Mt Vernon Daily Social Notes Take Center Stage
Personal notices show Kenneth Ezell improving after three months with polio at St John’s Hospital Springfield and will remain hospitalized indefinitely. A stream of visitors and travels fill the day including Ray Hall Waltonville George Kunas Coello Ill Mrs Nelson Woods Woodlawn Ora McRill Sims and more with many trips to Mt Vernon St Louis Houston Carbondale and Belle Rive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ezell
Nobel Ezell
St. John’s Hospital
Springfield
Ezell
Ray Hall
Waltonville
George Kunas
Coello
Ill
Nelson Woods
Woodlawn
Yesteray
Ora McRill
Sims
Mt. Vernon
Oral Birkhead
Belle Rive
Ernest Mills
Benton
F. C. Canaday
Johnston City
Marella Pace
Gerald Rainey
Richard and
David
St. Louis
Charles O'Bryant
Burbank
Calif
A. W. Akin
Gladys Goldsmith
Carlyle
Kermit Chase
Wayne City
Ralph Kaufman, Jr
Crossville
Great West Life Insurance
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Across Local Hospitals
Good Samaritan lists Lawrence Moss of Ina as admitted and notes discharges for Martha Redwine Dorothy Morgan Mrs Jewell P Shelby and infant son. Jefferson Memorial records admissions for Henry Land Iva Thompson Sam Gaston Mildred Vaughn Betty Sigworth of Fairfield and Woodlawn. Discharges include Mrs Kenneth Merritt Fairfield infant son Danny Kent Evelyn Corley Fairfield infant son Kenneth Ray and H A Bumpus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan
Lawrence Moss
Ina
Martha Redwine
Dorothy Morgan
Jewell P. Shelby
Jefferson Memorial
Henry Land
Johnsonville
Iva Thompson
Sam Gaston
Mildred Vaughn
Fairfield
Betty Sigworth
Woodlawn
Kenneth Merritt
Danny Kent
Evelyn Corley
Kenneth Ray
H. A. Bumpus
Community society notices and club meetings listed
The issue catalogs numerous society notices from Womans Christian Service circles, Home and Aid units, and community groups with meeting dates in December. It also covers a marriage in Bluford, birthday celebrations, church activities, and a Rotary Club meeting with regional references to Mt. Vernon and nearby towns. The entries name hosts, dates, and occasional gifts or exchanges.
AMVET Auxiliary elects new officers at monthly meeting
Doris Shell was named president with Jean Carpenter as senior vice president and Vera Hampton as junior vice chair. Other posts include Bobbie Hanna secretary Agnes Andrews treasurer and Imo Rane McCoy sergeant at arms. The group plans a December 29 Marion Veterans Hospital trip and December 21 Bloodmobile drive. New members Imogene Kern Joyce Puckett Josephine Ranil Esther Shamper Rose Johnson and Florence Trout were sworn in. An installation dinner is scheduled January 3 at Robbs Coffee Shop with Lola Campbell handling invites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet Ausiliary
AMVET
Amvet Club
Doris Melcher
Doris Shell
Jean Carpenter
Vera Hampton
Bobbie Hanna
Agnes Andrews
Imo- Rane McCoy
Marion Veteran's Hospital
Freida Clifton
Despo Pavledes
Red Cross Blood Bank
Red Cross Office
Imogene Kern
Joyce Puckett
Josephine Ranil
Esther Shamper
Rose Johnson
Florence Trout
Joan Dykema
Lola Campbell
Robbs
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at 7 30
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet this evening at 7 30 in the Legion Home for its regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Legion
J. O. O. F. Lodge
AL Westman
N. G
Harry Shehorn
Kenneth Sandusky
W. G
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Marriage License for Henry Earl Parks and Christine Stonecipher
Henry Earl Parks and Christine L. Stonecipher of Centralia obtained a marriage license. Documentation lists both parties as residents of Centralia and records the license issuance date required for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Earl Parks and
Christine L. "Stonecipher
Centralia
Bet and James Kell wed in Chicago Temple ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Leffler announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Jeanne to James E. Kell. The double ring ceremony occurred November 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chicago Temple with Dr. Charles Ray Goff officiating. Attendants were Ewing Baldwin and Joe Medlin. Betty Jeanne Kell, a Mt. Vernon Township High School graduate, has worked for Montgomery Ward. James E. Kell, a 1944 graduate, now works in Chicago. they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kell-Leffler
Louis Leffler
Route’ 3
Mr. Vernon
Betty Jeanne
James EI. Kell
John CG. Kell
Mt. Vnunn
Vulva
Chicago
Charles Ray Goff
Ewing Baldwin
Joe Medlin
Mount Vernon
Kell
