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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1965

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Deaths Clarence W Moss 56 Cleve land Ohio veteran of World War II

Clarence W Moss 56 of Cleveland Ohio died Monday in a Cleveland hospital. Former Hamilton county resident born May 30 1908. Funeral plans incomplete. Survived by seven brothers and a sister. daughter in Chicago. WWII veteran. Body to Ina Funeral Home.

Clarence W. Moss Cleveland Hamilton County Ina Mrr. Moss Lawrence Margie Taylor) Moss Mike Moss Bonnie John Jess Alonzo Moss Battle Creek, Mich Taylor Moss Chicago Marvin Moss Rockford, Ill Rosie Clinton Inn Mr. Moss

Eulalia Eswine Dies At 79 In Prairie County

Mrs Eulalia Eswine 79 of RFD 2 Dahlgren dies at 8 00 am Monday in St Joseph Hospital Breeze MN Funeral services set for 9 00 am Thursday at St Johns Catholic Piopolis Rev Harry Schumacher to officiate Burial in adjoining cemetery Body lies in state at Donelson Funeral Home McLeansboro after 3 00 pm Wednesday Rosary recited 8 00 pm Wednesday She born June 7 1885 Hamilton county daughter of Ludwig and Regina Karcher Married to Joseph Eswine who survives Also survived by three sons William Normand MO Louis Festus MO Ernest O Rockledge FL two daughters Regina Speros St Louis Flo Am Beuhler Carlyle two brothers Lee St Louis Julius Dahlgren a sister Mrs Joe Pfister Dahlgren and 26 grandchildren

Eulalia Eswine RFD 2 Dahlgren St. Joseph Hospital Breeze St. John’s Catholic Church Piopolis Harry Schumacher Donelson Funeral Home McLeansboro Eswine Hamilton County Ludwig and Regina (Schmitt) Karcher Joseph Eswine William Eswine Normand Louis Eswine Festus Ernest O. Eswine Rock

Jackie Kennedy to Tour England in White House Jet

Mrs John F Kennedy and her children Caroline and John Jr will use a White House jet to travel to England for the dedication of a memorial to the assassinated president. The trip departs New York at 9 a.m. Wednesday with Queen Elizabeth II set to unveil the memorial at Runnymede Friday.

Washington White House John F. Kennedy England Air Force

May 12 meeting on chapter consolidation and 4th degree

Andrew D. Webb Chapter No. 160 holds a stated meeting on May 12 1965 at 7 30 p m to decide on consolidating with I M Asbury Chapter No. 261. The 4th degree will be conferred. Cecil N Levin secretary Byron W Weld Jr high priest.

Royal Arch Masons Andrew D. Webb I. M. Asbury Cecil N. Levin Byron W. Weld, Jr

Monterey Elects First Woman Mayor Minnie Coyle

Minnie D. Coyle, longtime Monterey City Council member, defeated former Mayor Lawrence Pollard on Monday to become the city's first woman chief executive. Both are Democrats and Monterey's history notes its status as California's first capital under Spanish, Mexican, and American rule.

Monterey Calif California Minnie D. Coyle Lawrence M. Pollard

Hog market update steady with limited shifts

Prices paid until 12:50 p.m. were unchanged with hogs at 19.65 for 200 to 220 pounds. Sows rose to 16.50 for 300 pound loads, but 300 weight and over sows fell to 16.25. Boars ranged 10.50 to 11.00 as prices after 12:30 p.m. will reflect next day's figures.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon

Mt Vernon posted grain quotes with Wheat at 1.31 Soybeans 2.72 Shell corn 1.34 Ear corn 1.31 for the market hours this afternoon.

MT. Vernon

Egg and poultry price listings from St Louis market

AP report notes egg grades A large 26 28 A medium 21 23 A small 17 18 B large 21 24 wholesale standards 24 25 unclassified 21 22 checks 17 18. Poultry hens heavy 16 17 light over 5 lb 10 11 under 5 lb 5 5 43. Broilers and fryers 17 19.

ST. Louis

Chicago Grain Price Summary

Chicago wheat and corn futures prices listed by grade and type. No. 2 hard wheat at 1.494, No. 2 at 1.4724, corn No. 2 yellow at 1.36, oats No. 2 heavy white at 76, soybeans No. 1 yellow at 2.87, soybeans oil at 10.65.

