Weekend Social Roundup From Waltonville Area
Mrs. Robert Lewis and Orley returned from a two week stay at Mc Leary's Clinic in Excelsior Springs. Families from Ferguson, St Louis, Steeleville, Sparta and Mt Vernon visited local residents. Notables include Murray Whitsett of New York City arriving due to his mother's illness. Mrs. Merle Bullington improved enough to return to work. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rust's illness noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lewis
Orley
McLeary
Excelsior Springs
Charles Kenow
Ferguson
Elmer Hoffman
St. Louis
Kenneth
Susie
Clyde Luhn
Rosie Hyffed
Salem Road
James Gillespie
Steeleville
Paul Capps
Glen Latta
Sparta
Mt. Vernon
George H. Bryant
Herrin
Carterville
W. O. Maxey
Harold Lancaster
Raymond Martin
Maud Shaw
Florence Red
Lester Williams
Nancy
Ellsworth Hawkins
Texico
Paul Haley
David Allan
Wood River
Nellie Rhynes
Inn
David Fellinger
Lowell Fellinger
Merle Bullington
Georgia Lynn
Belle Rive
Irvie Dycus
Waltonville
Barbara Blackwell
George Hall
Evansville
Ind
R. C. Becker
Indianapolis
Bryan Dycus
Leland Wells
Decatur
Wells
Archie Bradford
Henry Rust
Delavan
Mr. Rust
Reverend J H Thomason dies at 86 in Mill Shoals
The Rev J M Thomason a Baptist minister and 25 year resident of Mill Shoals died at 11 p m Saturday night at his daughter s home in Mill Shoals He is survived by three sons Norris Haverlin and Leland and three daughters Almeda Gammon Alta Jones and Jewell Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 11 a m at the Mill Shoals Baptist Church with burial at Olive Branch cemetery after viewing at Olive Branch Church South of Wayne City Louise Thomason his wife died in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Thomason
Norris Thomason
Alta Jones
Mt. Vernon
Callie Gammon
Mill Shoals
Thomason
Baptist Church
Oakrey Miller
Olive Branch Baptist Church
Wayne City
Olive Branch Cemetery
Louise
Norris
Benton Road
Haverlin
Tucson
Ariz
Leland
Barnhill
Almeda Gammon
Fairfield Road
Jewell
Hospital Notes list admissions and discharges by town
Jefferson Memorial admits multiple patients from Waukegan MacLeansboro Bhu ford and Dix with several infants among those discharged. Good Samaritan adds John Ellis infant Stephen Kemper Allen and Clarence Boelker. numerous patients and newborns noted as discharged from Fairfield Ashley Belle Rive Mecleansboro and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Anna Mutaw
Waukegan
Lela M. Loss
Barbara Summers
Ruby Yates
MacLeanshoro
Kenneth Wilkerson
Belle Rive
Henry Starkey
Guy O. Benton
Bhuford
Eva Mill
Samuel S. Staley
J. O. Purcell
Dix
Otis Rightnoward
Charles Hart
Mecleansboro
Betty York
Lovenia Troutt
Bob Pierey
Mirinda Kay
Good Samaritan
John C. Ellis
Stephen Kemper Allen
Clarence B._ Boelker
Ashley
Mary Piper
Iona Irene Mullinax
Opal Dalton
Robert Robinson
Mary M. West
Fairfield
Myrtle Haney
Walker M. McClellan
Betty Jean Faust
Jackie Wayne
Betty Jean Sharpe
Addison
Susie Donoho
Robert Wayne
Maxine Murphy
Rodney Alan
Elaine Hogan
James Daniel
Jeanne Greenwalt
Robert Lynn
Local Births Report At Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Arthur Junior Sinks of 11th and George streets welcomed a son named Terry Lee born Saturday afternoon at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr and Mrs Verne Breeze of Route 3 welcomed a daughter named Karen Kay born Sunday evening at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Junior Sinks
11Th and
George Streets
Good Samaritan Hospital
Terry Lee
Verne Breeze
Route 3
Vernon
Karen Kay
Marriage License Issued to Dwight Withrow and Laura Buchanan
Dwight Withrow of Bluford and Laura Buchanan of Wayne City were issued a marriage license, recording the couple as engaged to wed. The certificate lists both as residents of their respective towns and names their legal union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Withrow
Bluford
Laura Buchanan
Wayne City
Women Leaders Attend Illinois Federation Meeting
Mrs. Maxine Woodruff and Mrs. Rosalie Carner returned from Chicago after attending State Executive Board and National Board meetings at the Stevens Hotel. A banquet for about 250 women from multiple states featured panel discussions on women balancing home and career with leaders like Margaret Culkin Banning and Dr. K Francis Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Woodruff
Mt. Vernon
Tlinois Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Rosalie Carner
Dahleren
Tlinois Federation
Chicago
Stevens Hotel
Tlinois
Troiana
Ohio
Kentucky
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesta
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Texas
Margaret Culkin Banning
The
National Federation
K. Francis Scott
