Gowler Funeral Ties Local Visitors After Mt Vernon Trip
Residents and visitors converged in Mt Vernon for the funeral of Mrs Cora Gowler. Among attendees were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gowler Nokomis Ill Donall Lowery Bluford James Bishop Lesser and many Gowlers from Hillsboro Carlyle Macomb Michigan and Missouri. Billy Bob Badgett discharged from Jefferson Memorial Hospital after injuries from an auto crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad ‘Ornny Welty
Marion Wildcats
Mt. Vernon
Paul Cole
Chicago
Cora Gowler
Floyd Holloway
Bluford
Richard Mabry
Taylor Mabry
Mabry
University of Ill
C. E. Shockey
Dix
Mar
Clyde Bateman
Clarence Rover
Sullivan
B. R. Patterson
T. E. Steele
McLeansboro
Charles Archambe
Belle Rive
Orville Gowler
Hillsboro
Ill
Albert Cox
Ewing
Orvill Gowler
Gene Gowler
Carlyle
Walter Dale Gowler
Galesburg
Cedric Gowler
Macomb
Kenneth Gowler
Michigan
Paul Wayne Gowler
Missouri
Roy Sandy
Amy Armstrong
Billy Bob Badgett
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Mr. Badgett
McLeansboro Foxes beat Norris City in 45 41 victory
McLeansboro Foxes won their second straight, defeating Norris City Cardinals 45 to 41 at Norris City on Wednesday night. Zeigler visits McLeansboro next Tuesday. Several local residents and visitors noted in this brief: Amy Ritchey of McLeansboro funeral set for Friday, multiple family members listed, and a six inch snow hit the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcleansboro
McLeansboro High School Foxes
Norris City Cardinals
Norris City
Zeigler
Engaged Evelyn Mullins to Wed Robert Mandrell in Du Quoin
Engagement announced for Evelyn Mullins daughter of Mr and Mrs Haley Mullins of Du Quoin to Robert Mandrell son of Mr and Mrs Arch Mandrell of this city. They attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Community Chorus rehearsals for Messiah at First Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Mullins
Robert R. Mandrell
du Quoin
Miss Mullins
Haley H. Mullins
Mr. Mandrell
Arch Mandrell
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
First Baptist Church
Bluford Home Bureau to Meet with Lessons and Gift Exchange
Miss Anna Betty Huck will present Under standing the Grade School Child at Bluford Home Bureau Unit on Monday December 11 at 1 30 p m The meeting at Mrs Geneva Bray's home features minor lesson by Mrs Hazel Jones Members will have a Christmas gift exchange The December Dix Parent Teacher Association meeting was held December 5 at the school with a musical program by students and the Dixieaires quartet Bobby Freeman Duane Bryant Richard Guyman and Edward Thompson The higher grades won an attendance prize A screening of Pioneer Pony Express concluded the program with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Betty Huck
Bluford Home Bureau
Geneva Bray
Hazel Jones
Dix Parent-Teacher Association
Dixieaires
Bobby Freeman
Duane
Bryant
Richard Guyman
Edward Thompson
Pioneer Pony Express
Harmony Unit Home Bureau Christmas Meeting Hostess
On Wednesday December 13 Mrs Betty McDonald will host Harmony Unit Home Bureau members. All members are requested to attend and bring a gift for the Christmas meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty McDonald
Harmony Unit of
Home Bureau
Community club meetings and notices around December
Mothers Club met at Mrs. Beulah Kent’s home with 18 members, singing carols, a devotional, and a Christmas story. Officers for the year elected: Faye Hughey president, Beulah Kent vice president, LaVada Dever secretary, Pearl Ryder social secretary, Louise Hugill treasurer. American Legion Auxiliary holds a 7:30 pm social and Christmas party at the Legion Home on East Broadway. Joel Pace Chapter DAR plans a meeting with Mrs. M. M. Lambattis on Tuesday Dec 12 at 2 pm. Colonial Christmas discussed. Camp Ground Home Bureau Unit Christmas party and meeting with Mrs. John Kirkton on Fairfield road Dec 12 at 7:30 pm. Anna Betty Huck to present the major lesson. bring a favorite recipe. 50-cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Club
Beulah Kent
South 24Th Street
E. Klein
Faye Hughey
LaVada Dever
Pearl Ryder
Louise Hugill
Sarah Shields
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
East Broadway
The
Joel Pace
Daughters of the American Revolution
M. M. Lambattis
Oak
Lowell Dearinger
John Kirkton
Camp Ground Home Bureau
Fairfield Road
Anna Betty Huck
Mt Vernon Garden Club meets at Nation home for Christmas wrapping demo
The Mt. Vernon Garden Club met at 2 PM Friday December 8 at Mrs. Charles Nation's home. Mrs. E S Webb presided. Mrs. Troy Hawkins introduced Mrs. Frank Case whose program on New Ideas in Wrapping Christmas Packages highlighted color, texture, and clever touches. Exhibits earned top awards for a yew spray and a miniature snow scene with Santa. The group extended thanks to Mrs Nation for hosting on short notice due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Elbert Epler
Max McCarty
Nation
L. H. Drennan
Fleet Stands By As Planes Give Support
In a tense Hungnam situation ships and aircraft prepare to aid as Chinese forces threaten from the west. U N Commanders vow to maintain supply lines and gunfire or air support while Marine leadership signals readiness to assist.
