Deaths Francis Estes 68. Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Francis William Estes died at 8:30 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He owned Frank's Grocery at 1008 Lamar. Born January 7, 1900 in Jefferson County, he was married to Sybil Deaton in 1933. survivors include his wife, three brothers Orrin Alva Harley, three sisters Bessie Atchisson Lois Mathus Leta Johnson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Frank) William Estes
Conger
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Mr. Estes
Frank
Lamar
Jefferson County
Wilson
Ina (Jenkins) Estes
Sybil Deaton
Marion
Orrin Estes
Vernon
Ind
Alva Estes
Harley Estes
Bessie Atchisson
Lois Mathus
Leta Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Cona Hilliard Dies At 43 In Illinois Funeral
Mrs Cona Irene Hilliard 43 of 3S E Crescent died at 6 20 am in Good Samaritan Hospital She worked for International Shoe Company Funeral services set for 1 30 pm Saturday at Myers Chapel with Rev F L Trotter and Rev Everett Lemay officiating Burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery She lay in state at Myers Chapel after 4 30 pm Friday She was born April 22 1925 in Jefferson county to Curtis and Grace Gifford Birkhead Married Dale D Hilliard February 21 1947 Surviving are daughters Carla Jane and Sheila Dawn at home her parents Mt Vernon sister Velma Davenport Mt Vernon three brothers Franklin Elgin Judson Springfield and Oral Park Forest Ill She was a Logan Street Baptist Church member.
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Cona Irene Hilliard
Hilliard
Jefferson County
Curtis and
Grace
Gifford) Birkhead
Dale D. Hilliard
Carla Jane Hilliard
Sheila Dawn Hilliard
Curtis Birkhead
Mt. Vernon
Velma Davenport
Earl Sager of Wayne City Dies at 75
Earl Sager of Wayne City died at 5 15 a m yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital at the age of 75 years 9 months 17 days. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Saturday at Donoho Prairie Christian Church near Kell with Rev Sheldon Thomas of Fairfield officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Osborn Funeral Home in Dix handling arrangements. He was born in Marion County on November 17 1892. Survived by wife Retha two sons Ralph Sager Bakersfield Calif and Jack Sager Fort Worth Tex a daughter Mrs Nida Brown Fairfield a stepson Leland Morrison Bay St Louis Miss four sisters Mrs Art Byars and Mrs Pearl Boston Kell Mrs Doll Riley Dix and Mrs Dora Hawkins Iuka 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents five sons two daughters three brothers and two sisters.
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Earl Sager
Wayne City
Good Samaritan Hospital
Donoho Prairie Christian Church
Kell
Sheldon Thomas
Fairfield
Church
Osborn Funeral
Dix
Sager
Marion County
Peter and
Nida
Knight) Sager
Retha
Ralph Sager
Bakersfield
Calif
Jack Sager
Fort Worth
Tex
Nida Brown
Leland Morrison
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Art Byars
Pearl Boston
Doll Riley
Dora Hawkins
Iuka
Maxie Sanders Rites Friday
Funeral services for Manic Millin Sanders 45 of 812 S 23nd will be held at 1 30 p m Friday at the Pulley Funeral Chapel Burial will be in West Salem Cemetery Friends may call after 6 00 p m today at Pulley Funeral Home in Los Angeles where he was found dead on August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manic Millin Sanders
S. 23Nd
Los Angeles
Pulley Funeral Chapel
West Salem
Pulley Funeral Home
Two Charged With Forgery In Jefferson County Jail
Sheldon Walker age 22 of TIA Conger and Gary Corder age 16 of 711 Lamar are held in the Jefferson county jail under 2500 bond each on forgery charges. Gary D. Bruce age 20 of Route 2 Bluford has been released after posting 2000 bond on theft and resisting a peace officer. He is accused of stealing four tires from Stan The Tire Man on Sept 2. The article ends with a statement classifying races into three divisions: Caucasoid Negroid and Mongoloid.
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Sheldon Walker
Tia Conger
Gary Corder
Lamar
Jefferson County
Gary D. Bruce
Route 2
Bluford
Stan
Rend Lake College Evening and Day Class Registration
Rend Lake College opens fall 1968 enrollment with pre registration until 1 00 p m Friday September 6 in the admissions office Mt Vernon. Regular fall registration is September 12 and 13. Evening classes include Accounting Art English German History Math Music and Political Science with a $10 fee if enough students enroll. Evening class registration closes after the second meeting.
