Mt Vernon Weekend Visitor Notes And Local Arrivals
Local residents and visitors populate Mt Vernon with weekend trips and family visits. Brave lines mention Mrs Minnie Ingram returning from Nashville to visit her sister while J and Mrs Neal Patterson of Fairfield spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Fred Patterson. Several others travel to Chicago Washington D C St Louis and Nashville for family events and inaugurations.
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Minnie Ingram
Nashville
Tenn
B. F. Tucker
Neal Patterson
Fairfield
Fred Patterson
Ray Ratcliff, Jr
Children's Hospital
St. Louis
Roy Stivers
Chicago
Lesle Stivers
Eugene Graham
Brenda
Bradley, Ill
Egbert Graham
Salem Road
George Hammack
Blanche Rogers
Glenard Hammack
Washington, D. C
Truman
Leland Wallis
Indianapolis
Ind
H. E. Max
Mabel Knauss
Texico
Richard Anderson
Naval Air Corps Base
Tennessee
Mt. Vernon
Edna Hood
Kell
Ruby Bullock
Elaine
Joyce
H. W. Irvin
Belle Rive
Frank Block
Lester Buford
Caroline Jones
Allen Rose
Barnhill
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Harold N. Smith
Whittington
Delores Hartman
St. Elmo
New Cold Wave Warned as High Water Closes Route
State route 33 is closed between Palestine Illinois and the Vincennes Indiana bridge due to high water from Wabash river seepage. Police say rain since Saturday continues over 14 south central Illinois counties with anxious calls to evacuate lowland families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Ill
Vincennes, Ind
Wiineis
Ilinois
Mt Carmel Flood Threatens Lowland Families Evacuation Urged
Mt Carmel Indiana area faces rising Wabash river with evacuation urged for lowland families. Mayor F D Talley cites Indianapolis meteorologist warning of an extremely high crest as rain totals reach 3.8 inches in 24 hours. Refugee families occupy railroad boxcars while more cars are prepared. river expected to rise several feet above flood stage from 23.4 feet at 7 am.
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MT. Carmel
Associated Press
Till
F. D. Talley
Indianapolis
Wabash
Roads Clear Across Illinois as Ice Thaws
Illinois roads were clear of ice today with only scattered spots in Ottawa Elgin Dixon and Peoria districts. Above freezing temperatures for the past 24 hours eliminated winter driving hazards in most areas. Route 33 was blocked temporarily by a flooded railroad underpass across the Wabash river from Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Llinois
Ottawa
Elgin
Dixon
Peoria
State Highway Division
Os Wabash River
Vincennes
Handicaps slow a rolling ball in baseball
Three forces slow a rolling ball before contact with the infielder ground friction air resistance and gravity.
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Duane Wright at Walnut Hill
A reception at the Walnut Hill home of Mr. and Mrs. Avery Tate on Wednesday January 19 honored Mrs. Duane Wright formerly Norma Grace Foutch of Centralia now living in Mt. Vernon Illinois. Guests from Centralia and Mt. Vernon attended with many gifts and party activities followed by refreshments. The Bethel Home Bureau meets January 26 at 1 30 p m at Mrs. Martha Pate s Benton home with Miss Anna Betty Huck delivering the major lesson and dues collected.
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Walnut Hill
Avery Tate
Duane Wright
Norma Grace Foutch
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Otis M. Campbell
Raymond Flanagan
Dickie and
Linda
Wilma Bright
Golda Bright
Bethel Home Bureau
Martha Pate
Benton Road
Anna Betty Huck
Circles of First Methodist to meet January 25
The Circles of the Women's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist church gather Tuesday January 25 at multiple locations. Isabella Thoburn Circle meets 2 30 at 1912 Broadway with Zula Warren leading and devotions. Jenny Hartzell Circle hosts a 12 30 church luncheon with Members to bring dishes. J E Valentine and Herman DeWitt lead devotion and program. Sky Webb Hays Circle at 602 South 24th Street with Orville Sent. C W Hathaway leads devotion and J W Smith with Gale Blanton present program. Ralph Albrecht to present Janet Schmitt and Walter Lynn Kent in piano numbers. refreshments at start. Clara Swain Circle meets 2 PM at 1901 Richview Road with Guy Summers devotional and Ray Blades program.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Isabella Thoburn
Bryan Dycus
Broadway
Zula Warren
Jenny Hartzell
J. E. Valentine
Herman DeWitt
S.ky Webb Hays
Orville Sent
South 24Th Street
C. W. Hathaway
J. W. Smith
Gale Blanton
Ralph Albrecht
Janet Schmitt
Walter Lynn Kent
Claude Hutchison
Guy Benson
Clifford Fore
Clara Swain
Ed Castle
Richview Road
Guy Summers
Ray Blades
Federated Women’s Club to Meet at Robb’s Coffee Shop
The American Home and Fine Arts Department will meet Wednesday at 1 PM at Robb's Coffee Shop. Miss Lily Roach of Carbondale will be guest speaker. Members should call Mrs. Lois Getsinger at 2824-1 by Tuesday to make reservations.
