Deaths Ruth E. Schrum Dies At Bluford At 71
Ruth Ella Schrum 71 of Bluford died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday in Schumm Nursing Home Bluford. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. She leaves four sons Cecil Schrum California Loren Schrum Lebanon Pa Leonard Schrum Manteno Ill Benjamin Schrum Lockport Ill. five daughters Alice Peacock Florence Summers Mt. Vernon Eva Gregory East Alton Ina McKenney Michigan City Ind Onita Minor Valparaiso Ind. a brother Dewey Riggs Mt. Vernon. 29 grandchildren four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband Chandler Schrum in 1960 and by three children, a sister and a brother. She was a member of Laird Missionary Baptist Church.
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Bluford
Schumm
Bluford Funeral
County Offices Budget Raises and Road Bridge Bid Rejected
The board approved $1,200 raises for three county offices and set budgets for several departments including Schools $5,863 and Tuberculosis Care and Treatment Fund $65,055.30. They rejected a $239,000 bid to build two bridges on a Bonnie to Nason road and will solicit new bids. Also discussed extending Illinois Central Railroad line to the Inland Steel Mine area and approved grand and petit jury lists.
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Bonnie
Nason
Rend Lake
Iinois Central
Waltonville
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions and Discharges
Hospital record lists admissions including Stephen William Engelman Irvin George Butts Ruth May Rosenburgh Adrian R Cross and others. Discharges include Carrie Lance Gammon Mamie Swain Herman Wagner Helen Johnsey Elizabeth Goff and multiple others.
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RFD
Irvin George Butts
Main
Ruth May Rosenburgh
Wayne City
Adrian R. Cross
Dahlgren
Carrie Lance Gammon
Mamie Swain
Bruford
Herman Wagner
Scheller
Helen Johnsey
Benton
Elizabeth Goff
Underwood Nursing Home
Inn
George Jackson
Herbert
David Charlton
Salem
Leland Bond
McLeansboro
Ernest Pittman
Jordan
Geraldine Maxey
Bluford
Robert Mays
South 21St
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Olive
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Leslie Loren
Elaine Casey
Nason
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Ashley Road
Alva
Births in Good Samaritan Hospital and Carterville couple
Mr and Mrs Jerry Bodine of 704 Herbert welcomed a son at 9 24 last night in Good Samaritan Hospital weighing seven pounds two and half ounces. Mr and Mrs Robert Hicks of Carterville welcomed a daughter born September 8 weighing six pounds seven and half ounces named Dixie Lea. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Gene Howard of Herrin and Mr and Mrs Clyde Hicks of this city.
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Herbert
Good Samaritan Hospital
Robert Hicks
Carterville
Dixie Lea
Gene Howard
Herrin
Clyde Hicks
Circuit Court Fines Ray Mueller for Improper Passing
Florissant Missouri resident Ray Mueller was fined ten dollars in circuit court on a charge of improper passing in traffic.
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Florissant, Mo
Weather Report For Here And Elsewhere
Tuesday high 8 low 58 with rainfall 23.12 inches year to date inches. comparisons note last year high 85 low 66 and five years ago high 61 low Ten years ago high 91 low 58. Thursday sunrise 5 40 sunset 6 10 CST.
Weekend Warmth Against Seasonal Cooling Forecast
Temperatures will average 4 to 8 degrees below seasonal normals for Thursday through Monday with cool days Thursday and Friday and a warming trend over the weekend. Normal highs run near 80 to mids 80s, with lows around mid 50s to near 60. Showers are expected about Sunday.
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Showers Bring Cooler Weather to Illinois
Associated Press reports showers entered Illinois marking a cooldown after a long hot dry spell. The Weather Bureau forecast thunderstorms in both northern and southern halves, with Chicago wind stirring to move stagnant air. Highs expected near 70, lows 45 to 52 in the north and around 50s in the south.
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Nixon calls Viet Nam war the most unpopular in U S history
Former Vice President Richard M Nixon said the Vietnam War is the most unpopular in American history and that the president cannot unite his party behind him. He urged command decisions in Washington and a 25 percent increase in U S military strength, speaking to the Overseas Press Club in New York.
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Richard M. Nixon
Viet Nam
Washington
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South
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon
Markets in Mt. Vernon listed soybean prices at 3.04, shell corn 1.48, and ear corn 1.43 this afternoon.