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Sudong
Koto
U. N
Hungnam
C. Turner Joy
Korea
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Fleet Marine Forces
Far East
County Board to Meet Monday
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors will convene at the court house next Monday morning December 11 for the regular December session. County bills for the past three months will be acted upon and other routine matters will be handled by the supervisors. The session is expected to last two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Rusty Starr Joins Coast Guard From St. Louis
Carl Lester Rusty Starr 20, son of Carl Starr, enlisted December 5 and is to report in San Francisco tomorrow. He attended Southern Illinois University last year and left St. Louis for active duty. Starr is grandson of Lester E. Starr, Jefferson County Draft Board chairman and Starr Brothers head. his father served in the Navy two years and took part in seven Pacific invasion operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lester
Rusty” Starr
Carl
Coast Guard
San Francisco
Rusty
Southern Illinois University
St. Louis
Lester E. Starr
Jefferson County Draft Board
Starr Brothers
Civil Defense Plan For Illinois Continues Page One
The plan outlines local civil defense setup with a local director and staff, a control center, and warning methods. It urges mutual aid, sabotage defense, traffic lanes, hospital facilities, food, and shelter. Plant protection rests with operators. big cities should plan accordingly and train first aid. Small communities integrate into county plans and shelter evacuees if attacked.
New Chevrolet on display in Mt Vernon today
The 1951 Chevrolet goes on display in dealer showrooms nationwide today highlighting safety and styling upgrades. It features the Jumbo Drum brakes with 25 percent less pedal pressure, refined Powerglide transmission, new interior luxury, color options, and a redesigned grille and bumper guards enhancing a longer, lower profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Rich Appointed Chief Clerk of Appellate Court
David F. Mallett announces Harry A. Rich of Mt. Vernon as chief clerk of the fourth district Appellate Court. Rich assumed duties at the court building yesterday and has long civic and public service ties including Jefferson county roles, Rotary, Chest, Boy Scouts, and 4-H. He and his wife Grace live on Ashley Road with their three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Mallett
Fourth District
Harry A. Rich
Mt. Vernon
Rich
Appellate Court
14Th and
Main
Jefferson County
Veterans Administration
King City Federal Savings and Loan Association
Rotary Club
Jefferson County Community Chest
Orphans and Childrens’ Home
Grace
Ashley Road
Marlin Rich
First National Bank
Hospital Notes and Admits and Discharges List
Good Samaritan admits Isaac Smith and several patients including Martha Cooper Pauline Sharp Norine Helm and others. Discharges include Maxine Mc Clinton infant Jane Ann Mary Feldman Rhoda Pearler Anna Rightnowar Audrey McKinney and Sharon Kay. Jefferson Memorial admits Barbara Dolan Percy Price O C Draper Pearl Draper and discharges Wilbur Davis Gene Thomas Peek route 7 Billy Bob.
