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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1962
Page
14
Forecast notes a cooler spell moving into New England from a broader trend that brings cooler air from the Pacific Northwest toward the upper Mississippi Valley. Strong air flow hints at notable temperature drops and shifting conditions across the region.
New York stocks drifted off morning highs amid moderate trading as Kennedy tax cut speech details remained unclear. Industrials softened while airlines and utilities showed slight gains. Dow Jones average stood at 647.63, down 46 points, with mixed results across sectors and bonds.
Fred Marlow Massie 66 of Dupo formerly of Hurst and Bush died Saturday in Missouri Pacific Hospital St Louis after illness. Born Nov 6 1896 he was an engineer for Missouri Pacific Railroad retired last year WWI veteran Cape American Legion Post and VFW member 32nd Degree Mason and Brotherhood of Trainmen member. Survived by wife Chae Carter Massie sons Eugene Fred Jr Charles all of Dupo daughter Nadine St Louis brothers Lee Dupo Paul Sikeston and others. Funeral Tuesday 11 pm at Dupo Penn church with Masonic rites 5 pm today at Dash Lemony. Memorials to American Cancer Society Fund.
Walter Smith 72 of Anna died at 9 30 p m Sunday in Union County Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Anna Masonic Lodge. He leaves his wife Jessie, a stepmother Cora Lindsey of Jonesboro, daughters Eva Ihle of Juneau Alaska and Frances Andrews of East St Louis, a son Walter Smith Jr of Delaware City Del, a half sister Mrs Dave Pierson of Jonesboro, 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending arrival of relatives and are being handled by Crain Norris Funeral Home Anna.
Harlen Boner 41 formerly of Zeigler died Sunday at his Juliet home of an apparent heart attack. He born March 25, 1921 at Zeigler. survived by wife Lois and children Harlen Jr Judith Anna James Ingersoll Thomas. parents Noah and Mrs Boner. siblings Clyde Charles Loren Bob Herman Hollis. two grandchildren. Funeral set 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church Zeigler with military graveside rites by Zeigler American Legion. Visitation after 6 p.m. Tuesday at Vantrease Funeral Home Zeigler.
Crab Orchard Lake sits 28 inches below spillway while Devil's Kitchen Lake is 4 inches below spillway and Little Grassy Lake 8 inches below spillway. Temperatures will run four to eight degrees above normal with little change until later in the week then cooler. Normal highs near 87 to 46 and lows from 21 to 32. Precipitation expected around a half to three quarters of an inch in showers by week’s end.
The report outlines variable cloudiness and mild temperature changes across the state. Chicago area shows fair tonight with low 30s and mild Tuesday highs in the 40s. St. Louis area remains fair with mild temperatures, highs around 30 and lows in the upper 30s.
Eric Smith 83 of 507 Cook St Jonesboro died Sunday at home after a long illness. A retired farmer born Union County May 29 1879 he leaves his wife Deborah a lone foster son Willard Van Marte Flora and several nephews and nieces. Services Tuesday in Norris and Son Chapel Jonesboro with Rev Earl Black officiating. Burial in Jonesboro Cemetery.
William Romik 49 of Orient, World War II veteran and West Frankfort Hod Carriers Union member, died Saturday at his mother's home in West Frankfort. Survived by wife Sally and daughter, both of Chicago. mother Rose Zalokar. sisters Rose and Ann Zalokar. brother Frank of Orient. Funeral 2 0 p.m. Tuesday at Union Funeral Home West Frankfort, Rev Michael Klimas officiating. Burial Denning Cemetery. Rosary recited today at home.
Mildred Wilson 35 of Dongola died at 5 25 am Sunday in Union County Hospital Anna She was born March 27 1907 in Dongola She belonged to First Lutheran Church Dongola She is survived by her husband Lester one son Leroy five daughters two brothers Ward and James Fisher Carl Fisher four sisters Hazel McClellan Lorena Hileman Lois Peters Margaret Horn and 10 grandchildren Burial is in American Legion Cemetery Dongola Friends may call after 4 pm today at Ford Funeral Home Dongola with Rev J Edward Kalins officiating
Funeral services for Betty M Edwards 71 of Pillsburg are set for 1 30 pm Tuesday at Pillsburg Free Will Baptist Church conducted by Rev George Ritter and Rev Don Edmonds burial in Union Grove Cemetery friends may call Mitchell Funeral Home Marion she died 2 30 pm Saturday at Marion Memorial Hospital born Sebree Kentucky June 11 1891 daughter of John and Sarah Patterson married Esco Edwards December 24 1910 in Benton she was a member of Pittsburg Methodist Church she leaves husband several children and 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Henry Franklin LeMasters 78 of Creal Springs died at 6 30 a m in Marion Memorial Hospital He was born January 26 1884 in Gallatin County son of A J and Nora Rutledge LeMasters He married Grace Pearl Ke ing September 9 1906 A retired carpenter and farmer he lived in Creal Springs 45 years Survived by wife 2 sons and 8 daughters 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending Friends may call Cosby Funeral Home Creal Springs after 730 p m
East St. Louis market reports hog prices by weight and class. Barrows and gilts 180-230 lb mostly 16.75 to 17.10 with bulk around 17.00 and down bids. Sows 275-400 lb largely 14.50. boars bulk 11.25-13.50.
Emil Sapp 49 of seven miles east of West Frankfort died at 11 30 a m Sunday in Marion Vet Hospital after two years ill health and a week as a patient. Born August 31 1913 near Akin he ran a home television sales and service shop for 12 years. He married Genevieve Launius of Alin on September 4 1936 and was an active World War II veteran. He leaves his wife mother and several siblings including Dennis and David at home and half siblings Edward Sapp James Summers Naomi Allen and Glorene Harris.
Robert T. Coffey, 84, of 1721 B Main St West Frankfort, died at 4 20 p m Sunday at Rest Haven Nursing Home Benton He taught at Dahlgren Eldorado and McLeansboro and was a member of First Christian Church West Frankfort He leaves a wife several children step children and grandchildren Funeral services will be at 1 p m Tuesday at First Christian Church West Frankfort with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery Dahlgren Friends may call after 7 p m today at Vantrease Funeral Home West Frankfort
Funeral services for 70 year old Mrs Ar vila Matthews who died in a Colp fire were held at Keathly Funeral Parlor Colp. She was born in Tennessee and leaves one daughter Mrs Louella Sims of St Louis. Her body was recovered from the house Friday around 11 am after firefighters fought the blaze for hours. Burial will be in Jones cemetery west of Thompsonville with Eldshours Curtis of Fairfield officiating. Williamson County Coroner Paul Litton said no funeral home quest is scheduled.
Mrs Laura Lynch 73 of Royalton died at 730 a m Sunday in Miners Hospital Christopher after a day as patient She born Sparta October 8 1887 daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Cornwell resident Royalton 14 years and Zeigler Pentecostal Church member Husband Alonzo died 1946 Survived by daughters Ada Young Royalton and Faye Jones Centralia a son Alonzo Jr Royalton sister Cassie Hood Zeigler brothers Frank Arthur William Cornwell Zeigler Four grand children and four great grandchildren Funeral 0 p m Tuesday Moeller Funeral Home Royalton with Sister Busby Zeigler Pentecostal Church officiating.
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