Funeral for Julia Ann McFarland Held in Mindful Memory
Mrs. Julia Ann McFarland died at 74 years, nine months, and 25 days at her home 418 Jordan street. Born October 4, 1879 in Hamilton county, she was the daughter of David and Sneed. Survived by three daughters Daisy Edwards Mt. Vernon, Catherine Rushing Aurora Missouri, Audra Britton Elgin Illinois. two sons Walter Presley St. Ann Indiana, Eugene Presley Kankakee Illinois. eight grandchildren. three brothers Orvill Marion, Arthur Davenport Iowa, Ernest Dallas Texas. one sister Lucy Laur Hollywood California. Body to Myers Chapel. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ann McFarland
Jordan Street
Hamilton County
David Sneed
Charles McFarland
McFarland
East Side Baptist Church
Daisy Edwards
Mt. Vernon
Catherine Rushing
Aurora
Audra Britton
Elgin
Ill
Walter Presley
St. Ann
Eugene Presley
Kankakee
Orvill
Marion
Arthur
Davenport
Ernest
Dallas
Texas
Lucy Laur
Hollywood
Calif
Myers Chapel
John McCormick Dies At 72 Rites Saturday
John Allen McCormick died at 10 45 p m at his home 1504 Westcott Street at age 72 years eight months and 17 days He was a farmer Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 30 p m at Myers Chapel Rev Ter rence of Brownstown Ul will officiate and burial in Bethel Memorial cemetery He will lie in state at Myers Chapel after 10 a m Friday Survived by Maggie his wife five sons Paul Mt Vernon Ebbie Bonnie Walter Wayne City Loman Batavia Robert Batavia three daughters Mary Loss Mt Vernon Paul Rader Carmi Mildred McCormick Peru one brother Chester Wayne City four sisters Hester Isaac Gertie Richards Amanda Friend and Martha Mathis and many grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen McCormick
Westcott Street
Myers Chapel
Wilbur ‘Terrence
Brownstown Ul
Bethel Memorial Cemetery
Mr. McCormick
Wayne County
David
Millie
Forth) McCormick
Maggie Austin
Paul
Mt. Vernon
Ebbie
Bonnie
Walter
Wayne City
Loman
Robert
Batavia
Mary Loss
Paul Rader
Carmi
Mildred McCormick
Peru
Chester
Hester Isaac
Mra
Gertie Richards
Amanda Friend
Boyleston
Mar Mathis
Phoenix, Ariz
Charles Standerfer 45 Dies in Decatur Ill
Charles Otho Standerfer of Mount Vernon dies suddenly in Decatur at 10:30 p m He was 45 years eight months and 26 days old and resided at 621 White Street Oak Grove He was a former machinist at Pressed Steel Car Co Wife Florence Rome survives Also surviving are his mother Ada Standerfer of Bruford brothers Clyde and Earl of Detroit sisters Blanche Lorkowski Ethel Caron and Mary Jo Braida Preceded in death by three sisters and his father Body to Myers Chapel Funeral arrangements incomplete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Otho Standerfer
Mt. Vernon
Decatur
Standefer
White Street
Oak Grove
Standerfer
Pressed Steel Car Co
A. F
Roy E
Ada
Spencer) Standerfer
Florence Rome
Ada Standerfer
Bruford
Clyde and
Earl
Detroit
Mich
Blanche Lorkowski
Ferndale
Ethel Caron
Roseville
Mary Jo Braida
Hazel Park
Myers Chapel
John T Brewer Dies Here Today
John Thomas Brewer 78 died at Good Samaritan Hospital after six days as a patient. Retired farmer from Forest Indiana born March 1 1876. Burial at Oakwood cemetery after services at Myers Chapel with calling hours Friday after 3 PM. Survives three sisters Mattie Adams Hazel Wyman and Minnie Landreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Brewer
John Thomas Brewer
South Seventh Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Brewer
Myers Chapel
Oakwood Cemetery
Ted L Prince Dies in Detroit Former Mt Vernon Resident
Obituary notice for Theodore L. Prince, a former Mt. Vernon resident, who died suddenly of a heart attack in Detroit, Michigan at age 39 years, 11 months, and 22 days. Body to return to Mt. Vernon for service at Myers Chapel with calling hours and burial plans.
