Mt. Vernon Daily Roundup of Local Visits and Hospital News
A series of brief items notes eight year old Yavonne Canter being taken to St Marys Hospital in Centralia, and numerous residents visiting or transacting business in Mt. Vernon. Names include Mrs. Guy Norris, Mrs. Alan Rich, Mrs. Ruby Holt, Mary Breeze, William Guyman, Walter Kern, Charles Dalby, Lester Hooreheke, Mrs. Ed Dirks, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hicks, Charles Wolfe, Mrs. Fred Blankenship, Mrs. Otto Shreve, Mrs. Gertie Fry, Mrs. Carl Edward Francis, Frank Gruchala, Juanita Gwaltney, and W. E. Reece, with mentions of hospital stays and home returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yavonne Canter
A. E. Canter
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Guy Norris
Effingham
Homer Baughm
Alan Rich
New York City
Elbert Epler
Weest Broadway
Ruby Holt
Chicago
Mary Breeze
Bluford
Vernon
William Guyman
Dix
Walter Kern
Texico
Charles Dalby
Whittington
Mt. Vernon
Lester Hooreheke
Scheller
Ed Dirks
Good Samaritan Hospital
Harold H. Hicks
Springfield
Charles B. Wolfe
Route 4
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Fred Blankenship
Hell
Otto Shreve
Fairfield
Gertie Fry
Carl Edward Francis
Mill Shoals
Harriet Ann
Frank Gruchala
Lesser
Juanita Gwaltney
W. E. Reece
Fish Proves Little Diana Told a Fib
Seven year old Diana Davidson told her mother of a sled accident in a mud puddle. While undressing her to bathe, a six inch fish popped from the jacket, exposing the tale as a lie. Diana admitted she had disobeyed orders and joined playmates on the ice of the St Joseph River, slipping in and being rescued by Louis Franz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Benton Harbor
Mich
Diana Davidson
Wayne Davidson
Diana
St. Joseph
Louis Franz
Roth Purchases Centralia Dairy in Mt. Vernon Deal
Centralia Illinois January 11 an undisclosed price sale of the Sun Ray Dairy of Centralia to Roth Dairy of Mt. Vernon was announced here. R P Roth Sr of Mt Vernon purchased Sun Ray from his son P Roth Jr who had been owner manager of the Centralia plant. The son will continue management here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Rotary Club
Mt. Vernon
America
Land of the Free and Peace
J. William Dycus
Los Angeles
W. OL
Settlemire
Brainard
Minn
Webster Hill
Tuscola
Illinois
Harold Johnson
Twin girls born to McKenzie couple at Good Samaritan
Twin girls arrived at Good Samaritan Hospital this morning to Mr and Mrs Tony McKenzie Route 4. First infant weighed five pounds three ounces at 12:23 a m and the second four pounds 13 ounces at 12:31 a m. Parents also welcomed a daughter for Mr and Mrs Ralph Dwaine Carlton today at 11:42 a m at the same hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony McKenzie
Route 4
Good Samaritan Hospital
Ralph Dwaine Carlton
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List Names
Jefferson Memorial admits Dorothy May Mae Choate of Wayne City Imogene Book of Marissa. Discharges Charles B Wolfe Cortia Francis of Mill Shoals and infant Harriet Ann. Good Samaritan admits Dortha Wooden W W Holland Susie Carroll Mys onry Waite Maggie Carroll Inn. Discharges Howard L Lee Springerton Thelma Harvell Johnsonville infant son Gary Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Dorothy May
Mae Choate
Wayne City
Imogene Book
Marissa
Charles B. Wolfe
Cortia Francis
Mill Shoals
Harriet Ann
Good Samaritan
Dortha Wooden
W. W. Holland
Susie Carrol
Mysonry Waite
Maggie Carroll
Inn
Howard L. Lee
Springerton
Thelma Har- Vell
Johnsonville
Gary Lee
Meetings Moose Regular Meeting Tonight At Eight
Moose group announces a regular meeting tonight at 8 o clock with all members urged to attend. Governor Moss Pigg notes the date as January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Moss Pigg
Willing Workers Club installs officers and donates to March of Dimes
The Willing Workers Club met at Mrs Edna Patterson’s home at 1009 South 21st Street last evening, installing new officers and voting to donate a yard of dimes to the March of Dimes. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Mabel Elliott Mrs Dorothy Patterson and Miss Roxie Williams. Refreshments followed with Mrs Dorothy Patterson assisting. The next meeting is January 24 at Mrs Edna Patterson’s home with Mrs Dorothy Patterson to provide entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Edna Patterson
South 21St Street
Mabel Elliott
Dorothy Patterson
Roxie Williams
Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Schedule Notice
