Deaths Ted Connor Alexander 64 Mt. Vernon native
Ted Connor Alexander 64 of Mt. Vernon died at home in Bloomington Illinois after a heart attack. Services set for 1:00 pm at Eastlawn Memorial Home Bloomington with Masonic rites at 7:30 pm. Burial in Virginia Illinois. He was born February 22 1900 in Ashley to James M and Mary Eva Walker Alexander. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and was survived by five children and a sister.
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Ted Connor Alexander
Mt. Vernon
Wirginia
Ill
Eastlawn Memorial
Bloomington
Virginia
Masonic Lodge
Ashley
James M. Mary Eva (Walker) Alexander
Ce Helen Mierne Looming
Glenn Rutherford
David Alexander
Moses B. Riddle of Ashley Dies at 77
Moses Bell Riddle 77 of Ashley died at 9 00 am today at Washington County Hospital Nashville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Born January 22 1887 near Ashley he was the son of James and Jane Riddle. He married Pearl Charles Tey John Albert of Seattle and Glen M of Mt Vernon and leaves a daughter Mildred Irene Painter of St Seecenter Virginia.
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Moses Bell Riddle
Ashley
Washington County
Nashville
Ernie
Mr. Riddle
James and
Jane (Norton) Riddle
Pearl Charles Tey
John Albert
Seattle
Wash
Glen M
Mt. Vernon
Mildred Irene Painter
St. Seecenter
Virginia
Mrs Myrtle Clark Dies In Phoenix
Mrs Myrtle Clark dies in Phoenix after being a former Mt Vernon resident and a charter member of Second Baptist church. Services will be held. She is survived by Polia Clark of Victorville Calif and three daughters Mrs Millard Eddinger Mrs Roas Hammo and others.
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Phoenix
Clark
Mt. Vernon
Second Baptist Church
Polia Clark
Victorville
Calif
Millard Eddinger
Roas Hammo
Hospital Notes Jeannee Memorial Admits and Discharges
Admitted: Edward Sefried Guy Haun Rich Yvonne Sledge Bluford. Discharged: Joyce Ann Beth ard Elmer Durland Jerome Smith. Good Samaritan Admitted Nellie Mae Cross Sheila Lynn Winemiller F Miller R Taylor Aubrey Watson Mayda Olson ward Cosmo Joseph Sanuary Mary Florence Discharged Witt C Chambers Carol Ann Belt Mrs Barbara Kay Davis baby Marvin Duane Chancey Joseph Patrick Bradigan Tanna Lee Meredith Addison Lloyd Sharpe Bessie Humphrey Lula Mae Johnson Margaret Jane Stockett.
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Jeannee
Addison Lloyd Sharpe
Bessie Humphrey
Lula Mae Johnson
Margaret Jane Stockett
Births in Mt Vernon and surrounding area
Mr and Mrs Albert Rainey of 242 south 15th street welcomed a son at 12 32 this morning in Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds twelve and one half ounces named Chris Richard. Mr and Mrs Neil R Rombough of RFD 2 Vernon born a son at 4 03 in Good Samaritan hospital weighing ten pounds six and one half ounces named Jeffrey Roland. Mr and Mrs Jerry Dean Lee of San Antonio Texas welcomed a son born Sunday in that city weighing eight pounds named Michael Virgil. Mr and Mrs Hoyt Lee of Mt Vernon are parents to another child. Mr and Mrs Bill Fullerton of 312 N Chestnut in Litchfield Illinois former residents welcomed a child weighing eight pounds eight ounces named Angela Gay. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Clifton Blue of Morganfield Kentucky and Mrs Helen Rogers of Mt Vernon.
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Albert Rainey
South 15Th Street
Samaritan Hospital
Chris Richard
Neil R. Rombough
RFD 2
Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Jeffrey Roland
Jerry Dean Lee
San Antonio
Tex
Michael Virgil
Hoyt Lee
Mt. Vernon
Bill Fullerton
N. Chestnut
Litchfield
Angela Gay
Clifton Blue
Morganfield
Helen Rogers
Baby Left In Woman's Car In Woodstock
A four day old abandoned infant girl found outside a Woodstock tavern in a Mundelein woman’s car was taken to Woodstock Memorial Hospital in good condition. Hinda Sizemore alerted police after discovering the baby and a note with mixing instructions was found with the infant along with diapers and clothing.
