Deaths of Mrs Windhorst 73 in Metropolis
Mrs Amanda Windhorst of Metropolis aged 73 died at 10 30 p m Monday. She lived at Good Samaritan Nursing Home and was born May 6 1899 in Massac county. Funeral services are set for 2 p m tomorrow at United Church of Christ Metropolis with calling after 1 p m today at Miller Funeral Home. Survived by daughter Alberta Riepe and five sons Elmer Vernon Roy Loren Harry and Jerry Windhorst plus 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Windhorst
Metropolis
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
Windhorst
Massac County
Noah Windhorst
United Church Oof Christ
Miller Funeral Home
Alberta Riepe
Elmer Windhorst
Mr Vernon
Roy Windhorst
LeMay
Loren Windhorst
Harry Windhorst
Centerville
Colo
Jerry Windhorst
Obituary of Kirk Smith of McLeansboro
Kirk Smith 75 died at his home near McLeansboro at 6 16 a m yesterday born May 16 1897 in Hamilton county son of J R and Nora Bethel Smith married Coleen Hyter who preceded him and later Helen Johnson survives He was a retired farmer and rural mail carrier member of Polk Lodge 187 AF AM Sword of Bunker Hill Mt Vernon and the Eastern Star Funeral services will be held at Gholson Funeral Home Chapel in McLeansboro with Rev Robert A Larner officiating burial in I O C F Cemetery Friends may call after 6 p m today Masonic rites at 8 p m in the funeral chapel He also leaves a brother Carl Smith Evansville Ind a sister Mrs Ela Moore McLeansboro and a nephew Carl Albert Pendell of McLeansboro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Smith
McLeansboro
Mr. Smith
Hamiton County
J. R
Nora ( Bethel) Smith
Coleen Hyter
Helen Johnson
Polk Lodge No. 187
AF & AM
Sword of Bunker Hill
Mt Vernon
Edna Liptrap Route 4 obituary notice
Mrs. Edna Liptrap of Route 4 died at 10 20 p m yesterday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital likely from heart failure. She worked 37 years as a garment factory machine operator, born December 4 1907 in Dahlgren, daughter of Jim and Mary Kingston. She married George Liptrap February 26 1927. he died August 24 1985. Funeral Friday 2 p m Hughey Pulley Funeral Home Rev Robert Wiggins officiating. Burial Bethel Cemetery. Visitation after 4 p m tomorrow. She leaves two sons Roy Route 4 and Clarence Peru Ind a sister Etta Isaacs Morris and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband a brother and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Liptrap
Route 4
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Hughey-Pulley Funeral Home
Robert Wiggins
Bethel Cemetery
Hughey- Fulley
Liptrap
Roy Liptrap
Clarence Liptrap
Peru
Ind
Etta Isaacs
Morris
Mt Vernon hog market and grain prices report
Mt Vernon hog market lists prices for No 1 and No 2 hogs 200 to 240 pounds with sows and mixed grades, plus Mt Vernon grain quotes for wheat corn and soybeans. Regional AP data covers consumer and wholesale prices for various poultry and grain commodities in St Louis and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Chicago
Chicago produce livestock receipts from National Stockyards show varied bids
Receipts Thursday: hogs 5,000. cattle 600. sheep 75. Hog slaughter and sow prices mixed to higher. US 1-3 hogs 200-230 lb 29.75-30.00. 210-290 lb sows 30.25. 230-250 lb 29.50-29.75. 400-600 lb sows 23.25-24.00. boars 22.25. Cattle slaughter steady to weak for steers and heifers. cows steady to strong. Slaughter steer 650-1150 lb 36.50-37.50, others 34.00-36.75. Heifers 35.50-34.50. cows 24.00-26.09. bulls 29.00-32.50. Lambs 99-110 lb 31.50. 28.00-30.00 for higher grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockyards
Ill
Funeral for Frank Jacobson of Sesser Set Tomorrow
Funeral services for 68 year old Frank Jacobson of Sesser will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser with Rev. David Myers officiating. Burial will be in Old Baptist Cemetery near Sesser. Mr Jacobson died Monday night at Herrin Hospital. al home after 4 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jacobson
Sesser
Brayfield Funeral Home
David Myers
Old Baptist Cemetery
Jacobson
Herrin Hospital
Ben Kniffen dies in Mississippi at 77
Ben Kniffen 77 of Brookfield Miss former resident of Belle Rive died at 1250 a m today at Noxhull General Hospital Macon Miss Funeral arrangements are in complete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Kniffen
Brookfield
Miss
Belle Rive
Noxhull General Hospital
Macon
New York Stocks Fall As Traders Sit Out Markets
Stocks edged lower amid slow trading as the Dow Jones industrial average slipped 3.84 to 931.44 at noon. Declines led advances on the NYSE with investors cautious after Britain floated the pound and the government reported only a small May gain in leading indicators. Metals and techs mixed while most groups fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Britain
Commerce Department
Indus
Thought for Today from Louisa M Alcott
A brief thought quotes the American writer Louisa May Alcott noting life as a college, May 1 graduation prospects, and honors. The line reflects an optimistic, reflective mood typical of a Thought for Today feature in era papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa M. Alcott
Mass and Basket Dinner Mark 50th St Marys Anniversary
