Deaths Waldo E Powell Sr longtime Centralia contractor
Funeral services for Waldo E Powell Sr will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at First Methodist Church Centralia with Rev officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. The body lies in state at Queen Boggs Funeral Home Centralia. Powell born in Washington County was a contractor and alery. He married Vera Walker on Jan 2 1913 and survived by four daughters four sons-in-law, two brothers, four sisters and four great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church Centralia.
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Waldo E. Powell
First Methodist Church
Centralia
Ann
Hillcrest Com
Queen-Boggs
Powell
Grace
Methodist
Dee
Washington County
Charles Henry
May
Haun) Powell
Vera Walker
C. Powell
Michigan
Jedi
Nes
Marilyn
Tee Poirot
Hoyleton
Dren
First Methodist
Butler Rites At Benton
Funeral services for Charlie Ceeee will be at 2:00 pm Friday at Hobbe Johnson Funeral Home in Benton with Rev Theron Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Thurmond cemetery near Benton. The body lies in state at the funeral home and friends may call. Survived by wife Nora Butler, mother, sister, two sons Gilbert Ewing and Virgil Butler, two sisters Estalete Willis and Mrs Frank Neal, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Charlie Cee Eee
Hobbe-Johnson Funeral Home
Benton
Theron Arnold
Thurmond Cemetery
Hobbe-Johnson
West Ciy
Nora Butler
West City
Mt. Vernon
Gilbert Ewing
Virgil Butler
St. Louis
Estalete Willis
Rossville
Frank Neal
Inn
Inez Knowles Former Bonnie Resident Dies
Former Bonnie resident Inez Knowles died Wednesday night at the Methodist Home in Lawrenceville Illinois. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Inn Free Will Baptist church with burial in Fitzjerrell Cemetery near Ina. The Ina Funeral Home notes she was preceded in death by her husband Heart Knowles and survived by nephews and nieces including Mrs. Bette Adams of Bonnie.
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Inez Knowles
Bonnie
Methodist
Lawrenceville
Ill
Inn Free Will Baptist Church
Fitzjerrell Cemetry
Ina
Penno
Wiles
Heart Knowles
Bette Adams
Ex Resident Of Mt Vernon Dies In Auto Crash
Ross Barnes 65 of Hamel Tl formerly of Mount Vernon died in a head on collision near Wood River Tuesday. He owned Hamel Bank and was husband of Lula Barnes a Mt Vernon relative of John and Ben Miller. Mrs Mary McGowen 64 of Wood River survived and was hospitalized. funeral services planned in Hamel.
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Ross Barnes
Hamel
Wood River
Mt. Vernon
Hamel Bank
Lula
Buzz) Barnes
John
Ben Miller
Barnes
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Be Barnes
Births in Bluford Champaign and Moorhead families
Mr and Mrs Burrell Sledge of RFD 3 Bluford welcomed a daughter at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds three ounces named Lakonda Marie. Mr and Mrs Larry Hawkins of 514 North 12th Street had a daughter at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing seven pounds twelve and one half ounces named Debra Ladawn. Mr and Mrs Nell E Mae Gregor of Champaign welcomed a son at Mee Hospital Baas Yevale weighing nine pounds named John Scott. Grandparents are Forrest A Stewart of Texico and Mrs Willam H MacGregor of Moorhead Minnesota.
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Burrell Sledge
RFD
Bluford
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Larry Hawkins
North 12Th Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Debra Ladawn
Nell E. MaeGregor
Champaign
Mee Hospital
Baas Ye Wale
John Scott
Forrest A. Stewart
Texico
Willam H. MacGregor
Moorhead
Minn
Hog market prices at Mt. Vernon at 12:30 p.m.
Markets report Mt. Vernon hog market prices through 12:30 p.m. top price 16.25 for 200 to 230 lb hogs. Sows 14.75 for 300 lb down, sows 300 lb and over 14.50, boars 9.00 to 10.00. Prices inetter today. figures listed reflect midafternoon values.
