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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1966

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Ernest L. Allen Dies At 78 In Enid Funeral Planned

Ernest Lee Allen known as Rusty, 715 South 13th Street, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital at age 78 years 10 months and 3 days. He worked in a factory and played for a Texas League baseball team from 1910 to the early 1920s. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Chapel with Rev. Floyd Brabler officiating. Burial in West Salem Cemetery. Lying in state at Myers Chapel after 4 p.m. today. Born August 23, 1887 in Jerseyville to Charles and Nancy Allen. Married Opal Kile January 13, 1916 in Enid, Okla. Survived by wife, a daughter Herm an Kramm of Huntsville, Alabama, a grandson, and two nieces. Attended Christian Church in Enid.

Ernest L. Allen Ernest Lee Rusty) Allen South 13Th Street Good Samitan Hospital Allen Myers Chapel Floyd Brabler West Salem Mr. Allen Jerseyville Charles Nancy (Wallace) Allen Enid Okla Opal Kile Herman Kramm Huntsville Ala The Christian Church Enid, Okla

S R Dressler Dies Rites At Scheller

Stephen Raymond Dressler 61 of Scheller died at 12 30 am at Good Samaritan hospital. Rites at 9 00 am Wednesday at St Barbara s Catholic church Scheller with Rev Joseph Wieczorek officiating. Burial in St Barbara s cemetery. Kringer Funeral Home Tamaroa to host calling after noon Tuesday. Rosary at 8 30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Dressler born Aug 31 1904 in Scheller, married Victoria Scriger July 24 1937 in St Louis. Survived by two sons Raymond and Joseph Dressler, daughter Florence Hebel, six brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren. Preceded by a brother and two sisters.

Stephen Raymond Dressler Scheller Good Samaritan Hospital St. Barbara’s Catholic Church Joseph Wieczorek St. Barbara's Cemetery Kringer Tamaroa Mr. Dressler Joseph and Florentine Ziarnek) Dressler St. Louis Victoria Scriger Raymond Dressler Joseph Dressler Florence Hebel Dupo, Til Thomas Dressler Lesser Henry Houston Tex Roman Arthur Dressler Carl Dressler Magdalene Grabowski Waterbury Sallemena Dressler Mary Dressler

Charles Hefner Funeral Today At McLeansboro

Funeral services for Charles W. Hefner were set for 2 00 p m at Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro with Rev Ross Partidge officiating Burial will be in Smith Cemetery near McLeansboro He was 81 and died Friday night at home 2518 College He was born Sept 9 1884 in Hamilton County son of George W Hefner and Nannie Russell Hefner He married Mabel Parks who survives Also surviving are two daughters Marguerite Johnson of McLeansboro Beatrice McAdam of Los Angeles a brother Thomas Hefner of McLeansboro four grandchildren and five great grandchildren One son preceded him in death He was a Baptist church member.

Charles W. Hefner Gholson McLeansboro Ross Partridge Smith Cemetery Mr. Hefner College Hamilton County George W Nannie (Russell) Hefner Mabel Parks Marguerite Johnson Beatrice ‘McAdam Los Angeles Calif Thomas Hefner Hefner The Baptist Church

Famed Chaplain At Funeral Here For Dr. Brown

Lieutenant Colonel James Connett, head chaplain at Arlington National Cemetery, attends the funeral of his uncle Dr. Harry C. Brown at First Methodist Church. Bishop Lance Webb will speak. burial in Lebanon. Survived by daughter Mrs. Roy Shehorn and two sons, Rev. Clifford Brown and Kenneth. Wife Bessie died in 1959.

Liet James Connett U.S. Army Arlington National Cemetery Harry C. Brown First Methodist Church Col. Connett Europe Pearl Connett Dr. Brown C. E. Connett Wesley Methodist Church Mt. Vernon Brown Mattoon Lance Webb Springfield Don Crocker Lebanon Roy Shehorn la Porte Ind Clifford Brown Kenneth Rockford Bessie

Woods Couple Welcome Son Born At Good Samaritan

Mr and Mrs Archie Woods of 905 South 12th Street are parents to a son born at 6 30 this morning in Good Samaritan hospital. The infant weighs five pounds fourteen ounces.

