Mt Vernon District 8 approves 1973 budget with $350k surplus
Mt Vernon District 8 school board passed a 1972-73 budget at a hearing forecasting a surplus over $350,000 based on an anticipated $400,000 sale of West Salem School. Revenues exceed expenditures. surplus to fund a future middle school, with sale proceeds placed first in the building fund then transferred to site and construction to restrict use.
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District 8
West Salem
Lewis Hilliard
Hilliard
Don Musick
Meetings and market notes from September listings
Local clubs plan fall meetings including Delta Theta Tau at 7 45 p m September 18 at Mrs Hertenstein 7 Sunset Rome Chapter No 1014 Dix Til 8 p m September 18 Royal Neighbors meet September 15 at 7 p m at C C F Temple Mildred Sherrod Federated Club meets September 14 at 7 30 p m at Esther Mare Turner 524 Bell Var nell Rebekah Lodge No 296 meets September 14 at 8 00 p m with initiation. Hog and hog market prices and Chicago grain and livestock quotes plus New York stock market updates and Occidental Petroleum progress in trade talks with the Soviet Union.
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Delta Theta Tau
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Jim Hertenstein
Mildred’ Sherrod
New “York
AFP
New York Stock Exchange
Occidental Petroleum
Soviet Union
I's
Jefferson County May Be Eligible For EDA Money
GERP and DIS reports point to Jefferson County meeting EDA requirements for Title 1 or Title IV designation. Title 1 needs unemployment above 6 percent. grants would cover public works like water and sewer lines. Title IV offers broader benefits including loans, technical assistance, and working capital. Final designation depends on unemployment and other factors, with results possible after several months.
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Jefferson County
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Illinois Department of Employment
Gerp&dc
Jay
Kirkikis
Perry County
Illinois State Employment Service
US Department of Labor
National Recognition Carla Hanger Named Outstanding Teacher
Carla Hanger, a second grade teacher at Horace Mann School, was named one of America’s outstanding elementary teachers for 1972. The District 80 nominee has four years at Mann, is married to Jim Hanger, and joins Merlin Hodge’s nomination for the award.
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Carla Hanger
Adams Court
America
Hanger
Horace Matin School
Grain Prices Quoted in Mt Vernon This Morning
Prices in Mt Vernon show new soybeans at 3.07 old soybeans 3.22 wheat 1.68 and corn 1.23 quoted this morning in what appears to be a local market listing.
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Mt. Vernon
Egg price ranges and grades released this week
ST. LOUIS reports a detailed table of consumer grades for eggs with sizes large medium small and wholesale grades. Hens weights are listed with corresponding prices and ready-to-cook broilers and flyers are priced at 29.25 to 29.75 this week.
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ST. Louis
Death in Family Ends Building Survey Here
Two building surveyors from Urban Consultants who arrived in Mt. Vernon this week to survey the Herbert Street project area left for Alabama after a death in Rob ert Schuffert family. The officials said they will return next Wednesday to resume the survey. Herbert Hughes also accompanied him on the work for the city’s neighborhood development program.
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Mt. Vernon
Alabama
Robert Schuffert
Herbert Hughes
Herbert Street
Urban Consultants
Ogilvie calls for freeze on taxes and reform
Governor candidate Ogilvie outlined a program for a second term promising to finish tax reform. He urged a freeze on property taxes and fair assessment, a completed state government reorganization, and the creation of a strong independent board of election commissioners.
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Ogilvie
Board of Election Commissioners
Gave It A Banana Finds Monkey On Window Sill
Chicago residents were startled when a monkey appeared on Beverly Siwula’s window sill. She offered a banana and held the animal for authorities as police treated it as a juvenile offender after it chewed up a toy truck.
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Chicago
Beverly Siwula
Mount Vernon school sale and district plans advance
Mt Vernon school board discussed selling Mt Vernon property at 1800 Main St for parking and recreation after purchasing it from Virgil T Bailey Inc for 10000 dollars. Superintendent Hilliard reported enrollment remains stable with growth area status while boiler needs at five of seven grade schools prompt bids next spring. Mann school boiler priority and Veteran's Day date change were noted.
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Sanders
Food Service
MT. Vernon
Hilliard
Mann School
Main St
Virgil T. Bailey, Inc
Gallina Named Manager of Radio Station
Gallina promoted to division supervisor and transferred to Joliet. He says returning to Southern Illinois is a happy note after leaving Mt. Vernon area last year where he was active in civic affairs. Two years ago he co chaired the United Fund drive that raised a record $85,000. The Gallina family has moved back to Mt. Vernon and he will start duties at WMCL next week.
