Local residents return from visits and business trips
Mr. and Mrs. Don Bergstedt visited relatives in Mt. Vernon and Salem. Numerous locals including Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kirk in Hot Springs, and County Judge Frank H. Walker attended an Illinois Hospital Association meeting in St Louis. Others traveled for business, family visits, or vacations to cities like Miami, Chicago, and Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bergstedt
Louis
Glen Dare
Salem Road
Susie Edmison
Keenes Was
Vernon
Faure Ford
Mona Kekow
Slitord
Esterday
Calvin Kirk
Hot Springs
Frank H. Walker
Etha Stover
Illinois Hospital Association
10Th District
St. On Hospital
Ersst
St. Louis
Wendell Keifer
Dahlgren
Mt. Vernon
T. E. Regenhardt
Janet
Carbondale
Jaanita Powers
Owensboro
H. Bruce
Fred Bayne
Byford
Hester Stricklin
Hovrinia Harper
Fairfield
Leslie Downey
Eldorado
Audrey Wilson
Johnsonville
Joe Edwards
Norris City
Charles Kirk
Grayville
Centralia
George W. McGill
Jordan Street
Montford J. McGill
U. S. Navy
Missouri
U. S. S. Petrel
SR 14
c/o
New London
Conn
Tommy Taylor
Chicago
John O. Frick
Robert Frick
William Frick
Dorothy White
C. O. Maynard
Bobby
Marion
William Musgrave
Della Beaty
Charles Rockenmeyer
St. Louis University
Snowbound Area in North Dakota
The Army has begun aerial reconnaissance to determine if a 50 by 150 mile North Dakota region is a disaster area. The critical zone runs from Devils Lake to the South Dakota border, with depths up to 38 inches and temperatures reaching 50 degrees below zero. Edgley is identified as the critical spot where fuel is scarce. The effort follows a conference between Col Norman D. Finley and Governor Fred Randal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Dakota
Fifth Army
Norman D. Finley
North Dakota Military District
Fred Randahl
Devils Lake
South Dakota
Edgley
Bismarck
Jamestown
Eye Clinic Bus Schedule Shifts to Thursday
The Mt Vernon eye clinic bus to Eldorado now runs on Thursday instead of Wednesday. It will load on the east side of the court house on Ninth Street and depart at 11 45 a m. It will pick up passengers at Opdyke Belle Rive Dahlgren Delafield Me Leansboro Dale and Broughton at the same daily time. Beck's Charter Service provides the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mternon Eye Clinic
Eldorado
Court House
Ninth Street
Opdyke
Belle Rive
Dahlgren
Delafield
Me. Leansboro
Dale
Broughton
Beck
Birth announced for Sandra Louise Pasley at Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Leonard Pasley of Route 4 Mr Vernon welcomed a daughter last evening at Good Samaritan Hospital named Sandra Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Pasley
Route 4
Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Sandra Louise
New Island Found in Timor Sea Near Australia
A newly discovered narrow island in the Timor Sea measures about one mile long and lies roughly miles northwest of Broome in Australia. The report notes the island’s recent emergence and uncertain cartographic status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Island
Timor Sea
Broome
Australia
Society Hone and Fine Arts Group Musical Program
The American Home and Fine Arts Department of the Mt. Vernon Federated Women's Club will stage a luncheon and musical program on Wednesday February 8 at Robb's Coffee House. Lunch at one, program at five. Dr Maurits I Kesnar SIU violinist will perform with Gilbert Fisher. Reservations via Mrs Jack Levy at 1493-1 before February 7. Also honored at a shower Mrs Theodore R Lindsay and her new son Theodore Jr born January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home and Fine Arts Department
Mt. Vernon
Federated Women's Club
Robb's Coffee House
Maurits I Kesnar
Southern Illinois University
Gilbert Fisher
Kesnar
Federated Club
Junior Woman's Club
Jack Levy
Jack Garrison
West Broadway
Theodore R. Lindsay
Theodore, Jr
Lindsay
Mark Moreton
Deborah Circle Meeting At First Presbyterian Church
The Deborah Circle of the Westminster Society at First Presbyterian meets with Mrs. Lawrence Collins at 525 South 19th Street on Wednesday February 1 at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon program and business meeting Mrs E M Morrow will lead the devotional and assist as hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah