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American Home and Fine Arts Department
The
Federated Women's Club
Robb
Lily Roach
Carbondale
Lois Getsinger
Liberty Club Meets for Noon Luncheon and Gift Exchange
The Liberty Club met Wednesday January 19 at Mrs. Leonard Pasley home for a noon luncheon. The afternoon featured a mystery gift exchange with Mrs Eunice Etheridge as a guest. The next meeting will be at Mrs Logan Marlow home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Club
Leonard Pasley
Eunice Etheridge
Logan Marlow
Mt Vermont Chapter 233 Eastern Star Meeting Notice
A stated meeting of Mt Ver non Chapter No. 233 Order of the Eastern Star will be held in the new Masonic Temple Tuesday January 25 at 7 30 p m There will be initiation Evelyn Bell W M Jessie Hill Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Order of the Eastern Star
New Masonic Temple
Evelyn Bell
W. M
Jessie Hill
Fern Leaf Camp Install Officers At I O O F Hall
Fern Leaf Camp number 694 Royal Neighbors of America held a public installation Friday evening in the I O O F Hall. Officers for the coming year were installed in formal attire with a V shaped arrangement and gifts exchanged. Candace Dougherty installing officer Zella Talbott ceremonial marshal Stacy Kern chancellor Lillie Johnson musician and Earlie Windle sentinel officiated. My Task performed My Task during the ceremony and outgoing oracle Joy Jones presented gifts. list of newly installed officers includes Oracle Bessie Thompson vice oracle Geneva Newman chancellor Susie Price recorder Minnie Smith receiver Lora Kissel marshal Florence Stroud assistant marshal Effie Marlow inner sentinel Wilma Fitts outer sentinel Lillian Dorris manager Everett Talbott. Graces installed Modesty Nola Carr Endurance Grace Neuville Unselfishness Grace Coleman Faith Opal Pitts Courage Celia Macc Burgin flag bearer Myrtle Malone flower committee Martha White Ella Talbott. Joy Jines and others presented corsages and gifts. Melba Marlow entertained and Joy Jines played piano. Coffee and sandwiches served.
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Fern Leaf Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Vesta Minster
Effie Marlow
Marshall
Candace Dougherty
Zella Talbott
Stacy Kern
Lillie Johnson
Earlie Windle
Bessie Thompson
Marian Moreton
Joy Jones
Joy Jines
Minnie Smith
Modesty
Nola Carr
Endurance
Grace Neuville
Grace Coleman
Opal Pitts
Celia Macc Burgin
Myrtle Malone
Martha White
Ella Talbott
Melba Marlow
Florene Stroud
Friendship Circle Meeting Set at Mrs Bertie Arnolds Home
The Friendship Circle will meet Wednesday January 26 at the home of Mrs Bertie Arnold on the Tolle Road. All members are urged to be present.
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Friendship Circle
Bertie Arnold
Honor Birthdays at Chili Supper for Hattie Lanham and Evelyn Knapp
Mrs. Earl Greer hosted a chili supper Saturday evening at 820 South 23rd Street in honor of Mrs. Hattie Lanham and Mrs. Evelyn Knapp. A large birthday cake graced the table as the centerpiece and the guests of honor received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Greer
South 23Rd Street
Hattie Lanham
Evelyn Knapp
Annual American Legion Auxiliary Rag-Tacking Planned
The annual rag-tacking by the American Legion Auxiliary is set for Wednesday January 26 at the American Legion Home. Members should arrive by 10 a.m. and bring a covered dish for the luncheon. Coffee will be provided.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
Westminster Society to hold general meeting Tuesday
A general meeting of the Westminster Society of the Presbyterian church will be held Tuesday afternoon January 25 at two o clock in the church. A nursery will be available for small children.
