Funeral plans for Lemuel McFarland of McLeansboro
Lemuel McFarland 78 of Kanakee died Thursday in Riverside Hospital Kankakee born September 14 1890 in Saline County to Willis and Mary McFarland. Survived by son James L. of Wisconsin brother Clarence of Kansas City two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at 2:00 PM Saturday at Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro with Rev Roy Cole. burial in ICCF Cemetery. Body lies in state after 6 PM today at Gholson Funeral Home. WWI veteran and VFW Post member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel McFarland
Kankakee
Riverside
McLeansboro
Ghalson Funeral Home
Roy Cole
I.C.C.F
Gholson Funeral Home
McFarland
Saline County
Willis and
Mary
Swain) McFarland
James L. McFarland
Wauwatosa
Wis
Clarence McFarland
Kansas City
V.F.W. Post
McLleansboro
Laura Johnson Dies in Kentucky
Former resident Laura Deloris Johnson of Owensboro Kentucky died Wednesday morning in Owensboro She is survived by a sister Katherine Johnson of Mt Vernon Johnson attended Mt Vernon Junior High and Mt Vernon High School Funeral services will be held at Mack Farland Funeral Home Owensboro at 2:00 p.m. Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Deloris Johnson
Owensboro
Mt. Vernon
Mack Farland
John W. Hargis of Zeigler Dies at 88
John Wesley Hargis 88 of 305 Orchard Zeigler died at 10 45 p m Thursday in Herrin Hospital He was a retired coal miner Burial and service set for Sunday at Vantrease Funeral Home Zeigler Burial in Zeigler Cemetery Survivors include two sons Lee and Sam one daughter Mrs Edgar Cagle one sister Mrs Jean Yarworth one brother David Hargis ten grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren He was a member of Local 38 U M W A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Hargis
Orchard
Zeigler
Herrin
Vantrease
Mr. Hargis
Tracy, Tenn
Lee Hargis
Sam Hargis
Edgar Cagle
Nason
Jean Yarworth
Tracy
Tenn
David Hargis
Modesto
Calif
U.M.W.A
Sister Of Local Woman Dies In Austin Hospital
Mrs. Robbie McKnight of Burnette Texas sister of Mrs. Lorri e Collins of Mt. Vernon died Tuesday in an Austin hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie McKnight
Burnette, Tex
Loriie Collins
Mt. Vernon
Austin, Tex
Council To Act On New Civic Center
City council considers action on a proposed new civic center and reviews water service violations where Mt. Vernon sold bulk water to Dix. Officials will investigate nonadjacent users along Salem Road and discuss a trailer park water requests. An ordinance amendment to regulate single dwelling trailer locations is planned after Planning Commission review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Dix
Salem Road
Planning Commission
Fines Listed In Circuit Court Judgments
Fines were assessed in circuit court for several defendants including Robert O. Alvey of Spottsville Kentucky fined $15 for speeding Arlen L. Bitner of 1300 North 11th Street fined $10 for loud and defective mufflers Jimmy D. Howell of 1215 Polk Street fined $100 for reckless driving and $50 for attempting to elude police Vickie L. Brumley of 313 Perkins HH fined for speeding and for dangerous driving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Alvey
Spottsville
Arlen L. Bitner
North 11Th Street
Jimmy D. Howell
Polk Street
Vickie L. Brumley
Perkins
Two Escapees Captured in Dallas Texas
Johnnie Jones and Douglas Eversole, two 18 year old convicts from Pontiac state prison farm, were arrested in Dallas Texas on kidnapping charges tied to abducting a professor's wife on Oct 10. They face escape, aggravated kidnapping and burglary charges and were to be returned to Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Johnnie Jones
Vernon
Dallas
Texas
Joseph Vitck
Douglas Eversole
Aaron
Eversole
Jones
Vitek
Livingston County
James Beatty
Decatur
Beatty
Winston - Churchill College
Fversole
Viacon
Illinois
Divorce suit filed in circuit court
One divorce suit was filed in circuit court on Thursday. Veneta Voyles seeks divorce from Leroy Voyles on grounds of mental cruelty. The couple wed March 1 1941 and separated October 20 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veneta Voyles
Leroy Voyles
Four Parties On Ballot This Year
Jefferson county voters face a multiple party ballot with options to vote straight for a party or mix by crossing over or voting split. Candidates listed include Nixon, Humphrey, Dirksen, Ogilvie, and Oshel among others for federal and state offices.
