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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1972

Page

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Death of Eileen Warren in Wayne City at 42

Eileen Warren 42 of Route 1 Wayne City died at 1 10 pm yesterday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Ellis Mound church with Rev H H Mabbary officiating Burial will be in Olive Branch cemetery Friends may call at Richardson Chapel Wayne City after 630 pm today She was born February 20 1930 in Ford County daughter of Nolan and Gladys Perry Smith In 1947 she married Delbert Warren Jr Survived by parents a son Rodney Warren two grandchildren a brother Minfred Smith and three sisters Verdean Hunt Roslind Yarbor Gillette and Linda Griffith She was preceded in death by a brother Maurice Smith

Eileen Warren Route 1 Wayne City Jefferson Memorial Hospital Nolan Smith Rodney Warren Minfred Smith Verdean Hunt Cambridge Ohio Roslind Yarbor. Gillette Wyo Linda Griffith Vernon Maurice Smith

Kell Woman 48 Dies in Centralia Hospital

Mrs. Mattie Ethel Austin 48 of Kell died at 7 a.m. yesterday at St. Marys Hospital Centralia born Illinois April 13 1889 daughter of Finis and Sally Gaston. She married Earl Bundy in 1913 who preceded her and later John Austin also deceased. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at L R Osborn and Son Funeral Home Kell Rev Sid Coady officiating burial Little Grove cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today. Survived by one son Earl Bundy Jr.

Mattie Ethel Austin Kell St. Mary’s Hospital Centralia Austin Illinois Finis Sally (Kell) Gaston Earl Bundy John Austin Kell Presbyterian Church Eastern Star L. R. Osborn and Son Sid Coady Little Grove Cemetery Hell Earl Bundy, Jr

Gilbert Jr. known former Mt. Vernon attorney cremains services

Graveside services for the cremated remains of George Gale Gilbert Jr., 72, a former Mt. Vernon city attorney and member of a pioneer Jefferson County family, will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Oakwood. He died recently in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Myers Funeral Service is in charge.

George Gale Gilbert, Jr Mt. Vernon Jefferson County Oakwood Cemetery Gilbert Fort Lauderdale Fla. Myers

Fire family charged in Florida with selling a child

Collier County investigators say Eugene and Jennifer Fire face charges under the same statute as selling a child. Sheriff deputy Gene Cook says the FBI could join if the couple fled across the state line, suspected headed to Alabama with two other children. The Fires arrived at Pagetts Trailer Court last week, moved into a farmworker park, and a resident recalls an attempt to trade the ailing son for the trailer. Around midnight Tuesday the Vannoys allegedly swapped their sports coupe for the child, signing a hastily drawn adoption certificate on yellow paper with witnesses.

Eugene Jennifer Fire Collier County Gene Cook FBI Florida Alabama Cook Pagetts Park Vannoys

Hog market and Mt Vernon grain prices

Hog market quotes show No 1 and No 2 200 to 220 lb hogs at 28.00 to 28.50 with No 1 at 28.75 and mixed lots 200 to 240 lb at 27.50 to 28.00. sows 21.50 to 24.50. Mt Vernon grain prices list soybeans 3.14 wheat 1.82 corn 1.25.

MT. Vernon

Chicago Grain and Hospital Notes Summary

Hospital notes list admissions for Harry Robinson of McLeansboro and Mary Jane Wheeler of Broughton, with discharges including Louelie Marvin and Mary Nipper. Chicago grain quotes show No 2 hard red at 2.31 and No 2 yellow corn at 1.4334. St Louis produce quotes report eggs and chicken prices for consumer and wholesale grades.

Harry Robinson McLeansboro Mary Jane Wheeler Broughton Caicago Jefferson Memorial

Market Report From National Stockyards Hog Cattle Prices Drop

National Stockyards Illinois observers report Monday receipts of 7000 hogs 3000 cattle and 400 sheep. Hog headlots show 30.00 for 215-220 lb butchers with 210-240 lb at 29.50-29.75 and 200-250 lb at 29.25-29.50. Sow and boar prices range with under 350 lb hogs at 23.50 and sows at 25.50-27.00. Cattle receipts total 200 head with few good dealers at 44.00-46.00. Sheep on hand too light to test.

National Stockyards U.S

Stock market opens higher amid slow trade on NYSE

New York stocks started higher in thinly traded action as gainers edged losers 3 to 2. The Dow fell 0.76 to 939.49 after late losses, with NYSE volume at 11.9 million. Inflation fears and tax worries weighed, while mutual fund inflows surged and sales slipped. The American Exchange index dipped 0.03 to 26.06 on volume of 2.7 million.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange

Visiting Hours and Resident List at Local Facilities

Visiting hours listed for multiple facilities and a long roster of residents and patients. Names span towns including Belle Rive, Mt Vernon, Wayne City, Dahlgren, Bluford, Belleville, and others with addresses or route numbers. The document also notes maternity floor visiting times and various patient or resident names.