Dior Unveils H Line Dropping Waist to Hips
Christian Dior introduces a new H line with a long straight torso and flat bust. Skirts and dresses stay slim from shoulders to hips, echoing 1920s flapper style and the jazz age while minimizing hips. Designers showcase fall and winter creations to a broad fashion press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Christian Dior
Dior
Mt Vernon Area Oil News Update From Hillsboro to Nashville
Mt Vernon area oil news reports field activity across several townships. Wells drilled include Benoist sand tests at Grabruck No 2 near Hillsboro and a wildcat on the R E Bowers farm near Dubois. Drillers Mabry Mazzarino Pruett and Obering are active with tests and abandonments in Trenton lime zones and nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Hillsboro
Band-Montgomery County
McGaw
Hughes
Washington County
Dubois
Perry County
Harry Mabry
Vandalia
R.E. Bowers
Mark Mazzarino
E.A. Obering
Joe Jessa
Nashville
Trenton
Tom Pruett
Earl Allen
Ina
Highway 37
Dies at 94 Konstancia Borowiak Widow of Joseph Borowiak
Mrs Konstancia Agnes Borowiak died Tuesday evening at her Ashley home aged 94 years five months and 20 days Born in Poland February 7 1860 she was the widow of Joseph Borowiak Surviving two sons John Ashley and another son in Woodlawn two daughters Mrs Mary Pisarek St Louis and Mrs Sally Placenski Denver 12 grandchildren seven great grandchildren Rosary Friday 8 p m at Hogan s Funeral Home Ashley Funeral Saturday 9 a m at St Michael s Radom Burial in St Michael s Cemetery Also notice bids invited for janitor bus driver post Markham City School District No 109 bids due Aug 10 1954 Contact Stanley Pepple or Lester Breeze Secretary Lester W Breeze 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konstancia Agnes Borowiak
Ashley
Joseph Borowiak
Poland
Hogan's Funeral Home
St. Michael's Church
Radom
S. Berent
Buria
St. Michael's Cemetery
John
Woodlawn
Mary Pisarek
St. Louis
Sally Placenski
Denver
Colo
Board of Education
Markham City School District No
Stanley Pepple
Lester Breeze
Lester W. Breeze
Four Extension Courses at Mt Vernon High School
Southern Illinois University will offer four extension courses at Mt Vernon High School this fall announced by Sidney S Hirons county superintendent. Courses include Agriculture 334 preservation of agricultural products Music 300 teaching materials and methods in first six grades Art 302 advanced ceramics pottery English 318 survey of American literature. Each course carries four quarter hours credit with tuition 9.05 dollars including book rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Wllneis University
Mt. Vernon High School
Sidney S. Hirons
Replacement Parking Meters To Be Installed Here
Mt Vernon will temporarily replace over 100 worn meters with 114 units from The Martin Red Ball Parking Meter Co of Benton while new Traffco meters, already purchased, are built. The 12 year old meters are beyond repair and nonfunctional, city officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Martin Red Ball Parking Meter Co
Benton
Chester Lewis
Air travel notes include multiple flights to Cleveland and Casey
Donald McLean flew to elevate Tom Oakley and Charles J. Covington to Cleveland Ohio. Lyle Endicott and Herb Downey traveled to Great Falls Alabama. Earl Outland flew to Casey New Jersey to pick up Mrs. Floyd Collins and her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McLean
Tom Oakley
Charles J. Covington
Cleveland
Ohio
Lyle Endicott
Herb Downey
Greatalls
Earl Outland
Casey
Floyd Collins
Rush Inhalator Aids Boy Near Mt Vernon
Firemen rushed an inhalator to the Clarence Dial store at the Marlow crossroads on Route 15 yesterday afternoon to revive 13 month old Rickey Porter. He became unconscious while en route to Mt. Vernon to see a doctor. Rural and city crews delivered the device. the child revived before use. A physician later treated him and reported improvement. The Porters live north of Bluford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dial
Marlow
Rickey Porter
Richard Porter
Mt. Vernon
Rickey
Bluford
Births Cynthia Ann Mefford and Rebecca Lynn Gentle
Mrs. Wilber Mefford and family announce the birth of Cynthia Ann at Good Samaritan Hospital at 6 19 last evening weighing eight pounds six ounces. Corporal Norman Gentle and Mrs. Gentle announce Rebecca Lynn born July 23 at Fort Leonard Wood. Corporal Gentle, formerly a Woodlawn teacher, is son of Oscar and Mrs. Gentle of Bluford. the mother is Betty Wilson, daughter of Raymond and Mrs. Wilson of Belle Rive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Mefford
