Mt Vernon area residents host visitors and attend events
A long list of Mt Vernon area residents and guests are noted weekend activities. Hammond’s Mies Reta Brumm returned home after visiting relatives. Several locals attended Westminster College commencement in Fulton Missouri where Gerald L Barthel earned a BA. Others traveled to St Louis Chicago and Springfield for visits and events including AMVET convention attendance and university commencements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Salem
Mt. Vernon
E. C. Lumpkins
Bluford
Arthur Wilkins
Centralia
Mary Wilkins
Charles Bishop
du Quoin
Charles Lison
Orient
Roderick ‘Dennis
Judith Ellen
Gladys Dennis
Dennis
Mediterranean
Spain
Italy
Malta
Crete
Sicily
France
Portugal
Al‘sters
Camp LeJune
North Carolina
Melvin Wilson
Bonnie
N. A. Gullic
Galatia
Frank McPherson
Christopher
John A. Clark
Whittington
Edith Hirons
Betty
Waltonville
Benny Moses
St. Louis
Barbara Koons
Chicago
Burrell Bundy
Otis Braddy
Eula Book
Dorothy Dickson
Thompsonville
William D. Newman
St. Francis DeFales
Clara Schmitz
Miss Schmitz
Webster College
Paul Broyles
Allan M. Bulaney
American Legion
Hotel Sherman
Leonard Wood
Harvey Hungate
Elmer Campbell
Giles
Campbell
Mattoon
Eran
Clarence Pearson
Herman Sanders
Freida Clifton
Broadview Hotel
East St. Louis
Bobbie Hanna
Wayne Highsmith
Jim Warfield
Witney Braddy
David King
Toluca
Doris Prahl
Bloomington
Charlie King
College
W. K. Owen
Springfield
Ares
Arles Jompson
Register News
Illinois
Indiana
Ae Guertin Paper Co
Camriskany
Canada
Ing and
Be Ems
Theology Degree For W. A. Nicoll At Boston University
Boston University held its annual commencement in the Boston Garden this morning at 10:30. Among the 3450 graduates, W. A. Nicoll of Richfield Vernon was awarded the Bachelor of Sacred Theology from the School of Theology.
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Boston
Mass
Boston University
Boston Garden
Ilies
Peintives
William Eeander Nicoll
Richt. Vernon
Til
School of Theology
Piano Recital and Society Meetings in June Society
Piano pupils of Mrs. J R Cochran will perform Tuesday June 6 at 8 pm in Central Church of Christ. The First Methodist W S C S meets June 6 at 2 30 pm. Naomi Circle of Westminster meets at 8 pm. Loyal Home Builders Bible Class joins Men s Ninety Nine for a social evening at Central Church. Tuttle Lee couple Alma Lee Tuttle and James Tittle wed May 18 at Marion with reception and trip plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cochran
Central Church of Christ
Betty Lou Carpenter
Judy McCarty
Janet Blackard
Judy Sue Carpenter
Carol Gay Cowen
Sondra Jean Oliver
Sharon Kay Talbott
Angela Carpenter
Cara Norris
Andy Henderson
Earl Ray Elliston
Bobby Neal
Don Neal
Jerry Bodine
Dale Green
Patsy Rector
Mary Jane Culpepper
Linda Kay Rector
Charlene Sutton
Aline Williams
Naomi
Westminster Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. K. Snider
22Nd Street
Loyal Home Builders
Loyal Home Builders Bible Class
Alma Lee
Anna Kirk
Ina
James Tuttle
Claude Tuttle
Seba Marshall
Marion
Epworth Methodist Women’s Circle Meeting Planned
The Women's Christian Service Circle of Epworth Methodist church will meet on Wednesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. in the church parlor. Mrs. Mable Culli will preside, Mrs. Ruth Henry will lead the pledge service titled I Can Give More, followed by a social hour after the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Church In Fellowship Center
J. L. Buford
Carl Hammond
Wm. Hicks
Women's Christian Service
Women’s Christian Service Circle
Epworth Methodist Church
Mable Culli
Ruth Henry
Home Bureau Meets at Irma Bechtel’s June Meeting
The Belle Rive Home Bureau unit met at Irma Bechtel's on June 2 with ten members and three visitors. Betty Ann Huck led a fatigue reduction lesson. Irma Bechtel was named major lesson holder on Symptoms of Disease and Dora Mathus will present the minor lesson on Use of Deodorants. Shull attended as county VP. The next meeting will be with Flora Johnson on July 7 at 8 p.m. Dorcas Class To Meet at Mrs. John Richter’s home on Oakland Ave Tuesday at 2 p.m. Mrs. Benton Paisley gave the devotional with co-hostesses Mrs. Everett Williams and Miss Affie Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Belle Rive
Irma _ Bechtel
Betty Ann Huck
Shull
Irma Bechtel
Dora Mathus
Flora Johnson
Dorcas
First Presbyterian Church
John Richter
Oakland Ave
Benton Paisley
Everett Williams
Affie Myers
