Mt Vernon Visitors and Arrivals Fill Local Scene
Dozens of visitors and travelers were recorded in Mt Vernon today from St. Louis Bluford Benton Belle Rive and various towns as locals hosted relatives and guests while several residents headed to Indianapolis Monticello and Colorado for gatherings and trips. Notable names include Raymond Harper Allen Presnell Dolores Hill and family Jo Ann Bordan Joe Mayo Lois Todd and Misses Roxie Aline Williams Eleanor during a busy day of moving business trips and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Harper
Olney
Kinson
Lawrenceville
Allen Presnell
St. Louis
Mt. Vernon
Dolores Hill
Terry Lee
Lloyd Michael
Blanchard
Okla
Ruby Hirons
C. E. Allen
Louis Russell
Gary
Victor Walker
Bluford
John Cross
Benton
Jerry Kennedy
Johnston City
Granville Autin
John N. Aydt
Paula Anne
Helen
Robert
Belle Rive
Catherine Aydt
Chicago
Virginia Byars
Nelson Braddock
Nancy
A. W. Modert
Eldorado
Jewell Butler
Nancy Hill
Maracaibo
Venezuela
New York
W. L. Martin
Salem Road
Clyde Crash
Warren-A Scott
Steward, Til
Jo Ann Borland
Joe Mayo
Morris Williams
Burnell Haworth
Monticello
Ill
Allerton Park
Shirley Cummings
Virginia Merret
Marilyn Martin
Mary Ann Klevorn
Bob Runnels
Fred Scrutth
Champaign
C. J. Foster
DeSoto
Madge Pennington
Maud Shaw
Mary Clark
Fairfield
Carl Harlow
Charles Woodrome
J. R. Cochran
Eleanor
Roxsie
Aline Williams
Colorado
Crossville Man Withdraws from District Race
S R Stanley a Crossville Republican withdraws from the 48th District State Representative race saying the move serves party harmony. He plans to run for State Senate in 1952 after filing withdrawal by August 26. District nominees were Herschel S Green, S Stanley, and W W Brown with two Democrats unopposed. The district covers Crawford Edwards Gallatin Hardin Lawrence Wabash White counties.
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Associated Press
CARMI
S. R. Stanley
Crossville
Stanley
State Senate
Secretary of State’s
Herschel S. Green
West York
W. W. Brown
Novemer
Crawford, Edwards, Gallatin
Hardin
Lawrence
Wabash and
White
Burglary Strikes Home on Tolle Road
County officers report John Beck’s residence on Tolle Road burglarized during family absence. A table model radio and women’s winter clothes were missing. Deputy Wa Randolph said mud on the floor suggested the robbery occurred some time ago. entry appeared to be through a torn window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beck
Tolle Road
Wa “H. Randolph
Hirg
Howe
Marriage Announced for Miss Barbara Masters and Roy Masters
Mrs Geraldine Harlow of 921 North 6th Street announces the marriage of her daughter Barbara to Roy Jean Masters son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Masters of Wayne City IL The ceremony was a single ring home wedding at 2 pm Saturday August 12 officiated by Rev Marshall Harpool Barbara wore a white palm beach suit with navy accessories and carried a lace handkerchief from a friend The bride previously worked at Plaza Theatre as cashier and graduated Mt Vernon Township High School class of 1950 They now reside in Peoria where the groom works for Caterpillar Tractor Company Also in this society note Mrs Dorothy Overturf hosted a sixth birthday party for her son David Skipper Overturf at the city park Delta Theta Tau sorority met at Mrs Benny Vinedyards and discussed the 42nd convention at South Bend Ind Nina Waertcher Mt Carmel was elected president and Mt Vernon High School art students benefited from funds raised by the Marionette Show party proceeds for five students Marilyn Martin Virginia Merrett Shirley Cummins Mary Ann Klevorn and Bob Runnels attended the Art Camp at Allerton Park Monticello IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Harlow
North 6Th Street
Barbara
Roy Jean Masters
Raymond Masters
Wayne City
Marshall Harpool
Helen Lee White
Richard Jordan
Miss White
Plaza Theatre
Mt. Vernon Township
Peoria
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Delta Theta Tau
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Benny Vineyard
Ferrel Puckett
Puckett
South Bend
Ind
Beta Mu
Nina Waericher
Mt. Carmel
Alma Biagi
Allerton Park
Monticello
Ill
Mt. Vernon High School
Marilyn Martin
Virginia Merrett
Shirley Cummins
Mary Ann Klevorn
Bob Runnel
Martha Hogue Birthday Celebration at State Game Farm
Mrs. Martha Hogue celebrated her 74th birthday with thirty three children and grandchildren at the State Game Farm on Sunday August 20. Out of town guests included Raymond and Martha Hogue and Don from Kirkland Illinois, Leland Carroll and Stephen from Bluford, and Howard Hogue and Donna May from Grayville. A Fleener Newberry reunion is planned for the city park Sunday August 27 with all family members and friends invited to attend a basket dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game Farm
