Personal notices of visitors and residents in Mt. Vernon area
A wide list of arrivals, visits, and temporary residents in Mt. Vernon and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Lilburn Byers and children from Mesa arrive to live with Mrs. Byers' parents in route 4. Numerous individuals from Opdyke, Elgin, Chicago, St Louis, Keenes, Salem, McLeansboro, Wayne City, and other locales visit Mt. Vernon or travel for business or reunion events across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilburn Byers
Mesa, Ariz
Byers
Johnecker
Route 4
Steve Kolesar
West Frankfort
Mt. Vernon
Elmer Cornelius
Opdyke
Roy White
Elgin
Willis Pige
Jean Koons
Harriet Sewell
Chicago
Ill
Mack Martin
Etna Farmer
Inn
Vernon
Jeff Marshal
Sims
David Dickey
Sue
Fairfield
Herschel Cantrel
Renton
Clyde Hock
St. Louis
Kathryn Webb
Salem
Perry Bell
Bluford
Woodrow Schram
Benton
James Lewis
Eskel K. Buckland
Manchester
Conn
Buckland
Mildred Warren
Patricia Warren
Norton G. Warren
G. W. Modglin
June Oakes
Edgar Fleming
Keenes
A. Paul Fellinger
David
Willard Harrison
Mary Ruth
Linus Audt
Gilly Gayle Bayer
McLeansboro
Edith Boswell
Wayne City
Freida Birkner
Emily Horsley
Joe Wood
Woodlawn
John Stevens
Wayne Sty
Wilford Ehlin
Maxine McCowen
Waltonville
W. T. Deerfield
Walter Potter
Decatur
Plowing Contest Postponed to Saturday at Mt Vernon Farm
Heavy rainfall caused the third postponement of the Jefferson county plowing contest now rescheduled for Saturday at 1 30 PM at the Kenneth Dycus farm three miles south of Mt Vernon. Seven or more contestants expected to compete. meet at 10 30 AM to lay out contour lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Kenneth Dycus
Mt. Vernon
Deputy Wins Chase Arrests Man in Larceny Case
Deputy Sheriff W. A. Randolph won a brief chase yesterday ending with the arrest of Frank Savilla, a transient, for stealing a billfold at the Morris store. Savilla was captured at the Jefferson Motor Co. after a pursuit that started on the public square and he was jailed on larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Randolph
Morris
Frank Savilla
Randolph
Jefferson Motor Co
Local man fined for liquor license violation
Carl Huff of this city pleaded guilty before Magistrate E W Threlkeld to selling liquor without a license and was fined 105.40 dollars after arrest by city police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Huff
E. W. Threlkeld
Pleads Innocent Of Check Charge Against Williams
Robert Williams, 38, appeared before County Judge Frank H. Walker and pled not guilty to issuing a defrauding check. Williams surrendered voluntarily to county officers during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Frank H. Walker
Willams
Sledge Reunion At Mt Vernon City Park
The Sledge family reunion is set for Sunday at Mt Vernon city park with a basket dinner at noon. relatives and friends are urged to attend. The Golden links of the Old Union Girls Club plan a play for August 20 and a picnic for August 2, with talks given by Barbara Smith and Elizabeth Leavey. The Odd Fellows District 1 meets July 31 in Royalton at 8 p.m. for family and friend fellowship. The Good Humor Club convenes at 2 p.m. at 131 Castleton Ave with co-hostess Mrs. W A Sherwood. Various local birthday dinners and homecomings are noted, including the Knauss and French families on August 8 and a wedding at McLeansboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sledge
Mt. Vernon
A. Basket
Old Union Girls Club
Ross Schrum
Phyllis Hall
Patricia Schrum
Barbara Smith
Elizabeth Leavey
Joyce Schrum
The
Odd Fellows
Royalton
Til
Royalton Lodge
al Westman
Noble Grand
Marion Lodge No. 13
Knauss
Lizzie French
Mary. J. Byars
Byars
Marlow Cross Road
Harmony Store
Mt. Vernon Council Girl Scouts Hold Special Meeting
A special Mt. Vernon Council meeting of the Girl Scouts of America is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 29 at the Girl Scout Little House. Council members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Boy Scout Pack 100 Cub Scouts Meet on Lawn
Pack 100 of Cub Scouts of America held a 7:30 p.m. meeting on Thursday at the home of Committee Chairman FE W Morgan. Twenty five Cub members attended with parents. The gathering opened with the flag, Pledge, and Cub Promise. Cubmaster G A Kotter presided as roll call noted each Cub’s Bobcat badge. Dens performed stunts and the Thrift plan was explained by Mr Morgan and Pack treasurer W L Sanders. After rehiring the flag and singing God Bless America the group reviewed a handicraft exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scouts of America
FE. W. Morgan
G. A. Kotter
Dens
Mr. Morgan
W. L. Sanders Pack
Airport Weather Update Report
Noon temperature 89. Dew point 748 humidity 1h per cent wind direction NAW wind velocity unknown mph barometric pressure 29.93 inches.