Archie Woods South 12Th Street Good Samaritan Hospital

Mt. Vernon Chapter 233 Eastern Star Meeting Notice

A stated meeting of Mt. Vernon Chapter No. 233, Order of the Eastern Star, will be held at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening June 28 at 7 30. Initiation is planned. Mary Blades W M Naomi R Bogan secretary.

Mt. Vernon Order of the Eastern Star Masonic ‘Temple Mary Blades W. M Naomi R. Bogan Sec'y

King City VFW Post to Meet at Legion Hall

King City Barracks No. 102 Veterans of World War I will hold its regular monthly session at the Legion hall at 7 30 p.m. on Tuesday June 28 all members are urged to attend W D Isaac Omar

King City Barracks No U.S.A Legion Hall

Mt. V. Drivers Charged In Two Weekend Mishaps

Two Mt. Vernon drivers faced charges after weekend crashes. Carolyn Knappier, 26, was cited for careless driving in a Broadway collision with a parked car, causing over $100 in damages. Donald Crider, 18, was cited for reckless driving after running a stop sign and speeding in a 22nd Cherry crash, also over $100 in damages. Caroline Wagner, 48, sustained a neck injury as a passenger in the Crider incident.

Mt. Vernon Carolyn L. Knap- Dier South 23Rd Broadway Carolyn Knappier William E. Price Pace

Prayer Suit Is Dismissed In Kindergarten Verse Case

CHICAGO AP A federal judge dismissed a suit by Mr and Mrs Lyle A De Spain of DeKalb to block recitation of a verse in kindergarten stating it is a prayer The judge called the claimed civil rights violation a shadow not a real threat The verse cited expresses thanks for flowers food birds and everything and was taught to their daughter Laura

Chicago DeKalb Edwin A. Robson U.S. District Court Lyle A. de Spain de Kalb Laura

Dies of Burns Claims Life of Oil Worker in Trailer Fire

Albert D. Kurtz, 72, a retired oil field worker, died as flames swept through his house trailer in Carms Illinois. Police and firefighters investigated the fatal blaze, with authorities noting he was alone at the time of the fire.

Carms, Ill Albert D. Kurtz

Five residents fined in Circuit Court actions

Randolph E. Nordin of Route 3 Mt. Vernon sped fined $14. Michael R. Hudgens of 1208 South 25th illegal lane usage fined $10. Claude E. Robinson of 2120 South 18th intoxication and disturbance fined $20. Donald L. Houseworth of Route 1 Inn disturbance fined $10. Ray D. Dodillet of 3236 Cherry sped fined $15.

Randolph E. Nordin Mt. Vernon Michael R. Hudgens South 25Th Claude E. Robinson South 18Th Donald L. Houseworth Ray D. Dodillet Cherry

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Reported This Afternoon

Prices paid in Mt Vernon this afternoon show wheat at 1.72, shell corn 1.32, and ear corn 1.30 indicating current grain market values in the region. Local buyers posted these bids for the day reflecting commodity demand in the market.

Mt. Vernon

Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices Unchanged at Noon

Prices paid at Mt Vernon Hog Market through 12 30 p.m. were steady with top hogs at 25 15 for 200 to 250 lb. sows ranged 19 75 for 300 pounds and down with 19 50 for over 300 pounds. Boars posted 14 00 to 15 00. After 12 30 p.m. prices will reflect the next trading day.

Wayne City Grain Prices From Pillsbury Trade

Wayne City this afternoon saw grain price quotes from Pillsbury with Old corn at 1.32, Old beans at 3.42, Wheat at 1.74, New beans at 2.82, and New corn at 1.24. Local market activity reflected small shifts in corn and bean valuations as buyers noted fresh bids.

Pillsbury Wayne City

Chicago Market Quotes and Poultry Prices

Chicago Mercantile Exchange quotes show butter grades AA through C with scores and percentages, plus car and egg classifications. USDA live poultry roasters and special fed white rock fryers are listed with price ranges for nearby contracts.

Chicago

Livestock prices at National Stockyards Til. AP report

Estimates for Tuesday show hogs 6 500 cattle 4 000 calves 200 sheep 400. Hogs 7 500 barrows and gilts 190 240 lbs 25 25 26.00 sows 280 650 lbs 17 25 21 50. Cattle 5 500 calves 200 steers good to choice 24.00 25.25 heifers good to choice 22.00 24.00 cows 17.00 18.50 good to choice calves 21.00 28.00. Sheep 700 spring lambs good to choice 20.00 23.50 ewes 4.0 7.00.

