Deaths Mrs Opal Mott Former Resident Dies
Mrs Opal Baltzell Mott a former Jefferson county resident died in Fort Lauderdale Florida Funeral services are at 9 00 a m Saturday at Schroeder Funeral Home Madison Wis burial in Madison Survivors include her husband Fred Mott four brothers two half brothers two half sisters and other relatives
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Opal (Baltzell) Mott
Jefferson County
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Shhroeder
Madison
Wis
Fred Mott
Fla
Nolan Baltzell
Bristol
South Dakota
Harold Baltzell
Bonnie
Rufus Baltzell
Rossville
Inl
Ross Baltzell
Bill Baltzell
Ina
Harry Weaver
Pierpont
Effie Spurlock
Mt. Vernon
Lula Cockrum
Frances Keller Funeral Friday In Waltonville
Funeral services for Frances Nettie Keller are set for 10:00 a.m. Friday at Fry Funeral Home in Waltonville with burial in South Hickory Hill cemetery. The 83 year old Waltonville resident died Monday night at Letzekorn Nursing Home after being born February 21, 1877 in Hillsboro. She married John Riley Keller in 1896. Survivors include four sons James Sidney, George E. Keller, John N. Keller, Andrew J. Keller. two daughters Rosie Zimmer and Lillian Reis. 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
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Frances Nettie Keller
Fry Funeral Home
Waltonville
South Hickory Hill
Keller
Letzekorn
Hillsboro
Samuel Martin
John Riley Keller
James Sidney
George E. Keller
John N. Keller
Beardstown
Ill
Andrew J. Keller
Monterrey
Calif
Rosie Zimmer
Oldfield
Lillian Reis
Richmond
Gets Probation For Burglary At Radiator Plant
David Burroughs, 21, Mt. Vernon, pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny at the General Radiator plant. Circuit Judge Caswell J. Crebs placed him on two-year probation, ordered $409 restitution and court costs. He waived grand jury action. Two co-defendants, Lowell Hewlett and Charles Lampley, both 21–22, are free on bonds awaiting grand jury action for the April 10 break-in at 410 South 12th Street, which yielded solder metal and tools.
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David Burroughs
Mt. Vernon
Caswell J. Crebs
Burroughs
South 12Th Street
Lowell C. Hewlett
Charles Lampley
Autos Collide On Tenth Street Fined Driver
No injuries but property damage surpassed 100 dollars in a Tenth Street collision between Harrison and North streets. James L. Crouse of Louisville was fined five dollars and costs by Police Magistrate J. R. Thomas for following too closely. Walter R. Tyler’s car sustained over 25 dollars in damage while Crouse’s vehicle exceeded 100 dollars.
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Tenth Street
Harrison
North Streets
James L. Crouse
Louisville
Walter R. Tyler
Cherry
Crouse
J. R. Thomas
Tuyn Givoce
Tyler
Fire Damages Home on South 18th Street
The three room dwelling of Mrs. Ann Wilson at 1306 South 18th Street was heavily damaged by a morning fire reported at 1:00. No occupants were home. flames damaged the kitchen bath and roof. A spark reignited at 7:00 and firemen quickly controlled the blaze.
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Ann Wilson
South 18Th Street
Cuenen
Amvet Post 4 Meeting Tonight at Club Room
Regular Turner Boehm Post No 4 Amvets meeting set for tonight in the club room at 13th and Main. Members are requested to attend. Adj Sam Phillips values punctual attendance.
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Amvet
Turner Boehm
Amvets
Oo Pree
Reques
Empesam Phillips
Adj
Varnell Rebekah Lodge to Meet in Regular Session
Varnell Rebekah Lodge No. 296 will hold a regular session on the 26th at 8:00 oclock. N. G. Rogan serves as the acting secretary for the meeting.
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Varnell Rebekah Lodge
Ma Wi
G. NA Rogan
Fes
Secy
Markets Cash Grain Markets Chicago AP
No wheat oats or soybean sales. Corn No 2 yellow 1.243 percent No 3 yellow 1.22 percent No 4 yellow 1.23. Sample trade yellow 1.18 to 1.20. Soybean oil 84b to 44.4. Barley making choice 1.15 to 1.25. Feed 92 to 1.0.
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Chicago
Wall Street Mixed Gains as Tech Favorites Rally
Wall Street, New York AP reports a mixed stock market with gains in speculative favorites like Polaroid and Universal Match, while many blue chips fluctuated. Motorola, Texas Instruments, Zenith, and General Telephone rose, DuPont and Goodyear slipped, and bonds moved lower late in the day amid active trading.
