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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1963

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Death of W Raymond Harper Social Security rep

W Raymond Harper 52 10 2 died 7 25 p m Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral 2 00 p m Sunday at First Presbyterian with Rev Freytag officiating. Former SSA field representative born Idaho 1910 son of Joseph and Florence Harper married to Virginia Brown. Survived by daughter Nina Ruth Smith of Corning New York brother Harold Harper Pinckneyville sister Harold Johnson Portland Oregon and one granddaughter. Choir member and Men's Organization at church.

W. Raymond Harper Ace Avenue Hursday Good Samaritan Hospital Harper Lrst Presbyterian Church Robert F. Freytag Robert Freytag Equality Iyers Chapel Mr. Harper Navy Idaho Arold E. Harper Pinckneyville Harold Johnson Portland Oregon First Presbyterian Church

Goldwater to vote against nuclear test ban treaty

Sen. Goldwater says he will vote against ratification of the limited nuclear test ban, even at the cost of his political career. He warned that voting for it would be political suicide but stated his conscience compels opposition, while most of the Senate favors ratification with 81 backing or leaning that way and 14 opposed as a two-thirds vote is needed.

Washington Sen Goldwater Arizona Republican Enaite

Fischer quintuplets thrive in Aberdeen hospital nursery

The Fischer quintuplets, four girls and a boy, reach one week old at St Luke's Hospital Aberdeen. James Andrew leads feeding, now about two teaspoons of formula every two hours. Parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Fischer await discharge as Dr James Berbos notes progressing health.

Aberdeen S.D Fischer St. Luke's Hospital James Andrew Andrew Fischer Mary Margaret Mary Magdalene Mary Catherine Mary Ann

Hospital Notes SO. GOOD SAMARITAN Admitted Patients

Admission list includes Cathryn Lucille Thornton Merle Dean Greene Vesta Smith Kyle Elaine Lipps Margaret Virginia Smith Wade Damon Hawkins Lillia Anitta Mendenhall. Discharges include Fred Andrew Holland Jacob Charles Epplin Katherine Morris Opal Marie Reese Ethel Jane Jones Nancy Leona Minor Mrs Karen Louise Marlow and baby Pam ela Sue.

Good Samaritan Cathryn Lucille Thornton Merle Dean Greene Vesta Smith Kyle Elaine Lipps Margaret Virginia Smith Wade Damon Hawkins Lillia Anitta Mendenhall Fred Andrew Holland Jacob Charles Epplin Katherine Morris Opal Marie Reese Ethel Jane Jones Nancy Leona Minor Karen Louise Marlow Pamela Sue

Birth in Champaign for Mac Gregor family daughter

Mr and Mrs Neil E Mac Gregor of 1408 West Washington Champaign Illinois welcomed a daughter at 7 49 this morning in Good Samaritan Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds seven ounces.

Neil E. MacGregor West Washington Street Champaign Good Samaritan Hospital

Mayor OKs Commission for Birmingham Peace Effort

Mayor Albert Boutwell welcomed a presidential commission aimed at racial peace in Birmingham after the Sunday church bombing that killed four Negro girls. He disagreed with calls for federal troops, noting outsiders fueled tensions while Kennedy urged restraint and cooperation. Five Birmingham leaders would meet Kennedy in Washington to discuss the city’s troubles and desegregation efforts.

Birmingham Ala Albert Boutwell Kennedy White House Washington Boutwell Army Earle Blaik Kenneth C. Royall Royall North Carolna Blaik Avco Corp FBI University of Alabama National Guard Martin Luther King Jr King

130th Infantry Vets Association Plans Reunion

The 33rd reunion of the 4th Illinois 130th Infantry Veterans Association will be held September 28 and 29 in Dieterich Illinois. Anyone who has ever been a member of the 130th Infantry including National Guard members is invited. A banquet will be held in the high school cafeteria.

4Th Ti- Inois-130th Infantry Veterans Association Dieterich Ill 130Th Infantry National Guard

Goldwater Considers California Primary Talk

Barry Goldwater said he will consult with a California Republican group about entering the 1964 presidential primary there. He stressed this is not an announcement of candidacy and that a decision will depend on advice from California political figures and others close to the state’s politics. He previously said he planned to seek re election to the Senate and would delay any draft Goldwater efforts until next year.

Washington Barry Goldwater California Arizona Goldwater Senate

Suit filed for divorce by Ralph C. Berryman

Ralph C. Berryman filed suit for divorce against Dalena Berryman in circuit court here late yesterday charging desertion. He also asks a property settlement. The couple married May 10 1935 and separated September 15 1953.