Maymie Barker South 13Th Ausborn King South 12Th Scott Piercy Mt. Vernon Joseph Warren Nashville Helen Maxey Gweneth Kersh South 20Th Nina Rainwater Wayne City Thomas Utechin Kinmundy Douglas Reininger Geraldine Burroughs North 7Th Leonard Collins Sims Louise McCaw Belleville Scott Bell South 9Th Harry Seel Dahlgren Dianne Dilliner Lesser Keith William James Bluford Mandell Sanders Jeffrey Scoville Jane Taylor Herrin Anna Mays South 19Th Marcella Farthing South 10Th Darrel Moses Perkins Shirley Kelley Joseph Brodigem North 10Th Mike Kujawa Ashley Vera Dunn Norris City William McCulley Mattoon Kenneth Fry Robert Jones Phylis Phelps Calvin Trotter

Dow Jones noon stock averages rise across sectors

New York AP reports midday stock totals with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 943.56, up 4.07. Transports at 220.60, up 0.74. Utilities at 199.25, up 0.23. and a broad 65-stock index at 867.76, up 1.14, reflecting overall gains.

New York

Birth announcements for three grafted families from Opdyke Vernon and Country Aire

Births report three newborns: Debra Lymn to Mr and Mrs William Edward Fincher Jr of Opdyke born Sept 22 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds one ounce. John Richard to Mr and Mrs Tom Hughey Route 7 Mr Vernon born Sept 21 at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Angela Michelle to Mr and Mrs Harry Flack 29 Country Aire born Sept 21 at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing six pounds thirteen ounces.

William Edward Fincher, Jr Opdyke Jefferson Memorial Hospital Debra Lymn Phyllis Clark Tom Hughey Route 7 Vernon Good Samaritan Hospital John Richard Danielle Jarvis Harry Flack Country Aire Angela Michelle Jana Frost

Mt. Vernon Baby Admitted to St Louis Hospital

Julie Ann Rombough five day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil Rombough Route 2 Mt Vernon is a patient at Shriners Children s Hospital St Louis Mo with a heart condition and is reported slightly improved

Julie Ann Rombough Neil Rombough Route 2 Mt. Vernon Shriners Children’s Hospital St. Louis

Agnew to Attend Farm Progress Show Near Galesburg

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew is slated to attend the Farm Progress Show near Galesburg next Wednesday. The event, at Henry Inness Farm two miles south of town, is expected to attract about 300000 visitors over three days.

Galesburg UPD Spiro T. Agnew Henry Inness

Daughter born to Mrs Helen Lahert Eaves

A daughter was born to Mrs Helen Lahert Eaves of 504 North 12th street at 6 12 o clock Thursday evening September 21.

Helen Lahert Eaves North 12Th Street

Evolution of Strip Mine Laws Through 1971 Reforms

The article chronicles updated state controls on strip mining from 1962 through 1971, detailing permit requirements, reclamation timelines, and grading standards. It notes 1968 tightening for spoil ridge leveling, 1901 additions on permit content, and the 1971 law granting local governments a voice with bond requirements and生产 deadlines. It also discusses a proposed Strip Mine Acquisition Act with a $5 million appropriation that would acquire unreclaimed land.

County Board of Supervisors Department of Mines and Minerals General Assembly Department of Conservation

Rend Lake College Faculty to Review Counter Proposal

Rend Lake College administration offers a counter proposal to the faculty recognition agreement. The faculty meet next Wednesday to decide if they find the plan acceptable or not. Issues include a no strike clause and narrowing negotiations to monetary topics, with earliest talks set for April 15.

Rend Lake College Ilinois Education Association IEA Rend Lake College Local Faculty United Profession Association

Night Classes Start for Adults at Mt. Vernon High

Mt. Vernon Township High announces fall adult education courses to begin this week with evening sessions from 7 to 10 pm. Registration costs 10 dollars with possible book or equipment fees. Classes include sewing, knitting, painting, typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, data processing, welding, electricity, machine shop, woodshop, and general education development taught by several instructors.

Mt. Vernon Township High School E. C. Gieselman Opal Webb Karen Haslow Nancy Carter Carol Wilkinson Barbara Green Michael Gibbons Betty Brandon Richard Walton John Buffat Charles Stallings Eugene Miller Ivan Gibbs Kay Eldridge Mt. Vernon Township

Divorce Granted in Circuit Court for Garretson

Darleen Garretson was granted a divorce from Richard Hill Garretson in circuit court yesterday. Several minor criminal cases were disposed, including Alta Allen's criminal damage charge dismissed on motion. Separate fines and bond forfeitures involved Wilbur Melton Lee Sr., Elmer R. Stapel, and Frank J. Rubelke, with city police bond forfeitures for three men and a notice of illegitimate liquor transport.

