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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1972

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Death of Clyde Patterson Waterman at 69

Clyde Patterson Waterman, 69, of Waterman TI, was found dead in his home. Coroner reports death from natural causes after autopsy. Born July 12, 1902 in Jefferson County, he was the son of Henry and Rose Patterson. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Richolson Chapel Wayne City with Rev Bus Hart officiating. Friends may call after 5 p.m. tomorrow at the chapel. Survived by four sons Foster Patterson, Henry Patterson, Larry Patterson, Darrell Patterson. one daughter Ethel Ketnar. two brothers Arthur and Mars.

Clyde Patterson Waterman DeKalb County Patterson J. Patterson Jefferson County Henry and Rose Harlow) Patterson Richolson Chapel Wayne City Bus Hart Slriends Toorrow Foster Patterson Gar Grove Henry Patterson U. S. Air Force Louisiana Larry Patterson Columbuis Darrell Patterson Ontgomery Ala Ethel Ketaner Flora Arthur Mfernon Mars Olympia Wash

Milford Payne of Tucson Dies at 67

Milford A Payne 67 of Tucson Ariz former Mt Vernon resident died Tuesday in Tucson He was born August 17 1904 in Mt Vernon son of John O Payne and Eunice Payne He married Hallien Wetzer who survives He was an operating engineer Funeral services Saturday at 10 am Myers Chapel burial Oakwood cemetery Friends may call after 6 pm Friday Surviving include wife one daughter Myrna Butler Danville four sons Ronald Payne Elmhurst two sisters Mrs Ruby Whitney Louis MO and Mrs Belvin Bblerjack Mr Vernon and seven grandchildren

Eatee Milford A. Payne Payne We Hallien Myrna Butler Danville Ronald Payne Elmhurst Ruby Whitney Ah. Louis Belvin

Times Square Mall ground broken in Mt. Vernon plans

Ground breaking announced for Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon. The center will total 280000 square feet of sales space with 1000 paved parking spaces and a 50 percent larger supermarket than nearby stores. Carp's Department Stores expands with 75 departments and new hardlines section. Existing Mammoth and Jackson's stores will stay.

A Smith Times Square Mt. Vernon Carp’s Rk Plaza Mammoth Department Shore Jackson's Jewelry Il Mt. Vernon Square The Mammoth Public Square M. Carp Ip’s Department Stores Times Wsmith Time Square Smith Uper Valu

Epworth Church seeks bids to remove old parsonage

Epworth United Methodist Church at 405 East Main invites bids for the removal of the old parsonage on site. The project covers demolition work and site clearance with proposer responsible for disposal and safety compliance.

East Main

Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices Report

The Mt Vernon hog market lists No 1 and No 2 hogs at 200 to 220 pounds trading from 23.25 to 23.75 dollars per hundredweight. No 1 hogs sold up to 24.00. Mixed No 1 and No 3 hogs 220 to 240 pounds brought 22.75 to 23.25 with sows at 17.00 to 19.50.

Market Prices From Mt Vernon Morning Quotes

Prices quoted in Mt Vernon this morning show wheat at 1.40 soybeans 3.28 and corn 1.16 an agriculture market snapshot with listed staples for traders and farmers.

Mt. Vernon

Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Prices and Grain Quotes

ST LOUIS AP reports assorted grain prices for eggs and poultry with sizes and wholesale ranges. Chicago AP lists wheat, corn, oats, and soybeans values. National Stockyards notes Friday receipts of hogs, cattle, and sheep, with price ranges for US classifications, feeder activity, dairy cows, veal, and prime calves.

Chicago and New York Market Roundup

In Chicago the USDA Butter prices held steady with AA at 67.784, A 67.784, and B 65.784 while eggs were issued only on Wednesdays and Fridays. New York action showed profit taking in blue chips, a mixed tape with the noon Dow down 15 to 944.84. Advancers led decliners 7 to 5 on the NYSE as analysts see a lateral pullback before renewed gains. Polaroid fell, IBM rose to 383, Control Data slipped to 66 4, Xerox gained to 1441s.

Chicago API USDA New York New York Stock Exchange Polaroid IBM Xerox

Dow Jones Noon Stocks Snapshot

New York AP reports noon Dow Jones averages with declines and gains across sectors. Indust 30 at 944.84 down 0.75, Trans 20 at 262.70 up 0.36, Utilities 15 at 115.54 down 0.26, Stocks 65 at 326.65 down 0.11.

New York Indus

Tiny Tim contests Miss Vicky’s divorce suit

New York AP reports Tiny Tim challenged Miss Vicky’s suit for separation or divorce saying he does not want to be separated and loves her more than ever. He warned that if she remarries, she would be living in sin.

New York Tiny Tim Vicky NBC Haddonfield N.J Herbert B. Khaury

City approves school safety zone and bids for repairs

The board accepted bids for school improvements including exterior painting at Mann Lincoln and Clifton Harp schools, roofing at Franklin, equipment for kitchens, and latex and enamel paints. The package includes federal aid adjustments and a $1,699.50 combined equipment cost after funding. The meeting also extended life safety program deadlines and noted resignations and new hires among staff.