National Til

St Louis Produce Weekly Egg Grades Released

St Louis AP notes consumer egg grades with sizes A large 33 to 35 cents, A medium 25 to 27 cents, A small 16 to 18 cents. Wholesale grades listed without prices.

ST. Louis

Grain prices listing Chicago market report

Cash grain prices from Chicago AP show Wheat No 2 hard 1.91n and 1.87N, Corn No 2 yellow 1.37% and No 3 yellow 1.37, Oats No 2 heavy white T77an and No 2 extra heavy red 67 and No 2 extra heavy white 7744, Soybeans No 1 yellow 3.68 n, Soybean oil 11.55n.

Chicago

Wall Street Stocks Edge Higher In Light Trading

Wall Street advanced slightly in mixed trading as steel orders rose and machine tool orders improved. Bethlehem and Jones & Laughlin rose near a point, American Telephone and Du Pont gained about 11 percent and 2 points respectively, while Merck climbed after announcing a promising mumps vaccine.

New York Bethlehem Jones & Laughlin American Telephone du Pont Merck Associated Press Dow Jones Douglas Boeing United Aircraft Raytheon Zenith Anaconda American IBM Xerox American Stock Exchange

Dow Jones Noon Averages Mixed As Rails Dip Slightly

New York AP report shows Dow Jones noon stock averages with BO Indus up 14.20 to 89.10, Rails 231.31 down 0.25, Utilities up 0.58 to 133.06, and the 65 Stocks index at 313.98, up 0.46.

New York

Theft Reported At Mount Vernon Ben Franklin Store

The theft of $175 in a check and cash from the Ben Franklin store at 118 South 9th Street in Mount Vernon was reported Saturday afternoon. Manager Fred Ballard said someone took the money and a $100 check from a cash box in a rear office. The money included two $2 bills.

Ben Franklin Mt. Vernon South 9Th Street Fred Ballard

Divorce Sought by Edna Tate in Circuit Court

Edna Tate files for divorce from Glenn L. Tate charging adultery. Married December 23, 1950, separated January 25, 1966, they seek custody of three children.

Edna Tate Glenn L. Tate Tates

Hospital Notes at Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges

A hospital list shows admitted patients Walter M Hester Emma Elva Walls Earl J Austin Elwyn Cates Judith Adams Dona Hattie Lambert Fred Jackson Betty Borders Darlas Schmitt Edward Funkhouser Linda Edgington and others In discharge notes Patsy Jones Monica Smith Yelta Jones Mable Locher Robert Johnson Jenelle Bullock Alene Green and baby Ronda Kay Marcella Hutchcart Mamie Patty Lorene Newby Vinnie Anderson Juanita Troutt John Hughey John Beeson Michael Gargas Bertha Martin Ray Kirkpatrick Hallie Stanley Francis Malcolm Kevlyn Buhler Amy Bradley Aleeta Kaelin Matthew Rapp Tammy Thomas Everett Bayless J W McCandrew Jean Donnelly Ruby Son Sheila Byars Tammy Renee Stella Cockrell Sherry Taylor Elliott Filer Fred Poples Bryan Peoples Paul Lovan Curtis Birkhead Howard Paisley Sophie Keiser Mildred Wade Kenneth Davis and others listed as admitted or discharged.

Jefferson Memorial Walter M. Hester Sandoval Emma Elva Walls DuBois Earl J. Austin Keenes Elwyn Cates Lamar Judith Adams RFD Bonnie Dona Hattie Lambert Salem Road Fred Jackson Betty Jean Borders McLeansboro Darlas Earlene Schmitt South Edward Leland Funkhouser Linda Lou Edgington Fairfield Til Patsy Ann Jones Benton Mamie Patty South 17Th Lorene Newby Opdyke Vinnie Anderson Hickory Grove Manor Juanita Troutt South 15Th John Hughey South Fourth John Paul Beeson North Highland Michael Gargas Woodlawn Bertha Martin Waltonville Ray Kirkpatrick Bruford Hallie Stanley Francis Malcolm Belle Rive Kevlyn Buhler Perkins Amy Bradley Salem Aleeta Kaelin Peach Matthew Rapp Dahlgren Tammy Thomas Perk Stella Cockrell Sherry Taylor Dewey Elliott Filer Park Fred Albert E Poples Forest Bryan Lee Peoples Paul Lovan South 9Th Curtis Birkhead Conger Howard Paisley Warren Sophie Keiser Main Mildred Wade Kenneth Davis South 10Th Donna Shain Randy Alan Cherry