Smith College
University of
Thingis
Mary Donien
Workmen's Compensation Commission
State of
Oversdas
Sarah Hughes
Geneva McCliher
California
Farge Insurance Company
Tiee
Natiore Federation
Helen Irwin
Tawa
Focal
Midwest
Sally Butler
Indhina
International Federation
United States
Longstanding couple celebrated 58 years with family
Mr and Mrs H E Sandy of Camp Ground marked their 58th wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner and visits from children and grandchildren. They wed January 21 1897 in Farrington township and have seven children 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Out of town guests included families from Keenes Marlow East St Louis St Louis and Centralia with several Mt Vernon attendees. Special guests were newborn twins Pamela Jo and Paula Joyce French of East St Louis. Westminster Society opens its year with guest speaker Ennis Kelley of the high school Spanish department and music by Thomas Cox and Ivan Cox with pianist Harnld Hrutchins. Nursery will be open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Sandy
Camp Ground
Ord
Sandy
Farrington Township
Bill Wilson
Elaine Kay
Keenes
John Furby
Marlow
Dwicht French
East St. Louis
Lee Smith
St. Louis
Billy Lane
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Pamela Jo
Paula Joyce French
Westminster Society
First Presbyterian Church
Ennis Kelley
Mexico
A Thomas
Ivan Cox
Harnld Hrutchins
A.H. Wheeler
Mt Vernon Groups Gather For Meetings And Socials
A Mt Vernon chapter plans a stated meeting at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday January 24 at 7 30 p.m with initiation. Laura Buchanan and Dwight Withrow wed Saturday in Bluford. Organize Service Guild meets January 4 at 7 30 p.m. for Westeyan Service Guild. Fine Arts Department of the Federated Women’s Club meets January 25 at Robb’s Coffee House with a luncheon then a tour of Mt Vernon Garment Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kate Echols
Federated Women’s Club
Robt’s
Junior Woman’s Club
Harry Garrison
Betty Pemberton
William Dorgan
Mt. Vernon
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Ida Morgan
W. M
Jessie Hill
Lee'y
L. L. Yandel
North Sixth Street
Epworth Methodist Church
Federated Women's Club
Robb's Coffee House
Mt. Vernon Garment Co
Jack Levy
Birthday Dinner Honors Dr Hampton at Mt Vernon Home
A birthday dinner honored Dr. Hampton of Mt. Vernon on Sunday January 22 at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Elbert Elder 1217 South 15th Street. Guests from Meadow Brook Illinois Dix Murphysboro Enfield East Peoria and Mar low attended along with Melva Marlow and Jovy Jines who sang. A pink and green birthday cake was served. Mr Hampton received many cards and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Mt. Vernon
Elbert Elder
South 15Th Street
Town
Fred Hampton
Larry and
Clinton
Meadowbrook
Billy Hamlin
Dix
R. C Tlampton
Marlow
Cand Airs
Edward Hampton
East Peoria
Claude Tramel
Murphysboro
Ray Hampton
Enfield
Melva Marlow
Jovy Jines
Mt Vernon Lodge to hold special meeting in January
A special meeting of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31 A F and A M is scheduled for Monday January 23 at 730 pm. The agenda calls for work in the second degree. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome with W M Henry Moss Berger and W Bro William 5 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace A. Henry Lodge
Grace A. Henry Rebekah Loree
Wotconte
Louise Snep
N.G
Maxine Bean
Mt. Vernon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Henry Moss Berger
William 5
Reveal Marriage Announce Wedding
The marriage of Miss Georgia Fae McCoy to Lawrence D. Thompson was revealed in this city. The double ring ceremony occurred Saturday, November 5, in Golder, Colo. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Donald Dietz, cousins of the groom. The couple resides in Denver where Thompson works as a photographer and expects to obtain a piano teaching license. Mrs Thompson will graduate high school this year and plans to become a bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Fae McCoy
Bela McCo
Lawrence D. Thompson
Denver
Colo
Lawrence Thompson
Steamboat Springs
Golder
Donald Dietz
Thompson
Free Lunch for Visiting Farmers at Dairy Day
Visiting farmers in Jefferson County attending the Dairy Day on Friday January 27 will receive a free cafeteria lunch in the Odd Fellows Hall basement. Sponsors include Noth Pairs Co Dixie Mills Co Starr Bros Swift & Co The First National Bank and the Security Bank. The noon menu features ham and cheese sandwiches cottage cheese pies donuts and coffee. Representatives will serve the meal and the program promotes new milk production methods and dairy farming as a solid income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Odd Fellows Hall
