Deaths H T Nowland 73 Waltonville Dies
Harmon Thomas Nowland aged 73 of Waltonville died at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral at Fry Funeral Home Waltonville Sunday 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dwight Dame officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens Mt. Vernon. Survived by wife Dell Frick, three sons, a daughter, a brother, two sisters, five grandchildren. Modern Woodmen of America member.
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Harmon Thomas Nowland
Waltonville
Good Samaritan Hospital
Fry Funeral Home
Dwight Dame
Memorial Gardens
Mt. Vernon
Fry Funeral
Mr. Nowland
Jefferson County
Isaac and
Allie (Wells) Nowland
Dell Frick
Frank Nowland
Gordon Nowland
Lesser
Meredeth Nowland
Ashley
Leonard Trader
Scheller
Walter Nowland
St. Cloud
Fla
Maggie Reynolds
Willard Fairchild
Nowland
The
Modern Woodmen of America Lodge
George Modglin Dies at 72 in Bluford Funeral Planned
George Washington Modglin 72 of Bluford died Friday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services at 2 30 p m Monday at Bluford Funeral Home with Rev L C Irby officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens Mt Vernon. Body lies in state after 4 p m Sunday. Masonic rites 8 p m Sunday. Survived by wife Mamie nee Baker. children Mitchell Kaplam Cummings Mezger Sneed Purcell Adams and others. one half brother John Lingle. A retired Illinois Central Railroad carman he belonged to First Baptist Bluford and Odype Masonic Lodge.
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George Washington Modglin
Bluford
Good Samaritan Hospital
Bluford Funeral
Rev. L. C. Irby
Memorial Gardens
Mt. Vernon
Modglin
Alto Pass
Wiliam W
Josephine (Tripp) Modglin
Mamie Baker
Mitchell Modglin
Norwalk
Calif
Juanita Kaplam
Atlanta
Geneva Cummings
Chicago
Ruth Mezger
Betty Sneed
Thousand Oaks
Shirley Purcell
Crown Point
Ind
Beverly Adams
Bormie
John Lingle
St. Louis
Mlinois Central Railroad
First Baptist Church of
Opdyke
Pearl Scheele Dies in Baltimore at 77
Pearl Scheele, 77, of Baltimore Maryland, former Mt. Vernon resident, died Thursday in a Baltimore hospital. She was born February 3, 1888, daughter of James and Dick Pasley, married to William D. Scheele who preceded her in death. Survived by son Billie Scheele of Baltimore, sisters Carrie Rutherford and Luda Hicks of Mt Vernon, Lillian Hill of Greeley Colorado, a niece and nephew. Funeral services pending in Baltimore with burial there.
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Pearl Scheele
Baltimore
Mt. Vernon
Scheele
James
Dick Pasley
William D. Scheele
Dorothy Bateman
Billie Scheele
Carrie Rutherford
Luda Hicks
Mt Vernon
Lillian Hill
Greeley
Colo
Jack Harelson
Snowballs in Summer Delight at Blair Lodge
Corbin Kentucky visitors dining with Robert A Blair at his lodge sample a unique summer dessert snowballs made from winter supplies. Blair, an insurance executive, prepares snowballs when ingredients are available and serves them with ice cream whipped cream and fruit.
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Corbin, Ky
Robert A. Blair
Blair
Mt Vernon Masonic and Shrine Notices in March 1965
A Mt Vernon Lodge No 31 A F and A M holds a special meeting Monday March 27 1965 at 730 p m for second degree work Brethren urged to attend Joe Claxton W M Byron Weld Jr Sedy White Shrine Mt Vernon Shrine No 66 rehearses for installation Sunday March 28 at 130 p m with installation Tuesday March 30 at 745 p m Masonic Temple open to Masons Eastern Stars and families Elizabeth Kell W H P Elect Naomi R Bogan Secy
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
Joe Claxton
W. M
Byron Weld, Jr
Sedy
White
Mt. Vernon Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Elizabeth Kell
W.H.P
Naomi R. Bogan
Sec'y
Weather in Montana and Illinois includes record lows
MT VERNON reports a Friday high of 34 and low of 22 with 7.16 inches of rainfall for the year. Chicago area records fall with 13 degrees at Midway and 1 degree at O'Hare, Rockford and Dubuque near record lows. anticipating a bit warmer Sunday with possible brief showers.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Midway Airport
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Wisconsin
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O'Hare International
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Iowa
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Associated Press
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San Diego
Births Report From Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Vicky Talbert of 1211 south 26th street welcomed a daughter Paula Jo at 3 03 this morning weighing 6 14 in Good Samaritan hospital. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson of 1010 North street welcomed Tracey Laura at 1 35 yesterday afternoon weighing 8 01 in Good Samaritan hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Sloat of 224 east 17th street Cen tralia welcomed a son at 6 55 this morning weighing 8 10 in Good Samaritan hospital. Mr and Mrs James E Shields of 12 Ambrose avenue Golders Green London England welcomed James Edward Jr at 3 28 this morning London time in Rislips U S Air Force Hospital. He weighed 7 4 3 4 and the mother is Andrea Sue Marlow. Grandparents are Chester F Shields of Bruford and Andy H Marlow of Mt Vernon.
