to low 60s overnight.

Illinois Associated Press Chicago Weather Bureau Illlinois Springfield Quincy Grant Park

Five day forecast shows near normal Northern temps

Northern Indiana temperatures will average about five degrees above normal with highs 82 to 87 and lows 60 to 63 through Saturday. Precipitation totals 0.25 to 0.5 inch in showers mainly Wednesday and Wednesday night. Southern winds remain near normal with highs 86 to 90 and lows 61 to 71, with 0.5 to 0.75 inch of rain possible as scattered thundershowers mainly Wednesday and again Saturday.

Driver Is Fined After Accident

George D. Smith of Grayville was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving and 10 dollars and costs for lacking a chauffeur's license after an auto crash on state route 15 east of Mt. Vernon. No injuries were reported. The collision occurred about a half mile west of the Wayne Jefferson county line.

Mt. Vernon George D. Smith Grayville H. E. Harlow Justice of the Peace Wayne Jefferson County

Wilkins cautions against mass protests in Washington

Roy Wilkins executive secretary of the NAACP warns against large demonstrations in Washington aimed at pressing the President's civil rights program. He urges restraint and orderly action to seek reform. The call comes as civil rights efforts intensify nationwide without immediate mass action.

Philadelphia Roy Wilkins National Association For theAdvancement of Colored People Washington

Award Presented To Security Bank of Mt Vernon

Security Bank of Mt Vernon has been presented an award of distinction by Doane Agricultural Service Inc of St Louis MO for supreme interest and leadership in promoting increased farm income in their community and surrounding area.

Bloodmobile in Mt Vernon today and tomorrow

The Red Cross Bloodmobile is at the Elks Lodge in Mt Vernon from noon to 5:00 p.m. today and tomorrow. Walk in donors are welcome. This is the last visit of the fiscal year and the last chance for Jefferson County to reach its blood quota.

Red Cross Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge Jefferson County

Fined 50 Dollars on Check Charge in Chicago

D E Wimberly 29 of Chicago fined 50 dollars and costs by Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock after pleading guilty to deceptive practices for passing a bad check at a gas station. Other fines include Laura Lee Meredith 25 dollars for drunkenness and disturbance, and several motorists fined for speeding from radar checks.

D. E. Wimberly Chicago Sherman Bullock Wimberly Laura Lee Meredith Eddie Lees George Reed Tucker John H. Raney Larry Heck Clayton Sledge Oscar L. Scott Sidney S. Hirons Ray M. Baltzell Byford A. Sherman Elden W. Torbeck John A. Downey

Taft May Decide Senate Run After Congress Recess

AP reports Senator Robert Taft Jr of Ohio says he will not decide on a 1964 Senate bid until after Congress adjourns, possibly in the fall, delaying a formal decision.

Taft Washington Robert Taft Jr Ohio Senate Congress

Major Bills Remaining In Legislature in Illinois

In Springfield major bills linger with mixed progress. Fire and police pay hikes advanced in one chamber but stalled in the other, while merger bans and tax measures move slowly. Reapportionment battles, education funding, and legislative salary questions populate the stalled docket as House and Senate votes loom.

Springfield Illinois House Senate Illinois ‘Public Aid Commission Illinois Crime Commission Department of Commerce Chicago

Two Accidents and Two Tickets on Mt Vernon Streets

Police issued two traffic violation tickets after two weekend accidents on Mt Vernon streets. On Sunday a 19 year old, Clayton Sammons of Logan, struck a parked truck owned by George Harris at 14th and Main, causing over 300 dollars damage to the car and about 100 to the truck. Sammons admitted sleeping at the wheel and was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock for careless driving. Earlier, Saturday, Emma Lear of Fairfield and Nola Lipe of Oakland collided at Tenth and Perkins. Lipe charged with following too closely.

Mt. Vernon Clayton P. Sammons Logan 14Th Main George W. Harris North 14Th Sammons Sherman Bullock Tenth Perkins Emma J. Lear Fairfield Nola J. Lipe Oakland Nola Lipe

Radar Checks In 4 Places Here Nab 5 Speeders

Mt. Vernon police conducted radar checks in four locations including the 9M block of south Tenth 400 block of south 27th Oak Street and Salem Road and the 500 block of Broadway. Five arrests were made as officers monitored speeds for periods of ten to 45 minutes. Radar can be anywhere at any time.

Mt. Vernon South Tenth South 27Th Oak Street Salem Road Broadway

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