Hog market prices from Mt Vernon update
Markets Mt Vernon Hog Market reports prices paid up to 12 30 pm today with top at 18 00 to 18 25 for 200 to 220 lb meat hogs and 17 75 for 220 to 230 lb hogs Sows ranged 13 00 to 16 00 and boars 11 00 to 12 50 Prices after 12 30 pm will be based on next day prices.
Mt. Vernon Grain Prices Listed This Morning
Mt Vernon market notes quoted morning prices for wheat at 1.13 dollars per unit, soybeans at 2.32, and corn at .95. The figures reflect local trading levels and may indicate regional demand trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Livestock market notes from National Stockyards II
AP estimates for Monday show hogs 9,500, cattle 5,000, calves 700, sheep 600. Hogs up to 50c higher in 1-3 200-230 lb range. sow prices steady to down. Cattle steady with vealers 28-33, calves 20-22, heifers up to 24.75, cows 15.50-17.00. Sheep at 75 total, choice lambs 26.50 for 95 lb.
St Louis Produce Prices and Grades
AP report from St Louis lists consumer egg grades A large 32 36 A medium 29 32 A small 21 24 B large 29 32 and wholesale grades Standard 29 30 unclassified 18 19 medium 25 26 hens heavy 13 light over 5 lbs 9 under 5 lbs 6, and broilers and fryers 24 15 25 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Broilers and Fryers
Chicago market notes on butter and car ratings
Chicago Mercantile Exchange figures show butter scores and grades with percentages, including 93 score AA 66 percent and 92 A 66.34 percent. Car ratings list 90 B 2 percent and 89 C 62 percent, with steady whites and mids standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Grain Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago grain prices list wheat No 2 yellow hard 1.3642n and No 2 soft red 1.2842n. Corn No 2 yellow 0.413, oats No 2 extra heavy white 0.6442n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.484, No 2 yellow 2.45 to 2.48. Soybean oil 7.50n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wall Street wobble after peace hopes fade at noon
Wall Street gave up an early rise as trade turned cautious on news of Johnson's Vietnam bombing halt. The Dow fell 3.24 to 949.15 at noon with a brief 3.48 intraday high, while the Associated Press average slid 0.7 to 351.5. Losses and scattered gains marked a day of mixed activity amid slim conviction about peace prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johnson
Wall Street
Associated Press
Freeport
Memorex
Zapata
Chris-Craft
Southern Pacific
Cities
Sinclair
Youngstown Sheet
General Motors
General Dynamics
Anaconda
Phelps Dodge
Eastman Kodak
Standard Oil
California
New Jersey
American Stock Exchange
Danville Opens First Multilevel Parking Garage
Danville city officials opened today the communitys first multilevel parking garage with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville, Sr
Danville
Oshel challenges Gray over Muddy River plan delivery
Republican Oshel accuses Rep Gray of falsely claiming Col Edwin Decker handed him a study plan for the Muddy River Basin project. Decker denied the hand delivery, noting copies were mailed to all lawmakers. Oshel also questions Gray’s claim about the Kaskaskia River bill and Dirksen’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Val Oshel
Congress
Kenneth J. Gray
Oshel
Gray
Edwin Decker
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Osher
Decker
Col
Dirksen
Percy
Kaskaskia River
Ken Gray
Hospital Notes from Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges
A long list of admissions and discharges from Jefferson Memorial includes Amos F. Smith admitted. Freda I. Monroe discharged. multiple patients named with addresses across IL towns such as Wayne City Keenes McLeansboro Salem Bluford Mt. Vernon and Geff. The roster also notes patients like Larry David Boles Wilbert Donoho Thelma Cardwell Lucille Goforth and Faye Collins among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Amos F. Smith
South
Freda I. Monroe
Wayne City
Larry David Boles
Illinois Oil and Coal Plant Proposal Near Hennepin
The Illinois Department negotiates with a company for a major oil coal project costing about 400 million dollars, involving land options on around 2000 acres and water commitments. A coal mine in Southern Illinois would feed a converter producing gasoline or oil, with daily water needs of 16 million gallons and coal intake of 33 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department
