Mt Vernon Area Social Roundup of Visits and Travels
A long list of local residents and visitors is noted with trips and gatherings. Names include Harold Payne, L E Payne, Paul Shanahan, M E Shanahan, Leo Shehorn, Vernon, and many others visiting Chicago, St Louis, Evansville, and Indiana towns. Weekend travels feature Grand Canyon, Boulder Dam, Yellowstone, and Canada trips as residents return home for family events and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Harold Payne
Ard
Chicago
L. E. Payne
Vernon
Paul E. Shanahan
Tommy Vaughn
Evansville
G. O. Lovan
C. E. Ritchey
McLeansboro
Paul E. Ritchey
Menteno
Harlow Zauner
Virginia Artis
Sullivan, Jr
Mt. Vernon
Bill Artis
Wanda Baker
Betty Boyd
Norma Guyman
Freda Wagner
Joann Jones
Jack DeChamp
Bob Bullock
Luther Beecherer
Tom Garrison
Warren Shehorn
St. Louis
Roy L. Simpson
Murray Bay
Quebec
Canada
Great West Life Insurance Co
Bill Stull
Birchwood
Wis
C. W. Harris
Columbus
Ohio
Waltonville
Charlie Dennison
Kenneth Flowers
Jeannine Page
Johnetta Kirkpatrick
Norman
Joyce Harlow
Art Mueller
Missouri Baptist Hospital
Louise Sims
Carmi
Alice Green
Bluford
D. W
Des Moines
Blanche Landgraf
Bob Anderson
Champaign
O. E. Anderson
Doris Jean Bookman
St. Mary’s Hospital
East St. Louis
Orley Tinsley
Dix
Keith Lowery
Max
Eruron
Howard Tittle
Sandra
Millie Keen
Keenes
Bill Reavis
J. C
Gary
Witchita
Kansas
W. E. Reavis
Wm. McAfee
York
Washington
Benn
Norman Jones
Sims
Mary Lakey
Diese
Beverly Bain
Alerp
Sayeerry Sumpus
Inas Aurdey
Satelen Anderson
Bonny
Mt. Vernonce
Marta Koy
Woodlawn Cpe
E. Whittenbrink
Wilkerson Puntney wedding at Wesley Methodist church
Veda Puntney daughter of Mr and Mrs John N Puntney and Allen M Wilkerson son of Mrs Mabel Wilkerson united in double ring vows at Wesley Methodist church on Sunday July 3 officiated by Rev O E Connett. The bride wore white linen with Kattenberg lace and gardenia corsage. Maid of honor Emma Dennis wore aqua with pink carnations. Best man Doyle Puntney. A wedding breakfast followed at Hotel Emmerson. After a trip the couple will reside at 1905 Herbert. A bridal shower had been held June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dennis
Doyle Puntney
Emmerson
Neal Mayfield
Dorcas Class Meeting at Wesley Church Tonight
The Dorcas Class social at Wesley Church meets in the church basement at 7 30 this evening. Refreshments will be served. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Wesley Church
G. S. Wooters
Centralia
Leaves for Job in Venezuela
George W. Taylor of 12th and George leaves for San Felix Venezuela to work for the McDowell Co. He will be employed for one year and will fly from New York via Pan American Airlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Taylor
12Th
George
San Felix
Vengzuela
McDowell Co
Pan American Airlines
New York
Legion Meet at Legion Home Election Night Tonight
American Legion Post 141 will hold annual officer elections at 7 30 p m tonight at Legion Home All members urged to attend Roger E Webb Adjutant Moose Members Regular meeting tonight Tuesday July 5 800 Broadway all members urged to be present Marion Lodge No 13 T O O F regular session tonight at 8 o clock to install newly elected officers and make appointments Kenneth Sandusky N G William Shehorn Rec Secy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Meeting
American Legion Post 141
Legion Home
Roger E, Webb
Moose
Broadway
Marion Lodge No. 13
Kenneth Sandusky
N. G
Wm. Shehorn
Rec
Weekend visitors from Detroit drop by Tolbert and Anderson families
Miss Wilma Starner and Miss Pearl Wagoner spent the weekend in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Anderson and sons Richard and Donnie hosted visitors, joined by Elda King and Jean Campbell of Detroit, Mich. They visited Mrs. John Tolbert and family and Mrs. O. E. Anderson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Starner
Pearl Wagoner
St. Louis
Orville Anderson
Richard
Donnie
Elda King
Jean Campbell
Detroit
Mich
Mr. Anderson
John Tolbert
O. E. Anderson
Rotary Club holds first meeting under new president
Rotary Club's newly installed president Dave Furnall presided at a noon luncheon today at Hotel Emerson. Furnall gave an interesting report on the recent International Convention held in New York City. Miss Sue Carol Carr entertained the group with three vocal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Dave Furnall
Hotel Emmerson
Furnall
New York City
Sue Carol Carr
Women Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Turner Home
The Women's Missionary Society of Second Baptist will meet at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at 1808 Stanley Avenue with Mrs Turner as leader.
