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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1969

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Deaths Mrs Myrtle Capp 73 Route 1 Mt Vernon

Mrs Myrtle Capp 73 of Route 1 Mt Vernon died at 7 20 p m Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital Funeral services are set for 2 00 p m Wednesday at Pulley Funeral Chapel with Rev Grant Hawkins officiating Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Body lies in state at Pulley Funeral Home after 2 00 p m Tuesday Survived by husband Clyde Capp son Paul Edward Capp two daughters Dorothy Sharpe and Doris Coon six grandchildren and three great grandchildren Also survives two brothers Shorty Dare and Herbert Dare Mrs Capp affiliated with Long Prairie Christian church and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Myrtle Capp Route 1 Mt. Vernon Good Samaritan Hospital Pulley Funeral Chapel Grant Hawkins Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Pulley Funeral Home Capp Jefferson County Newton Lora Jane Elliston) Dare Evansville Ind Clyde Capp Paul Edward Capp Kissimmee Fla Dorothy Sharpe Jack Doris) Coon Springfield Shorty Dare Herbert Dare Long Prairie Christian Church VFW Ladies Auxiliary

Samuel Lane Dies At Age 71

Samuel Lane, 71, of 121 Op dyke Ave, died at 8 15 A M today at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral arrangements are in complete. The body is at Osborn Funeral Home in Dix.

Samuel Lane Opdyke Ave Good Samaritan Hospital Osborn Funeral Home Dix

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted and Discharged

The Jefferson Memorial lists admissions including Richard Jesop Fairfield and Donna Jean Bailey Cisne. Discharges include Donald D. McBride 1818 Conger and Charles Cravens Dahlgren. Some entries mention Good Samaritas Arthur Hofer Hickory Grove Manor and Evelyn Osborn 1304 Wescott among others.

Richard Jesop Fairfield Donna Jean Bailey Cisne Donald D. McBride Arthur Hofer Hickory Grove Manor Ezra Herbert Turner Rhonda Green Mt. Vernon James Barker Opdyke Alma Dooley Lowery Nursing Home Jeffery Taylor Lamar Evelyn Osborn Wescott Ronald Shurtz Waltonville Daisy Taylor South 9Th Mary J. Hanagan Isabella Sarah Mullinax Jack Newlander Salem Maurice Williams Bonnie Sadie Coates Casey Phyllis Bryant Cherry William Wilson Edward Mudler Dubois Mary Alice Brown Kathleen Venzin Shirley Williams Lieben Edith Wooden Liebengood Kelli Dawn Flora North K Alice Mitchell Dahlgren Harry Stamper Webster Hill Estates Cora Johnson Paul Whitfield Alpha Gentles Linnview Camaline Foster Airport Road James Upchurch Mt.Vernon Judy Schurtz Mary Alishia Lorena Meridith Odin Ora Robertson Angelina Rapp Belle Rive Jack Greenwood Mulkeytown Edna Thierry South 2Nd Martha Wiggins Daniel Karen McKenzie W. Adams Susie Norman Forest Delores Todd Bell Ara McCraw Broadway Samuel Braddock Bruford Carlos Tolley Johnson James Dubois South 13Th

Circuit Court Fines Levyed in Benton Area

Circuit court fines listed include Charles W. Cremons of Benton fined 10 for overwidth load violation. Robert C. DeBaun of 1309 Jones fined 15 on speeding. Jackie L. Braddy of Route 1 appears in the same notice with a charge noted.

Charles W. Cremeons Benton Robert C. DeBaun Jones Jackie L. Braddy Route 1

End Tax Exemption On Church Business

Two major church groups urged Congress to end the tax exemption for church owned businesses. The National Council of Churches and the US Catholic Conference cited potential competitive advantages for taxpaying firms and aligned with the Nixon administration and Mills on tax reform. Catholic sources named Loyola University WWL and WBAY as affected, while NCC spokesman Bruno Kroker said many Protestant church owned businesses could be affected.

Washington Congress National Council of Churches United States Catholic Conference Wilbur Mills D-Ar House Ways and Means Committee Mill Christian Brothers Wines Corporation California Loyola University WWL New Orleans Norbertine Fathers Wbay-Tv Green Bay Wis Bruno Kroker Council

West Virginia congressman accuses UMWA leaders of special retirement fund

Rep. Ken Hechler told Raleigh County Disabled Miners and Widows Association that top United Mine Workers officials bypassed IRS rules by creating a three-person special retirement fund. He claimed $1.5 million moved from the union treasury to the National Bank of Washington finances the plan granting $40,000 to $50,000 yearly for life to President W. A. Boyle, VP George Titler, and Sec. treasurer John Owens. He urged capping Boyle’s pension at the miners’ typical $1,380 yearly.

Beckley W. Va West Virginia United Mine Workers of America Reet Ken Hechler Raleigh County Disabled Miners and Widows Association Internal Revenue Service IRS UMW Hechler W.A. Boyle George Titler John Owens UMW Treasury

Million Pass Husain In New Delhi in State Funeral

Police used steel tipped canes to hold back crowds as nearly a million filed past the body of President Zakir Husain laid in state in the presidential palace. Another million marched the eight mile route to Jamia Milia University where he helped found the institution and served as vice chancellor for 22 years. Inside the Dubai Hall Kosygin placed a wreath of roses beside the body.

