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2-A Mt. Vernon Register-News Thursday, March 20, 1975 DEATHS Elva Sample Sesser Elva M. Sample, 94, of Sesser, died early today at his home. Funeral srvices will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Horace Prairie Baptist church, near Sesser, with the Rev.

Robert Helms officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Brayfield Funeral Homes, Sesser, after 5 p.m. Saturday. Mr.

Sample was born in Franklin county on Oct. 12, 1880, the son of William and Almina (Robinson) Sample. He was married to Martha Quillman, who preceded him in death in 1937. Survivors include two sons, Mitchell Sample and William Sample, both of Sesser; six daughters, Mrs. Dulsie Keller, Mrs.

Roberta Cockrum, and Mrs. Ruby Robinson, all of Sesser, Mrs. Lucy Kraft, Gurnee, Mrs. Christina Clapp, Whittier, and Mrs. Marie Clapp, Upland, 18 grandchildren and 38 grandchildren; and one brother, Charles M.

Sample, Benton. Paul Black Benton Paul F. Black, 58, of Benton, died last night at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser, with the Rev.

Ewell Gulley officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday. Mr.

Black was born in Jefferson county on May 13, litflG, the son of Benjamin and Flora (Harland) Black. He was married to Inda Cockrum. who survives. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. "Flora Gajewski, Sesser; one daughter, Mrs.

Frances Scroggins. Granite City; three grandsons, one granddaughter, and two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Iva Gulley, Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his father, a daughter, and a sister.

Kenneth Dove Elgin Kenneth Dove, 64, of Elgin, died early today at Elgin Memorial Hospital. He was a former resident of Wayne City; and he owned and operated a feed store in Keenes for several years. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Salem cemetery, with the Rev. Ron Mullins officiating.

Friends may call at the Richardson Chapel in Wayne city after 6 p.m. Friday. Mr. Dove was born in Wayne county on Nov. 7, 1914, the son of Joe and Clara (Wood) Dove.

He was a veteran of World War II, and was a member of Watch City Post No. 1307, V.F.W.; American Legion Post No. 57; and Lodge No. 799 Loyal Order of the Moose. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, who died Nov.

3. 1974. He is surivived by his mother, Mrs. Clara Dove, Mt. Vernon; one son, Robert Dove, Elgin; one step-son, Larry Shaw, Wayne City; one daughter, Mrs.

Ronald (Louise) Storment, Elgin; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Kermit Dove, Oak Park, and Keith Dove, Fairfield. MARKETS MT. VERNON GRAIN The following prices were quoted in Mt. Vernon at 10:00 o'clock this morning: Soybeans 5.50. Wheat 3.25.

Corn 2.72. CHICAGO (AP) Wheat No 2 hard winter 3.57 Thursday; No 2 soft red 3.53 3 4n. Corn No 2 yellow 2.95'm. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 1.52n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 5.49" 2 No 2 yellow corn Wed- nesduy was quoted at 2.94* A (hopper) 2.91\n (box).

CHICAGO (AP) (USDA) Butter steady; wholesale buying prices Thursday unchanged; 93 score A A 68.07 92 A 68.07: 90 unquoted. Eggs weak; sales delivered warehouse, cartons unchanged; A extra large 63-66; A large 62-64; A mediums 56-58. NATIONAL STOCKYARDS, 111. (AP) Estimated receipts for Friday: 4,500 hogs; 150 cattle and 25 sheep. Hogs 4,500.

Butchers 50-75 higher. Sows uneven. US 1-3 200-240 lb butchers 40.0040.75. US 1-3 Sows 300-450 lb 35.00-35.50; 450-500 lb 36.0037.50; 500-600 lb 37.50-38.00. Cattle 1,200.

Not enough on offer to test market. Sheep 25 head. Not enough on offer to test market. WEATHER MT. VERNON WEATHER Wednesday high 57 low 39.

