Death of Coop Robinson Retired Electromotive worker
Coop Robinson 67 of 1214 Westcott died at 4 05 a m at Good Samaritan Hospital He retired in 1968 from Electromotive Company of LaGrange born November 5 1904 in Jefferson County son of Douglas and Mary Eleanor Allen Robinson Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Hughey Pulley Funeral Home Reverend Ross Bartridge to officiate Burial in West Salem Cemetery family visitation after 5 p m Friday Survived by brother George M Dick Robinson Benton Kentucky and three nieces preceded in death by two brothers and a sister
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R. C. “Coop
Ross Bartridge
West Salem Cemetery
Robinson
George M
Dick” Robinson
Benton, Ky
William Belsover of Mt. Vernon Dies at 76
William Belsover 76 of 901 N 6th St Mt Vernon died 6:07 pm Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital Funeral services set for 1:30 pm Saturday at Myers Chapel with Rev Clifton Robnett officiating Burial in Antioch cemetery Body will lie in state at funeral home after Friday He was a retired pipe fitter for Illinois Cities Water Co born April 17 1896 in White County son of Roy and Flora Belsover He married Ethel Patton in Mt Vernon on Dec 24 1948 Survived by wife two sons William C Mt Vernon and John Louisville Ky two daughters Mrs Venice Bowles Mt Vernon and Mrs Ruby Campbell Danville a brother Clayton Fairfield a sister Mrs Corine Lynch Cahokia nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren He was preceded in death by two daughters
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William Belsover
6Th St
Good Samaritan Hospital
Myers Chapel
Clifton Robnett
Antioch Cemetery
Belsover
Ilinois Cities Water Co
White County
Roy
Flora (Miller) Belsover
Ethel Patton
Mt. Vernon
William C
John
Louisville
Venice Bowles
Ruby Campbell
Danville
Clayton
Fairfield
Corine Lynch
Cahokia
David O Campbell 76 Bonnie native dies at Good Samaritan
David O Campbell 76 of Bonnie died at 9 40 p m Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital a retired farmer He is survived by a son William Logan Utah three daughters Helen Campbell Bonnie Lela Ramsey Elgin Lula Smith Dixon and others plus ten grandchildren Funeral services will be held at 1 30 p m Saturday at the Inn Funeral Home with burial in South Hickory Hill Cemetery The body will lie in state after 5 p m Friday at the funeral home
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David O. Campbell
Bonnie
Good Samaritan Hospital
the Inn Funeral Home
South Hickory Hill Cemetery
Mr. Campbell
Mar
Illinois
Stephen and
Eliza (Rosen- Steer) Campbell
maHe
Ruby
Walefdnville
Edna Sturgeon
Apiernalre
Pauline Add. Alton
Susie Hutson Centraila obituary notice
Mrs Susie Hutson 79 former Valier resident died at Marys Hospital Centra O f burial in Mt Pleasant near Valier services set for 2 p m Saturday Brayfield Funeral Home Lesser funeral home after 4 p m tomorrow She was daughter of Robert and Reche Plum Compton married John Gee in 1913 He preceded in death in 1945 Survived by daughter Vivien Cowie Centra lia two grandchildren and five great grandchildren
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Mrg Hutson
Brayfield Funeral Home
Lesser
Mt. Pleasantemetery
Valier
Market roundups and livestock quotes across states
HOG MARKET No 1 and 2 hogs ranged 28.00 to 28.50 with mixed grades 27.50 to 28.00. Sows 22.00 to 25.00. MT VERNON GRAIN quoted soybeans 3.19 wheat 1.75 corn 1.36. ST LOUIS PRODUCE reports eggs and poultry prices. Chicago quotes for wheat, corn, oats, soybeans. US USDA butter and eggs. NATIONAL STOCKYARDS entries show Friday receipts of cattle, hogs, sheep. prices stable to lower for hogs and mixed for cattle. slaughter yields listed. New York stock market threads show mixed pattern with Dow slight dip, gains in Gulf Oil, AT&T, Kresge, Boise Cascade amid Kissinger peace-talk rumors and IMF discussions.
