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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1969

Page

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Mrs Addie Kemmerling 77 of Bluford dies at God Samaritan

Mrs Addie Kemmerling age 77 of Bluford died at 2 30 am today at God Samaritan Hospital Funeral arrangements are in complete and her body is at Bluford Funeral Home Born July 14 1891 in Wayne County she was the daughter of Edward A and Nancy Moore She was married to Francis Kemmerling who died in 1953 Surviving are one son Fay Kemmerling of Brookfield Illinois one brother Roy Moore of Clemmons Iowa six sisters Rose Robertson Marie Terrell Maude Lemar Pearl Body Lillie Williams Emma Kemmerling four grandchildren and two great grandchildren She was a member of the Bluford Baptist Church

Addie Kemmerling Bluford God Samaritan Hospital Bluford Funeral Home Kemmerling Wayne County Edward A Nancy Jordan) Moore Francis Kemmerling Fay Kemmerling Brookfield Roy Moore

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted and Discharges

Admission list includes Emma Shaw Fairfield Benjamin Hutch craft Dahlgren Effie Holland Opdyke. No discharges listed for Good Samaritan Wanda Lowery 1200 South 23rd Alta Thackery 913 Fairfield Road. Discharged names include Wanda Lowery Alta Thackery Audrey Wegner Route 6 Mt Jewell Thompson 1104 South 13th Gertie Francis 814 Park Avenue.

Jefferson Memorial Emma Shaw Fairfield Benjamin Harrison Hutchcraft Dahlgren Effie B. Holland Opdyke Good Samaritan Jack Davis Thomas Wray Bluford Carlos Tolley McLeansboro Franklin Buttrum Mt. Vernon Susan White Wayne City Doris Purcell South Frank Thompson Maxine White Pace Braddy Robinson Ina Myrtle Upton Perkins Rebecca Shelton Jones Jana Peay South 15Th Juanita Volkert Bishop Court Rollie Robinson Waltonville Josie Baugh Ruth Duff Underwood Nursing Home Inn Rose Shipman South 23Rd Charles Eldridge Schumm van Black Hickory Grove Manor Darrell Self Wanda Lowery Alta Thackery Fairfield Road Audrey Wegner Jewell Thompson South 13Th Gertie Francis Park Avenue Anna Rash North 4Th David Drake Forest John Acker Lyons Court Almedia Hardesty Pamela King White Brenda Maxey

July 1 Start Planned for Big Water and Sewer Project

The city plans July 1 start for a large water and sewer upgrade in Mannen Highland and Jamison Western Gardens areas west of 27th Street and north of Broadway. Project cost about 296 thousand with 297.5 thousand budgeted from bonds federal aid utility funds and private contributions including Earl Jamison. A follow up water line to the new elevated tank and ties to existing mains will be debated at the next Utility Commission meeting.

Mannen Highland 27Th Street Broadway Jamison Western Gardens 34Th Street Earl D. Jamison Setzekorn 42Nd Street Hickory Grove Manor Buford School Utility Commission

Ogilvie balks at Jackson presence at UAW talks

In Springfield Illinois Gov Richard Ogilvie canceled a UAW meeting on the proposed income tax after Robert Johnson regional director appeared with Rev Jesse Jackson Operation Breadbasket. About 1200 UAW members marched in opposition to taxing individuals and corporations at the same rate. Johnson refused to enter without Jackson.

Springfield Ill Richard B. Ogilvie Robert Johnson United Auto Workers Ogilvie Johnson Jesse Jackson Breadbasket UAW Fred Bird Jackson Bird

Agnew Dons Nuclear Sub Shipboard Parade

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew piloted the nuclear attack submarine Hammerhead for 15 minutes during a five hour voyage from Port Canaveral to about 20 miles off Cape Kennedy. Admiral Bernard A. Clarey praised his handling as the Hammerhead, a new class submarine, carried him aboard.

