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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1976
Page
1
Attorney Bailey urged jurors to judge the Miss Hearst case on evidence not fear or perception. He argued the bank robbery was proven while questioning why she acted to survive. Miss Hearst remained impassive as she sat with her lawyers through the proceedings.
Mt Vernon quotes show soybeans 4.52, wheat 3.42, corn 2.53 at 10 am. Chicago wheat No 2 hard winter 3.70, No 2 soft red 3.69. Corn No 2 yellow 2.72, oats No 2 heavy 1.61. Butter and eggs prices listed. St Louis hogs, cattle, and sheep trade mixed with modest gains for butchers. New York stocks slip as inflation data eases but money-supply rise spooks rates. Dow off after opening, February CPI +0.1% and broad market mixed. Dow 980 area at noon. NYSE volume ~20.3 million. AEX ~103.32.
The analysis shows Walker winning DuPage County 3-1 in 1972 but losing Chicago by a large margin this week. He carried Lake County and Cook suburbs by wide margins in 1972 yet trailed Howlett there now, with key reversals in North Side wards and suburban townships.
Matt Reed 76 of 3402 Nature Trail died at 4 07 a m today in Good Samaritan Hospital He was born March 22 1899 in Knox County Kentucky son of G B and Delilah Payne Reed He married Alma Davis June 30 1934 in Benton who survives He was a retired coal miner Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 30 p m at Myers Chapel Rev Everett LeMay officiating Memorial Gardens burial Friends may call after 5 p m Saturday Survived by wife one daughter Sue Cooper Tamaroa two sisters Julia Schoof Lincoln Nannie Anderson Benton one brother Fred Reed Mt Vernon Preceded by parents and one brother
Otho Mac McDaniel of Centralia died at 3 15 p m Thursday at the Veterans Hospital in Marion He was a night watchman at Valley Steel Survivors include five sons Gary Mike Chuck Steve and Bobo of Memphis and Centralia seven grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held Monday at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Ruleville with burial in Drew Cemetery Drew Miss and Suer Funeral Home at Centralia assisted with arrangements
Minder Bernard was stillborn Thursday at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Kenneth and Valerie Minder of McLeansboro. Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. at Douglas Cemetery Eldorado with Rev. Steven Phillips officiating. Gholson Funeral Home of McLeansboro arranged the services. Survived by parents, grandparents Nancy Eblin and Bart Kkin, and Mrs. Chilish Minder, all of McLeansboro, and great grandparents Guy Eblin of McLeansboro and Charlie Smiley of Eldorado.
The Rev. Dale Harmon, 63, of Robinson, died Wednesday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He served as pastor of First United Methodist Church here from 1955 to 1963 and was father of Father Robert Dale Harmon of Mt. Vernon. Burial at Shouse Chapel Cemetery. Survived by wife Isabelle, mother Eva, son Robert, four daughters, three grandchildren, a brother and three sisters.
Weldon Hunter 4 of Route 4 McLeansboro died Thursday at 8 10 am at home. He was a retired farmer. Services held Saturday at 1 pm at Gholson Funeral Chapel in McLeansboro with Rev Frank Griffith officiating. Burial in New Prospect cemetery. Masonic services 7 30 pm today at the chapel. Born April 20 1911 in Macoupin County son of Robert and Nellie Wheeler Hunter. Survived by wife Jane Parker and three half brothers Robert Roy Charles Hunter and one half sister Mrs Ruby Goodrich.
Flora Keck 77 of Route 1 McLeansboro Illinois died Wednesday at 6 20 pm in Chattanooga Tennessee announced by Gholson Funeral Chapel of McLeansboro Funeral services were to be held between 7 pm and 9 pm today She was born November 18 1898 in Illinois daughter of Alien and Catherine Weeks Ross She was married to Herman Keck who preceded her in death Survived by son Rev Herman Keck Harrison Tennessee daughter Catherine Nasin Williamatic Connecticut and sister Mrs Florence Sullivan Macedonia
Mt Vernon reports Thursday high 67 low 47 with today 37. Rainfall to date in 1976 is 485 inches. Compare values: one year ago today high 59 low 42. five years ago high 50 low unknown. ten years ago high 57 low 39. Saturday sunrise 6 00 CST and sunset 6 08 CST.
