Deaths and Funerals H T Williams Dies At 85
H T Williams dies at 85 in Franklin County Hospital Benton. Funeral set 2:00 pm Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church east of Benton with Rev Eugene Holcomb of Mt Vernon officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Survived by three sons two daughters and many grandchildren. Born March 14 1878 in Franklin County. Member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Baptist Church
Benton
Eugene Holcomb
Mt. Vernon
Hobbs-Johnson
Mr. Williams
Franklin County
John
Matilda (Page) Williams
Matilda Hutchcraft
Radie Sullivan
Opal Parkhill
Estelle Carlton
Vesta Crisp
West Frankfort
John W. Williams
Nolen Williams
Mendota, Ill
Asa Williams
Buckner
Charles
S&s. H. Williams
Williams
The
Baptist Church In
Macedonia
G E Malone 85 dies in McLeansboro funeral set
George E. Malone 85 of 505 East Market Street McLeansboro died Monday at Welborn Baptist Hospital Evansville. He served as Hamilton County sheriff 1906 to 1910. Funeral 2:00 PM Thursday at Donelson Funeral Home McLeansboro with Rev. Carl Davis. Burial in O C C F Cemetery. He born December 14 1878 and married to Gertrude Gibson. Survived by daughter Mary Ruth Fitzpatrick and several siblings.
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George E. Malone
East Market Street
McLeansboro
Welborn Baptist Hospital
Evansville
Malone
Hamilton County
Donelson Funeral Home
Mc- Leansboro
Carl Davis
0.C
Donelson
Newton J
Alice
Nation) Malone
Gertrude Gibson
Mary Ruth Fitzpatrick
Ind
Sam
Ernest
Clarence Malone
Mary
Eda Gray Dies at 81 Rites Planned in McLeansboro
Mrs. Eda Gray 81 of 501 North Pearl Street McLeansboro died at 8:00 a m Monday in Carmi. Funeral 1:30 p m Wednesday at Donelson Funeral Home with Rev Dale Gammon officiating. Burial in Garrison cemetery. She was born June 29 1882 in Wayne County daughter of John B and Naomi Barnes Denson. Survived by niece Mrs. Carl Nation of McLeansboro. Member of Ellis Mounds Church.
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Eda Gray
North
Pearl Street
McLeansboro
Wilmar Restorium
Carmi
Donelson Funeral Home
Dale Gammon
Garrison Cemetery
Gray
Wayne County
John B
Naomi (Barnes) Denson
Wilson Gray
Nieve
Carl Nation
Ellis Mounds Church
Luther Atwood Former Vernon Resident Dies in Ottawa
Luther A Atwood 69 a former resident of Mr Vernon died Sunday afternoon in Ottawa Illinois He was a World War I veteran Son of the late Duff and Mollie Atwood Survivors include a son Luther A Atwood Jr of Ottawa two sisters Belle Groves Mt Vernon and Bessie Leffler Artesia California a grandson and two granddaughters He was preceded in death by his parents two brothers and a sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A. Atwood
Mr. Vernon
Ottawa
Ill
Mr. Atwood
Duff and
Mollie Atwood
Luther A. Atwood, Jr
Belle Groves
Mt. Vernon
Bessie Leffler
Artesia
Calif
Hospital Notes and Admissions by Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial shows admissions for Cecil Trotter Randall McKinley Smith Dennis McCormick Clarence Everett Warper Melva Irene Hines Alice Bruce Hazel Loomis and discharges Ada Schrum Gail Morton Myrtle Harrell William A Gray. Good Samaritan lists admissions Myrtle Hicks Dale Houseworth William Daniels Beulah Dunavan Mary Hamilton Claud Norris Helen Edmondson Charles Dennis Ottie Grimes Emily Brownfield Marlin Eater James Barker Geraldine Scott Ruth Bodine and discharges Carl Bube Charles Mays Clara Walter Dale Houseworth Charlene S legler and baby Michael Allan.