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Rend Lake College
South Seventh St
Mtt
Vernon
James F. Yates
Dean Yates
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted Patients List
Jefferson Memorial admission notes list Birdie Fenton Mary Phillips John F Burkett Mae Sechrest Rev Carl Whittington Carol Louise Jay. Discharged include Mrs Juana Wall and baby Mark Adam Voyle Gorham Betty Davis Good Samaritan Stacy Settle Denzil Lowery Mary Morlan William Ashbaugh Lula Fiieberg William J Johnson Lillie Jones Tammy Roberts Mary Ann Moore Charles Wright Vena Moore Leah Jacobs Danny Hoeinghaus Pamela King Leo Howell James Greyvory Palmer Wilma Buchanan Dorothy Tate Georgia Brennecke Miury Donna Shaw Orville Tedford Edward Scott Anna Setzekorn Charles Hidridee Joseph Willams Rosa Anna Holt Velma Mooney Mildred Stewart Gerald Chesley Paula McElroy and baby Lars Suzanne Christopher Miller Mildred Wolmer.
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Jefferson Memorial
Birdie Fenton
South
Mary Phillips
St. Louis
John F. Burkett
Wayne City
Mae Sechrest
Bluford
Carl Whittington
Union Grove
Wis
Carol Louise Jay
Juana Wall
Mark Adam
Voyle Gorham
North
Betty Davis
Opdyke
Good Samaritan
Stacy Settle
Webb Hill Estates
Denzil Lowery
Mary Morlan
William H. Ashbaugh
Lula Fiieberg
Salem
Wiliam J. Johnson
Lillie Jones
Tammy Roberts
Mt. Vernon
Mary Ann Moore
Grand
Charles Wright
Vena FF
Moore
Leah Marie Jacobs
Charles Hidridee
Schumim Nursing Home
Joseph Willams
Dahlgren
Rosa Anna Holt
Velma Mooney
Dix
Mildred Stewart
Park Avenue
Gerald Chesley
College
Paula McElroy
Lars Suzanne
McLeansboro
Christopher Miller
Mildred Wolmer
Wall Street Advances On Busy Trading Day
Wall Street rose with broad gains as advances outpaced declines about 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange. The AP 60 stock average noon reading rose to 336.80, led by Motors and other industrials, with volume near a million shares above Wednesday and the Dow up 4.47 to 911.2 at noon.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Associated Press
Motors
Livingston Oil
Amerecup Stock Exchange
Mt Vernon Reports Two Major Vehicle Collisions
Two major damage auto accidents were reported in Mt. Vernon yesterday. At 9:30 a.m. on Wides Stiffon driveway at 10th and Forest a parked car owned by Norman D. Pigg of Joliet rolled into a car driven by Thomas L. Cox of Mt. Vernon. Cox’s vehicle damage exceeded $100. A second crash occurred at 2:50 p.m. when Howard Johnson of Peoria hit Leonard B. Olin of Mt. Vernon at Salem Road and Oakland. Both cars sustained damage over $100.
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Mt. Vernon
Stiffon
10Th and
Forest
Norman D. Pigg
Joliet
Thomas L. Cox
Rt. 7
Cox
Howard Johnson
Peoria
Leonard B. Olin
Rt. 1
Salem Rd
Oakland
Thief Steals Stereo Tapes From Car at Twass Key
Terry McEvers of Herrin reported at 4:50 p.m. yesterday that a theft occurred at the Twass Key Restaurant and lounge on S. 10th. Stereo tapes valued at 125 dollars were taken from an unlocked car.
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Terry McEvers
Herrin
Twass Key
S. 10Th
Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices From Noon Report
Prices paid until 12 30 p m were down 25 cents with top quotes at 19 00 19 25 and 19 50 for 210 and 240 pound meat type hogs Lows ranged 14 00 to 17 00 Boars fetched 12 50 to 13 50 After 12 30 prices will be based on the next day’s prices
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Morning
Mt Vernon markets show wheat at 1.02, soybeans at 2.52, and corn at .95 this morning. Prices reflect local trading activity and market conditions in Mt Vernon.
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Mt. Vernon
St Louis Produce Egg and Poultry Prices Listed
AP report from St Louis lists consumer egg grades A large 40 43 cents, A medium 29 34, A small 14 18, B large 28 31, wholesale standard 23 25, unclassified 17 18. Hens heavy 11, light over 5 3 lbs 8, under 51% lbs 5 12, broilers and fryers 28.28 percent.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Produce on Mercantile Exchange Prices
Chicago AP reports Mercantile Exchange butter scores 93 AA 66 percent and 92 A 66 percent, 90 B 65 percent, 89 C 60144. Eggs grade A whites 4544, mediums 36, standards 34, checks 20. Cars 90 B 6634, 89 C 62.
