Memorial Attendees for Sgt James Stevens in Mt Vernon
Relatives and local residents attended memorial services for Sgt James Stevens at Camp Butler Springfield with many named family members from Mt Vernon Bluford Dix and Wayne City. Various visitors from Alton Woodlawn Carmi Belle Rive Centralia and St Louis were noted along with several local business activities and travel between Mt Vernon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stevens
Springfield
Stanton Fowler
Jarl Bowlin
Doris Braun
Kenneth Carroll
Wayne Carroll
Earl Carroll
Mt. Vernon
Helen Turner
Cecil Carroll
George Carroll
Alton
Birdie Stevens
Loren Stevens
West Frankfort
J. J. Jackson
Woodlawn
Leland Cole
Asher Eyer
Olney
Edith West
Bluford
Lioyd Marlow
Dix
Les Ford
Centralia
Great West Life Insurance Co
Hubert Lowe
South 16Th Street
Floyd Bundy
Fairfield
Jack Fullerton
Chicago
Ruby Settle
Inn
Ed Cash
Johnston City
Norman Clark
Blanche Rogers
St. Louis
Owen Benson
Eldorado
Maggie Stockett
Salem
Fiona Cook
W. F. Holt
Hilda Roberts
Waltonville
Charles Vaught
Carlene Russell
Evansville
Ind
H. F. Lewis
Vernon
William Sides
Woodsaan
Wayne City
Vernie Solomon
Edgar Dial
Kell
Jack Shreffler
Birth notices list Wanda Norean and Clifford Dale births
Mrs Wanda Baker announces a daughter Wanda Norean born to her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs By ford Waters of St Louis Mo The child’s name Wanda Norean Mr and Mrs Edward Dwight Reever of Fairfield are parents of a son born this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital named Clifford Dale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Baker
Byford Waters
St. Louis
Wanda Norean
Edward Dwight Reever
Fairfield
Good Samaritan Hospital
Clifford Dale
White Shrine Installation Honors Mt. Vernon Officers
Mt. Vernon Shrine No. 66 installed Mrs. Maxine Wilson as Worthy High Priestess and Ben Roeder as Watchman of Shepherds at a special meeting. Dozens of officers were installed with elaborate ceremonies, music, gifts, floral tributes, and remarks from visiting members and former officers. Refreshments followed as attendees from nearby communities joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Maxine Wilson
Ben Roeder
Shepherds
Mt. Vernon Shrine
Order of the White Shrine of
Worthy Herald
Nadine Roth
Glenn E. Cole
Tom Bartholomew
Barney Alvers
Fred Lipps
Pauline McGehee
Melva Marlow
Edith Bartholomew
Violet Rich
Joy Marie Jones
Leah McPherson
Alfie Myers
Kathryn Andrews
Allie Rollinson
Hazel Hawkins
Nelle Thomas
Naomi Bogan
Goldie Maxey
Guardian
Harriet Irvin
Alva Mathew
Pearl Wallace
Bell Gaston
Ida Morgan
Grace Fenton
Sarah DeWitt
J. R. Thomas
Walter McCarter
Glenn
the Temple
Candace Dougherty
Virginia Starkey
Carla Caldwell
Shepherd
Nancy Lou Herbert
Bud Herbert
Nell Kell
Fay Hughey
Dewey Mhitfield
Lucy Stratton
Syrian Shrine
Centralia
Marie Carrioux
Stratton
Blanche Clark
Vernon
Charles Dodson
Long Beach
Cal
Dodson
Jefferson County
Betty Sharpe
R. B. Guthrie
East St. Louis
Benton
Marion
Nel Kell
Cecil Bond
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Millie Jones Seventeenth Birthday
Forty relatives gathered at Mrs Millie Jones Route 1 Mt Vernon last Sunday to celebrate her 65th birthday with a basket dinner at noon. The guest of honor received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Jones
Route 1
Mt. Vernon
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges
In Jefferson Memorial notes, Mrs. Delores Howard and Miss Lova Baker are admitted along with infant Carl Lee Wilker. Discharges include Rev J R Johnson and Charles Crocker, Freida Mae Phelps, Wiley Hopkins, and Reba Hayes. GOOD SAMARITAN lists admissions for Roberta Jones Doris Hefley and infant Larry Allen Smith, with discharges including Annette Hays Mary Witter Darrell Sigsworth Magdeline Conger Catherine Marie Deane and infant Michael Eugene Audrey Joyce Miller and Nellie Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Delores Howard
Lova Baker
Carl Lee Wilker
J. R. Johnson
Charles Crocker
Wayne City
Freida Mae Phelps
Iuka
Wiley Hopkins
Reba Hayes
Good Samaritan
Roberta Jones
Belle Rive
Doris Hefley
Larry Allen Smith
Dahlgren
Annette Hays
Mary Witter
Darrell Sigworth
Waltonville
Magdeline Conger
Catherine Marie Deane
Michael Eugene
Audrey Joyce Miller
Fairfield
Nellie Fay
Broyles to Open Probe April 18
