Mt Vernon Community Notices Roundup
Mt Vernon area residents were seen visiting, traveling, or spending time in St Louis and other cities. Names include B C Alexander Vernon. Mrs Charles Huff. Mrs FEJzina Giles. Mrs Ernest Mazo. Billy Grigg. Ray Kelly. Tom Leffler. G FE Thomas. J R Nash ville. Burl Bowen patient at Jefferson Memorial. Lorraine Carroll Bonnie. Mary Smith. Paul Smugal. William Russell Inn. Mrs W M Fox Bluford. Mrs John Halpain Woodlawn. Caesar Marlo. Noncho Marlo. Donnie Joe Marlo. Valentine Gutzler Bluford. Guy Summers. Fay Debaun. W A Yarbrough Bluford. Jerry Joles Bluford. Carol Mooney. Ocle Yarbrough. Linda Sharon Yarbrough Bluford. FE Fearheiley. Judy Shop business in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fejzina Giles
St. Louis
Ernest Mazo
Bill Grigg
Ray Kelly
Tom Leffler
G. FE. Thomas
J. R
Nashville, Tenn
J. R. Thomas
Richview Road
Bruce Willeman
Wayne City
Mt. Vernon
W. H. Gilley
Sandoval
M. Blair
Hoard, J
Mt Vernon
Burl Bowen
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
George Gulley
Earlene
Scheller
Lorraine Carroll
Bonnie
Mary Smith
Paul Smugal
William Russell
Inn
W. M. Fox
Bluford
John Halpain
Woodlawn
Mount Vernon
Caesar Marlo
Noncho Marlo
Donnie Joe
Lesser
Valentine Gutzler
Guy Summers
Natchez
Mississippi
New Orleans
Biloxi
Bennengrath Gardens
Mobile
Ala
Paul Butchison
Louisville
Ill
Fay Debaun
Belle Rive
W. A. Yarbrough
Gerald Joles
Jerry
Edwin Mooney
Carol
Ocle Yarbrough
Linda
Sharon
FE. E. Fearheiley
Fearheiley
Judy
Airport flight highlights and gear from Otis Gilpin
Otis Gilpin of Benton flew to the local airport today while Bill Jackson and Jesse Hamilton conducted a cross country flight to Effingham and Olney. The USDA notes corn cobs ground to a fine meal can substitute for corn meal in making abrasive soaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Gilpin
Benton
Bill Jackson
Jesse Hamilton
Effingham
Olney
United States Department of Agriculture
Annual Mt Vernon society meeting hosted by Rotary Club
The Mt Vernon Men's Civic Clubs met at Mt. Vernon Township High School cafeteria with R L McConnell presiding. James McHaney of West Bankfort spoke on punctuation amid laughter as student musical groups from the high school prepared for state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Rotary Club
Mt. Vernon Township
R. L. McConnell
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
Optimist Club
James McHaney
West Bankfort
Hospital Notes Readings From Good Samaritan and Jefferson Memorial
Admissions and discharges list numerous patients from Waltonville McLeansboro and nearby towns. Included are Magdeline Conger Blanche Dukes Minnie Waite Annette Hays Chesterfield Walker Goldie Dalton infant Sheila Williams Stella Page Fern Peacock Arthur Warren Elizabeth Baltzell and infant daughter Mrs Hattie Scroggins Henry Overton Barbara Jennine Donna Tinsley John C Jacobs Glen Bond Cal Ramsey and infant son Charles Wayne Claude Eubanks Ella Miller Ruth Mcmormick Steven Kent Dorothy Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Hattie Scroggins
Bluford
Henry Overton
Barbara Jennine
Donna Tinsley
John C. Jacobs
Glen Bond
Cal Ramsey
Charles Wayne
Claude Eubanks
Thompsonville
Ella Miller
Wayne City
Ruth McCormick
Geff
Steven Kent
Dorothy Hall
McLeansboro
Youths Plead Guilty in Malicious Mischief Case
Three youths entered guilty pleas in county court for malicious mischief. They made restitution for broken windows at a building east of the city. Ray Edward Hudson, 19, and Alva Eugene Flanagan, 18, each paid 325 fines while Kenneth Horenkamp, 17, was placed on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Edward Hudson
Alva Eugene Flanagan
Kenneth Horenkamp
Potato Consumption Shifts Across Decades
From 1940 to 1948 American potato intake declined from 195 pounds to about 118 pounds per person, according to the Department of Agriculture. This drop reflects changing dietary patterns in the postwar period.
