Death notice for Melvin Wilson of Mt Vernon area
Melvin Wilson 50 1 21 died Tuesday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Viking Trucking driver survived by wife Margaret, three sons, a daughter, five brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren. Service 1 30 Friday at South Hickory Hill Church with burial in South Hickory Hill Cemetery. Body in state at Myers Chapel after 4 PM Thursday. noon Friday moved to church. World War II Navy veteran.
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Melvin Wilson
RFD
Vernon
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Wilson
Viking Trucking Company
South Hickory Hill Church
Melvin Larson
Grant Hawkins
South Hickory Hill Cemetery
Myers Chapel
Mr. Wilson
Jefferson County
Homer H
Effie J. (Wicks) Wilson
Margaret Jane Morgan
Melvin Dean Wilson
Beloit
Wis
Monty Russell Wilson
Gary Owain Wilson
Jean Alice Wilson
Ogal
Homer A
Elisha Wilson
Mt. Vernon
Hosie Wilson
Bonnie
Raymond Wilson
Belle Rive
Lela Williams
U. S. Navy
McLeansboro Resident Dies At Age 90 Years
Mansfield Shuster 90 of RFD 4 McLeansboro died at 8 40 p m Tuesday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital McLeansboro Funeral Friday at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church with three ministers officiating Burial in local cemetery Family home open for callers after 6 00 p m today Shuster born June 26 1874 in Hamilton County son of Frank and Mary Shuster Married to Bertha Hawthorne who preceded him Survivors include three sons Fred Shuster Joe Shuster Ed Shuster daughter Mrs Carl Ecke sister Mrs Ella Oldham 35 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren
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Mansfield Shuster
RFD
McLeansboro
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
New Hope Primitive
Mr. Shuster
Hamilton County
Frank and
Mary (Upchurch) Shuster
Bertha Hawthorne
Fred Shuster
Moweaqua
Joe Shuster
Kalamazoo
Mich
Ed Shuster
Carl Ecke
Chicago
Ella Oldham
Kalamazoo, Mich
Rites Today For Charles Martin
Funeral services for Charles Jacob Martin were set for 2 00 pm at Donelson Funeral Home McLeansboro with Rev Merle Melton officiating burial in LO FO He died Monday at 545 pm in a Harrisburg hospital after major surgery He was born November 10 1909 in McLeansboro to Leeman and Elizabeth Campbell Survivors include stepfather Clinton Roye of St Louis brother Thomas C Martin and two sisters Mrs Carl Hinch Manteno and Mrs Betty Edelsten of St Louis
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Charles Jacob Martin
Donelson Funeral Home
McLeansboro
Merle Melton
LO. O. F
Martin
Harrisburg
Leeman
Elizabeth Campbell
Wagon Trail 3 000 Miles Family Delayed for Supplies
ALTUS Oklahoma Don Cunningham his wife Shirley and two children halted their Texas to Canada wagon journey in Altus to earn money for supplies. The family of four pulled by a horse and mule entered the city after three weeks on the road from Spring Creek Texas toward a McBride British Columbia homestead 3 000 miles away. Their plans shifted after Texas medical bills depleted savings and they began again toward Canada with little more than a registered heifer intended to start a herd on the Canadian farm.
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Altus
Okla
Don Cunningham
Cunningham
Bhirley
Anna
Wil
Spring Creek
Tex
McBride
B.C
Canada
Texas
Federated Club to Meet Thursday Evening at Hamner Home
The Mildred Sherrod Federated Woman's Club will meet at 8:00 o'clock Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Magdalene Hamner at 517 South 13th Street. Mrs. Nettie Lee Porter serves as president.
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Federated Club
Mildred Sherrod
Federated Woman's Club
Magdalene Hamner
South 13Th Street
Nettie Lee Porter
Varnell Rebekah Lodge to Convene March Meeting
The regular meeting of Varnell Rebekah Lodge No. 296 will be held in the LOOF, Thursday evening, March 11, at 7 30. Lois Moore N G Paomi KL Bogan Sec y.