Martha Hogue
Raymond Hogue
Martha
Don
Kirkland
Ill
Leland Carroll
Stephen
Bluford
Howard Hogue
Donna May
Grayville
City Park
Thompsons Marry in Corpus Christi Texas
Mr and Mrs Rodney Thompson of Corpus Christi Texas wed Miss Gloria Martina of the same city in a ceremony on July 8 The groom served three years in the South Pacific during World War II and is employed at the Safety Glass Company The couple will reside in Corpus Christi after the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rodney Thompson
Corpus Christi
Gloria Martina
Thompson
South Pacific
The
Safety Glass Company
Paint Ivy Boxes at First Presbyterian Church
A small group from the junior G and G class of the First Presbyterian church met yesterday to paint ivy boxes for the church windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Choir Plans Wednesday Evening Rehearsal
The adult Presbyterian Choir and the men's chorus will rehearse Wednesday night at 7 o'clock with full attendance desired. Plan Watermelon Feed After the VFW Meeting Post 1376 auxiliary will host a watermelon feed after the regular VFW meeting on August 24, beginning at 8 p.m.
Mt Vernon Wins Two at 5th Division Legion Auxiliary
Mt Vernon captured two poster contest wins at the 5th Division American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Flora. Jo Ann Carnahan won in the high school division and Betty Hoskins took the junior high prize. Representing Mt Vernon were Mrs Christine Rockenmeyer, Mrs Ruth Allen and Mrs Grace Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
American Legion Auxiliary
Flora
Jo Ann Carnahan
Betty Hoskins
Christine Rockenmeyer
Ruth Allen
Grace Webb
Illinois Crops Are Satisfactory
Illinois crop season progresses very satisfactorily says Weather Bureau and Agriculture Departments. Ninety percent of soybeans have padded versus a little over eighty percent last year at this time. Corn remains about a week behind last year in tassel development though nearly all have reached the tassel stage. State moisture adequate though northeast district could use rain. Corn shelling reported in scattered areas. Tomatoes being picked in central and east central areas. Peach picking finished in Johnson County and nearing completion in Jackson Union counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Weather Bureau
Federal Agriculture Departments
Weekly Crop Bulletin
Johnson County
Jackson Union County
AMVET Meeting Notice for Turner Boehm Post No 4
AMVET Turner Boehm Post No 4 holds its regular meeting Wednesday evening August 23 at 8 00 p m in the club room Refreshments will be served Wayne Highsmith the post official announces the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMVET
Amvets Turner Boehm Post No. 4
Wayne Highsmith
Atomic Oven Opens At Brookhaven Lab In New Reactor
Brookhaven National Laboratory unveiled the first large postwar atomic reactor designed for research. It can heat energy for 2000 to 3000 inhabitants and, at full power, rival the explosive energy of a bomb in months. The $25 million facility sits 75 miles from New York City, features two large green glass windows, and includes emergency controls, remote capsule handling, and access tunnels. The plant supports naval, aviation, medical, and industrial research and can produce plutonium and tritium. Military photographers were barred from viewing the finished site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
N. Y
Russia
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Canada
England
France
United States
New York City
United States Atomic Energy Commission
Committee Okays School Aid Bill
The Senate Labor Committee approved a bill to grant federal aid to school districts strained by federal activities. It targets districts with population increases from federal installations or tax revenue losses from government property. advances past year-to-year assistance and adds payments in lieu of taxes for tax-exempt government property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pry
Washington
Senate Labor Committee
House
Committe
Military Training May Keep Congress From Adjourning
Nine members of the Armed Services Committee urged Congress to stay in session until Universal Military Training is enacted. Secretary Johnson warned Western Europe lacks enough trained forces to slow a aggressor, and Gen. Bradley called UMT the only long term answer amid years of international tension. The nine senators present included Tydings, Byrd, Chapman, Johnson, Hunt, Gurney, Morse, Bridges, and Knowland representing both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Armed Services Committee
Congress
Defense
Johnson
Europe
United States
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tydings
Maryland
Byrd
Virginia
Chapman
Kentucky
Texas
Hunt
Wyoming
Gurney