Department
Jones and Laughlin Steel
Hennepin
Atomic Acclerator Laboratory
DuPave
Illncis
Gray Demands Halt To Oshel Ads As False
West Frankfort Rep Kenneth J Gray, seeking an eighth term, accused GOP rival Val Oshel of Harrisburg of publishing false and libelous ads about foreign aid and Vietnam. He sent a telegram demanding immediate cessation and warned of court action if not withdrawn. The message quoted a State Department wire from Dean Rusk confirming U.S. foreign assistance prohibition for communist or allied governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Kenneth J. Gray
Congress
Val Oshel
Harrisburg
Osher
Vietnam
United States
North Vietnam
Dean Rusk
No Letup In War In South Vietnam
The United States says all American troops in the southern DMZ have been pulled back to South Vietnam. In Saigon a rocket hit a church during Mass wounding 64 and killing 20 worshipers. The Westchester County LST was struck killing or wounding many sailors. Shelling hit Hue My Tho and Nha Be with civilian casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
U.S
Saigon
Johnson
South Vietnam
Hue
My Tho
Mekong Delta
Nha Be
Thieves Loot Norville Farm Tools on Walnut Hill
Hubert Norville, owner of a Walnut Hill road farm, reported to the Jefferson County sheriff that thieves stole about $400 in tools and gear. Missing items include socket wrenches, carpenter tools, a chain saw, battery charger, electric saw and drill, a large bench vise, two snow tires and rims, and three gallons of paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Norville
Walnut Hill Blacktop Road
Jefferson County Sheriff Today
Norville
Navarro Slain, Star Of Silents
Hollywood reports the death of Ramon Navarro a silent screen icon noted as Ben Hur in 1925. The 69 year old was found bludgeoned in his $150000 Spanish style home with signs of savage struggle. Police seek clues. longtime secretary Edward Weber found the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Ramon Navarro
Ben Hur
Novarro
Edward Weber
Navarro
Herce
Weber
Rudolph Valentino
Antonio Moreno
Births in city mark two newborn sons
Mr and Mrs John Scrivner of 1017 Pace welcomed son Michael Eric born at 514 PM Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing nine pounds eight ounces. Grandparents are Assistant Police Chief Wendell Warren and spouse and Rosier Scrivner of Belle Rive. David Edmison and spouse of 606 North 7th born a son at 330 AM at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing eight pounds one and a half ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scrivner
Pace
Good Samaritan Hospital
Michael Eric
Wendell Warren
This City
Rosier Scrivner
Belle Rive
David Edmison
North 7Th
Waltonville High Races Record Political Returns
Waltonville High votes reported for local and state races including State Auditor Howlett and Harris, Attorney General Lorenz and Scott, Supreme Court Clerk Jones and Taft, Congress contenders Gray Osher, State Representative candidates Stedelin Hart Eatherly Blades. Tallies show party splits across offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
Richard Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
Henning A. Blumen
George C. Wallace
Spiro T. Agnew
Edmund S. Muskie
George S. Taylor
Marvin Griffin
U.S
Everett M. Dirksen
William G. Clark
Louis Fisher
Richard Ogilvie
Samuel H. Shapiro
Edward C. Gross
Robert A. Dwyer
Paul Simon
Stanley L. Pronck
SEC. OF State
Donald D Carpentier
Paul Powell
George A. LaForest
William C. Harris A
Michael J. Howlett
Elizabeth Schnur
William J. Scott
Francis S. Lorenz
Henry Schilling
David F. Mallett
James R. McLaughlin
Congress
Val Oshel
Kenneth J. Gray
Ben C. Blaces
James E. Eatherly
Harold D. Stedelin
Powell
Carpentier
Howlett
Harris
Lorenz
Scott
Supreme Cour
Jones
Taft
Gray
Osher
Stedelin
Hart
Eatherly
Blades
Architects Pick Carbondale Post Office Plan in $2 Million Project
Mt. Vernon firm Wilson Hodge and Groh chosen to design a new $2 million Carbondale sectional center post office. R A Nack and Associates of Carbondale will prepare engineering plans for a facility serving 90 southern Illinois communities with automated operations and next day delivery. The center, authorized by Rep. Kenneth J. Gray, will be near Murdale Shopping Center in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Mt. Vernon
Carbondale
Kenneth J. Gray
Wilson, Hodge and Groh
R. A. Nack
Illinois
United States
Gray
House Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
MacDonald’s
Murdale
Old Carbuilders Visit Mt. Vernon Reunion
A surprise reunion in Mt. Vernon brought three Missouri men to visit Jim McLaughlin, clerk of the appellate court. Allen Eliott of Overland, Joe Bauer of Ferguson, and John Thole of St. Louis, once teammates with McLaughlin and the Mt. Vernon Carbuilders, recalled a first get-together in 30 to 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Missouri
Jim McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Allen Eliott
Overland
Joe Bauer
Ferguson
John Thole
St. Louis
Elliott
Thole
Hopes for Peace Talk Progress
The President hinted North Vietnam might seek terms to end the bombing, noting Saigon’s growing strength and the South Vietnamese army reaching about a million. U S forces under Abrams and Westmoreland have produced notable results. Bombing talks began in October with Hanoi showing interest, but no halt yet amid hard bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vietnam
Saigon
U.S
Creighton W. Abrams, Jr
William C. Westmoreland
Paris
Johnson
Hanoi
Son Ed Brien Undergoes Appendectomy Aboard USS Pocono
Mr and Mrs Clarence Brien of 605 south 18th street were notified that their son Ed Brien underwent an appendectomy aboard the USS Pocono on October 16 while en route to Guantanamo Bay Cuba. The operation was successful and he returned to duty on October 23. Brien has been in the Navy since October 16, 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Brien
South 18Th Street
Ed Brien
Pocono
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Brien
Sick Bay
Navy
No Injuries In Auto Wrecks
Mt Vernon police reported two traffic accidents on Thursday. At 10:12 a.m. a collision occurred in the 200 block of south 10th street involving William Bridges and John Dycus with over 100 dollars damage. At 11 a.m. another crash at 19th and Main involved Monty Myers and Dorothy Baldridge with Baldridge over 100 dollars damage and Myers about 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
William A. Bridges
Memphis
Tenn
John E. Dycus
R.R
South 10Th Street
Monty M. Myers
Odin
Dorothy E. Baldridge
19Th
Main Streets
Baldridge
Myers
Youth Struck By Automobile In City Intersection
Eddie Loss, 12, of 525 South 15th Street was listed in fair condition at Good Samaritan Hospital after a vehicle struck him near the intersection of 15th and Logan streets around 5 30 p m Thursday. He was transported to the hospital by Litton Ambulance Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Loss
South 15Th Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
William A. Carter
15Th
Logan Streets
Litton Ambulance Service
Meetings Past Matrons Club Mt Vernon Chapter 233
The Past Matrons Club of Mt. Vernon Chapter No. 233, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet in the dining room of the Masonic Temple Monday at 7:30 PM. Hostesses are Aleen Kane and Gladys Ross. Candace Dougherty is President and Naomi R. Bogan the Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Aleen Kane
Gladys Ross
Candace Dougherty
Naomi R. Bogan
Sec’y
Rome Chapter 1014 Eastern Star meets November 4
The Rome Chapter 1014 Order of Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Monday November 4 at 8 00 p m at the Masonic Temple in Dix Lois McBride WM and Sarah Michael Sec preside over the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Dix
Lois McBride
Sarah Michael
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Laura Johnson
Kentucky
John W. Hargis of
John Jones
Tex
Mt. Vernon Grain
Chicago Grain
Indus
Wilbert Kelly Donoho
Keenes
Jim C. Sweetin
Inn
Guy E. Waller
Lesser
Martha Ellis
Carl Denene
Good Samaritan
Viola Thompson
Richview Road
Hallie
North 11Th
Donald O. Lee
Casey
Tillie Shelton
Otto G. Levin
Cherie Morris
Eddie Lee Loss
John Thompson
Glenn Coversdone
Geff
Leonard Fleener
Ronald Cameron
Lamar
Thelma Cardwell
McLeansbo
Cecil Ingle
Lutishie Hart
Alva Scarbrough
Lucille Goforth
Marvell McCoy
Wescott
Steve Henne
Salem
Kathy Summers
Nen
Warren Hyde
LaDonna Sue French
Bluford
Billie Clark
South 10Th
Fred Baldwin
Zella Southerd
Cherry
Faye Collins
Spruce
Doris Savage
Harry Wells
Sims
Vernon Bushong
Woodlawn
Ilinois Oil
Lcot
Norville Farm
Amvets Dance
Elmer Slater
The
Country Gentlemen
Waltonville High
George
Tinsley
George Tinsley
Pol
Mr. V. Sailor
Bluford American Legion
Turkey
Len
Roy
Montclair
Roy Atkinson
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