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Undia
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted In Mt Vernon Stall Report
Mt Vernon grain prices for the week show corn at 4. and 1.21 per unit as quoted in Mt Vernon.
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Mt Vena
Wheat and grain prices show modest losses in AP note
AP markets brief reports slight declines in grain futures with wheat dropping about 3 percent and mixed quotes for soft red winter wheat in older trading notes. Corn oats and soybeans show varied moves amid market chatter and limited detail from the AP summary.
Livestock Market Report from Nation Stockyards
Livestock listings from Nation Stockyards Michigan show barrows and gilts priced 190 to 1685 pounds, sows 280 to 00 pounds, calves and veals with prime and choice ranges. Cattle prices include prime steers 25.00 to 50.00, other steers 22.00 to 24.50, cows and bulls 15.00 to 17.50, and vealers 22.00.
Chicago Produce Prices Mixed in Early Trade
Chicago traders report mixed activity in produce futures with butter holding at 93 while eggs show unsettled wholesale quotes. Whites and mixed middlings lead at 37 and 26 percent respectively, with standards and dirties variably quoted and checks at 24.
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Chicago
Wall Street Gains and Losses Spark Market Roundup
Wall Street trading showed mixed moves with volume around six million shares, several airlines and industrials drifting. AT&T, Du Pont, United Aircraft and Texaco posted moderate losses while Nickel, Norfolk and Western and Sunshine Mining rose. Dow Jones noon averages dipped with the Industrials at 871.39 down 0.56, Rails at 217.55 down 0.57, Stocks at 208.98 down 0.27.
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Texas
At&t
du Pont
United Aircraft
Texaco
Vornado
Union Oil
California
Norfolk & Western
Sunshine Mi
American Stock Exchange
New York
Indus
Three Children Burned In Apartment Blaze Death Of 1
EAST ST LOUIS ILL AP One of three small children rescued from a burning apartment Wednesday night died of burns today Kim Burts 1 died at St Mary's Hospital Her three year old brother Rodney and sister Pam 5 were in serious condition from smoke inhalation Two teenage boys and a firefighter rescued the children Firemen said the children had been playing with matches while their mother Mrs Shirley Burts was shopping
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East ST. Louis, Ill
Kim Burts
St. Mary’s Hospial
Rodney
Pam
Shirley Burts
Shotguns Stop Runaway Plane at Ventura Airport
In Oxnard California two crop-dusting firm men halted a Stearman biplane that began taxiing in circles at Ventura County Airport. E L Vanegas fired a shotgun at the engine area while Corones responded with shots, stopping the craft after ten minutes when one round struck fuel lines and the engine died from lack of gasoline.
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Oxnard
Calif
Stearman
Corones
Ventura County
E. L. Vanegas
Appellate Judge Candidates At Albers Dinner
Republican candidates for Illinois Fifth Appellate District will attend a fundraising dinner honoring Charles H. Percy governor hopeful. Peyton H. Kunce, Stan ford S. Meyer, and James B. Wham will join leaders from 37 southern counties, highlighting historic electivity of appellate judges.
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Peyton H. Kunce
Murphysboro
Stanford S. Meyer
Belleville
James B. Wham
Centralia
Fifth Appellate District
Illinois
Charles H. Percy
American Legion
Albert
Fifth
State of
Court of Final Justice
Wasllinois
Bance
Meyer
Wham
Marion Horse Encephalitis in Williamson County
Veterinarian Dr. G. W. Bayles reported three confirmed encephalitis cases in horses across separate Williamson County farms. One horse drowned, another was destroyed, and the third is recovering. No human cases in the county yet. nearby Hamilton County has 11 human cases since Aug. 10, with two deaths. State officials note several horse cases statewide.
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Marion, Ill
Williamson County
G. W. Bayles
Hamilton County
Bride To Be Dies In Wreck In Stillman Valley
Judy Richolson 20, of Davis Junction, engaged to be married in two weeks, died in an auto train crash near Stillman Valley. Her fiancé, 21, was seriously injured when the car was struck by a Milwaukee Road train at a crossing two miles east of town.
