Deaths William Hart Kelley 70 Herrin native dies at home
William Hart Kelley commonly known as Les Kelley 70 of Herrin died at 4 a.m. at his home. Born in Ina November 5 1902 he was a former Mt. Vernon resident. He is survived by his wife Zena a daughter Marcella West Norcross Ga two grandchildren three great grandchildren two brothers Bernie Mt. Vernon Armand Bloomington and two sisters Gladys Robertson Ina and Eola Hays Joliet. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Johnson Funeral Home Herrin.
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William Hart
Les’’ Kelley
Herrin
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Kelley
Ina
William T
Elizabeth
Pierce) Kelley
Kelley
Zena
Marcella West
Norcross
Bernie
Armand
Bloominton
Gladys Robertson
Eola Hays
Joliet
Johnson Funeral Home
John S. Holden dies at 69 at Hickory Grove Manor
John S. Holden 69 of Hickory Grove Manor Nursing Home died at 5 20 p m Monday in the home He was a presser Graveside funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 p m at Old Union Cemetery with the Rev Everett Lemay officiating Arrangements by Myers Funeral Service
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John S. Holden
Hickory Grove Manor Nursing Home
Old Union Cemetery
Everett Lemay
Myers Funeral Service
James Totman of Peoria Dies in St Louis VA Hospital
James Totman, 60, of Peoria, died Tuesday afternoon in the Veterans Administration Hospital in St. Louis. He was a former Ashley resident. Hogan Funeral Home in Ashley is handling arrangements.
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James Totman
Peoria
Veterans Administration Hospital
St. Louis
Ashley
Hogan Funeral Home
Winners Named in Fine Arts Show at Du Quoin Fair
Winners in the Fine Arts Show at the Du Quoin state fair include Kermit Pasley of Mt. Vernon with first in Representational Landscape Oil Painting and first in Still Life. Eila Nance Morgan of Dahlgren took second in Representative Landscape Oil Painting and third in Still Life. Brenda Russell of Mt. Vernon earned first and third in Non-Objective Watercolor and third for Best Overall Watercolor. Connie Lee of Mt. Vernon won second in Miscellaneous Photography. Matthew Eilerts of Mt. Vernon took second in Wood Turning.
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du Quoin
Kermit Pasley
Mt. Vernon
Eila Nance Morgan
Dahlgren
Brenda Russell
Connie Lee
Matthew Eilerts
Three Kentucky men charged in rape of a bicyclist
A 22 year old St Paul woman on a bicycle tour accepted a ride near Madisonville Kentucky. She was taken to Cave In Rock Illinois and raped. The next day she identified one assailant and three men were arrested John L Stokes 21 William M Huddleston 19 and James R Morgan 21 all of Madisonville Kentucky.
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Elizabethtown
Inl
Hardin County
Kentucky
St. Paul, Minn
Madisonville
Cave-In Rock
John L. Stokes
William M. Huddleston
James R. Morgan
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Today
Mt Vernon quotes this morning show soybeans at 6.40, wheat 4.35, and corn 2.25. Prices reflect local market activity and may vary by buyer.
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MT. Vernon
Hog price report by weight and grade
The market lists No 1 and No 2 hogs at 45.00 to 45.50 for 200 to 230 pounds. No 1 grade at 46.00. No 1 and 3 hogs at 44.00 to 45.00 for 200 to 250 pounds. Sows ranged 42.00 to 43.00 for 300 to 400 pounds, 41.00 to 42.00 for 400 to 500 pounds, and 42.00 to 43.00 for 500 to 600 pounds.
Market roundup shows mixed commodity values and stock gains
Wheat and corn prices edged in various ranges across Chicago and St Louis markets while soybeans and oats posted modest quotes. In New York, stocks rose with the Dow near session highs as traders chased a broad rally led by blue chip gains and shifting money into industrials and commodities.