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New York
Electronics
Polaroid
Universal
Motorola
Texas Instruments
Zenith
General Telephone
Litton Industries
Air Reduction
Havey
Curtiss- Wright
DuPont
Goodyear
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Goodrich
International Harvester
U.S
Egg and poultry price report from St Louis area
ST LOUIS AP reports wholesale egg prices by grade and size with ranges for large extras 70 to 80 percent, 50 to 60 percent for other grades, mediums 29 to 30, standards about 29 1/2 to 30, country run around 29, and heavy 18, barebacks 13. Other prices unchanged.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Poultry Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago AP USDA live poultry receipts totaled 19,000 pounds yesterday. Wholesale buying prices ranged broadly from 4 to 27 percent lower for various categories including white rock fryers at 21 percent lower, roasters at 27 percent lower, and Plymouth Rocks around 26 to 27 percent lower.
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Chicago
USDA
White Rock
Plymouth Rocks
Livestock Prices at National Stockyards Illinois AP USDA Hogs
Hogs 10 500 head at National Stockyards Tl AP USDA with prices across weights from 120 to 270 pounds. No 1-2 barrows and gilts 17.00 to 35.00, bulk 16.25 to 17.00 for 180-240 lb. Sows 400 lb down 14.00-15.00, over 400 lb 12.50-14.00. Calves, steers, cows, and lambs listed with scattered lower/dealer openings and various quality grades.
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National
USDA
U.S
Chicago Produce Market Steady Butter and Eggs Report
Chicago Mercantile Exchange shows butter prices steady with receipts at 1 585 000 and wholesale buy prices unchanged. Eggs are about steady with receipts of 26 200 and grade mix detailed including A whites at 33 percent and standards at 33 percent.
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Chicago (Ap
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Thousands of Leftists Surround Jap Prime Minister Home
In Tokyo, 5000 to 8000 young leftists blocked the premier Nobusuke Kishi's residence for a sixth straight night. They shouted anti war and anti pact slogans to 89 police, demanding the downfall of Kishi and the U.S. Japan security pact. Government officials say Eisenhower's visit will not be canceled.
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Tokyo
Nobusuke Kishi
United States
Socialist Party
Kishi
Senate
Eisenhower
Japan
Esturo Shiina
Sentence Man To Prison In Narcotics Case
Ernest N. Andy Neber, 24, of Centralia, pled guilty in circuit court to illegal possession of narcotics and was sentenced to three to seven years. Mt. Vernon police arrested him March 2, and he has been in county jail since. Judge Caswell J. Crebs handed down the sentence.
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Ernest N
Andy) Neber
Neber
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Caswell J. Crebs
Sgt Isherwood No Draft Evader
Peoria Illinois authorities report Master Sergeant Richard H Isherwood in charge of Peoria area Air Force recruiting faces a draft evasion inquiry after a Milwaukee draft board demanded his whereabouts He is a veteran with 18 years service and two wars and holds a leadership post in recruiting terms of duty and current location are noted as unsettled
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Peoria, Ill
A_ Milwaukee draft board
Richard H. Isherwood
Isherwood
Air Force
Peoria Area
Mattoon Population Rises Over 19,000 in 1960 Census
Preliminary census figures show Mattoon, Ill. population at 19,059 in 1960, up 1,510 from 1950. Coles County totals reach 42,746, an increase of 2,418, with Mattoon as the county seat in the 22nd Congressional District.
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Mattoon, Ill
Matton
22Nd
Coles
Mattoon
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions and Discharges
Jefferson Memorial records list admissions for Weyburn Larue Kerr Anna Catherine Melton Estelle Alice Compton Charles Ray Selser Edith Frances Garrison and discharges for Ross Wesley Carroll Leo Joseph Harlow Ida Mae Sandusky Danny Leon Lappin Randall McKinley Smith Good Samaritan admits Lyndol Lloyd Hall Mary Pearl Huntt Grace Randall and discharges Michael Eugene Ratajczyk Brenda Hiatt and baby Edward Dewayne Patricia Ann Mayfield and baby John Davis
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Jefferson Memorial
Weyburn
Brenda Hiatt
Edward Dewayne
Patricia Ann Mayfield
John Davis
Mt Vernon Grain Prices From Mt Vernon Market Today
Mt Vernon prices quoted this afternoon show soybeans at 2.00, wheat at 1.77, and corn at 1.08.