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Good Samaritan
Isaac Smith
Martha Cooper
Keenes
Pauline Sharp
Norine Helm
Maxine McClinton
Jane Ann
Mary Feldman
Rhoda Pearler
Anna Rightnowar
Audrey McKinney
Sharon Kay
Jefferson Memorial
Barbara Dolan
St. Louis
Percy Price
Centralia
O. C. Draper
Wayne City
Pearl Draper
Wilbur Davis
Gene Thomas Peek
Route 7
Billy Bob
Pontiac Reveals 1951 Models in Mt.V. on Monday
Pontiac unveils the 1951 Silver Anniversary Pontiacs with twenty seven styling changes and sixteen mechanical improvements. The line includes Chieftain and Streamliner options with six or eight cylinder engines and Hydra matic or synchromesh transmissions. horsepower ranges 116 for eight and 96 for six, with updates like a larger deck door handle and bold chrome detailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
List of named individuals and infants
Badgett Mrs. Jack Scarber and infant Jacque Elaine Mrs. Marvin Randall and infant Charles Paul identified in a brief social notice listing attendees or family mentions without further context.
Word of Relative's Death in Tower Hill
Relatives here have received word of the death of W. O. Eller of Tower Hill St Mr Eller died Thursday from a heart attack He was a brother in law of vee E and A C Eckert of this city Mr Eler visited In Mt Vernon often and was well known here Funeral services will be held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Eller
Tower Hill
Eller
Vee E
A. C. Eckert
Eler
Mt. Vernon
Two Newborn Sons Reported In Local Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Donald Joe Davis of route 1 welcomed a son Bobby Earl born at 8 05 last evening at Good Samaritan hospital. Mr and Mrs Richard J Dolan of St Louis reported a 6 pound 2 ounce boy named Martin Jeffrey born this morning at Jefferson Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny King
Mt. Vernon
Curtis Small
Harrisburg
Anna Nunley
Murphysboro
Doug Lockwood
T. A. Carraher
Waukegan
Wis
W. H. Smith
Eugene Davis
Margaret
Benton
Don Link
Wallace Anderson
Gilbert Hyatt
Evansville
Ind
Donald Tucker
Vickers Memorial Hospital
Madonna Ruth
McLeansboro
Ahea
Aia
Tuesay
Donald Joe Davis
Route 1
Bobby Earl
Good Samaritan Hospital
Richard J. Dolan
St. Louis
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Martin Jefrey
Police Court Fines Set By Magistrate Dulaney
Fines assessed before Magistrate A M Dulaney include Joe Shade thirteen dollars forty cents and Mike Karl thirteen dollars forty cents for drunk charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Dulaney
Joe Shade
Mike Karl
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
Bob Veach and Sandry Murry of Lesser Jabber Vaughn Jr. and Mary Lou Foutch of Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Veach
Sandry Murry
Lesser
Jasper Vaughn, Jr
Mary Lou Foutch
Ashley
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Tal
Clayton Howell
Amy L. Ritchey
Knights Prairie Cemetery
Sam
Marion
Paul
Roy
Harry
Inman
Earl
Tenn
Tom Metcalf
Albert Wyman
Villa Grove
Mary Mead
Carmi
John Bunch
Jacksonville
Ira Williams
Robert Burnett
Aaron Burnett
Calif
Charley Une
Paul Burnett
Poole Opticiata
Main St
Kate's Delicatessen
24Th St
Harold & Kate Powers
Dix P.T. A
Harmony Unit
Clyde Thomas
Northwest
Howard Scrivner
Thomas
Winoja
Bowey Inc
A. Harold Williams Logan C. Richardson
South 10Th Street
Rusty Starr
Illinois
Eagles
Eagleaires
Radio
Ort
E. Herbert Dare
Dare Implement Company
John E. Fogarty
South 19Th Street
James T. Blackstock
Mr. Vernon Car Company
John Floyd
Virgil T. Bailey
Fogarty
Floyd
Coyn Mateer
Mr. Fogarty
Dare
Virgil 7Halley Inc
Gotham
Pra
Denier
Mt.v
MT. Vernon Monument CO
Terry L. Egbert
Prop
Salem Road
Jewelers
Broadway
American Legion
Jefferson Post 141
Department of Illinois
National
Paul W. Broyles
Rogers Bldg
Hinman & Ward
Russel C. Ward
Earl B. Hinman
Robert D. Ward
Insurance Agency
701
Christian Science
Christ
Hendrik Jan Delange
Wellesley
Massachusetts
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mt. Vernon Township High School
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