7:00 a.m. today 40. Rainfall to date 1975, 10.16 inches. One year ago today high 54 low 30. Five years ago today high 45 low 27.

Ten years ago today high 35 low 15. Friday sunrise 7:07 sunset 7:16. (DST) Rend Lake water level at main dam 409.34 feet above mean sea level. NEW YORK (AP) The stock market pulled back slightly today in a continuation of the downtrend of the past two sessions. The opening Dow Jones average of 30 industrials was down a fraction, and losers held a narrow lead over gainers on the New York Sock Exchange.

Analysts noted some further profit taking while many investors apparently stepped back to take a new look at economic prospects. The government reported as trading began that consumer prices rose at a 7.2 per cent annual rate in the pace of the previous month. Other government figures showed that a typical worker's purchasing power registered a further decline in February. Early prices on the Big Board included Pitney- Bowes, down 4 at 15 American Cyanamid, off 4 at 25 1 'a; Inexco Oil, up VB at and MCA, up 8 at 42V On Wednesday the Dow Jones industrial average fell 9.93 to 769.48 for its biggest decline in more than two weeks. Losers outnumbered gainers by more than a 5-2 margin on the NYSE in turnover of 19.03 million shares.

The Big Board's composite index dropped .41 to 44.69. At the American Stock Exchange, the market value index was off .24 at 80.81. GW YORK Jones noon stock averages: 30 Indus. 771.20 up 1.72 20 Trans. 165.60 up 0.16 15 Util.

077.42 off 0.67 65 Stocks 240.97 up 0.08 Five-Year-Old Girl Is Struck By Car A five-year-old girl was injured Wednesday afternoon when she was struck by a car at the intersection of 13th Street and Perkins Avenue. The child, Jona McReynolds, of 1214 S. 15th was listed in fair condition at Good Samaritan Hospital this morning. She had multiple abrasions and was beign observed closely. The driver of the car, David H.

Gregory, 27, 2912 Jamison Boulevard, was charged with failure to yield right of way to a pedestrian after the 4:33 p.m. accident, police said. His car had major damage. "Seven Last Words Of Christ" Sunday At 1st Presbyterian Mrs. Linda Covington, Burt Kageff, and Keith Drayton, all members of the vocal faculty of Rend Lake College, will be featured in a special performance of DuBois' "Seven Last Words of Christ" at 5 p.m.

on Palm Sunday, March 23, at the First Presbyterian Church. Appearing with them will be the Rend Lake College Collegiate Choir, under the direction of Larry D. Phifer, chairman of the Fine Arts Department of Rend Lake College. Featured, accompanying the group, will be Stephen Piotrowski, of Tamaroa, on the Casavant pipe organ. Mrs.

Covington, along with being a part-time faculty member at RLC, is also the director of the Presbyterian Church Junior Choir." Kageff is known throughout the Midwest as an outstanding soloist and vocal pedagogy instructor. He currently is a member of the voice faculty at SU'-Carbondale and teaches part- time at RLC. Drayton is the full-time instrumental instructor at RLC and conductor of the Rend Lake Civic Symphony. Celebrate Life Week Set At 1st Methodist Church Dr. Roland A.

Lippman, pastor of the Centralia First United Methodist Church, will preach for a "Celebrate Life Week" in the First United Methodist Church of beginning on Palm Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and concluding on Wednesday. March 26. ROLAND A. LIPPMAN The service will also feature gospel singing by the congregation and special solos and choral groups.

Dr. Lippman is well known for his preaching at youth institutes, university missions, revivals and retreats. A native of California, he holds graduate theological degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, has served United Methodist parishes in Sesser, Wood River and Metropolis; and has been in his present parish since 1962. He will participate in a series of services and special events in First United Methodist Church beginning with the presentation of the Easter Cantata "Gloria" by the Chancel Choir on Palm Sunday morning, continuing with Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday at 7:30 p.m., a Good Friday Concert at 7:30 by the Moody Bible Institute Women's Glee Club and Handbell Choir and concluding with the celebration of the resurrection on Easter Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend all services and events of the church and nursery services will be provided for those who desire it.