Marriage Licenses Reported For Several Couples

Carroll G. Wilson 22 of Mt. Vernon and Patricia E. Bandy 19 of Mt. Vernon. Richard Ingram 27 of Mendota Illinois and Barbara Kay Donoho 23 of Centralia. Glenn Dale Clark 22 of Tuka and Peggy Sue Harrell 19 of Xenia. John Richard Sharkias 22 of West Frankfort and Arlene Rose Loss 19 of Benton. Michael N. Hallgren 18 of Westminster Colorado and Linda Marie Mamer 18 of 110 North 16th. John Shock 60 of DuBois and Florence A. Gajewski 41 of Schiller.

Carroll G. Wilson Mt. Vernon Patricia E. Bandy Richard Ingram Mendota Iil Barbara Kay Donoho Centralia Glenn Dale Clark Tuka Peggy Sue Harrell Xenia John Richard Sharkias West Frankfort Arlene Rose Loss Benton Michael N. Hallgren Westminister Colo Linda Marie Mamer North John Shock DuBois Florence A. Gajewski Scheller

Pitcher Walt Witowski Leads Nation With 9.37 ERA

Walt Witowski of St. John's University New York tops the year's college pitching lists with a 9.37 earned run average over 48 innings pitched. The mark places him among the national leaders in ERA for the season and reflects his workload and control.

Walt Witowski St. John’s New York Wih

The Knit Shop Catalog and Yarn Prices at 1118 Main Street

The Knit Shop at 1118 Main Street lists yarns and prices including Bernat Worsted 4 oz skeins at 1.19, Reynolds varieties from 0.75 to 1.89, Columbia Minerva Layelle 0.79 to 1.40, Pauline Demnham De Lino 1.00 to 1.58, Angers Les Bouquet 1.29, with assorted colors and weights.

Reynolds Linen Reynolds Place Bernat Scandia Bernat Pebblespun Columbia Minerva Layelle Pauline Demnham de Lino Angers Les Bouquet

Dodd Testifies on Adenauer Meeting and Klein Matter

Senator Dodd testified in a crowded hearing about his 1964 trip to Germany. He said he did not recall discussing Klein with German officials and that Klein was not charged with a crime, while Fulbright had earlier discussed myths and realities with Adenauer. A separate Marine story described Dodson and Eckes escaping Viet Cong captivity after months as prisoners, marching through rough terrain before reaching a government outpost near Da Nang.

Fulbright Sen J.W. Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee Dodd Germany Senate Foreign Relations Committee Adenauer Klein John F. Sennett Sennett Committee Wallace F. Bennet Utah Michael O'Hare Washington Georgetown O'Hare Pearson and Anderson Gerard Zeiller Hue U.S. Marine Corps James S. Dodson York Lance Walter W. Eckes New York City da Nang Dodson Eckes

Senator Norris Cotton Hearing Testimony Sparks Perjury Claim

Zeiller denies testimony by Marjorie Carpenter that Dodd supposedly received 10000 from Klein for praise during a German trip. Carpenter’s testimony prompted Dodd to rise and accuse her of perjury in the hearing.

Sen Norris Cotton N.H. Zeiller Marjorie Carpenter Dodd Klein

Mount Vernon Weekend Heat With Mild Rainfall Totals

Weather summary reports Saturday highs near 96 and Sunday 95 with lows in the mid to upper 60s in Mount Vernon. Rainfall for the year to date stands at 17.45 inches. Measured contrasts include a year ago high of 90 and a low of 70, and ten years ago 88 and 61. Sunrise 4:34, sunset 7:33 CST on Tuesday.