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Joliet
Southern Tlinois
Gallina
Mt. Vernon
United Fund Drive
WMCL
Hopalong Cassidy Dies at 77 in Hollywood
Farm origins and rise to fame of William Boyd, the actor known as Hopalong Cassidy, who died at 77. The article notes his clean living changed by Grace, five marriages, and starring roles in The Volga Boatman King of Kings and Two Arabian Nights, followed by a roundup of five major auto accidents and various court actions from the era.
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Hoppy
Boyd
Grace
Hendrysburg
Ohio
California
Hollywood
Noted Cleared: Jessie Lee Green Acquitted in Theft Trial
Jessie Lee Green, 19, of 704 S. 13th St., was found not guilty in a jury trial yesterday of a March 18, 1971 theft charge. The indictment alleged Green obtained $1,500 worth of appliances, guns, and jewelry stolen from Clyde Nolta by another person.
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Jessie Lee Green
S. 13Th St
Green
Clyde Nolta
Nolta
Parry Mary Next Week on Mt V Stage
Mary Parry appears next week on Mt V stage in a production with Bob and Mary and March Maher as Dirk Winston, a Hollywood arrival and wartime associate. September 20 21 22 dinner theater. tickets $7.50. dinner at 7 and play at 8. student night Tuesday at $1. VIP champagne event Saturday at $25 per couple. tickets at The Bookstore Jo Ellas West or by phone 242 7383 or 242 2024 contact Roxie Gaunt.
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Bob and
Mary
March Maher
Dirk Winston
Hollywood
Bob
United Fund
Jo-Ella’s West
Roxie Gaunt
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay in Barnes Hospital
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and relatives who sent flowers gifts cards and prayers during a stay in Barnes Hospital. The message highlights appreciation for the support from many loved ones.
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Barnes Hospital
Fines From Circuit Court Briefs Listed
Register News briefs summarize yesterday's circuit court fines for several individuals and entities. Jimmy D Downen Inc faced fines for no valid registration on a motorcycle. Leonard Bullard of Wayne City fined for overlength and overwidth. Farrell Thomas Goessman of Lesser fined for no driver's license. Michael D Francisco of Chicago Ridge fined for speeding. Otto Gilbert Wilson of Rt 6 fined for no valid Illinois license. Leonard Ray Parker of Salon cited for following too closely. Floyd R Freeman of Dix cited for leaving curb without due caution. Margaret O Roche of 1808 Jefferson Ave. cited for failure to yield turning left. Anthony E Sawyer of 1014 Forrest Ave. fined for no valid driver's license.
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Jimmy D. Downen
Inc
Leonard Bullard
Wayne City
Farrell Thomas Goessman
Lesser
Michael D. Francisco
Chicago Ridge
Otto Gilbert Wilson
Rt. ‘6
Illinois
Leonard Ray Parker
Salon
Floyd R. Freeman
Dix
Margaret O. Roche
Jefferson Ave
Anthony E. Sawyer
Forrest Ave
Brown divorce suit over cruelty filed in circuit court
Juanita A. Brown filed for divorce from Lewis Cay Brown in circuit court yesterday. Married November 10, 19, and separated August 25, 1972. The complaint cites physical cruelty and seeks a property settlement.
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Juanita A. Brown
Lewis ’ ‘Cay Brown
Thefts Reported in City and County Incidents
Two thefts were logged as Dianne Patton reported a missing check worth 162.63 from her mailbox around 12 30 p m. Melvin Cooner said a pony saddle and two bridles were stolen from his residence between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. A building permit was issued to RE Stone for a storage shed costing 750 at Rt 5 Centralia Road. Mt Vernon airport fire crews fought a fuel spill on the runway caused by a defective overflow valve on a Precision National Corp turbo prop plant. the valve was repaired.
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Leon Sharp
Robert L. Pitman
Wayne City
Big John’s
Donnie Gibson
Rt. 4
Gibson
George Haynes
Illynes
Rt 4
Rennie Massey
Gibson Lee Petties
9Th St
Dowzer Eslectric
Fred Simmons
Dave Holden
Centralia
Holden
Great Plains Gas Co
Dianne Patton
Jones Sf
Melvin Cooner
Bluford
RE. Stone
Rt.’5
Centralia Road
Mt. Vernon
Oy Precision National Corp
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