Local visitors mingle with Mt Vernon residents and students
Mr and Mrs Parker and friends visit Mt Vernon while Mr Parker attends the Southern College of Optometry. Numerous residents from Dahlgren, Bexmo, Mt Vernon, Wayne City, Woodlawn and nearby towns spend yesterday in the city on business or visiting relatives.
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and Defrs
Cuartis Paarker A
Daveater
Tesdith Exay
R. “W. Linder
Dahlgren Voas
Ywesterdany
Joe Belchamat
Blufcard Werre
Mt_ Verneon
Irenes Bolrq
Woodlawn
Helen Waalker
Ashleys
Mt. Vernom
Joe ‘Glassoman
Emm
Hofman Fg
Effingham
Buusiness
Swope
Johre Clarke
Irs
J. G. Clarke
Vwayne
Mt. Verton
Andry Stevens
Waltconville
Was & Mt .Vernor
and I
Floyd Deulaney
Wayree City
Missy Anna Setzekorn
Jefferson Memox
Yesteqyday
Society wedding and club notices from Springfield era
A society page details the wedding of Marion I Leroy Wells and Miss Bruth El Ben Hasna at Cleamentime Merryorial Foresbyterian Church in Springfield with Army bridegroom stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, plus numerous society events. Community groups from Woodlawn and Summersville share meetings, programs, guest speakers, Christmas exchanges and donations, with multiple hostesses and choir rehearsals outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanyenbesy
Eailng
Bruth el Ben Hasna
Rey
L_ouie Fyanna
Scheller
Maarion I Leroy “Wells
Ane
W. GG. Wels
Schheller
Springfield
M. W. Myjosbackyer
Maxines Wells
Groorm
Harris
Spryingfield
Iran
U.S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Three Car Collision Injures Several Adults
Three vehicle crash at Eighth and Magy yesterday at 5 30 pm left four people with minor injuries. Names and addresses appeared garbled in the report but include drivers from Fairfield Road Sand W 4 and South Ninth Street and models spanning early 1930s to 1940s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perssons
Injayred Wyere Defrs
A. W. Fea
Field Road
Sand
Hardy
South
Nianth Street
Metrs
Rea
Hardsp
Boy Dirks
Seouth
John Tom Duncan Reported At Air Force Base
John Tom Duncan appears connected to Air Force Base matters with references tying to Smyrna, South Eastern Signal School, and related military postings. The text lists names like Duncan and Gordon, numbers, and station mentions indicating a personnel or transfer record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tom Duncan
Air Force Base
Johny Tore
Duncan
Sory
Mt V Gets 3520 In Gasoline Tax Allocation
The state finance department announced gasoline tax allocations for November to southern Illinois cities including Centralia, Harrisburg, Marion, Salem, West Frankfort and others. Total disbursements reach 33,105 dollars with figures for multiple cities.
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Mt .V
Alyotmernt
Mt. Noor
Patteyyjent
Solthyern Klinois
Contrralla
Harrisburg
Maricyn
Salem
West Frankefort
Grand Jury Call for January 8 in Jefferson County
The grand juries at Jefferson County will convene January 8 to hear criminal matters. Deliberations are expected to conclude in a one day session at the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CheUry Judes Cassell J. Crebs
Bride of Duain Wier Marries in Union City Church
Mr and Mrs Virgil H Buchanan of Fairfield road Mt Vernon announce the marriage of their daughter Ermagene to Duain Wier son of Mr and Mrs J A Wier of 412 South 18th street The wedding occurred at First Baptist church Union City Tennessee Sunday Dec 3 at 4 30 p m The ceremony was performed by the nail W A Boston Buddie Williams was their only attendant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil H. Buchanan
Fairfield Road
Mt. Vernon
Ermagene
Duain Wier
J. A. Wier
South 18Th Street
First Baptist Church
Union City Tenn
W. A
Boston
Buddie Williams
Parcel Post Ban Debate Spurs Railroad Crisis
The post office considers banning parcel post packages as a nationwide strike disrupts Christmas deliveries. Rail unions warn the walkout could widen, hitting steel and other industries as workers in Chicago Washington and St. Louis report sick calls and halted services. Government attorneys seek a federal injunction to end the strike and preserve wartime commerce and Korea support.
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Chicago
Washington
Union Station
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
White House
John R. Steelman
Truman
BRT
Justice Department
Army
U. S
Otto Kerner, Jr
East
Korea
Campbell
W. P. Kennedy
F. W. Coyle
St. Paul
Minn
Sam Vander Hei
Kennedy
Christmas gathering notes and club party details
Several greetings were read from out of town members. Guests included Mrs. Ross Robinson of Prineville Oregon and Mrs. Nancy Clifton of Yuba City California. Tea was served during the social hour at a table decorated for Christmas. Assistants included Mrs. Roy Maxwell Mrs. Alice Cummings Mrs. Luty Hawkins and Mrs. Russell Winn. The Win-Some and Friendship classes plan a Christmas party on December 14 at president Mrs. Helen Long’s home 1917 Lake Street. Rome Chapter 1014 Order of the Eastern Star meets December 18 at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Dixon.