Cape Kennedy Spiro T. Agnew Bernard A. Clarey Naval Operations USS Hammerhead Port Canaveral

East St. Louis Housing Plan Seeks 223 Low-Income Units

Urban Improvement Corp of Clayton Missouri submitted plans to East St. Louis city council for a $10 million development. It includes 223 low income family apartments two 100 unit elderly towers a $1.5 million shopping center and on site services such as barber shops grocery stores to support the new community.

East ST. Louis Urban Improvement Corp Clayton

Presbyterians seek U.S. to recognize Castro regime

SAN ANTONIO Texas AP reports the United Presbyterian general assembly urged the U S government to recognize Fidel Castro s Cuban government and end the trade embargo against Cuba.

San Antonio, Tex United Presbyterian General Assembley U.S Fidel Castro Cuba

Births in Opdyke and South 23rd Street families

Mr and Mrs Calvin Arthur Hayes of Opdyke welcomed a daughter at 9 09 Monday morning May 19 in Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Candace Sue weighed seven pounds 11 ounces. Mr and Mrs Garnett Peek of 906 South 23rd Street welcomed a son at 5 13 this morning May 20 in Good Samaritan Hospital. He weighed six pounds 13 1 2 ounces.

Calvin Arthur Hayes Opdyke Jefferson Memorial Hospital Candace Sue Garnett Peek South 23Rd Street Good Samaritan Hospital

Circuit Court Fines Reported for Traffic Violations

Fines listed include Henry E. Gilligan Bluford 25 for driving without license Ronald Gene Johnson Walled Lake Mich 10 for driving too fast David C. Spears 2208 Cherry St 10 for disobeying a stop sign Johnny H Garner Decatur 13 for speeding Thomas M Scherer 2002 College 10 for disobeying a traffic signal Charles G Bakers Aviston 25 for overweight on license Donna Adams 616 S 15th St 10 for faulty brakes James R Delaney 136 Wagner Rd 10 for careless driving David A Laird 12 Northbrook Dr 10 for no lifesaving device on a boat Arthur A Dread 1523 S Ninth St 10 for state curfew violation Frances I Ferguson Ashley 10 for leaving curb with out due caution James E Aitken 1129 BelAire Dr 10 for disobeying a stop sign.

Henry E. Gilligan Bluford Ronald Gene Johnson Walled Lake Mich David C. Spears Cherry Street Johnny H. Garner Decatur Thomas M. Scherer College Frances I. Ferguson Ashley James E. Aitken BelAire Drive

Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices Snapshot

Market update from Mt. Vernon shows hog prices down 50 cents. U.S.C.A. No. 1 hogs at 24.00, No. 2 at 23.50, No. 3 at 23.00. Sows 17.00 and 20.00, boars 14.00 and 15.00. After 12:30 p.m. prices switch to next day’s basis.

U.S.C.A

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted in Morning Trading

Mt Vernon price report shows wheat at 1.22, soybeans at 2.59, corn at 1.23. Prices reflect morning quotations from Mt Vernon markets.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago Produce Butter and Egg wholesale prices data

Chicago AP reports CME butter wholesale prices with grades AA to C and percentages. Butter scores include 9% AA 6744 and 92 A 67% and 90 B 6442, 89 C 6042 with Cars 90 B 65% and 89 C 62%. Eggs wholesale prices list grade A whites 33, mediums 25, standards 30.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Egg price grades listed in St Louis market report

St Louis AP notes consumer egg grades and wholesale equivalents with size categories A large to A small and B large ranges. Hens and broilers prices cited include heavy and light hen weights and fryers at 29.75 to 30.25.

ST. Louis

Livestock Prices at National Stockyards Show Mixed Moves

AP wire reports at National Stockyards show Wednesday estimates for hogs and cattle with hogs down 50 to 75 cents for various weights and sow boar details. Cattle and calves listed steady to mixed, with steers and prime cattle priced up to around 35.00 and vealers near 39 to 42 dollars. Sheep and lambs also noted with lambs at 29 to 32 dollars and ewes at about 8 to 9 dollars.

Chicago Grain Market Prices Reported by AP

Chicago AP lists grain prices with Wheat No 2 hard yellow 1.40, No 2 soft red 1.36, Corn No 2 yellow 1.33, Oats No 2 extra heavy white 69.4, Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.73, Soybean oil 8.50 per unit.