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Vicky Talbert
South 26Th Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Paula Jo
Arthur Wilson
North Street
Tracey Laura
Thomas Sloat
East 17Th Street
Centralia
James E. Shields
Ambrose Avenue
Golders Green
London
England
Ruislips
U. S. Air Force Hospital
Circuit Court Fines James N. Wood for Speeding
James N. Wood was fined 5.10 in circuit court on a speeding charge.
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James N. Wood
Global shifts and mountain climbs mark hectic week
The week's events include U S use of riot control gas alleged by some to be controversial, Denial of direct Johnson input, and a Defense claim of legality. Senator Kennedy scaled Mount Kennedy, planting a flag in memory of his brother. Mae Murray, famed star of the silent era, died at 75. Quotes highlight civil rights tragedy and Johnson's Klan pledge.
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Washington
Johnson
George Reedy
Defense Department
Dean Rusk
United States
Yukon Territory
Robert F. Kennedy
N.Y
North America
Mount
Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges
Jefferson Memorial Hospital admits Albert Muel ler Timothy Gajewski Bonnie Ray Hamilton Ewing Dana Puckett Good Samaritan admits Terry Sur dyke Rose Meredith Carrie Russell Neil Harvey Judith Harvey Gloria DeVivo Kenneth Schwitz Dollie Low ery Charles Harper Fred Holland Martha Wells Carl Stephens David Campbell Discharged include Mrs Gesell and baby Jena Kay Anna Howe Mrs Brashear and baby Julie Gay Bertie Dodson Walter Dodson Gerda Nerdin Herbert Downey Jacob Epplin Earl Fry Nellie Cross Jesse Glover
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Albert Fred Mueller
Timothy David Gajewski
Bonnie
Ray Frank Hamilton
Ewing
Dana Irene Puckett
Good Samaritan
Terry Michael Surdyke
Rose Ellen Meredith
Carrie Russell
Neil Thompson
Judith Lynn Harvey
Gloria Jean DeVivo
Kenneth Duane Schwitz
Dollie Margaret Lowery
Charles Harper
Fred Andrew Holland
Martha Louie Wells
Carl Stephens
David Bechtel Campbell
Janet Elaine Gesell
Jena Kay
Anna Lisa Howe
Jeanette Brashear
Julie Gay
Bertie Morgan
Walter Lewis Dodson
Gerda Charlotte -Nerdin
Herbert G. Downey
Jacob Charles Epplin
Earl Fry
Nellie M. Cross
Jesse Bryan
Thomas Owen Glover
Authors ban plays in South Africa creates crisis
In Johannesburg South Africa leading American and English playwrights embargo performances here protesting race segregation. Producer Brian Brooke says the South African theater has its back against the wall. Of 16 plays in New York and London sought, rights to only four could be obtained.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Brian Brooke
New York
London
Nurses Urged to Join Illinois Association Drive
Mrs Eunice Jenkins of Benton announces a 196% membership recruitment drive for the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Illinois as part of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses effort. Maxine Prudent, Zeigler, urges enrollment of eligible non members and student affiliates. awards will be given at the NFLPN 16th annual convention in Bal Harbour Florida September 27 to 30.
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Eunice Jenkins
Ash Street
Benton
Licensed
Practical Nurses Association of Illinois
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
Maxine Prudent
Maple
Zeigler
Ill
Oor
NFLPN
Americana
Bal Harbour
Florida
Lerner Broadway Show On a Clear Day to Open October
Alan Jay Lerner has finished work on a musical with Burton Lane titled On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. The Broadway debut is planned for October with Robert Lewis directing and Louis Jordan starring. Previously Lerner and Richard Rodgers collaborated on the project.
WCTU Sued Over Near Beer Controversy
In Chicago a federal lawsuit seeks 10 million dollars from the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union and its president Ruth Tooze over near beer libel claims. United States Brewing Co. accuses disapproval by Tooze in a WCTU release of harming its 1 million dollar near beer investment.
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Chicago
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
United States Brewing Co
WCTU
Ruth Tooze
Tooze
Fly Body of Slain Rights Worker Home
A small group led by union official Charles O'Brien arranged the transport of the slain rights worker’s body, with 16,000 telegrams sent to the Liuzza family. O'Brien noted hopes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Roy Wilkins, and Harry Belafonte sent messages and expected the civil rights leader to attend the private funeral.