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Westminster Society
The
Westminster Society of the Presbyterian Church
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan
Admitted and discharged lists from Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan note patients entering and leaving care. Includes names such as Master Michael Wood Allen Rose Winnie Weld Cora Phillips John Garavaglia Betty Wilkey and many others with infant cases and multiple towns.
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Jefferson Memorial
Michael Wood
Allen Rose
Barnhill
Winnie Weld
McLeansboro
Hazel Coleman
Cora Phillips
Dix
Jeanette Hayes
Michael Eugene
Mary Alice Page
Venita Green
Louise Piper
George Bean
Arthur McMillen
Woodlawn
Ed Clinton
Cynthia Coulson
Murphysboro
Doris Lee
Charles Bernard
Mary Mann
Fairfield
Dennis Lee
Good Samaritan
Robert Young
Bluford
Erwin Hayes
Nasan
John Garavaglia
Herrin
Betty Wilkey
Belle Rive
Betty Yandell
Florene Stroud
Henry Waite
Ruth Ann Fagan
Norma Knox
Cora Johnson
Lee Sallee
Helen St. Ledger
Geff
Lucille Steiner
Wanda Moore
Emogene Thomas
Enfield
Six drunks fined in police court weekend session
Six persons were fined 13.40 each before Magistrate E W Threlkeld on drunk charges. Named offenders include Anton L Horch of St Louis James Brubaker and Floyd E Rush of St Elmo Walter C Rogers of RFD Dahlgren Willard Bennett and Fred Holland.
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E. W. Threlkeld
Anton L. Horch
St. Louis
James Brubaker
Floyd E. Rush
St. Elmo
Walter C., Rogers
RFD
Dahlgren
Willard Bennett
Fred Holland
Safes Cracked In Du Quoin Reported
A haul of about $300 from two safes cracked in Du Quoin Illinois was reported today. The thieves forced open a safe in a loan firm and another in an insurance office.
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DU Quoin
Associated Press
Put $1,600 Gold On Bar Arrested in Macomb
Melvin Shrier of Carthage placed a bag with 1600 in gold coins on a Macomb bar. Bartender Kellum called it a disturbance and Shrier was fined 14.40. Police report the bag held 5, 10, and 20 dollar gold pieces. Shrier gave conflicting origins for funds and sheriff Steinberger seeks source details.
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Macomb
Melvin Shrier
Carthage
E. E. Kellum
Shrier
Willard Steinberger
Congressional Hears Ex ecutive Branch Power Claim
House Expenditures Committee opens hearings on executive branch recognition with former President Hoover slated to testify tomorrow. Ways and Means to begin extended reciprocal trade program hearings as present act nears June 30 expiration. Senate and House Banking Committees weigh rent control and anti inflation laws, seeking a temporary seven month extension and possible two year rent controls without 15 percent hikes. Appropriations subcommittees to start regular money bills, with first on the floor in March. Foreign Affairs panels plan joint session with Acheson on European Aid Plan needs. White House visit by the Big Four to clarify top priority legislation follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ways and Means Committee
Truman
Senate
House Banking
Appropriations
House Foreign Committees
Dean Acheson
Congress
White House
Births in St. Petersburg and area announce four newborns
Mr. and Mrs. Okla Wesner of St. Petersburg Fla announce a daughter weighing seven pounds eight ounces born at 8 15 p m Sunday January 23 Mrs La Faye is the former Iris Eller Keenes welcome a son Burl DuWayne born Saturday evening at Good Samaritan Hospital Mr and Mrs William N Jones Route 2 Mr Vernon welcomed a seven pound eight ounce daughter born at 1230 a m Sunday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital named Karen Sue A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Billy M Strong of 416 Herbert at 1050 p m Sunday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds five ounces
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Walter Piercy
Route 5
Vernon
Elsie
Robert L. Parker
West Stewardson
New Hampshire
J. G. Parsons
Central Church of Christ
Dorothy Piercy
Vernor R. Piercy
Okla Wesner
St. Petersburg
Fla
la. Faye
Iris Eller
Keenes
Good Samaritan Hospital
Burl DuWayne
William N. Jones
Route 2
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Karen Sue
Billy M. Strong
Herbert
March of Dimes Contributors List Shows Wide Community Support