St Mary Roman Catholic Church observes the 50th anniversary of its present brick edifice with an anniversary Mass at 10:00 a.m. led by Rev James Burke followed by a basket dinner at 12:30 p.m. on church grounds. Attendees bring their own table service. coffee tea and Kool-Aid provided. rain plan moves to the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church
James [Burke
Ith
Main Streets
Foe ‘Recklenburg
Henry Althoff
Belleville
Key Planks In Demos Platform
Washington AP outlines Democratic draft for 1972 convention with planks on Vietnam ending U S involvement in Indochina Abortioning student transportation desegregation tax reform repeal of tax preferences draft abolition amnesty for conscientious objectors and Middle East policy supporting Israel with military aid and direct negotiations for a permanent settlement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vietnam
U.S
Indochina
Mills- Mansfield
America
Middle East
Israel
YMCA Trip to Cardinals Game for Youth
The Mt. Vernon YMCA Fun and Adventure Club plans a Thursday evening trip to see the St. Louis Cardinals play the Chicago Cubs. Open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14, with parents welcome. Cost 2.50 for members 5.25 non members, includes tickets and transport. Bus leaves 4 30 p m from 317 So 10th. Reserve with Jerry Wolmer at 242 5345.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
YMCA
Jerry Wolmer
Fund Raising For Wallace At Waterloo Ill
A fund raising dinner and dance for George Wallace will be July 7 near Waterloo Illinois. The $10 event starts at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Illinois Route 3, one mile north of Waterloo. Coordinators include Mrs. Mary Koonce of St Louis. Sponsored by Wallace For President in 72 Committee with Wallace campaign HQ in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
UPI
Alabama
George Wallace
Waterloo
Knights of Columbus
Illinis Route 3
Mary Koonce
Wallace
Montgomery
Ala
Burglars Tie Pomona Couple in Home in Jackson County
Jackson County authorities seek two men who tied up Mr and Mrs Warren C Miller in their Pomona home and stole their car and a rifle Their car was found later at Anna The Millers were bound but unharmed. Also notes Walter Ulbricht turn 79 and Susan Hayward 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Pts
Jackson County
Warren C. Miller
Anna
Red Cross Board Elects Officers Mt Vernon
The Mt Vernon Red Cross board met at noon Tuesday to elect officers and review the next fiscal year's budget. Chester Lewis was reelected chapter chairman by unanimous acclaim. New officers elected were Joe Bocchiardi vice chairman Mrs Ben Mitchell secretary and Luther Becherer treasurer. They assume duties in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mt. Vernon
McCoy and Benton Libraries Win State Grants
McCoy Memorial Library in McLeansboro received 617.53 while Benton Public Library was awarded 2280.74 in state equalization grants. The aid aims to bolster local support for library services including personnel, books, materials, and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeansboro
Benton
McCoy Memorial Library
Benton Public Library
Boyle free on bail pending appeal in union funds case
United Mine Workers President W A Boyle, 70, released on 179000 bail after his five year sentence and 130000 fine for illegally channeling union funds to political campaigns. Judge Richay noted the personal loss but delayed prison terms while appeals proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
United Mine Workers
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Washington
Plato Cacheris
Hubert H. Humphrey
Charles Huff
Ruff
Satisfactory Condition Man Pinned In Car After 157 Wreck Yesterday
State police in Du Quoin report two injury crashes near Mt. Vernon. At 1:15 p.m. Howard Stringer, 49, of La Porte Indiana, rear ended Ray Hammond, 58, of Lesser, on I 97 three miles north of Mt. Vernon. Stringer freed by rural firemen and rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital in satisfactory condition. At 4 p.m. Vera Tartat, 44, of Peoria, and Daniel Shelledy, 18, of Westwood Drive, collided on I 57 five miles south of Mt. Vernon. A passenger, William Tartat, 5, of Peoria, plus Vera Tartat, Ronald Tartat, 9, and Cindy Tartat, 14, were treated and released at Good Samaritan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Mt. Vernon
Howard Stringer
la Porte
Ind
Ray Hammond
Lesser
Stringer
Good Samaritan Hospital
Litton
Vera M.tartat
Peoria
Daniel P. Shelledy
Westwood Dr
Willian Tartat
Litton Ambulance
Marshals Named For Corn Watermelon Festival Parade
Two marshals agreed to lead Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Sweet Corn Watermelon festival parade on Saturday August 26. Sgt Connaway of the Illinois National Guard and Capt Albright of Mt Vernon police department previously led the chamber parade last November celebrating the 50th anniversary with seven units. General chairman Bill Steffy praised their commitment. The parade starts at 2 p.m. Organizers invite all business types to participate and offer parade and float ideas in two booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Albright
Chamber
Bill Steffy
Michigan Man Wins Half A Million In Irish Sweepstakes