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Woodstock
Ill
Woodatools Memorial Hospita
Mundelein
Hinda Sizemore
Markets Update Prices fall after 12:30 pm
Prices paid until 12:30 pm today declined with top terms at 16.00 for 200 and 14.73 for 300 weight. After 12:30 pm prices will reference next day’s prices.
Mt Vernon grain prices quoted this afternoon
In Mt Vernon the grain market quoted wheat at 1.31, soybeans at 2.59, and corn at 1.21 dollars per bushel. The figures reflect trading activity this afternoon in a tight market.
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Mt. Vernon
Livestock Prices Mixed in National Stockyards Report
National Stockyards market notes show variation in livestock prices with choice and prime cattle offered around 21.00 to 22.50 per unit and ewe prices listed near 4.00, reflecting fluctuating demand and supply conditions across categories.
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National Stockt Arie
Choice Ana
Ewes
Chicago Produce Prices Rise and Fall in Mixed Market
Chicago market notes show varied butter prices and steady to improved car checks along with different grade quotations. Analysts report small gains for higher grades while lower grades remain uneven amid general demand shifts.
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Chicago
Wall Street Gains Mixed As Dow Rises At Noon
Stocks edged higher at noon with the Dow Jones up 1.82 to 873.40 as gains in New York Central Polaroid and International Harvester offset profit taking in Milwaukee Road. The Associated Press average rose 8 to 325.8 with rails and utilities advancing in a cautious session.
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Ces
Chemiae Rails
Associated Press
Dow Jones
Milwaukee Road
New York
Central
Polaroid
U.S
Indus
Strike Authorization Votes At Caterpillar Plant
Decatur Illinois AP reports United Auto Workers Local 751 members approve a strike authorization at Caterpillar Tractor Co. plant. Of 1,300 voting, 3 percent cast ballots for the measure. The Decatur plant has 2,600 UAW workers and the contract expires October 1.
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Decatur, Ill
Caterpillar Tractor Co
United Auto Workers Local 751
Decatur
UAW
Candidacy Endorsed by Steel Union
Fragmentary OCR notes show a political candidacy endorsement by a steel workers union. The text references themes like avoiding recession, extending unemployment compensation, higher minimum wage, medical care for aging under Social Security, and equal opportunity. Names, places, and dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Three Boys Admit School Break In Case Touched by Chief Wielt
Three boys admit breaking into a school with Chief John Wielt present. Wielt notes that details show possible filings of petitions in the case.
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John Wielt
Wielt
City council discusses annexation and sewer upgrades
Mt Vernon weighs Rend Lake water purchase with Area Redevelopment support. Five fringe areas seek annexation for city water. Public Works maps 1964 ditch cleaning and resurfacing. Police report uptick in robberies. demolitions set for 24 Sep bids. Fire unit contracts for 820 dollars for brick subproperty removal begin 21 Sep.
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Flora
Lewis
Bend Lake Conservancy District
Mt. Vernon
Public Works Department
D. Sanitary Division
Public Safety A. Police Department
B. Fire Department
N. Sth Street
10Th Street
B. Sanitary Bower Division
Persuasion, not force, guides Cambridge Bayonets out
Cambridge Md AP reports racial tension eased after National Guard duties ended. Capt Harris remains a bridge between white and Negro communities, aiding youth programs and outreach. Governor Tawes extended supervision, while Miles led a harmony commission and guided liaison efforts.
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Gordon Beard
Cambridge
National Guard
William Anne
J. Millard Tawes
Poces
Troch Thompson
Clarence Miles
Tawes
Harris
U.S
Maryland
Thomas Finan
George Gelston
Miles
Maurice Rimpo
Abi
Baltimore
Goldwater raises debate stance in Vietnam speech
Goldwater denounces Johnson on television debates while urging strong U.S. posture in Vietnam. He notes a hypothetical presidential risk in TV debates and cites a weekend shooting incident in international waters as part of broader tensions.