Mt. Vernon Township
Montgomery Ward and Co
Magician Here At 8 Tonight At High School Aud
The Great Virgil and Julie bring their magic show to the high school auditorium tonight at 8 o'clock. The performance features a full company of illusionists, elaborate scenery, costumes, lighting, and a grand entrance with witches and demons conjuring ghosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil
Julie
America
Virella
Satan
Four Fairfield families welcome newborns in local hospitals
Mr and Mrs Robert Forth of Fairfield welcomed a son born at 2 24 pm yesterday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Morris J Williams of Fairfield welcomed a son born this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital named David Morris. A daughter named Glenda Sue was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Elmer Hayes of Bonnie at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr and Mrs Elbert Farmer of Cisne welcomed a daughter born this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Forth
Fairfield
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Morris J. Williams
Good Samaritan Hospital
David Morris
Elmer Hayes
Bonnie
Glenda Sue
Elbert Farmer
Cisne
Girl Scout Council Dinner Meeting Planned
The regular Girl Scout Council meeting will be held as a dinner at six p m on Thursday December 9 at Robbs Coffee Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout News
Girl Scout Council
Robbs
Spy Probe Renewed In Washington
Federal Judge John C. Knox ordered a panel of 100 new jurors for February 16 as the spy case against 12 leaders of the American Communist Party expands. Rep. Nixon signals seeking full committee authority to present all evidence on Soviet espionage to a New York grand jury amid fresh testimonies by Hiss and Chambers before the grand jury. Rankin asserts Russians fed and purloined U. S. secrets to Japan before and during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Knox
American Communist Party
Richard M. Nixon
Rcalif
Un-American Activities Committee
Washington
New York
Grand Jury
Chambers
Hiss
Maryland
House Committee
House
John Rankin
D-Miss
U. S
Soldiers to sit on Army Courts Martial Boards
Washington December 7 soldiers will be allowed to sit on Army Courts Martial boards under an executive order signed by President Truman. The order marks a shift in discipline procedures, enabling servicemen to participate directly in appellate and juror functions within military courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Truman Joay
Christmas Shoppers Find Santa Supplied in Illinois
Illinois retail officials report ample stock and improving quality across toys dolls trains and popular gifts. Shoppers battle crowds and steady prices with early lists and strong post Thanksgiving buying. decorations run red and green as Santa arrives by helicopter and train to preside over toylands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Plans
Springfield
Illinois
Charles H. Barker
Illinois Federation of Retail Associations
Barker
Santa Claus
Heliocopter
Mom
Grandmother
Sis
Pop
Fortner Rites Held For Cora A Fortner
Mrs. Cora A Fortner of 1700 S 13th street died at 9 40 pm at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital at age 67 years 10 months and 17 days Funeral services were set for Thursday at 2 00 pm at Myers Chapel with Rev Cyrus Maulding officiating Burial followed at Old Orchard cemetery The body lay at Myers Chapel after 10 am Wednesday She was born January 19 1881 in Jefferson county daughter of Pinckney and Margaret A Williams She married Peter S Cumings later Edgar L Fortner who died in 1934 Surviving are three sons Nelson R Cummings Floyd J Cummings Lester H Cummings all of Mt Vernon one sister Rosa Meredith of Mt Vernon and eight grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora A. Fortner
S. 13Th Street
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital
Myers Chapel
Cyrus Maulding
Old Orchard Cemetery
Fortner
Jefferson County
Pinckney
Margaret A. (Bennett) Williams
Peter S. Cumings
Edgar L. Fortner
Methodist Church
Nelson R. Cummings
Floyd J. Cummings
Lester H. Cummings
Mt. Vernon
Rosa Meredith
Jaycees Start Robinson Club in Illinois
The 50th Junior Chamber of Commerce chapter in Illinois was instituted last night at Robinson by the Mt. Vernon chapter. The charter was presented by James T. Moore of Mt. Vernon, a national director. Attending the ceremonies were Art Laird and Mrs. Laird, the Moores, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barlow. Eugene Gockenour, head of the new club, presented a founders plaque.
