Deaths: Linnie Wilkins Dies At 59 In Mt Vernon
Linnie Byars Wilkins wife of Jess Wilkins of Mt Vernon died last night at 6 30 in Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. She was 59. Funeral services Friday at 2 p m at Donoho Prairie Church conducted by Rev C B Salmon of Grayville with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by husband Ivan of Mt Vernon two grandchildren mother Mrs Rosa Byars of Kell and sister Mrs Winnie Halfacre of Kell. Friends may call at L R Osborn and Son Funeral Home in Kell until the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Byars Wilkins
Jess Wilkins
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Donoho Prairie Church
C. B. Salmon
Grayville
I. Burla
Ivan
Rosa By
Leopard Fights Five Lions for Mate at Brookfield Zoo
Snowball the leopard, about 12, defended his mate against five young lions in a miscue at Brookfield Zoo. The 175 pound leopard died after a single lion’s swipe broke his back. the five lions were uninjured. The mate stayed on a ledge throughout the fight.
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Chicago
Snowball
Brookfield Zoo
Local Navy Men Home On Leave
Three Mt. Vernon youths on two weeks leave after training at Great Lakes Ti plan to enter new Navy assignments. John W. Keller of 2412 Casey Avenue will study electronics at Great Lakes. Lynn N. Funkhouser of 1211 North 12th Street will study electronics and intercommunications. Jesse K. Webb of 1211 Forest Avenue will join Port Hueneme California construction battalion as a diesel mechanic. Navy recruiter at city hall offers information.
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Navy
Great Lakes
John W. Keller
Casey Avenue
Great Lakes School
Lynn N. Funkhouser
Nouth 12Th Street
Jesse K. Webb
Forest Avenue
Port Hueneme
Calif
Mt. Vernon
City Hall
Holdup Man Nabbed After Bank Robbery
Nathan Sherman 45 of East St. Louis Illinois was charged with armed robbery after entering a New Orleans Hibernia National Bank and passing a note demanding 500 dollars. He claimed three prior prison terms in Atlanta Springfield Leavenworth. No weapon was found.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Nathan Sherman
East St. Louis
Hibernia National Police
Sherman
Atlanta
Springfield
Leavenworth
Kan
Births in Memphis and Bethalto Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Joe Pounds of Memphis Tennessee welcomed a son at Jefferson Memorial hospital weighing seven pounds one and one fourth ounces born at 12 25 yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Richard Wilson of Bethalto Illinois welcomed a son at Jefferson Memorial hospital weighing six pounds fifteen and three fourth ounces born at 2 58 yesterday afternoon. Reverend and Mrs Dennis Ramsey of 1814 Stanley welcomed a son at Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds born at 1 58 this morning named Gregory Dee.
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Joe Pounds
Memphis
Tenn
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Richard Wilson
Bethaldo
Dennis Ramsey
Stanley
Good Samaritan Hospital
Gregory Dee
Dan G Melton Ladies Campment No 3 to meet Friday
The Dan G Melton Ladies En campment No 3 will hold a regular session Friday evening September 9 at the I O O F Temple scheduled for 7 30 o clock.
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Dan G. Melton
I. 0. O. F Temple
Unclear travel notes report arrival and flight paths
Fragmentary lines describe Donald Mclean taking Louie Davigdes to Effingham this morning Outland flew to East Al can Oak made a flight to Tom Oake lea Alton this m
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Donald Mclean
Louie Davigdes
Effingham
East
Alcan Oak
Tom
Anti pow training exposes harsh E and E course at Stead
Defense Department sources confirm an E and E escape and evasion training program for servicemen after Newsweek depicted Stead Air Force Base near Reno Nev. Trainees endured dark holes water immersion and a sweat box with rough verbal treatment. Reports tie similar programs to Navy Camp Mackall Ft Bragg Pendleton and Ft Bragg airborne troops with emphasis on secrecy and potential changes.
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Defense Department
Newsweek Magazine
Stead Air Force Base
Reno
Nev
Newsweek
Peter Wyden
Wyden
Alcoholics Anonymous
Leutenant
Air Force
Stead
Burton E. McKenzie
Washington
Pentagon
The
McKenzie
Germany
Navy
Camp Mackall
N. C
Ft. Bragg
Marines
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Army
Poster Contest Winners Named in Illinois
Donald Trout and Max Holm won top honors in the annual Illinois State Employment Service poster contest. Posters, displayed at the American Legion Home, honored National Employ The Physically Handicapped Week. Local winners advance to Chicago for statewide judging with scholarships and savings bonds offered as prizes.
