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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1965

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Deaths Mrs Isabel O Donnell of Dallas Tex 77

Mrs Isabel O Donnell 77 of Dallas Texas died Monday morning at St Pauls Hospital. She was mother of Mrs Basil Moss of New Orleans and former Mt Vernon resident. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church in Dallas Wednesday with Rev Edward Meher officiating. Burial in Dallas. Survived by another daughter Mrs Joseph Wilbert. Mrs Moss active in Catholic organizations.

Isabel O'Donnell Dallas Tex St. Paul's Hospital Basil Moss New Orelans Mt. Vernon Edward Smith Holy Trinity Catholic Church Edward Meher O'Donnell Charles F. O'Donnell Moss Joseph Wilbert

Hattie Glenn Rites Wednesday at Myers Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Glenn will be held Wednesday at 11 am at Myers Chapel with Rev. Eugene Holcomb officiating. Burial follows at Richardson Hill Cemetery in Hamilton County. The body lies in state at Myers Chapel after 4:00 pm today. Mrs. Glenn, 89, died Sunday at her home 1024 South Sixth Street.

Hattie Glenn Myers Chapel Eugene Holcomb Richardson Hill Cemetery Hamilton County

Boy Rescued From Hanging by Younger Brother

Salem Illinois report of 12 year old Robert Carter in satisfactory condition after being rescued from a plastic clothesline by his 10 year old brother David. The youth fell from a hayloft while playing with the line and was found hanging but prior rescue saved him.

Salem, Ill Salem Robert Carter David

Births in Good Samaritan Hospital Highlight Three New Babies

Mr and Mrs Charles Koker of Wayne City welcomed a son Terry Wayne born at 602 yesterday afternoon weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mr and Mrs William Milner of Salem Til welcomed a son Douglas Eugene born at 410 yesterday afternoon weighing eight pounds five ounces. Mr and Mrs Ralph Prince of 620 South 16th Street welcomed a daughter Julia Carol born at 542 this morning weighing seven pounds eight ounces.

Charles Koker Wayne City Good Samaritan Hospital Terry Wayne William Milner RFD Salem Til Douglas Eugene Ralph Prince 620 South 16Th Street Julia Carol

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted

List of patients admitted and discharged for Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan hospitals. Names include Vera Ellen Cunningham John W Jamerson Harvey Gillihan Elizabeth Ann Gunther Florence Harlow Ruby Edwards Rebecca Nell Campbell Pearl Neal Nellie Bond James Jackson Smith Edward Smith James Michael Waters Owen Vance Mendenhall Gustavia Patterson Mayme Barker Mary Frances French Esther Margaret Dodson Cheryl Ann Pigg William Chester Jones Lillie Mac Hickey Arsela Lavina Cation Sandra Louise Miller Celia Mae Burgin William N Wegmann and discharges Sandra Marie Stella William W Greer James Harry Laur Daisy Marie Calecott Jeanette Lynn Marjorie June Wonden LaVerne Canter Joseph Hale Blanton Lenora Myrtle Lane Wanda June Kaipinu.

Vera Ellen Cunningham John W. Jamerson Fairfield Harvey Gillihan Elizabeth Ann Gunther Broughton Florence Harlow Ruby Edwards Lesser Rebecca Nell Campbell St. Louis Pearl Neal Ina Nellie Bond Good Samaritan James Jackson Smith Edward Smith James Michael Waters Owen Vance Mendenhall Gustavia Patterson Mayme Barker Mary Frances French Esther Margaret Dodson Cheryl Ann Pigg William Chester Jones Lillie Mac Hickey Arsela Lavina Cation

Circuit Court Fines In Various Local Cases

Circuit court fines were imposed on several residents. Gilbert Warner of Marion paid 13 dollars for intoxication. Steven C Burns of 2225 Cherry paid 10 dollars for disturbance by fighting. Alex S Odie of Dahlgren paid 100 dollars for driving while intoxicated. Robert E Bullock of Route 1 Chebanse paid 10 dollars for disturbance by fighting. William S Henson of Route 2 Norris City paid 10 dollars for unsafe brakes on a vehicle. Bert Clark of 312 north Sixth paid 20 dollars for failure to have a driver's license.