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Jefferson Memorial
Cecil Trotter
Randall McKinley Smith
Dennis McCormick
Wayne City
Clarence Everett Warper
Lesser
Melva Irene Hines
Alice Bruce
Dix
Hazel Irene Loomis
Salem
Ada Schrum
Gail Morton
Myrtle Harrell
William A. Gray
Good Samaritan
Myrtle E. Hicks
Dale Ray Houseworth
William Lawrence Daniels
Beulah Pearl Dunavan
Mary Frances Hamilton
Claud Rogers Norris
Helen Edmondson
Charles E. Dennis
Ottie Grimes
Emily Marie Brownfield
Marlin Charles Eater
James Elias Barker
Geraldine Rogers Scott
Ruth Ann Bodine
Carl Henry Bube
Charles Clarence Mays
Clara Regina Walter
Charlene Suedlegler
Michael Aln
McLeansboro Man O. C. Redfearn Dies at 71
Ottis C. Redfearn of 109 West Market Street McLeansboro died 9 15 p m Monday in Veterans Hospital Marion Ill He was a former Hamilton County teacher and a dietitian at Hines Veterans Hospital He will lie in state at Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro with services Thursday Rev Luther Upton officiating Burial in I O C F Cemetery He was born March 5 1892 in Hamilton County son of Robert H and Mary E Redfearn Survivors include three brothers Clyde W Redfearn Eldorado Omer and Harry Redfearn McLeansboro He was a World War I veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottis C. Redfearns
West Market Street
McLeansboro
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Redfearn
Hamilton County
Hines Veterans’ Hospital
Hines, Til
Gholson
Mc- Leansboro
Luther Upton
C.F
Mr. Redfearn
Robert H
Mary E. Redfearn
Clyde W. Redfearn
Eldorado
Omer
Harry Redfearn
McLeanshoro
Fifteen Pickets Freed From Jail in St Louis Case
Fifteen civil rights advocates, including Black and white activists, were released on bail by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after being jailed on contempt of court charges for protests at Jefferson Bank and Trust Co. Their bail pending appeals was granted as they seek writs of habeas corpus. a Friday hearing is set. The St. Louis chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality accuses the bank of job discrimination, which the bank denies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
Jefferson Bank and Trust Co
Congress of Racial Equality
Plane crash near Lake Tahoe leaves Californians dead
Rescue teams faced heavy snow as they searched for Flight 901. Pilot Henry Norris, 43, was en route to Lake Tahoe Airport when a blizzard struck. The wreckage was found near the lake’s ridge, with authorities noting Norris may have altered course toward Reno or Carson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Reno
Carson City
Leroy W. Marx
Public meeting set on old post office redevelopment
Mayor John Manion invites all residents to discuss three purchase options for the old post office site. The city could pay 45000 for full appraised price for any use, 22500 for recreation only, or 31624 for a combined recreation and public parking project. A recreation only buy would allow a later re appraisal if uses change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manion
Civic Center
Birth in Good Samaritan Hospital Thomas Andrew Schwartz
Mr and Mrs Thomas JD Schwartz of 1505 Paula Drive are the parents of a son born at 3 38 yesterday afternoon in Good Samaritan Hospital He weighed six pounds five ounces and has been named Thomas Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas JD. Schwartz
Paula Drive
Good Samaritan Hospital
Thomas Andrew
Local Live Stock Prices Fall on Market Day
Prices on the local live stock market declined with hog top at 14.25 for 190 to 220 lb. hogs. Sows under 300 pounds down to 12.50 and sows 300 pounds and over at 12.25. Boars ranged from 7.50 to 8.50.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Reported This Afternoon
Mt Vernon prices quoted include Wheat at 1.96 Soybeans at 2.55 and Corn at 1.15 as of this afternoon in Mt Vernon.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago Produce and Poultry Prices Report
Chicago Mercantile Exchange shows butter and eggs with mixed bids and steadier wholesale prices. Live poultry wholesale buying prices range from unchanged to 24 cents higher with roasters and special fed white rock fryers listed alongside heavy hens and breeder hens turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
USDA
Chicago Grain Market Prices Report
Chicago Grain AP bulletin notes no sales for wheat oats or soybeans. Corn No 2 yellow 1.23 percent No 3 yellow 1.19 to 1.20 percent No 4 yellow 1.18 percent. Soybean oil quoted at 8 b.
