Deaths and Funerals Mrs Ollie L Bell 83
Mrs Ollie L Bell 83 of 1460 south 12th street died at 1 00 am Sunday at her name Funeral services at 2 00 pm Wednesday at Second Baptist Church with Rev Burney officiating Burial in Bethel cemetery Body lies in state at Myers Chapel after 4 00 pm Tuesday and at noon Wednesday to church Survivors include two daughters Mrs Vera Simmons Mt Vernon and Mrs Janet Belt Bartlett Ill two sons Robert Bell Mt Carmel and George Bell Hawthorne Calif nine grandchildren one step grandson and three great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie L. Bell
South 12Th Street
Bell
Franklin County
William and
Jane (Forsythe) McKee
Oscar Bell
Vera Simmons
Mt. Vernon
Janet Belt
Bartlett, Ill
Robert Bell
Mt. Carmel
George Bell
Hawthorne, Calif
James Davis 82 Dies Suddenly in Sesser
James Davis 82 a Sesser businessman died at home of an apparent heart attack. Funeral arrangements set for Brayfield Funeral Home in Ses ser with call after 4 00 p.m. Burial in Maple Hill cemetery. Survived by Minnie Moore wife Hollis Davis son Ida Connor sister and one grandchild two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Jim” Davis
Sesser
Brayfield Funeral
Maple Hill Cemetery
Brayfield
Mr. Davis
Andrew and
Isabell (Burkitt) Davis
Minnie Moore
Davis
Hollis Davis
Ida Connor
Christopher
Walter E Carson of Opdyke Dies at 82
Walter E. Carson 82 of Opdyke died at 9 07 am Sunday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Gholson Funeral Home MeLeansboro will host services with Rev. Tracy Dees officiating and burial in Ten Mile cemetery. Visitation begins after 6 pm Tuesday. He was born November 23 1886 in Chicago and was survived by his wives Lena Williams and Ruby Winters and by two sons Damon and W E Carson and three daughters Erma Morgan Dorothy Wright Norma Marlett plus a sister Jessie Seel and ten grandchildren.
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Walter E. Carson
Opdyke
Me- Leansboro
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
Gholson
Tracy Dees
Ten Mile Cemetery
McLeansboro
Ore
Norma Marlett
Fort Ord
Calif
Jessie Seel
Belleville
Belle Rive man Guy R. Scott dies at 78
Guy R. Scott, 78, of Belle Rive died at 12 10 a.m. today at his home. Services set for 2 00 p.m. Wednesday at Bluford Funeral Home with Rev. Ross Part ridge officiating. Burial in East Hickory Hill cemetery. He was born March 16 1891 in Jefferson County, married Ethel Fagan December 7 1932 in Mt. Vernon, and survived by a daughter, two brothers, four sisters, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a member of Belle Rive Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy R. Scott
Belle Rive
Bluford Funeral Home
Bluford
Ross Partridge
East Hickory Hill Cemetery
Mr. Scott
Jefferson County
W. T
Allana
Newton) Scott
Mt. Vernon
Ethel Fagan
Elizabeth Thomas
Plano
Susan Schwenninger
Opdyke
Walter Scott
Bruford
Newton Scott
Wayne City
Vina Gowler
Effie Buck
Cisne
Ethel Lane
Rochelle
Dorothy Sharp
Dekalb
Ralph
Scott
Ffurch
Velma Williams Dies in St Louis Former Mt Vernon Resident
Velma Lee Williams 36 of 4739 Newcomb Place St Louis Mo former Mt Vernon resident died 11 30 p m Saturday in St Louis Funeral arrangements are in complete Body brought to Parker Funeral home Mt Vernon She was born March 12 1933 in Mt Vernon daughter of Henry and Asa Mae Webb Hardin Survivors include her parents two brothers Milton Ellis St Louis and Theodell Bacon Chicago two sisters Mrs Theresa Hoskins East St Louis Ill and Miss Etta Mae Hardin Evanston Ill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Lee Williams