Gilbert Warner Marion Steven C. Burns Cherry Alex S. Odie Dahlgren Robert E. Bullock Chebanse Ill William S. Henson Norris City Bert Clark North Sixth

Ice Covered Arctic Ocean Forms Giant Ice Ridges

Ice covering the Arctic Ocean can be nine to 12 feet thick though a film of dust rests on water. The ocean depths reach 12 000 feet and unleash vast forces that crush and grind surface ice into remarkable ridges and formations.

Arctic Ocean

Markets Mt. Vernon Hog Market Report

Prices paid until 12 30 p m today were unchanged with hogs toping at 23 65 for 200 to 220 lb. hogs Sows 300 weight and down 20 50 and 20 25 for 300 weight and over Boars 13 50 and 14 00 After 12 30 p m today prices will be based on next day's prices.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon

Mt Vernon market reported quotes for wheat at 1.29 Soybeans 2.88 shell corn 1.35 ear corn 1.32 as sellers listed prices for local grain trades.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago Grain market quotes and futures bundle

Chicago AP reports grain prices with wheat at No 2 hard 1.48n and No 2 red 1.45 to 1.46n, corn No 1 yellow 1.3644 to 1.374n, No 2 yellow 1.3637 to 1.373n, oats No 2 heavy white 74 to 74%4n, soybeans No 1 yellow 3.024%2n, and soybean oil at 10.40n.

Chicago

Egg and poultry prices in St Louis report

St Louis AP notes ranges for eggs by consumer grades A large 29-31 A medium 21-23 A small 18-19 B large 2-26 wholesale standard 2-26 unclassified 21-23 checks 16-17 ens heavy 13-15 light over 5-10 under 5 lbs and broilers fryers 18-20.

ST. Louis

National Stockyards cattle and hog receipts and prices

Estimated Wednesday receipts at National Stockyards include Hogs 6 000. cattle 2 500. calves 200. sheep 400. Hogs sold 5 500. barrows and gilts 200 270 lb 24.00 60. sows 300 650 lb 19.00 22.00. Cattle 3 500. calves 300. steers 24.00 28.25. heifers 23.00 26.00. cows 13.50 15.50. vealers 20.00 27.00. Sheep 600. lambs 22.00 24.50. ewes 4.00 7.00. feeder lambs 18.00 21.00.

National Stockyards

Chicago live poultry and commodity prices update

Chicago wholesale live poultry prices show declines and gains with roasters and special fed fryers among shifts. Mercantile Exchange notes butter steady with varied grade AA and other scores, eggs hold at consistent levels across white and mixed grades.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Wall Street turns from gain to loss in heavy trading

The New York stock market swung from a morning gain to a sharp afternoon decline in extreme volume. The Dow fell 5.05 points from a 7.74 up high as trading remained heavy and the ticker lagged behind floor actions. Chrysler led the early list while GM and Ford slipped after initial gains.

New York New York Stock Exchange Chrysler General Motors Ford Motor American Stock Exchange Treasury

Winds Crime Commission votes against releasing files

The Winds Crime Commission in Springfield voted 7-4 to keep secret its files on a legislative corruption probe. Representative Leo Pfeffer urged publication, arguing all names mentioned in the report should be public. The snippet ends with an unrelated note on the Muscovy duck.

Springfield Ill the Winds Crime Commission Leo Pfeffer D-Seymour Commission Pfeffer

Weather Update From Mount Vernon And Nearby Areas

In Mount Vernon the day brings a high of 92 and a low of 69 with a 0.16 inch rainfall from Monday 7 am to Tuesday 7 am. Yearly total stands at 14.67 inches. Chicago reports heat across Southern Illinois with 95 degrees and thundershowers in spots. Northeastern Illinois sees partly cloudy skies and cooler temps with scattered storms in western and southern zones.

Chicago Ilinois Illinois Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Eveewen Boston Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St.p New Orleans New York Okla City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Pilnd Ptind Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Sk. City San Diego San Fran Seattle Tampa Washington Winnipeg

Illinois Senate Reapportionment Drives City to Redraw

Illinois Senate districts were redrawn in part to avoid another at-large election after past reapportionment failures. The push for House and Senate reapportionment follows fears of a similar at-large race next year. The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered congressional districts redrawn by Wednesday, with a bill pending. Arrington notes Kerner's revenue program and constitutional revenue amendments are not part of the agreement.

