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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1962

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Deaths and funerals of Ernest Warren aged 90

Ernest Warren of 900 North Seventh Street died at 3 35 a m Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital at age 90 years two months 16 days He was a Mt Vernon Car Co former employee grandson of War of 1812 veteran Burrell Warren buried in Sursa cemetery He will lie in state at home Funeral 2 00 p m Friday East Salem Baptist Church Rev Everett Lemay officiating burial in adjoining cemetery Survivors include three sons Robert W Warren Mt Vernon Forrest S Warren Mt Vernon and T Burrel Warren Davenport Ia a daughter Miss Helen Warren Mt Vernon five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren He was born March 14 1872 in Jefferson County to Jackson and Margaret Garri son Warren He married Fannie Davis who preceded him in death and a daughter preceded him in death.

Ernest Warren North Seventh Street Good Samaritan Hospital Warren Mt. Vernon Car Company Burrell Warren Sursa Cemetery Mt. Vernon East Salem Baptist Church Everett Lemay Jefferson County Jackson Margaret (Garrison) Warren Fannie Davis Robert W. Warren Galesburg Forrest S. Warren

Rosebud Herrod Dies At Age 40

Rosebud Herrod 40 of 4322 South Ninth Street died at 12 10 PM Wednesday at Samaritan Hospital She was born September 3 1921 in Grenada Mississippi daughter of Grady and Ella DeFord She married Theodore Herrod and is survived by a son and seven daughters plus grandchildren A funeral is set Monday at Lively Stone Pentecostal Church with burial in Bethel Memorial Cemetery

F L Braddy Dies At 64 Rites Saturday

Y L Braddy of 1604 White Street died suddenly at 8 30 pm Tuesday from a heart attack. Rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival. Survived by wife Frances Thomas Braddy and five daughters, two sons, three sisters, and ten grandchildren. Rites set for 10 am Saturday at St Marys Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery and American Legion graveside honors. Body to lie in state at Myers Chapel after 1 pm Friday with Rosary at 7 30 pm Friday. He served in the U S Navy in World War I. Born April 30, 1898 in Mt Vernon.

Y. L Dash) Braddy White Street Good Samaritan Hospital Braddy St Mary's Church James P. Burke Oakwood Cemetery American Lego Mt. Vernon Frances Thomas U.S. Navy Jacqueline Clark Peoria Lois Williams Chicago Rita Ann Hughes Decatur Carolyn Jordan Fort Lee Kathleen Ann Braddy Wm. D. Hutchison Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Charles T. Braddy

Private Rites Saturday For Blanche Ward

Blanche Ward 70 of Benton died at Franklin County Hospital. Private funeral services will be held Saturday at Drake-Hobbs Funeral Home with burial in Benton Masonic IOOF cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p m Friday. Survived by Sidney M Ward, three sons three daughters a brother 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial and service details reflect local religious and fraternal cemetery ties.

Blanche Ward Benton Franklin County Hospital Drake-Hobbs Masonic Mary West Sidney M. Ward Jack Ward Inn Richard E. Ward Belleville Jim Ward Chicago Jane Sudders Ojai Calif Bette Burton Lincoln Park Mich Phyllis Smith Mattoon Edward H. West Dchildren

Rites For Chas. McConnaughhay At 11 Saturday

Charles H. McConnaughhay 82 died at 11:00 a m at his home near Bluford. Funeral services set for 11:00 a m Saturday at New Hope General Baptist church with Rev Ross Partridge officiating. Burial in Atoning Cemetery, body in state at L R Osborn and Sons Funeral Home in Kell. Survived by son James McConnaughhay and others. member of Hickory Hill General Baptist Church.

Charles H. McConnaughhay Bluford New Hope Lowery General Baptist Church I Ross Partridge Atoning Cemetery L. R. Osborn and Sons Kell Moe McConnaughhay John Weslern Nancy Ann (Burton) MceConnaughhay Nettle Stuber James McConnal Vernon Shue Ackerum Stanford, Tl McConnaughhay Hickory Hill General Baptist Church

Eltie Miller Dies At Age 53 in Dahlgren

Eltie Miller 53 of RFD 1 Dahlgren died Wednesday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Services 2:00 p.m. Friday at Dahlgren Baptist Church with Rev. Rudolph Schlagg officiating. Burial Richardson Hill. In state at Gholson Funeral Home. Born April 5 1909 in Hamilton County. Survived by Edna Brake wife, Melvin Lee Miller son, daughters Emma Bowers Gloria Jean Donna Ann, brother Raymond Miller, sisters Maggie Hatchcraft Sadie Clarke Frankie Grimes Mary Hughes.

