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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1973

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Deaths Ruby Hiltibidal of Walnut Hill

Ruby Hiltibidal 80 of Walnut Hill died yesterday at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at L R Osborn and Sons Funeral Home Kell with Reverends Robert Bitartley and Robert Denny officiating. Burial in Covenanter cemetery. She was born April 5, 1893 in Illinois, married to George Hiltibidal who died May 22, 1972. Survived by four sons John W. of Walnut Hill Charles E. of McLeansboro George Jr. of Centralia Berthal L. of Salem. three daughters Opal Hiltibidal Edna Ryan of Walnut Hill Doris Medlin of Centralia. a sister Alpha Meyer of Salem. 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

George Ruby) _vwaliltibidal Walnut Hill Ygbi L. R. Osborn and Sons Kell Robert Artley Robert Denny Raguld Covenanter Hiltibidal Eestpril Illinois John Polly Ann Keele) Frost Salem George Hiltibidal John W Charles E McLeansboro George Jr Centralia Berthal L Opal Hiltibidal Edna Ryan Doris Medlin

Death Notice for Max Ziarnek Chicago

Max Ziarnek 65 formerly of Scheller died in Chicago. Survived by wife Lorraine two daughters four grandchildren two brothers Lee La Porte Ind Frank Mr Vernon and three sisters. He was preceded in death by one son and one sister.

Chicago Max Ziarnek Scheller Lorraine Lee la Porte Ind Frank Vernon

Death of Shirley Ann Decker in Chicago

Shirley Ann Decker aged 26 of 4311 South Union Chicago died at 4 00 am in Chicago. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and the body will be brought to Hughey Pulley Funeral Home for services.

Shirley Ann Decker South Union Chicago Hughey-Pulley Funeral Home

Death Notice for Fredrick Eggert Bluford

Fredrick Eggert Bluford 68 of Route 2 Bluford was found dead Monday at 10 00 am at home. Retired machinist. Body to Bluford Funeral Home then Dieterle Memorial Home Aurora for Saturday services. Burial in Spring Lake cemetery Aurora. Born July 29 1905 son of Ludwid and Mary Eggert. Survived by two brothers.

Fredrick R. Eggert Route 2 Bluford Dieterle Memorial Home Aurora Spring Lake Cemetery Mr. Eggert Ludwid and Mary Nimmick) Eggert

McCarthy Drowns in Island Kentucky Incident

McCarthy Georgia Franklin Eugene 17 of Acworth Ga was found drowned in Island Ky at 12 35 PM Sunday He formerly lived in McLeansboro Funeral services set for 10 AM Wednesday at Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro with Rev R L Schlag officiating Burial in Mt Olive Cemetery He lay in state 6 to 9 PM today at the funeral home Born August 7 1956 in McLeansboro Parents Dave McCarthy Madisonville Ky and Dorothy Hart Acworth Ga survive with brother Arthur Ray McCarthy Acworth and stepbrothers Johnny and Jimmy Hart McLeansboro

Franklin Eugene McCarthy Acworth Island McLeansboro Gholson R. L. Schlag Mt. Olive Dave McCarthy Madisonville Dorothy Hart Arthur Ray McCarthy Johnny and Jimmy Hart

Hog Market Prices Across Weight Classes

Markets show No 1 and No 2 hogs 200 to 230 lb at 43.00 to 44.00. No 1 44.50 and 200 to 250 lb at 42.00 to 43.00. Sows 300 to 400 lb 40.00 to 41.00, 400 to 500 lb 39.00 to 40.00, 500 to 600 lb 39.00 to 41.00.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Morning

Mt Vernon grain prices listed include soybeans at 5.80, wheat at 4.90, and corn at 2.25. The figures reflect market quotes recorded in Mt Vernon this morning.

MT. Vernon Chicago

Mt Vernon Ill Livestock Auction September 17 1973

Mt Vernon Illinois hosts a livestock sale with receipts: cattle 242 calves 20 hogs 78 sheep 28 Slaughter steers 42.00 to 48.00 Heifers 42.00 to 47.20 Cows 30.90 to 38.30 Calves 59.00 to 62.75 Bulls 38.00 to 42.50 Feeder cattle steers over 550 lbs 42.60 to 55.25 steer calves 45.10 to 62.00 heifers over 500 lbs 45.00 to 51.00 heifer calves 44.00 to 58.75 Hogs barrows and gilts 42.90 to 43.30 Sows 39.00 to 41.50 Boars 37.50 to 39.90 Sheep slaughter lambs 28.75 ewes 11.00.

MT. Vernon Ill

Markets Mixed As Stocks Edge Higher On Rate Hopes

Persistent gains across the Dow Jones Industrial Average prompt optimism as investors price in a potential 10 percent prime rate rise. IBM dented by antitrust damages, Telex trims gains after a delayed start though trades end higher. Mohawk Data Services and General Medical show notable early volume. Chrysler climbs 3 percent after reporting a tentative three year UAW contract.