New Delhi Zakir Husain Jamia Millia University Hasan Dubai Hall Alexei Kosygin

Mt Vernon Hog Market Report

Prices for No 1 and No 2 meat type hogs at 210 to 230 lb stood 20.50 and 21.25 with markets down 50 cents until 12 30 p m today Sows ranged 15.00 and 18.00 Boars 12.00 and 13.00 After 12 30 p m prices will be based on next day’s figures.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Shot In Mt Vernon Morning

Mt Vernon traders received morning quotes for agricultural commodities. Wheat sold at 1.20 per bushel Soybeans at 2.56 per bushel and corn at 1.20 per bushel.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago Produce Market Report Summary

Chicago AP Market notes from CME include butter scores 93 AA 67 percent 92 AA 67 percent 90 B 64 percent and 89 C 6014, cars 90 B 6544 89 C 62 percent, eggs grades A whites 33 mediums 28 standards 32 checks 2414 and overall quality indicators across dairy and transport items.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Egg Price Grades and Weights From St Louis Market

AP report from St Louis lists consumer egg grades with sizes and prices, including A large 29-33 and A medium 24-28, A small 18-22, B large 25-28, wholesale standards 24-26, pullet 18-20, graded large 28-30, hens heavy and light categories, and broilers/fryers priced 28.50-28.75.

ST. Louis

Livestock prices at National Stockyards Tuesday

Estimates from National Stockyards show hogs 7,500 head and cattle 3,500 with calves 150 and sheep 200. Hogs mix ranges: 226 lb 22.10, 200-250 lb 21.25-22.00, sows 18.75-19.25. Cattle: prime steers 950-1,225 lb 33.25, choice 30.50-33.00, good and choice 28.00-31.50. heifers 29.00-31.00. cows 20.50-23.00. vealers 39.00-43.00. Sheep: spring lambs 32.00-33.00. ewes 7.00-9.00.

Grain price quotes from Chicago board markets

Chicago market notes list Wheat No 2 hard yellow at 1.3844, No 2 soft red 1.3344, Corn No 2 yellow 1.31 percent and No 5 yellow 1.20 percent, Oats No 2 extra heavy white 68, Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.70, Soybean oil 8.85.

Chicago

Wall Street edges higher on profit taking cautious rally

Wall Street extended gains in active trading as investors digested last week's rally. The Dow Jones industrial average reached 958.57 at noon, up 1.40, with the Associated Press average rising 0.6 to 339.6.

New York Associated Press New York Stock Exchange U.S.S British Petroleum American Stock Exchange

Chicago College Shut By Students

CHICAGO AP Classes were cancelled again at the southeast campus of Chicago City College as faculty and administrators seek talks with student leaders to end recurring racial disturbances. Tensions between whites and Negroes have caused several incidents over the past two weeks.

Chicago Chicago City College Theodore Powell

Ogilvie Appeals For Income Tax Support

Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie urged Illinois residents to back a proposed 4 percent state income tax in a 15 minute statewide broadcast. Democrats criticized the plan, saying it would create a surplus and fail to justify funds, while Ogilvie emphasized education as the top budget priority.

Chicago Richard B. Ogilvie Ogilvie Illinois Ilinois John Touhy House Thomas McGloon Senate School Problems Commission Department of Mental Health House of Representatives

Births in Cisne and Bluford greet new arrivals

Mr and Mrs Elman Bailey of Cisne are parents of a son born at 3 10 PM Sunday May 4 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds 15 14 ounces and named Larry Woodrow. Mr and Mrs Archie Woods of 901 Cleveland are parents of a daughter born at 6 50 AM Monday May 5 at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing six pounds five ounces. Mr and Mrs Norman Thomason of Bluford are parents of a daughter born at 7 34 AM with weight six pounds 15 ounces.

Elman Bailey Cisne Jefferson Memorial Hospital Larry Woodrow Archie Woods Cleveland Good Samaritan Hospital Norman Thomason Bluford

Unemployment Rate Edges Up as Growth Slows

Washington AP. The nation's unemployment rate rose to 3.5 percent in April, up from March, with employment growth slowing. Unemployed numbered 2.5 million, a drop from March but below expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose only 34,000 as total employment fell 441,000 to 77,079,000 and the civilian labor force grew to 79,621,000.

Washington Labor Department Asst Harold Goldstein Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau Goldstein

Fortas Defends Wolfson Ties Amid Life Magazine Repor t

Fortas rejects claims of improper benefit from Wolfson and says he gave no legal services to Wolfson or family. Life magazine links a June 1966 visit to Wolfson’s Florida horse farm to a long feared SEC investigation. No evidence of Fortas being hired to fix cases. Rumors of resignation denied. White House press aide sees no stepping down.

