Weekend Visits and Travel Round Mt Vernon Area
Local residents and visitors from multiple Illinois towns and surrounding states spent weekends visiting relatives, attending events, and touring cities including Evansville Indiana St Louis Missouri and Dixon Illinois. Notable mentions include trips to Passion Play in Bloomington and a new birth at the Shields household with Willard Dale born April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Linville
Tno Innat
Ohio
Horrie
den- Wallis
Epee
Besta
Delores
Spén
de Fergerson
Woodlawners
Russ Garrison
Bit
LeBen Garrison
Kinnie Ridgets
Damily
Cyrus Gar Set
Ben Roeder
Clarwis Garrison
Evansville
Ind
Oli
Bryant and Sons
George and
Paul
Earl Bryant
Bloomington
Scottish Rite Auditorium
Leland Wells
Orville Dycus
Jack Fairchild
Mae Dycus
Billy Howard
Roy Howard
Minnie Shurtz
Waltonville
Burrell Minor
Princeton
Mt. Vernon
A. Maurice Smith
Chicago
E. Maurice Smith
Carbondale
Anna
Marion
Lawrence Mick
Pagent
Mick
T. W. Mick
O. B. Metje
O. S. Metje
Sunflower
Kansas
N. E. Cornatable
Chécotah
Okla
Tastle Ingram
Albuquerque
New Mexico
E. W. Hulen
Long Beach
Calif
Hulen
Dorothy Mick
N. E. Cornstable
Wapakoneta
Bernice Strattan
Fairfield
R. L. Wingfield
Robert, Jr
Vicki
Dallas
Texas
L. F. Murphy
Henry Taylor
Benton
William Thomps
Granite City
Robert Bayer
Ite City
Charles Robinson
St. Louis
Emmet Hupp
Geneva
Chauncey Piper
F. H. Clark
Thelma Shelton
Elmer Stone
Bluford
Ill
Dixon, Ill
Edward D. Shields
Willard Dale
Births in two families announced with newborn sons
Mr and Mrs Howard Hale of 1011 Lamar welcomed a son at Jefferson Memorial Hospital at nine am Sunday. The baby weighed seven pounds eight ounces and was named James Arthur. Mr and Mrs Russell Elliston of 726 Casey Avenue welcomed a son at Good Samaritan Hospital Sunday. The infant is named Russell Duane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hale
Lamar
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
James Arthur
Russell Elliston
Casey Avenue
Good Samaritan Hospital
Russell Duane
Mt Vernon Lodge meeting announces April 17
A M A stated meeting of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31 A F and A M will be held Monday April 17 at 7 30 pm Visiting brethren welcome Members urged to attend Henry Mossberger W M W Bro W E Reavis Secy Legion Meeting Jeffer son Post 141 to be held Tuesday evening April 18 Refreshments served after the meeting H Rockenmeyer Comm M F Dorothy Adj
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Legion
Jefferson Post
H. Rockenmeyer
M. F. Dorothy
Adj
Federated Club
Mt. Vernon Federated Woman's Club
Robb's Coffee House
Emily, Kelley
Mt. Vernon High School
Kelley
Mexico
L. J. Keck
Bets Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Hotel Emmerson
Happy Circle Club Meets for Chicken Dinner and Prayers
The Happy Circle Club met at Mrs. H. I. Kent home with 28 members attending a noon chicken dinner served in cafeteria style. Prayers and reports were given, dues collected, and a birthday tribute paid. New song books were ordered, Cancer Fund donations made, and contests held with winners named. Upcoming meetings and lessons across multiple Home Bureau units were noted along with a Garden Club flower show recap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Circle Club
H. I. Kent
Martha
JoAnn
Margaret Kent
Cora Culli
Doris Newton
Lela Mills
Effie Jones
Emma Carter
Cancer Fund
Dorisewton
Mary Capps
Jennie Medders
Robert Eller
Opdyke Road
Milderd Eller
Velda Boswell
Ruth Ella Smith
D H Wise Company marks 75th anniversary in Mt Vernon
The D H Wise Clothing Company, long tied to Mt Vernon history, continues its 75th anniversary with a week of events starting Friday including an open house. Longtime staff include Miss Mininie Ferguson and Mrs Vereta Pasley both since 1923, Aubrey Watson who joined in 1928, and Bill Wood, a salesman since after the war. The city advances sewer survey efforts with resident postcards urged by Mayor Forsyth to aid planning and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Watson
