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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1961

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Stanley Glazik of Ashley Dies at 36

Stanley Glazik of Ashley dies at age 36 in a St. Louis hospital after a World War II veteran, he was married to Florence Czerniewski and survived by daughter Paulette and mother Mrs Walter Glazik. Funeral services at St Michael Catholic Ra dora with burial in St Charles cemetery DuBois. Rosary tonight and calling hours begin Friday at Kringer Funeral Home.

Stanley Glazik Ashley Jourenay St. Louis Hospital Gérvides St. Michaels Catholic Radora John Trepka St. Charles DuBois Kringer Bringer Funeral Ashler Glazik Walter Monica (Balczerovich) Glazik Florence Czerniewski Paulette Glazik Walter Glazik American Legion Post 110 Nashville, Sr Radom

Jerry Bridges Former Resident Dies in Montana

Word has been received of the death of Jerry Bridges, former Mr. Vernon resident who lived in Wolf Point, Montana. He had been a rancher for 200 years. Survived by his wife Lillian Short, two children, six grandchildren. Funeral services set for Sunday in Wolf Point.

Jerry Bridges Vernon Wolf Point Montana Bridges Mettie and Green Bridges Fannie Smith Opdyke, Avenue Mt. Vernon Lillian Short

Next Move on Laos Up to Russia

President Kennedy outlines U S aims on Laos seeking a neutral independent Laos free of domination with no outside power. He supports international negotiations and British-Soviet talks for a prompt end to fighting and a path back to neutrality, while signaling readiness to act if aggression continues.

Comrmununist Pathet Lao United States Laos Soviet Union Kennedy Khrushchev United Nations Hong Kong

Jobless Pay Bill Signed By Kennedy Contained Text

The article outlines the jobless pay bill signed by Kennedy, noting changes favoring some employers with stable employment records. It explains Treasury advances to states to be repaid from a 4 percent nationwide payroll tax. It mentions a minority of workers likely to gain more than their tax burden and lists Michigan New York Pennsylvania Kentucky New Jersey and West Virginia as affected states.

Treasury Michigan New York Penn-' Ana Kentucky Low ‘Jersey West Virginia Chiesa

Reported Thefts And Vandalism In Local Area

Police were told of several thefts and vandalism incidents yesterday and last night. Violet Rich of 08 North Street reported her purse stolen at Morgan's Florist Shop on North Ninth Street, containing more than $10. A Swift & Co. truck reported missing 2 gallons of gasoline. Cleo Campbell of 1203 South 16th Street said two fender skirts were stolen from her car. Burrell Phillips of 608 Main reported vandalism to his car in the home carport, including a broken radio, aerial, windshield wipers, and flat tires.

Violet Rich North Street Morgan's North Ninth Street Swift & Co Cleo Campbell South 16Th Street Burrell Phillips Main

South Illinois Realtors Meet at Marion Motel

The Egyptian Board of Realtors met this week at the Marion Motel in Marion Illinois with A Harold Williams of Mt Vernon presiding. Realtors from Salon to Cairo attended to hear J Paul Allen of Centralia discuss expert appraisals. Seven new members were accepted.

Market hog prices fall on focal live stock market

Prices paid on the focal live stock market were down today by a few points. The top quote reached 17.00 for hogs weighing 190 to 210 pounds, sows traded around 15.75 for 300 pounds, and boars ranged from 10.50 to 11.50.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon

Mt Vernon market notes quoted prices for wheat at 1.88 soybeans 2.93 and corn 1.03 this afternoon reflecting local grain values with no further details on buyers sellers or trades.

Mt. Vernon

Livestock prices at National Stockyards Illinois cattle hogs and sheep

USDA cattle hog and sheep quotes from National Stockyards Illinois show hogs totaling 8300 head with varied grades and weights from 180 to 290 pounds, prices ranging from 11.00 to 17.75 per hundredweight. Cattle and calves: standard steers around 19.00, cows 14.00 to 18.00, good vealers 29.00 to 37.00, stock steers 23.50 to 24.50, slaughter calves 21.00 to 26.00. Sheep: good lambs 16.50 to 17.50, wooled pelts 16.30, utilty and good lambs 13.50 to 16.00, ewes 6.00 to 8.00.

