13 Jan 1949
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
1
Local residents and visitors frequent Mt. Vernon for business and social events. Betty Moore plans a Dallas trip while Les Ford visits from Centralia. Various residents from Wayne City Albion Belle Rive and Dix travel to Mt. Vernon for meetings theatre and AMVETS installations.
Donald Earl Hill age 19 of 992 Con ger enlisted for three years in the Navy. He left yesterday for San Diego for 12 weeks of instruction then will be assigned to a Navy trade school.
Jefferson Memorial records admit Miss Margaret Ann Curtis of Ridgeway and discharge William Hender, Mae Coate of Wayne City, Earl Shouse of Bluford. Good Samaritan lists admissions Rose Ann Degenh art Dahlgren John Garavaglia Herrin Clyde Malin Woodlawn Sam Coffman and Jimmy Grant. discharges Jessica Cust qumde Runnels Joan Fry of na.
Mr and Mrs Billy Gene Newbury of Waltonville welcomed an eight and one half pound son born Wednesday morning. Mrs Newbury is the former Betty Lou Tate. Mr and Mrs Lawrence A Morlan of 1017 Gilbert welcomed a daughter born at 4 12 am weighing eight pounds nine ounces. A seven pound four ounce son was born to Mr and Mrs Russel P Cates at 7 35 am today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital named William Thomas. Mr and Mrs Morris Lisenby of Route 7 Mt Vernon welcomed a son born at 9 45 am today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Truman Sheraden of Mill Shoals welcomed a daughter born this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Gen Eben Swift Camp No 94 and Auxiliary plan a Friday evening gathering at the American Legion Home at 7 30 with entertainment after the meeting. Members urged to attend. E W Threlkeld adj.
Twenty one members of the Joel Pace Chapter D A R were hosted by Mrs. Howard Downey at 400 south 17th street for a January 11 meeting. Regent Mrs. Lester Starr presided. delegate elections and new member welcomes followed devotionals and a budget report. The Rev Andrew Carraker spoke on democracy's greater implications as the group noted charitable donations and a tea closed the gathering.
J L Buford Sunday School class of First Methodist plans a breakfast in the church basement at eight o clock Sunday morning. All members are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling 776 J.
Mrs Rollinson hosted the Rome Day Unit of the Home Bureau on January 12. Sixteen members attended the business session including Miss Anna Betty Huck who spoke on Social Meaning of Tact and Mrs Minnie Johnson on Theme of the Picture. County vice chairman Mrs Earl Hanes spoke on the Home Bureau as a world wide organization and the Dutch Home Bureau in Holland. Guests included Mrs Frances Hayes and several others. Refreshments were served. the next meeting is planned with Mrs Nina Norfleet in February. First Methodist Choir rehearsal scheduled for tonight at 7 30. Donoho Prairie Unit met January 6 with six members and one guest. major lesson Health.
Robert Melcher was installed as commander of Turner Boehm Post 4 Amvets in Mt Vernon at a banquet night. Officers named included Hugh Murray Lester Davis Wayne Highsmith John Robinson Joe Martin Jess Hampton Carl Drennan George Groothius John Sammons and Dr Harry Nesmith acted as installing officer. Nesmith praised the post as a strong Illinois unit and highlighted monthly hospital visits by the Amvets Auxiliary.
Dr. Fred F. Rice a 76 year old Tuscola dentist died from gas fumes in his office while treating a patient Mrs Addie Short 70 of near Arthur was found unconscious in the chair She and several workers in the Tuscola Nations Bank building fell ill A coroner's inquest blamed exposure to fumes of undetermined origin The dentist is survived by his widow Hortense and a son William
Mrs. Troy Sager led Facilities in Marion County while Mrs. Ben Sager taught Perfect Meringue. The February session will be at Emma Spangler’s home with a Home Adviser on Improved Methods of Housekeeping. Visitors are welcome.
Mt Vernon Art Guild will meet at 7 30 tonight in room 302 building A Mount Vernon Township high school. Dix Evening Home Bureau Unit met at Mrs Gladys Cummins home January 10 seven members attended with Miss Helen Garrison visiting. Major lesson The Social Meaning of Tact given by Miss Anna Betty Huck minor lessons Life of the Artist and Theme of the Picture by Mrs Gladys Cummins. Members urged to attend Sixth Annual meeting January 19 10 00 a m Presbyterian church bring a covered dish program arranged. Meeting held at Mrs Betty Connaways February 14 Vis
CHICAGO January 13 Top Illinois Democrats led by Governor Adlai Stevenson and Chicago Mayor Martin H Kennelly will ride a Baltimore and Ohio RailRoad special train to Washington for President Truman's inauguration. About 200 state and local officers join the group leaving Chicago January 18 and returning January 21. U S Senators Lucas and Douglas, Chicago party leader Jacob Arvey and others will greet the delegation in Washington.
Red Cross Board of Directors discussed plans for the 1949 fund drive to begin March 1. A three member committee of Charles Croup Donald Grant and Paul Broyles will appoint the campaign chairman. No quota was set but likely about $13 000. Mrs Sidney Hirons was named Junior Red Cross chairman replacing Mildred Warren who remains on the committee. E L Jones First Aid chairman will start a standard class Monday January 24 at 7 30 p m at the chapter office.
Dr Roy G Miller announced he will head a Forsyth for Mayor club to back Milton Forsyth in the Democratic mayoral race. Miller a Mt Vernon high school basketball teammate in 1920 said campaign headquarters would open downtown and chairmen would be appointed soon.
In Rome on January 13 inflation figures reference a public kissing fine in Turin rising from ten lire before the war to 5,500 lire. The note cites a sharp price surge affecting social penalties and local governance.
Washington and London jostle for a cautious approach to Chiang Kai-shek in China. U S officials signal a hands off policy and say no American move on Chiang’s future, while Western capitals weigh possible peace efforts and Moscow's stance. The Communist rejection of Chiang's peace appeal adds uncertainty about Western actions.
Canberra reports the Australian population reached 7 579 358 at June 30 1947 the final census figure.
The article examines whether outside mediation could proceed and if such efforts have any real chance of success, weighing potential approaches and likely obstacles to settlement.
Fox hunters collecting a $3 bounty in Wabash county have reported 97 foxes killed, with 17 in a single day. County Clerk J. Liddle noted drives by surrounding farmers who converge on the target, driving foxes toward the ring.
Wildlife drives occur with several animals shot but no hunter casualties reported. The brief notes ongoing efforts and safety measures during the hunts.
The Register-News announces candidacies for Mt Vernon mayoral race. Harry Bishop seeks reelection subject to the February Republican primary. Lory Van Hornes also runs for mayor, with candidacy contingent on the Republican primary February 22.
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