Mt. Vernon
Noth Pairs Co
Dixie Mills Co
Starr Bros. Swift & Co
First National Bank
The
Security Bank
University of Timneis
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Moore and Laird Honored at Peoria Banquet for Young Leaders
Jimmie Moore and Art Laird of the state board of the Hino Junior Chamber of Commerce attended a Peoria banquet Saturday night honoring outstanding young men of the nation. The event drew Jascoes leaders from a nationwide pool, with Paul G. Hoffman as marshal Plan chief and Miss America 1949 as guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Moore
Art Laird
Hino Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaxcees
Peoria
Paul G. Hoffman
Peona
Mt Vernon Firemen Answer Three Alarms Weekend
Mt Vernon firemen responded to three minor fires during the weekend. At 1:00 p.m. Saturday they were called to 1401 Lozan for a grease on an electric range that caused smoke damage. Earlier Saturday a rear rode rope lamp? was ignited by rubbish at 407 S. Ltd. causing slight damage. At 8:25 a.m. this morning they battled an oil furnace flare in the basement of Glassman Dept. State with slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Robert
Fancher
Lozan
Archer 407 S. Ltd
Mornine
Glassman Dept. State
Guthrie to Graduate at James Millikin University
Robert Guthrie senior Jor and Air will graduate Thursday at James Millikin University. The event marks the mid‑year ceremony with remarks by Tor. Gears 1D. Stoddard, president of the University of Kings, as veterans receive science degrees. Guthrie is a member of Pau Kappa Reps and Alp Phi Rho, with a campus role as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Guthrie
Jor
Air
R.B. Guthrie
South 241
Street
Mid-Sear
James Millikin University
James
Mt Vernon High Plans Feb Benefit Concert
The Mt Vernon high school music department prepares a February 7 benefit concert to raise funds for student musicians to attend contests. On February 9 the Mt Vernon band joins Salem and Centralia bands for a tri city concert in Centralia. The three schools choruses perform in joint concerts in Salem February 1, Centralia February 4, and Mt Vernon February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Vernon High School
Mt. Vernon
Salem
Centralia
Mt. Ver
Mrs Elta Beal Dies at 67 in Dix Illinois
Mrs Elta E Cornell Beal died at noon Sunday at her home in Dix Illinois aged 67 years seven months and 19 days Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Osborn Funeral Home Dix Rev H W Lowery of Bluford to officiate burial in Oak Grove Cemetery She is survived by husband Charles Beal one son Henry of Dix three step sons Ros RKBean of Mt Vernon Frank of El Paso II Homer of Chicago and two step daughters Mrs Flossie Tate and Mrs Florence Tate of Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elta E. ¢Cornell
Beal
Red
Mt. Vernon
Osbern
Dix
H. VV. Lowery
Bluford Wills
Oax Grove
Osborn Funeral
el Paso
Homer
Chicago
Flossie Tate
Florence Tate
Veteran Actor Alan Hale Dies in Hollywood
Alan Hale longtime aviation film actor. Cited as heavy and hero in about 200 films including Of Human Bondage Destination Tokyo God Is My Co Pilot My Wild Irish Rose Cheyenne and Robin Hood. Died in Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital from a virus infection complicated by liver ailment. Survived by widow Gretchen Sale two daughters Karen and Jeanne a son Alan Jr and a grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Alan Hale
Hale
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
Hotena
Mont
Montana
Gretchen Sale
Karen
Jeanne
Cheyenne
Alan, Jr
Red Cross Bloodmobile Visit To Mt Vernon Thursday
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Mt Vernon Thursday January 26 at the Red Cross center 226 So Tenth St from noon to 6 p m This marks the fifteenth trip since 1948 with donations from churches civic groups and individuals The local chapter releases standings showing Central Church of Christ leading with 20 donations Amvet Auxiliary 17 First Methodist 9 and other organizations contributing smaller totals Donor chairmen are asked to arrange appointments for their organizations and volunteers with the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mt. Vernon
Tenth St
Jefferson County
Hlood Central Church of Christ
Amvet
First Methodist Church
Fike Elth
Home Burreson
Rotary Eh
Amvets
Wesley Vethavet Church
de Wheoanis Club
Wirst Rantist Ehureh
Liensehih
Field “Hool PL
Oal
Vernen Fire Department
Ehureh
Jaeiare Chamber of Commerce van Altar Ven
Fairfireta Vooof
Ontimists Club
Dask Avanie Rinest Ehureh
Tsternatonal Shoe Co
Annior Women's Club