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MT. Vernon
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Washington
Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Commerce Department
International Monetary Fund
Gulf Oil
At&t
S.S. Kresge
Boise Cascade
Dow
POWs Homeward Drama Dominates Copenhagen Dispatch
The article recounts POWs Gartley and Elias discussing return policies and the impact of Jane Fonda’s Hanoi visit. They describe coping with long captivity, the role of diplomacy in negotiations, and a Danish stock market note placing declines on the Dow Jones averages and mixed up days trading.
Mt. Carmel Man Dies In Crash
Allendale Illinois report says Paul Jones Jr. aged 48 of Mount Carmel died when his gasoline truck left Illinois 1, overturned, police said on Wednesday.
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Mt. Carmel
Allendale
Paul Jones Jr
Mount Carmel
Illinois 1
Hartigan Plans Mt Vernon Visits For NYC Campaign
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Neil Hartigan will visit Mt Vernon to tour Neighborhood Youth Corps work sites at Jeffco Rehabilitation Center and the Fairgrounds with Ray Watson and Robert Walsh. Afterward he campaigns in McLeansboro for the Fall Festival and returns for a 2:30 p.m. coffee at Walker for Governor headquarters.
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Neil Hartigan
Mt. Vernon
Hartigan
Ray Watson
Illinois Farmers Union
Nyc
Robert V. Walsh
Jeffco Rehabilitation Center
Fairgrounds
Youth Conservation Corps
McLeansboro
Walker For Governor
Probe Deaths At State Hospital
Illinois lawmakers heard testimony on deaths at Peoria State Hospital including James Logan who died Aug. 30 from spinal meningitis and a brain abscess. Logan’s aide testified about metallic debris in his ear and a doctor with a Philippine license. Other patients died in June amid claims of beatings and failed reporting.
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Peoria, Til
Peoria State Hospital
James Logan
Rock Island
State Hospital
Illinois Legislative Investigating Commission
Richard Ogilvie
Jerome Spence
Bernard Roy
Commission
Roger C. Nauert
Logan
Larry Rodaway
Simlicio Legaspi
Rodaway
Legaspi
Philippines
Indiana
Spence
Jose Ante
Demo Candidate Fund-Raising Buffet For Bob Walsh
A fundraising buffet and reception for Democratic State Representative candidate Bob Walsh of Mt. Vernon will be held next Tuesday October 3 at 6 30 p m in the dining room of the Amvers 1207 Main Street. Walsh a former two term state representative 1962 to 1966 from the old southern Illinois 56th district is married to Ruthann Fagan. Tickets are 25 dollars per couple as a campaign expense contribution. The Jefferson County Committee to Elect Bob Walsh sponsors the event led by Frank Fetmeier Donald Musick Robert E Parks and Clifford R Fields.
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Bob Walsh
Mt. Vernon
Amvers
Main Street
Walsh
Linnview
Southern Illinois
Ruthann Fagan
Jefferson County Committee
Frank Fe Tmeier
Donald G. Musick
Robert E. Parks
Clifford R. Fields
Plans Set for Farm-Business Dinner in Jefferson Co
The Greater Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee will host its annual farmer business dinner Monday Nov 20 at the Holiday Inn. David Lightle chairs the meeting with Andy Bird arranging a guest speaker. The event aims to bring together business and farm communities county wide.
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Agriculture Committee
Greater
Jefferson County
Paul Thomas
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Waltonville
Bonnie, Inn
Bruford
Dix
Woodlawn
Mt. Vernon
Chamber
Illinois debate over funding public education and tax reform
NAD W Blair argues the 1970 Illinois Constitution makes the state primarily responsible for financing public education and cannot rely on property tax alone. Scott cites anticipated federal revenue sharing to cover losses from tax cuts by 1979. Edward C Epstein of the Illinois Association of School Boards urges local accountability and supports a 50 percent state funding level, warning districts may seek more once reached.
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W. Robert Blair
Scott
Illinois Association of School Boards
Edward C. Epstein
U.S. Supreme Court
Association
One American killed in Vietnam as week ends
AP reports only one American was killed in action in Indochina last week, with two dying of non hostile causes. Six more listed as missing and 13 wounded. South Vietnamese losses remained high from the Neo Vietnamese offensive, totaling 631 killed and 2,346 wounded. Allied tallies show American totals of 45,858 killed in action and 303,400 wounded, with South Vietnamese casualties at 156,003 killed and 409,506 wounded, while Viet Cong and North Vietnamese losses reached 893,569 killed.