Senator Paul W. Broyles announced the Illinois Seditious Activities Commission will begin a public hearing on subversive activities at the University of Chicago and Roosevelt College in Springfield on April 18. The date was moved from April 11 to accommodate interested parties. Broyles, the commission chairman, did not disclose witness names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
University of Chicago
Roosevelt College
Paul W. Broyles
Rmt
Vernon
Illnois Seditious Activities Commission
Broyles
Commission
Senate
Bat in Bathroom Watchful Hat Stuns Mrs Thorne Baker
A hat flew into Mrs Thorne Baker's bathroom window and perched on the bathtub ledge to observe her bath. She reported it making squeaky noises at her as she bathed, adding a whimsical domestic moment from Pinner, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bat Pinner
England
Schools Close Tomorrow for Teachers Meet in Illinois
All Mt. Vernon and Jefferson county schools will close tomorrow as teachers attend a South Western Division Illinois Education Association meeting. Ainad Temple in East St. Louis hosts an all day session led by Arthur Edmisin, with principal speakers Dr. Francis L. Bacon of the University of California and U. S. Senator Karl E. Mundt of South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson County
Illinois Education Association
Ainad Temple
East St. Louis
Arthur Edmison
Francis L. Bacon
University of California
U. S
Karl E. Mundt
South Dakota
Community Notes From Opdyke and Nearby
Wayne Miller visited home folks last Saturday. East St. Louis visitors T. G. Dyer called on Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Estes. Mt. Vernon guests F. C. Sample and Mrs. Cornelius joined John Beck’s Dahlgren group. Arthur Wayne Pasley funeral drew relatives from Springfield Champaign Seneca Decatur Macon and Urbana. Democratic sweep in Pendleton Township with Supervisor Schulik Augusta Dodge L. Schuster and others. Republicans elected Milburn Sandy and Ray Wilkey. Edith Cornelius Cheatam funeral in Greenville prompted travel. Lester Whisenhunt US Navy visitors and trips to Cairo noted. Mrs. Josie Kramer returned Rockford with grandson Butch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Miller
T. G. Dyer
East St. Louis
W. P. Estes
F.C. Sample
Mt. Vernon
E. E. Cornelius
John Beck
Dahlzgren
Arthur Wayne Pasley
Evered Passey
Springfield
A. Pasley
Champaign
S. D. Gibson
Seneca, al
Walter Rinehart
W. H. Troxall
Decatur
Jack Troxell
James Cooper
Macon
Charles Troxell
Margaret Christoff
Vernon
Cornelius
C. E
Frank Grothoff
Maurice Estes
Carolyn Lynn
Cairo
Lester Whisenhunt
Navy
Pendleton Township
Paul Schulik
Augusta Dodge
F. H. Davenport
P. L. Schuster
W. J. Kramer
E. M. Harvey
Milburn Sandy
Ray Wilkey
Josie Kramer
Rockord
Bill
Butch
Mt Vernon Girl Scouts stage teen fashion show Friday
Senior Girl Scouts of Mt Vernon present a fashion review titled Teen-Age Troopers in Spring Fashions Friday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The event features Scout uniforms, school and sport outfits, solos, a tap number, and fashion narration with many named troop leaders and participating stores aiding proceeds for camping trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
High School
Little Francess Wall
Jane Fitch
LaVerne Gammon
T. E. Wall
Lincoln School
Eaders
Mt. Vernon High School
Charles Lochr
Lloyd Gammon
G. R. Armstrong
Barbara Ellis
Peggy Carter
Yvonne Smith
Betty Mandrell
Zella Simmons
Bonnie Dodds
Armentha Wilkerson
Betty Morgan
Carolyn Cates
Dorris Gammon
Nancy Funkhouser
Kathryn Tolley
Joan Kristics
Phyllis Clark
Shirley Lyle
Phyllis Bloxam
Janell Weir
Nancy Jane Bradley
Sara Metcalf
Janet Clark
Francess Wall
Glassman's Dept
Fashion Shop
Mammoth Dept
Granada Shop
Judy Style Shop
Girl
Paid for Funeral Of Wrong Body
In Elgin a couple faced paying about 476 for shipping and preparing a body thought to be their son Lewis Ruffcorn who died in Seattle. Police traced the mix up as the real deceased remains unidentified. FBI fingerprints were sought. The tale ends with confusion over the corpse’s identity and refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Elgin
Amai
Joseph Ruffcorn
Seattle
Lewis
FBI
Washington
Bloodhounds Can Track Trails Over Four Days Old
A historical note states that bloodhounds have the ability to follow a scent trail that is more than four days old, illustrating their tracking endurance and utility in investigations.