Wrong Address Maurice Miller, 18, who pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of aggravated battery, was a resident of 301 S. 15th not of 308 S. 15th as was reported Wednesday. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Order Now For March 25th Delivery (WRICK'S GREENHOUSE 42nd St. North of Rlchview Rd.

Phone 242-1697 IN STABLE CONDITION Gen. Omar Bradley, the highest ranking military officer in the United States, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, a military spokesman said Wednesday. Bradley, 82, is listed in stable condition at the UCLA Medical Center, where he was admitted early Monday morning. (AP Wirephoto) Two Shoplifting Suspects Nabbed Two teen-agers who allegedly stole four cartons of cigarettes at Ed's Super Valu store were arrested shortly after the theft by city police. Police said that at 2:40 p.m., an employe of Ed's saw the two leaving the store with the cigarettes.

The employe told police the suspects ran when he called at them to come back. Police were called to the scene and, with an assist from an auxiliary policeman, apprehended the pair. The two were placed in county jail, and police said one of them would also be charged with shoplifting a half-pint of peppermint schnapps at the Times Square Liquor store. One of the suspects is a juvenile, police said. The other is a 19-year-old from Mt.

Vernon. In another shoplifting incident, a man walked out of Gebhart's Auto Supply store, 921 S. 10th with a socket set in a plastic case. STATK TF.MI'KK ATI HKS 11 igh 1 A Vr Hockford, clr 48 35 Moline. clr 57 Quincy.

clr (51 42 Decatur, clr 57 4:5 Peoria, clr 58 :58 Springfield, clr 61 41 Chgo. (Jr. clr 38 f'hgo. clr 55 38 JMIDWKST Dubuque, clr 44 34 Madison, c'r 49 33 South Bend, cdy 51 33 Paducah, clr 59 42 Burlington, clr 59 39 St. Louis, clr 47 Following Stroke Gen.

Bradley Is Conscious And Alert Today LOS ANGELES (AP) Gen. Omar N. Bradley, the nation's only living five-star general, was reported conscious and alert today after suffering a stroke. Bradley, 82, was said to be in stable condition at UCLA Medical Center, where he was taken three days ago after being stricken at his Beverly Hills home. His aide.

Lt. Col. William Seely, said the general "has suffered no paralysis" and is under heavy sedation. Bradley spent two weeks in UCLA Medical Center in August 1973 for treatment of massive blood clots in both lungs. Last November, he was hospitalized eight days for trachial bronchitis.

Although he is not an active field commander, as a five-star general Bradley will never be retired. Bradley and the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower were both members of the West Point class of 1915. The Weather Elsewhere By The Associated Press Thursday HI l.O PHC Otlk 54 4 .98 rn (59 4 3 clr 76 41 clr cdv Albany Albu'que Amarillo Anchorage WEATHER Illinois Extended Outlook: Variable cloudiness Saturday through Monday with a chance of rain over the state Saturday and over the north portion Sunday and Monday. Mild Saturday with highs 55 to 70 and lows in the 40s northwest and 45 to 55 southeast.

A cooling trend Sunday and Monday with highs mostly in the 50s and lows in the 30s by Monday. Band Concert Tonight At Rend Lake College The Rend Lake College Concert Band will present its second full performance of the school year today, at 8:15 p.m. in the Rend Lake College Theatre. The Rend Lake College Stage Band will also be featured in tonight's concert. This concert is open to the public and admission is free for adults and students.

High school music students and their parents are especially urged to attend to hear another example of band music being performed in the Rend Lake area. The Concert Band is open to all Rend Lake College students. Performance in this band provides continued musical experience for students who have performed in local public schools. Some of the musicians -in the band are music majors and many students are from other academic areas in the college. The Concert Band is one of five musical performance groups at Rend Lake College.

