Personal notices from Mt Vernon and surrounding towns
Mrs. Pearl Wiggington of Dixon Illinois visits Mt Vernon and reconnects with Mrs Florence Trout. Local residents and travelers arrive and depart from Mt Vernon including Lt Clell E McIntire from Corpus Christi and Captain Roy A Highsmith promoted to captain and assigned to Boca Raton Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Wiggington
Dixon, IL
Florence Trout
Highsmith
Miami Beach
Fla
Boca Raton Field
Florida
Earl Wright
West Frankfort
Mt. Vernon
Clell E. McIntire
Corpus Christi
Texas
Harry Fitzgerald
Inn
Evelyn Witter
Virgil Lane
Walton Ville
Guy Vaught
Fairfield
Mac McVay
Joyce Ann Kean
Lebanon
McKendree College
Lee Cooper
Orchardville
Daniel Rogers
Cisne
Jerseyville
W. B. LeMay
Donald George
Bluford
R. F. Merret
Mill Shoals
Clarence E. Merret
Lilly Real
J. N. Marquis
Wilmington
Delaware
Gus Oehm
Casey Marquis
Hattie Childers
St. Louis
Bonnie
Bombers Sink Jap Destroyer in Pacific Actions
Allied war reports say Liberator bombers sunk a Japanese destroyer off Halmahera and another freighter in New Guinea waters, with a second destroyer left dead in the water and two supply ships damaged. In China, Changsha battle intensifies as Hunan Governor warns the fate of the nation hangs on the result. In Biak Island operations, American forces outflank defenders and press toward Mokmer airfield, with nineteen more enemy planes added to prior losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blak
China
Changsha
Associated Press
Japan
Uglas McArthur
Philippines
Halmahera
New Guinea
MacArthur
Hankow-Canton
Hunan
Hsueh Yueh
Southwest Pacific
Biak
Dutch New Guinea
Mokmer
Women’s groups plan meetings across city society pages
The North Side W C T U gathers at Park Avenue Baptist June 8 at 8 pm with Mrs. Sinks leading and Rev. Miller to speak on The Effect of Women's Activity on the Home. Epworth Methodist Society of Christian Service meets Wednesday at 2 pm for an important business session. The Wesleyan Service Guild plans a City Park picnic this evening at First Methodist. Betty Neal and Nancy Lee Echols win spots at National Music Camp in Michigan for 1844 season. Rotary notes honor for Fred Elmhirst as Mt. Vernon club meets. others welcomed as new members. Various church classes and services are announced with time changes and prayer event details. Fayetta Eileen Murphy earns Lindenwood College costume design certificate. Christian Service Circle to meet at Mrs. W. S. Keller’s with a shower planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
W. S.C
Women's Society of Christian Service
Epworth Methodist Church
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist
Joseph E. Maddy
Interloch
Michigan
Betty Neal
Frank B. Neal
Nancy Leecchols
Silas Echols
Betty
James Corridor
Centralia
Ilinois
Nancy Lee
Laurent Torne
St. Louis
Missouri
Terrill Thompson
S. Marvin
Harry D. Fagin
William T. Roach
Maurice D. Beasley
Roy Lee
Texas
J. D. Simmons
U. S. Army
Richard Welge
Jim Root
Fayetta
Eileen Murphy
Mt. Vernon
Lindenwood College
Illinois
Miss Murphy
L. F. Murphy
Salem Road
Service Circle
Christian Service Circle
W. S. Keller
South 21St Street
D-Day Strike Hits Warplane Engine Plant Actions at Lockheed
Labor unrest hits Wright Aeronautical in Lockheed Ohio with 12,000 idle workers after seven black employees moved to the center shop triggering protests over mixing races. UAW CIO condemns those responsible and reports 25 names to the Army. In Canton Timken Roller Bearing sees nearly 1,000 United Steelworkers depart over a seniority dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Cincinnati
Wright Aeronautical Corp
Lockheed
United Automobile Workers
CIO
F. L. Innis
Uaw-Cio
Canton
Timken Roller Bearing Co
United Steel Workers of America
U S Battleships Support Allied Landings in France
Supreme Headquarters announced United States battleships are in action supporting the Allied landings in France. U S Coast Guard units participate and American marines man secondary guns aboard the big ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Supreme Headquarters
United States
France
U. S
Roosevelt declares inevitable victory over Nazis amid Rome fall
President Roosevelt told the nation that victory over Germany is certain though costly, as Rome falls to Allied forces. He noted Axis capitals Berlin and Tokyo remain and urged Italy to join the peace effort, while praising Allied strategic maneuvering that spared Rome from German destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
Rome
United States
England
Waly
Berlin
Tokyo
Italy
Naples
Soldier Reported Missing Returns Home On Eve Of D Day
T/Sgt William Elwood Beppler a Vernon New Jersey native and Flying Fortress tail gunner arrived home on a 21 day furlough after surviving a 23 000 foot parachute into enemy territory. He was reported missing in action over Yugoslavia since April 23 and had evaded capture for 21 days losing 20 pounds. He is 24 and carries the Purple Heart and Air Medal with one Oak Leaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yugoslavia
William Elwood Beppler
N.J. Vernon
Selesta Desonia
Centrella
Beppler
States
Miami Beach
Fla
Las Vegas
Nevada
William Beppler
South
Hickory Street
Centralia
John Beppler
Fountain Cates
Roosevelt to Speak on Air at Nine Tonight