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Donald Trout
Max Holm
Ilinois
Annette Hays
Linda Mick
Prairie
Forrest
Wilhelmina Walters
Main
Larry Gilbert
Bonnie
Elizabeth Marlin
Richview Road
Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Chicago Academy of Fine Arts
Gold Stripe Chapter
Disabled American Veterans
DAV
New York Leads In State Industries Firsts
New York state ranks first in the manufacture of apparel paper furniture professional and scientific instruments and in printing and publishing according to new statistics.
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New York State
Home Should Be More Than Stage Setting Says Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett argues in a New York style decor column that women should furnish and decorate homes with male comfort in mind. She warns against making rooms primarily to showcase a woman, which can alienate the husband and turn the home into a stage. A home should be a relaxed, comfortable space for every family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California forest fires thunder across Oregon coast
A massive wildfire complex burned hundreds of thousands of acres across California and Oregon with ten firefighters burned and one missing. New blazes flared in northern California and southern Oregon while crews battled toward Santa Barbara and Yreka, with millions in damage and thousands displaced.
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San Francisco
California
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Round Butte
David Robb
Santa Barbara
Calif
Yreka
Orefon
Klamath National Forest
Klamath
Robert Jones
Los Padres National Forest
San Marcos
Hospital Notes at Jefferson Memorial
Admitted patients include Mrs. Maude Mead ows, Dix, Mrs. Eva Mae Morgan, and Master Terry Lee Hunt in the Jefferson Memorial ward. The list notes patient names and status without additional detail.
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Jefferson Memorial
Maude Meadows
Dix
Eva Mae Morgan
Terry Lee Hunt
Wayne
Two More Greenlease Bills Found in FBI Update
FBI announced two more missing Greenlease ransom bills were found, bringing recovered total to 15 since Aug. 4. Donald Hostetter, Chicago FBI chief, said the latest were recovered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, with eight of the bills previously in Chicago. Other recovered notes include one in Minot North Dakota, three in St. Louis, one in Salt Lake City, one in Jacksonville Florida, and one in Quincy Illinois. The two Chicago finds are $20 denominations.
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Chicago
FBI
Donald Hostetter
Federal Reserve Bank of
County valuation to rise by 250000 after review board meeting
The county’s valuation is set to increase by 250000 following actions by the county board of review. Board members listed include Walter Rhodes as chairman Birthel Copple of Grand Prairie township and Goaley Hopkins of Pendleton township. Roy E. Stout served as clerk and Reba Jarrell as secretary for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Davis
Board of Review Board
Walter Rhodes
Birthel Copple
Grand Prairie Township
Goaley Hopkins
Pendleton Townshhip
Roy E. Stout
Reba Jarrell
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Linnie Wilkins
Airport News
Johnson
Insurance Agency
Mt. Vernon, I. Tel
Harold Carter
Harold
Anne Godwins
Bapataka
American Automobile Association
Robert Wong
Galileo High School
Olen Eater
Jordan
Morgan Masonry Supply
Casey
Fenton's Music Store
Broadway
Roy Taylor
Ruth Millett
Ricchetti
Liberty Petroleum Co., Inc
Virginia Ave
Mt. Vernon, Ill
Johnson Motor Co
6Th and
Harrison Streets
Reed & Weatherford
Conger
Stoeger
Hanna & Hanna Printers
Dorcas
First Free Will Baptist Church
Meadowbrook Groc
Meadowbrook Road
Joe Bundy
Chambliss Gro
Dareville
Halfy’s Grocery
Shafer
Allen’s
Gro
Waltonville Road
Dare’s Corner
Yairfield Road
Shiloy Grocery
Archie Body Groc
Marlow, II
7Th Street
N. 7Th St
Tip-Top Stores
Wieners
Hamburger
Joan OF Arc
Rowe Grocery
Waltonville
Robertson's Groc
Sunkist
Joan OF Abc Corn
Llegal
Liberal
Betty Catron
Good Samaritan
Harry Homer Hicks
Mary Ellen Waite
Myrtle Louise Jones
Duane Ray
Roberta Copple
Donald Gene Musick
Lutheran Rummage Sale
Rogers Building
Morton
North 10Th St
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