The adult Presbyterian choir will meet for rehearsal Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. All members are asked to notice the time and be prompt. Edison P. T. A. The January meeting of the Edison Parent Teacher Association will be held Thursday at ? Speaker will be Mrs. Lloyd Davis. All patrons and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Pleasant Grove
Old Union P.T.A
Old Union Parent-Teacher Association
O. Maerker
Edison P. T. A
Edison Parent-Teacher Association
Lloyd Davis
Happy Hour Club Hosts Potluck at Bluford Home
The Happy Hour Club plans a potluck dinner at Mrs. L. A. Adams home in Bluford this Friday January 14. Members needing transport should meet Anna Piercy’s residence by 10 a m. The February meeting is set for February 10 at the W. R. Jones home with Mrs. Emily Meadows and Mrs. Marilyn Williams as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Club
L. A. Adams
Bluford
Anna Piercy
W. R. Jones
Emily Meadows
Marilyn Williams
Boyd Unit Meeting at Mrs Wittenbrink Home
The Boyd Unit of the Home Bureau will meet at 1 30 Friday afternoon January 14 in the home of Mrs Flossie Wittenbrink. The major and minor lessons will be given by Miss Anna Betty Huck and Miss Edna Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Boyd Unit
Home Bureau
Flossie Wittenbrink
Anna Betty Huck
Edna Barr
Panama Ready to Defend Canal with U S Support
Panama's government says it will cooperate with the United States in defending the Panama Canal. David Samudio told the national assembly that Panamanians have changed their attitude, noting the U S troops were withdrawn from wartime bases a year earlier due to Panamanian objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Panama
Republic of Panama
United States
Panama Canal
David Samudio
National Assembly
Bulldozer Strikes Streamliner. Derailed in Wyoming
In Pine Bluffs Wyoming an eastbound Union Pacific City of Los Angeles streamliner derailed after hitting a bulldozer. Ten cars stayed upright and only bruises from falling baggage were reported to passengers. The bulldozer operator was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pros
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Union Pacific City of
Los Angeles
Wyoming
Harry Drop
150 Million U S Population Nears 150 Million
New York January 11 The U S population rose by almost 2 5 million in 1948 Births totaled more than 3 65 million near the all time high The death rate was the lowest in the country s history By year s end about 149 million people lived in the United States and the population will likely top 150 million this year The figures come from the Statistical bulletin of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company The infant death rate fell to about 31 per 1 000 live births reflecting medical advances about a 40 percent drop from a decade ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
U. S
United States
Statistical Bulletin of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Telephone man burned to death in interstate collision
Harrisburg Illinois January 11 Ray Coyle 42 manager of the Equality Telephone Exchange burned to death in his automobile after a head on collision with a corn truck at a Gallatin county junction Hosea Sneed of Harrisburg driver of the truck was in a serious condition in a local hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Ray Coyle
Equality Telephone Exchange
Coyle
Gallatin County
Hosea Sneed
Herrin Man Shot as Suspect Held for Questioning
Herrin Illinois January 11 James Taylor 27 of Herrin was reported in critical condition after a gunshot in an altercation last night He was at Veterans Administration Hospital Marion Williamson County authorities held a Herrin man without charge for questioning in connection with the shooting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herrin
Ill
James Taylor
Veterans Administration Hospital
Marion
Williamson County
Preaching at Belle Rive Baptist Wednesday Night
Rev Paul Cravens will hold preaching services at the Belle Rive Baptist Church at 7 30 Wednesday night. Everyone is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cravens
Belle Rive Baptist Church
Mt Vernon Marriage Licenses List
Donald M. Glover and Betty Ann Ruddick of Mt. Ver Clyde Richard Spurlock and Pansie M. Campbell of Mt. Vernon are recorded for marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Glover
Betty Ann Ruddick
Mt. Vernon
Clyde Richard Spurlock
Pansie M. Campbell
Teachers of 3 Counties to Convene in Mt Vernon Friday