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Goldwater
U.S
Johnson
Tulsa
Goldwas
Jerevice Ce
Erican le
South Viet
Airport Manager Promises Link to Louisville Springfield
Airport manager Ear says the linking project to Louisville and Springfield will be completed before winter sets in. The statement reinforces plans for regional transport improvements and will influence local schedules and contractor deadlines.
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Louisville
Springfield
Vietnam turmoil and strikes shake Khanh regime
News reports show a sweeping general strike backed by labor leaders and suspected Viet Cong influence. Power, water restored, while key industries idle but expected to normalize. In Ban Me Thuot a tribal uprising led to radio station seizure and calls for autonomy. Westmoreland cites possible North Vietnamese battalions advancing near the DMZ.
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Op Ee
Viet Cong
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Me Thuot
North Viet Nam
Illinois Bell Grants Raise to Workers Across Illinois
AFL-CIO unit wins a 1 to 4 weekly wage hike for Illinois Bell employes in a new agreement to be voted on by 6,229 union members. The raise, retroactive for outside Chicago, starts Oct 4 for Chicago-area staff and adds about 1.23 million dollars yearly to total wages.
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Illinois Bell Telephone
Illinois Bell
Mystery Ships Vanish From Tonkin Gulf Patrols
U S naval patrols in the Tonkin Gulf face unresolved mystery as ships vanish and radar tracks fail. A Navy inquiry team travels to the Far East awaiting findings, while Soviet Tass claims of U S ship sinkings stir Washington, though officials deny confirmation.
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Tonkin
Wessels
Schede
Meatinger
U.S
Ned
Tere
Eee
Navy
Far East
Reds
Johnson
Tass
Pmen
Dean Rusk
Jefferson County State Aid For Schools Totals 853663
Ogie Ellis, Jefferson county superintendent of schools, has received certified amended claims for state aid for schools in the county for 1963 64. The total 853,663 is based on average daily attendance from 21 districts and assessed valuation of the school committee. Also certified were transportation claims totaling 66,925.53 and a 48,740 5157 adjustment for tax objections due to assessment insecurities.
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Ogie Ellis
Jefferson County
Transportation Stein
Ogden Nash appeals aid after Ritz theft in Boston
Humorist Ogden Nash asks Boston Globe readers to help recover $1000 in luggage and personal items stolen from his car in the Ritz Carlton hotel parking lot. He notes items include family photos and mementos but emphasizes sentimental value over price. Nash and his wife were in Boston for a publisher conference.
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Chang
Cabots
Ritz Carlton
Ogden Nash
Nash
The
Globe
Pa Kettle Hurt in Fatal Car Collision
Hollywood AP report says Percy Kilbride known as Pa Kettle was injured when struck by a car while walking with retiree actor Ralf Belmont. Kilbride, 76, suffered head injuries and abrasions as the driver Gerald Beckhahn, 52, was held on suspicion of manslaughter.
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Hollywood (Ap
Percy Kilbride
Pa Kettle
Kilbride
Ralf Belmont
Gerald Beckhahn
Detailed Weather Report Monday Readings and Extremes
A weather summary lists temperatures with a 1964 date reference. Readings show a high near 77 and a low around 51, with prior benchmarks including a 32 degree reading and a fall. Sunrise and sunset times are noted as 5 48 and 5 56.
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Monte
Quincey
Gunset
Illinois Weather Damp Day Signals End of Summer
Chicago area saw a damp last day of summer with rain at most stations and up to nearly a half inch in Rockford and East Peoria. Fog patches lingered early. showers likely Wednesday morning. Highs would stay in the 80s, with autumn arriving at 7 17 pm.