Painter Luther Palmiter Dies at 62 in Mt Vernon
Luther Palmiter, a painter and member of Local Union No. 888, died at his home 1205 S. 16th St Mt. Vernon at 4 20 a m aged 62 years two months and 22 days. He was born April 12 1887 in White County and married Ida Dennis in Carmi June 1 1912. Survived by wife, son Carl, brother Fred, and six grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2 00 p m at Nazarene church with Rev E E Milby officiating. Burial in Enfield cemetery Enfield Ill. Burial preparations handled by Pulley Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Palmiter
S. 16Th Street
Palmiter
Nazarene Church
E. E. Milby
Enfield Cemetery
Enfield
Ill
Mr. Palmiter
White County
Alvets and
Margaret (Rainey) Palmiter
Carmi
Ida Dennis
Mt. Vernon
Union
Free Will Baptist Church
Carl
Fred
Births in area add five newborns to community list
Mr and Mrs Harry Lee Buchanan of Belle Rive welcomed an eight pound twelve ounce son named Jimmy Russell born at 12 52 am yesterday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Colle of 431 south 22nd street had a six pound four ounce boy born at 7 05 pm yesterday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank Feltmeier of Salem Road welcomed a son born at 8 42 am today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Mr and Mrs Guy Junior Williams Route 7 Mt Vernon became parents to a four pound six ounce boy born Monday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr and Mrs Arlie Odle Route 4 Mr Vernon welcomed a son born Monday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital weighing seven pounds seven. Mr and Mrs Harold Milligan of 30014 south Ninth Street are parents of a son born at hospital weighing six pounds 12 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee Buchanan
Belle Rive
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Jimmy Russell
William Colle
South 22Nd Street
Frank Feltmeier
Salem Road
Guy Junior Wiliams
Route 7
Mt. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Arlie Odle
Route 4
Mr. Vernon
Harold Milligan
South Ninth Street
Marriage of Miss LaVerne Book and Rev Raymond Switzer
Miss LaVerne Book daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Book of Chester Illinois and the Rev Raymond H Switzer pastor of the Methodist Dix Kell charge were married July 1 at seven p m in the Chester Methodist church. The bride formerly lived in Bonnie and holds a BA from McKendree College 1943. She taught in Webber Township high school 1944 to 1948 and most recently at Carlyle high school. The groom son of Mr and Mrs C C Switzer of Olive Branch Illinois graduated from McKendree College with a BA in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witzer
LaVerne Book
James H. Book
Chester
Ill
Raymond H. Switzer
Dix-Kell
Frdday
Bonnie
Mt. Vernon Township
McKendree College
Lebanon
Webber Township
Carlyle High School
Carlyle, Ill
Switzer
C. C. Switzer
Olive Branch
Mrs. Martha White Dies at 79 in Mt Vernon Region
Mrs Martha Jane White wife of Harry H White died at 7 30 p m Saturday at 1305 Casey avenue aged 79 years two months and 28 days Funeral services were at Myers Chapel and Oakwood cemetery burial Born April 4 1870 in Menard county daughter of James and Eliza Dodson Married August 7 1889 to Harry H White She was member of First Methodist church Varnell Rebeccas and Royal Neighbors Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Helen W Helm foster daughter Mrs Zelma Childress three brothers James R Dodson W M Dodson Charles E Dodson one sister Mrs Emma D Franks four grandchildren seven great grandchildren Preceded in death by one brother Frank Dodson and three sisters Mrs Mary Yearwood Mrs Ella Watts Mrs Laura Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane White
Harry H. White
Casey Avenue
Myers Chapel
Oakwood Cemetery
White
Menard County
James
Eliza Dodson
First Methodist Church
Varnell Rebeccas
Royal Neighbors
Helen WW. Helm
Wheaton
Zelma Childress
Hammond
Ind
James R. Dodson
W. M. Dodson
Mt. Vernon
Charles E. Dodson
San Diego
Calif
Emma D. Franks
Frank Dodson
Mary Yearwood
Ella Watts
Laura Daniels
4 H Clubs Meet This Evening at Homes of Hayes and Simmons
The Homemakers and Go-Getters 4 H Clubs meet this evening at Shirley and Jimmy Hayes home. Loyal Co-Operators 4 H Club meets at seven at Zella and Evelyn Simmons home 460 North 12th Street Zella demonstrates corije making and Evelyn speaks on clothing Jamce Jay Williams gives a clothing demonstration and Norella Baker demonstrates textile painting with two stencils Mothers and visitors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Jimmy Hayes