Symphony Orchestra, Stage Band, Collegiate Choir and Community Choir are other parts of the program offered at Rend Lake College. The program for Thursday's concert includes "American Civil War Fantasy" by Jerry Bilik, a work which includes American folk themes of the Civil War era; "Jazz Gloria," a contemporary work; and two symphonic band works by Nelhybel and Giovannini. Franklin County Folks Watch UFO Wednesday Night SESSER It was a hectic night in Franklin county, Wednesday, as deputies and police kept their eyes to the sky following a mysterious bright light. The light was first reported over Benton airport, and later was watched from the Sesser area. It reportedly then headed south, in the direction of DuQuoin.

The light, "so bright it hurt the eyes to look at it," according to one witness, was variously described as white, or greeen and red. The sightings lasted about 35 minutes. Dr and Mrs. Arthur Basso, a Benton dentist who lives south of Sesser, went outside their home after hearing of a sighting in Benton on their police radio, and saw the light in the west. Basso said the light appeared white to him, but that his wife thought it was green and red.

She said the light appeared to be roatating. Basso said that if the source of the light had been an aircraft, it would have had to be a helicopter, because of the way it appeared to hover and move. The sighting came between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Bassos called the Franklin county sheriff's office about the sighting, but the light had disappeared behing the horizon before a deputy arrived.

Basso s'aid that he trained binoculars on the light, but that he was unable to see it any more clearly with the binoculars. At DuQuoin, a police log entry by city police Officer Don Jackson said," Shift begins 10 p.m. by chasing UFO. Hope they catch it. I would like to know what they would do with one." Youth Makes Ruckus At Police Station An 18-year-old Mt.

Vernon youth was placed in county jail Wednesday, city police said, after he created a ruckus at the city police station. Police said the youth came to the police station at 3:18 p.m. and, shouting and cursing, demanded that the police arrest everyone at the general assistance office. When police asked him to tone down his language, they said, he began cursing them. At that point, according to police reports the youth was placed under arrest.

Police said he contested his arrest vigorously, and had to be forcibly removed from the police station and placed in county jail. Charges were pending this morning. More About REND LAKE BOARD month's meeting that construction of the project would take 120 days, provided all materials were delivered on time. Board members took no formal action but agreed generally Wednesday that they will charge fees for the use of the camping area, boat-launching facility and the covered, picnic area beginning when the resort opens May 16. The amounts are to be determined later.

District Executive Vice President Larry Foster told the board provisions were being made to handle telephone reservations for the camping and covered picnic facilities. Closed Sunday NOTICE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE ROME COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL We wish to express our heartfelt and sincere appreciation to all the WORKERS and VOTERS of the Rome Community Consolidated School District, Dix, Illinois, for all the hard work and strong support in the passage of the School Bond Issue by a large majority on Saturday, March 15,1975. Students, Staff, Administration and Board of Education Rome Community Consolidated School Cancer Society Gayle Tibbetts Named Organizations Chairman For Drive Ms. Gayle Tibbetts has been appointed chairman in charge of organizations for this year's Cancer Society Crusade, by Mrs. Eileen Watson, 1975 Crusade Chairman for Jefferson county.

Ms. Tibbetts served as secretary of the Jefferson County American Cancer Society unit board last year. "I'm very pleased to be asked to help in such a vital effort. The American Cancer Society programs are saving lives and helping people every day. We need more funds than ever before, and we hope our organizations will come to our aid and fight this dreaded disease," Ms.

Tibbetts said. Ms. Tibbetts has sent letters to all local clubs and organizations asking their support in the fight against cancer. A resident of Mt. Vernon, Ms.

Tibbetts is employed as banquet coordinator for the Ramada Inn. Two Charged With Faking Gas Station Hold Up Plead Guilty Two men pleaded guilty in circuit court Wednesday to theft charges stemming from a bogus armed robbery at Ron's Clark Service Station, 1515 Broadway, on Jan. 24. The two men, Jack Leroy Gant, 41, 237 Grant and Fred Ervin Barnett, 55, of 908 Perkins were both placed on two years probation and fined $100. Gant is a former employe of the service station.

