This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1968
Page
5
The Remocwen Club met at the L and N Cafe on May 21 at 6:30 p.m. President Sue Grigg introduced Shirley Harvey who read the club prayer. Three prospective new members were welcomed: Shirley Baldwyn Shirley Schwitz and Peggy Fields.
Angelina Bertolone of Hickory Grove Manor will turn 78 on Thursday June 6 per activities director Mildred Van Dyke. Lutie Green of Louisville Ky, a retired operator, has returned to Mt Vernon to live at 203 North 9th Street and would welcome visits. Asa Barnett and wife celebrated their 54th anniversary with a family dinner attended by relatives from Mattoon Tama, Waltonville and Waltonville area.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Union Chapel and Dix Methodist church held their annual Mother Daughter banquet at the Dix Methodist church Friday at 6 30 p m. A May theme featured decorated tables and May pole activities. Rev. Rosemary Harris gave the table grace and closing prayer. Mrs Harold Connaway welcomed guests as members introduced their guests. The program included songs by Kathie Estes Mary Estes and Kathleen Kenney a poem by Helen Wilshimer and an address by Mrs E Minor Pace of Mt Vernon on mothers responsibilities to instill Christian homes and beliefs. About 61 members and guests attended the event cochaired by Mrs Harold Connaway Mrs Forrest Stewart and Rev Rosemary Harris.
A Sunday June 2 gathering honored Paul Seidenstricker, Ashley High School graduate, and eighth grade graduate David Seidenstricker at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Seidenstricker. Dinner guests included the graduates grandparents Albert and Florence Ceglenski, Stephen Ceglenski, Shirley Ann Carter of Ashley, and relatives Mike and Casimer Antkowiak of Cahokia and Posen.
The Belle Rive Opdyke W C T U met at the Belle Rive Methodist church on May 27 with nine members seven visiting mothers and 14 children. The S T L group joined to present the annual program concluding with a youth salute and several plays readings and songs. The Mt Vernon Toastmasters held a June 3 meeting at the Irvin Mac Restaurant with speeches table topics and parliamentary procedure. Knitting Factory employees plan a June 9 basket dinner at Mt Vernon City Park. Rotary Club featured Joe Pollock of the St Louis Cardinals and announced a district governor visit on July 2 with visitors from Mt Vernon Crossville and Freeburg.
Clyde H. Vise of Macedonia received a 50 year pin from Masonic Lodge No. 1128 AF AM on June 1 in a testimonial presentation. His brother Evan H. Vise presented the pin as friends and lodge members shared refreshments. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. D M Carlton of Rochester New York, daughter and son in law of Mr. Vise.
Families of H. L. Wilson Ruth Minor Bruce Wilson Mary Minor Dale Wilson Emmett Wilson Elsie Clark Frank Wilson Melba Murphy gathered at Amos and Minnie Wilsons home on Saturday June 1 for a family reunion. Cora Mills and Orra Wilson joined among 39 relatives and friends in attendance.
Norma Black of Christopher visited Mt. Vernon on Tuesday for business. Mrs D M Detroy of Enfield traveled to the King City yesterday on business. Mrs J Max Walker of Waltonville transacted business in Mt. Vernon Tuesday. Wanda Story of Benton shopped and did business in the King City yesterday. Billy King of Baldwin Missouri visited Mt. Vernon Tuesday. Irene Grimm of Lesser transacted business in the King City yesterday. Edith Felts of Marion was a Mt. Vernon visitor Tuesday afternoon. Sandi Doherty of Salem visited friends and shopped. Mrs William Rogers of Flora made a Mt. Vernon trip Tuesday. Mrs Paul Lacey of Woodlawn transacted business in Alvin Presley of Inn was Tuesday. Harley Hails of Woodlawn transacted business in the King City yesterday. Earl Cooksey of Centralia shopped and transacted business in Mt. Vernon Tuesday. Keith Beckham of Bonnie was a King City visitor yesterday.
Dear Abby letters discuss a high school student who peeps into neighbors windows and the parents seeking professional help. The column also tackles domestic labor fairness and free mail practices, with Abby urging medical consultation for the son and offering guidance on family duties and mail waste in a single, period-voice response.
Brownie Troop 52 from Lincoln School enjoyed a Thursday outing at Mt Ver non City Park with games and a picnic supper supervised by Troop Leader Judy Myers and assistants Joan Scully Sue Stranski Peg Sheehan Robbie Krueger and Corinne Schweiss A birthday celebration for Théresa Schweiss featured shared cakes with friends and classmates.
Bonnie Grade School held its reunion on Sunday June 2 in Mt Vernon City Park. Lillian Sledge served as president after former president Janie Samples died last year. Officers elected for 1969 are Bertha Webber president Maude Dare vice president and Gladys Sledge Howard secretary and treasurer. Many locals attended from Bonnie Mt Vernon and nearby towns. The group voted to hold next year’s reunion at the North Shelter House in Mt Vernon on the first Sunday in June 1969.
The Vacation Bible School runs June 10 to 14 from 9 00 to 11 30 a m with theme Gods Word Today s Hope. Children ages four through grade six attend each morning while Teen Times hosts Junior and Senior High evenings with junior high at 7 30 p m and senior high breakfast 7 00 to 8 00 a m and evening at 7 00.
Mr and Mrs Larry Thompson of St Louis Missouri reside in Birmingham Alabama where he pursues graduate study in hospital administration at the University of Alabama. Thompson earned a chemistry degree from St Louis University on June 1. Mrs Thompson recently completed training at IBM school. Dr and Mrs Russell Thompson of Nashville Illinois visit Birmingham relatives.
Jefferson County Homemakers plan June discussions on selecting and using small kitchen appliances with guidance on what to look for, basic use and care, and new cordless and solid state options. Installations of new unit officers are scheduled throughout the month by local leaders.
Bethel School faculty, staff, and board members plus families gathered June 1 for a pot luck honoring two retiring Bethel teachers. Thirty five attendees watched Stella Riley retire after sixteen years and Robert Lane, principal for five years, move to become Superintendent of Public Schools at Tower Hill, Til.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.