Wise
Grant
Mininie Ferguson
Vereta Pasley
Bill Wood
Porter and Bond Drug Company
D. H. Wise Clothing Company
Steiner Clothing Company
Fairfield
Mr. Wise
Mt. Vernon
Kerstein
Ashley
John McDermott
Milton D. Forsyth
State Department of Health
West Salem WSC Society to Meet at Church Tuesday
The West Salem Women's Society of Christian Service will meet at the church Tuesday evening at 7 30 o'clock. Hostesses will be Ruth Thomas Grace and Minta Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem W
West Salem
Bethel Home Bureau Bethel Unit Meets April 19 at Day Home
The Bethel Unit of the Home Bureau will meet Wednesday April 19 at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs. Mary Day. The major lesson will be given by Mrs. Louise Breeze and Mrs. Lena Baker. The minor lesson will be given by Mrs. Lila Fern Mc Adoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Home Bureau
Burl Rogers
Richview Road
Helen Piercy
Dorothy Walker
Shields
Shields Unit
Erma Ellis
Illa Mae Bigley
Sylvia Johnson
Bethel Home Bureau
Bethel Unit
The
Mary Day
Louise Breeze
Lena Baker
Lila Fern McAdoo
Spring Garden
Spring Garden Home Bureau
Irene Dunbar
Anna Betty Huck
Della Dunbar
Harlow P. T. A
Harlow School Parent- Teacher Association
Isach
Lincoln Unit
Ts. J
Mt Vernon Shrine No 66 meeting date and time
A stated Mt Ver non Shrine No 66 meeting is set for Tuesday evening April 18 at 7 30 in qetoaks with W H P Nell Kell and W S Young presiding. The Home Bureau Young Homemakers Unit met April 13 at Doris Atkinson home on Salem Road with 14 members and two guests. Members displayed old jewelry pieces and lessons covered furniture care and repair and program planning. Refreshments were served by Doris Atkinson and Edna Stitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
The
Home Bureau
Doris Atkinson
Salem Road
Betty Morgan
Florist Moore
Peggy McCauley
Edna Stitch
Courtesy Club Holds Friday Meeting at Summers Home
The Courtesy Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Ethel Summers's home with ten guests. Games were played, prizes awarded, and refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtesy Club
Ethel Summers
Lorene Troutman
Study Club Meeting Set For April Evening
The fortnightly Study Club will entertain the Monday Study Club at Mrs. Paul Fitch’s home Tuesday evening April 18 at eight o’clock Elmer Snodsmith will be in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fitch
Elmer Snodsmith
Miss Riley Heads State Association Meeting
Miss Virginia Riley of Mt. Vernon presided at the Illinois Association of School Secretaries annual session in Urbana. The two year term she was elected to was announced, with Dean Willard Spalding delivering the principal address. Mt. Vernon attendees included Edith Cates Maxine Payne Norma Lee Kelly and Eilee Miedke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Riley
Illnois Association of
Urbana
Riley
Mt. Vernon
Willard D. Spalding
College of Education
University of Illinois
Edith Cates
Maxine Payne
Norma Lee Kelly
Eilee Miedke
Moline
Hospital Notes Good Samaritan Admissions and Discharges
Admission list includes Frances Jane Williamson infant Walter Eugene Weld and others from Geff Bonnie Bluford and Wayne City. Discharges include Pauline Johnson Richard James Barlow Larry Lane Shirley Ann Dixon and several children and mothers from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan
Frances Jane Williamson
Walter Eugene Weld
Helen Eckleberry
Geff
le Ray
Bonnie
Leonna Jewell Preltons
Howard Gedeist
Bluord
Pauline Johnson
Richard James Barlow
Larry Lane
Bluford
Shirley Ann Dixon