Ronald Radikopf of Grand Haven Michigan won the Irish Sweepstakes superprize of a half million dollars. The drawing linked to 4,425,984 tickets sold worldwide to aid Irish hospitals. Prizes include 130000 for Derby winner ticket holders, 52000 for second, 26600 for third, with 15 tickets drawn per 51 horses and additional cash prizes not tied to the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ronald Radikopf
Grand Haven
Mich
Curragh
Radikopf
Chicago 7 Ask Judge To Call Off Trial
The Chicago 7 defendants asked the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its order for trial on contempt citations from their 1971 case. The petition cites a Supreme Court ruling on wire tapped evidence. The appeals court overturned the contempt sentences May 11 and remanded for trial. Judge Robson said he will continue the case pending the petition decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago 7
7Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Bobby G. Seale
Black Panther
U.S. Supreme Court
Julius J. Hoffman
U.S. District Court
Hoffman
District Court
Edwin A. Robson
Free mental health care program opens in Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon Mental Health center offers free services for the poor funded by Illinois Department of Mental Health. The program aims to help public aid recipients in licensed group care homes and prevent residents from leaving the city for treatment. Hours are Monday and Tuesday 9 am to 3 pm and Tuesday 6 pm to 8 pm at Jefferson County Mental Health Center. Appointments available by visiting the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson County Mental Health Center
Tot Drinks Fuel Oil, She's Okay
Rita Schmitt five year old drank fuel oil from a tank on a lot in the 900 block of Salem road yesterday and was treated and released at Good Samaritan Hospital. The owner believed the tank was empty and police report the tank is being drained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Schmitt
Warren St
Good Samaritan Hospital
Salem Road
Independent Voters endorse Kucharski for secretary of state
The Independent Voters of Illinois endorsed Republican Edmund J. Kucharski for secretary of state. Michael L. Shakman noted both Kucharski and his Democratic rival Michael J. Howlett have strong reputations. The group also backed Dean Barringer for comptroller over George Lindberg, citing Barringer’s role as dean of business affairs at Shawnee College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Independent Voters of Illinois
Edmund J. Kucharski
Michael L. Shakman
Kucharski
Cook County
Michael J. Howlett
Dean Barringer
George Lindberg
Crystal Lake
Barringer
Shawnee College
Olney Man Arrested During Multi-County Search
State police joined the probe into the disappearance of the daughter of Kenneth Kavanaugh, whose father runs an asphalt company. About 500 volunteers combed a four-county area in southeast Lawrence, northern Wabash, and southeast Richland counties by air, road, and river, but found no trace as of Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Wabash County
Richland County
Wabash
Embarrass
Kenneth Kavanaugh
Nine year old girl injured in park scuffle
A 9 year old Mr. Vernon girl was injured and released with a wrist injury at Good Samaritan Hospital after being struck by a young boy in a city park yesterday afternoon. Police reports say the incident occurred during a scuffle at the park vicinity.
Mt. Vernon Car Theft Report Ends With Misguided Test Drive
A Mt. Vernon man reported his unlocked car stolen after it disappeared from Main street. A statewide bulletin led officers to the vehicle heading north on 10th street where they detained a service station mechanic who had mistaken the car for one to test drive. The owner recovered his car and the mechanic found the car was being repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Main Street
10Th Street
Paving Contract Awarded On I-64 In St. Clair Co
The State Highway Department awarded a 7.885 million dollar contract to H H Hall Construction Company and MacAir Asphalt Co Inc of East St. Louis for 1.99 miles of paving on I-64 in St. Clair County. The project runs from the C T Railroad near Jones Park to the A S Railroad at the east edge of Washington Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair County
State Highway Department
H.H. Hall Construction Company
Maclair Asphalt Co., Inc
East St. Louis
C&t Railroad
Jones Park
A&s Railroad
Washington Park
Parochiaid bills loom in Illinois state aid debate
The Illinois House backed a six bill parochiaid package to fund private schools, aiming for a decisive Supreme Court ruling on state aid. Rep. Schlickman urged it to prevent private school students from entering public schools while opponents warned it would destroy public education and polarize society. Critics said it would not raise private school quality and would invite state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tors
Senate
House
Eugene Schlickman
Arlington Heights
State Supreme Court
Schlickman
Robert Mann
Chicago
Robert Juckett
Park Ridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Windhorst Metropolis
Chicago Grain
Frank Jacobson Sesser
Mississippi
Wall Street
St. Mary's Church
Demos
Supreme Court
Fun & Adventure Club
Waterloo, Ill
Walter Ulbricht
Susan Hayward
Red Cross Board
Tony Boyle
Sharon L
Keef) Carlton
Edgar
Keef
Michigan
Tot
Olney
Harold
Noelle
Boldwyn Groves
Irwin
St. Clair Co
Charlie
Charles York
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!