South Dakota
Morse
Oregon
Bridges
New Hampshire
Knowland
California
Mrs. Constance Watson Dies at 51 in Mt Vernon
Constance Heilman Watson long time Mt Vernon resident dies at 9 50 am today at her brother Kenneth Pettit's home age 51 years 11 months 21 days born August 31 1898 daughter of O O Pettit and Bertha Kirby Pettit married February 28 1917 to William Watson survived by husband a daughter Mrs Richard Birkner of Mt Vernon a son Ronald Lee Watson of Springfield and a brother Kenneth Pettit Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm Myers Chapel with burial in Oak Wood Cemetery. body remains at Myers Chapel after 10 am Wednesday for callers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Heilman Watson
Mt. Vernon
Kenneth Pettit
South 22Nd Street
Mrs. Watson
O. O
Bertha (Kirby) Pettit
William Watson
Richard Birkner
Ronald Lee Watson
Springfield
Youths testifying in $175,500 sects suit in Peoria
In Peoria on August 22 two youths testified they burned tires to smoke out a Jehovahs Witness meeting in Wyanet Park. Dean Hinch 18 testified the act was their idea and that a fight between townspeople and sect members lasted 15 to 20 minutes with Black carloads joining in. The suit charges violation of constitutional rights by 21 Wyanet residents and the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peoria
Ill
Jehovah's Witnesses
Dean Allen Hinch
Wyanet
U.S. District Court
Wyanet Memorial Park
Hinch
Bob West
West
Violent quakes disrupt Burma rice regions and rail link
Reports from Rangoon say North Burma earthquakes altered a river course flooding four major rice producing districts in Kachin State near China. Flooding swamped thousands of cattle and disrupted communications as the railroad to Myitkyina was washed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rangoon
Burma
Kachin
China
Myitkyina
Woodlawn High Names New Principal and Faculty
J Vandeveer, new Woodlawn Community High School principal, announces classes start September 6 with registration September 5 from 8 45 a m to 2 30 p m Bus service offered on registration day. New staff include Robert Mitchell and Bernice Cochran along with current teachers and a planned library build for Woodlawn. Two new buses and kitchen equipment purchases planned. yard leveling landscaping walks and parking lots in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Vandeveer
Woodlawn Community High School
Vandeveer
Woodlawn
Equality, Ill
Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois
University of Missouri
Robert Mitchell
Thompsonville
Carl Galway
Bernice Cochran
Pomona
Nancy L. Tayer
Mitchell
Ogden, Ill
Soil Conservation Department of Illinois
Cochran
Illinois
Lewis Dobbs
Kenneth Feaman
Suzanne Miller
Eugene Russell
Helen Hicks
Sylvia L. Trail
Owen Kelley
William Sides
Helen Corners
France to Send Infantry Battalion to Korea
RAMBOUILLET France Aug. 22 The cabinet decided to send a French land force to fight with United Nations troops in Korea. The infantry battalion likely will number about 80 soldiers many volunteers according to informed sources. The decision followed a full cabinet meeting at the president Vincent Auriol’s summer château.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rambouillet
France
United Nations
Korea
Republic
Vincent Auriol
Californians made homeless by Humboldt fire blast losses
San Francisco reports about 35 residents from northern California are left homeless as a fire in Humboldt county destroys houses and scorches nearly 3,000 acres of redwood timber. Other fires statewide have burned over 100,900 acres of brush and forest land but appear to be slackening.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Brother of Bryan Britton Is Dead
Clarence Britton of Fort Worth Texas died, former Jefferson county resident. Bryan Britton of 401 Casey notified. Mr Britton and Mrs Britton left immediately for the funeral. Survived by half sister Mrs Frank Fletcher of Bluford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Britton
Casey
Clarence Britton
Fort Worth
Texas
Jefferson County
Britton
Mr. Britton
Frank Fletcher
Bluford
4-H Club Meetings Include Dairy Barn Tour
The Horse Creek Farmsters 4-H club led by Keith Mills will meet Thursday August 24 at 3 p.m. They plan a tour of the dairy barns at Voris Coils warm. All members and visitors are welcome. Summersville Funmakers gathered August 16 at Margaret Grothoff’s home with 13 members. Deloris Lisenby and Ruth Ann Brookman demonstrated cookies. The next meeting will be at Gloria Elkins’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Creek Farmsters
4-H Club
Keith Mills
Summersville
Margaret Grothoff
Deloris Lisenby
Ruth Ann Brookman
Gloria Elkins
Registration notice for Webber Township High School