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Chicago
Mercantile Exchange
Livestock Prices At National Stockyards Friday Estimates
National Stockyards Til AP reports Friday estimates for livestock numbers and price ranges. Hogs 5 500 cattle 200 calves 50 sheep 100. Hogs 6 500 barrows and gilts 1 3 210 230 Ibs 20 25 20 50 2 3 210 260 Ibs 20 00 20 25 1 3 190 210 Ibs 19 25 20 25 sows 1 3 300 500 Ibs 16 50 18 50. Cattle 1 200 calves 150 high choice and prime 1 050 lbs 27 75 choice 850 1 150 lbs 26 50 27 50 heifers choice 850 900 lbs 25 00 29 75 cows utility 16 00 18 00 bulls 19 00 22 50 choice vealers 30 00 34 0 choice calves 20 00 24 00. Sheep 200 spring lambs choice and prime 90 100 lbs 25 50 27 00 choice 80 110 lbs 24 50 26 00 ewes 5 00 7 00.
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Til
Chicago Grain market prices and components noted
Chicago grain report lists Wheat No 2 yellow hard 1.23, No 2 soft red 1.20, Corn No 2 yellow 1.07, No 4 yellow 1.00, Oats No 2 extra heavy white 61, Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.714, Soybean oil 7.55. Information reflects Prices and commodity codes for grain futures and oils in Chicago.
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Chicago
Jet Set Fetes In Portugal At Schlumberger Estate
Some 1 200 international socialites gathered at the Schlumberger estate near Lisbon for a lavish welcome party, with Dior and Valentino gowns, Cartier jewelry, multiple bands, a 20-dish dinner, and nonstop champagne. A second party planned by Antenor Patino follows Friday, aiming to showcase Portugal to the guests. Police guarded the event. one photographer was arrested attempting to crash the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
International Set
International Jet Set
Portugal
Pierre Schlumberger
Quinta
Henry Ford
Begum Aga Khan
Duchess of Argyll
Italy
France
England
United States
Diors
Saint-Laurents
Valentinos
Cartier
Tiffany
Antenor Patino
Schlumberger
Paris
New York
Houston
Patino
Births in Jefferson Memorial and St Marys Hospital
Mr and Mrs Larry Dean Bravard of Route 4 Mr Vernon welcomed a son at 11 47 Wednesday morning weighing seven pounds two ounces named Larry Dean Jr Mr and Mrs Glen William Clark of Route 7 Mr Vernon welcomed a son at 5 05 Tuesday morning weighing six pounds 11 ounces named Lindell William The report notes two newborn boys with their parents locations times and weights.
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Larry Dean Bravard
Route 4
Vernon
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Larry Dean Jr
Glen William Clark
Route 7
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Lindell William
Agnew Criticizes Democrats Over Farm Crisis
Spiro Agnew argues Democratic programs have driven Iowa farmers into financial trouble. He cites a drop in farm net income and rising net debt, and criticizes the administration over the Czechoslovak crisis. He spoke to about 3,000 in Cedar Rapids after a whistle-stop campaign.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Soviet Union
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
United States
Oshkosh
Wis
Vandals Break Windows Here
Two vandalism incidents were reported to the local police yesterday. Ben Arnold of 1020 Perkins reported damage to his trailer at 404 Broadway including broken windows bent frames and a bent deep freeze. Coyn Mateer of 920 Taylor said bottles were thrown through two windows at Neon Sign Co on Salem Rd.
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Ben Arnold
Perkins
Broadway
Coyn Mateer
Taylor
Neon Sign Co
Salem Rd
Nixon in Chicago draws huge crowds on first campaign stop
On a turbulent Chicago night President Nixon addressed questions on protests and foreign policy after a televised panel. He urged objective investigations into violence and postponed Fortas appointment until after the election. A crowd of 250,000 to 400,000 greeted him downtown as he prepared to fly to San Francisco.