Eltie Miller RFD Dahlgren Jefferson Memorial Hospital The Baptist Church Rudolph Schlagg Richardson Hill Cemetery Gholson Mr. Miller Hamilton County Gideon Emma Bond) Miller Edna Brake Melvin Lee Miller Emma Bowers Belle Rive Gloria Jean Donna Ann Raymond Miller Maggie Hatchcraft Sadie Clarke Frankie Grimes McLeansboro Mary Hughes Morris, Tl

Dempsey of Mulkeytown Dies at 71

Charles Howard Dempsey 71 of Mulkeytown died at 11 00 p m at Marshall Browning Hospital Du Quoin. Services will be held Saturday at Bear Point where he was a member with Revs Lawrence Thompson and Riley Burton officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Ben Brayfield Funeral Home in Lesser with Masonic rites at 8 00 p m Friday. He was born August 1 1890 in Jefferson County son of George and Lucy Norris Dempney. Survived by wife Inez Fay Smith two daughters Mrs Claude Barkley Alton and Mrs Lannes Gurley Rosewood Heights Ill two sisters Mrs Emily Malone and Mrs Margaret Furlow Mulkeytown and three grandchildren. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star at Lesser.

Charles Howard Dempsey Mulkeytown Weeiracay Marshall Browning Hospital du Quoin Bear Point Fee Lawrence Thompson Riley Burton C.F Benon Brayfield Funeral Home Lesser Brayfield Dempsey Jefferson County George Lucy (Norris) ‘Dempney Inez Fay ‘Smith Claude Barkley Alton Lannes Gurley Rosewood Heights Ill Emily Malone Margaret Furlow Mulkeystown Masonic Lodge Eastern Star

Local Livestock Market Rises on Cattle and Hog Values

Prices paid on the local live stock market rose 40c with hogs at 15.65 for 190 to 220 lb. sows up 25c to 13.50 for 300 weight, down to 13.00 for sows 300 weight and over. Boars listed at 8.25 and 9.25.

Mt Vernon grain prices quoted this afternoon

Vernon grain prices listed for Mt Vernon show Wheat at 1.98 Soybeans at 2.38 and Corn at 1.09.

Chicago Market: No Wheat or Soy Sales Reported

In Chicago, AP reports no sales for wheat corn oats or soybeans. Soybean oil price listed at 8lga with barley choices 1.85 1.58 for feed 1.04 to 1.25.

Chicago

Egg and poultry price report from St. Louis AP

St Louis AP lists egg grades and poultry prices with consumer grades A large 2-25 A medium 19-20 A small 15-16 B large 21-22 wholesale 21-23 and various weights for hens heavy 12-13 light over 5 lb 9-10 under 5 lb 7-8 commercial broilers and fryers 154-16.

ST. Louis Commerceial

Chicago Produce Markets Report From Chicago AP

Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices steady with wholesale buying unchanged for 93 score AA 57, 92 A 3 percent, 90 B 54, 89 C 53 percent. Eggs unsettled with wholesale buying unchanged to 4 percent lower. grade A whites mixed 25, mediums 71, standards 24 percent. Dirties 21 percent, ichecks 2144.

Chicago (Ap Chicago Mercantile Exchange-Butler

Livestock Prices From National Stockyards Yard Report

Hogs 9,000 head with varied classes and weights. No 1-2 185-230 lb 16.5-60, No 2-3 240-270 lb 15.00-73, 270-350 lb 14.00-15.25, 150-170 lb 14.00-15.50, 120-150 lb 11.00-14.25. sows 400 lb down 13.50-14.25, 400-600 lb 12.75-13.50. Cattle 2,000 with calves 300. slaughter steers 1,175 lb 26.25, 900-1,275 lb 25.00-26.00, mixed high good and low choice 24.50-25.00. slaughter heifers 22.00-24.00. cows 15.00-16.30, bulls 17.50-19.50. vealers 150-250 lb 26.00-30.00. Sheep 900 with spring lambs 18.00-21.50, 10 head choice and prime 22.00. slaughter lambs few good and choice shorn No 2 pelts 15.00-16.00, No 1-2 pelts to 17.00.