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Stillman Valley, Mis
Judy Richolson
Davis Junction
David Gocken
Stillman Valley
Milwaukee Road
Four Men to Receive 900 Dollars Each
The report notes four men rescued after a mishap and each was to receive $900. Morning details include their breakfast of nine large steaks, prepared medium, with gravy mashed potatoes hot rolls and coffee. Cooper planned to return to work, waking at 4 a.m.
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Cooper
Battered Body Found In Truck In Joliet
Police search for the truck driver after an unidentified nude body bearing bruises bullets and knife wounds is found in a Service Cartage Co semi trailer behind Joliet city hall. Company officials say it may not be Richard Russell 40 who left to make deliveries.
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Richard Russell
Russell
Lme
One Siamese Twin Dies in Chicago Birth Tragedy
One of the Jaquet Siamese twins, Donald, died four days after birth from congenital heart disease and absence of a large intestine. Ronald remained in critical but stabilizing condition. a negative chest X ray ruled out pneumonia. The twins were born joined at the abdomen weighing eight pounds three ounces.
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Chicago
Jaquie Saimese
Donald Jaquet
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Ronald
Carol Jaquet
Norridge
Evanston Hospital
Children’s Memorial
Union demands 40 hour week in GM talks
union pushes for guaranteed 40 hour workweek in final GM contract talks with 24 hour deadline. UAW cites Chrysler and Ford gains including 75 percent wage guarantees and fringe improvements. industry pay averages cited by BLS as context.
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A. F. Mahan
Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
General Motors Corp
UAW
Walter Reuther
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler
Ford
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Waltonville Miners Plan Annual Picnic
Waltonville Mine workers and management announce plans for next year’s picnic following a successful 1964 event at Eagles Park Herrin with 1 060 attendees. Committee member Gene Taylor notes enjoyment for children and adults. costs totaled 3146 25 split between the local union 1531 70 and Freeman Coal Mining Corp 1614. Members praise prizes and carnival rides as vital to the annual gathering.
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Waltonville
Eagles Park
Herrin
Gene Taylor
Freeman Coal Mining Corp
Taylor
Gene Mack
Chicago
Harry Williamson
Howard Schultz
al Chicaventone
Jerry Swanson
John Steckenrider
Tony Bicanich
Lathan Brown
Slim” Neal
Santa Ana winds fuel rapid Santa Barbara wildfire rush
Frightened thousands flee homes and farm structures as a Santa Ana wind drives a fast moving brush fire toward Santa Barbara. The fire shifts inland and toward the Santa Ynez Valley, then roars back toward the city as temperatures spike from 74 to 90 in minutes and winds reach 30 mph.
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Santa Ana
California
Santa Barbara
US. Forest Service
Santa Ynez
Sant Barbara
Weather Summary For Wednesday And Friday
Detailed weather report notes Wednesday high 77 and low 82. Includes historical comparisons with past years recording highs and lows. Friday forecast references sunrise at 5 50 and sunset at 5 53 CST.
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Iakaiitalose
Fall Weather Stirs Illinois With Varying Temps
AP report from Chicago notes brisk fall air across Illinois with 60s and some 70s in the south. Northern skies were mainly cloudy while the south enjoyed fair weather. Winds kept clouds moving, no rain expected, and lows dipped toward the 40s tonight. Wednesday featured 70s in most areas, 60s in the northwest, and highs near 78 at Vandalia with cooler readings at Springfield and Belleville.