Jefferson, Hamilton and Marion county high school staff will attend an all day workshop Friday at Mt. Vernon township high school auditorium. State Education officials lead sessions on good high schools, subject group discussions, and current trends in audio visual education. A Museumobile exhibit visit is planned with lunch served in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson, Hamilton
Marion
Mt. Vernon Township High School
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
R. L. McConnell
Mt. Vernon High School
Co. Co. Byerly
Illinois State Museum
Health program for crippled children highlighted
Miss Hedwig Trauba of Springfield spoke at the Mt Vernon B P W Club dinner about the Illinois services for crippled children. She described eligibility, types of treatable conditions, and the goal of early ambulation and prevention through specialized services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedwig Trauba
Springfield
University of Illinois
Mt. Vernon
Finois
Jefferson County
Ilinois
Evelyn Green
Division of Services
University of Ilinois
Opal Reese
Ruby Johnston
Casey Junior High School
Virginia Hill
Janet Clark
Shirley Nolta
Barbara Walker
One Little Cloud
Leonard
Joanna
Good Samaritan Hospital
Katharine Parks
Mildred Warren
Mt. Vernon Township
Marian Shepard
Beulah Rubottom
Ida Smith
Minnie Turrentine
Rose DeMart
Lou Ann Dorothy
Dorothy Daly
Beatrice Bond
W.G. Parker
Medical Society
Roy Highsmith
J. L. Buford
Orian Metcalf
The
Register-News
Harry Maulding
Frances Drennan
Wilma Garrison
Tamaroa Postmaster to Retire Under Retirement Act
Postmaster Sam Duncan of Tamaroa Illinois announced retirement set for January 31 in accordance with the Postal Retirement Act. He previously served as Perry county sheriff assessor and treasurer and was appointed by President Roosevelt in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaroa
Associated
Sam Duncan
Perry County
Roosevelt
Police Court Fine Set in Disturbance Case
Don Baker was fined 15.40 before Magistrate E W Threlkeld yesterday on a disturbance charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Baker
E. W.threlkeld
Illinois Sees 4 600 Barrel a Day Oil Gain
Oil and Gas Journal reports weekly crude production fell by 139 590 barrels per day to 5 468 685. Largest drop Texas 156 160 to 2 333 490. Illinois rose 4 600 to 179 700. other gains listed include Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas with varied increases. Nebraska unchanged at 300 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Oil & Gas Journal
the Journal
Texas
Michigan
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Montana
California
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Alabama
New Mexico
Nebraska
Rites Saturday for Pfc Fred Peyton War Hero
Funeral services for Pfc. Fred Peyton who died in World War II will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m at Myers Chapel with Rev J A Ward and Rev Paul Bellamy officiating. Burial in Thomason Cemetery with Veterans of Foreign Wars military rites. Remains arrive Mt Vernon 855 am Wednesday and may be viewed after 10 am Friday. Peyton born July 29 1922 Mt Vernon son of Fred and Agnes Peyton married to Bonnie Denham. survived by daughter Nancy Ann and siblings Kenneth, Mrs Joe Harrison, and Mrs J C Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Peyton
Myers Chapel
J. A. Ward
Paul Bellamy
Thomason Cemetery
Mt. Vernon
Peyton
France
England
Co. K
18Th Infantry
Fred
Agnes (Musgrave) Peyton
Bonnie Denham
Nancy Ann
Benton
Kenneth Peyton
Loot Is Nothing In Burglary Here
Would be thieves broke into the Moore Engineering Co. office on BO1 Casey Avenue last night and their loot amounted to exactly nothing. They broke a front door glass and reached in to unlock the door. Police report nothing was missing from the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Engineering Co
Casey Avenue
Two Divorces Granted Here In Circuit Court
Judge B W Eovaldi granted two divorces and dismissed one suit in circuit court this week. Divorces granted were Thelma Maxine Hallam versus Robert Charles Hallam and Earlena Pearl Schneider versus Maynard Schneider. The divorce suit Lawrence Melton versus Ruth Waterman Melton was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Eovaldi
Circuit Court
Thelma Maxine Hallam
Robert Charles Hallam
Earlena Pearl Schneider
Maynard Schneider
Lawrence Melton
Ruth Waterman Melton
Girl Scout Leaders Prep for Handcraft Session
Girl Scout leaders attending the Thursday handcraft session may wear uniforms and should bring a pair of scissors. At present, 27 leaders are registered for the course.