Til USDA

Carbon Monoxide Fatality In Vernon Man

William C. Fry, 56, found dead in his Salem Road garage, apparently after carbon monoxide fumes from working on his car. Coroner ruled accidental death. Wife Allene identified the body. funeral arrangements pending at Neal Funeral Home. Fry born Sept 8, 195 in Clay County. survived by wife, stepmother, daughter Margaret Ann Evans, three brothers, three sisters, and three grandsons.

William C. Fry Salem Road Ray Hefley Fry Mr. Fry Allene Neal Louisville Clay County William and Della (McCullum) Fry Allene McNeely Tina Fry Margaret Ann Evans Moline Robert Fry RFD Flora Paul E. Fry Utah Erma Jenkins Effingham Blanche Davis Ruth Sabin Palatine

Republicans Sponsor Covered Dish Dinner in June 1962

The Republican Women's Organization and Republican Central Committee sponsor a covered dish dinner on Saturday June 2 1962 at 6 30 p m at the Emmerson Hotel Dr R A Alexander will speak All interested Republicans urged to attend and bring a covered dish with the family for an evening out Bread butter ink provided.

Republican Women's Organization Republican Central Committee Emmerson Hotel R. A. Alexander

Wall Street Surges On Historic Buy Wave In Late Session

The market advanced on one of the strongest buying waves in history despite profit taking. Volume may reach 16 million shares, approaching the Black Tuesday peak, as prices rise early and a broad rally lifts A T T, Du Pont, General Motors, Litton, Ford, Boeing and others. Market tape lag grows late. bonds dip while corporates stay steady to lower.

ED Morse AP Business News NEW York (Ap Wall Street du Pont General Motors Litton Industries Accrada Ford Boeing Anaconda Consolidated Edison Consolidated Natural Gas Eastman Kodak

70 Injured in Holiday Disaster

The wreck left a scene of dead and dying as doctors amputated the legs of a woman and a man trapped in twisted steel. An infant was found alive after three hours in a wrecked coach. The freight train, bound for Genoa from Lecco on Lake Como, left Milan shortly before the collision, slicing the rear coach and tearing open the next. 87 people had died in other Italian train wrecks in recent months.

Genoa Lecco Lake Como Milan

Spices and Flavoring Imports Reach 185 Million Pounds in 1961

In 1961 the United States consumed spices and flavorings totaling over 185 million pounds, equating to about one pound per capita. The figure reflects imports plus domestic production used for consumption.

United States

Kennedy Seeks Eight Billion Dollar Debt Increase

Kennedy administration spokesmen head to Capitol Hill to press for an eight billion dollar rise in the national debt limit from three hundred billion. Treasury Secretary Dillon and Budget Director Bell face a grilling from House Ways and Means Republicans on economic policy. Congress is expected to approve the increase despite questions about market reactions.

Washington Kennedy Capitol Hill Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon David E. Bell House Ways and Means Administration Committee Senate Congress Treasury

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted And Discharges

Jefferson Memorial reports admissions including Mildred Boswell and Noble Huffstutler among others with discharges listed such as Lizzie Sigworth and Charles Goin. The Good Samaritan unit adds Bertha Ethel Moore Theodore J Hamilton and several more patients, with multiple discharges following.

Jefferson Memorial Mildred Boswell Tuka Noble Huffstutler Bluford Tommy Ashby George Scheppel Stanford R. Hill Dix Frank Leon Watson Benton Betty June Galiher Gale Weatherford Lizzie Sigworth Charles Goin Osie Thomason Good Samaritan Bertha Ethel Moore Theodore J. Hamilton Francis Hale Maddox Charles Albert Swaim Irma Louise Igo Marian Stephanie Martin Nora Florence Rector Dorothy Mae Scott Lillian Marie Nolan Alma’ Lee Blankenship Henry Nathan Wiley Goldine Dora Phillips Herbert Black Emery Charles Glover Cecil Clyde Stinson Eldo Stone, Jr Ora Mae Owens Lillie Russells Carrie Hathaway Anna Christine Farmer John Henry Smith Howard Filvis Gallagher Thelma Jean Stewart Everett Earl Gray Creola Lee Green Norma Algernon Richard Patrick Kevin Aline Elsa Dodson Kimberly Michele Elsie Louise Braddy Cynthia Dawn Anna_Laverne McDonald Dorma Shelton

Births in local hospitals bring three daughters named Vickie Lynn Cynthia Dawn and Le Ann

Mr and Mrs William R Galiher of Ashley Road welcomed a daughter Vickie Lynn at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds twelve and a half ounces born at 5 23 Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jack Lowell Brad dy of Woodlawn welcomed Cynthia Dawn at Good Samaritan Hospital born 11 47 Tuesday weighing six pounds seven and a half ounces. Mr and Mrs Dwight Williams of 215 South 17th Street welcomed Le Ann at Good Samaritan Hospital born 2 17 yesterday weighing six pounds twelve ounces.