Llinois Senate Congress Illinois Supreme Court Arrington Kerner

Kamehameha Day Honors Hawaiian King in June

Hawaii observes the public holiday Kamehameha Day on June 11 to honor the king who united all the Hawaiian Islands in peace in the early 19th century.

United States Kamehameha Hawaii Hawaiian Islands

Welfare Services Group Reelects Ross Wimberly

The Jefferson County Welfare Services Committee held its quarterly meeting at the Elks Lodge and unanimously reelected Ross Wimberly of Dix as chairman for the next year. Also reappointed were Ruth Allen of Mt. Vernon as vice-chairman and Elmer C. Gentle of Mt. Vernon as secretary.

Jefferson County Welfare Services Committee Elks Lodge Ross Wimberly Dix Ruth Allen Mt. Vernon Elmer C. Gentle Lester Breeze Bluford E. C. Champ Woodlawn Knox Hirons Waltonville Illinois E. H. Klein Department of Public Aid Belleville Gentle Public Aid Fred Fitts Anna Fairchild Willard C. Campbell Emil Klein Charles Waite

IEE Urges Convention Reforms After Desk Raid Incident

Bliss told a news conference he read a statement to the national committee about the rifled desk at party headquarters and said he was troubled. He fired his aide William Kelly for forcing the desk to seize a list of major contributors to Barry Goldwater's campaign and called the conduct intolerable. Kelly says Bliss initially praised him before firing him.

Bliss National Committee William Cory Kelly Frank Kovac Barry Goldwater Kelly

George Named Marshal Washington

President Johnson signed papers nominating Harry C. George for a new four year term as U S marshal for the Eastern District of Illinois.

Washington Johnson Harry C. George Illinois

Circus to visit Mt. Vernon next Tuesday

The Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros circus will perform matinee and evening shows at Mt. Vernon Fairgrounds on Tuesday July 6 at 2 30 pm and 8 00 pm A 1 00 pm parade will run from the fairgrounds to Tenth north to the public square and back The event is sponsored by 40 et 8 American Legion to fund a nursing education scholarship Elephants lions tigers and many acts will be featured Tickets available from 40 et 8 members The American Legion Home Blades Walgreen Drug Store or Jackson Jewelers

al G. Kelly and Miller Bros Mt. Vernon Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Tenth Public Square Mt. Vernon The American Legion Jefferson County Blades Walgreen Drug Store Jackson Jewelers

Rioting Students Injure Dozens as Korea Japan Ties Protested

Seoul AP report details rioting students injuring scores and 341 arrests during demonstrations against the treaty establishing diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan.

Seoul Korea South Korea Japan

Roses Most Popular Flower in United States

Surveys show roses are the most popular flower in the United States by an 18 to 1 margin. The data underscore roses as a nationwide favorite, reflecting consumer preferences across regions and demographics.

United States

1 200 Yanks Join Forces With Viet Nam War Action

The 480th American killed in Viet Nam was identified as the dead flier. An RF101 was shot down near Hanoi as part of a raid on the Son La barracks and depot west northwest of Hanoi. An adviser was reported killed with another wounded near Cai Lay in the Mekong Delta. Over 130 helicopters ferried paratroopers into the attack zone, facing Viet Cong fire at landing sites.

Hanoi Son la Cai Lay Mekong Saigon U.S Viet Nam William C. Westmoreland Mieu Ba North

Seibert Enlists in Navy Under Protest Program at Mt Vernon

Billy Lamont Seibert son of Mr and Mrs William P Seibert of Casey is taking recruit training after enlisting under the U S Navy protest program. He was sworn in at St Louis June 25 and will have a 14 day leave after basic training before reporting for his next assignment. Seibert who graduated this year from Mt Vernon Township High School enlisted through the Mt Vernon recruitment office at 1116 Main Street. Recruiter Chief Machinist Mate Donald D Rhodes cited hours for Navy program information.

Billy Lamont Seibert William P. Seibert Casey U. S. Navy St. Louis Seibert Mt. Vernon Township Mt. Vernon Main Street Donald D. Rhodes Navy

Drunk Driving Charge Filed After Night Crash

Michael W. Davis, 19, of 1320 North 11th, was charged with driving while intoxicated after his car struck and broke a power pole in the 900 block of North 8th Street around 9:08 p.m. yesterday. Police said Davis lost control while shifting gear, causing the northbound car to cross lanes and hit the pole, disrupting power.