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Varnell Rebekah Lodge
Varnell Rebekah Lodge No
Hell
Lois Moore
N.G. Paomi KL Bogan
Sec’y
Hog market prices in Mt Vernon decline at noon
Markets report Mt Vernon hog market prices paid up to 12 30 p m today were down 10c top 16 40 for 2M to 220 lb hogs sows 14 75 for 300 weight down sows 300 weight and over 14 50 down boars 9 50 and 10 00 after 12 30 p m today prices will be based on next day prices
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Soared in Afternoon Quotations
Mt Vernon reported grain quotations this afternoon with Wheat at 1.41, Soybeans 2.88, Shell corn 1.28 and Ear corn 1.25.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago Produce and Live Poultry Price Report
Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices for butter and eggs hold steady with wholesale buying unchanged. Live poultry wholesale prices also unchanged with roasters at 24 to 27 and special fed white rock fryers at 194 to 214.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
USDA
Livestock Receipts Outlook at National Stockyards Tomorrow
National Stockyards estimates for tomorrow show hogs 6,000 head and cattle 1,000 with calves 100 and sheep 200. Hogs range 14.50 to 17.35 for 150-375 lb barrows and gilts, 14.23 to 15.75 for 280 to 625 lb sows. Cattle 2,500 with calves 20, good to choice steers 20.00 to 23.00, good to low choice heifers 18.00 to 21.50, vealers active with 20.00 to 32.00 for good to choice. Sheep 400 with choice and prime lambs 23.00 to 26.00, no ewes.
Egg and poultry price report from St Louis market
St Louis AP market notes list egg prices by grade and size with A large 77-28, A medium 24-25, A small 18-18, B large 24-25, wholesale grades standard 2 1% A, unclassified 22-22%, checks 17-18. Hens weight categories show heavy 17-18, light over 5 Yb 16-01, under 5 lb 4-4. Broilers and fryers priced at 18-19 percent.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Grain market prices report summary
Chicago AP reports grain and oilseed prices with Wheat No 2 hard and No 2 red quotes, No 4 yellow oats No 2 heavy white soybeans and soybean oil prices, including bid ranges and percentages. Prices shown include No 2 hard Wheat 1.6 and Soybean oil 12.25, reflecting market activity.
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Chicago
Wall Street Tumbles Sharply After Early Rise Fades
A late decline in New York stocks following an initial rise led to an irregular finish. Volume was about 5.1 million shares with notable moves in Du Pont, Sears Roebuck, United Aircraft, W R Grace, Associates Investment, Starrett, ACF Industries, and Howard Johnson. Bond prices remained mostly steady on the American Stock Exchange.
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NEW York
du Pont
Sears, Roebuck
United Aircraft
W.R. Grace
Associates
Starrett
ACF Industries
Howard Johnson
American Stock Exchange
U.S
Stratton Case Nearing End in Tax Evasion Trial
CHICAGO AP The income tax evasion trial of former governor William G Stratton nears its climax as jurors hear final instructions. Judge Hubert L Wil conferred with lawyers on instructions and timing for the panel. Stratton faces charges of not reporting 83069 from 1957 to 1960 and evading 40346 in tax. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Chicago
William G. Stratton
Witness
U.S. District Court
Hubert L. Wil
Stratton
Weather snapshot for MT VERNON
Tuesday data reports a high of 46 and a low of 21 with rainfall totaling 3.59 inches year to date in 1964. Historical comparisons note Tuesday’s high 42 and low 30 a year ago and 33 and 21 a decade earlier. Sunrise is at 6 19 and sunset at 6 02 CST.
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MT. Vernon
Cold Midwest Weather Binds With Low Temperatures
CHICAGO AP reports seasonably cold conditions across the Midwest. Overnight readings dipped to the 20s in northern parts and upper 20s in the south, with daytime highs around mid 30s in Chicago and nearby cities. No significant warming expected Thursday.
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Miinois
Midwest
Mlinots
St. Louis
Paducah
Midway Airport
Vandalia
Belleville
Quincy
Peoria
Dubuque
Iowa
O'Hare International Airport
Temperature Outlook For Northern Illinois And Tempera Series
Northern Dinols-Tempera tre will average about 5 degrees below normal tomorrow through Monday. Normal highs 40-47 and lows 22-23. Little change until a warming trend around Sunday or Monday. Precipitation totals about one tenth inch as snow or flurries tomorrow and Saturday. Southern Illinois temperatures run slightly below normal tomorrow through Monday. Cool except for a little warmth Saturday. Normal highs 49-57 and lows 28-37. Mostly light precipitation about Monday.
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Ilinois
American Killed in Viet Battle Sparks Peace Debate
A French source says U.S. policy to negotiate from strength and China's rising pride hinder peace in Vietnam. The stalemate may trigger a U.S.-Red China war, with France said to refuse involvement.
