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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1976

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Mrs Vena Fowler 4 Died in Culbebper Illness Funeral Notice

Mrs Vena Fowler age 4 of a vlan died at 11 10. Burial in Hopewell cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm today. Born April 26 1902 in Hamilton county daughter of Charles and Mary B Johnson. Wife of Clarence Fowler who preceded her. Survived by daughter Leola Faulkner of McLeansboro.

Vena Fowler Hopewell Fowler Hamilton County Charles and Mary B. (Meratt) Johnson Claréricé Fowlér Leola Faulkner McLeansboro

Funeral for Eula M. Cooney of McLeansboro

Funeral services for Eula M. Cooney 81 of McLeansboro will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St Clement Church with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. The Rosary is planned Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Ghojeon Funeral Home and visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. She died Friday at 6:55 a.m. at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in St Clement cemetery. She was born August 9 1894 in McLeansboro the daughter of James and Nellie Hassett. She was married to John J Cooney Sr who preceded her in death. Survivors include one son John J Jack Cooney of McLeansboro one daughter Mary Nipper of McLeansboro two sisters Veronica Voss and Irene Brewster both of McLeansboro and two grandchildren.

Eula M. Cooney McLeansboro St. Clement's ‘Catholic Church Hamilton Memorial Hospital St. Clement’s Cemetery Cooney James Nellie (Smith) Hassett John J. Cooney Sr John J Jack" Cooney Mary Nipper Veronica Voss Irene Brewster

Mrs H E Truex Dies at 83 in Florida

Friends learn of the death in St. Petersburg Florida of Mrs H E Truex widow of former Mt Vernon First Baptist minister The 83 year old widow is survived by a daughter Mrs Everett Gill Richmond Va a grandson Eldone Truex another Everett Gill III and several great grandchildren

St. Petersburg Fla H. Bi. Truex First Baptist Church Mt. Vernon H. E. Truex

Michael P Turner dies. Windber native served Bethlehem Steel

Michael P Turner 74 of Windber Pennsylvania a former Mt Vernon resident died at 2 20 pm Friday He was born December 20 1901 to William and Martha Turner He served as a superintendent for Bethlehem Steel and formerly worked at Mt Vernon Car Company He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church Johnstown services set for Monday 130 pm at Myers Chapel Mt Vernon with Reverend Everett Vemay officiating Burial at Memorial Gar y Details to be provided after 10 am by call

Michael P. Turner Windber Mt. Vernon William and Martha Mer) Turner Bethlehem Steel Co Mt. Vernion Car Company Emanuel.Baptist Church Johnstown Gem of Myers Chapel Mt. Vernie Everett Vemay Gary

Illinois Medical Society pushes new malpractice law after ruling

Springfield Illinois The Illinois State Medical Society announced a drive to pass a new medical malpractice law after the state Supreme Court struck down a 500000 recovery limit and screening panels as unconstitutional The society leader urged swift legislative relief noting the malpractice crisis raises health care costs Chicago Medical Society president joined in calling for quick action, while the court allowed a possible constitutional medical review panel.

Springfield, Ill Illinois State Medical Society State Supreme Court High Court General Assembly ISMS Joseph Skom David S. Fox The Chicago Medical Society John C. Mullen Chicago Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors Wesley Ward Peoria U.S. Supreme Court

Woman Bites Back Teeth Save From Gunshot

Willie Mae Crumpton a 61 year old domestic was attacked by a youth who tried to snatch her purse. She struck him with a bottle then was shot in the right shoulder and head but the bullet lodged in her false teeth reducing brain spine injury. She was listed in good condition.

Chicago Willie Mae Crumpton

Vandals damage city police shooting range roof

Police report vandals damaged the shooting range roof and scattered items around the storage building Friday night. Authorities were investigating the incident this morning.

Texas Pacific No Mary Streich eyed as Moorman Syncline prospect

Geologist Robert Richter of Texas Pacific discusses a new Texas oil test in Johnson County. He notes similar western Texas wells produced and expects the Cambro Ordivician formation in the Moorman Syncline may yield gas. Four previous tests failed. Johnson City drill reached 14 274 feet, with potential costs of 1.4 to 1.7 million if dry or productive.

Johnson County Robert Richter Texas Pacific Texas Panhandle Oklahoma City Harrisburg Mary Streich Richter Moorman Johnson City

Passes House Sets Senate Trial On Jobs Bill

Congress tackles a $2.5 billion public works jobs bill after House passage 339 to 57. Ford vetoed a similar measure earlier. sponsors expect Senate approval with priority on high unemployment areas and 90 day project start. Miss Garrison, an SIU student from Mt. Vernon, recovers at home after a serious car crash in Carbondale.

House Sénate Congress Washington Senate Ford House Republican White House Carl Albert Jim Wright D-Tex Wright

Walker criticizes Wallace at SIU commencement

Gov Daniel Walker denounces anti government campaigns as dangerous and urges caution about a trend that could empower candidates who attack government He cites Wallace critics and programs like the war on poverty urban renewal and public housing to warn against excessive distrust in government.

Gov. Walker SIU Gov. Wallace Carbondale, Ir Daniel Walker Southern Sinois University Walker Alabama George Wallace Wallace

Woman Arrested In Murder Case In Bridgeton Missouri

Ashley police arrested Catherine Shook 23 from Missouri on an assault with intent to kill charge tied to a Bridgeton murder warrant. Authorities seek Armstead Dabney 32 for Bridgeton murder. Dabney is described as a Black male, 5'7", 140 pounds, brown eyes, straight black hair.

Ashley Missouri Bridgeton Mike Bradford Jay Haget Catherine Shook Armstead

Coal production still ahead of 75 pace despite dip

Charleston West Virginia AP reports coal output for the week ended May 1 1976 stands at 14 005 000 short tons according to the Bureau of Mines. The figure is about 120 000 short tons lower than the week of April 25 but nearly 1 000 000 tons higher than the same week last year. Through May 1976 total output reached 217 390 000 tons up 9 percent from the prior year.

Charleston J .W Bureau of Mines

DAV convention highlights veteran disability and state aid

The article notes that partial disabilities burden veterans with job problems and reduced pay due to required medical leave. Bryant says federal benefits fall short. the state DAV operates 12 service officers to aid claims, up from one in 1955. The convention marks the first time the state DAV meets in Southern Illinois, with Mt. Vernon stressing Southern hospitality.

Ment Reglater- News Bryant DAV Mt. Vernon Ife Southern Illinois Joe Biagi Desmond Fortner Normal Carmi

Police kill suspect in Brink's Armored Truck robbery

Montreal police shot and killed a man they identified as a suspect in the March 30 Brink's heist. Five bandits used an antiaircraft machine gun to seize a Brink's truck and escape with about $2.8 million in cash and Olympic coins. The suspect's name was not released.

Montreal West Side

Mt Vernon Weather Report12

Mt Vernon areaFriday highs near 69 with a 60 degree low and 62 at 7:00 am Rainfall amounts show 13 of an inch current and 8.20 inches year to date Data compares today with one ten and five and ten year ago readings including highs and lows Sunrise and sunset times for Sunday and Monday are listed Rend Lake main dam water level sits at 405.80 feet above mean sea level.

MT. Vernon Rend Lake Main Dam

Women's Democratic Organization Meets May 17

The Women's Democratic Organization will meet Monday May 17 at 7 30 p m in the county board room Jefferson County Courthouse All members are urged to attend Dorothy Dyer County Chairwoman.

Women's Democratic Organization Jefferson County Dorothy Dyer

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