Mr. Vernon North 8Th Street Michael W. Davis North 11Th Davis

Fire Endangers 2 Vacant Houses Near Mt Vernon

A fast spreading grass fire south of Mt Vernon endangered two vacant houses late Monday. Rural firefighters arrived at 4:00 p.m. and controlled the blaze after it burned over two lots. Fire officials said the houses were not damaged.

Mt. Vernon

Break-In At Grain Co. Here At Mt Vernon Office

Thieves broke into the office at the south edge of Mt Vernon last night and stole $15 from a soft drink machine. They removed the money box from the Federal North Iowa Grain Co office, formerly Stewart Grain Co, after breaking a door glass to gain entry.

Mt. Vernon Federal North Iowa Grain Co Stewart Grain Co

Two Divorces Filed In Circuit Court

Two suits for divorce were filed in circuit court yesterday. Roy Reynolds sues Anna Lee Reynolds for desertion. they wed April 21, 1950 and separated June 5, 1964. Dale A. Walker sues Mary E. Walker for cruelty. married July 15, 1963 and separated November 19, 1963.

Roy Reynolds Anna Lee Reynolds Walker Walker Dale A. Walker Mary E. Walker

Car stripped near Scheller leaves belongings stolen

Henry Wyciskalla of Route 1 Scheller reported a theft after thieves stripped his car seven miles west of Waltonville. Two tires were ruined when the car struck a large hole and was abandoned overnight. Stolen items include a camera auto battery generator mirrors coil regulator and the hood was damaged.

Henry Wyciskalla Route 1 Scheller Sheriff's Office Waltonville

Eisenhower Enters Walter Reed For Periodic Checkup

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower entered Walter Reed Army Hospital for his periodic physical examination. Hospital authorities said a discharge could come as early as this evening.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital

United States Adopts Standard Time in 1883

On November 18, 1883 the United States officially adopted standard time nationwide. Clocks were synchronized across railroads to create consistent timekeeping, shaping scheduling and daily life. The move standardized time by regions and laid groundwork for time zone divisions later formalized.

United States

Rend Lake Construction At SII Meeting

Earl D. Jamison president of the Rend Lake Association and a director of Southern Illinois Inc attended the SII monthly meeting at Engel's Cafe Carbondale with Bob Poisall. Reports covered Partners for Alliance trip abroad, Job Corps at Carbondale, and Rend Lake Conservancy District plans for a area community college site with utilities and recreational facilities. Pictures showed the Rend Lake sub impoundment dam near Waltonville.

Earl D. Jamison Rend Lake Association Southern Illinois, Inc SII Engel's Carbondale Bob Poisall Chamber of Commerce L. F Tommy” Tomlinson Partners For Alliance Woodrow Austin Job Corps Area Community College Howard Mendenhall Rend Lake Jamison Waltonville

Mishap Not Cited for Dusharme in 3 Car Collision

Welldon H. Dusharme, 44, of 214 North 12th, was not charged with following too close in a three car collision here Friday as the Register News had reported. Jolene A. Backes, 20, of 1513 North 17th, and R. C. Drinnon, 34, West Frankfort, were charged.

Welldon H. Dusharme North 12Th Registere News Jolene A. Backes North 17Th R. C. Drinnon West Frankfort

Reward Pledged In Money Loss Near Salem Road

A Kankakee man pledged a reward after reporting a lost billfold near Salem Road and Oakland. Valley Moore said the billfold contained $190, a driver’s license, four $20 bills, one $100 bill, and a $10 bill. He offered the reward for information leading to recovery.

Kankakee Salem Road Oakland Valley Moore

Goes To Jail In Driving Case

Alfred Ray Mason, 34, of Palos Hill Tl, was arrested after his car hit a ditch at 22nd and Conger. Circuit court fined him 200 dollars total: 100 for driving while intoxicated, 50 for illegal transport of liquor, 50 for no driver's license. He faces jail for nonpayment and may work it off in 30 days.

Alfred Ray Mason Palos Hill Mt. Vernon 22Nd Conger

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