The
Westminster Society of the First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence Collins
South 19Th Street
E. M. Morrow
Mid Winter Wedding in Belle Rive Honors Jennie Boehm
Mrs. Harry Boehm of Belle Rive announces the marriage of her daughter Jennie to Gerald Fish of Chicago. The ceremony was held December 24. Mr Fish is son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Fish of Madison Wisconsin. The couple plan a few weeks in the East before returning to Chicago where Mr Fish works for the Denver Chicago Trucking Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boehm
Belle Rive
Jennie
Gerald Fish
Chicago
Mr. Fish
Pearl Fish
Madison, Wis
East
Denver
Chicago Trucking Co
Lincoln Unit Meeting Postponed By Weather
The Lincoln Home Bureau Unit plans to meet Thursday at 1 45 p m with Mrs Herman Ganson of the Salem Road if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lincoln Home Bureau
Herman Ganson
Salem Road
Presbyterian Choir Social Night at First Presbyterian
Dr and Mrs Guthrie invite members of the First Presbyterian Church choir and spouses to a social evening in the church parlor after the regular choir practice on Wednesday evening February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Choir
R. B. Guthrie
First Presbyterian Church Choir
Woodlawn Home Bureau Meeting Set for Feb 1
The Woodlawn Unit of the Home Bureau will meet in the Woodlawn Christian church basement on Wednesday February 1 at 7 30. Miss Anna Betty Huck Home Adviser will present the major lesson How to Combat Worry and Develop Better Mental Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn Home Bureau
Woodlawn
Home Bureau
Woodlawn Christian Church
Anna Betty Huck
Epworth W S C Meets at Epworth Methodist Church
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Epworth Methodist church will meet at the church on Fourth and Main streets Wednesday February 2 at two p.m. The February lesson is Having the Bible Is Not Enough. A business session will be led by president Mrs. Clarence McCauley. All women and visitors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth W. S. C
Women's Society of Christian Service
Epworth Methodist Church
Main Streets
Clarence McCauley
Wesleyan Service Guild meeting announced
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church will meet Wednesday February 1 at 6 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. E. Valentine 1808 Broadway. Bring a covered dish and table service. Guests are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
First Methodist Church
J. E. Valentine
Broadway
Home Bureau Executive Board Meeting Set for Wednesday
The Jefferson County Home Bureau executive board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9 30 a m Wednesday February 1 in the courthouse officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Jefferson County Home Bureau
Mt Vernon Mothers Club Meeting at Central Church
The Mt. Vernon Mother's Club will meet at the Central Church of Christ at 7 30 p m on Thursday February 2. Visitors are welcome to attend and participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother’s Club
Mt. Vernon
Central Church of Christ
A. F
Mt. Vernon Lodge
A. M
Henry McE Regeem
W. Bro
William E. Reavis
Ecy
Library Interior Painting Bids Open February 15
Notice to painters that the Library Board will open bids on February 15 for interior painting of the library. Interested bidders may obtain specifications at the Librarian's office. Mrs Mildred Metcalf Tebranian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Metcalf
Tebranian
American Innovator Might Buys Curtain On Pin Manufacturing
A historical note recalls that pins remained costly until 1824 when an American named Might invented a machine to mass produce pins, revolutionizing the industry and lowering prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Might
Rotary Meeting at Hotel Emmerson in Mt Vernon
The Mt Vernon Rotary Club held its regular luncheon today at noon at Hotel Emmerson. L L Phemister gave the program, with Owen Denham Kenneth Stewart and Mort Dorothy welcomed as new members. Lawrence N Risch of Evansville Indiana was a visiting Rotarian introduced to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Meeting