A long list of local donors to the March of Dimes is reported, detailing many individuals and organizations contributing varied amounts. Notable gifts include Illinois Power Co. with 25 dollars, Mount Vernon Furnace and Mfg. Co. at 50 dollars, and family groups such as Nolan Pigg at 5 dollars and Rickey and Ann Reynolds at 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
Wm. P. Levall
Tillie Francis Levall
Frances, Anola
Iris Gould
H. Ratliff
Riley School
Got
Claude Echols
Velma
Jean Torruelli
Ray Tibbs
Ray Clark
Mattie Lee Warren
Marsha Ann Leitzell
Fern Watson
Marlin Rich
Oscar Wright
Central Church of Christ
Chalen Pittman
Earl Hanes
Leonard Wilson
F. L. Atkinson
Raylene Garrilson
Elmer Faulkner
Elmer Rainey
John A. Kirk
Lory VanHorn
George D. Willims
Christy Curless
Nolan
Isabel Curless
Mary I. Johnson
J. B. Davis
D. P. McGill
L. J. Eschelbacher
C. Z
Ruby W. Holt
Maurice DeWitt
Raymond Marteeny
Ralph Brookman
Paul Owens
Jerry Blaine
Clarence Estes
Woodlawn High School
Chas. E. Simmons
Margaret Thompson
A. C. Halls
E. Arthur Mueller, Jr
James Neal, Jr
Raye Beauty Shop
Evelyn Stitch
Ernest Hogue
Jerry
T. H. Guthrie
Ww. J. Jondeh
J. B. Egbert
Eugene Baker
Marion Dykes
Clyde Walker
John Fogarty
Illinois Power Co
Fannie Wallace
J. G. Gatewood
Mt. Vernon Furnace and Mfg. Co
Nellie Huffer
Sheriff raids three bookmaking dens in Kewanee
Sheriff Roy A. Palmer said three book making establishments were raided in Kewanee as part of a month old anti gambling drive in Henry county. Police seized gambling gear including a teletype machine during the Saturday operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Roy A. Palmer
Henry County
25000 Engineers To Strike January 31
CHICAGO January 24 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers announced 26000 engineers would strike against 15 western railroads a week from today. The dispute centers on demands for a second engineer on Diesel locomotives. The strike is set for 6 am January 31 in all time zones after negotiations under the National Railway Labor Act failed to produce arbitration. Railroads reject extra engineers on Diesels, saying firemen can assist. Details cover Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, Missouri Pacific, Texas and Pacific, Santa Fe lines, Union Pacific Central District, Southern Pacific, Illinois Central, Chicago and Northwestern, Western Pacific, Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, Frisco, International Great Northern, and Milwaukee Road.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
P. Shields
Shields
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Association of Western Railways
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington and Quincy
Missouri Pacific
Texas and Pacific
Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe
Union Pacific Central District
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Illinois Central
Chicago and Northwestern
Western Pacific
Rock Island
Pacific
St. Louis
San Francisco
Frisco
International Great Northern
Milwaukee Road
Easier Credit Sought on Cars by Auto Dealers
SAN FRANCISCO Jan 24 A four day National Automobile Dealers Association convention opened with a drive to extend installment buying on cars from 18 to 24 months to aid low income buyers The executive committee renewed pleas for the Federal Reserve Board to revamp regulations requiring a one third down payment with the balance due in 18 months
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Associated Press
San Francisco
National Automobile Dealers Association
Federal Reserve Board
Mt V. Racing on Topline Circuit
Two county fair harness racing circuits set tentative dates for the season. The Topline circuit lists Mt. Vernon on July 18 Martinsville on July 25 Urbana on August 1 Charleston on August 8 Lincoln on August 15 Springfield on August 22 Greenup on August 29 DuQuoin on September 5 and Marion on dates to be announced.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mt. Vernon
Martinsville
Urbana
Charleston
Lincoln
Greenup
DuQuoin
Marion
W P Fulford Dies at 77 in Mt Vernon
Wellington P. Fulford a carpenter died at 4 30 am at 316 S 15th St Mt Vernon age 77. Funeral Wednesday 2 45 pm Myers Chapel Rev John Maulding officiating burial Oakwood cemetery. Survived by wife Margia Cummings, three daughters Mrs Harry Valentine of Chicago Mrs Albert Ellis and Mrs Marie Rob inson of Mt Vernon, a brother John Fulford Springerton Ill and two grandsons.