New York Mohawk Data Services General Medical Atlantic Richfield Arizona Public Service Chrysler UAW

Suspect Held After Car Theft Recovered at Jonesboro

A 1968 Chevrolet stolen from a Mt. Vernon parking lot on Aug 31 was recovered Sept 7 in Jonesboro Ark Authorities say a suspect is being held in connection with the theft The suspect reportedly abandoned a stolen pickup in Mt Vernon and a matching pickup was found at the American Legion lot by Assistant Chief Wendell Warren.

Mt. Vernon Jonesboro Ark Ann Stephens Main St Wendell Warren American Legion

District 201 Board approves pay for extra duties and amicus brief

Shields announced a comprehensive pay schedule for extra duties at District 201 with stipends from 100 to 1000 dollars for posts including director of athletics coach and band roles. The board also approved new staff hires and voted to file an amicus brief supporting the De Kalb school board over governor Walker’s withholding of state aid.

Shields Jackie King L.P.N Cindy Taylor de Kalb School Board Dan Walker de Kalb Amicus Curiae Mt. Vernon Dr. Shields

Break-In At Pizza Hut Seizes Cash And Cigarettes

Police report a Sunday night burglary at the Pizza Hut located at 3519 Broadway netting about $100 in cash and $40 in cigarettes after intruders broke a window and plundered the cash register jukebox and cigarette machine. Other incidents include a burglary at Martin Service Station 1225 S 10th St with safe pried but not opened and cigarettes taken. failed break-in at B and B Equipment Co 1305 S 10th St. a toolbox theft from a Route 4 residence totaling about $100 in tools.

Pizza Hut Broadway Martin S. 10Th St B&b Equipment Co Guy Parr Route 4

Judges Picked For Little Miss Peanut Pageant

Judges Ed Satterfield, Marge Shanafelt, and Charles Bennett were named for the Little Miss Peanut Pageant to be held at First Presbyterian Church, with Russell Withers Jr as master of ceremonies. About 40 Jefferson County girls ages 3 to 8 compete, each sponsored by a local business. Mt. Vernon Kiwanis Club sponsors the event.

Ed Satterfield Dale Marge Shanafelt Centralia Charles Bennett Benton Russell Withers Jr Wmix Radio First Presbyterian Church Jefferson County Peanut

Post Misinterpreted Him Agnew Resignation Story Denied

A source close to Vice President Spiro T. Agnew denied reports he will resign this week. The source said a Washington Post quote about a senior Republican having Agnew’s resignation nearly certain is an overread and based on misinterpretation. Agnew is described as under siege and prone to misinterpretation in what he says.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Agnew Washington Post

Operation Identification Aims To Curb Burglary In Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office launches Operation Identification to deter theft and aid recovery by permanently marking valuables. Engraving pens, bumper stickers, and decals are loaned to residents through cooperation with Illinois law enforcement and local planning groups.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff's Office Ilinois Law Enforcement Commission Greater Egypt

Weather Report for Monday With Temps and Rainfall

Monday expects a high of 71 and a low of 49 with 0.03 inch of rainfall. The date shows 1973 rainfall at 30.74 inches to date. Sunrise Wednesday at 5 44 and sunset at 6 02 CST. Bend Lake main dam water level 403.97 feet above mean sea level.

Bend Lake Main Dam

Attendance at High School Rises to 1856 This Year

Dr Shields reported sixth day attendance figures for the high school showing 1856 students present this year versus 1841 last year.

Shields

Royal Neighbors meeting at Temple Friday night

The Royal Neighbors of America will hold a meeting at the I.O.O.F. Temple at 7 p.m. Friday September 21. All members urged to attend. Mary Price Oracle.

Royal Neighbors of America Mary Price Oracle

Desegregation Debate Faces Public School Busing Policy

Critics urge restraint on outside busing orders as a 1971 Bakalis guideline aims to keep minority enrollment within 15 percent of district levels. Rep William Mahar defends nonracist stance while noting potential behind the scenes funding threats by a school superintendent. The bill cleared the House 100 to 47 and moved to the Senate where Sen Donald Moore sponsored.

Bakalis William Mahar R Homewood Senate Sen Donald Moore Midlothian

City Council weighs crime rise and water deposit hikes

City records show monthly crimes rising from about 40 to 42 in August with September trend unclear. Councilman Laur urged a meeting with Police Chief Dedman. Mayor Lewis planned a Wednesday special meeting while noting budget rules before November 1. The council approved a water service deposit increase for new customers, with residential deposits rising to 25 dollars and nonresidential scales set by pipe size.

Fred Dedman Russell Laur Lewis Bothh Water Department 22Nd Street William Goza Replac

Walker calls special ethics session amid tough Illinois law

Walker announces a special ethics session to run with the fall veto session opening Oct 15. House Speaker W. Robert Blair had accused Walker of inaction after a spring campaign contribution bill failed in the Senate, as Illinois enforces one of the nation’s strongest ethics laws requiring economic interest disclosures by elected officials.

House Senate W. Robert Blair Walker Ilinois Paul Powell

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