National Stockyards Ill USDA

Chicago Butter and Egg Prices Steady on CME Market

Chicago merchants report butter prices steady with wholesale buying prices unchanged. Egg prices show weakness with grade A whites at 33 cents for 70 percent of better quality, mixed at 32, mediums 31, and dirties 29. Egg grades 92A to 89C listed with varied cents. Car prices for graded meats noted at 58 to 59 cents.

Chicago (Ap Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Market report from St Louis on egg and poultry prices

St Louis AP market notes list wholesale eggs by grade and size with large extras at 60-79 cents per dozen for grade A, 31-32, 40-59 percent A 30-31, Hens heavy at 23 cents. Other poultry prices unchanged.

St, Louis

Chicago Poultry Prices Steady to Slightly Lower

Chicago wholesale live poultry prices hold steady to one cent lower across the board. Roasters range 26 to 27 14 per pound as buyers report cautious demand and stable market conditions in AP USDA data.

Chicago Poultry Chicago USDA

Cash grain market report from Chicago shows mixed bids

In Chicago cash grain, wheat and oats sales were absent. Corn No 4 yellow, soybeans No 1 yellow priced at 3.0613. Soybean oil 19% g n. Barley making choice 1.10 to 1.20 n, feed 93 to 1.00 n.

Chicago

Wall Street Dives as Laos Crisis Raises Caution

Wall Street ended mixed as Laos crisis fears cooled activity. Volume for the day was about 4.4 million shares, with several big names moving fractions to several points. American Home Products rose around 3 percent, Sterling Drug gained over 2, and Lionel climbed over 1, while Zenith slipped about 2 and Republic Aviation fell 2. Lockheed and General Dynamics firmed about 1, United Aircraft slipped 1, and Revillon dropped around 3. DuPont and Goodrich also fell more than 1. Bonds remained steady and trading was moderate.

New York Sterling Drug Lionel Enith Republic Aviation Lockheed General Dynamics United Aircraft Revion Goodrich DuPont U.S

Kennedy Pledges Action Over Negro Accommodations At Civil War Centenary

President Kennedy said the Civil War Centennial Commission must not allow racial discrimination in hotels and meeting spaces in the South. He plans to discuss options with Gen. U S Grant III to uphold equal facilities, while noting the commission receives federal funds. The remarks followed a New Jersey unit’s denial of a room for a planning meeting, prompting boycotts by New Jersey, New York and Illinois groups. Kennedy also touted a strong federal order against contractor and government hiring discrimination and urged Congress to advance the minimum wage and five-year foreign aid program.

Jack Bell Washington Kennedy South United States U. S. Grant III Commission Sam J. Ervin Jr D-N. C Centennial Group New Jersey Centennial Group Charleston, D. C New Jersey New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Congress

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions

Admitted patients at Jefferson Memorial include Mrs Elizabeth Dalton Hays of Edgewood and several others listed by first and last names. Good Samaritan records numerous admissions and discharges, with care continuing for patients such as Dorothy Bramitt Ralph Kell Mary Armentrout and many more. Discharges include Rawleigh Shields Larry Tate Diana Ferguson Barbara Tate and Lillie Williams among others.

Jefferson Memorial Elizabeth Dalton Hays Edgewood Nacomi Ruth Rollinson Kell Shirley Ruth Bliffen Good Samaritan Dorothy Marie Bramitt Ralph G. Kell Mary Margaret Armentrout John Odjan Clark John Walter Bravard Louella Sherrell Phyllis Ann Lane Millie Marie Ahrens Nicky Lee Mester David Augustus Jadeane Mestel Joneth Ann Bachemon Marcus Lynn Machemin James Edward Bachemion Jjr Clarissa Rose Kitowski Betty Rector Nancy Lynn Me‘Cartney Paul Dickey Rawleigh Bryan Shields Larry Dean Tate Diana Jean Ferguson Barbara Jean Tate Lillie Pearl Williams Robert Lee Reu Norma Jean Kittinger Earl Herbert Dare, Jr Audrey Gold Dorothy Kay Bullock Helen Irene Hartley

Births Reported for Gary Alfred O'Bryant and Winemiller Son

Sgt and Mrs L P O'Bryant of Fort Sill Okla announce a son born March 4 at the Army Hospital weighing five pounds eight ounces named Gary Alfred. Grandparents Cleatus Rector Mrs Dale Hunt of Mr Vernon and Robert O'Bryant of Tacoma Wash noted. Mr and Mrs Frederick Leroy Winemiller of Dahlgren report a son born at 9 47 this morning in Good Samaritan Hospital weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces.