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Chicago
St Louis Egg and Poultry Prices Report
St Louis AP bulletin lists egg prices by grade and size, with consumer grades A large 30-31, A medium 28-29, A small 23-24, B large 27-28, standard 26 wholesale 22-24. Hens heavy 15-17 pounds. light over 5 pounds 10-11. under 5 pounds 5-6. fryers and broilers 16-17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Wall Street Gains Narrowly Extend Late Trading Run
Wall Street improved its gains in fairly active trading with about 5.6 million shares. Major blue chips rose 1 to 3 points as Du Pont led gains and IBM, American Telephone, General Motors and Chrysler advanced. Some large names slipped, while volume and mid-session profit taking capped moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
du Pont
American Telephone
General Motors
Chrysler
IBM
Raytheon
Union Carbide
Ford
Anaconda
Pan American World Airways
Lorillard
Montgomery Ward
Studebaker
Fairbanks Whitney
Collins Radio
Eric Lackawanna
G.D. Searle
Helene Curtis
Lockheed
Continental Airlines
Homestake
Schering
Bestwall Gypsum
Puget Sound Power & Light
American Stock Exchange
U.S
Dow Jones Noon Averages Rise Broadly on Trading Day
New York AP reports Dow Jones noon stock averages showing gains across most indices. Industrials up to 804.17, rails at 192.13, utilities at 140.33, and the overall Dow Jones 65 stocks index at 281.78, reflecting a modest market advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Engineering firm lands $80,843 Rt 57 contract near Ina
The Tri-State Engineering Co. of Benton has been awarded an $80,843 contract for work on Interstate 57 north of Ina. The project covers .18 mile of earth grading on the main highway and a frontage road, plus construction of a double box culvert under the superhighway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Engineering Co. of
Benton
Ina
Brisson Plans Broadway Comeback After Film Work
Frederick Brisson, returning from a two season break, lines up four or five Broadway projects for the next season. He has spent the interval making films but says stage work offers bigger stimulus in Hollywood, where routine can creep in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Brisson
Brisson
Hollywood
Detailed Weather Report for Mount Vernon and Illinois
Mount Vernon reports a Monday high of 57 and low of 46 with rain from 7 00 a m Monday to 7 00 a m Tuesday. Illinois shows heavy fog and drizzle across northern areas halting air traffic at O Hare from 5 a m to 8 a m with five foot visibility in some suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Illinois
Chicago
O'Hare International
Sinatra Jr Kidnap Trial Testimony Unfolds In LA
Government prosecutor resumes cross examination of Joseph Amsler who says he was a reluctant participant in the Sinatra Jr kidnapping. Amsler recalls hearing the term mad dogs from radio and Sinatra Jr reassuring him to calm down. Amsler and co defendants Barry Keenan and John Irwin face charges over the December Lake Tahoe abduction and $240000 ransom for the 20 year old son of the star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joseph Amsler
Frankinatra Jr
Amsler
Frank Jr
U.S
Thomas R. Sheridan
FBI
Frank Sinatra Jr
Sheridan
Amster
Barry Keenan
John Irwin
Sinatra
Lake Tahoe
Nev
Britain builds subs for Polaris program
Britain plans to spend 106 million dollars in the coming year on Polaris submarines, the House of Commons was told Monday. The defense budget details were presented as part of ongoing strategic program in the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
House of Commons
Snowstorm Pummels Tucson Denver Area With Heavy Snow
A potent storm plowed the Southwest and moved east across Colorado and the Plains bringing up to 5 inches in Denver and up to 3 inches in Tucson. The system caused hazardous driving conditions and prompted evacuations along the Amite and Comite river basins in Louisiana while rain drenched the Southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
U.S. Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Florida
Carolinas
Utah
Arizona
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Nebraska
Kansas
Tucson
Ariz
Denver
Ohio Valley
Gulf
Louisiana
Virginia
Baker
Baton Rouge
Amite
Comite
Replacement of Judge in Oswald Slaying Trial Stirs Jury Process
The defense in Ruby’s trial for Lee Harvey Oswald’s murder challenges new juror selection as Judge Brown is replaced by Judge Wilson. The 11th juror, Aileen Shields, is seated after Belmont’s ruling and the defense exhausts 15 peremptory challenges. Wilson, a former congressman, now presides over Texas district matters through March 3 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belli
Henry M. Wade
Brown
Wilson
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Aileen B. Shields
Dallas A. Blankenship
Administrative Judicial District of
Texas
U.S. House
Congress
Volcano Erupts Buries Chile Town Conaripe
An eruption of Villarrica volcano triggered avalanches that destroyed Conaripe and threatened a 60 mile area in southern Chile with about 20,000 people. Reports say at least seven deaths confirmed though early tallies listed 25. A pilot described the town as “nothing is left” with 80 percent of buildings destroyed. Police feared many missing as rains hampered roads and rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Maria Orlando Santiago