Newcomb Place
St. Louis
Mt. Vernon
Parker
Henry and
Asa Mae (Webb) Hardin
Henry Hardin
Milton Ellis
Theodell Bacon
Chicago
Theresa Hoskins
East St. Louis
Ill
Etta Mae Hardin
Evanston, Il
Bluford Rites At 2 Tuesday For Owen Williams
Funeral services for Owen J. Williams 61 of Bluford will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bluford Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Brookman officiating. Burial will be in Mt Olive cemetery. He died Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a body shop operator born August 25 1907 in Opdyke, son of Robert A and Lula Williams. Survived by his wife Lois Hutchison, mother Lula Holland of Chicago, four sons James R Williams Robert Williams Donald Gene Williams and David Williams, two daughters Lisa Dianne and Lori Frances, one brother Robert A Williams, two sisters Lena Beatty and Irene Couch, and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen J. Williams
Bluford
Bluford Funeral Home
Frank Brookman
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Mr. Williams
Good Samaritan Hospital
Robert A. Williams
Mt. Vernon
Lena Beatty
Chicago
Irene Couch
Jackson
Miss
Godfrey Owens of Sesser Dies at Franklin Hospital
James Godfrey Owens of Sesser and former Mt. Vernon resident died at 3 00 a m today at Franklin Hospital Benton He was once a crane operator at the Mt Vernon Car Shops and was taken to Brayfield Funeral Home in Lesser
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Godfrey Owens
Sesser
Mt. Vernon
Franklin Hospital
Benton
Brayfield Funeral Home
Lesser
Births in Mt Vernon Irvington and Campaign Urbana
Mr and Mrs Leo Hegeman of Irvington welcomed a daughter at Good Samaritan Hospital at 1 34 PM on Sunday March 23 weighing 6 5. In Jefferson Memorial Hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs Gary R Henry at 6 AM March 24 weighing 8 0 and named Michael Gary. Mr and Mrs Jarvis Jones of Campaign Urbana welcomed a daughter Michele Rae born 3 PM Friday March 21 weighing 8 3. mother is June Tate of Mt Vernon. Grandparents listed from Mt Vernon St Louis and campaign Urbana areas.
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Leo Hegeman
Irvington
Good Samaritan Hospital
Gary R. Henry
Route 2
Vernon
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Michael Gary
U. S. Army
Fort Riley
Kan
Jarvis Jones
Campaign- Urbana
Michelle Rae
June Tate
Mt. Vernon
Ernie Tate
Ellis Jones
St. Louis
Mt Vernon Eastern Star and WWI vet meeting notice
The stated meeting of Mt. Vernon Chapter No. 233 Order of the Eastern Star will be held at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday March 25 at 7 30 p m Initiation noted Velma Sammons W M Naomi R Bogan Sec Y King City Barracks No 102 Veterans of World War I will meet in regular session at the Legion hall at 7 30 p m Tuesday March 25 All members urged to attend A social hour with the Ladies Auxiliary and refreshments will follow the business meeting Earl B Adams Comdr
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Mt. Vernon
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Velma Sammons
W.M. Naomi R. Bogan
Sec’y
King City Barracks No
Legion Hall
Ladies Auxiliary
Earl B. Adams
The Mystery of the Here After and Grief Statue Name
The original title The Mystery of the Here after referred to a famous statue named Grief by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Its present name is credited to Mark Twain who said the statue expresses all human grief in the sad figure.