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NEW York
Wall Street
Dow Jones
New York Stock Exchange
Great Western Financial
Horizon Corp
National
Union Carbide
Campbell Soup
Ralph Acampora
Harris, Upham & Co
Hatchet Murder in Chicago
Larry Sykes, 54, was found slain in his south side basement apartment. He apparently was struck on the left forehead with a hatchet and several fingers on his left hand were severed as he defended himself. No forced entry. police suspect familiarity with the assailant. A TV was missing, possibly in a repair shop.
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Chicago
UPI
Larry Sykes
Sykes
Plan Future Sales Promotions Name Westman President of Park Plaza
Charles Westman the Nobil shoe store manager was elected president of the Park Plaza Merchants Association at a Ramada Inn dinner. He will succeed Robert Kroetz of The Singer Co. store on Oct 1 as a new fiscal year begins. Fred Davidson of Montgomery Ward was reelected vice president and Bob Poisall of Greater Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce became secretary treasurer.
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Charles Westman
Nobil Shoe
Park Plaza Merchants Association
Ramada Inn
Westman
Robert Kroetz
Singer Co
Park Plaza
Fred Davidson
Montgomery Ward
Bob Poisall
Greater Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
American Cancer Society
Kroetz
Association
King City Retailers Association
Indian Hills Country Club
Moonlight Madness
Larry Timpe
St. Peters
Tom Ka
United Methodists to Rally for Breath of Life Campaign
Mrs. Dale Mills is named Breath of Life Campaign chairman by George A. Stephans to raise funds for cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases at the Jefferson County United Methodist Rally to be held Sunday at the Children’s Home grounds. The event includes worship, a family dinner, and an afternoon program with music and testimonies.
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Mrs. Dale Mills
Local
Breath of Life
Dale Mills
George A. Stephans
National
U.S
Jefferson County
United Methodist Children’s Home
United Methodist
Russell Bow
Ogden Memorial Methodist Church
Princeton
Mt Vernon Weather Snapshot and Lake Level Data
Tuesday forecast shows high 88 and low 67 with 0.20 inch rainfall. Record rainfall to date in 1973 stands at 29.21 inches. Compare today with past years and note Bend Lake main dam water level at 404.08 feet above mean sea level. Sunrise is 5 32 and sunset 6 24 CST.
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Mt. Vernon
Bend Lake
Main Dam
Police Arrest in Mt Vernon Station Over Bicycle Theft
A 17-year-old Mt. Vernon youth was arrested at the Mt. Vernon Police Station after presenting for an unrelated matter. Carlyle Police notified local officers of a warrant for Howard Higgins, 17, of 1112 Wescott Street, who was taken into custody and held in the city jail. A Clinton County deputy later picked him up on a charge of stealing a 10 speed bicycle from Dean Newkirk of Carlyle on August 13, with bond set at $1,900.
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Mt. Vernon
Carlyle Police Department
Howard Higgins
Wescott St
Higgins
Clinton County
Dean Newkirk
Carlyle
Mount Vernon museum to host recitals and displays
Kenneth Miller, executive VP of the Nitec About MT.V. Museum, describes it as a community cultural center expanding fine arts beyond Mount Vernon. The collection includes works by Bellows, Prendergast, Cassatt, Sargent, Wyeth, Picasso, and Russell, with plans for studios, instruction, and more exhibitions.
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Ilinois
Kenneth Miller
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon High School
George Bellows
Maurice Prendergast
Mary Cassat
Robert Henri
Thomas Eakins
Childe Hassam
George Luks
John Singer Sargent
Andrew Wyeth
Eugene Higgins
J. Alden Weir
Arthur B. Davies
Pablo Picasso
Charles M. Russell
Mitchells
New York
Cedarhurst
John Russell Mitchell
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Miller
City considers trailer zoning for large south of Harlan Road
City Council reviews a proposal to rezone a large parcel south of Harlan Road near 17th Street for trailer use. The request signals potential development changes and local zoning implications. Stakeholders include city planners and nearby residents assessing traffic, setbacks, and lot coverage.