South 23Rd Street
Vernon
Cynthia Ann
Good Samaritan Hospital
Norman Gentle
Crocker
Rebecca Lynn
Corporal Gentle
Fort Leonard Wood
Woodlawn Grade School
Oscar Gentle
Bluford
Betty Wilson
Raymond Wilson
Belle Rive
Cisne Grocer Wins New Car In Recipe Contest
Cisne grocer Vernon DeSelms won his choice of a three week European vacation or a 1954 Lincoln Capri in Pillsbury Mills European recipe contest for grocers. He chose the car after ranking nine store displays and matching a merchandising panel. The contest offered first prizes across divisions and 109 prizes were awarded overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon DeSelms
Cisne Grocer
Europe
Pillsbury Mills
DeSelms
Joe Belcher
Mt Vernon Gun Club Board Meeting Friday Night
The Board of Directors of the Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman’s Club will meet at 7:30 Friday night at the city hall to discuss plans for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sportsman’s Club Board
Mt. Vernon
Gun and Sportsman's Club
City Hall
Man Found Guilty of Vagrancy in Vandalia State Farm
Ross McKinney, 56, was adjudged guilty of vagrancy after a trial yesterday afternoon in the court of J. R. Thomas. He was sentenced to six months at the Illinois state farm at Vandalia charged with being a lewd, lascivious and wanton person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross McKinney
J. R. Thomas
McKinney
Illinois
Vandalia
Returns 2 U S Notes to Britain (Continued story)
The article reports Peiping accusing the United States of aggression after carrier planes searched for survivors of a British airliner shot down off Hainan. It notes the earlier Peiping broadcast denouncing the U S protest and claims of U S crimes. The piece also mentions a Sportsfan’s Club Lake event on August 22 and a call for board members to attend a meeting led by Henry Mossberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
Red China
Hainan
U. S
United States
Henry Mossberger
Nine-Year-Old Boy Ran Stolen Bicycle Racket
In Waukegan Illinois police busted a stolen bicycle racket run by a 9-year-old who claimed to have sold 14 bikes with a 10-year-old helper denying involvement. The boy used a mother’s note to persuade buyers as gas station attendants confronted the scheme. No charges yet. both boys were released to parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waukegan
Ill
Walter Riley
Riley
Coop's Cities Service Station Grand Opening
The new Coop's Cities Service station at State Route 37 and Park Avenue opens Friday and Saturday. Operator R C Coop Robinson and assistant Joe Anderson host a two day open house with free gifts including balloons for children and key chains and pencils for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coop
Cities
State Route 37
Park Avenue
R. C
Coop” Robinson
Joe Anderson
Hospital Notes Good Samaritan Admits and Discharges
Good Samaritan Hospital lists admissions for Mrs. Ethel Crago Mrs. Flo Caniff Mrs. Nadine Martin Wil liam Apgar infant Harold Frick Carolyn Kiselewski Intervalles Clinton David Miff and others Discharges include Mrs. Phyllis Voyles and infant son Lawrence Dale Mrs. Glenna Isaac and infant Carla Jean Master Raymond Carradine and Debra Ellen infant daughter Mrs. Mildred Fitts and infant Robert Jr Jefferson Memorial admits Bernard Gammon Fairfield Ruth Chamness Discharges include Alberta Casey and infant Randy Charles Estalee Barnes RFD 4
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Samaritan
Ethel Bernice Crago
Flo Arthur Caniff
Nadine Mae Martin
William Roy Apgar
Nashville
Harold B. Frick
Waltonville
Carolyn Kiselewski
Intervalles
Clinton
David Miffin
Phyllis Jean Voyles
Lawrence Dale
Glenna Lois Isaac
Carla Jean
Raymond Carradine
Edith Carolyn Sursa
Debra Ellen
Mildred Lucille Fitts
Robert Fred, Jr
Jefferson Memorial
Bernard Gammon
Fairfield
Ruth Chamness
RFD
Alberta Casey
Bonnie
Randy Charles
Estalee Barnes
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Julia McFarland
John McCormick
Chas. Standerfer
Mt. V
Ted L. Prince
Theodore L
Ted" Prince
Prince
Ross Partridge
Es ‘Ood Pelatery
R. Ce
Pocehontis
W. Annnie (Richardson) Prince
Prince of
Acorns
New Paris
Arvin
Clarence
California
Ruth Harlow
Mamie Dubois
Shreveport
Airport News
Moore Engineering Co., Inc
South Johnson
Carson
James
Yeamonds
Dale Warren
Earl Sweat
Warren
Delo
Cisne
Britain
Superette
North Salem Road
Borden
Swift
Sunkist
Borden's
Charmin
Swift's Choice
Jessic
Milnot
Carton
Delmonte Choice Tomato Juice
Portage Brand
Roth's
North 10Th
Goats Uy
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