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Viet Nam
United States
Red China
France
Circuit Court Traffic Fines List
Traffic fines assessed in circuit court include Arthur Hofer Jr Route 1 ten dollars for improper lane usage and Jack Fielder Rector Ark twenty dollars for driving without a license.
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Arthur Hofer, Jr
Route 1
Jack Fielder
Rector
Ark
NFO Welcomes New Members At Meeting Here
The National Farmers Organization held a regular meeting at the courthouse discussing the expanding livestock marketing system. Six more Jefferson County farmers joined, with many large producers in the county now part of the drive.
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National Farmers Organization
Court House
NFC
Edgar Hall
Bill Piper
Drive
St. Louis
NFO
Hall
Jefferson County
Clay City
Coyn Mateer Named to NESA Board
Coyn Mateer of Mt. Vernon Neon Sign Co has been named to the board of directors of the National Electric Sign Association at the annual convention in St. Louis. The event runs through tomorrow with Jackson R. Brooks of Fort Collins elected president. NESA covers about 6,000 sign firms across the United States Canada and Mexico.
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Coyn Mateer
Mt. Vernon
Cervantes Wins From Tucker in St Louis Democratic Primary
St Louis, AP. A.J. Cervantes, backed by 20% of regular Democratic wards, won the mayoral nomination over Raymond R. Tucker 81,330 to 66,883 in a heavy primary, securing a likely April 6 election for a four year term in the city.
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ST. Louis
Raymond R. Tucker
A.J. Cervantes
Cervantes
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted Patients
Admitted Velma Richards of Wayne City and Frank Crippen of Iuka. Discharged James Hall. Good Samaritan admitted Theron Eskew Inez Quinn Patricia Bernard Edith Cobery Edith Wafer Mary Spillman Clyde Lemons Lena Heggy William Allen Tony Tepovich Virgil Levin. Discharged Norman Jones Marvin Rust Floyd Pigg Joy Martin Mrs Downey and baby April Lynette Glenn Murphy Ray Faulkner Clarence Holloway Charlene Joyner Debra Swan Gaine Ann Scherer Jesse Montgomery Mrs Payne and baby Betty Jane Lucy Patterson Karen Lilly Estella Brady Hattie Buhler Walter Rice Harry Casey Armendha Moore
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Jefferson Memorial
Velma Louise Richards
Wayne City
Frank Omer Crippen
Iuka
James Harry Hall
Good Samaritan
Theron Charles Eskew
Inez B. Quinn
Patricia June Bernard
Edith Mary Coberly
Edith June Wafer
Mary Maude Spillman
Clyde Lee Lemons
Lena Grace Heggy
William Paul Allen
Tony Ellsworth Tepovich
Virgil Leroy Levin
Norman Jean Jones
Marvin Chapman Rust
Floyd Byron Pigg
Joy Ann Martin
Bloodmobile Set for March Visit to Mt. Vernon
The Red Cross Bloodmobile comes to the Elks Lodge in Mt. Vernon on March 18 from noon to 6 pm and March 19 from 1 pm to 6 pm with a two day quota of 250 pints. December’s 110 pints and Jefferson County’s quota achievement are noted. Appointments via 244 2083.
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Bloodmobile
Mt. V
Red Cross
Elks Lodge
Jefferson
Joe McGuckin
Girl Scouts and Brownies
Mt. Vernon
Nine Stabbed in Race Riot After High School Game
In Detroit a riot followed a Michigan regional basketball tournament game. Nine white youths were stabbed and a 13 year old Negro girl cut by flying glass as fans leaving Highland Park High School clashed with supporters of Detroit Northwestern High, fueling claims of racial motivation.
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James Lucas
Highland Park
Lucas
Detroit Northwestern High
Northwestern
Murdered His Baby With Lye
WABASH Ind AP A young husband Larry Kabat 21 North Manchester pleaded guilty to murdering his infant daughter Denise age 1 by spoonfeeding lye. He confessed he hoped the poison would end his marital troubles. Denise died two days later in Wabash County Hospital. A pre sentence investigation was ordered by Circuit Court Judge Robert Beauchamp.
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Larry Kabat
North
Manchester
Denise
Wabash County Hospital
Robert Beauchamp
Duke Undergoes Third Eye Surgery in London
The Duke of Windsor, 70, had the third operation to treat a retina detachment in his left eye at the London Clinic Hospital. A spokesman described the procedure as technically satisfactory and said he was recovering well.