L. P. O’bryant Fort Sil Okla Army Hospital Gary Alfred Cleatus Rector Dale Hunt Vernon Robert O'Bryant Tacoma Wash Frederick Leroy Winemiller Dahlgren Good Samaritan Hospital

Mt Vernon Lodge 31 A F and A M special meeting called

Mt Vernon Lodge No 31 A F and A M announces a special meeting on March 24 at 7 30 p m to work in the third degree with Gilbert Harlow W M and James Apgar secretary noted. In Des Moines Charles B Ford 43 of Decatur named planning director for the City Plan and Zoning Commission and will begin around May 1 at $14700 yearly.

A. M Mt. Vernon A. F Gilbert Harlow James Apgar City Planne Des Moines Charles B. Ford Decatur Des Moines

Record two thirds of major industrial areas with high unemployment

Washington AP reports a government study showing 25 more areas added to the list of distressed labor markets, bringing substantial unemployment to two thirds of major industrial regions. Cities include Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Milwaukee San Francisco Oakland Seattle Syracuse New Orleans Miami and Boston.

W.ting Kennedy Congress Goldberg Fresno San Jose Stockton Calif New Haven Associated Press Himh Low Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis lJuneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St Paul New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Anid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington

Death Penalty Deliberations In Finch Tregoff Case

Los Angeles jurors in the Finch Tregoff murder case deliberate after viewing a .38 pistol used in the third Finch trial. The state accuses Dr. R Bernard Finch and Caray Tregoff of a planned killing of Mrs. Finch. the defense contends an accidental shooting. Jurors, mostly women, previously deadlocked twice and are kept under guard at night.

Los Angeles Hall of Justice R. Bernard Finch Caray Tregoff Finch Barbara Jean Finch Dr. Finch

Harrell faces suit over tax, politics, and school defiance

The Clay County man, once a statewide anti communist rally organizer, filed suit against 28 residents for 250000 in damages, alleging petitions demanded mental treatment. He claims tax avoidance, owns property across Illinois and oil wells in Indiana, and vows to keep his private school despite compulsory education fines.

Clay County Harrell Ilinois Indiana U.S Louisville

Louisville Woman Injured In Dupo Crash

Mrs Denis Porter, 26, of Louisville, and her husband Thomas Porter, 27, were seriously injured Thursday in a two vehicle crash on Tinies near Dupo according to Illinois State Police. The car reportedly skidded off the highway after losing control.

Dupo, Ul Denis Jean Porter Louisville Thomas TiHnels Dupo Trinolg State Porter

Salem to Get Bryan Statue

Washington AP Stewart Udall agreed to send a statue of William Jennings Bryan to his native city Salem. The statue had stood in Rock Creek Parkway near the Lincoln Memorial since 1934 and was moved last summer for Potomac River bridge construction, then stored.

Washington Interior Stewart L. Udall William Jennings Bryan Bryan Salem Paul H. Douglas Stodi Rock Creek Parkway Lincoln Memorial Potomac River

60 Gifts Her- For Goodwill In Mt Vernon Visit

During its Mt Vernon visit the Goodwill truck collected 60 bags of clothing and household items from 53 homes. The items will aid Goodwill Industries in employing and rehabilitating over 499 handicapped men and women. The next collection is planned in about 90 days.

Mt. Vernon Goodwill Goodwill Industries

National debt expected to hit record by June 30

Administration officials say the national debt will reach about 287 billion by June 30, surpassing the prior year’s record and marking a mid year peak. Projections for 1962 put the debt near 290 billion with 1961 receipts around 78.5 billion and outlays about 30.7 billion, near Eisenhower estimates.

Eisenhower Kennedy White House

Newcomers Open Drive For Funds On April 1

The American Cancer Society Crusade opens April 1 in Jefferson County with the family theme Guard Your Family Fight Cancer With a Checkup and a Check. Mrs. Walter Reid, crusade chairman, urges Newcomers Autins of Mt. Vernon to promote education and fund raising, stressing regular health checkups for early cancer detection and support for research by volunteers door to door. Mrs. Reid, a cancer survivor, leads efforts despite a recent fall that temporarily impaired her mobility.