Thimble Club gathers for afternoon at Mrs Cummings home
Mrs Chloe Cummings hosted the Thimble Club last Thursday at 405 Harrison with guest Mrs Faye Matthews of McAllen on visit. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Alta Davis. The next meeting will be at Mrs Davis's home on Fairfield Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble
Chloe Cummings
Thimble Club
Harrison
Faye Matthews
McAllen
Texas
Alta Davis
Davis
Fairfield Road
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List Inpatients
Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan report admissions and discharges. Names include Mona Jones Bluford Ada Smith E. W. Werner Bessie York and others. discharges list several from Fairfield Belle Rive Bluford Mill Shoals Wayne City Texico Kell Kell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Mona Jones
Robert Dickey
Bluford
Glenn Shurtz
Waltonville
Ada Smith
E. W. Werner
Bessie York
Lawrence Lee
Fairfield
John Brake
Belle Rive
Norma Holloway
Barbara Rummler
Lois Braddock
Nancy Lynn
Bessie Tucker
Juanita McCann
Legion Meeting at Jefferson Post 141 This Week
Regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 6 at 8 pm at the Legion Home. A movie to be shown Wednesday evening June 7. All veterans, their wives and guests invited. H Rockenmeyer Commander. M F Dorothy Adjutant.
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Legion Meeting
Jefferson Post 141
Legion
H. Rockenmeyer
F. Dorothy
Adjt
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Jimmie Hassakis at Robb's
Mrs Demetri Hassakis hosted a stork shower for Mrs Jimmie Hassakis at Robb's Coffee House. Invitations and place cards followed a miniature menu theme with lace doilies and baby blue pink ribbons. Over 30 guests attended including visitors from Springfield St Louis and Fairfield. First prize canasta went to Miss Mary Coukoulis of St. Louis. Elaine Glassman and Mrs Earl Garrison won second and third. G. Ganousis won rummy. Mrs John Mitchell took boobie prize. Luncheon followed gift display with tables of canasta and tummy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demetri Hassakis
Jimmie Hassakis
Robb
Mary Coukoulis
St. Louis
Elaine Glassman
Earl Garrison
G. Ganousis
John Mitchell
Springfield
Fairfield
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Hosts Mt Vernon Dinner
Husbands of members new residents and sponsors joined Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club at Robbs Coffee Shop for a roses scented dinner. Virgil Howell welcomed new residents including George Votruba Benny Meyers Robert Oliver Jack Cave Guthrie Hornbuckle Spillman and Wright. Prizes awarded for bridge canasta and pinochle with multiple winners and consolation prizes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Robbs Coffee Shop
F. W. Drier
Dwight Nelson
Virgil Howell
George Votruba
Benny Meyers
Robert Oliver
Ray Tibbs
Dick Hall
Dorothy Woodworth
Alice Lacey
Newton Brown
Marlin Rich
Jack Cave
M. E. McCarty
Charles Kramer
C. E. Healey
Lee Busch
Robert Guthrie
Bridge
Jonathan Richardson
F., Barth
Menecne
E. A. Spillman
Canasta
F. W. Barth
W. J. Paletou
Slumber Party Honors Friend Before Move to Florida
Sunday night a slumber party was hosted at the home of Misses Nancy and Barbara Walker to honor Miss Jean Smith who will soon move to Florida. Attendees included Sue Gibson Beverly Baily and Joycelyn Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Barbara Walker
Jean Smith
Florida
Sue Gibson
Beverly Baily
Joycelyn Freeman
Family Reunion at Butler Home Draws Distant Relatives
A family reunion was held yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Butler on Richview Road. Attendees visiting from out of town included Bill Jones and family from Decatur, Arlie Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Caudle of Bonnie, Hall Dalby and Knight Dalby of Benton, Roy Neece and Onie Allen of Granite City, Victor Neece of Edwardsville, and Eldo Howard with granddaughter Susan from Council Bluffs Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Butler
Richview Road
Bill Jones
Decatur
Arlie Palmer
Marlin Caudle
Bonnie
Hall Dalby
Knight Dalby
Benton
Roy Neece
Onie Allen
Granite City
Victor Neece
Edwardsville
Eldo Howard and
Grandgavehue
Susan
Council Bluffs
Owa
Marriage Licenses Issued In Mt Vernon Area
Albert Ray Goddard and Wilma Ruth Berry of Mt Vernon and Robert F Fitts RFD7 with Mildred Dyer of Mt Vernon. John J Wheeler and Helen L Braddy both of Wayne City. C H Garvin and Vera Page both of Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ray Goddard
