Joan Crawford Dies At 69 Icon Of Golden Age Hollywood
Actress Joan Crawford dies at 69 in Manhattan from a heart attack. Born Lucille LeSueur in 1908, she rose from chorus girl to Hollywood star winning an Oscar for Mildred Pierce and later became Pepsi's first woman director. Her marriages to Douglas Fairbanks Jr Franchot Tone and Phillip Terry ended in divorce.
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No Frost Ad Sells Deep Freeze Fast
H. F Reynolds of Mr Ver non sold his deep freezer the first night after advertising in the Register classified section. Call 242-0113 for a no frost quick action ad and help from a Classified Advisor.
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Elections Board Out Of Business
SPRINGFIELD Ill AP The state Board of Elections meets its end today by order of the state Supreme Court after the House failed to approve a bill creating a five member replacement board The measure needed 83 votes and fell short 71 votes with party leaders nominate two names each for a four member board and the governor to choose The Supreme Court ruled last year the appointment method breached the separation of powers The deadline was extended from March 15 to May 11 and the new board would require governor appointment with House and Senate approval for the chairman and other members
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Meetings of Varnell Rebekah Lodge May 12
The Varnell Rebekah Lodge 296 will hold a meeting on Thursday May 12 at 1 0 0 0 F Enita Karch N G Naomi Bogan secretary notes.
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Tornado tolls reach into central Illinois damage tally rises
Weather disaster spreads across central Illinois with reports of 3 million dollars in tornado damage and high winds. Officials say Champaign and Morgan counties bear the brunt with flooded water plants and extensive property losses. County tallies include Urbana Mahomet McLean Dewitt Logan Calhoun and Morgan counties reporting hundreds of thousands to millions in damage. Officials promise potential state action as assessments continue.
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Body found in Mississippi River near Carondelet
A body floated Tuesday in the Mississippi River near brush about half a mile north of East Carondelet. Identified by wallet documents and clothing, the man’s name was not released pending relatives notification. He was believed to be a missing person from a reported incident in late January, per St. Clair County coroner’s office.
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Unusual Parking Tickets Imposed For Alarmed Cars
Chicago police issue a Tuesday order imposing fines from 25 to 200 dollars on owners whose burglar alarm remains sounding more than 10 minutes. A police spokesman cited the new rule as a deterrent against alarm abuse during burglary cases.
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Gas Station Lounge Grand Opening at 24th and Broadway
The Gas Station Lounge at 24th and Broadway launched its grand opening today and runs through Thursday May 26. Discounts apply at the drive-up package window with a microwave oven drawing on May 26 and other gifts. Open daily 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. except Sunday. owned by Roger Marvel, ex L and N Lounge operator, in a former gas station with tavern, package goods, and game room.
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Career Day Showcases Casey Junior High Eighth Graders
Eighth graders at Casey Junior High with 45 community volunteers explored career paths in nine groups. After morning discussions, students toured sites tied to each field including aviation, education, business, glamour, medical care, construction, automotive, writing and social services. Field trips visited local firms, hospitals and other workplaces.
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Jim Tucker
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Market price snapshot from Mt Vernon and NY stocks
Mt Vernon grain quotes at 10 am show corn at 2.16, wheat 2.09, soybeans and oats listed for No 2 yellow and No 1 yellow. At National Stockyards, hogs and cattle moved higher with limited test prices. NY stock averages mixed as Fed policy weighs on sentiment and volume climbs. Dow 30 at 985.89, NYSE composite 54.30, AMEX index 114.25.
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Death notices from Mt. Vernon area deaths
Deaths report multiple local figures including Ella Atchison Hart 88 of Mt. Vernon died at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral at Central Church of Christ with burial at Little Grove Cemetery. Survived by son Lloyd and daughter Essie Hayes plus many grandchildren. Other obituaries include Elmer Matthews 68 of Route 1 Brownsville and Gladys Okie Morgan 81 formerly of Ashley. details of spouses, children, and funeral plans. services planned across local funeral homes.
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Rev Frank Staley Springfield dies at 77
Rev Frank Staley 77 of Springfield former Mt Vernon resident died at 6 26 a m Monday at home Born in Blackfoot Idaho son of Sam and Lillie Janet Duncan Staley He was a minister and construction worker member of South Side Church of the Nazarene in Mt Vernon Funeral held Thursday at 1 p m at Ellinger Kunz and Davis Funeral Home Springfield with Rev Mault officiating Burial in Oakwood Cemetery Springfield Surviving wife Rev Lennie Lathan Staley a son Joseph M Staley Wagner three daughters Virginia Joan Cavaker Linda Sue Jones both of Springfield Patricia Mae Fisher Midland Texas a brother Thomas Staley Enfield three sisters Mrs John Ruegg Bland Mo Mrs Flora Triskowski St Louis Mo and Mrs Lela Lee Enfield 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Mt Vernon Weather Watch Tuesday Forecast
The Mt Vernon weather report notes Tuesday highs around 68 and lows near 39 with a 7 am reading of 42. It compares today with past years and reports rainfall to date at 11.01 inches. Thursday sunrise is 5 50 am and sunset 7 56 pm. The water level at the main dam stands at 407.28 meters above mean sea level. The outlook for Friday through Sunday is partly cloudy with possible showers Saturday and temperatures in the mid 70s to mid 80s and lows in the 50s.
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