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Illinois Weather
Chicago
Rockford
East Que
Three Accidents In Mt. Vernon Monday No One Injured
Three non injury accidents occurred in Mt Vernon Monday. Cars driven by Oscar C Hackbarth Fairfield and James F Wilbanks 607 Lamar collided at Eighth and Jordan. Hackbarth car damaged about 50 Wilbanks auto more than 100. A collision in the 700 block of Casey involved Richard Spearman 524 Forest and Robert M W Route 4. Spearman car damaged about 100 the other auto about 50. An accident at Tenth and Broadway involved truck driver John L Cambron Waverly Ky and Jacquelyn Doncho Route 1 Texico. Truck not damaged. car damaged about 100. Jacquelyn Donoho charged with leaving curb without due caution.
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Mt. Vernon
Oscar C. Hackbarth
Fairfield
James F. Wilbanks
Lamar
Eighth
Jordan
Hackbarth
Wilbanks
Casey
Richard Spearman
Forest
Robert M. W
Spearman
Tenth and
Broadway
John L. Cambron
Waverly
Jacquelyn Doncho
Route 1
Texico
Jacquelyn Donoho
Thieves Siphon Gasoline From Parked Car
Junior Crunk reported to police that thieves siphoned about ten gallons of gasoline from his parked car at Mt. Vernon Distributing Co where Crunk works. The incident occurred Monday.
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Junior Crunk
Ps. George Street
Mt. Vernon
Monster bomber XB70 clears first flight in BASE California
The nation's largest bomber, the 185 foot long XB70, finally lifted off on its debut flight in BASE California amid instrument and mechanical troubles. Report notes the project has faced delays and high costs, with potential investment around 15 million dollars.
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Calif
Housewives Win War Of Wet Wash In Richfield Village
In Richfield Village New Jersey a dispute over clothing lines ends in a truce. Brunetti Corp will reinstall poles and restore clothes lines after a night raid to remove lines sparked a week of protests. Democratic and Republican leaders negotiated the settlement.
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Clifton
Richfield Village
Brunetti Corp
Robert Hughes
Ted Breene
Passaic County
Hughes
Richard J. Hughes
New Jersey
Robert Graves
Roeder Divorce Granted in Circuit Court
Derrell Edward Roeder wins a divorce on a counter claim in circuit court. Judge Alvin Lacy Williams presided and granted the dissolution to Roeder against Shirley Ann Roeder.
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Derrell Edward Roeder
Shirley Ann Roeder
Alvin Lacy Williams
Mr. Roeder
Circuit Court Fines Roger Dodson for Curfew Violation
Roger Bruce Dodson was fined ten dollars in circuit court after a curfew violation charge.
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Circuit Court
Roger Bruce Dodson
Circuit
Morse Defies Liberals Over Supreme Court Front
Washington AP Sen Wayne Morse blasts liberal colleagues for backing even a mild alternative to the Dirksen plan saying he will filibuster any affront to the Supreme Court. The clash deepens the Senate stalemate on reapportionment as leaders seek a way to avoid a court challenge and adjourn. Morse vows opposition to both the Dirksen reform and a second substitute as the fight drags on.
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Washington
Wayne Morse
Senate
Dirksen
Congress
Mike
Morse
Tee Ereal Ee Ee
E Everett M. Dirksen
Anderson
D-N.m
Fuses
Supreme Court
Files Suit For Divorce Here
Mavis Schwenninger filed suit for divorce against Donald Schwenninger in circuit court here today charging cruelty. She requests property settlement, alimony, and restoration of her maiden name. The couple married June 90, 1962 and separated September 16, 1964 according to the complaint.
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Mavis Schwenninger
Doneald Schwenninger
Trial Off Judge Excuses Jurors in Cult Court
Judge Roy Gulley dismissed a petit jury after an accident injury suit was continued to out-of-court settlement. The case Verne Ratliff vs Clarence Neal and Barbara S Green was paused until October 20 when another jury trial is planned.
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Roy Gulley
Verne Ratliff
Clarence Neal
Barbara S. Green
Gulley
Opdyke Resident Walter Petersen Admitted to Veterans Hospital
Walter Petersen a well known Opdyke resident entered the Veterans Hospital yesterday for treatment. He is assigned to room 242 A and is listed as a patient under care.
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Walter Petersen
Opdyke
Veterans Hospital
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