Chicago

Wall Street bears extend losses amid ongoing consolidation

Wall Street trading remained steeply lower in moderate activity as brokers noted continued consolidation after Monday. The Dow Jones average at noon fell 6.59 to 952.43, with the Associated Press average down 1.5 to 339.7. Losses outpaced gains across sectors, and major issues like Lockheed dropped after news of an $800 million helicopter contract cancellation.

New York Dow Dow Industrial Associated Press New York Stock Exchange Lockheed Aircraft Army Occidental Petroleum Roan Selection Trust Atlantic Richfield American Stock Exchange British Preroleum

Campus Gunfire Violence Surges at Lincoln University

Rioting and gunfire on the Lincoln University campus in Jefferson City Missouri left one Berkeley fatality in California as protests spread to multiple campuses. National Guardsmen and state police patrolled Lincoln after dormitory gunfire. no injuries were reported. Separate clashes at Berkeley and Ferris State, New Orleans campuses triggered arrests, mass dispersals, and student demands for ethnic studies and housing reforms.

Lincoln University Jefferson City Berkely Calif National Guardsmen Lincoln Campus Berkeley James Rector San Jose Herrick Memorial Hospital Memorial Hall Lincoln University of California Rector Big Rapids Mich Ferris State College Charles Venagh New York City College City College Livermore Lawrence Radiation Latorities New Orleans Southern University

Two Accidents Reported Near Mt. Vernon Intersections

Two separate crashes were reported by Mt. Vernon police. At 9:55 a.m. Frances Ferguson 24 Evelyn Hill 27 and Keith Kappmeyer 63 collided near 13th and Broadway with Ferguson charged for leaving curb. Damages exceeded 25 to Fergusons car and over 100 to the Hill and Kappmeyer autos. At 8:04 a.m. Mildred Drennan 54 and Dennis Baltzell 18 collided near Salem Road and Gaston with Baltzell cited for disobeying a traffic signal. Each vehicle sustained more than 100 in damage.

Mt. Vernon Frances I. Ferguson Ashley Evelyn H. Hill Warren Keith K. Kappmeyer North Highland 13Th and Broadway Frances Ferguson Ferguson Auto Hill Kappmeyer Mildred C. Drennan Casey Dennis L. Baltzell South 26Th Salem Road Gaston M. Baltzell

Sues Husband For Divorce In Circuit Court

Mary M. Sinks filed a divorce suit against William J. Sinks in circuit court yesterday. Married July 23, 1949, they separated November 10, 1967. Plaintiff cites mental cruelty and seeks child support and custody of two minor children.

Mary M. Sinks William J. Sinks Circuit

Ten Dynamite Blasts Hit Eugene Downtown

Ten explosions rocked downtown Eugene over two hours injuring none and causing light damage to five buildings including a bank a Methodist church a newspaper office a state building and a University of Oregon facility. Explosions appeared to be tossed from cars and there was no panic as crowds gathered. Police noted no clear link to the day’s university visit by activists Bobby Seale Tom Hayden and Reese Erlich.

Eugene Ore University of Oregon David Hill University of Oregon Today Bobby Seale Oakland Calif Black Panther Party Tom Hayden Students For A Democratic Society Reese Erlich California Peace and Freedom Party

Two-Year Car License Plates OK'd and Highway Tax Edits

The legislature approved two year car license plates and adopted a Senate referred system. The House backed a jury verdict rule for civil cases with five sixths agreement, instead of full juror consensus. Amendments to Gov Ogilvie highway tax plan cut a half cent from a proposed two percent gasoline tax and eliminated tires, batteries and antifreeze excise taxes. Bonding power for highways was reduced from 2.05 to two billion dollars.

Senate House Richard B. Ogilvie Ogilvie

Astronauts Reach Moon Amid Lighthearted Telecast

Apollo 10 crew reports they are in good health and preparing for moon descent. Flight director Glenn Lunney notes the telecast shows the crew well as they near the halfway point of the 251,307 mile mission. John Young salutes and draws Snoopy while Charles Stafford jokes about shaving before the eight hour LEM descent toward the moon.