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Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices Report
Prices paid at Mt. Vernon Hog Market through 12 30 p m show hogs down 10 cents with top at 22 25 for 710 to 240 pound hogs Sows at 20 50 for 300 weight and down Sows 300 weight and over 20 00 down Boars 13 00 and 15 00 After 12 30 p m prices switch to the next day’s pricing basis
Grain futures prices from Chicago market report
Cash grain prices listed for Wheat No 2 hard 1.9644n No 2 red 1.92 934n Corn No 2 yellow 1.4714ayn Oats No 2 heavy white 77 7746n Soybeans No 1 yellow 3.1146n Soybean oil 12.40n
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Markets Report Slated for Poultry and Eggs
Chicago AP via USDA reports live poultry prices unavailable due to insufficient receipts. Chicago Mercantile Exchange shows butter scores AA 74 and A 74, after prices for other grades and car terms. Eggs data list white and mixed grade percentages, with mediums and standards around 43 to 44 percent.
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USDA
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Livestock Prices From National Stockyards Report
National Stockyards AP cattle hogs calves and sheep estimates for Thursday list tonnage and price ranges. Hogs weights 210-260 pounds at 23.00 to 23.40. sows 19.00 to 21.50. Cattle and calves show steers 23.50 to 26.00, heifers 23.00 to 24.65, cows 14.00 to 18.50, calves 20.00 to 24.00, and good to choice wealers 24.00 to 34.00. Sheep 21.50 to 23.50 for spring lambs, ewes 5.00 to 8.00.
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National Stockyards, Jr
St Louis Egg and Poultry Prices Summary
St Louis AP reports consumer egg grades with sizes A large 45-48 cents, A medium 42-43, A small 25-26, B large 38-40, standard 36-38, unclassified 27-28, checks 18-20. Hens heavy 14-15, light over 5 lbs 10-11, under 5 lbs no price. broilers and fryers 28-45.
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ST. Louis
Wall Street gains mixed as profit taking steadies declines
Wall Street faced a mild decline and steady trading early in the afternoon. The Dow rose 0.23 to 795.71 while the Associated Press average held at 287.5. Oils, drugs, and building materials advanced. tech and glamor stocks pulled back as profit taking began after a three day rally.
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State Truck Wrecked Near Game Farm
A 1964 pick up truck owned by the Minnesota State Conservation Department overturned on Game Farm Road east of Route 37 near Mt. Vernon. Driven by Billy Dees, 17, of 307 Marteeny the vehicle was a total loss though no injuries were reported. The sheriff’s office was notified Tuesday afternoon.
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More Cattle On Feed For Marketing In Western States
Five major western states report 7 percent more cattle and calves on feed for marketing at month start versus a year ago. Texas leads with a 25 percent rise to 489000 head and a 132000 head August increase of 47 percent. Total on feed across the five states reaches 3227000, 2 percent below August’s start, while total marketed for slaughter climbs 14 percent to 742000. Colorado up 9 percent to 448000, Nebraska up 6 percent to 936000. Steers and heifers at 15 major markets total 516363, down 3 percent from last year though weights rise. steers average 1105 pounds, up 31, and heifers up 18.
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Rolvaag Triumphs in Senate Nomination Showdown
Rolvaag defeats Joe Martin in a key Massachusetts primary while Endicott Peabody edges Boston Mayor John Collins for the Democratic Senate nomination. Edward Brooke, the Republican nominee, faces Peabody in November with a potential first Black senator in eight decades. The results ripple across multiple states as party contenders vie in races for governor and Senate seats.
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Former Turkish President Cemal Gursel Dies
Cemal Gursel former Turkish president died at a military hospital in Ankara after failing to regain consciousness following treatment in the United States. He had traveled to Washington February 2 for diabetes and partial paralysis stemming from a December 1960 stroke. He lapsed into a coma after a second stroke and was flown home last year, with Cevdet Sunay succeeding him as president.
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News Filmstrips and Depth Units Aid Classroom Learning
The Register News provides 35 weekly News Filmstrip lessons with background, activities, vocabulary, maps, and a test. Teachers receive Letters To The Editor prompts, homework ideas, and prompts to analyze articles and editorials. Monthly News-in-Depth filmstrips cover Latin America, Viet Nam, and Moon Exploration.
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United Fund drive kicks off with old films at Stadium
At Chicago Stadium Theatre the United Fund drive opens with Rudolph Valentino and Fatty Arbuckle films. The Red Cross chapter sponsors the event on September 23 with a retro soundtrack. Tickets go for 5 dollars in reserved seats and 2 dollars for general admission.
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Mattoon Wins New Family Circle Printing Plant
Mattoon will host a $16 million printing plant for Family Circle magazine. The 165,000 square foot facility is to be built this year and finished in 1968. Charles W. Lake Jr of R R Donnelley & Sons and Gardner Cowles of Cowles Communications announced the project. The magazine circulates 7.5 million monthly.