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Augustus” Saint-Gaudens
Mark Twain
Market Hog Prices at Mt Vernon Through Noon
Hog market at Mt Vernon reported gains before 12 30 pm with top prices 20 50 for 210 to 230 lb meat hogs and 20 25 for 230 to 240 lb. sows 15 00 to 17 50 boars 11 75 to 12 70. After 12 30 pm prices to be based on next day figures.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Morning
Mt Vernon quotes show wheat at 1.18 soybeans at 2.50 and corn at 1.14 in the morning market report.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago Markets Report Butter and Eggs Steady Prices
Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter and eggs holding steady with wholesale buying prices unchanged. Butter grades AA 93 score, A 90, C 89. car values 90 to 89. eggs whites at 45, mediums 38, standards 38, checks 27 for 80 percent or better grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
St Louis Produce Egg and Poultry Grades Data
AP report from St Louis lists consumer egg grades large A 41-45 medium 34-38 small 27-30 and B 33-37. Wholesale grades show standard 29-31 medium 28-30 pullet 23-24 unclassified 22-23 and graded large 36-37. Hens heavy 17 light over 5% lbs 10 under 5% lbs 6. Broilers and fryers 28 14-28 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Chicago Grain Prices Reported by AP
Wheat No 2 hard yellow 1.3544n. No 2 soft red 1.3034n. Corn No 2 yellow 1.18%n. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 663%n. Soybeans No.1 yellow 2.64% n. Soybean oil .45n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.mcago
Live stock prices at National Stockyards Illinois
Estimates for Tuesday show hogs 7,000, cattle 3,500, calves 150, and sheep 400. Prices cover U S one to two 200-220 lbs at 21.75, and various ranges for U S 1-3 200-260 lbs, sows, boars, cattle slaughter grades, vealers and cows. Reports list weights and price bands for steers, heifers, cows, vealers, and lambs reflecting market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockyards
Iil
U. S
Wall Street lower as Justice Dept moves against LTV
The market slid early with the Dow down 2.48 at 917.52 at noon as investors awaited a Justice Department suit to force Ling-Temco-Vought to divest its stake in Jones & Laughlin Steel. The AP average fell 1.2 to 333.6. Ling-Temco-Vought opened down and later traded lower. Numerous conglomerates and shares fluctuated with mixed results across sectors and exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Department
lLing-Temco-Vought
Jones & Laughlin Steel
Associated Press
Loew’s Theatres
AMK Corp
White Consolidated Industries
Gulf & Western Industries
National General
Bethleehm
U.S. Steel
Pennzoil United
Trudeau in Washington on ABM talks with Nixon
Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau arrives in Washington for two days of talks with President Nixon touching ABM missile defense and Canada’s role in NATO and NORAD. Trudeau cites incomplete ABM information and says Ottawa will decide if U S defenses are necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Congress
United States
Canada
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Trudeau
Ottawa
Canadian
NATO
Luce Quips on Women and Marriage Roles
Noted writer and public figure Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce comments on evolving views of women, noting that while young men still desire women, they are less inclined to marry. The remark reflects shifting societal norms in gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Boothe Luce
Valuable tools stolen on Bethel Road
Bernard Moore of Bethel Road reported to the sheriff's office that several valuable tools were stolen Saturday night. Stolen items include a drill, saw, socket set, and welder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard. Moore
Bethel Road
Attempt to Cut Supply Line Route Continues Struggle
U S forces report light contact as 101st Airborne Marines conduct operations in the valley. Since March 1, 61 North Vietnamese and 23 American paratroopers killed with 53 wounded. Aircraft losses total 2,616 fixed-wing and 2,453 helicopters. A sapper platoon breached a U S engineers bivouac near Kontum City killing two and wounding two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern
U.S. 101St Airborne Division
U.S
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
Dong Tam
Saigon
Phu Bai
Hue
Phan Rang
Vung Tau
9Th Division
Kontum City
Rend Lake plans revenue bonds for sewers and recreation
The Illinois Senate reviews a bill to empower Rend Lake Conservancy District to issue revenue bonds to fund sewage treatment plants and recreation facilities. The measure, passed by the House, would let river conservancy districts issue bonds. sponsored by Rep. Richard Hart and co-sponsored by Rep. Harold Stedelin and Rep. Ben Bladey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Senate
Rend Lake Conservancy District
House
Senate
Rend Lake District
Richard Hart
Benton
Harold Stedelin
Centra 8
Ben Bladey
Fairfield
Hospital Notes shows wide list of admissions and discharges
The Jefferson Memorial reports numerous admitted patients including Gertie Mae Kirk Bertha Richards Howard Mulvaney Voyle Gorham Effie Holland Phyllis Henry Alma Hill and many others. Discharged names include Paul H Wells Paul Lowery Gregory Scott John Williams John Carson and more. Additional notes mention Good Samaritan Fern Hanes and various street addresses and routes for patient records.
