Local residents and visitors noted in Mt Vernon area
Personal notices list M L Coffman of Mt Vernon advancing in osteopathic training and opening a Centralia office. Keenes Lester Bullock and Wayne City Herbert Robertson were in Mt Vernon area, with Addieville Nashville visits by Elmer Hogue. Other entries recall Joe Dudeck, Myrtle Clark, Illiam Sides, Robert York, E C Lumkins, T M Rainwater as local visitors and business travelers. Fort Leonard Wood address for Ret Ralph Jenkins noted after military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coffman
Mt. Vernon
Osteopathic School
Davenpers
Centralia
Lester Bullock
Keenes
Herbert Robertson
Wayne City
Elmer Hogue
Addieville
Nashville
Ill
Joe Dudeck
Christopher
Myrtle Clark
Hammond
Ind
Ray Bill Stull
Illiam Sides
Woodlawn
Robert York
West Frankfort
E. C. Lumkins
Bluford
T. M. Rainwater
Ralph Jenkins
U. S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Russell Jenkins
U. S. Post Office
Ralph W. Jenkins
U. S
Q. M. Bn
6Th Armored Division
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Mail Carrier Who Traveled 565 750 Miles Retires
Clyde A. Barker, MT. CARMEL Ill., retires after a 565 750 mile career as rural mail carrier begun in 1912. He used ten horses, three bugbies, three wagons, eleven autos. last rounds completed Nov. 30. His route grew from 29 to 60 miles and 127 to 254 boxes. only three families and three widows remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
MT. Carmel
Ill
Clyde A. Barker
Barker
Mine Union Asks For Pay Raise In Illinois
The Progressive Mine Workers Union requests coal operators to reopen contract negotiations over rising living costs. About 10,000 members under a March 1951 contract earning 14.75 dollars per day for a seven hour week seek wage and retirement fund changes as Korean War price increases impact food and clothing. PMW officials reported no reply yet from the Coal Producers Association of Illinois. Mines run by PMW members account for 20 to 25 percent of Illinois coal output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Ill
Progressive Mine Workers Union
John Marchiando
PMW
Coal Producers Association of Illinois
George Baima
Vandenberg Back in Hospital Raises Doubts on Return
Grand Rapids reports Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg Jr states his father, Sen. Vandenberg, 66, is in poor health after a major lung operation. He returned to Butterworth Hospital with a recent setback and doctors have not diagnosed a full cause, casting doubt on a possible return to Washington next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sen. Vandenberg
Washington
Michigan
Republican Statesman
Butterworth Hospital
Arthur H. Vandenberg, Jr
Attlee Plans Flight. France Seeks Korean Demilitarized Buffer
Attlee prepares for a trip to America as a British leader weighs postwar policy. The French National Assembly foreign affairs committee urged the United Nations to press China for a demilitarized buffer zone on the Korean Manchurian border. In Rome, Premier De Gasperi expressed confidence that Truman and the American people will preserve peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Foreign Affairs Committee
French National Assembly
United Nations
Rome
Alcide de Gasperi
Truman
Local Flights Reported For Alton And Milwaukee
Airport news notes Carl Edmison and O C Yarbrough flew to Alton and returned today. Mr and Mrs A J Slagter and Ross Bennett flew to Milwaukee Wisconsin today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edmison
O. C. Yarbrough
Alton
A. J. Slagter
Ross Bennett
Milswaukee
Wis
Birth at Samaritan Hospital for Coolidge Jones family
Mr and Mrs Calvin Coolidge Jones of 1206 Main Street welcome a baby born at 1 17 p m today at Samaritan hospital The story mentions a Labor Party gain in London with two of three special by elections won in the House of Commons but the text is fragmented and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge Jones
Main Street
Od. Samaritan Hospital
Labor Party
Associated Press
London
Labori Ty
House of Commons
Women organize W C T U in Markham church