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Mt. Vernon
Weather lets Illinois endure storms and hail on Tuesday
Thunderstorms and hail swept across most of Illinois with a tornado spotted in southern Illinois near Vienna. Heavy hail damaged a greenhouse in Edwardsville and window panes, with damages about $10,000. Peoria logged 60 mph winds and half to one inch rainfall in cities like Belleville, Quincy and Vandalia. Forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms statewide Wednesday and Thursday with additional rain Sunday or Monday.
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Illinois
Associated Press
Ilinois
Vienna
Johnson County
Edwardsville
Highland
Glen Carbon
Granite City
Collinsville
Madison County
Peoria
Illnois
Bernard F. Swedell
Belleville
Quincy
Vandalia
Python eats 4 foot crocodile in Darwin area
An 11 foot python swallowed a 4 foot crocodile this week near Darwin Australia Aborigines shot the snake on the MacArthur River and recovered the crocodile remains inside.
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Darwin
Australia
MacArthur
Miss Illinois Pageant in Mt Vernon Shines with Jaycee Labor
Amid glitz and glamour four Miss Illinois contenders showcase community spirit as Mt Vernon Jaycees reveal 1000 hours of effort. The piece highlights pageant prep from bid formation in Rockford to hospitality room hosting and a Hawaiian themed set built by volunteers. Final crowning on June 4 caps months of planning, tickets, programs, and parade logistics.
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Mt. Vernon
Rockford
Jaycees
Metropolis Population Rises With New Industry
Metropolis Illinois sees population gains as new jobs draw residents. Massac County hosts Electric Energy Incorporated in Joppa and a new Allied Chemical plant in Metropolis, employing about 500 people. Population figures show 13,594 in 1959 rising to 14,157 in 1960, with the town total at 7,260.
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Metropolis, Ill
Metropolis
Kentucky-Illinois
Massac County
Electric Energy, Incorporated
Joppa
Allied Chemical Corp
Courthouse Strike in St Clair County Over Wages
BELLEVILLE AP St Clair County Courthouse employees began a wage dispute strike today. Picket lines were arranged as planned. The action did not disrupt court proceedings or the sheriff’s office after an 18 to 8 union vote on Tuesday.
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Belleville, Tr
St. Clair County
U2 Pilot Powers Said He Was Escaping After Downing
Washington AP A White House aide testified that the United States initially claimed a weather reconnaissance role for the U2 flight to give pilot Francis Powers a chance to escape. The Soviets claimed the plane was shot down and Powers captured, while Merriam noted he carried escape gear and was ordered to attempt flight to safety if forced down.
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Washington
White House
United States
Francis G. Powers
Robert E. Merriam
Capitol Hill Club
Soviet Union
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
State Department
Merriam
Powers
Theft Reported From Car Near Tenth and Casey
Maxine Garrison of Route 3 reported to police last night that clothing and a suitcase were stolen from her car parked near Tenth and Casey. The items included a $65 coat and a $25 dress.
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Maxine Garrison
Route 3
Tenth
Casey
Mohr Named Wire Chief for Illinois Bell in Mt Vernon
Raymond R. Mohr promoted to wire chief in Mt Vernon replacing C R Hagberg transferred to campaign. Mohr joined Illinois Bell in 1946 then held roles from switchman to central office foreman and installation foreman at Woodriver before transfer. He and wife Wilhelmina reside in Godfrey with two daughters Paula and Pamela and plan to move to Mt Vernon soon. Mohr serves on parish education board at Trinity Lutheran Church and is a former Woodriver Township Chamber of Commerce member.
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Ilinois Bell Telephone Company
Raymond R. Mohr
Mt. Vernon
Mohr
C. R. Hagberg
Paign
Illinois Bell
Peoria
Woodriver
Greenwood Lane
Godfrey
Wilhelmina
Paula
Pamela
Mohrs
Woodriver Township
Arrest Youth For Larceny
Charles E. Winkler nineteen of 1020 north Seventh street was arrested by county officers yesterday on a larceny charge. Authorities say he took valves and bushings valued at fifty dollars from the Creosote Forest Products plant. Winkler was lodged in county jail with bond set at five hundred dollars.
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Charles E. Winkler
North Seventh Street
Creosote Forest Products
Winkler
Cape Girardeau Defeats School Bond Proposal Again
Cape Girardeau voters rejected a $1,650,000 bond issue to build a new junior high and remodel the current school. The measure drew 2,156 in favor to 1,357 against, falling short of the two-thirds requirement after a prior April 5 defeat.
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Cape Girardeau, Mo
Cape Girrarde
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