4-H Club
Zella
Evelyn Simmons
North 12Th Street
Evelyn
Jamce Jay Willams
Norella Baker
Red Cross Calendar Details Gray Ladies Schedule
Tuesday two Gray ladies work at the Cancer Clinic. Wednesday Jefferson County Gray Ladies host Veterans birthday party at Marion V A Hospital at 7 30 p m. Thursday Red Cross Council meeting at Marion V A Hospital Recreation Room. Also Thursday swimming appointment for water safety class cards will be mailed from the chapter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Marion V. A. Hospital
Red Cross Council
Mrs Bertha Ford Dies at Age 59
Mrs Bertha May Ford of 1001 S 12th street died at 11 am yesterday at 59 years 7 months 6 days. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Myers Chapel with burial in Wolf Prairie cemetery. She was born November 28 1889 in Jefferson county and survived by two sons Burrell Osborne and Donald Ford, a daughter Dorothy Neal, a brother Homer Morgan and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha May Ford
S. 12Th Street
Myers Chapel
Wolf Prairie Cemetery
Walter Whitlock Dies in Denver
Word has been received of the death of Walter Whitlock in Denver Colorado. He was a superintendent of street car track construction in Denver. He is survived by his wife one son Floyd and one daughter Mrs Esther Irby, all of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Whitlock
Lee Whitlock
Denver
Colo
Whitlock
Floyd
Esther Irby
Dis grace To Country 711 Killed Page Continuation
A fragmented list shows casualty counts by state and district during a national tragedy, with totals like Minnesota 12, Mississippi 330, New York 2111, Texas 87, and Washington 9. The figures appear in a collapsed tabular segment, indicating widespread fatalities across multiple regions and a continuing coverage on page one.
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Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyomine
District of Columbia
Joseph F Webb Dies at 82 in Jefferson County
Joseph Frost Webb died at 11 last night at 300 Caborn Avenue at age 82 years seven months and 11 days. A retired farmer in failing health two years, he was born November 23 1866 in Jefferson County, son of Newton and Emmaline Webb. Survived by three daughters, a half sister, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending at Pulley Funeral Home. Wife Florence Harvey preceded him in death in 1942. He attended Baptist church since youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Frost Webb
Caborn Avenue
Mr. Webb
Pulley Funeral Home
Jefferson County
Newton and
Emmaline (Frost) Webb
Florence Harvey
The
Baptist Church
Webb
Lloyd Bundy
John Page
Mt. Vernon
Thomas Lee
West Palm Beach
Fla
Tellie Tate
Texico
Thomas L Black Dies at Age 85 in Jefferson County
Thomas L Black of RFD 2 near Ina died at 6:30 am yesterday at Allen's Nursing Home at age 85 years nine months. Born October 4 1863 in Jefferson County, he was a retired farmer and longtime Methodist. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles Dudley six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. preceded in death by parents, one son, six brothers and a sister. Burial in Abner Cemetery near Nason with funeral at Elk Prairie church officiated by Rev Earl Gulley. Pulley Funeral Home directing. visitation at daughter’s home in Ina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Logan Black
RFD 2, Inc
Allen’s
Elk Prairie Church
Nason
Earl Gulley
Waltonville
Abner Cemetery
Pulley Funeral
Charles Dudley
RFD 2
Ina
Mr. Black
Jefferson County
Samuel
Myra Anne
Dave) Black
Eva Nash
Black
Methodist Church
Near Inn
Safety Films Shown at City Park Fourth of July
Free safety education films were shown at the city park during the Fourth of July celebration. An first aid tent provided free services staffed by E L Joines and spouse, Carlos Young, Donald Hahn, and Mary Witter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Joines
Red Cross
First Aid
Carlos Young
Donald Hahn
Mary Witter
Hospital Notes list admissions and discharges across hospitals
Jefferson Memorial admission roster includes Nellie Buchanan Belle Rive James Morgan Martha Colle Frank Yates Lizzie Fitzferrells Archie Hawkins Flora Jack Whittaker Norman Davis infant Jackie Johnson. Discharges include Beulah Rine Ollie Pierce R F Dobson Edna Mae Fields Alma Bruce Bertha Overbey Belle Rive John Wielt and infant Deborah Ann. Good Samaritan admits James Slover Thomas O Conner Bonnie Hopkins Master Walter Ray Peterson. Discharges Kathryn Trowbridge Venita Wiley infant son Bluford J Frank Wallace Lula Mae Cox infant Rosa Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Buchanan