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Tlimos
Chicago
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Vandalia
Springfield
Belleville
Bellevile
Illinois universities face potential 333 million cost rise
Dr Richard G Browne told the Illinois Budgetary Commission that state university operating costs could reach 333 million in the next two-year period, up from 292.5 million. Enrollment exceeded early estimates and building needs may require up to 60 million, with junior college capital outlay projected at 24.5 million and operation costs around 15.87 million. Browne noted junior college referenda failed, suggesting funding stance could boost success.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Board Higher Education
Richard G. Browne
Browne
Illinois Budgetary Commission
State
Marriage Licenses Granted For Bailey And Smith
Owen L. Bailey aged 22 of Route 1 and F. Smith aged 24 of Route 6 Mt. Vernon were issued marriage licenses in the latest civil records.
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Owen L. Bailey
Rs F. Smith,er
Mt. Vernon
Condition Of Singer Mahalia Jackson Serious
Famed gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, age 50, was hospitalized September 15 with exhaustion described by doctors as due to overwork and later reported to have a heart ailment. She has been ordered to bed for four to six weeks with restricted visiting and no phone calls.
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Chicago
Mahalia Jackson
Miss Jackson
Little Company of
Maryital
Associated Press
Johnson
White House
Lou Mindling
Los Angeles
King City Retailers Fall Outing Set Next Monday
The Mt. Vernon merchants group, the King City Retailers, will hold their annual fall outing next Monday September 28 at Green Hills Country Club. Activities include golf with a hole in one contest, a 730 p.m. smorgasbord dinner, and a business meeting. Albert Parker chairs the event with Art Laird Bill Steffy and Bob Thompson assisting. Laird will report on upcoming King City Retailers events including the October Moon light Madness sale. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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King City
Green Hills Country Club
Mt. Vernon
Albert Parker
Art Laird
Bill Steffy
Bob Thompson
Laird
Calender
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson Will Speak In State
President Johnson plans campaign appearances in Rockford Peoria and Springfield on October 7 Gov Kerner said while in Gillespie to address a six county Democratic rally Details of the visits remain undecided and Kerner emphasized the schedule was still up in the air
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Gillespie, Ill
Johnson
Rockford
Peoria
Springfield
Oe Kerner
Kerner
Gillespie
Greene elected district Scout leader in Black Gold area
K E Greene Vern has been elected chairman of the Black Gold District Kaskaskia Council Boy Scouts of America. He will head the Scouting program across Wayne, Was and boil counties serving more than 1,000 youths under the guidance of over 350 adult volunteers. Also elected were K K Chase Wayne City vice chairman J E Fleming Fairfield vice chairman Paul Whitney Jr Mt Vernon leadership chairman Paul Dickerson J Vernon health and safety chairman Ben Summerfield Mt Vernon advancement chairman Kenneth ae Mt Vernon activities chairman. The district is launching a frontier Roundup for new boys with more plans for November. Boy Scouts of America is a United Fund Agency.
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K. E. Greene
Kaskaskia
Boy Scouts of America
Greene
Hile
Mounds
Minnereene
Oeache A Krause
Mt. Vernon
Krause
Methodist Church
Philmont
K. K. Chase
Wayne City
Fairfield
Paul Whitney, Jr
Paul Dickeron J. Vernon
Ben Summerfield
Mt. Vernon Advancement
Kenneth Ae
Wae
Aubrey Watson Undergoes Major Surgery at Barnes
Aubrey E. Watson, Vernon business manager of D. H. Wise Clothing Co., was reported in good condition after a five hour operation at Barnes Hospital. The surgery followed rupture of a major blood vessel between the spleen and heart. He is expected to remain hospitalized for two or three days. Watson lives at 620 South 20th Street.
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Aubrey E. Watson
Car Damaged By Thrown Object Near Mt Vernon
A front door window was shattered while a car traveled on U S 460 west of Mt Vernon yesterday. Robert Sanders of Route 3 told county officers that someone in another car threw an object, breaking the window.
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U. S. 460
Mt. Vernon
Robert Sanders
Hospital Notes Discharges Several Patients
Discharged: Albert Clarence Hail, Newell, and Samaritan Th Reed Taylor, Linda Sue Simm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Clarence
Newell
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Scouts of Black Gold District
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Cost Pop Goes the Trumpet
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