No Evidence on Flying Saucers
The Air Force said there is no tangible evidence that a foreign power is sending flying saucers over the United States. It also noted there is no evidence to categorically deny such a possibility. The force has been investigating reports of luminous objects seen in the sky over several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Air Force
United States
Parents of Lost Twins Donate to St Anthony's Hospital
An Effingham Illinois farmer and wife, whose third pair of twins died in a St. Anthony's hospital fire, donated 100 to aid rebuilding. Father Russell Sigrist praised the hospital and said they bear no hard feelings. Twins Eileen and Irene were born March 19 and buried in a rural graveyard as the community mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas Effingham
Farina
Farmer
St. Anthony's Hospital
Russell Sigrist
Eileen
Irene
American Medical Association
Alphonse Shhoemaker
Salem
Ill
Effingham Seeks Chicago Aid for New Hospital
Dr Dwight A Niccum and Gene Wenthe of Effingham Illinois asked Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly for help in rebuilding the hospital destroyed by a fire. Kennelly said Chicago would accept public donations and forward them. The visitors said state and federal governments would cover one third each, leaving Effingham to raise the remaining third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Effingham
Ill
Dwight A. Niccum
Effingham Civic Foundation
Gene Wenthe
Martin H. Kennelly
Laura Garrison Dies at Age 77
Laura Garrison of 342 Harrison Street died at Good Samaritan Hospital at 8 00 p m aged 77 years eight months and four days Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 00 p m at Myers Chapel with Rev Bird Green officiating and burial in Oakwood Cemetery The body will lie in Myers Chapel for calling by friends She was born near Ewing Franklin County daughter of Richard and Jane Gibbs Wilkey first married to Sheridan Boswell who died March 17 191_ She later married William Garrison who died in April She is survived by two brothers A L Wilkey and Emery Wilkes both of Mr Ver She was preceded in death by her parents two sisters and four brothers Lincoln Henry Howard and Charley Wilkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Garrison
Harrison Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Richard and
Jane Gibbs Wilkey
Sheridan Boswell
William Garrison
AL G. Wilkey
Emery Wilkes
Vernon
Julia Ross
Frank Ross
Lincoln
U Henry
Howard
Charley Wilkey
Girl Scout Troops Plan Grounds Cleaning at Little House
Girl Scout troops are asked to call Mrs. Paul Whitney at 1740 to arrange cleaning of the Little House grounds. Whitney will accompany any troop whose leader cannot be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Whitney
4-H Clubs Organize Baseball Team at Ham Grove Meeting
The Ham Grove Sunny Siders 4-H Club met at Jackie Capps home and organized a baseball team. After the business meeting the program committee planned the next gathering at Dan Tindle’s home. Games were played and refreshments served. Bethel Beavers 4-H Club sets Friday April 8 at 4 pm at leader Homer Tucker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham Grove
Sunny Siders
Jackie Capps
Dan Tindle
Bethel Beavers
Homer ‘Tucker
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Airport News
B. L. Cannon
Bill Jackson
W. C. Stonebunch
Lakeside
Eben Swift
Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
E. W, Threlkeld
Adj
Me. Jackson
First Methodist Choir
Wesleyan Service Guild
Wesley Methodist Church
Lily Woods
John Mayfield
Shirley Nolta
Chloe Cummins
Sherman Wicks
Woodrow Smith
Neal Mayfield
Mattison Cummins
Harry Bridges
Asenath Douglas
Lucille Mayfield
Ida Smith
Helen Blaine
Marie Edwards
Lilly Woods
God
E. Connell
Mattie Rich
Home Bureau
Minnie Johnson
All Unit Health
County Court Room
Esther Firebaugh
County Tuberculosis Sanitarium Board
Betty Huck
American Home and Fine Arts Department
Federated Women's Club
City Hall
Illinois Brokerage
Lois Getsinger
Jack Levy
Harry Wolters
Tom Pentecost
Pat Mueller
Frank Davis
Virginia Wave
Concordia
Simon Peter
Miss Wave
Beverly Hills
Calif
American Association of Religious Fim Distributors
Opdyke Register
Amvets
Moose
AMVET
Amvet Club
Jim Mathis
Mt.v. Girl Scouts
Welge
Ruth Circle
1St Presbyterian Ch
Ladin Circle
South Hickory Hill
South Hickor Hill
Laura Garrison
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Supreme Court
Birmingham
Taylor
M. E. Jackson, Jeweler
Porey Vnl
Alice Lacey
Mer
North Side Square
Webb
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