Mt. Vernon
Summersville P T A Meeting Postponed to Monday
The Summersville Parent Teacher Association meeting scheduled for last evening has been postponed to Monday evening, February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summersville P. T. A
Summersville Parent-Teacher Association
4-H Leaders Conference in Centralia Friday
A 4-H leaders conference will be held at the Centralia Community Center Friday from 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m. About twenty Jefferson County 4-H leaders are expected, with a focus on camping. A luncheon will recognize long-time leaders, and Miss Thelma Patterson of Chicago, an expert on camping, will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Jefferson County
Thelma Patterson
Chicago
Tri-State Consolidated Gas to Open Mt Vernon HQ
Mt Vernon will host the new Tri-State Consolidated Gas Company with stores planned in Mt Vernon Hopkinsville Paducah Nashville and Centralia The main office will be in the Porter and Bond building An early opening date was targeted for a new store at 1111 Broadway C E Williamson of Nashville is president Thornton Casey of Centr a lia is general manager Kenneth McKinney of Mt Vernon is secretary treasurer Charles E Webb is sales manager The firm will handle bottled propane gas and appliances including gas and electric items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Tri-State Consolidated Gas Company
Hopkinsville
Paducah
Nashville
Centralia
Hotel Emmerson
Broadway
Porter and Bond
C. E. Williamson
Thornton Casey
Kenneth McKinney
Tri-State Consolidated
Charles E. Webb
Three Cases in County Court Plea Values in Hamilton County
Three cases were heard before Osborne McMahon of Hamilton county. He pleaded not guilty to issuing a check to defraud and was brought by county officers. Charles H. Golden entered a not guilty plea to contributing to the dependency of minor children. C. D. Cates pleaded guilty to a fraud offense. Judge Walker took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Walker
Osborne McMahon
Hamilton County
Charles H. Golden
C. D. Cates
Walker
Bumpus Funeral Date Is Changed
Funeral arrangements for Dallas Floyd Bumpus age 74 of 600 Broad way are updated. The service is set for Friday at 2 00 p.m. at Hams Grove church with Revs Bird Green and Dave Goddard officiating, followed by burial in Hams Grove cemetery. Arrive Mt Ver non at 10 50 a.m. Thursday and stay at Myers Chapel until the service. He died Friday night in Glendale California while visiting relatives since December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Floyd Bumpus
Broadway
Hams Grove Church
Bird Green
Dave Goddard
Hams Grove Cemetery
Mt. Vernon
Myers Chapel
Bumpus
The
Car Co
Tiny Tot Contest Announces Local Show at Mt Vernon
A Tiny Tot popularity contest accompanies the home talent show It s A Date to be staged Feb 8 and 9 at Mt. Vernon high school auditorium under American Legion Auxiliary oversight. Contestants age one to six have penny votes via jars in downtown stores, proceeds funding Veterans Rehabilitation and Child Welfare programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon High School
American Legion Auxiliary
Illinois Power Co
Joyce Delp
Vicki Deekman
Terry Bolerjeck
Duane Yager
Andrea Sue Marlow
John
Gene
Girl Scouts Aid March of Dimes Campaign
Girl Scouts from 5th and 6th grades collected for the March of Dimes while on duty at three theaters in the evenings and Sunday matinee. Mrs. Jean Paris, region field adviser, visits Mt. Vernon on Thursday February 2 to meet with leaders at Robbs at 9 30 a m and speak to high school girls at 3 p m. She will also meet with Council members at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Paris
Mt. Vernon
Paris
Robbs
Girl Scout Council
Chamber of Commerce
Columbus 1492 Landed at San Salvador Island
Columbus reached San Salvador, now Watling Island in the Bahamas, marking a historic voyage. The text notes an immense mythical treasure claim of 20 quintillion dollars in gold under the sea, with a purported cost of 30 dollars to extract each dollar of value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
San Salvador
West Indies
Watling Island