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Harlan Road
17Th Street
Past Noble Grands Club Meeting at Varnell Lodge
The Past Noble Grands' Club of Varnell Rebekah Lodge 296 will meet Thursday September 6 at 7 30 p m at the home of Edna Benoist 1500 Main Lillie Johnson and Mrs Benoist will be hostesses PMID
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Noble Grands’ Club
Varnell Rebekah
Edna Benoist
Main
Lillie Johnson
Mrs. Benoist
Apple For Teacher plan outlines King City sales
King City retailers board mapped sales for late 1973 at a dinner meeting led by Charles Sammons of Collens Shoes. The Apple For The Teacher goodwill event targets new and returning educators in October with Moonlight Madness sales on Oct 18, plus extended hours through Christmas Eve.
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King City
King City Retailers Association
Holiday Inn
Charles Sammons
Collens Shoe Store
Jefferson County
New Trial Sought for Otto Kerner in Bribery Case
Former Illinois governor Otto Kerner and ex-Revenue Director Theodore Isaacs press appeals alleging trial errors. Kerner seeks reversal of his February convictions on bribery conspiracy mail fraud tax evasion and perjury while Isaacs charges include judge mistakes in ruling.
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Chicago
Otto Kerner
State Revenue
Theodore J. Isaacs
Illinois
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Kerner
Isaacs
Paul R. Connolly
Washington
Connolly
Spiro T. Agnew
Baltimore
Maryland
Tickets remain for Mt. Vernon trip to St. Louis game
Jefferson County Day at Busch Memorial Stadium in St Louis on Sunday Sept 16 has 171 reservations. 101 include round trip bus transport from 1108 Main St at 10 am. Reservations accepted through Sept 10. About 70 Mt Vernon carrier boys and girls of the Register News will join as guests.
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Jefferson County
Busch Memorial Stadium
St. Louis
Greater
Mt. Vernon Register-News
Herman Schwartz Installed as Grand Sentinel in Illinois
At the 117th Annual Conclave in Peoria on September 1, Herman E. Schwartz was appointed and installed as the Grand Sentinel of the Grand Commandery in Illinois for the coming year. He is Past Commander of Patton Commandery No. 69 in Mt. Vernon and Exalted High Priest of Andrew D. Webb Chapter No. 160. Senior Warden of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31 A.F. & A.M. Also attending were Byron W. Weld Jr George H. Border and Mr. and Mrs. Rufus H. Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil N. Lovin.
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Knights Templar
Ilinois
Peoria
Herman E. Schwartz
Illinois
Schwartz
Patton
Mt. Vernon
Andrew D. Webb
Rolls Royce cars change hands in Scottsdale
Tom Barrett of Scottsdale Arizona, a real estate developer and antique car buff, buys two Rolls Royce classics from Columbia Classics Cedarhurst New York. The pair include an experimental Rolls and a 1933 limousine once linked to Lady Eaton. The history traces from Greta Garbo rumors to a Dallas warehouse, then to Barrett this week.
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Tom Barrett
Scottsdale, Ariz
Barrett
Hitler
Rolls
Rolls-Royce
Holman’s
Fernandez and
Darrin
Santa Monica
Cal
Lady Eaton
France
Greta Garbo
Dallas
Tex
Columbia Classics
Cedarhurst
N.Y
General Tire executives named for positions
Witucki and Lentz named to management roles at General Tire. Witucki, a South Bend native with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tri-State College, will head compound services and supervise rubber chemistry, with his wife Jeanette and two children in Mt. Vernon. Lentz, born in Ohio and educated at Cincinnati, Murray State, will oversee quality control activities and serves in the American Society of Quality Control, with wife Kay and daughter Julia Kay.
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General Tire
South Bend
Ind
Witucki
Tri-State College
Angola
Jeanette
Karen
Kevin
Lime Street
Mt. Vernon
Lentz
Washington Court House
Ohio
University of Cincinnati
Murray State University
Murray
Kay
Julia Kay
American Society of Quality Control
Charlotte
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Varnell
Rebekah Lodge
Atla-Seal Gift Shop
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Mt. Vernon, Il
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George Dunnell
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Mt. V. Chamber
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Grand Sentinel
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Charles €. Hughey
Hughey-Pulley Funeral Home
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