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Nixon
Jack Mabley
Chicago
American
Abe Fortas
Johnson
Fortas
Hubert Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
Pueblo
North Korea
GOP
Pat
Tricia
Julie
David Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
Edward Brooke
Massachusetts
Thruston Morton
Kentucky
Loop
Ghieago
The
Chicago Tribune
James Riordan
San Francisco
Boy Struck by Brick Injures Head in Lamar Area
A young boy, Tommy Mack of 1104 Lamar, was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital yesterday afternoon after being struck on the head with a brick while playing with a friend. He suffered minor injuries and was treated and released. His mother reported the accident at 6:27 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Mack
Lamar
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lawsuits, new teachers named for Mt Vernon area
Elmer Kovac sues Saber Construction and Don Hanks Drilling in circuit court for 75000 each plus costs, claiming injuries from pipe removal during stripping near Markham City on June 5, 1967. Two counts seek jury trial. Separately Mt Vernon schools announce new staff: Larry L Burkett will teach business math government and history at Mt Vernon High. Emily J Kelly to teach Spanish at Mt Vernon Township High.
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Elmer Kovac
Saber Construction Company
Don Hanks Drilling Company
Markham City
Kovac
Defendents
James France
Nadine Wolfe
Albion
Don Hanks
Fairfield
Larry L. Burkett
Mt. Vernon High School
Illinois State University
Mt. Vernon Community College
Marseilles
M. D. Burkett Realty
Burkett
S. 17Th
Karla
Dawn Michelle Renee
Three Sentenced In Circuit Court For Burglary Thefts
Three defendants faced circuit court action on Wednesday. James Davenport pleaded guilty to a $760 burglary of the Devine General and Grocery store on June 28 and received two years probation with eight months at Vandalia Penal Farm. A second burglary charge against him was dismissed. Noreen Hodge, 16, and Lyle Hodge, 18, both of Centralia, were placed on one and two years probation respectively for a car theft on August 21.
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James Davenport
Vandalia
Divide General
Noreen Hodge
Lyle Hodge
Centralia
Fighting intensifies as Red attacks loom near Cu Chi
U S forces report heavier firefights around Cu Chi as the 25th Infantry Division engages near the border. B52s bomb suspected NVA regiments moving toward Saigon while harassing strikes hit Hau Nghia and Tuy Hoa. Intelligence suggests an imminent Saigon assault was postponed to replanning, with continued harassment and mortar barrages. Tropical storm Bess limits air missions, grounding air war and delaying operations.
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Cu Chi
Saigon
Thon
Loc Ninh
U.S
Hau Nghia
Tuy Hoa
North Vietnam
Bess
Tonkin Gulf
Panhandle
Rose
Annulment And Divorce Suits Filed In Circuit Court
Divorce and annulment suits were filed in circuit court. Lloyd Anderson accuses Ella Mae Anderson of mental and physical cruelty in his divorce suit. The couple married March 25, 1966 and separated June 1968. Gary Wayne Qodle seeks annulment of his marriage to Mary Elizabeth Odle, married 1968 and separated later that year. He asks for divorce if annulment is denied.
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Lloyd Anderson
Ellamae Anderson
Gary Wayne Qodle
Mary Elizabeth Odle
Circuit Court Fines In Here Include Multiple Defendants
Circuit Court fines assessed include Hosea A. Thomas of West Frankfort ten dollars for following too closely Stephen E. Williams of 1019 Isabella fifty dollars for reckless driving Michael E. Green of Route 6 twenty five dollars for careless driving Brenda Houston of 1009 Herbert twenty dollars for having a driver's license Norman Grant of 215 South 17th fifteen dollars for intoxication David L. Burton of Route 2 forty five dollars for permitting an unauthorized person to drive August L. Morris of Centralia ten dollars for violating a permit
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Hosea A. Thomas
West Frankfort
Stephen E. Williams
Isabella
Michael E. Green
Route 6
Brenda Houston
Herbert
Norman Grant
South 17Th
David L. Burton
Route 2
August L. Morris
Centralia
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Frank Estes
Cona Hilliard
Maxie Sanders
Rend Lake
Wall ‘Street
Jones
Mt. Vernon Grain
Chicago Grain
Humphrey’s
Waverly
Minn
Agnew
International Shoe Company
Mt. Vernon City Park
Recreation Committee
Emily J. Kelly
Casey
Mt. Vernon Township
Miss Kelly
Callao
Peru
Serena High School
Serena, Ill
Casey High School
Casey, Ill
University of Illinois
Hue- Phu Bai
South Vietnam
Bob
Bob Williams
Circuit Court
Steppenwolf
Jose Feliciano
Doors
Marvin Gaye
Tammi Terell
Archie Bell
the Dralls
Dells
Vogues
Paul Revere
the Raiders
Byrds
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