Edison School Clifton Harp Mann School Lincoln School Art Flora Lincoln Mann Neal Brothers Roofing Co Franklin School Parke Food Equipment Co Jordan Edward Don Kiop Athletic Association Patricia Marlow Buford School Nancy Robinson Marilyn Lane Oram Ashby S. 14Th Sharon Yearwood Route 2 Hall School Karen Puckett Indian Trails Carolyn Stewart College Hilliard

First Voters Live Elsewhere, Ballots Legal in County

County Clerk rules absentee ballots cast by Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Williams remain valid though they no longer reside at 510 S. 18th St Mt. Vernon. Evelyn Knapp, now at the same address, says the Williamses have not lived there for 18 months. Williams works at Murray Children's Center in Centralia and lives in Wama.

Jefferson — County Frank Wilson Register-News Rolla Williams S. 18Th St Williams Murray Children's Center Centralia Wamac Mt. Vernon Wilson

Red Cross Orientation Training Set at Central Church

Miss Lori Winters will conduct a Red Cross orientation on Thursday March 16 at 10 a.m. at the Central Church of Christ. She works in the Bi-State Division Office in St. Louis. Mrs. Fred McNamara urged all Red Cross volunteers to attend to learn about new Red Cross program developments. The session is a prerequisite for chapter work.

Lori Winters Red Cross Central Church of Christ

Dismissal Proposed at College Over Frustrations and Delays

Faculty members debated the potential dismissal of Dr. McReynolds amid unrest and a petition from December. Administration booked a 3 p.m. meeting with department heads to discuss the case, while rules about final decisions remained unclear and contested.

Dr. McReynolds English Department Barbara Luchsinger McReynolds Barbara Tomek Rawlinson Snyder Luchsinger Hall Daugherty

Misuse Of Funds Halted In Illinois Sheriff Group Probe

An investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds from the Illinois Sheriffs Association was halted by a legal technicality. Attorney General William Scott said his office cannot probe the finances of certain non profit groups including the association. Sheriff Arthur Tyrell of McHenry County reported that solicitors may have skimmed ad money for the association yearbook, with the IRS also reviewing potential tax issues.

Woodstock, Ill Illinois Sheriffs Association Arthur Tyrell McHlenry County Sheriffs Group Atty William Scott Scott Sheriffs Association Tyrell Springfield Elmer Hoffman McHenry County Internal Revenue Service

State To Hire 1 100 Persons In East St Louis

Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie announced late this month about 1 100 federally funded public service jobs under an emergency plan in East St Louis. The $4 million will be part of a $22 million Illinois grant under the Federal Emergency Employment Act with an additional $3.16 million for public assistance. Eligibility focuses on aid to families with dependent children, with military veterans given top priority. About 100 positions will be state government roles such as social service aides and welfare workers. The remaining 1 000 positions cover local units of government including teachers aides and police and fire personnel.

East ST. Louis Richard B. Ogilvie Tllinois

I C Derailment Near Kinmundy

Fifteen cars of an Illinois Central northbound freight train derailed about two miles north of Kinmundy Illinois late Wednesday. No injuries were reported. Four cars carried mixed freight while the rest were empty, blocking both directions of the line.

Kinmundy Ill Illinois Central Chicago Here Marion County Civil Defense Center

Plan Awards In Chamber of Commerce Member Drive

The Greater Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce plans awards for its March 20 new member drive. Dinners and incentive gifts include gift certificates and a weekend rental car. A top producer will win a major prize. all awards will be displayed at 1108 Main St through March 20 with many firms already participating.

Greater Jefferson County Marvel Fabrics Rose’s Holder's Davis’ South Side Drugs Collens Shoes Rusty’s P. N. Hirsch & Co Mammoth Department Store Steffy Mitchell Home Furnishings Manion Appliances L & N Cafe Robert Hunt’s Passpoint Car Wash Ramada Inn A & W Drive In Virginia’s Restaurant Hertz

Five Americans Die In Vietnam In Past Week

SAIGON AP report notes five Americans killed in action in Indochina last week with 38 wounded. nine more Americans died from nonhostile causes. South Vietnamese command claims 1,300 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed the past week, largest in a month, while South Vietnamese losses reach 302 killed and 713 wounded. US air operations in Laos yield four American wounded. totals: American killed in action 45,661. wounded 302,745. nonhostile deaths 10,095. Signed casualty tallies cover South Vietnamese and Vietnamese forces totals.

Saigon Indochina U.S Laos

Debt limit raised by 20 billion to 450 billion

In a 53 to 29 vote the Senate approved a bill to boost the federal debt limit by 20 billion to 450 billion. The measure advances to a conference committee to resolve differences with the House version. Committees cut the administration request citing economic uncertainties.

Washington Senate House House Ways and Means Senate Finance Committees

State Tightens Rules for Doctors in Mental Hospitals

Gov. Ogilvie ordered stricter standards for doctors working under permits in state mental hospitals after a probe found a man worked as a doctor despite failing multiple licensing exams. Dr. Alexander Kaluzny headed permit doctors and was suspended. New rules require licensure or national testing for permit applicants, testing for current permit holders, quarterly evaluations, and supervision by licensed physicians. Foreign graduates face shorter permit durations. background checks and program reviews will be required.

Springfield Richard B. Ogilvie Alexander Kaluzny Albert J. Glass Mental Health Department Registation and Education Department

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