MT. Vernon

Weather Elsewhere Temperatures Rise Across Southern Illinois

The Associated Press reports Southern Illinois will see temperatures 2 to 10 degrees above normal from Tuesday through Saturday with minor daily changes. Normal highs reach the upper 90s to low 90s and lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and toward the weekend, bringing about one to three quarters of an inch of rain in northern areas and about a quarter inch in the south.

Southern Illinois

Illinois Weather Reports Heat and Humidity Persists

Weather remained warm and humid across Illinois with highs in the high 80s and partly cloudy skies. The Weather Bureau warned that afternoon and evening thunderstorms were not expected to bring relief, leaving Tuesday forecast sticky and moist. East Dubuque noted at the state's northwestern tip.

Illinois Associated Press Weather Bureau East Dubuque

Meredith and King Lead Mississippi March to Capitol

The civil rights march covered 252 miles from Canton to Tougaloo College and ended at the Capitol in Jackson. Meredith, wounded earlier, rode part of the route ahead as marchers faced police, white resistance, and violence in towns like Canton and Philadelphia. King praised the effort as the greatest freedom demonstration in Mississippi to date with notable supporters including Walter Reuther and Justice Musmanno.

Marathon U.S. 51 Meredith Mississippi Batesville Grenada Greenwood Itta Bena Belzoni Philadelphia Canton New York Columbia University Tougaloo College Capitol King Southern Christian Leadership Conference Afl-Cio Walter P. Reuther Michael Musmanno Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Rings Stolen From Centralia Jewelry Store

Two dinner rings valued between 1000 and 2000 dollars were reported stolen Saturday from Straiths Jewelry on South Locust in Centralia. Centralia police provided the details of the burglary and the missing items.

Centralia Straith South Locust

Paralyzed mother kept baby alive reunion after crash

Paralyzed mother kept her baby alive during a plane crash and was reunited with his daughter and wife. The wife, groggy from pain and exhaustion, recalled Loren had not been aboard the plane and opened her eyes to confirm he was alive before saying, I thought you were dead.

Loren

Weather Notes From Various Cities Amid Uncertain Warmth

The report tracks temperatures from several areas with readings ranging from 60s to 99 degrees. In Cairo area Sunday highs reached 99 while early today dipped to around 60s 70s. Highs included 96 at Vandalia 91 at Springfield and 90 at Peoria, marking a broad span of warmth across the region.

Cairo Vandalia Springfield Peoria

Loosely Worded Burglary Hits Farm Southwest of Belle Rive

A farm home eight miles southwest of Belle Rive, owned by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bragg of Detroit Michigan, was looted of about 600 dollars in household items. Deputy Jack Fairchild said a broken door glass allowed entry. Items taken included dishes silverware towels and pillows. Tenancy was by Gal Neal. A portable television was stolen from another northwest Jefferson County home but recovered shortly after.

Belle Rive Jefferson County Jack Fairchild Lawrence Bragg Detroit Mich Gal Neal Fairchild

Handicapped Adults On River Trip Sunday

The Pharoahs group of adult physically handicapped people from Southern Illinois organized a Sunday excursion aboard the Admiral in St. Louis. About 65 participants included families of United Cerebral Palsy affiliates and members from Red Bud Pinckneyville Murphysboro Chester Fairfield Dale Opdyke Irvington Cenetralia and Mt Vernon Illinois. Contact Mr Neal Cochrane president at 1708 South 10th St Mt Vernon for information on Pharoah activities.

Pharoash's Southern Illinois St. Louis South Central Illinois United Cerebral Palsy Pharoah Red Bud Pinckneyville Murephysboro Chester Fairfield Dale Opdyke Irvington Cenetralia Mt. Vernon Ilinois Neal Cochrane South 10Th St

Garbage Burning After Hours Fires Noted By Chief

Mr Vernon residents were reminded that burning trash after 6 pm and burning garbage at any time violate city ordinance. Fire Chief Sydney Burnette cited recent complaints about late burning and gar bage fires. He said the stench now affects window fans and air conditioners, and enforcement will proceed when facts are established. He added that after hours burning is a fire hazard as winds at night can whip up smoldering trash.

Vernon Sydney Burnette Burnette

Railroad Ties Damaged By Fire

A grass fire near Rockaway street crossing damaged ties on the C and E L Railroad siding. Mt. Vernon firefighters were dispatched at 5 07 p m to the scene Saturday.

C&el Rockaway Street Mt. Vernon

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