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Saigon
Indochina
U.S
Will Seek Bids For Phase II Additions At Rend Lake College
Rend Lake College board will hold a 5:45 p.m. special session at the Holiday Inn Benton to approve bids for Phase II items. Dr. James Snyder said $163.43 of state‑deleted items will be funded locally from the site and construction fund, which totals about $1.3 million. Much work targets the new theater including stage rigging and asbestos curtain plus lighting about $75,000, plus a greenhouse $19,000, music practice booths $15,500, kitchen equipment $14,475, and crane rails for the vocational building $10,000, with other items planned.
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Rend Lake College Board
Holiday Inn
Benton
James Snyder
Southbound Geese Spotted Over Mt Vernon Report
The first report of a flock of Canadian honkers heading south was called in to the Register-News yesterday afternoon at 2 19 p m. They were spotted by N H Levin on Fairfield Road.
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Mt. Vernon
Register-News
N. H. Levin
Fairfield Road
Apple for teachers highlighted by Jefferson retailers
Jefferson county retailers delivered apples to Four high schools 23 county elementary schools and area college as part of their annual greeting. William Schelesky Jr. stated the apple from Myers Orchards showcases local produce and supports youth education. The effort involved 685 staff across schools and schools’ transportation and support staff, organized by Charles Sammons of Dollens Shoes.
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Jefferson County
King City Retailers Association
Myers Orchards
Retailers’ Association
Wiliam Schelesky, Jr
Jordan Furniture Store
Charles Sammons
Dollen’s Shoe Store
Greater
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Four Mt. Vernon Men Plead Not Guilty in Drug Court
In Circuit Court Four Mt. Vernon men pleaded not guilty to drug charges. James R. Lockwood and Harry Birkhead faced delivery of controlled substances. Mike Neideffer held two charges including burglary and delivery. Ronald Amee denied unlawful cannabis delivery and explosives possession without a certificate. bail reductions were denied. Dana Soloman and Lynn Easley posted bond and await arraignment.
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James R. Lockwood
Mt. Vernon
Mike Neideffer
Perkins ‘Ave
Ronald Amee
Casey Ave
Harry Birkhead
Vernon
Dana Soloman
11Th St
Lynn Easley
S. 28Th St
Soloman
Easley
Illinois Soldier Dies in Vietnam Not From Hostile Action
Washington AP report states Army Pfc. Timothy J. Sweeney of Romeoville Illinois died in Vietnam. The Defense Department confirms his death was not due to hostile action and notes his parents are Howard E. and Mrs. Sweeney.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
Timothy J.sweeney
Howard E. Sweeney
Romeoville
Ill
Vietnam
Four Youths Guilty In Rape Case At Garden of the Gods
A Saline County jury found Rico Latimore 18 Herman Yates III 16 Arthur Vesey 17 and James Williams 16 guilty of rape related charges tied to a February incident at the Garden of the Gods southeast of Harrisburg Illinois. Pre sentence hearing set for October 7 for Latimore and Yates. Vesey and Williams await sentencing.
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Harrisburg
Ill
UPI
Saline County
Southern Ilinois University
Garden of the Gody
Here
John Clayton
Marion
Rico Latimore
Herman Yates III
Chicago
Arthur Vesey
Rock Island
James Williams
Jacksonville
Dixon Springs State
Garden of the Gods
No Extradition To Carmi Cant Send Rock Fest Promoters Back
Vanderburgh County Sheriff Jerry Raney says Indiana law does not allow extradition on misdemeanor charges. Warrants issued in Carmi Illinois charge Robert Alexander and Thomas Duncan with failing to appear on health law violations. He can serve only felony warrants. promoters from Evansville face potential arrest if charges become felonies.
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Evansville, Incl
UPI
Vanderburgh County
Jerry Raney
Bull Island
Carmi
Ill
Indiana
Raney
Wenesday
Robert Alexander
Thomas Duncan
Evarsville
Illinois
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