Edna McKinney
Maxine Abrams
Irma Roberts
Waltonville
Carlotta Ewellene
Zelma Breeze
Wayne City
Mary Louise
Nora Irene Elliston
Russell Duyne
Helen Albright
Fairfield
Rebecca Jean
Jefferson Memorial Admits List of Residents
A Jefferson Memorial admission and discharge record lists admitted patients including Mrs Rebecca Miyes of Johnsonville Everett Burson Fred Schorle Live Robertson and infant Stephen Stelle Discharged: George Linder Fairfield Mrs lice FE Martin Charles Leffler Roy Price Mrs Fern Davis Mrs Audrey Mahlandt Beckmeyer 01 Mrs Madge Wood Mrs Eunice Tittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Rebecca Miyes
Johnsonville
Everett Burson
Fred Schorle
Robertson
Stephen Stelle
George Linder
Fairfield
Lice FE. Martin
Charles Leffler
Roy Price
Fern Davis
Audrey Mahlandt
Beckmeyer
Madge Wood
Eunice Tittle
Golden Wedding Of Mr And Mrs Walter Riley In Illinois
Mr and Mrs Walter Riley celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their farm near Dix Illinois with open house. Mrs Riley nee Allie Cohlmeyer born July 23 1882 moved with her family to Kansas in a covered wagon later returning to Illinois. Bat Masterson aided the family during hard times. Walter born March 20 1878 is a lifelong farmer and livestock trader. More than 200 visitors attended with many out of town guests listed from Illinois Michigan and Missouri communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Riley
Dix
Riley
Allie Cohlmeyer
Carlye
Illinois
W. H
Mersy (Hillard) Cohlmeyer
Kansas
Dodge City
Hale Haley
Rhoda
Henry Sechrest
Bat Masterson
Illnois
Zion Church
Field Township
Andrew Riley
Ireland
America
Vermont
Jefferson County
Mississippi
Louis Hull
Waukegan
Ill
Leland Bell
Duane Abbott
Ralph Bell
Three Rivers
Mich
Clyde Hunter
St. Charles
Raymond Mann
Mendota
John D. Murray
Herrin
Guy Bell
Steel Ville
J. D. Riley
Ball Ground
Joe R. Bell
Russell
Centralia
E. A. Feltz
Chicago
Tom Brisby
Wayne City
Glen Filberth
Woodlawn
Guy Hilliard
Greenville
Clarence Wrebbe
Mulberry Grove
Robert Rash
Lit
Arthur Cohlmeyer
George Cohlmeyer
Ae Shirley Cooper
Richview
Gene Cox Sister Dies in California
Mrs Mildred E Bell 33 sister of Gene Cox of Mt Vernon died at her Herndon California home at 620 am yesterday She was wife of Rev Roy W Bell former Centralia resident daughter of Perry E and Mrs Cox The parents were at the bedside when death came and the brother had just returned to Mt Vernon Funeral plans not yet made and body to be brought back to Centralia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred E. Bell
Gene Cox
Mt. Vernon
Herndon
California
Roy W. Bell
Centralia
Perry E. Cox
Vacumatic Carburetor Promises Gas Savings
Wisconsin inventor unveils a Vacumatic device for automatic fuel optimization. The Vacumatic Carburetor Co invites car owners to install the unit on any vehicle and share details to help introduce the product. Free full particulars offered by mail or penny postcard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Vacumatic
State St
Wauwatosa
Wis
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Louis N. Leach
The Leach family extends sincere gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives and all who assisted during their hours of sorrow following the loss of wife and mother Mrs Louis N Leach. Louis N Leach and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis N. Leach
Broyles Addresses Legionnaires in Lansing on Subversive Threats
State Senator Paul Broyles of Mt Vernon spoke to the Wolver ine All American Congress on Subversive Activities in Lansing Michigan. He labeled Communists as traitorous conspirators with Moscow headquarters and urged awareness of the seriousness of the conspiracy saying it is later than you think.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broyles
Mt. Vernon
Wolverine All-American Congress