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Family Circle Magazine
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Charles W. Lake Jr
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Cowles Communications Inc
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Episcopal Church Elects Myers Bishop of California
The Episcopal diocese of California elected the Rev C Kilmer Myers of Michigan as bishop to succeed the resigning Rt Rev James A Pike. Myers is noted for initiating urban church work. The election was announced today in San Francisco with Myers set to lead the diocese.
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Episcopal Diocese of
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C. Kilmer Myers
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Enrollment Meeting Held Here for Community College Music Groups
Community College orches tra led by Tal Smith and chorus under W H Beckmeyer held the first 1966 67 meeting. Officers nominated include President Mrs Ivan Cox and Patrick McManamy, Vice Presidents John Murray and Mrs Thelda Pardee, Publicity Chairs Roger Garbers and Richard Hodge. Enrollment to exceed 50. election next Monday at 8 pm in Mt Vernon High School building F rooms.
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Harry Dunham
Ivan Cox
Patrick McManamy
John Murray
Thelda Pardee
Roger Garbers
Richard Hodge
W. R. Bender
Joan Bandy
Dee Ann Ford
Mary Alice Bond
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New Fire Prevention Week Chairman Named in Mt Vernon
Rev James P Burke of St Mary's Catholic Church has become chair of the Mt Vernon Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Week committee succeeding Dean Parker who resigned due to business pressures. Parker stays on the committee. Plans for Fire Prevention Week Oct 9 15 will be set Thursday at 4 pm in the chamber office. Fire Chief Sydney Burnette will present plans for inspecting business properties and industrial plants and aims to prevent placards reading No work until further notice due to fire from appearing on Mt Vernon buildings.
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Mt. Vernon
Reds Raid Motor Pool Near Saigon
In a raid near Saigon a motor pool was attacked with guns blazing. Vietnamese militia pulled out early. several militiamen wounded and a U.S. serviceman captured. Administrative building destroyed. U.S. bombers hit a North Vietnamese missile complex northeast of Dong Hoi for the seventh time, totaling five missiles blown up since Saturday.
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Two Lawsuits Filed Here After Auto Accidents
In Mt. Vernon area this summer two circuit court suits were filed. Larry Tate sues Millard Allison for 10,834.60 over a May 15 accident on U.S. Route 460 requesting 10,000 for injuries and 854.60 for car damage. Norman L. Hefner and wife Thelma sue Floyd Coffman for 75,000 for injuries from a May 15 collision on state route 37 two miles south of Mt. Vernon. Hefners are Jefferson County residents. Coffman is Franklin County. Both seek jury trials.
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Millard Allison
Hefner
Hefners
Jefferson County
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Appeals Court Reverses Marion County Case
The Fifth District Appellate Court at Mt. Vernon reversed a Marion county Circuit Court dismissal of a suit by Marvin and Vera Rinnert seeking one third of the value of an oil well rig sold at public auction by Indianapolis Morris Plan Corp. The decision, written by Judge George J. Moran with two concurring judges, overturns a ruling claimed to violate Illinois statutes.
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Mt. Vernon
Marion County
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Indianapolis Morris Plan
Dixon Equipment and Manufacturing Co
Morris Plan
George J. Moran
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City Moves To Foreclose Lien On 600 Park Avenue
The city of Mt. Vernon filed a circuit court complaint to foreclose a lien on 600 Park Avenue after obtaining court authority to demolish an unsafe building. The lien seeks 241.90 against property owner Sadie L. Smith.
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Sadie L. Smith
Two Collisions In Mt Vernon Driver Is Cited
Two separate crashes in Mt Vernon caused over 400 dollars in damage. Susan E Cooley 22 and Everett Curlock 69 were involved at 10th and Newby with Curlock cited for failure to yield. Morgan 49 and Wilson 24' s vehicles sustained about 100 dollars damage each at 1300 block South 12th.
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10Th
Newby
Susan E. Cooley
Vila
Everett Curlock
Route 1
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Curlock
Susan Cooley
Diving Scenes To Be Shown In Film At YMCA
A full length color film showing underwater scenes will be shown at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the Mt Vernon YMCA. William Montfort of a local mariner equipment shop will present The Silent World. The film, about underwater mysteries of the sea, was made by the U S Divers Co. All interested persons may attend.
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Mt. Vernon
William Montfort
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U.S. Divers Co
Three Divorces Filed in Circuit Court
Three suits for divorce were filed in circuit court Tuesday. Lorraine Gutzler accuses Alve H. Gutzler of desertion and seeks custody of two minor children, alimony, and child support. Eleanor Neal sues Harvey Neal for cruelty with custody of three children and a property settlement. Ruby Long seeks a divorce from Frank Long on cruelty and an injunction to restrain molestation and property disposition.
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Duke) Neal
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