UN safety probe may bar dangerous entrants
Secretary of State Marshall announced a three citizen committee to investigate whether the United Nations is bringing persons into the United States who are a danger to security. The inquiry underscores concerns over potential threats and national security controls during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Marshall
United Nations
Old Equitable Trusted as First Insurance Basis in 1760
The fragment notes that the first company deemed a safe reliable basis of insurance was the Old Equitable in London, cited by statisticians. It identifies 1760 as the year and credits the institution with pioneering insurance reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frst
Equitable
London
Pleasant Grove Register News society notes and visits
A long list of Pleasant Grove residents and relatives travel to visit kin across Illinois and Missouri. The notices mention Mr and Mrs R G Ellis of River View Blvd St Louis visiting relatives, Grace Cobb attending a Wesley College graduation, trips to Maine Boston Chicago Princeton and Dallas, local gatherings at Peck erwood Ranch a hayride and a weiner roast, opera in St Louis, and various family visits in Champaign Flora Centralia Decatur and Albion. Alsorabid dog illness, 4 H youth leadership camp, and upcoming church service time changes are recorded along with farm horse premiums and other community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Salem
Green
Anne M. Golightly
Peckerwood Ranch
Homer T. Ramsey
Mary
Allan
St. Louis
Frank Moss
Robert Pesch
Verheyen
Yellowstone Park
Royal Gorge
Denver
Black Hills
Walton Hayse
Hayse
Gladys Cummings
Margaret Ann
Eula Gaston
Anne Golightly
Gale McBride
Carl Gowler
Ashley
East Bay
Bloomington
Hopewell
Roy Barrer
Linda
Carmi
Bart Cooksey
Albion
Pastor Kills Robber in Philadelphia Church
In Philadelphia Police said Rev. Theodore Bullock shot and killed a 25 year old man, Robert Winters, as he tried to flee after stealing $50 from a desk at the New Light Tabernacle Baptist church. Bullock faced homicide charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Associated Press
Philadelphia
Robert Winters
New Light Tabernacle Baptist Church
Theodore Bullock
Rev
Bullock
Detctives
B-29 Crash During World Flight Trip Reported
A continuation on page one notes State Department scrutiny of globe circling Air Force missions. Original plan sent B-29s from Aden to Ceylon. crash at 7 p m local time halted dispatches. In a separate report in Tokyo, a B-26 crashed into the sea during maneuvers, killing three American airmen. identities withheld until kin notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Air Force
Ceylon
Aden
Tokyo
Yokota
Motorcycle Collision Injures Rider at Tenth and Lamar
Bob Johnson of 813 S Tenth Street was injured at 4 25 p m yesterday when a motorcycle struck a car at Tenth and Lamar Johnson was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by Frank Decker 19 of 508 South 17th Street per police accident report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Johnson
S. Tenth Street
Tenth and
Lamar
Johnson
Frank Decker
South 17Th Street
USO to be Reorganized to Meet Expanded Forces
Washington July 28 Defense Secretary Forrestal announced approval of a Villain advisory committee recommendation that the united service organizations be reborn. The measure aims to restore wartime clubs and shows for service members as the armed forces expand.
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Washington
USO
Defense
Forrestal
Villian Advisory Committee
United Service Organizations
Top Notchers 4-H Club Achievement Program Friday
The Top Notchers Club will hold its achievement program at the Center School Friday July 30 at 7 30 p m. The Opdyke 4 H Club gathered July 21 at Evelyn Gowler home with four members. Sewing hints were shared by Norma Williams. Games and refreshments followed. Next meeting at Norma Jean and Shirley Mae Fitzjerrells August. The Rise and Shine 4 H Club met July 27 at Dorothy Gaston home with talks on the Champaign tour by Helen Roper and Dorothy Gaston. Other speakers included Jr. Moore Paul Harold Hill Glory Ann Guerrant and Gale Hill. Next meeting August 6 at Verlin Boone home.
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Top Notchers
Opdyke
Evelyn Gowler
Norma Williams
Norma Jean
Shirley Mae Fitzjerrells
Rise and Shine
Dorothy Gaston
Champaign
Helen Roper
Jr. Moore
Paul Harold Hill
Glory Ann Guerrant
Gale Hill
Verlin Boone
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Reported
Good Samaritan Hospital records admit Roger Graddy McLeansboro George Wagner Scheller Roy Williams. Discharges include Mrs Elmer Clark and Stanley Wayne Flota. Jefferson Memorial notes admission of Mrs Hattie Shaeffer Fairfield and Oscar McCowen.