sAmerGan Legion
Lansing
Mich
Moscow
Perong
Three Men Sentenced to Penitentiary in Local Circuit Court
Sheriff J Chris Johnson and Deputy W A Randolph left for Chester Ul this morning to deliver three men to the penitentiary. They were Evert Lee Campbell Sam Vickers and Clarence Fleming Jr who were sentenced in circuit court here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Chris Johnson
W. A. Randolph
Chester
Evert Lee Campbell
Sam Vickers
Clarence Fleming. Jr
Prson
Arrest Youth For Gas Station Theft
Robert Mick, 17, was arrested by city police Saturday night on a charge of breaking into Tony Mabry's gasoline station at 17th and Perkins Friday night. Officers Gerald Davis and Delbert Carlton made the arrest and the youth admitted the break in. The proprietor reported $30 stolen. States Attorney Martin J. Dolan said burglary and larceny charges would be filed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mick
Tony Mabry
Perkins
Gerald Davis
Delbert Carlton
Martin J. Dolan
Mick
Girl Scout Leaders to Finish 16 Hour Salem Training
About 25 Salem Girl Scout leaders will complete a 16 hour training program with a final cook out at the Little House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mt. Vernon leaders needing the four hour cook out to finish should attend. Call Mrs. D E Furnall at 3735. Registrations due Monday. Those recently in Mrs Thatcher and Mrs Gilliland courses finish with this session. Furnall, training chairman, just returned from Flora where she led a two day advanced leaders course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Little House
Mt. Vernon
D. E. Furnall
Jack Thatcher
Bruce Gilliland
Flora
Marion Man Dies Uncle of Coroner
Marion resident Christ Schellenberger 93 dies at home in Marion. He was uncle of Coroner Ben Roeder. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Frick Funeral Home in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Man
Christ Schellenberger
Marion
Ben Roeder
Frick Funeral Home
Control Brush Fire On The Salem Road
Rural fire department was called to the W. F. Baker garage on the Salem road Saturday morning at 11:50 to control a brush fire. There was no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
W. F. Baker
Salem Road
Airport movements and marriage licenses listed
Seaboard area notices show Carl Edmison and Bill Slivka flying to St. Louis Ma penende y, Gette Schumer of Carbondale arriving Sunday, A W Rea to Springfield yesterday, George Weolngartner and Carl Edralson to Chicago today. Marriage licenses issued for N L Maxey and Mary Ellen Breeze of Bluford, Richard Lee Miller and Martha Jane Wilson of Mt Vernon, David A Iley and Flossie Jane Gee of Hammond Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edmison
Bill Slivka
St. Louis
Penendey
Gette Schumer
Carbondale
A. W. Rea
Springfield
George Weolngartner
Carl Edralson
Chicago
N. L. Maxey
Mary Ellen Breeze
Bluford
Richard Lee Miller
Martha Jane Wilson
Mt. Vernon
David A. Iley
Flossie Jane Gee
Hammond
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Mossberger
W. M
Jackson Jowell
Jean Herterstein
Stanley Avenue
Junior Woman's Club
Nora Lampp
Garden Club
Dix P. T. A
Dix Parent-Teacher Association
Shirley Roberson
Linda Sue Duncan
Marrilyn Duncan
Dorothy Elliott
Angeline Wooters
Mary Jane Caldwell
Bob McBride
Gene McBride
Louis McBride
A. T. McCrary
Johnny Warren
Sidney Hirons
Willis Garren
Willis Ga
D. H. Wise Company
Mt. V
Miss Riley
van Horn
Arch van Horn
Virginia
Louis N. Leach and Family
Broyles
Lansing Mich
Girl Scout News
Nsepee Airport News
Lawton
Prince
Gene Autry
Phil Harri
Pete
van Johnson
John Hodiak
Attardo Montalban
George Murp
Housewives
Green’s
Venetian
Fairfield Road
Agn Esser
Aes
Jane Russell
Jack Buetel
Eee Rae Roma
Rita
Colton
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