Chicago

Texas Livestock Receipts at National Stock Yards

Estimated Wednesday receipts at National Stock Yards include hogs 6500, cattle 2500, calves 200, sheep 200. Hogs 200-260 lb barrows and gilts 20.00-25.25, sows 300-600 lbs 16.00-17.73. Cattle 400 calves 400 steady, steers 22.50-26.73, heifers 22.00-25.00, cows 14.00-16.00, vealers 20.00-29.00. Sheep 400, spring lambs 27.00-50, shorn lambs 25.25-24.00, ewes 3.00-7.00.

National Stockyards

Chicago Produce wholesale live poultry prices

Chicago Produce reports wholesale buying prices for live poultry unchanged. Roasters listed at 25 to 28 cents per pound and special red white rock fryers at 18 to 21 cents per pound. Pricing reflects market steadiness across the sector.

Chicago USDA

Wall Street stocks end mixed after late-day trading

Wall Street edged irregularly lower in fairly active trading with about 51 million shares. Chrysler held steady while General Motors and Ford declined, airlines rose, and IBM rebounded to gain over 2 percent. Several industrials and oils moved with modest changes as traders weighed a consolidation of recent peaks.

New York Chrysler General Motors Ford Eastern IBM United Aircraft du Pont Polaroid Pure Oil General Aniline & Film Pennsylvania Xerox Goodyear Alcoa Beckman Instruments Carrier Carlisle Dan River Mills Houston Light & Power Kaiser Aluminum Pitney-Bowes Pullman Union Tank Car Greyhound American Stock Exchange U.S

State park site toured by jury in Indiana case

A jury of eight women and four men toured a 623 acre proposed state park site in Wabash county today. The group examined the land amid eminent domain proceedings with state plaintiff against James C. Bower and Murray S. McLean. The court opened yesterday with jury selection and opening statements.

Wabash County Charles FE. Jones Mt. Vernon Elinent Domain James C. Bower Evansville Ind Mt. Carmel Wabash River Bowers Laure F. Beall

Giant XB70A Bomber Loses Engines During Supersonic Flight

Edwards AFB Calif AP A chunk of stainless steel tore through three engines of the giant XB70A during a 1760 mph supersonic run at 64000 feet nearly ending the prototype’s troubled career. Test pilots Al White and Fritz Fulton landed the craft safely after discovering three engines remained and one could partially power. North American said the plane would be repaired with no date set. The program has faced multiple mishaps from brakes to bulbs and peeling paint.

Soldier injured after fight in Ashley area

Jefferson county sheriff's deputies reported Pfe. James Forrester of Ft. Campbell Kentucky was treated and released yesterday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital for injuries from a fight in Ashley. Forrester, who lists Farmington Missouri as his family home, said the matter was referred to Washington County authorities.

Jefferson County Pfe James Forrester Ft. Campbell Jefferson Memorial Hospital Ashley Forrester Farmington Washington County

Tractor death near Morrisonville shocks farm family

In Morrisonville Illinois Mrs Clara Eggermeier aged 3 was killed when a tractor ran into a ditch and overturned on a farm. Christian County officials reported she died instantly.

Morrisonville, Ill Clara Eggermeier Christian County Eggermeier

King City retailers host spring outing and golf prize

At Green Hills Country Club the King City Retailers held a spring outing with Jim Bell of The Register-News winning a Chevrolet convertible prize for the low golf score of 39. Hertz Rent-A-Car will loan the car for a weekend. Other prize winners and a post outing meeting followed, discussing 1965 promotions including Father’s Day, sidewalk sale, Egg Day and Fall Opening.

G Golf Jim Bell King City Green Hills Country Club John Payne Hertz Rent-A-Car Roy Jones Bob Thompson Bob Poisall Albert Parker Cha Bill Schelosky Register-News Jim Young Bell Bill Steffy Cliff Bell Roger Smith Dale Rainsberger Wally Owen Tom Schwartz Chap Rockaway J. R. Lamberson Don Shafer Bob Puntney Arnold DeWitt Art Laird President Schelosky

Hemophilia Fund Drive Sparked in Mt Vernon Area

Randy Lance, a nine year old hemophilia sufferer from Lesser, will spark this week’s Jefferson county fund drive in Mt Vernon. The drive runs tomorrow through Friday with Mrs. Lance leading downtown solicitation alongside Mrs. R W Terry of Benton. The campaign highlights the need for research as more than 100000 children suffer without a cure. Randy has required substantial blood transfusions, including 15 pints for a 1964 tooth extraction and more than 175 pints total during recent months.