Belle Rive
Jim Morgan
Martha Colle
Frank D. Yates
Lizzie Fitzferrells
Bonnie
Archie Hawkins
Flora
Jack Whittaker
Norman E. Davis
Jackie Johnson
Beulah Rine
Ollie Pierce
R. F. Dobson
McLeansboro
Edna Mae Fields
Alma Bruce
Norris City
Allen Rose
Mt. Carmel
Bertha Overbey
John Wielt
Deborah Ann
Jessie Carroll
Good Samaritan
James Slover
Thomas O'Conner
Bonnie Hopkins
Walter Ray Peterson
Kathryn Trowbridge
Venita Wiley
Bluford
J. Frank Wallace
Lula Mae Cox
Rosa Lee
Connally Pleads For Alliance In Senate Debate
Senator Connally urged Senate approval of a military alliance and arms aid, arguing the pact does not undercut Congress or extend presidential power. He warned Soviet domination of Eastern Europe imperils world peace and noted France as the only pact nation likely to receive arms aid. Senator Vandenberg will speak next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Connally
Senate
Congress
Russia
Soviet Union
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Poland
Yugoslavia
Albania
Vandenberg
R-Mich
One Killed Two Hurt in Wayne Co Accident
Two men were treated at Good Samaritan Hospital after a Sunday accident in Wayne county near Boyleston, Til. Robert Lewis of St. Louis died from injuries, while James E. Russel, 28, and Charles McCormick, 38, both from Missouri and nearby addresses, were admitted to Mt. Vernon hospital with leg and knee injuries and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan Hospital
Wayne County
Boyleston
Til
Robert Lewis
St. Louis
Mt. Vernon Hospital
James E. Russel
Charles McCormick
RFD 1
Fairfield
90 Year Old Duncan Celebrates Fourth Of July Party
In Salem II on July 4, E. L. Duncan celebrated his 90th birthday among 48 of his 159 descendants. The gathering included three of his eight living children, 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, II
E. L. Duncan
Bus Collision Kills Three. Fourteen Hurt in Smithfield
A bus and a milk truck collided near Smithfield North Carolina. The bus driver and the two truck passengers died in the post crash fire. Two farmers and a passing motorist helped evacuate bus passengers. Fourteen injured, two seriously. The crash occurred yesterday near the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
N. C
Airport News Distance travels of St Louis visitors
Homer George and Don Phillips of St Louis flew here on Sunday. Paul Stewart flew to Minneapolis Minnesota on Monday. Edmond Hicks flew to Great Bend Kansas over the weekend. Bud Irish and Rusty Crustsinger flew here on business today from St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer George
Don Phillips
St. Louis
Paul Stewart
Metropolis
Edmond Hicks
Great Bend
Kansas
Bud Irish
Rusty Crustsinger
Marriage Licensees Linked by Mt. Vernon and Area Names
William H Bain of Belle Rive and Jessie Williams of Mt Vernon along with Howard Wilkey of Arthur IL and Loretta Malcolm of Mt Vernon. James W Ried of Mt Vernon and Maxine Moreton of Woodlawn. Allen M Wilkerson and Veda Fern Puntney, both of Mt Vernon, listed as applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Bain
Belle Rive
Jessie Williams
Mt. Vernon
Howard Wilkey
Arthur, Til
Loretta Malcolm
James W. Ried
Maxine Moreton
Woodlawn
Allen M. Wilkerson
Veda Fern Puntney
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Jackson Jewellerst
Ein Hol A
Lala
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Epworth Methodist Church
Eva McCauley
H. D. Todd
United Nations
Leonard Yandell
Blaine Marlow
Raymond Grigg
Owen Hicks
Clyde Marlow
Opdyke
Charlie Simmons
Gene Harvey
Springfield
Illinois
Gladys Dennis
Venezuela
H. B. Carpenter
Gov
Charles Blosser
Concordia
Kan
Republican River
Lincoln
Lincoln Home Bureau
F. A. Stewart
George Shepherd
Raymond W. Switzer
Harry White
Perle Mesta
Newport R. I
Washington, D. C
Truman
Luxembourg
Bernard Baruch
Europe
Baruch
Bertha Ford
Mrs. Ford
Robert and
Eliza (Cash) Morgan
Charley Osborne
Hayne Ford
Ford
Christian Church
Burrell Osborne
Donald Ford
Dorothy Neal
Homer Morgan
Joseph F. Webb
Thomas L. Black
Egypt
Jefferson Caffery
Brazil
Caffery
Stanton Griffis
Storm Center
John Carson
Federal Trade Commission
Carson
Jefferson Memorial
Wy-Vernon
Abner
Ry Rene Cal
al Capp
Astor Piture
Wayne Co
Associated Press
Airport News
Will James
Mark Stevens
Coleen Grat
Bob Hope
Lucille Ball
Tucson
Tiering
John Wayne Claire Trevor
Thomas Mitchell Mater Wanger Production
Eugene O'Neills
Aca
John Wayne E
Barry Fitsgerald
Rald
Fhonvas Michel
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