Notice to Field Township students and others not registered who plan to attend Webber Township High School next term. Registration will be held at the High School from 1 to 4 p m Friday August 25. Classes start Monday September 11 1950. Power printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Township
Webber Township High School
Power
Prin
Marriage Licenses for Donald Wittenbrink and Norma Bates
Donald Wittenbrink of Dix and Norma Ann Bates of Walnut Hill obtain a marriage license. Kenneth Paul Eubanks of Christopher and Tenia Elizabeth Webb of Christopher also receive a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wittenbrink
Dix
Norma Ann Bates
Walnut Hill
Kenneth Paul Eubanks
Christopher
Tenia Elizabeth Webb
Fight Over Inflation and Debt Narrows to Open Showdown
In New York Aug 22 the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board clash over economic policy. Snyder defends low interest government debt while the Fed desires tighter money. New York Boston and Minneapolis banks raise their discount rate. Short term Treasury notes fall as long term bonds rise amid shifting investor demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Treasury
Snyder
Insurance Companies
Reserve Banks
Boston
Minneapolis
Stock Exchange
Reds Wage Cold War in Europe
Berlin reports Russia’s new campaign to win Western Germany from the Allies. Propagandists warn of war horrors for anti Communists while offering multi million dollar rewards to collaborators. East German press and radio push the National Congress meeting here to speak for all Germany. The Congress backs a program of national resistance against Western powers. The shift to open resistance follows last month’s Soviet led SED convention amid Korean War pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Russia
Germany
East Germany
Elbe
National Congress
Socialist Unity (Communist) Party
Kremlin
Mother of Mrs. W. F. Holt Dies
Rosa Hankins mother of Mrs. W. F. Holt of 604 South 21st Street died at 6 30 a m today at Union Hospital in West Frankfort after a three month illness. She was 37 years resident of West Frankfort and wife of Charles Hankins. Funeral at 11 a m Thursday at Second Baptist Church with burial in Tower Heights cemetery. Body at Reedy Funeral Home after 6 p m today until 9 a m Thursday, then to church. Survived by husband daughter her mother Mary E. Hedges two brothers Charles and Thurman Hedges and a grandson Barry Holt of Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Hankins
W. F. Holt
South 21St Street
Union Hospital
West Frankfort
Hankins
Charles Hankins
Second Baptist Church of
Charles Langston
Tower Heights
Reedy Funeral Home
Hawkins
Mary E. Hedges
Charles and
Thurman Hedges
Barry Holt
Mt. Vernon
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Listing Patients
Jefferson Memorial admitted Mrs. Reba Hayes and Mrs. Maxine Henry of Bluford. Discharges include Mrs. Elsa Potoma Mrs. Vada Smith Mrs. Augusta Crocker of Wayne City. Good Samaritan admitted Mrs. Edna Walker Mrs. Betty Bean Elmer Roberts. Discharges Jack DeChamp Mrs. Maggie Harelson and Mrs. Velma McCann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Reba Hayes
Maxine Henry
Bluford
Elsa Potoma
Nelson Coffey
Vada Smith
Augusta Crocker
Wayne City
Good Samaritan
Edna Walker
Betty Bean
Elmer Roberts
Jack DeChamp
Maggie Harelson
Velma McCann
Airport News from Poplar Bluff and Tulsa Return
Lee Bryan of Poplar Bluff Missouri flew to the local field today. Bill Storey Lou Tuck and Jack Wolfe returned today from a trip to Tulsa Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bryan
Poplar Bluff
Bill Storey
Lou Tuck
Jack Wolfe
Tulsa
Okla
Three Days Left to Register for Fishing Rodeo
Jefferson county youngsters have three days to sign up for the all day fishing rodeo set for Saturday August 26 at Miller's Lake. Two fishing outfits will go to the best boy and girl, with many other prizes. More than 200 children have already registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Miller's Lake
Meeting at Crisel Cemetery for church gathering
A meeting for persons interested in Crisel cemetery is planned for Sunday September 3. A basket dinner will be served at noon followed by an afternoon preaching service. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisel Cemetery
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Marion Lodge No. 13
I.C.C.F
Harry Shehorn
N. G
Melvin King
Ree. Secy
George Groothuis,djutant
N.Y
Constance Watson
Woodlawn High School
Ernest J. Bradley
Benvenuto Cellini
de Young Museum
Airport News
Sens VA
Maton
Raymond Massey
FOX Theatres
Barbara Stanwyck
Wendell Corey
John Lund
Eas
Soho Agm
Eleanor Powell
Lena Horne
Six-Guns
Coyuutia Picture
Purple Hills
USS Daily
Eri Barbra Tantemma Ea A
Mrs. Vernon
Waltonville Road
Henry Fonda
the Lady
Walt Dianey
Er Guanade
Metlife
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