Jefferson County Randy Lance Wayne Lance Lesser Mt. Vernon Lance Hemophilia Foundation St. Louis R. W. Terry Benton Franklin County Randy Children’s Hospital

Frisco Railroad seeks to discontinue six passenger lines

Hearings on a St. Louis San Francisco Railroad proposal to discontinue its six passenger lines continue today in St Louis. Representatives from four bus firms and an airline said they could handle the increased rider traffic if the plan is approved.

ST. Louis

U S Authorities Set for First Russian Fleet Inspection

Three U S authorities depart for Halifax to conduct the initial inspection of the Russian fishing fleet off the East Coast under a new reciprocal accord.

RUSS Halifax N.S U.S

Vietnamese singer to perform on Shindig this week

A Vietnamese songstress Miss Bach Yen will perform Wednesday night on the ABC TV show Shindig. Her U S tour is sponsored by Larry Phemister, a San Diego Naval Base instructor, who wrote the lyrics to the song Hi which she will sing. Jefferson county youths must enter the May 15 Jaycee fishing derby by May 15 for a May 22 event at Lake Jaycee with prizes and fishing-line spools for early entrants.

Miss Bach Yen Viet Nam Phemister Bach Yen Jefferson County Bob Barbieri Barbieri N. 33Rd Street Mt. Vernon

Child Killed by Car in Granite City Morning

A young Granite City girl, Carol Ann Byer, about to enter school, was struck and killed when a car driven by a local motorist, who said bright sunlight blinded his vision, could not see her. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Byer.

Granite City Carol Ann Byer Thomas Byer

Riverboat passenger dies aboard Delta Queen near Cairo

Ernest Wagner, 71, of Stamford Connecticut, died of an apparent heart attack Monday night while aboard the Delta Queen. The sternwheeler carrying 174 passengers was en route to New Orleans from Cincinnati when the incident occurred off Cairo Illinois.

Cairo Til Ernest Wagner Stamford Con New Orleans Cincinnati

Consent to Participation in Mt. Vernon Fishing Derby

The parent or guardian of Contestant I consents to the minor's participation in the Fishing Derby and releases the Mt. Vernon Junior Chamber of Commerce from any liability or claims arising from participation.

Mt. Vernon

Weather: Here and Elsewhere Monday Forecast

Monday high 76 and low 53 forecast with light rain. Rainfall this year totals 10.16 inches. Comparable pasts include one year ago high 78 and low 61 five years ago high 48 and low 41. Ten years ago similar 76 and 53. Wednesday sunrise 4 48 CST and sunset 7 05 CST.

Illinois Weather Outlook Early Week

Chicago and northern Illinois expect fair skies through Wednesday with a warming trend. Partly cloudy to cool conditions in southern Illinois with day highs 67 to 74 degrees and 40s at night in the north, 50s and 60s in the south. Early morning temps range from 43 in Rockford to 63 at Paducah across the Ohio River.

Chicago Illinois Weather Bureau Ilinois Rockford Paducah Ohio River Iinois

Divorce Petition Filed in Local Circuit Court

Glenroy Kissel seeks a divorce from Norma Jean Kissell in circuit court on grounds of desertion. The couple, who married March 17, 1962, are the parties named in the filing.

Glenroy Kissel Norma Jean Kissell

Bethel School Announces Kindergarten Pre-Registration

Robert Lane Bethel grade school principal announces kindergarten pre-registration for next year this Friday May 14 at 1 30 p m. All students entering kindergarten must attend. Nadine Rightnowar kindergarten teacher will oversee the event.

Robert Lane Bethel Grade School Nadine Rightnowar

Cooking Test For Marriage

London AP reports Marilyn Potts aged 18 won court approval to marry Paul Reed aged 25 after passing a cooking test featuring roast lamb potatoes and peas. Marilyn met Paul two months earlier and her mother objected citing youth and limited cooking skills. The court permitted the marriage after the test.

London Marilyn Potts Marilyn Paul Reed Paul England

Simon to Speak at Open Forum in Mt Vernon

State Senator Paul Simon of Troy will address an open forum sponsored by the Illinois Civic Exchange at Mt. Vernon Community College. Topic is Needed Changes in the Revenue Article. Forum opens 10 30 a m with W L Moore presiding. open discussion starts 2 15 p m, with organizational representatives speaking.

Paul Simon Troy Illinois Civic Exchange Mt. Vernon Community College Simon W. L. Moore Illinois School Board Association

Hospital Notes and Discharges From Two Memorials

Jefferson Memorial lists admissions for Mildred Cropper James Forrester and Cecil True with discharges including Lowell Masters and Pearl Meador. Good Samaritan records admitters Marie Helver Mary Dethrow and others, with discharges including Velma Wilson and Bertie Arnold and several babies.