Chile
Conaripe
Villarrica
Valdivia
Pucon
Red Cross Board Meets Tonight in Mt Vernon
The Red Cross board of directors meets at 7:30 in the chapter office at 226 South Tenth Street to discuss the Bloodmobile program. Charles Conrad, Blood Program chairman, calls for a thorough review of a proposal to pay monthly Bloodmobile visits to Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Red Cross Board of Directors
Charles Conrad
Blood Program
Red Cross
South Tenth Street
Circuit Court Fines Levied for Traffic and Alcohol Offenses
Fines assessed in circuit court include Gerald D. Bolin Madison, Illinois ten dollars and costs for lack of vehicle registration. Thomas W. Omar Madisonville Kentucky ten dollars and costs for improper passing in traffic. Sarah E. Wells fifteen dollars and costs for a drunk charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Gerald D. Bolin
Madison, Ill
Thomas W. Omar
Madisonville
Sarah E. Wells
Car And Truck Collision Near Mt Vernon Injures Woman
A woman was injured when a car driven by Ralph R. Richards 76 of Nashville Illinois and a pickup driven by Harry L Buchanan 47 of Belle Rive collided on U S Route 460 at the southeast edge of Mt Vernon. Richards had stopped at a railroad crossing and Buchanon could not stop on wet pavement. Both vehicles suffered more than 250 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Ralph R. Richards
Nashville
Ill
Harry L. Buchanan
Belle Rive
C O C Dinner at Meadow Woods Club in Centralia
Centralia hosts an Illinois State Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting Thursday March 19 at 6 30 p m in Meadow Woods Country Club. Host Fowler Plumbing and Heating Company Inc president Fenton J Fowler chairs arrangements with Sam E Dean State Chamber president and Ormond F Lyman executive vice president among panelists. Attendees include leading businessmen from Centralia and 17 surrounding communities with participants from Mt Vernon Nashville Vandalia and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Fenton J. Fowler
Fowler Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Meadow Woods Country Club
Fowler
State Chamber
Sam E. Dean
Dean Foods Company
Franklin Park
Ormond F. Lyman
Lyman
Chamber
Conrad W. Garner
Jiffy Manufacturing Co
Salem
Coyn Mateer
Mt. Vernon Neon Sign Co., Inc
Mt. Vernon
D. W. Meinert
Nashville Savings and Loan Association
Nashville
K. E. Ripley
Illinois Power Company
Greenville
H. E. Rogier
GOP Women To Meet Here
The Jefferson Co Republican Women's Organization holds its monthly meeting at Hotel Emmerson Room B Ponney on March 5. Guest speaker is Lt. Governor candidate John Henry Altorder of Peoria. A social hour with refreshments follows the business meeting. All Republicans are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Co. Republican Women’s Organization
Emmerson
Ponney
John Henry Altorder
Peoria
Windows broken at John Donoho welding shop
Vandals struck the John Donoho welding shop at 115 North Third Street breaking several window panes. Police said the boys appeared to damage the windows but did not attempt to enter the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donoho
North Third Street
Court Approves Factory Bonds with Appeal Planned
Salem Illinois faces a March 10 referendum on 1 million dollars in industrial development revenue bonds under a 1951 act. Circuit Court Judge Horn upheld the act as constitutional, allowing Salem to proceed while attorney Robert D. Albright plans an Illinois Supreme Court appeal. Local cities and chambers, including Farmer City and East St. Louis, pledge support and cover legal costs to test the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Il
Illinois Supreme Court
Raymond ©. Horn
Circuit Court
Salem
Atty
Robert D. Albright
Horn
Supreme Court
F.B. Slack
Bright
Slack
Sation
Chamber of Commerce
Farmer City
Flora
Centralia
Carbondale
Murphysboro
East St. Louis
Waterloo
Shancetown
Clinton
Streator
Quincy
Varndalia
Carroll County
Harrisburg
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H. T. Williams
Benton Funeral
Henry T. Williams
RFD 2
Franklin County Hospital
Macconia
G. E. Malone
Luther Atwood
O. C. Redfearn
Mt. Vernon Grain
Chicago Grain
Wall Street
Bob Peterson
Cal
Til
Belleville
Hees
Rantoul Wwe
AL Rockford
Springfield
Vandalia Sthaee
Dubuque
Albany
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Bismarck
Boise
Boston
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Juneau
Kansas City
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
St.p
New Orleans
Okla
City
Omaha
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Ptind
Ore
Rapid City
Richmond
Wlverene
Salt Sk. City
San Diego
San Fran
Seattle
Tampa
Washington
Winnipeg
Frankie Junior
NEA
Paradise Airlines
Genoa Peak
Brown Ili
Godchaux
Bracy Food Stores
Red Cross Board
Gutzler
Main St
Rechter Store
Ray Halstead
Rechter
104 S. Ltd
Dwain Martin
Rechter’s
Booneville, Mo
Mr. Halstead
du Quoin
S. 15Th Street
First National Bank of
Roy
Roy Atkinson
W-G Motors
Leslie Fay
Harper's Bazaar
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