Bahamas
Two Holdup Men Nabbed After Savings Bank Robbery
Two swarthy men robbed the First Federal Savings and Loan Association in South Bend and $5,017 was taken. Within an hour, two suspects matching the description were captured aboard a Chicago South Shore train at Michigan City after an elderly official fired five shots as they fled. Police identified the men as John Harland, 26, and Charles S. Grant, 21, of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Savings and Loan
Michigan City
Chicago, South Shore and
M. R. Kirkham
John Harland
Charles S. Grant
New York City
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Hospital Notes and Discharges Across Local Hospitals
Jefferson Memorial admitted Mrs John T Mc Cauley Mrs Vera Condett and Mrs Mary Harvey. Discharged include Mrs Florence Hutchison Mrs Nina Hill and infant son. Good Samaritan admitted Mrs Lucy Cannon Mrs Geraldine Osborn and Mrs Ethel Davis. Discharged include Mrs Mabel Anderson Mrs Rosalie Carter and infant Sharon Pritchett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
John T. McCauley
Vera Condett
West Frankfort
Mary Harvey
Florence Hutchison
Nina Hill
Edna Hooper
Fairfield
Good Samaritan
Lucy Cannon
Geraldine Osborn
Bluford
Ethel Davis
Mabel Anderson
Rosalie Carter
Sharon Pritchett
Italian quintuplets die after premature birth in Lucca
Italian Lucca report says a 30 year old housewife Maria Bianchi gave birth to quintuplet girls Sunday. Two of seven month premature babies were stillborn and the other three died within hours after birth. The mother is reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lucca
Italy
Maria Bianchi
Two Men Tied to $275000 Worthless Check Ring
Marion authorities report two youths, Marion Cooper and Gerald E. Cox, admit involvement in a 275000 dollar worthless check scheme spanning 18 months across cities from Arizona to Maryland. They face confidence game charges. Cooper claimed cash and hinted at hidden funds while Cox drove the car after a Saturday incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Arizona
Maryland
Charles Denham
Marion Cooper
Woodward
Okla
Gerald E. Cox
Norfolk
Virgil Ewell
Williamson County
Cooper
Ewell
Flagstaff
Ariz
Baltimore
Cox
Goreville
Johnson County
Illinois Bureau of Identification
Los Angeles
West Frankfort
Iil
Dinner Here Honoring Dr Hall Tickets On Sale
Tickets are on sale at Mt. Vernon drug stores and by civic groups for the Dr. Andy Hall Dinner on Wednesday February 8 at the Mt. Vernon Armory. Sponsored by 19 organizations the banquet honors Dr Andy as the 1949 outstanding general practitioner. A buffet supper precedes a planned program and local groups urge attendance. Davis Drugs was previously omitted from listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Dr. Andy Hall
Mt. Vernon Armory
Dr. Andy
Jefferson County Home Bureau
Andy
Davis
Mount Vernon Mayor Proclaims Boy Scout Week 1950
Mayor Milton D. Forsyth designated February 6 to 12 as Boy Scout Week in Mount Vernon Illinois to mark the 40th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and to urge citizen support for Scout Leaders and the National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge. Landslides are common in the Himalayas, a young mountain range still settling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton D. Forsyth
Mt. Vernon
Boy Scouts of America
Congress of the United States
Boys of America
Arm of Liberty
Historic
Valley Forge
Mount Vernon
Illinois
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Eye Clinic
Mt.v
Koko
March of Dimes
Little Guy Allen
Beechhurst
L W. Magovern
Tiny Tot
Girl Scout News
Columbus Landing
Leatrice Reich
Aspen Mountain
Colo
Marion Lodge No. 13
T.0.0.f
Odd Fellows ‘Temple
Coe
W., W. Bell
N. G
Charles Vaught
Secy
Royal Arch Masons
Andrew D. Webb
Glenn E. Cole
Cecil N. Lovin, Secy
Dr. Hall
Himalayas
Artur Rubinstein
Paul Kollsman
Beverly Hills
Cal
FOX Theatres
le U A
Maureen O’hara
Rooeet
Miron
Ee Nae Wendel
C Corey
William Dennis
Bendix
O'Keefe
Barbara Britton
Are Assstadium
Lassie
Yvonne Charles Decarlo - Coburn
Scott Brady
John Russell
North
James Oliver Curwood
Kirby Grant
Jan Clayton Edward Norris
Helen Parrish
Christopher Columbus
Caballero
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