Fortas Wolfson Ocala Fla Securities and Exchange Commission Wolfson-Fortas Johnson Earl Warren Senate Judiciary Committee American University Law School E. Whittington

Florida Leads In Orange And Grapefruit Production

Florida leads the nation in orange and grapefruit production, maintaining the top position among all states due to its large orchard base and favorable growing conditions. The state’s citrus industry supports regional economies and attracts processing facilities.

Florida

Men Accused Of Lumber Theft In Johnston City

Two Johnston City men James Carroll and Virgil Borchett face more than 1000 dollars in lumber theft charges after a April 22 incident at Herbert Hyr e of Scheller home site. Three youths Lester Bain Bradley Atchison and Charles Hickey are charged with a separate April 24 theft from the Wimberly Store in Divide.

Johnston City Divide Register-News James Carroll Virgil Borchett Herbert Hyre Scheller Wimberly Lester Bain Bradley Atchison Conger Charles Hickey Texico

US Helicopter Losses Mount in Vietnam War Report

The U,S, Command disclosed weekend helicopter losses totaling eleven Americans killed and six wounded, with five helicopters and one F100 fighter-bomber lost. Ground clashes near War Zone C left three North Vietnamese dead after American air support drove the attackers from bunkers.

Stoarge U.S Saigon U.S. 1St Calvary Division Air National Guard

Zany Trans Atlantic Air Race Under Way

New York reports a wacky trans Atlantic air race of 1969 with entrants using diverse craft from ambulances to balloons. Lt. Paul Waterhouse piloted a Royal Navy Phantom jet across in 5 hours 4 minutes 25 seconds, claimed fastest transatlantic flight, with 26 minutes more for airport transit. Race backed by London Daily Mail offers 144000 in prizes, 390 entries in 21 categories, goal to cover distance from Empire State Building observation deck to Lemion's Post Officer Tower top.

New York Empire State Building Lemion Paul Waterhouse Atlantic London Navy London Daily Mail

Two Auto Crashes In Mt Vernon Leave Cars Damaged

Over the weekend two Mt Vernon accidents caused minor injuries and heavy damage. At 2 30 p m Saturday Mary J Chesley 20 of 2511 College and Vicki J Webb 16 of 13 Southeast Crescent collided at 10th and Broadway Webb cited for failure to yield and both cars suffered over 100 in damage. At 12 37 p m Saturday Horace A Harlow 80 of Route 6 and Wilma J Marlow 42 of 504 Cessna collided on South Fourth Street with Marlow’s car damaged over 100 and Harlow’s about 75 in damage.

Mt. Vernon Mary J. Chesley College Vicki J. Webb Southeast Crescent 10Th and Broadway Vicki Webb Horace A. Harlow Route 6 Wilma J. Marlow Cessna South Fourth Street Marlow Harlow

Divorce Granted in Circuit Court Here

One divorce was granted in circuit court here in the case of Charles Robinson versus Lovell Erlene Robinson. The decree formalizes dissolution of the marriage with the court’s order finalizing the separation.

Charles Robinson Lovell Erlene Robinson

Rocks Break Cafe Windows Vandalism Reported

Two vandalism incidents were reported to police yesterday. At 4 43 a m rocks were thrown through three windows at Jones Cafe located at 1195 South Ninth Street. At 2 28 p m vandalism damaged a storm door at a vacant house owned by R Victor Hagestad at 2109 Conger.

Jones Cafe South Ninth Street R. Victor Hagestad Conger

Cancer Benefit at Kell School

A musical variety show to raise funds for cancer will be held at Kell School on Friday May 9 starting at 5 30 p m with sandwiches pie soft drinks and coffee. Entertainment begins at 7 30 p m featuring the Christianates Bear Travis and the Country Squires.

Kell School The Cancer Fund Christianates Bear Travis Country Squires

Jefferson Chapter 686 to Meet Tuesday Evening

A stated meeting of Jefferson Chapter No. 686 will be held Tuesday May 6 at 8:00 p.m. in the Masonic Temple at Op dyle. There will be invitation. Formal, Marguerite Piper, Sec. Aciine Dare, W.M.

Jefferson Chapter C.E Jefferson Chapter No Masonic Temple Opdyle Marguerite Piper Aciine Dare W.M

Fire damages car at Park Plaza Shopping Center

Local firemen responded at 2 50 p m Saturday to a car fire at Park Plaza Shopping Center. The front seat of the car owned by Delva Davenport of 2800 Logan was heavily damaged. Cause of the blaze was not determined.

Park Plaza Delva Davenport Logan

New Mt Vernon brochure showcases local industry and education

The Mt Vernon Chamber unveils a new brochure highlighting Dowzer Electric Inc centered content with four color pages on plant history and locations at 510 South First St Huntingdon Tenn and Fountain Place South industrial park. It features educational facilities Good Samaritan Hospital and Precision Engineering Co with plans to distribute to members free on call and to prospects nationwide for $1.50 for nonmembers.

Dowzer Electric , Inc Fountain Place South 510 South First St Dowzer Huntingdon Tenn Good Samaritan Hospital Precision Engineering. Co Chamber of Commerce Main St

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