Emma Carlton of Macedonia died Thursday at 9 40 p m in Hamilton Memorial Hospital McLeansboro funeral service Sunday at 2 p m Jerry Herring officiating burial in Macedonia cemetery viewing Saturday between 6 and 9 p m at funeral chapel born November 20 1891 in Hamilton County daughter of Frank and Mary Mitchell married Lewis Carlton January 1 1911 survivors include two sons W K Tommy Carlton of McLeansboro Delmar Carlton of Rochester New York and sister Mrs Eva Lowery of Valier
Rochelle death notice for Jesse Roscoe Braddy aged 87 of Rochelle born November five 1888 in Wayne County son of John and Cathern Braddy married to Aliie Mae Patterson on May 27 1909 funeral held Monday in Rochelle survived by wife six daughters 20 grandchildren 32 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and brothers Raymond and David Braddy of Blueford
Rev. Roger Ellsworth an Edwardsville evangelist will headline revival meetings at Second Baptist Church 605 S 34th St March 21 to 26. Services start Sunday morning and weekday evenings at 7 30 PM with song led by Clarence Benard Benton. Pastor James Feaman invites all to attend.
Rend Lake College announces openings in a Mt. Vernon drawing course teaching basic techniques across media. Classes run 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through July 25 at the Mt. Vernon Art Guild, led by Dana Jones, with a $18.50 student fee. Call 437-5321 for details.
A seven-year-old boy Corey Mitch ell received minor facial cuts after darting into a southbound car at 12th and Lamar. Driver Arthur Herrman said he slowed, but a pickup passed and the child ran into the path. another child was not struck. At 3:40 p.m. Thursday a three-car crash on Jordan Avenue caused minor injuries to two others and major damage to all three vehicles. Police charged Kaye Gregory with careless driving. Delila Sullivan and Syed Baghdadi faced careless driving charges in separate incidents.
Dames E Markle and Associates sues developers of Mt Vernon Times Square Mall for 265534.60 claiming unpaid fees as construction consultant and general contractor. Defendants include M J Mitchell Neil E Smith Edward E Curtis Jr R A Alexander Times Square Investment Corporation and Title Insurance Company of Minnesota. Plaintiffs seek accounting and payment of the determined amount.
Joseph E. Pendleton of Bluford won $1,000 in the Weekly Lotto in February per Marion Claim Center records. Pendleton was a Bonanza qualifier. Mt. Vernon residents Violet Vietnam R. E. Wilson and Arthur E. Simmons each won $100 last month in Super Shot, as did Jim G. Smith of Wayne City.
Chicago AP reports the Illinois State Lottery weekly Bonanza game drawing results for Thursday. Lotto numbers announced, listing winning figures and prize details for players across the state.
Ted J. Keil Sr. Dubois and Henry of Greenville are named in a family record listing two daughters Jean Ducus Mr. Vernon and Connie Kuberski Du Bois, plus siblings Ella Jones Isabel Norris Irene Norris Frances Allen, grandchildren ten and three great grandchildren. The note mentions by his parents, one brother and an infant daughter.
In Madison Illinois a 16 year old student Anthony Waits was shot to death at Cloverleaf Tavern after a pool game. A 45 year old Granite City man was in custody with formal charges pending as investigators labeled the incident a handgun shooting during an argument.
Newly elected chamber directors include absent members Larry Marteney Joy Manufacturing Fletcher Farrar and il Price plus William Spencer. Terms continuing cover Wayne Guillerey Sister M Joanne Terry Sharp O K Ausmus Don Shafer and Jerryie Cracken. Retiring directors include Royal Story Don Schubert E H Roberts James Hastings Russell Withers Robert Moorhous Frank Feltmeijer J D Shields Owen Martin Jack son Albert Parker Rex Kelley and Dr Clyde Funkhouser.
Showers Sunday with warm spells, then partly cloudy and cooler Monday and Tuesday. Highs reach 60s in the north and 70s in the south on Sunday, with 40s Monday and Tuesday. Lows dip from Sunday to Monday and Tuesday, especially in the north with 20s expected, while the south stays milder.
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