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Wellington P
Bill) Fulford
15Th Street
Myers Chapel
John Maulding
Oakwood Cemetery
Fulford
Hamilton County
James
Sarah Caroline (Stallings) Fulford
Mt. Vernon
Margia Cummings
Pentecostal Church
Harry Valentine
Chicago
Albert Ellis
Marie Robinson
John Fulford
Springerton, Ill
Forsyth for Mayor Club Names Finance Chairman
Frank Dewey Sr of 301 North 16th Street has been appointed finance chairman of the Forsyth for Mayor Club Democratic. The appointment was announced today by Dr Roy G Miller, club chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dewey, Sr
N. 16Th Street
Roy G. Miller
Mayor Candidates Authorized for Mt Vernon Primary
The Register-News announces Harry L Bishop seeking re election as mayor, subject to the February 22 Republican primary. It also announces Lory A Van Horn as a candidate for mayor of Mt. Vernon in the Republican primary on February 22.
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Register-Nows
Harry L Bishop
Register-Naws
Lory A. van Horn
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Not A Promised Land For Fairfield Family
A Fairfield family moved to Mt. Vernon hoping for a warm house with furnace heat but basement floods twice and extinguished the fire. Their car caught fire last week with burned wiring, adding to their misfortune and ongoing setback.
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Mt. Vernon
Fairfield
Pfc. James Piercy Rites Wednesday
The casketed remains of Pfc. James H. Piercy of Mt. Vernon township arrive 8:55 a.m. Tuesday for funeral services and reburial. He died in Germany October 6, 1945 with the 36th Infantry Division. Born January 4, 1921 in Thebes, Ill. He was the son of Bryan and Wanda Fiery. He attended Shiloh grade school. He is survived by his mother and a brother, William Plorcy of Chicago, Tl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Piercy
Mt. Vernon Township
Mt. Vernon
Myers Chapel
Boyd Lee
Pfc
Piercy
Germany
36Th Infantry Division
Thebes, Ill
Bryan and
Wanda (Poston) Fiery
Shiloh
William Plorcy
Chicago
Overturf Infant Is Buried Sunday
Louella Ann Overturf infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry A Overturf of 1001 S 12th street died at 1118 p m Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital The child was born Friday Rev Orval Overturf conducted brief services at the graveside in Oakwood cemetery at 2:00 p m Sunday The child is survived by the parents and two brothers David Henry and Donald Gene both at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella Ann Overturf
Henry A. Overturf
S. 12Th Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Orval Overturf
Oakwood Cemetery
Henry A
Dorothy
Badgett) Overturf
David Henry
Donald Gene
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Mrs. Wright
W.S.C.S
Liberty Club Meeting
O.E.S. Meeting
Legion Auxiliary
John J. McCloy
World Bank
McCloy
Patricia Ball
Timothy Oakley
London
England
Oakley
House Expenditures Committee
Herbert Hoover
Mt. V
W. P. Fulford
Dewey
Forsyth Finance
Miss del
Our
Kurley Cleaners
Kurley Gleaners
EN Meek, JR
South 10Th Street
James Piercy
Main St
Goodyear Tire
Ist National Bank
Granada
New York
R Yyean Loe
Iranada
Myrna Loy
Fredric March
Dana Andrews
Olivia DE Havilland
Mark Stevens
Leo Genn
Henry Morgan
Rudy Vallee
This
Hugh Beamont Francis Rafferty
Arch Vanhorn
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