Mai
Tadee Auto Lite Co
Tmminats
Bell Telephone Co Cift Chest Union Church
Cisne
Fortedhtyeltch
Parkmore Grill
Jefferson Vo ™Morial
Hosnital Petail Charles Trion
Pentacost Church
Freewill Bantist
Nason Flastside
R Bantist Church
Sohia Oil Co
Airforce
Ped Cross
L Ns3
Funeral for Paul Hanson at Ina near Ing
Funeral services were held yesterday for Paul Hanson 35 at Mothod Church in Ina with Rev Charles Porter officiating. Burial followed in Fitzgerald Cemetery east of Ina. Hanson died Saturday at his parents home east of Ina after a long illness from infantile paralysis. Survivors are his parents Mr and Mrs W H Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tancan
Ina
AA Mn Om
Moethodist
Charles Porter
Fitzgerrels Cemetery
East
Af Na
Hanson
W. H. Hanson
Favors Excise Tax Slash But Demands Additional Revenue
President Truman pushes a permanent life insurance company tax system to fix under taxation while preserving protection for policyholders. He notes current taxes will raise about 37.3 billion this year, but fall short of expenditures by about 5.5 billion. He seeks a net gain of 1 billion in taxes, retreating from last year’s 4 billion proposal and omitting higher taxes on upper brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Boswell Declares Candidacy for Jefferson County Supt
Lee H. Boswell of RED 7 Vernon announces his bid for county superintendent of Jefferson County schools in the Democratic primary on April 11. A long-time educator, Boswell has held roles from teacher to principal and administrator in multiple Illinois districts, with extensive training and a Master’s pursuit ongoing at Tri. He emphasizes his decades in southern Illinois schools and athletic administration credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee H. Boswell
RED 7
Vernon
Jefferson County
Boswell
Ilinois
Martinton
Nason
Dix Hich
Woodlawn
Bluford and Inn
Wayne City
Mills Prairie Community Wich School
Mill Shoals
McLeansboro
Gallatin County
James H. Boswell
University of Florida At
Gainesville
Tlineis
New York
Washington University
St. Louis
Wilma Barnard
Shawneetown
Michoals
Summersville
Mt. Vernon
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Mt Vernon
Crab Orchard
Southern Illinois
Plo
AY Vernon Softball Association
Ccroup
Marv Williamson Dies in Chicago
Mrs Marv Williamson 74 a former Mt Vernon resident died in Chicago at 9 p m Saturday Funeral services and burial will be in Princeton where she was born and reared Her husband R J Williamson died 35 years ago Surviving are four daughters Mrs J C Williams of Mt Vernon Mrs H C Peyton of Sparks Hill Mrs Paul Williams of Alton and Mrs Donald Wevxbert of Chicago four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marv Williamson
Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Princeton, Inc
R. J. Williamson
J. C. Williams
Mit. Vernon
H. C. Peyton
Sparks Hill
Paul Williams
Alton
Donald Wevxbert
Circuit Clerk Harley Warren III Illness Report
Jefferson county circuit clerk Harley Warren III was stricken after breakfast today at the Blue Goose Café. He was taken to his sister Orpha Royal’s home at 432 8th Street where his condition improved and no heart attack was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley V. Warren
Jefferson County
Blue Goose Cafe
Orpha FE. Royal
20Th Street
Roval
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Thomason
Geneva Newman
Oracle
Fern Leaf Camp
R. N
A. Fern Leaf Camp No
Roya
America
S&s
Lora Wissel
Susie Price
Aquinnie Smith
Earlie Windle
Zella Talbott
Thelma Shehorn
Wilma Fitts
Outer
Lillian Dorris
Jov Jines
Faith
Florence Stroud
Modesty
Hazel Byars
Grace Coleman
Grace Neaville
Lillie Johnson
Leila Weisel
Candace Dougherty
Myrtle Malone
Effie Marlow
Zola Talbott
Della Henn
Hazel Eller
Stacey Kern
Ollie Melton
Nola Carr
Norma Walccott
Shirley Webb
Genev Newman
Jos Jinessang
Fannie Metcalf
Bessie Thompson
Clade Lahn
Ina Sue Lathn
Ina Sue
Delbert Barkin
Belle Pave
Orleen Zelma Bovkin
Harold Wilbur Zinke
Mendata, Til
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Compton, Il
Withrow - Buchanan
H. C. Levin
Martha Withrow
Ernie Buchanan
Mrs. Lawrence D. Thompson
Moore
Laird
Mt. V
Bob Guthrie
High School
Elta Beal
Associated Press
BOY Scout News
Boy Scouts
First Baptist Church
RED Cross Bloodmobile
Ing
Paul Hanson
Joy E. Ayres
Frigidaire
Kiel Auditorium
Manion
South 9Th Street
MT. Vernon, Illinois
Harley Warren III
FOX
Eas Rari
Claudette Robert George Colbert
Young
Brent
Pete Smith
Olivia de Havilland Montgomery
Ralph Richardson
William Wyler
Miriam Hopkins
Mana Freeman
Vanessa Brown
Selena Rove
Welliam Wyler
Hoth
Arge Satus Geete
Hasedd
Roddy McDowall
Rere
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