Glenn Lunney Moon Stafford Young Charlie Brown Snoopy

Plan for $400000 Nursing Home in Mt Vernon

Mt Vernon plans a $400000 nursing home with construction set for summer and first residents expected spring 1970. The Jeffersonian will be a cross shaped facility with a west entrance on White street, housing kitchens dining rooms rehabilitation areas and therapy services. The project includes a medical arts center nearby and involves zoning changes and a State Department of Public Health certificate of need.

Es Letzekorn Gary Shaw 18Th Street Jefferson Avenue Mt. Vernon Southern Illinois Medical Center Margaret Setzekorn Patricia Forsythe R.N Setzekorn Illinois Nursing Home Association American College of Nursing Home Administrators Setzekron Broadway Jeffersonian Jefferson County White Street Medical Arts Good Samaritan Hospital

Justice In Vegas Deal Linking Douglas Foundation to Casinos

The Douglas Foundation sold 21 791 Parvin Dohrmann shares in early March at 91 75 each, cashing in about 2 million dollars. The sale relates to stock in the Parvin Dohrmann Co owner of Stardust Fremont and Aladdin hotels and casinos in Las Vegas.

Douglas Foundation Pargin-Dohrmann Co Stardust Fremont Aladdin Harvey Silbert Parvin-Dohrmann Earl Warren Albert Parvin John J. Williams Warren Congressional Fortas Wolfson Silbert del Webb del E. Webb Corp Las Douglas Vegas Lake Tahe New Los Angeles Princeton UCLA Parvin-Dohrmann Co Chicago Delbert W. Coleman Bowie Kuhn Atlanta Braves Oakland Athletics Braves Coleman

Big Helicopter Order Cancelled

Washington AP Lockheed Aircraft, builder of the C5A transport, is in default on a contract valued near 1 billion dollars to build the Cheyenne helicopter. Army Secretary Resor cited failure to meet specifications and stability problems with the rotor gunship designed for Vietnam.

Washington Lockheed Aircraft Army Stanley R. Resor Lockheed Lockheed Board D. J. Haughton Vietnam Resor

Belleville Pilot Killed in Crash

A 22 year old private pilot Allen L. Saxton of Belleville was killed when his Ces sna 150 crashed in a field six miles north of Belleville near Routes 50 and 159. He had checked out the aircraft the previous night and planned a Bloomington cross country round trip. The delay in departure could not be explained immediately.

Belleville, Ill Belleville Allen L. Saxton St. Louis Collinsville Saxton Bloomington

Rockefeller Returns From Latin American Tour

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller arrived at LaGuardia Airport after a nine day Latin American tour. On return he said nations are in the same boat and must cooperate on mutual problems. He traveled from Panama where the final two days of the trip were spent. The trip was conducted on a special presidential assignment.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller LaGuardia Panama Hemisphere Nixon Rockefeller

Stock sales cited in foundation ties to notable figures

The foundation sold an estimated 2.7 million dollars of stock last month, a move not counted in baseball purchases per SEC and Nevada records. Parvin, named in 1967 as a co conspirator in a Wolfson stock case, remains vice president of the foundation led by Douglas. Among current Parvin-Dohrmann owners are executives from a Canadian mining firm, endowment funds of the University of Vermont and Syracuse University, and actress Jill St. John.

Washington Supreme Court William O. Douglas Las Vegas Foundation Douglas Congress Albert Parvin Foundation Justice Douglas Bellingham Wash Securities and Exchange Commission Nevada Parvin Wolfson Parvin-Dohrmann SEC Nevada Records University of Vermont University of Syracuse Jill St. John

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Arthur Wynne New York World Ogilvie Balks Agnew Castro Circuit Court Mt. Vernon Grain Chicago Grain Wall Street Jeff City THE Justice In Link Douglas Foundation Abe Fortas Family Foundation Louis E. Wolfson Nelson McCormick VFW Rocky Marvin Ford Chevrolet Mercury Marvin Dye
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