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Woodlawn Home Bureau
Woodlawn Hare Bureau
Opal Dare
Sadie Witter
Severn
Vonia Danner
Freda Piper
Jessie Eubanks
Agatha Jaimes
Lelia Halpain
Betty Lee Danner
Halpain
Woodlawn
Chnir
Irma Schmitt
Josephine Grissom
Agatha James
Helen Walker
DALA
Joel Pace
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lowell Dearinger
M. M. Lambattis
Washington
Williamsburg
Lutw Hawkins
Ross Robinson
Prineville
Oregon
Nancy Clifton
Yuba City
California
Lambattis
Roy Maxwell
Alice Cummings
Luty Hawkins
Russell Winn
Logan Street Baptist Church
Helen Long
Lake Street
Rome
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Dix
Camaraderie to Decorate for Candle Light Service
The Camaraderie of the Presbyterian church meets Thursday at 7 15 PM to decorate for the candle light service on Sunday December 17. Mr and Mrs Bob Oliver lead the decorating and all members are asked to join in.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Bob Oliver
Community Chest Donations Reach $8799.90 Today
The Jefferson County Community Chest trails its 1950 goal of 12750 as of this morning with total contributions at 8799.90. Recent donors include Craig & Craig attorneys 100 Virgil Bailey Inc 25 Dr J A Johnson 10 D A Laird 10 George B Swingle 10 Mt Vernon Women’s Federated Civic Club 10 Ideal Barber Shop 5 Standard Tire Co 5 George N Webb 5 Jess Stringfield 5 Fern Leaf Camp No 94 5 Nathan Cohen 5 Lincoln Home Bureau Unit 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Standard Tire Co
George N. Webb
Jess Stringfield
Fern Leaf Camp No. 94
Nathan Cohen
Lincoln Home Bureau Unit
Local Aviators Report Flights Between Cities
H L Daubs of West Frankfort and C L Frank and T H Hardy flew to the local field from Evansville. Ross Bennett and W C Onnybecker with Chester Carver flew in from East St Louis. Carl Edmison, Earl Outland and Dan Rush traveled from this city and Metropolis to Evansville.
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H. L. Daubs
West Frankfort
C. L. Frank
T. H. Hardy
Evansville
Ross Bennett
Chicago
W. C. Onnybecker
Chester Carver
East St. Louis
Carl Edmison
Earl Outland
Dan Rush
Metropolis
Births of daughter to Mr and Mrs Marlin C Eater
Mr and Mrs Marlin C Eater of route 2 welcomed a daughter born yesterday evening at Good Samaritan hospital. The baby has been named Janice Marnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin C. Eater
Route 2
Good Samaritan Hospital
Janice Marnell
Ambulance and Truck Collide Near Mt Vernon
At 5 30 p m an ambulance and a 1949 half ton truck collided four miles southeast of Mt Vernon on Highway 460. One person William Raley 35 Eldorado suffered a cut lip. The 1948 ambulance driven by Ike Williford and the 1949 truck driven by David Jackson of 724 South 23rd were headed east. Jackson says the ambulance skidded and struck the rear of his truck.
Woodlawn Resident Suffer Heart Attack At Home
Arthur Troutt, 44, a well known Woodlawn resident, suffered a heart attack at his home last night. He was taken to Jefferson County Memorial Hospital, where attendants said his condition is improved today.
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Arthur Troutt
Woodlawn
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital
To Observe Her 93rd Birthday
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Harlow will quietly observe her 93rd birthday Saturday at her home 409 Harrison street. Her birthday will be celebrated at a family dinner on Sunday. She is the widow of Stephen Uncle Jack Harlow who died ten years ago. She has one son Harley E. Harlow of RFD 4 Mt. Vernon, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ellen Harlow
Harrison Street
Lt Bill Summers Goes Overseas
First Lt. Bill R. Summers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Summers of 708 South 24th Street, left San Francisco by ship for overseas duty. A 25 year old graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and Indiana University, Summers is a World War II veteran and is expected to reach Japan shortly before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill R. Summers
Ray Summers
South 24Th Street
San Francisco
Calif
Summers
Japan
Mt. Vernon High School
Indiana University
Elks and VFW Hold Regular Meetings December 14
The B P C Elks regular meeting is Thursday evening December 14 at 7 30 with all members urged to attend. George Heidenreich Exalted Ruler presides. The William Merritt Moss Post 1376 VFW will meet in regular session Thursday December 14 at 7 30 p m with all members requested to be present. Donald Wicks Commander Russell Kamper Adjutant
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B.P.C. Elks
George Heidenreich
W.F.W
William Merritt Moss
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Donald Wicks
Russell Kamper
Cub Scout Pack 103 Christmas Meeting at Horace Mann
The Edison school Pack 103 Cub Scouts meet Friday December 15 at 7 p m at Horace Mann school for a Christmas gathering and gift exchange. all parents encouraged to attend. Kenneth Leffler from Mr. Vernon and JoAnn Wells from Bonnie apply for a marriage license.