On Wednesday November 29 a group met at Markham City Nazarene church to organize a Woman's Christian Temperance Union with seven members. Mrs Katharine Hoffner was elected president and Mrs Flossie Martin vice president. The meeting included devotional talks, a benediction, and a program led by Mrs Katharine Hoffner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham City Nazarene Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Otto Dyer
Bluford-Markham W. C
J. M. Latta
Katharine Hoffner
Flossie Martin
Myrtle Harshbarger
Ella Combs
Friendship Circle Club
Nona Clark
Woman's Mission Society meets at First Baptist church
The Woman's Mission Society of the First Baptist church held its regular meeting on November 28 with guests from the World Service Group of the United Brethren church. Mrs. Rose Hertenstein led the business session, plans for a January School of Missions and a December 7 Christmas Shoppe were announced, and the program featured Christmas themes and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Mission Society
Woman's Mission Society
The
First Baptist Church
Fight
World Service Group
United Brethren Church
Rose Hertenstein
Wessie Purcell
Nelle Webb
Missionary Education Committee
Mabel Carter
Mission Society
Chloe Williams
Century Club
Lake Benton
Herald Angels
Anna Latta
Kiwanis Ladies Night at Masonic Temple entertains guests
Kiwanis members and their wives enjoyed a full evening at the Masonic Temple with a radio station spoof URMT. Sanford Boger led the program with Mrs. Bill Day chairing, supported by committee members. The night featured a two act comedy set in 2050 A D, musical numbers by Shirley Nolta Barbara Walker Janet Clark, and a Truth or Consequences style Radio Quiz hosted by Johnny Reynolds. Visiting Kiwanian Julian Vallette of Edwardsville Illinois attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Masonic Temple
Sanford Boger
Bill Day
J. R. Vaught
Emmett Wilson
Jim Moore
URMT
Eleanor Cochran
Carol Williams
Barbara Koons
Almira Stewart
Roger Cummings
Doyle Williams
Richard Smith
Bonna Dean Williams
Jo Alice Thompson
Little Theatre
Jim Crabtree
Barbara Hayes
Donna Lee
Shirley Nolta
Barbara Walker
Janet Clark
Miss Walker
Miss Clark
Hero
Miss Nolta
Jim Westman
Johnnie Reynolds
Johnny
Dr. J. R. Vaught
Denver McDonald
Jim Breeze
Earl D. Jamison
Garden Glories Club Plans Dessert Luncheon Meeting
Garden Glories members meet Tuesday at 1 30 at the L and N Cafe for a dessert luncheon. A plant gift exchange is planned and each member should bring a table or mantel arrangement or pictures illustrating such.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Glories Club
Mrs. Clifford Pasley Honored at Shower
Mrs. Clifford Pasley was honored at a stork shower on November 30 hosted by Mrs. Clarence Rainey and Mrs. Lyman Pasley. About 20 guests attended and prizes went to Mrs. Walter Green, Mrs. George Burgin, Mrs. Leonard Pasley, and Mrs. Ken DePuy. Also welcomed were Mrs. Roy Green and Mrs. George Kite. After opening gifts, refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Pasley
Clarence Rainey
Lyman Pasley
Walter Green
George Burgin
Leonard Pasley
Ken DePuy
Roy Green
George Kite
Snowball Attack Ends Pekin Parade With Santa Target
About 40 junior high boys pelted Santa Claus in a Pekin Illinois Christmas parade. Santa in a red jeep dodged but was struck repeatedly. Britt Blair of the Pekin Association of Commerce denounced the youths as dummies and said the parade nearly broke up. Four on duty officers struggled to control the crowd while adults tried to intervene. The parade had given junior high pupils a holiday for their conduct during Halloween civic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Ill
Santa Claus
North Pole
Britt Blair
Pekin Association of Commerce
Santa
Hallowe'en
Blair
No Clues Found in Shelton Bombing
Fairfield Illinois December 1 1948 no clues to the bombing of ex gangster Earl Shelton 58 investigators report no footprints or car tracks none found silence from the Shelton clan three brothers Carl Berne and Roy were slain earlier Earl calls the attack a dirty sneaking trick Earline Shelton 38 shaken by the blast at their $30000 country home before dawn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fairfield
Ill
Shelton Clan
Big Earl
Shelton
Shelton Brothers
Carl
Berne
Roy
Earl
Earline