William R. Galiher Ashley Road Jefferson Memorial Hospital Vickie Lynn Jack Lowell Braddy Woodlawn Good Samaritan Hospital Cynthia Dawn Dwight Williams South 17Th Street le Ann

Man Arrested in Iowa Slayings Near Unionville

Gayne, a 22 year old described suspect, was captured by highway patrol with assistance from farmers Lester Smith and Wendell Bridgeman after being tracked from Unionville to the Dee Lowe farm. He denied attendance at the funeral and offered no motive for the killings of five people using a shotgun and rifle near Hedrick.

Unionville Sigourney Lester Smith Gayne Wendell Bridgeman Dee Lowe Richard Smith Lowell Harris Smiths Hedrick Smith

Jefferson Co Youths Enlist In Air Force

Ronald L. Diel 17 and Cecil Robert Holland 17 of Mt. Vernon have enlisted in the Air Force. They are undergoing a five week basic course at Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas and will move to technical schools in administrative and mechanical fields. Ronald, Woodlawn High School class of 1962, Cecil, Mt. Vernon Township High School class of 1962. Local recruiter Sgt Ed Bailie in Mt. Vernon at city hall room 210, Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m.. otherwise Centralia Recruiting Office 582-8851.

Ronald L. Diel Charles Diel Route 1 Woodlawn Cecil Robert Holland Delores Holland Mt. Vernon Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Diel Holland Ronald Cecil Mt. Vernon Township Set Ed Bailie Centralia North Locust

Buford to star in SIU TV film on Friday night

J L Buford, president of the STU Alumni Association, will be featured in a film made last year showing the Southern Illinois University Ahunni Association annual awards presentation. The program airs Friday at 8 30 p m on WSIU Channel 8. Buford previously officiated for George T Wilkins, then alumni president and superintendent of public instruction.

J. L. Buford Southern Ilinois University Ahunni Association Southern Ilinois University WSIU Buford STU Alumni Association Georget. Wilkins

Strike Halts Centralia Work Over Walkout

Centralia workers halted operations at the $11.5 million state mental school site after 85 percent of the 200 workers refused to work following a Tuesday walkout by 40 laborers protesting a coworker’s discharge. Officials did not disclose reasons for the dismissal.

Centralia Cap

Berlin Talks Stall Over Access Issue and West Berlin Status

U S officials report no progress after a 1 hour 45 minute meeting between Rusk and Dobrynin. Dobrynin reaffirmed Soviet demands that Western troops leave Berlin and that West Berlin receive a new status. Access to Berlin could only be settled as part of a broader package for a new international city.

Kennedy Rusk Dobrynin State Department Jack Berlin West Berlin Lrog

Ladies Garment Workers Back 35 Hour Week Standard

The International Ladies Garment Workers Union endorsed a 35 hour work week as nationwide standard, aligning with Amalgamated Clothing Workers and ILGWU who already support or implement the shorter schedule. The stance contrasts with Kennedy administration's 40 hour week position, affecting workers in both male and female garment industries nationwide.

Atlantic City International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Afl-Cio Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union Aflcio ILGWU

Price rally lifts oil magnate eyes more stocks

The oil tycoon said his brokers bought 40,000 to 50,000 oil shares last Monday and he would have bought more if possible. He lives in England and plans further purchases if prices stay down. Before the New York open, brokers reviewed recent activity, with widespread view that institutions and mutual funds secured a bottom with solid buying.

England Getty New York

Detailed Weather Report

Weather summary shows Tuesday high 86 and low 70, Wednesday high 81 and low 58. Rainfall from 7:00 am Tuesday to 7:00 am Thursday totals .75 inches, with date to date at 17.51 inches. Sunrise 4:33 and sunset 7:22 CST. contrasts with prior years highs and lows noted.

Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Ore Rapid City Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington

Illinois Weather Forecast Brightens With Thunder Showers

Clouds dotted the sky over Illinois with temperatures mostly in the 90s. Scattered thundershowers were forecast for the southern portion later. Early morning temps ranged from the high 50s to low 60s. Light rain reported in central Illinois. Cloud cover to increase bringing general thundershowers to the state Friday per the Chicago Weather Bureau.

Ilinois Illinois Chicago Weather Bureau

Mt Vernon Assessor Extends Saturday Office Hours

Mt Vernon township assessor Burns will keep the assessor’s office open Saturday afternoon June 2 until 4:00 p.m. to aid residents with late personal property assessments. Illinois law requires property to be assessed by June 1 or face a 50 percent penalty. Memorial Day caused theExtension, and all residents not yet contacted are urged to file to avoid penalties.

Mt. Vernon Township Illinois Burns

Cabinet In Turkey Quits After Prisoner Amnesty Rift

Ankara AP report says Ismet Inonu resigns after coalition deadlock over political prisoner amnesty. President Cemal Cursel remains power broker as new government formation looms with no party holding a majority. Justice party pushes for immediate release of many former Menderes officials and broader amnesty later.

Ankara Turkey Ismet Inonu Republican Party Justice Party Cemal Cursel Twonu Expremier Adan Menderes Menderes

Yanks Beat Up Korean Attack at U.S. Army Camp

U.S. Army says two officers Lt David W Swanson and Lt Thomas M Wilde beat a Korean man identified as Lee Il Yong 29 at Camp near Paju 20 miles from Seoul. They were relieved from duty and under arrest as a full inquiry begins.

Seoul South Korea Ace Ee Iplace David W. Swanson North Academy St Galesburg Thomas M. Wilde RFD Delany Road Wadsworth Donga Ilbo Kyunghyang Shimoon Iamp Co. C U.S. 4Th Paju Wilde Lee Il Yong Swanson Lee U.S. Army 44 Surgical Hospital

Wives sold for low prices in Timbuktu market

In Timbuktu a mule fetches up to $56 while wives are sold for as little as $45, reflecting harsh realities in the city’s slave trade market.

Timbuktu

Guy Wood Jr Reelected Scout Official in Belleville Meeting

Arnold F. Hermeling of Belleville was reelected president of the Kaskaskia Council Boy Scouts of America at the annual meeting in Belleville city hall. Vice presidents include C A Helleigenstein, Guy A Wood Jr, and Robert Hawkins. Curtis L. Smith chosen treasurer. Executive board includes numerous Belleville, O Fallon, Marissa, Freeburg and Centralia members. national reps named Fayette L. Gough Mt. Vernon, J ington Mt. Vernon, Charles L Joseph Belleville, A R Brownlie Belleville, Wm Ton Marissa. Next executive board meeting set for Camp Joy July 26.

Arnold F. Hermeling Belleville Kaskaskia Council Boy Scouts of America C. A. Helle Igenstein Guy A. Wood, Jr Mr. Vernon Robert Hawkins Fairfield Curtis L. Smith 1644 Boy Scout Council Edward McKay Arthur Brownlie, Jr M.D Fred Bruss Lee Schauffer Vernon Eckert Taylor Braswell Lou ‘Tiemann Arkell Kunze Carl Pritchard Eugene Conrad E. H. Brauer Chas L. Joseph Philip L. Azar Richard Hilgardd L. M. Wolfersberger Russ Warma O'Fallon Wm. A. Norton Marissa Walter Lucash Freeburg Fayette L. Gough Paul Stover Paul MccClellan C. M. Broughton R. P. MecNail John Brashear Aaron Karchmer Clarence Turner Centralia Frank Davideson Salem Wesley Griffin Patoka Scott Trickey Carslyle Ray Huber Aviston C. J. ‘Ington Mt. Vernon Charles la Joseph A. R. Brownlie Wm. A. Noreton Exet«Cutive Board Camp Joy Hermeling

Brassy Complaint Spurs Call for Consumer Ministry

London AP dispatch reports Jeannie Buchan, 35, demanding government action after a faulty brassiere left her with itch and discomfort. About 500 Labour women leaders debated the issue in Blackpool, citing a failed refund and poor quality advertised to halt traffic.

Hal R. Cooper London Jeannie Buchan Labor Party

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