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Edison School
Horace Mann
Kenneth Leffler
Mr. Vernon
JoAnn Wells
Bonnie
Bomb Shelters Urged for Frisco
California civilian defense chief Maj. Gen. W. M. Robertson urges backyard bomb shelters for the San Francisco Bay Area's 2.766 million residents. He compares the current situation to December 6, 1941, proposes England WWII style shelters costing about $100 each, using industrial buildings as shelters and underground garages.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Calif
California
San Francisco Bay Area
W. M. Robertson
England
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List
Good Samaritan admits Claude Maxey Bluford and Nellie Buescher. Discharges include Edna Smith, Rosalee Morgan Ina infant Karen Pendergarst, Imogene Easley and infant Donna Jean. Jefferson Memorial admits Arthur Troutt Woodlawn and several others. discharges include Marion White Huntington W Va and Mabel Hughes Bluford among others.
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Good Samaritan
Claude Maxey
Bluford
Nellie Buescher
Edna Smith
Rosalee Morgan
Ina
Karen Pendergarst
Imogene Easley
Donna Jean
Jefferson Memorial
Arthur Troutt
Woodlawn
Betty Jean Massengill
Chicago
Wilma Klutts
Esther Leffler
Leta Lisenby
Marion White
Huntington
W. Va
Nellie Allen
Mabel Hughes
Beulah Crane
Centralia
Patsy Pritchett
Chamois name roots in Alpine animal origin
The article notes that chamois skin bears the Alpine name yet is largely sourced from goat and sheep skins with some deer hides, explaining its etymology and material composition.
Constitution Declared In Effect On First Wednesday In March 1789
The new United States government declared the Constitution to be in effect on the first Wednesday in March 1789, marking the launch of the framework for national governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Florence Harper Dies at 75 Rites Saturday
Mrs Florence E Harper widow of Rev J A Harper of Pinckneyville died in Mt Vernon at 10 30 am age 75 years 3 months 19 days born August 28 1875 in Ohio daughter of Dr and Mrs David A White married May 31 1906 three children survive Mrs Harold Johnson Raymond Harper Mt Vernon and Harold Harper Sarnia Ontario two grandchildren funeral 2 30 pm Saturday United Presbyterian church Pinckneyville body remains at Doerr's Funeral Home Pinckneyville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Harper
J. A. Harper
Pinckeneyville
Mt. Vernon
Harper
Ohio
David A. White
Harold Johnson
Raymond Harper
Harold Harper
Sarnia
Ontario
Canada
United Presbyterian Church
Pinckneyville
Doerr
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Mirs
Edeyin Kaarcher
Edwin Exzarcher
Chharles Eatward
Berlernstein
Wilma Kaarcher
Paul Agent
Chaseles Heerten- Stesin
Earold Herternstein
A. ON. Karcher
John Freey
Frannk Karcher
Kate Stitch
Feobert Keaeher
Ruose Kaarcher
Charles Kaarcher
L. Aydt
Hexebert Risley
Wvilma Kenpcher
Deahigreve
Woodlavyn
Bleyford
T. Ae
Bleuford
T. Ay
Benndancy Woman's Chorus
Sint.g Clairs
Feynieaf
Berlezaf
Negmber
Roxyal Newighborss
America
Terraple
Jaxrycee Mareeting
Vermon Jranior Chambex
Ceommerce
eVering
Richard Baarlow
Ted Mereks
Jaycees
Saturdeyy Everning
Roland Fentean
Theusic
PMK
Swan Pig
JoRynson
Mae
Mors
JayCene Che
Arad
Jaycee
Mt Vernon
Hunts “Coffees
Lilly Mood Ways
Ing
Wyjelt
Fula Erinman
Myrs
Meapel Fryiford
Win-One
George Medders
Lebanon Baptist Church
Boyd Home Bureau
George Correll
First Methodist Choir
Dix Women’s Society of Christian Service
Ruby Tinsley
John Dfanion
Fidelia
John Manion
Mrrs
Dorothy Caraker
SummersVille
Clark
Perle Clark
Morton Clark
Emma Gossage
Gene Clarke
Billy
Lulu Parsons
Lula Parsons
Effie Faveeidee
Anna Liebengood
Mada Fisher
Jobyn T. Deyn Can
Corym. Sal
A.B. Grolp
Sewart A. Flip
Smyxxpa
Tesna
Haseen
Gramd Jury
Ermagene Buchanan
Bob
Wisi
Santa Claus
Dick Haymes
Fred Waring
Deanna Durbin
Gordan Jenkins
Gordon Jenkins
Mills Brothers
Crosby Boys
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Bing Crosby
Guy Lombardo
Andrews Sisters
Vaughn Monroe
Ike
Bing and Andrews Sisters
Red Foley
Margaret Whiting
Jimmy Wakely
Yogo Yorgesson
JO Stafford
Peggy Lee
Gene Autry
Russ Morgan
Carol Richards
Roy Rogers
Bill Summers
CUB Scout News
Frisco
Holman
Florence Harper
Jewelers
Broadway
Jacksons
M. E. Jackson
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