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Good Samaritan
Roger Graddy
McLeansboro
George Wagner
Scheller
Roy Wiliams
Elmer Clark
Stanley Wayne Flota
Jefferson Memorial
Hattie Shaeffer
Fairfield
Oscar McCowen
Dinner Guests Share Sunday at Garren Home
Mr and Mrs Will Sanders of near Dix visited and dined with the Harold Garren family Sunday, sharing dinner and supper with their hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sanders
Near Dix
Harold Garren
Beatty Circus Set for Mt Vernon Show on August 12
Clyde Beatty Circus advance man C. S. Primrose announced Mt Vernon will host the world’s greatest trained wild animal show at the fair grounds on Thursday August 12. The itinerary lists Mt Vernon after Centralia on August 11 and before Mt Carmel August 13 and Harmsburg August 14. Primrose, veteran agent, noted the 20 railroad car parade and 10 elephants in the menagerie. He first visited Mt Vernon in 1898 with the Gentry Brothers Circus. The article also mentions a separate note: 13 miners killed in a Princeton explosion.
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C. S. Primrose
Clyde Beatty
Mt. Vernon
Fair Grounds
Los Angeles
Centralia
Mt. Carmel
Harmsburg
Mr. Primrose
Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Circus
Miners Honored for Bravery After Fatal Blast
Gov Ralph F Gates cited men for bravery last November Williams and Everett Jordan fought the fire and helped other miners escape Another dead miner William de Courcey Princeton had returned to work yesterday Joseph N Potts safety inspector was near the blast knocked unconscious but unharmed Concussion felt eight miles Oakland City men Harry Sharp and Lloyd Maron were in the shaft three miles away and rode to the scene Miners bodies were scattered and removal began Sharp had a premonition before going to work yesterday
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Ralph F. Gates
Williams
Everett Jordan
William de Courcey
Princeton
Joseph N. Potts
Potts
Oakland City
Harry Sharp
Lloyd Maron
Sharp
Call Democratic Meeting August 26 in Chicago
Springfield July 28 The Democratic state convention ended May 27 without a platform and will reconvene August 26 in Chicago to complete business. Session at 7 p.m. in the Coliseum will hear a keynote, state candidate addresses, and adopt a state platform. Daley leads platform drafting. Powell says plans include a Democratic day speech by Senator Barkley August 18 at the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Chicago
Coliseum
15Th
Wabash Avenues
University of Illinois
Richard J. Daley
Paul Powell
Vienna
Downstate
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Elements Found on Sun Surpass Earth Count
A historic finding shows sixty six elements present on the sun that are also found on earth, expanding understanding of solar composition. Researchers highlight the presence of these elements across solar spectra and compare abundances with terrestrial samples, noting implications for planetary formation theories.
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Earth
Funeral for Pfc Stanley Newberry in Whitton Sunday
Funeral services will be held at the Nazarene church in Whittington at 2:00 p m Sunday for Pfc Stanley Newberry who lost his life in France during World War II. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Newberry of Whittington and nephew of Mrs Margaret Cates of 905 S 22nd Street and Mrs Nolan Mays of 804 S 19th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mutchins
Hope Willabee
Rae Ritter
Thelma Ritter
Ninta Ruth Bozarth
Charles M. Bozarth
Tilman Ritter
W. A. Bozarth
Bridgeport
Wood
University of Illinois
Olney
Army Air Corps
The
Nazarene Church
Whittington
Pfc
Stanley Newberry
France
Newberry
Richard Newberry
Margaret Cates
S. 22Nd Street
Nolan Mays
S. 19Th Street
Typhoon kills nine in Hong Kong area
Nine people are confirmed dead after yesterday's typhoon in Hong Kong. Nine others were injured and two remain unaccounted for. Local authorities warn that conditions impeded search efforts and urged caution as crews continue investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
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Chase
William J. Bethard
Route 8
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
AMVET
Turner Boehm
Amvets
Bill Lee
Ilinois
Good Humor Club
Paul Taliana
Castleton Avenue
W. A. Sherwood
Dalph Dulany
Donard Dickey
Poplar Bluff
Ray Loyd
Lee Dulany
Disne
Sarrah Dickey
Raymond Dunay
Vernon Dulany
Belle Rive
Willie Johnson
Floyd Dulany
S. T. KeeneuEn
BOY Scout News
Airport News
Pleasant Grove
Pastor
Bernie Shelton
Shelton
Peoria
Popular Records
Elge LeeLee {Uy
Richard Arlen
Jean Rogers
Jranada
Alexex Smith
Sydney Greenstreet
Elanor Parker
Randolph Scott
Robert Mitchum
WA BAR —_ HALL
Robert Stack
Diana Barrymore
Jon
Eagle Squadron
Gregory Peck
Jane Wyman
Technicolor
EAGLE
Saet
Eagle Stamp CO
Rity
Alice Lacey
East ST. Louis, II
Everett S. Phillips
Justice of the Peace
Walter Hinderberger
Ollie Loretta Phillips
Edwardsville
Granite City
Hinderberger
Canada
Belleville Court
Phillips
Ing Gan
Belbendakirts
Pelleans
Betts
Dunlap
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