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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1973

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Deaths William Ellison of McLeansboro dies at 71

William Ellison 71 of North Oak Street McLeansboro died at 2:35 p m Monday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital He was a retired Texico foreman Funeral services set for Wednesday 3 30 p m at Gholson Funeral Chapel with Father James P Burke officiating Burial in St Clements Cemetery Friends may call 6 to 9 p m today Born May 2 1902 in Humboldt Kansas he was the son of David and Laura Ellison Survived by wife Genevieve three stepdaughters Jean Barnett Bloomingdale Mary Manning Phoenix Ariz Margaret Miller Mt Vernon a brother John Ellison Humboldt Kan two sisters Alta Ladd Humboldt Kan Sadie Cooper Chanute Kan ten grandchildren and one great grandchild

William Ellison North Oak St McLeansboro Hamilton Memorial Hospital Texico, Inc Gholson James P. Burke St. Clements Mr. Ellison Chanute Kan

Earl Patterson Washington obituary notes death in Olympia

Earl Patterson 78 former Jefferson county resident died Sunday in Olympia Washington Funeral services and burial will be in Washington Born March 6 1895 he was the son of Henry and Rose Patterson Survived by wife Anna two daughters Mrs Rose Baker and Mrs Estella Harris of Washington a brother Arthur Patterson of Mt Vernon and four grandchildren

Earl Patterson Jefferson County Olympia Wash Washington Mr. Patterson Henry and Rose Patterson Anna Rose Baker Estella Harris Arthur Patterson Mt. Vernon

Louis Kittle Wayne City obituary

Louis Everett Kittle ninety was 70, of Wayne City, died at home. Former Wayne County supervisor, services at Richardson Chapel with Rev. John Weller, burial in Thoman cemetery. Masonic rites, born February 9, 1903, survived by Meta Kittle, three sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren, siblings, and inlaws.

Louis Everett Kittle Wayne City Kittle Wayne County Richardson Chapel John Weller Thomason Cemetery Mr. Kittle John Clarabelle (Stroud) Kittle Evelyn Laird Meta Nicklasson Paul Askatch Wis Dale Chicago Louis Florissant Francis Schaefer Finley, O June LePeski Ballwin Glenn Bar Nora Keller Mt. Vernon Blanche Overby Rochelle

Mt. Vernon Grain Prices Market Report

Mt Vernon quotes morning grain prices with soybeans at 6.10, wheat 4.85, and corn 2.30. Prices reflect local market activity and are subject to change.

MT. Vernon

Hog Carcass Price Ranges by Weight Class

Market report lists No 2 hogs 200 to 230 lb at 39.75 to 41.25 with No 2-41.75, and No 1 and 3 hogs 200 to 250 lb at 39.00 to 39.75. Sows 300 to 400 lb bring 37.00 to 38.00, 400 to 500 lb 36.00 to 37.00, and 500 to 600 lb 36.00 to 38.00.

Livestock Auction Report Mt Vernon September 24 1973

Federal state market news notes receipts at Mt Vernon Illinois cattle 249 calves 14 hogs 84 sheep 20 Slaughter steers 35 50 to 40 10 Heifers 34 70 to 39 50 Cows 27 60 to 34 00 Calves 49 00 to 86 00 Bulls 36 90 to 39 10 Feeder cattle steers over 550 pounds 36 50 to 48 00 Steer calves 42 75 to 56 25 Heifers over 500 pounds 37 75 to 47 25 Heifer calves 37 75 to 56 00 Hogs barrows and gilts 40 00 to 41 30 sows 37 30 to 39 00 boars 36 40 to 37 70 Sheep slaughter lambs 26 75 ewes 11 25

Federal—State Market News Service Division of Markets Springfield Ilinois Mt. Vernon

Cattle and Hog Receipts and Prices From National Stockyards

National Stockyards Illinois reports estimated Wednesday receipts of 5000 hogs 500 cattle and 100 sheep with hogs trading 25 lower on butcher grades and US 1-3 weights listed. Cattle trade active on yield grades with steers and heifers steady to weak and cows down 1 to 2 points. New York stock market gains on optimism from lower rates and lower 13 week Treasuries with several firms cutting commercial paper rates.

NEW York Dow Jones New York Stock Exchange Treasury

Meat price fall forecast by meat institute leaders

In Chicago AP report meat industry officials predict prices will fall in coming weeks while cautioning that past low levels are gone. They cite consumer awareness, boycotts, and price controls as factors affecting supply and costs. Officials project a temporary surplus this summer and higher prices later, with production incentives needed.

Chicago American Meat Institute Jess Harvat Swift Fresh Meats Co Institute Richard E. Lyng Lyng Harvat Meat Institute Clifford B. Cox Earl L. Butz Butz Nixon

Musgrave Named Membership Chairman for SI Incorporated

C L Musgrave of Marion is appointed membership chairman for the 26 county regional development organization Southern Illinois Incorporated. SII President Russell Davis credits Musgrave for his caliber and notes his prior success leading a 25 percent membership increase as last year’s Greater Marion Chamber of Commerce chair. Musgrave also serves as Marion Chamber of Commerce president and Marion Memorial Hospital board member.