Bishop and Van Horn Campaign For Mayor Roles
The Register-News announces candidacies for mayoral office. Harry L. Bishop seeks re election subject to the February 22 Republican primary. Lory A. Van Horn also runs for mayor of MM Vernon in the same primary contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register-News
Harry L. Bishop
Lory A. van Horn
Vernon
Broyles Heads New Committee Elects Eight Senator Members
Springfield Ill Jan 11 Senator Paul Broyles named chair man of the Union Senate Affairs Committee under new rules. Republican members include R G Crisenberry Charles F Carpentier Arthur Larsen Walker Butler. Democratic minority members are William J Connors John C Wlucyashti and John J Parish. The eight member panel will manage the Senate staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Paul Broyles
Mt. Vernon
Union Senate Affairs Committee
R. G. Crisenberry
Murphysboro
Charles F. Carpentier
East Moline
Arthur EF. Larsen
Walker Butler
Chicago
William J. Connors
John C. Wlucayashti
John J. Parish
Centralia
Everett R. Peters
St.Joseph
Chamber
Senate
Seek Restoration of Funds for SIU
Marion Tenn January 11 A G Hendricks president of Southern Illinois Inc said leaders in the area would inspect Southern Illinois University on January 22 in connection with a campaign to seek restoration of a cut in the school's appropriation SIU requested 7961533 but the State Budgetary Commission cut the figure by about 3000 and the University president Dr D W Morris would conduct the tour His group is a private regional booster organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Til
A. G. Hendricks
Southern Ilinois, Inc
Southern Ilinois University
SIU
Hendricks
D. W W. Morris
Special grand jury to convene February 1
A circuit court issued an order yesterday directing a special grand jury to convene on February 1. The jurors will deliberate on criminal matters presenting case opportunities for review and potential indictments.
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Roth
Centralia Dairy
Royal Arch Masons
Clarence Harriss
S. Gale Bourland
Cecil N.alovin, Secy
Mother Mary Aloysia
Staff Nurses Club
Anita Bartolomucci
R. N
Martha Hill
June Oakes
Elsie Callais
Canal
Streamliner
U.S
MT. V
B.P.W
Linois
Pfc
Girl Scout News
Bill
Leigh's Associated AgnsTs
MT. Vernon,ill
Stel Aie
Broyles
Presid
Granada
Red River
Chisholm Trail
John Wayne
Walter Brennan
John Payne
Tadium
Janet Martin William Wright
Joan Caulfield
Larceny
Dan Duryea
King OF the Gamblers
Tler
Harrison
Oorchids IN the
Ben Light
Darlin
Trace
Ken Griffin
Alan Dale
Rangers
Valencia
Donkey Serenade
George Olsen
Betty Norman
Lorelei
Sweet Georgia Brown
Margie
Brother Bones
Alan Foster
Joe Liggins
Ernest Tubb
Cielito Lindo
Mills Brothers
Wee Tex Owens
Lawrence Welk
lSammye Kaye
Jane Powell
Carmen Dragon
Aia Broadway
PAYA
Joan Dana
Henry Crawford
Andrews Fonda
Daisy Kenyon
Peggy Ann Garner
Ruth Warrick
George O'Brien
Harper’s Bazaar
Gaynes
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