American Cancer Society Walter Reid Jefferson County Reid

Old Home Week in Racine Jail

Chicago AP reports a lively scene at the Racine Avenue lockup as Kenneth Webster is questioned about a coin box theft. He spots a familiar face in his cell and calls out to Kaiser Webster, his father, who was jailed earlier on a domestic quarrel complaint.

Chicago Racine Avenue Alee Kenneth Webster Kenneth Liva

Ava plan faces $160000 sewer project in Jackson County

Washington AP reports the Community Facilities Administration grants an interest free loan of 2400 dollars to Ava TL to aid in planning a municipal sewerage system estimated at 160000 dollars. Ava TL is located in Jackson County.

Washington Community Facilities Administration Ava Jackson County

Tudor Way 4-5 Choice On Saturday

Babu may challenge Tudor Way in the $109,000-added Campbell Handicap at Bowie. The Chilean-bred colt ran seven furlongs in 1 25 1 4 and a mile in 1 40 after an extended vacation, with Tudor Way and Don Poggio among the favorites in the 16 horse field for the mile and a sixteenth race.

Bowie, Md William Parkee Babu Tudor Way John BE Campbell Bowie Baby Gulfstream Frank Robertson Charley Osley Beauvallon Don Poggio Argentina Tudor Wey Edward Seinfield Don Rickles Emil Dolce Jamie Boy Ada L. Rice Sidney M. Barton Cain Hoy All

Fantus Company seeks Mt. Vernon letters on town problems

The Fantus Company conducts an economic survey of Mt. Vernon and asks residents to write about major problems and suggested solutions. Letters will be kept confidential. Berliant and Reisler cite local interviews and aim to guide industrial attraction.

Fantus Co Mt. Vernon R. R. Berliant Fantus Company Prudential Plaza Chicago 1 Illinois Berliant R. M. Reisler Fantus Consultants Fantus

Weather warms for weekend across Illinois

Damp conditions that covered Illinois since spring began Monday showed signs of breaking up today with expectations of a sunny mild weekend. Overnight lows ranged from 35 at Belleville to 40 at Rantoul, and highs Thursday were 40 to 43 at Peoria Belleville and Springfield. The five day forecast calls for temperatures near normal in the north to 5 degrees above normal in the south.

Illinois Belleville Rantoul Peoria Springfield

Shipley Sits With President JFK at White House

Congressman George E Shipley of this district met with President Kennedy at the White House on Tuesday March 21 for one hour. They discussed the economic situation unemployment farmer and small business concerns in Shipley district. The president assured special consideration for areas with high unemployment.

George E., Shipley Kennedy White House Shipley Congress

What Happens Next Is Up To Russia Wiley

Senator Alexander Wiley said US actions in the Laos crisis depend on what the Kremlin does in the next 48 hours. After a Foreign Relations hearing he appeared to hint at sending troops, then denied it, saying reporters misheard. He noted India may also send troops, but his post session remarks were unclear.

Russia Wiley Washington Alexander Wiley R-Wis United States Laos Kremlin Senate Foreign Relations Committee India Africa John Kenneth Galbraith Harvard Willey

Justice Fulton Dies at 86 in Sycamore Hospital

William J. Fulton, a retired Illinois Supreme Court justice, died today in a Sycamore hospital room he had shared with his wife until her death two months ago. He was 86.

Sycamore, Ill William J. Fulton Iinois Supreme Court

Swine Day at Mt Vernon March 29

Hog producers from southern Illinois will attend Swine Day at Mt Vernon township high school auditorium next Wednesday March 29 beginning at 9 00 a m. Illinois University specialists will cover high moisture corn calcium content of corn soybean meal fortified ration and molasses value. Afternoon topics include housing design hormones artificial insemination and hog health in southern Illinois. 4 H Club helpers will serve noon lunch. program ends at 3 p m.

Finois Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Township High School University of Illinois College of Agriculture Don Lee Ineul University of Ilinois D. G. Jedele University of Ilinois Department of Agricultural Engineering P. J. Dziuk J. R. Pickard Franklin County University TH Nojs Extension Miinois

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