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Home Bureau Meeting Planned at Mrs Steeley’s Home
The Mt. Vernon Day Unit of Home Bureau will host a party on Monday December 4 at 703 South 24th Street. Hostesses include Mrs. Louise Hughill Mrs. Lucille Keck and Mrs. Sally Logan with Miss Anna Betty Huck presenting the lesson Understanding the Grade School Child. A minor lesson will be given by Mrs. Ferne Lee. Attendees are asked to bring a fifty cent gift for exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Order of the Eastern Star
W. O. Maxey
North 12Th Street
Lucy Strattan
Home Bureau
Mt. Vernon Day
Eleanor Steeley
South 24Th Street
Louise Hugill
Lucille Keck
Sally Logan
Anna Betty Huck
Ferne Lee
Newcomers Club Plans Couples Party Tomorrow Evening
Members of the Newcomers Club will meet at the Bowl Steak House for a Couples Party at 6 45 PM tomorrow. Those seeking reservations should call 4088 or 2304 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Camaraderie Group Plans Sunday Evening Meeting
The Camaraderie of the Presbyterian Church will meet Sunday at 8 o'clock in the church parlor. Dick Barnes, Mr and Mrs Dwight Nelson and Ate will present the program, with Mrs Dick Barnes serving as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Dick Barnes
Dwight Nelson
Mt Vernon Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses
Merton W. Cole and Wanda Ruby Martin both of Mt. Vernon receive marriage licenses along with Willie Pitman and Elsie Potoma of Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton W. Cole
Wanda Ruby Martin
Mt. Vernon
Willie Pitman
Elsie Potoma
198 Missing in Action List for Korean War Casualties
The Defense Department identifies 323 additional American casualties from the Korean War. List No. 164 reports 198 missing in action, four killed, 94 wounded, and 27 injured in accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Can of Food Admission for Saturday Granada Show
A tin can of food will grant admission to a Saturday morning movie at the Granada Theatre at 10 o'clock. Turner Boehm Post No. 4 Amvets sponsors the screening to collect food for baskets for needy families this Christmas season. Amvet commander Wayne Highsmith notes glass jars are unsafe. donations of one or more cans allow entry. The western star Roddy McDowell headlines the pictured reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada Theatre
Turner Boehm Post No. 4
Amvets
Wayne Highsmith
Roddy McDowell
Amvets Turner Roehm Post
U S Firepower Exceeds Russian Says Defense Dept
The Defense Department released a fact sheet stating American infantry and armored divisions have about one and a half times the firepower of their Russian counterparts. An Army spokesman downplayed the release noting no significance to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Defense Department
Army
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List Notes
Jefferson Memorial admits include Mrs. Edith Bailey Mrs. Barbara Garrison Miss Ruby Gay and Steve Christoff of Opdyke. Discharges include Mrs. Adolph Sprehe and infant Richard Lee of New Minden. Good Samaritan admits Infant Jacque Ross and G B Holman Jr. Discharges Walter Moore Louise Whisenhunt and infant Mark Stephen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Edith Bailey
Barbara Garrison
Ruby Gay
Steve Christoff
Opdyke
Adolph Sprehe
Richard Lee
New Minden
Good Samaritan
Jacque Ross
G. B. Holman, Jr
Walter Moore
Louise Whisenhunt
Mark Stephen
Truman names DiSalle price chief amid wage control fears
Washington dec 1 President Truman appointed Mayor Michael V DiSalle of Toledo to head the price administration signaling possible wage price controls soon. Senate leaders predicted economy wide impact and a shift in mobilization from light gray to dark gray as materials and other controls tighten. The selection suggested the President plans to impose ware price controls, at least on a selective basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Michael V. DiSayle
Toledo
W. Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Senate
Cherry
Nebraska
DiSalle
Peace Sit Down In U N Lobby Demonstration