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Gertie Mae Kirk
Inn
Bertha Richards
Iuka
Howard Mulvaney
Salem
Voyle A. Gorham
North 10Th
Effie Holland
Opdyke
Phyllis’ Henry
Mt. Vernon
Alma C. Hill
Centralia
Paul H. Wells
Waltonville
Paul Andrew Lowery
Four Accidents Here On Weekend Two Hurt
Mt. Vernon police reported four weekend accidents with two injuries. Reynolds and Connaway collided near 12th and Broadway at 1 06 PM Saturday causing minor injuries and over 3100 in damage to each car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Steven R. Reynolds
South 19Th
Patricia Connaway
Conger
12Th and
Broadway
Reynolds
Robert N. Puntney
Oakland
Carol Ann Beerup
South 20Th
Burnett
Thomas W. Devine
Waltonville
Johnson and
Main
Devine
Good Samaritan
Lawsuit Filed Over 1967 Mt Vernon Car Crash
Frederick L Berberich sues Walter R Henniston for 8500 in a circuit court claim arising from a two car crash on April 29 1967 on U S Route 460 a mile west of Mt Vernon. Berberich seeks damages for injuries and a jury trial.
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Mt. Vernon
Frederick L. Berberich
Walter R.henniston
Henniston
U. S.route 460
London Runway Mix Shrugs Off Male Dress Stiffness
London fashion preview features skirts and harem trousers for men in a charity show at the Planetarium. Designers Mr Fish and Annacat unveil bold ensembles with embroidery, rhinestones, and bright tints while models including Julian Ormsby Gore and the Earl of Litchfield display daring looks and peplums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mer
Mr. Fish
Annacat
Virgin Earl
Earl of Litchfield
Julian Ormsby-Gore
Lord Harlech
Washington
London Planetarium
Fish
Lawyer Foreman says 175000 offer for Ray story rights
Percy Foreman, Ray's lawyer, says an offer of 175000 for the movie rights to the James Earl Ray story was made by Carlo Ponti to William Bradford Huie. He would take 60 percent share and place any excess into a trust for Ray's family. Foreman notes Look magazine guaranteed 485000 for Huie's articles, potentially boosting his take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Percy Foreman
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Foreman
Carlo Ponti
Sophia Loren
William Bradford Huie
Ray
Ponti
Houston
Tex
Look Magazine
Huie
Tennessee State Penitentiary
Jenny
Nashville Tennessean
The
Tennessean
Jerry Ray
Savannah
J. B. Stoner
Shelby County
Stoner
Memphis
King
Robert B. James
Mullins Seeks Divorce and Custody in Circuit Court
Ruth Elaine Mullins files for divorce from Ronald Ray Mullins in circuit court alleging desertion. She seeks custody of two minor children and support. Married January 28 1964 and separated in August 1967, the suit states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elaine Mullins
Ronald Ray Mullins
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James Davis
Velma Williams
Owen Williams
Godfrey Owens
Eastern Star
Mt. Vernon Grain
Chicago Grain
Wall Street
Havana
South Vietnam
Rend Lake
Lawrence J. Rise
Buford
Bryan E. Boyer
North Highland
George Brinkman
Chickasha
Okla
Illinois
Jack. W. Jordan
Dallas
Texas
Joe Sanders
Louisville
Jefferson Memorial
Fern Hanes
Gregory Scott
John Williams
Clyde Roney
William Correll
Richview
Gilbert Hanes
White
Chester -Knauss
Texico
Melissa Miller
Brownsville
Audrey
Cummings
Nathan
Dixon
Herbert
James Dubois
John Oliver
South 16Th
Carter
Reinert
Hickory View
Truman Neideffer
Perkins
Geraldine Roehm
Huldah Lipe
South
Gladys Togers
Billie Clark
South 10Th
Mary Payne
Bradley Wilson
Virgil Reimer
Ashley
George Mescher
South 17Th
Dorthea
Chelf
Tom Devine
Maple Grove
Carrie Hicks
South 21St
Timothy Price
Robert Karch, Jr
Fay Ellis
Ashley Road
Sue Ellen Waite
North
Linda Keen
South 23Rd
Alex Nunmaker
Wilma Gibbs
Thomas Pace
Ronald McKinney
John Carson
A Williams
Albert
Odin
Sherrie Wilson
Corrine Smith
Marty Lyn
Wilhelimania “McDaniels
Michelle ‘Lynn
Hershel Fell
Box 1
Cheryl Roney
Mt. V
Bob
Bob Williams
Votvinb-Ciealligh Bie
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