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R. Hoffa
Charles O’brien
O’brien
Liuzza
O'Brien
Liuzzas
Martin Luther King
Roy Wilkins
Harry Belafonte
Dr. King
San Francisco
Auto Hits Bike Injures Eight Year Old Boy
Kenneth Schwitz eight years old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Schwitz of 800 north Eighth street was injured at 4 15 p m Friday when a bicycle he was riding was struck by a car at Eighth and Oakland The youngster suffered a fractured ankle and cut hip He was reported as getting along fine this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital Police said Kenneth rode his bicycle into the path of a south bound car driven by Michael A Murphy 815 south 3 street
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Kenneth Schwitz
Donald Schwitz
North Eighth Street
Eighth
Oakland
Good Samaritan Hospital
Kenneth
Michael A. Murphy
South 3
Farouk to Be Buried in Egypt
President Nasser agreed to move King Farouk’s body from Italy to be buried in Egypt after his exile. Farouk died in Rome on March 18 and the request was studied as a humanitarian gesture by Egyptian authorities.
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Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Farouk
Italy
Beyat
Rome
al Ahra
Centralia pushes 1 64 route change and tax debate
Centralia officials press to reopen hearings on Interstate 64 relocation, seeking nearer alignment 12 miles south of Centralia, while testimony warns the delay would add at least two years to completion. A tax increase argument follows as Mr. Tibbs notes reliance on federal funds and potential costs to motorists and independent oil dealers. The Mt. Vernon dealer urges a public vote on any gas tax hike.
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Rockford
Ilinois
Centralia
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Tibbs
Illinois
Congress
Mt. Vernon
School Board Meeting Highlights On Education Upgrades
About 200 Jefferson county school board members and administrators gathered at Lincoln school as Dr. Noble J. Puffer urged stronger educational standards and support from state officials. He cited rising college demand, 1975 enrollment projections, and Chamber of Commerce views that education boosts productivity and investment in people. Awards were given to numerous PTA presidents and county council officers were introduced.
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America
Jefferson County
Noble J. Puffer
Cook County
Lincoln School
Ogie Ellis
Dr. Puffer
Tlmois
Illinois
Puffer
Illinois Wesleyan University
Northwestern University
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Chamber
Parent- Teacher Association
Marjorie Williams
Waltonville School
Betty Waldman
Nason
Wanda Bradshaw
Rome
Frances Staley
Field
Betty Gowler
Woodlawn
Voris Adams
Belle Rive
Maxine Copple
Grand Prairie
Edith Sursa
Dodds
Margaret Fitzgerrell
Inn
Deloris Steele
Opdyke
Dolly Terry
McClellan
Marietta Strothmann
Old Union
Melba Clark
Summersville
Marion Schnarr
Edison
Dorothy Gaunt
Andy Hall
Loretta Raney
Franklin
Estell Snider
Mann
Joan Nelson
West Salem
Deloris Powell
Bethel
Aletta French
Farrington
Vir
Weekend Session of Steel Talks
Pittsburgh AP report says basic steel negotiations entered a weekend session after 12 top negotiators agreed on scheduling and procedures. Subcommittees for United Steelworkers and the basic steel industry met repeatedly while the top-level team remained ready.
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Pittsburgh
Basic Steel Negotiating
United Steelworkers Union
Basic Steel Industry
Klan probe eyed by House committee in era of bonds
A House Committee on Un American Activities may hold hearings next week to decide on a formal probe of the Ku Klux Klan. Four men, linked by the FBI to the Klan, faced U S commissioner Louise O Charlton who, with her long tenure in Birmingham, kept a calm, courtly bearing as she set an April 15 arraignment date and warned photographers away.
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House Committee On Un-American Activities
FBI
U.S
Louise O. Charlton
Birmingham
Wilkins
Rowe
Local Welfare Services Group Meets Monday in Jefferson County
Jefferson county Welfare Services Committee chairman Ross Wimberly announces a 6:30 p.m. meeting at the Lawrence Restaurant on Monday March 29 in Salem Road. Attorney S Benton Rains of the Illinois State Department of Public Aid will speak on Relatives' Support Responsibility. Members include Ross Wimberly Dix Ruth Allen Mt Vernon Rev Lester Breeze Bruford C Dale Carpenter E C Champ Woodlawn Vaughn N Chaney Belle Rive John A Kirk Donald O Lee Rev Everett Lemay John L Stables J Rex Taylor Mt Vernon Charles W Waite Mt Vernon Alden Walker Scheller Miss Mildred Warren Mt Vernon.
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Ross Wimberly
Jefferson County Welfare Services Committee
Lawrence
Salem Road
S. Benton Rains
Illinois State Department of Public Aid
Springfield
Kains
Jefferson County
Dix
Ruth Allen
Mt. Vernon
Lester Breeze
Bruford
C. Dale Carpenter
E. C. Champ
Woodlawn
Vaughn N. Chaney
Belle Rive
John A. Kirk
Donald O. Lee
Everett Lemay
John L. Stables
J. Rex
Taylor
Vandals damage parked truck on Jordan Street
Police report vandals damaged a truck on the Jefferson Motors lot on Jordan Street. A BB gun appears to have broken a window and damaged a side mirror.
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Jefferson Motors
Jordan Street
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Ronnie Sides
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W-G Motors
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