About 200 youths led by Paul Robeson Jr staged a peace demonstration in the United Nations main lobby. They displayed newspapers with Truman atom bomb headlines and booed Mrs Roosevelt before singing the Star Spangled Banner and scattering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Lake Success
Paul Robeson, Jr
United Nations
Truman
Eleanor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Boy Suffered Burns Is Reported In Fair Condition
Four year old George Robert Green was seriously burned Wednesday afternoon when his clothing caught fire near burning leaves and a hoghouse at 106 Opdyke Avenue. He was reported in fair condition at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robert Green
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital
Opdyke Avenue
Mt Vernon High Plans Open House and Dedication
Mt Vernon High School will host the Opera House and formal dedication of the new Vocational Building on Monday December 1. A five member faculty committee led by Howard Jones will oversee events and tours of the modern vocational facilities. Freshman Parents Welcome and the originally scheduled dates for Sept 26 and Nov 6 were postponed due to unfinished construction. The Open House on December 1-11 invites the public to tour the new building and its vocational equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernom High School
Howard Jones
Alberta Croy
Kenneth Cross
Ann Schmidt
Charles Wagner
Plan Floor Show At Armory Dance
Mt. Vernon Jaycees announce arrangements for a half hour floor show as part of the benefit dance for Company M at the Mt. Vernon Armory tomorrow night. Featured acts include Stan Daugherty and his KMOX Orchestra with Patty and Harold Stern, an acrobatic act. Also on the bill are Tommy Berry a tap dancer and vocalist at Southern Illinois University and Herb McCoy, a magician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Fires in Mt Vernon tally November blazes
Forty five fires caused damage estimated at more than 75000 in Mt Vernon during November. Major blazes erupted during the month with the last fire at 3 01 p m yesterday being minor in nature. Fire units were called to the 700 block of Jordan street to control a Stags fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Esterday
Kemmen
Jordan Street
John Logan Lacey Dies at 82 in Woodlawn
John Logan Lacey died at 6:30 pm yesterday at his Woodlawn home at age 82. He was a retired salesman and a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner, with 30 years in the Presbyterian church. Surviving: wife Pearl Hollenbeck, daughter Maxine Cook of St Louis, and sisters Nellie Lewis and Emma Sides. funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Woodlawn Baptist Church, burial in I O O F cemetery. body at Pulley Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logan Lacey
Woodlawn
Mr. Lacey
Baptist Church
Bird Green
Pulley
Thompson
Nancy Lacey
Guthrie
Okla
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Attlee
Americas
Airport News
Bethel P. T. A
Bethel School
Parent-Teacher Association
Doris Cole
T. E. Daniels
Grace
Norman Lowry
Maxine DeMent
Gale Flora
Bob Jones
Howard Flota
Maxine Flota
Amercan Legion Auxiliary
Bow Steak House
Morton Dorothy
Auxiliary
Noma Hooper
Carolyn Bostic
Kalerney
A. C. Bostic
Joe Frank Allen
American Legion
Melvin Kane
Fred Justice
Margaret McGanahan
Ada Henley
Robert Beck
Fairfield Road
Gene Brand
Myrle Jennings
Courtesy Club
Harry Thomas
Liberty Road
Fred O’malley
Ray Faulkner
Arthur Burke
Flower Fund
Lorene Troutman
Irene Derry
Pearl Thomason
Virgene Derry
Mildred Thomas
Herschel Thomason
Opdyke Road
Eagles
Euteed
CAS
U.S
Varel’s
Broadway
U.N
Armory Dance
Mt. V
Lucille Gilbert
Santa's Shopping Lane
Bax
B. P
ELKS
First Methodist Church
Sige Rev
Bayne Wilson
Metodist Church
Edith Mae Garrison
Auld Lang Sype
N. H. Feder
Berothera
Jule Ashman
Casey Avenue
Virgil T. Bailey, Inc
Fellows
M Dance
Featuring
Stan Daugherty
Johnson
Phone
Jewelers
Main St
Guy Lombardo
Patti Page
Paul Weston
Don Cherry
Bushel
Perry Como
Louis Armstrong
King Cole
Stan Kenton
Kay Starr
Dean Martin
Red Foley
Babe
Ames Brothers
Gordon MacRae
Sammie Kaye
Betty Hutton
Freddy Martin
Ray Anthony
Three Suns
Sammy Kaye
Ralph Flanagan
Billy Eckstine
MY Shadow
Eddie Miller
Jo Stafford
Jolson
Bing Crosby
Ethel Merman
Todd Hers
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