Wilma Ruth Berry
Mt. Vernon
Robert F. Fitts
RFD
Mildred Dyer
John J. Wheeler
Helen Lenora Braddy
Wayne City
C. H. Garvin
Vera Page
Dr Andy Speaks As Town Honors Its Only Doctor
Valmeyer Illinois celebrated its longtime physician Dr Roy G Empson the town's sole doctor for 34 years with an old fashion eatin and speakin event. About 500 residents joined a parade and Dr Andy Hall of Mt Vernon who was named Doctor of the Year in 1949 gave the keynote remarks. Empsons wife and two of their three sons attended as he received a new automobile. The town lies about 40 miles south of St Louis in Monroe County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valmeyer
Ill
Roy G. Empson
Doctor Empson
Andy Hall
Mt. Vernon
Empson
St. Louis
Monroe County
Movie Manager Bars Teen-Agers In Teaneck Theater
Teaneck New Jersey June 5 The manager Al Harris announced a ban on teen agers at the town's only movie theater except with parents due to repeated fires and disruptions. A 15 year old boy was arrested for minor arsons and held for juvenile authorities after admitting to setting the blazes for fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Teaneck
N. J
al Harris
Harris
Perfect 8 Year Attendance Record at Casey Grade School
Monte Neal Groothuis grandson of George J Groothuis of 517 Opdyke Avenue Casey Illinois graduated from Casey grade school this month after a perfect eight year attendance record He attended school without an absence or tardy for 72 months over eight consecutive years Parents Mr and Mrs Scoville Groothuis formerly Mt Vernon residents present the milestone Graduated this month with perfect attendance across all nine months for each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Neal Groothuis
George J. Groothuis
Opdyke Avenue
Casey, Ill
Monte
Scoville Groothuis
Mt. Vernon
Shawneetown Names New Grade School Principal
Shawneetown Illinois June 5 C Raleigh Phillips currently principal at Centralia grade school has been appointed principal of the New Shawneetown grade school succeeding Earl D Patton who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawneetown
Associated Press
C. Raleigh Phillips
Centralia
Earl D. Patton
Commencement Tuesday Night At High School
A long list of graduates and staff names appears in the high school commencement schedule, detailing attendees including Dean Pitchford Norma Poston Evelyn Presley and many others. The program lists graduates by surname with numerous entries across multiple families and local residents.
Warren Partridge Receives Degree at WashU Commencement
Warren Sumner Partridge of 201 N 16th Street will graduate as bachelor of science in retailing at Washington University's 89th commencement in the Field House. Bernard Baruch will deliver the commencement address to the 2100 degree recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Washington University
Warren Sumner Partridge
N. 16Th Street
Vernon, II
William Sumner Partridge
Bernard Baruch
Kramer Rites at Opdyke Tuesday
Funeral services for William J. Bill Kramer will be held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the Opdyke Baptist church with burial in Opdyke cemetery Military services by the V F W will be at the grave The body remains at Myers Chapel for viewing until the funeral hour Mr Kramer formerly lived in Opdyke and was killed in an accident at Hinsdale Illinois Friday He had worked for Schulz Bureh Biscuit Company in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J
Bill) Kramer
Opdyke Baptist Church
Opdyke
V.F.W
Myers Chapel
Kramer
Hinsdale
Ill
Schulz-Bureh Biscuit Company
Watches Awarded To Two Mt. Vernon Graduates
Two Mt. Vernon high school graduates from the class of 1950, Margaret Fry and Melvin Cochrane, received fine 21 jewel wrist watches as a Gift Chest Store gift. Names were chosen by a clock dial with hour hand on girls and minute hand on boys. the eight day movement ran down yesterday, selecting the two honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon High School
Margaret Fry
Casey
Melvin Cochrane
Conger
Mt. Vernon
Death notices J H Newbury 65 at daughter's Ina IL
James Harrison Newbury of Scheller died last night at his daughter's home near Ina at age 66 years, five months, 16 days. Funeral 2:30 p m Wednesday at Waltonville Methodist Church with Rev. E L Gulley. Burial at Inn funeral home. Survived by wife Flossie four daughters four sons and several siblings.