On Jan. 24, he told police that a robber, armed with a knife, had just taken $25 from him at the station. Detective Sgt. Kay Bravard and Detective Ron Massey investigated the case and became convinced that the attendant had helped plan and execute the robbery, Massey said. Charges were filed Wednesday, and the men promptly entered their pleas.

They were also ordered Judge William Eovaldi to make restitution to the service station. Unlock Inmates At Menard Prison CHESTER, 111. (AP) A Menard State Prison spokesman said a return to of normal operations at the Randolph County facility went smoothly this morning after a four-day lockup. Prison officials ordered the 1,525 inmates confined to their cells Sunday after a racial fight began in the dining room. Just a handful prisoners was involved in the fracas, officials said.

It was the second weekend in a row such a fight occurred and Warden Thomas Israel ordered the lockup to permit a search of the institution. HARRY SAYS: LOOK WHAT SPRANG WITH SPRING! 1975 BOBCAT 1976 CAPRI II Friday And Saturday March 21 22 Displayed On Tin-Turf In Our Showroom. HARRY STAMPER W-G MOTORS "Have a weely great day" 342a Broadway Call 242-0420 More About DOUG SAPPER DC4. Me said it makes him mad because he believes the plane and the dump were worth saving and could have been saved if only more people had helped. "I don't mind taking a risk once in a while as long as I have some control of it," he says.

"What I'm mostly afraid of is mediocrity and boredbm." Sapper confesses to an early inability to coexist with a variety of educational institutions before he enlisted in the Army to learn unconventional warfare. "At first it was all for pie, the flag and the whole I enjoyed what I was doing because we were doing some good," he says. "Then the United States started imposing our own kind of system on the Vietnamese: B52s, ice cream, air conditioners and staff cars. "I think the system stinks. But it's the only system we've got, and you can't do anything by running off and becoming a radical.

"You've got to enter the system You've got to look for the points you can move and the places where things can be changed, and you can't care about your career." Sapper says he left the Army disenchanted and came back to Vietnam as a freelance photographer, "to see if could do it, to see if it satisfied me. "When I got down to about 135 pounds I decided to seek other employment." He took jobs with civilian contractors. "1 wanted to see it through," he says. "There's no political idology or anything anymore. I just like the action.

If I'd saved just that ammo dump I'd have felt pretty damn good." But Sapper says it's almost time to go now, before boredom and bitterness really set in, time to gotoackandsee what formal education has to offer. "The trouble with leading fairly interesting life is that it takes more and more adventures to keep you satisfied, and you begin to see your limits. I'm starting to know what a tropical fish feels swim down to one end of the tank and then back to the other, but you can't get through the glass." We welcome special orders for those "Hard to Find" records and tapes. CARRY CASES. 8 TRACK CASSETTES, IN STOCK NOW! RECORD SHOP FORTY-FIVES DISCOUNT PRICE 88C Have You Never Been Mellow Olivia Newton-John OlacU Water Doobie Brothers My Eyes Adore You Frankie Valli Lady Marmalade La Belle Lonely People America Lady Styx Styx Best Of My Love Eagles Loving You Minnie Riperton Pick Up The Pieces Average Whlio Band Can't Get It Out Of My Head Electric Light Orchestra ALBUMS 1.97 UP An Evening With John Denver John Denver Greatest Hits Elton John If II Shine When It Shine Ozark Mountain Daredevils Kraftwerk Autobahn Closeup Frankie Valli Physical Graffiti Led Zeppelin Have You Never Been Mellow Olivia Newton-John Blood On The Tracks Bob Dylan Styx II Styx Pavlov's Dog Pampered Menial We also have a large selection and cassette tapes.

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