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Grace Satterthwaite
Salem
Lillian Sweetin
Viola Green
Herb Schultz
Los Angeles
Houston
Texas
S. N. Hallowell
Robert McClinton, Jr
Roy Simpson Ley
Carbondale
G. O. Lovan
Peoria
Robert Lovan
Oblong
Til
Pierce Carr
S. Pearce
Mcpmansboro
Mt. E
William Lister
Percy
Bill Scott
E. H. Jacobs
Vernon
Dwight Miller
Meeo
Airport News
James T. Montgomery
R, Webb, Adj
William Merritt-Moss
Veterans of Foreign Wars
15Th and Broadway
Russell F. Kamper
Moose
Moss Pigg
Andrew D. Webb
Gene
Thos, E. Bartholomew
Everett Talbott
Sec
Service Circle
Women’s Christian Service Circle
Walter Endicott
So. Dist Street
Bluford
Uizzie French
Mary J. Byars
John Myers
C. W. Martin
FE. U. B
Lizzie French
Sam Stonecipher
Donoho Prairie Unit
Donoho Prairie Home Bureau
Eugene Hinderer
Troy Sager
Audrey Sager
Pearl Sager
Woodlawn Home Bureau
Robert Eubanks
Boyd Sunshine Club
Boyd Community Sunshine Club
Russell Douthit
Dean Prosise
Fred High
Letha Garren
Edna Barr
Stanton Foutch
Verniel Garren
Earl Douthit
An Prosise
the Order of the Eastern Star
Robbs Coffee Shop
Grace Webb
Webb
Kathryn Andrews
Pleasant Grove W
Pleasant Grove
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Homer Pace
Oak Street
John Allen
Meadowbrook Addition
Allen
Summersville Baptist Church
Jetta Pigg
Francis Hamel
Taylorville
Aid Society
Mt. Vernon Home and Aid Society
Joy Jones
South 15Th Street
Central Church of Christ
Helen Firebaugh
Main Street
Free Will Baptist Church
Victoria Carter
Rotary Club
Ilinois
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Congress
Broyles
Senate
House of Illinois General Assembly
Verne Allen
Vincennes, Indiana
Clarence DeWitt
James E. Kell
Pulley Funeral Home
Ain St
Gu’s
Selves
Jaycees
Robinson Club
Legionnaires
WMIX
American Legion
R. E Webb
Adj
XMAS
Rca Victor Records
Littlest Angel
Tazewell
Jesta Young
Fibber McGee and Molly
The
King's Men
Billy Mills
Don Quinn
Bozo
King Cole
Sparky
Storyland Theatre
Muasle
Paul Creston
Jules Werner
Bugs Bunny
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
Elmer Fudd
Mel Blanc
Billy May $E
Bugs Bunny and the Tortoise
Warner Bros
Jack and the Beanstalk
Nila Mack
Aicror Records
Grande Baroque
Stradivari
Sir Christopher
Grand Colonial
Rose Point
Sterling
M. E. Jackson
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