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James Harrison Newbury
Scheller
Dan Morgan
Ina
Waltonville Methodist Church
E. L. Gulley
W. O. Fry & Son
Inn
Mr. Newbury
Scheller, Til
William C
Elizabeth (Wells) Newbury
Flossie
Golda McClusky
Anna Slewerth
Elsie Newbury
Mt. Vernon
James Newbury
Korea
Japan
Glenn Newbury
Copeland
Ark
Nancy Stowers
du Quoin
Maggie Cates
Clarks Observe 50th Anniversary
A large number of relatives and friends gathered at Mt. Vernon city park to honor Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Clark of 311 South 13th Street on their Golden Wedding anniversary. About 50 attended a family dinner at noon and a 2 to 4 pm reception followed. Out of town guests included Clyde Clark family of Opdyke, Lorena Swanson of Sandoval, and Mareta Pace of Dix. The couple married June 3, 1900 and have lived in Mt. Vernon all their married life. They have six living children and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Arles O. Clark
South 13Th Street
Mareta Pace
Dix
Clark
Downtown Parking Lot Opens in Mt Vernon
A new downtown automobile parking lot began operation today at 204 South 11th Street between Broadway and Jordan. Mt Vernon marks the location as its first commercial parking facility and aims to serve local drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South 11Th Street
Broadway
Jordan
Mt. Vernon
Airport arrivals include travelers from multiple states today
Harold Yates of Washington Tl and Calvin Harden of Antioch flew in en route to Paducah and Mt Vernon respectively. Joe Weltz of Brunswick stopped at the local airport while heading to Springfield Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. M A Schellenger of Lawrenceville flew to Mt Vernon. C Petree flew in from Vandalia today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Yates
Washington, Tl
Paducah
Calvin Harden
Antioch
Mt. Vernon
Joe Weltz
Brunswick
Springfield
M. A. Schellenger
Lawrenceville
C. Petree
Vandalia
Local births listed for area families this weekend
Mr and Mrs Gregory Dewey Karch of Opdyke welcomed a baby girl named Joveta Elaine Saturday evening at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Ronald Allen was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Cletis A James of 703 So 21st at Good Samaritan Hospital. Charles Woodrow Rankin and spouse of 813 Harrison announced a daughter born Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital named Vickie Lynn. Donna Jean, a daughter, born Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dewey Sons of Fairfield. Elbert Bullard and wife of Rinard welcomed a baby boy born this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Dewey Karch
Opdyke
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Joveta Elaine
Cletis A. James
Good Samaritan Hospital
Ronald Allen
Charles Woodrow Rankin
Harrison
Vickie Lynn
Donna Jean
Dewey Sons
Fairfield Sunday
Elbert Bullard
Rinard, Ill
Swing Injury at Mt Vernon Park Injures Man and Child
Kenneth Dowell aged 26 of 800 south 13th street suffered a fractured nose after a swing struck him at Mt Vernon Park yesterday afternoon. Dowell was swinging his little daughter when the accident occurred. He received treatment at Dertevon County Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Dowell
South 13Th Street
Mt. Vernonelty Park
Dowell
Dertevnon County Memorial Hospital
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Tuttle-Lee
Marshall
Southern Illinois University
Lincoln School
University of Illinois At
Champaign
Kentucky
South
Good Samaritan
Silas Brookman
Arthur Fleeharty
Waldy Wilson
Patricia Ann Puntney
Mill Shoals
Don Breeze
Jacqueline Riggs
Fred Hawkins
Texico
Marion Thierry
Dahlgren
Ivy Braddy
Patricia Williamson
Orpha Kell
Kell
Ruth Farris
Jessie Colleen Stone
Dianna Lynn
Annetta Burkett
Glynis Charlene
Robert S. McGee
Madeline Buchholz
Allen Ray
Mary Elizabeth Wheeler
John Damon
A. F
A. M
Henry Maseerg
W. Bro. WM. E, Reavis, Secy
Stork
Cancer
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Dahlgren Hall
Andy
Glen Earl Smith
Patricia Ann Smith
Shirley M. Smith Vivian Pauline Smith
Erma Aline Stewart
Jack Story Shirley Alice Strattan
Charlotte Ann Summers Patricia Ann Talbott
Mary Ann Tannehill
J. Donald Thereon
Ronald D. Tinole Loroy Milton Tinole James Terrell Tittle Mary Lois Took
Anne Marie Towal Helen Jane Tribe
Virginia Wursell Lincoln Wayne Wagner Arthur Neal Wang
Warren Partridge
Miorton
Speedway
ODD Fellows
Rebekahs
C.F. Hall
Jim Breeze
Fooler Dooler
J. H. Newbury
Clarks
Airport News
Gabardines
Morton
Larry Parks
Barbara Hale
Franchot
United Artish
Mt. V. Park
FOX Theatres
FOX
Granada Theatre
KSD
Claudette Wii
Tatu
Wih
John Emery
Tamara Geva
Gangland
Lotte
el Et
Steve Cochran
Kent Smith
Kerley’s
Guy J. Karley
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