The White House press secretary said President Roosevelt will address the nation at nine o clock this evening. Early noted Roosevelt remained informed on invasion news while keeping blackout conditions. a prayer text will be released later for public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Early
White House
Congress
City Council Accepts Audit and Resigns From City Posts
The city council approved an audit showing a net improvement of about 18000 over the previous year and accepted two resignations, including Deputy Treasurer Anola Lemke. Emmitt Lemay named acting street commissioner to replace Lyman Grigg, Alderman Artie Lyle voting no. The body adopted multiple resolutions on transfers and projects and authorized payments and personnel actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Gamber
John W. Metcalf
Anola Lemke
Lemke
Albert McPherson
Metcalf
Lyman Grigg
Don Thomas
Lemay
Bishop
Emmitt Lemay
Grigg
Artie Lyle
Fire and Police Commission
Police and Fire Commission
North 10Th Street
Taylor Avenue
North 11Th Street
Anchor Coal and Ice Company
Bob Hall Road
11Th
10Th Street
Bell
Tom Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
E. G. Hurst
Gamber
Loyal Co-Operators 4 H Club Meeting Notice
The Loyal Co-Operators 4 H Club will meet at Mrs. Harold Gordon's home on Richview Road at 7 30 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Harold Gordon
Richview Road
Local births record two new babies at Good Samaritan
Pvt. and Mrs. Joe Milton of Centralia road welcomed a daughter born May 31 at 7 55 p m at Good Samaritan hospital. The infant is unnamed. Pvt. Parker is stationed at Camp Gordon Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Deardwood Daltzell of Waltonville welcomed a daughter named Elizabeth Ann born yesterday afternoon at Good Samaritan hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Milton
Centarlia Road
Good Samaritan Hospital
Pvt
Parker
Camp Gorden
Georgia
Deardwood Daltzell
Waltonville
Elizabeth Ann
President's Invasion Prayer during D Day invasion
The speech outlines President Roosevelt's wartime prayer as Allied forces land in France. It asks God's blessing for the troops, asks for strength and perseverance, and urges continuous prayer and support from Americans at home despite the long, costly struggle ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Peass
Washington
Roosevelt
France
Hour of Prayer at St. Mary’s Church Evening Expanse
St Mary’s Church opens daily from seven to seven for silent adoration before the Holy Eucharist. An hour of prayer and expiation is invited this evening from eight to nine led by Rev Edw Dahmus as believers unite with heavenly Father for mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Heavenly Father
Edw. Dahmus
Prayer for Courage and Unity in War Time
A wartime prayer asks for courage for sons abroad and faith in God and nation. It seeks unity with sister nations toward lasting peace and freedom, asking divine blessing to prevail over greed and racial arrogance and to save the country.
Gov Green Urges Prayer for Allied Invasion
Governor Dwight H. Green calls on Illinois residents to attend churches and offer solemn prayers for the Allied invasion of Europe. He says minds and hearts of Americans are with the troops and urges faith communities to pray for success with minimal loss of life and a lasting peace. He also asks workers to back prayers with action in production of munitions and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dwight H. Green
Europe
Tulinois
Ground School District Seeks Bids for Basement Construction
Notice invites bids for basement construction at Cam Ground School District No. 7 until noon June 13 1944. Drawings and specs available from county superintendent of schools office. District retains right to accept or reject all bids. Dale Estes president John Garrison clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam Ground
County Superintendent of Schools
Oller
Dale Estes
John Garrison
Hospital Notes Suchand Such
Mrs. Della Lembe and Mrs. Dolly Spencer are now patients at Good Samaritan hospital. Hughey Riley has been removed to his home in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Lembe
Dolly Spencer
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hughey Riley
Mt Vernon Man Rebounds After ERB HELP Trial
A Mt Vernon man reports severe postmeal bloating gas and constipation but praises ERB HELP after taking the herbal remedy. He says meals no longer cause gas and his bowels have become regular, claiming renewed health and appetite. Jones Drug Store markets the product claiming 12 herbs cleanse bowels and aid liver and kidneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Jones Drug Store
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Free Will Church
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John Kitch
South 17Th Street
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Humphrey Bogart
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Kelly Cae
Span King Cole
Trio Udy Clark
Jane Fracee
Barbara Jo Alien
Frank Albertson
Frank Jenks
Irtman
Gene Autry Burnette
Moo Abi
Armidante Blue
Wes
Asa “A
Rhythm Studded Adventure Film
Gene Autry
Robert Paige
Anne Gwynne
Noah Beer
Pina Barrymore
Leo Carrillo
Andy Devine Ganed
William Farnot
Tex Ritter
T Iy Low Chaney
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