Ralph C. Berryman Dalena Berryman

Local Livestock Market Prices Steady All Day

Prices were unchanged on the local market today. Top hogs at 13.35 for 200 to 230 pounds. Sows listed at 14.00 for 300 weight down, with land over 138.50, down. Boars reported at 8.00 and 10.00 in the day’s run.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon

Mt Vernon traders quoted wheat at 1.87 soybean price 2.53 and corn at 1.16 this afternoon reflecting local grain market rates for the region with buyers and sellers watching the movements closely.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago Butter and Egg Prices Steady at Exchange

Chicago wholesale prices at the Mercantile Exchange show butter and eggs holding firm. Butter quotes 93 score AA 59.14, A 59.34, B 58.89, C 56.15 with mixed at 38, mediums 36, standards 34, dirties 28, checks 27.14. Eggs remain largely unchanged with grade A whites 70 percent, other grades and distribution noted.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange H Igher

Egg and Poultry Prices In St Louis Ledger

AP report from St Louis lists consumer grades for eggs and live poultry with ranges for large, medium, small, and weighs including hens heavy and light classifications. Wholesale grades and farm run figures are noted with miscellaneous price checks. Commissions for broilers and fryers appear with broad price bands.

ST. Louis

Chicago Grain prices report

Chicago grain prices list wheat No 2 yellow hard 2.07, corn No 2 yellow 1.36 36 percent, oats No 2 extra heavy white Tl, soybeans No 2 yellow 2.70, soybean oil 85b.

Chicago

Livestock Prices From National Stockyards Session

Hogs 7,500 head strong to 10 higher with barrows and gilts 190 to 260 pounds at 15.75 to 16.35, sows 13.25 to 15.25, boars 11.50. Cattle 600 and calves 125 not enough for market. Steers 22.00 to 24.00, utility cows 13.50 to 16.00, vealers 21.00 to 29.00, calves 17.00 to 23.00. Sheep 200 head generally steady with lambs 20.00 to 50, good to choice 18.00 to 19.75, ewes 5.00 to 6.00.

National Stockyards USDA

Wall Street climbs as Kenne dy tax cut push lifts stocks

Late day trading pushes the market toward a fourth straight record high with volume around 5.5 million shares. Sperry Rand leads activity with solid gains as major averages rise, aided by President Kennedy's tax cut speech. Industrials and rails advance while aircrafts decline.

New York Sperry Rand Kennedy Xerlox IBM Polkaroid Youngstown Sheet Chrysler du Pont U.S United Aircraft Lockheed Jon American Stock Exchange

Heiress Misses Date In Court

In Zurich the special magistrate postpones reconciliation for Gamble Benedict Porumbeanu and Andre Porumbeanu after both cite poor health. Gamble, 22, had sued for separation and divorce, alleging misconduct. The couple, married three years, faced scrutiny amid family opposition.

Zurich Switzerland Andre Porumbeanu Gamble Benedict Porumbeanu Erlenbach Porumbeanu Gamble Katherine Geddes Benedict Paul Forror

Weather outlook for Illinois and Ohio region

Detailed forecast notes near normal temperatures across northern Illinois with highs around 71 to 77 and lows 48 to 53. A cool Saturday followed by a warmer Sunday and Monday, then cooler again midweek. Precipitation totals one quarter to one half inch, mainly Monday or Tuesday. Southern Illinois shows near to above normal temperatures with southwest shower activity and a total precipitation of one quarterly to three quarters of an inch midweek.

Ilinois

Autumn rains sweep northern Illinois with late heat in south

Autumn rains moved across northern Illinois with a cool front dropping temperatures 15 to 20 degrees. In the south and central regions, summerlike warmth persisted with highs near 90 before the cool air pushed in. Rain totals varied with Moline at 1.09 inches and Dubuque at 1.25 inches. normal temperatures expected next five days.

Illinois Associated Press Moline Dubuque Weather Bureau Chicago Midway Airport O'Hare Vandalla Quincy Springfield St Louis Belleville

Yale Bars Wallace Invitation From Student Union

Gov. George Wallace of Alabama was barred from speaking at Yale University as the November 4 invitation to address the Political Union was withdrawn. Acting president Kingman Brewster Jr. cited concerns over relations with New Haven and its Black community. Wallace issued no comment.

Brewster University Yale New Haven Wallace

All Farmers Invited Annual Livestock Outlook Meeting

Jefferson county farmers are invited to a county Livestock Outlook meeting Tuesday September 10 at 7 45 p m in the big circuit court room of the county building East St. Louis Shrine events begin Friday October 25 with a parade and celebration joining Ainad Temple and other Illinois and Missouri temples including Moolah of St Louis expected to bring crowds over 10000 dignitaries from Masonry and Shrine groups will attend The talk will cover livestock prices supplies feed and consumer demand with University of Illinois economist Prof D E Erickson and Farm Advisor Don Lee urging questions and neighbor turnout

Illinois Ainad Temple Alinoig Shrine Association Forrest Creson Illinois Shrine Association Creson East St. Louis Moolah St. Louis Morehhan Order of the Nobles Aiiad Temple East Shrine World Masonry Jefferson County D. E. Erickson University of Minois University of Illinois Don Lee Prof Erickson Lee

Wagner Misses Kennedy Plane

New York Mayor Robert F. Wagner did not appear at Idlewild Airport for President Kennedy's arrival. He arrived late at the Waldorf Astoria's Carlyle Suite and declined to comment to reporters. The absence stirred political speculation about White House relations with the mayor.