Jefferson Memorial Mildred Marie Cropper James N. Forrester, Jr Cecil True Lowell Edward Masters Pearl Meador Betty Harrison Michele Dawn Good Samaritan Marie Fay Helverson Mary Ann Dethrow Lawrence Barker Mary Ann Page Margaret J. Stockett Dorothy Mae Huntman Rita Ann Metcalf Velma Jean Wilson Bertie Irene Arnold Emily Ann Wood Todd Richard Roberta Turpin Sharon Renee Walter Dale Mays Rose Elaine Irvin Richard Harmon Barbara Sue Ramsey Alva William Martin John Henry Daniels

Circuit Court Fines Ten Traffic Offenders

Ten traffic offenders were fined in circuit court yesterday. Others faced fines for disorderly conduct and various traffic violations including no valid registration no operator's license illegal transportation of intoxicants speeding reckless driving and disobeying railroad flashing signals. Named offenders include Abbie Herron Jr Joe G Payne Douglas Hughes Ray Franklin Leneave Norman M Tucker Donald R Rynski William Moore Silas R Ratliff Frank Roy Ellman Floyd W Hannis and Del mar York.

Abbie Herron Jr Joe G. Payne R. R Woodlawn Douglas Hughes S. 15Th Street Mt. Vernon Ray Franklin Leneave Norman M. Tucker Salem Donald R. Rynski Ashley William Moore Silas R. Ratliff Belle Rive Frank Roy Ellman New Lexington Floyd W. Hannis Broadway Delmar York Opdyke

Ministers Guests Of Sisters Of St. Francis At Good Samaritan

The Mt Vernon ministers visit Good Samaritan Hospital as part of National Hospital Week activities. Pathologist Dr. Virgil Bleisch will speak at a conference on patient needs. A 40-field “Future Careers” display opens for students and the public.

Good Samaritan Sisters of St. Francis Mt. Vernon Good Samaritan Hospital National Hospital Virgil Bleisch St. Louis Good Samaritan Pathologist American Hospital Association

Eisenhower's Car Looted in Washington Parking Garage

A theft report from Walter Reed Army Hospital details that former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's car gate was broken into in a basement garage. Missing items include a spare tire portable radio emergency oxygen kit drugs a box of candy and a 38 caliber revolver belonging to Gen. Robert L. Schulz.

Washington (Ap Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Ruben Brechbill Walter Reed Army Hospital Brechbil Robert L. Schulz

MORE TEACHERS EXPANDED PROGRAMS ASKED

School officials pushed for more teachers and expanded programs including machine operator nursing aides and practical nursing. A child center was seen as key to doubling enrollment while maintaining care. The board paused safety surveys until Illinois legislation clears, and accepted resignations of coaches and a building trades teacher.

Jones Ellis F. Henson Illinois General Assembly Henson Illinois Curtis Parker Mt. Vernon Frank Chornak Markes Ervin Chornak

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Carl Arnaud

Mr and Mrs Carl Arnaud of 708 Royal welcomed a daughter at 11 02 yesterday morning in Good Samaritan hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds fourteen ounces and was named Carla Jean.

Carl Arnaud Royal Good Samaritan Hospital Carla Jean

Vandalism and Thefts Reported in Mt Vernon

Police were told of vandalism and soda pop thefts in Mt. Vernon on Monday. Dana Pickett, operator at the city park concessions, said two cases of soda were stolen from a soft drink machine. A concrete block was thrown through a window at the Home Beverage location, 307 South 12th Street. Herbert Williams reported his car radio aerial damaged as it sat at his home on Bell Street.

Mt. Vernon Dana Pickett City Park Home Beverage South 12Th Street Herbert Williams Bell

Ed Keiser Sr Improving From Auto Crash

Ed Keiser Sr of 804 South 25 Street Lebanon Tennessee is recuperating slowly at McFarland Hospital after severe injuries from an April 25 automobile crash near Lebanon. He remains in Room 55 for two to three weeks and is listed as district manager of Ben Franklin stores in the area.

Ed Keiser South 25 McFarland Livingston, Tenn Ben Franklin

Damage Suit Dismissed Here After 1963 MT Vernon Crash

A Mt. Vernon traffic crash suit from March 11, 1963 was dismissed in circuit court as settled out of court. Plaintiff Carl L. Jones of Mt. Vernon sought 25,000 against defendant George S. White Salvage Co. of Centralia, alleging a steel beam on a truck pierced his windshield.

Mt. Vernon Carl L. Jones S. 17Th Street S. Shawnee George S. White

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