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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
4
A King City homemaker suggests removing the lower drawer to clean under a chest, using a vacuum nozzle for dirt. Also notes replying to a wife with fault lists by pasting it inside a cupboard door for daily visibility. Other tips include washing lingerie in mesh bags, and sewing a bias tape loop inside a half apron for easy hanging.
A stream of visitors to Mt Vernon and King City includes Dr. E B Everett from Salem, Mrs Dempsey McKennie Benton, Mrs Helen Moore Elgin, Mrs Martha Mezo Mattoon, Miss Almeda Pierce Jacksonville Fla, Mrs Hershel Kern Christoper, Rev Charles Hartmann Hoyleton, Mr Roland Michalski Washington DC, Mrs Cariyaya Benton, C W Hodge, Howard Peck Ina Ina, Clifford Cantrell, Jessie Atwell Ewing, Mrs Wayne Mann Chicago, Ralph Sweet St Louis, Mrs Arch Blackard Chicago, K P Martin Lesser, Mrs William Russell, Mrs W Phillips Cisne, Alma Gross Wayne, Cecil Clark Dahlgren, Andrew Stanick Scheller, Kelly Pukering Harrisburg, S C Nunn Fairfield, Hershel Johnson Nashville, Mrs Geneva Gwaltney McLeansboro, Gastowski Benton, R L Swarm West Paint IN, Mrs George Eller Centralia, Mrs John Way Benton, LaDon Sundurst Fair, Mrs Setzekomn and others, all visiting or transacting business in Mt Vernon or King City.
Ruth Millett argues that the modern woman bears many new duties alongside traditional roles. She notes women water lawns, drive children to school, perform decorating, and hold jobs, while men often preside at meetings. The piece contends many wives balance multiple tasks once done by others.
Albustos founded the truck trailer business in 1912 and rode a major expansion during World War I, marking its early growth phase and pivotal wartime demand for transport equipment.
The Golden Wedding Anniversary was celebrated at their home 2601 College on Sunday May 27. The couple's children Joe Stevenson Thelma Halley and Leland Stevenson attended with five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren among those present.
Jodd Ward of Mt Vernon earned a Kemper Military School diploma in Boonville Missouri on May 27. Leland Wells and family left Mt Vernon for Florida visiting St Cloud St Petersburg Palm Beach and Orlando returning June 17. Paula Turner a SIU senior was chosen May 31 to help organize Cap and Tassel later Mortar Board. she holds Sigma Sigma Sigma Kappa Omicron Phi and Pi Lambda Theta offices. Eldoris Frazier Stephen Burns and Charles Burns visit Letha Burns. Charles recently earned a BA at Lincoln Bible Institute and plans summer study after Mt Vernon schools.
Mrs Johnson hosted the Sewing Box Club at 612 Street for a June gathering with prize won by Mrs Mary Leffler and gifts given to Mrs Carold Arnold Mrs Helen Lewis Mrs Vernon Jones and Mrs Floyd Johnson Plans for a club project over the next 12 months were discussed The next meeting will be at 2813 Cherry hosted by Mrs Albert Verheyen on July 11.
Rome Chapter No 1014 held Friends' Night at the Masonic Temple in Dix with Wanda Garren Worthy Matron and Paul G Rollinson presiding. The event featured a full slate of officers and decorations, a birthday cake, and a brief business meeting. next gathering is June 18 with initiation ceremonies and June 29 for an official visit.
Epworth Methodist church hosts a Women's Society meeting led by President Mrs Leonard Wandell with program elements on world fellowship and community themes. Dorcas Class plans a June meeting at Mrs Grace Skinner's home. social activity follows. Also notes First Methodist Choir rehearsal and upcoming Holland family reunion at Mt. Vernon park plus Business and Professional Women's Club picnic details.
Judy Hite was installed as Worthy Advisor of Mt Ver non Assembly, Rainbow Girls, at a ceremony in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night, June 5. Judith Bailey served as Installing Officer with Virginia Spitler, Mary Beth Borden, and Linda Burge assisting. Escorts from St. Albans DeMolay included Ralph Sneedsmith and others. Mrs Joy Jines was musician. A rainbow background and arch of swords accompanied the oath as Hite was welcomed by Nedra Clay and Mary Sue Schroeder.
Bluford 4 H Club held its final meeting at Sandra Chambliss home with Nancy Shields discussing Preparing Young Calves for Market and Sharon White presenting on Preparing Fruit For The Deep Freeze. Opdyke Black Hawk 4 H Club met at Nolan Sandy home to hear Barbara Sandy on Getting Ready For A Stock Show and Jerry Waddell demonstrate How To Handle A Rabbit. Harmony Girls 4 H Club gathered at Sandra Sue Schults home with talks and demonstrations by Glenda Byars Vivian Byars Orilla Byars Irene Brookman and Carol Sue Meador plus songs and games during recreation. The next meeting is set for June 19 at Douglas Gowler home.
Call Edna E Garrison at 737 or Josie Lambert at 4120 to reserve by Saturday noon. The notice instructs attendees to bring a covered dish and provide table service.
The Spring Garden Happy Workers 4 H Club met at the Inn city hall on June 4 with talks and demonstrations by Kay Sweetin on Designs In Cloth Judy Cookin on Setting The Table Lois Settle on Pleating a Skirt and Karen Adams on a special lesson Hobo Gal Judy Fry provided refreshments after singing and games at 7 00 o clock in Ina city hall
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