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Department of Agricullure
Mt Vernon library reports 42 526 circulations in 1947
At the annual library board meeting librarian Mildred Metcalf announced 42 526 circulations, averaging over 10 books per registered patron from 4 155 active patrons. Mayor Bishop praised the board and noted appointments were made by merit. Roy Holt outlined tax extension work and potential for higher library funding. The budget calls for 20 250 and past year spending was 20 694 65 with 5 379 24 on hand. The library capacity is 14 000 volumes and space expansion was recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Mildred Metcalf
Library Board of Directors
Albert Parker
Robb
Harry L. Bishop
Roy Holt
Bishop
Library Board
Holt
Kenneth Dillingham
Parker
Beatrice Tittle
Kenneth Cross
Marion Dykes
Martin H. Hess
Don Lee
Marlin Rich
Leona Zimmerman
John Manion
Metcalf
Leone Threlkeld
Caroline Wells
Paula McCracken
Margaret Baird
Phyllis Cocke
Sara Metcalf
Norma Anderson
Wakefield Rites Set For Mt Vernon Resident
Mrs Lourana Wakefield 78 of 1016 Perkins Avenue died at 6 35 am at Good Samaritan Hospital after a long illness Resting in Mt Vernon for five years she had been bedfast 16 months She was born in Winterrowd TL daughter of N B and Mary Ann Parker A member of the Winterrowd Methodist church Surviving James her husband three sons Merle Muskegon Claude Johnston City and Clyde Newton five daughters Gertrude Brown Mildred Andrews Irene Scovial Mary Dodd and Betty Parker one brother George Parker 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren Preceded in death by one daughter one son four sisters and one brother Funeral arrangements incomplete Body will be taken to the home of daughter Gertrude Brown 2310 S 12th Street for calling after today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lourana Wakefield
Perkins Avenue
Good Samaritan Hospital
Wakefield
Mt. Vernon
Winterroad
N. B
Mary Ann Parker
Methodist Church of
Winterrowd
James
Merle
Muskegon
Mich
Claude
Johnston City
Clyde
Newton
Gertrude Brown
Mildred Andrews
Irene Scovial
Mary Dodd
Michigan
Betty Parker
Paxton, II
George Parker
Secatur
S. 12Th Street
Citizens Party Wins in Blissville Township Race
The Citizens Party led by incumbent supervisor Carl Shurtz swept Blissville township elections. Shurtz beat Edward Nowicki 171 to 113. Anthony Pytlinski defeated Bligh Robinson 182 to 77 for township clerk. William Panzier won assessor 187 to 7 over Carl Spotanski. John L. Novak elected highway commissioner without opposition. Bligh Robinson and W. R. Newell became justices of the peace. N. E. Mooney and Bill Harris elected constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Party
Carl Shurtz
Blissville Township
Shurtz
Edward Nowicki
Anthony Pytlinski
Bligh Robinson
William Panzier
Carl Spotanski
John L. Novak
W. R. Newell
N. E. Mooney
Bill Harris
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Amos Walter Shelton
Mr and Mrs Amos Walter Shelton of Fairfield welcomed a daughter born at Good Samaritan Hospital this morning. The baby has been named Winonaynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Walter Shelton
Fairfield
Good Samaritan Hospital
Winona Aynn
Ernie E Pigg Improves After Ladder Fall
Ernie E. Pigg of 1010 Pace Avenue is greatly improved at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St Louis after a ladder fall at his home. He is expected to be released from the hospital in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie E. Pigg
Pace Avenue
Missouri Baptist Hospital
St. Louis
Mr. Pigg
Effingham Fire Tragedy Prompts Mourning In Illinois
The Effingham community mourns after a devastating hospital fire in the northwest section. Nuns and nurses rushed to rescue patients as flames engulfed the building. many died in leaps. Twins buried as two babies born last night in Effingham joined families grieving.