Darleen Garretson Richard Hill Garretson Wilbur Melton Lee Sr Paducah Elmer R. Stapel Elmwood Park Frank J. Rubelke St. Paul Minn Mark Bennett Stanton Liberty

Bonnie man convicted of battery in circuit court

Charley Allen, Bonnie, was found guilty of a battery charge and fined 25 dollars in circuit court yesterday. He had been charged with striking Alta Allen in Bonnie on May 25.

Charley Allen Bonnie Alta Allen

Thefts Reported In Woodlawn County

The county sheriff's office received a report of a diamond ring theft valued at $400 from Munion Pool Hall and Cafe in Woodlawn. David Lusby of Woodlawn reported the loss at 15 a.m. today. Additionally, L A Shelton of Centralia reported three steers stolen from his Woodlawn farm sometime Wednesday night.

David Lusby Woodlawn Munion L. A. Shelton Centralia

Fines Assessed in Circuit Court On State Police Tickets

Fines were assessed yesterday by the circuit court on tickets issued by state police. George W. Sanderson of Keeney faced speeding charges totaling 18 dollars. Robert L. Jennings and Nieves Anthony Marquez of Liberty, Missouri, were fined 25 dollars cash bond forfeited for illegal transportation of liquor. Carl Allen Cavigli of Liberty, Missouri, also charged with illegal transportation of liquor had a 25 dollar cash bond forfeited. In Nashville Tennessee, speeding resulted in a 10 dollar fine.

George W. Sanderson Keeney Robert L. Jennings Nieves Anthony Marquez Liberty Carl Allen Caviglione Nashville Tenn

Grand Jury Returns 12 Indictments

Jefferson county grand jury returned 12 true bills, eight tied to recent drug arrests. Indicted: Mike Neideffer for burglary at Blades Walgreen Agency and unlawful delivery of controlled substances. Lynn Easley for unlawful delivery. Ronald Amoe for unlawful delivery of cannabis. James Lockwood for three counts of unlawful delivery and depressants. Major Cookie Meredith for robbery at Johnson Shell Service Station. Louis Monroe for the same robbery. Alan E F Moore for station robbery. Ocie Lee Davis for burglary at Matthews Furniture Store.

Jefferson County Mike Neideffer Perking Ave Blades Walgreen Agency S. 10Th St Lynn Easley S. 28Th St Ronald Amoe Casey Ave Harry Birkhead White St James Lockwood Mt. Vernon Cookie” Meredith S. 18Th St Johnson Shell 34Th and Broadway Louis Monroe Alan EF. Moore Ocie Lee Davis S. 12Th S Matthews Furniture 12Th St

Fire damages home on Casey Avenue after sofa fire

Firemen responded at 4 p.m. yesterday to Helen Ellis at 2020 Casey Ave. A sofa flare spread to the carpet, causing damage to the sofa, rug, and a door with smoke damage across the house.

City Park Helen Ellis Casey Ave

Permit Granted for $19,000 Building at 1318 Salem Road

Mi. Vernon Neon Sign Co received a city permit yesterday to construct a $19,000 building at 1318 Salem Road. The structure is to be used by Brehm Henna Chevrolet.

Mi. Vernon Neon Sign Co Salem Road Brehm- Henna Chevrolet

Three Mt Vernon Auto Accidents Logged by Police

City police report three accidents in Mt Vernon yesterday afternoon. At 12 05 p m Richard S Hamilton 21 of 40 S 15th St and Julia Ann Webb 27 of 1105 S 24th St collided in the 1200 block of S 26th St with major damage Webb said to be letting off a passenger and Hamilton charged with speeding for conditions. At 12 35 p m Ervin J Roennigke 52 of Godfrey and Laurel L Mannen 20 of Waltonville collided in the 2900 block of Broadway. Mannen's car had major damage and Roennigke’s minor damage as Mannen pulled from a driveway. At 3 47 p m a three car crash at 12th and Harris streets caused major damage to all three cars. drivers were Hazel M Badgett 54 of Route 5, Mattie F Nabors 37 of 808 Dewey St, and Nancy Lou Bailey 26 of 405 N 12th St. Bailey said brake failure started the chain reaction.

Mt. Vernon Richard S. Hamilton S. 15Th St Julia Ann Webb S. 24Th St South 26Th Street Webb Hamilton Broadway Ervin J. Roennigke Godfrey Laurel L. Mannen Waltonville Mannen Roeningke 12Th End Harris Streets Hazel M. Badgett Route 5 Mattie F. Nabors Dewey St Nancy Lou Bailey 12Th St

Nason Man Hurt When Truck Flips Off Route 148

David Higgins of Nason, 26, sustained a broken leg when his pickup ran off Route 148 four miles southwest of Mount Vernon and overturned after swerving to avoid a motorcycle ahead driven by Garry Quinn, 24, of Mount Vernon. Higgins was treated at Good Samaritan Hospital and released.

Nason Mt. Vernon David Higgins Good Samaritan Hospital Higgins Garry Quinn

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