New York Robert F. Wagner Idlewild Kennedy Watter Wagner Carlyle White House

Bob Will Never Forget Thursday

Cincinnati, Ohio AP report details Robert J. Froehlich rushing son Joey to hospital after a fall and learning his wife Sylvia had given birth to twins. He then returns home to discover he forgot a birthday cake for daughter Ellen who turned three that Thursday.

Cincinnati, Ohio Robert J. Froehlich Joey Froehlich Sylvia Ellen

Deep Oil Test Planned for Florence Field Colorado

The 101 year old Florence oil field near Pueblo Colorado will be deepened to 8500 feet in a joint venture led by C E Brehm of Denver along with Continental Oil Colorado Fuel and Iron and other partners. Drilling started last week by Signal Drilling and Exploration Inc. The test aims to reach Pre Pennsylvanian strata under Fountain sands and potential Mississippian Devonian and Ordovician formations. Early oil history includes 1862 discovery by A M Cassedy and prices from 1.25 to 2.85 per gallon with later spikes to 5 dollars amid Santa Fe Trail closures.

Florence Pueblo Colorado Don H. Peaker U. S. Beryllium Corp C. E. Brehm Denver Casper Mt. Vernon Brehm Continental Oil Co Colorado Fuel & Iron Corp Union Texas Petroleum Corp Alied Chemicals Company Northern Tinois Gas I Company Harry Wirick, Jr Beryllium Signal Drilling and Exploration, Inc Fountain Sands A. M. Cassedy Santa Fe

Adult Education at Mt Vernon High School Registration Monday

Mt Vernon Township High School and Community College will again offer non credit adult education courses this year. Registration for varied offerings will be held Monday for Art, Automotive, Business Education, Electricity, Sewing, Welding, Woodwork, Conversational French and Sculpturing with multiple session times and instructors such as Alma Biagi Marvin D. Van Etten Herbert Whitley Robert Anderson Markes Ervin Charles Jay and others.

Mt. Vernon Township Alma Biagi Marvin D. van Etten Herbert Whitley Herbert Whitey Robert Anderson Charles R. Stallings Waodrousis Markes Ervin Wood iShop Charles Jay

Man Wanted Here Held In Montana

Sheriff Dewey Barton was notified that Howard Stout of Wayne City, wanted in Jefferson county on bad check charges, has been sentenced in Montana to one year in the Montana State Prison for passing bad checks at W G Motors B and B Shoe Store and Cox Western Wear Store in Billings.

Dewey Barton Jefferson County Montana Howard Stout Wayne City W-G Motors B and B Cox Western Wear Billings Barton Stout

Thefts Reported In Mt Vernon Area

Several thefts were reported to Mt. Vernon police Friday. A soda pop machine at the city park was broken into and about 50 cents stolen. Vesta Minster reported gasoline siphoned from her car at 303 Jordan. Mrs. Wilbanks said two hubcaps and two floor mats were stolen from her car at 407 South 18th. Tom Moore, Route 5, reported a floor mat stolen from his car at home.

Mt. Vernon Vesta Minster Jordan Wilbanks South 18Th Tom Moore Route 5

Police Court Fines in Sherman Bullock Sessions

Fines assessed by Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock include James Lockwood ten dollars and costs for disturbance by fighting Archie McCombs ten dollars and costs for disturbance by fighting Walter Glass five dollars and costs for traffic failure to yield right of way.

Sherman Bullock James Lockwood Archie McCombs Walter Glass

Help for Mt Vernon mother and eight sons seeks aid

Rev. W. M. Fuqua of Corinthian Baptist leads an appeal for funds to aid Mrs. Vernell Martin and her eight sons, who moved from Mississippi to Mt. Vernon. The family needs rent, food, fuel, clothing, and shoes as they await eligible relief. inquiries can reach the parsonage at 1026 Newby or 242-1938.

W. M. Fuqua Corinthian Baptist Church Mt. Vernon Mississippi Illinois Fuqua Vernell Martin Clarksdale Miss Kennedy Department of Health, Welfare and Education Martin Corinthian Parsonage Newby

Sentence Mt. V. Man In Robbery

Robert L. Stewart of Mt. Vernon, 26, began a one to ten year term after a circuit court judgment for strong arm robbery. Co-defendant Thomas Bateman, 23, previously received three years probation. J P Court fines listed for Skyla Smith 100 dollars and costs and August Brown 20 dollars and costs for license violations.

Mt, Vernon Nashville Robert L. Stewart Mt. Vernon Menard Harold O. ‘Farmer Thomas Bateman J. P H. FE. Harelow Skyla Smith August Brown Sandoval

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