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Cues
Cccpres
Disabled American Veterans Hold Regular Meeting Scheduled
Disabled American Veterans Will meet in regular session at city hall at 7 30 p m Thursday April 7 Attendance of all members is urged A L Richards Com
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem P.T.A
West Salem Parent-Teacher Association
A. L. Richards
Eighth Graders Visit Mt Vernon Township High School
Eighth grade students from Mt Vernon township and non high school areas will visit the high school on Thursday. Registration for the opening school year will be held and tours of the school buildings will be conducted by instructors. Teachers of the invited eighth graders will be present while faculty acquaints prospective students with the buildings. The cafeteria will be open for the visitors.
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Mt. Vernon Township
Nationally Known Loop Manufacturer Seeks Retail Grocery Salesman
Nationally known loop manufacturer seeks a salesman to service Mr Version and surrounding areas in the retail grocery trade. Target age 22 to 30, ambitious and intelligent with guaranteed weekly salary plus bonus, expenses paid, car furnished. Provide full details: age education marital status sales experience and prior business experience. Box CC. Pocono Register-News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po Cypo Register-News
Eagles Meeting Sets April 7 Night for Officers
Eagle club members are called to a Thursday April 7 meeting at 8 00 p m to elect officers. Joe Martin signs the notice urging all members to attend and participate in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Joe Martin
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B. C. Alexander
Vernon
Charles Huff
Airport News
Packard
SEARS
10Th St
Just
N. 10Th St
2 Watch
Noble Grand Club
Varnell Rebekah
Dorcas
Wesley Methodist Church
Edith Price
Susie Price
Garden Club
Future Homemakers of America
Mt. Carmel
Cisne
Albion
Eldorado
Equality
Norris City
Crossville
Grayville
Harrisburg
Ridgeway
Webber Township
Jane Kaelin
Florence Mendenhall
Corrine Sumner
Lora Hiatt
Ollie Spreen
Patsy Huff
Laverna Huff
Ellen Hall
Louise Johnson
Betty Marlow
Jerry Huff
Dorothy Haley
Mary J. Wiley
Norma Jean Baldridge
Fern Marlow
Ruth Johnson
Johnie Sumner
Mt. Vernon Busines
Professional Women's Club
Centralia Bpw Club
Ruby Holt
Balagi Mundkur
Bombay
India
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
Mt. Vernon Club
Wesleyan Guild
The
First Methodist Church
J. E. Valentine
Broadway
First Free Will Baptist Church
Arthur Raney
Joe Pressley
Paul Sulcer
Joe Presley
Clarence Estes
Gale Beard
Whittington
Deanna Carter
Felix Drennan
Dottie Sulcer
Eva Jamerson
South Hickory Hill
South Hickor Hill
United States
Blissville
Ilinois
Cleveland
Clinic Hospital
George W. Crile
Sisters of the Order of St. Francis
Sigrist
Russell Sigrist
Farina
Flaming
James A. Connett
Emma Hoene
Connett
Methodist Church
Neal Bros. Roofing Company
Gening
Rockwool
Kenneth Davis
MG Vernon
Dobbs Army Store
S. Loth St
South 10Th ST
Granada
Jamison
Eaalaaeaadaa
Robert Taylor
Ava Gardner
Charles Laughton
Claude Colbert
Fred MacMurray
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Blondie
Burt Lancaster
Yvonne Decarlo
Dan Duryea
Vivien Leigh
Anna Karenina
UTC
ASN
Perpo
Carty
Richard Long
Eho
Robert Montgomery
Susan Hayward
Taha
Aunes Payne
Audrey Totter
Bae Ec
George M. Cox
Joe Bailey
Everett Ellis
Wagoner Electric Plant
Summersville School
East Hard Road
Meadowbrook
Franklin
Nice
Little’s Stationers
Hotel Emmerson
Fox News
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