C.L. Musgrave Marion Southern Illinois, Incorporated Musgrave Russell Davis Benton SII Greater Marion Area Marion Chamber of Commerce Marion Memorial Hospital

Two Men Charged With Burglary At Dobbs Bargain Town

Kenneth Lomax and John Lyerla were charged with burglary in circuit court for a Saturday morning break in at Dobbs Bargain Town on Benton Road. Both held on 10000 bond in county jail. Store owner Lee Dobbs filed the complaint. A third arrestee, a juvenile, was not charged at that time.

Kenneth Lomax Route 1 Opdyke John Lyerla Brockton Mass Dobbs Bargain Town Benton Road Lee Dobbs

Market Climb Pushes Dow Up For Sixth Day In A Row

The dollar weakened in Paris markets while Lane Bryant rose 1 at 1734 and Kennecott gained 1/2 percent at 34. Gulf Oil and Gould Inc were flat at 23 and 25, MacMillan up 1/2 at 8. The Dow blue chip average advanced 8.81 points as six-session rise totals over 50. Analysts cited carryover rally, easing short-term rates, and stronger institutional buying.

Paris Lane Bryant Kennecott Gulf Oil Gould, Inc MacMillan Dow

New York Stocks End Lower At Noon on Mixed Trade

Dow Jones noon averages show 30 Industrials at 934.30, down 2.4. 20 Transport at 173.28, off 0.47. 15 Utilities at 101.70, up 0.58. 65 Stocks at 285.28, down 0.37.

New York

Hunt suspects double agent among Watergate bugging crew

Watergate conspirator E Howard Hunt testified that Alfred Baldwin, who watched the wiretap at Democratic headquarters, may have been a double agent. Baldwin later testified against the group at their January trial and was never charged. Hunt cited background concerns and Baldwin's behavior during the arrest night as suspicious.

Michael Putzel Associated Press Washington E. Howard Hunt Hunt Senate Watergate Committee Alfred Baldwin Democratic FBI Baldwin Edward J. Gurney Florida Democratic Party Democratic National Committee Watergate Building

Mt Vernon Weather Summary For Monday

Monday's high 89 and low 69 observed in Mt Vernon. Today at 7:00 am the temperature was 71 degrees. Yearly rainfall to date 30.83 inches in 1973. Comparisons: one year ago today high 74 low 68. five years ago high 70 low 57. ten years ago high 81 low 43. Sunrise and sunset both listed at 5:51 CST. Bend Lake main dam water level 403.86 feet above mean sea level.

MT. Vernon Bend Lake Main Dam

Court rules 50 percent school funding not a legal obligation

Illinois Supreme Court held the 1970 Constitution goal of 50 percent state funding for public schools is not a legally enforceable duty. Justice Schaefer cited sponsor Dawn Netsch noting the language was not a binding obligation. The decision affirms a Cook County ruling and affects debates over school funding and property taxes.

Springfield Ill Illinois Supreme Court Walter V. Schaefer Cook County Nicholas Blase Maine Democratic Commiteeman Supreme Court Dawn Clark Netsch

Heart Association Program On Heart Disease Thursday

The Jefferson County Heart Association hosts the first in a series on cardiovascular diseases Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Auxiliary room of Jefferson Memorial Hospital. A film titled Better Odds for a Longer Life will be shown.

Heart Association Jefferson Memorial Jefferson County Heart Association Jefferson Memorial Hospital

Suspect described in Lackey murder case evidence shown

Police observed a tall man with shoulder length blond hair in the Fenner scene car. Prosecution displayed bumper and car parts while defense questioned blood amount and consistency. Fingerprinting on the car continued as Fenner faced marijuana and LSD charges and Lackey was poised as the main witness.

Thomas Burnham Ane Illinois Fenner Robert Owen Owen Cecil McDougall IBI McDougall Lackey

Court reports multiple drug and property charge cases

Sheriff identifies Drayton and six others as charged with possession of a controlled substance possession of stolen property and aiding and abetting in Kondale and Murphysboro. Names include Edward Mitchell 45 Mary Beth Brown 19 Bob Gillmore 19 William Rodely 29 Hazel Admire 25 Ronald Thomas Jenkins 27 Terry Eanes 21 and others from Decatur Murphysboro Carbondale Lilbourn and Du Quoin with similar count details.

Kondale Murphysboro Drayton Edward Mitchell Decatur Mary Beth Brown Jasper Purdy Lilbourn Bob Gillmore Carbondale William Rodely du Quoin Hazel Admire Rt. 5 Hoffman Ronald Thomas Jenkins Chicago Terry Eanes

Illinois Extended Outlook Forecast

Illinois weather outlook shows generally fair conditions from Thursday through Saturday with temperatures slightly below normal. Highs reach mid 60s to upper 70s, while lows dip from mid 40s to mid 50s, signaling mild late week conditions.

Illinois

County strike over recognition process explained

Keck said workers were promised a decision on union recognition, while the county board chair Harold Shields said no decision was promised and that the committee only sought information. The workers walked out after disputed whether the panel would decide or only recommend to the full board.

Keck Harold Shields Shields Labor Relations Board State Department of Labor Highway Department

Canadian Cities Scores Noted Across Major Hubs

A compact summary records city pairings with scores from Edmonton Montreal Toronto and Winnipeg. The data shows Edmonton 52 38, Montreal 61 47, Toronto 60 50, Winnipeg 61 51 with a 1.36 factor noted in the final entry.

Edmonton Montreal Cir Toronto Winnipeg

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