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Duke of Windsor
London Clinic
Brinks Holdup At Hammond Loot Is Mostly Checks
In Hammond Indiana a Brinks guard was robbed in a downtown building lobby. The thief escaped with about eighty two thousand in cash and checks, mostly checks nonnegotiable, while the guard Marion Zacka thirty four was threatened. The robber, dressed as a woman, fled in a stolen car earlier from nearby East Chicago. Police have few clues and suspect a solo operation.
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Hammond
Ind
Brink’s Inc
Marion Zacka
Chicago
The
Guarantee Reserve Live Insurance Co
Zacia
Insurance Company
Felice
Motorist Slays Policeman In Mercy Plea
Indiana state trooper William Kieser was shot to death after stopping Nicholas Wilkerson for questioning. Wilkerson, who fled, fired five times as Kieser begged for mercy. Wilkerson was arrested and charged with murder. Kieser leaves a widow and a 4-year-old son.
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Corydon
Ind
Indiana
William F. Kieser
Nicholas J. Wilkerson
Byrnesville
Here
David Levendoski
Wilkerson
Kieser
Georgetown
Ramsey
Thugh
Wilkeron
State Police
James Dale Alexander Seeks Divorce From Shar Kay Alexander
James Dale Alexander filed suit for divorce against Shar Kay Alexander in circuit court late Tuesday charging adultery. He seeks custody of a minor child. They married January 13 1962 and separated February 15 1965.
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James Dale Alexander
Sharon Kay Alexander
Payne couple welcome daughter at Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Payne of RFD 5 Mr Vernon are the parents of a daughter born at 1 19 yesterday afternoon in Good Samaritan hospital. She weighed eight pounds ten ounces.
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Kenneth L. Payne
RFD 5
Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Three White Clergymen Beat in Selma as March Proceeds
Cars bearing students and faculty headed to Montgomery for a voting rights march. One of the three white ministers beaten near City Hall remained in critical condition at a Birmingham hospital, while the others were not seriously harmed. Clergy members James Reed Orloff Miller and Clark Olson, Union Universalist ministers, were attacked outside a Selma cafe. Reed underwent brain surgery after losing consciousness. King planned another federal court filing to block interference as marchers moved toward the Alabama River bridge, amid police with billy clubs and tense crowds. President Johnson urged restraint and obedience to court orders.
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Joseph Smitherman
Johnson
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Boston
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Berkeley
Calif
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Reed
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Eisenhower criticizes Democrats over federal role and costs
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower says Democrats seek unlimited federal government powers and spending, urging Republicans to form a policy review. He calls for a bipartisan study of foreign and domestic policy, currency value, and Negro voting rights, while warning of state and local government erosion.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Palm Springs
Calif
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Space vehicle launched from Vandenberg AFB Calif
The Air Force reports the launching of a space vehicle using a Thor Aged booster combination. No further details of the launch Tuesday were made public.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Selma marchers halted by court order and troopers stand down
U S Marshal H Fountain asked marchers to stop as he read the court order prohibiting the protest. King affirmed the right to march and prayed as Maj Cloud ordered the road closed then lifted. Troopers moved aside and the demonstrators turned back toward Selma.
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H. Stanley Fountain
Mobile
Fountain
Maj
John Cloud
King
Montgomery
Cloud
Selma
Rend Lake Association Buoyed by March 24 Meeting
Rend Lake Association will hold its annual business meeting at the Benton public library at 7 p.m. on March 24. The event is not a dinner meeting. the banquet is postponed to coincide with Rend Lake ground breaking ceremonies, expected by June 1, and all members and directors may attend.
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Rend Lake Association
Benton Public Library
Rend Lake
Earl D. Jamison
Association
Vandalism and car pilfering in Mt. Vernon area
Reports of attempted car pilfering and vandalism in Mt. Vernon. Donald Mick said an ice pick punched holes in eight tires on a car and a truck at his Warren Street residence. Police also chased two youths after they pried a hotel guest’s car window vent. the pair fled.
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Mt. Vernon
Donald Mick
Warren
Colonial Hotel
Film Battle Cry Shown as Marines Arrive in Da Nang
In Da Nang South Viet Nam AP reports U S Marines landed as a film about Marines in World War I titled Battle Cry played at the U S Air Force theater.
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South Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force Theater
U.S
Pacific
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